City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · June 9, 2020
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:00 PM Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
C.1 20-275 Consider accepting a donation for The Branch Connection from
the Farmers Branch Woman’s Club; and take appropriate action
C.2 20-277 Presentation of Achievement of Excellence Award to the City
Secretary’s Office
D. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
E. 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.
F. CITIZEN COMMENTS
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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.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
G.1 20-264 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s);
and take appropriate action
· May 19, 2020 (Regular)
· May 27, 2020 (Work Session)
G.2 20-296 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Mike
Bomgardner from the May 27, 2020, Work Session Council
meeting; and take appropriate action
G.3 R2020-60 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-60 for a professional
services agreement with DFW MultiMedia, Inc. for video
production services; and take appropriate action
G.4 ORD-3637 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3637 amending the City of
Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82, Traffic and
Vehicles, Article II, Division 6, Section 82-95, establishing no
parking zones for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding
14,000 pounds on Mira Lago Boulevard, Lago Vista West, Lago
Vista East, and Hotel Road; providing a defense if loading or
unloading such vehicle; and take appropriate action
G.5 ORD-3639 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3639 amending the City of
Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82, Traffic and
Vehicles, Article II, Division 6, Section 82-95, amending No Parking
Zones on Commerce Street; and take appropriate action
G.6 R2020-68 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2020-68 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a professional services agreement for
architectural services for phase one of the Recreation Center
Renovation Project with Quorum Architects, Inc. in the total
amount of $169,000; and take appropriate action
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G.7 R2020-70 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-70 amending the
composition and governance for the Youth Advisory Council; and
take appropriate action
G.8 ORD-3638 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3638 changing the name of the
Public Art and Culture Committee to Art and Culture Committee;
and take appropriate action
G.9 R2020-71 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-71 to continue the Parks
and Restoration Board, Manske Library Board, Parks and
Recreation Board, Senior Advisory Board, and Art and Culture
Committee; and take appropriate action
H. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
H.1 ORD-3636 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3636 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance including
but not limited to amending: Article 2.6 Alcoholic Beverage Sales
in Restaurants and Private Clubs, Article 3.21 Light Industrial
District, Article 3.22 Heavy Industrial District, and Article 4.5
Performance Standards as it relates to uses and development
standards requiring approval of a Specific Use Permit; and take
appropriate action
I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM(S)
I.1 ORD-3640 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3640 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an agreement for rooftop solar projects for
Manske Library, the Farmers Branch Community Recreation
Center, and the new Fire Station #2; and take appropriate action
I.2 20-295 Review the establishment of a local Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security (CARES) Act funding program
I.3 19-263 Consider annual Board and Commission appointments; and take
appropriate action
I.4 20-273 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings
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.
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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: _______________________
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