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.
Construction of the Utility Services Building Bid No. 54-09 Hill & Wilkinson, Ltd. $16,611,700.00 This request is for a guaranteed maximum price construction manager at risk contract for the remodel of the Utility Services building located at 217 N. Fifth Street and the construction of the new Remote Payment Facility located at the northeast corner of State Street and Glenbrook Drive.
Consider by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement to Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC-Southwest in the amount of $135,910. Approval of an engineering services agreement to Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC-Southwest will provide Phase 1 engineering services necessary to provide construction phase management services throughout the duration of the Hinton and Castle Drive Landfills Gas Collection and Control System.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 33, “Transportation,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland. In order to implement traffic control measures to improve traffic flow in and around the GISD Parsons Pre-K school, stopping, standing, and parking will need to be prohibited at all times along Richoak Drive from the easternmost intersection with Richview Drive to Windy Drive. This item was scheduled for Council consideration at the January 5, 2009 Work Session.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 33, “Transportation,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland. In order to implement traffic control measures to improve traffic flow in and around the GISD Parsons Pre-K school, stopping, standing, and parking will need to be prohibited at all times along Richoak Drive from the easternmost intersection with Richview Drive to Windy Drive. This item was scheduled for Council consideration at the January 5, 2009 Work Session.
Consider a resolution approving the acquisition by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) by fee simple purchase, easement purchase or the exercise of the right of eminent domain, of specific properties within the City of Garland as herein described for the construction of certain traffic improvements. At the January 5, 2009 Work Session, Council was scheduled to consider a request by DART for the City to authorize DART to acquire two parcels of land through eminent domain for the Blue Line Rail extension from Garland to Rowlett.
Presentation of the Proposed 2009 Capital Improvement Program. The City Manager will formally present the Proposed 2009 Capital Improvement Program.
Hold a public hearing regarding the amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 4647. Council is requested to consider amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 4647 to define and limit the location of alternative financial establishments.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Chicken Express, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for Restaurant with Drive Through on property zoned Shopping Center (SC) District and 2) a variance to Section 24 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding building setbacks. The property is located at the northern corner of William A. Taylor Avenue and Broadway Boulevard. (File 08-53)
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: b. Consider the application of The Dimension Group, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps on property zoned Shopping Center (SC) District. The property is located at 6418 North Jupiter Road. (File 08-54)
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: c. Consider the application of Baldwin Associates, requesting approval of a change of zoning from Single Family-7 (SF7/G/3) District to General Business (GB) District. The property is located north of 5610 Broadway Boulevard. (File 08-55)
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.
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.
Jan 06, 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.
Construction of the Utility Services Building Bid No. 54-09 Hill & Wilkinson, Ltd. $16,611,700.00 This request is for a guaranteed maximum price construction manager at risk contract for the remodel of the Utility Services building located at 217 N. Fifth Street and the construction of the new Remote Payment Facility located at the northeast corner of State Street and Glenbrook Drive.
Consider by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement to Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC-Southwest in the amount of $135,910. Approval of an engineering services agreement to Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC-Southwest will provide Phase 1 engineering services necessary to provide construction phase management services throughout the duration of the Hinton and Castle Drive Landfills Gas Collection and Control System.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 33, “Transportation,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland. In order to implement traffic control measures to improve traffic flow in and around the GISD Parsons Pre-K school, stopping, standing, and parking will need to be prohibited at all times along Richoak Drive from the easternmost intersection with Richview Drive to Windy Drive. This item was scheduled for Council consideration at the January 5, 2009 Work Session.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 33, “Transportation,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland. In order to implement traffic control measures to improve traffic flow in and around the GISD Parsons Pre-K school, stopping, standing, and parking will need to be prohibited at all times along Richoak Drive from the easternmost intersection with Richview Drive to Windy Drive. This item was scheduled for Council consideration at the January 5, 2009 Work Session.
Consider a resolution approving the acquisition by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) by fee simple purchase, easement purchase or the exercise of the right of eminent domain, of specific properties within the City of Garland as herein described for the construction of certain traffic improvements. At the January 5, 2009 Work Session, Council was scheduled to consider a request by DART for the City to authorize DART to acquire two parcels of land through eminent domain for the Blue Line Rail extension from Garland to Rowlett.
Presentation of the Proposed 2009 Capital Improvement Program. The City Manager will formally present the Proposed 2009 Capital Improvement Program.
Hold a public hearing regarding the amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 4647. Council is requested to consider amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 4647 to define and limit the location of alternative financial establishments.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Chicken Express, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for Restaurant with Drive Through on property zoned Shopping Center (SC) District and 2) a variance to Section 24 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding building setbacks. The property is located at the northern corner of William A. Taylor Avenue and Broadway Boulevard. (File 08-53)
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: b. Consider the application of The Dimension Group, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps on property zoned Shopping Center (SC) District. The property is located at 6418 North Jupiter Road. (File 08-54)
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: c. Consider the application of Baldwin Associates, requesting approval of a change of zoning from Single Family-7 (SF7/G/3) District to General Business (GB) District. The property is located north of 5610 Broadway Boulevard. (File 08-55)
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.
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.