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.
Purchase of single family property located at 3005 Holm Street Staff is requesting that council consider the purchase of the single family home located at 3005 Holm Street adjacent to potential redevelopment areas. The Claremont neighborhood, located north of Kingsley between Highway 78 and Shiloh has a median age of 65 years, this falls in line with our programs mission to purchase and upgrade single family housing, extending the life of homes and increasing the viability of the areas housing stock. The proposed project would utilize federal funding to rehabilitate and replace components of the structure to be sold to a qualified individual or family. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting.
2018 Capital Improvement Program Budget Amendment No. 2 Council is requested to amend the 2018 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to appropriate $20,150,000 in Commercial Paper for construction of the Garland Power & Light Campbell Road Switch Station and the King Mountain Switch Station and Transmission Line. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Labor Day Parade, Car Show, & BBQ Cook-off The Noon Exchange Club of Garland has requested the City Council to consider waiving expenditures for City services required for their event, Labor Day Parade, Car Show, & BBQ Cook-off in Downtown Garland on Monday, September 3, 2018. The City Council Policy on Assistance to non-profit organizations for special events (Division 4 Section 3) states that requests from nonprofit organizations for donated services in excess of $5,000 be brought to the City Council for consideration. Because the request is over $10,490.00, Council approval is requested. Unless otherwise directed by Council, staff will proceed with the proposed assistance for the Special Event.
2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Council is requested to consider approving the submission of an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. If approved, the grant will provide approximately $34,800 for reducing crime and improving public safety. No matching funds are required. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting.
2017 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Application Amended Resolution Council is requested to approve the amended resolution to support the 2017 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) which will provide funds for the purchase of HazMat response equipment. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Issuance of Tax Notes Council is requested to consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of tax notes of approximately $12,195,000.00. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 18, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Designating authorized emergency vehicles Council is requested to approve an ordinance giving the City Manager authority to designate selected City vehicles as "authorized emergency vehicles" when necessary to provide for the safety of the public in an emergency. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Update on Progress and Implementation of Proposed 2019 Bond Referendum Representatives from Kimley-Horn and City Staff will provide an update to the Council regarding public input, community meetings, anticipated timelines, and other information related to the proposed 2019 Bond Program.
Internal Audit Committee Report Mayor Pro Tem Rich Aubin, chair of the Internal Audit Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Code Compliance Audit Fire Permits and Inspections Audit New Audit Requests: Garland Women's Activities Building Council, Inc. User Agreement Software Licensing
Termination of SafeLight Garland automated red light enforcement program At the request of Council Member Jim Bookhout, and Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson, the City Council is requested to consider terminating the SafeLight Garland automated red light camera enforcement program. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 21, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Update on containment of distemper outbreak at the Garland Animal Shelter Staff will provide Council with an update on the containment of distemper outbreak at the Garland Animal Shelter.
Regular Item: Interviews for Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board The Garland Housing Finance Corporation notified the City that Chris Liebrum's term of office as a Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board Member expires August 31, 2018. Information was posted on the City's website for 21 days regarding the qualifications of the Garland Housing Finance Corporation in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the position. A letter of interest was received from Chris Liebrum, Rizwan Mughal, Tony Torres, and Stephen Stanley. Council is scheduled to formally appoint a representative to the Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors at the August 21, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Neighbor-directed parking restrictions At the request of Council Member Deborah Morris and Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson, Council is requested to provide direction regarding whether to pursue the implementation of a Neighborhood Parking Program. If so, then what particular data, guidance, or criteria should be considered and pursued in the development of such a program.
Residential activity & home businesses At the request of Council Member Deborah Morris and Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson, Council is requested to discuss residential activity and the prohibition of non-residential uses in residential zoning districts.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson Kenneth Risser - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Wayne Dalton - Plan Commission Shirley Robnett - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Council Member David Gibbons James Van Dyke - Board of Adjustment James Dobbins - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Frank Garcia - Community Multicultural Commission Steven Phelps - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Eric Scholl - Property Standards Board Patrick Dullano - Library Board Ed Seghers - Parks and Recreation Board Scott Roberts - Plan Commission Mark Hasson - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Council Member Deborah Morris Dwight Nichols - Unified Building Standards Commission Devon Miller - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Manuel Ojeda - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Council Member Jim Bookhout Molly Bishop - Parks and Recreation Board Bruce Bishop - Board of Adjustment James Hall Jr. - Unified Building Standards Commission Kim Thiehoff - Community Multicultural Commission Corsharra Jackson - Library Board John O'Hara - Plan Commission Larry Jeffus - Property Standards Board Gwendolyn Daniels - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Linda Waters - TIF South Blanca Sanchez - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Dennis Garcia - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Mayor Pro Tem Rich Aubin Charles Truett Welborn - Plan Commission Edwina Garner - Library Board Gina Shanks - Community Multicultural Commission Margaret Lucht - Parks and Recreation Board Reta Day - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Tom Jefferies - I-30 TIF Cary Hodson - Downtown TIF Council Member Robert John Smith William Collard - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Kenia Hudson-Ott - Parks and Recreation Board Tony Torres - TIF 3
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. Council will move into Executive Session EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA NOTICE: The City Council may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns one or more of the following matters: The City Council will convene in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property relating to the potential acquisition of approximately 3.5 acres of property located on Commerce Street in Garland, Texas. The City Council will convene in executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to consider pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct regarding: Overland Property Group, LLC 8. Adjourn
Aug 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.
