Salvia Ordinance At the February 20, 2012 Work Session, the Public Safety Committee made a recommendation to prohibit the sale of salvia in the City of Garland. Council is requested to consider amending Chapter 26, “Police – Miscellaneous Provision and Offenses” of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section, Sec. 26.13, titled “Prohibition of the Sale of Salvia.”
b. Police Officer Injury Leave Extension c. Victim Assistance Advocate Program d. Sale of City Property e. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan f. Recyclables Processing and Marketing Agreement
Community Multicultural Commission Update Members of the Community Multicultural Commission will update Council on the upcoming “We the People” Conference which will be held in conjunction with the Healthy Living Expo on September 22, 2012. The event will also recognize the 10th anniversary of the Community Multicultural Commission.
Tax Abatement – Advanced Pharmacy Advanced Pharmacy is considering opening a 10,000 square feet new service center in Garland, bringing $1 million in new equipment and $1 million in taxable inventory. Initially, 30 jobs will be created and 10 potential jobs within 5 years. The investment will bring over $14,000 to the City annually. The Garland Economic Development Partnership Steering Committee recommends that Council provide the following to Advanced Pharmacy: General support for the project. Support of a 50% City tax abatement on business personal property value and inventory value on this new investment for 5 years (total of $35,230). Support of extending two additional years of 50% City tax abatement when 10 additional jobs (total of 40 jobs) are created within the first 5 years (total of $14,092).
Downtown Square Project Update The consultant team of David Baldwin, Dave Retzsch, and Nancy McCoy will update Council on the alternative designs for the Downtown Square and the results of the public meetings held to review these designs.
Downtown Square Project Update The consultant team of David Baldwin, Dave Retzsch, and Nancy McCoy will update Council on the alternative designs for the Downtown Square and the results of the public meetings held to review these designs.
Administrative Services Committee Report Council Member Larry Jeffus, chair of the Administrative Services Committee, will provide a committee report on the following item: Drought Contingency Plan Restrictions
Texas Water Smart Coalition At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council will be briefed on the Texas Water Smart Coalition. The proposed program is a group conservation effort and is supported by the State Agricultural Commissioner.
Automated and Manual Collection Single Stream Recycling Programs Environmental Waste Services (EWS) will be phasing in an Automated Collection Single Stream Recycling Program for 8,133 customers in designated areas throughout the City. Under this program, residents can recycle more commodities and place these items in 95-gallon containers that will be serviced by automated recycling collection vehicles. In addition, EWS will initiate a Manual Collection Single Stream Recycling Program for all other customers not part of the first phase of the Automated Collection Single Stream Recycling Program. Customers will continue to use their 18-gallon recycling red bin(s) and, if needed, use plastic bags to accommodate any overflow of additional recycling commodities.
Lump Sum Payment Due to the economic downturn, the City has been unable to budget for base salary increases since fiscal year 2009. To help offset a portion of the impact this has had on City employees, an up to threepercent one-time, lump sum payment is being proposed.
4. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions 5. Consider the Consent Agenda 6. Announce Future Agenda Items 7. Adjourn
Mar 05, 2012 City Council
Salvia Ordinance At the February 20, 2012 Work Session, the Public Safety Committee made a recommendation to prohibit the sale of salvia in the City of Garland. Council is requested to consider amending Chapter 26, “Police – Miscellaneous Provision and Offenses” of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section, Sec. 26.13, titled “Prohibition of the Sale of Salvia.”
b. Police Officer Injury Leave Extension c. Victim Assistance Advocate Program d. Sale of City Property e. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan f. Recyclables Processing and Marketing Agreement
Community Multicultural Commission Update Members of the Community Multicultural Commission will update Council on the upcoming “We the People” Conference which will be held in conjunction with the Healthy Living Expo on September 22, 2012. The event will also recognize the 10th anniversary of the Community Multicultural Commission.
Tax Abatement – Advanced Pharmacy Advanced Pharmacy is considering opening a 10,000 square feet new service center in Garland, bringing $1 million in new equipment and $1 million in taxable inventory. Initially, 30 jobs will be created and 10 potential jobs within 5 years. The investment will bring over $14,000 to the City annually. The Garland Economic Development Partnership Steering Committee recommends that Council provide the following to Advanced Pharmacy: General support for the project. Support of a 50% City tax abatement on business personal property value and inventory value on this new investment for 5 years (total of $35,230). Support of extending two additional years of 50% City tax abatement when 10 additional jobs (total of 40 jobs) are created within the first 5 years (total of $14,092).
Downtown Square Project Update The consultant team of David Baldwin, Dave Retzsch, and Nancy McCoy will update Council on the alternative designs for the Downtown Square and the results of the public meetings held to review these designs.
Downtown Square Project Update The consultant team of David Baldwin, Dave Retzsch, and Nancy McCoy will update Council on the alternative designs for the Downtown Square and the results of the public meetings held to review these designs.
Administrative Services Committee Report Council Member Larry Jeffus, chair of the Administrative Services Committee, will provide a committee report on the following item: Drought Contingency Plan Restrictions
Texas Water Smart Coalition At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council will be briefed on the Texas Water Smart Coalition. The proposed program is a group conservation effort and is supported by the State Agricultural Commissioner.
Automated and Manual Collection Single Stream Recycling Programs Environmental Waste Services (EWS) will be phasing in an Automated Collection Single Stream Recycling Program for 8,133 customers in designated areas throughout the City. Under this program, residents can recycle more commodities and place these items in 95-gallon containers that will be serviced by automated recycling collection vehicles. In addition, EWS will initiate a Manual Collection Single Stream Recycling Program for all other customers not part of the first phase of the Automated Collection Single Stream Recycling Program. Customers will continue to use their 18-gallon recycling red bin(s) and, if needed, use plastic bags to accommodate any overflow of additional recycling commodities.
Lump Sum Payment Due to the economic downturn, the City has been unable to budget for base salary increases since fiscal year 2009. To help offset a portion of the impact this has had on City employees, an up to threepercent one-time, lump sum payment is being proposed.
4. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions 5. Consider the Consent Agenda 6. Announce Future Agenda Items 7. Adjourn