Garland, TX

General

This agenda contains only a ceremonial event notice for the Fall Fest & Guzzler Run at Garland City Square. City Council members may attend, but no formal action or deliberations will occur. The notice serves as procedural boilerplate to comply with open meeting laws regarding potential quorum attendance.

General

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Garland City Council at the GFD Safety Fest 2026, a ceremonial event. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any public business discussion is incidental. The agenda is purely procedural.

• Notice of potential quorum at GFD Safety Fest 2026
• Event location: Fire Administration – Training Field, 1500 State Highway 66, Garland, TX 75040
• No formal action or deliberations will occur

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Downtown Garland Fall Crawl at Taco Y Vino. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental. The agenda is purely procedural and ceremonial.

• Notice of potential quorum at Downtown Garland Fall Crawl
• Event location: Taco Y Vino, 706 Main Street, Garland, TX 75040
• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 3:00 PM

City Council

The Garland City Council meets in a work session on October 5, 2026, to review items that will go to a Regular Meeting for formal votes. Topics include confirming Scott Vornberg as Chief of Police, renaming the Jack Coleman Tennis Center, and an ordinance to issue up to $80 million in Electric Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A. Council will also hear updates on the Granville Arts Center renovation, the Garland Cares Program, and committee reports. Most items are scheduled for formal consideration at the October 5 or October 20, 2026 Regular Meetings.

• City Manager's proposed appointment of Scott Vornberg as Chief of Police, for confirmation at the October 5, 2026 Regular Meeting
• Proposed renaming of the Jack Coleman Tennis Center to the Jack Coleman Pickleball & Tennis Center
• Ordinance to issue up to $80 million in Electric Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A, to refund commercial paper notes
• Acceptance of $218,235.63 in Homeland Security Grant Program funding for an emergency management coordinator and ballistic shields for the Garland Police Department
• Interlocal agreements with the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park for radio communications, technical support and services

City Council

The Garland City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to act on a consent agenda and several items for individual consideration. The consent agenda includes construction and engineering contracts, zoning ordinances, and confirmation of Scott Vornberg as Chief of Police. The council will also hold public hearings on three zoning cases and consider appointments to boards and commissions. A closed executive session is possible under listed Texas Government Code provisions.

• Confirm City Manager's appointment of Scott Vornberg as Chief of Police
• Approve ordinance issuing up to $80 million in Electric Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A
• Landfill Administration remodel and entry safety improvements construction contract with CGC General Contractors for $4,360,000
• 2026 Alley Improvements Group 2 reconstruction contract with R&A Legacy Construction, LLC for $1,049,980.85
• Public hearings on zoning cases: Rock Ink Tattoos SUP at 316 Main Street, JPMorgan Chase parking change at 1000 West Centerville Road, and Watermill Express kiosk at 1130 West Centerville Road

Development Services Committee

General

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Garland Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets October 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Work Session Room of City Hall, 200 N. Fifth Street. The Board will consider approving its September 2, 2026 minutes and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will hear updates on the Parks Foundation, summer recreation programming, park security, and capital improvement projects, plus a discussion of the Board's update to Council. A quorum of the City Council may attend and may or may not participate.

• Consider approval of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board minutes for the September 2, 2026 meeting
• Consider election of the Board Chair
• Consider election of the Board Vice Chair
• Park Security Update from Kari Pacheco, Parks Director
• Summer Recreation Programming Update from Albert Montero, Recreation Director

General

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

General

The Garland All Abilities Committee meets October 7, 2026 at the Garland Central Library. The committee will consider approval of its September 2, 2026 minutes and hear public comments. Members will discuss Human Resources programs, employment opportunities, and a potential All Abilities Resource and Employment Fair, and will be briefed on a 2026 Year in Review presentation planned for the November 2, 2026 Work Session.

