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.
Tax Roll Amendment Council is requested to consider an amendment to the tax roll to reflect the uncollected ad valorem taxes. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement Council is requested to consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew an interlocal agreement with Dallas County to participate in the Dallas Area HHW Network. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) 2018 Comprehensive Grant Council is requested to consider accepting TxDOT Grant Funding for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Grant for FY 2017-2018. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Resale of Tax Foreclosed Property - 116 S. 4th Street Council is requested to consider approving the sale of 116 S. 4th Street to Duck Creek Commercial , LLC and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting.
2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Council is requested to consider approving the submission of the application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Right of Way Conveyance to TxDOT Council is requested to consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with TxDOT to convey rights of way at SH 78 and Miller Road to TxDOT in lieu of a monetary payment to facilitate intersection improvements.
2017 Homeland Security Grant Program Application Resolution Council is requested to consider approving a resolution to support the 2017 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Application. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Updated COG Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Adoption Council is requested to consider the adoption of the City of Garland updated Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: Public Safety Committee (PSC) Report Chief Bates, Staff Liaison to the Public Safety Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Review the top users of Police calls-for-service & the corresponding impact on Police Services Review implementation process for the Public Safety Radio System Review options for resolving parking in front of mailboxes that prevents mail service
Consider and Approve Site for Development of Dog and Skate Park Council is requested to consider Central Park as the location for development of the 2017 CIP funded dog park.
Harvey Relief Update At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams, staff will brief Council regarding Garland's assistance with Hurricane Harvey rescue and relief efforts
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Douglas Athas John Kaiwi - Board of Adjustment Sal Liberto - Building and Fire Code Board Ken Risser - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Services Committee Jennifer Nguyen - Community Multicultural Commission Charles Pickitt - Community Multicultural Commission Ali Said - Community Multicultural Commission Kenneth Rogers - Community Multicultural Commission Joann Traylor - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Bettye Haynes - Library Board Elizabeth Berry - Parks and Recreation Board Shirley Robnett - Senior Citizens Advisory Board Allan Stafford - Tax Increment Finance District Board (Downtown) Morgan Jones - Tax Increment Finance District Board (South) Mark Tyler - Property Standards Board
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
Sep 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.
Tax Roll Amendment Council is requested to consider an amendment to the tax roll to reflect the uncollected ad valorem taxes. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement Council is requested to consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew an interlocal agreement with Dallas County to participate in the Dallas Area HHW Network. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) 2018 Comprehensive Grant Council is requested to consider accepting TxDOT Grant Funding for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Grant for FY 2017-2018. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Resale of Tax Foreclosed Property - 116 S. 4th Street Council is requested to consider approving the sale of 116 S. 4th Street to Duck Creek Commercial , LLC and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting.
2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Council is requested to consider approving the submission of the application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Right of Way Conveyance to TxDOT Council is requested to consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with TxDOT to convey rights of way at SH 78 and Miller Road to TxDOT in lieu of a monetary payment to facilitate intersection improvements.
2017 Homeland Security Grant Program Application Resolution Council is requested to consider approving a resolution to support the 2017 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Application. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Updated COG Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Adoption Council is requested to consider the adoption of the City of Garland updated Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: Public Safety Committee (PSC) Report Chief Bates, Staff Liaison to the Public Safety Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Review the top users of Police calls-for-service & the corresponding impact on Police Services Review implementation process for the Public Safety Radio System Review options for resolving parking in front of mailboxes that prevents mail service
Consider and Approve Site for Development of Dog and Skate Park Council is requested to consider Central Park as the location for development of the 2017 CIP funded dog park.
Harvey Relief Update At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams, staff will brief Council regarding Garland's assistance with Hurricane Harvey rescue and relief efforts
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Douglas Athas John Kaiwi - Board of Adjustment Sal Liberto - Building and Fire Code Board Ken Risser - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Services Committee Jennifer Nguyen - Community Multicultural Commission Charles Pickitt - Community Multicultural Commission Ali Said - Community Multicultural Commission Kenneth Rogers - Community Multicultural Commission Joann Traylor - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Bettye Haynes - Library Board Elizabeth Berry - Parks and Recreation Board Shirley Robnett - Senior Citizens Advisory Board Allan Stafford - Tax Increment Finance District Board (Downtown) Morgan Jones - Tax Increment Finance District Board (South) Mark Tyler - Property Standards Board
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