1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rabbi Jimmy Kessler of Congregation B'Nai Israel 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF 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 Dennis Dean Jones Proclamation 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Elias Audi Clai m #13-046 B. Bart Ehrig Clai m #13-047 C. Barbara Pickering Clai m #13-048 D. Sipra S. Boyd Clai m #13-049 E. Robert Emanuel Clai m #13-050 F. CDM Smith, Inc. Cla m#13-051 G. Monica Banuelos Clai m #13-052 H. Michael Graves Cla m #13-053 I. Robert Medina Cla m #13-054 J. Sally A. Jesiokiewio Cla m #13-055 K. Mark R. Bishop Cla m#13-056 L. Josephine Mejia Cla m #13-057 M. Carolyn Thomas Clai m #13-058 N. Donte Brown Clai m #13-059
A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Tavern" land use in the Seawall Development Zone (SDZ). Property is located at 728 Seawall and legally described as the north part of Lots 13 and 14 and the south half of the adjacent alley, Block 67, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-67; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Parking Lot Incidental to Main Use" land use in a General Residence Neighborhood Conservation District - One (GR-NCD-1) Zoning District; property is located at 1305 Avenue L and 1306 Avenue M; property is legally described as Lots 6 and 9, Block 13, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-70; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending a Specific Use Permit in conjunction with the Development of an "Amusement, Commercial (Outdoor)" land use including, but not limited to the operation of Go Cart Tracks in a Recreation, within Zone 4 of the Seawall Development Zone, and Zone 5 of the Height and Density Development Zone (REC-SDZ-4-HDDZ-5) Zoning District. Property is legally described as part of Lots 293 thru 396 & adjacent abandoned road (295-1), Trimble & Lindsey Section 1, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-57; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, to encourage the Houston - Galveston Area Council and Texas Department of Transportation to approve Transportation Development Credits, as expeditiously as possible, to support the local share requirements to match federal funding available for the Galveston Seawall Improvement Program and Galveston Bike Lane Striping Projects; directing the City Manager to send a letter to TXDOT and H-GAC along with a certified and true copy of this Resolution encouraging H-GAC and/or TXDOT to approve Galveston's request; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for the approval of the Goodman Corporation's scope of services and budget in an amount not to exceed $120,000 to complete Phase 2 Preliminary Engineering in accordance with the 2006 Seawall Boulevard Transit Pedestrian Access and Beautification Plan which is supported by $5,864,000 Federal Capital Development Funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE PORT OF GALVESTON ON AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR PELICAN ISLAND.
RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE PORT OF GALVESTON ON AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR PELICAN ISLAND.
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 the "2009 International Residential Code": by adding Appendix "W"; and amending the 2009 International Building Code, by adding Appendix "S". to require two (2) means of egress for single family residences east of 103rd Street; 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 ratification of a one year Fire Collective Bargaining Contract between International Firefighters Association Local 571 and the City of Galveston beginning October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. F. Consider for approval ratification of a one year Police Collective Bargaining Contract between Galveston Municipal Police Association and the City of Galveston beginning October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.
P. Consider for approval retaining the law firm of Olson & Olson, LLP for legal representation relating to Cause No. 13-CV-0844 - CDM Smith, Inc. v. City of Galveston, et al. pending in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas; approving an initial amount of $15,000.00 for such services; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for such services upon final approval by the City Attorney. Q. Consider for approval continuing legal services from the law firm of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, and Bernal, P.C. from Lowell Denton for matters related to CDM Smith. Inc. formerly Camp, Dresser & McKee and litigation known as Cause No. 13-CV-0844 - CDM Smith, Inc. v. City of Galveston, et al. pending in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas; approving an additional $15,000.00 for such services; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amendment to the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Galveston Housing Authority for removal and replacement of sanitary, sewer, and storm water lines and structures to serve Magnolia Homes; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action becoming a member of the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN). (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider adding an audit to the Auditor's Plan of the water and sewer expenses caused by the Channelview sewer line failure. (Rosen)
Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Landmark Commission 2. Planning Commission 3. Arts & Historic Preservation Advisory Board 4. Animal Advisory Committee
Jul 25, 2013 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rabbi Jimmy Kessler of Congregation B'Nai Israel 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF 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 Dennis Dean Jones Proclamation 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Elias Audi Clai m #13-046 B. Bart Ehrig Clai m #13-047 C. Barbara Pickering Clai m #13-048 D. Sipra S. Boyd Clai m #13-049 E. Robert Emanuel Clai m #13-050 F. CDM Smith, Inc. Cla m#13-051 G. Monica Banuelos Clai m #13-052 H. Michael Graves Cla m #13-053 I. Robert Medina Cla m #13-054 J. Sally A. Jesiokiewio Cla m #13-055 K. Mark R. Bishop Cla m#13-056 L. Josephine Mejia Cla m #13-057 M. Carolyn Thomas Clai m #13-058 N. Donte Brown Clai m #13-059
A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Tavern" land use in the Seawall Development Zone (SDZ). Property is located at 728 Seawall and legally described as the north part of Lots 13 and 14 and the south half of the adjacent alley, Block 67, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-67; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Parking Lot Incidental to Main Use" land use in a General Residence Neighborhood Conservation District - One (GR-NCD-1) Zoning District; property is located at 1305 Avenue L and 1306 Avenue M; property is legally described as Lots 6 and 9, Block 13, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-70; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending a Specific Use Permit in conjunction with the Development of an "Amusement, Commercial (Outdoor)" land use including, but not limited to the operation of Go Cart Tracks in a Recreation, within Zone 4 of the Seawall Development Zone, and Zone 5 of the Height and Density Development Zone (REC-SDZ-4-HDDZ-5) Zoning District. Property is legally described as part of Lots 293 thru 396 & adjacent abandoned road (295-1), Trimble & Lindsey Section 1, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-57; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, to encourage the Houston - Galveston Area Council and Texas Department of Transportation to approve Transportation Development Credits, as expeditiously as possible, to support the local share requirements to match federal funding available for the Galveston Seawall Improvement Program and Galveston Bike Lane Striping Projects; directing the City Manager to send a letter to TXDOT and H-GAC along with a certified and true copy of this Resolution encouraging H-GAC and/or TXDOT to approve Galveston's request; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for the approval of the Goodman Corporation's scope of services and budget in an amount not to exceed $120,000 to complete Phase 2 Preliminary Engineering in accordance with the 2006 Seawall Boulevard Transit Pedestrian Access and Beautification Plan which is supported by $5,864,000 Federal Capital Development Funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE PORT OF GALVESTON ON AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR PELICAN ISLAND.
RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE PORT OF GALVESTON ON AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR PELICAN ISLAND.
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 the "2009 International Residential Code": by adding Appendix "W"; and amending the 2009 International Building Code, by adding Appendix "S". to require two (2) means of egress for single family residences east of 103rd Street; 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 ratification of a one year Fire Collective Bargaining Contract between International Firefighters Association Local 571 and the City of Galveston beginning October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. F. Consider for approval ratification of a one year Police Collective Bargaining Contract between Galveston Municipal Police Association and the City of Galveston beginning October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.
P. Consider for approval retaining the law firm of Olson & Olson, LLP for legal representation relating to Cause No. 13-CV-0844 - CDM Smith, Inc. v. City of Galveston, et al. pending in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas; approving an initial amount of $15,000.00 for such services; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for such services upon final approval by the City Attorney. Q. Consider for approval continuing legal services from the law firm of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, and Bernal, P.C. from Lowell Denton for matters related to CDM Smith. Inc. formerly Camp, Dresser & McKee and litigation known as Cause No. 13-CV-0844 - CDM Smith, Inc. v. City of Galveston, et al. pending in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas; approving an additional $15,000.00 for such services; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amendment to the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Galveston Housing Authority for removal and replacement of sanitary, sewer, and storm water lines and structures to serve Magnolia Homes; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action becoming a member of the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN). (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider adding an audit to the Auditor's Plan of the water and sewer expenses caused by the Channelview sewer line failure. (Rosen)
Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Landmark Commission 2. Planning Commission 3. Arts & Historic Preservation Advisory Board 4. Animal Advisory Committee