2012-08-21 CC Minutes (2)City of Farmers Branch
City Council Meeting Minutes
City Hall Plaza
13000 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Study Session 4:00 P.M. Study Session Room
Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers
Study Session was called to order by Mayor Glancy at 4:00 p.m. with the following members of
the City Council present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Councilmembers
William P. Glancy
David Koch (arrived at 4:02 p.m.)
Tim Scott
Ben Robinson
Harold Froehlich
Jeff Fuller (arrived at 4:12 p.m.)
The following members of the Administration were present:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Director of Parks and Recreation
Director of Economic Development & Tourism
Communications Director
Director of Planning & Zoning
Director of Information Services
Finance Director
Director of Equipment Services
Assistant to the City Manager
Building Official
Gary D. Greer
Sharma Sims - Bradish
Matt Benoit
Pete Smith
Angela Kelly
Steve Parker
Sid Fuller
Jeff Harting
John Land
Tom Bryson
Andy Gillies
Mark Samuels
Charles Cox
Kevin Muenchow
Rachael Johnson
Jim Olk
And with a quorum present, the following items were addressed:
STUDY SESSION
A.1 Discuss regular city council meeting agenda items.
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D.2 — Councilmember Robinson asked how the Central Area Plan would be used. Andy
Gillies, Director of Planning & Zoning stated it would become part of the Future Land
Use Plan and would be shared with developers as they come to the area.
A.2 Receive presentation and discuss the Aquatic Facility Master Plan.
Terry Brannon, Aquatics Consultant, presented the Aquatic Facility Master Plan. Mr.
Brannon reviewed the process, needs assessment, construction costs, and operational
expenses & revenues that were included in the master plan. He also provided
information received from the neighborhood meetings and stated there was a great deal of
support from the community for a new facility. Locations for a facility, funding for the
project, and revenue generated from similar aquatic facilities in the area was discussed.
Jeff Harting, Director of Parks and Recreation thanked Jason Peebles, the Park Board,
and the Senior Advisory Board for working together on the project.
A.3 Receive an update on the Single Family Rental License Program, Multi- Family
License Program, and Mandatory Crime Reduction program.
Jim Olk, Building Official, provided an update on the Single Family Rental License
Program and the Multi - Family License Program. Staff recommended an increase in the
Single Family Rental License Program to cover program related expenses. The City
Council directed staff to change the Single Family Rental License Fee from $75.00 to
$120.00 in the 2012 -13 fiscal year budget.
Police Chief Sid Fuller provided an update on the Mandatory Crime Reduction program
and reported a substantial reduction in crime.
A.4 Discuss future development direction within Planned Development No. 88,
commonly known as Mercer Crossing.
Due to time constraints this item was not discussed.
A.5 Discuss the City Manager's balanced budget and organizational funding requests
related to the adoption of the Farmers Branch 2012 -13 fiscal year budget.
Herb Weidinger from Senior Adult Services was present to update the City Council on
the possible merger between Senior Adult Services, Metrocrest Family Medical Services,
and Metrocrest Social Services. He stated the possible merger is one to three years away.
He also stated Senior Adult Services had lost $90,000 in funding from the United Way,
therefore they had requested additional funding from the City this year.
City Council directed staff to increase funding for Senior Adult Services from $90,000 to
$120,000 in the fiscal year budget.
A.6 Discuss and consider city council meeting dates for September, October, November,
and December, 2012.
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After a brief discussion, City Council made no change to the council meeting dates for
September, October, November, and December, 2012.
A.7 Discussion of items to be placed on a future city council meeting agenda (discussion
is limited to determination of whether to place an item on a future city council
meeting agenda).
No items were discussed.
The Study Session meeting concluded at 5:50 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Glancy at 6:03 p.m.
B.1 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Robinson gave the Invocation and Councilmember Froehlich led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
B.2 Presentation of a proclamation to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of John
and Betty Dodd.
Mayor Glancy presented a proclamation to former Mayor John Dodd and his wife, Betty.
B.3 Consider Board and Commission appointments and take appropriate action.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott to appoint the following individuals to the
Family Advisory Board:
Sally Derrick Andrea Egan
Trey Renshaw Chris Brewer
John Pfaffenberger Eric Smith
Clay Hooten
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Robinson; motion passed with all ayes.
B.4 Report on items of Community Interest. Pursuant to Section 551.0415 of the Texas
Government Code the City Council may report 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.
City Manager Gary Greer stated the aerial spraying is complete and the area is being
tested. Additional information may also be accessed on the City's website, by calling the
City's West Nile hotline, and on AM radio 1670.
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Mr. Greer also reported the Citizen Survey had been mailed and could be accessed on the
City's website until September 17. He reported City offices would be closed on Labor
Day, September 3, and gave the City Manager's report.
B.5 Report on Study Session items.
Mayor Glancy reported on meetings regarding the proposed 2012 -2013 fiscal year budget
and encouraged citizens to attend council meetings to provide input.
