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 Briefing: 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.
Rick Oden Park Phasing At the February 8, 2020 CIP Budget meeting, Council asked staff to reconfigure the first phase of Rick Oden Park. Rather than building only the skate park, driveway and minimal parking in phase one, staff was asked to evaluate moving the phase line to include the restroom, full parking lot on the north side as well as the food truck area. Parks and Recreation staff worked with the Budget, Finance, AECOM and the Project Management Office, as well as the consulting engineers on the project to evaluate this reconfiguration. There is no financial impact to the 2020 CIP. Unless otherwise directed by Council, staff will move forward with the reconfiguration as requested.
Verbal Briefings: DART Bus Network Redesign - Selection of Potential Candidates for DART Bus Network Regional Forum At the March 2, 2020 Work Session, DART provided a quarterly update to Council that included a discussion on whether changes might be needed for its current bus network to achieve an appropriate balance between high-ridership for key routes and maintain adequate coverage throughout their network. DART has requested that the City of Garland provide a list of individuals that might be suitable to represent the community in the Public Engagement process.
COVID-19 Updates Staff will provide Council an update on COVID-19 and related employee matters.
Potential Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on City of Garland Summer Programs and City Facilities Staff will update Council on the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the City of Garland Summer programs and City facilities.
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
Apr 20, 2020 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 Briefing: 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.
Rick Oden Park Phasing At the February 8, 2020 CIP Budget meeting, Council asked staff to reconfigure the first phase of Rick Oden Park. Rather than building only the skate park, driveway and minimal parking in phase one, staff was asked to evaluate moving the phase line to include the restroom, full parking lot on the north side as well as the food truck area. Parks and Recreation staff worked with the Budget, Finance, AECOM and the Project Management Office, as well as the consulting engineers on the project to evaluate this reconfiguration. There is no financial impact to the 2020 CIP. Unless otherwise directed by Council, staff will move forward with the reconfiguration as requested.
Verbal Briefings: DART Bus Network Redesign - Selection of Potential Candidates for DART Bus Network Regional Forum At the March 2, 2020 Work Session, DART provided a quarterly update to Council that included a discussion on whether changes might be needed for its current bus network to achieve an appropriate balance between high-ridership for key routes and maintain adequate coverage throughout their network. DART has requested that the City of Garland provide a list of individuals that might be suitable to represent the community in the Public Engagement process.
COVID-19 Updates Staff will provide Council an update on COVID-19 and related employee matters.
Potential Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on City of Garland Summer Programs and City Facilities Staff will update Council on the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the City of Garland Summer programs and City facilities.
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