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: Escrow Agreement with Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P. for the Gramercy Park Residential Development Council is requested to approve an Escrow Agreement with Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P. for the Gramercy Park Residential Development. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 18, 2017 Regular Meeting.
School Related Traffic Control The Transportation Department periodically reviews school-related traffic control. A recent review reveals that changes are needed on both Buckingham Road and Sam Houston Drive for North Garland High School. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 5706 Marina Drive The City of Garland has received an unsolicited offer from Mr. Manuel Ignacio related to the purchase of City owned property which was obtained through a Sheriff's Sale. This property is located at 5706 Marina Drive, Building "A" Unit #3. Mr. Ignacio has offered $41,451.95 for the property which exceeds the 2009 judgment of $28,276.23. The net proceeds from the offer to the City of Garland would be $1,500 for post-judgment maintenance and $9,294.19 for City property taxes. In addition to the offer Mr. Ignacio will pay post-judgment taxes of approximately $4,448.05 of which the City of Garland will receive approximately $1,247.64. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Oncor Rate Case Denial Council is requested to consider a resolution denying the rate application and consolidation proposed by Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor" or "Company"). Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: Neighborhood Resident Opinion Survey Results Staff will provide a historical overview of the Neighborhood Resident Opinion Survey, as well as present results of the 2016 annual suvey.
Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide an update on major strategic transportation initiatives in Garland.
Internal Audit Committee Report Council Member David Gibbons, Chair of the Internal Audit Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Alcoholic Beverage Permits Audit Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. Audit IT Procurement and Contract Management Audit Environmental Waste Services Revenue Audit Follow-up Animal Services Audit Follow-up
IH-30 Corridor Catalyst Area Plan Staff will brief the Council on a final draft of the IH-30 Corridor Catalyst Area Plan. A resolution to formally adopt the plan is listed on the July 18, 2017 Regular City Council agenda.
Process for Reporting Damaged Telephone Pedestals and Other Utility Concerns At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay and Council Member B.J. Williams, staff will make a presentation concerning the process for citizens to report damaged utility facilities in need of repair.
Network Nodes in Public Rights-of-Way Staff will provide an update regarding an ordinance adopting design regulations for network nodes ("small cells") in public right-of-way, in accordance with SB 1004.
Report on Street and Alley Conditions and PCI Trends The Street Department will present the City Council a report for its discussion regarding the current status of streets and alleys in the City along with cost information relating to repairs and replacements.
4. 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. 5. Adjourn
Jul 17, 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: Escrow Agreement with Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P. for the Gramercy Park Residential Development Council is requested to approve an Escrow Agreement with Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P. for the Gramercy Park Residential Development. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 18, 2017 Regular Meeting.
School Related Traffic Control The Transportation Department periodically reviews school-related traffic control. A recent review reveals that changes are needed on both Buckingham Road and Sam Houston Drive for North Garland High School. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 5706 Marina Drive The City of Garland has received an unsolicited offer from Mr. Manuel Ignacio related to the purchase of City owned property which was obtained through a Sheriff's Sale. This property is located at 5706 Marina Drive, Building "A" Unit #3. Mr. Ignacio has offered $41,451.95 for the property which exceeds the 2009 judgment of $28,276.23. The net proceeds from the offer to the City of Garland would be $1,500 for post-judgment maintenance and $9,294.19 for City property taxes. In addition to the offer Mr. Ignacio will pay post-judgment taxes of approximately $4,448.05 of which the City of Garland will receive approximately $1,247.64. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Oncor Rate Case Denial Council is requested to consider a resolution denying the rate application and consolidation proposed by Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor" or "Company"). Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: Neighborhood Resident Opinion Survey Results Staff will provide a historical overview of the Neighborhood Resident Opinion Survey, as well as present results of the 2016 annual suvey.
Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide an update on major strategic transportation initiatives in Garland.
Internal Audit Committee Report Council Member David Gibbons, Chair of the Internal Audit Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Alcoholic Beverage Permits Audit Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. Audit IT Procurement and Contract Management Audit Environmental Waste Services Revenue Audit Follow-up Animal Services Audit Follow-up
IH-30 Corridor Catalyst Area Plan Staff will brief the Council on a final draft of the IH-30 Corridor Catalyst Area Plan. A resolution to formally adopt the plan is listed on the July 18, 2017 Regular City Council agenda.
Process for Reporting Damaged Telephone Pedestals and Other Utility Concerns At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay and Council Member B.J. Williams, staff will make a presentation concerning the process for citizens to report damaged utility facilities in need of repair.
Network Nodes in Public Rights-of-Way Staff will provide an update regarding an ordinance adopting design regulations for network nodes ("small cells") in public right-of-way, in accordance with SB 1004.
Report on Street and Alley Conditions and PCI Trends The Street Department will present the City Council a report for its discussion regarding the current status of streets and alleys in the City along with cost information relating to repairs and replacements.
4. 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. 5. Adjourn