City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:00 PM Council Chambers AMENDED AGENDA This meeting will be closed to in person attendance by the public. A temporary suspension of the Open Meetings Act to allow telephone or videoconference has been granted by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. These actions are being taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The City Council will conduct the meeting by video conference call and will utilize telephonic capabilities to allow individuals to address the City Council on public hearing items only. Members are entitled to participate remotely via Zoom Teleconferencing. To join the meeting by videoconference visit the link below: https:farmersbranchtx.gov/councilmeeting Or iPhone one-tap: US:+13462487799,,370661650# or +16699009128,,370661650# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 370 661 650 The meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the City website following the conclusion of the meeting. A. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. 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. D. CITIZEN COMMENTS City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 4/21/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda April 21, 2020 Members of the public who wish to submit written Citizen Comments will be accepted by email at fbinfo@farmersbranchtx.gov, with the note Citizen Comment in the subject line. Please include your name and address. Comments will be read within a 3 minute time limit. E. CEREMONIAL ITEM E.1 20-217 Consider accepting a donation from former Mayor John Dodd in the amount of $2,000 on behalf of the Farmers Branch Police and Fire Department; and take appropriate action F. CONSENT AGENDA F.1 20-194 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · March 17, 2020 · March 19, 2020 F.2 20-195 Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Pro Tem John Norwood from the March 17, 2020 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action F.3 R2020-29 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-29 authorizing the City’s participation in the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, FY 2020 and take appropriate action F.4 R2020-43 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-43 authorizing submission of an application to Dallas County for the Fiscal Year 2020 Dallas County Community Development Block Grant program for the Bee Street and Springvale Lane Sewer Replacement project; and take appropriate action F.5 R2020-44 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-44 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 2604 Leta Mae Lane; and take appropriate action F.6 R2020-45 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-45 designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the City’s depository bank; authorizing the City Manager to enter into a depository contract; and take appropriate action F.7 R2020-46 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-46 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Communications Facilities License Agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and Verizon Wireless; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 4/21/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda April 21, 2020 F.8 R2020-47 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-47 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Communications Facilities License Agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and T-Mobile West LLC; and take appropriate action F.9 R2020-48 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-48 authorizing the City Manager to execute an addendum to the consolidated Public Safety Communications and Dispatch Operations agreement with the Town of Addison, City of Carrollton, City of Coppell, and North Texas Emergency Communications Center, Inc. (NTECC) transferring ownership and operations of the Joint P25 Public Safety Communications System to NTECC; and take appropriate action F.10 R2020-49 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-49 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of one replacement roll-off truck for the Sustainability and Health Department in the total amount of $171,688 from MHC Kenworth through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative; and take appropriate action F.11 R2020-51 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-51 authorizing an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for professional design services of the FB Creek Erosion Repair Reach 1 Project in the amount of $197,000; and take appropriate action F.12 20-208 Consider appointing an Advisory Committee Representative and Alternate Representative to the Trinity River Authority’s Central Wastewater Treatment System; and take appropriate action G. REGULAR AGENDA G.1 20-204 Receive an update on COVID-19 and consider providing additional funding to Metrocrest Services, Inc.; and take appropriate action G.2 20-173 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings H. EXECUTIVE SESSION H.1 20-223 The City Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with the City Attorney on COVID-19 pandemic and related State and Local Controls I. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 4/21/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda April 21, 2020 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. Persons who are disabled, hearing impaired or who may need special accomodations must 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 4/21/2020