1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL 2. MEETING TO ORDER. 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLLGIANCE 5. ROLL CALL 6. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415. the City Council may Report on any of the following items: a. Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences b. information regarding holiday schedules c. recognition of individuals d. reminders regarding City Council events e. reminders regarding community events (1) Eagle Scout Proclamation (2) Texas Outdoor Writers Association Week Proclamation (3) Niigata Proclamation and Presentation f. health and safety announcements
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Ricky D. Forrest Claim # 13-007 Anthony Robles Claim #13-008 Delon Kibbe Claim #13-009 Trina Janknowski Claim # 13-010 Texas Gas Service Notice for cost of gas Feb. 2013 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. N/A
12. B. Consider for approval Ratifying the Fourth Amendment to the Development and Facilities Agreement (DFA) dated May 10. 2012, between the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves and the City of Galveston, for the Development of the Galveston Downtown Transit Terminal to Extend the Deadline for Execution of the Management and Operating Agreement to 330 Days from the I nfective Date of the DFA or until April 5, 2013, as approved by the Board of Trustees at their January 28, 2013 meeting. 14. C. Discuss and consider for action a City policy on the solicitation and utilization of transportation development credits for transit and bicycle path project grants within the City of Galveston in lieu oflocal match dollars.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the provisions relating to the Neighborhood Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. (CM Tarlton/CM Beeton)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending chapter 15, '"Garbage and Trash" of "the code of the city of Galveston 1982, as amended" by increasing the monthly fees to be charged for garbage and trash collection to the amount of $145.00 per month for commercial accounts in the downtown business area; increasing collection service to seven (7) days per week for commercial accounts in the downtown business area; effective march 1. 2013; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution to Adopt the Section 3 Plan to Comply with 24 C.F.R. Part 135 of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 3; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the city of Galveston. Texas, supporting Galveston event management (GEM) to produce Grand Prix at Scholes field and formally request the FAA for their approval to exempt the airport from the FAA order 5190.6b (paragraph 7.21.(1), non-aeronautical events of the FAA Airport Compliance Manual; designating the city manager as the legally authorized city representative to ask the FAA for an exemption; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution for authorization of the new controller/assistant finance director as investment officer and authorized signor on the City's banking accounts.
Consider for approval a Resolution for the Galveston County Mosquito Control District for the operation of the county-wide Federal Aviation Administration to provide aerial spraying services over the territories of general purpose governments.
Consider for action, approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sugar Land and the City of Galveston, pursuant to Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code to participate in a cooperative purchasing program relating to repairing lighting between the north end of the Causeway and 59th Street. Authorizing Siemens Industries, Inc. to perform the work for an amount not to exceed $90,000.00. The funding source is $75,000 Traffic Division Equipment Repairs and $15,000 from the 2005 General Obligation Bonds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final City Attorney approval.
L. Consider for approval the purchase of two 2013 Chevrolet Police Tahoe's PPV and associated police equipment from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through Buv Board for the Police Department for a total price of $66,742.00 which will be funded from the Convention Center Surplus Fund and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. M. Consider for the approval the purchase of two 2013 Utility Police Interceptors AWD and associated police equipment from Philpott Motors through HGAC Buy for the Police Department for a total price of $70,055.74 which will be funded from the Convention Center Surplus Fund and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval a contract with Del Carmen Consulting, LLC, to provide the Galveston Police Department with annual Racial Profiling audits, statistics, and reports. The annual cost of the contract is $7,000.00, which is payable from the Maintenance Contracts budget of the Police Department.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the City Secretary hiring process.
Consider for action authorizing the award to T-Construction, LLC the Lowest bidder (bid# 12-13-14) to replace the city's fire hydrants in conjunction with city crews. The estimated cost for this project is $600,000. The funding source is the Water Improvement Fund. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agree-With the Navigation District to fund and/or otherwise support the reconstruction of the Pelican Island Bridge upon final approval by the City Attorney.
City Manager Report: a. Discuss and receive a legislative update. b. Discuss Disaster Recovery and related funding. c. Discuss the status of FEMA reimbursements. d. Discuss reducing the number of City committees. e. Discuss water billing issues. f. Discuss the Capital Improvement Plan. g. Discuss the 9 Mile Road project.
