Garland public meetings in 2022
34 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council approved several zoning requests for multi-family housing, a data center, and commercial uses. The council also authorized multiple infrastructure and service contracts and accepted a TxDOT grant for impaired driving mobilization.
- Approved $2,706,738.00 health benefits stop-loss coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Approved $1,589,000.00 engineering services for GP&L Girvin 345kV Switch Station
- Approved zoning for multi-family use at 2201 East Miller Road and 2370 East Centerville Road
- Approved detail plan for a data center at 805 Holford Road
- Approved drive-through restaurant (Golden Chick) at 6102 North Jupiter Road (9-0)
- Approved 340 multi-family units with ground floor retail at 6302 Greenbelt Parkway (9-0)
- Approved $14,998.68 TxDOT Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant
- Tabled employment agreement amendments for City Attorney, City Auditor, and Municipal Court Judge
City Council
City Council approved several zoning and detail plans, including a 301-unit multi-family development and a new data center. The council also authorized multiple utility and infrastructure contracts and removed Ferris Road from the Thoroughfare Plan.
- Approved zoning and detail plan for 301 multi-family units at 2201 E. Miller Rd and 2370 E. Centerville Rd (8-1)
- Approved detail plan for a data center at 1805 Holford Road and 1505 Ferris Road (9-0)
- Approved removal of Ferris Road from the Thoroughfare Plan (9-0)
- Approved $1,598,719 contract with Black & Veatch for Ben Davis substation flood mitigation (9-0)
- Approved $400,000 contract with Acme Utility Inspection Services for sewer cleaning (9-0)
- Approved $66,500 purchase of vacant lot at 1510 High Meadow (9-0)
- Approved ordinance removing parking restrictions on Mallards Pond St., Heathers Moor St., and Shannons Pl. (9-0)
- Approved specific use provision for automobile sales at 2905 Forest Lane for five years (9-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission approved a drive-through restaurant at 6102 North Jupiter Road and a multi-family/mixed-use development at 6302 Greenbelt Parkway. Additionally, a contractor's office/warehouse was approved for 3065 Forest Lane. The commission also approved the Impact Fee Report and a final plat.
- Approved Specific Use Provision and Plan for drive-through restaurant at 6102 North Jupiter Road (8-0)
- Approved Detail Plan for multi-family/mixed-use development at 6302 Greenbelt Parkway (8-0)
- Approved PD District 03-47 amendment for contractor's office/warehouse at 3065 Forest Lane (8-0)
- Approved Detail Plan for contractor's office/warehouse at 3065 Forest Lane (8-0)
- Approved P 22-40 GHFC 2 Final Plat (9-0)
- Approved Impact Fee Report (9-0)
- Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
City Council
City Council approved a series of construction and equipment bids via a consent agenda and authorized the use of eminent domain for a water loop project on Ferris Road. Several zoning requests were decided, including the approval of a medical clinic and a cellular tower renewal, while one neighborhood services request was denied.
- Approved $1.7M for Central Library construction materials (9-0)
- Approved $971,397 for water and wastewater mains replacement (9-0)
- Approved $3.2M for Ben Davis Substation control enclosure (9-0)
- Approved zoning for warehouse/office at 2025 Old Mill Run (9-0)
- Authorized eminent domain for property rights on Ferris Road (9-0)
- Approved medical clinic zoning and detail plan at 3318 West Buckingham Road (9-0)
- Denied zoning change to Planned Development at 820 West Miller Road (6-3)
- Approved cellular tower renewal and site plan at 5200 Bobtown Road (9-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission denied two requests for an automated car wash at 1501 Northwest Highway. The commission approved a zoning change for multi-family use at 2201 East Miller Road and 2370 East Centerville Road, as well as a data center detail plan.
- Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved P 22-38 Realeins Addition Replat (8-0)
- Approved P 22-39 Lofts iThirty Addition Conveyance Plat (8-0)
- Denied Specific Use Provision and Plan for automated car wash at 1501 Northwest Highway (7-1)
- Approved zoning change to Multi-Family-1 (MF-1) and Detail Plan for 2201 East Miller Road and 2370 East Centerville Road (8-0)
- Approved Specific Use Provision for wholesale-only automotive sales and Plan for 2905 Forest Lane (8-0)
- Approved Detail Plan for data center at 805 Holford Road (8-0)
- Approved Thoroughfare Plan amendment regarding Ferris Road (8-0)
City Council
City Council approved several infrastructure and equipment contracts, including a $3M arterial concrete repair agreement. The council also approved two zoning requests and an annual investment policy review.
- Approved 2022 Arterial Concrete Repair Contract with Tri-Con Services, Inc. for $3,000,000.00
- Approved Duck Creek Wastewater Interceptor Rehabilitation bid for $2,042,885.00
- Approved UPS Replacement for Police Headquarters and Detention Center for $262,080.14
- Approved Ordinance No. 7380 to reduce minimum resident age for Elder Care at 2022 Belt Line Road
- Approved PD District amendment and Detail Plan for warehouse/office use at 2025 Old Mill Run (9-0)
- Approved Investment Strategy and Policy with no changes
- Appointed Dr. Mary Brumbach to Tax Increment Finance #1 Downtown Board (9-0)
- Postponed cell tower renewal and site plan requests at 5200 Bobtown Road (9-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission approved a zoning amendment and detail plan for a stand-alone emergency care facility at 3318 West Buckingham Road. The commission also approved two replats and the cancellation of a future meeting.
- Approved Amendment to Planned Development District 17-18 for Community Retail Uses at 3318 West Buckingham Road (8-0)
- Approved Detail Plan for Medical and Dental Office/Clinic Use at 3318 West Buckingham Road (8-0)
- Approved P 22-36 Bobtown Commons First Replat (8-0)
- Approved P 22-37 McCree Industrial District Addition Second Replat (8-0)
- Approved cancellation of the December 25, 2023 meeting (8-0)
- Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
City Council
The Garland City Council approved a zoning change and detail plan for 155 townhouses at 2200 and 2302 West Campbell Road, with a 7-1 vote on the zoning and 8-0 on the detail plan. The council also approved several other zoning requests, including 37 townhouses on East Miller Road, amendments for a recycling facility, a beauty salon, and a cold storage facility, as well as a development code amendment removing covered parking requirements for multi-family developments. All consent agenda items, including multiple contracts and resolutions, were approved unanimously.
- Approved zoning for 155 townhouses at 2200/2302 W Campbell Rd (7-1)
- Approved detail plan for 155 townhouses at 2200/2302 W Campbell Rd (8-0)
- Approved zoning and detail plan for 37 townhouses at 1350 E Miller Rd (8-0)
- Approved PD, SUP, and detail plan amendments for Geomet Recycling at 312 S International Rd (8-0)
- Approved zoning change for beauty salon at 2940 Broadway Blvd/2955 Dairy Rd (8-0)
- Approved SUP and plan for Scout Cold Logistics food facility at 2610 McCree Rd (8-0)
- Approved development code amendments removing covered parking requirements for multi-family (8-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $1.6M water main replacement and $1.7M senior center design (8-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission approved a change of zoning from Single-Family-7 to Neighborhood Services at 820 West Miller Road, after the applicant agreed to the modified designation. Two items for an automated car wash at 1501 Northwest Highway were postponed to November 7, 2022, at the applicant's request. Consent agenda items including minutes and plats were approved unanimously.
- Approved rezoning at 820 W Miller Road from SF-7 to Neighborhood Services (8-0)
- Postponed car wash SUP at 1501 Northwest Highway to Nov 7, 2022 (8-0)
- Postponed car wash plan at 1501 Northwest Highway to Nov 7, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved 30-year SUP renewal for commercial antenna at 5200 Bobtown Road (8-0)
- Approved plan for commercial antenna at 5200 Bobtown Road (8-0)
- Approved PD amendment for warehouse use at 2025 Old Mill Run (8-0)
- Approved detail plan for warehouse at 2025 Old Mill Run (8-0)
- Approved consent agenda: minutes, Riverset Phase 3 preliminary plat, GFHC 1 final plat (6-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission approved a zoning amendment to reduce the minimum resident age at an existing Elder Care – Independent Living Facility at 202 Belt Line Road. Four plat approvals and the previous meeting's minutes were also approved unanimously. Two related car wash applications were withdrawn by the applicant.
