Call To Order Invocation
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions and Announcements
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has been briefed on these items at a previous work session and approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item. The Mayor will announce the agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience and the City Council to request that an item be removed and considered separately. 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the January 21, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Asset Management Software Bid No. 3403-13 Timmons Group – Cityworks $693,900.00 This request is to provide software, implementation services, training, and a yearly service contract of $75,000 for the Azteca Cityworks Asset Management System to be used by the Water and Wastewater Departments. b. Transformer for TMPA Hog Creek Substation Bid No. 3963-14 WEG Electric Co. $233,490.00 This request is to purchase a 5 MVA 138/12.47kV transformer to be installed at the TMPA Hog Creek Substation. c. Carver 3 Foundation Repair Bid No. 3938-14 Gilbert Construction $135,600.00 This request is to provide necessary repairs including lifting portions of the concrete slab to bring level with the surrounding grade beams, installing a moisture barrier to maintain a consistent moisture level below the slab, re-routing the building’s roof drains, and performing required site grading. d. Jet Sewer Truck Bid No. 4136-14 Chastang Ford $121,869.00 This request is for the purchase of a 2014 Ford F-550 chassis with mounted Pipehunter Model 7844 sewer cleaner to be used by the Water Department in their daily operations. e. Emergency Storm Restoration Bid No. 4146-14 T & D Solutions $291,538.99 This request is to provide emergency repairs for storm restoration during ice storm power outages. 3. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 21 “Fire Prevention and Protection” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland. This item was considered by Council at the January 21, 2014 Work Session. The amendment reduces the mileage fee in subsections B(2) and B(3) from $12.00 to $10.00 per mile. This amendment is needed to correct the mileage fees adopted in Ordinance No. 6559 that was approved July 17, 2012, which reflected incorrect amounts for mileage charges. 4. Consider approval my minute action Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Jim Bowman Construction Company in the amount of $64,071.57. This item was considered by Council at the January 21, 2014 Work Session. During the construction project, it was determined that the existing pavement in Shiloh Road is actually 10” thick instead of the City’s current standard 8” thick. The majority of the change order is for the concrete removal and replacement for the additional 2” thickness. Additional grade adjustments of ADA ramps and sidewalks are part of the change order as well. 5. Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute the proposed agreement with Verizon in the amount of $217,661.66 to provide cables/wires in the new underground conduit system and to remove existing overhead wires and poles along the south side of Walnut between Glenbrook and the KCS ROW. Funding for the Walnut Utility Relocation Project was included in the approved 2012 and is proposed in the 2014 Capital Improvement Program. The project is an effort to reduce the overhead utilities in the downtown redevelopment area.
Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute the proposed agreement with Verizon in the amount of $217,661.66 to provide cables/wires in the new underground conduit system and to remove existing overhead wires and poles along the south side of Walnut between Glenbrook and the KCS ROW. Funding for the Walnut Utility Relocation Project was included in the approved 2012 and is proposed in the 2014 Capital Improvement Program. The project is an effort to reduce the overhead utilities in the downtown redevelopment area.
Consider approval by minute action an amendment to the Consultation Services Retainer Agreement for Dean International. This item was scheduled for consideration by Council at the February 3, 2014 Work Session.
Consider approval by minute action the adoption of the Strategic Transportation Enhancement Plan for IH-635 East, SH-78, and I-30. This item was scheduled for consideration by Council at the February 3, 2014 Work Session.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Apartment Development Services, requesting approval of 1) a change in zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses, 2) a Concept Plan and 3) a variance to Section 34.19(d) of the IH 30 Development Standards regarding building placement. The property is located at the northwest intersection of Bobtown Road and Waterhouse Boulevard. (District 3) (Zoning File No. 13-35) This proposal is for a change in zoning to allow for apartment development. At the November 11, 2013 meeting, Plan Commission recommended denial of the request. This request was postponed from the December 17, 2013 Council Meeting.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Apartment Development Services, requesting approval of 1) a change in zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses, 2) a Concept Plan and 3) a variance to Section 34.19(d) of the IH 30 Development Standards regarding building placement. The property is located at the northwest intersection of Bobtown Road and Waterhouse Boulevard. (District 3) (Zoning File No. 13-35) This proposal is for a change in zoning to allow for apartment development. At the November 11, 2013 meeting, Plan Commission recommended denial of the request. This request was postponed from the December 17, 2013 Council Meeting.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Apartment Development Services, requesting approval of 1) a change in zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses, 2) a Concept Plan and 3) a variance to Section 34.19(d) of the IH 30 Development Standards regarding building placement. The property is located at the northwest intersection of Bobtown Road and Waterhouse Boulevard. (District 3) (Zoning File No. 13-35) This proposal is for a change in zoning to allow for apartment development. At the November 11, 2013 meeting, Plan Commission recommended denial of the request. This request was postponed from the December 17, 2013 Council Meeting.
b. Consider the application of First Texas Homes, Inc. requesting approval of 1) amendments to Planned Development (PD) District 06-02 for Single-Family Uses and 2) an amended Detail Plan for Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units. The property is located between Merlin Drive and Lake Ray Hubbard. (District 3) (Zoning File No. 13-45) This proposal is for a subdivision development of 192 single-family homes. At the January 13, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval per staff recommendation.
Hold a public hearing to receive comment on the 2014 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The 2014 Proposed CIP has been available for public inspection in the City’s libraries, in the City Secretary’s Office, and on the City’s Website since January 8, 2014. A public hearing was also held on January 21, 2014.
Consider an ordinance approving the 2014 Capital Improvement Program. On January 14, 2014, the City Council held a Special Budget Work Session to review the Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2014. A public hearing was held on the Proposed CIP on January 21, 2014 and was scheduled for consideration by Council at the February 3, 2014 Work Session.
13. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 14. Adjourn. All Regular Council meetings are broadcast live on CGTV, Time Warner Cable Channel 16, and Verizon FIOS TV 44. Meetings are rebroadcast at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday-Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Live streaming and on-demand videos of the meetings are also available online at www.garlandtx.gov. Copies of the meetings can be purchased through the City Secretary’s Office – audio CD’s are $1 each and DVD’s are $3 each.
Feb 04, 2014 City Council
Call To Order Invocation
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions and Announcements
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has been briefed on these items at a previous work session and approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item. The Mayor will announce the agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience and the City Council to request that an item be removed and considered separately. 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the January 21, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Asset Management Software Bid No. 3403-13 Timmons Group – Cityworks $693,900.00 This request is to provide software, implementation services, training, and a yearly service contract of $75,000 for the Azteca Cityworks Asset Management System to be used by the Water and Wastewater Departments. b. Transformer for TMPA Hog Creek Substation Bid No. 3963-14 WEG Electric Co. $233,490.00 This request is to purchase a 5 MVA 138/12.47kV transformer to be installed at the TMPA Hog Creek Substation. c. Carver 3 Foundation Repair Bid No. 3938-14 Gilbert Construction $135,600.00 This request is to provide necessary repairs including lifting portions of the concrete slab to bring level with the surrounding grade beams, installing a moisture barrier to maintain a consistent moisture level below the slab, re-routing the building’s roof drains, and performing required site grading. d. Jet Sewer Truck Bid No. 4136-14 Chastang Ford $121,869.00 This request is for the purchase of a 2014 Ford F-550 chassis with mounted Pipehunter Model 7844 sewer cleaner to be used by the Water Department in their daily operations. e. Emergency Storm Restoration Bid No. 4146-14 T & D Solutions $291,538.99 This request is to provide emergency repairs for storm restoration during ice storm power outages. 3. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 21 “Fire Prevention and Protection” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland. This item was considered by Council at the January 21, 2014 Work Session. The amendment reduces the mileage fee in subsections B(2) and B(3) from $12.00 to $10.00 per mile. This amendment is needed to correct the mileage fees adopted in Ordinance No. 6559 that was approved July 17, 2012, which reflected incorrect amounts for mileage charges. 4. Consider approval my minute action Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Jim Bowman Construction Company in the amount of $64,071.57. This item was considered by Council at the January 21, 2014 Work Session. During the construction project, it was determined that the existing pavement in Shiloh Road is actually 10” thick instead of the City’s current standard 8” thick. The majority of the change order is for the concrete removal and replacement for the additional 2” thickness. Additional grade adjustments of ADA ramps and sidewalks are part of the change order as well. 5. Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute the proposed agreement with Verizon in the amount of $217,661.66 to provide cables/wires in the new underground conduit system and to remove existing overhead wires and poles along the south side of Walnut between Glenbrook and the KCS ROW. Funding for the Walnut Utility Relocation Project was included in the approved 2012 and is proposed in the 2014 Capital Improvement Program. The project is an effort to reduce the overhead utilities in the downtown redevelopment area.
Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute the proposed agreement with Verizon in the amount of $217,661.66 to provide cables/wires in the new underground conduit system and to remove existing overhead wires and poles along the south side of Walnut between Glenbrook and the KCS ROW. Funding for the Walnut Utility Relocation Project was included in the approved 2012 and is proposed in the 2014 Capital Improvement Program. The project is an effort to reduce the overhead utilities in the downtown redevelopment area.
Consider approval by minute action an amendment to the Consultation Services Retainer Agreement for Dean International. This item was scheduled for consideration by Council at the February 3, 2014 Work Session.
Consider approval by minute action the adoption of the Strategic Transportation Enhancement Plan for IH-635 East, SH-78, and I-30. This item was scheduled for consideration by Council at the February 3, 2014 Work Session.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Apartment Development Services, requesting approval of 1) a change in zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses, 2) a Concept Plan and 3) a variance to Section 34.19(d) of the IH 30 Development Standards regarding building placement. The property is located at the northwest intersection of Bobtown Road and Waterhouse Boulevard. (District 3) (Zoning File No. 13-35) This proposal is for a change in zoning to allow for apartment development. At the November 11, 2013 meeting, Plan Commission recommended denial of the request. This request was postponed from the December 17, 2013 Council Meeting.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Apartment Development Services, requesting approval of 1) a change in zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses, 2) a Concept Plan and 3) a variance to Section 34.19(d) of the IH 30 Development Standards regarding building placement. The property is located at the northwest intersection of Bobtown Road and Waterhouse Boulevard. (District 3) (Zoning File No. 13-35) This proposal is for a change in zoning to allow for apartment development. At the November 11, 2013 meeting, Plan Commission recommended denial of the request. This request was postponed from the December 17, 2013 Council Meeting.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Apartment Development Services, requesting approval of 1) a change in zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses, 2) a Concept Plan and 3) a variance to Section 34.19(d) of the IH 30 Development Standards regarding building placement. The property is located at the northwest intersection of Bobtown Road and Waterhouse Boulevard. (District 3) (Zoning File No. 13-35) This proposal is for a change in zoning to allow for apartment development. At the November 11, 2013 meeting, Plan Commission recommended denial of the request. This request was postponed from the December 17, 2013 Council Meeting.
b. Consider the application of First Texas Homes, Inc. requesting approval of 1) amendments to Planned Development (PD) District 06-02 for Single-Family Uses and 2) an amended Detail Plan for Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units. The property is located between Merlin Drive and Lake Ray Hubbard. (District 3) (Zoning File No. 13-45) This proposal is for a subdivision development of 192 single-family homes. At the January 13, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval per staff recommendation.
Hold a public hearing to receive comment on the 2014 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The 2014 Proposed CIP has been available for public inspection in the City’s libraries, in the City Secretary’s Office, and on the City’s Website since January 8, 2014. A public hearing was also held on January 21, 2014.
Consider an ordinance approving the 2014 Capital Improvement Program. On January 14, 2014, the City Council held a Special Budget Work Session to review the Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2014. A public hearing was held on the Proposed CIP on January 21, 2014 and was scheduled for consideration by Council at the February 3, 2014 Work Session.
13. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 14. Adjourn. All Regular Council meetings are broadcast live on CGTV, Time Warner Cable Channel 16, and Verizon FIOS TV 44. Meetings are rebroadcast at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday-Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Live streaming and on-demand videos of the meetings are also available online at www.garlandtx.gov. Copies of the meetings can be purchased through the City Secretary’s Office – audio CD’s are $1 each and DVD’s are $3 each.