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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 16, 2021 6:00 PM Council Chambers ***MEETING CANCELLED*** Study Session Meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. Due to inclement weather, this meeting may be closed to in person attendance by the public. A temporary suspension of the Open Meetings Act to allow telephone or videoconference has been granted by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. These actions are being taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The City Council will conduct the meeting by video conference call and will utilize telephonic capabilities to allow individuals to address the City Council on public hearing items only. Members are entitled to participate remotely via Zoom Teleconferencing. To join the meeting by videoconference visit the link below: https:farmersbranchtx.gov/councilmeeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86570230052? pwd=eTZiMGR6OWVsRnp5TGZRbjd1b21SZz09 Passcode: 510010 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13462487799,,86570230052# or +12532158782,,86570230052# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 865 7023 0052 A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.) A.1 21-110 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 21-114 Receive a presentation of the Police Traffic Stop Data Analysis Report for calendar year 2020, as required by Section 2.132 and 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 2/15/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda February 16, 2021 A.3 21-116 Receive a report from Sara McComb, Animal Services Manager, regarding Animal Services operations and programs A.4 21-111 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 21-121 Council may 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 north of Valley View, south of Valwood, east of Bee Street, and west of Webb Chapel C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 21-093 Presentation of a service pin to Stephanie Hall for five years (5) of service in the Economic Development & Tourism Department E.2 21-115 Consider accepting a donation from ClubCorp in the amount of $4,886 to the Farmers Branch Police and Fire Departments; 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 2/15/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda February 16, 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 21-112 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · January 27, 2021 City Council Retreat · February 2, 2021 City Council Regular I.2 R2021-025 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-025, authorizing the unit price purchase for the annual supply of concrete to Redi-Mix Concrete, Inc.; and take appropriate action J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 R2021-027 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-027 approving Economic Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for 13500 N. Stemmons; 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 3 Printed on 2/15/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda February 16, 2021 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 2/15/2021