MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
CONSENT AGENDA 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 April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Autotransformer for Denton Substation Bid No. 5012-15 ABB, Inc. $1,225,924.00 This request is to replace the spare Denton transformer that was used for the TMPA Bryan-East Substation when that transformer failed. b. Materials for Gibbons Creek Reactive Support Bid No. 5282-15 Techline, Inc. $227,072.56 Optional Contingency 22,707.26 TOTAL $249,779.82 This request is to provide materials associated with the GP&L/TMPA Gibbons Creek Reactive Support project. Due to the complex nature of the project, an Optional Contingency is included for any unforeseen additional materials that may be required. c. Emergency Medical Supplies Bid No. 5163-15 Bound Tree Medical, LLC $283,155.96 This request is to provide the Garland Fire Department Emergency Medical Services supplies and equipment to be used for training and emergency medical response. This is a term contract with four optional renewals. d. Tee Mowers for Firewheel Golf Course Bid No. 5338-15 Professional Turf Products, L.P. $126,648.91 This request is to purchase four replacement Tee Mowers for the Firewheel Golf Course. e. Emergency Response Safety Equipment Bid No. 5359-15 Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. $143,870.94 This request is to provide Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and related necessary components as part of the Personal Protective Ensemble for twenty-one Garland Fire Department new hires. 3. A public hearing was previously conducted for the following zoning case. Council approved the request and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinance for consideration. a. Zoning File No. 15-09, Dallas Metroplex Property Management Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving an amendment of Planned Development (PD) District 03-39 for freeway uses and a detail plan for a medical (dental) office on a 1.84 acre tract of land located north of State Highway 190 between East Brand Road and Rivercove Drive. 4. Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to BL 05560 in the amount of $173,622.43 with Galls, LLC. At the May 4, 2015 Work Session, Council considered Change Order No. 2 to BL 05560 with Galls, LLC in the amount of $173,622.43 to provide uniforms and clothing items to the Garland Fire Department. 5. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to abandon the alley right-ofway in the James Terrace installment No. 2 subdivision and execute a Deed Without Warranty conveying the 479 square feet of land to the Catholic Diocese of Dallas for the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. At the April 20, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the abandonment of a 9.5’ wide alley right-of-way remainder in James Terrace Installment No. 2. 6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the State of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant “Click It or Ticket” for May 18, 2015 – May 31, 2015 in the amount of $4,956.37. At the May 4, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the acceptance of a TxDOT STEP Grant – “Click It or Ticket” in the amount of $4,956.37. The grant will be utilized to provide a greater level of traffic safety for the citizenry of the City of Garland by potentially changing the driving habits of those who violate the laws related to vehicle occupant protection and child safety seat enforcement thereby reducing the number of injuries and fatalities related to motor vehicle accidents. The required enforcement period will be May 18, 2015 – May 31, 2015. 7. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to abandon the Eastgate Drive right-of-way and execute a Deed Without Warranty conveying the 22,322 square feet of land to RaceTrac. At the May 4, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the abandonment of a 9.5’ wide alley right-of-way remainder in James Terrace Installment No. 2. 8. Consider a resolution adopting and approving the Consolidated Plan – One Year plan of action including a revised statement of uses of funds for the 2015/16 Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership and, Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. At the April 6, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the available funding and applications received for CDBG, HOME, and ESG 2015-16 budget year. A public hearing was also conducted at the April 7, 2015 Regular Meeting. 9. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas reappointing a member to serve on the North Texas Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors. At the April 20, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the reappointment of Don Gordon to serve as a City of Garland representative on the North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors for an additional two-year term. 10. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas reappointing a member to serve on the Texas Municipal Power Agency’s Board of Directors. At the April 20, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the reappointment of Tom Jefferies to serve as a City of Garland representative on the Texas Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors for an additional two-year term. 11. Consider by minute action the appointment of a City of Garland representative to serve on the Garland Housing Finance Corporation (GHFC) Board of Directors for a six-year term that will expire on August 31, 2020. At the May 4, 2015 Work Session, Council was scheduled to consider appointing J. Christopher Luna to serve as a City of Garland representative on the Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors.
