Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present Pledge of Allegiance
2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Natural Gas Pipeline Integrity Testing Bid No. 4320-14 Onyx Services, LLC $177,999.50 This request is to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to perform the cleaning, measurement, and inspection of Garland Power & Light’s natural gas pipeline to meet requirements of the Texas Railroad Commission. b. Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Bid No. 4335-14 Tri Con Services, Inc. $2,000,599.00 This request is to construct water and sanitary sewer improvements along with all associated paving and incidentals. The total amount of the award is estimated based on unit pricing and may be more or less depending on actual needs. c. Pedestal Mounted Crane for Transfer Station Bid No. 4352-14 Industrial Disposal Supply Co. $138,350.00 This request is for the purchase of a pedestal mounted crane to be used by Environmental Waste Services for loading solid waste transfer trailers. d. Substation Materials Bid No. 4369-14 DMC Power, Inc. $170,000.00 This request is for a term contract with four renewal options for bus connectors, cable connectors, grounding connectors, and tools required for Substation construction and maintenance. e. Wynn Joyce Substation Steel Structures Bid No. 4377-14 Stuart Irby $213,285.00 Optional Contingency 22,000.00 TOTAL $235,285.00 This request is for the purchase of steel structures for the Wynn Joyce Substation as part of the approved Wynn Joyce Substation Rebuild CIP project. f. Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers for Database VM Hosts Bid No. 4447-14 EST Group $109,043.68 This request is to add blade servers to the City’s existing VMware virtual infrastructure in order to host production and test database virtual servers. 3. Consider an ordinance approving and authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2014”, in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed $66,657,535 to provide interim financing to pay project costs for eligible projects and to refund obligations issued in connection with an eligible project; authorizing such short term obligations to be issued, sold and delivered in various forms, including commercial paper notes and bank notes, and prescribing the terms, features and characteristics of such instruments; approving and authorizing certain authorized officers andemployees of the City to act on behalf of the City in the selling and delivery of such short term obligations, within the limitations and procedures specified herein; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; providing for the payment of the commercial paper notes and bank notes; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, security, and delivery of commercial paper notes, including the approval of an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Reimbursement Agreement and a Dealer Agreement; approving the use of an offering memorandum in connection with the sale from time to time of such short term obligations.At the May 5, 2014 Work Session, Council considered the termination of the Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program, Series 2012A and Series 2012B and establishing the Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program, Series 2014. 4. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, New Series 2014”, pledging the net revenues of the City’s electric utility system to the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds; specifying the terms and conditions of such bonds; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Agreement; and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement. At the May 5, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing a bond refunding of approximately $100 million of Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2012A and Series 2012B. The purpose of the refunding transaction is to refund variable rate debt with fixed rate debt. 5. Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the 2013-14 Operating Budget (Budget Amendment No. 2) providing for supplemental appropriation of funds in the General Fund, the Equipment Replacement Fund, the Public Safety Grant Fund, the Infrastructure Repair and Replacement Fund, the Storm Water Management Fund, the Wastewater Utility Fund, the Environmental Waste Services Fund, and various funds associated with the Group Health Insurance adjustment. At the May 19, 2014 Work Session, Council considered an amendment of the 2013-14 Adopted Budget for: 1.) projects approved in last year’s Budget but uncompleted by the fiscal year-end, 2.) midyear adjustments to Public Safety Grants, and 3.) expenditures not anticipated in the 2013-14 Adopted Budget.
Consider approval of the minutes of the May 15, 2014 Special Meeting and May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 50, “Utility Rates and Fees,” of the Code of Ordinances relating to fees for various services provided by the City. At the May 19, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing an increase of the Residential Solid Waste Collection rate by $1.60 to be effective on July 1, 2014.
Consider a reconsideration request by Alloy Right Recyclers. At the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting, Council denied the ordinance approving a request by Alloy Right Recyclers (File 14-13) for a Specific Use Permit for a Recycling Center on property located at 828 East Walnut Street. Council Policy DEV-03 sets forth the criteria and procedures for reconsideration, upon request by the applicant, of zoning requests which have been denied. A motion to grant reconsideration may only be made by a Council member who voted to deny the original request. The motion to approve the ordinance failed by a vote of 3 to 6. Council Members Campbell, Goebel, Willis, LeMay, Stanley, and Dodson voted against the motion for approval.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Apollo Beer and Wine requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Convenience Store on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 87-15 for General Business Uses and in the SH-190 Overlay. The property is located at 7602 North Jupiter Road, Suite 100. (File 14-06, District 1) The proposal is to allow the applicant to operate a convenience store from the subject property. This request was denied by Council on April 1, 2014. On May 6, 2014, Council voted to grant the applicant a rehearing.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Apollo Beer and Wine requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Convenience Store on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 87-15 for General Business Uses and in the SH-190 Overlay. The property is located at 7602 North Jupiter Road, Suite 100. (File 14-06, District 1) The proposal is to allow the applicant to operate a convenience store from the subject property. This request was denied by Council on April 1, 2014. On May 6, 2014, Council voted to grant the applicant a rehearing.
Consider the application of Firewheel Senior Living LLC requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multifamily Uses on property in the SH-190 Overlay, 2) a Detail Plan for an Assisted Living Facility, 3) a Specific Use Permit for Assisted Living Facility, and 4) a variance to Section 34.51 (B)(3)(b) of the Development Standards for Senior Living and Related Facilities regarding common storage. The property is located on the north side of West Campbell Road, approximately 500 feet west of the intersection of West Campbell Road and Holford Road, between 1401 and 1601 Campbell Road. (File 14-16, District 1) The proposal is to allow a change in zoning to build an assisted living facility. This request was postponed by Council at its May 6, 2014 meeting to allow re-advertisement to consider an appeal to the Plan Commission’s action regarding the variance to the common storage area requirement.
Consider the application of Troy Crosson requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Reception Facility on property zoned Central Area 1 (CA-1) District. The property is located at 620 Main Street. (File 14-20, District 2) The proposal is to allow a reception facility to operate within the existing building. At the May 12, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the request.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications. • Preston Sanderson – Garland Youth Council (Athas)
10. 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. 11. 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.
Jun 03, 2014 City Council
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present Pledge of Allegiance
2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Natural Gas Pipeline Integrity Testing Bid No. 4320-14 Onyx Services, LLC $177,999.50 This request is to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to perform the cleaning, measurement, and inspection of Garland Power & Light’s natural gas pipeline to meet requirements of the Texas Railroad Commission. b. Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Bid No. 4335-14 Tri Con Services, Inc. $2,000,599.00 This request is to construct water and sanitary sewer improvements along with all associated paving and incidentals. The total amount of the award is estimated based on unit pricing and may be more or less depending on actual needs. c. Pedestal Mounted Crane for Transfer Station Bid No. 4352-14 Industrial Disposal Supply Co. $138,350.00 This request is for the purchase of a pedestal mounted crane to be used by Environmental Waste Services for loading solid waste transfer trailers. d. Substation Materials Bid No. 4369-14 DMC Power, Inc. $170,000.00 This request is for a term contract with four renewal options for bus connectors, cable connectors, grounding connectors, and tools required for Substation construction and maintenance. e. Wynn Joyce Substation Steel Structures Bid No. 4377-14 Stuart Irby $213,285.00 Optional Contingency 22,000.00 TOTAL $235,285.00 This request is for the purchase of steel structures for the Wynn Joyce Substation as part of the approved Wynn Joyce Substation Rebuild CIP project. f. Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers for Database VM Hosts Bid No. 4447-14 EST Group $109,043.68 This request is to add blade servers to the City’s existing VMware virtual infrastructure in order to host production and test database virtual servers. 3. Consider an ordinance approving and authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2014”, in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed $66,657,535 to provide interim financing to pay project costs for eligible projects and to refund obligations issued in connection with an eligible project; authorizing such short term obligations to be issued, sold and delivered in various forms, including commercial paper notes and bank notes, and prescribing the terms, features and characteristics of such instruments; approving and authorizing certain authorized officers andemployees of the City to act on behalf of the City in the selling and delivery of such short term obligations, within the limitations and procedures specified herein; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; providing for the payment of the commercial paper notes and bank notes; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, security, and delivery of commercial paper notes, including the approval of an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Reimbursement Agreement and a Dealer Agreement; approving the use of an offering memorandum in connection with the sale from time to time of such short term obligations.At the May 5, 2014 Work Session, Council considered the termination of the Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program, Series 2012A and Series 2012B and establishing the Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program, Series 2014. 4. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, New Series 2014”, pledging the net revenues of the City’s electric utility system to the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds; specifying the terms and conditions of such bonds; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Agreement; and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement. At the May 5, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing a bond refunding of approximately $100 million of Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2012A and Series 2012B. The purpose of the refunding transaction is to refund variable rate debt with fixed rate debt. 5. Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the 2013-14 Operating Budget (Budget Amendment No. 2) providing for supplemental appropriation of funds in the General Fund, the Equipment Replacement Fund, the Public Safety Grant Fund, the Infrastructure Repair and Replacement Fund, the Storm Water Management Fund, the Wastewater Utility Fund, the Environmental Waste Services Fund, and various funds associated with the Group Health Insurance adjustment. At the May 19, 2014 Work Session, Council considered an amendment of the 2013-14 Adopted Budget for: 1.) projects approved in last year’s Budget but uncompleted by the fiscal year-end, 2.) midyear adjustments to Public Safety Grants, and 3.) expenditures not anticipated in the 2013-14 Adopted Budget.
Consider approval of the minutes of the May 15, 2014 Special Meeting and May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 50, “Utility Rates and Fees,” of the Code of Ordinances relating to fees for various services provided by the City. At the May 19, 2014 Work Session, Council considered authorizing an increase of the Residential Solid Waste Collection rate by $1.60 to be effective on July 1, 2014.
Consider a reconsideration request by Alloy Right Recyclers. At the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting, Council denied the ordinance approving a request by Alloy Right Recyclers (File 14-13) for a Specific Use Permit for a Recycling Center on property located at 828 East Walnut Street. Council Policy DEV-03 sets forth the criteria and procedures for reconsideration, upon request by the applicant, of zoning requests which have been denied. A motion to grant reconsideration may only be made by a Council member who voted to deny the original request. The motion to approve the ordinance failed by a vote of 3 to 6. Council Members Campbell, Goebel, Willis, LeMay, Stanley, and Dodson voted against the motion for approval.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Apollo Beer and Wine requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Convenience Store on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 87-15 for General Business Uses and in the SH-190 Overlay. The property is located at 7602 North Jupiter Road, Suite 100. (File 14-06, District 1) The proposal is to allow the applicant to operate a convenience store from the subject property. This request was denied by Council on April 1, 2014. On May 6, 2014, Council voted to grant the applicant a rehearing.
Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases: a. Consider the application of Apollo Beer and Wine requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Convenience Store on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 87-15 for General Business Uses and in the SH-190 Overlay. The property is located at 7602 North Jupiter Road, Suite 100. (File 14-06, District 1) The proposal is to allow the applicant to operate a convenience store from the subject property. This request was denied by Council on April 1, 2014. On May 6, 2014, Council voted to grant the applicant a rehearing.
Consider the application of Firewheel Senior Living LLC requesting approval of 1) a change of zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multifamily Uses on property in the SH-190 Overlay, 2) a Detail Plan for an Assisted Living Facility, 3) a Specific Use Permit for Assisted Living Facility, and 4) a variance to Section 34.51 (B)(3)(b) of the Development Standards for Senior Living and Related Facilities regarding common storage. The property is located on the north side of West Campbell Road, approximately 500 feet west of the intersection of West Campbell Road and Holford Road, between 1401 and 1601 Campbell Road. (File 14-16, District 1) The proposal is to allow a change in zoning to build an assisted living facility. This request was postponed by Council at its May 6, 2014 meeting to allow re-advertisement to consider an appeal to the Plan Commission’s action regarding the variance to the common storage area requirement.
Consider the application of Troy Crosson requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Reception Facility on property zoned Central Area 1 (CA-1) District. The property is located at 620 Main Street. (File 14-20, District 2) The proposal is to allow a reception facility to operate within the existing building. At the May 12, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the request.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August. Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications. • Preston Sanderson – Garland Youth Council (Athas)
10. 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. 11. 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.