1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION Led by Rabbi Todd Doctor of Congregation Beth Jacob. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 9, 2013 B. September 18, 2012 C. September 17, 2012 D. May 24, 2012 E. May 21, 2012
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS ON COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS AND CITY MANAGER A. 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 a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Safety Month Proclamation b. MDA Fill the Boot Campaign Kickoff Proclamation 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
Discuss and consider for action the approval of the Downtown Intermodal Transportation/Parking Terminal Management and Operating Agreement between the City of Galveston and The Port, which was approved by the Finance Committee on May 14, 2013, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action the approval of the Sixth Amendment Extension to Time to negotiate and execute the Management and Operating Agreement to July 3, 2013, or 420 days from the DFA Execution, which will allow the City Council addition time to review the proposed agreement if desired, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of May 23, 2013
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDOT") whereby the City of Galveston will provide Galveston Police Officers for law enforcement and traffic control operations on Ferry Road and at the Galveston Ferry Landing; authorizing the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Texas Department of Transportation; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, placing a moratorium on and temporarily suspending the acceptance of any new development applications containing metal buildings, including, but not limited to, development permits, plat applications, site plans, and building permits, for properties within the area north of the Sealy Avenue Alley, west of 26th Street, east of 46th Street, and south of Harborside Drive ("North Broadway Area"); imposing the moratorium to maintain the status quo on properties for a period of six months or until the adoption and implementation of the City of Galveston Land Development Regulations, whichever is earlier; Planning Case #13PA-29; allowing for limited exceptions; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; providing for severability; and establishing an immediate effective date.
City Attorney 1. Update from the Director of Planning regarding Short-Term Rentals including proposed changes to the Zoning Standards.
Discuss and consider for action confirming the City Manager's appointment of Michael Wisko as Interim Fire Chief for the City of Galveston.
Discuss and consider for action directing the City Attorney to send a letter to Comcast demanding that all of Galveston's Comcast accounts (in good standing) be provided the agreed-to service (Pappous/Legg).
Discuss and consider for action forming and appointing members to the Gateway Beautification Adhoc Committee. (Tarlton/Rosen).
Discuss and consider for action appointing a Senior Assistant City Attorney from the applications on file, determining compensation, and entering into a professional legal services agreement.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. AT&T Claim #13-031 B. Newton B. Schwartz Claim #13-032 C. Markisha Williams Claim #13-033 Texas Gas Service Clause for the Month of May, 2013
Potential settlement in the class action lawsuit known as In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 1720 (JG)(JO), in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York.
Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: N/A
17. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
May 23, 2013 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION Led by Rabbi Todd Doctor of Congregation Beth Jacob. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 9, 2013 B. September 18, 2012 C. September 17, 2012 D. May 24, 2012 E. May 21, 2012
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS ON COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS AND CITY MANAGER A. 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 a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Safety Month Proclamation b. MDA Fill the Boot Campaign Kickoff Proclamation 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
Discuss and consider for action the approval of the Downtown Intermodal Transportation/Parking Terminal Management and Operating Agreement between the City of Galveston and The Port, which was approved by the Finance Committee on May 14, 2013, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action the approval of the Sixth Amendment Extension to Time to negotiate and execute the Management and Operating Agreement to July 3, 2013, or 420 days from the DFA Execution, which will allow the City Council addition time to review the proposed agreement if desired, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of May 23, 2013
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDOT") whereby the City of Galveston will provide Galveston Police Officers for law enforcement and traffic control operations on Ferry Road and at the Galveston Ferry Landing; authorizing the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Texas Department of Transportation; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, placing a moratorium on and temporarily suspending the acceptance of any new development applications containing metal buildings, including, but not limited to, development permits, plat applications, site plans, and building permits, for properties within the area north of the Sealy Avenue Alley, west of 26th Street, east of 46th Street, and south of Harborside Drive ("North Broadway Area"); imposing the moratorium to maintain the status quo on properties for a period of six months or until the adoption and implementation of the City of Galveston Land Development Regulations, whichever is earlier; Planning Case #13PA-29; allowing for limited exceptions; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; providing for severability; and establishing an immediate effective date.
City Attorney 1. Update from the Director of Planning regarding Short-Term Rentals including proposed changes to the Zoning Standards.
Discuss and consider for action confirming the City Manager's appointment of Michael Wisko as Interim Fire Chief for the City of Galveston.
Discuss and consider for action directing the City Attorney to send a letter to Comcast demanding that all of Galveston's Comcast accounts (in good standing) be provided the agreed-to service (Pappous/Legg).
Discuss and consider for action forming and appointing members to the Gateway Beautification Adhoc Committee. (Tarlton/Rosen).
Discuss and consider for action appointing a Senior Assistant City Attorney from the applications on file, determining compensation, and entering into a professional legal services agreement.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. AT&T Claim #13-031 B. Newton B. Schwartz Claim #13-032 C. Markisha Williams Claim #13-033 Texas Gas Service Clause for the Month of May, 2013
Potential settlement in the class action lawsuit known as In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 1720 (JG)(JO), in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York.
Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: N/A
17. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT