1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. Charles Wheat of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Discussion and Action to review the Petition submitted by Schwartz-Edwards GP, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, Todd Edwards, Manager, submitted in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code (TLGC); and, if necessary, to provide direction to the City Manager to evaluate the petition in accordance with Chapter 372 of the TLGC; to prepare a feasibility report; to formulate a recommendation for City Council should City Council exercise its powers granted in Chapter 372; and to establish fees to process and administer Public Improvement District petitions
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the assignment and transfer of the franchise for natural gas distribution services from ONEOK, Inc., through its division Texas Gas Service Company, to ONE GAS, Inc.; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Ordinance to ONEOK, Inc.; providing for a savings clause; making findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an amendment to the franchise for natural gas distribution services from ONE GAS, Inc.; increasing the franchise fees from four percent (4%) to five percent (5%); making various findings and provisions related to the subject; providing for a savings clause and providing for an effective date.
Discuss and consider for action to authorize the waiver of the application fee associated with a street name change and to authorize the Planning Department to initiate the process to rename Avenue H, between 27th and 28th Streets to "Rev. A.S. Johnson Blvd.".
A. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement and all necessary documents with the County of Galveston to provide for County assistance to fund a portion of costs involved in Seawall Enhancements and Seawall Paving; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the County of Galveston; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date. E. Reconsider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, accepting the 2012 New Freedom Grant funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) and funding from the H-GAC Bicycle Improvement Program; committing local cash and in kind resources for support of the New Freedom Program and H-GAC Bicycle Improvement Program; authorizing the City Manager to request Transportation Development Credits from the H-GAC to support the Seawall Repaving Program; authorize the utilization of 2005 Transportation Bond funds to support the Seawall Beautification and Transit Access Program; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation to fulfill federal and state program requirements; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (Beeton/Tarlton)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit in order to operate a "Gasoline Service Station" and "Convenience Store" in a Commercial, Broadway Overlay Zone, Zone 3 (C-BOZ-3) Zoning District. Property is commonly known as 3627 Broadway Boulevard and is legally described as Lots 1 and 2 and the West 38.83 feet of Lot 3 and the North half of adjacent Block 156, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-93, making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Discussion and Action to review the Petition submitted by Schwartz-Edwards GP, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, Todd Edwards, Manager, submitted in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code (TLGC); and, if necessary, to provide direction to the City Manager to evaluate the petition in accordance with Chapter 372 of the TLGC; to prepare a feasibility report; to formulate a recommendation for City Council should City Council exercise its powers granted in Chapter 372; and to establish fees to process and administer Public Improvement District petitions
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Gun Shop" in an existing structure located within the Heavy Industrial, Gateway Development Zone, Zone 3 (HI-GDZ-3) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 7707 Bayside Drive and is legally described as West 50 feet of Lot 14, Port Industrial Site Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number (13P-96); 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 in order to operate a "Cafeteria or Restaurant (sit-down service only)" Land Use in a Neighborhood Services (NS) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 1210 - 1216 31st Street and legally described as Lots 2, 3, and 4, Block 30, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-99; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, allowing the Fire Chief of the City of Galveston to accept donations/gifts of Five Thousand Dollars or less (in goods, services, or monetary funds) for and on behalf of the Fire Department; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for such acceptance and providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, requesting the designation of coastal restoration and protection projects as a top priority for the State of Texas through the disbursement of Restore Act funding for projects that will protect and restore our coast against further environmental and economic damage; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to all State and Federal Legislators; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, amending Chapter 8, "Beaches and Waterways", "Article I", "In General" Section 8-8, "Horses on Beaches", by amending "Article I, In General", Section 8-8; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval the acceptance of the proposal from Spireon, Inc.-Vehiclepath for the annual service renewal plan of 104 GPS Units in the amount of $29,902.08. The funding source is various Public Works Maintenance Contract Accounts. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval financing an annual maintenance contract for the SCADA system at the 30l Street Water Pumping Station from sole source provider Invensys. The annual cost is $55,000.00. The funding source is the Supply Division Maintenance Contracts Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval Amendment #1 to the contract with Fru-Con Construction, LLC, assigning all of its rights, title, obligations and interest in the contract for the construction of the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Reconstruction to Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc.
Consider for approval the renewal of the Kronos—Payroll System Maintenance Contract for $29,208.11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval Change Order #4 on Well #12 Rehabilitation Project by Weisinger Incorporated, a cost of $110,861.00 to be funded by the Water Improvement Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval a Contract for Election Services with the County of Galveston to hold and conduct the May 2014 General Election; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval a License Agreement between the City of Galveston and Comcast of Houston, LLC dba Comcast for a designated staging area for disaster recovery operations. 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. 12-CV-2471 -George Wood v. City of Galveston, et.al.; In the 56th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas. B. 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).
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to provide for podcasts of the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Finance Committee on the new City webpage in 2014. (Tarlton/Robb)
Discuss and consider for action an official request that Galveston County share 50/50 of the cost match of paving Seawall Boulevard, and directing the City Manager to begin immediately the process of engineering the project. (Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action the process for staggered terms for City Council. (Pappous/Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action to remove residential parking restrictions east of the old county jail. (Beeton/Pappous)
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of January 9, 2014.
