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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, April 5, 2022 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 22-148 Discuss regular agenda items A.2 TMP-3986 Receive biannual update from the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board A.3 22-208 Receive a presentation from City staff regarding both the Power Switch program and a potential residential solar switch program by iChoosr A.4 22-213 Receive a report outlining on-street parking regulations for oversized vehicles and a proposed amendment to Chapter 82 amending the definition for prohibited and residential areas to limit the operation and parking of oversized vehicles in certain areas A.5 22-198 Discuss future agenda items B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 22-197 Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code: · To discuss economic development incentives for Project Select · To discuss economic development incentives for Project Root Beer 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, west of Josey Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code: · To deliberate the appointment, employment and selection process: City Manager C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 4/4/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda April 5, 2022 F. 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. 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 22-196 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action · March 22, 2022 Regular Meeting H.2 22-207 Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Michael Driskill from the March 22, 2022, City Council meeting; and take appropriate action H.3 R2022-046 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-046 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement for disaster recovery services with Thinkgard, LLC; and take appropriate action H.4 R2022-040 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-040 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 2637 Dixiana Drive; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 4/4/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda April 5, 2022 H.5 R2022-045 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-045 for a professional services agreement with M. Arthur Gensler, Jr & Associates, Inc. for the Station Area Form Based Code (Planned Development No. 86) expansion; and take appropriate action I. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION J. 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 4/4/2022