1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION Rev. Douglas Guthier from First Lutheran Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLECIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 11,2013
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences 2. information regarding holiday schedules 3. recognition of individuals 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
Discuss and receive a presentation/briefing on public meetings and parliamentary procedures.
Discuss and receive a presentation/briefing on public meetings and parliamentary procedures.
City Manager's Report 1. Discuss and receive an update on the vehicle storage facility. 2. Discuss and receive an update on the city's organizational structure. 3. Discuss and receive an update on City Council Retreat. 4. Discuss and receive an update on federal surplus property located at 5301 AvenueS.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Sherry Cormack Claim #13-030 B. Patricia McNab Claim #12-084 Texas Gas Service Clause for the Month of April, 2013
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to operate a ''Bail Bonds Office" land use in a Light Industrial, Gateway Development Zone, Zone 1 (LI-GDZ-1) zoning district; property is located at 5316 Avenue J/Broadway and legally described as "the west half of Block 233 (233-0-1), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 13P-33; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from One-Family Two Dwelling District, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 6 (1F-2-HDDZ-6) to Planned Development, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 6 (PD-HDDZ-6) on an 0.889 acre tract of land located south of FM 3005 and east of 11 Mile Road; property is legally described as "'northwest portion of Lot 470 (470-2), Trimble and Lindsey Survey, Section 2, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 13P-29; making various findings and provisions related to the subject
C. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a five year extension for a Specific Use Permit in order to construct two (2), sixteen (16) story "High Rise" structures, in conjunction with a "'Hotel/Motel" and "One-Family, Dwelling, Attached" with amenities development in a recreation (REC) zoning district. Property is legally described as land being all or a portion of lots 427, 442, 443, 456, 457, and 470 also known as part of tract 4B of the Trimble and Lindsey survey, section 2 (32.26 acres); and, land called to be all of lots 72, 73, 78 and a portion of lots 79 and 83 of Nottingham, a subdivision recorded in volume 92, page 526 in the office of the County Clerk of Galveston County, being a portion of lots 443 and 456 of Trimble and Lindsey survey, section 2 (11.24 acres) in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; (Planning Case Number 13p-36); making various findings and provisions related to the subject. D. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a five year extension for a Specific Use Permit to operate an "Amusement, Commercial (outdoor)", in conjunction with the development of a golf course and amenities in a recreation (REC) zoning district, the subject property is legally described as land being all or a portion of lots 381, 382, 394, 395, 398, 399, 410, 411, 414, 415, 424, 425, 428, 429, 440, 441, 444, 455, 458, 469, and 472 also known as tract 5 of Trimble and Lindsey survey section 2 (147.95 acres); and, all or a portion of lots 42, 59, 62, 79, 81, 82, 99, 100, 102, 120, 121, 124, 125, 142. 143, 146. 147, 165, 168, 169, 186, 187, 190, 208, 209, 212, 213, 230-235, 250-255, 270, 271, 274, 275, 288, 291, 306, 308. 309, 324-327, 342-345, 361-364, 378, 379 in section 2 of Trimble and Lindsey (401.76 acres), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (Planning Case No. 13p-37)
Consider for approval the purchase of (4) four OSSI software licenses from Sungard Public Sector, Inc. to be installed on Panasonic Toughbook computers for Seawall patrol units of the Galveston Police Department. The estimated cost is $12,024.00 with an annual maintenance cost of $2,138.00 for subsequent years. The funding source is the Convention Center Surplus account.
G. Consider for approval the proposal from IDS Engineering to provide Engineering Services for the relocating of the UTMB Elevated Storage Tank in an amount not to exceed $67,950.00. The funding source is: 1.2 UTMB funds (per Interlocal agreement), and Vi the 2008 Water Bonds, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. H. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with UTMB for the painting of the water tower on its campus upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Consider for approval acceptance of Professional Service Proposal from Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $26,121.00 to provide labor and equipment for construction materials testing services on the New Freedom Grant Sidewalk Project, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. Funding for this Project will come from the New Freedom Sidewalk Grant.
