City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · June 15, 2021
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, June 15, 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 21-261 Discuss regular agenda items
A.2 21-292 Discuss a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Event
A.3 21-293 Receive a report on Legislative Updates
A.4 21-286 Discuss future agenda items
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 21-197 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
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 21-280 Consider accepting a donation in the amount of $1,500 for The
Branch Connection from the Farmers Branch Woman’s Club; and
take appropriate action
E.2 21-301 Presentation of a proclamation to Erin Carter for dedicated service
to the City of Farmers Branch as President to the Metrocrest
Chamber of Commerce
F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
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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 21-285 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s);
and take appropriate action
· June 1, 2021 City Council Regular
I.2 R2021-082 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-082 for a Detailed Site
Plan for an office building on an approximate 3.35-acre lot, located
at 13998 Diplomat Drive; and take appropriate action
I.3 R2021-084 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-084 authorizing an
Economic Development Incentive Agreement pursuant to the
Commercial Facade Grant Program for 14590 Midway Rd.; and take
appropriate action
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I.4 ORD-3690 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3690 retitling and amending in its
entirety Article VIII “Swimming Pools” of Chapter 34 “Environment”
relating to regulations of Public Pools, Semi-public Pools, Spa, and
Public Interactive Water Features (PIWF); and take appropriate
action
I.5 ORD-3691 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3691 amending the 2020 National
Electrical Code with Amendments; and take appropriate action
I.6 21-287 Consider annual Board and Commission appointments; and take
appropriate action
I.7 21-300 Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Robert C. Dye from the
June 9, 2021, City Council Work Session meeting; and take
appropriate action
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD-3688 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3688 for a Specific Use Permit and associated Detailed Site Plan for
an auto/truck leasing or rental with outdoor storage on an
approximate 2.23-acre property located at 13210 Senlac Drive; and
take appropriate action
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 21-295 Discuss City Council Communication Protocols; and take
appropriate action
K.2 R2021-072 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-72 authorizing a contract
with C. Green Scaping, LP for construction of a wide sidewalk and
sharrows on Bee Street and Squire Place and pedestrian crossings
at Valley View Lane and Tom Field Road; and take appropriate
action
K.3 R2021-074 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-074 authorizing a contract
with Iron T Construction, Inc. for construction of the Farmers
Branch Creek Erosion Repair Reach 1 Project; and take appropriate
action
K.4 R2021-075 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-075 authorizing a contract
with Stoic Civil Construction, Inc. for Farmers Branch Creek
Erosion Repair Reach 3 Project; and take appropriate action
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K.5 ORD-3687 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3687, amending Ordinance No.
3595 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86, Utilities, Article
VII, Municipal Drainage Utility System, Stormwater Drainage
Requirements adopting an updated storm drainage design manual
and related regulations; 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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