The Garland Youth Council will provide an update of their 2012-13 activities.
The Community Services Committee is recommending that Council approve six Neighborhood Vitality applications. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Approval of Park, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department Development Guidelines At its April meeting, the Park and Recreation Board recommended that Council consider approval of the Park, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department’s update of the department’s Development Guidelines and the priority needs for future park system improvements. The Development Guidelines document is included as an appendix to the department’s 2013-15 Strategic Plan. Council approval of the Development Guidelines is required as part of the process for any future park development grant applications made to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting. c. Conveyance of Certain Electric Transmission Facilities In 1991 and 1992, the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) entered into contracts for the administration of a contract for the sale of power between the Member Cities (Cities of Bryan, Denton, Garland, and Greenville) and the Cities of Bowie, Bridgeport, and College Station. As part of these contracts, TMPA constructed certain transmission facilities (“Off-System Sales Facilities”) and acquired certain transmission rightsof- way (“Off-System Sales Transmission Rights-of-Way”) in order to support the sales under these contracts. Due to operational conditions and compliance provisions associated with the Off-System Sales Facilities, the Member Cities (through TMPA) maintain a potential regulatory liability with continued ownership of these facilities. Because of the current operations processes, as well as their geographical position, the assets are best conveyed to the City of Bryan and the Brazos Electric Power Cooperative. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the May 7, 2013 Regular Meeting. d. Texas Department of Transportation’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program “Click It or Ticket It” Grant Council is requested to consider authorizing the acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program “Click It or Ticket It” grant in the amount of $8,999.92. The grant will provide 100% salary reimbursement for officers conducting increased safety belt compliance during the enforcement period of May 20, 2013 – June 2, 2013. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the May 7, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 1113 Mill River Drive to Crackpot Realty, LLC for $20,000. On February 1, 2011, the property was struck off to the City of Garland pursuant to delinquent taxes. The City will receive $3,625.41, with $8,189.62 distributed to GISD and $3,003.79 to Dallas County. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
f. Sale of City Property – 5706 Marina Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 5706 Marina, Unit 3, Building A to Dr. Robert Milstein for $28,500. On April 6, 2010, the property was struck off to the City of Garland pursuant to delinquent taxes. The City will receive $5,885.38, with $15,124.85 distributed to GISD and $2,732.83 distributed to Dallas County. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.g. Consider Park Facility Name At their May meeting, the Park and Recreation Board recommended that Council consider naming baseball field number 5 in Central Park for a longtime youth baseball volunteer, Don Koerner. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.h. House Numbering Requirements The 2009 International Residential Code, Section R319.1, and the 2009 International Fire Code, Section 505.1, both deal with street address number requirements. The Codes need to be modified to eliminate conflicting requirements. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) notified the City that Don Gordon’s term of office as a NTMWD Board Member expires on May 31, 2013. NTMWD has requested that Council reappoint Mr. Gordon or appoint another Director to serve a two-term from June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015. Information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days regarding the qualifications of the NTMWD Board Member in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the position. Letters of interest and resumes were received from Don Gordon, Ken Johnson, and Tony Torres. Council will conduct interviews of each applicant. Council will formally appoint an individual to the NTMWD Board at the May 7, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Sundance Behavioral Healthcare is planning to invest over $15 million to purchase and remodel Vista Hospital, a vacant building for the past two years that is located at 2696 W. Walnut Street. This project is estimated to create 100 jobs and add $9.1 million in Real Estate value and $150,000 in Business Personal Property value. As part of the Garland Economic Development Partnership (GEDP) attraction program of encouraging quality development in Garland, the GEDP Steering Committee recommends that Council provide the following: • General support for the project • Support of the SUP request and expedited permit process • Support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on incremental Real Estate value and Business Personal Property value for five years - $162,939 • Nomination of Texas Enterprise Zone - $250,000 • Waiver of development permits - $14,000 • Support of Workforce Skills Development Fund Training Grant - $142,000
Several years ago, Council approved a plan whereby the City provides storage containers for use when a tenant is evicted and leaves behind personal property. By law, the landlord and the constable’s office must remove those personal effects from the premises to a location where the tenant may retrieve them. In practical experience, such “set-outs” result in an eyesore for the neighborhood. At the request of Council Member B. J. Williams and Mayor Pro Tem John Willis, Council is requested to discuss the City’s role in the set-out process and appropriate changes to the program and the applicable ordinance to make the program more efficient and effective.
Council will be briefed on the recent announcement by the North Texas Municipal Water District regarding the Stage 3 Drought Contingency and Emergency Response Plan for their Member and Customer Cities.
Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plan Baker Council will be briefed on the current odor assessments and future improvements at the Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plan.
At the April 15, 2013 Work Session, Council considered Dean International, Inc.’s response to the Request for Qualifications to provide public policy consulting related to transportation issues. Council directed that staff prepare a Consultation Services Retainer Agreement with Dean International, Inc. The proposed agreement is included for Council’s review and approval. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the May 7, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Council is requested to consider amending the Function Space License Agreement with Harbor Point Hotels, L.L.C. (Atlantic Hotel Ltd.) for the development of a Holiday Inn Express Hotel on I-30 within the Harbor Point Development and entering into a shared parking agreement. In April 2011, the City entered into an Incentive Agreement with Harbor Point, L.L.C. The term of agreement outlined that the commencement date (opening date of hotel) shall occur on or before December 31, 2013. Construction of the hotel will begin later in the year; therefore, Harbor Point Hotels is requesting the commencement date be amended to December 21, 2014. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem John Willis, chair of the Marketing/Events Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: • Online ticketing system for the Granville Arts Center • Event assistance for Heroes of South Vietnam event in Garland • Hotel/motel inspections • Proposed historic sign ordinance
Council Member Jim Cahill, Chair of the Administrative Services Committee (ASC), will provide a committee report on the distribution boxes and stands for advertising brochures and newspapers. The ASC is recommending that Council consider a new ordinance that addresses this issue. The proposed ordinance is included for Council review and discussion.
Consent Agenda
4. Announce Future Agenda Items Council A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. (10:00) 5. Adjourn
May 06, 2013 Work Session
The Garland Youth Council will provide an update of their 2012-13 activities.
The Community Services Committee is recommending that Council approve six Neighborhood Vitality applications. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Approval of Park, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department Development Guidelines At its April meeting, the Park and Recreation Board recommended that Council consider approval of the Park, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department’s update of the department’s Development Guidelines and the priority needs for future park system improvements. The Development Guidelines document is included as an appendix to the department’s 2013-15 Strategic Plan. Council approval of the Development Guidelines is required as part of the process for any future park development grant applications made to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting. c. Conveyance of Certain Electric Transmission Facilities In 1991 and 1992, the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) entered into contracts for the administration of a contract for the sale of power between the Member Cities (Cities of Bryan, Denton, Garland, and Greenville) and the Cities of Bowie, Bridgeport, and College Station. As part of these contracts, TMPA constructed certain transmission facilities (“Off-System Sales Facilities”) and acquired certain transmission rightsof- way (“Off-System Sales Transmission Rights-of-Way”) in order to support the sales under these contracts. Due to operational conditions and compliance provisions associated with the Off-System Sales Facilities, the Member Cities (through TMPA) maintain a potential regulatory liability with continued ownership of these facilities. Because of the current operations processes, as well as their geographical position, the assets are best conveyed to the City of Bryan and the Brazos Electric Power Cooperative. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the May 7, 2013 Regular Meeting. d. Texas Department of Transportation’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program “Click It or Ticket It” Grant Council is requested to consider authorizing the acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program “Click It or Ticket It” grant in the amount of $8,999.92. The grant will provide 100% salary reimbursement for officers conducting increased safety belt compliance during the enforcement period of May 20, 2013 – June 2, 2013. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the May 7, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 1113 Mill River Drive to Crackpot Realty, LLC for $20,000. On February 1, 2011, the property was struck off to the City of Garland pursuant to delinquent taxes. The City will receive $3,625.41, with $8,189.62 distributed to GISD and $3,003.79 to Dallas County. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
