1. Written Briefings: a. Police Fleet Change from Chevrolet Caprice to Tahoe Police Chief Mitch Bates is pursuing replacing the current enforcement vehicle of the Police Fleet, which utilizes the police package Chevrolet Caprice model, with the police package Chevrolet Tahoe to improve safety and functionality. By making this change, safety will be improved due to the increased interior room and functionality will be improved through the additional storage space. Based upon a cash flow analysis by the City Budget Office, the City is estimating a 10-year cumulative savings of approximately $1 million. b. Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant Council is requested to consider accepting a Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant in the amount of $25,630.56 to provide increased holiday DWI enforcement for FY 2014-15. If accepted, TxDOT will reimburse the City $17,976.43. The grant requires the City to provide $7,654.13 in matching funds which will be accomplished in part through fringe benefits expenditures, indirect costs, and administrative time spent on grant related paperwork. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the December 16, 2014 Regular Meeting. c. Sale of City Property – 541 Henderson Circle Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 541 Henderson Circle to Sufi Properties, Inc. for $12,000. On June 5, 2012, the residential property was struck off to the City of Garland for a total judgment of $18,070.18 pursuant to a delinquent tax suit. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. d. Sale of City Property – 501 Rosewood Hills Drive Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 501 Rosewood Hills Drive for $20,000. On September 3, 2013, the residential property was struck off to the City of Garland for a total judgment of $31,746.40 pursuant to a delinquent tax suit. The property is currently assessed by the Dallas Central Appraisal District at $68,590. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. e. Sale of City Property – 325 Davidson Circle Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 325 Davidson Circle for $15,000. On November 2, 2010, the residential property was struck off to the City of Garland for a total judgment of $21,611.06 pursuant to a delinquent tax suit. The property is currently assessed by the Dallas Central Appraisal District at $46,780. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. f. Sale of City Property – 151 Lake Drive Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 151 Lake Drive to Michael and Kimberia Turner for $10,000. On November 2, 2010, the residential property was struck off to the City of Garland for a total judgment of $26,184.31 pursuant to a delinquent tax suit. The property is currently assessed by the Dallas Central Appraisal District at $50,830. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. g. Purchase of Electric Transmission Line Council is requested to consider authorizing the purchase of an electric transmission line, approximately one mile in length, located within the Garland city limits from the Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (BEPC). BEPC has agreed to sell the electric transmission line to Garland at its net book value of $173,181, subject to PUCT action. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. h. Change Order for Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Council is requested to consider authorizing a change order with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. in the amount of $58,262 in order 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. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. i. Credit Sales Agreement with Trinity River Mitigation Bank, L.P. Council is requested to consider authorizing a Credit Sales Agreement with Trinity River Mitigation Bank, L.P. for wetlands and riparian habitat mitigation in conjunction with the proposed Pleasant Valley Bridge over Rowlett Creek and pay a one-time fee of $178,500 for the mitigation credits. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. j. Chapter 380 Economic Development Grant Agreement – Cali Saigon Mall Council is requested to consider authorizing the approval of a Chapter 380 Economic Development Grant Agreement (sales tax rebate) with Cali Saigon Mall, located at the northeast quadrant of Jupiter and Beltline Roads.
Economic Development Update Gwin David Gwin, Director of Economic Development, will provide an update on the City of Garland’s economic development program.
Mutual Aid Agreement Stanley/Dodson At the request of Council Members Stephen Stanley and Lori Barnett Dodson, Barry Young, Oncor Area Manager, will brief Council on the mutual aid agreement between Oncor and the City of Garland.
Transportation Report Schaffner Dean International, the City’s transportation consultant, will update Council on the following: • Transportation Program Updates o IH-635 ? Next Steps o IH-30 o Annual Missions Update • Strategic Events Update • Advocacy Group Update • Transportation Updates o TEX-21 o Regional Policy o Federal Policy o State Update
Transportation Mission Trip Report B. J. Williams/Campbell/ Dodson Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Tim Campbell will provide a report on the recent transportation mission trip to Washington, DC that several Council members participated in. At the request of Council Members B. J. Williams and Lori Barnett Dodson, Council is requested to discuss and come to a consensus regarding extending official invitations to Congressman Jeb Hensarling and Congressman Marc Veasey to visit Garland in early 2015
IH-635 East Aesthetic Design Options Luedtke Council will be briefed on the aesthetic package for bridge columns, retaining walls, and sound walls along IH-635 East as proposed by TxDOT.
Community Services Committee Report Goebel Council Member Anita Goebel, chair of the Community Services Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: • Review of “no smoking” ordinance for food establishments. • Review of the definition of “junk vehicle” in Section 32.81. • Review of Neighborhood Vitality grant projects.
Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant Russelmann The Community Services Committee is recommending that Council approve the amended Travis College Hill application for the Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting.
Revisions to the Garland Development Code (GDC) Russelmann At the December 1, 2014 Work Session, Council reviewed the Plan Commission’s recommendation for revision and adoption of the draft GDC and Zoning Map. Additional information was requested for continued discussion at the December 15, 2014 Work Session.
4. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council • Paul Hartman Cross – Parks and Recreation Board (District 3) 5. 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.
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.
