1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Reverend Eddie Johnson, Avenue L Baptist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
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. Epilepsy Awareness Month Proclamation b. Yellow Rose Humanitarian Seniors' Day Proclamation c. Alice Whiteman Proclamation d. Dennis Stark 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-072 Norma Nely Molina Claim #14-073 Olivia and Oswald Abraham Claim #14-074 Diana Lewis and Emma Malmstrom Claim #14-075 Lola Edwards Claim #14-076 Doris Gartman Claim #14-077 Gloria Morash
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The Consent Items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. A. Consider for approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston for a Transportation Study in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Funding source is the Convention Center Surplus account. B. Consider for approval the renewal of the ESRI GIS software maintenance contract for $17,152.33. Funding source is the Technology Services, Public Works, and Planning Maintenance Contracts accounts. This is a sole source renewal of proprietary software. C. Consider for approval the renewal of the Altura phone services maintenance contract for $34,000.00. Funding source is the Technology Services Maintenance Contracts account. This is a sole source renewal of proprietary equipment. D. Consider for approval a waiver from the License to Use fees for Galveston County in care of Trinity Episcopal School, Reverend David Dearman, adjacent property owner, located at 2202 Winnie in conjunction with the placement of security gates at the 22n d and 23r d Street alley entrances. E. Consider for approval the 2015 Participation Agreement for a Grant for Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP). F. Consider for approval of an expenditure in the amount of $53,142.28 for TxDOT Project No. AP GALVESTON 2, TxDOT CSJ No. 1212GLVSN, which is for the construction of the north and south hangar access taxi way, from the Capital Outlay Account 4330-941840¬564005-460400. G. Consider for approval a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Texas A & M University - Galveston (TAMUG) regarding the wholesale treatment of domestic wastewater for pass through sewer charges reimbursing TAMUG for the cost of providing treatment of wastewater on behalf of the City. H. Consider for approval of the annual lease from Enterprise Leasing of three vehicles to be used by the Police Department's Vice and Narcotics Division for Fiscal Year 2015. The total cost for the annual lease is $20,512 to be funded with the Police Department's Vehicle Rental budget. I. Consider for approval an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and The Gulf Coast Center (Connect Transit) to continue the Park and Ride Services for the Mall of the Mainland and Victory Lakes services as identified in the attached document. J. Consider for approval the release of payment to Accela, Inc. in the amount of $79,436.88 for the maintenance and support services of the Permitting, Compliance, Mobile Offices, Storm Assessment, and Parcel Management Software. Funding source is the Planning Software Licenses Account and Public Works Various Software Accounts. K. Receive and file the proposed Fiscal Year 2015 Budget for the Galveston County Emergency Communication District. L. Consider for approval a County Permit Agreement for the Milling and Asphalt Overlay Improvements to Seawall Boulevard between Ferry Road and 39th Street. M. Consider for approval accepting the proposals from CenterPoint Energy for the installation of streetlights in Downtown as part of Phase Two of the Livable Communities and the IDC funded Neighborhood Improvements for District 3. Funding for the project will come from the Livable Communities Initiative Grant in an amount not to exceed $100,497.85, and from the Council District 3 IDC account in the amount not to exceed $50,004.15. N. Consider for approval Minutes of the September 18, 2014 Special Meeting, and the September 25, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting. O. Consider for approval the settlement document for all pending claims and litigation relating —to Cause Nor4:13-CV-1342-Flagship Hotel, Ltd. v. City of Galveston-, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas-Houston Division and Cause No. 98-CV-0795-Flagship Hotel, Ltd v. City of Galveston; In the 212th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas. P. Consider for approval of the proposal from Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) for professional engineering services for the Rehabilitation of Lift Station #32 in Spanish Grant for the amount of $23,600.00. Funding source is the Sewer Improvement fund-42102-611820-564005-445000-XXXXX. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. Q. Consider for approval awarding Bid # 13-14-008 to rehabilitate six (6) water wells for a total of $ 1,234,415.00 from the Water Improvement Account to allow Weisinger Incorporated to rehabilitate Wells 2A, 6A, 10,13,16, and 17. Allowing the City Manager to execute all documents with the approval of the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 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-2011 - City of Galveston v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; In the 405* Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas. 2. Potential legal actions concerns relating to the United States Army Corps of Engineer's Project for decommissioning and dismantling of the STURGIS and MH-1A 3. Action of the Galveston Housing-Authority concerning the City of Galveston ex-officio appointee. 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. Deliberate the appointment of the City Manager from the final applicants: Brian Maxwell and Steve Rasmussem 2. Discuss and consider for appointment of City Manager and authorize the City Attorney to negotiate a contract for Council to consider on the next meeting or as soon thereafter
C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing and creating the Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District within the City of Galveston Pursuant to Chapter 372 Texas Local Government Code. (Pappous) D. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving a financing agreement and authorizing preliminary action in connection with the proposed issuance of bonds for the Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District. (Pappous) E. Consider for approval a Resolution accepting the preliminary Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the levy of assessments for authorized improvements in the Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District in the City of Galveston; setting a date for Public Hearings; authorizing the publication of notice; and enacting other provisions relating thereto. (Pappous)
A. Discuss and consider the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston for the transition of certain duties, including Seawall Parking Program, West End Beach Access, East End Lagoon and hotel occupancy tax collections, providing for funding from Convention Center Surplus funds, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney. (Brown) G. Discuss and consider for action approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Park Board of Trustees for the transition of certain duties including, but not limited to, the Seawall Paid Parking Program, the East End Lagoon, West Beach Maintenance, Seawall Litter and Trash Cleanup, and Local Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider direction to City Manager on necessary actions related to the Sturgis removal of radioactive material under the direction of the Army Corps of Engineers. (City Attorney)
Discuss and consider for action appointments to City Boards, Committees, and Commissions—Animal Services Advisory Board, Arts & Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Building and Standards Commission, Civilian Review Board, Ethics Commission, and Intermodal Transportation Committee.
