1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM A N D C A L L MIT-TING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION Rev. Charles Wheat of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 3. PLLDGE OF A L L E G I A N C E 4. ROLL C A LL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Archie Dorscy Rosalind Jones Madison Porch Henrietta Jones Charles Cartwright Maria Salinas Robert Herrington Claim# 13-018 Claim# 13-019 Claim# 13-020 Claim# 13-021 Claim# 13-022 Claim# 13-023 Claim# 13-024 Texas Gas Service Notice for gas March 2013
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 811 Broadway / Avenue J as a "Galveston Landmark"; property is legally described as "Lot 5, Block 128, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; requesting the historic preservation officer to record the property's landmark designation in the official public records of real property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the central appraisal district, and the official zoning maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number- 13P-15
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the city of Galveston, Texas, abandoning approximately 1.950 square feel of city right-of-way located adjacent to 11201 Schwartz. Adjacent property is legally described as "Lot 14, Block 2, Sunny Beach, a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; retaining rights of owners of utility facilities easements; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number-13P-14).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a variance pursuant to Section 4-1 "Sales near schools, churches or hospitals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended" and in accordance with Section 109.33(e) of the Texas Alcohol Beverage Code: in regard to the sale of alcoholic beverages by ••Broadway Exxon Auto Care" an establishment that operates as an "Auto Sales and Repair" and "Convenience Store" land uses, located at 3228 Avenue J/Broadway and legally described as "Lots 4 and 5, Block 212, in the City and Count) of Galveston, Texas and is located within three hundred feet of a childcare center; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number-13PA-14.
Public Hearing to receive citizen comments on the City of Galveston 2013 Consolidated Programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $1,255,053 and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) in the amount of $310,162.
Discuss and consider for action appointing a City Secretary from the list of finalist.
Discuss and consider for action appointing a City Secretary from the list of finalist.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, "Personnel Matters" To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee- 1. Consider the appointment of the City Secretary from the list of finalist as follows: i. Caren Janelle Williams ii. Terry Dennis-Williams iii. Lisa Elaine Simpson
Discuss and consider for action appointing a City Secretary from the list of finalist.
A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston. Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code," of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended, by amending, Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, the "Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals"; to reflect the city charter quorum and majority vote provisions; amending membership criteria; amending duties and functions; providing for a method of appeal; making grammatical or typographical corrections; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. B. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code," of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended, by amending. Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, the "Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals"; to provide for an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00); repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. C. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 12, "Electricity" Article I. "In General", Section 12-10. "Appeals", of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended; to update and make consistent language in accordance with Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, "the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended; providing for an effective date; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. D. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 13, "Fire Prevention and Protection" Article II. "Fire Prevention Code", Section 13-15. "Board of Adjustments and Appeals", of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended; to update and make consistent language in accordance with Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, "the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended; providing for an effective date; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. E. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adding Chapter 18. "International Property Maintenance Code" Section 18-5. "Board of Appeals", of the ( ode of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended: to update and make consistent language in accordance with Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, "the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended; providing for an effective date; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. F. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adding Chapter 21, "Mechanical and Air conditioning Code" Article III. "Board of Appeals", of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended; to update and make consistent language in accordance with Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, "the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended; providing for an effective date; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. G. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 30, "Plumbing and Gas" Article IV. "Technical Provisions", Section 30-47. "Right of Appeal", of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended; to update and make consistent language in accordance with Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, "the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended; providing for an effective date; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to tile a Community Rating System application with FEMA under the National flood Insurance Program.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the IIIJD Planning Grant.
Discuss and consider City Council meeting dates, times and provide direction to staff on posting the Agenda.
Discuss and consider directing legal dept to research differences between City of Galveston and City of Houston Ordinances concerning Sexually Oriented businesses. (Beeton/ farlton)
Discuss and consider amending the Interlocal Agreement between the City And the Park Board for the distribution of revenue generated from the Downtown metered parking to provide for a different funding source.
A. City Manager Report: i. Report on State and Federal Legislative Issues. ii. Discuss the process for residential service requests.
