1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. E. J. Stein, Pastor at Holy Family Parish 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 1, 2013 Special Meeting
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER A. Report from Ivan Langford - Gulf Coast Water Authority 1. Drought conditions 2. Water supply and agreements 3. Desalination
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415, the City Council may report on any ofthe following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. information regarding holiday schedules 3. recognition o f individuals 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Texas GLO John Bujnoch AT&T Vincent Zahorik Reginald D. Davis Vivianne Watts Maria Jaramillo Texas Gas Service Claim # 13-066 Claim # 13-067 Claim # 13-068 Claim # 13-069 Claim # 13-070 Claim # 13-071 Claim #13-372 August 2013
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending 'The City of Galveston Zoning Standards 1991", "Special Historical District Regulations", Section 29-80 (c ) (3), "Qualifications" Section 29-80 (i), "Demolition" and Section 29-80 (m)(6), "Design Standard"; Planning Case Number 13ZA-05: making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, submitting the names of five (5) nominees or less for election to the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Galveston Central Appraisal District; providing for findings of fact and providingfor an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, urging amendments or revisions to the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 recently passed by the U. S. Congress; authorizing the Texas Municipal League to request changes through the 2013 National League of Cities (NLC) Congress of Cities and Exposition on November 13th through 16th, 2013, in Seattle, Washington; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to the Texas Municipal League; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 13 "Fire Prevention and Protection" of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982 as amended: by adopting a new schedule for permit fees under Section 13-16 '"Permit Fees": repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing an effective date of October 1, 2013; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas instituting a Historic Preservation Tax Exemption for the property at 2002 Avenue B/Strand, also known as the "Hendley Building", and legally described as Lots 8 and 9, Block 680, in the City of Galveston, Texas, in conjunction with the proposed rehabilitation of the property; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. Planning Case Number 13PA-39.
Consider for action awarding the RFQ 12-13 007 to Kimberly-Horn and Associates for the City of Galveston Impact Fee Study for Water, Sanitary Sewer, Transportation and Parks. The cost will not exceed $250,000.00. The funding source is the Water Improvement Fund, the Sewer Improvement Fund and the 2005 GO Bonds. Authorizing City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval acceptance of low bid of $46,872.00 from Hayden Paving Inc. to provide labor, equipment and materials for the 89m street paving project from Seawall Boulevard to Stewart Road. Funding for the Project will be come from Tax Reinvestment Zone 14 Funds (BID#12-13-039).Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
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. Cause No. 13-CV-0844 - CDM Smith Inc. v. City of Galveston, et al.\ In the 56th Judicial District Court. Galveston County. Texas (City Claim # 13-051); and Case No. D-l-GN-13-002497 - Texas General Land Office v. CDM Smith, Inc. and City of Galveston; In the 201st Judicial District Court. Travis County, Texas. a. Discussion of potential conflict of interest for Mills Shirley, L.L.P. 2. Settlement Agreement among J. C. Cantera Homes, Inc. the City of Galveston, Texas, and the Texas General Land Office, GLO Contract No. 13-398-000-7876. 3. Update on HOT Tax Audit for La Quinta Inn at 8710 Seawall Boulevard. Galveston, Texas. B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 "Personnel Matters" to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, compensation, and duties of a public officer or official- 1. Auditor's Report and Audit Plan 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 for approval amending the legal service agreement between the City of Galveston and Denton, Navarro, Rocha, and Bernal, P.C. to increase the current amount an additional 520,000 for representing the City of Galveston in litigation involving C D M Smith, Inc. (formerly Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc.), and authorizing the City Manager to sign the amendment upon final approval by the City .Attorney.
Discuss and consider settlement agreement for the final distribution of funds to Compass Pointe Homes.
Discuss, propose and vote on the City's tax rate, if the proposed tax rate will exceed the effective tax rate, take record vote and schedule date and time and place of public hearings.
Discuss and consider for action rights the City of Galveston is potentially losing or may have lost with regards to legal remedies against HUD/GLO suspension of CDBG funding. (Pappous/Beeton)
Discussion of the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS) Plan for the City of Galveston and Developing a Detailed CRS Activities, Elements List and Timeline for Galveston's property owners to earn up to a 45% discount on flood premiums. Set Date and Time for Galveston's Town Hall Meeting(s) on what effects the Biggert Waters Flood Reform Act will have on our community. (Tarlton/Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action designating parking spaces for Beach Patrol lifeguards on the Seawall. (Beeton/Tarlton)
MAYOR ANDCOUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Replacement of Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority Chairman Norma Venso, and board members Lewis Rosen, Elizabeth Beeton and Steve Greenberg from the applications on file.
