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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
April 3, 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.

Consider approval of the minutes of the March 20, 2018 Regular Meeting.

Consider approval of the following bids:

Internal Screw Pump Replacement for Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant		Bid No. 0534-18

Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC	$669,888.00

This request is to replace two internal screw pumps used at Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for pumping return activated sludge.

Security Fence for Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant		Bid No. 0410-18

American Fence Company, Inc.	$118,000.00

This request is to replace the 35-year-old security fence surrounding the Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Library RFID Architectural Services Change Order #1		Bid No. 5719-15

Dewberry Architects, Inc.	$11,800.00

This request is to provide additional architectural services for the Library RFID project.

Ambulance Cots and Related Accessories		Bid No. 0544-18

Stryker Sales Corp.	$332,864.70

This request is to provide ambulance equipment, including cots and related accessories, used for patient handling and transportation.

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Repair Parts		Bid No. 0445-17

Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.	$138,805.00

This request is to provide additional Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related components as part of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used by Firefighters in training and emergency responses.

Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide		Bid No. 0401-18

DPC Industries, Inc.	$328,455.00

This request is to provide liquid chlorine and sulfur dioxide for the City of Garland's Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Traffic Engineering Services for Citywide Vehicle Crash Study		Bid No. 0428-18

Lee Engineering, Inc.	$105,955.00

This request is to provide professional traffic engineering services to assist the Transportation Department in analyzing and evaluating traffic crash data and assist in pursuing reduction programs in the City.

City Center Program Closeout		Bid No. 4314 to 4316-14

Hill & Wilkinson	$906,475.04

Phase 2 of the Downtown Revitalization initiative kicked off in early 2013. This phase, commonly referred to as the City Center program, included 16 different but interrelated projects with the final projects now ready for close-out. The overall program consisted of several specific construction contracts that have distinct administration and accounting records. With the completion of the actual work on the program, a series of contract change orders are necessary to make final accounting changes and to make final payments to the contractors. No additional funds are being requested as actual funding has been provided through the approved 2018 Capital Improvement Program.

Carver Center Renovations		Bid No. 0425-17

CORE Construction	$2,363,611.00
Optional Contingency	236,389.00
TOTAL:	$2,600,000.00

This request is to provide needed renovations to the Carver Center Complex. Due to the complex nature of the project, an Optional Contingency is included for any unforeseen additional repairs that may be required.

Engineering Services for Relocation of TMPA's Transmission Facilities		Bid No. 0536-18

Scarborough Engineers, Inc.	$226,708.00
Optional Contingency	22,670.80
TOTAL:	$249,378.80

This request is to obtain professional engineering services associated with the relocation of TMPA's McCree to Centerville 345 kV transmission line facilities. Due to the complex nature of the project, an Optional Contingency is included for any unforeseen additional work that may be required. This is a TMPA project and will be reimbursed at 100%.

Wastewater SCADA Network Security Upgrade		Bid No. 0543-18

Scientel Solutions, LLC	$140,265.40

This request is to provide SCADA network upgrades for Rowlett Creek and Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants.

2018 Street Replacement Design		Bid No. 0195-18

Kimley-Horn and Associates	$133,000.00

This request is to provide additional designs for the 2018 Street Replacement Design project.

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.

Zoning File No. Z 18-06, Calvert & CO/Architects, Inc. (District 5)

Consider an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving 1) an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 08-52 for Community Retail Uses, 2) a Concept Plan, and 3) a Detail Plan for Automobile Repair, Minor and located at 3300 South Shiloh Road; providing for conditions, restrictions and regulations; providing for 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.

Zoning File No. Z 17-26, NH Consulting (District 3)

Consider an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving 1) Amendments to Planned Development (PD) 06-08 District for Community Retail Uses, 2) a Detail Plan for Hotel/Motel, Limited Service and 3) a Specific Use Provision for Hotel/Motel, Limited Service and located at 4002 Easton Meadows Drive; 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.

