Work Session Item 1a: Council is requested to consider adopting a resolution opposing HB 651 which, if enacted, would remove local control over natural gas rates within a city. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 17, 2007 Regular Meeting.
2007/2008 CDBG, HOME, ESG and ADDI Budget
Work Session Item 1b: Council is requested to consider the allocations for funding the CDBG, HOME, ESG, and ADDI Budget. If Council concurs, and as in prior years, staff will prepare the recommendation regarding the CDBG Project Budget. The budget for the CDBG Public Service funds will be done by Council. A public hearing is scheduled at the April 3, 2007 Regular Meeting. This item will also be scheduled at the April 16, 2007 Work Session to discuss the proposals and the budget with the possibility of adopting the budget on April 17, 2007.
TxDOT - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
Work Session Item 1c: Council is requested to consider authorizing the acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) ? Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) ? Click It or Ticket (CIOT) grant. If accepted, the $30,000 grant will provide 100% salary reimbursement for officers conducting CIOT enforcement during the grant period, May 2007 ? June 2007. The grant is fully funded by TxDOT. The City of Garland is not required to provide matching funds. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 17, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Recommendations on Rental Inspections (part 1)
Work Session Item 2a (part 1 of 5): Council?s Community Services Committee appointed nine citizens to comprise a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate and recommend changes on the single-family rental inspections. The Panel met on six occasions and received public input at two of these meetings. Recommendations by the Panel will be presented to Council.
Recommendations on Rental Inspections (part 2)
Work Session Item 2a (part 2 of 5): Council?s Community Services Committee appointed nine citizens to comprise a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate and recommend changes on the single-family rental inspections. The Panel met on six occasions and received public input at two of these meetings. Recommendations by the Panel will be presented to Council.
Recommendations on Rental Inspections (part 3)
Work Session Item 2a (part 3 of 5): Council?s Community Services Committee appointed nine citizens to comprise a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate and recommend changes on the single-family rental inspections. The Panel met on six occasions and received public input at two of these meetings. Recommendations by the Panel will be presented to Council.
Recommendations on Rental Inspections (part 4)
Work Session Item 2a (part 4 of 5): Council?s Community Services Committee appointed nine citizens to comprise a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate and recommend changes on the single-family rental inspections. The Panel met on six occasions and received public input at two of these meetings. Recommendations by the Panel will be presented to Council.
Recommendations on Rental Inspections (part 5)
Work Session Item 2a (part 5 of 5): Council?s Community Services Committee appointed nine citizens to comprise a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate and recommend changes on the single-family rental inspections. The Panel met on six occasions and received public input at two of these meetings. Recommendations by the Panel will be presented to Council.
Revisions to Chapter 22 - Health Code (part1)
Work Session Item 2b (part 1 of 2): Council will be briefed on proposed additions and revisions to Chapter 22 - Health Code.
Revisions to Chapter 22 - Health Code (part2)
Work Session Item 2b (part 2 of 2): Council will be briefed on proposed additions and revisions to Chapter 22 - Health Code.
Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments
Work Session Item 3: Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Work Session Item 4: Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
Work Session Item 5: Discuss Consent Agenda.
Work Session Item 6: Discuss Future Agenda Items.
Apr 02, 2007 City Council
Work Session Item 1a: Council is requested to consider adopting a resolution opposing HB 651 which, if enacted, would remove local control over natural gas rates within a city. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 17, 2007 Regular Meeting.
2007/2008 CDBG, HOME, ESG and ADDI Budget
Work Session Item 1b: Council is requested to consider the allocations for funding the CDBG, HOME, ESG, and ADDI Budget. If Council concurs, and as in prior years, staff will prepare the recommendation regarding the CDBG Project Budget. The budget for the CDBG Public Service funds will be done by Council. A public hearing is scheduled at the April 3, 2007 Regular Meeting. This item will also be scheduled at the April 16, 2007 Work Session to discuss the proposals and the budget with the possibility of adopting the budget on April 17, 2007.
TxDOT - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
Work Session Item 1c: Council is requested to consider authorizing the acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) ? Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) ? Click It or Ticket (CIOT) grant. If accepted, the $30,000 grant will provide 100% salary reimbursement for officers conducting CIOT enforcement during the grant period, May 2007 ? June 2007. The grant is fully funded by TxDOT. The City of Garland is not required to provide matching funds. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 17, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Recommendations on Rental Inspections (part 1)
Work Session Item 2a (part 1 of 5): Council?s Community Services Committee appointed nine citizens to comprise a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate and recommend changes on the single-family rental inspections. The Panel met on six occasions and received public input at two of these meetings. Recommendations by the Panel will be presented to Council.
Recommendations on Rental Inspections (part 2)
Work Session Item 2a (part 2 of 5): Council?s Community Services Committee appointed nine citizens to comprise a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate and recommend changes on the single-family rental inspections. The Panel met on six occasions and received public input at two of these meetings. Recommendations by the Panel will be presented to Council.
Recommendations on Rental Inspections (part 3)
Work Session Item 2a (part 3 of 5): Council?s Community Services Committee appointed nine citizens to comprise a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate and recommend changes on the single-family rental inspections. The Panel met on six occasions and received public input at two of these meetings. Recommendations by the Panel will be presented to Council.
Recommendations on Rental Inspections (part 4)
Work Session Item 2a (part 4 of 5): Council?s Community Services Committee appointed nine citizens to comprise a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate and recommend changes on the single-family rental inspections. The Panel met on six occasions and received public input at two of these meetings. Recommendations by the Panel will be presented to Council.
Recommendations on Rental Inspections (part 5)
Work Session Item 2a (part 5 of 5): Council?s Community Services Committee appointed nine citizens to comprise a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate and recommend changes on the single-family rental inspections. The Panel met on six occasions and received public input at two of these meetings. Recommendations by the Panel will be presented to Council.
Revisions to Chapter 22 - Health Code (part1)
Work Session Item 2b (part 1 of 2): Council will be briefed on proposed additions and revisions to Chapter 22 - Health Code.
Revisions to Chapter 22 - Health Code (part2)
Work Session Item 2b (part 2 of 2): Council will be briefed on proposed additions and revisions to Chapter 22 - Health Code.
Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments
Work Session Item 3: Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Work Session Item 4: Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
Work Session Item 5: Discuss Consent Agenda.
Work Session Item 6: Discuss Future Agenda Items.