1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Pastor of Moody Methodist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 25, 2013 Regular Meeting
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 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Lisa Sweeney CCI Housing & Consolidated Concepts Karey Statia Edward Stock James Windmiller
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the Zoning from a "One Family-One (1F-1) Zoning District" to a "Planned Development (PD) Zoning District" on property legally described as "Hall and Jones Survey, north 100 Feet of Lot 425, Lot 425 (425-1) & (425-2), north half of Lot 418 (418-1), part of Lots 418 & 419 (418-2) & adjacent 50 foot abandoned road, Section 1 of Trimble and Lindsey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas," commonly known as "10720 Stewart Road, Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 13P-75; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
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 Alcoholic Beverage Code regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages by "Taqueria Melchor Ocampo", a restaurant located at 1220-23rd Street/Tremont and legally described as "Lots 13 through 14, Block 22 in the City and County of Galveston, Texas" which is located within three hundred feet of a public or private school; Planning Case Number 13PA-37; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, opposing the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 recently passed by U. S. Congress; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to State and Federal Legislators that represent Galveston; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
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 the extension of the Transfer Station Operating Agreement with Republic Waste for a term of five (5) years, as stipulated in the current agreement. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action 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.
Discuss and consider for action 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.
Discuss and consider for action regarding the project status of FY13 CIP along with cost incurred compared to budget and the impact of FY 13 CIP project deferrals into FY 14 as established by the recent Charter amendment, and on the five year CIP plan. (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action to reorganize the Redevelopment Authority. (Legg/Robb).
Discuss and consider for action to reorganize the Redevelopment Authority. (Legg/Robb).
Discuss and consider for action the health and safety issues that exist at beach access points west of the Seawall, and resolutions for current and future issues being caused by the advent of paid parking. (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action the status of the city's Water Conservation Plan and Water Loss Audit. (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action amending the Audit Plan to include a financial audit to validate the revenues and expenditures for Island Transit as recommended by the Finance Committee. (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of August 8, 2013.
City Council 1. Funding for Seawall Paving Projects. (Tarlton/Beeton) 2. Trash rates for Downtown. (Legg/Robb) 3. Report from City Attorney regarding the Council's directive from the last Council Meeting to research the state's authority to withhold disaster funds from the City and the City's legal options to challenge the withholding, including state administrative remedies, ultra vires action, and petition for federal court review. (Beeton/Pappous) 4. Report on Holiday Drive water leak. (Rosen) 5. Assistant City Manager Organizational Review and Budget Amendment to fund and create a position of Deputy City Manager over Public Works and Utilities. (Rosen) 6. Review of situation at Pirates Cove regarding request for guardrail removal. (Robb/Rosen) 7. Update on Barry Goodman's projects and monthly reports. (Robb/Rosen) 8. Update on Clean Team activities. (Robb/Rosen)
16. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Landmark Commission 2. Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority-Ron Crowder 17. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Discuss and consider for action giving Staff direction on any Executive Session item listed on the August 8, 2013 Regular Agenda.
Aug 08, 2013 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Pastor of Moody Methodist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 25, 2013 Regular Meeting
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 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Lisa Sweeney CCI Housing & Consolidated Concepts Karey Statia Edward Stock James Windmiller
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the Zoning from a "One Family-One (1F-1) Zoning District" to a "Planned Development (PD) Zoning District" on property legally described as "Hall and Jones Survey, north 100 Feet of Lot 425, Lot 425 (425-1) & (425-2), north half of Lot 418 (418-1), part of Lots 418 & 419 (418-2) & adjacent 50 foot abandoned road, Section 1 of Trimble and Lindsey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas," commonly known as "10720 Stewart Road, Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 13P-75; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
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 Alcoholic Beverage Code regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages by "Taqueria Melchor Ocampo", a restaurant located at 1220-23rd Street/Tremont and legally described as "Lots 13 through 14, Block 22 in the City and County of Galveston, Texas" which is located within three hundred feet of a public or private school; Planning Case Number 13PA-37; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, opposing the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 recently passed by U. S. Congress; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to State and Federal Legislators that represent Galveston; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
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 the extension of the Transfer Station Operating Agreement with Republic Waste for a term of five (5) years, as stipulated in the current agreement. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action 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.
Discuss and consider for action 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.
Discuss and consider for action regarding the project status of FY13 CIP along with cost incurred compared to budget and the impact of FY 13 CIP project deferrals into FY 14 as established by the recent Charter amendment, and on the five year CIP plan. (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action to reorganize the Redevelopment Authority. (Legg/Robb).
Discuss and consider for action to reorganize the Redevelopment Authority. (Legg/Robb).
Discuss and consider for action the health and safety issues that exist at beach access points west of the Seawall, and resolutions for current and future issues being caused by the advent of paid parking. (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action the status of the city's Water Conservation Plan and Water Loss Audit. (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action amending the Audit Plan to include a financial audit to validate the revenues and expenditures for Island Transit as recommended by the Finance Committee. (Robb/Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of August 8, 2013.
City Council 1. Funding for Seawall Paving Projects. (Tarlton/Beeton) 2. Trash rates for Downtown. (Legg/Robb) 3. Report from City Attorney regarding the Council's directive from the last Council Meeting to research the state's authority to withhold disaster funds from the City and the City's legal options to challenge the withholding, including state administrative remedies, ultra vires action, and petition for federal court review. (Beeton/Pappous) 4. Report on Holiday Drive water leak. (Rosen) 5. Assistant City Manager Organizational Review and Budget Amendment to fund and create a position of Deputy City Manager over Public Works and Utilities. (Rosen) 6. Review of situation at Pirates Cove regarding request for guardrail removal. (Robb/Rosen) 7. Update on Barry Goodman's projects and monthly reports. (Robb/Rosen) 8. Update on Clean Team activities. (Robb/Rosen)
16. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Landmark Commission 2. Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority-Ron Crowder 17. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Discuss and consider for action giving Staff direction on any Executive Session item listed on the August 8, 2013 Regular Agenda.