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
Mar 14, 2013 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM A N D C A L L MIT-TING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION Rev. Charles Wheat of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 3. PLLDGE OF A L L E G I A N C E 4. ROLL C A LL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Archie Dorscy Rosalind Jones Madison Porch Henrietta Jones Charles Cartwright Maria Salinas Robert Herrington Claim# 13-018 Claim# 13-019 Claim# 13-020 Claim# 13-021 Claim# 13-022 Claim# 13-023 Claim# 13-024 Texas Gas Service Notice for gas March 2013
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 811 Broadway / Avenue J as a "Galveston Landmark"; property is legally described as "Lot 5, Block 128, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; requesting the historic preservation officer to record the property's landmark designation in the official public records of real property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the central appraisal district, and the official zoning maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number- 13P-15
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the city of Galveston, Texas, abandoning approximately 1.950 square feel of city right-of-way located adjacent to 11201 Schwartz. Adjacent property is legally described as "Lot 14, Block 2, Sunny Beach, a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; retaining rights of owners of utility facilities easements; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number-13P-14).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a variance pursuant to Section 4-1 "Sales near schools, churches or hospitals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended" and in accordance with Section 109.33(e) of the Texas Alcohol Beverage Code: in regard to the sale of alcoholic beverages by ••Broadway Exxon Auto Care" an establishment that operates as an "Auto Sales and Repair" and "Convenience Store" land uses, located at 3228 Avenue J/Broadway and legally described as "Lots 4 and 5, Block 212, in the City and Count) of Galveston, Texas and is located within three hundred feet of a childcare center; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number-13PA-14.
Public Hearing to receive citizen comments on the City of Galveston 2013 Consolidated Programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $1,255,053 and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) in the amount of $310,162.
Discuss and consider for action appointing a City Secretary from the list of finalist.
Discuss and consider for action appointing a City Secretary from the list of finalist.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, "Personnel Matters" To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee- 1. Consider the appointment of the City Secretary from the list of finalist as follows: i. Caren Janelle Williams ii. Terry Dennis-Williams iii. Lisa Elaine Simpson
Discuss and consider for action appointing a City Secretary from the list of finalist.
A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston. Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code," of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended, by amending, Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, the "Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals"; to reflect the city charter quorum and majority vote provisions; amending membership criteria; amending duties and functions; providing for a method of appeal; making grammatical or typographical corrections; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. B. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code," of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended, by amending. Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, the "Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals"; to provide for an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00); repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. C. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 12, "Electricity" Article I. "In General", Section 12-10. "Appeals", of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended; to update and make consistent language in accordance with Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, "the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended; providing for an effective date; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. D. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 13, "Fire Prevention and Protection" Article II. "Fire Prevention Code", Section 13-15. "Board of Adjustments and Appeals", of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended; to update and make consistent language in accordance with Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, "the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended; providing for an effective date; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. E. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adding Chapter 18. "International Property Maintenance Code" Section 18-5. "Board of Appeals", of the ( ode of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended: to update and make consistent language in accordance with Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, "the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended; providing for an effective date; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. F. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adding Chapter 21, "Mechanical and Air conditioning Code" Article III. "Board of Appeals", of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended; to update and make consistent language in accordance with Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, "the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended; providing for an effective date; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. G. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 30, "Plumbing and Gas" Article IV. "Technical Provisions", Section 30-47. "Right of Appeal", of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended; to update and make consistent language in accordance with Chapter 10, "Building Code", Article II, "the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals" of the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended; providing for an effective date; repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to tile a Community Rating System application with FEMA under the National flood Insurance Program.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the IIIJD Planning Grant.
Discuss and consider City Council meeting dates, times and provide direction to staff on posting the Agenda.
Discuss and consider directing legal dept to research differences between City of Galveston and City of Houston Ordinances concerning Sexually Oriented businesses. (Beeton/ farlton)
Discuss and consider amending the Interlocal Agreement between the City And the Park Board for the distribution of revenue generated from the Downtown metered parking to provide for a different funding source.
A. City Manager Report: i. Report on State and Federal Legislative Issues. ii. Discuss the process for residential service requests.
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT