City of Farmers Branch

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda

City Hall Plaza

13000 William Dodson Parkway

Farmers Branch, Texas

Monday, February 20, 2006

6:30 p.m.

The following members of the City Council were present:

Mayor Bob Phelps

Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Bird

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Ben Robinson

Councilmembers Junie Smith

Tim O’Hare

Bill Moses

The following members of the Administration were present:

City Manager Linda Groomer

Assistant City Manager Mary Jane Stevenson

Assistant City Manager Greg Vick

City Attorney Matthew Boyle

City Secretary Cindee Peters

Finance Director Charles Cox

City Engineer Jerry Murawski

Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux

Director of Parks and Recreation Jeff Fuller

Acting Police Chief David Hale

Fire Chief Kyle King

Director of Community Services Michael Spicer

Director of Communications Tom Bryson

Director of Equipment Services Don Moore

Director of Economic Development Norma Nichols Reed

Library Director Danita Barber

Recording Secretary Suzanne Reynolds

Mayor Phelps called the City Council meeting of February 20, 2006 to order at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was televised.

A.1 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

Councilman Moses’ son, Billy Moses, gave the invocation and Mayor Pro Tem Bird led the pledge of allegiance.

A.2 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM HUFORD JOHNSTON TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Mr. Huford Johnston experienced a fire at his Farmers Branch residence in 2003. He is very appreciative of the services he received from the Fire Department and wishes to donate $500 to the Department as an expression of his appreciation.

The donation will be used to help fund the department’s Awards and Class A Uniform programs. The Awards Program recognizes special actions of firefighters and citizens that promote fire safety or results in the saving of lives. The Class A Uniform program provides the dress uniforms worn by the firefighters at special events.

The Fire Chief recommends accepting the $500 donation from Mr. Huford Johnston to be used to fund the Department’s Awards and Class A Uniform programs.

Mr. Johnston presented a $500 donation to Mayor Phelps and Chief King to be used to fund the Department’s Awards and Class A Uniform programs.

A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Robinson, all voting “aye,” accepted the donation from Mr. Huford Johnston to be used to fund the Department’s Awards and Class A Uniform programs.

A.3 PROCLAIM FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 4, 2006 AS "SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK" IN FARMERS BRANCH.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The proclamation declares February 26 - March 4, 2006 as “Severe Weather Awareness Week.” The City of Farmers Branch would like to remind citizens that springtime brings an increased threat of dangerous weather. The City encourages citizens to prepare now by creating and implementing a family disaster plan. Those wanting to find out more about preparing for severe weather may contact the Farmers Branch Fire Department.

Mayor Phelps proclaimed February 25 through March 4, 2006 as “Severe Weather Awareness Week” and presented Chief King with a proclamation.

A.4 PROCLAIM FEBRUARY 19-25, 2006 AS "NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK" IN FARMERS BRANCH.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. National Engineers Week was initiated in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers and celebrated during the week of George Washington's birthday. George Washington was not only the nation’s first president; he was a land surveyor and military engineer.

National Engineers Week recognizes the contributions engineers make to the community by being instrumental in providing many of the basic needs of our citizens. They are involved in improving health and sanitation and they are leaders in the development of the transportation and communication infrastructure that drives commerce.

In acknowledging National Engineers Week, President George Bush said, “America has a rich history of exploration and discovery, marked by scientific and technological achievements that have transformed the world. Through their dedication to the advancement of knowledge, engineers expand the realm of the possible and contribute to our Nation’s prosperity. Engineers Week is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of continuing our progress and laying the groundwork for a future of continued innovation.”

The City’s engineers have promoted the study of engineering among the youth of the community by mentoring engineering interns from R. L. Turner and Newman Smith high schools, judging at science fairs in the local grade schools, and talking about the engineering profession at Vivian Field Middle School as part of the Texas Scholars and Career Day programs. The City’s six engineers are Sallie Mullins, Mike Martin, Randy Walhood, Dave Davis, Mark Pavageaux, and Jerry Murawski. In recognition of the contributions to the community made by engineers, particularly the six engineers employed by the City, the week of February 19-25, 2006 is proclaimed as “Engineers Week” in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Mayor Phelps proclaimed February 19 through 25, 2006, as “Engineers Week” and presented a proclamation to City Engineers Sallie Mullis, Mike Martin, Randy Walhood, Dave Davis, Mark Pavageaux and Jerry Murawski.

