Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask for discussion or further information on an item posted as a consent agenda item on the next Regular Meeting of the City Council. The Council Member may also ask that an item on the posted consent agenda be pulled from the consent agenda and considered for a vote separate from consent agenda items on the regular agenda. All discussions or deliberations on this portion of the work session agenda are limited to posted agenda items and may not include a new or unposted subject matter.
Written Briefings: a. Sale of Property 225 Rio Rita Drive The City of Garland has received an unsolicited offer from Mr. Santiago Garcia Hernandez related to the purchase of City owned property which was obtained through a Sheriff's Sale. This property is located at 225 Rio Rita Drive. b. Nicholson Memorial Library System Collection Development Long Range Plan, April 28, 2017 Council is requested to consider approval of the Nicholson Memorial Library System Collection Development Long Range Plan, April 28, 2017 for continued accreditation by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. c. Abandonment of Drainage Easement Off Lake Front Trail in the Hillside on the Lake No. 2 Subdivision Council is requested to consider the abandonment of a 20 foot wide Drainage Easement in the proposed Hillside on the Lake No. 2 subdivision to M/I Homes of DFW, LLC. Unless otherwise directed by the Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 20, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: Community Services Committee Report Mayor ProTem Scott LeMay, Chair, Community Services Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Mandatory Sidewalk Edging Ordinance Sidewalk Installation Across Railroad Tracks at Main Street
Legislative Update The 85th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature recently came to a close. During the session a number of bills that will affect the City were passed, including those in which the City was actively involved. The City Attorney will provide the City Council with an update of legislative matters of importance to the City.
Charter Review Update At the request of Council Member Rich Aubin and Council Member David Gibbons, the City Attorney will provide an update on the charter review process. The City Council is requested to establish a timeline for making appointments to a charter review committee, if so desired, and establish a timeline for the committee's work to be completed that will allow sufficient time for the City Council to deliberate the recommendations of the committee prior to the deadline for calling the election necessary to submit proposed amendments to the voters.
Dogs on Outdoor Dining Patios Variance to the Food Code The Garland Food Code (Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22, Article 2) prohibits animals from the premises of a food establishment, with few exceptions. On October 18, 2016, the Community Services Committee discussed a draft variance ordinance to allow dogs on to the outdoor dining patios of food establishments if the patio meets certain sanitary standards. The Committee requested the City Attorney to include the draft variance ordinance with other proposed changes to the Food Code being presented to Council on February 6, 2017. The draft variance ordinance now includes changes suggested by Council and revisions brought by stakeholders. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 20, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Image Management Program Briefing Staff will present an update on progress of the Image Management Program, including the work plan for the next six month period and proposed vendor awards for promotional and digital advertising services.
Consider Rescheduling the July 3rd Work Session & Regular Meeting to July 5th At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Council Member B.J. Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay, Council is requested to consider a resolution rescheduling the July 3rd Work Session and Regular Meeting to July 5th to allow staff and Council the opportunity to attend the "Star Spangled Fourth" celebration at Firewheel Town Center. Unless otherwise directed, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 6, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Downtown Tax Increment Finance Board At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay and Council Member David Gibbons, staff will provide a briefing on the status of the Downtown Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Board. Staff will also provide a review of the TIF's Board's role in implementing the 200405 Downtown Revitalization Strategy, including project and grant funding opportunities.
Discussion and Direction Regarding Creation of CityWide Facade Improvement Grant Program At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay, Council is requested to discuss and consider the creation of a citywide commercial structure facade improvement grant program, to include the establishment of grant criteria and recommended funding sources including but not limited to economic development funds, hotel occupancy tax revenues, TIF funds, CDBG funds and other available funding sources.
Discussion and Direction Regarding Assistance to Good Samaritans At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Council Member Rich Aubin, Council is asked to direct the City Manager to assist the Good Samaritans of Garland to bring forth a recommended plan of action, including use of city owned facilities or grant funds, to address the longterm facility and site location needs of the food pantry.
Discussion and Direction Regarding Development of a LongTerm Revitalization Plan for South Garland Avenue At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Council Member Rich Aubin, Council is asked to create a task force comprised of District 5 representatives, residents and business stakeholders to develop a longterm revitalization plan for South Garland Road between Miller Road and IH635, including recommendations for use restrictions (rezoning), phasing out existing uses, special usepermits, signage renovations, façade improvements and identification of potential funding sources to implement the revitalization strategy.
Discussion and Direction Regarding Needed Repairs to the Vietnamese Community Center At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay, Council will consider a request to fund needed repairs to the Vietnamese Community Center. Staff will discuss possible funding options.
Regular Items: Recommendation Regarding Remaining Tornado Relief Funds Discuss a City Council recommendation to Garland's LongTerm Recovery Committee (LTRC) regarding the disposition of the remaining #GarlandStrong funds. Staff recommends a final, broadly communicated message be announced to the community with the goal of giving any residents affected by the December 26 tornado one last opportunity to start a case for consideration by the LTRC, and to officially communicate an end date for case management.
Consider a Request to Purchase Crossman Building Bricks Council is requested to provide direction regarding an unsolicited proposal to purchase 550 Crossman Building bricks from the City.
