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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, June 1, 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 21-260 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 21-268 Presentation of street road hump policy A.3 21-269 Presentation to Council to review proposed updates to Chapter 56: Property Maintenance A.4 21-262 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 21-263 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 Farmers Branch Lane, south of Valley View, east of IH35, and west of Josey Lane; and · Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property located at 3940 Spring Valley Road Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Discuss economic development incentives for Project Chase; and · Discuss economic development incentives for Project Billie Jean C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 5/28/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda June 1, 2021 F. 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. G. 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 action items listed on the agenda. 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. H. CONSENT AGENDA H.1 21-250 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · May 18, 2021 City Council Regular H.2 R2021-073 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-073 awarding the bid for retaining wall failure repair along Cooks Creek to Jeske Construction Company; and take appropriate action. H.3 R2021-077 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-077 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for fines and fee collections with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for Municipal Court; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 5/28/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda June 1, 2021 H.4 R2021-078 Consider approving Resolution No. R2021-078 authorizing a collection fee in the amount of 30% to be charged pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 103.0031 on delinquent debts and accounts receivable assessed by Municipal Court; and take appropriate action H.5 R2021-079 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-079 awarding unit price bids for the annual purchase of chemicals to numerous vendors for the Parks and Recreation Department; and take appropriate action H.6 R2021-080 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-080 approving a revised Neighborhood Partnership Program application for 13562 Braemar Drive, repealing Resolution No. 2021-045; and take appropriate action I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS I.1 21-265 Discuss City Council liaison appointments to external organizations; and take appropriate action I.2 R2021-083 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-083 ratifying the actions of the City Manager and Director of Public Works relating to the negotiation and execution of contracts for emergency soil stabilization and channel repairs in the Brookhaven Village Channel; 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. Certification City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 5/28/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda June 1, 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 4 Printed on 5/28/2021