1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. E J. Stein - Pastor of Holy Family Parish 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, 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 (1) National Drug Week Proclamation (2) Home Depot Certificate of Appreciation 6. Health and safety announcements B. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association/President's Volunteer Service Awards (Recipient Presentation)
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Multi-family-Two (MF-2) to Retail (R) on property commonly known as 427 Avenue D/Market; property is legally described as "Lots 1 thru 7 and east 10 feet of adjacent 5th street, Block 484", in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-97; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Resort, Seawall Development Zone 2 (RES-SDZ-2) to Recreation, Seawall Development Zone 2 (REC-SDZ-2) on property commonly known as 517, 517 !/2, 519 Seawall Blvd; property is legally described as "M. Menard Survey, Lots 6, 7 and a Portion of lots 4, 5 and 8 through 11 (6-0); M. Menard Survey, a Portion of Lots 2 through 4 and 8 through 13 (8-1); M. Menard Survey, a Portion of Lots 2, 13 and 14 (8-0), Block 125 and adjacent abandoned alley and streets", and Menard Survey, a portion of Lots 7 and 8, Block 126 and Adjacent Abandoned Alley and streets in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-01; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas changing the zoning from Commercial, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 3 (C-HDDZ- 3) and One-Family Four (iF-4) zoning districts to Retail, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 3 (R-HDDZ-3) zoning district on property commonly known as 2311 Avenue P Vr, property is legally describe as, Lot 3 and Part of Lots 4 thru 7, southeast Block 92, of Galveston Outlots". in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-02; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
A. 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 removing the exception of the area between Beach Pocket Park Number 1 and 2 in order to allow for the same regulations on all Public Beaches in the City; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. B. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending "The Galveston Zoning Standards" by adding "Residential Stables" as a permitted Land use in the Resort Zone, Recreation Zone, Planned Development Zone and Traditional Neighborhood District; by adding "Residential Stables" as a permitted Land use with a specific use permit in Beach Zone, Retail Zone, Commercial Zone and Light Industrial Zone; Planning Case Number 12Z-07; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
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.(Deferred on 1 -9-14)
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of the City of Galveston, Texas, Allowing the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Galveston to accept Monetary donations in amounts not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for the Lasker Park Pool Project; directing such funds to be deposited into the City account specifically designated for Lasker Park Pool Project expenses; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for such acceptance and providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
B. Consider for approval financing an annual maintenance contract for the SCADA System at the 30 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. C. Consider for approval the acceptance of a Grant Award in the amount of S1,325,000 from the Moody Foundation for construction cost for the Lasker Pool Project. E. Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from Shelmark Engineering, LLC for the Engineering Design of Capital Improvement Avenue L Storm Sewer System Project on 62nti Street and 63id Street at a cost not to exceed $15,850.00. Funding for the CIP Avenue L Storm Sewer Project Design will come from the Drainage Improvement Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. F. Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from Shelmark Engineering, LLC for the Engineering Design of Capital Improvement Avenue I (Sealy) Storm Sewer System Project between 13th Street and 16lh Street at a cost not to exceed $23,000.00 Funding for the CIP Avenue I (Sealy) Storm Sewer Project Design will come from the Drainage Improvement Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. H. Consider for approval (bid #33-14-002) from Broome Welding for the annual welding Services contract. The estimated cost annual cost is $50,000.00. Funding source is the Various Public Works Equipment Repair Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. I. Consider for approval of a resolution to accept an $89,332.00 grant award from the Moody Foundation, to provide funding for the purchase of equipment, training, and Implementation of an Accident/Crime Scene Reconstruction Team. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. J. Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from GC Engineering, Inc. for the Engineering Design of the CDBG Avenue K to Avenue L Sidewalk Project at a cost not to exceed $46,100.00. Funding for the Avenue K to Avenue L Sidewalk Project Design will come from the 2013-2014 CDBG Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. K. Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from GC Engineering, Inc. for the Engineering Design of the CDBG Hollywood Heights Sidewalk Project at a cost not to exceed $26,250.00. Funding for the Hollywood Heights Sidewalk Project Design will come from the 2013-2014 CDBG Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. L. Consider for the approval of The Annual Bulk Fuel Contracts to the Responding Bidders that conformed to the specifications in BID #13-14-004; Southern Counties Oil, Petroleum Traders and Apache Oil, upon final approval by the City Attorney. The funding source is die Garages Fuel and Lubricants Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Engineering Design of Capital Improvement 81st Street Traffic Signal Project at a cost not to exceed $24,000.00. Funding for the CIP 81st Street Traffic Signal Project Design will come from the 2002 GO Bond Funds ($200,000). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc. for the Engineering Design of Capital Improvement Broadway Pedestrian Signal Project at a cost not to exceed $49,000.00 Funding for the CiP Broadway Pedestrian Signal Project Design will come from the 2001 GO Bond Funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider submittal of existing City request for pending FEMA Recovery Projects eligible for the Sandy Recovery Act Pilot Program (SRIA) to reduce City matching funds requirements and authorizing the City Manager to sign all requested documentation to participate in the program.
