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.
Verbal Briefings: Paris Rutherford - Downtown and Other Development Update At the request of Mayor Douglas Athas, Paris Rutherford who was instrumental in creating the vision for downtown Garland will present his perspective of progress to date and other developments in the area.
High School Fire Academy Staff will discuss a high school fire academy in a threeway partnership with the Garland Fire Department, Garland Independent School District, and Dallas County Community College District/El Centro Campus.
Status Update on Public Safety Radio System Steven Niekamp, CIO, and Mitch Bates, Chief of Police, will provide an update on the implementation of the Public Safety Radio System.
June Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide a briefing for activity during the previous month to advance the redevelopment of IH 30 and IH 635 East in Garland.
Park "CleanUp, PaintUp, FixUp" Initiative Staff will present an update on the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts initiative "CleanUp, PaintUp, FixUp". The work performed under this initial phase of the program covered a fortyday period during the months of March and April. The initiative is a systemwide, ongoing approach which identifies deferred maintenance, and renews standards for basic maintenance.
CDBG Funding Alternatives for Vietnamese Community Center The Housing & Community Services staff will present funding alternatives for the Vietnamese Community (Senior) Center facility as requested by City Council.
Downtown Square Design Process Staff will provide background information and recommend a strategy to advance the final design of the Downtown Square redevelopment project.
Impact of SB1004 Network Nodes in RightsofWay Staff will provide a briefing regarding the effects on a recent bill (SB 1004) regarding "small cells" and the deployment of network nodes to public rightofway.
Sachse Dog Park Proposal at Bunker Hill Staff will provide Council with an update on the proposal submitted to the Parks and Recreation Board by the "Sachse Park Pals" for use of approximately 1.4 acres of Bunker Hill Park as an interim dog park. Bunker Hill Park is presently an undeveloped park located at 4949 Bunker Hill Road.
Advisory Role of Boards & Commissions At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Council Member Rich Aubin, Council will discuss the advisory role of Boards & Commissions.
Regular Item: Texas Municipal Power Agency Applicant Interviews Council will conduct interviews with applicants and discuss the appointment / reappointment process for the City of Garland's representation on the Texas Municipal Power Agency. Mr. Jeffries term of office as a TMPA Board Member expires July 18, 2017.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Douglas Athas Eric Elmore - Plan Commission
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. Adjourn
Jun 19, 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.
Verbal Briefings: Paris Rutherford - Downtown and Other Development Update At the request of Mayor Douglas Athas, Paris Rutherford who was instrumental in creating the vision for downtown Garland will present his perspective of progress to date and other developments in the area.
High School Fire Academy Staff will discuss a high school fire academy in a threeway partnership with the Garland Fire Department, Garland Independent School District, and Dallas County Community College District/El Centro Campus.
Status Update on Public Safety Radio System Steven Niekamp, CIO, and Mitch Bates, Chief of Police, will provide an update on the implementation of the Public Safety Radio System.
June Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide a briefing for activity during the previous month to advance the redevelopment of IH 30 and IH 635 East in Garland.
Park "CleanUp, PaintUp, FixUp" Initiative Staff will present an update on the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts initiative "CleanUp, PaintUp, FixUp". The work performed under this initial phase of the program covered a fortyday period during the months of March and April. The initiative is a systemwide, ongoing approach which identifies deferred maintenance, and renews standards for basic maintenance.
CDBG Funding Alternatives for Vietnamese Community Center The Housing & Community Services staff will present funding alternatives for the Vietnamese Community (Senior) Center facility as requested by City Council.
Downtown Square Design Process Staff will provide background information and recommend a strategy to advance the final design of the Downtown Square redevelopment project.
Impact of SB1004 Network Nodes in RightsofWay Staff will provide a briefing regarding the effects on a recent bill (SB 1004) regarding "small cells" and the deployment of network nodes to public rightofway.
Sachse Dog Park Proposal at Bunker Hill Staff will provide Council with an update on the proposal submitted to the Parks and Recreation Board by the "Sachse Park Pals" for use of approximately 1.4 acres of Bunker Hill Park as an interim dog park. Bunker Hill Park is presently an undeveloped park located at 4949 Bunker Hill Road.
Advisory Role of Boards & Commissions At the request of Council Member David Gibbons and Council Member Rich Aubin, Council will discuss the advisory role of Boards & Commissions.
Regular Item: Texas Municipal Power Agency Applicant Interviews Council will conduct interviews with applicants and discuss the appointment / reappointment process for the City of Garland's representation on the Texas Municipal Power Agency. Mr. Jeffries term of office as a TMPA Board Member expires July 18, 2017.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Douglas Athas Eric Elmore - Plan Commission
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. Adjourn