Feb 14, 2013 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL 2. MEETING TO ORDER. 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLLGIANCE 5. ROLL CALL 6. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415. the City Council may Report on any of the following items: a. Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences b. information regarding holiday schedules c. recognition of individuals d. reminders regarding City Council events e. reminders regarding community events (1) Eagle Scout Proclamation (2) Texas Outdoor Writers Association Week Proclamation (3) Niigata Proclamation and Presentation f. health and safety announcements
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Ricky D. Forrest Claim # 13-007 Anthony Robles Claim #13-008 Delon Kibbe Claim #13-009 Trina Janknowski Claim # 13-010 Texas Gas Service Notice for cost of gas Feb. 2013 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. N/A
12. B. Consider for approval Ratifying the Fourth Amendment to the Development and Facilities Agreement (DFA) dated May 10. 2012, between the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves and the City of Galveston, for the Development of the Galveston Downtown Transit Terminal to Extend the Deadline for Execution of the Management and Operating Agreement to 330 Days from the I nfective Date of the DFA or until April 5, 2013, as approved by the Board of Trustees at their January 28, 2013 meeting. 14. C. Discuss and consider for action a City policy on the solicitation and utilization of transportation development credits for transit and bicycle path project grants within the City of Galveston in lieu oflocal match dollars.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the provisions relating to the Neighborhood Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. (CM Tarlton/CM Beeton)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending chapter 15, '"Garbage and Trash" of "the code of the city of Galveston 1982, as amended" by increasing the monthly fees to be charged for garbage and trash collection to the amount of $145.00 per month for commercial accounts in the downtown business area; increasing collection service to seven (7) days per week for commercial accounts in the downtown business area; effective march 1. 2013; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution to Adopt the Section 3 Plan to Comply with 24 C.F.R. Part 135 of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 3; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the city of Galveston. Texas, supporting Galveston event management (GEM) to produce Grand Prix at Scholes field and formally request the FAA for their approval to exempt the airport from the FAA order 5190.6b (paragraph 7.21.(1), non-aeronautical events of the FAA Airport Compliance Manual; designating the city manager as the legally authorized city representative to ask the FAA for an exemption; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution for authorization of the new controller/assistant finance director as investment officer and authorized signor on the City's banking accounts.
Consider for approval a Resolution for the Galveston County Mosquito Control District for the operation of the county-wide Federal Aviation Administration to provide aerial spraying services over the territories of general purpose governments.
Consider for action, approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sugar Land and the City of Galveston, pursuant to Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code to participate in a cooperative purchasing program relating to repairing lighting between the north end of the Causeway and 59th Street. Authorizing Siemens Industries, Inc. to perform the work for an amount not to exceed $90,000.00. The funding source is $75,000 Traffic Division Equipment Repairs and $15,000 from the 2005 General Obligation Bonds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final City Attorney approval.
L. Consider for approval the purchase of two 2013 Chevrolet Police Tahoe's PPV and associated police equipment from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through Buv Board for the Police Department for a total price of $66,742.00 which will be funded from the Convention Center Surplus Fund and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. M. Consider for the approval the purchase of two 2013 Utility Police Interceptors AWD and associated police equipment from Philpott Motors through HGAC Buy for the Police Department for a total price of $70,055.74 which will be funded from the Convention Center Surplus Fund and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval a contract with Del Carmen Consulting, LLC, to provide the Galveston Police Department with annual Racial Profiling audits, statistics, and reports. The annual cost of the contract is $7,000.00, which is payable from the Maintenance Contracts budget of the Police Department.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the City Secretary hiring process.
Consider for action authorizing the award to T-Construction, LLC the Lowest bidder (bid# 12-13-14) to replace the city's fire hydrants in conjunction with city crews. The estimated cost for this project is $600,000. The funding source is the Water Improvement Fund. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agree-With the Navigation District to fund and/or otherwise support the reconstruction of the Pelican Island Bridge upon final approval by the City Attorney.
City Manager Report: a. Discuss and receive a legislative update. b. Discuss Disaster Recovery and related funding. c. Discuss the status of FEMA reimbursements. d. Discuss reducing the number of City committees. e. Discuss water billing issues. f. Discuss the Capital Improvement Plan. g. Discuss the 9 Mile Road project.