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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, April 6, 2021 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 21-154 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 21-148 Discuss holiday lighting and décor plans A.3 21-170 Receive biannual update from the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board A.4 21-152 Receive a legislative update from State of Texas Representative Julie Johnson A.5 21-155 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 21-181 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 south of valley view; north of Farmers Branch Lane; east of IH35; west of Josey Lane · Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property located at 3940 Spring Valley Road Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Discuss an economic development incentive agreement for Project Hart C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 4/6/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda April 6, 2021 E.1 21-160 Presentation from the Texas Recreation and Park Society for the 2021 TRAPS State of Texas Gold Medal Award E.2 21-161 Presentation from the Texas Recreation and Park Society for the 2021 TRAPS State of Texas Arts and Humanities Programming Achievement Award E.3 21-164 Presentation from the Texas Public Pool Council to the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center for the 2020 Agency of the Year Award 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 21-153 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · March 16, 2021 City Council Regular City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 4/6/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda April 6, 2021 I.2 21-183 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Mike Bomgardner from the March 16, 2021, City Council meeting; and take appropriate action I.3 21-180 Consider Board and Commission appointments; and take appropriate action I.4 R2021-043 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-043 which terminates the local Declaration of Disaster, and orders related thereto, issued by the Mayor of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, on March 13, 2020; and take appropriate action I.5 ORD-3684 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3684 amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 46 to add Section 46-3 related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on city property, public streets and sidewalks; and take appropriate action I.6 R2021-045 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-045 approving a Neighborhood Partnership Program application for new creek wall at 13562 Braemar Drive; and take appropriate action I.7 R2021-049 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-049 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase and installation of furniture at the Manske Library through the Omnia purchasing cooperative in the total amount of $65,301; and take appropriate action I.8 R2021-050 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-050 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase and installation of furniture at the Manske Library through the Buy Board purchasing program in the total amount of $58,003; and take appropriate action I.9 R2021-042 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-042 re-establishing the Sustainability Committee; and take appropriate action J. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION K. 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 4/6/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda April 6, 2021 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 4/6/2021