Mayor Pro Tem Koch provided a brief budget update and stated there would be a small
increase in water /sewer rates due to an increase from the City's water provider. He also
reported on the Single Family Rental License Program, Multi- Family License Program
and the Mandatory Crime Reduction Program. He stated an increase in the Single Family
Rental License Program had been proposed.
Councilmember Fuller reported on the Aquatic Facility Master Plan.
CONSENT AGENDA
CA Consider approval of minutes from August 7, 2012 city council meeting and take
appropriate action.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Koch to approve Consent Agenda Item C.1 as presented;
motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott. Motion passed with all ayes.
PUBLIC SESSION
D.1 Public Hearing: Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3196 amending Planned
Development No. 53 (PD -53) including the allowance of wall signs on three sides of
the existing building located at 14241 Dallas Parkway and allowing Special
Exceptions and take appropriate action.
Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing. Andy Gillies, Planning and Zoning Director
reported current signage is blocked due to the growth of the tree canopy located at the
site. The owner is requesting an amendment to PD -53 for the relocation of a tenant sign
from the southern fagade of the existing building to the eastern fagade. The applicant was
present for the meeting. No one wished to speak; Mayor Glancy closed the public
hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Robinson to adopt Ordinance No. 3196 amending PD -53;
motion seconded by Councilmember Fuller. Motion passed with all ayes.
D.2 Public Hearing: Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3191 approving the Central Area
Plan and take appropriate action.
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Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing. Mr. Gillies stated previous public hearings had
been held on the Central Area Plan and reported the proposed plan was also made
available to the public at the Manske Library and on the City's website. He provided
highlights of the plan and thanked other City departments that contributed to its
completion. No one wished to speak; Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott to adopt Ordinance No. 3191 approving the
Central Area Plan; motion seconded by Councilmember Fuller. Motion passed with all
ayes.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
E.1 Discuss recycling program.
Matt Benoit, Assistant City Manager, gave a presentation on recycling in Farmers
Branch. The presentation included:
• Benefits of recycling
• Various types of programs — Curbside Recycling and Green Grabber Recycling
• Impact recycling has on the landfill
The following residents spoke:
Robin Bernier — against curbside recycling but in favor of the green grabber recycling
and recycled mulch
Eileen Houston — against curbside recycling due to the cost; in favor of the recycled
mulch idea
Mary Nyer — in favor of the current recycling drop off locations; in favor of the green
grabber recycling
James Luster — opposes curbside recycling; in favor of the current recycling drop off
locations and the green grabber recycling
Mayor Pro Tem Koch, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott, and Councilmember Fuller
requested staff explore the green grabber recycling program.
The Regular Meeting concluded at 7:31 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. Mayor Glancy moved Agenda
Item F.3 up on the agenda.
F.3 Discuss pending and contemplated litigation - Texas Government Code Section
551.071.
Pending litigation relating to Fabela, et. al. v City of Farmers Branch, et. al., Civil
Action No. 3:10 -CV- 1425 -D in the U.S. Dist. Ct. for the Northern District of Texas
(Dallas Division).
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F.1 Discuss economic development incentives - Texas Government Code Section
551.087.
Consider an incentive package for project Power of Love, an electrical company's
office, warehouse, and distribution center.
F.2 Discuss land acquisitions - Texas Government Code Section 551.072.
Discuss purchase, exchange, lease, sale or value of real property in the following
area: for the area generally bounded by the Dallas North Tollway, Valwood
Parkway, and Belt Line Road, I -635 and President George Bush Tollway.
The City Council concluded Executive Session at 9:50 p.m.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES INTO OPEN SESSION.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 9:51 p.m.
G.1 Consider necessary action on items discussed in the Executive Session.
The following motion was made relating to Agenda Item F.1:
Motion by Councilmember Fuller authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute
on behalf of the City of Farmers Branch an economic development agreement, and any
amendments and instruments related thereto, for Project Power of My Love to provide a
50% rebate of business personal property taxes, sales taxes and the incremental increase
of real property taxes for five (5) years provided Project Power of My Love purchases the
property located at 13405 Stemmons Freeway, Farmers Branch, Texas, and relocates
their regional warehouse distribution center and corporate office thereto. Motion
seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott. Motion passed with all ayes.
The following motion was made relating to Agenda Item F.2:
Based on the report and findings of the City Building Official, Councilmember Froehlich
made the following motion:
The City Council finds that the structure located on the property known as 2662 Mount
View Drive constitutes a dangerous structure and that the City Manager be authorized to
(1) purchase directly or through authorized representatives Lot 16, Block 4, Valley View
5 Addition, an Addition to the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, for an amount not to
exceed $68,500 plus closing costs, (2) to negotiate and sign such documents as he, in
consultation with the City Attorney, deems reasonable and necessary with respect to
acquiring title to said property, and (3) to enter into necessary agreements related to the
demolition of the improvements on said property, said activities to be funded from funds
available in the City budget for such purposes. Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro
Tem Scott; motion passed with all ayes.
No action was taken on Agenda Item F.3.
G.2 Adjournment.
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Motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott to adjourn; motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Koch. Motion passed with all ayes. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
William P. Gladcy, Mayor
ATTEST:
e
Angela K &y, City Secretary
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