f. Sale of City Property – 5706 Marina Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 5706 Marina, Unit 3, Building A to Dr. Robert Milstein for $28,500. On April 6, 2010, the property was struck off to the City of Garland pursuant to delinquent taxes. The City will receive $5,885.38, with $15,124.85 distributed to GISD and $2,732.83 distributed to Dallas County. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.g. Consider Park Facility Name At their May meeting, the Park and Recreation Board recommended that Council consider naming baseball field number 5 in Central Park for a longtime youth baseball volunteer, Don Koerner. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.h. House Numbering Requirements The 2009 International Residential Code, Section R319.1, and the 2009 International Fire Code, Section 505.1, both deal with street address number requirements. The Codes need to be modified to eliminate conflicting requirements. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) notified the City that Don Gordon’s term of office as a NTMWD Board Member expires on May 31, 2013. NTMWD has requested that Council reappoint Mr. Gordon or appoint another Director to serve a two-term from June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015. Information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days regarding the qualifications of the NTMWD Board Member in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the position. Letters of interest and resumes were received from Don Gordon, Ken Johnson, and Tony Torres. Council will conduct interviews of each applicant. Council will formally appoint an individual to the NTMWD Board at the May 7, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Sundance Behavioral Healthcare is planning to invest over $15 million to purchase and remodel Vista Hospital, a vacant building for the past two years that is located at 2696 W. Walnut Street. This project is estimated to create 100 jobs and add $9.1 million in Real Estate value and $150,000 in Business Personal Property value. As part of the Garland Economic Development Partnership (GEDP) attraction program of encouraging quality development in Garland, the GEDP Steering Committee recommends that Council provide the following: • General support for the project • Support of the SUP request and expedited permit process • Support of a 50% City Tax Abatement on incremental Real Estate value and Business Personal Property value for five years - $162,939 • Nomination of Texas Enterprise Zone - $250,000 • Waiver of development permits - $14,000 • Support of Workforce Skills Development Fund Training Grant - $142,000
Several years ago, Council approved a plan whereby the City provides storage containers for use when a tenant is evicted and leaves behind personal property. By law, the landlord and the constable’s office must remove those personal effects from the premises to a location where the tenant may retrieve them. In practical experience, such “set-outs” result in an eyesore for the neighborhood. At the request of Council Member B. J. Williams and Mayor Pro Tem John Willis, Council is requested to discuss the City’s role in the set-out process and appropriate changes to the program and the applicable ordinance to make the program more efficient and effective.
Council will be briefed on the recent announcement by the North Texas Municipal Water District regarding the Stage 3 Drought Contingency and Emergency Response Plan for their Member and Customer Cities.
Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plan Baker Council will be briefed on the current odor assessments and future improvements at the Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plan.
At the April 15, 2013 Work Session, Council considered Dean International, Inc.’s response to the Request for Qualifications to provide public policy consulting related to transportation issues. Council directed that staff prepare a Consultation Services Retainer Agreement with Dean International, Inc. The proposed agreement is included for Council’s review and approval. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the May 7, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Council is requested to consider amending the Function Space License Agreement with Harbor Point Hotels, L.L.C. (Atlantic Hotel Ltd.) for the development of a Holiday Inn Express Hotel on I-30 within the Harbor Point Development and entering into a shared parking agreement. In April 2011, the City entered into an Incentive Agreement with Harbor Point, L.L.C. The term of agreement outlined that the commencement date (opening date of hotel) shall occur on or before December 31, 2013. Construction of the hotel will begin later in the year; therefore, Harbor Point Hotels is requesting the commencement date be amended to December 21, 2014. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem John Willis, chair of the Marketing/Events Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: • Online ticketing system for the Granville Arts Center • Event assistance for Heroes of South Vietnam event in Garland • Hotel/motel inspections • Proposed historic sign ordinance
Council Member Jim Cahill, Chair of the Administrative Services Committee (ASC), will provide a committee report on the distribution boxes and stands for advertising brochures and newspapers. The ASC is recommending that Council consider a new ordinance that addresses this issue. The proposed ordinance is included for Council review and discussion.
Consent Agenda
4. Announce Future Agenda Items Council A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. (10:00) 5. Adjourn