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 Briefing: South Garland Avenue Catalyst Area Plan Project Timeline Council is requested to review the proposed draft project timeline for the South Garland Avenue Catalyst Area Plan. A Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking professional services has been released. Selection of a consultant will be brought forward for Council approval following the closing of the RFP. Unless otherwise directed by Council, staff will proceed with the proposed timeline.
Retirement Stability Benefit (RSB) for Civil Service Employees City Council is requested to approve this request at the January 16 Regular Meeting. It is projected that on the February 16, 2018, paycheck, Civil Service employee contributions will be deducted and deposited into the 457(b) RSB plan, as well as the City contribution for eligible participants.
Verbal Briefings: Preview of 2018 Proposed CIP Staff will provide an overview of the 2018 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which will be formally presented by the City Manager at the January 16, 2018, Regular City Council Meeting.
Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide an update on the strategic transportation plan initiatives.
Resolution of support for LBJ East Council is requested to consider a Resolution for support for the LBJ East project. This item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 16, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Resolutions for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs 2018 Competitive Housing Tax Credit Grant Program Council is requested to consider the applications from each developer. Council may approve a resolution in support of, a resolution of no-opposition or take no action on the applications. Each applicant will be allowed ten minutes per project presentation.
Charter Discussion Council will discuss the recommendations of the citizens Charter Review Committee. Council is asked to provide direction to staff on recommendations it is prepared to approve. Council will also discuss the future timeline for adoption.
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
Jan 16, 2018 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 Briefing: South Garland Avenue Catalyst Area Plan Project Timeline Council is requested to review the proposed draft project timeline for the South Garland Avenue Catalyst Area Plan. A Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking professional services has been released. Selection of a consultant will be brought forward for Council approval following the closing of the RFP. Unless otherwise directed by Council, staff will proceed with the proposed timeline.
Retirement Stability Benefit (RSB) for Civil Service Employees City Council is requested to approve this request at the January 16 Regular Meeting. It is projected that on the February 16, 2018, paycheck, Civil Service employee contributions will be deducted and deposited into the 457(b) RSB plan, as well as the City contribution for eligible participants.
Verbal Briefings: Preview of 2018 Proposed CIP Staff will provide an overview of the 2018 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which will be formally presented by the City Manager at the January 16, 2018, Regular City Council Meeting.
Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide an update on the strategic transportation plan initiatives.
Resolution of support for LBJ East Council is requested to consider a Resolution for support for the LBJ East project. This item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the January 16, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Resolutions for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs 2018 Competitive Housing Tax Credit Grant Program Council is requested to consider the applications from each developer. Council may approve a resolution in support of, a resolution of no-opposition or take no action on the applications. Each applicant will be allowed ten minutes per project presentation.
Charter Discussion Council will discuss the recommendations of the citizens Charter Review Committee. Council is asked to provide direction to staff on recommendations it is prepared to approve. Council will also discuss the future timeline for adoption.
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