Dallas public meetings in 2021

Briefing

The City Council briefing scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing a $9 million construction services contract for job order contracting. The agenda also includes authorizing several legal settlements and amending food and beverage concession contracts at Dallas Love Field. Additionally, the council will consider appointments for municipal judges.

• $9,000,000 construction services contract with Nouveau Technology Services, L.P.
• $1,000,000 settlement for the Juana Segovia lawsuit
• Appointment of six part-time municipal judges
• Engineering contract amendment for Lemmon Avenue Streetscape Enhancements Project
• Amendments to food and beverage concession contracts at Dallas Love Field

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review comments regarding the Public Utility Commission Power Market Re-Design. Briefings are also scheduled for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and leaf blower regulations. A memorandum on a Volkswagen environmental mitigation grant will be presented.

• Public Utility Commission Power Market Re-Design comments
• Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
• Leaf Blower Regulations briefing
• TCEQ Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program Grant summary

Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee

The committee will review a briefing regarding the Humane Pet Store Ordinance. Members will also receive an update on Phase II of the Latino Cultural Center. A public hearing is scheduled regarding Sexually Oriented Businesses Regulations.

• Humane Pet Store Ordinance briefing
• Latino Cultural Center Phase II update
• Public hearing for Sexually Oriented Businesses Regulations
• Approval of November 15, 2021 committee minutes

Government Performance and Financial Management Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding Better Blocks demonstration projects and the City of Dallas Data Center. Members will also consider proposed opioid settlements involving Johnson & Johnson and several major distributors.

• Proposed opioid settlements with Johnson & Johnson, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson (21-1952)
• Presentation on Better Blocks Demonstration Projects - Best Practices (21-2228)
• Presentation regarding the City of Dallas Data Center (21-2033)
• Approval of October 25, 2021 meeting minutes (21-2032)

Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics

The Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics will review presentations regarding ethics reform and best practices. The meeting also includes staff feedback on ethics reform and updates on the Bryan Riser and data loss investigations.

• Presentation on Ethics Reform and Best Practices
• City Staff Feedback on Ethics Reform
• Update on Bryan Riser investigation
• Update on Data Loss investigation
• Approval of October 14 and October 21 meeting minutes

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review a proposed lease agreement with Refuge City of Dallas, Inc. This item is presented as a briefing for the committee.

• Proposed Lease Agreement with Refuge City of Dallas, Inc. (21-2148)

Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics

The Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics will receive a briefing regarding the City of Dallas Ethics Reform Task Force report and recommendations. Tim Powers, Chair of the task force, is scheduled to present the findings.

• Briefing on the City of Dallas Ethics Reform Task Force report and recommendations

Briefing

The Dallas City Council will hold a briefing meeting on October 20, 2021. The agenda includes presentations regarding the 2020 Census results and 2021 redistricting. The council will also consider appointments to various boards and commissions.

• 2021 Redistricting presentation
• 2020 City of Dallas Census Results presentation
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Approval of October 5, 2021, meeting minutes

Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics

The committee will consider interviewing law firms with cybersecurity experience to investigate data loss occurring between January 21 and April 1, 2021. Members will also review an initial report regarding the types of data lost and potential root causes.

• Interviewing proposed law firms for investigation into ITS data loss
• Reviewing initial report on 2021 data loss events and root causes
• Approval of September 10, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing an ordinance to create a new project financing zone using hotel-associated tax revenues. The agenda also includes contract amendments for concessions at Dallas Love Field and updates to the city's parklet program.

• Ordinance creating 'Project Financing Zone Number One' with estimated revenue of $2,200,000,000 over 30 years
• Authorization of municipal service fees totaling up to $1,948,403.79
• Contract amendments for food and beverage and retail concessions at Dallas Love Field
• Ordinance to extend the temporary parklet program in the City Code
• Acceptance of a $3,850 grant from Bissell Pet Foundation for animal services

Briefing

The council will conduct a drawing to select a vendor for fire-fighting foam and hoses following a tie between two bidders. The meeting also includes a presentation of the proposed 2022 City Council calendar.

