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Council Chambers at City Hall
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
7 p.m.

William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth St.
Garland, Texas

CITY OF GARLAND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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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.

LEGISLATIVE PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

It is a custom and tradition of the City Council to have an invocation and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the beginning of each Regular Meeting. Members of the audience are invited but not required to participate. The decision to participate is strictly a matter of personal choice. It has no bearing on matters to be considered by the City Council and will not affect the decisions to be made during this meeting.

MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mayor may present proclamations, recognize attendees or accomplishments, and make announcements regarding City events or other matters of interest to citizens including but not limited to listed items. There will be no Council discussion or votes on these matters.

Pet of the Month

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 or his designee to execute each item. The Mayor will announce the consent agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience, as well as Council, to request that any item be removed and considered separately.

Approve the minutes of the November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting

Approve the following bids:

Central Park Walking Trail

Bid No. 1557-24

Tri-Con Services, Inc.

$1,103,686.00

This request is for the construction of approximately 4,700 linear feet of a 12-foot wide concrete trail.

Woodbury, Ticonderoga and Quail Paving Water and Wastewater Improvements

Bid No. 1534-24

Tri-Con Services Inc.

$2,863,990.15

This request is to remove and replace the existing 6" clay wastewater main with 2,454 linear feet of 8" PVC wastewater main, the existing 6" cast iron water main with 3,284 linear feet of 8" PVC water main, the existing concrete street, driveway and sidewalk pavement (14,222 square yard), and all incidentals as shown on the approved plans. An owner contingency is included for any additional work or materials that may be required.

Term Contract for Service Line Inspection

Bid No. 0069-25

Compass Metering Solutions

$750,000.00

This request is to provide for water service line inspection services to complete the Environmental Protection Agency's mandate for water service line inventory. The water service line inspections will be done within the right-of-way, documenting both upstream and downstream of the water meter.

Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Garland and the City of Forney

Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Garland and the City of Forney. This agreement outlines the radio system technical support services provided by the City of Garland to the City of Forney.

A public hearing was previously conducted for the zoning case(s) below. Council approved the zoning request(s) and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinances:

Z 24-31 Olsson (District 4)

Approve an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving (1) a Specific Use Provision for a Restaurant, Drive-Thru Use on a property zoned Community Retail (CR) District and (2) a Concept Plan for a Restaurant, Drive-Thru Use on an 0.995-acre tract of land located at 3285 Broadway Boulevard; 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 an effective date.

Z 24-32 Olsson (District 5)

Approve an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving (1) a Specific Use Provision for a Restaurant, Drive-Thru Use on a property zoned Planned Development (PD) 02-48 district and (2) a Concept Plan for a Restaurant, Drive-Thru Use on an 0.6275-acre tract of land located at 1110 West Centerville 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 Notice of Conditions of Compliance Clause; providing a Savings Clause and a Severability Clause; and providing an effective date.

Z 24-33 Mannik Smith Group, Inc. (District 1)

Approve an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving (1) a Specific Use Provision for a Restaurant, Drive-Thru Use on a property zoned Community Retail (CR) District and (2) a Concept Plan for a Restaurant, Drive-Thru Use on an 1.1512-acre tract of land (lot 9r in North Garland Commons 2); 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 an effective date.

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

Members of the audience may provide public comment in favor, in opposition or about any of the items for individual consideration. Anyone wishing to speak must fill out a speaker card (located at the entrance to the Council Chambers) and give it to the City Secretary in advance of the respective agenda item. Speakers are grouped by agenda item and will be called in the order of the agenda. All comments and testimony are to be presented from the podium. The Mayor may impose a time limit and may provide for rebuttal.

Hold public hearing(s) on the following Zoning Case(s):

Consider a request by the City of Garland proposing a change in zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 85-62; Planned Development (PD) District 86-5, and Single-Family-7 (SF-7) District to Agricultural (AG) District. The site is located at 2701 East Centerville Road in District 2.

Consider and take appropriate action on the application of the City of Garland, requesting approval of a change in zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 85-62, Planned Development (PD) District 86-5, and Single-Family-7 (SF-7) District to Agricultural (AG) District. The site is located at 2701 East Centerville Road. (District 2) (File Z 24-34)

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Members of the audience wishing to address issues not on the meeting agenda may have three minutes to speak. However, according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Council is prohibited from discussing any item not on the posted agenda.

