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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
September 19, 2023
7:00 p.m.

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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.

NOTICE: The City Council may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns one or more of the following matters:

(1) Pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Sec. 551.071, Tex. Gov't Code.

(2) The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. Sec. 551.072, Tex. Gov't Code.

(3) A contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. Sec. 551.073, Tex. Gov't Code.

(4) Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Sec. 551.074, Tex. Gov't Code.

(5) The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Sec. 551.076, Tex. Gov't Code.

(6) Discussions or deliberations regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have to locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect of the sort described in this provision. Sec. 551.087, Tex. Gov't Code.

(7) Discussions, deliberations, votes, or other final action on matters related to the City's competitive activity, including information that would, if disclosed, give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors and is reasonably related to one or more of the following categories of information:

generation unit specific and portfolio fixed and variable costs, including forecasts of those costs, capital improvement plans for generation units, and generation unit operating characteristics and outage scheduling;
bidding and pricing information for purchased power, generation, and fuel, and Electric Reliability Council of Texas bids, prices, offers, and related services and strategies;
effective fuel and purchased power agreements and fuel transportation arrangements and contracts;
risk management information, contracts, and strategies, including fuel hedging and storage;
plans, studies, proposals, and analyses for system improvements, additions, or sales, other than transmission and distribution system improvements inside the service area for which the public power utility is the sole certificated retail provider; and
customer billing, contract, and usage information, electric power pricing information, system load characteristics, and electric power marketing analyses and strategies. Sec. 551.086; Tex. Gov't Code; Sec. 552.133, Tex. Gov't Code]

NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code, one or more members of the City Council may attend this meeting by internet/video remote means. A quorum of the City Council, as well as the presiding officer, will be physically present at the above identified location. Members of the public that desire to make a public comment must attend the meeting in person.

Image of Strategic Plan Summary FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ( Regular Meeting Cover Sheet)

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.

Consider approval of the minutes of the September 5, 2023, Regular Meeting

Consider approval of the following bids:

GP&L Olinger 3 Gas Recirculating Fan Vibration Data and Balancing

Bid No. 1020-23

Mid-America Dynamics, Inc.

50,680.50

The request is to approve a change order for final balancing and weight testing of the Olinger 3 Gas Recirculating Fan.

GP&L Olinger and Spencer Plant Scaffolding Rental and Labor

Bid No. 0919-23

BrandSafway Solutions, LLC

500,000.00

The request is for scaffolding rental equipment and labor on an as-needed basis for the GP&L Olinger and Spencer Power Plants.This approval is for a term agreement with four (4) optional renewals.

Professional Services for Chaha Boat Ramp at John Paul Jones Park

Bid No. 1117-23

MHS Planning & Design

369,968.00

This request is to engage MHS Planning & Design for professional services needed to assess the feasibility of constructing improvements at Chaha Boat Ramp at John Paul Jones Park.

Semi-Tractor Trucks

Bid No. 1217-23

Lonestar Freightliner Group, LLC

597,603.00

This request is for the purchase of three (3) replacement 2024 Western Star 4900X Semi-Tractor Trucks for the Sanitation Department. The trucks are scheduled and budgeted purchases, and the units being replaced will be turned in and auctioned.

Live Fire Training Props

Bid No. 1183-23

Fireblast Global, Inc.

807,273.00

This request is for the purchase of new live fire training props to be utilized by the Fire Department for realistic training in response to residential, industrial, and commercial structure fires. The fire training props include a car fire prop, balcony fire prop, roof fire prop, stove prop, twin bed prop, sofa prop, thermal blast lining, and three (3) smoke distribution systems.

1002 Marion (Speegle Green) Site Improvements

Bid No. 0800-23

Kimley-Horn

349,500.00

This request is to obtain design services for improvements to the area at 1002 Marion Drive, formerly known as Las Brisas.

North Garland Library Façade and Site Improvement

Bid No. 0699-23

TriArc Construction, Inc.

1,091,539.00

This request is for the construction of the facade and site improvement plan of the North Garland Library. City Council was briefed at the February 20 Work Session regarding the concept plan and the multiple funding sources attached to this project. The construction work includes new library signage, landscaping, security improvements, and significant facade improvements to the entire center, with contributions from the retail center co-owner.

Replacement Trucks

Bid No. 1246-23

Caldwell Country Ford

453,576.00

This request is for the purchase of five (5) replacement trucks to be utilized by various departments. The trucks are scheduled and budgeted purchases, and the units being replaced will be turned in and auctioned.

Public hearings were previously conducted for the following zoning case. Council approved the request and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinance for consideration.

Z 22-50, Blooming Investment Group, LLC (District 2)

Consider an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving 1) a Change in Zoning from Multi-Family-1 (MF-1) District and Downtown (DT) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family-0 (MF-0) Use and 2) a Detail Plan for a Multi-Family Development on a 2.15-acre tract of land located at 600 West Avenue D; 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 Notice of Conditions of Compliance Clause; providing a Savings Clause and a Severability Clause; and providing and effective date.

Resolution Establishing Charter Review Committee

Pass and approve a resolution establishing a Charter Review Committee and issuing a charge related thereto.

Request for a development incentive from The Draper Garland, LLC

Consider and take appropriate action regarding a development incentive request from The Draper Garland, LLC for an asbestos remediation as discussed with City Council during a previous Executive Session.

Consider an ordinance for the removal of the right turn restriction at Garland Avenue and Miller Road

Consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of an ordinance to remove the right on red prohibition at Garland Avenue and Miller Road based on geometric improvements at the intersection.

Consider an ordinance to reconfigure speed limit revisions on Bobtown Road

Consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of an ordinance for the reconfiguration of the speed limit on Bobtown Road due to recent roadway construction.

Renewal of Health Authority and Interlocal Agreements

Consider and take appropriate action to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the renewal of Health Authority and Interlocal Agreements with Dr. Timothy Lambert and Dr. Norman Clothier for their service as the Garland Health Authority.

Consider authorizing the City Manager or designee to renew a Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement.

Consider and take appropriate action to authorize the City Manager or designee to renew a Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County to participate in the Dallas Area HHW Network.

10.

Renewal of Interlocal Agreement between Garland Public Health and Parkland Health & Hospital System

Consider and take appropriate action to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Renewal of Interlocal Agreement between Garland Public Health and Parkland Health & Hospital System to provide social work services to Garland citizens to meet Texas Department of State Health Services contract requirements.

11.

Garland Fire Department Master Plan

Consider and take appropriate action regarding adoption of the Garland Fire Department Master Plan as presented by the Center for Public Safety Management at the July 31, 2023 City Council Work Session.

12.

Atmos Settlement Agreement

Consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Settlement Agreement with Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division ("Atmos") and the resulting rate change under the Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) tariff as presented at the August 15, 2022 City Council Work Session.

13.

Consider assistance for 2023 Wheels of Hope Car Show

Written staff presentation and recommendation regarding the 2023 Wheels of Hope Car Show, prepared by Dana Lodge, CVB and Events Director.

14.

Request for Development Assistance from The New Modern Home, Inc

Consider a development incentive request from the New Modern Home, Inc. for a patrial waiver of tree mitigation fees required for a proposed new sustainable townhome project.

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.

15.

Hold public hearings on:

Consider a Specific Use Provision request by Jamecisa Sims / Ron Hobbs Architecture & Interior Design, LLP for a Restaurant / Snow Cone Establishment with a Drive-Through. The site is located at 5514 & 5516 Broadway Boulevard in District 4.

Consideration of the application of Jamecisa Sims / Ron Hobbs Architecture & Interior Design, LLP., requesting approval of a Specific Use Provision for a Restaurant, Drive-Through Service Use on a property zoned Community Retail (CR) District. This property is located at 5514 & 5516 Broadway Boulevard. (File Z 23-06, District 4)

Consider a Plan request by Jamecisa Sims / Ron Hobbs Architecture & Interior Design, LLP for a Restaurant / Snow Cone Establishment with a Drive-Through. The site is located at 5514 & 5516 Broadway Boulevard in District 4.

Consideration of the application of Jamecisa Sims / Ron Hobbs Architecture & Interior Design, LLP., requesting approval of a Plan for a Restaurant, Drive-Through Use. This property is located at 5514 & 5516 Broadway Boulevard. (File 23-06, District 4)

Consider a Specific Use Provision and Major Waiver request by Larry Hishmeh for a Mobile Food Truck Park. The site is located at 101 South Sixth Street in District 2.

Consideration of the application of Larry Hishmeh, requesting approval of a 1) Specific Use Provision for a Mobile Food Truck Park and 2) Major Waiver on a property zoned Downtown District and in the Downtown Historic (DH) Sub-District. This property is located at 101 South Sixth Street. (File Z 23-26, District 2)

Consider a Downtown Development Plan request by Larry Hishmeh for a Mobile Food Truck Park. The site is located at 101 South Sixth Street in District 2.

Consideration of the application of Larry Hishmeh, requesting approval of a Downtown Development Plan for a Mobile Food Truck Park on a property zoned Downtown District and in the Downtown Historic (DH) Sub-District. This property is located at 101 South Sixth Street. (File Z 23-26, District 2)

16.

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.

Board and Commission Appointment

City Council

Michele Orahood - Animal Services Advisory Committee

Charter Review Committee Appointments

Mayor Scott LeMay

Gayle Owens

Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Bass

Scott Roberts

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Ed Moore

Steve Silas

Council Member Deborah Morris

William Oaks

Council Member B.J. Williams

Martin Glenn

Council Member Margaret Lucht

Dorothy White

Council Member Carissa Dutton

Lori Dodson

Council Member Dylan Hedrick

Mike Rose

Council Member Chris Ott

Robert John Smith

17.

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.

18.

Adjourn.

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