• Casting of lots to select a vendor for fire-fighting foam and hoses
• Presentation of the proposed 2022 City Council calendar
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Approval of September 1, 2021, meeting minutes

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review sustainable procurement work plans and water utility planning. Presentations are scheduled regarding energy management for city buildings. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of September 21, 2021 Committee Minutes
• CECAP FY21-22 Annual Work Plan and Sustainable Procurement FY22 Workplan presentation
• Dallas Water Utilities Long Range Planning presentation
• Energy Management for City Buildings presentation

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review updates to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan. The meeting includes presentations on the proposed Refuge Dallas Lake Highlands project and Department of Development Services realignment strategy. An upcoming item regarding a service contract for the City's PACE program was also noted.

• Overview of Proposed Refuge Dallas Lake Highlands Project
• Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan Update and Project Financing Zone
• Department of Development Services: Transformation and Realignment Strategy - Phase II Assessment
• Upcoming authorization of a three-year service contract for the City's PACE program

Government Performance and Financial Management Committee

The committee will receive briefings on internal audit reports released in September 2021. Members will also hear an update on the 2018 Fleet Efficiency Study and a proposed 2022 City Calendar.

• Internal audit reports released Sept 1–17, 2021
• Update on 2018 Fleet Efficiency Study recommendations
• Proposed 2022 City Calendar
• Review of the City of Dallas Investment Policy
• July 2021 Budget Accountability Report

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing a federal grant to expand substance abuse capacity at the South Dallas Drug Court. The agenda also includes resolutions to name two aviation buildings and several contract amendments for concessions at Dallas Love Field.

• Acceptance of $361,012.00 SAMHSA grant for South Dallas Drug Court expansion
• Naming the 7555 Lemmon Avenue administration building after Maurice Rayshun Smith
• Naming the 7850 Aviation Place law enforcement building after Sergeant Michael Smith
• Contract amendments for various food and retail concessions at Dallas Love Field

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review CECAP goals, targets, and actions. Members will also discuss committee priorities for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The agenda includes updates on the City Business Climate Alliance and the Environmental Commission Technical Resource Panel.

• Briefing on CECAP goals, targets, and actions
• Update on the City Business Climate Alliance
• Discussion of committee priorities for FY22 and FY23
• Proposed members for the Environmental Commission Technical Resource Panel
• Environment and Sustainability Task Force update

Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding cultural support programs and proposed updates to the Mobile Food Vending Ordinance. Additionally, members will discuss contract renewals for senior services and information on Texas Commission on the Arts cultural districts.

• Proposed updates to the Mobile Food Vending Ordinance
• Office of Arts and Culture Cultural Support Programs briefing
• Contract renewals for Senior Ombudsman and Senior Dental programs
• Briefing on Texas Commission on the Arts Cultural Districts in Dallas

Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics

The Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics will discuss the status of the city's data loss recovery efforts. The committee will also consider hiring a third-party consultant to conduct an impartial investigation into the data loss.

• Approval of May 11, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on city data loss recovery efforts and any newly discovered loss
• Consideration of hiring a third-party consultant for an investigation into city data loss

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing budget transfers and appropriation adjustments for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The agenda includes accepting $98,007,158 in aviation grants and amending several housing programs. The council will also consider legal settlements and a contract for generator installation.

• Budget and appropriation adjustments for FY 2020-21 across various city departments
• Contract with LJ Power, Inc. for eight generators at City facilities up to $1,627,633.50
• Acceptance of $98,007,158 in FAA and TxDOT grants for airport programs
• Settlement of Alita Asberry v. The City of Dallas lawsuit up to $110,000.00
• Amendments to the Comprehensive Housing Policy and Home Improvement and Preservation Program

Briefing

The Dallas City Council will review the DFW International Airport FY 2022 budget overview and the City Manager’s recommended budget for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23. The meeting also includes consideration of appointments to boards and commissions.

• DFW International Airport FY 2022 Budget Overview
• City Manager’s Recommended Budget for FY 2021-22 & FY 2022-23
• Approval of August 18, 2021, meeting minutes
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing a proposed property tax rate of $0.7733 per $100 valuation for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The agenda includes authorizations for significant bond issuances and various land acquisitions for the Cadillac Heights Phase II Project. Additionally, the council will consider several legal settlements and street reconstruction contracts.