- Approved amendment to PD 05-04 to reduce minimum resident age at 202 Belt Line Road (5-0)
- Approved Greentree Village Conveyance Plat P 22-30 (5-0)
- Approved Greentree Village Replat P 22-31 (5-0)
- Approved Francis Addition Final Plat P 22-32 (5-0)
- Approved D&P Addition Third Replat P 22-33 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of September 12, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Withdrawn: SUP for automated car wash at 4805 Broadway Boulevard
- Withdrawn: Plan for automated car wash at 4805 Broadway Boulevard
City Council
The City Council approved a consent agenda including a $1.06 million ten-year contract with Axon Enterprise for body-worn cameras, Tasers, and data storage. They also approved a resolution renaming the Main Street Municipal Building as the Ronald E. Jones Municipal Building, and approved several zoning changes, including a multi-family development on Zion Road.
- Approved $1.06M body-worn camera contract with Axon Enterprise (9-0)
- Approved renaming Main Street Municipal Building to Ronald E. Jones Municipal Building (9-0)
- Approved zoning change for 21.4-acre multi-family development at 5000-5026 Zion Road (9-0)
- Approved $1.78M alley reconstruction contract with Tri-Con Services (9-0)
- Approved $139,994 TxDOT traffic enforcement grant (9-0)
- Approved resolution of no objection for tax credits to rehabilitate 204 units at The Cesera (9-0)
- Approved $204,682 Emergency Operations Center renovation contract (9-0)
- Approved appointments to Library Board and Plan Commission (9-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission denied a request to rezone 2200 and 2302 West Campbell Road from Planned Development and Community Office to a Planned Development for single-family attached uses, along with an alley waiver. The motion to approve failed 2-6, and a subsequent motion to deny passed 6-2. The commission also approved several other zoning changes, plats, and code amendments, including a change to allow single-family attached uses at 1350 East Miller Road and amendments to multifamily development regulations.
- Denied rezoning to PD for SFA at 2200 & 2302 W Campbell Rd (6-2)
- Approved rezoning to PD for SFA at 1350 E Miller Rd (8-0)
- Approved detail plan for SFA at 1350 E Miller Rd (8-0)
- Approved PD amendment for industrial uses at 312 S International Rd (8-0)
- Approved SUP amendment for recycling salvage yard at 312 S International Rd (8-0)
- Approved detail plan amendment for recycling salvage yard at 312 S International Rd (8-0)
- Approved rezoning to CR at 2940 Broadway Blvd & 2955 Dairy Rd (8-0)
- Approved SUP for food processing & storage at 2610 McCree Rd (8-0)
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2022-23 budget, a property tax rate of 71.6692 cents per $100 valuation, and related rate and fee changes. The budget raises property tax revenue by $15,051,144 (11.11% increase) from last year. The council also approved numerous contracts and ordinances, including a $5.85 million construction contract for Hollabaugh Recreation Center and a $2.145 million design contract for the Surf and Swim aquatics facility.
