2022-01-04 CC Minutes City of Farmers Branch Farmers Branch City Hall
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Farmers Branch, Texas
Meeting Minutes
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FARMERS City Council
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Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Present: 6 - Mayor Robert Dye, Mayor Pro Tern Cristal Retana, Council Member Traci Williams,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Michael Driskill, Council Member Terry Lynne and Council
Member David Merritt
Staff: City Manager Charles Cox, Deputy City Manager John Land, Assistant City Manager
Benjamin Williamson, City Secretary Amy Piukana, Assistant City Secretary Argie
Potter, City Attorney Peter G. Smith, Police Chief David Hale, Fire Chief Daniel
Latimer, Director of Human Resources Brian Beasley, Director of Public Works Marc
Bentley, Director of Sustainability & Health Shane Davis, Director of Planning &
Zoning/Economic Development Allison Cook, Director of Fleet & Facilities Kevin
Muenchow, Director of Communications Jeff Brady, and Senior Planner Chris Webb
CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3:30 P.M.)
Mayor Dye called the Study Session meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
A.1 22-006 Discuss regular agenda items
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Driskill asked for clarification on Agenda Item 1.8 (Definitions/Storm
Drain), requesting the reason for definition changes. Special Projects Manager Renee
Esses explained the definition change provides clear guidelines and aligns with the state.
Council Member Merritt asked for clarification on Agenda Item 1.3(Tahoe Police Vehicles), in
regards to the 12% price increase for Police Tahoe vehicles. City Staff Member Tom Higgs
Fleet Operations Manager explained the price increase noting recycling was not available
for the vehicle equipment (had to purchase new); however, some of the electronics will be
recycled. He noted, this all effects the price.
Council Member Merritt noted on 1.4 (Community Development Grant), the City targeted,
budgeted, and received this funding. He asked for clarification on Agenda Item 1.5 (Sanitary
Sewer), if the amount is reflected in Utility Replacement funds or under l&I repair funds. Mr.
Bentley replied stating it's under Utility Replacements.
Council Member Merritt noted on Agenda Item 1.7, (Groves Lighting), it came in under
budget within the Capital Improvements fund. He asked on Agenda Item 1.10 (Redistricting
Commission) what protocol City Council would use if attending a meeting. Mayor Dye
suggested letting the City Secretary know if Council plans to attend so a notice of possible
quorum could be posted.
Mayor Pro Tern Retana clarified on Agenda Item 1.10 (Redistricting) that alternates, will not
vote but may attend to ensure they are informed of the items being discussed.
A.2 22-013 Receive an update on the Boardwalk Development
Centurion American representatives Robert Head and Michael Beaty provided an overview
of proposed site plan changes to the original site plan to add a new Gas Monkey Live venue
located at Mercer Boardwalk which will have a restaurant area (12,400 sf), terrace bar area
(1,000 sf), restaurant terrace area (4,236 sf), courtyard (5,096 sf), stage (2,000 sf), stage
seating area (1,104 sf), Booths (3,684 sf), space frame(8,100 sf)for a total of 37,620 sf.
The City Council discussed corporate event space, pricing, parking, planning process,
timeline, (Mr. Beaty noted September/October construction is the goal), and updates to the
Developers Agreement.
The consensus of City Council was to move forward with the proposed changes.
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A.3 22-008 Discuss future agenda items
Mayor Dye suggested the creation of a new Innovation Board, DART Subcommittee, I l
Mayors Task Force Red White and Blue Committee with community leaders such as
Chambers, Veterans, and Staff Representatives to focus on improving the Veterans Day
event.
Council Member Merritt requested a discussion on the City's website accessibility and ease
of use.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Driskill requested discussion on the John F. Burke Nature Preserve.
B.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.072 Deliberation of Real Estate
• Sale of City owned properties located at 2563 Wasina, 2568 Greenhurst,
2629 Squire Place, 2646 Greenhurst and 2560 Wicker Farmers Branch
Texas for development of workforce housing.
• Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property north of
Farmers Branch Lane, east of 1H35, west of Tom Field Road and south of
Squire Place
Mayor Dye recessed into closed Executive Session at 4:21 p.m. and adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
Mayor Dye called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Flag was provided by Council Member
Lynne.
