City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · July 13, 2021
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, July 13, 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 21-303 Discuss regular agenda items
A.2 21-288 Review and Discuss Updates to Chapter 56: Property Maintenance
A.3 21-323 Discuss the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget process
A.4 21-324 Receive an update on Farmers Branch Night Out
A.5 21-327 Receive an update on the purpose of the Sustainability Committee
and rooftop solar projects
A.6 21-304 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 Valwood, 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 21-318 Presentation from NAFA Fleet Management Association for the 100
Best Fleets in the Americas Award to the City.
E.2 21-326 Presentation of the North Central Texas Council of Governments
2021 Celebrate Leadership in Development Excellence (CLIDE)
Award to the City of Farmers Branch for the Open Farmers Branch
program
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E.3 21-342 Recognition of Charles Cancellare for 32 years of service to the City
of Farmers Branch
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 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.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
I.1 21-302 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s);
and take appropriate action
· June 09, 2021 City Council Special Work Session Meeting
· June 15, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
I.2 ORD-3687 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3687, amending Code of
Ordinances Sec. 86-600 regarding the adoption of a storm drainage
design manual and Sec. 86-610 relating to regulation of stormwater
detention and retention facilities, and take appropriate action
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I.3 R2021-087 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-087 allowing a temporary
carnival for the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Annual Parish Fall
Festival, located at 2800 Valwood Parkway, to be held on October 2,
2021; and take appropriate action
I.4 R2021-090 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-090 re-establishing the
Mayor’s IH-35E Betterments Task Force; and take appropriate
action
I.5 R2021-091 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-091 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 2609 Leta Mae
Lane; and take appropriate action
I.6 R2021-092 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-092 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14282 Southern
Pines Drive; and take appropriate action
I.7 ORD-3692 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3692 by amending Chapter 2 Arts
and Culture Committee amending the purpose and authority of the
Arts and Culture Committee; and take appropriate action
I.8 R2021-076 Consider approving Resolution No.2021-076 authorizing a contract
with DFW Services, LLC. for the 2020-2021 Large Water Meter
Replacement Project at various locations; and take appropriate
action
I.9 R2021-094 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-094 ratifying the solar
purchase and installation agreement with Native Solar LLC and
authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders to the
agreement for installation of solar panels on additional City
facilities; and take appropriate action
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD-3693 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3693 for a Specific Use Permit and associated Detailed Site Plan for
vehicle sales and leasing (used) on an 8.36-acre tract located at
14325 Gillis Road; and take appropriate action
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 21-331 Receive 2Q 2021 Economic Development Update
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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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