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GARLAND CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 2.a.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	List of Current Council Initiatives

Summary of Request/Problem
The attached list includes material items or projects that staff is working on – along with an estimated date for updating the Council and estimated completion date. While not inclusive of all projects through-out the City’s various departments, the list includes items that are considered a priority and have been initiated or approved by the City Council. Also included are items that have been placed in Council Committees and are being discussed by the committee members and assigned staff. At the July 14, 2017 Council Retreat, there was a discussion of prioritizing the City's numerous initiatives in order to help focus the Council's efforts and make the best use of the City's limited staff resources. The City Manager is proposing to lead the Council through a prioritization process at the conclusion of the 2017-18 Budget. Priority items approved in next year's budget would be added to the attached list prior to that exercise which would take place in September or October depending on when the budget was adopted.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Information only.

Attachments
Pending Projects Master Listing

GARLAND POLICY REPORT

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 2.b.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Thouroughfare Plan Amendment - Guthrie Road
Submitted By:	Paul Luedtke, Transportation Director
Council Goal:	Sustainable Quality Development and Redevelopment Financially Stable Government with Tax Base that Supports Community Needs

ISSUE
The IH 30 Catalyst Area Study recommended the extension of Guthrie Road west of Broadway Blvd to IH 30. Extension to IH 30 is necessary for quality development in this area and will require amending the Thoroughfare Plan to ensure this connection.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that the Council hold a public hearing on this item at the September 5, 2017 meeting and take action to adopt the amendment of the Thoroughfare Plan to include this extension of Guthrie Road to IH 30.
BACKGROUND
The IH 30 Catalyst Area Study was adopted by the Garland City Council on July 18, 2017. One of the recommendations of the plan was to amend the Thoroughfare plan to extend Guthrie Road from Broadway Bvld to the IH 30 frontage road. Guthrie Road is designated on the 2015 Thoroughfare Plan as a 44 foot wide Type E roadway from Lyons Road to Broadway Bvld. A portion of this section of Guthrie was constructed when the gas station on the southwest corner was constructed and currently extends for 550 feet east of Broadway Bvld. Right of way has been dedicated for an additional 500 feet to the west for the extension of Guthrie Road with no turnaround anticipated. The section between Broadway and IH 30 is currently not on the Thoroughfare Plan This additional section of Guthrie has been anticipated to be constructed in the future as this area developed.
CONSIDERATION
This action would increase the development options and value for the adjacent land. The connection is shown and recommended in the I-30 Corridor Catalyst Area Plan. The extension of Guthrie Road to IH 30 was anticipated many years ago but not formally adopted by the Thoroughfare Plan. A portion of this roadway section was constructed when the gas station was built in anticipation that it would connect to IH 30.

Attachments
Guthrie Road Amendment

GARLAND POLICY REPORT

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 2.c.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Abandonment of Utility and Electric Easements in the Mansions Subdivision
Submitted By:	Michael Polocek, Engineering Director
Council Goal:	Sustainable Quality Development and Redevelopment Financially Stable Government with Tax Base that Supports Community Needs Safe, Family-Friendly Neighborhoods

ISSUE
Consider the abandonment of a 20-foot Utility Easement and a 20-foot Electric Distribution Easement in the proposed Mansions at Spring Creek subdivision.
OPTIONS
1. Abandon the easements. 2. Take no action.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Option 1. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting.
BACKGROUND
In 2006, the City of Garland acquired a 20-foot Utility Easement and a 20-foot Electric Distribution Easement for the benefit of Oncor Electric to run an overhead utility line across what was then the Weary and Weaver properties. Weary and Weaver sold their properties to the developer. The property is an 89.27 acre tract of land located south of President George Bush Turnpike, northwest of Holford Road, north of the Spring Creek Greenbelt and east of Naaman Forest Boulevard. As part of the Mansions at Spring Creek development, Naaman Forest Boulevard’s 82-foot right of way was dedicated at no cost to the City of Garland (City) by dedication deed from Garland Partners, Ltd.(Garland Partners), the developer, in October 2015. Garland Partners, Western Rim Investors, L.P. and the City entered into a development agreement in July 2016 where the developer agreed to construct approximately 2,480 linear feet of Naaman Forest Boulevard from Black Swan Circle to 500 feet west of Holford Road along with drainage and enhanced streetscape improvements. An additional 5-foot pedestrian and utility easement was dedicated on both sides of Naaman Forest Boulevard by Garland Partners at no cost to the City. The additional easements provided the City and its franchised or authorized utilities, the right to construct and maintain utility facilities. The developer coordinated and paid for the relocation of all overhead Oncor Electric utility lines and placed them underground in the 5-foot pedestrian and utility easement on the north side of Naaman Forest Boulevard. The developer sold the land, where the utility easements exist, to Western Rim Investors. In consideration that the developer has dedicated and relocated the Oncor Electric lines to the 5-foot pedestrian and utility easement along Naaman Forest Boulevard, the Engineering Department recommends abandoning the Utility Easement and Electric Distribution Easement to the current property owner, Western Rim Investors L.P.
CONSIDERATION
The Utility Easement and the Electric Distribution Easement are no longer required due to the completion of Naaman Forest Boulevard and the relocation of the electric facilities. The abandonment of these easements will allow the construction of apartments on the encumbered lot and better utilize the property.

Attachments
Location Map

GARLAND POLICY REPORT

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 2.d.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	2017 CIP Budget Amendment # 1
Submitted By:	Jeff Janke, Administration
Council Goal:	Financially Stable Government with Tax Base that Supports Community Needs

ISSUE
Amend the 2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to appropriate $29,242,800 in Direct Draw Down Notes and Commercial Paper for construction of the Limestone to Gibbons Creek Transmission Line (Houston Import Project).
OPTIONS
(A) Approve CIP Amendment No. 1 as proposed. (B) Do not approve CIP Amendment No. 1.
RECOMMENDATION
Option (A) – Approve CIP Amendment No. 1 as proposed. An ordinance amending the 2017 Adopted CIP has been placed on the September 5^th Regular Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.
BACKGROUND
In April 2014, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) approved the need for the Houston Import Project. The Houston Import Project consists of approximately 130 miles of new 345 kV, double-circuit transmission line and various substation improvements. These improvements were designated by ERCOT to CenterPoint Energy, Cross Texas Transmission, and Garland Power & Light. Garland Power & Light’s and Cross Texas Transmission’s portion of the Houston Import Project is the Limestone to Gibbons Creek transmission line, which is approximately 70 miles in length. The Houston Import Project will improve import capability into the Houston region through the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) Gibbons Creek substation, which will reduce congestion cost for the Houston area. The current approved CIP funding through December 2017 for the Limestone to Gibbons Creek transmission line project is $107,086,000. At the time of the development of this estimate, the expected percentage project completion by December 2017 was 89%; however, the most recent estimate is that by December 2017, 95% of the project will be complete. This increase in the project’s completion is part of the reason for the additional funding request for the 2017 CIP. In addition, the cost of the project has also increased. The initial cost estimate for Garland Power & Light’s portion of the Limestone to Gibbons Creek transmission line was $127,460,000, excluding capitalized interest; the current estimate is $139,630,000, excluding capitalized interest. The primary driver behind the increase is associated with the final design of the project which resulted in larger structures and additional materials and labor. Also, there has been a cost increase associated with right-of-way access and clearing with the need for additional matting and rock because of wet weather conditions in the construction area. GP&L will seek recovery of its investment plus a return on the Limestone to Gibbons Creek transmission line through the Public Utility Commission of Texas transmission cost of service (TCOS) rate process.
CONSIDERATION
Staff seeks the Council’s concurrence for increasing GP&L’s 2017 CIP appropriation by $29,242,800 for the Limestone to Gibbons Creek transmission line capital project.

