Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance
Mayoral Proclamation, Recognitions, and 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 January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. RFID Tagging Services Bid No. 4760-14 Bibliotheca ITG, LLC $152,229.92 This request is to provide labor and materials to insert and program RFID tags in library materials and to correct tag coding errors. b. Spun Concrete Structures Bid No. 4921-15 Stuart Irby $376,061.08 Optional Contingency 37,606.10 TOTAL $413,667.18 c. Tubular Steel Structures Bid No. 4922-15 National Pole & Structure $162,400.00 Optional Contingency 16,240.00 TOTAL $178,640.00 This request is for the purchase of four tubular steel structures for the 138 kV Bryan East Wood Pole Replacement project. Due to the complex nature of the project, an optional contingency is included for any unforeseen additional work that may be required. d. Material Hauling Services Bid No. 4953-15 Denali Services $305,000.00 DFW Materials 200,000.00 TOTAL $505,000.00 This request is to provide trucking services to haul various roadway materials to and from job sites for the Street Department. Awarding primary and secondary vendors will give the department the flexibility to efficiently manage multiple projects. e. Asphalt Road Materials Bid No. 5009-15 APAC-Texas, Inc. $1,745,880.00 This request is to provide hot and cold mix asphalt for various Street Department projects throughout the City. 3. Public hearings were previously conducted for the following zoning cases. Council approved the requests and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinances for consideration. a. Zoning File No. 14-46, AT&T Mobility DBA Crown Castle Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2 on a 600 square foot leased area of property zoned General Business District and located at 4105 Broadway Boulevard. b. Zoning File No. 14-48, MUY Hamburger Partners, LLC Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving a Specific Use Permit for Restaurant with Drive-through on property zoned Shopping Center District containing 0.085-acres and located north of the northwest intersection of South Garland Avenue and West Miller Road. 4. Consider by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order C with Metro Fire Specialist, Inc. in the amount of $58,262. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing Change Order C with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. in the amount of $58,262 to add compressed air foam systems to two of the three engine pumpers on order through Bid No. 4511-14 that was approved by Council on July 1, 2014. 5. Consider by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $360,000 with Jerusalem Corporation. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing Change Order No. 1 to BL 5792 in the amount of $360,000 with Jerusalem Corporation to provide additional concrete finish work at various locations throughout the city. 6. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015A”; specifying the terms and features of said bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; providing for the redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the City; and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement. At the December 1, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the refund of approximately $25 million General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2012. The General Obligation Commercial Paper Program, Series 2012 will expire in January 2015. 7. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2015B”; specifying the terms and features of said bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; providing for the redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the City; and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement. At the December 1, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the refund of approximately $22.4 million General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007B with General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B prior to the interest rate reset. 8. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas, Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, New Series 2015”, pledging the net revenues of the City’s electric utility system to the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds; specifying the terms and conditions of such bonds; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, payment, security, sale and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement. At the December 1, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the refund of approximately $17 million Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2006. The refunding transaction will reduce total debt service by approximately $2.5 million. 9. Consider a resolution adopting the revised Project and Financing Plan for the Downtown/Forest-Jupiter Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ#1). At the January 5, 2015 Work Session, Council considered revisions to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Project and Financing Plan. The plan has been revised to reflect the use of resources of the TIRZ Fund for the City Center Project. 10. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 151 Lake Drive; authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed conveying the property to Michael and Kimberla Turner. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the sale of City-owned property at 151 Lake Drive to Michael and Kimberla Turner for $10,000. 11. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 325 Davidson Circle; authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed conveying the property to Sufi Properties, Inc. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the sale of City-owned property at 325 Davidson Circle to Sufi Properties, Inc. for $15,000. 12. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 501 Rosewood Hills Drive, authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed conveying the property to Judson Stafford. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the sale of City-owned property at 501 Rosewood Hills Drive to Judson Stafford for $20,000. 13. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 541 Henderson Circle; authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed conveying the property to Sufi Properties, Inc. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the sale of City-owned property at 541 Henderson Circle to Sufi Properties, Inc. for $12,000. 14. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 2622 Churchill Way; authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed conveying the property to Mark Campbell. At the January 5, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the sale of a City-owned property at 2622 Churchill Way to Mark Campbell for $10,000. 15. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 1609 Flores Drive; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Garland to execute a deed conveying the property to Sufi Maria De L. Gonzalez de Lopez. At the January 5, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the sale of City-owned property at 1609 Flores Drive to Sufi Maria de L. Gonzalez de Lopez for $11,270. 16. Consider a resolution requesting the members of the 84th Legislative Session of the State of Texas support legislation that increases funding for the Texas Recreation & Parks Account and the Large County & Municipality Recreation & Parks Account Local Park Grant Programs, and the Texas State Park System. At the January 5, 2015 Work Session, Council considered a resolution supporting funding for the Texas Recreation and Parks Account local grant programs for matching grants to acquire and develop local parks. 17. Consider a resolution appointing Rene Dowl as City Secretary for the City of Garland. At the January 6, 2015 Executive Session, Council considered the appointment of Rene Dowl as City Secretary.
Hold a public hearing to consider the application of Wing City requesting approval of a variance to Section 33A-400 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the distance from an establishment that sells or serves alcoholic beverages to a church or school. This property is located at 1456 Belt Line Road, Suite 120, Garland, Texas. (File BW 15-01, District 7) The applicant requests approval of a variance to reduce the required distance of 300 feet from an establishment that sells or serves alcoholic beverages to a church or school.
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA 1. Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Sec. 551.074, Tex. Gov't Code. • Annual Review of City Attorney • Annual Review of City Manager
Jan 20, 2015 City Council
Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance
Mayoral Proclamation, Recognitions, and 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 January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. RFID Tagging Services Bid No. 4760-14 Bibliotheca ITG, LLC $152,229.92 This request is to provide labor and materials to insert and program RFID tags in library materials and to correct tag coding errors. b. Spun Concrete Structures Bid No. 4921-15 Stuart Irby $376,061.08 Optional Contingency 37,606.10 TOTAL $413,667.18 c. Tubular Steel Structures Bid No. 4922-15 National Pole & Structure $162,400.00 Optional Contingency 16,240.00 TOTAL $178,640.00 This request is for the purchase of four tubular steel structures for the 138 kV Bryan East Wood Pole Replacement project. Due to the complex nature of the project, an optional contingency is included for any unforeseen additional work that may be required. d. Material Hauling Services Bid No. 4953-15 Denali Services $305,000.00 DFW Materials 200,000.00 TOTAL $505,000.00 This request is to provide trucking services to haul various roadway materials to and from job sites for the Street Department. Awarding primary and secondary vendors will give the department the flexibility to efficiently manage multiple projects. e. Asphalt Road Materials Bid No. 5009-15 APAC-Texas, Inc. $1,745,880.00 This request is to provide hot and cold mix asphalt for various Street Department projects throughout the City. 3. Public hearings were previously conducted for the following zoning cases. Council approved the requests and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinances for consideration. a. Zoning File No. 14-46, AT&T Mobility DBA Crown Castle Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2 on a 600 square foot leased area of property zoned General Business District and located at 4105 Broadway Boulevard. b. Zoning File No. 14-48, MUY Hamburger Partners, LLC Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving a Specific Use Permit for Restaurant with Drive-through on property zoned Shopping Center District containing 0.085-acres and located north of the northwest intersection of South Garland Avenue and West Miller Road. 4. Consider by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order C with Metro Fire Specialist, Inc. in the amount of $58,262. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing Change Order C with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. in the amount of $58,262 to add compressed air foam systems to two of the three engine pumpers on order through Bid No. 4511-14 that was approved by Council on July 1, 2014. 5. Consider by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $360,000 with Jerusalem Corporation. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing Change Order No. 1 to BL 5792 in the amount of $360,000 with Jerusalem Corporation to provide additional concrete finish work at various locations throughout the city. 6. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015A”; specifying the terms and features of said bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; providing for the redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the City; and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement. At the December 1, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the refund of approximately $25 million General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2012. The General Obligation Commercial Paper Program, Series 2012 will expire in January 2015. 7. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2015B”; specifying the terms and features of said bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; providing for the redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the City; and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement. At the December 1, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the refund of approximately $22.4 million General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007B with General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B prior to the interest rate reset. 8. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas, Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, New Series 2015”, pledging the net revenues of the City’s electric utility system to the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds; specifying the terms and conditions of such bonds; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, payment, security, sale and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement. At the December 1, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the refund of approximately $17 million Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2006. The refunding transaction will reduce total debt service by approximately $2.5 million. 9. Consider a resolution adopting the revised Project and Financing Plan for the Downtown/Forest-Jupiter Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ#1). At the January 5, 2015 Work Session, Council considered revisions to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Project and Financing Plan. The plan has been revised to reflect the use of resources of the TIRZ Fund for the City Center Project. 10. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 151 Lake Drive; authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed conveying the property to Michael and Kimberla Turner. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the sale of City-owned property at 151 Lake Drive to Michael and Kimberla Turner for $10,000. 11. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 325 Davidson Circle; authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed conveying the property to Sufi Properties, Inc. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the sale of City-owned property at 325 Davidson Circle to Sufi Properties, Inc. for $15,000. 12. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 501 Rosewood Hills Drive, authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed conveying the property to Judson Stafford. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the sale of City-owned property at 501 Rosewood Hills Drive to Judson Stafford for $20,000. 13. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 541 Henderson Circle; authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed conveying the property to Sufi Properties, Inc. At the December 15, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the sale of City-owned property at 541 Henderson Circle to Sufi Properties, Inc. for $12,000. 14. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 2622 Churchill Way; authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed conveying the property to Mark Campbell. At the January 5, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the sale of a City-owned property at 2622 Churchill Way to Mark Campbell for $10,000. 15. Consider a resolution approving the sale of real property, 1609 Flores Drive; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Garland to execute a deed conveying the property to Sufi Maria De L. Gonzalez de Lopez. At the January 5, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the sale of City-owned property at 1609 Flores Drive to Sufi Maria de L. Gonzalez de Lopez for $11,270. 16. Consider a resolution requesting the members of the 84th Legislative Session of the State of Texas support legislation that increases funding for the Texas Recreation & Parks Account and the Large County & Municipality Recreation & Parks Account Local Park Grant Programs, and the Texas State Park System. At the January 5, 2015 Work Session, Council considered a resolution supporting funding for the Texas Recreation and Parks Account local grant programs for matching grants to acquire and develop local parks. 17. Consider a resolution appointing Rene Dowl as City Secretary for the City of Garland. At the January 6, 2015 Executive Session, Council considered the appointment of Rene Dowl as City Secretary.
Hold a public hearing to consider the application of Wing City requesting approval of a variance to Section 33A-400 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the distance from an establishment that sells or serves alcoholic beverages to a church or school. This property is located at 1456 Belt Line Road, Suite 120, Garland, Texas. (File BW 15-01, District 7) The applicant requests approval of a variance to reduce the required distance of 300 feet from an establishment that sells or serves alcoholic beverages to a church or school.
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA 1. Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Sec. 551.074, Tex. Gov't Code. • Annual Review of City Attorney • Annual Review of City Manager