Jan 09, 2014 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. Charles Wheat of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Discussion and Action to review the Petition submitted by Schwartz-Edwards GP, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, Todd Edwards, Manager, submitted in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code (TLGC); and, if necessary, to provide direction to the City Manager to evaluate the petition in accordance with Chapter 372 of the TLGC; to prepare a feasibility report; to formulate a recommendation for City Council should City Council exercise its powers granted in Chapter 372; and to establish fees to process and administer Public Improvement District petitions
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the assignment and transfer of the franchise for natural gas distribution services from ONEOK, Inc., through its division Texas Gas Service Company, to ONE GAS, Inc.; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Ordinance to ONEOK, Inc.; providing for a savings clause; making findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an amendment to the franchise for natural gas distribution services from ONE GAS, Inc.; increasing the franchise fees from four percent (4%) to five percent (5%); making various findings and provisions related to the subject; providing for a savings clause and providing for an effective date.
Discuss and consider for action to authorize the waiver of the application fee associated with a street name change and to authorize the Planning Department to initiate the process to rename Avenue H, between 27th and 28th Streets to "Rev. A.S. Johnson Blvd.".
A. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement and all necessary documents with the County of Galveston to provide for County assistance to fund a portion of costs involved in Seawall Enhancements and Seawall Paving; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the County of Galveston; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date. E. Reconsider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, accepting the 2012 New Freedom Grant funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) and funding from the H-GAC Bicycle Improvement Program; committing local cash and in kind resources for support of the New Freedom Program and H-GAC Bicycle Improvement Program; authorizing the City Manager to request Transportation Development Credits from the H-GAC to support the Seawall Repaving Program; authorize the utilization of 2005 Transportation Bond funds to support the Seawall Beautification and Transit Access Program; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation to fulfill federal and state program requirements; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (Beeton/Tarlton)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit in order to operate a "Gasoline Service Station" and "Convenience Store" in a Commercial, Broadway Overlay Zone, Zone 3 (C-BOZ-3) Zoning District. Property is commonly known as 3627 Broadway Boulevard and is legally described as Lots 1 and 2 and the West 38.83 feet of Lot 3 and the North half of adjacent Block 156, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-93, making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Discussion and Action to review the Petition submitted by Schwartz-Edwards GP, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, Todd Edwards, Manager, submitted in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code (TLGC); and, if necessary, to provide direction to the City Manager to evaluate the petition in accordance with Chapter 372 of the TLGC; to prepare a feasibility report; to formulate a recommendation for City Council should City Council exercise its powers granted in Chapter 372; and to establish fees to process and administer Public Improvement District petitions
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Gun Shop" in an existing structure located within the Heavy Industrial, Gateway Development Zone, Zone 3 (HI-GDZ-3) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 7707 Bayside Drive and is legally described as West 50 feet of Lot 14, Port Industrial Site Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number (13P-96); 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 in order to operate a "Cafeteria or Restaurant (sit-down service only)" Land Use in a Neighborhood Services (NS) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 1210 - 1216 31st Street and legally described as Lots 2, 3, and 4, Block 30, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-99; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, allowing the Fire Chief of the City of Galveston to accept donations/gifts of Five Thousand Dollars or less (in goods, services, or monetary funds) for and on behalf of the Fire Department; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for such acceptance and providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, requesting the designation of coastal restoration and protection projects as a top priority for the State of Texas through the disbursement of Restore Act funding for projects that will protect and restore our coast against further environmental and economic damage; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to all State and Federal Legislators; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, amending Chapter 8, "Beaches and Waterways", "Article I", "In General" Section 8-8, "Horses on Beaches", by amending "Article I, In General", Section 8-8; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval the acceptance of the proposal from Spireon, Inc.-Vehiclepath for the annual service renewal plan of 104 GPS Units in the amount of $29,902.08. The funding source is various Public Works Maintenance Contract Accounts. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval financing an annual maintenance contract for the SCADA system at the 30l Street Water Pumping Station from sole source provider Invensys. The annual cost is $55,000.00. The funding source is the Supply Division Maintenance Contracts Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval Amendment #1 to the contract with Fru-Con Construction, LLC, assigning all of its rights, title, obligations and interest in the contract for the construction of the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Reconstruction to Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc.
Consider for approval the renewal of the Kronos—Payroll System Maintenance Contract for $29,208.11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval Change Order #4 on Well #12 Rehabilitation Project by Weisinger Incorporated, a cost of $110,861.00 to be funded by the Water Improvement Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval a Contract for Election Services with the County of Galveston to hold and conduct the May 2014 General Election; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval a License Agreement between the City of Galveston and Comcast of Houston, LLC dba Comcast for a designated staging area for disaster recovery operations. 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. 12-CV-2471 -George Wood v. City of Galveston, et.al.; In the 56th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas. B. 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).
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to provide for podcasts of the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Finance Committee on the new City webpage in 2014. (Tarlton/Robb)
Discuss and consider for action an official request that Galveston County share 50/50 of the cost match of paving Seawall Boulevard, and directing the City Manager to begin immediately the process of engineering the project. (Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action the process for staggered terms for City Council. (Pappous/Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action to remove residential parking restrictions east of the old county jail. (Beeton/Pappous)
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of January 9, 2014.