A.5 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE R.L. TURNER HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR SUCCESS IN DOUBLING THE ENROLLMENT IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. In association with “National Engineers Week,” the City wishes to recognize the faculty and students in R.L. Turner High School’s Advanced Placement science classes. These classes were recently featured in a Channel 8 television news segment about outstanding science programs in area high schools. These students were showcased as shining examples of President Bush’s plan to increase the number of high school students taking AP classes in preparation for high tech careers, relying heavily on math and science backgrounds.

In the last five years, R.L. Turner High School has doubled the number of students enrolled in its Advanced Placement science classes. Even more impressive is the fact that the students enrolled in these classes pass the standardized Advanced Placement tests by a wide majority: 93 percent of those who take the chemistry AP test pass, as do 89 percent of those who take the biology exam, as well as 88 percent and 86 percent of those who take the two physics exams.

Mayor Phelps presented R.L. Turner High School Principal Kim Holland, Science Department Co-Chair Jane Smith and students from the Advanced Placement science classes with a proclamation and congratulated these outstanding students as they prepare to compete in the global market.

A.6 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.

There were no applications presented.

A.7 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.

Mayor Phelps and the City Council gave a brief summary of the items discussed in Study Session.

B.0 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps stated consent items are items that are to be considered that may not need discussion individually. Any member of the City Council or the audience may request to withdraw any item from the consent items and place the item before the Council for full discussion. The concept for consent items is to speed up discussion for those items that need more time for discussion.

A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting “aye,” accepted the Consent Agenda as submitted.

B.1 APPROVED OF MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2006.

B.2 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2851 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, APPENDIX B, THOROUGHFARE PLAN BY APPROVING THE CITY-WIDE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN AND PROVIDING GENERAL GUIDELINES, CONDITIONS AND POLICIES REGARDING THE ALIGNMENT OF STREETS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2532.

AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, APPENDIX B, THOROUGHFARE PLAN BY APPROVING THE CITY-WIDE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN AND PROVIDING GENERAL GUIDELINES, CONDITIONS AND POLICIES REGARDING THE ALIGNMENT OF STREETS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2532.

B.3 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2855 TO ADOPT PROVISIONS OF SECTION 33.11 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE TO IMPROVE COLLECTION PROCEDURES FOR DELINQUENT BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 33.11, TEXAS TAX CODE, ALLOWING THE EARLY TURNOVER OF DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR COLLECTION PURSUANT TO THE DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION CONTRACT IF THE TAX BECOMES DELINQUENT ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 1 OF A YEAR AND REMAINS DELINQUENT ON THE 60^TH DAY THEREAFTER; THE IMPOSITION OF A COLLECTION PENALTY ON PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES IF THE TAX BECOMES DELINQUENT ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 1 OF A YEAR AND REMAIMS DELINQUENT ON THE 60^TH DAY THEREAFTER; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPONS ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL.

C.1 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.

Jan Cox Bynum, 12821 Epps Field Road, encouraged the Council to continue their work on the Branch Crossing Revitalization Program and work towards improving the school system in Farmers Branch.

Todd Bonneau, 2527 Farmers Branch Lane, stated he would like to see more development in the Branch Crossing area and also other areas of the City.

Jason O’Quinn, 14520 Oakmont Drive, stated he would like to see the City Council and City leaders execute more development in the community as a whole.

David Koch, 3243 Brincrest, stated he thinks the time is right for the City to start to promote not only the Branch Crossing area but also to expand it out a little further into other sections of the City.

John Wells, 13521 Heartside Place, stated he would like to see more citizens use the Police Department’s house check and would also like to see it in the City’s monthly newsletter. Mr. Wells expressed his concerns about the speeding at Josey Lane, Rawhide and Golfing Green and would like to see a speed trailer at that location on the weekends.

Kathleen Matsumura, 3938 Clubway Lane, expressed her concerns regarding citizens’ participation in and information about planned capital improvement projects.

