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: Strategic Project Portfolio Work Plan Update Council is receiving a preview of the Strategic Project Portfolio - Quarterly Work Plan Update. There are currently 91 projects associated with the portfolio, and the Work Plan serves as a tool to provide Council with periodic updates on the status of each project. Beginning in October 2018, Council will receive the first official report and on a quarterly basis thereafter. The October 2018 report will show the status of projects through the end of September 2018, corresponding with the Fiscal Year calendar.
2018 Capital Improvement Program Budget Amendment No. 3 Council is requested to amend the 2018 Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $300,000 for the land acquisition of property adjacent to the EWS Recyling Center included in the EWS Land Acquisition capital project, $963,000 for the infrastructure improvements adjacent to the Rosehill development included in the Rosehill Street capital project and $205,000 for the purchase of a holding tank for Surf and Swim included in the Surf & Swim Aquatic Facility Expansion capital project. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 1, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: 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.
Amendments to Chapter 50 Code of Ordinances Over the last few years, there has been an increase in the desire of retail electric consumers to incorporate renewable energy, such as wind or solar, as part of their power supply. To this point, some consumers have pursued the installation of rooftop solar facilities, however, for many consumers this alternative is not feasible, either financially or due to installation constraints. To increase the opportunity for Garland Power & Light customers to actively participate in the individual procurement of renewable energy, Garland Power & Light is proposing to implement a Green Rate Rider that would be available to all Garland Power & Light retail customers. Garland Power & Light is requesting to amend Chapter 50 Utility Rates and Fees of the City of Garland Code of Ordinances to incorporate the Green Rate Rider. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 1, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Budget Discussions - Final Direction from Council Council will give final direction to staff regarding the 2018-19 Budget.
Discuss the possible relocation of the proposed skatepark from Central Park to other locations as may be desired by Council At the request of Council Member Deborah Morris and Mayor Pro Tem Rich Aubin, Council is requested to discuss the possible relocation of the proposed skatepark from Central Park to other locations as may be desired by Council.
Consideration of the Final Design Concept for the Dog Park Council is requested to consider amending or approving the final design concept as presented to allow staff to proceed with construction documentation for the dog park.
Discuss Day Labor Center At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Rich Aubin and Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson, Council is requested to discuss the Day Labor Center and the possibility of closing or moving the facility.
Bond Study Committee Appointments In accordance with the City Charter, Article X - Section 3, the Council will consider the appointment of a Bond Study Committee. In appointing these members, the Council will also issue charges to the Committee. Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson • Ronald Jones • Stephen Stanley • Tony Torres Council Member David Gibbons • Jonathan Kelly • Martin Glenn Council Member Deborah Morris • Mary Brumbach • Koni Kaiwi Council Member Jerry Nickerson • David Perry • Jerry Carter Council Member Jim Bookhout • Molly Bishop • Mike Plumlee Mayor Pro Tem Rich Aubin • Laura Perkins Cox • John Willis Council Member Robert Vera • David Morehead • Susan Vaden Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay • Joe Thomas • Dylan Hedrick Council Member Robert John Smith • Hank Beidleman • Bob Duckworth
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson • Mark Tyler - Unified Building Standards Commission • David Perry - Property Standards Board Council Member Robert Vera • Jacobe Chandler - Community Multicultural Commission
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.
8. 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 meet in executive session pursuant to Sections 551.086 and 552.133, TEX. GOV’T CODE, to discuss competitive matters that are related to competitive activity of Garland Power and Light, including customer billing, contract, and usage information, electric power pricing information, system load characteristics, and electric power marketing analyses and strategies: • Briefing on TMPA competitive matters activities. • GP&L customer information related to the revision of rate structures and addition of new customer classes (conditional - if necessary to discuss confidential competitive matters). The City Council will adjourn into executive session under Sec. 551.087, TEX. GOV'T CODE regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect relating to: • A commercial project located generally southeast of the intersection of Forest Lane and Plano Road • A commercial project located generally northeast of the intersection of Lavon Drive and Crist Road The City Council will meet in executive session pursuant to Section 551.071, Tex. Gov’t Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information relating to one or more of the following matters: • PUC Docket No. 46662; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-4964;PUC Docket No. 47863; Cause No. D-1-GN-17-000867-North Texas Municipal Waste District v. Public Utility Commission of Texas-419th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas; Cause No. D-1-GN-17-000861-Ex Parte North Texas Municipal Water District-98th Judicial District Court of Travis County; Cause No. 429-02972-2017-Ex Parte North Texas Municipal Water District-429th Judicial District Court of Collin County, Texas 9. Adjourn
Sep 17, 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: Strategic Project Portfolio Work Plan Update Council is receiving a preview of the Strategic Project Portfolio - Quarterly Work Plan Update. There are currently 91 projects associated with the portfolio, and the Work Plan serves as a tool to provide Council with periodic updates on the status of each project. Beginning in October 2018, Council will receive the first official report and on a quarterly basis thereafter. The October 2018 report will show the status of projects through the end of September 2018, corresponding with the Fiscal Year calendar.
