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: Approval of Rules of Procedure for the Board of Adjustment Council is requested to approve the rules of procedure for the Garland Board of Adjustment.
Project Funding Agreement with Dallas County for Naaman School Road from Brand Road to SH 78 and Brand Road from Belt Line Road to Naaman School Road Alignment Project Council is requested to adopt a resolution which authorizes the City Manager to enter into a Project Funding Agreement with Dallas County for the Naaman School Road from Brand Road to SH 78 and Brand Road from Belt Line Road to Naaman School Road Alignment Study project. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 2000 N. First St., 111 E. Buckingham and 121 E. Buckingham Rd. Council is requested to approve the sale of 2000 N. First St., 111 E. Buckingham Road and 121 E. Buckingham Road to Hao Pham and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 922 Susan Drive Council is requested to approve the sale of 922 Susan Drive to Christopher Whitlock and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 818 E. Linda Drive Council is requested to approve the sale of 818 E. Linda Drive to Ryan Z and Associates, Inc. and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 621 West Avenue G Council is requested to approve the sale of 621 West Avenue G and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) Board of Directors Nomination The Texas Property Tax Code section 6.03, provides the method for establishing an Appraisal District Board of Directors. According to this statute, taxing jurisdictions within the district are entitled to appoint a candidate, who if elected, will serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors. Each of the incorporated Greater Dallas County cities and towns (30), except the City of Dallas, have the right to nominate a candidate. From the nominations received by the Appraisal District, the cities and towns shall have the right to elect by a majority vote one (1) member to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Unless otherwise directed by Council, staff is recommending that the Appraisal District be provided with a notice of forbearance regarding a nomination as has been done in prior years.
Investment Advisory Services Agreement Council is requested to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Investment Advisory Service Agreement with Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 8, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Community Services Committee Report Jason Chessher, Director of Health, will provide a Community Service Committee Report on the process for the potential closure of a restaurant due to an excessive number of failing health scores.
Sex Offender Ordinance Update The Police Department will present data regarding registered sex offenders living in Garland and the option to adopt an ordinance placing residency restrictions around areas where children commonly gather.
Update on New Year's Eve Fireworks Enforcement The Police Department will update the City Council on plans for fireworks enforcement over the New Year's Eve holiday.
Consider Amendments to the Garland Development Code Regarding Makerspaces Staff will brief the Council on Makerspace uses (also referred to as “Hackerspaces”). This use is not currently defined in the Garland Development Code. At the request of the City Council, the subject of defining and creating regulations for Makerspace uses was discussed by the Development Services Committee and draft amendments to Chapter 2, Sections 2.51 and 2.52 and Chapter 6, Section 6.03 of the Garland Development Code were recommended accordingly. The draft amendments have also been reviewed by the Plan Commission during their September 23, 2019 meeting.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member Deborah Morris Darryl Quigley - TIF Board South
5. 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. Adjourn
Oct 07, 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: Approval of Rules of Procedure for the Board of Adjustment Council is requested to approve the rules of procedure for the Garland Board of Adjustment.
Project Funding Agreement with Dallas County for Naaman School Road from Brand Road to SH 78 and Brand Road from Belt Line Road to Naaman School Road Alignment Project Council is requested to adopt a resolution which authorizes the City Manager to enter into a Project Funding Agreement with Dallas County for the Naaman School Road from Brand Road to SH 78 and Brand Road from Belt Line Road to Naaman School Road Alignment Study project. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 2000 N. First St., 111 E. Buckingham and 121 E. Buckingham Rd. Council is requested to approve the sale of 2000 N. First St., 111 E. Buckingham Road and 121 E. Buckingham Road to Hao Pham and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 922 Susan Drive Council is requested to approve the sale of 922 Susan Drive to Christopher Whitlock and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 818 E. Linda Drive Council is requested to approve the sale of 818 E. Linda Drive to Ryan Z and Associates, Inc. and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Sale of Property - 621 West Avenue G Council is requested to approve the sale of 621 West Avenue G and provide an executed deed without warranty. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) Board of Directors Nomination The Texas Property Tax Code section 6.03, provides the method for establishing an Appraisal District Board of Directors. According to this statute, taxing jurisdictions within the district are entitled to appoint a candidate, who if elected, will serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors. Each of the incorporated Greater Dallas County cities and towns (30), except the City of Dallas, have the right to nominate a candidate. From the nominations received by the Appraisal District, the cities and towns shall have the right to elect by a majority vote one (1) member to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Unless otherwise directed by Council, staff is recommending that the Appraisal District be provided with a notice of forbearance regarding a nomination as has been done in prior years.
Investment Advisory Services Agreement Council is requested to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Investment Advisory Service Agreement with Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 8, 2019 Regular Meeting.
Community Services Committee Report Jason Chessher, Director of Health, will provide a Community Service Committee Report on the process for the potential closure of a restaurant due to an excessive number of failing health scores.
Sex Offender Ordinance Update The Police Department will present data regarding registered sex offenders living in Garland and the option to adopt an ordinance placing residency restrictions around areas where children commonly gather.
Update on New Year's Eve Fireworks Enforcement The Police Department will update the City Council on plans for fireworks enforcement over the New Year's Eve holiday.
Consider Amendments to the Garland Development Code Regarding Makerspaces Staff will brief the Council on Makerspace uses (also referred to as “Hackerspaces”). This use is not currently defined in the Garland Development Code. At the request of the City Council, the subject of defining and creating regulations for Makerspace uses was discussed by the Development Services Committee and draft amendments to Chapter 2, Sections 2.51 and 2.52 and Chapter 6, Section 6.03 of the Garland Development Code were recommended accordingly. The draft amendments have also been reviewed by the Plan Commission during their September 23, 2019 meeting.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member Deborah Morris Darryl Quigley - TIF Board South
5. 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. Adjourn