Dec 15, 2014 Work Session
1. Written Briefings: a. Police Fleet Change from Chevrolet Caprice to Tahoe Police Chief Mitch Bates is pursuing replacing the current enforcement vehicle of the Police Fleet, which utilizes the police package Chevrolet Caprice model, with the police package Chevrolet Tahoe to improve safety and functionality. By making this change, safety will be improved due to the increased interior room and functionality will be improved through the additional storage space. Based upon a cash flow analysis by the City Budget Office, the City is estimating a 10-year cumulative savings of approximately $1 million. b. Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant Council is requested to consider accepting a Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant in the amount of $25,630.56 to provide increased holiday DWI enforcement for FY 2014-15. If accepted, TxDOT will reimburse the City $17,976.43. The grant requires the City to provide $7,654.13 in matching funds which will be accomplished in part through fringe benefits expenditures, indirect costs, and administrative time spent on grant related paperwork. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the December 16, 2014 Regular Meeting. c. Sale of City Property – 541 Henderson Circle Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 541 Henderson Circle to Sufi Properties, Inc. for $12,000. On June 5, 2012, the residential property was struck off to the City of Garland for a total judgment of $18,070.18 pursuant to a delinquent tax suit. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. d. Sale of City Property – 501 Rosewood Hills Drive Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 501 Rosewood Hills Drive for $20,000. On September 3, 2013, the residential property was struck off to the City of Garland for a total judgment of $31,746.40 pursuant to a delinquent tax suit. The property is currently assessed by the Dallas Central Appraisal District at $68,590. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. e. Sale of City Property – 325 Davidson Circle Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 325 Davidson Circle for $15,000. On November 2, 2010, the residential property was struck off to the City of Garland for a total judgment of $21,611.06 pursuant to a delinquent tax suit. The property is currently assessed by the Dallas Central Appraisal District at $46,780. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. f. Sale of City Property – 151 Lake Drive Council is requested to consider authorizing the sale of residential property at 151 Lake Drive to Michael and Kimberia Turner for $10,000. On November 2, 2010, the residential property was struck off to the City of Garland for a total judgment of $26,184.31 pursuant to a delinquent tax suit. The property is currently assessed by the Dallas Central Appraisal District at $50,830. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. g. Purchase of Electric Transmission Line Council is requested to consider authorizing the purchase of an electric transmission line, approximately one mile in length, located within the Garland city limits from the Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (BEPC). BEPC has agreed to sell the electric transmission line to Garland at its net book value of $173,181, subject to PUCT action. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. h. Change Order for Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Council is requested to consider authorizing a change order with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. in the amount of $58,262 in order 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. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. i. Credit Sales Agreement with Trinity River Mitigation Bank, L.P. Council is requested to consider authorizing a Credit Sales Agreement with Trinity River Mitigation Bank, L.P. for wetlands and riparian habitat mitigation in conjunction with the proposed Pleasant Valley Bridge over Rowlett Creek and pay a one-time fee of $178,500 for the mitigation credits. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting. j. Chapter 380 Economic Development Grant Agreement – Cali Saigon Mall Council is requested to consider authorizing the approval of a Chapter 380 Economic Development Grant Agreement (sales tax rebate) with Cali Saigon Mall, located at the northeast quadrant of Jupiter and Beltline Roads.
Economic Development Update Gwin David Gwin, Director of Economic Development, will provide an update on the City of Garland’s economic development program.
Mutual Aid Agreement Stanley/Dodson At the request of Council Members Stephen Stanley and Lori Barnett Dodson, Barry Young, Oncor Area Manager, will brief Council on the mutual aid agreement between Oncor and the City of Garland.
Transportation Report Schaffner Dean International, the City’s transportation consultant, will update Council on the following: • Transportation Program Updates o IH-635 ? Next Steps o IH-30 o Annual Missions Update • Strategic Events Update • Advocacy Group Update • Transportation Updates o TEX-21 o Regional Policy o Federal Policy o State Update
Transportation Mission Trip Report B. J. Williams/Campbell/ Dodson Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Tim Campbell will provide a report on the recent transportation mission trip to Washington, DC that several Council members participated in. At the request of Council Members B. J. Williams and Lori Barnett Dodson, Council is requested to discuss and come to a consensus regarding extending official invitations to Congressman Jeb Hensarling and Congressman Marc Veasey to visit Garland in early 2015
IH-635 East Aesthetic Design Options Luedtke Council will be briefed on the aesthetic package for bridge columns, retaining walls, and sound walls along IH-635 East as proposed by TxDOT.
Community Services Committee Report Goebel Council Member Anita Goebel, chair of the Community Services Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: • Review of “no smoking” ordinance for food establishments. • Review of the definition of “junk vehicle” in Section 32.81. • Review of Neighborhood Vitality grant projects.
Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant Russelmann The Community Services Committee is recommending that Council approve the amended Travis College Hill application for the Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting.
Revisions to the Garland Development Code (GDC) Russelmann At the December 1, 2014 Work Session, Council reviewed the Plan Commission’s recommendation for revision and adoption of the draft GDC and Zoning Map. Additional information was requested for continued discussion at the December 15, 2014 Work Session.
4. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council • Paul Hartman Cross – Parks and Recreation Board (District 3) 5. 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.
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.