• Proposed property tax rate of $0.7733 per $100 valuation for the 2021-22 fiscal year
• Authorization of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds up to $275,125,000
• Construction contract with Aushill Construction, LLC for street reconstruction not to exceed $2,045,350.00
• Land acquisitions for the Cadillac Heights Phase II Project totaling approximately $170,200.00
• Settlements for three lawsuits against the City of Dallas with total amounts not exceeding $162,500.00

Government Performance and Financial Management Committee

The committee will discuss the amendment process for the biennial budget covering fiscal years 2021-23. It will also review a briefing on Single Room Occupancy housing and an update from the City Auditor. Additionally, members will discuss a revised notification process to the City Council regarding certain IT incidents.

• Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing Briefing by New Hope Housing Inc.
• Office of the City Auditor Fiscal Year 2021 - Quarter 3 Update
• Civic Center Convention Complex Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
• Biennial budget amendment process for FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23
• Revised notification process to City Council of certain IT incidents

Special Called Joint Meeting of Government Performance and Financial Management and Public Safety Committee

The Government Performance and Financial Management and Public Safety Committees will discuss information technology and data loss involving the Dallas Police Department’s network drive. The discussion includes the notification process and proposed actions to prevent future data loss.

• Discussion regarding data loss from the Dallas Police Department's network drive
• Review of notification processes for data loss
• Proposed actions to prevent future data loss

Briefing

The Dallas City Council will discuss the allocation of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and a rebuild of the Open Data Portal. The council also intends to consider appointments to various boards and commissions. A closed session is scheduled to address legal issues related to data loss on a Dallas Police Department network drive.

• Allocation of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act
• Open Data Portal Rebuild presentation
• Appointments to boards and commissions
• Approval of August 4 and August 10 meeting minutes
• Security assessment regarding Dallas Police Department network drive data loss

Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee

The committee will receive a presentation about Southern Gateway Park. Members will also hear an update on Dallas Public Library services. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from May 17, 2021.

• Southern Gateway Park presentation
• Dallas Public Library Services Update
• Approval of May 17, 2021 minutes

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will receive briefings on parking meter technology upgrades and curb management policy development. The meeting also includes reports on interagency transportation and monthly public works performance.

• Parking meter upgrades from 2G to 4G/5G
• Curb management policy development update
• Interagency transportation report
• Monthly update of Public Works program performance

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing several items including a proposed $150 million bond issuance for water and sewer systems. The agenda also includes a $2.5 million loan for affordable housing development on East Side Avenue and the reallocation of CARES Act funds for small businesses.

• $150 million Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds issuance
• $2.5 million development loan to Kiva East, LLC for affordable housing on East Side Avenue
• Settlement of lawsuit Bright Siaw-Afriyie v. The City of Dallas up to $100,000
• Reallocation of $1,421,547 in CARES Act funds from business loans to grants
• $103,501 engineering contract for paving and drainage improvements at Pemberton Hill Road

Briefing

The City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review the City Manager’s recommended biennial budget for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23. The meeting also includes presentations regarding property tax data analysis and retiree healthcare options.

• City Manager’s Recommended Biennial Budget for FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23
• Property Tax Data Analysis White Paper presentation
• Retiree Healthcare: Introducing the Comeback Option presentation

Briefing

The Dallas City Council will review presentations regarding the Dallas R.E.A.L. Time Rapid Rehousing program and a Broadband & Digital Equity Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes consideration of appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Presentation on Dallas R.E.A.L. Time Rapid Rehousing: A Pathway Home
• Presentation on Broadband & Digital Equity Strategic Plan
• Approval of June 14 and June 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Appointment consideration for Soraya Santos to the Citizen Homelessness Commission

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will receive a briefing on the background and basics of the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP). The agenda also includes updates regarding the Environmental Commission, Technical Resource Panel, and the Environment and Sustainability Task Force.

• Briefing on Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP)
• Presentation on Environmental Commission & Technical Resource Panel
• Update on Environment and Sustainability Task Force
• Approval of June 7, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing several financial and infrastructure proposals. These include authorizing bond issuances for airport modernization and settling a lawsuit. The agenda also covers energy efficiency agreements and grant acceptances for city facilities.