Discuss and consider for approval of FEMA Recovery projects for the use of the Sandy Recovery Act Pilot Program (SRIA) projects and authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents for the following actions /projects:
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to provide via audio of the IDC meetings to the website. (Tarlton/Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action confirming the City Manager Appointment of Alfio Tropea to the Civil Service Commission.
Discuss and consider submittal of existing City request for pending FEMA Recovery Projects eligible for the Sandy Recovery Act Pilot Program (SRIA) to reduce City matching funds requirements and authorizing the City Manager to sign all requested documentation to participate in the program.
Discuss and consider Spontaneous action concerning purchase of expensive office Supplies. (City Manager)
Discuss and consider for action to authorize the City Manager to apply for and to accept a grant from the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund to provide funds to create a Grant funded part-time code enforcement position to provide zoning code and Dangerous structure, litter and graffiti abatement in the Central Business District.
Discuss and consider for action approval of the transfer of ownership of the portable Kitchen trailer from the Galveston Police Department to the Lighthouse Charity Team, a nonprofit group.
R. Discuss and consider for action directing staff to develop a plan to reduce overhead for Seawall Parking and to provide actual amenities from parking revenues (Beeton/Tarlton). 19. ADJOURNMENT
Jan 23, 2014 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. E J. Stein - Pastor of Holy Family Parish 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, 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 (1) National Drug Week Proclamation (2) Home Depot Certificate of Appreciation 6. Health and safety announcements B. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association/President's Volunteer Service Awards (Recipient Presentation)
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Multi-family-Two (MF-2) to Retail (R) on property commonly known as 427 Avenue D/Market; property is legally described as "Lots 1 thru 7 and east 10 feet of adjacent 5th street, Block 484", in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-97; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Resort, Seawall Development Zone 2 (RES-SDZ-2) to Recreation, Seawall Development Zone 2 (REC-SDZ-2) on property commonly known as 517, 517 !/2, 519 Seawall Blvd; property is legally described as "M. Menard Survey, Lots 6, 7 and a Portion of lots 4, 5 and 8 through 11 (6-0); M. Menard Survey, a Portion of Lots 2 through 4 and 8 through 13 (8-1); M. Menard Survey, a Portion of Lots 2, 13 and 14 (8-0), Block 125 and adjacent abandoned alley and streets", and Menard Survey, a portion of Lots 7 and 8, Block 126 and Adjacent Abandoned Alley and streets in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-01; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas changing the zoning from Commercial, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 3 (C-HDDZ- 3) and One-Family Four (iF-4) zoning districts to Retail, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 3 (R-HDDZ-3) zoning district on property commonly known as 2311 Avenue P Vr, property is legally describe as, Lot 3 and Part of Lots 4 thru 7, southeast Block 92, of Galveston Outlots". in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-02; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
A. 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 removing the exception of the area between Beach Pocket Park Number 1 and 2 in order to allow for the same regulations on all Public Beaches in the City; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. B. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending "The Galveston Zoning Standards" by adding "Residential Stables" as a permitted Land use in the Resort Zone, Recreation Zone, Planned Development Zone and Traditional Neighborhood District; by adding "Residential Stables" as a permitted Land use with a specific use permit in Beach Zone, Retail Zone, Commercial Zone and Light Industrial Zone; Planning Case Number 12Z-07; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
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.(Deferred on 1 -9-14)
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of the City of Galveston, Texas, Allowing the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Galveston to accept Monetary donations in amounts not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for the Lasker Park Pool Project; directing such funds to be deposited into the City account specifically designated for Lasker Park Pool Project expenses; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for such acceptance and providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
