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MINUTES
The Community Services Committee of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in the Work Session Room, 200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the following members:
Present:
Deborah Morris, Chair
Margaret Lucht, Council Member
Ed Moore, Council Member
Staff Present:
Mikayla Ray, Management Services Coordinator
Kevin Slay, Managing Director
Crystal Owens, Managing Director
Steve Oliver, Streets Director
Phillip Urrutia, Assistant City Manager
Brian England, City Attorney
Brita Van Horne, Building Official
Lance Polster, Code Compliance Manager
Rick Barker, Code Compliance Director
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 2, 2022 MEETING
The minutes of the August 2, 2022 meeting were approved unanimously after a motion by Lucht.
2.
DISCUSS FUNDING OPTIONS FOR SIDEWALKS
Oliver provided a recap of previous committee discussions and sidewalk repair funding options. Oliver proposed $200,000 to fund the cost share program, $150,000 for arterial repairs and $400,000 for where the heart is program. Oliver stated sidewalks could be evaluated or rated as part of the street inspection process. Oliver stated that the proposed funding levels could be reallocated if it becomes necessary. Lucht suggested a possible cap of 30% related to the cost share program since the average cost split is 70/30. Morris stated the concern was the $400,000 in the where the heart is program would be all used up on one neighborhood. Owens stated the Neighborhood Vitality neighborhood example provided was one of the larger neighborhoods and other neighborhood opportunities would likely be much smaller. Morris stated that the options discussed provide flexible options that can be utilized city wide. Lucht asked Oliver how much was spent on the cost share program in 2021. Oliver stated approximately $300,000 over the past 2 years. Moore stated it sounds like these options will allow us to allocated funds where they are needed, and the plan provided seems like a good start. Morris motioned to move the sidewalk repair plan and options to the full council for consideration. The motion carried unanimously.
3.
DISCUSS RENTAL PROPERTY PROGRAMS AND SHORT TERM RENTAL POLICY
England provided an overview of the draft ordinance changes based on feedback from the previous meeting. England stated concerns related to homestead exemptions were addressed and provisions to suspend or revoke a permit with an appeal process were also included. England discussed general items concerning prohibited conduct and a requirement that the property owner provide contact information to adjoining neighbors. England stated a land line phone is a requirement at the property. Lucht asked if outdoor lighting has ever been an issue. England stated that items such as lighting and noise complaints should be covered in existing ordinances. Morris stated that most of the things covered in the draft were already in our existing ordinances. England stated that the proposed draft covers items in our code that are primary contributors to issues with short term rentals. Moore stated he liked the approach of taking ordinance issues already on the books and pointing out things that commonly cause problems in the neighborhood. Lucht stated that the draft keeps it simple and likes the proposal. Morris motioned to report the item out of committee and bring it before the full council. The motion carried unanimously.
4.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the committee, Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 4:57 p.m.
Submitted By:
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Deborah Morris, Chair
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Kevin Slay, Staff Liaison
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