Aug 22, 2013 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. E. J. Stein, Pastor at Holy Family Parish 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 1, 2013 Special Meeting
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER A. Report from Ivan Langford - Gulf Coast Water Authority 1. Drought conditions 2. Water supply and agreements 3. Desalination
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415, the City Council may report on any ofthe following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. information regarding holiday schedules 3. recognition o f individuals 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Texas GLO John Bujnoch AT&T Vincent Zahorik Reginald D. Davis Vivianne Watts Maria Jaramillo Texas Gas Service Claim # 13-066 Claim # 13-067 Claim # 13-068 Claim # 13-069 Claim # 13-070 Claim # 13-071 Claim #13-372 August 2013
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending 'The City of Galveston Zoning Standards 1991", "Special Historical District Regulations", Section 29-80 (c ) (3), "Qualifications" Section 29-80 (i), "Demolition" and Section 29-80 (m)(6), "Design Standard"; Planning Case Number 13ZA-05: making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, submitting the names of five (5) nominees or less for election to the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Galveston Central Appraisal District; providing for findings of fact and providingfor an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, urging amendments or revisions to the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 recently passed by the U. S. Congress; authorizing the Texas Municipal League to request changes through the 2013 National League of Cities (NLC) Congress of Cities and Exposition on November 13th through 16th, 2013, in Seattle, Washington; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to the Texas Municipal League; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 13 "Fire Prevention and Protection" of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982 as amended: by adopting a new schedule for permit fees under Section 13-16 '"Permit Fees": repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing an effective date of October 1, 2013; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas instituting a Historic Preservation Tax Exemption for the property at 2002 Avenue B/Strand, also known as the "Hendley Building", and legally described as Lots 8 and 9, Block 680, in the City of Galveston, Texas, in conjunction with the proposed rehabilitation of the property; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. Planning Case Number 13PA-39.
Consider for action awarding the RFQ 12-13 007 to Kimberly-Horn and Associates for the City of Galveston Impact Fee Study for Water, Sanitary Sewer, Transportation and Parks. The cost will not exceed $250,000.00. The funding source is the Water Improvement Fund, the Sewer Improvement Fund and the 2005 GO Bonds. Authorizing City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval acceptance of low bid of $46,872.00 from Hayden Paving Inc. to provide labor, equipment and materials for the 89m street paving project from Seawall Boulevard to Stewart Road. Funding for the Project will be come from Tax Reinvestment Zone 14 Funds (BID#12-13-039).Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
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. Cause No. 13-CV-0844 - CDM Smith Inc. v. City of Galveston, et al.\ In the 56th Judicial District Court. Galveston County. Texas (City Claim # 13-051); and Case No. D-l-GN-13-002497 - Texas General Land Office v. CDM Smith, Inc. and City of Galveston; In the 201st Judicial District Court. Travis County, Texas. a. Discussion of potential conflict of interest for Mills Shirley, L.L.P. 2. Settlement Agreement among J. C. Cantera Homes, Inc. the City of Galveston, Texas, and the Texas General Land Office, GLO Contract No. 13-398-000-7876. 3. Update on HOT Tax Audit for La Quinta Inn at 8710 Seawall Boulevard. Galveston, Texas. B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 "Personnel Matters" to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, compensation, and duties of a public officer or official- 1. Auditor's Report and Audit Plan 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 for approval amending the legal service agreement between the City of Galveston and Denton, Navarro, Rocha, and Bernal, P.C. to increase the current amount an additional 520,000 for representing the City of Galveston in litigation involving C D M Smith, Inc. (formerly Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc.), and authorizing the City Manager to sign the amendment upon final approval by the City .Attorney.
Discuss and consider settlement agreement for the final distribution of funds to Compass Pointe Homes.
Discuss, propose and vote on the City's tax rate, if the proposed tax rate will exceed the effective tax rate, take record vote and schedule date and time and place of public hearings.
Discuss and consider for action rights the City of Galveston is potentially losing or may have lost with regards to legal remedies against HUD/GLO suspension of CDBG funding. (Pappous/Beeton)
Discussion of the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS) Plan for the City of Galveston and Developing a Detailed CRS Activities, Elements List and Timeline for Galveston's property owners to earn up to a 45% discount on flood premiums. Set Date and Time for Galveston's Town Hall Meeting(s) on what effects the Biggert Waters Flood Reform Act will have on our community. (Tarlton/Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action designating parking spaces for Beach Patrol lifeguards on the Seawall. (Beeton/Tarlton)
MAYOR ANDCOUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Replacement of Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority Chairman Norma Venso, and board members Lewis Rosen, Elizabeth Beeton and Steve Greenberg from the applications on file.