B. Consider for approval financing an annual maintenance contract for the SCADA System at the 30 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. C. Consider for approval the acceptance of a Grant Award in the amount of S1,325,000 from the Moody Foundation for construction cost for the Lasker Pool Project. E. Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from Shelmark Engineering, LLC for the Engineering Design of Capital Improvement Avenue L Storm Sewer System Project on 62nti Street and 63id Street at a cost not to exceed $15,850.00. Funding for the CIP Avenue L Storm Sewer Project Design will come from the Drainage Improvement Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. F. Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from Shelmark Engineering, LLC for the Engineering Design of Capital Improvement Avenue I (Sealy) Storm Sewer System Project between 13th Street and 16lh Street at a cost not to exceed $23,000.00 Funding for the CIP Avenue I (Sealy) Storm Sewer Project Design will come from the Drainage Improvement Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. H. Consider for approval (bid #33-14-002) from Broome Welding for the annual welding Services contract. The estimated cost annual cost is $50,000.00. Funding source is the Various Public Works Equipment Repair Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. I. Consider for approval of a resolution to accept an $89,332.00 grant award from the Moody Foundation, to provide funding for the purchase of equipment, training, and Implementation of an Accident/Crime Scene Reconstruction Team. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. J. Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from GC Engineering, Inc. for the Engineering Design of the CDBG Avenue K to Avenue L Sidewalk Project at a cost not to exceed $46,100.00. Funding for the Avenue K to Avenue L Sidewalk Project Design will come from the 2013-2014 CDBG Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. K. Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from GC Engineering, Inc. for the Engineering Design of the CDBG Hollywood Heights Sidewalk Project at a cost not to exceed $26,250.00. Funding for the Hollywood Heights Sidewalk Project Design will come from the 2013-2014 CDBG Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. L. Consider for the approval of The Annual Bulk Fuel Contracts to the Responding Bidders that conformed to the specifications in BID #13-14-004; Southern Counties Oil, Petroleum Traders and Apache Oil, upon final approval by the City Attorney. The funding source is die Garages Fuel and Lubricants Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Engineering Design of Capital Improvement 81st Street Traffic Signal Project at a cost not to exceed $24,000.00. Funding for the CIP 81st Street Traffic Signal Project Design will come from the 2002 GO Bond Funds ($200,000). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Consider for approval, acceptance of Proposal from Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc. for the Engineering Design of Capital Improvement Broadway Pedestrian Signal Project at a cost not to exceed $49,000.00 Funding for the CiP Broadway Pedestrian Signal Project Design will come from the 2001 GO Bond Funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider submittal of existing City request for pending FEMA Recovery Projects eligible for the Sandy Recovery Act Pilot Program (SRIA) to reduce City matching funds requirements and authorizing the City Manager to sign all requested documentation to participate in the program.
Discuss and consider for approval of FEMA Recovery projects for the use of the Sandy Recovery Act Pilot Program (SRIA) projects and authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents for the following actions /projects:
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to provide via audio of the IDC meetings to the website. (Tarlton/Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action confirming the City Manager Appointment of Alfio Tropea to the Civil Service Commission.
Discuss and consider submittal of existing City request for pending FEMA Recovery Projects eligible for the Sandy Recovery Act Pilot Program (SRIA) to reduce City matching funds requirements and authorizing the City Manager to sign all requested documentation to participate in the program.
Discuss and consider Spontaneous action concerning purchase of expensive office Supplies. (City Manager)
Discuss and consider for action to authorize the City Manager to apply for and to accept a grant from the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund to provide funds to create a Grant funded part-time code enforcement position to provide zoning code and Dangerous structure, litter and graffiti abatement in the Central Business District.
Discuss and consider for action approval of the transfer of ownership of the portable Kitchen trailer from the Galveston Police Department to the Lighthouse Charity Team, a nonprofit group.
R. Discuss and consider for action directing staff to develop a plan to reduce overhead for Seawall Parking and to provide actual amenities from parking revenues (Beeton/Tarlton). 19. ADJOURNMENT