- Adopted FY 2022-23 budget with $375,000 for CASA home repair program and landfill fee increase to $25 (9-0)
- Adopted property tax rate of 71.6692 cents per $100 valuation (9-0)
- Ratified property tax revenue increase of $15,051,144 (9-0)
- Approved $5,853,256 construction contract for Hollabaugh Recreation Center (9-0)
- Approved $2,145,000 design services for Surf and Swim Regional Aquatics Facility (9-0)
- Approved $2,371,100 roof replacement for Police Office and Detention Center (9-0)
- Approved $1,450,616 wastewater interceptor rehabilitation (9-0)
- Approved zoning change for 366 multi-family units and 15 townhouses at 5000/5026 Zion Road (9-0)
Plan Commission
The Garland Plan Commission approved all consent agenda items, including minutes and four plats, by unanimous 8-0 votes. It also granted the applicant's request to postpone a zoning change and detail plan for 1350 East Miller Road to the September 12, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved August 8, 2022 minutes (8-0)
- Approved North Garland Commons No. 2 Conveyance Plat (8-0)
- Approved Rosehill Acreage Homesite Replat (8-0)
- Approved Domain at Firewheel Phase 3 Addition Final Plat (8-0)
- Approved Rexico No. 2 Evangel Temple Replat (8-0)
- Postponed zoning change request for 1350 East Miller Road to Sept 12, 2022 (8-0)
- Postponed detail plan for 1350 East Miller Road to Sept 12, 2022 (8-0)
City Council
The Garland City Council denied three related requests by Masterplan/Guardian Recovery Network to allow a substance abuse recovery facility at 3450 Wagon Wheel Road, including a Planned Development amendment, a Specific Use Provision, and a Detail Plan, each by a 9-0 vote. The council also approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases, adopted an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code regarding Mobile Food Truck Parks, and made several appointments to boards and commissions.
- Denied Planned Development amendment for recovery facility at 3450 Wagon Wheel Road (9-0)
- Denied Specific Use Provision for recovery facility at 3450 Wagon Wheel Road (9-0)
- Denied Detail Plan for recovery facility at 3450 Wagon Wheel Road (9-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $8.339M Rowlett Creek WWTP rehabilitation (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 7352 amending Mobile Food Truck Park regulations (9-0)
- Approved zoning for tattooing/body piercing at 1238 Belt Line Road (Ordinance No. 7351)
- Reappointed Dale Adams to Garland Housing Finance Corporation (9-0)
- Approved appointments to boards and commissions (9-0)
Plan Commission
The Garland Plan Commission approved a zoning change and detail plan for a multifamily development at 5000 and 5026 Zion Road, despite resident opposition over traffic and safety concerns. The commission also approved two final plats, a commercial antenna use, and a zoning change to single-family estate, while postponing two items for the Miller Road property.
- Approved zoning change to PD for MF-2 at 5000-5026 Zion Road (8-0)
- Approved detail plan for multifamily development at 5000-5026 Zion Road (8-0)
- Approved final plat for Striker Marquis Addition (9-0)
- Approved final plat for Lyons Crest Estates No. 2 (9-0)
- Approved SUP amendment for commercial antenna at 3162 Saturn Road (8-0)
- Approved plan for commercial antenna at 3162 Saturn Road (8-0)
- Approved zoning change from AG to SF-E at 1450 Todd Lane (8-0)
- Postponed zoning and detail plan for 1350 East Miller Road to August 22, 2022
City Council
The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda including a $9.45 million construction contract for rebuilding Fire Station No. 6, relocating to President George Bush Turnpike and Campbell Road. Council also approved a $2.52 million contract for Hollabaugh Recreation Center renovations, a $210,000 property purchase for the Holford Road reconstruction, and a proposed 2022 tax rate of 71.6692 cents per $100 of valuation for public hearings. All votes were 9-0.
- Approved $9,450,000 Fire Station No. 6 construction contract (9-0)
- Approved $2,518,643 Hollabaugh Recreation Center construction contract (9-0)
- Approved $210,000 property purchase for Holford Road reconstruction (9-0)
- Approved proposed 2022 tax rate of 71.6692 cents per $100 for public hearings (9-0)
- Approved zoning amendment for multi-family development at 2698 N. President George Bush Turnpike (9-0)
- Approved Specific Use Provision and Site Plan for tattoo shop at 1238 Belt Line Rd, Suite 361 (9-0)
- Approved sign waiver for Jimmy Wallace Guitars at 514 Main St (9-0)
- Approved board and commission appointments (9-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission voted 7-0 to postpone the zoning change and detail plan for a multifamily development at 5000 and 5026 Zion Road until the August 8, 2022 meeting, per the applicant's request. The commission also approved a landscaping variance for Scout Cold Logistics at 2600 McCree Road and advanced a draft ordinance on mobile food truck parks with recommendations. Minutes from the July 11 meeting were approved 8-0.
