City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · March 16, 2021
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:00 PM Council Chambers
AMENDED AGENDA
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 21-138 Discuss regular agenda items
A.2 21-123 Presentation and discussion related to the North Central Texas
Council of Governments Irving to Frisco Passenger Rail Corridor
Study
A.3 21-147 Review and discuss the FY22 Critical Business Outcomes
A.4 21-157 Discuss mask requirements at City Facilities; and take appropriate
action
A.5 21-139 Discuss future agenda items
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 21-150 Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Discuss pending litigation Case Number DC-21-02822
(68th Judicial District) styled Elida Munoz v. City of
Farmers Branch, and Dallas County Elections
Council may convene into 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
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E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 21-074 Presentation of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by
the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States
and Canada
E.2 21-125 Presentation of the 2021 Witness to History Award to Marshall’s
Bar-B-Q
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 21-140 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s);
and take appropriate action
· March 2, 2021 City Council Regular
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I.2 R2021-034 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-034 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14551 Tamerisk
Lane; and take appropriate action
I.3 R2021-035 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-035 approving Economic
Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the Commercial
Facade Grant Program for 13675 N. Stemmons; and take
appropriate action
I.4 R2021-036 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-036 approving Economic
Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the Commercial
Facade Grant Program for 2330 Springlake Rd.; and take
appropriate action
I.5 R2021-041 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-41 authorizing the City
Manager to approve the purchase and installation of replacement
carpet at the Manske Library through the Buy Board purchasing
program in the total amount of $88,985 and take appropriate action
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD-3683 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3683 for a Specific Use Permit and associated Detailed Site Plan
amendment for a banquet hall or events center, including a new
retail building, on an approximate 1.69-acre property located at 3380
Belt Line Road; and take appropriate action
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 R2021-020 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-020 adopting the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2020 as submitted by BKD, LLP; and take
appropriate action
K.2 R2021-037 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-037 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to develop final design plans for a
portion of the Westside Art Trail project; and take appropriate action
K.3 R2021-039 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-039 authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute the third amended and restated
agreement for library services with Library Systems & Services for
the management of the Manske Library; and take appropriate action
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K.4 R2021-040 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-040 accepting a
Neighborhood Partnership Program application for a Little Free
Library in an amount not to exceed $450 (City Participation); and
take appropriate action
L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
M. 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: __/___/__
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