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: a. 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. b. Centerville Road Speed Limit Revisions Council is requested to consider increasing the speed limit from 40 mph to 45 mph between SH 66 and Castle Drive. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting. c. Heliport CARES Grant Application Council is requested to consider approving the Heliport CARES Grant application that will provide funds to the Heliport for operations.
COVID-19 Response Update and Further Actions Staff will provide an update to Council and ask for Council direction on various matters related to COVID-19 and actions being taken by the City.
Quarterly Transportation Update The Transportation Director will give the quarterly update on major transportation projects.
Discussion of Fine Amounts for the Discharge of Fireworks At the request of Council Member Deborah Morris and Mayor Scott LeMay, Council is requested to discuss the fine amounts for the discharge of fireworks.
Zoning Case Notification Procedures At the request of Council Member Rich Aubin and Mayor Scott LeMay, a briefing will be provided regarding procedures used to notify the public of zoning cases and proposed changes.
Discuss Resuming Council Committee Meetings At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Robert John Smith and Mayor Scott LeMay, Council is requested to discuss resuming Council Committee meetings.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Scott LeMay Ariella Colunga - Garland Youth Council Victoria Penick - Garland Youth Council Council Member David Gibbons Serene Haroon - Garland Youth Council Anna Ngo - Garland Youth Council Council Member Deborah Morris Marione Ogboi - Garland Youth Council Medina Yasin - Garland Youth Council Council Member Jerry Nickerson Loi Anh Nguyen - Garland Youth Council Anne-Marie Schlueter - Garland Youth Council Council Member Rich Aubin Sarah Cox - Garland Youth Council Nia Pellegrin - Garland Youth Council Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Robert Vera Joanne Gonzalez - Garland Youth Council Daniyal Salem - Garland Youth Council Council Member Dylan Hedrick Liz Harling - Community Multicultural Commission Homaera Mahmood - Garland Youth Council Heather Moody - Garland Youth Council Mayor Pro Tem Robert John Smith Timilaa Radhakrishnan - Garland Youth Council Saul Sanchez - 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.
7. 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 adjourn into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.806, and 552.133 of the Texas Government Code for the purpose of deliberating, discussing, voting on or taking action with regard to competitive matters as defined by law and to discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s) or other matters involving confidential client information regarding legal and financial issues related to the Texas Municipal Power Agency and the potential sale of certain TMPA assets. 8. Adjourn
Jul 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 Briefings: a. 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. b. Centerville Road Speed Limit Revisions Council is requested to consider increasing the speed limit from 40 mph to 45 mph between SH 66 and Castle Drive. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting. c. Heliport CARES Grant Application Council is requested to consider approving the Heliport CARES Grant application that will provide funds to the Heliport for operations.
COVID-19 Response Update and Further Actions Staff will provide an update to Council and ask for Council direction on various matters related to COVID-19 and actions being taken by the City.
Quarterly Transportation Update The Transportation Director will give the quarterly update on major transportation projects.
Discussion of Fine Amounts for the Discharge of Fireworks At the request of Council Member Deborah Morris and Mayor Scott LeMay, Council is requested to discuss the fine amounts for the discharge of fireworks.
Zoning Case Notification Procedures At the request of Council Member Rich Aubin and Mayor Scott LeMay, a briefing will be provided regarding procedures used to notify the public of zoning cases and proposed changes.
Discuss Resuming Council Committee Meetings At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Robert John Smith and Mayor Scott LeMay, Council is requested to discuss resuming Council Committee meetings.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Scott LeMay Ariella Colunga - Garland Youth Council Victoria Penick - Garland Youth Council Council Member David Gibbons Serene Haroon - Garland Youth Council Anna Ngo - Garland Youth Council Council Member Deborah Morris Marione Ogboi - Garland Youth Council Medina Yasin - Garland Youth Council Council Member Jerry Nickerson Loi Anh Nguyen - Garland Youth Council Anne-Marie Schlueter - Garland Youth Council Council Member Rich Aubin Sarah Cox - Garland Youth Council Nia Pellegrin - Garland Youth Council Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Robert Vera Joanne Gonzalez - Garland Youth Council Daniyal Salem - Garland Youth Council Council Member Dylan Hedrick Liz Harling - Community Multicultural Commission Homaera Mahmood - Garland Youth Council Heather Moody - Garland Youth Council Mayor Pro Tem Robert John Smith Timilaa Radhakrishnan - Garland Youth Council Saul Sanchez - 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.
7. 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 adjourn into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.806, and 552.133 of the Texas Government Code for the purpose of deliberating, discussing, voting on or taking action with regard to competitive matters as defined by law and to discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s) or other matters involving confidential client information regarding legal and financial issues related to the Texas Municipal Power Agency and the potential sale of certain TMPA assets. 8. Adjourn