• Authorize up to $350,000,000 in Refunding Bonds for Love Field Airport modernization
• Settle the Norris Smith, et al. v. City of Dallas lawsuit for up to $155,000
• Accept a $400,000 TCEQ grant for a CNG facility at 9811 Harry Hines Boulevard
• Amend electricity services contract with TXU Energy for renewable energy projects
• Authorize an agreement with Oncor for energy efficiency measures

Briefing

The Dallas City Council will hold a briefing to discuss the FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 biennial budget. The meeting also includes an update on the City’s Sidewalk Master Plan and project prioritization process. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to various boards and commissions.

• FY 2021-22 & FY 2022-23 Biennial Budget Discussion
• Update of the City’s Sidewalk Master Plan and Sidewalk Project Prioritization Process
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2021 City Council Meeting

City Council

The council will review the report from the Ad Hoc Canvassing Committee regarding the June 5, 2021 runoff election. The meeting also includes resolutions for merit increases for the City Secretary, City Auditor, and City Manager. These salary changes are contingent on the approval of the 2021-2022 city budget.

• Adoption of June 5, 2021 runoff election results
• Merit increase resolution for City Secretary Bilierae Johnson
• Merit increase resolution for City Auditor Mark Swann
• Salary amendment for City Manager T.C. Broadnax

Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs

The committee will review the minutes from the February 12, 2021, meeting. The City Attorney's office will also provide an update regarding the 87th Texas Legislative Session.

• Approval of February 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• Presentation on the 87th Texas Legislative Session

City Council

The City Council will vote on the FY 2021-22 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget of approximately $31,218,434. Members will also consider increasing homestead property tax exemptions for certain residents. Other items include authorizations for water and sewer system bonds.

• Increase homestead property tax exemption from $100,000 to $107,000 for disabled or 65+ residents
• Final adoption of the FY 2021-22 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget totaling $31,218,434
• Authorization of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds up to $150,000,000
• Issuance of Waterworks and Sewer System Commercial Paper Notes up to $300,000,000
• Ordinance for budget transfers and appropriations not exceeding $3,898,689,611

City Council

This supplemental agenda contains procedural information and rules for the June 9, 2021, meeting. The Council will hold a closed executive session to evaluate the performance of appointed officials.

• Performance evaluation of City Manager T.C. Broadnax
• Performance evaluation of City Secretary Bilierae Johnson
• Performance evaluation of City Auditor Mark Swann

Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee

The City of Dallas Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee meeting scheduled for June 8, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard executive session procedures.

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will vote to approve the May 3, 2021 meeting minutes. The session also includes briefings on energy management for city buildings, urban agriculture, community solar, and the Environment and Sustainability Task Force.

• Approval of May 3, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes
• Energy management for city buildings presentation
• Urban agriculture update
• Community solar update
• Environment and Sustainability Task Force update

Briefing

The Dallas City Council is holding a briefing meeting to discuss several city service updates. Topics include the performance of the Brush & Bulky Trash Collection Program and updates on telecommunications pilot projects. The council will also review pavement treatment manuals and infrastructure management programs.

• Brush & Bulky Trash Collection Program performance and service delivery alternatives
• Update on the City's RDI for a Telecommunications Network and Wi-Fi Pilot Projects
• Discussion of the City's Pavement Treatment Selection Manual
• Update of the City's Five-Year Infrastructure Management Program (IMP)
• Evaluation of appointed officials including the City Manager and City Attorney

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing several items including road construction contracts and ordinance changes. Proposed actions include improvements to Pemberton Hill Road and new regulations for convenience stores. The agenda also includes various service contracts and land transfers.

• $10,681,280.00 construction contract for Pemberton Hill Road from South Great Trinity Forest Way to Lake June Road
• Ordinance amending convenience store regulations regarding surveillance cameras and lighting
• $539,525.00 generator installation contract at 1600 Chestnut Street
• $823,595.00 engineering design contract for Five Mile Infrastructure Improvements
• Sale of up to 10 land transfer lots to BLACK ISLAND LLC for single-family homes

Government Performance and Financial Management Committee

The Government Performance and Financial Management Committee will review procurement amendments, sanitation performance, and the preliminary City Auditor budget proposal for fiscal year 2021-2022. The meeting also includes discussions on Dallas Water Utilities provider selection and Atmos Dallas rate reviews.