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 22-009 Recognition of Shane Davis for 15 years of dedicated service to the
City of Farmers Branch
Mayor Dye recognized Director of Sustainability and Public Health Shane Davis for 15 years
of service.
E.2 22-010 Recognition of Renee Esses for 5 years of dedicated service to the
City of Farmers Branch
Mayor Dye recognized Renee Esses for 5 years of service.
F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
Council Member Merritt provided a Study Session report.
G. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
City Manager Charles Cox provided an update on items of community interest.
H. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. James Lockridge spoke regarding Agricultural issues.
Diane Graefenberg filled out a speaker request card, but did not speak.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Driskill, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that Consent Items 1.1 through 1.10 be accepted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Pro Tern Retana, Council Member Williams, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Driskill, Council Member Lynne and Council Member Merritt
1.1 22-011 Consider approval of the December 7, 2021 City Council meeting
minutes; and take appropriate action
1.2 R2022-001 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-001 for a Detailed Site Plan
for Presidium, a multi-family development, on approximately 3.78
acres located at 4040 Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action
1.3 R2022-002 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-002 authorizing the City
Manager to approve the purchase of Four Tahoe Patrol vehicles in the
total amount of $162,492 from Reliable Chevrolet through the Tarrant
County Purchasing Contract; and take appropriate action
1.4 R2022-003 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-003 authorizing FY 2020
Dallas County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cares
Act II Project funds for Hollandale Lane water main replacement; and
take appropriate action
1.5 R2022-004 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-004 awarding a contract to
— Fuquay, Inc., for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project through
the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative; and take appropriate
action
1.6 R2022-005 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-005 authorizing an
agreement with Nathan D Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc. for
professional design services of the FB Creek Erosion Control Reach 4
Project; and take appropriate action
17 R2022-006 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-006 Groves Electrical
Services, Inc. contract to provide Athletic Field Lights at the Northwest
Field at Oran Good Park; and take appropriate action
1.8 ORD-3718 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3718 amending Chapter 86 and 34 of
the Code of Ordinances establishing regulatory authority and
providing definitions and regulations for the detection and elimination
of illicit discharges to the storm drains; and take appropriate action
1.9 R2022-010 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-010 casting a vote Michael
Hurtt in the Runoff Election for the Fourth Member of the Board of
Directors for Dallas Central Appraisal District; and take appropriate
action
1.10 R2022-008 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-008 appointing members to
the Redistricting Commission; and take appropriate action
District 1: Lauren Sanchez, Vanessa Van Noy Smith, Natalie Lundsteen(Alt); District 2:
Christy Dimon, Jorge Gonzales, Lacy Pittman Tomanek (Alt); District 3 August Martin,
Jessica Zavala, Nancy Hardie (Alt), District 4 David Koch, Luis Currea, Richard Jackson
(Alt), District 5 Michael Rogan, Delia Gonzales, Stacey Baker (Alt), At Large Bronson
Blackson (Chair), and Calpurnia Percy Root.
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J. PUBLIC HEARING
J.1 ORD-3719 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3719
for a Specific Use Permit and associated Detailed Site Plan for open
storage on an approximate 2.17-acre property located at 13213 Senlac
Drive; and take appropriate action
Director of Planning and Economic Development Allison Cook introduced Senior Planner
Chris Webb who briefed City Council regarding this item. Mr. Webb explained the applicant;
Einstein Moving Company plans to occupy the office building and is requesting a Special
Use Permit(SUP)to allow vehicle storage.
Mayor Dye opened the public hearing. No one present wished to speak.A motion was
made by Mayor Pro Tem Retana to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance
No. 3719. Motion seconded by Council Member Merritt. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Pro Tern Retana, Council Member Williams, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Driskill,
Council Member Lynne and Council Member Merritt
TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
K.1 R2022-011 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-011 authorizing negotiation
and execution of an agreement for the sale of property to the Farmers
Branch Local Government Corporation for resale to Builders of Hope
CDC for development of Workforce Housing; and take appropriate
action
As a result of closed executive session, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern
Retana, seconded by Council Member Williams, that Resolution No 2022-011 be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Pro Tern Retana, Council Member Williams, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Driskill,
Council Member Lynne and Council Member Merritt
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dye adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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Signed by: 1
Mayor Robert C. Dye
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Amy M. Piuk/a, City Secretary
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