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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:

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.
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.
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.
Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissalof a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Sec. 551.074, Tex. Gov't Code.
The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Sec. 551.076,Tex. Gov't Code.
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.
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]

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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 1.

Meeting Date:

12/03/2024

Title:

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes- November 19, 2024

Submitted By:

Jennifer Stubbs, City Secretary

Issue/Summary

Approve the minutes of the November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting.

Background

N/A

Consideration / Recommendation

Approval of the November 19, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.

Attachments

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes- November 19, 2024

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.a.

Meeting Date:

12/03/2024

Item Title:

Central Park Walking Trail

Submitted By:

Mark Ellender, Landscape Architect

Bid Number:

1557-24

Purchase Justification:

This request is for the construction of approximately 4,700 linear feet of a 12-foot wide concrete trail. The trail begins at the Northwest corner of Central Park along W. Avenue F and traverses along the perimeter of the Park following S.10th Street, turning South to continue along Glenbrook Drive, ending at Duck Creek.

Evaluation:

A request for bids was issued in accordance with Purchasing procedures. Eleven (11) bids were received and evaluated with Tri-Con Services, Inc. submitting the Straight Low Bid.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Tri-Con Services, Inc.

All

$1,103,686.00

TOTAL:

$1,103,686.00

Basis for Award:

Straight Low Bid

Purchase Requisition #:

52361

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$2,326,637 *

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$1,307,122

Proposed Balance:

$1,019,515

Account #:

650-2499-1857000-09002

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Parks CIP / Trail Development Program / Central Park Walking Trail Project

* In the 2024 CIP, this project was primarily funded by ARPA. Due to increases in the Fire Station Bedrooms project, the ARPA associated with this project was encumbered with the Fire Stations Bedrooms bid award in November 2024. This project will now be funded by one-time cash available in the CIP instead of ARPA for construction/completion. The upcoming 2025 Proposed CIP will reflect this change in funding source.

Attachments

Bid Recap

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2024

Document Location:

2024 Prop. CIP - Page 77

Budget Director Approval:

Allyson Bell Steadman

Approval Date:

11/15/2024

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

11/14/2024

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.b.

Meeting Date:

12/03/2024

Item Title:

Woodbury, Ticonderoga & Quail Paving Water & Wastewater Improvements

Submitted By:

Michael Brinkmann, Managing Director

Bid Number:

1534-24

Purchase Justification:

This request is to remove and replace the existing 6" clay wastewater main with 2,454 linear feet of 8" PVC wastewater main, existing 6" cast iron water main with 3,284 linear feet of 8" PVC water main, existing concrete street, driveway, and sidewalk pavement (14,222 square yard), and all incidentals as shown on the approved plans. An owner contingency is included for any additional work or materials that may be required.

Evaluation:

A request for bids was issued in accordance with Purchasing procedures. Eight (8) bids were received and evaluated with Tri-Con Services, Inc. submitting the Straight Low Bid.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Tri-Con Services, Inc.

All

$2,581,990.15

Owner's Contingency

282,000.00

TOTAL:

$2,863,990.15

Basis for Award:

Straight Low Bid

Purchase Requisition #:

52664

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

$3,100,000 *

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

$2,863,990

Proposed Balance:

$236,010

Account #:

Various

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Water CIP / Woodbury, Ticonderoga & Quail Water Replacement *

Base

220-4049-3025000-9213

$1,082,770.00

Wastewater CIP / Woodbury, Ticonderoga & Quail Wastewater Replacement *

Base

235-4149-3219400-9306

$1,499,220.15

Water CIP / Woodbury, Ticonderoga & Quail Water Replacement

Contingency

220-4049-3025000-9213

$118,258.00

Wastewater CIP / Woodbury, Ticonderoga & Quail Wastewater Replacement

Contingency

235-4149-3219400-9306

$163,742.00

Total

$2,863,990.15

* The Woodbury, Ticonderoga & Quail Water & Wastewater Replacement projects are new projects that will be brought forward in the upcoming 2025 Proposed CIP. Funding approved in the 2024 CIP has been transferred to these new projects to accommodate the bid award and timing of project expenditures.

Attachments

Bid Recap

Budget Type:

CIP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Document Location:

N/A (2025 Proposed CIP)

Budget Director Approval:

Allyson Bell Steadman

Approval Date:

11/15/2024

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

11/14/2024

GARLAND
PURCHASING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 2.c.

