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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, June 6, 2023, 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
Mandy Pippen, Health Director
Mistie Gardner, Director of Operations & Emergency Management
Brian England, City Attorney
Brita Van Horne, Building Official
Scott Bollinger, Neighborhood Resources Administrator
Phillip Urrutia, Assistant City Manager
Becky King, Managing Director
Attendees:
Cathy Haedge, Crime Watch
Ray Johnson, New World Crime Watch
Don Bellamy, Castle Point HOA
Heidi Bellamy, Castle Point HOA
Don Yaxley, Castle Point HOA President
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 11, 2023 MEETING
After a motion by Moore and a second from Lucht the minutes of the May 11, 2023 meeting were approved unanimously.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There being no public comments, Morris moved to the next agenda item.
3.
DISUSS SPRING 2023 NEIGHBORHOOD VITALITY MATCHING GRANT APPLICATIONS
Bollinger presented the application for Castle Point HOA which included a playground, park benches and a memorial plaque. Bollinger stated all are eligible items with no outstanding staff issues. Morris asked if anyone from the HOA would like to speak on the item. Yaxley stated it’s a small community that does not have any amenities and the neighborhood would like to add a playground for their families to enjoy. Lucht motioned for approval, the motion was unanimously approved and will be presented to the full council. Bollinger presented the application for Golden Gate Park which included power washing and the repainting of a screening wall. Bollinger stated that maintenance of screening walls is not allowed under the current guidelines and this was communicated to the applicant. Lucht asked if he was aware of any other considerations such a mural. Bollinger stated he was not aware of any other consideration and the wall was in pretty bad shape. Morris stated that the application does not meet the criteria and asked if anyone from the HOA was available to speak on the item. No one was available to speak. Moore stated there were no grounds to approve the application and motioned to deny. The motion carried unanimously. Bollinger presented the New World Association application. The applicant requested funding for a bench, trees, and park amenities. Bollinger stated the current guidelines stated that live plant material such as trees is not eligible. Bollinger stated the applicant would also like to add speed humps to the application since they are now eligible. Moore stated they still would have to go through the entire speed hump process. Bollinger stated the speed hump funding could be approved contingent on completion of the speed hump approval process. Lucht stated the park has no trees or shade of any kind and adding a few trees would be nice. Morris stated we have traditionally denied trees in the past and need to remain consistent. Morris asked if anyone would like to speak on the item. Johnson stated that there is no shade in the park, but it has come a long way over the years. Johnson stated there is also a concern about people speeding in the neighborhood. Lucht asked if they would ever consider a shade structure. Johnson stated they definitely would. Moore asked for clarification on when an applicant should include a speed hump request during the application process. Should the required steps be complete before we consider approval? Lucht stated we should be open to an applicant request at any time and ensure all steps are completed before funding. Bollinger stated that if approved we will work with the applicant to ensure the process has been completed. Lucht motioned to strike the trees and approve the park amenities including the speed humps and possibly a shade structure. The motion was approved unanimously. Bollinger presented the Place One HOA application which included additional playground equipment. Bollinger stated there were no staff issues. Morris stated it was a straight forward request. Moore motioned for approval and the item was approved unanimously.
4.
DISCUSSION OF MOBILE ICE CREAM SALES
Gardner stated staff is looking for direction and the presentation provides information for both Ice Cream Trucks and Ice Cream Carts. Pippen Stated that Ice Cream Trucks could fit under the Catering Truck ordinance 228.229. Pippen stated the main issue is that these trucks would be in driving through residential neighborhoods and in school zones potentially playing loud music. The nuisance ordinance 23.27 (C) prohibits them from being in residential areas which is where they want to be. Morris stated moving Ice Cream Trucks under the Catering Truck ordinance could work if we make exception for them to park and operate in a residential area. Lucht stated we should consider keeping them out of active school zones. Pippen stated the Flower Mound ordinance for these vehicles states the hours of operation is from 11:00 a.m. to sunset. Lucht stated if the committee can do specific times they could miss school hours completely. Pippen stated that Flower Mounds ordinance states mobile vendors cannot operate within two city blocks or 600 feet or whichever is greater on the grounds of a public/private school between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the days that school is in session. Moore stated he could support similar language. Morris motioned to place restrictions on when music is played, hours of operation within neighborhoods and selling in school zones. Morris stated we could utilize the school zone language and when school is not in session establish an 11:00 a.m. to sunset timeframe. Morris stated the ice cream trucks can play music when in the truck is in motion, but music must be off when parked. Morris asked the committee if these recommendations meet their standards. The committee agreed and motion was carried unanimously. Pippen stated ice cream carts are already permitted under ordinance 228.228, but there are a few issues. Pippen stated under the ordinance they need to be within 300 ft of a restroom and have written permission from the restroom’s owner. Morris stated that the language is not necessary and Moore and Lucht agreed. Morris recommended cleaning up several sections of the ordinance and stated ice cream carts should be moved to the packaged food section. Moore stated are we saying ice cream carts are only prepackaged or can they also scoop. England stated there needs to be a definition for prepackaged. Moore stated that once changes are approved how will they be enforced. Pippen stated enforcement is difficult and typically complaint based. Moore stated at least we will have contact information from the permit. Morris asked England to come back at the next meeting with something drafted based on the items discussed.
5.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the committee, Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 4:59 p.m.
Submitted By:
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Deborah Morris, Chair
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Kevin Slay, Staff Liaison
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