5. Announce Future Agenda Items 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 05, 2017 Work Session
Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask for discussion or further information on an item posted as a consent agenda item on the next Regular Meeting of the City Council. The Council Member may also ask that an item on the posted consent agenda be pulled from the consent agenda and considered for a vote separate from consent agenda items on the regular agenda. All discussions or deliberations on this portion of the work session agenda are limited to posted agenda items and may not include a new or unposted subject matter.
Written Briefings: a. Sale of Property 225 Rio Rita Drive The City of Garland has received an unsolicited offer from Mr. Santiago Garcia Hernandez related to the purchase of City owned property which was obtained through a Sheriff's Sale. This property is located at 225 Rio Rita Drive. b. Nicholson Memorial Library System Collection Development Long Range Plan, April 28, 2017 Council is requested to consider approval of the Nicholson Memorial Library System Collection Development Long Range Plan, April 28, 2017 for continued accreditation by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. c. Abandonment of Drainage Easement Off Lake Front Trail in the Hillside on the Lake No. 2 Subdivision Council is requested to consider the abandonment of a 20 foot wide Drainage Easement in the proposed Hillside on the Lake No. 2 subdivision to M/I Homes of DFW, LLC. Unless otherwise directed by the Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 20, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: Community Services Committee Report Mayor ProTem Scott LeMay, Chair, Community Services Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Mandatory Sidewalk Edging Ordinance Sidewalk Installation Across Railroad Tracks at Main Street
Legislative Update The 85th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature recently came to a close. During the session a number of bills that will affect the City were passed, including those in which the City was actively involved. The City Attorney will provide the City Council with an update of legislative matters of importance to the City.
Charter Review Update At the request of Council Member Rich Aubin and Council Member David Gibbons, the City Attorney will provide an update on the charter review process. The City Council is requested to establish a timeline for making appointments to a charter review committee, if so desired, and establish a timeline for the committee's work to be completed that will allow sufficient time for the City Council to deliberate the recommendations of the committee prior to the deadline for calling the election necessary to submit proposed amendments to the voters.
Dogs on Outdoor Dining Patios Variance to the Food Code The Garland Food Code (Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22, Article 2) prohibits animals from the premises of a food establishment, with few exceptions. On October 18, 2016, the Community Services Committee discussed a draft variance ordinance to allow dogs on to the outdoor dining patios of food establishments if the patio meets certain sanitary standards. The Committee requested the City Attorney to include the draft variance ordinance with other proposed changes to the Food Code being presented to Council on February 6, 2017. The draft variance ordinance now includes changes suggested by Council and revisions brought by stakeholders. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 20, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Image Management Program Briefing Staff will present an update on progress of the Image Management Program, including the work plan for the next six month period and proposed vendor awards for promotional and digital advertising services.
Consider Rescheduling the July 3rd Work Session & Regular Meeting to July 5th At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Council Member B.J. Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay, Council is requested to consider a resolution rescheduling the July 3rd Work Session and Regular Meeting to July 5th to allow staff and Council the opportunity to attend the "Star Spangled Fourth" celebration at Firewheel Town Center. Unless otherwise directed, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 6, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Downtown Tax Increment Finance Board At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay and Council Member David Gibbons, staff will provide a briefing on the status of the Downtown Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Board. Staff will also provide a review of the TIF's Board's role in implementing the 200405 Downtown Revitalization Strategy, including project and grant funding opportunities.
Discussion and Direction Regarding Creation of CityWide Facade Improvement Grant Program At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay, Council is requested to discuss and consider the creation of a citywide commercial structure facade improvement grant program, to include the establishment of grant criteria and recommended funding sources including but not limited to economic development funds, hotel occupancy tax revenues, TIF funds, CDBG funds and other available funding sources.
Discussion and Direction Regarding Assistance to Good Samaritans At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Council Member Rich Aubin, Council is asked to direct the City Manager to assist the Good Samaritans of Garland to bring forth a recommended plan of action, including use of city owned facilities or grant funds, to address the longterm facility and site location needs of the food pantry.
Discussion and Direction Regarding Development of a LongTerm Revitalization Plan for South Garland Avenue At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Council Member Rich Aubin, Council is asked to create a task force comprised of District 5 representatives, residents and business stakeholders to develop a longterm revitalization plan for South Garland Road between Miller Road and IH635, including recommendations for use restrictions (rezoning), phasing out existing uses, special usepermits, signage renovations, façade improvements and identification of potential funding sources to implement the revitalization strategy.
Discussion and Direction Regarding Needed Repairs to the Vietnamese Community Center At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay, Council will consider a request to fund needed repairs to the Vietnamese Community Center. Staff will discuss possible funding options.
Regular Items: Recommendation Regarding Remaining Tornado Relief Funds Discuss a City Council recommendation to Garland's LongTerm Recovery Committee (LTRC) regarding the disposition of the remaining #GarlandStrong funds. Staff recommends a final, broadly communicated message be announced to the community with the goal of giving any residents affected by the December 26 tornado one last opportunity to start a case for consideration by the LTRC, and to officially communicate an end date for case management.
Consider a Request to Purchase Crossman Building Bricks Council is requested to provide direction regarding an unsolicited proposal to purchase 550 Crossman Building bricks from the City.
5. Announce Future Agenda Items 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