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: Resale of Property - 802 E. Walnut Council is requested to consider that the property be returned to public sale with nominimum bid requirements. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 21, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Master Agreement with Dallas County for Transportation-Related Maintenance Council is requested to considered whether to enter into a Master Agreement with Dallas County (County) for Transportation-Related Maintenance. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 21, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Consider Garland Cultural Arts Commission Inc. Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Budget, and Authorize Execution of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Program Management Agreement Council is requested to approve the 2017-2018 budget of the Garland Cultural Arts Commission Inc. (GCACI), and authorization of the City Manager's execution of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Program Management Agreement between the City of Garland and the GCACI.
Development Agreement with Skorburg Retail Corporation for Hidden Oaks Subdivision Council is requested to consider approving a Development Agreement with Skorburg Retail Corporation for the development of a certain 12.77 acre tract of land located east of Lavon Dr. (State Hwy. 78) between Foster Road and Crist Road, pursuant to Planned Development Ordinance No. 6916 for the proposed Hidden Oaks Subdivision. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 21, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Development Agreement with First Texas Homes, Inc. for the Oates Road Extension Council is requested to consider approving a Development Agreement with First Texas Homes, Inc. for the construction of the extension of Oates Road. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 21, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Investment Portfolio Summary Staff presents the Portfolio Summary report to Council each quarter. The report is in compliance with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act. Management of the City's portfolios is conducted in accordance with the City Council Statement of Investment Policy and City Council Statement of Investment Strategy.
Verbal Briefings: Retirement Stability Benefit for Civil Service Employees At the October 16, 2017 Work Session, City Council directed staff to retain Lincoln Financial Group to assist with the implementation of a Retirement Stability Benefit (RSB) for Civil Service Employees.
Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board Update Chris Luna and John Jacobs will provide Council with an update on the Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board.
Garland Development Code (GDC) Amendments Staff will provide a briefing to the City Council on proposed Garland Development Code (GDC) amendments.
Skate Park Timeline At the request of Mayor Douglas Athas, staff will provide a timeline of public meetings and/or public input related to a Skate Park.
Image Management Initiative Update Staff will present an update on the status of the Image Management Initiative.
Regular Items: Council Initiatives Staff will present Council and City Manager initiatives organized in a format that will allow for the development of a Strategic Plan that can be more easily tracked and managed. Council will be asked to prioritize the items.
Discuss Boards and Commissions Mayor Douglas Athas Wayne Dalton - Planning and Zoning 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
Nov 06, 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: Resale of Property - 802 E. Walnut Council is requested to consider that the property be returned to public sale with nominimum bid requirements. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 21, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Master Agreement with Dallas County for Transportation-Related Maintenance Council is requested to considered whether to enter into a Master Agreement with Dallas County (County) for Transportation-Related Maintenance. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 21, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Consider Garland Cultural Arts Commission Inc. Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Budget, and Authorize Execution of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Program Management Agreement Council is requested to approve the 2017-2018 budget of the Garland Cultural Arts Commission Inc. (GCACI), and authorization of the City Manager's execution of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Program Management Agreement between the City of Garland and the GCACI.
Development Agreement with Skorburg Retail Corporation for Hidden Oaks Subdivision Council is requested to consider approving a Development Agreement with Skorburg Retail Corporation for the development of a certain 12.77 acre tract of land located east of Lavon Dr. (State Hwy. 78) between Foster Road and Crist Road, pursuant to Planned Development Ordinance No. 6916 for the proposed Hidden Oaks Subdivision. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 21, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Development Agreement with First Texas Homes, Inc. for the Oates Road Extension Council is requested to consider approving a Development Agreement with First Texas Homes, Inc. for the construction of the extension of Oates Road. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 21, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Investment Portfolio Summary Staff presents the Portfolio Summary report to Council each quarter. The report is in compliance with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act. Management of the City's portfolios is conducted in accordance with the City Council Statement of Investment Policy and City Council Statement of Investment Strategy.
Verbal Briefings: Retirement Stability Benefit for Civil Service Employees At the October 16, 2017 Work Session, City Council directed staff to retain Lincoln Financial Group to assist with the implementation of a Retirement Stability Benefit (RSB) for Civil Service Employees.
Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board Update Chris Luna and John Jacobs will provide Council with an update on the Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board.
Garland Development Code (GDC) Amendments Staff will provide a briefing to the City Council on proposed Garland Development Code (GDC) amendments.
Skate Park Timeline At the request of Mayor Douglas Athas, staff will provide a timeline of public meetings and/or public input related to a Skate Park.
Image Management Initiative Update Staff will present an update on the status of the Image Management Initiative.
Regular Items: Council Initiatives Staff will present Council and City Manager initiatives organized in a format that will allow for the development of a Strategic Plan that can be more easily tracked and managed. Council will be asked to prioritize the items.
Discuss Boards and Commissions Mayor Douglas Athas Wayne Dalton - Planning and Zoning 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