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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, September 21, 2021 6:00 PM Council Chambers 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 21-442 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 21-380 Discuss the City Manager’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Balanced Budget and Current Year-End Proposed Amended Budget A.3 21-443 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 21-406 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 Valley View, south of Valwood, east of Bee Street, and west of Webb Chapel C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 21-446 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2021 as National Hispanic Heritage Month 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 9/16/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda September 21, 2021 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. No person shall speak on the same topic more than once within 30 days. 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 21-444 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · September 7, 2021 City Council Regular I.2 R2021-136 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-136 authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Mental Health and Justice System Assessment conducted by Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute between the Cities of Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch and Dallas County; and take appropriate action I.3 R2021-132 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-132 authorizing the City Manager to purchase an elevated landfill gas flare, blower, and accessory equipment from John Zink Hamworthy for an amount not to exceed $161,000; and take appropriate action I.4 ORD-3703 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3703 approving an annual update of the service and assessment plan and the assessment roll for Mercer Crossing Public Improvement District pursuant to Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code; and take appropriate action J. PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 9/16/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda September 21, 2021 J.1 ORD-3700 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3700 for a Specific Use Permit and associated Detailed Site Plan for a restaurant with drive-through service on an approximate 4.84-acre property located at 13005 Josey Lane; and take appropriate action. J.2 ORD-3701 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3701 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance including but not limited to amending: Article 5.5 Beer and Wine Sales Overlay District and Article 5.6 Alcoholic Beverage (On-Premise) Overlay District to include into both overlay districts approximately 67.6 acres generally bounded by IH-635/LBJ Freeway on the north, Luna Road on the east, the Elm Fork of Trinity River on the west, and Farmers Branch Creek on the south and southeast; and take appropriate action. J.3 21-384 Conduct a public hearing to consider adopting a property tax rate of $0.589 and take appropriate action. K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS K.1 ORD-3697 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3697 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule, related to various fees established pursuant to Chapters 18, 22, 26, 34, 50, 56, and 86 to address needed changes to rates and fees associated with a broad range of City services and take appropriate action. K.2 ORD-3698 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3698 approving and adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget and Strategic Plan and amending the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; and take appropriate action. K.3 R2021-112 Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-112 ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget and take appropriate action K.4 ORD-3699 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3699 accepting the Tax Year 2021 Certification of Appraisal Roll in accordance with Section 26.04(b) of the State Property Tax Code and to levy and adopt the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Tax Year 2021) 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 9/16/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda September 21, 2021 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 9/16/2021