Attachments
Resolution - 2017 CIP Budget Amendment # 1

GARLAND POLICY REPORT

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 2.e.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Issuance of Tax Notes
Submitted By:	Matt Watson, Finance Director
Council Goal:	Financially Stable Government with Tax Base that Supports Community Needs

ISSUE
Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of tax notes of approximately $8,305,000.
OPTIONS
Consider approval of an ordinance to authorize the issuance of tax notes at the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting. Do not approve the issuance of tax notes.
RECOMMENDATION
Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting.
BACKGROUND
Savings realized from the General Obligation Commercial Paper Program provide the City with the ability to issue tax notes that are used to supplement street and infrastructure funding and provide short-term funding for other capital projects. The City has the capacity to issue tax notes in FY 2017-18 in the amount of $8,305,000. The notes will be paid off within one year.
CONSIDERATION
Approval of this request will provide additional funding in the FY 2017-18 Proposed Budget for street and infrastructure improvements with no impact to the debt service tax rate.

GARLAND POLICY REPORT

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 2.f.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Consider Assistance Request for Nonprofit Special Event
Submitted By:	Jermel Stevenson, Managing Director
Council Goal:	Fully Informed and Engaged Citizenry

ISSUE

City Council Policy OPNS-29, Special Event Policies and Guidelines, states that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to consider and approve requests from nonprofit organizations for in-kind City services that meet the policy requirements in amounts up to $5,000, within available budgeted funds. The Noon Exchange Club of Garland has requested the waiving of expenditures for City services in the amount of $9,965 for the Labor Day parade through Downtown Garland on Monday, September 4, 2017. Because the request for City services is over $5,000, Council approval is requested.

OPTIONS

The City Council may: 1) approve the proposed recommendations for special events assistance or 2) deny or revise proposed funding levels.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the City Council approve assistance for the Garland Labor Day Exchange Event by waiving fees and charges for City services in the amount of $9,965.

City departmental fees to be waived include:

Police	$8,500	traffic control and security
Transportation	$ 900	installation and removal of barricades
Environmental Waste	$ 400	installation and removal of waste containers
Rental of Plaza Theatre	$ 165	rental of theatre space for entertainment activities

BACKGROUND

By assisting various nonprofit organizations through the donation of City services for nonprofit special events, the City promotes and celebrates the vitality and diversity of the community. From parades and festivals to various multicultural events, the City of Garland is showcased through the efforts of these nonprofit organizations.

The Garland Labor Day Exchange Event parade will follow a route through downtown ending in the Downtown Square. After the parade, there will be a car show and a kid's BBQ contest to entertain the public in the Downtown Square. Proceeds from the parade and event are proposed to benefit the Garland Noon Exchange Club scholarship fund for local students and other youth programs.

CONSIDERATION

The 2016-17 annual operating budget has $30,500 budgeted in the General Fund (non-departmental) to provide assistance in covering fees and charges for City services for special events held by nonprofit organizations.

GARLAND CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 3.a.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	"Where the Heart Is" Status Update
Submitted By:	Scott Bollinger, Neighborhood Resource Manager

Summary of Request/Problem
Neighborhood Vitality sought direction and approval for a pilot program called "Where the Heart Is," a comprehensive neighborhood renewal effort, in November 2016. Neighborhood Vitality has since reached substantial completion of the project and will update the City Council on the summary of activities, results to date, and lessons learned.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Consider continuing the program, and if so, recommendations to staff about the next implementation of the program.

Attachments
Where the Heart Is Presentation

GARLAND CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 3.b.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Residential Parking
Submitted By:	Mitch Bates, Chief of Police

Summary of Request/Problem
At the request of Council Members Anita Goebel and Robert Smith, Council is requested to discuss residential parking issues.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Council discussion.

GARLAND CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 3.c.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Panhandling
Submitted By:	Mitch Bates, Chief of Police

Summary of Request/Problem
At the request of Council Members BJ Williams and Jerry Nickerson, Council is requested to discuss Panhandling issues.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Council discussion.