Zoning File No. Z 17-13, Icon Consulting Engineers, Inc. (District 5)

Consider an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving a Specific Use Provision
for a contractor's office/storage yard with outside display and storage greater than fifty (50) percent of the total enclosed building square footage on property zoned Industrial (IN) District on a 7.46-acre tract of land located at 2660 Market Street; 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.

Zoning File No. Z 18-04, Claymoore Engineering (District 7)

Consider an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving Medical/Dental Office use on a property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 06-58 for Community Office (CO) Use and located at 6650 Naaman Forest Boulevard; providing for conditions, restrictions and regulations; providing for 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.

Zoning File No. Z 17-33, ADI, Inc. (District 4)

Consider an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving a Detail Plan for General Office Uses on a property zoned Planned Development (PD) 13-32 and located west of the intersection of Guthrie Road and Broadway Boulevard; providing for conditions, restrictions and regulations; providing for 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.

Consider an ordinance amending Section 33.52 of Chapter 33, "Transportation," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; 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.

Council is requested to adopt an ordinance that restricts parking on the north side of Creekview Drive between Duck Creek and 350 feet east of Duck Creek; also, prohibit parking for an additional 170 feet on the south side of Creekview Drive to improve
safety at school driveways.

Consider a resolution approving and authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation.

At the April 2, 2018 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intent to Issue 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.

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. De Luis. This property has been held by the City of Garland since 2014 and pursuant to Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code it may be resold to a private entity with approval of the governing body.

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 consider accepting the offer and sell the property to Mrs. Ramirez. This property has been held by the City of Garland since 2013 and pursuant to Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code it may be resold to a private entity with approval of the governing body.

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 consider accepting the offer and sell the property to Mrs. Whitlock. This property has been held by the City of Garland since 2009 and pursuant to Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code it may be resold to a private entity with approval of the governing body.

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 consider accepting the offer and sell the property to Mr. Hernandez. This property has been held by the City of Garland since 2011 and pursuant to Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code it may be resold to a private entity with approval of the governing body.

10.

Consider a resolution approving a proposal from the Rockwall Central Appraisal District to renovate certain property for continued use by the District and providing an effective date.

Council is requested to consider a resolution approving a proposal from the Rockwall Central Appraisal District to renovate certain property for continued use by the District and providing an effective date.

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.

11.

Hold a public hearing to obtain comments from interested parties regarding the creation of the Tax Increment Financing Zone #3, its boundaries, or the concept of tax increment financing.

At the March 20, 2018 Work Session, Council was provided information to initiate the creation of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #3. Staff provided an overview of the proposed zone boundaries and the preliminary financing plan (a requirement to establish the zone). Council directed staff to proceed with the public hearing.

12.

Consider an ordinance of the City of Garland, Texas designating a certain area for a Tax Increment Financing District to be known as, Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number 3, City of Garland, Texas; establishing the boundaries thereof; establishing a Board od Directors for the reinvestment zone; and other matters related thereto.

At the March 20, 2018 Work Session, Council directed Staff to proceed with creating Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #3. A public hearing is scheduled for April 3, 2018. Following the public hearing, Council is requested to consider an ordinance to formally establish the zone.

13.

Consider Proposed Changes to the Smoking Ordinance

Council is asked to consider proposed changes to Article IV, Chapter 22 (Smoking Ordinance). The specific changes will reflect discussions by the Council at the April 2, 2018 Work Session.

14.

Hold a public hearing on:

Amendments to the Garland Development Code (GDC) Regarding the Allowance of Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries

Public Hearing and Consideration of amendments to Chapter 2: Zoning Regulations, Article 5, Division 2 – Land Use Matrix, Section 2.51 of the Garland Development Code (GDC) regarding the allowance of “Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries”; Chapter 2, Section 2.52(A) to add Special Standards for “Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries”; Chapter 6 Section 6.03 to define “Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries”; and to Chapter 7: Downtown District, Article 2, Section 7.05(B (3), Table 7-1: Downtown District Land Use Matrix of the Garland Development Code (GDC) regarding the allowance of “Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries” in certain Downtown (DT) District sub-districts.

15.

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.

16.

Adjourn.

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