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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, September 15, 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 20-445 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 20-454 Discuss the City Manager's Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 balanced budget A.3 20-462 Receive an Economic Development Update on the office market and Demo Rebuild Program A.4 20-446 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 20-412 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Annual Evaluation of the Municipal Court Judge Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 (Economic Development) of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Discuss an economic development incentive agreement for Project Carry Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 (Real Property) of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property located south of Valwood, north of Farmers Branch Lane, east of IH35 and west of Josey Lane (City owned property) C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 9/11/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda September 15, 2020 E.1 20-449 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2020 as National Hispanic Heritage Month E.2 20-463 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing the month of September as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month E.3 20-439 Receive a donation of a “butterfly” bench for the Rose Garden from Keep Farmers Branch Beautiful; and take appropriate action F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS G. 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. 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 20-447 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · August 24, 2020 City Council meeting I.2 R2020-121 Consider approving Resolution 2020-121 authorizing a partial release and quitclaim of a 15’ wide sanitary sewer easement located within a portion of Westside Addition, Section 2, Block A and Morgan Business Park, Lot 1, Block A; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 9/11/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda September 15, 2020 I.3 ORD-3650 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3650 reappointing a Municipal Court Judge and Alternate Municipal Court Judge(s) for the City of Farmers Branch Municipal Court of Record No.1; and take appropriate action I.4 R2020-122 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-122 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 12715 Epps Field; and take appropriate action I.5 R2020-125 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-125 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division that adopts new natural gas rates for the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action I.6 R2020-130 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-130 to approve the 2020-21 Operating Fund Budget of the North Dallas County Water Supply Corporation; and take appropriate action I.7 R2020-131 Consider approval of Resolution No. 2020-131 for a Detailed Site Plan for an independent senior living building and four one-family residence lots on approximately 6.1 acres, generally located on the east side of Medical Parkway North, approximately 115 feet north of LBJ Freeway, and on the south side of Myra Lane; and take appropriate action. J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 ORD-3655 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3655 authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Farmers Branch, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020, for Library Improvements in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed approximately $10.0 million; levying a tax in payment thereof; prescribing the form of said certificates; approving the Official Statement; and take appropriate action J.2 R2020-127 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-127 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Tri Con Works, LLC for the Phase F expansion of the landfill gas collection system at Camelot Landfill, and take appropriate action. J.3 R2020-124 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-124, creating and appointing members to a City Council Legislative Ad Hoc Committee; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 9/11/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda September 15, 2020 J.4 20-440 Consider Boards & Commissions appointments to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Historical Preservation & Restoration Board, Municipal Drainage System Advisory Committee, Senior Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment; 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: _________________________ Amy M. Piukana, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/2020 City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 9/11/2020