Special Recognition, Presentations and Proclamations.
(1.) Approval of the minutes of the January 22, 2008 Regular Meeting. (2a.) Electrical Improvements at Bid Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. (2b.) Automatic Transfer and Bypass Isolation Switches at Newman Plant. (2c.) Aerial Trucks. (2d.) Retail Fuel Card Program. (3a.) Zoning File No. 07-67, Pollard Holdings, Ltd.(3b.) Zoning File No. 07-73, Almo Investments. (3c.) Zoning File No. 07-74, Education Center International Academy. (4.) resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order to R-Delta Engineering, Inc. (5.) Consider by minute action authorizing staff to early redeem tax notes. (6.) Consider a resolution condemning racism. (7.) Consider by minute action approving the revised Council Rules of Order and Procedure and abrogating City Council Policy OPNS-02, "Council Meetings – Rules of Order." (8.) ordinance authorizing an amendment to the 2007-08 Program of Service (Budget Amendment No. 1), providing for supplemental appropriation of funds in the General Fund, the Electric Fund, the Fair Housing Fund, the Group Health Insurance Fund, the Housing Assistance Fund, the Infrastructure Repair and Replacement Fund, the Public Safety Grant Fund, and various funds associated with purchase orderencumbrances.
Presentation: 2008 Capital Improvement Program
The City Manager will formally present the Proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2008.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-07 JH & P Inc.
Consider the application of JH & P Inc., requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 03-10 for Central Area-2 Uses and Central Area-1 (CA-1) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Central Area-1 (CA-1) Uses, 2) a Detail Plan for mixed-use residential and non-residential uses, and 3) a variance to Section 27-400 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding building setbacks from property lines adjacent to streets. The property is located between Fifth Street and Sixth Street, and north and south of Austin Street. (File 08-07)
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-07-72 Yoo Sang Cho
Consider the application of Yoo Sang Cho, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Reception Facility on property zoned Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The property is located at 2918 S. Jupiter Road. (File 07-72)
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-01 Rhonda Castellanos
Consider the application of Rhonda Castellanos, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for Commercial Amusement Indoor on property zoned Freeway (FW) District, and 2) a variance to Section 10-200 of the City of Garland Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding parking requirements. The property is located at 6246 Broadway Boulevard. (File 08-01)
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-04 Burns & McDonnell
Consider the application of Burns & McDonnell, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Electric Substation on property zoned Agriculture (AG) District. The property is located northeast of Elm Grove Road and northwest of Vinson Road. (File 08-04)
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-05 Steve Pustejovsky
Consider the application of Steve Pustejovsky, requesting approval of a change of zoning from Single-Family (SF/7/G/3) District to General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 513 and 519 Rowlett Road. (File 08-05)
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-08 Juan Paramo
Consider the application of Juan Paramo, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Contractor Equipment and Storage on property zoned Commercial (C-2) District. The property is located at 206 and 208 Rayburn Street. (File 08-08)
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.
Feb 05, 2008 City Council
Special Recognition, Presentations and Proclamations.
(1.) Approval of the minutes of the January 22, 2008 Regular Meeting. (2a.) Electrical Improvements at Bid Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. (2b.) Automatic Transfer and Bypass Isolation Switches at Newman Plant. (2c.) Aerial Trucks. (2d.) Retail Fuel Card Program. (3a.) Zoning File No. 07-67, Pollard Holdings, Ltd.(3b.) Zoning File No. 07-73, Almo Investments. (3c.) Zoning File No. 07-74, Education Center International Academy. (4.) resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order to R-Delta Engineering, Inc. (5.) Consider by minute action authorizing staff to early redeem tax notes. (6.) Consider a resolution condemning racism. (7.) Consider by minute action approving the revised Council Rules of Order and Procedure and abrogating City Council Policy OPNS-02, "Council Meetings – Rules of Order." (8.) ordinance authorizing an amendment to the 2007-08 Program of Service (Budget Amendment No. 1), providing for supplemental appropriation of funds in the General Fund, the Electric Fund, the Fair Housing Fund, the Group Health Insurance Fund, the Housing Assistance Fund, the Infrastructure Repair and Replacement Fund, the Public Safety Grant Fund, and various funds associated with purchase orderencumbrances.
Presentation: 2008 Capital Improvement Program
The City Manager will formally present the Proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2008.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-07 JH & P Inc.
Consider the application of JH & P Inc., requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 03-10 for Central Area-2 Uses and Central Area-1 (CA-1) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Central Area-1 (CA-1) Uses, 2) a Detail Plan for mixed-use residential and non-residential uses, and 3) a variance to Section 27-400 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding building setbacks from property lines adjacent to streets. The property is located between Fifth Street and Sixth Street, and north and south of Austin Street. (File 08-07)
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-07-72 Yoo Sang Cho
Consider the application of Yoo Sang Cho, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Reception Facility on property zoned Industrial-1 (I-1) District. The property is located at 2918 S. Jupiter Road. (File 07-72)
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-01 Rhonda Castellanos
Consider the application of Rhonda Castellanos, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for Commercial Amusement Indoor on property zoned Freeway (FW) District, and 2) a variance to Section 10-200 of the City of Garland Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding parking requirements. The property is located at 6246 Broadway Boulevard. (File 08-01)
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-04 Burns & McDonnell
Consider the application of Burns & McDonnell, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Electric Substation on property zoned Agriculture (AG) District. The property is located northeast of Elm Grove Road and northwest of Vinson Road. (File 08-04)
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-05 Steve Pustejovsky
Consider the application of Steve Pustejovsky, requesting approval of a change of zoning from Single-Family (SF/7/G/3) District to General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 513 and 519 Rowlett Road. (File 08-05)
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-08-08 Juan Paramo
Consider the application of Juan Paramo, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Contractor Equipment and Storage on property zoned Commercial (C-2) District. The property is located at 206 and 208 Rayburn Street. (File 08-08)
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.