C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2006-022 APPROVING THE BROADSTONE GALLERIA ADDITION PLAT; THE ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENTS; AND A DEVELOPER’S CONTRACT WITH BROADSTONE GALLERIA, L.P.; AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Broadstone Galleria Addition, owned by Broadstone Galleria, L.P., is a 7.77-acre site located between Simonton Road and Galleria Drive, on the west side of Inwood Road. Broadstone Galleria Addition is a replat of a portion of Metropolitan Industrial Park Addition Section No. 1. There is currently a one-story building located on the property that will be razed for an urban mixed-use development consisting of residential units, a parking garage, office space, restaurant, and retail facing Inwood Road. The site plan for this development was approved by the City Council on February 6, 2006.

To create the site for the new project, three actions are required. First, the property needs to be replatted, which will combine two existing lots into one lot, and will also dedicate fire lanes, easements, and right-of-way required for the proposed development. Second, existing service area and public street easements that are inconsistent with the proposed development need to be abandoned. Third, a Developer’s Contract addressing on site and off site public improvements needs to be approved.

The proposed Developer’s Contract provides the following:

· The developer will construct a two-lane asphalt roadway connecting Galleria Drive with McEwen Drive in an existing roadway easement in lieu of constructing one half of Galleria Drive along the south side of the development. Limited street right-of-way and an existing parking garage south of the proposed development make it impractical to construct one half of the street.

· The developer will construct a privately maintained north-south, two-lane street with parking lanes in a public access easement through the development. When the City determines that there is a need for additional through lanes, the developer will construct the additional through lanes by eliminating or modifying the parking. This provision meets the intent of the City’s Thoroughfare Plan Ordinance that calls for the construction of a four-lane divided north-south street.

· Broadstone Galleria Addition conforms to the site plan and is consistent with the Texas Local Government Code and with City requirements for a replat. The Texas Local Government Code requires that a public hearing be conducted for all replats that do not vacate a preceding plat. Written notifications are not required.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approving the proposed Broadstone Galleria Addition plat, which requires the public hearing. The City Engineer recommends abandoning the easements and approving the proposed developer’s contract. Resolution No. 2006-022 approves the plat, the abandonment of associated easements, and the Developer’s Contract.

Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.

A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Smith, all voting “aye,” closed the public hearing.

Councilwoman Smith asked about the temporary road on the vacant property south of the project. City Engineer Jerry Murawski stated it is a temporary road and when the property on which the temporary road is located is developed, it will be replaced with a permanent road. Councilwoman Smith asked if the developer, would stage their equipment in the parking lot adjacent to the field. Mr. Murawski replied the only time they will occupy that parking lot will be to construct the street. The rest of the work will be done on the property they own.

There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Smith, seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting “aye,” adopted Resolution No. 2006-022 approving the Broadstone Galleria Addition plat, the abandonment of easements, and the Developer’s Contract.

D.1 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2006-024 ACKNOWLEDGING THE INTENT OF FARMERS BRANCH SENIOR COMMUNITY, L.P. TO APPLY TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) FOR HOUSING TAX CREDITS AND HOME FUND FINANCING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Farmers Branch Senior Community, L.P. is seeking financing through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for a low-income senior housing project they want to build in Farmers Branch. Because financing is being sought through the TDHCA, the developer is requesting that City Council approve a nonbinding resolution that acknowledges their intent to apply for the financing. Such a resolution enhances their chances of securing financing through the TDHCA.

Farmers Branch Senior Community, L.P. has stated it intends to develop a low-income senior apartment housing project of approximately 126 units on the peninsula south of the LBJ Freeway, west of Luna Road. The project would be deed restricted and lease restricted to occupants aged 55 years and over, exclusively. Additionally, only individuals earning less than approximately $28,000 annually would qualify to reside there.

Resolution No. 2006-024 has been prepared for City Council’s consideration. This resolution does not obligate the City of Farmers Branch to grant any other permits or approvals that may otherwise be required prior to development of the project, nor does it create any liability on the City’s part. Approval of this resolution will only assist the applicant in competing for tax credits and funding for senior housing financed through the TDHCA that meets certain housing affordability requirements for senior citizens.

Mayor Pro Tem Bird stated Council had just received the information and had not had sufficient time to review the entire document. He stated the presentation at Study Session was a good presentation. He stated there is a lot of information he would like to know about this project and he would like to make some other kind of motion. He feels it should be studied more and reviewed more.

