Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance
Consider the application of The Javelin Group, LLC, requesting approval of 1) an amendment to Planned Development District (85-5) for Complex for the Elderly, 2) a Detail Plan, and 3) a Specific Use Permit for a Nursing Home. The property is located northeast of the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Colonel Drive. (File 14-02) (District 3) The proposal is to allow a change in zoning for a 120-bed Nursing Home. At the February 10, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the request.
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the February 18, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Switches, Line Trap, and Current Transformers Bid No. 4073-14 Techline, Inc $ 80,286.00 JH Davidson & Associates, Inc. 31,245.00 Optional Contingency 11,200.00 TOTAL $122,731.00 This request is to provide 138kV disconnect switches, line trap, and current transformers for the TMPA/GP&L Ben Davis Substation. Due to the complexity of the project, an optional contingency is included for unforeseen changes in the requirements. This is an approved GP&L Capital Improvement project. b. Digger Derrick, Pressure Digger, & Aerial Trucks Bid No. 4205-14 Freightliner of Austin $1,967,248.00 Altec Industries, Inc. 247,428.00 TOTAL $2,214,676.00 This request is to purchase a digger derrick, a pressure digger, and aerial trucks for GP&L to be used in their daily operations. Funding was approved in both the 2012-13 and 2013-14 Equipment Replacement Fund. c. Public Safety Mobile Computers Bid No. 4211-14 ARC $451,642.74 This request is to replace the existing mobile computers in police vehicles. The existing units have been in service for over four years, and the processor and memory are causing data retrieval delays for officers. The new mobile computers require new mounting hardware that was not anticipated in the 2013-14 Budget. Therefore, the funding for the mounting hardware will be included in Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2013-14 e. Police Vehicles Bid No. 4206-14 Reliable Chevrolet $1,008,259.20 This request is for the purchase of thirty-four 2014 Chevrolet Caprice Pursuit vehicles and five Chevrolet Impalas to be used by the Garland Police Department in their everyday operations. Funding is provided through the Equipment Replacement Fund. f. Apollo Water Pump Station Repairs Bid No. 4217-14 Smith Pump Company $363,884.00 This request is to provide for the emergency repair of the Apollo Water Pump Station's Pumps #1 and #4. These pumps are an integral part of the Apollo Water Pump Station which delivers approximately 75% of the water consumed in the eastern part of the City. The pumps were sent to Smith Pump Company after suffering extensive wear beyond their safe and reliable operational limits. 3. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31, "Engineering", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland. This item was considered by Council at the February 3, 2014 Work Session. The proposed ordinance is modified to reflect options for reimbursement to the City by the residents participating in the 50/50 sidewalk program. The options include variable payment plans depending on the resident's total share owed to the City. 4. Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Freese and Nichols in the amount of $200,000 to update the current Thoroughfare Plan. This item was scheduled for consideration by Council at the March 3, 2014 Work Session. The Thoroughfare Plan is utilized to set the ultimate width and alignment of roadways within the city based on the transportation needs for projected growth.
Upgrade for Police Department E911 Equipment Bid No. 4158-14 Century Link $496,486.00 The Garland Police Department's current E911 equipment has been placed on product discontinuation notice and will, therefore, be obsolete. The current E911 equipment is based on analog technology that is not compatible with current communication media such as text and video messaging. The new system will meet current technology requirements and provide improved capabilities for the Police Department and the citizens of Garland. This is an approved capital improvement project request.
Consider the application of Claymore Engineering Inc., requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Charter School on property zoned Single Family (SF-7) District and in the SH 190 Overlay. The property is located at 2302 Firewheel Parkway. (File 14-01) (District 1) The proposal is to allow a change in zoning to build a two-story school building on an existing charter school campus and increase the student enrollment. At the February 10, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the request.
Consider the application of The Javelin Group, LLC, requesting approval of 1) an amendment to Planned Development District (85-5) for Complex for the Elderly, 2) a Detail Plan, and 3) a Specific Use Permit for a Nursing Home. The property is located northeast of the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Colonel Drive. (File 14-02) (District 3) The proposal is to allow a change in zoning for a 120-bed Nursing Home. At the February 10, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the request.
Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Consultation Services Retainer Agreement for Dean International, Inc. This item was scheduled for consideration by Council at the March 3, 2014 Work Session. At the February 3, 2014 Work Session, Council considered an amendment to the Consultation Services Retainer Agreement for Dean International, Inc. At that time, Council agreed to postpone this item to the March 4, 2014 Regular Meeting for formal consideration
Consider approval by minute action the adoption of the Strategic Transportation Enhancement Plan for IH-635 East, SH-78, and I-30. This item was postponed from the February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting and was scheduled for consideration by Council at the March 3, 2014 Work Session.
Consider appointments to boards and commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council. Terms are staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications. Councilman Willis • Alexander Lucian Giambasu - Community Multicultural Commission
9. Citizen comments. 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 Open Meetings Act. 10. Adjourn. All Regular Council meetings are broadcast live on CGTV, Time Warner Cable Channel 16, and Verizon FIOS TV 44. Meetings are rebroadcast at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday-Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Live streaming and on-demand videos of the meetings are also available online at www.garlandtx.gov. Copies of the meetings can be purchased through the City Secretary's Office - audio CD's are $1 each and DVD's are $3 each.