Meeting Date:

12/03/2024

Item Title:

Term Contract for Service Line Inspection

Submitted By:

Michael Brinkmann, Managing Director

Bid Number:

0069-25

Purchase Justification:

Evaluation:

A request for bids was issued in accordance with Purchasing procedures. Six (6) bids were received and evaluated with Compass Metering Solutions submitting the Straight Low Bid.

Award Recommendation:

Vendor

Item

Amount

Compass Metering Solutions

All

$750,000.00

TOTAL:

$750,000.00

Basis for Award:

Straight Low Bid

Purchase Requisition #:

52423

Fiscal Impact

Total Project/Account:

N/A

Expended/Encumbered to Date (Including this Item):

N/A

Proposed Balance:

N/A

Account #:

451-6999

Fund/Dept/Project Description and Comments:

Term Contract sets price but does not commit funds. Expenses will be charged to Water Utility Fund operating accounts as incurred.

Attachments

Bid Recap

Budget Type:

Operating Budget

Fiscal Year:

2024-25

Document Location:

FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget Page 264

Budget Director Approval:

Allyson Bell Steadman

Approval Date:

11/15/2024

Purchasing Director Approval:

Gary L. Holcomb

Approval Date:

11/14/2024

GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 3.

Meeting Date:

12/03/2024

Title:

Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Garland and the City of Forney

Submitted By:

Mike Betz, Interim Managing Director

Strategic Focus Area:

Future-Focused City Organization

Issue/Summary

The consideration of a resolution to approve the terms and conditions of a Master Interlocal Radio System Service Agreement between the City of Forney and the City of Garland. This agreement outlines the radio system technical support services provided by the City of Garland to the City of Forney.

Background

The Master Interlocal Radio System Service Agreement establishes a mutual understanding of the technical support and services provided by the City of Garland Information Technology Department to the City of Forney. The City of Forney joined the GMRS Trunked Radio System as an infrastructure-contributing subscriber to support mission-critical communications and interoperability. These services will include technical support to help maintain the City of Forney's radio components that are part of the GMRS regional radio system.

Consideration / Recommendation

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City of Forney and the City of Garland. This agreement defines the terms and conditions for technical support and services regarding the City of Forney GMRS radio system infrastructure.

Attachments

Forney ILA

GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 4.a.

Meeting Date:

12/03/2024

Title:

Z 24-31 Olsson (District 4)

Submitted By:

Nabila Nur, Planning and Development Director

Issue/Summary

Zoning Ordinance Z 24-31 Olsson

Background

Zoning Case Z 24-31 was approved by public hearing during the November 19, 2024 Regular City Council meeting.

Consideration / Recommendation

Consider adoption of the attached ordinance.

Attachments

Z 24-31 Ordinance

Z 24-31 Exhibit A

Z 24-31 Exhibit B

Z 24-31 Concept Plan

GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 4.b.

Meeting Date:

12/03/2024

Title:

Z 24-32 Olsson (District 5)

Submitted By:

Nabila Nur, Planning and Development Director

Issue/Summary

Zoning Ordinance Z 24-32 Olsson

Background

Zoning Case Z 24-32 was approved by public hearing during the November 19, 2024 Regular City Council meeting.

Consideration / Recommendation

Consider adoption of the attached ordinance.

Attachments

Z 24-32 Ordinance

Z 24-32 Exhibit A

Z 24-32 Exhibit B

Z 24-32 Concept Plan

GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 4.c.

Meeting Date:

12/03/2024

Title:

Z 24-33 Mannik Smith Group, Inc. (District 1)

Submitted By:

Nabila Nur, Planning and Development Director

Issue/Summary

Zoning Ordinance Z 24-33 Mannik Smith Group, Inc.

Background

Zoning Case Z 24-33 was approved by public hearing during the November 19, 2024 Regular City Council meeting.

Consideration / Recommendation

Consider adoption of the attached ordinance.

Attachments

Z 24-33 Ordinance

Z 24-34 Exhibit A

Z 24-33 Exhibit B

Z 24-33 Concept Plan

GARLAND
PLANNING REPORT

City Council Regular Session

Agenda Item 5.a.

Meeting Date:

12/03/2024

Item Title:

Z 24-34 City of Garland (District 2)

Submitted By:

Matthew Wolverton, Development Planner

REQUEST

Approval of a change in zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 85-62, Planned Development (PD) District 86-5, and Single-Family-7 (SF-7) District to Agricultural (AG) District. The site is located at 2701 East Centerville Road.

