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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, February 2, 2021 6:00 PM Council Chambers AMENDED AGENDA Study Session Meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.) A.1 21-056 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 21-078 Receive a report regarding the feasibility of a mulching operation at Camelot Landfill A.3 21-099 Provide a report on crime trends and action plans A.4 21-072 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 21-052 City Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Government Code Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code regarding: · Deliberation regarding Security Devices City Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code regarding: · Discuss incentive agreement with Project REM C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 21-073 Presentation of a proclamation to Parish Episcopal Panther’s Division I Title Football Team E.2 21-089 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing February as Boards & Commissions Appreciation Month within the City of Farmers Branch City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 2/2/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda February 2, 2021 E.3 21-070 Presentation of the Mayor’s Award of Excellence in Leadership E.4 21-071 Presentation of the Mayor’s Award of Excellence for Board of the Year E.5 21-066 Presentation of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association, 2020 Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Program, Certificate of Achievement to the Planning Department 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 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 21-055 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · January 19, 2021 City Council meeting I.2 21-040 Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Pro Tem John Norwood from the January 5, 2021, City Council meeting; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 2/2/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda February 2, 2021 I.3 ORD-3670 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3670 ordering a General Election to be held on May 1, 2021 for the purpose of electing members of the City Council for District 3 and District 5; and take appropriate action I.4 ORD-3680 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3680 amending Appendix A “Fee Schedule” relating to fees established pursuant to Chapter 26 “Businesses,” Article V Food Establishment Rules; and providing an effective date I.5 R2021-023 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-023 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 3121 Pebble Beach Drive; and take appropriate action I.6 R2021-024 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-024 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase and installation of the replacement fire alarm system at the Manske Library through the Tarrant County purchasing program in the total amount of $99,752 and take appropriate action I.7 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, amending Annual Certification and adding Section 2-280 requiring Campaign Contribution recusal for City Council; and take appropriate action J. PUBLIC HEARINGS J.1 ORD-3678 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3678 for the IH-35E Corridor Vision Study, amending the City of Farmers Branch comprehensive plans; approximately 463 acres generally located along both sides of IH-35E Freeway, extending from the north city limit line to the south city line, and generally bounded by the DART/BNSF Railroad on the west, and on the east by Denton Drive, Rawhide Creek, Valley View Lane, the rear property line of properties on Nestle Street, Havenhurst Street, Bee Street, Wicker Avenue, the rear property lines of properties fronting on Hermitage Street, the Cooks Creek Channel, and the west property lines of the residential lots fronting Bee Street; and take appropriate action K. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 2/2/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda February 2, 2021 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, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 2/2/2021