• Procurement amendments regarding sustainable procurement and prevailing wages
• Overview of sanitation performance and improvement opportunities
• Provider selection for the Dallas Water Utilities Commercial Paper Program
• Preliminary Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget proposal from the City Auditor
• Review of Atmos Dallas annual rate review filing

Briefing

The Dallas City Council will hold briefings on the Sobering Center, water utilities unserved areas, and the Vacant Property Registration Program. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a proposed Economic Development Policy and Economic Development Entity.

• Public hearing for proposed Economic Development Policy and Economic Development Entity
• Dallas Water Utilities Unserved Areas Update
• Vacant Property Registration Program presentation
• Sobering Center Update
• Sustainable Procurement, Prevailing Wage, and Chapter 2 Procurement Amendments

Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee

The committee will review briefing items regarding arts development and contract amendments. It will also discuss the Home Solicitations and Predatory Tactics Ordinance and short-term rental property regulations.

• Commonwealth Arts Incubator Development Agreement presentation
• Fair Park First Contract Amendments memorandum
• Home Solicitations and Predatory Tactics Ordinance memorandum
• Short-Term Rental Property (STRs) Regulations Update memorandum

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing several items including a scheduled public hearing for the FY 2021-22 operating and capital budgets. The agenda also includes land acquisitions for city projects and agreements regarding traffic signals.

• Public hearing for FY 2021-22 Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets
• Settlement up to $103,385.00 for Lake Tawakoni Pipeline Project land acquisition
• Land acquisition near Gloyd and Childers Streets for Cadillac Heights Phase II Project up to $65,000.00
• $90,215.00 grant for traffic signal reconstruction at SH 78 and Garland Road
• Resolution denying rate requests from Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC

Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics

The Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics will receive a briefing on the City Auditor’s Investigative Services. The committee will also review procedures for placing employees on administrative leave.

• Overview of the City Auditor’s Investigative Services
• Procedures for Placing Employees on Administrative Leave

Briefing

The Dallas City Council will hold a briefing to discuss several city plans and budget items. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding options for regulating short-term rentals and presentations on the violent crime reduction plan. The council will also review the biennial budget overview for fiscal years 2021 through 2023.

• Public hearing on proposed options for regulating short-term rentals
• Presentation of the Violent Crime Reduction Plan
• HUD Consolidated Plan Budget amendments for FY 2021-22
• FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 Biennial Budget overview
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review several briefings regarding city environmental initiatives. The agenda also includes the approval of April 5, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 5, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes
• Local Solid Waste Management Plan Update
• Former Blue Star Recycling Update
• CECAP Annual Plan Update
• Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan Update

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing a preliminary $30.9 million HUD budget for various housing and community programs. The agenda also includes construction contracts for airport lighting and neighborhood street improvements. Additionally, the council will consider legal settlements and updates to special event ordinances.

• Preliminary adoption of $30,999,341 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget
• Construction contract for Dallas Love Field lighting up to $1,539,437.56
• Neighborhood street improvements on Gooch and Yancy Streets up to $4,097,831.00
• Settlement of Kojo Nkansah v. The City of Dallas not to exceed $46,300.00
• Extension of the temporary parklet program until September 30, 2021

Government Performance and Financial Management Committee

The committee will review an application from Oncor regarding increased electric rates. Members will also receive briefings on DFW International Airport’s FY 2021 debt financing and budget accountability reports.

• Oncor application for increased electric rates
• DFW International Airport FY 2021 debt financing summary
• Budget accountability report as of February 28, 2021
• FY 2019-20 budget versus actual end of year report

Briefing

The Dallas City Council will hold a briefing meeting to review several presentations. Topics include the proposed FY 2021-22 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget and the Dallas Cultural Plan. The council will also consider appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Proposed FY 2021-22 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget presentation
• Dallas Cultural Plan: FY20 Review and FY21 Objectives
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Approval of April 7, 2021, City Council meeting minutes
• Self-Certification Registration Program presentation

Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee

The Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee meeting scheduled for April 19, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items were listed for discussion.

City Council

The Dallas City Council will consider accepting over $32 million in federal and state grants for airport programs. The agenda also includes rent deferments for the American Airlines Center and a loan for affordable housing renovations at 8550 Midpark Road.

• Acceptance of $32,585,000 in FAA and TxDOT grants for airport programs
• Rent deferment for American Airlines Center totaling $3,400,000 for FY 2021
• A loan up to $2,500,000 for renovations at 8550 Midpark Road
• Sale of up to 50 land transfer lots to Hedgestone Investments LLC
• Acceptance of a $7,550 grant from Bissell Pet Foundation

Briefing

The Dallas City Council will hold a briefing meeting via videoconference on April 7, 2021. The council will vote on meeting minutes and board appointments. Briefings include updates on the Dallas Executive Airport and tax relief for over-65 or disabled homeowners.

• Approval of March 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Dallas Executive Airport development update
• Ad valorem tax relief for over-65 or disabled homeowners
• Code Compliance Redeployment & Engagement Plan

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review a draft ordinance to establish a new environmental commission for the city. The meeting also includes briefings on DFW Airport environmental programs and updates from the Environment and Sustainability Task Force. Additionally, staff will present information regarding fleet electrification studies and a third-party auditor agreement.

• Ordinance to create an environmental commission
• DFW Airport Environmental Programs presentation
• Environment and Sustainability Task Force update
• Dallas EFM Fleet Electrification Study and GHG Inventory briefing
• 3rd Party Auditor Six-Year Agreement briefing

Government Performance and Financial Management Committee

The committee will review the Dallas Central Appraisal District 2021/2022 proposed budget and its audit process for property tax exemptions. The meeting also includes presentations on proposals for executive performance management and an update on Marshal Office vacancies.

• DCAC 2021/2022 Proposed Budget
• Overview of DCAC Audit Process for Property Tax Exemptions
• RFP presentations for Executive Performance Management
• Upcoming lease amendment between City and Arena Group
• Update on Marshal Office vacancies

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing several legal settlements and aviation-related contracts. Proposed actions include authorizing a lawsuit settlement and amending ground leases at Dallas Executive Airport and Love Field. These items involve various contract reauthorizations and estimated revenues for the Aviation Fund.

• Settlement of Rodney Fritz v. City of Dallas, not to exceed $225,000.00
• Reauthorization of legal services contract regarding lawsuit against Netflix, Inc.
• Amendment to MLT Development Co. lease with estimated net revenue of $53,834,264.60
• Lease amendment at Dallas Executive Airport involving a $2,000,000.00 capital investment increase
• Increase in legal services contract for the Employees’ Retirement Fund to $150,000.00

Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee

The committee will review options for regulating short-term rentals and receive an update on the Dallas Museum of Art strategic plan. Members will also discuss procurement for WRR Radio management and progress on the Memorial for Victims of Racial Violence.

• Options to regulate short-term rentals
• Dallas Museum of Art Strategic Plan Update
• Proposed procurement for management of WRR Radio
• Update on The Memorial for Victims of Racial Violence
• Approval of February 23, 2021 minutes

Government Performance and Financial Management Committee

The Government Performance and Financial Management Committee meeting scheduled for March 22, 2021, was cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, March 29, 2021.

Briefing

The Dallas City Council is reviewing updates on severe winter weather and the Connect Dallas Draft Strategic Mobility Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding an illegal dumping and blight abatement plan. Additionally, the council will consider ratifying funds for mobile warming bus services.

• Ratification of $88,619.00 for mobile warming bus services
• Severe Winter Weather Oncor Update briefing
• Illegal Dumping & Blight Abatement Strategic Plan presentation
• Review of the Connect Dallas Draft Strategic Mobility Plan
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting. A briefing is scheduled regarding recommendations for a Permanent Environmental Commission.

• Approval of February 1, 2021, Committee Meeting Minutes (21-381)
• Presentation on recommendations for a Permanent Environmental Commission (21-382)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review a proposed plan amendment for the City Center TIF District to support the Phase 2 expansion of Klyde Warren Park. The meeting also includes briefings on the D2 Subway project and the Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund. Additionally, members will receive updates on building permits and South Dallas grant awards.

