City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, February 1, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:30 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3:30 P.M.) A.1 22-060 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 22-101 TxDOT IH-35 Expansion and Construction Staging Site Update A.3 22-097 Discuss Sister City Program A.4 22-096 Receive a semi-annual update from the Manske Library Board A.5 22-061 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 22-093 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 Parkway, 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 22-066 Celebration of Denise Wallace for nearly nine years of dedicated service to residents of Farmers Branch and the Manske Library E.2 22-067 Presentation of a proclamation to Parish Episcopal Panther’s Division I Title Football Team for the third consecutive year F. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 1/31/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda February 1, 2022 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 the Citizen Comments 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 (15) 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 22-070 Consider approval of the January 18, 2022 City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action H.2 22-069 Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Cristal Retana from the January 18, 2022 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action H.3 ORD-3720 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3720 amending Chapter 86, Utilities, Article VI “Liquid Waste” by Section 86-362 amending definitions, amending Section 86-363 to require permit on change of ownership, amending Section 86-364 regarding inspection reports, amending Section 86-365 to add late application fee, and amending Section 86-375 by amending record keeping time; and take appropriate action H.4 R2022-014 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-014 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 13815 Birchlawn Drive; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 1/31/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda February 1, 2022 H.5 R2022-017 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-017 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a firm services agreement with TexasCityServices LLC for sales and use tax analysis services and take appropriate action. H.6 ORD-3722 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3722 ordering a General Election to be held on May 7, 2022 for the purpose of electing members of the Farmers Branch City Council for District 1 and District 4, designating polling places, ordering the notice of election, and authorizing the execution of a joint election contract with Dallas County Elections; and take appropriate action H.7 R2022-007 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-007 adopting a Sustainability Plan for the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action H.8 22-098 Consider Board and Commission appointment (Historical Preservation and Restoration Board); and take appropriate action H.9 22-100 Consider appointing a member to the Redistricting Commission; and take appropriate action I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS I.1 22-074 Receive the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-22 Financial Report 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 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 3 Printed on 1/31/2022