AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Garland
Council Chambers, City Hall
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 North Fifth Street
Garland, Texas 
May 15, 2018
7:00 p.m.
 
 

The City Council extends to each visitor a sincere welcome. We value your interest in your community and your participation in the meetings of this governing body. Regular meetings of the City Council are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m.; the City Council meets regularly in work sessions at 6:00 p.m. the Monday preceding each regular meeting.

Garland City Hall and Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible.  Special parking is available on the east side of City Hall and on Austin & State Street west of City Hall.  Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services must contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 205-2404 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. BRAILLE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
 

Strategic Focus Areas
In November 2017, Council adopted ten Key Focus Areas reflecting the attributes they want to accurately describe the Garland community.
 

  • Growing Economic Base
  • Commercially Thriving Downtown
  • Well-Maintained City Infrastructure
  • Enhanced Quality of Life Through Amenities, Arts, and Events 
  • Safe Community
  • Vibrant Neighborhoods and Commercial Centers
  • Reliable, Cost Efficient Utility Services
  • Customer-Focused City Services
  • Sound Governance and Finances
  • Future-Focused City Organization
 
             
LEGISLATIVE PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

It is the custom and tradition of the members of the City Council to have an invocation and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the beginning of the meeting.  Members of the audience are invited to participate.  However, members of the audience are not required to participate.  The decision to participate is strictly a matter of personal choice and has no bearing on matters to be considered by the City Council and will not affect the decisions to be made during the meeting. 
 
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 had the opportunity to review each of 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 May 1, 2018 Regular Meeting.
 
2. Consider approval of the following bids:
 
a.  
Engineering Services for GP&L College to Jupiter Transmission Line Reconstruction    Bid No. 0666-18
     
R-Delta Engineers $488,300.00  
Optional Contingency 48,830.00  
TOTAL:  $537,130.00  

This request is to obtain professional engineering services for the GP&L College to Jupiter (CSJU-04 to Lawler Tap) Transmission Line Reconstruction.  Due to the complex nature of the project, an Optional Contingency is included for any additional work that may be required.  
 
b.  
City Website Design and Hosting Services   Bid No. 0512-18
     
CivicPlus $175,000.00  

This request is to replace the City's current external website platform and redesign the site to optimize the user experience.
 
c.  
Mechanical Chest Compression Devices    Bid No. 0684-18
     
Physio-Control, Inc.  $282,021.24  

This request is to purchase 14 mechanical chest compression devices.
 
d.  
Commvault Services for Enterprise Backup Upgrade Project   Bid No. 0683-18
     
EST Group, LLC $171,772.00  

This request is to upgrade the City’s existing data backup solution that has reached end-of-life.
 
e.  
Consulting Services for Bond Program Development    Bid No. 0508-18
     
Kimley Horn & Associates $200,000.00  

This request is to retain a qualified firm to assist in the development of a Municipal Bond Program which will be considered by Council in the upcoming year.
 
f.  
Underground Duct System Construction    Bid No. 0592-18
     
Team Fishel $490,421.00  
Optional Contingency 29,719.28  
TOTAL: $520,140.28  

This request is for the construction of an underground duct system for the Wyrick-Riverset Subdivision located at the corner of Buckingham and Shiloh Road.
 
g.  
Transformers for Warehouse Inventory   Bid No. 0493-18
     
Stuart C. Irby $103,542.00  

This request is to purchase electric distribution transformers for Warehouse inventory.
 
3. Public hearings were previously conducted for the following zoning cases. Council approved the requests and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinances for consideration.
 
a.   Zoning File No. Z 18-16, IDI Logistics (District 5)

Consider an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of Garland, Texas, by approving amendments to Planned Development (PD) District 16-07 for Industrial Uses on a 29.053-acre tract of land zoned PD 16-07 for Industrial Uses and located at 3800 Leon Road; providing for conditions, restrictions, and regulations; providing a penalty under the provisions of Sec. 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Savings Clause and a Severability Clause; and providing an effective date.
 
b.   Zoning File No. Z 18-18, Kimley Horn & Associates (District 6)

Consider an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of Garland, Texas, by approving 1) Amendments to Planned Development (PD) 16-10 District for Industrial Uses including Retail Store, 2) Amendments to a Detail Plan for Convenience Store; Fuel Pumps, Retail; Retail Store; Restaurant, Drive-Through and Car Wash, Automated/Rollover, 3) Amendments to a Specific Use Provision for Restaurant, Drive-Through and 4) a Zoning Change from Planned Development (PD) 16-10 District to Industrial (IN) District (on a portion of the subject property identified on Exhibits C and D as Tract 2) on an 8.232-acre tract of land zoned Planned Development (PD) 16-10 District for Industrial Uses including Retail Store and located on the northeast corner of West Miller Road and South Jupiter Road; providing for conditions, restrictions, and regulations; providing a penalty under the provisions of Sec. 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Savings Clause and a Severability Clause; and providing an effective date.
 
c.   Zoning File No. Z 18-20, City of Garland (Districts 3 and 4) 

Consider an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of Garland, Texas, by approving 1) a Change in Zoning from Urban Business (UB), Community Retail (CR), and Community Office (CO) to a Planned Development (PD) District for Mixed Uses on approximately 146.372 acres of land generally bound by Bobtown Road on the north, Overglen Drive on the south, and extending approximately 1,500 feet east and 1,700 feet west of Rosehill Road.; providing for conditions, restrictions, and regulations; providing a penalty under the provisions of Sec. 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Savings Clause and a Severability Clause; and providing an effective date.
 
