The prayer and pledge are said.
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has been briefed on these items at a previous work session and approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item. The Mayor will announce the agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience and the City Council to request that an item be removed and considered separately.
Consider a resolution adopting and approving the Consolidated Plan – One Year Plan of Action including a Statement of Projected Use of Funds for the 2009-2011 Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. The City expects to receive $858,997 through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 for a Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). A public hearing was previously held in order to receive public input on the allocations for funding the HPRP budget. Council also discussed the proposals and the budget at previous Work Sessions.
Consider an ordinance adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2009-10, providing budgetary appropriations for the various funds of the City, amending the current budget as revised, authorizing the City Manager to make adjustments; and establishing an effective date for such actions. In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager presented his recommended Budget for fiscal year 2009-10 to the City Council on August 4, 2009. Copies were made available for public inspection at City libraries, the City Secretary’s Office, and on the City’s website. Public hearings were held on August 18 and 26, 2009.
Consider an ordinance fixing the tax rate and tax levy for the City of Garland for the fiscal year 2009-10 upon all taxable property in the City of Garland, in conformity with the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter provisions and ordinances of the City of Garland; repealing all ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict therewith. Council considered an ad valorem tax rate of 70.46 cents per $100 valuation for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009. The tax rate of 70.46 cents represents an increase of one-half of one cent in the debt service portion of the rate.
Consider an ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland relating to fees for various services provided by the City. In considering the 2009-10 Proposed Budget, Council reviewed the creation of certain rates and fees, and adjustments to existing rates and fees. Revenue estimates included in the 2009-10 Proposed Budget are based on these actions.
Consider an ordinance establishing civil service classifications within the Police and Fire Departments; prescribing the number of positions in each classification; prescribing the base salary and types of pay for those classifications. Pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code of Texas, Council must establish the civil service classifications in the Police and Fire Departments, the number of positions in each classifications, the base salary, and the types of incentive pays for each classification.
Consider an ordinance amending Section 11-800 of Ordinance No. 4647. Council was briefed by the City Attorney’s Office at the January 5, 2009 Work Session regarding proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The proposed modifications are in regard to requirements related to proportionality between the number of bedrooms in a single family residential structure and the number and type of bathrooms and living areas within the structure. The Plan Commission conducted a public hearing at their February 23, 2009 meeting and recommended approval of the proposed changes.
Consider the application of Encore Recyclers, Inc., requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for a Recycling Center on property zoned Industrial-1 District, and 2) a variance to Section 10-200 of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 4647 regarding off-street parking requirements. The property is located north of Forest Lane, west of Shiloh Road. (File 09-29) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a recycling center. At the August 10, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a recycling center for a period of 20 years tied to Encore Recyclers, Inc. and the off-street parking variance as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Thelma Ugwu, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Reception Facility on property zoned Industrial-1 District. The property is located at 2800-2830 Kingsley Road (2818; Suite 102A, and 102B). (File 09-31) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a reception facility in an existing building. At the August 10, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 5 years tied to Thelma Ugwu as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Grand Ideas Unlimited, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Kindergarten, Preschool, or Child Care Center on property zoned Single Family District. The property is located at 5902 North Jupiter Road. (File 09-32) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Kindergarten, Preschool or Child Care Center. At the August 10, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 20 years tied to Small Miracles Academy as recommended by staff.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications.
Sep 01, 2009 City Council
The prayer and pledge are said.
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has been briefed on these items at a previous work session and approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item. The Mayor will announce the agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience and the City Council to request that an item be removed and considered separately.
Consider a resolution adopting and approving the Consolidated Plan – One Year Plan of Action including a Statement of Projected Use of Funds for the 2009-2011 Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. The City expects to receive $858,997 through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 for a Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). A public hearing was previously held in order to receive public input on the allocations for funding the HPRP budget. Council also discussed the proposals and the budget at previous Work Sessions.
Consider an ordinance adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2009-10, providing budgetary appropriations for the various funds of the City, amending the current budget as revised, authorizing the City Manager to make adjustments; and establishing an effective date for such actions. In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager presented his recommended Budget for fiscal year 2009-10 to the City Council on August 4, 2009. Copies were made available for public inspection at City libraries, the City Secretary’s Office, and on the City’s website. Public hearings were held on August 18 and 26, 2009.
Consider an ordinance fixing the tax rate and tax levy for the City of Garland for the fiscal year 2009-10 upon all taxable property in the City of Garland, in conformity with the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter provisions and ordinances of the City of Garland; repealing all ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict therewith. Council considered an ad valorem tax rate of 70.46 cents per $100 valuation for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009. The tax rate of 70.46 cents represents an increase of one-half of one cent in the debt service portion of the rate.
Consider an ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland relating to fees for various services provided by the City. In considering the 2009-10 Proposed Budget, Council reviewed the creation of certain rates and fees, and adjustments to existing rates and fees. Revenue estimates included in the 2009-10 Proposed Budget are based on these actions.
Consider an ordinance establishing civil service classifications within the Police and Fire Departments; prescribing the number of positions in each classification; prescribing the base salary and types of pay for those classifications. Pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code of Texas, Council must establish the civil service classifications in the Police and Fire Departments, the number of positions in each classifications, the base salary, and the types of incentive pays for each classification.
Consider an ordinance amending Section 11-800 of Ordinance No. 4647. Council was briefed by the City Attorney’s Office at the January 5, 2009 Work Session regarding proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The proposed modifications are in regard to requirements related to proportionality between the number of bedrooms in a single family residential structure and the number and type of bathrooms and living areas within the structure. The Plan Commission conducted a public hearing at their February 23, 2009 meeting and recommended approval of the proposed changes.
Consider the application of Encore Recyclers, Inc., requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for a Recycling Center on property zoned Industrial-1 District, and 2) a variance to Section 10-200 of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 4647 regarding off-street parking requirements. The property is located north of Forest Lane, west of Shiloh Road. (File 09-29) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a recycling center. At the August 10, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a recycling center for a period of 20 years tied to Encore Recyclers, Inc. and the off-street parking variance as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Thelma Ugwu, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Reception Facility on property zoned Industrial-1 District. The property is located at 2800-2830 Kingsley Road (2818; Suite 102A, and 102B). (File 09-31) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a reception facility in an existing building. At the August 10, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 5 years tied to Thelma Ugwu as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Grand Ideas Unlimited, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Kindergarten, Preschool, or Child Care Center on property zoned Single Family District. The property is located at 5902 North Jupiter Road. (File 09-32) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Kindergarten, Preschool or Child Care Center. At the August 10, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 20 years tied to Small Miracles Academy as recommended by staff.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications.