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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, January 19, 2021 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 2:30 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (2:30 P.M.) A.1 21-033 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 21-043 Receive a report from Rob Smith, Assistant Vice President of Planning and Development, with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) regarding agency’s redesign of the bus system upcoming opportunity for public input A.3 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.4 21-028 Discuss adding a non-binding item to the May 1, 2021 ballot related to residential garbage bins and other options A.5 21-053 Discuss proposed changes to the CADG Mercer Crossing Holdings LLC development agreement A.6 21-002 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 21-039 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel Deliberation: · Consideration of City Code of Ethics Complaint filed against Terry Lynne, Council Member District 4 and the City Attorney written report concerning the Complaint; and Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney regarding: · City Code of Ethics Complaint filed against Terry Lynne, Council Member District 4 City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 1/14/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda January 19, 2021 C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 21-020 Consider accepting a donation in the amount of $1,200 to fund a park bench in memory of Sarah Ellis Davenport; and take appropriate action E.2 21-041 Presentation of the 2020 DFW Directors Association Excellence in Arts and Entertainment Programming Award to the Parks and Recreation Department E.3 21-024 Presentation of the DFW Directors Association 2020 Award to Bonnie Neumann for Distinguished Professional E.4 21-014 Presentation from DFW Directors Association 2020 Award to Rachael Arroyo for Excellence in Mentoring E.5 21-045 Recognition for being recipient of GameTime Matching Grant for Mallon Park E.6 21-046 Presentation of a five (5) year service pin to Maureen Bullitt for her service as Contract and Systems Manager in Fleet and Facilities Management E.7 21-037 Presentation of a proclamation designating the month of January 2021 as “Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month” in Farmers Branch 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 1/14/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda January 19, 2021 Public Comment is your opportunity to address your City of Farmers Branch elected officials directly about issues that are important to and your community, but there is a process that must be followed : Speaker request form(s) will be accepted by the City Secretary from the time the agenda is posted up to 30 minutes prior to the regular meeting. Individuals will not be recognized to speak during the meeting unless this form has been submitted. This process applies to all aspects of the agenda including public comments, specific agenda items, and public hearings. Speaker Request Online Form: https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/101/City-Council 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. No disparaging or inflammatory remarks directed at any member of the City Council or City staff will be allowed. When called by the Mayor, please approach the podium and state your name and address prior to beginning your comment. If you have written notes you wish to present to Mayor and Council, please furnish an extra copy for the official files. Audio/visual presentations must be submitted in advance to the City Secretary. Please direct your comments to the City Council and not the audience. I. CONSENT AGENDA I.1 21-035 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · January 5, 2021 City Council meeting I.2 R2021-014 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-14 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Home Depot Pro Institutional to perform the Manske Library's façade improvement through the US Communities Government Purchasing Alliance contract in the total amount of $145,429 and take appropriate action. I.3 ORD-3674 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3674 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances Chapter 34 “Environment,” Article III “Air Pollution” amending Section 34-141 “Definitions,” amending Section 34-142 “Smoking Prohibited” in its entirety and adding Section 34-145 “Signs and Other Requirements” to align with the recent Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance amendment establishing an Entertainment Overlay District and take appropriate action I.4 ORD-3675 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3675 amending Article V “Food Establishment Rules” of Chapter 26 “Businesses” providing for the regulation of food establishments operating within the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 1/14/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda January 19, 2021 I.5 ORD-3676 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3676 amending Chapter 46.75(d) to remove Criminal Background Check for Establishments Not Licensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and amend Chapter 46.76(b) Ground for Denial of Permit for said establishments and Repealing Section 46.85 by Renumbering Sections; and take appropriate action J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 21-047 Economic Development & Tourism Year in Review Video update J.2 R2021-017 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-017 authorizing the purchase of a 2021 Pierce custom Velocity PUC pumper for the Fire Department through the Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative purchasing program in the amount of $756,471; and take appropriate action J.3 R2021-006 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-006 authorizing a contract with Fuquay, Inc. for Bee Street and Springvale Lane Sanitary Sewer Improvements, pursuant to the 2020 Dallas County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds; and take appropriate action J.4 R2021-015 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-015 authorizing a contract with Fuquay, Inc. for Dennis Lane Sanitary Sewer Improvements, pursuant to the 2020 Dallas County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Cares Act Project funds; 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 1/14/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda January 19, 2021 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, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 5 Printed on 1/14/2021