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Farmers Branch, TX · December 15, 2020

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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, December 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 20-423 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 20-552 Receive an update for Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) 22-acre site along LBJ Freeway A.3 20-541 Discuss City Council liaison appointments to Community Boards A.4 20-594 Receive the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Fourth Quarter Financial Report A.5 20-595 Presentation and discussion regarding draft amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance related to tree preservation requirements for residential and non-residential zoning districts. A.6 20-606 Discuss the Alpha Road Connector project A.7 20-575 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 20-567 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, east of Bee Street, west of Webb Chapel, north of Valley View Lane C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 20-579 Recognition of Tom Bryson honoring his 22 years of dedicated service to City of Farmers Branch City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 12/14/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2020 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 20-576 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · November 17, 2020 City Council meeting I.2 R2020-052 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-052 authorizing an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for professional design services of the FB Creek Erosion Repair Reach 2 Project; and take appropriate action I.3 R2020-162 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-162 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of Four Patrol vehicles for the Police Department from Reliable Chevrolet through the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas Purchasing Cooperative; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 12/14/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2020 I.4 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 $139,391 from Texas Underground through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Purchasing Cooperative; and take appropriate action I.5 R2020-171 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-171 awarding the purchase for traffic signal cabinets to Paradigm Traffic Systems through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard); and take appropriate action I.6 R2020-173 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-173 for a Detailed Site Plan for a multi-family development on approximately 4.39 acres located on the east side of McEwen Drive and on the north side of Blue Lake Circle; and take appropriate action I.7 R2020-176 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-176 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14525 Tamerisk Lane; and take appropriate action I.8 R2020-179 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-179 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 2623 Mount View; and take appropriate action I.9 R2020-189 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-189 authorizing a Neighborhood Partnership Creek Wall Hardening Repair Program; and take appropriate action I.10 R2020-174 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-174 authorizing grant funding through the Neighborhood Partnership Program for creek wall repairs at 2709 Bay Meadows in an estimated amount of $17,665 (City Participation); and take appropriate action I.11 R2020-183 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-183 accepting a Neighborhood Partnership Program application for Tara Place Condominium Landscape Improvements in an amount not to exceed $7,329 (City Partipation); and take appropriate action I.12 R2020-181 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-181 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with QBE for medical stop-loss insurance coverage in an amount not to exceed $383,000 for the 2021 plan year; and take appropriate action J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 12/14/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2020 J.1 R2020-167 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-167 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of one replacement grabber truck and two replacement tandem dump trucks in the total amount of $417,180 from MHC Kenworth through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative; and take appropriate action J.2 R2020-170 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-170 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. for design of the Valley View Lane Roadway Improvements Project; and take appropriate action J.3 R2020-182 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-182 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. for design of the Denton Drive Trail Connector Project; and take appropriate action J.4 R2020-178 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-178 awarding a contract to Fuquay, Inc. for sanitary sewer manhole rehabilitation at various locations through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard); and take appropriate action J.5 R2020-172 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-172 authorizing the City Manager to purchase two (2) Dell PowerStore data storage arrays, management software, and implementation services from Unique Digital in an amount not to exceed $249,368; and take appropriate action J.6 ORD-3668 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3668 amending Chapter 46. Miscellaneous Offenses of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, by adding Article VI. Establishments Not Licensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; and take appropriate action J.7 R2020-185 Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-185 for the purchase of shelving for the Library Remodel and Renovation project, from Lone Star Furnishings LLC. for an amount not to exceed of $365,000 through a Buy Board contract; 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 12/14/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2020 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 5 Printed on 12/14/2020

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