1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Reverend Allan Taylor, St. John’s Lutheran Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER 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 a. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-063 Patricia Small Claim #14-064 Yvonne Tate Claim #14-065 Vesterie Merchant Claim #14-066 Randall Turnage Claim #14-067 April Lahbabi Claim #14-068 Michele Lee Texas Gas Service September 2014
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 34, “Traffic”, Section 34-64 “One-Way Streets and Alleys” of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, to allow for a one-way eastbound alley between Avenue E to Avenue F from 28th Street to 29th Street; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the General Fund operating fund budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, by transferring $1,064,852 from various General Fund accounts to adjust and properly record unforeseen expenses in connection with Fire Department overtime and to pay off equipment lease/purchase agreement to Motorola Solutions, Inc.; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
A. Consider for approval a consulting agreement between the City of Galveston and Judy Murphy. B. Consider for approval and authorization for the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Galveston County to continue mutual aid response and participation in the Galveston County Firefighter’s Association and to accept $22,500.00 to be used for Fire Department Training. C. Consider for approval the extension of the current purchase order to rent two temporary pumps from United Rental used in the operation of the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is FEMA PW-7182 for the cost not to exceed $30,000.00 for the next 180 days. D. Consider for approval execution of the Round 2.2 Non-Housing Grant Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for $16,298,376 in CDBG disaster recovery funding to continue Hurricane Ike recovery efforts. E. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, suspending the October 1, 2014 effective date of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric LLC’s application to amend its rate schedules to permit the City time to study the request; approving cooperation with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities; hiring Lloyd Gosselink Attorneys and Consulting Services to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the Company and legal counsel. F. Consider for approval the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2015. G. Consider for approval accepting the proposal from Gillaspia Signs & Neon, Inc. for construction of the Gulf Village neighborhood entrance signs as part of the IDC funded Neighborhood Improvements for District 5. Funding for the project will come from the Council District 5 account, in an amount not to exceed $19,103.86. H. Consider for approval an amended and restated agreement for payment of review and development expenses incurred by the City for the Bayside at Waterman’s Public Improvement District Project. I. Consider for approval minutes of the August 28, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting. Items 16B & 16C were added to the Consent Agenda B. Consider for approval additional funding in the amount of $10,000.00 to McLeod, Alexander, Powel, & Apffel, P.C. for continued legal representation in Cause No. 12-CV-0907, Murphy, et al. v. The City of Galveston, Texas, pending in the 10th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas and relating to properties known as 1624 Sealy and 1628 Sealy, Galveston, Texas (City Claim #12-026). C. Discuss and consider for approval additional funding in the amount of $15,000.00 for continued legal representation through September 30, 2014, by Lowell Denton of the law firm of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde, and Zech, P.C. in matters related to litigation involving CDM Smith, Inc. formerly Camp, Dresser & McKee including the pending cases in the Galveston County, Travis County, and the Fourteenth Court of Appeals; authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract for professional services upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the policy on City Council appointees for Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Discuss and consider for action the sunset and repeal of city committees—Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, Gateway Beautification Ad Hoc Committee, Human Relations Commission, Neighborhood Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee, and Real Estate Committee.
Discuss and consider for action adjusting the number of members for certain City Boards, Commissions, and Committees, and authorizing the City Legal Department to make changes to applicable ordinances and resolutions.
Discuss and consider for action appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees—Airport Advisory Board, Building Standards Commission, Civilian Review Board, Ethics Commission, Finance and Fiscal Affairs Committee, Intermodal Transportation Committee, and Tree Committee.
A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, “Consultation with Attorney” to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning pending 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-0907, Murphy, et al. v. The City of Galveston, Texas, pending in the 10th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas and relating to properties known as 1624 Sealy and 1628 Sealy, Galveston, Texas (City Claim #12-026). 2. Cause No. 13-CV-0844 – CDM Smith, Inc. v. City of Galveston, et al.; In the 56th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas; and the companion appellate matter in Court of Appeals No. 14-14-00294-CV – City of Galveston, et al. v. CDM Smith, Inc.; In the Fourteenth Court of Appeals. B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, “Personnel Matters”, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee— 1. Review City Manager applications
Discuss and consider for action appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees—Airport Advisory Board, Building Standards Commission, Civilian Review Board, Ethics Commission, Finance and Fiscal Affairs Committee, Intermodal Transportation Committee, and Tree Committee.
