City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Study Session Room with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.) A.1 20-160 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items A.2 20-163 Receive and review a timeline for annual Boards and Commissions appointments A.3 20-154 Receive a report from Robert Smith, Assistant Vice President of Planning and Development with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), regarding the agency’s redesign of the bus network A.4 20-180 Discuss COVID-19 Preparedness A.5 20-158 Discuss Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance requirements as it relates to front-entry garages within residential zoning districts A.6 20-167 Discuss accessory dwelling units and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) requirements as it relates to guest/servants quarters A.7 20-164 Discuss tree stump removal options A.8 20-177 Identify Council representatives for the Manske Library needs assessment and implementation plan review A.9 20-161 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings B. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) C. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS D.1 20-162 Recognition of Cedar Creek Brewhouse and Eatery for hosting the Craft Beer Chili Challenge to benefit Metrocrest Services and child homelessness City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 3/11/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda March 17, 2020 D.2 20-122 Presentation of the 2020 Texas Recreation and Park Society State Award for Park Design Excellence E. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS F. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Pursuant to Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council or City Administration may report information on the following items: 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences, 2) information about holiday schedules, 3) recognition of individuals, 4) reminders about upcoming City events, 5) information about community events, and 6) announcements involving an imminent threat to public health and safety, and 7) reports from Council Liaisons to supported organizations. G. CITIZEN COMMENTS This agenda item provides an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any matter that is not posted on the agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should complete a Citizen Comments Registration Card and submit it to the City Secretary or Mayor prior to the start of the City Council meeting. There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak with a reasonable limitation on speakers on one topic or item with a maximum of fifteen total minutes on the same topic item. Anyone wishing to speak shall be courteous and cordial. The City Council is not permitted to take action on any subject raised by a speaker during Citizen Comments. However, the City Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action; refer the item to the City Manager and/or City Administration for further study or action; briefly state existing City policy; or provide a brief statement of factual information in response to the inquiry. H. CONSENT AGENDA H.1 20-159 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · March 3, 2020 H.2 ORD-3632 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3632 amending Chapter 22, Building and Building Regulations, Article III Construction Standards, Section 22-87 Amendments to the International Building Code of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adding the language requiring a prorated permit fee to be paid once a permit expires; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 3/11/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda March 17, 2020 H.3 ORD-3633 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3633 amending Chapter 22, Building and Building Regulations, Article III.5 Residential Code, Section 22-101 Amendments to the International Residential Code of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adding the language requiring a prorated permit fee to be paid once a permit expires, requiring all new and added foundations to have an engineered design, requiring a soil test for all new home construction; and take appropriate action H.4 R2020-38 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-38 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 3309 Rolling Knoll; and take appropriate action H.5 R2020-40 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-040 authorizing an agreement with O’Brien Engineering, Inc. for professional design services of the FB Creek Erosion Repair Reach 3 Project; and take appropriate action H.6 R2020-41 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-41 authorizing the execution agreement for credit card processing financial services to Global Direct; and authorizing future renewal terms; and take appropriate action I. PUBLIC HEARING(S) I.1 ORD-3631 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3631 for an amendment to Planned Development District No. 86 (PD-86) as it relates to, including but not limited to, development standards for multi-family and townhome uses and amendments to the definitions for uses within the district, approximately 143.39 acres generally bounded by: Havenhurst Street on the north; Harry Hines Boulevard/IH35 frontage road on the west; Farmers Branch Lane on the south; Rawhide Creek, Valley View Lane, and the rear property line of properties on Nestle Street on the east; and take appropriate action J. ADJOURNMENT The City Council may convene into executive session at anytime during the Study Session or Regular meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2) for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 3/11/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda March 17, 2020 Farmers Branch City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the main entrance facing William Dodson Parkway. Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting who are deaf, hearing impaired or who may need auxiliary aids such as sign interpreters or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary at (972) 919-2503 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Certification I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, on the bulletin board at City Hall. Posted by: _________________________ City Secretary Date posted: _______________________ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 3/11/2020