City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, September 7, 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 21-399 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 21-426 Discuss and Provide Direction for Mayor’s I35 Betterments Task Force Recommendation A.3 21-441 Receive biannual update from the Senior Advisory Board A.4 21-379 Discuss the City Manager’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Balanced Budget and Proposed Current Year Amended Budget A.5 21-400 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 21-407 Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Pending or contemplated litigation styled City of Coppell, et.al. vs. Glen Hager, Comptroller of Public Accounts · A matter requiring the provision of legal advice and counsel constituting attorney/client communication regarding property maintenance standards, Section 56-51 of the Code of Ordinances 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 Miracle C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 21-376 Recognition of Frances Dickerson for 45 years of dedicated service to the City of Farmers Branch Police Department City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 9/1/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 E.2 21-401 Presentation of a five (5) year service pin to Sherrelle Evans-Jones for her service to the City of Farmers Branch E.3 21-408 Consider acceptance of a $5,000.00 donation from the Atmos Energy Corporation for the Farmers Branch Fire Department; and take appropriate action 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 21-398 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · August 10-12, City Council Retreat · August 17, 2021 City Council Regular I.2 R2021-107 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-107 approving the City of Farmers Branch Investment Policy; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 9/1/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 I.3 R2021-116 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-116 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company’s 2021 Rate Review Mechanism filings; and take appropriate action I.4 R2021-118 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-118 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Trinity River Authority for regulatory and laboratory services; and take appropriate action I.5 R2021-124 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-124 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and Dallas County for household hazardous waste disposal; and take appropriate action I.6 R2021-125 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-125 nominating Michael Hurtt as a Candidate to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD); and take appropriate action I.7 R2021-126 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-126 authorizing the purchase of desktops, laptops, and associated accessories from Dell Marketing, L.P. through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract; and take appropriate action I.8 R2021-127 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-127 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14625 Southern Pines Drive; and take appropriate action I.9 R2021-128 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-128 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 12801 Epps Field Road; and take appropriate action J. PUBLIC HEARINGS J.1 ORD-3702 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3702 Prohibiting the Use of and the Contact with Designated Groundwater Beneath 9+998 acres of land located in the Francis Miller Survey, Abstract No. 926 and the William Pulliam Survey, Abstract No. 1171, Farmers Branch, Texas located at 2019 Valley View Lane to Facilitate Certification of a Municipal Settings Designation (MSD) by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and take appropriate action J.2 R2021-123 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No. 2021-123 for submission of a grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation for Oran Good Playground; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 9/1/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda September 7, 2021 J.3 21-382 Conduct a public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget in accordance with Article IV of the City Charter; and take appropriate action K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS K.1 21-378 Consider approving a motion to place a proposal to consider adopting a maximum property tax rate of $0.589 on the City Council agenda of September 21, 2021; schedule a public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax rate for September 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the City of Farmers Branch, City Hall Council Chambers, located at 13000 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234; and, take appropriate action K.2 21-423 Consider appointment of the Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee; 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: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 9/1/2021