- Approved July 11, 2022 minutes (8-0)
- Postponed zoning change for multifamily at 5000/5026 Zion Road to Aug. 8 (7-0)
- Postponed detail plan for multifamily at 5000/5026 Zion Road to Aug. 8 (7-0)
- Approved landscaping variance for Scout Cold Logistics at 2600 McCree Road (7-0)
- Approved draft ordinance on mobile food truck parks with recommendations (7-0)
City Council
The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, and separately approved a Planned Development and Detail Plan for a 344-unit multifamily development at 2698 North President George Bush Turnpike. The council also approved zoning changes, a property sale, appointments, and other items. All votes were unanimous (9-0).
- Approved consent agenda including bids for wastewater, mowing, health benefits, and equipment (9-0)
- Approved PD and Detail Plan for 344-unit multifamily at 2698 N President George Bush Tpke (9-0)
- Approved zoning changes for multi-family, PD, and convenience store (9-0)
- Approved sale of 2007 Saturn Road for $275,000 (9-0)
- Approved appointment of Marisol Trevizo to Civil Service Commission (9-0)
- Approved artist contract for facade art at 610 Clara Barton (9-0)
- Approved development assistance for PSL Garland MOB hospital (9-0)
- Approved appointments to boards and commissions (9-0)
Plan Commission
The Garland Plan Commission approved all agenda items unanimously (9-0), including a Specific Use Provision and plan for a tattooing/body piercing establishment at 1238 Belt Line Road, Suite 361, and a Major Waiver and Downtown Development Plan for Jimmy Wallace Guitars at 514 Main Street allowing a projecting sign and wall sign with specific conditions. Consent agenda items, including minutes and two plats, were also approved.
- Approved minutes for June 27, 2022 meeting (9-0)
- Approved P 22-17 Firehweel Plaza Lot 7 Replat (9-0)
- Approved P 22-18 Expansion Addition Final Plat (9-0)
- Approved Specific Use Provision for tattooing/body piercing at 1238 Belt Line Rd, Suite 361 (9-0)
- Approved plan for tattooing/body piercing at 1238 Belt Line Rd, Suite 361 (9-0)
- Approved Major Waiver and Downtown Development Plan for signage at 514 Main St with conditions (9-0)
City Council
The Garland City Council approved a zoning change and detail plan for a 238-unit multifamily development at 4245 Bobtown Road, along with a convenience store at 429 East IH-30 and a mixed-use planned development near DART transit. All votes were unanimous (9-0). The council also approved consent agenda items including engineering contracts, a fire station design, and a right-of-way purchase.
- Approved zoning change and detail plan for 238 multifamily units at 4245 Bobtown Road (9-0)
- Approved Specific Use Provision and site plan for convenience store at 429 East IH-30 (9-0)
- Approved mixed-use Planned Development at 6302 Greenbelt Parkway and 6151 Duck Creek Drive (9-0)
- Approved Garland Development Code amendments for multi-family standards (Ordinance 7344, 9-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $1,097,500 Fire Station No. 1 design contract (9-0)
- Approved $140,566 right-of-way purchase for Holford Road reconstruction (9-0)
- Authorized eminent domain for property at Belt Line/Shiloh and Buckingham/Shiloh intersections (9-0)
- Appointed Deborah Morris as Mayor Pro Tem and Robert John Smith as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (9-0)
Plan Commission
The Garland Plan Commission approved a Planned Development (PD) District 18-33 amendment and a multi-family Detail Plan for property at 2698 North President George Bush Turnpike, both by 6-0 votes. The PD amendment includes a condition to work with staff on additional canopy shading. A request for a Detail Plan and Alley Waiver at 3000 South Country Club Road was postponed at the applicant's request. Consent agenda items, including meeting minutes and a conveyance plat, were also approved.
