1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. Jackie Collins of St. Paul United Methodist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 28, 2013 Special Meeting B. May 23, 2013 Regular Meeting C. November 27,3012 Special Meeting D. September 24, 2012 Special McGinn
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL. OFFICER BOARDS. AND CITY MANAGER Pursuant in Texas Government Code Section 351.415. the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences, 2. information regarding holiday schedule? 3. recognition of individuals a. Carnival Triumph Cruise Line Proclamation 4. reminders regarding Cily Council events reminders regarding community events 0. Health and safety announcements
City Manager's Report 1. The Networked Talent Model vs. the Chain of Command. 2. Report on Public Works and Recovery Projects 3. Letter of support for property transfer for Galveston Housing Authority mixed income* developments. 4. Council Information and Service Request Process.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Bertha Anderson Claim #113-034 B. Jarett Anthony Neu Claim #13-035 C. Steven A. Leyh Claim #13-036 D. Lonnie Fomby Claim #13-037 E. Julian Garcia Claim #13-038
Discuss and consider for action the amended downtown intermodal transportation/Parking Terminal Management and Operating Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Port, which was deferred during the May 23, 2013 Council Meeting, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action amending the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees relating to the distribution of revenue generated from downtown metered parking in order to provide for a different funding source and to consider changes as recommended by the Park Board of Trustees which was approved by the Finance Committee on March 13, 2013.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending "the City of Galveston Zoning Standards 1991". "Development, Preservation, and Protection of Sand Dunes". Section 29-90(j)(l)h.3 "Prohibitions" and Section 29-90(M)(2) "Special Standards for Eroding Areas": to allow for construction of in-ground granite swimming pools: Planning. Case Number 13ZA-02: making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Discuss and consider for action to dissolve or reorganize the Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority (RDA)
INTERVIEWS FOB SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 12:00 P.M. Donald Glywaskj 12:30 PM Mark Sokolow 1:00P.M. Julian Grant 1:30 P.M. Kimberley Mickelson
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to apply for a Texas Department of Transportation. Division of Aviation, grant for airport improvements in the Fiscal Years 2014-2018. Authorizing the Texas Department of Transportation as agent for the City of Galveston for the purposes of applying for receiving and disbursing of all funds for these improvements, Dirceting the City Manager to execute all necessary documents relating to the grant; 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 affective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an advanced funding agreement between the City of Galveston and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Seawall Boulevard Mill and Overlay Roadway Project from Ferry Road to 39th Street authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and all other necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney: directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Texas Department of Transportation: providing, for findings of fact and for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston suspending the June 28, 20l3 effective date of Texas Gas Services cost of service adjustment to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates: finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the Company: hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals: finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law- requiring notice of the Resolution to the Company and Legal Counsel.
Discuss and consider for action amending City Council Rules of Procedure to Clarify the Rules of debate
Discuss and consider for action setting extension dates for Specific Use Permits, additional extensions based on housing market inventory and natural disasters, setting application fees and provide direction to Staff.
Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards. Committees and Commissions: 1. Park Board 2. Wharves Board/Galveston Port Facilities Corporation 3. Planning Commission 4. Galveston Housing Authority
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the Homestead, Elderly, and Disabled ad valorem tax exemptions for Tax Year 2013, pursuant to Chapter 33, Section 33-24 of The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
City Council 1. Status of the GLO releasing funds. 2. Update on authority of the GLO to withhold the city's funds.
City Council 1. Status of the GLO releasing funds. 2. Update on authority of the GLO to withhold the city's funds.
Consider the appointment of a Senior Assistant City Attorney from the list of applications on file in the Human Resources Department.
City Council 1. Status of the GLO releasing funds. 2. Update on authority of the GLO to withhold the city's funds.
Discuss and consider for action to dissolve or reorganize the Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority (RDA)
Jun 13, 2013 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. Jackie Collins of St. Paul United Methodist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 28, 2013 Special Meeting B. May 23, 2013 Regular Meeting C. November 27,3012 Special Meeting D. September 24, 2012 Special McGinn
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL. OFFICER BOARDS. AND CITY MANAGER Pursuant in Texas Government Code Section 351.415. the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences, 2. information regarding holiday schedule? 3. recognition of individuals a. Carnival Triumph Cruise Line Proclamation 4. reminders regarding Cily Council events reminders regarding community events 0. Health and safety announcements
City Manager's Report 1. The Networked Talent Model vs. the Chain of Command. 2. Report on Public Works and Recovery Projects 3. Letter of support for property transfer for Galveston Housing Authority mixed income* developments. 4. Council Information and Service Request Process.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Bertha Anderson Claim #113-034 B. Jarett Anthony Neu Claim #13-035 C. Steven A. Leyh Claim #13-036 D. Lonnie Fomby Claim #13-037 E. Julian Garcia Claim #13-038
Discuss and consider for action the amended downtown intermodal transportation/Parking Terminal Management and Operating Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Port, which was deferred during the May 23, 2013 Council Meeting, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action amending the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees relating to the distribution of revenue generated from downtown metered parking in order to provide for a different funding source and to consider changes as recommended by the Park Board of Trustees which was approved by the Finance Committee on March 13, 2013.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending "the City of Galveston Zoning Standards 1991". "Development, Preservation, and Protection of Sand Dunes". Section 29-90(j)(l)h.3 "Prohibitions" and Section 29-90(M)(2) "Special Standards for Eroding Areas": to allow for construction of in-ground granite swimming pools: Planning. Case Number 13ZA-02: making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Discuss and consider for action to dissolve or reorganize the Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority (RDA)
INTERVIEWS FOB SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 12:00 P.M. Donald Glywaskj 12:30 PM Mark Sokolow 1:00P.M. Julian Grant 1:30 P.M. Kimberley Mickelson
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to apply for a Texas Department of Transportation. Division of Aviation, grant for airport improvements in the Fiscal Years 2014-2018. Authorizing the Texas Department of Transportation as agent for the City of Galveston for the purposes of applying for receiving and disbursing of all funds for these improvements, Dirceting the City Manager to execute all necessary documents relating to the grant; 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 affective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an advanced funding agreement between the City of Galveston and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Seawall Boulevard Mill and Overlay Roadway Project from Ferry Road to 39th Street authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and all other necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney: directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Texas Department of Transportation: providing, for findings of fact and for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston suspending the June 28, 20l3 effective date of Texas Gas Services cost of service adjustment to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates: finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the Company: hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals: finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law- requiring notice of the Resolution to the Company and Legal Counsel.
Discuss and consider for action amending City Council Rules of Procedure to Clarify the Rules of debate
Discuss and consider for action setting extension dates for Specific Use Permits, additional extensions based on housing market inventory and natural disasters, setting application fees and provide direction to Staff.
Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards. Committees and Commissions: 1. Park Board 2. Wharves Board/Galveston Port Facilities Corporation 3. Planning Commission 4. Galveston Housing Authority
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the Homestead, Elderly, and Disabled ad valorem tax exemptions for Tax Year 2013, pursuant to Chapter 33, Section 33-24 of The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
City Council 1. Status of the GLO releasing funds. 2. Update on authority of the GLO to withhold the city's funds.
City Council 1. Status of the GLO releasing funds. 2. Update on authority of the GLO to withhold the city's funds.
Consider the appointment of a Senior Assistant City Attorney from the list of applications on file in the Human Resources Department.
City Council 1. Status of the GLO releasing funds. 2. Update on authority of the GLO to withhold the city's funds.
Discuss and consider for action to dissolve or reorganize the Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority (RDA)