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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, November 17, 2020 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:00 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.) A.1 20-536 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 20-550 Discuss potential Bring Your Own Alcoholic Beverages (BYOB) regulations for establishments not licensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) A.3 20-549 Discuss possible options regarding placement of accessory structures A.4 ORD-3647 Discussion regarding a proposed 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 A.5 20-537 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 20-566 Council shall 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 Lane, north of Valley View, east of Bee Street, Farmers Branch, Texas. C. RECEPTION - DOWNSTAIRS (5:30 P.M.) C.1 20-559 Reception honoring Bronson Blackson, welcoming Michael Driskill, and congratulating Mayor Robert C. Dye is to be held in the lobby at City Hall D. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 11/17/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda November 17, 2020 E. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE F. CEREMONIAL ITEM(S) F.1 20-548 Presentation of the Manske Library Bookmark Contest Winners F.2 20-564 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing Small Business Saturday in the City of Farmers Branch G. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS H. 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. I. 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. J. CONSENT AGENDA J.1 20-535 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · October 27, 2020 City Council meeting J.2 R2020-153 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-153 authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 11/17/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda November 17, 2020 J.3 R2020-155 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-155 authorizing the abandonment of the public street Right-of-Ways known as Mira Vista and Lago Real located between Lago Vista West and Lago Vista East, south of Mira Lago Boulevard; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2020-157 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-157 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with SKC Communications to replace the existing building audiovisual System for the Recreation Center Renovation Project through the TIPS purchasing contract in the total amount of $65,330 and take appropriate action J.5 R2020-159 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-159 reappointing Dr. Paul Lonquist and Cristal Retana to serve as the City of Farmers Branch appointees to the Metrocrest Hospital Authority Board of Directors; and take appropriate action J.6 R2020-163 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-163 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of one replacement sewer jetter truck in the total amount of $139,390 from Texas Underground through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Purchase Cooperative; and take appropriate action J.7 R2020-165 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-165 awarding a unit price contract for 2020-2021 Street Sweeping Program to Mister Sweeper LP; and take appropriate action J.8 ORD-3666 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3666 extending the term of Farmers Branch Financing Zone No. Two for ten years; and take appropriate action J.9 R2020-166 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-166 authorizing Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. to prepare a Water Master Plan for the City water distribution system; and take appropriate action K. PUBLIC HEARING(S) K.1 ORD-3665 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3665 approving a Specific Use Permit request to allow guest quarters within a detached accessory structure, on an approximately 1.0-acre property, located at 2973 Sunbeck Circle North; and take appropriate action. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM(S) City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 11/17/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda November 17, 2020 L.1 R2020-156 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-156 canvassing the election returns of the November 3, 2020 Election for elected Mayor at large and Council Member District 2, including swearing in of duly elected City Council members, and Mayor remarks; and take appropriate action L.2 20-540 Farewell remarks from former Council Member Bronson Blackson and welcome remarks from newly elected Council Member Michael Driskill L.3 20-539 Elect Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem; and take appropriate action L.4 20-525 Receive an update on the Safe & Sound program L.5 R2020-158 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-158 authorizing the purchase of Recreation Center Fitness Equipment from Technogym and Comm-Fit; and take appropriate action L.6 R2020-164 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-164 authorizing Signature Automation, LLC to provide SCADA Design and Implementation services; and take appropriate action M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION N. 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 11/17/2020