Mar 04, 2014 City Council
Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance
Consider the application of The Javelin Group, LLC, requesting approval of 1) an amendment to Planned Development District (85-5) for Complex for the Elderly, 2) a Detail Plan, and 3) a Specific Use Permit for a Nursing Home. The property is located northeast of the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Colonel Drive. (File 14-02) (District 3) The proposal is to allow a change in zoning for a 120-bed Nursing Home. At the February 10, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the request.
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the February 18, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Switches, Line Trap, and Current Transformers Bid No. 4073-14 Techline, Inc $ 80,286.00 JH Davidson & Associates, Inc. 31,245.00 Optional Contingency 11,200.00 TOTAL $122,731.00 This request is to provide 138kV disconnect switches, line trap, and current transformers for the TMPA/GP&L Ben Davis Substation. Due to the complexity of the project, an optional contingency is included for unforeseen changes in the requirements. This is an approved GP&L Capital Improvement project. b. Digger Derrick, Pressure Digger, & Aerial Trucks Bid No. 4205-14 Freightliner of Austin $1,967,248.00 Altec Industries, Inc. 247,428.00 TOTAL $2,214,676.00 This request is to purchase a digger derrick, a pressure digger, and aerial trucks for GP&L to be used in their daily operations. Funding was approved in both the 2012-13 and 2013-14 Equipment Replacement Fund. c. Public Safety Mobile Computers Bid No. 4211-14 ARC $451,642.74 This request is to replace the existing mobile computers in police vehicles. The existing units have been in service for over four years, and the processor and memory are causing data retrieval delays for officers. The new mobile computers require new mounting hardware that was not anticipated in the 2013-14 Budget. Therefore, the funding for the mounting hardware will be included in Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2013-14 e. Police Vehicles Bid No. 4206-14 Reliable Chevrolet $1,008,259.20 This request is for the purchase of thirty-four 2014 Chevrolet Caprice Pursuit vehicles and five Chevrolet Impalas to be used by the Garland Police Department in their everyday operations. Funding is provided through the Equipment Replacement Fund. f. Apollo Water Pump Station Repairs Bid No. 4217-14 Smith Pump Company $363,884.00 This request is to provide for the emergency repair of the Apollo Water Pump Station's Pumps #1 and #4. These pumps are an integral part of the Apollo Water Pump Station which delivers approximately 75% of the water consumed in the eastern part of the City. The pumps were sent to Smith Pump Company after suffering extensive wear beyond their safe and reliable operational limits. 3. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31, "Engineering", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland. This item was considered by Council at the February 3, 2014 Work Session. The proposed ordinance is modified to reflect options for reimbursement to the City by the residents participating in the 50/50 sidewalk program. The options include variable payment plans depending on the resident's total share owed to the City. 4. Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Freese and Nichols in the amount of $200,000 to update the current Thoroughfare Plan. This item was scheduled for consideration by Council at the March 3, 2014 Work Session. The Thoroughfare Plan is utilized to set the ultimate width and alignment of roadways within the city based on the transportation needs for projected growth.
Upgrade for Police Department E911 Equipment Bid No. 4158-14 Century Link $496,486.00 The Garland Police Department's current E911 equipment has been placed on product discontinuation notice and will, therefore, be obsolete. The current E911 equipment is based on analog technology that is not compatible with current communication media such as text and video messaging. The new system will meet current technology requirements and provide improved capabilities for the Police Department and the citizens of Garland. This is an approved capital improvement project request.
Consider the application of Claymore Engineering Inc., requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Charter School on property zoned Single Family (SF-7) District and in the SH 190 Overlay. The property is located at 2302 Firewheel Parkway. (File 14-01) (District 1) The proposal is to allow a change in zoning to build a two-story school building on an existing charter school campus and increase the student enrollment. At the February 10, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the request.
Consider the application of The Javelin Group, LLC, requesting approval of 1) an amendment to Planned Development District (85-5) for Complex for the Elderly, 2) a Detail Plan, and 3) a Specific Use Permit for a Nursing Home. The property is located northeast of the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Colonel Drive. (File 14-02) (District 3) The proposal is to allow a change in zoning for a 120-bed Nursing Home. At the February 10, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the request.
Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Consultation Services Retainer Agreement for Dean International, Inc. This item was scheduled for consideration by Council at the March 3, 2014 Work Session. At the February 3, 2014 Work Session, Council considered an amendment to the Consultation Services Retainer Agreement for Dean International, Inc. At that time, Council agreed to postpone this item to the March 4, 2014 Regular Meeting for formal consideration
Consider approval by minute action the adoption of the Strategic Transportation Enhancement Plan for IH-635 East, SH-78, and I-30. This item was postponed from the February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting and was scheduled for consideration by Council at the March 3, 2014 Work Session.
Consider appointments to boards and commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council. Terms are staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications. Councilman Willis • Alexander Lucian Giambasu - Community Multicultural Commission
9. Citizen comments. 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 Open Meetings Act. 10. Adjourn. All Regular Council meetings are broadcast live on CGTV, Time Warner Cable Channel 16, and Verizon FIOS TV 44. Meetings are rebroadcast at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday-Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Live streaming and on-demand videos of the meetings are also available online at www.garlandtx.gov. Copies of the meetings can be purchased through the City Secretary's Office - audio CD's are $1 each and DVD's are $3 each.