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Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Room with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.) A.1 20-311 Discuss regular meeting agenda items A.2 20-352 Discuss recommendations of the Mayor’s IH-35E Betterments Task Force related to betterments improvements. A.3 20-335 Discuss the Pathway Forward for Manske Library Renovations A.4 20-355 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 20-363 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property located south of Valwood, west of Josey, east of IH-35 and north of Farmers Branch Lane in Farmers Branch, TX C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 20-328 Presentation of a service award to Tony Derrick for twenty-five (25) years of service in the Parks and Recreation Department E.2 20-364 Presentation honoring Fire Chief Steve Parker for 20 years of dedicated service to the City of Farmers Branch F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS G. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 7/13/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda July 14, 2020 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. H. 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. I. CONSENT AGENDA I.1 20-353 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · June 23, 2020 I.2 R2020-83 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-83 authorizing FY 2020-21 Dallas County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cares Act Project funds for Dennis Lane sewer main repairs; and take appropriate action I.3 R2020-86 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-86 authorizing an agreement with Premier Lighting in an amount not to exceed $54,795 for Holiday Lighting; and take appropriate action I.4 R2020-87 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-87 approving Economic Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for 13810 Welch Rd.; and take appropriate action I.5 20-365 Consider Board and Commission appointments to the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 7/13/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda July 14, 2020 J. PUBLIC HEARINGS J.1 ORD-3642 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3642 for a Specific Use Permit for a retail store to allow for beer and wine sales for off-premise consumption on a portion of an approximate 3.9-acre property located at 4356 Spring Valley Road; and take appropriate action J.2 ORD-3643 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3643 amending Planned Development No. 99 (PD-99), approximately 247.4 acres located generally on the south side of Valley View Lane, east and west of Luna Road, and approximately 19.5 acres located on the south side of LBJ Freeway, approximately 1,070 feet east of Luna Road, including but not limited to amending Article VIII. Administration and Appendices, as it relates to development performance standards and uses; and take appropriate action K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS K.1 R2020-84 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-84 directing the Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate the voter-approval tax rate of the City of Farmers Branch in the manner provided for a Special Taxing Unit; and take appropriate action K.2 R2020-85 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-85 amending the development agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and CADG mercer Crossing Holdings LLC; and take appropriate action L. 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. 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 7/13/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda July 14, 2020 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 7/13/2020