4.   Consider a resolution agreeing to the sale of certain property located within the City of Garland and owned by taxing authorities including the City of Garland as the result of a tax sale; authorizing the Mayor to execute a Deed Without Warranty; and providing an effective date.

Council is requested to accept the offer and sell the property to Mr. Leija. Pursuant to Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code, consent of sale has been provided by Dallas County and the Garland Independent School District. The sale of this property further supports a stable tax base and future development opportunities.
 
5.   Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Deed Without Warranty to the State of Texas and providing an effective date.

Council is requested to approve an amended resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a special warranty deed to the State of Texas.
 
6.   Consider a resolution adopting and approving the amendment to the One Year Plan of Action for the 2018/2019 Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership and, Emergency Solutions Grant Programs; and approving an effective date.

Council is requested to approve and adopt the amendment to the One Year Plan of Action for 2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant, HOME Infill Partnership Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant programs and funding.
 
7.   Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the 2018 Capital Improvement Program (2018 CIP Amendment No. 1), providing for the supplemental appropriation of funds in the emergency response safety equipment project; and providing an effective date.

Council is requested to approve the CIP Budget Amendment No. 1 to increase the appropriation for Emergency Response Safety Equipment in the 2018 Capital Improvement Program.
 
8.   Consider an ordinance of the City of Garland, Texas approving and authorizing the issuance of Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2018, in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed $80,000,000 to provide interim financing to pay project costs for eligible projects and to refund obligations issued in connection with eligible projects; 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 and employees 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 a 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; and providing an effective date.

Council is requested to approve termination of the Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program, Series 2014 and establish Electric Utility System Commercial Paper Program, Series 2018.
 
9.   Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas, Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, New Series 2018”, 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, a Purchase Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement; and providing an effective date. 

Council is requested to approve the sale of Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2018.
 
10.   Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas, Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, New Series 2018”, pledging net revenues of the City’s Water and Sewer System to the security of and 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; and providing an effective date.

Council is requested to consider approving the sale of Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2018.
 
11.   Consider an ordinance approving a Standby Letter of Credit Extension and an Amended and Restated Fee Agreement relating to the "City of Garland, Texas, Water and Sewer System Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2015"; and resolving other matters incident and related thereto.  

Council is requested to consider approving an ordinance authorizing a Standby Letter of Credit Extension and an Amended and Restated Fee Agreement associated with the Water and Sewer System Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2015.
 
12.   Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2018”; providing for the payment of said certificates of obligation by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within the City and a limited pledge of the net revenues derived from the operation of the City’s Water and Sewer System; providing the terms and conditions of such certificates of obligation and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale and delivery of said certificates of obligation, 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 pertaining thereto; and providing an effective date.

At the April 2, 2018 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the the sale of Certificates of Obligation in an amount of approximately $33.8 million to fund a portion of the CIP and pay related issuance costs of approximately $150,000.
 
13.   Consider approval by minute action of a Real Property Transfer between Fourth Avenue Investments LLC (Shane Jordan) and the City of Garland for approximately a ten acres tract of land generally located at the intersection of Rosehill and IH30; and, approval of the terms of a Chapter 380 Agreement to promote economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in South Garland.

Council is requested to consider approval of a real property transfer between Fourth Avenue Investments LLC (Shane Jordan) and the City of Garland.
 
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

Speaker Regulations:

Anyone wishing to speak for, against, or on agenda items must fill out a speaker card and give it to the City Secretary before speaking (cards are located at the entrance to the Council Chambers). The Mayor will recognize speakers; he may impose a time limit and may provide for rebuttal. All comments and testimony are to be presented from the podium.
 
 
14.    Hold a public hearing to adopt the Youth Programs Standards of Care Ordinance.

At the April 30, 2018 Work Session, Council was requested to consider adopting the Youth Programs Standards of Care to meet requirements of the Texas Human Resources Code, Section 42.041(b)(14) to exempt recreational programs for children operated by municipalities from state care licensing. 
 
15.   Consider an ordinance canvassing the election results of the May 5, 2018 Charter Election.

Council is requested to consider an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 5, 2018 Charter Election.
 
16.   Consider an ordinance canvassing the results of a special election for Mayor and a General Election for the purpose of electing candidates to the Office of City Council of the City of Garland, Texas, for an election having been held on May 5, 2018; declaring the results of that election; and providing an effective date. 

Formal canvassing of the returns and declaring the results of the May 5, 2018 General Election held for the purpose of electing candidates to the Office of the City Council of the City of Garland for District 2 and a Special Election for the unexpired term of the Mayor.
 
Conduct the swearing in of Mayor and Council Members for Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5.
 
17.   Mayor Appointments

Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson will present for Council confirmation appointments to the Regional Transportation Council, Dallas Regional Mobility Council and Tex-21.
 
18. 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.
 
19. Adjourn.

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