LOCATION
2701 East Centerville Road

OWNER

City of Garland

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

On November 11, 2024, with a seven (7) to zero (0) vote, the Plan Commission recommended approval of a change in zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 85-62, Planned Development (PD) District 86-5, and Single-Family-7 (SF-7) District to Agricultural (AG) District. The site is located at 2701 East Centerville Road.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

As the proposed rezoning is consistent with the Future Land Use Map and the is compatible and complementary to the surrounding areas, staff recommends approval of a change in zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 85-62, Planned Development (PD) District 86-5, and Single-Family-7 (SF-7) District to Agricultural (AG) District.

BACKGROUND

The subject property is currently a vacant lot largely covered by trees, flood plain, and containing GP&L power line infrastructure. A rezoning request was received by the City earlier this year proposing industrial-oriented uses such as bulk materials storage and lineman training center on the property. On July 22, 2024, the Plan Commission considered this zoning case and recommended denial, followed by the withdrawal of the application. During the Plan Commission meeting, the City received significant amount of opposition from the property owners within the required notification area.

As this property is owned by the City of Garland, the City proactively considered and evaluated the optimum uses for this site and determined that agricultural land uses should prevail to preserve the integrity of the surrounding neighborhoods.

The site, as well as additional contiguous wooded city-owned land is now being proposed to be rezoned from Planned Development (PD) District 85-62, Planned Development (PD) District 86-5, and Single-Family-7 (SF-7) District to Agricultural (AG) District, through this city-initiated rezoning case.

SITE DATA

The subject property contains approximately 91.378 acres in area. The development is being proposed with the rezoning application. The primary purpose is to preserve the open space and wooded areas through agricultural zoning.

USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CURRENT ZONING

The purpose of Planned Development (PD) District 85-62 for Industrial & Community Retail Uses is to allow a large range of specific industrial and commercial uses. The purpose of Planned Development (PD) District 86-5 was an amendment to the previous PD, allowing for Single-Family-7 (SF-7) and Community Retail (CR) Districts, specifically on a tract at the intersection of East Centerville Road and Miller Road that is no longer part of the overarching Planned Development (PD) District. The property currently remains undeveloped despite the existing zoning.

CONSIDERATIONS

The proposal is a traditional straight rezoning without the formation of a Planned Development (PD) District. These requests do not require Concept Plan approval to commence or direct development. Development is dependent on the standards set forth by the Garland Development Code (GDC) and the goals and policies established within the Comprehensive Plan. This change in zoning is not intended to restrict uses or secure development performances beyond what is permitted within the proposed zoning district and the GDC. Accordingly, the GDC requires careful consideration as to how closely the proposed district follows the policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and to what degree the rezoning will affect surrounding and future development.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Future Land Use Map of the Envision Garland Comprehensive Plan recommends Parks and Open Space in this General Area. Public Parks and Open Space areas include the vast array of park, recreation, and open space lands. This can range from small neighborhood playgrounds to community parks with outdoor picnic areas, hike and bike trails, and play fields and tennis courts to community recreation centers with swimming pools or indoor gymnasiums, as well as natural areas and floodplains.

Rezoning this area to Agriculture (Ag) perfectly fits the vision set forth by the Comprehensive Plan.

COMPATIBILITY OF REQUEST WITH SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES

The subject property is undeveloped outside of heavy tree, floodplain, and GP&L electric transmission line coverage. The property is bordered to the North by a railroad which separates it from other facilities zoned Industrial (IN) District. To the South lies Planned Development (PD) District 00-19, developed with single-family homes. Though it should be noted that woods and floodplain separate the actual development from the property line of the subject site. To the West, the property is zoned Single-Family-7 (SF-7) District with a Specific Use Provision 09-30 for a Child Care Center tied to New Safe Haven Church. However, the Child Care Center was not constructed, and the lot is currently undeveloped. To the East and across East Centerville Road, the site is zoned Agricultural (AG) District and contains a water treatment plant as well as undeveloped land.

Agricultural zoning on this site will be compatible and complementary to surrounding residential neighborhoods, with being an additional buffer between the neighborhoods and the industrial zoning to the north. It would also be able to serve as a desired open and green space area for this area of the city.

Attachments

Z 24-34 Location Map

Z 24-34 R&M

Z 24-34 Responses

Z 24-34 Staff Presentation