2018 Capital Improvement Program Budget Amendment No. 3 Council is requested to amend the 2018 Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $300,000 for the land acquisition of property adjacent to the EWS Recyling Center included in the EWS Land Acquisition capital project, $963,000 for the infrastructure improvements adjacent to the Rosehill development included in the Rosehill Street capital project and $205,000 for the purchase of a holding tank for Surf and Swim included in the Surf & Swim Aquatic Facility Expansion capital project. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 1, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: 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.
Amendments to Chapter 50 Code of Ordinances Over the last few years, there has been an increase in the desire of retail electric consumers to incorporate renewable energy, such as wind or solar, as part of their power supply. To this point, some consumers have pursued the installation of rooftop solar facilities, however, for many consumers this alternative is not feasible, either financially or due to installation constraints. To increase the opportunity for Garland Power & Light customers to actively participate in the individual procurement of renewable energy, Garland Power & Light is proposing to implement a Green Rate Rider that would be available to all Garland Power & Light retail customers. Garland Power & Light is requesting to amend Chapter 50 Utility Rates and Fees of the City of Garland Code of Ordinances to incorporate the Green Rate Rider. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 1, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Budget Discussions - Final Direction from Council Council will give final direction to staff regarding the 2018-19 Budget.
Discuss the possible relocation of the proposed skatepark from Central Park to other locations as may be desired by Council At the request of Council Member Deborah Morris and Mayor Pro Tem Rich Aubin, Council is requested to discuss the possible relocation of the proposed skatepark from Central Park to other locations as may be desired by Council.
Consideration of the Final Design Concept for the Dog Park Council is requested to consider amending or approving the final design concept as presented to allow staff to proceed with construction documentation for the dog park.
Discuss Day Labor Center At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Rich Aubin and Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson, Council is requested to discuss the Day Labor Center and the possibility of closing or moving the facility.
Bond Study Committee Appointments In accordance with the City Charter, Article X - Section 3, the Council will consider the appointment of a Bond Study Committee. In appointing these members, the Council will also issue charges to the Committee. Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson • Ronald Jones • Stephen Stanley • Tony Torres Council Member David Gibbons • Jonathan Kelly • Martin Glenn Council Member Deborah Morris • Mary Brumbach • Koni Kaiwi Council Member Jerry Nickerson • David Perry • Jerry Carter Council Member Jim Bookhout • Molly Bishop • Mike Plumlee Mayor Pro Tem Rich Aubin • Laura Perkins Cox • John Willis Council Member Robert Vera • David Morehead • Susan Vaden Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott LeMay • Joe Thomas • Dylan Hedrick Council Member Robert John Smith • Hank Beidleman • Bob Duckworth
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson • Mark Tyler - Unified Building Standards Commission • David Perry - Property Standards Board Council Member Robert Vera • Jacobe Chandler - Community Multicultural Commission
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.
8. 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 meet in executive session pursuant to Sections 551.086 and 552.133, TEX. GOV’T CODE, to discuss competitive matters that are related to competitive activity of Garland Power and Light, including customer billing, contract, and usage information, electric power pricing information, system load characteristics, and electric power marketing analyses and strategies: • Briefing on TMPA competitive matters activities. • GP&L customer information related to the revision of rate structures and addition of new customer classes (conditional - if necessary to discuss confidential competitive matters). The City Council will adjourn into executive session under Sec. 551.087, TEX. GOV'T CODE regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect relating to: • A commercial project located generally southeast of the intersection of Forest Lane and Plano Road • A commercial project located generally northeast of the intersection of Lavon Drive and Crist Road The City Council will meet in executive session pursuant to Section 551.071, Tex. Gov’t Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information relating to one or more of the following matters: • PUC Docket No. 46662; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-4964;PUC Docket No. 47863; Cause No. D-1-GN-17-000867-North Texas Municipal Waste District v. Public Utility Commission of Texas-419th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas; Cause No. D-1-GN-17-000861-Ex Parte North Texas Municipal Water District-98th Judicial District Court of Travis County; Cause No. 429-02972-2017-Ex Parte North Texas Municipal Water District-429th Judicial District Court of Collin County, Texas 9. Adjourn