Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge.
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions & Announcements
The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the June 17, 2014 Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Single Stream Recycling Program Bid No. 2715-12 Cascade Engineering $576,450.00 This request is for the purchase of automated recycling containers for Phase III of the Environmental Waste Services Automated Collection Single Stream Recycling Program. b. LED Luminaires Bid No. 4410-14 Techline, Inc. $468,000.00 This request is for the purchase of LED luminaires for GP&L’s roadway lighting maintenance and repair operations. c. Streetlight Poles Bid No. 4411-14 Techline, Inc. $397,125.00 This request is for the purchase of streetlight poles for GP&L’s roadway lighting maintenance and repair operations. d. Replacement Fire Trucks Bid No. 4511-14 Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. $1,755,570.00 This request is for the purchase of three replacement Spartan pumper fire trucks to be used by the Garland Fire Department in daily operations. e. Engineering Services for Transmission Line Bid No. 4515-14 R-Delta Engineers $696,700.00 Optional Contingency 70,000.00 TOTAL $766,700.00 This request is to provide professional engineering services necessary to produce plans, details, and bid documents for the reconstruction of approximately 16 miles of 138kV transmission line. f. Engineering Services for Wylie Switching Station Bid No. 4516-14 R-Delta Engineers $307,570.00 Optional Contingency 30,000.00 TOTAL $337,570.00 This request is to provide electrical, structural, and civil engineering services for the GP&L Wylie 138kV Switching Station. Additional services may include platting and bid document preparation as well as permitting, review, planning, and design coordination 4. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 30, “Building Inspection,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland relating to the schedule of fees listed in Chapter 30, Section 30.301. At the June 16, 2014 Work Session, Council considered the establishment of a $75 fee for processing certificates of registration as required by the payday loan ordinance approved by Council on March 18, 2014. 5. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 33, “Transportation,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland. At the June 16, 2014 Work Session, Council considered establishing no parking anytime for the north side of Distribution Drive 1,000 feet west of Sanden Drive. Semi-trucks and trailers parking on the street in front of 4009 Distribution Drive cause sight obstruction for vehicles exiting the business. 6. Consider a resolution reappointing Jamie Ratliff to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency. Jamie Ratliff’s term as a member of the Texas Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors expires on July 18, 2014. At the June 16, 2014 Work Session, Council considered reappointing Jamie Ratliff to serve an additional two-year term ending July 18, 2016.
Consider an ordinance amending Article IV, “Smoking” of Chapter 22, “Health,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland.
Consider a resolution supporting the development of the IH-635 East Project (from US-75 to IH-30). At the May 19, 2014 Work Session, the Transportation Committee recommended that Council consider approving a resolution supporting the development of the IH-635 East Project (from US-75 to IH-30).
Consider a resolution appointing members to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority. Council is requested to appoint two representatives to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority for a two-year term ending June 30, 2016. Council interviewed Mark Enoch and Thomas Campbell at the June 16, 2014 Work Session and were scheduled to interview Michael Cheney, Tom Cooper, and Jonathan Kelly at the June 30, 2014 Work Session.
a. Consider the application of Zone Systems Inc. requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 84-50 for Single Family Uses to a Planned Development (PD) District for Limited General Business Uses, 2) a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2, and 3) variances to Section 10-306.4(B) and 25-441 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the minimum distance from a freestanding telecommunication antenna to a residential district and the required setback of any structure to any interior property line adjacent to a residential district. The property is located at 5134 Northwest Highway. (File 14-18, District 4) The proposal is to allow a change of zoning and a Specific Use Permit to allow the construction of a cell tower compound. At the June 9, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of this request. b. Consider the application of Zone Systems Inc. requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2, on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 93-05 for Shopping Center Uses. The property is located at 2441 West Walnut Street. (File 14-21, District 8) The proposal is to allow a Specific Use Permit to allow the construction of a cell tower compound. At the June 9, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of this request.
Consider the application of West Pioneer Management, Inc. requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from General Business (GB) District and Single Family (SF-7) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Central Area 2 Uses, 2) Concept Plans for Mixed-Uses, and 3) variances to Sections 28-453 and 28-462 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the required setbacks to any residential district. The property is located at 111 and 217 South Garland Avenue, 1413 West Avenue B, and 1412 and 1413 Rodando Drive. (File 14-23, District 2) The proposal is to allow a change of zoning to a Planned Development (PD) for Limited Central Area 2 Uses and a Concept Plan for mixed uses (including residential). At the June 9, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of this request.
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. - Michael Lambert – Garland Youth Council (Campbell, District 1) - William Athas – Garland Youth Council (Campbell, District 1)
11. 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. 12. Adjourn
Jul 01, 2014 City Council
Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge.