Councilman O’Hare expressed concerns about there being enough safeguards for the City to make sure this remains as senior housing into the future. He stated he does not feel it is a good thing for seniors and will vote against the motion.

Councilman Moses stated he liked the project and that there is a real need for senior housing but he would like for staff to be comfortable with the project. He stated he would prefer to have this item brought back to Council or let staff make a recommendation at a later date.

Mayor Pro Tem Bird asked if this item could be tabled in order for Council to obtain additional information.

Brad Forslund, Churchhill Residential, 5605 North McArthur Lane, Suite 580, Irving, stated the applications are due March 1 and the resolution is needed for the application. If tabled, they will miss their deadline and the project would be put on hold until next year. He stated if the resolution is signed it would not commit the City to anything, it just allows them to proceed with the application process.

Mayor Pro Tem Bird asked Mr. Forslund about the process. Mr. Forslund gave an overview of the application process.

Following a lengthy discussion regarding the application process and proposed project, it was moved by Councilman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Smith, to approve Resolution No. 2006-024 acknowledging the intent of Farmers Branch Senior Community, L.P. to apply to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for Housing Tax Credits and HOME Fund financing relative to the prospective development of a low-income apartment community for seniors in the City of Farmers Branch with Councilmembers Smith, Moses and Robinson voting “aye,” and Councilmembers Bird and O’Hare voting “nay.” The motion carried with a three to two vote.

D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2006-019 ACCEPTING A GRANT OF DIRECT AID FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS TO THE MANSKE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,017 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. During its session in 2001, the State Legislature authorized the re-direction of $2.9 million in the Texas State Library and Archives Commission budget for a new program, “Lone Star Libraries,” which provides direct state aid to public libraries. This was the first time in its history that Texas had provided direct aid to its public libraries. This year $2.6 million will be distributed.

Most of the funding is based on whether the library participates in the “TexShare” statewide library card program, which is a resource-sharing program. The Farmers Branch Manske Library began participating in “TexShare” in 2002. The Texas State Library has informed the City that the Manske Library will receive $9,017 in direct aid during the 2006 budget year.

This year, the grant fund will be used to expand the Library’s computer network. This will allow the Library to add more computers for the public. Additionally, funds will be used to purchase computer furniture for the added equipment.

The Library Director recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2006-019 accepting the direct aid from the State of Texas to the Manske Library in the amount of $9,017.

There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman O’Hare, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Robinson, all voting “aye,” adopted Resolution No. 2006-019 accepting the State of Texas library grant.

D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2006-010 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR PAINTING THE ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK AT BELT LINE ROAD AND MARSH LANE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The 2005-2006 Capital Improvement Program Non-bond Utility Fund contains $450,000 for painting the 1.5 million gallon elevated water storage tank at Belt Line Road and Marsh Lane. The tank was last painted in 1990 and the exposure to the Texas sun has deteriorated the paint to the extent that it needs to be repainted. Tanks in this area generally need painting every fifteen years.

Seven bids meeting specifications were received and opened on January 31, 2006. The lowest bid received was from N.G. Painting, Inc. in the amount of $651,200, which substantially exceeds the project budget. Because all bids substantially exceed the project budget, staff recommends that all the bids.

Based on discussions with the consulting engineer and two bidders, rebidding the project with a longer construction time, including additional testing data on the existing paint, and modifying some of the specifications, can yield significant cost savings. Staff proposes to rebid the project this summer with the contract time increased from 90 to 150 days and include additional test data on the existing paint.

The City Engineer recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 2006-010 rejecting all bids for the painting the elevated water storage tank located at Belt Line Road and Marsh Lane and rebidding the project.

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Robinson asked Mr. Murawski why the bids exceeded the estimates. Mr. Murawski stated that several elements impacted pricing, including fuel costs and environmental regulations, making it difficult to develop project estimates. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Robinson asked what would be sacrificed if the prices still exceed the funds available when rebid. Mr. Murawski stated the City may have to delay one or two sewer line replacements for a year. He stated that he still anticipated the rebid would be within the available funds.

City Manager Linda Groomer added that rather than trying to get the painting done prior to the water use peak season the City would wait until after peak season and give contractors more time, which should help lower prices when the project is rebid.