• Consider approval of the September 2, 2026 minutes
• Lilly Clarke, Managing Director, to discuss Human Resources programs, employment opportunities, and a potential All Abilities Resource and Employment Fair
• Matt Watson, Assistant City Manager, and Chair Esquivel to brief on the 2026 Year in Review presentation scheduled for the November 2, 2026 Work Session
• Public comments: speakers allowed three minutes each
• Note: a quorum of the City Council may attend and may or may not participate

Property Standards Board

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a Citywide Tax Rate Election Town Hall at Holford Recreation Center, 2314 Homestead Place. The notice states no formal action or deliberations by council members will take place, and that any discussion of public business is incidental to the event. No votes, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled in this document.

• Citywide Tax Rate Election Town Hall at Holford Recreation Center, 2314 Homestead Place
• Notice of potential quorum of the City Council; no formal action or deliberations will occur

General

A quorum of the City Council may attend a ceremonial event for the Citizens Fire Academy Class #45. No formal action or deliberations by the Council will take place during this event.

• Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) Class #45 ceremony

Property Standards Board

Garland's Property Standards Board meets Oct. 8, 2026, to consider four properties cited for alleged substandard conditions, and to elect a chair and vice-chair for 2027. The Board will also vote on minutes from its April 23, 2026 hearing and take public comments. Each property item involves alleged violations of state and local law over damaged or deteriorating structures, refuse or vegetation buildup, or conditions attracting insects or rodents. The agenda does not state any outcomes; the Board will consider and take action on each item.

• 1610 Bruce Dr. — Docket #2026-480366, alleged substandard property conditions
• 1401 Melody Ln. — Docket #2026-480367, alleged substandard property conditions
• 3316 W Walnut St. — Docket #2026-480417, alleged substandard property conditions
• 1205 Lourock Dr. — Docket #2026-480418, alleged substandard property conditions
• Annual election of chair and vice-chair for 2027; approval of April 23, 2026 hearing minutes

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the ribbon cutting for the Jack Coleman Tennis and Pickleball Center. No formal action or deliberation will occur, and any public business discussion is incidental. The agenda is purely ceremonial and procedural.

• Ribbon cutting for Jack Coleman Tennis and Pickleball Center at 845 Briarwood Dr.

General

A quorum of the City Council may attend a ceremonial event for the Citizens Fire Academy Class #45. No formal action or deliberations by the Council will take place during this event.

• Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) Class #45 - TCFAAA Field Day

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Build Garland Day ribbon cutting for Fire Station 7 at 1910 Pleasant Valley Rd. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental to the event.

• Ceremonial ribbon cutting for Fire Station 7 at 1910 Pleasant Valley Rd.

General

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Garland City Council at a ceremonial event, the Build Garland Day ribbon cutting for Fire Station 1. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any public business discussion is incidental.

• Ribbon cutting for Fire Station 1 at 427 Allen Street
• Ceremonial event, no formal action or deliberations

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a ceremonial ribbon cutting for Mount Zion Insurance at 346 Oaks Trail, Ste 102 on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations between Council members will take place, and that any discussion of public business is incidental to the event. No decisions, votes, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled.

• Ceremonial ribbon cutting for Mount Zion Insurance at 346 Oaks Trail, Ste 102
• Notice of potential quorum of the Garland City Council
• No formal action or deliberations by the City Council will occur

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of Ngoc Nhien Monastery. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental. The agenda is procedural only.

• Notice of potential quorum at Ngoc Nhien Monastery, 210 Katy St.
• Event: 15th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of Ngoc Nhien Monastery
• No formal action or deliberations will occur

Plan Commission

Library Board

The Garland Library Board meets October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Work Session Room of City Hall, 200 N. Fifth Street. The Board will consider approval of its September 21, 2026 minutes and hear staff updates on library construction projects funded by the 2019 Bond Program and Capital Improvement Projects, the updated Library Strategic Plan, and next steps following a presentation to the All Abilities Committee. No votes on contracts, fees, or ordinances are listed; the agenda is largely informational. A quorum of the City Council may attend and may or may not participate.

• Consider approval of Library Board minutes for the September 21, 2026 meeting
• Staff update on library construction projects funded by the 2019 Bond Program and Capital Improvement Projects
• Staff update on the updated Library Strategic Plan
• Staff recap of the presentation to the All Abilities Committee and next steps on its feedback
• Public comments: speakers allowed three minutes each

Library Board

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a Citywide Tax Rate Election Town Hall at the West Garland Library, 3921 W. Walnut St., on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations among Council members will take place and that any discussion of public business is incidental to the event. The agenda contains no votes, contracts, ordinances, or other decisions.

• Citywide Tax Rate Election Town Hall at West Garland Library, 3921 W. Walnut St., Garland, TX 75042
• Notice of potential quorum of the City Council; no formal action or deliberations to occur

Garland Youth Council

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a Citywide Tax Rate Election Town Hall at the South Garland Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd. The notice states no formal action or deliberations among council members will take place, and that any discussion of public business is incidental to the event. No votes, contracts, or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Citywide Tax Rate Election Town Hall at South Garland Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75043
• Notice states a quorum of the City Council may attend
• Notice states no formal action or deliberations between council members will take place

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a ceremonial ribbon cutting at Triple S Dynamics, 1036 S. Jupiter, Ste 300. No formal action or deliberations are planned, and any public business discussion would be incidental to the event.

• Ribbon cutting at Triple S Dynamics, 1036 S. Jupiter, Ste 300, Garland, TX 75042

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Garland Youth Council meeting at Fields Recreation Center. No formal action or deliberations among council members will take place, and any public business discussion is incidental to the event. The agenda is purely procedural and ceremonial.

• Potential quorum of City Council at Garland Youth Council meeting
• Event at Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Rd., Garland, TX

Tax Increment Finance Board #3

Tax Increment Finance Board #3

General

A quorum of the City Council may attend a ceremonial event for the Citizens Fire Academy Class #45. No formal action or deliberations by the Council will take place during this function.

• Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) Class #45 ceremonial event

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the UPS Store on Broadway Blvd. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any public business discussion is incidental to the event.

• Potential quorum at UPS Store ribbon cutting, 5949 Broadway Blvd. Suite 140

Community Multicultural Commission

Community Multicultural Commission

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a Citywide Tax Rate Election Town Hall at the Central Library, 625 Austin St., on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations between or among Council members will take place, and that any discussion of public business is incidental to the event. No votes, contracts, ordinances, or other decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Citywide Tax Rate Election Town Hall at Central Library, 625 Austin St., Garland, TX 75040
• Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
• Notice of potential quorum of the City Council; no formal action or deliberations stated

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Children Fall Festival 2026 – 5th Annual DFW Food & Music Festival at Cali Saigon Mall. The notice states no formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental. The agenda is purely procedural and ceremonial.

• Possible quorum at Children Fall Festival 2026 – 5th Annual DFW Food & Music Festival
• Event location: Cali Saigon Mall, 3212 N. Jupiter Road, Garland, TX 75044
• No formal action or deliberations scheduled

General

A quorum of the City Council may attend a ceremonial event for the Citizens Fire Academy Class #45. No formal action or deliberations by the Council will take place during this function.

• Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) Class #45 ceremony

General

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Garland City Council at a ceremonial event, the Children Fall Festival 2026 – 5th Annual DFW Food & Music Festival. No formal action or deliberation will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental. The agenda is purely procedural.

• Notice of potential quorum at Children Fall Festival 2026
• Event at Cali Saigon Mall, 3212 N. Jupiter Road
• No formal action or deliberations planned

General

This notice informs the public that a quorum of the City Council may attend a ceremonial neighborhood event. No formal city business, deliberations, or official actions will take place during this function.

• Camelot Picnic & Chili Cookoff at 3413 King Arthur Dr.

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Wheels of Hope Car Show at Garland City Square. The agenda states no formal action or deliberations will take place, and the council does not control event communications. Any public business discussion would be incidental to the event.

• Notice of potential quorum at Wheels of Hope Car Show
• Event location: Garland City Square, 520 W State Street
• No formal action or deliberations scheduled

City Council

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

Legislative Affairs Committee

Legislative Affairs Committee

Cultural Arts Commission

Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee

City Council

Cultural Arts Commission

Cultural Arts Commission

City Council

General

Board of Adjustment

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the grand opening of the Planet Ford 635 Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental to the event.

• Potential quorum at grand opening of Planet Ford 635 Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center at 2565 McCree Rd.

General

Tax Increment Finance South Board

General

Administrative Services Committee

General

A quorum of the City Council may attend a ceremonial event for the Citizens Fire Academy Class #45. No formal action or deliberations by the Council are scheduled to take place during this event.

• Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) Class #45 ceremonial event

Administrative Services Committee

Administrative Services Committee

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Dia de Los Muertos event at Garland City Square. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental. The agenda is purely procedural and ceremonial.

• Potential quorum at Dia de Los Muertos, Garland City Square, 520 W State Street
• No formal action or deliberations scheduled

Plan Commission

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the GP&L Annual Employee Meeting at the Atrium, 300 N 5th Street, Garland, TX 75040, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations among Council members will take place and that any discussion of public business is incidental to the event. No decisions, votes, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled in this document.

• Notice of potential quorum at GP&L Annual Employee Meeting
• Location: Atrium, 300 N 5th Street, Garland, TX 75040
• Date/time: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 8:00 AM
• No formal action or deliberations by the City Council will occur

Tax Increment Finance Downtown/Forest Jupiter Board

General

A quorum of the City Council may attend a ceremonial event for the Citizens Fire Academy Class #45. No formal action or deliberations will take place during this function.

• Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) Class #45 ceremony

General

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Garland City Council at a ceremonial Water-Economic Development Summit. No formal action or deliberation will occur, and the council does not control the event's content. The agenda is procedural only.

• Water-Economic Development Summit at Atrium, 300 N 5th Street

General

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the City Council attending a ceremonial event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Attendance at Citizens Fire Club Meeting at 1500 Highway 66

General

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Garland City Council attending a Garland ISD football game between North Garland and Lakeview at Williams Stadium. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental to the event. The agenda is purely procedural and ceremonial.

• Potential quorum at Garland ISD football game (North Garland vs. Lakeview)
• Event at Williams Stadium, 510 Stadium Dr., Garland, TX
• No formal action or deliberations scheduled

Animal Services Advisory Committee

General

A quorum of the City Council may attend the Citizens Fire Academy Class #45 Graduation Burn Day. No formal action or deliberations between City Council members will take place during this ceremonial event.

• Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) Class #45 - Graduation Burn Day

City Council

City Council

Development Services Committee

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

General

General

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Library Board

Library Board

Garland Youth Council

City Council

Legislative Affairs Committee

Development Services Committee

City Council

Development Services Committee

Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee

Cultural Arts Commission

Cultural Arts Commission

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Community Multicultural Commission

Community Multicultural Commission

Administrative Services Committee

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Citizens Fire Club Meeting at the Garland Fire Department. The agenda states no formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental.

• Notice of potential quorum for Citizens Fire Club Meeting at 1500 Highway 66, Monday, November 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

Plan Commission

Administrative Services Committee

Administrative Services Committee

General

Development Services Committee

City Council

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

General

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

General

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Garland Youth Council

Environmental & Community Advisory Board

Tax Increment Finance Board #3

Animal Services Advisory Committee

City Council

Library Board

Library Board

Legislative Affairs Committee

Cultural Arts Commission

Cultural Arts Commission

Cultural Arts Commission

Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Community Multicultural Commission

Administrative Services Committee

Community Multicultural Commission

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

Administrative Services Committee

Administrative Services Committee

Community Services Committee

Plan Commission

City Council

City Council

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Library Board

Library Board

Garland Youth Council

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

City Council

Cultural Arts Commission

Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee

Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee

City Council

Cultural Arts Commission

Board of Adjustment

Tax Increment Finance Board #3

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

Tax Increment Finance Downtown/Forest Jupiter Board

Administrative Services Committee

City Council

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Library Board

Library Board

Garland Youth Council

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

Cultural Arts Commission

Cultural Arts Commission

Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee

Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Plan Commission

Administrative Services Committee

City Council

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Library Board

Library Board

Environmental & Community Advisory Board

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee

Cultural Arts Commission

Cultural Arts Commission

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

Administrative Services Committee

City Council

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Library Board

Library Board

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

City Council

Cultural Arts Commission

Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee

Board of Adjustment

Administrative Services Committee

City Council

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

Cultural Arts Commission

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Administrative Services Committee

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

Environmental & Community Advisory Board

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Development Services Committee

Administrative Services Committee

City Council

Cultural Arts Commission

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

General

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a ceremonial event, DCMA Manufacturing Day, at the Dallas College Garland Center, 675 W. Walnut St., on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations between or among Council members will take place, and that any discussion of public business is incidental to the event. No decisions, votes, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled.

• Notice of potential quorum at DCMA Manufacturing Day, Dallas College Garland Center, 675 W. Walnut St.
• Event scheduled Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:30 AM
• Notice states no formal action or deliberations by the City Council will occur

General

This agenda contains only a notice that city council members may attend the Music Made Here Concert Series at Garland City Square. The document explicitly states that no formal action, deliberations, or public policy discussions will occur during the event. As this is purely procedural boilerplate, council attendance is ceremonial and involves no voting.

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates from city staff and officials on topics affecting seniors, including scams, senior center programs, and outreach. The commission will also elect its chair and vice chair and consider participating in the MLK Parade on January 16, 2027.

• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Garland Police update on scams and issues pertaining to senior citizens
• Grand opening update on the Garland Senior Activity Center
• Consider participation in MLK Parade on January 16, 2027
• Discussion on website development and City Press topics

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend Citizens Fire Academy Class #45 at the Garland Fire Department. The notice states no formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental. The agenda is purely procedural and ceremonial.

• Potential quorum at Citizens Fire Academy Class #45
• Event at Garland Fire Department, 1500 Hwy 66
• No formal action or deliberations planned

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Dao Quang Temple Groundbreaking Ceremony at 3330 N. Garland Ave. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations by Council members will take place at the event. Any discussion of public business is described as incidental to the ceremony.

• Dao Quang Temple Groundbreaking Ceremony at 3330 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040
• Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
• Notice states no formal action or deliberations by City Council members will occur

Tax Increment Finance Board #3

Unified Building Standards Commission

The Unified Building Standards Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, elect a Chair and Vice-Chairperson, and consider adopting several 2024 model codes (including building, residential, plumbing, fire, and energy codes) with local amendments. The meeting is open to the public, with three minutes allowed per speaker.

• Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chairperson
• Adoption of 2024 International Building Code
• Adoption of 2024 International Residential Code
• Adoption of 2024 International Fire Code
• Adoption of 2023 National Electrical Code

Audit Committee

The Garland Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss several audit-related items, including the Weaver audit plan for FY2026, audits of the GP&L warehouse service agreement and facilities contract management, and the internal audit annual plan for FY2027. No final decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Approval of July 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Weaver Audit Plan — FY/2026
• GP&L Warehouse Service Agreement Audit
• Facilities Contract Management Audit
• IA Annual Audit Plan — FY/2027

General

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate warning that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a ceremonial event. No formal action, deliberations, or public policy discussions will take place. It serves as a transparency notice under open meetings law.

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

The Garland Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning change for a distribution center, a sign variance, and amendments to short-term rental regulations. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its September 14, 2026 meeting.

• Zoning change for 721 and 725 Marion Drive and 1729 Davis Boulevard to Planned Development with base Industrial zoning to allow a large indoor distribution center and permit existing retail store use by right (File Z 26-24)
• Public hearing on variance for maximum permitted sign area for attached wall and canopy signs (File SV 26-02)
• Public hearing on amendments to short-term rental regulations in Chapter 2, Chapter 6, and Chapter 7 of the Garland Development Code (GDC Amendment 26-08)
• Approval of September 14, 2026 Plan Commission minutes

Animal Services Advisory Committee

The Animal Services Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comments, and receive updates from staff on shelter operations, community outreach, and progress toward FY26 departmental goals. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2026 and May 8, 2026 meetings
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Update on shelter operations: intakes, surrenders, adoptions, service calls
• Update on community outreach program: events, education, partnerships
• Update on Animal Services FY26 goals and progress

Animal Services Advisory Committee

General

This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Citizens Fire Academy Class #45 ceremony at the Garland Fire Department. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any public business discussion is incidental. The agenda contains only this ceremonial notice and no substantive items.

• Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) Class #45 ceremony at Garland Fire Department, 1500 Hwy 66

Administrative Services Committee

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss two main items: cleaning up litter and debris along Lake Ray Hubbard’s shoreline and exploring a native lawn program. The committee may also recess into a closed executive session for legal discussions.

• Discussion on litter and debris cleanup along Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline
• Exploration of native lawn program policies

Administrative Services Committee

The Garland Administrative Services Committee will discuss forming a structured community partnership coalition with volunteer groups, building on prior discussion. They will also review the annual appointee evaluation calendar. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comments.

• Discuss formation of a Community Partnership Coalition
• Review of appointee evaluation calendar by vendor Michael Boese
• Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes

General

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Garland City Council at a ceremonial event, not a regular business meeting. The council may attend the Garland Police Academy Class 75 Graduation at the Atrium, 300 N 5th Street. The notice states no formal action or deliberations will take place and any public business discussion is incidental.

• Potential quorum at Garland Police Academy Class 75 Graduation
• Event at Atrium, 300 N 5th Street, Garland, TX
• No formal action or deliberations planned

Development Services Committee

Development Services Committee

Library Board

The Garland Library Board will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for 2027, and receive staff updates on the One Book, One Garland program, a new non-resident library fee, bond-funded construction projects, and the summer reading program. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no votes on policy or contracts.

• Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson for 2027
• Update on 2026 One Book, One Garland and Curiosity Fest
• Update on new non-resident fee for non-reciprocating libraries (FY2027 budget)
• Update on Library construction projects funded by 2019 Bond Program
• Recap of 2026 Club Curiosity summer reading program

General

This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Garland City Council attending the NAACP Garland Unit's 35th Annual Freedom Brunch & Silent Auction. No formal action or deliberations are planned, and any public business discussed is incidental to the event.

• NAACP Garland Unit 35th Annual Freedom Brunch & Silent Auction
• Hyatt Place - Dallas/Garland/Richardson, 5101 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75040
• Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

General

A quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a ceremonial event for an exhibit opening at the Garland Landmark Museum. No formal action or deliberations are scheduled to take place during this event.

• Get Fired Up – Garland Landmark Museum Exhibit Opening Reception

General

The Garland City Council may attend an Economic Development Summit at the Atrium, 300 N 5th Street, on September 18, 2026. No formal action, deliberations, or control over event content is permitted by the council.

Community Multicultural Commission

Administrative Services Committee

Community Multicultural Commission

The Community Multicultural Commission will hold a work session to elect a new Chair and Co-Chair. Members will also discuss reducing the frequency of both full Commission and subcommittee meetings.

• Election of Chair and Co-Chair representatives
• Presentation on Together We Dine 25th Anniversary Celebration
• Discussion on reducing Commission meeting frequency
• Discussion on subcommittee meeting frequency
• Staff budget update

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request from Nestor Leon regarding a property in District 6. The applicant seeks a variance to waive the requirement for two enclosed off-street parking spaces following a garage conversion.

• Variance request for 4105 Clemson Drive (District 6)
• Approval of August 19, 2026, meeting minutes

• BOA 26-06 Nestor Leon - Variance to waive garage requirement
  4105 Clemson Drive · 1 units

Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee

The Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee will discuss railroad crossing improvements and potential grant opportunities. The committee will also evaluate installing "No Parking" signs on Range Street between First Street and Fowler Street.

• Railroad crossing conditions, planned improvements, and grant opportunities
• Evaluation of "No Parking" signs on Range Street between First Street and Fowler Street
• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes