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.
NTTA Transmission Line Relocation Bid No. 157-09 Chapman Construction Co. L.P. $ 969,698.94 Contingency 150,000.00 TOTAL $1,119,698.94 This request is to provide labor, equipment, and material necessary for the relocation of three 138 kV transmission lines (Olinger to Firewheel, Ben Davis to Elm Grove, and Ben Davis to Wynn Joyce) in Section 28 and the relocation of two 138 kV transmission lines (Olinger to Firewheel and Ben Davis to Elm Grove) in Section 29, which are in conflict with the President George Bush Tollway Extension Project.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Garland’s participation on the Dallas County Criminal Justice Advisory Board. The Dallas County Criminal Justice Advisory Board was formed to address areas of mutual concern and to coordinate efforts of the various components of the criminal justice system within Dallas County. At the February 16, 2009 Work Session, Council was scheduled to consider authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to continue participation in the Dallas County Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
Consider a resolution extending the City’s obligation to provide matching funds in connection with a grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to operate a Victim Assistance Advocate Program. At the January 6, 2009 Regular Meeting, Council approved the Police Department to make application for a grant renewal from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to continue to operate a Victim Assistance Advocate Program. Subsequent to Council’s approval, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office contacted the Police Department that the 2009 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant expiration date will be extended for two months in order to allow for Federal delays each year, moving the grant year, moving the grant expiration from July 31, 2009 to September 30, 2009. The Governor’s Office has requested that a revised resolution be approved by Council for this modification.
Consider a resolution endorsing the Regional Transportation Council’s legislative position on Rail North Texas. At the February 16, 2009 Work Session, Council was scheduled to consider formally endorsing the Regional Transportation Council’s legislative position on Rail North Texas.
Consider a resolution adopting the Annual Review of the City’s Investment Policy and Financial Policy, approving the Statement of Investment Strategy. Chapter 2256 of the Local Government Code requires Council’s annual review of the City’s written Investment Policy (City Council Policy FIN-06) and Investment Strategy (City Council Policy FIN-05) and approved broker list. Subsequently, the independent audit firm confirms the existence of a resolution indicating such review in their annual audit. At the February 2, 2009 Work Session, Council reviewed the Investment Policy, the Investment Strategy, including the proposed revision, and the approved broker list.
Consider the application of Dallas MTA, L.P. dba Verizon Wireless requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2 on property zoned General Business (GB) District and 2) a variance to Section 10.306.4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding distance requirements to residential districts. The property is located at 1560 S. First Street. (File 08-51) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2. At the January 12, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended denial of the request. Note: The applicant has requested that this item be postponed until April 7, 2009.
Consider the application of Springfield JV, requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 05-01 for Townhouse Uses and Planned Development (PD) District 85-55 for Shopping Center Uses to a Planned Development (PD) District for Shopping Center Uses, and 2) a Concept Plan for Shopping Center Uses. The property is located south of Firewheel Parkway and west of Castle Drive. (File 09-06) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning and concept plan to accommodate development of a shopping center along Firewheel Parkway. At the January 26, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Bush Gardens of Springfield LLP, requesting approval of an amended Concept Plan on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 05-01 for Townhouse Uses. The property is located southwest of Firewheel Parkway and Castle Drive. (File 09-07) The proposal is for approval of an amended Concept Plan to decrease the overall common area, reduce the number of total townhouse units by two (274 to 272), and alter the location of an access drive. At the January 26, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of La Bonita, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Arcade on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 86-1 for General Business (Retail) Uses. The property is located at 4460 Walnut Street, Suite 210B. (File 09-08) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit that would allow four or more coin operated skill/pleasure machines (arcade) within the existing laundromat. At the January 26, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of the request for a period of 2 years tied to La Bonita.
Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Opens Meetings Act.
Feb 17, 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.
NTTA Transmission Line Relocation Bid No. 157-09 Chapman Construction Co. L.P. $ 969,698.94 Contingency 150,000.00 TOTAL $1,119,698.94 This request is to provide labor, equipment, and material necessary for the relocation of three 138 kV transmission lines (Olinger to Firewheel, Ben Davis to Elm Grove, and Ben Davis to Wynn Joyce) in Section 28 and the relocation of two 138 kV transmission lines (Olinger to Firewheel and Ben Davis to Elm Grove) in Section 29, which are in conflict with the President George Bush Tollway Extension Project.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Garland’s participation on the Dallas County Criminal Justice Advisory Board. The Dallas County Criminal Justice Advisory Board was formed to address areas of mutual concern and to coordinate efforts of the various components of the criminal justice system within Dallas County. At the February 16, 2009 Work Session, Council was scheduled to consider authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to continue participation in the Dallas County Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
Consider a resolution extending the City’s obligation to provide matching funds in connection with a grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to operate a Victim Assistance Advocate Program. At the January 6, 2009 Regular Meeting, Council approved the Police Department to make application for a grant renewal from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to continue to operate a Victim Assistance Advocate Program. Subsequent to Council’s approval, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office contacted the Police Department that the 2009 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant expiration date will be extended for two months in order to allow for Federal delays each year, moving the grant year, moving the grant expiration from July 31, 2009 to September 30, 2009. The Governor’s Office has requested that a revised resolution be approved by Council for this modification.
Consider a resolution endorsing the Regional Transportation Council’s legislative position on Rail North Texas. At the February 16, 2009 Work Session, Council was scheduled to consider formally endorsing the Regional Transportation Council’s legislative position on Rail North Texas.
Consider a resolution adopting the Annual Review of the City’s Investment Policy and Financial Policy, approving the Statement of Investment Strategy. Chapter 2256 of the Local Government Code requires Council’s annual review of the City’s written Investment Policy (City Council Policy FIN-06) and Investment Strategy (City Council Policy FIN-05) and approved broker list. Subsequently, the independent audit firm confirms the existence of a resolution indicating such review in their annual audit. At the February 2, 2009 Work Session, Council reviewed the Investment Policy, the Investment Strategy, including the proposed revision, and the approved broker list.
Consider the application of Dallas MTA, L.P. dba Verizon Wireless requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2 on property zoned General Business (GB) District and 2) a variance to Section 10.306.4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding distance requirements to residential districts. The property is located at 1560 S. First Street. (File 08-51) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2. At the January 12, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 9 to 0 vote) recommended denial of the request. Note: The applicant has requested that this item be postponed until April 7, 2009.
Consider the application of Springfield JV, requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 05-01 for Townhouse Uses and Planned Development (PD) District 85-55 for Shopping Center Uses to a Planned Development (PD) District for Shopping Center Uses, and 2) a Concept Plan for Shopping Center Uses. The property is located south of Firewheel Parkway and west of Castle Drive. (File 09-06) The proposal is for approval of a change of zoning and concept plan to accommodate development of a shopping center along Firewheel Parkway. At the January 26, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of Bush Gardens of Springfield LLP, requesting approval of an amended Concept Plan on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 05-01 for Townhouse Uses. The property is located southwest of Firewheel Parkway and Castle Drive. (File 09-07) The proposal is for approval of an amended Concept Plan to decrease the overall common area, reduce the number of total townhouse units by two (274 to 272), and alter the location of an access drive. At the January 26, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by an 8 to 0 vote) recommended approval of the request as recommended by staff.
Consider the application of La Bonita, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Arcade on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 86-1 for General Business (Retail) Uses. The property is located at 4460 Walnut Street, Suite 210B. (File 09-08) The proposal is for approval of a Specific Use Permit that would allow four or more coin operated skill/pleasure machines (arcade) within the existing laundromat. At the January 26, 2009 meeting, the Plan Commission (by a 7 to 1 vote) recommended approval of the request for a period of 2 years tied to La Bonita.
Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Opens Meetings Act.