Purchase of single family property located at 3005 Holm Street Staff is requesting that council consider the purchase of the single family home located at 3005 Holm Street adjacent to potential redevelopment areas. The Claremont neighborhood, located north of Kingsley between Highway 78 and Shiloh has a median age of 65 years, this falls in line with our programs mission to purchase and upgrade single family housing, extending the life of homes and increasing the viability of the areas housing stock. The proposed project would utilize federal funding to rehabilitate and replace components of the structure to be sold to a qualified individual or family. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting.
2018 Capital Improvement Program Budget Amendment No. 2 Council is requested to amend the 2018 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to appropriate $20,150,000 in Commercial Paper for construction of the Garland Power & Light Campbell Road Switch Station and the King Mountain Switch Station and Transmission Line. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Labor Day Parade, Car Show, & BBQ Cook-off The Noon Exchange Club of Garland has requested the City Council to consider waiving expenditures for City services required for their event, Labor Day Parade, Car Show, & BBQ Cook-off in Downtown Garland on Monday, September 3, 2018. The City Council Policy on Assistance to non-profit organizations for special events (Division 4 Section 3) states that requests from nonprofit organizations for donated services in excess of $5,000 be brought to the City Council for consideration. Because the request is over $10,490.00, Council approval is requested. Unless otherwise directed by Council, staff will proceed with the proposed assistance for the Special Event.
2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Council is requested to consider approving the submission of an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. If approved, the grant will provide approximately $34,800 for reducing crime and improving public safety. No matching funds are required. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting.
2017 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Application Amended Resolution Council is requested to approve the amended resolution to support the 2017 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) which will provide funds for the purchase of HazMat response equipment. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Issuance of Tax Notes Council is requested to consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of tax notes of approximately $12,195,000.00. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 18, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Designating authorized emergency vehicles Council is requested to approve an ordinance giving the City Manager authority to designate selected City vehicles as "authorized emergency vehicles" when necessary to provide for the safety of the public in an emergency. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Update on Progress and Implementation of Proposed 2019 Bond Referendum Representatives from Kimley-Horn and City Staff will provide an update to the Council regarding public input, community meetings, anticipated timelines, and other information related to the proposed 2019 Bond Program.
Internal Audit Committee Report Mayor Pro Tem Rich Aubin, chair of the Internal Audit Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Code Compliance Audit Fire Permits and Inspections Audit New Audit Requests: Garland Women's Activities Building Council, Inc. User Agreement Software Licensing
Termination of SafeLight Garland automated red light enforcement program At the request of Council Member Jim Bookhout, and Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson, the City Council is requested to consider terminating the SafeLight Garland automated red light camera enforcement program. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 21, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Update on containment of distemper outbreak at the Garland Animal Shelter Staff will provide Council with an update on the containment of distemper outbreak at the Garland Animal Shelter.
Regular Item: Interviews for Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board The Garland Housing Finance Corporation notified the City that Chris Liebrum's term of office as a Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board Member expires August 31, 2018. Information was posted on the City's website for 21 days regarding the qualifications of the Garland Housing Finance Corporation in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the position. A letter of interest was received from Chris Liebrum, Rizwan Mughal, Tony Torres, and Stephen Stanley. Council is scheduled to formally appoint a representative to the Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors at the August 21, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Neighbor-directed parking restrictions At the request of Council Member Deborah Morris and Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson, Council is requested to provide direction regarding whether to pursue the implementation of a Neighborhood Parking Program. If so, then what particular data, guidance, or criteria should be considered and pursued in the development of such a program.
Residential activity & home businesses At the request of Council Member Deborah Morris and Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson, Council is requested to discuss residential activity and the prohibition of non-residential uses in residential zoning districts.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson Kenneth Risser - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Wayne Dalton - Plan Commission Shirley Robnett - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Council Member David Gibbons James Van Dyke - Board of Adjustment James Dobbins - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Frank Garcia - Community Multicultural Commission Steven Phelps - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Eric Scholl - Property Standards Board Patrick Dullano - Library Board Ed Seghers - Parks and Recreation Board Scott Roberts - Plan Commission Mark Hasson - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Council Member Deborah Morris Dwight Nichols - Unified Building Standards Commission Devon Miller - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Manuel Ojeda - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Council Member Jim Bookhout Molly Bishop - Parks and Recreation Board Bruce Bishop - Board of Adjustment James Hall Jr. - Unified Building Standards Commission Kim Thiehoff - Community Multicultural Commission Corsharra Jackson - Library Board John O'Hara - Plan Commission Larry Jeffus - Property Standards Board Gwendolyn Daniels - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Linda Waters - TIF South Blanca Sanchez - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Dennis Garcia - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Mayor Pro Tem Rich Aubin Charles Truett Welborn - Plan Commission Edwina Garner - Library Board Gina Shanks - Community Multicultural Commission Margaret Lucht - Parks and Recreation Board Reta Day - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Tom Jefferies - I-30 TIF Cary Hodson - Downtown TIF Council Member Robert John Smith William Collard - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Kenia Hudson-Ott - Parks and Recreation Board Tony Torres - TIF 3
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. Council will move into Executive Session EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA NOTICE: The City Council may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns one or more of the following matters: The City Council will convene in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property relating to the potential acquisition of approximately 3.5 acres of property located on Commerce Street in Garland, Texas. The City Council will convene in executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to consider pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct regarding: Overland Property Group, LLC 8. Adjourn