ACTION ITEMS {RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item listed on either the Regular Meeting Agenda or the Workshop Agenda for October 28th, 2014. B. Consider for approval the document to settle all pending claims and litigation relating to Cause No, 12-CV-201 \-City of Galveston v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; In the 405th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas, and authorize the City Manager to execute the settlement upon final approval by the City Attorney. C. Additional Item
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the City Code by adding the name "Louis (Blues Boy) Jones" to 37t h Street between Broadway and Sealy; Planning Case 14PA-53; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, calling a Public Hearing to be held jointly by the City Council and the Planning Commission regarding the adoption of the Land Development Regulations and a City of Galveston Official Zoning Map to replace existing City of Galveston ordinances and code provisions regulating to Land Development; prescribing the type of notice to be given and the time and place of the Joint Public Hearing; providing for severability; and providing that this ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and adoption.
B. Discuss and consider direction to City Manager on necessary actions related to the Sturgis removal of radioactive material under the direction of the Army Corps of Engineers. (City Attorney) 17. ADJOURNMENT
Oct 28, 2014 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Reverend Eddie Johnson, Avenue L Baptist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
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. Epilepsy Awareness Month Proclamation b. Yellow Rose Humanitarian Seniors' Day Proclamation c. Alice Whiteman Proclamation d. Dennis Stark 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-072 Norma Nely Molina Claim #14-073 Olivia and Oswald Abraham Claim #14-074 Diana Lewis and Emma Malmstrom Claim #14-075 Lola Edwards Claim #14-076 Doris Gartman Claim #14-077 Gloria Morash
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The Consent Items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. A. Consider for approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston for a Transportation Study in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Funding source is the Convention Center Surplus account. B. Consider for approval the renewal of the ESRI GIS software maintenance contract for $17,152.33. Funding source is the Technology Services, Public Works, and Planning Maintenance Contracts accounts. This is a sole source renewal of proprietary software. C. Consider for approval the renewal of the Altura phone services maintenance contract for $34,000.00. Funding source is the Technology Services Maintenance Contracts account. This is a sole source renewal of proprietary equipment. D. Consider for approval a waiver from the License to Use fees for Galveston County in care of Trinity Episcopal School, Reverend David Dearman, adjacent property owner, located at 2202 Winnie in conjunction with the placement of security gates at the 22n d and 23r d Street alley entrances. E. Consider for approval the 2015 Participation Agreement for a Grant for Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP). F. Consider for approval of an expenditure in the amount of $53,142.28 for TxDOT Project No. AP GALVESTON 2, TxDOT CSJ No. 1212GLVSN, which is for the construction of the north and south hangar access taxi way, from the Capital Outlay Account 4330-941840¬564005-460400. G. Consider for approval a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Texas A & M University - Galveston (TAMUG) regarding the wholesale treatment of domestic wastewater for pass through sewer charges reimbursing TAMUG for the cost of providing treatment of wastewater on behalf of the City. H. Consider for approval of the annual lease from Enterprise Leasing of three vehicles to be used by the Police Department's Vice and Narcotics Division for Fiscal Year 2015. The total cost for the annual lease is $20,512 to be funded with the Police Department's Vehicle Rental budget. I. Consider for approval an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and The Gulf Coast Center (Connect Transit) to continue the Park and Ride Services for the Mall of the Mainland and Victory Lakes services as identified in the attached document. J. Consider for approval the release of payment to Accela, Inc. in the amount of $79,436.88 for the maintenance and support services of the Permitting, Compliance, Mobile Offices, Storm Assessment, and Parcel Management Software. Funding source is the Planning Software Licenses Account and Public Works Various Software Accounts. K. Receive and file the proposed Fiscal Year 2015 Budget for the Galveston County Emergency Communication District. L. Consider for approval a County Permit Agreement for the Milling and Asphalt Overlay Improvements to Seawall Boulevard between Ferry Road and 39th Street. M. Consider for approval accepting the proposals from CenterPoint Energy for the installation of streetlights in Downtown as part of Phase Two of the Livable Communities and the IDC funded Neighborhood Improvements for District 3. Funding for the project will come from the Livable Communities Initiative Grant in an amount not to exceed $100,497.85, and from the Council District 3 IDC account in the amount not to exceed $50,004.15. N. Consider for approval Minutes of the September 18, 2014 Special Meeting, and the September 25, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting. O. Consider for approval the settlement document for all pending claims and litigation relating —to Cause Nor4:13-CV-1342-Flagship Hotel, Ltd. v. City of Galveston-, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas-Houston Division and Cause No. 98-CV-0795-Flagship Hotel, Ltd v. City of Galveston; In the 212th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas. P. Consider for approval of the proposal from Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) for professional engineering services for the Rehabilitation of Lift Station #32 in Spanish Grant for the amount of $23,600.00. Funding source is the Sewer Improvement fund-42102-611820-564005-445000-XXXXX. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. Q. Consider for approval awarding Bid # 13-14-008 to rehabilitate six (6) water wells for a total of $ 1,234,415.00 from the Water Improvement Account to allow Weisinger Incorporated to rehabilitate Wells 2A, 6A, 10,13,16, and 17. Allowing the City Manager to execute all documents with the approval of the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 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-2011 - City of Galveston v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; In the 405* Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas. 2. Potential legal actions concerns relating to the United States Army Corps of Engineer's Project for decommissioning and dismantling of the STURGIS and MH-1A 3. Action of the Galveston Housing-Authority concerning the City of Galveston ex-officio appointee. 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. Deliberate the appointment of the City Manager from the final applicants: Brian Maxwell and Steve Rasmussem 2. Discuss and consider for appointment of City Manager and authorize the City Attorney to negotiate a contract for Council to consider on the next meeting or as soon thereafter
C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing and creating the Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District within the City of Galveston Pursuant to Chapter 372 Texas Local Government Code. (Pappous) D. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving a financing agreement and authorizing preliminary action in connection with the proposed issuance of bonds for the Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District. (Pappous) E. Consider for approval a Resolution accepting the preliminary Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the levy of assessments for authorized improvements in the Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District in the City of Galveston; setting a date for Public Hearings; authorizing the publication of notice; and enacting other provisions relating thereto. (Pappous)
A. Discuss and consider the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston for the transition of certain duties, including Seawall Parking Program, West End Beach Access, East End Lagoon and hotel occupancy tax collections, providing for funding from Convention Center Surplus funds, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney. (Brown) G. Discuss and consider for action approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Park Board of Trustees for the transition of certain duties including, but not limited to, the Seawall Paid Parking Program, the East End Lagoon, West Beach Maintenance, Seawall Litter and Trash Cleanup, and Local Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider direction to City Manager on necessary actions related to the Sturgis removal of radioactive material under the direction of the Army Corps of Engineers. (City Attorney)
Discuss and consider for action appointments to City Boards, Committees, and Commissions—Animal Services Advisory Board, Arts & Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Building and Standards Commission, Civilian Review Board, Ethics Commission, and Intermodal Transportation Committee.
ACTION ITEMS {RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item listed on either the Regular Meeting Agenda or the Workshop Agenda for October 28th, 2014. B. Consider for approval the document to settle all pending claims and litigation relating to Cause No, 12-CV-201 \-City of Galveston v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; In the 405th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas, and authorize the City Manager to execute the settlement upon final approval by the City Attorney. C. Additional Item
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the City Code by adding the name "Louis (Blues Boy) Jones" to 37t h Street between Broadway and Sealy; Planning Case 14PA-53; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, calling a Public Hearing to be held jointly by the City Council and the Planning Commission regarding the adoption of the Land Development Regulations and a City of Galveston Official Zoning Map to replace existing City of Galveston ordinances and code provisions regulating to Land Development; prescribing the type of notice to be given and the time and place of the Joint Public Hearing; providing for severability; and providing that this ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and adoption.
B. Discuss and consider direction to City Manager on necessary actions related to the Sturgis removal of radioactive material under the direction of the Army Corps of Engineers. (City Attorney) 17. ADJOURNMENT