Consider a Resolution regarding the Development of the IH-635 East Project and in support of the Expiring Revenue Enhancement. At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Marvin ‘Tim’ Campbell, Council is requested to consider a Resolution regarding the Development of the IH-635 East Project and in support of an Expiring Revenue Enhancement funding mechanism.
Consider the application of RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for retail sales with gas pumps on property zoned Shopping Center (SC) District within the IH 635 Overlay. This property is located at 2018 Northwest Highway. (File No. 15-10, District 5) The applicant requests approval of a Specified Use Permit for retail sales and proposes to demolish the existing 3,500 square foot convenience store, gas canopy and vacant building on the adjacent site to redevelop the subject property.
Consider the application of GFC Leasing Corp., LLC. Requesting approval of 1) an amendment of Planned Development (PD) District 01- 03 and Planned Development (PD) District 14-38, both for Limited Shopping Center Uses and 2) an amended Detail Plan and a Specific Use Permit for a restaurant, drive-through. This property is located on the southeast corner of Lavon Drive and Foster Road. (File No. 15-11, District 1) The applicant requests approval of an amendment of Planned Development to allow the development of a Golden Chick restaurant on a 0.689 acre site that was originally part of a 14.8-acre tract of land under Planned Development (PD) District 01-03.
Consider the application of Timber Oaks Townhomes, LLC requesting approval of 1) an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 08- 11 for Townhouse and Duplex uses and 2) a Detail Plan for three Townhouse and two Duplex structures. This property is located south of High Meadow Drive and west of E. Centerville. (File No. 15-12, District 2) The applicant requests approval of a Detail Plan to allow for the construction of three townhome buildings containing 6 units and 2 duplex buildings with 2 units each.
14. 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. 15. Adjourn.
May 05, 2015 City Council
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
CONSENT AGENDA 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 April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Autotransformer for Denton Substation Bid No. 5012-15 ABB, Inc. $1,225,924.00 This request is to replace the spare Denton transformer that was used for the TMPA Bryan-East Substation when that transformer failed. b. Materials for Gibbons Creek Reactive Support Bid No. 5282-15 Techline, Inc. $227,072.56 Optional Contingency 22,707.26 TOTAL $249,779.82 This request is to provide materials associated with the GP&L/TMPA Gibbons Creek Reactive Support project. Due to the complex nature of the project, an Optional Contingency is included for any unforeseen additional materials that may be required. c. Emergency Medical Supplies Bid No. 5163-15 Bound Tree Medical, LLC $283,155.96 This request is to provide the Garland Fire Department Emergency Medical Services supplies and equipment to be used for training and emergency medical response. This is a term contract with four optional renewals. d. Tee Mowers for Firewheel Golf Course Bid No. 5338-15 Professional Turf Products, L.P. $126,648.91 This request is to purchase four replacement Tee Mowers for the Firewheel Golf Course. e. Emergency Response Safety Equipment Bid No. 5359-15 Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. $143,870.94 This request is to provide Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and related necessary components as part of the Personal Protective Ensemble for twenty-one Garland Fire Department new hires. 3. A public hearing was previously conducted for the following zoning case. Council approved the request and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinance for consideration. a. Zoning File No. 15-09, Dallas Metroplex Property Management Consider an ordinance amending the zoning laws of the City of Garland by approving an amendment of Planned Development (PD) District 03-39 for freeway uses and a detail plan for a medical (dental) office on a 1.84 acre tract of land located north of State Highway 190 between East Brand Road and Rivercove Drive. 4. Consider approval by minute action authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to BL 05560 in the amount of $173,622.43 with Galls, LLC. At the May 4, 2015 Work Session, Council considered Change Order No. 2 to BL 05560 with Galls, LLC in the amount of $173,622.43 to provide uniforms and clothing items to the Garland Fire Department. 5. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to abandon the alley right-ofway in the James Terrace installment No. 2 subdivision and execute a Deed Without Warranty conveying the 479 square feet of land to the Catholic Diocese of Dallas for the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. At the April 20, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the abandonment of a 9.5’ wide alley right-of-way remainder in James Terrace Installment No. 2. 