1. Written Briefings: a. Modifications to the Water Conservation Ordinance The City must submit its Water Conservation Ordinance to the State of Texas by May 1, 2014. The current ordinance (adopted in 2009) requires minor changes to reflect updated technical data and water use goals. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting. b. Amendment of 911 Fees Ordinance Council is requested to consider adopting an amendment to Section 26.11 of the Code of Ordinances to remove Section 26.11(B)(4) listing a cellular 911 fee. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting. c. SH-190/Campbell Road Study At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson and Council Member Tim Campbell, an update on the status of the SH-190/Campbell Road study that is currently underway is provided for Council’s review and information.
Payday, Title, and Similar Loan Operations Neighbor Council is requested to consider for adoption an ordinance regulating payday, title, and similar loan operations located in the City. The Community Services Committee considered a proposal and recommended the adoption of an ordinance in its report to the Council at the February 3, 2014 Work Session.
Consideration of Invitation to Williams/Dodson Ambassador of the Republic of Panama At the recent National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, several Council members had the opportunity to meet with The Honorable Mario E. Jaramillo, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to discuss transportation, trade, and economic development initiatives. During the meeting, Ambassador Jaramillo expressed an interest in visiting Garland to share potential transportation, trade, and economic development opportunities in the Panama Canal Zone with City, business, and community leaders. At the request of Council Member B. J. Williams and Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson, Council is requested to discuss extending an official invitation to Ambassador Jaramillo and provide direction for planning of such a visit.
Consider the Consent Agenda Council 3. Consider the Consent Agenda Council A member of the City Council may ask that an item on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separate from the other consent agenda items. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 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. 5.Adjourn Council
Mar 17, 2014 Work Session
1. Written Briefings: a. Modifications to the Water Conservation Ordinance The City must submit its Water Conservation Ordinance to the State of Texas by May 1, 2014. The current ordinance (adopted in 2009) requires minor changes to reflect updated technical data and water use goals. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting. b. Amendment of 911 Fees Ordinance Council is requested to consider adopting an amendment to Section 26.11 of the Code of Ordinances to remove Section 26.11(B)(4) listing a cellular 911 fee. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting. c. SH-190/Campbell Road Study At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson and Council Member Tim Campbell, an update on the status of the SH-190/Campbell Road study that is currently underway is provided for Council’s review and information.
Payday, Title, and Similar Loan Operations Neighbor Council is requested to consider for adoption an ordinance regulating payday, title, and similar loan operations located in the City. The Community Services Committee considered a proposal and recommended the adoption of an ordinance in its report to the Council at the February 3, 2014 Work Session.
Consideration of Invitation to Williams/Dodson Ambassador of the Republic of Panama At the recent National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, several Council members had the opportunity to meet with The Honorable Mario E. Jaramillo, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to discuss transportation, trade, and economic development initiatives. During the meeting, Ambassador Jaramillo expressed an interest in visiting Garland to share potential transportation, trade, and economic development opportunities in the Panama Canal Zone with City, business, and community leaders. At the request of Council Member B. J. Williams and Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson, Council is requested to discuss extending an official invitation to Ambassador Jaramillo and provide direction for planning of such a visit.
Consider the Consent Agenda Council 3. Consider the Consent Agenda Council A member of the City Council may ask that an item on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separate from the other consent agenda items. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 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. 5.Adjourn Council