1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Reverend Meridith Holt, Grace Episcopal Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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. Charlie Kelly Proclamation b. I HOP International Pancake Day c. Dr. Annette Scott Day d. Trevor Fanning-Asst. City Attorney 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #15-019 Victor L. Siller Claim #15-020 Ideal Lumber
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning an 80-foot by 280-foot section of City Right-of-Way known as 34th Street between Postoffice/Avenue E and Church/Avenue F and adjacent to property to the south legally described as "Lots 1 through 14, Block 453; Lots 1 through 14, Block 454; adjacent street and alleys, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 15P-05; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning approximately forty-seven thousand six hundred (47,600) square feet of City right-of-way consisting of Postoffice/Avenue E between 33rd and 35th streets and adjacent to property commonly known as 3302 Church/Avenue F and legally described as "Lots 1 through 14, Block 453; Lots 1 through 14, Block 454; adjacent street and alleys, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning case number 14P-82; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations and the 2015 City of Galveston Official Zoning Map to replace existing City of Galveston Ordinances and Code provisions regulating land development; providing for severability; providing for a penalty clause; declaring findings of fact; providing an open meetings clause; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and adoption.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations and the 2015 City of Galveston Official Zoning Map to replace existing City of Galveston Ordinances and Code provisions regulating land development; providing for severability; providing for a penalty clause; declaring findings of fact; providing an open meetings clause; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and adoption.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations and the 2015 City of Galveston Official Zoning Map to replace existing City of Galveston Ordinances and Code provisions regulating land development; providing for severability; providing for a penalty clause; declaring findings of fact; providing an open meetings clause; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and adoption.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. AGENDA ITEMS
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The City Code of Galveston, 1982, as amended," Chapter 34, "Traffic", Division 3., "Metered Parking", by adding "Paid Parking Systems" and allowing for its use in the City; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 26 "Parks and Recreation," Article HI "Park Board of Trustees" of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended" by adding Section 26-54(a)(7) "Seawall Beach Urban Park" and Section 26-54(a)(ll) "East End Lagoon Area"; providing for exceptions; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
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 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, opposing Senate Bill 343 and any other legislation which would erode the authority of a home rule municipality; finding compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act; and providing for an effective date hereof. (D. Palumbo) B. Consider for approval the changing of the cooperative purchasing organization description from Buy Board, to HGAC Buy, for the previously approved purchase of one heavy duty 47" Drum Asphalt Roller and one 10' Motor Grader form Associated Supply, Inc. for the same price of $181,266.50, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith) C. Consider for approval execution of the Round 2.1 Non-Housing Grant Agreement with the Texas General Land Office, Amendment No. 4, for $6,652,785 in CDBG disaster recovery funding to continue Hurricane Ike recovery efforts, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (John Simsen) D. Consider for approval the lowest bidder (Bid#) from Midasco, LLC for the 81st & Stewart Road Traffic Signal Project and the Broadway Pedestrian Signal Project at a contract cost of $364,701.40 with an additional contingency of $50,000.00 to be approved by the City Manager if required. Funding for the projects will come from the remaining 2001 Bond Funds including interest and the 2005 GO Bonds Funds including interest. Authorizing City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R. Blackketter) E. Consider for approval authorizing the award of contract to Main Lane Industries, the low bidder (Bid #15-30) for the Galveston Roadway Reconstruction Project (Avenue N from 25th to 27th Street, Avenue R from 37th to 45th Street and Sealy Street from 13th to 19th Street) in the amount of $820,711.00. The funding source is the 2005 GO Bonds Funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Christodoss) F. Consider for approval authorizing the award contract to MMG contractors, the low bidder (Bid #15-27) for the Construction of the Hi 45 Sanitary Sewer Extension form Lift Station #22 to 71st Street in the amount of $136,483.01. The funding source is the IDC Funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Christodoss) G. Consider for approval Correct Funding allocation for Bid Proposal from Forde Construction Company, Inc. for the Construction of the 57th Street (Broadway to Avenue P) and 73rd Street (Heards Lane to Jones Drive) Roadway Projects at a cost not to exceed $277,113.20. Funding for the projects will be 90%, or $249,401.88 from FEMA Alternate Project #ST-102, and 10%, or $27,711.32, from the 2005 GO Bond Fund. (A. Grasso) H. Consider for approval the acceptance of a gift in the value of $150,000.00 from the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy to replant the south Rosenberg Esplanades on 25th street from Broadway to Avenue Q. (B. Sanderson) J. Consider for approval the allocation of funds for the purchase of a new Enterprise Phone System from Cisco and to authorize the City Manager to execute all paperwork associated with this purchase upon final Legal approval for $211,000.00 from the General Fund- Governmental Expenditures Account. (R. Young) K. Consider for approval the allocation of funds for the purchase of new QOS, POE switches from Dell, an approved vendor through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for pricing and products, and to authorize the City Manager to execute all paperwork associated with this purchase upon final Legal approval for $77,633.31 from the General Fund - Governmental Expenditures Account. (R. Young) L. Consider for approval