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions & Announcements
The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the June 17, 2014 Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Single Stream Recycling Program Bid No. 2715-12 Cascade Engineering $576,450.00 This request is for the purchase of automated recycling containers for Phase III of the Environmental Waste Services Automated Collection Single Stream Recycling Program. b. LED Luminaires Bid No. 4410-14 Techline, Inc. $468,000.00 This request is for the purchase of LED luminaires for GP&L’s roadway lighting maintenance and repair operations. c. Streetlight Poles Bid No. 4411-14 Techline, Inc. $397,125.00 This request is for the purchase of streetlight poles for GP&L’s roadway lighting maintenance and repair operations. d. Replacement Fire Trucks Bid No. 4511-14 Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. $1,755,570.00 This request is for the purchase of three replacement Spartan pumper fire trucks to be used by the Garland Fire Department in daily operations. e. Engineering Services for Transmission Line Bid No. 4515-14 R-Delta Engineers $696,700.00 Optional Contingency 70,000.00 TOTAL $766,700.00 This request is to provide professional engineering services necessary to produce plans, details, and bid documents for the reconstruction of approximately 16 miles of 138kV transmission line. f. Engineering Services for Wylie Switching Station Bid No. 4516-14 R-Delta Engineers $307,570.00 Optional Contingency 30,000.00 TOTAL $337,570.00 This request is to provide electrical, structural, and civil engineering services for the GP&L Wylie 138kV Switching Station. Additional services may include platting and bid document preparation as well as permitting, review, planning, and design coordination 4. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 30, “Building Inspection,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland relating to the schedule of fees listed in Chapter 30, Section 30.301. At the June 16, 2014 Work Session, Council considered the establishment of a $75 fee for processing certificates of registration as required by the payday loan ordinance approved by Council on March 18, 2014. 5. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 33, “Transportation,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland. At the June 16, 2014 Work Session, Council considered establishing no parking anytime for the north side of Distribution Drive 1,000 feet west of Sanden Drive. Semi-trucks and trailers parking on the street in front of 4009 Distribution Drive cause sight obstruction for vehicles exiting the business. 6. Consider a resolution reappointing Jamie Ratliff to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency. Jamie Ratliff’s term as a member of the Texas Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors expires on July 18, 2014. At the June 16, 2014 Work Session, Council considered reappointing Jamie Ratliff to serve an additional two-year term ending July 18, 2016.
Consider an ordinance amending Article IV, “Smoking” of Chapter 22, “Health,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland.
Consider a resolution supporting the development of the IH-635 East Project (from US-75 to IH-30). At the May 19, 2014 Work Session, the Transportation Committee recommended that Council consider approving a resolution supporting the development of the IH-635 East Project (from US-75 to IH-30).
Consider a resolution appointing members to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority. Council is requested to appoint two representatives to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority for a two-year term ending June 30, 2016. Council interviewed Mark Enoch and Thomas Campbell at the June 16, 2014 Work Session and were scheduled to interview Michael Cheney, Tom Cooper, and Jonathan Kelly at the June 30, 2014 Work Session.
a. Consider the application of Zone Systems Inc. requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 84-50 for Single Family Uses to a Planned Development (PD) District for Limited General Business Uses, 2) a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2, and 3) variances to Section 10-306.4(B) and 25-441 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the minimum distance from a freestanding telecommunication antenna to a residential district and the required setback of any structure to any interior property line adjacent to a residential district. The property is located at 5134 Northwest Highway. (File 14-18, District 4) The proposal is to allow a change of zoning and a Specific Use Permit to allow the construction of a cell tower compound. At the June 9, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of this request. b. Consider the application of Zone Systems Inc. requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2, on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 93-05 for Shopping Center Uses. The property is located at 2441 West Walnut Street. (File 14-21, District 8) The proposal is to allow a Specific Use Permit to allow the construction of a cell tower compound. At the June 9, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of this request.
Consider the application of West Pioneer Management, Inc. requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from General Business (GB) District and Single Family (SF-7) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Central Area 2 Uses, 2) Concept Plans for Mixed-Uses, and 3) variances to Sections 28-453 and 28-462 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the required setbacks to any residential district. The property is located at 111 and 217 South Garland Avenue, 1413 West Avenue B, and 1412 and 1413 Rodando Drive. (File 14-23, District 2) The proposal is to allow a change of zoning to a Planned Development (PD) for Limited Central Area 2 Uses and a Concept Plan for mixed uses (including residential). At the June 9, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of this request.
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. - Michael Lambert – Garland Youth Council (Campbell, District 1) - William Athas – Garland Youth Council (Campbell, District 1)
11. 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. 12. Adjourn