6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the State of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant “Click It or Ticket” for May 18, 2015 – May 31, 2015 in the amount of $4,956.37. At the May 4, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the acceptance of a TxDOT STEP Grant – “Click It or Ticket” in the amount of $4,956.37. The grant will be utilized to provide a greater level of traffic safety for the citizenry of the City of Garland by potentially changing the driving habits of those who violate the laws related to vehicle occupant protection and child safety seat enforcement thereby reducing the number of injuries and fatalities related to motor vehicle accidents. The required enforcement period will be May 18, 2015 – May 31, 2015. 7. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to abandon the Eastgate Drive right-of-way and execute a Deed Without Warranty conveying the 22,322 square feet of land to RaceTrac. At the May 4, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the abandonment of a 9.5’ wide alley right-of-way remainder in James Terrace Installment No. 2. 8. Consider a resolution adopting and approving the Consolidated Plan – One Year plan of action including a revised statement of uses of funds for the 2015/16 Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership and, Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. At the April 6, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the available funding and applications received for CDBG, HOME, and ESG 2015-16 budget year. A public hearing was also conducted at the April 7, 2015 Regular Meeting. 9. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas reappointing a member to serve on the North Texas Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors. At the April 20, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the reappointment of Don Gordon to serve as a City of Garland representative on the North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors for an additional two-year term. 10. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas reappointing a member to serve on the Texas Municipal Power Agency’s Board of Directors. At the April 20, 2015 Work Session, Council considered the reappointment of Tom Jefferies to serve as a City of Garland representative on the Texas Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors for an additional two-year term. 11. Consider by minute action the appointment of a City of Garland representative to serve on the Garland Housing Finance Corporation (GHFC) Board of Directors for a six-year term that will expire on August 31, 2020. At the May 4, 2015 Work Session, Council was scheduled to consider appointing J. Christopher Luna to serve as a City of Garland representative on the Garland Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors.
Consider a Resolution regarding the Development of the IH-635 East Project and in support of the Expiring Revenue Enhancement. At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Marvin ‘Tim’ Campbell, Council is requested to consider a Resolution regarding the Development of the IH-635 East Project and in support of an Expiring Revenue Enhancement funding mechanism.
Consider the application of RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for retail sales with gas pumps on property zoned Shopping Center (SC) District within the IH 635 Overlay. This property is located at 2018 Northwest Highway. (File No. 15-10, District 5) The applicant requests approval of a Specified Use Permit for retail sales and proposes to demolish the existing 3,500 square foot convenience store, gas canopy and vacant building on the adjacent site to redevelop the subject property.
Consider the application of GFC Leasing Corp., LLC. Requesting approval of 1) an amendment of Planned Development (PD) District 01- 03 and Planned Development (PD) District 14-38, both for Limited Shopping Center Uses and 2) an amended Detail Plan and a Specific Use Permit for a restaurant, drive-through. This property is located on the southeast corner of Lavon Drive and Foster Road. (File No. 15-11, District 1) The applicant requests approval of an amendment of Planned Development to allow the development of a Golden Chick restaurant on a 0.689 acre site that was originally part of a 14.8-acre tract of land under Planned Development (PD) District 01-03.
Consider the application of Timber Oaks Townhomes, LLC requesting approval of 1) an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 08- 11 for Townhouse and Duplex uses and 2) a Detail Plan for three Townhouse and two Duplex structures. This property is located south of High Meadow Drive and west of E. Centerville. (File No. 15-12, District 2) The applicant requests approval of a Detail Plan to allow for the construction of three townhome buildings containing 6 units and 2 duplex buildings with 2 units each.
14. 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. 15. Adjourn.