- Approved PD District 18-33 amendment at 2698 N. President George Bush Turnpike (6-0)
- Approved multi-family Detail Plan at 2698 N. President George Bush Turnpike (6-0)
- Postponed Detail Plan and Alley Waiver at 3000 South Country Club Road (applicant request)
- Approved June 13, 2022 Plan Commission minutes (6-0)
- Approved P 22-16 Striker Marquis Conveyance Plat (6-0)
City Council
The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda with 17 items, including contracts for a clamshell loader, design services, vehicles, playgrounds, and a new water utilities building. They also approved three zoning ordinances, three parking restrictions, a resolution for a railroad crossing, and a capital improvement budget amendment. Individual items included appointments to the DART board and various city boards, plus approval of a cell tower modification.
- Approved consent agenda with 17 items (8-0)
- Approved $11,619,796 construction GMP for Water Utilities building
- Approved $2,261,993.25 for 55 police pursuit vehicles
- Approved $668,296 for two replacement ambulances
- Approved $5,786,282 for playground and splash pad construction
- Approved zoning ordinances for multifamily, fire station, and reception facility
- Approved parking restrictions on S. Country Club Dr, Wood Dr, and Bobtown Rd
- Appointed Jonathan Kelly and Mark Enoch to DART board (8-0)
Plan Commission
The Garland Plan Commission approved all consent agenda items and all individual zoning requests, including a change to Planned Development for multi-family use at 4245 Bobtown Road, a specific use provision for a convenience store at 429 East Interstate Highway 30, and a Planned Development for mixed uses at 6302 Greenbelt Parkway and 6151 Duck Creek Drive. All votes were 7-0. The commission also approved amendments to the zoning code and official zoning map.
- Approved minutes of May 23, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved Town of Embree Replat (7-0)
- Approved Bunker Hill Garland KAP Final Plat (7-0)
- Approved Heritage Park Preliminary Plat (7-0)
- Approved Millennium Village Addition Final Plat (7-0)
- Approved zoning change to PD for multi-family at 4245 Bobtown Road (7-0)
- Approved detail plan for multi-family at 4245 Bobtown Road (7-0)
- Approved specific use provision for convenience store at 429 E I-30 (7-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a zoning amendment and detail plan for a 298-unit multifamily development at 2498 North President George Bush Turnpike (File Z 22-03), along with a fire station at 6450 North President George Bush Turnpike (File Z 22-13). The consent agenda, including multiple contracts and bids, was approved 8-0. A request to waive a Tree Fund payment at 1102 North Shiloh Road was postponed to a future date.
- Approved 298-unit multifamily development at 2498 N. President George Bush Turnpike (8-0)
- Approved fire station at 6450 N. President George Bush Turnpike (8-0)
- Approved consent agenda with 10 items including $3M GP&L overhead line contract (8-0)
- Approved 5-year Specific Use Provision renewal for reception facility at 1146 Belt Line Rd (8-0)
- Postponed Tree Fund payment waiver request at 1102 N. Shiloh Rd
- Approved Thoroughfare Plan amendment for future roadway between IH30 and Lyons Rd (8-0)
- Approved $200K IH 635 funding agreement with DART and RTC
- Approved resolution denying Oncor rate case application
City Council
The Garland City Council approved the consent agenda, which included over $13 million in contracts for water, power, and facility maintenance, as well as a zoning change for a multi-tenant retail/restaurant building. The council also approved several individual items, including a variance for alcohol sales at Hawaiian Falls, a compost facility with restrictions, and multiple zoning requests for coffee shops and self-storage facilities. All votes were unanimous except for the compost facility, which passed 7-1.
- Approved consent agenda with 14 bids and contracts totaling over $13M (8-0)
- Approved zoning for multi-tenant retail/restaurant at 5345 N President George Bush Tpke (8-0)
- Accepted TxDOT STEP grant of $6,262.15 for traffic enforcement (8-0)
- Authorized DSHS immunization grant of $481,929 (8-0)
- Canvassed May 7 election results, adopting Ordinance No. 7328 (8-0)
- Approved alcohol variance for Hawaiian Falls at 4550 N Garland Ave (8-0)
- Approved compost facility for Turn Compost with material restrictions (7-1)
- Approved zoning for Scooters Coffee at 1943 NW Hwy and self-storage at multiple sites (8-0)
City Council
The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda with 10 items, including several GP&L construction and engineering contracts, zoning ordinances, a TxDOT grant, budget amendments, and bond issuances. Item 7, a bond refunding for $50 million of commercial paper notes, was removed for individual consideration and approved 9-0. The council also held public hearings and approved a multi-tenant retail/restaurant detail plan, amendments to the development code regarding cellular towers and multi-family covered parking, and an appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission.
