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.
Amend Authorized TexPool Representatives Council is requested to approve a resolution amending authorized TexPool representatives. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 2, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: Dallas County Elections Vote Center Presentation Council will receive a briefing from Dallas County Elections on their plan to implement county-wide vote centers, which allow citizens to vote anywhere in Dallas County on election day.
Cost of Service for Water and Wastewater The City Council requested that a high level cost of service and rate design study be performed to determine what future amendments may be needed in overall water and wastewater rate levels or rate design. The City’s rate consultant, NewGen Strategies & Solutions, will provide a status update on the Study and will specifically discuss the results of the water and wastewater cost of service analysis.
Windsurf Bay Park Update on Preparations for Holiday Activity The Police and Parks Department will update Council on preparations for holiday activities at Windsurf Bay Park.
Dog Park Bid Summary Council will be briefed on the results of the recently closed bid advertisement for the dog park project in Central Park. Staff will present a summary of the scope of work, associated costs, and recommendations on the bid award. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 2, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Legislative Update The City Attorney will provide an update on changes in laws impacting local governments that came out of the 86th Legislative Session.
Street Department Construction Program Update The Director of the Street Department will provide an update to the City Council on the status of the Street Department's infrastructure construction program.
Street Department Construction Program Update The Director of the Street Department will provide an update to the City Council on the status of the Street Department's infrastructure construction program.
Existing Concrete Parking Lot Asphalt Overlay Upon City Council direction, staff has prepared permit language for asphalt overlays on existing concrete parking lots and established standards for the asphalt work.
Development Services Committee Report Council Member David Gibbons, chair of the Development Services Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Parking and storage of "Tiny Houses" in residential zoning districts Council's action on Plan Commission's recommendations when significant changes have been made to development plans
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member David Gibbons Anna Ngo - Garland Youth Council Olivia Glick - Garland Youth Council Council Member Jerry Nickerson Leah Tharakan - Garland Youth Council Jotham Simon - Garland Youth Council Jerry Carter - Parks and Recreation Board Preston Edwards - Plan Commission Vicky Wollander - Property Standards Board DeAnne Driver - Cultural Arts Council Member Jim Bookhout Jacob Miranda - Garland Youth Council Mayor Pro Tem Robert John Smith Joshua Dylan Bradley - Garland Youth Council Joshua Erazo - Garland Youth Council
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.
6. 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: Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code the City Council will convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Appointment of associate municipal judge(s) 7. Adjourn
Jul 01, 2019 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.
Amend Authorized TexPool Representatives Council is requested to approve a resolution amending authorized TexPool representatives. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 2, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Verbal Briefings: Dallas County Elections Vote Center Presentation Council will receive a briefing from Dallas County Elections on their plan to implement county-wide vote centers, which allow citizens to vote anywhere in Dallas County on election day.
Cost of Service for Water and Wastewater The City Council requested that a high level cost of service and rate design study be performed to determine what future amendments may be needed in overall water and wastewater rate levels or rate design. The City’s rate consultant, NewGen Strategies & Solutions, will provide a status update on the Study and will specifically discuss the results of the water and wastewater cost of service analysis.
Windsurf Bay Park Update on Preparations for Holiday Activity The Police and Parks Department will update Council on preparations for holiday activities at Windsurf Bay Park.
Dog Park Bid Summary Council will be briefed on the results of the recently closed bid advertisement for the dog park project in Central Park. Staff will present a summary of the scope of work, associated costs, and recommendations on the bid award. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 2, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Legislative Update The City Attorney will provide an update on changes in laws impacting local governments that came out of the 86th Legislative Session.
Street Department Construction Program Update The Director of the Street Department will provide an update to the City Council on the status of the Street Department's infrastructure construction program.
Street Department Construction Program Update The Director of the Street Department will provide an update to the City Council on the status of the Street Department's infrastructure construction program.
Existing Concrete Parking Lot Asphalt Overlay Upon City Council direction, staff has prepared permit language for asphalt overlays on existing concrete parking lots and established standards for the asphalt work.
Development Services Committee Report Council Member David Gibbons, chair of the Development Services Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Parking and storage of "Tiny Houses" in residential zoning districts Council's action on Plan Commission's recommendations when significant changes have been made to development plans
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member David Gibbons Anna Ngo - Garland Youth Council Olivia Glick - Garland Youth Council Council Member Jerry Nickerson Leah Tharakan - Garland Youth Council Jotham Simon - Garland Youth Council Jerry Carter - Parks and Recreation Board Preston Edwards - Plan Commission Vicky Wollander - Property Standards Board DeAnne Driver - Cultural Arts Council Member Jim Bookhout Jacob Miranda - Garland Youth Council Mayor Pro Tem Robert John Smith Joshua Dylan Bradley - Garland Youth Council Joshua Erazo - Garland Youth Council
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.
6. 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: Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code the City Council will convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Appointment of associate municipal judge(s) 7. Adjourn