1. Written Briefings: a. Duck Creek Greenbelt Pond At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Larry Jeffus and Council Member Preston Edwards, an update is provided on the plans to provide habitat for waterfowl around the area of the Duck Creek Greenbelt pond that is being renovated in concert with the University Creek channel drainage improvement project. b. 2011/2012 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budgets Information regarding the allocations for funding the CDBG, HOME, and ESG budgets for 2011/2012 is provided for Council’s review. c. Downtown Parking Regulations for City-owned Facilities Council is requested to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 33, “Transportation,” of the Code of Ordinances to provide a new article relating to parking regulations for City-owned facilities in the downtown area. At this time, the only parking regulations at issue are those pertaining to City-owned facilities, in particular, City Hall, the Duckworth Building, the Granville Performing Arts Center, the Garland Utility Services Drive-through Facility, and the parking garage at 5th Street Crossing. No other parking regulations for the downtown area are yet being proposed. The proposed ordinance would prohibit 1) skating and skateboarding on sidewalks, ramps, and loading docks at the foregoing City facilities and 2) parking a vehicle on the premises of City Hall for more than three consecutive hours on a day on which public voting is being conducted at City Hall. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 19, 2011 Regular Meeting. d. 2011 Update of Library Assessment and Strategic Plan for Information Technology, Services and Facilities Council is requested to consider approving the five-year update to the Library’s long range plan as approved by the Library Board. The Library’s Assessment and Strategic Plan for Information Technology Services and Facilities was originally approved by Council in 2006 and must be revised every five years as required by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to maintain membership in the Texas Public Library System. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 19, 2011 Regular Meeting.
2. Verbal Briefings: a. Community Services Committee Report Willis Council Member John Willis, Chair of the Community Services Committee, will provide a Committee report on the following items: Consider modifications to Section 32.07, Multi-family Licensing, of the Code of Ordinances Discuss National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program
3. Regular Items: a. Request for Recycling Processing Proposals The City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the vendor selection for the processing of the City’s recycling commodities, including Residential Recycling, Drop-Off Center Recycling, Commercial Recycling and City Workplace Recycling. In context with the RFP, staff conducted an evaluation of six proposals from recycling processors interested in this proposal. Council is requested to consider authorizing staff to begin contract negotiations with the selected processor, Allied Waste Services. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future Regular Meeting.
4. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions a. North Texas Municipal Water District Board Member The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) notified the City that Mr. Don Gordon’s term of office as a NTMWD Board Member expires on May 31, 2011. Mr. Gordon has indicated his desire and willingness to continue serving in this position. In accordance with City Council Policy No. GOV-01, Council Appointments to and Communications with Outside Agencies/Authorities, a notice has been posted on the City’s website for a minimum of 14 days in order to provide citizens the opportunity to apply for the position. The applications will be presented to Council at the end of the 14-day period and Council will have an opportunity to determine the interview process at the April 18, 2011 Work Session. b. DART Board Member Council will discuss the resignation of Garland’s representative to the DART Board of Directors and the process for appointing an individual to fill the vacant position.
5. Consider the Consent Agenda 6. Announce Future Agenda Items 7. Adjourn
Apr 04, 2011 City Council
1. Written Briefings: a. Duck Creek Greenbelt Pond At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Larry Jeffus and Council Member Preston Edwards, an update is provided on the plans to provide habitat for waterfowl around the area of the Duck Creek Greenbelt pond that is being renovated in concert with the University Creek channel drainage improvement project. b. 2011/2012 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Budgets Information regarding the allocations for funding the CDBG, HOME, and ESG budgets for 2011/2012 is provided for Council’s review. c. Downtown Parking Regulations for City-owned Facilities Council is requested to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 33, “Transportation,” of the Code of Ordinances to provide a new article relating to parking regulations for City-owned facilities in the downtown area. At this time, the only parking regulations at issue are those pertaining to City-owned facilities, in particular, City Hall, the Duckworth Building, the Granville Performing Arts Center, the Garland Utility Services Drive-through Facility, and the parking garage at 5th Street Crossing. No other parking regulations for the downtown area are yet being proposed. The proposed ordinance would prohibit 1) skating and skateboarding on sidewalks, ramps, and loading docks at the foregoing City facilities and 2) parking a vehicle on the premises of City Hall for more than three consecutive hours on a day on which public voting is being conducted at City Hall. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 19, 2011 Regular Meeting. d. 2011 Update of Library Assessment and Strategic Plan for Information Technology, Services and Facilities Council is requested to consider approving the five-year update to the Library’s long range plan as approved by the Library Board. The Library’s Assessment and Strategic Plan for Information Technology Services and Facilities was originally approved by Council in 2006 and must be revised every five years as required by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to maintain membership in the Texas Public Library System. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 19, 2011 Regular Meeting.
2. Verbal Briefings: a. Community Services Committee Report Willis Council Member John Willis, Chair of the Community Services Committee, will provide a Committee report on the following items: Consider modifications to Section 32.07, Multi-family Licensing, of the Code of Ordinances Discuss National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program
3. Regular Items: a. Request for Recycling Processing Proposals The City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the vendor selection for the processing of the City’s recycling commodities, including Residential Recycling, Drop-Off Center Recycling, Commercial Recycling and City Workplace Recycling. In context with the RFP, staff conducted an evaluation of six proposals from recycling processors interested in this proposal. Council is requested to consider authorizing staff to begin contract negotiations with the selected processor, Allied Waste Services. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at a future Regular Meeting.
4. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions a. North Texas Municipal Water District Board Member The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) notified the City that Mr. Don Gordon’s term of office as a NTMWD Board Member expires on May 31, 2011. Mr. Gordon has indicated his desire and willingness to continue serving in this position. In accordance with City Council Policy No. GOV-01, Council Appointments to and Communications with Outside Agencies/Authorities, a notice has been posted on the City’s website for a minimum of 14 days in order to provide citizens the opportunity to apply for the position. The applications will be presented to Council at the end of the 14-day period and Council will have an opportunity to determine the interview process at the April 18, 2011 Work Session. b. DART Board Member Council will discuss the resignation of Garland’s representative to the DART Board of Directors and the process for appointing an individual to fill the vacant position.
5. Consider the Consent Agenda 6. Announce Future Agenda Items 7. Adjourn