Sep 25, 2014 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Reverend Allan Taylor, St. John’s Lutheran Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER 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 a. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-063 Patricia Small Claim #14-064 Yvonne Tate Claim #14-065 Vesterie Merchant Claim #14-066 Randall Turnage Claim #14-067 April Lahbabi Claim #14-068 Michele Lee Texas Gas Service September 2014
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 34, “Traffic”, Section 34-64 “One-Way Streets and Alleys” of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, to allow for a one-way eastbound alley between Avenue E to Avenue F from 28th Street to 29th Street; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the General Fund operating fund budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, by transferring $1,064,852 from various General Fund accounts to adjust and properly record unforeseen expenses in connection with Fire Department overtime and to pay off equipment lease/purchase agreement to Motorola Solutions, Inc.; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
A. Consider for approval a consulting agreement between the City of Galveston and Judy Murphy. B. Consider for approval and authorization for the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Galveston County to continue mutual aid response and participation in the Galveston County Firefighter’s Association and to accept $22,500.00 to be used for Fire Department Training. C. Consider for approval the extension of the current purchase order to rent two temporary pumps from United Rental used in the operation of the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is FEMA PW-7182 for the cost not to exceed $30,000.00 for the next 180 days. D. Consider for approval execution of the Round 2.2 Non-Housing Grant Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for $16,298,376 in CDBG disaster recovery funding to continue Hurricane Ike recovery efforts. E. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, suspending the October 1, 2014 effective date of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric LLC’s application to amend its rate schedules to permit the City time to study the request; approving cooperation with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities; hiring Lloyd Gosselink Attorneys and Consulting Services to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the Company and legal counsel. F. Consider for approval the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2015. G. Consider for approval accepting the proposal from Gillaspia Signs & Neon, Inc. for construction of the Gulf Village neighborhood entrance signs as part of the IDC funded Neighborhood Improvements for District 5. Funding for the project will come from the Council District 5 account, in an amount not to exceed $19,103.86. H. Consider for approval an amended and restated agreement for payment of review and development expenses incurred by the City for the Bayside at Waterman’s Public Improvement District Project. I. Consider for approval minutes of the August 28, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting. Items 16B & 16C were added to the Consent Agenda B. Consider for approval additional funding in the amount of $10,000.00 to McLeod, Alexander, Powel, & Apffel, P.C. for continued legal representation in Cause No. 12-CV-0907, Murphy, et al. v. The City of Galveston, Texas, pending in the 10th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas and relating to properties known as 1624 Sealy and 1628 Sealy, Galveston, Texas (City Claim #12-026). C. Discuss and consider for approval additional funding in the amount of $15,000.00 for continued legal representation through September 30, 2014, by Lowell Denton of the law firm of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde, and Zech, P.C. in matters related to litigation involving CDM Smith, Inc. formerly Camp, Dresser & McKee including the pending cases in the Galveston County, Travis County, and the Fourteenth Court of Appeals; authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract for professional services upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the policy on City Council appointees for Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Discuss and consider for action the sunset and repeal of city committees—Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, Gateway Beautification Ad Hoc Committee, Human Relations Commission, Neighborhood Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee, and Real Estate Committee.
Discuss and consider for action adjusting the number of members for certain City Boards, Commissions, and Committees, and authorizing the City Legal Department to make changes to applicable ordinances and resolutions.
Discuss and consider for action appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees—Airport Advisory Board, Building Standards Commission, Civilian Review Board, Ethics Commission, Finance and Fiscal Affairs Committee, Intermodal Transportation Committee, and Tree Committee.
A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, “Consultation with Attorney” to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning pending 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-0907, Murphy, et al. v. The City of Galveston, Texas, pending in the 10th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas and relating to properties known as 1624 Sealy and 1628 Sealy, Galveston, Texas (City Claim #12-026). 2. Cause No. 13-CV-0844 – CDM Smith, Inc. v. City of Galveston, et al.; In the 56th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas; and the companion appellate matter in Court of Appeals No. 14-14-00294-CV – City of Galveston, et al. v. CDM Smith, Inc.; In the Fourteenth Court of Appeals. B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, “Personnel Matters”, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee— 1. Review City Manager applications
Discuss and consider for action appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees—Airport Advisory Board, Building Standards Commission, Civilian Review Board, Ethics Commission, Finance and Fiscal Affairs Committee, Intermodal Transportation Committee, and Tree Committee.