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Robinson commented that he did not know the tower had to be shut down. Mr. Murawski replied the inside and outside of the tower was going to be painted and it had to be taken out of service to paint the inside.

Councilman Moses asked if the leaded paint was removed the first time it was painted. Mr. Murawski stated the previous painting included the sandblasting and removal of all the old paint from the interior of the tank, and the power washing and top coating of the exterior of the tank. The current condition of the exterior paint precludes that option at this time.

There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, seconded by Councilman O’Hare, all voting “aye,” adopted Resolution No. 2006-010 rejecting all bids for the painting of the elevated water storage tank at Belt Line and Marsh Lane.

D.4 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2006-021 AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO A CONTRACT WITH JIM BOWMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, L.P. FOR THE PAVEMENT REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The City’s annual street resurfacing program consists of removing existing asphalt, making concrete repairs, laying a new asphalt surface, and installing new pavement markings on the list of streets approved by the City Council. The concrete repairs consist of removing and replacing sections of broken panels, driveway approaches, curbs, and gutters, and installation of barrier free ramps on sidewalks at intersections as required by federal and state law. The repairs ensure that the new asphalt surface will last eight to twelve years.

On July 26, 2005 the City Council approved a contract with Jim Bowman Construction Company in the amount of $558,992.77 to perform the concrete repairs associated with resurfacing the streets approved by the City Council in FY 2004-05. The amount of concrete repairs was based on a visual assessment made on the streets before the existing asphalt was removed. After the asphalt was removed from Dennis Lane, Heartside Place, Longmeade Drive, and Rawhide Parkway, it was determined more repairs were needed than identified in the visual assessment.

Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Jim Bowman Construction Company is proposed in the amount of $130,732.60 to fund additional concrete repairs to complete the work on the streets approved by the City Council in FY 2004-05, most notably Eric Lane between Josey Lane and Webb Chapel Road and Maydelle Lane between Josey Lane and Austell Parkway. Funds are available in the 2005-2006 Capital Improvement Program Non-bond Fund for proposed Change Order No. 1.

On November 7, 2005 the City Council approved the list of streets for resurfacing in FY 2005-2006. The work on those streets will begin later this year.

The City Engineer and Director of Public Works recommend the adoption of Resolution No. 2006-021 authorizing Change Order No. 1 to a contract with Jim Bowman Construction Company, L.P.

There being no further discussion, a motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Smith, all voting “aye,” adopted Resolution No. 2006-021 authorizing Change Order No. 1 with Jim Bowman Construction Company, L.P.

D.5 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ORGANIZATION REPORTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

There were no travel reports or requests.

Councilman Moses stated he attended the Viet Nam Lunar New Year’s Celebration and reported on the Metrocrest Social Service meeting.

MAYOR PHELPS ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED AFTER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING. MAYOR PHELPS EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:05 P.M. AND THEN RECESSED AT 6:25 FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. AND THEN RECONVENED AT 8:30 P.M. MAYOR PHELPS CONVENED BACK INTO OPEN SESSION AT 8:35 P.M. AND CONCLUDED THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:28 P.M. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION.

E.1 DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072.

Discuss redevelopment program.

Discuss land sale, purchase, trade or lease of properties in the DART Station Area located in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Mayor Phelps explained staff was present to discuss these items with the City Council.

E.2 DISCUSS PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071.

Discuss City of Farmers Branch vs. Ford.

Mayor Phelps explained staff was present to discuss this item with the City Council.

F.1 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.

A motion by Councilman O’Hare, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, all voting “aye,” authorized the settlement of the City of Farmers Branch vs. Ford lawsuit and approved the lease agreement as referenced in the proposed settlement agreement.

Mayor Phelps announced that the Council would reconvene in Executive Session in the Study Session Room to continue the discussion of Redevelopment Projects, after which time the meeting would reconvene in Open Session upstairs. The Mayor called the Executive Session to order at 8:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 8:35 p.m. to continue the discussion of Redevelopment Projects. No action was needed on items discussed in Executive Session.

F.2 ADJOURNMENT.

A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, a second by Councilman Robinson, all voting “aye,” adjourned the City Council meeting of February 20, 2006 at 9:29 p.m.

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Bob Phelps, Mayor Cindee Peters, City Secretary