AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY  COUNCIL

City of Garland
Council Chambers, City Hall
200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas
February 5, 2002
7:00 p.m.

CONSENT AGENDA

All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion.  Council has been briefed on 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.

1.  Consider approval of the minutes of the January 22, 2002 regular session.

2.  Consider a resolution awarding the following bids:

Open Market:  Purchase of goods or services.

a.   Solid Waste Equipment  - Bid No. 24-02

Masters International - $377,500.00
Southwest International Trucks - 351,682.00
Metro Ford Truck Sales -  37,950.00

Total - $767,132.00

This request is for the purchase of four rearloader trucks, three knuckleboom trucks, two brush tractor trucks, and two brush trailers for use by the City of Garland Solid Waste and Recycling Services Department in daily operations.

b.  Construction of Police and Courts Building - Bid No. 56-02  
Various Trade Vendors (42 Total) - $18,533,860.00

This request is for the awarding of various trades contracts for the construction of the new Police and Courts Building.

c.  Water Main Replacement – Eastern Hills, Broadmoor Drive and Nickens Road - Bid No. 96-02
Moss Construction Company, Inc. - $699,160.70

This request is for water main replacement at Eastern Hills, Broadmoor Drive and Nickens Road.  

d.  Demolition of Walnut Villa Apartments - Bid No. 151-02

This request is for the demolition and removal of all structures and improvements located at Walnut Villa Apartment Complex, 3925 West Walnut Street, Garland, Texas.  Award of the bid is contingent upon ability to determine the lowest responsible bidder after bid closing at 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2002 and prior to the Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on February 5, 2002.

Term Contract:  Purchase of goods or services for the term period as defined in each bid.

e.  Residential Street Light Repair - Bid No. 106-02
South-Win Construction - $300,000.00

This request is for residential street light repair for the City of Garland Electric Department.  The initial contract is for one year or expenditure of $300,000.00, whichever occurs first, with an option for two one-year renewals. 

f.  Thoroughfare Street Light Repair - Bid No. 107-02
South-Win Construction - $300,000.00

This request is for thoroughfare street light repair for the City of Garland Electric Department.  The initial contract is for one year or expenditure of $300,000.00, whichever occurs first, with an option for two one-year renewals.

g.  Electrical Line Tree Trimming Services - Bid No. 121-02
Asplundh Tree Expert Co. - $700,000.00

This request is for estimated requirements for the electrical line tree trimming services for the City of Garland Electric Department.  The initial contract is for one year with the option for two one-year renewals.

h.  72.5KV and 145KV Circuit Breakers - Bid No. 130-02
Alstom USA Inc. - $860,715.00

This request is for the purchase of 72.5KV and 145KV circuit breakers for use by the City of Garland Electric Department.  The initial contract is for two years or expenditure of $860,715.00, whichever occurs first.  

In order to proceed with right-of-way acquisition for the O’Banion Road project, Council must adopt a Resolution of Necessity and a Preliminary Assessment Roll.  This item was discussed at the January 22, 2002 Work Session.

4.  Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement dedication.

The North Texas Municipal District requests an easement across City property located at North Garland Avenue and Campbell Road.  The easement is for the relocation of a 30” water main from the current location in North Garland Avenue to make way for the City’s proposed North Garland Avenue paving and drainage improvements.  This item was discussed at the January 22, 2002 Work Session.

5.  Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed without warranty; accepting in exchange therefore the dedication of a parcel of land from the grantee.

Council is requested to consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed without warranty for the exchange of property with Sanmina Corporation for the development of an electric substation site.  This item was scheduled for Council discussion at the February 4, 2002 Work Session.

6.  Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments regarding an illegal dumping remediation program.

Council is requested to consider authorizing the Landfill Department to submit a Solid Waste Grant Application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments requesting funds to purchase a grapple truck.  This truck would be used to clean up large, bulky or heavy waste illegally dumped near one of the City’s disposal sites.  This item was scheduled for Council discussion at the February 4, 2002 Work Session.

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

7.  Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article V, “Code of Ethics,” of Chapter 10, “Administration,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas.

At the request of Mayor James Spence, Council is requested to hold a public hearing and to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article V, Section 10.52, “Code of Ethics,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland.

8.  Hold a public hearing to consider the application of Bruce C. Walker requesting to convert a residential structure for use as an office on property zoned C-2 (Commercial-2) District; this property is located at 301 West Avenue D.  (File HC-01-01).

The proposal is to convert the existing single-family structure for use as a real estate office.  At the January 14, 2002 meeting, by an [8] to [0] vote, the Plan Commission recommended approval subject to restricting signage to a monument sign.

9.  Hold public hearings on the following zoning cases:

a.  Consider the application of Marc Schwartz requesting approval of a change in zoning from GB (General Business) District to PD (Planned Development) District for Duplex Uses and approval of a Detail Plan with conditions; this property is located at the southwest corner of Pleasant Valley Road and Country Hollow Lane.  (File 01-48)

The proposal is to develop a duplex subdivision containing 10 duplex lots providing a minimum dwelling unit area of 1,300 square feet per unit.  At the January 14, 2002 meeting, by an [8] to [0] vote, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the requested change in zoning and Detail Plan with conditions subject to Condition F being revised to require each duplex unit to have a two-car garage with a side entry “J-type” driveway.

b.  Consider the application of Siciliano’s, Inc. requesting approval of a Detail Plan with conditions on property zoned PD (Planned Development) District for Shopping Center Uses; this property is located at the southwest corner of Buckingham Road and Clearview Drive.  (File 01-62)

The proposal is to construct a 9,500 square foot general restaurant on the subject property.  At the January 14, 2002 meeting, by an [8] to [0] vote, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the requested Detail Plan with conditions.

c.  Consider the application of Ashland Distribution, Inc. requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for High Risk Uses on property zoned I-1 (Industrial-1) District; this property is located at 3101 Wood Drive.  (File 01-64)

The applicant is requesting approval of the Specific Use Permit to continue with the existing High Risk aspect of their operation.  The previous Specific Use Permit for a High Risk Use has expired.  At the January 14, 2002 meeting, by an [8] to [0] vote, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the requested Specific Use Permit for High Risk Uses for a 30-year time period applicable to Ashland Chemical, Inc.

10.  Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions.

Board members are selected for three-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.

11.  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 taking formal action on any item not posted according to the Texas Opens Meetings Act.

12.  Adjourn.

All Regular Council meetings are broadcast live on Channel 16, and are rebroadcast at 9 am and 7 pm on Wednesday-Sunday and at 7:30 pm on Thursday.  Copies of the meeting can be checked out through the Nicholson Memorial Library.  Copies of video and audio tapes are available for purchase through the City Secretary’s Office - audio tapes are $1 each and video tapes are $22 each or $10 each if you bring your own tape.

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