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: Funding Agreement for Shiloh Road Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to sign the funding agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Government. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 20, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Confirmation of City Health Authority Council is requested to confirm Dr. Timothy Lambert for a two-year term as the City Health Authority and authorize the City Manager to renew interlocal agreements with the City of Rowlett and the City of Sachse for the purpose of public health services. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 20, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Strategic Project Portfolio Update An update on the Strategic Project Portfolio is attached. The summary report shows the status and condition of projects through the end of July 2019.
Garland Continuity of Government Plan Council is requested to consider approving the City of Garland Continuity of Government (COG) plan. This plan establishes the framework for ensuring that the Mayor and City Council responsibilities will be maintained, preserved and/or reconstituted in the event government functions become disrupted. By doing so, the COG Plan will facilitate continuation of legal authorities so that critical services will not be lost due to government disruptions. Unless otherwise directed, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 6, 2019 Regular Meeting.
House Bill 914 and the Continued Receipt of Bingo Prize Fee Funds Council is requested to approve a resolution and authorize City staff to submit proof of a vote to the Texas Lottery Commission in order to continue to receive a share of bingo prize fees. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 20, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Investment 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 Strategy and Investment Policy.
Annual Review of Civil Service Retirement Stability Benefit (RSB) This report is presented to update Council on the 457(b) Retiree Stability Benefit (RSB) plan that is available to Civil Service Employees and to provide key metrics related to the plan.
Verbal Briefings: Update on Image Management Initiative Staff will update Council on Image Management Initiatives during the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
Cost of Service for Water and Wastewater As an outcome of the changes to the water and wastewater rate structure related to apartments, the City Council requested that a comprehensive cost of service and rate design study be performed to determine what future amendments may be needed in overall 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 recommended water and sewer rate levels specific to the upcoming fiscal year 2019-2020. The discussion will cover the calculated rate differentials between residential and multi-family customers, and provide specific water and wastewater rates recommended for Council consideration.
Preview of 2019-20 Proposed Budget Staff will provide an overview of the City Manager's Proposed Budget for FY 2019-20. The FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget document will officially be presented to Council at the August 6, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Scott LeMay Patrick Abell - TIF 3 Council Member Dylan Hedrick Keith Engler - TIF 3 Mayor Pro Tem Robert John Smith John McDonald - Board of Adjustment Jim Hope - Unified Building Standards Robert Kaaa - Environmental and Community Advisory Board Vonda Tyson - Community Multicultural Commission Lupita Torres - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Trellas Gotcher - Library Board Kenia Hudson-Ott - Parks and Recreation Board Christopher Ott - Planning and Zoning Commission Tony Torres - TIF 3 - Medical
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.
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: 1. Pursuant to Section 551.071, TEX. GOV'T CODE to discuss confidential attorney/client information relating to the effect of new state laws on the Garland Code of Ordinances and Garland Development Code; and 2. Pursuant to Section 551.072, TEX. GOV'T CODE to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located generally in the area of Firewheel Parkway and Castle Drive. 7. Adjourn
Aug 05, 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.
Written Briefings: Funding Agreement for Shiloh Road Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to sign the funding agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Government. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 20, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Confirmation of City Health Authority Council is requested to confirm Dr. Timothy Lambert for a two-year term as the City Health Authority and authorize the City Manager to renew interlocal agreements with the City of Rowlett and the City of Sachse for the purpose of public health services. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 20, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Strategic Project Portfolio Update An update on the Strategic Project Portfolio is attached. The summary report shows the status and condition of projects through the end of July 2019.
Garland Continuity of Government Plan Council is requested to consider approving the City of Garland Continuity of Government (COG) plan. This plan establishes the framework for ensuring that the Mayor and City Council responsibilities will be maintained, preserved and/or reconstituted in the event government functions become disrupted. By doing so, the COG Plan will facilitate continuation of legal authorities so that critical services will not be lost due to government disruptions. Unless otherwise directed, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 6, 2019 Regular Meeting.
House Bill 914 and the Continued Receipt of Bingo Prize Fee Funds Council is requested to approve a resolution and authorize City staff to submit proof of a vote to the Texas Lottery Commission in order to continue to receive a share of bingo prize fees. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 20, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Investment 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 Strategy and Investment Policy.
Annual Review of Civil Service Retirement Stability Benefit (RSB) This report is presented to update Council on the 457(b) Retiree Stability Benefit (RSB) plan that is available to Civil Service Employees and to provide key metrics related to the plan.
Verbal Briefings: Update on Image Management Initiative Staff will update Council on Image Management Initiatives during the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
Cost of Service for Water and Wastewater As an outcome of the changes to the water and wastewater rate structure related to apartments, the City Council requested that a comprehensive cost of service and rate design study be performed to determine what future amendments may be needed in overall 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 recommended water and sewer rate levels specific to the upcoming fiscal year 2019-2020. The discussion will cover the calculated rate differentials between residential and multi-family customers, and provide specific water and wastewater rates recommended for Council consideration.
Preview of 2019-20 Proposed Budget Staff will provide an overview of the City Manager's Proposed Budget for FY 2019-20. The FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget document will officially be presented to Council at the August 6, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Scott LeMay Patrick Abell - TIF 3 Council Member Dylan Hedrick Keith Engler - TIF 3 Mayor Pro Tem Robert John Smith John McDonald - Board of Adjustment Jim Hope - Unified Building Standards Robert Kaaa - Environmental and Community Advisory Board Vonda Tyson - Community Multicultural Commission Lupita Torres - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Trellas Gotcher - Library Board Kenia Hudson-Ott - Parks and Recreation Board Christopher Ott - Planning and Zoning Commission Tony Torres - TIF 3 - Medical
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.
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: 1. Pursuant to Section 551.071, TEX. GOV'T CODE to discuss confidential attorney/client information relating to the effect of new state laws on the Garland Code of Ordinances and Garland Development Code; and 2. Pursuant to Section 551.072, TEX. GOV'T CODE to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located generally in the area of Firewheel Parkway and Castle Drive. 7. Adjourn