• Proposed $3,000,000 agreement for Klyde Warren Park Phase 2 expansion
• D2 Subway presentation by DART
• Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund briefing
• South Dallas Fair Park Opportunity Fund Grant Awards
• Building permits update

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing several legal settlements, including one not to exceed $2,450,000. The council will also authorize a public hearing for the FY 2021-22 operating and capital budgets. Other items include airport construction projects and building restoration contracts.

• Settlement of lawsuit Terrance Bass, et al. v. The City of Dallas not to exceed $2,450,000
• Settlement of lawsuit Lorris Hinson v. The City of Dallas not to exceed $205,000
• Restoration of Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House at 2618 Warren Avenue up to $201,908
• Public hearing for FY 2021-22 Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets
• Taxiway Echo project at Dallas Executive Airport with a city match up to $463,300

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The committee will discuss ordering a bond election for transportation and infrastructure to be held on May 1, 2021. The agenda also includes briefings on the Connect Dallas Strategic Mobility Plan, streetcar funding, and the city's response to February 2021 inclement weather.

• Discussion on ordering a May 1, 2021, Transportation and Infrastructure bond election
• Update on the Connect Dallas Strategic Mobility Plan
• Briefing on Dallas Streetcar funding
• Evaluation of Paving Assessment Policy
• Review of the city's response to February 2021 inclement weather emergency

Housing & Homelessness Solutions Committee

The Housing & Homelessness Solutions Committee will consider several housing development proposals. These include support for 13 tax credit projects and a land sale to Beharry Homes, Inc. The committee will also review $8,000,000 in loan agreements for the Texas Westmoreland Project.

• Support for 13 Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects
• Sale of up to 15 land transfer lots to Beharry Homes, Inc. for single-family homes
• $8,000,000 in HOME/CDBG development loans for the Texas Westmoreland Project

Government Performance and Financial Management Committee

The committee will review updates to procurement services and proposed changes to contracting provisions in the Dallas City Code. Members will also receive status reports on open records requests and the budget accountability report.

• Proposed changes to contracting provisions in the Dallas City Code
• Procurement Services Update
• Open Records Requests status report
• Budget Accountability Report as of December 31, 2020
• Appointment of the City Auditor

Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs meeting scheduled for February 19, 2021, has been cancelled. The provided document contains only the cancellation notice and standard executive session information.

Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs

The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs will receive a briefing regarding the 87th Texas Legislative Session. The update will be presented by City Attorney Chris Caso and State Legislative Director Clifford Sparks.

• Approval of February 1, 2021, minutes
• Briefing on the 87th Texas Legislative Session Update

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing several items related to transportation, utilities, and traffic regulations. Proposed actions include accepting federal grants for road reconstruction and authorizing various construction contracts.

• Acceptance of a $1,195,000 federal grant for roadway and sidewalk improvements
• A construction contract for Northeast Dallas Quiet Zone improvements up to $479,493.00
• An ordinance amending vehicle speeds on expressways and designating school traffic zones
• Payment of $73,700.23 to TxDOT for intersection and traffic signal cost overruns
• A resolution for water easements at Lake Ray Hubbard involving approximately 20 acres

Special Called Joint Meeting of Government Performance and Financial Management Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The joint committee will discuss ordering a bond election for transportation and infrastructure. The proposed election is scheduled to be held on May 1, 2021.

• Discussion regarding a May 1, 2021, bond election for transportation and infrastructure

Government Performance and Financial Management Committee

The committee will discuss ordering a special election to be held on May 1, 2021. The election would address proposed amendments to the Dallas City Charter regarding membership requirements for certain boards and commissions.

• Proposed May 1, 2021, special election for City Charter amendments
• Proposal to remove voter registration requirements for some city boards and commissions
• Proposal to remove taxpaying citizen requirements for the civil service board

Briefing

The Dallas City Council will hold a briefing meeting via videoconference. The agenda includes an update on Dallas CARES COVID-19 funding and an overview of panhandling and solicitation strategies. The council will also consider appointments to boards and commissions.

