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 Briefing: a. 2017 Capital Improvement Program Budget Amendment No. 1 Council is requested to amend the 2017 Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $958,614 for the construction of sixteen bridges included in the Bridge Remediation capital project. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 18, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Process of Selecting Tuckerville Park for Proposed Dog Park At the May 1, 2017 Work Session, Council requested a presentation be made by the consultant, RVi Inc., on the process for selecting sites for the dog park. In addition, RVi was asked to provide visual examples of other dog parks in surrounding cities in order to provide context regarding the size of the proposed dog park in Garland. The consultant, RVi Inc., will make the presentation similar to that made in previous public meetings in October and November of 2016.
Garland Development Code (GDC) Amendments Staff will provide a briefing to the City Council on proposed Garland Development Code (GDC) amendments.
Report of NLC Summer Board & Leadership Meeting Per Council policy, Council Member B.J. Williams will provide a brief report of highlights from the NLC Summer Board and Leadership (Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee) meeting.
Garland Fire Department Civil Service Employee Retirement Stability Benefit At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay and Council Member Robert Vera, Garland Fire Fighters Association President David Riggs will provide a presentation to Council.
Update on Special Session of the Texas Legislature At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member David Gibbons, the Office of the City Attorney will provide a briefing on the upcoming special session of the Texas Legislature.
c. Consider a resolution opposing unworkable revenue caps At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member David Gibbons, the City Council is asked to consider a resolution opposing changes in existing revenue cap laws that would adversely impact City operations and the people of Garland. d. Consider a resolution opposing legislation preempting tree mitigation ordinances At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member David Gibbons, the City Council is asked to consider a resolution opposing legislation that would preempt local ordinances that require developers to submit and abide by tree mitigation plans before undertaking a development. e. Consider a resolution opposing legislation banning cities from enforcing building codes and charging permit fees At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member David Gibbons, the City Council is asked to consider a resolution opposing changes in Texas law that would ban the inspection of buildings during construction and the imposition of permit fees that cover the cost of providing such inspections.
5. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member Robert Vera Lori Barnett Dodson - Plan Commission Council Member David Gibbons Frank Garcia - Community Multicultural Commission 6. 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. 7. Adjourn
Jul 05, 2017 Work Session
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 Briefing: a. 2017 Capital Improvement Program Budget Amendment No. 1 Council is requested to amend the 2017 Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $958,614 for the construction of sixteen bridges included in the Bridge Remediation capital project. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 18, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Process of Selecting Tuckerville Park for Proposed Dog Park At the May 1, 2017 Work Session, Council requested a presentation be made by the consultant, RVi Inc., on the process for selecting sites for the dog park. In addition, RVi was asked to provide visual examples of other dog parks in surrounding cities in order to provide context regarding the size of the proposed dog park in Garland. The consultant, RVi Inc., will make the presentation similar to that made in previous public meetings in October and November of 2016.
Garland Development Code (GDC) Amendments Staff will provide a briefing to the City Council on proposed Garland Development Code (GDC) amendments.
Report of NLC Summer Board & Leadership Meeting Per Council policy, Council Member B.J. Williams will provide a brief report of highlights from the NLC Summer Board and Leadership (Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee) meeting.
Garland Fire Department Civil Service Employee Retirement Stability Benefit At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay and Council Member Robert Vera, Garland Fire Fighters Association President David Riggs will provide a presentation to Council.
Update on Special Session of the Texas Legislature At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member David Gibbons, the Office of the City Attorney will provide a briefing on the upcoming special session of the Texas Legislature.
c. Consider a resolution opposing unworkable revenue caps At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member David Gibbons, the City Council is asked to consider a resolution opposing changes in existing revenue cap laws that would adversely impact City operations and the people of Garland. d. Consider a resolution opposing legislation preempting tree mitigation ordinances At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member David Gibbons, the City Council is asked to consider a resolution opposing legislation that would preempt local ordinances that require developers to submit and abide by tree mitigation plans before undertaking a development. e. Consider a resolution opposing legislation banning cities from enforcing building codes and charging permit fees At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member David Gibbons, the City Council is asked to consider a resolution opposing changes in Texas law that would ban the inspection of buildings during construction and the imposition of permit fees that cover the cost of providing such inspections.
5. Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member Robert Vera Lori Barnett Dodson - Plan Commission Council Member David Gibbons Frank Garcia - Community Multicultural Commission 6. 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. 7. Adjourn