Public Comments on Work Session Items
Consider the Consent Agenda
Written Briefings: a. Consider and/or Act Upon Approving An Extension of the Line of Duty Illness/injury Leave at Full Pay for Firefighter/Paramedic Kasey King Council is requested to approve an extension of injury leave for a period of up to 12 months (as may be medically necessary) in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 143.073 (b) for Firefighter/Paramedic Kasey King, and granting full pay during the extended leave. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 04, 2020 Regular Meeting. b. Adoption of the 2020-2024 Federal Grant Programs Consolidated Plan Council is requested to consider approval of the Housing and Community Services Department Federal Grants 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City to update the Consolidated Plan every 5 years in order for the City to continue to receive the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Infill Partnership Grant (HOME) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from HUD. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting. c. Interlocal Agreement with GISD for the Use of the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technology Center Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with GISD for use of the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center during emergencies or disasters. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting. d. Establishing Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Projects Council is requested to approve an ordinance establishing prevailing wage rates for public works projects awarded by the City as required by the United States Department of Labor Davis and established in the Bacon Wage Determination for Dallas County.Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 18, 2020 Regular Meeting.
COVID-19 Response Update and Further Actions Staff will provide an update to Council and ask for Council direction, if needed, on various matters related to COVID-19 and actions being taken by the City.
Preview of 2020-21 Proposed Budget Staff will provide an overview of the City Manager's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21. The FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget document will officially be presented to Council at the August 4, 2020, Regular Meeting.
Overview of City's Activities Regarding Hypermart Site Based on changes in Council over time and questions being raised by the public, staff will provide a history of the City's acquisition, redevelopment activities and lease to PLC of the site formerly occupied by Hypermart.
Overview of IH 635E Alternative Design at Garland Avenue Interchange and Regional Transportation Council Pledge of $15 million to Enhance Redevelopment of Area Staff will review the IH 635E alternative design for the Garland Avenue interchange with City Council. Staff will also discuss pledge from Regional Transportation Council to assist in redevelopment of the area.
Aquatics Master Plan Draft As requested by Council, Staff will present additional information regarding the draft Aquatics Master Plan.
Discuss Parking Enforcement Operations by City Marshals At the request of Council Member Jim Bookhout and Mayor Scott LeMay, Council is requested to discuss parking enforcement operations by City Marshals.
Discussion on Possible Garland Development Code (GDC) Amendments Staff will discuss with Council two possible Garland Development Code amendments. One, allow take-out/pick-up windows without menu boards as part of Restaurant uses, rather than considering them Drive-Through Restaurants, which typically require a Specific Use Provision and public hearing. Second, further review the current GDC storage requirements for Multi-Family and Senior Living developments.
Discuss Resuming Meetings for Boards & Commissions At the request of Council Member Jim Bookhout and Mayor Scott LeMay, Council is requested to discuss the resuming of meetings for Boards & Commissions.
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
Aug 03, 2020 Work Session
Public Comments on Work Session Items
Consider the Consent Agenda
Written Briefings: a. Consider and/or Act Upon Approving An Extension of the Line of Duty Illness/injury Leave at Full Pay for Firefighter/Paramedic Kasey King Council is requested to approve an extension of injury leave for a period of up to 12 months (as may be medically necessary) in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 143.073 (b) for Firefighter/Paramedic Kasey King, and granting full pay during the extended leave. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 04, 2020 Regular Meeting. b. Adoption of the 2020-2024 Federal Grant Programs Consolidated Plan Council is requested to consider approval of the Housing and Community Services Department Federal Grants 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City to update the Consolidated Plan every 5 years in order for the City to continue to receive the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Infill Partnership Grant (HOME) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from HUD. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting. c. Interlocal Agreement with GISD for the Use of the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technology Center Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with GISD for use of the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center during emergencies or disasters. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting. d. Establishing Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Projects Council is requested to approve an ordinance establishing prevailing wage rates for public works projects awarded by the City as required by the United States Department of Labor Davis and established in the Bacon Wage Determination for Dallas County.Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the August 18, 2020 Regular Meeting.
COVID-19 Response Update and Further Actions Staff will provide an update to Council and ask for Council direction, if needed, on various matters related to COVID-19 and actions being taken by the City.
Preview of 2020-21 Proposed Budget Staff will provide an overview of the City Manager's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21. The FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget document will officially be presented to Council at the August 4, 2020, Regular Meeting.
Overview of City's Activities Regarding Hypermart Site Based on changes in Council over time and questions being raised by the public, staff will provide a history of the City's acquisition, redevelopment activities and lease to PLC of the site formerly occupied by Hypermart.
Overview of IH 635E Alternative Design at Garland Avenue Interchange and Regional Transportation Council Pledge of $15 million to Enhance Redevelopment of Area Staff will review the IH 635E alternative design for the Garland Avenue interchange with City Council. Staff will also discuss pledge from Regional Transportation Council to assist in redevelopment of the area.
Aquatics Master Plan Draft As requested by Council, Staff will present additional information regarding the draft Aquatics Master Plan.
Discuss Parking Enforcement Operations by City Marshals At the request of Council Member Jim Bookhout and Mayor Scott LeMay, Council is requested to discuss parking enforcement operations by City Marshals.
Discussion on Possible Garland Development Code (GDC) Amendments Staff will discuss with Council two possible Garland Development Code amendments. One, allow take-out/pick-up windows without menu boards as part of Restaurant uses, rather than considering them Drive-Through Restaurants, which typically require a Specific Use Provision and public hearing. Second, further review the current GDC storage requirements for Multi-Family and Senior Living developments.
Discuss Resuming Meetings for Boards & Commissions At the request of Council Member Jim Bookhout and Mayor Scott LeMay, Council is requested to discuss the resuming of meetings for Boards & Commissions.
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