GARLAND CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 3.d.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Feasibility of Establishing within the Parks and Recreation Department a Public-Private Partnership Pilot Program

Summary of Request/Problem
At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member Anita Goebel, Council is requested to give staff directions to research the feasibility of establishing within the Parks and Recreation Department, a public-private partnership pilot program to give local businesses the opportunity to place advertisement in Garland park and recreation facilities for a nominal fee. The goal would be to give greater visibility to local community-based businesses and provide an additional funding source to support upgrades to the Parks and Recreation infrastructure and amenities (e.g. athletic fields, scoreboards, benches, trash receptacles, playground equipment, walking trails, etc.).
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Council discussion.

GARLAND CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 3.e.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Transportation Update
Submitted By:	Paul Luedtke, Transportation Director

Summary of Request/Problem
Monthly report by the Director of Transportation on major strategic transportation initiatives in Garland.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Information only.

Attachments
Transportation Update August 2017

GARLAND CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 3.f.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Update on Charter Review Committee
Submitted By:	Brad Neighbor, City Attorney

Summary of Request/Problem
The City Attorney will provide a brief update on the next steps to be taken by the recently-appointed Charter Review Committee and will solicit input from the City Council as to expectations, if any, on the frequency of Committee meetings and milestones or deadlines for Committee reports or recommendations.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
The City Council is requested to provide input, if any, on the activities to be undertaken by the Charter Review Committee.

GARLAND CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

City Council Work Session Agenda		Work Session Item 4.a.
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Dog Park - Proposed Site Selection Criteria
Submitted By:	Jermel Stevenson, Managing Director

Summary of Request/Problem
In the July 5 Work Session, City Council requested that staff provide the proposed criteria to be used to analyze multiple potential sites for the dog park project. This criteria will serve as the guide for site selection for the consultant and staff.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Staff requests that Council review the criteria with the following potential outcomes: Approve as presented Approve with modifications Deny

Attachments
Site Selection Criteria - Dog Park

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City Council Work Session Agenda
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Boards & Commission Appointment
Submitted By:	Elisa Morales, Management Services Coordinator , Administration

Summary:
Mayor Pro Tem David Gibbons Jon W. Six - Downtown TIF Board William (Bill) Swisher - I-30 TIF Board

Attachments
Jon W. Six - Downtown TIF Board
William (Bill) Swisher - I-30 TIF Board

GARLAND

City Council Work Session Agenda
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Boards & Commission Appointment
Submitted By:	Elisa Morales, Management Services Coordinator , Administration

Summary:
Council Member Anita Goebel Marie Purser - Downtown TIF Board & I-30 TIF Board

Attachments
Marie Purser - Downtown TIF Board

GARLAND

City Council Work Session Agenda
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Boards & Commission Appointment
Submitted By:	Elisa Morales, Management Services Coordinator , Administration

Summary:
Council Member Jerry Nickerson Jerry DeFeo - Board of Adjustment Calvin Nichols - Building and Fire Codes Board Robert Burns - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Jason Rodriguez - Community Multicultural Commission Deanne Driver - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Jena Bjornson - Property Standards Board Melissa Barnett - Library Board Lisa Roark - Parks and Recreation Board Preston Edwards - Plan Commission Shondrieka Turman - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Wesley Johnson - Downtown TIF Board

Attachments
Jerry DeFeo - Board of Adjustment
Calvin Nichols - Building and Fire Codes Board
Robert Burns - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee
Jason Rodriguez - Community Multicultural Commission
Deanne Driver - Garland Cultural Arts Commission
Jena Bjornson - Property Standards Board
Melissa Barnett - Library Board
Lisa Roark - Parks and Recreation Board
Preston Edwards - Plan Commission
Shondrieka Turman - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
Wesley Johnson - Downtown TIF Board

GARLAND

City Council Work Session Agenda
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Boards & Commission Appointment
Submitted By:	Elisa Morales, Management Services Coordinator , Administration

Summary:
Council Member B.J. Williams Robert (Bob) Duckworth - Downtown TIF Board Joseph Vu - I-30 TIF Board

Attachments
Robert (Bob) Duckworth - Downtown TIF Board
Joseph Vu - I-30 TIF Board

GARLAND

City Council Work Session Agenda
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Boards & Commission Appointment
Submitted By:	Elisa Morales, Management Services Coordinator , Administration

Summary:
Council Member Rich Aubin Cary Hodson - Downtown TIF Board Tom Jefferies - I-30 TIF Board

Attachments
Cary Hodson - Downtown TIF Board
Tom Jefferies - I-30 TIF Board

GARLAND

City Council Work Session Agenda
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Boards & Commission Appointment
Submitted By:	Elisa Morales, Management Services Coordinator , Administration

Summary:
Council Member Robert Vera Fran Brown - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Perry Don Starkey - Parks and Recreation Board

Attachments
Fran Brown - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee
Perry Don Starkey - Parks and Recreation Board

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City Council Work Session Agenda
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Boards & Commission Appointment
Submitted By:	Elisa Morales, Management Services Coordinator , Administration

Summary:
Council Member Scott LeMay Susan L. Nye - Board of Adjustment Martha Melaku - Property Standards Board Terri Chepregi - Library Board David Parrish - Parks and Recreation Board Dylan Hedrick - Plan Commission Reba Collins - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee

Attachments
Susan L. Nye - Board of Adjustment
Martha Melaku - Property Standards Board
Terri Chepregi - Library Board
David Arthur Parrish - Parks and Recreation Board
Dylan Hedrick - Plan Commission
Reba Ann Collins - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee

GARLAND

City Council Work Session Agenda
Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Item Title:	Boards & Commission Appointment
Submitted By:	Elisa Morales, Management Services Coordinator , Administration

Summary:
Council Member Robert J. Smith Joseph Schroeder - Downtown TIF Board Ronnie Smith - Building and Fire Codes Board Sheri Stevens - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Michael Francis - Property Standards Board Molly Bishop - Parks and Recreation Board George House - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Attachments
Joseph Schroeder - Downtown TIF Board
Ronnie Smith - Building and Fire Codes Board
Sheri Stevens - Garland Cultural Arts Commission
Michael Francis - Property Standards Board
Molly Bishop - Parks and Recreation Board
George House - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee


7.					Council will move into Executive Session

					EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA 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:

					The City Council will adjourn into executive session under Sec. 551.071, TEX. GOV'T CODE and Sec. 551.087, TEX. GOV'T CODE to discuss economic development incentives relating to a commercial project located generally northeast of the intersection of Campbell Road and State Highway 190 in Garland, Texas.

					The City Council will convene in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072, of the Texas Government Code to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property regarding a tract of land generally situated in the southwest portion of Garland.



8.					Adjourn


1.		Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask for discussion or further information on an item posted as a consent agenda item on the next Regular Meeting of the City Council. The Council Member may also ask that an item on the posted consent agenda be pulled from the consent agenda and considered for a vote separate from consent agenda items on the regular agenda. All discussions or deliberations on this portion of the work session agenda are limited to posted agenda items and may not include a new or unposted subject matter.

2.		Written Briefings:

	a.	List of Current Council Initiatives The attached list includes material items or projects that staff is working on – along with an estimated date for updating the Council and estimated completion date. While not inclusive of all projects through-out the City’s various departments, the list includes items that are considered a priority and have been initiated or approved by the City Council. Also included are items that have been placed in Council Committees and are being discussed by the committee members and assigned staff.

	b.	Thouroughfare Plan Amendment - Guthrie Road The IH 30 Catalyst Area Study recommended the extension of Guthrie Road west of Broadway Blvd to IH 30. Extension to IH 30 is necessary for quality development in this area and will require amending the Thoroughfare Plan to ensure this connection.

	c.	Abandonment of Utility and Electric Easements in the Mansions Subdivision Council is requested to consider the abandonment of a 20-foot Utility Easement and a 20-foot Electric Distribution Easement in the proposed Mansions at Spring Creek subdivision. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting.

	d.	2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget Amendment #1 Council is requested to amend the 2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to appropriate $29,242,800 in Direct Draw Down Notes and Commercial Paper for construction of the Limestone to Gibbons Creek Transmission Line (Houston Import Project). Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting.

	e.	Issuance of Tax Notes Council is requested to consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of tax notes of approximately $8,305,000. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting.

	f.	Consider Assistance Request for Nonprofit Special Event City Council Policy OPNS-29, Special Event Policies and Guidelines, states that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to consider and approve requests from nonprofit organizations for in-kind City services that meet the policy requirements in amounts up to $5,000, within available budgeted funds. The Noon Exchange Club of Garland has requested the waiving of expenditures for City services in the amount of $9,965 for the Labor Day parade through Downtown Garland on Monday, September 4, 2017. Because the request for City services is over $5,000, Council approval is requested. Unless otherwise directed by Council, staff will proceed with the proposed assistance for the Special Event.

3.		Verbal Briefings:

	a.	"Where the Heart Is" Status Update Neighborhood Vitality sought direction and approval for a pilot program called "Where the Heart Is," a comprehensive neighborhood renewal effort, in November 2016. Neighborhood Vitality has since reached substantial completion of the project and will update the City Council on the summary of activities, results to date, and lessons learned.

	b.	Residential Parking At the request of Council Member Anita Goebel and Council Member Robert J. Smith, Council is requested to discuss residential parking issues.

	c.	Panhandling At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member Jerry Nickerson, Council is requested to discuss Panhandling issues.

	d.	Feasibility of Establishing within the Parks and Recreation Department a Public-Private Partnership Pilot Program At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member Anita Goebel, Council is requested to give staff directions to research the feasibility of establishing within the Parks and Recreation Department, a public-private partnership pilot program to give local businesses the opportunity to place advertisement in Garland park and recreation facilities for a nominal fee. The goal would be to give greater visibility to local community-based businesses and provide an additional funding source to support upgrades to the Parks and Recreation infrastructure and amenities (e.g. athletic fields, scoreboards, benches, trash receptacles, playground equipment, walking trails, etc.).

	e.	Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide an update on major strategic transportation initiatives in Garland.

	f.	Update on Charter Review Committee The City Attorney will provide a brief update on the next steps to be taken by the recently-appointed Charter Review Committee and will solicit input from the City Council as to expectations, if any, on the frequency of Committee meetings and milestones or deadlines for Committee reports or recommendations.

4.		Regular Items:

	a.	Dog Park - Proposed Site Selection Criteria At the July 5, 2017 Work Session, Council requested that staff provide the proposed criteria to be used to analyze multiple potential sites for the dog park project. This criteria will serve as the guide for site selection for the consultant and staff.

5.		Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions

		Mayor Pro Tem David Gibbons Jon W. Six - Downtown TIF Board William (Bill) Swisher - I-30 TIF Board

		Council Member Anita Goebel Marie Purser - Downtown TIF Board & I-30 TIF Board

		Council Member Jerry Nickerson Jerry DeFeo - Board of Adjustment Calvin Nichols - Building and Fire Codes Board Robert Burns - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Jason Rodriguez - Community Multicultural Commission Deanne Driver - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Jena Bjornson - Property Standards Board Melissa Barnett - Library Board Lisa Roark - Parks and Recreation Board Preston Edwards - Plan Commission Shondrieka Turman - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Wesley Johnson - Downtown TIF Board

		Council Member B.J. Williams Robert (Bob) Duckworth - Downtown TIF Board Joseph Vu - I-30 TIF Board

		Council Member Rich Aubin Cary Hodson - Downtown TIF Board Tom Jefferies - I-30 TIF Board

		Council Member Robert Vera Fran Brown - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee Perry Don Starkey - Parks and Recreation Board

		Council Member Scott LeMay Susan L. Nye - Board of Adjustment Martha Melaku - Property Standards Board Terri Chepregi - Library Board David Parrish - Parks and Recreation Board Dylan Hedrick - Plan Commission Reba Collins - Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee

		Council Member Robert J. Smith Joseph Schroeder - Downtown TIF Board Ronnie Smith - Building and Fire Codes Board Sheri Stevens - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Michael Francis - Property Standards Board Molly Bishop - Parks and Recreation Board George House - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

6.		Announce Future Agenda Items A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time.