(1.) Approval of the minutes of the March 4, 2008 Regular Meeting. (2a.) Water Control Building Renovations Bid No. 140-08. (2b.) Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer Bid No. 141-08. (2c.) Single-Phase Transformers Bid No. 144-08. (2d.) Three-Phase Transformers Bid No. 145-08. (3a.) Zoning File No. 08-09, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (3b.) Zoning File No. 08-12, Luis Ramirez. (3c.) Zoning File No. 08-17, Bob and Karen Stevenson. (3d.) Zoning File No. 08-15, Patriot Development, Ltd. (4.) Ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Garland, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2008." (5.) resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Rowlett for metering station improvements within the Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. (6.) Consider approving by minute action Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $17,984 to Lee Lewis Construction. (7.) Consider approving by minute action Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $27,477 to Lee Lewis Construction. (8.) Consider approving by minute action revisions to City Council Policy No. OPNS-19 - Annual Performance & Compensation Review of City Council Appointed Officials. (9.) Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 10, "Administration," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland relating to the functions and duties of the Utility Advisory Board.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-11 Jabez Construction
Consider the application of Jabez Construction, requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 03-63 for Duplex Uses to a Planned Development (PD) District for Townhouse and Duplex Uses, 2) a Concept Plan, 3) a variance to Section 15A-200 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding lot depth requirements, and 4) a variance to Section 15A-1300 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding common areas. The property is located west of E. Centerville Road and north of Miller Road.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-18 ZAZ, Inc.
Consider the application of ZAZ, Inc., requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps on property zoned General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 806 West Centerville Road.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-20 Saigon Mall
Consider the application of Saigon Mall, requesting approval of an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 06-66, for General Business Uses, to increase the size and height of the freestanding/monument sign. The property is located at 3212 North Jupiter Road.
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.
Mar 18, 2008 City Council
(1.) Approval of the minutes of the March 4, 2008 Regular Meeting. (2a.) Water Control Building Renovations Bid No. 140-08. (2b.) Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer Bid No. 141-08. (2c.) Single-Phase Transformers Bid No. 144-08. (2d.) Three-Phase Transformers Bid No. 145-08. (3a.) Zoning File No. 08-09, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (3b.) Zoning File No. 08-12, Luis Ramirez. (3c.) Zoning File No. 08-17, Bob and Karen Stevenson. (3d.) Zoning File No. 08-15, Patriot Development, Ltd. (4.) Ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Garland, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2008." (5.) resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Rowlett for metering station improvements within the Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. (6.) Consider approving by minute action Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $17,984 to Lee Lewis Construction. (7.) Consider approving by minute action Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $27,477 to Lee Lewis Construction. (8.) Consider approving by minute action revisions to City Council Policy No. OPNS-19 - Annual Performance & Compensation Review of City Council Appointed Officials. (9.) Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 10, "Administration," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland relating to the functions and duties of the Utility Advisory Board.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-11 Jabez Construction
Consider the application of Jabez Construction, requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 03-63 for Duplex Uses to a Planned Development (PD) District for Townhouse and Duplex Uses, 2) a Concept Plan, 3) a variance to Section 15A-200 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding lot depth requirements, and 4) a variance to Section 15A-1300 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding common areas. The property is located west of E. Centerville Road and north of Miller Road.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-18 ZAZ, Inc.
Consider the application of ZAZ, Inc., requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps on property zoned General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 806 West Centerville Road.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-20 Saigon Mall
Consider the application of Saigon Mall, requesting approval of an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 06-66, for General Business Uses, to increase the size and height of the freestanding/monument sign. The property is located at 3212 North Jupiter Road.
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.