Discuss and consider for action asking the Center for Health Disparities for a copy of their report on potential locations of scattered public housing sites. (Beeton/Tarlton)
Discuss and consider authorizing the City Auditor to receive 1099-K forms from the Internal Revenue Service.
Discuss and consider for action adopting a policy concerning use by Council of screen to display documents or other material during Council meetings (Beeton/Pappous)
Discuss and consider for action directing staff to amend the Zoning Ordinance Map to remove the Gateway Development Zone from the property located at the southeast corner of IH 45 and 61st Street (Tarlton/Pappous)
Discuss and consider for action to direct staff to amend the Chapter 29 Planning and Development, Article II Zoning, to include Custom Metal CAD Fabrication Facility as a land use permitted with a Specific Use Permit in the (R) Retail Zoning District. (Tarlton/Pappous)
Discuss and consider for action placing the Clean Team under the direction of the Parks Department (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action to amend Council rules and procedures to provide for Council participation at a remote location (Robb/Rosen)
EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, "Consultation with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning potential or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code - 1. Potential settlement of CDM Smith Inc. formerly known as Camp, Dresser, & McKee, Inc. for contract amendment and task orders relating to the City of Galveston Disaster Recovery Housing Program. B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, "Personal Matters" To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, or duties of the following public officer or employee: 1. Deliberate the employment of the City Auditor Glenn L. Bulgherini. C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), "Consultation with Attorney" on any Regular Agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said item (as needed).
Consider approval of a settlement agreement or amendment to the "Agreement between the City of Galveston and CDM Smith Inc. formerly known as Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Management Services" relating to the City of Galveston Disaster Recovery Housing Program and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action to direct the City Attorney to file petition for review with 5th Circuit Court pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 5311 (if suspended CDBG funds remain suspended by GLO) (Pappous/Beeton)
17. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 18. ADJOURNMENT
Apr 25, 2013 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION Rev. Douglas Guthier from First Lutheran Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLECIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 11,2013
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences 2. information regarding holiday schedules 3. recognition of individuals 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
Discuss and receive a presentation/briefing on public meetings and parliamentary procedures.
Discuss and receive a presentation/briefing on public meetings and parliamentary procedures.
City Manager's Report 1. Discuss and receive an update on the vehicle storage facility. 2. Discuss and receive an update on the city's organizational structure. 3. Discuss and receive an update on City Council Retreat. 4. Discuss and receive an update on federal surplus property located at 5301 AvenueS.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Sherry Cormack Claim #13-030 B. Patricia McNab Claim #12-084 Texas Gas Service Clause for the Month of April, 2013
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to operate a ''Bail Bonds Office" land use in a Light Industrial, Gateway Development Zone, Zone 1 (LI-GDZ-1) zoning district; property is located at 5316 Avenue J/Broadway and legally described as "the west half of Block 233 (233-0-1), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 13P-33; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from One-Family Two Dwelling District, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 6 (1F-2-HDDZ-6) to Planned Development, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 6 (PD-HDDZ-6) on an 0.889 acre tract of land located south of FM 3005 and east of 11 Mile Road; property is legally described as "'northwest portion of Lot 470 (470-2), Trimble and Lindsey Survey, Section 2, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 13P-29; making various findings and provisions related to the subject
C. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a five year extension for a Specific Use Permit in order to construct two (2), sixteen (16) story "High Rise" structures, in conjunction with a "'Hotel/Motel" and "One-Family, Dwelling, Attached" with amenities development in a recreation (REC) zoning district. Property is legally described as land being all or a portion of lots 427, 442, 443, 456, 457, and 470 also known as part of tract 4B of the Trimble and Lindsey survey, section 2 (32.26 acres); and, land called to be all of lots 72, 73, 78 and a portion of lots 79 and 83 of Nottingham, a subdivision recorded in volume 92, page 526 in the office of the County Clerk of Galveston County, being a portion of lots 443 and 456 of Trimble and Lindsey survey, section 2 (11.24 acres) in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; (Planning Case Number 13p-36); making various findings and provisions related to the subject. D. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a five year extension for a Specific Use Permit to operate an "Amusement, Commercial (outdoor)", in conjunction with the development of a golf course and amenities in a recreation (REC) zoning district, the subject property is legally described as land being all or a portion of lots 381, 382, 394, 395, 398, 399, 410, 411, 414, 415, 424, 425, 428, 429, 440, 441, 444, 455, 458, 469, and 472 also known as tract 5 of Trimble and Lindsey survey section 2 (147.95 acres); and, all or a portion of lots 42, 59, 62, 79, 81, 82, 99, 100, 102, 120, 121, 124, 125, 142. 143, 146. 147, 165, 168, 169, 186, 187, 190, 208, 209, 212, 213, 230-235, 250-255, 270, 271, 274, 275, 288, 291, 306, 308. 309, 324-327, 342-345, 361-364, 378, 379 in section 2 of Trimble and Lindsey (401.76 acres), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (Planning Case No. 13p-37)
Consider for approval the purchase of (4) four OSSI software licenses from Sungard Public Sector, Inc. to be installed on Panasonic Toughbook computers for Seawall patrol units of the Galveston Police Department. The estimated cost is $12,024.00 with an annual maintenance cost of $2,138.00 for subsequent years. The funding source is the Convention Center Surplus account.
G. Consider for approval the proposal from IDS Engineering to provide Engineering Services for the relocating of the UTMB Elevated Storage Tank in an amount not to exceed $67,950.00. The funding source is: 1.2 UTMB funds (per Interlocal agreement), and Vi the 2008 Water Bonds, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. H. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with UTMB for the painting of the water tower on its campus upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Consider for approval acceptance of Professional Service Proposal from Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $26,121.00 to provide labor and equipment for construction materials testing services on the New Freedom Grant Sidewalk Project, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. Funding for this Project will come from the New Freedom Sidewalk Grant.
Discuss and consider for action asking the Center for Health Disparities for a copy of their report on potential locations of scattered public housing sites. (Beeton/Tarlton)
Discuss and consider authorizing the City Auditor to receive 1099-K forms from the Internal Revenue Service.
Discuss and consider for action adopting a policy concerning use by Council of screen to display documents or other material during Council meetings (Beeton/Pappous)
Discuss and consider for action directing staff to amend the Zoning Ordinance Map to remove the Gateway Development Zone from the property located at the southeast corner of IH 45 and 61st Street (Tarlton/Pappous)
Discuss and consider for action to direct staff to amend the Chapter 29 Planning and Development, Article II Zoning, to include Custom Metal CAD Fabrication Facility as a land use permitted with a Specific Use Permit in the (R) Retail Zoning District. (Tarlton/Pappous)
Discuss and consider for action placing the Clean Team under the direction of the Parks Department (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action to amend Council rules and procedures to provide for Council participation at a remote location (Robb/Rosen)
EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, "Consultation with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning potential or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code - 1. Potential settlement of CDM Smith Inc. formerly known as Camp, Dresser, & McKee, Inc. for contract amendment and task orders relating to the City of Galveston Disaster Recovery Housing Program. B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, "Personal Matters" To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, or duties of the following public officer or employee: 1. Deliberate the employment of the City Auditor Glenn L. Bulgherini. C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), "Consultation with Attorney" on any Regular Agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said item (as needed).
Consider approval of a settlement agreement or amendment to the "Agreement between the City of Galveston and CDM Smith Inc. formerly known as Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Management Services" relating to the City of Galveston Disaster Recovery Housing Program and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action to direct the City Attorney to file petition for review with 5th Circuit Court pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 5311 (if suspended CDBG funds remain suspended by GLO) (Pappous/Beeton)
17. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 18. ADJOURNMENT