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Garland public meetings in 2021

24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Garland City Council approves consent agenda with $8M+ in contracts

The Garland City Council met on December 7, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, which included numerous contracts and ordinances. The most significant items were the approval of a $1.85M LED street light conversion contract, a $3.35M parking lot improvement project, and a $1.58M transmission line upgrade. The council also approved zoning changes for a multi-family development and a drive-through restaurant, and adopted ordinances on property maintenance and nuisance abatement.

Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves 184-unit multifamily project at 1602 Belt Line Road

The Garland City Council approved a zoning change and detail plan for a 184-unit multifamily development with 15 townhouse-style units at 1602 Belt Line Road. The council also approved a consent agenda with over $3.7 million in equipment purchases and contracts, and authorized eminent domain for two road projects. All votes were unanimous at 9-0.

Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves redistricting map, renames court building

The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda with 12 items, including contracts for road, park, and utility projects, and approved four zoning ordinances. Individually, they renamed the municipal court building after Brad Neighbor and adopted a redistricting ordinance based on the 'Option B' map, with one council member voting against.

Tue Oct 19, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $23.7M downtown infrastructure contract

The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda including a $23.7 million contract for downtown infrastructure and streetscape improvements, along with multiple other bids and zoning changes. They also approved several specific use permits and site plans for RV/boat storage, auto sales, an electric substation expansion, and a hotel renewal. All votes were unanimous except for one 8-1 vote on the RV/boat storage approval.

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves downtown zoning overhaul and multiple development projects

The Garland City Council approved a comprehensive downtown zoning amendment creating a Downtown Square sub-district and eliminating off-street parking requirements, with several amendments passed individually. The council also approved multiple development projects including a 149-home subdivision, a distillery, a telecommunications tower, and a truck repair facility, along with various infrastructure contracts and agreements.

Tue Sep 21, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $3.3M HR system implementation, other bids

The Garland City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a $3.32 million contract with Accenture for implementation services for a new core Human Resources, Payroll and Financial Management System, and a $473,628 contract with Precision Task Group for the system itself. The council also approved several other bids, including a $1.65 million streetscape project on Rosehill Road. In individual items, the council authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire property for the expansion of Naaman School Road and approved a new civil service classification ordinance for police and fire departments. The council postponed a vote on proposed amendments to the Downtown District code until its October 12 meeting.

🏢 Building at this address: 2 m tall
Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Garland City Council adopts 2021-22 budget and property tax rate

The Garland City Council approved the 2021-22 budget, property tax rate of 75.6965 cents per $100 valuation, and related rate and fee changes, all by 8-0 votes. The council also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, including a heavy-duty rescue truck, ambulances, and various engineering services. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution strongly encouraging face coverings and COVID-19 vaccinations at city facilities, and authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire properties for a new fire complex.

Tue Aug 17, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $17.4M substation upgrade and other contracts

The Garland City Council approved a 13-item consent agenda, including a $17.4 million design-build contract for a Static VAR system at the Lookout Substation, a $1 million cybersecurity services agreement, and multiple infrastructure and engineering contracts. They also approved zoning changes, including a drive-through restaurant at 2128 North Jupiter Road and a recycling salvage yard renewal at 1340 Hebron Drive, and made appointments to boards and commissions. Public hearings on the 2021-22 budget and tax rate were held with no speakers.

Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda with $6M in infrastructure contracts

The Garland City Council approved the consent agenda, which included multiple infrastructure contracts totaling over $6 million, and adopted several ordinances and resolutions. They also set a proposed tax rate of 75.6965 cents per $100 valuation for public hearings, and approved zoning changes and board appointments.

Tue Jul 20, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $6.8M Rick Oden Park Phase 1B construction contract

The City Council approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including a $6.8 million construction contract for Rick Oden Park Phase 1B, and a $5 million transmission line rebuild. It also approved zoning changes for a drive-through restaurant and a hotel, and appointed an interim city attorney. All votes were 9-0.

Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Garland City Council approves $8.7M in bids, zoning changes

The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda including multiple bids totaling over $8.7 million for services like casualty insurance, sewer rehabilitation, and engineering. They also approved zoning changes, including a specific use permit extension and a new 'Historic Signs' ordinance. Additionally, they approved a resolution for cost-sharing with Dallas County on concrete repairs and amended sidewalk and parking ordinances.

Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Garland City Council approves consent agenda with $9M in contracts and zoning changes

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including multiple construction and service contracts totaling over $9 million, and several zoning and ordinance changes. They also approved a zoning amendment for an elder care facility at 2055 Arapaho Road and appointed John "Chip" VanPelt to the Cultural Arts Commission. All votes were unanimous, with Council Member Smith not participating in the consent agenda vote due to a technical disconnection.

Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, denies zoning reconsideration

The Garland City Council approved the consent agenda (9-0) with one item pulled for individual consideration, and approved that item (major medians and thoroughfare maintenance change order) 9-0. The council denied a request to reconsider a previously denied zoning application for 521-525 Shepherd Drive (7-2). It also approved a Specific Use Provision and site plan for a RaceTrac at 2602 Lavon Drive (9-0).

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Tue May 18, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, denies two Miller Road apartment proposals

The Garland City Council approved the consent agenda (9-0) with one item pulled for individual consideration, and approved a new parking ordinance prohibiting unregistered vehicles on streets (7-2). Two related zoning requests for a 63-unit apartment complex at 1214 and 1302 West Miller Road were denied without prejudice (9-0), while a rezoning for an apartment complex at 1102 North Shiloh Road was approved (9-0) with instructions to craft a Planned Development ordinance.

🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Tue May 4, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves 107-unit apartment complex at 1010 State Highway 66

The City Council approved a zoning change and detail plan for a 107-unit apartment complex at 1010 State Highway 66, with a unanimous 8-0 vote. They also approved a major waiver for Good Samaritans of Garland to build a 2,700 square-foot food pantry at 212 and 214 North Twelfth Street, with conditions limiting operations to food pantry services. The consent agenda, including multiple construction contracts and budget amendments, was approved 8-0.

🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves eminent domain for fire complex and road expansion

The Garland City Council approved the use of eminent domain to acquire properties for a new fire station complex and the Naaman School Road expansion, with votes of 7-0 and 9-0 respectively. The council also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, a zoning change for a guest house, and a partnership agreement for housing grants.

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves 74-home development at 2040 West Miller Road

The Garland City Council approved a zoning change, detail plan, and development agreement for a 74 single-family home project with trails and open spaces at 2040 West Miller Road (9-0). The council also approved a consent agenda containing numerous bids and contracts, including water/sewer replacements, recycling agreements, and equipment purchases. Three zoning ordinances and other items were approved as part of the consent agenda.

Mon Mar 22, 2021 · 19:00

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves consent agenda, postpones two Good Samaritans items

The Garland Plan Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the March 8, 2021 minutes and the Rowlett Plaza Final Plat. All other items on the agenda were either postponed or not acted upon. The two Good Samaritans of Garland items (a Major Waiver and a Plan for a 2,700 square-foot building) were postponed to the April 12, 2021 meeting at the applicant's request. No other decisions were recorded.

Tue Mar 16, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves Masterplan mixed-use downtown development and other zoning items

The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda including bids, zoning ordinances, and resolutions for winter storm relief and a grant application. It also approved a mixed-use community development by Masterplan, a restaurant reconstruction with drive-through by Armando Palacios, and a zoning change for a gas station and drive-through restaurant at 801 East Interstate Highway 30. All votes were 9-0.

Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Garland City Council approves gas station, charter school, substation zoning

The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda and several zoning requests, including a gas station/convenience store with a variance for alcohol sales near a school, a charter school, and an electric substation. All votes were 9-0. The council also approved contracts for library design, water main replacement, and election services.

Tue Feb 23, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts 2021 Capital Improvement Program with amendments

The Garland City Council approved the 2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as amended, increasing project costs by $4.277 million for the Spencer Unit 5 Cooling Tower replacement and adjusting funding sources. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including construction contracts for a skatepark, wastewater generators, and road projects, and made decisions on low-income housing tax credit resolutions.

Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, zoning change, election order

The Garland City Council approved the consent agenda (9-0) with two items pulled for individual consideration, approved a zoning change for a truck/bus repair use on McCree Road, ratified a water supply settlement agreement, and ordered a May 1 general election for Mayor and Council Districts 3, 6, 7, 8, plus a special election for District 1. Public hearings were held for the Trails and Bikeways Master Plan and the 2021 Proposed CIP, with no formal action taken on those items.

Tue Jan 12, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $11.1M animal shelter construction and other bids

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including multiple construction and service contracts, and adopted ordinances related to the Texas Municipal Power Agency and a downtown revitalization grant program. A zoning request for a recycling salvage yard on Shepard Drive was denied after motions to approve and deny both failed to get the required seven votes.

Tue Jan 5, 2021 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves Ocean Star Metals rezoning, SUP, site plan on 5-4 votes

The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda (9-0) covering minutes, bids, zoning ordinances, and a railroad crossing agreement, with one item pulled for separate consideration. After a public hearing, the Council expanded TIF #3 boundaries to include the VA hospital and adopted a Project and Financing Plan (Ordinance 7190, 9-0). The Council approved a variance for a monument sign at Lavon Drive Baptist Church (9-0). In a series of 5-4 votes, the Council approved Ocean Star Metals' rezoning from Heavy Commercial to Industrial, a Specific Use Provision for a metal recycling facility with a solid wall requirement, and a site plan for the property at 521-525 Shepherd Drive. The Council denied Specific Use Provision and Site Plan requests by Smashin Gas Motors for automobile sales at 1220 North First Street (8-1).