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: Police Contact Data In accordance with the Texas “Racial Profiling” statute (Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.131 through 2.138), the Garland Police Department has been collecting police contact data for the purpose of identifying and responding to concerns regarding racial profiling since the statute's implementation in 2002. In accordance with the law, the Police Department is required to submit this report to the City Council by March 1st of each year for the data from the previous calendar year.
Parking Restrictions at Vial Elementary School Council is requested to consider restricting parking on the north side of Creekview Drive between Duck Creek and 350 feet east of Duck Creek; also, prohibit parking for an additional 170 feet on the south side of Creekview Drive to improve safety at school driveways.
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 Financial Policy, Statement of Investment Policy, and Statement of Investment Strategy.
2017-18 Budget Amendment No. 1 Council is requested to amend the 2017-18 Adopted Budget in order to appropriate available funds. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the March 6, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 113 Garfield Street Council is requested to approve the sale of 113 Garfield Street to Mr. Jose Lopez and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the March 6, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide an update on the status of strategic transportation projects in Garland.
Formation of a Public Facility Corporation Staff will provide Council with an update on the formation of a Public Facility Corporation as an additional tool to aide economic development. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the February 20, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: Baylor-Scott and White of Garland Update on Closing Gary Brock Executive Vice President and Chief Integrated Delivery Network Officer for Baylor-Scott and White will provide an update on the closure of the Garland facility.
Regular Item: a. Review and Deliberation of 2018 Capital Improvement Program Council will deliberate changes, if any, in the City Manager's Proposed Capital Plan. Staff updates. Council deliberations. Direction to staff on final changes to CIP.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Douglas Athas Bao Vinh - 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
Feb 20, 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 Briefings: Police Contact Data In accordance with the Texas “Racial Profiling” statute (Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.131 through 2.138), the Garland Police Department has been collecting police contact data for the purpose of identifying and responding to concerns regarding racial profiling since the statute's implementation in 2002. In accordance with the law, the Police Department is required to submit this report to the City Council by March 1st of each year for the data from the previous calendar year.
Parking Restrictions at Vial Elementary School Council is requested to consider restricting parking on the north side of Creekview Drive between Duck Creek and 350 feet east of Duck Creek; also, prohibit parking for an additional 170 feet on the south side of Creekview Drive to improve safety at school driveways.
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 Financial Policy, Statement of Investment Policy, and Statement of Investment Strategy.
2017-18 Budget Amendment No. 1 Council is requested to amend the 2017-18 Adopted Budget in order to appropriate available funds. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the March 6, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 113 Garfield Street Council is requested to approve the sale of 113 Garfield Street to Mr. Jose Lopez and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the March 6, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide an update on the status of strategic transportation projects in Garland.
Formation of a Public Facility Corporation Staff will provide Council with an update on the formation of a Public Facility Corporation as an additional tool to aide economic development. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the February 20, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: Baylor-Scott and White of Garland Update on Closing Gary Brock Executive Vice President and Chief Integrated Delivery Network Officer for Baylor-Scott and White will provide an update on the closure of the Garland facility.
Regular Item: a. Review and Deliberation of 2018 Capital Improvement Program Council will deliberate changes, if any, in the City Manager's Proposed Capital Plan. Staff updates. Council deliberations. Direction to staff on final changes to CIP.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Douglas Athas Bao Vinh - 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