City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · July 28, 2020
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.)
A.1 20-311 Discuss regular agenda items
A.2 20-379 Discuss the Mayor’s Future of Policing Task Force
recommendations
A.3 20-387 Receive an update on the Police Department Unidos Program
A.4 20-381 Discuss Holiday Lighting Plans
A.5 20-355 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 20-377 City Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant
to Texas Government Code 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 Valley View
City Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant
to Texas Government Code Section 551.087:
· Discuss incentive agreement with Project REM
City Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant
to Texas Government Code Section 551.074:
· Conduct an annual evaluation of the City Manager
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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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
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 20-375 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s);
and take appropriate action
· July 14, 2020
G.2 R2020-89 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-89 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 2918 Randy
Lane; and take appropriate action
H. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
H.1 ORD- 3643 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
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H.2 R2020-85 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-85 authorizing the Second
Amendment to Master Development Agreement with CADG Mercer
Crossing Holdings LLC; and take appropriate action
H.3 R2020-93 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-93 relating to the giving of
notice of intention to issue City of Farmers Branch, Texas,
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series
2020, for the purpose of renovating and improving the Farmers
Branch Manske Library in an amount not to exceed $10.0 million;
declaring intent to reimburse certain prior capital costs; and take
appropriate action
I. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
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.
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: _________________________
Amy M. Piukana, City Secretary
Date posted: _______________________
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