City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · August 10, 2020
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Monday, August 10, 2020 4:30 PM Council Chambers
Study Session Meeting to be held at 4:30 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4:30 P.M.)
A.1 20-367 Discuss regular agenda items
A.2 20-409 Receive an update on the Farmers Branch City-Wide Parks,
Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan
A.3 20-368 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 20-410 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 north of Valley View, west of Webb Chapel, south of
Valwood, and east of Bee Street
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
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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.
H. CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 20-396 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s);
and take appropriate action
· July 28, 2020
H.2 ORD-3644 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3644 amending Ordinance No.
3619 ordering a General Election to be held on November 3, 2020,
for the purpose of electing City Council Members for Mayor and
District 2, designating polling places; ordering notice of election,
authorizing execution of a joint election contract; and take
appropriate action
H.3 ORD-3646 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3646 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 Mercer Parkway; and take appropriate action
H.4 R2020-90 Consider approving Resolution 2020-90 authorizing a partial
release and quitclaim of a 10’ wide sanitary sewer easement located
within Lot 3, Stanford Corporate Centre Filing No. 2; and take
appropriate action
H.5 R2020-94 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-94 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Street Improvement Deferral Agreement with
CP Logistics Valley View, LLC; and take appropriate action
H.6 R2020-96 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-96 allowing a temporary
carnival for the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Annual Parish Fall
Festival, located at 2800 Valwood Parkway, to be held on October 3,
2020; and take appropriate action
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H.7 R2020-98 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-98 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between
the State of Texas and the City of Farmers Branch for portions of
the Westside Art Trail; and take appropriate action
H.8 R2020-88 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-88 approving a
construction project by the Valwood Improvement Authority of
Dallas County, Texas, to be financed with Valwood Improvement
Authority of Dallas County, Texas, Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series
2020, and take appropriate action
H.9 R2020-104 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-104 awarding a bid and
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Illuminations by Greenlee for installation of tree lighting and
illumination of Rawhide Park; and take appropriate action
I. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
I.1 ORD-3645 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3645 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance including but
not limited to amending: Article 3.3. Measurement and Exceptions
as it relates to front facing garages; and take appropriate action
I.2 ORD-3648 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3648 relative to the Farmers Branch Youth Programs Standards of
Care in compliance with the Texas Human Resource Code, Chapter
42.041(b)(14); and take appropriate action
J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM(S)
J.1 ORD-3647 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3647 amending Chapter 2
Administration, Article III Code of Ethics, by amending Section 2-278
Definitions, to add definitions of Campaign Contribution and
Discretionary Contract, and amending Annual Certification and
adding Section 2-287 prohibiting Campaign Contributions to City
Council Candidates; and take appropriation action
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J.2 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
(This item was tabled from the July 28, 2020 City Council meeting)
J.3 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
(This item was tabled from the July 28, 2020 City Council meeting)
J.4 R2020-99 Consider Resolution No. 2020-99 for a Detailed Site Plan for a retail
store on a 0.316-acre tract located at the northwest corner of Valley
View Lane and IH-35E frontage road; and take appropriate action
K. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
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
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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