• Update on Dallas CARES COVID-19 funding
• Overview of panhandling and solicitation strategies
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Approval of January 6 and January 25, 2021, meeting minutes

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review briefings regarding the Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan 2021 and the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer. The meeting also includes an update from the Environment and Sustainability Task Force.

• Briefing on Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan 2021
• Briefing on Emerald Ash Borer threat to the Dallas urban forest
• Environment and Sustainability Task Force update
• Approval of January 4, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Dallas City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and funding items. Proposed actions include runway reconstruction at Dallas Love Field and structural repairs to Fire Station No. 30. The council will also consider reallocating federal housing funds and accepting a grant for animal services.

• Appropriation of up to $95,266,257 for Runway 13R/31L and Taxiway C Phase I Project at Dallas Love Field
• Contract with Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC for repairs at Fire Station No. 30 up to $650,000
• Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery for transformer installation at Dallas Love Field up to $655,086.42
• Reprogramming of CDBG and HOME funds for residential and housing loan programs
• Acceptance of a $3,350 grant from Bissell Pet Foundation for animal adoption preparation

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding the cleanup status and next steps for the former Blue Star Recycling Site. Sheila Delgado, Interim Director of the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability, will present the update.

• Cleanup update and next steps for the former Blue Star Recycling Site (21-158)

Government Performance and Financial Management Committee

The committee will discuss ad valorem tax limits for over-65 or disabled homeowners and the City Auditor’s first quarter update. Other items include reviews of Community Development Block Grant expenditures and budget accountability.

• City Auditor Fiscal Year 2021 Quarter 1 Update
• Ad Valorem Tax Limit for Over-65 or Disabled Homeowners presentation
• Community Development Block Grant fund expenditure review
• Budget Accountability Report as of November 30, 2020
• Building permit inspection services upcoming agenda item

City Council

The council will discuss coordinating COVID-19 vaccine distribution with Dallas County and other stakeholders. Members will consider authorizing the city manager to assist with vaccination registration centers, including providing laptops and PPE. The meeting also includes discussions regarding emergency management roles during a state of disaster.

• Coordination of COVID-19 vaccine distribution with Dallas County and stakeholders
• Authorization for the city manager to assist with vaccination registration centers and equipment
• Consideration of designating the city manager as the emergency management coordinator
• Proposal to receive disaster updates during briefing agendas

Briefing

The City Council Briefing scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 2021, has been cancelled. The provided document contains only procedural information and rules of courtesy.

Quality of Life, Arts and Culture Committee

The committee will review recommendations from the Short-Term Rentals Task Force and receive an update on the Memorial to Victims of Racial Violence. Members will also consider resolutions regarding compliance proceedings for three businesses.

• Short-Term Rentals (STR) Task Force Recommendations briefing
• Project Update for Memorial to Victims of Racial Violence
• Compliance proceedings for Bar 3606 at 3606 Greenville Avenue, Ste. B
• Compliance proceedings for Big D Cut Rate Beer and Wine at 1405 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
• Compliance proceedings for Good Price Beverages at 1519 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several large-scale construction and service contracts. These include projects for Dallas Love Field, the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center, and various street and alley reconstructions. The agenda also includes a $50,000 grant from ASPCA for pet food.

• $13,060,705.28 contract for Dallas Love Field Entry Road Enhancements Project
• $6,498,768.00 elevator and escalator modernization at Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center
• $2,097,452.00 contract for Alley Reconstruction Group 17-1403
• $1,122,615.00 contract for Alley Reconstruction Group 17-8004
• $50,000.00 ASPCA grant for pet food

Briefing

The Dallas City Council meeting includes a presentation regarding 2021 redistricting. The council will also consider appointments to boards and commissions and approve minutes from the December 2, 2020 meeting.

• Presentation on Redistricting 2021
• Approval of December 2, 2020 City Council meeting minutes
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions

Environment and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review the December 7, 2020 meeting minutes. The agenda includes a presentation regarding green initiatives for park landscape maintenance and operations and an update from the Environment and Sustainability Task Force.

• Green Initiatives for Park Landscape Maintenance & Operations presentation (20-2565)
• Environment and Sustainability Task Force Update (20-2566)
• Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes (20-2564)