- Approved consent agenda with 10 items (9-0), excluding Item 7
- Approved $50M bond refunding of Commercial Paper Notes, not refunding Certificates of Obligation (9-0)
- Approved GP&L Elm Grove Substation expansion contract to Primoris T&D Services, $1,471,989.52
- Approved GP&L Naaman Substation rebuild contract to Primoris T&D Services, $728,419.45
- Approved GP&L underground maintenance term agreement to Villatoro Construction, $3,000,000
- Approved zoning for multi-family development at 3309 Castle Drive (Z 21-62) and related economic development agreement
- Approved detail plan for multi-tenant retail/restaurant with drive-through at 5345 N President George Bush Turnpike (9-0)
- Approved development code amendments for cellular towers and multi-family covered parking (9-0)
City Council
The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda with over 20 items, including equipment purchases and construction contracts. In individual consideration, the council approved a zoning change and detail plan for a 300-unit multi-family and 58-townhome development at 240/250 East Interstate 30, and approved several other zoning requests, including automobile sales at 3218 Forest Lane and a guest house at 705 East Oates Road. Two items for a 242-unit development at 3309 Castle Drive were postponed to April 19, 2022.
- Approved consent agenda with 20+ bids and contracts (9-0)
- Approved zoning for 300 multi-family units, 58 townhomes, retail at 240/250 E I-30 (9-0)
- Approved automobile sales zoning at 3218 Forest Lane with 5-year SUP (9-0)
- Approved zoning for guest house at 705 East Oates Road (9-0)
- Approved 15-year SUP renewal for reception facility at 2800 W Kingsley Road (9-0)
- Postponed 242-unit development at 3309 Castle Drive to April 19 (9-0)
- Approved major auto repair shop at 2025 Old Mill Run (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 7311 determining no update to impact fees (9-0)
City Council
The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda including a $3.54M Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant filter rehabilitation and UV conversion project, plus multiple other bids and contracts. The Council also re-adopted the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance (9-0) and approved zoning requests for a self-storage facility at 3599 North Garland Avenue (8-1) and a church at 2313 Naaman School Road (9-0).
- Approved $3,542,395 Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant filter rehab and UV conversion (9-0)
- Approved $1,549,937.55 GP&L Naaman to Apollo transmission line steel structures (9-0)
- Approved $562,050.65 GP&L Naaman to Apollo 138kV transmission line materials (9-0)
- Approved $493,260 Naaman 138kV Substation Rebuild engineering services (9-0)
- Approved $205,500.98 purchase of two explosive ordinance disposal robots (9-0)
- Re-adopted Juvenile Curfew Ordinance (9-0)
- Approved self-storage facility at 3599 North Garland Avenue (8-1)
- Approved church at 2313 Naaman School Road (9-0)
City Council
The Garland City Council approved the 2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as presented, with a motion that carried 9-0. The council also approved a consent agenda containing numerous bids and contracts, including construction projects, equipment purchases, and zoning ordinances. Additionally, the council approved resolutions opposing two proposed low-income housing tax credit developments and authorized the use of eminent domain for a road project.
- Approved the 2022 Capital Improvement Program (Ordinance No. 7295) with a 9-0 vote.
- Approved the consent agenda, including bids for library materials, park construction, substation expansion, and playground equipment.
- Approved zoning ordinances for a commercial antenna use, a single-family estate zoning change, and a planned development amendment for cabins and RVs.
- Approved the appointment of Dr. Terrance Joseph Wickman to the Civil Service Commission for three years.
- Authorized election services contracts with Dallas and Collin Counties for the May 7, 2022 General Election.
- Approved resolutions opposing two proposed multifamily developments seeking 9% housing tax credits (Districts 4 and 7).
- Ordered a General Election for May 7, 2022, for Council Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5.
- Authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire property at 4129 Naaman School Road for road reconstruction.
City Council
The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and ordinances, including a $5.8 million landfill cell construction bid, a $2.99 million water line improvement project, and several smaller contracts. They also approved zoning changes, including a rezoning for a single-family home and an amendment to allow RVs at a resort, plus a public hearing on the 2022 Capital Improvement Program was held with no speakers.
- Approved Landfill Cell No. 9 construction bid of $5,825,000 to 4X Construction Group (9-0)
- Approved Fire Station No. 1 design services bid of $1,110,220 to Brown Reynolds Watford Architects (consent agenda)
- Approved Zion Road/I.H. 30 water system improvements bid of $2,991,890 to A & B Construction (consent agenda)
- Approved GP&L Elm Grove Substation expansion control house bid of $875,241 to Electrical Power Products (consent agenda)
- Approved Detention Center camera replacement bid of $106,219.08 to Convergint Technologies (consent agenda)
- Approved zoning change at 5809 Lyons Road from AG to SF-E for single-family home (9-0)
- Approved zoning amendment to allow RVs at Lakeshore RV Resort, 3926 Zion Road (9-0)
- Approved right-of-way purchase agreements for Holford Road ($723,144) and Naaman School Road ($181,968) (consent agenda)
Cultural Arts Commission
The Garland Cultural Arts Commission met on January 25, 2022, and unanimously approved corrected minutes from October 5, 2021, to reflect Trayc Claybrook's presence. The director's report noted ongoing projects, including development of a public art policy and processing of season proposals for the Granville Arts Center and Plaza Theatre. A historical plaque was installed at the Granville Arts Center. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved corrected October 5, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Garland City Council approved a $970,042 budget amendment to the FY 2021-22 General Fund, adding four police officers (including a supervisor) and other police department needs, and adopted the corresponding civil service ordinance. The council also approved a consent agenda with multiple equipment purchases and zoning changes, and authorized condemnation for the Naaman School Road project.
- Approved Budget Amendment No. 1, increasing General Fund by $970,042 for police staffing and equipment (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 7287 establishing civil service classifications, adding police supervisor and two officers (9-0)
- Approved consent agenda including sewer jet truck ($153,742.85), mobile command center ($559,401), excavator ($220,755), substation construction ($457,273), copier lease ($133,467), economic development plan ($198,900), park restrooms ($1,822,302), Flock Safety system ($311,250), drainage design ($240,147.88) (9-0)
- Approved zoning ordinances for SUP renewal at 1810 W Kingsley Rd, PD amendments at 3422 Firewheel Pkwy and 2101/2201 Millay Blvd (9-0)
- Approved employment agreements for city manager, city auditor, municipal judges, and city attorney (9-0)
- Approved easement conveyance to Atmos Energy for $10,000 (9-0)
- Approved resolution to redeem $29,355,000 Tax Notes Series 2021 (9-0)
- Authorized eminent domain for four properties along Naaman School Road (9-0)
City Council
The Garland City Council approved resolutions authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire properties for the Naaman School Road and Buckingham/Plano intersection projects, with votes of 9-0. The council also approved a consent agenda including multiple bids and contracts, and approved several zoning requests, including a Home Depot expansion (postponed), a gas station SUP renewal, a 250-unit multifamily development, and a Carmax parking lot expansion.
- Approved eminent domain for Naaman School Road properties (9-0)
- Approved eminent domain for Buckingham/Plano intersection property (9-0)
- Approved consent agenda with bids and contracts (9-0)
- Approved zoning change at 1640/1680 Eastgate Drive (Z 21-43)
- Postponed Home Depot expansion zoning to Jan 18 (Z 21-42)
- Approved gas station SUP renewal at 1810 W Kingsley Rd (Z 21-47)
- Approved 250-unit multifamily at 3422 Firewheel Pkwy (Z 21-48)
- Approved Carmax parking lot expansion with conditions (Z 21-49)