2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Council is requested to authorize the Police Department to apply to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for an estimated direct award of $43,091 under the 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. The Attorney General has certified Garland as a disparate jurisdiction, requiring Garland to enter into an agreement to share 30% (or approximately $12,927.30) with Dallas County. The estimated award to Garland will be approximately $30,163.70, less a mandated 7% administration fee to be paid to the City of Dallas as the area grant manager for all involved entities, which results in an estimated net award of $28,052.24. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the June 17, 2014 Regular Meeting.
b. Distribution Drive Parking Restrictions Council is requested to consider establishing no parking anytime for the north side of Distribution Drive 1,000 feet west of Sanden Drive. Semitrucks and trailers parking on the street in front of 4009 Distribution Drive cause sight obstruction for vehicles exiting the business. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 1, 2014 Regular Meeting. c. Payday Loan Registration Fee Council is requested to consider the establishment of a $75 fee for processing certificates of registration as required by the payday loan ordinance that was approved by Council on March 18, 2014. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 1, 2014 Regular Meeting.
a. Interviews for Appointment to the Council DART Board of Directors The terms of office for Mark Enoch and Michael Cheney as City of Garland representatives on the DART Board of Directors will expire on June 30, 2014. Information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the positions. At the close of the 14-day notice period, Mark Enoch, Michael Cheney, Tom Cooper, Jonathan Kelly, and Thomas Campbell responded. Council is scheduled to interview Mark Enoch and Thomas Campbell at this meeting. At the June 30, 2014 Work Session, Michael Cheney, Tom Cooper, and Jonathan Kelly are scheduled to be interviewed by Council. At the July 1, 2014 Regular Meeting, Council will formally appoint two individuals from among the candidates to serve on the DART Board of Directors for a two-year term from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016.
Citizens Ad Hoc Streets Bradford Improvement Committee Report The Citizens Ad Hoc Streets Improvement Committee was created by Mayor Douglas Athas in March 2014. The mission of the Committee was to study the City’s street repair maintenance program with the intent of maximizing street conditions while minimizing the financial impact to citizens and businesses. Each City Council member appointed a citizen to serve on the nine-member committee. The Committee has been meeting on a regular basis and will provide a report to Council on their recommendations in the areas of operations, funding, and street prioritization.
Transportation Update Dean/Schaffner Dean International, the City’s transportation consultant, will update Council on the following: • IH-30 • IH-635 East o IH-635 Resolution o IH-635 East Sound Wall Project Status o IH-635 East Service Road Project Status • SH-78 • THSRTC • TEX-21 • RTC • DRMC • Legislative and Congressional Briefing
a. Interviews for Appointment to the Council DART Board of Directors The terms of office for Mark Enoch and Michael Cheney as City of Garland representatives on the DART Board of Directors will expire on June 30, 2014. Information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the positions. At the close of the 14-day notice period, Mark Enoch, Michael Cheney, Tom Cooper, Jonathan Kelly, and Thomas Campbell responded. Council is scheduled to interview Mark Enoch and Thomas Campbell at this meeting. At the June 30, 2014 Work Session, Michael Cheney, Tom Cooper, and Jonathan Kelly are scheduled to be interviewed by Council. At the July 1, 2014 Regular Meeting, Council will formally appoint two individuals from among the candidates to serve on the DART Board of Directors for a two-year term from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016.
AT&T Utility Relocations Update B. J. Williams/Dodson At the request of Council Member B. J. Williams and Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson, an AT&T representative will provide an update on AT&T utility relocations as it impacts the Northwest Highway
Environmental Waste Services LeMay/Athas Residential Rate Increase At the request of Council Member Scott LeMay and Mayor Douglas Athas, Council is requested to reconsider a request to increase the Environmental Waste Services Residential Rate to be effective July 1, 2014. A proposed residential rate increase was planned for FY 2014-15 when operating costs were anticipated to increase due primarily to equipment replacement and the expansion of the Single Stream Recycling Program. However, the ice storm that occurred in December 2013 resulted in significant operating costs which will cause the Environmental Waste Services Fund to drop below its 45-day fund balance requirement. Council previously considered this item at the May 19, 2014 Work Session and June 3, 2014 Regular Meeting. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the June 17, 2014 Regular Meeting.
TMPA Board Appointment Process Athas The Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) notified the City that James Ratliff’s term as a member of the TMPA Board of Directors expires on July 18, 2014. The City will need to reappoint Mr. Ratliff or appoint a new member to serve for a two-year term of July 19, 2014 to July 18, 2016. At the request of Mayor Douglas Athas, Council is requested to discuss posting the position for a 14-day period and interviewing interested candidates for consideration or reappointing Mr. Ratliff for another two-year term.
3. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council • Simran Bains – Garland Youth Council (Dodson, District 6) • Sarahi Salazar – Garland Youth Council (Dodson, District 6) 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Council will move into Executive Session
Jun 16, 2014 Work Session
2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Council is requested to authorize the Police Department to apply to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for an estimated direct award of $43,091 under the 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. The Attorney General has certified Garland as a disparate jurisdiction, requiring Garland to enter into an agreement to share 30% (or approximately $12,927.30) with Dallas County. The estimated award to Garland will be approximately $30,163.70, less a mandated 7% administration fee to be paid to the City of Dallas as the area grant manager for all involved entities, which results in an estimated net award of $28,052.24. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the June 17, 2014 Regular Meeting.
b. Distribution Drive Parking Restrictions Council is requested to consider establishing no parking anytime for the north side of Distribution Drive 1,000 feet west of Sanden Drive. Semitrucks and trailers parking on the street in front of 4009 Distribution Drive cause sight obstruction for vehicles exiting the business. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 1, 2014 Regular Meeting. c. Payday Loan Registration Fee Council is requested to consider the establishment of a $75 fee for processing certificates of registration as required by the payday loan ordinance that was approved by Council on March 18, 2014. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 1, 2014 Regular Meeting.
a. Interviews for Appointment to the Council DART Board of Directors The terms of office for Mark Enoch and Michael Cheney as City of Garland representatives on the DART Board of Directors will expire on June 30, 2014. Information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the positions. At the close of the 14-day notice period, Mark Enoch, Michael Cheney, Tom Cooper, Jonathan Kelly, and Thomas Campbell responded. Council is scheduled to interview Mark Enoch and Thomas Campbell at this meeting. At the June 30, 2014 Work Session, Michael Cheney, Tom Cooper, and Jonathan Kelly are scheduled to be interviewed by Council. At the July 1, 2014 Regular Meeting, Council will formally appoint two individuals from among the candidates to serve on the DART Board of Directors for a two-year term from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016.
Citizens Ad Hoc Streets Bradford Improvement Committee Report The Citizens Ad Hoc Streets Improvement Committee was created by Mayor Douglas Athas in March 2014. The mission of the Committee was to study the City’s street repair maintenance program with the intent of maximizing street conditions while minimizing the financial impact to citizens and businesses. Each City Council member appointed a citizen to serve on the nine-member committee. The Committee has been meeting on a regular basis and will provide a report to Council on their recommendations in the areas of operations, funding, and street prioritization.
Transportation Update Dean/Schaffner Dean International, the City’s transportation consultant, will update Council on the following: • IH-30 • IH-635 East o IH-635 Resolution o IH-635 East Sound Wall Project Status o IH-635 East Service Road Project Status • SH-78 • THSRTC • TEX-21 • RTC • DRMC • Legislative and Congressional Briefing
a. Interviews for Appointment to the Council DART Board of Directors The terms of office for Mark Enoch and Michael Cheney as City of Garland representatives on the DART Board of Directors will expire on June 30, 2014. Information was posted on the City’s website for 14 days in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the positions. At the close of the 14-day notice period, Mark Enoch, Michael Cheney, Tom Cooper, Jonathan Kelly, and Thomas Campbell responded. Council is scheduled to interview Mark Enoch and Thomas Campbell at this meeting. At the June 30, 2014 Work Session, Michael Cheney, Tom Cooper, and Jonathan Kelly are scheduled to be interviewed by Council. At the July 1, 2014 Regular Meeting, Council will formally appoint two individuals from among the candidates to serve on the DART Board of Directors for a two-year term from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016.
AT&T Utility Relocations Update B. J. Williams/Dodson At the request of Council Member B. J. Williams and Mayor Pro Tem Lori Barnett Dodson, an AT&T representative will provide an update on AT&T utility relocations as it impacts the Northwest Highway
Environmental Waste Services LeMay/Athas Residential Rate Increase At the request of Council Member Scott LeMay and Mayor Douglas Athas, Council is requested to reconsider a request to increase the Environmental Waste Services Residential Rate to be effective July 1, 2014. A proposed residential rate increase was planned for FY 2014-15 when operating costs were anticipated to increase due primarily to equipment replacement and the expansion of the Single Stream Recycling Program. However, the ice storm that occurred in December 2013 resulted in significant operating costs which will cause the Environmental Waste Services Fund to drop below its 45-day fund balance requirement. Council previously considered this item at the May 19, 2014 Work Session and June 3, 2014 Regular Meeting. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the June 17, 2014 Regular Meeting.
TMPA Board Appointment Process Athas The Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) notified the City that James Ratliff’s term as a member of the TMPA Board of Directors expires on July 18, 2014. The City will need to reappoint Mr. Ratliff or appoint a new member to serve for a two-year term of July 19, 2014 to July 18, 2016. At the request of Mayor Douglas Athas, Council is requested to discuss posting the position for a 14-day period and interviewing interested candidates for consideration or reappointing Mr. Ratliff for another two-year term.
3. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council • Simran Bains – Garland Youth Council (Dodson, District 6) • Sarahi Salazar – Garland Youth Council (Dodson, District 6) 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Council will move into Executive Session