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 designating the community room at the Charles E. Duckworth Utility Services Building as the “Goldie Locke Community Meeting Room.” At the July 21, 2009 Work Session, Council considered naming the community meeting room at the new Charles E. Duckworth Utility Services Building in honor of longtime community leader Goldie Locke.
Consider by minute action approval of the Council Rules of Order and Procedure for meetings. In accordance with the City Charter, Council is required to annually adopt its own rules of order of business and procedure for meetings.
Presentation of the 2009-10 Proposed Budget. In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager shall submit to the City Council a Proposed Budget for the coming fiscal year, prior to August 15. The City Manager will formally present his Proposed Budget for 2009-10. Following the presentation to Council, copies of the Budget will be placed at each City library, the Office of the City Secretary, and on the City’s website for public review and inspection.
Proposal to vote on Proposed Tax Rate for 2009-10. In accordance with Chapter 26 of the State Property Tax Code, the Council must vote to place on the agenda of a future meeting an action item calling for the adoption of the ad valorem tax rate. This vote must be recorded and must specify the desired rate. Council must then schedule two public hearings on the proposed rate. This action is required as part of “Truth in Taxation” legislation surrounding setting ad valorem tax rates and does not commit Council to adopting the proposed ad valorem tax rate. Following the vote and call for a public hearing, a notice will be placed on the City’s website, and a quarter-page ad placed in the local newspaper, publicizing the vote and public hearings.
Consider by minute action the election of a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Council is requested to elect a Mayor Pro Tem from among its members. In accordance with City Council Policy OPNS-30 – Who Shall Act As Mayor, Council may also elect a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem at its discretion.
Hold a public hearing regarding the 2009-11 Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Budget. One of the requirements from HUD in allocating the funds for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Budget is to conduct a public hearing to obtain testimony from any interested party. This item will be scheduled for Council discussion and consideration at the August 17, 2009 Work Session.
Hold a public hearing regarding temporary special purpose signs. At the July 6, 2009 Work Session, Council directed that a public hearing be held regarding the regulation of temporary special purpose signs.
Consider the application of Chester Murdock, requesting approval of a change of zoning from Commercial-2 (C-2) District to Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The property is located at 2713-2717 South Garland Avenue. (09-23) The proposal is for approval of a change in zoning from Commercial-2 District to Industrial-1 District to accommodate storage of trucks and buses on the rear of the property. At the July 13, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of a Planned Development with Commercial 2 based zoning, with an additional use to allow truck and bus storage.
Consider the application of Chester Murdock, requesting approval of a change of zoning from Commercial-2 (C-2) District to Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The property is located at 2713-2717 South Garland Avenue. (09-23) The proposal is for approval of a change in zoning from Commercial-2 District to Industrial-1 District to accommodate storage of trucks and buses on the rear of the property. At the July 13, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of a Planned Development with Commercial 2 based zoning, with an additional use to allow truck and bus storage.
Consider the application of Joseph Yang, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Warehousing and Wholesaling on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 03-40/41 for Commercial-2 (C-2) Uses. The property is located at 113 Casalita Drive. (File 09-24) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for Warehousing and Wholesaling. At the July 13, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of the request for a period of 10 years tied to GM Manufacturing as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Bona Enterprises, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Reception Facility on property zoned Shopping Center (SC) District. The property is located at 1146 Belt Line Road. (File 09-25) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a reception facility in an existing shopping center. At the July 13, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 10 years tied to Bona Enterprises as recommended by staff.
Aug 04, 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 designating the community room at the Charles E. Duckworth Utility Services Building as the “Goldie Locke Community Meeting Room.” At the July 21, 2009 Work Session, Council considered naming the community meeting room at the new Charles E. Duckworth Utility Services Building in honor of longtime community leader Goldie Locke.
Consider by minute action approval of the Council Rules of Order and Procedure for meetings. In accordance with the City Charter, Council is required to annually adopt its own rules of order of business and procedure for meetings.
Presentation of the 2009-10 Proposed Budget. In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager shall submit to the City Council a Proposed Budget for the coming fiscal year, prior to August 15. The City Manager will formally present his Proposed Budget for 2009-10. Following the presentation to Council, copies of the Budget will be placed at each City library, the Office of the City Secretary, and on the City’s website for public review and inspection.
Proposal to vote on Proposed Tax Rate for 2009-10. In accordance with Chapter 26 of the State Property Tax Code, the Council must vote to place on the agenda of a future meeting an action item calling for the adoption of the ad valorem tax rate. This vote must be recorded and must specify the desired rate. Council must then schedule two public hearings on the proposed rate. This action is required as part of “Truth in Taxation” legislation surrounding setting ad valorem tax rates and does not commit Council to adopting the proposed ad valorem tax rate. Following the vote and call for a public hearing, a notice will be placed on the City’s website, and a quarter-page ad placed in the local newspaper, publicizing the vote and public hearings.
Consider by minute action the election of a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Council is requested to elect a Mayor Pro Tem from among its members. In accordance with City Council Policy OPNS-30 – Who Shall Act As Mayor, Council may also elect a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem at its discretion.
Hold a public hearing regarding the 2009-11 Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Budget. One of the requirements from HUD in allocating the funds for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Budget is to conduct a public hearing to obtain testimony from any interested party. This item will be scheduled for Council discussion and consideration at the August 17, 2009 Work Session.
Hold a public hearing regarding temporary special purpose signs. At the July 6, 2009 Work Session, Council directed that a public hearing be held regarding the regulation of temporary special purpose signs.
Consider the application of Chester Murdock, requesting approval of a change of zoning from Commercial-2 (C-2) District to Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The property is located at 2713-2717 South Garland Avenue. (09-23) The proposal is for approval of a change in zoning from Commercial-2 District to Industrial-1 District to accommodate storage of trucks and buses on the rear of the property. At the July 13, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of a Planned Development with Commercial 2 based zoning, with an additional use to allow truck and bus storage.
Consider the application of Chester Murdock, requesting approval of a change of zoning from Commercial-2 (C-2) District to Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The property is located at 2713-2717 South Garland Avenue. (09-23) The proposal is for approval of a change in zoning from Commercial-2 District to Industrial-1 District to accommodate storage of trucks and buses on the rear of the property. At the July 13, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of a Planned Development with Commercial 2 based zoning, with an additional use to allow truck and bus storage.
Consider the application of Joseph Yang, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Warehousing and Wholesaling on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 03-40/41 for Commercial-2 (C-2) Uses. The property is located at 113 Casalita Drive. (File 09-24) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for Warehousing and Wholesaling. At the July 13, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of the request for a period of 10 years tied to GM Manufacturing as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Bona Enterprises, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Reception Facility on property zoned Shopping Center (SC) District. The property is located at 1146 Belt Line Road. (File 09-25) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a reception facility in an existing shopping center. At the July 13, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit for a period of 10 years tied to Bona Enterprises as recommended by staff.