of an Economic Development Grant Agreement between the City of Galveston, Texas, and the Industrial Development Corporation of the City of Galveston, for the Sandhill Crane Project in the amount of $75,000, and the 53rd and Avenue S proposed Little League Complex in the amount of $325,000.00 (Park Package 2, funding source IDC) (B. Sanderson) M. Consider for approval of TIRZ 13 to meet on site at The Porch Cafe 1625 E. Beach Dr., Galveston, TX 77550 on Thursday March 5, 2015 at 12:00 noon. N. Consider for approval of a proposal from CobbFendley for professional engineering and design services for the Harborside Drive Corridor Study for improvements to traffic and access management, and improving pedestrian safety. Funding for the project will come from the IDC infrastructure silo, in an amount not to exceed $52,793.25 for preliminary engineering services and $191,262.50 for design. (Dustin Henry) O. Consider for approval minutes of the January 8, 2015 Workshop and Regular Meeting, the January 15, 2015 Special Meeting, the January 22, 2015 Workshop and Regular Meeting, and the January 28, 2015 Special Meeting,
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas authorizing the City Manager to enter into such contracts as are necessary to effect the purchase of improved real property located at 6702 Broadway, Galveston, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney; ratifying the City Manager's execution of the earnest money contract; providing for various findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval the restoration of the Galveston Rail Trolley System which will be funded from FEMA PW's Federal Transit Administration Grants, Texas Municipal League insurance proceeds, and cash reserves, and authorize the City Manager to execute any contracts upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)
Discuss and consider for action appointments the City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 1. Building Standards Commission 2. Ethics Commission 3. Landmark Commission 4. South Beach Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee 5. H-GAC Transportation Policy Council 6. H-GAC Hurricane Ike Recovery Committee
Discuss and consider for action an appointment to the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
Discuss and consider for action the City's federal legislative agenda. (D. Palumbo)
12E. Discuss and consider for action the charter review process, the formation of a committee, and the charge to the committee. (Yarbrough) 13. ADJOURNMENT
Feb 26, 2015 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Reverend Meridith Holt, Grace Episcopal Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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. Charlie Kelly Proclamation b. I HOP International Pancake Day c. Dr. Annette Scott Day d. Trevor Fanning-Asst. City Attorney 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #15-019 Victor L. Siller Claim #15-020 Ideal Lumber
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning an 80-foot by 280-foot section of City Right-of-Way known as 34th Street between Postoffice/Avenue E and Church/Avenue F and adjacent to property to the south legally described as "Lots 1 through 14, Block 453; Lots 1 through 14, Block 454; adjacent street and alleys, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 15P-05; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning approximately forty-seven thousand six hundred (47,600) square feet of City right-of-way consisting of Postoffice/Avenue E between 33rd and 35th streets and adjacent to property commonly known as 3302 Church/Avenue F and legally described as "Lots 1 through 14, Block 453; Lots 1 through 14, Block 454; adjacent street and alleys, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning case number 14P-82; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations and the 2015 City of Galveston Official Zoning Map to replace existing City of Galveston Ordinances and Code provisions regulating land development; providing for severability; providing for a penalty clause; declaring findings of fact; providing an open meetings clause; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and adoption.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations and the 2015 City of Galveston Official Zoning Map to replace existing City of Galveston Ordinances and Code provisions regulating land development; providing for severability; providing for a penalty clause; declaring findings of fact; providing an open meetings clause; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and adoption.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations and the 2015 City of Galveston Official Zoning Map to replace existing City of Galveston Ordinances and Code provisions regulating land development; providing for severability; providing for a penalty clause; declaring findings of fact; providing an open meetings clause; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and adoption.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. AGENDA ITEMS
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The City Code of Galveston, 1982, as amended," Chapter 34, "Traffic", Division 3., "Metered Parking", by adding "Paid Parking Systems" and allowing for its use in the City; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 26 "Parks and Recreation," Article HI "Park Board of Trustees" of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended" by adding Section 26-54(a)(7) "Seawall Beach Urban Park" and Section 26-54(a)(ll) "East End Lagoon Area"; providing for exceptions; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
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 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, opposing Senate Bill 343 and any other legislation which would erode the authority of a home rule municipality; finding compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act; and providing for an effective date hereof. (D. Palumbo) B. Consider for approval the changing of the cooperative purchasing organization description from Buy Board, to HGAC Buy, for the previously approved purchase of one heavy duty 47" Drum Asphalt Roller and one 10' Motor Grader form Associated Supply, Inc. for the same price of $181,266.50, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith) C. Consider for approval execution of the Round 2.1 Non-Housing Grant Agreement with the Texas General Land Office, Amendment No. 4, for $6,652,785 in CDBG disaster recovery funding to continue Hurricane Ike recovery efforts, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (John Simsen) D. Consider for approval the lowest bidder (Bid#) from Midasco, LLC for the 81st & Stewart Road Traffic Signal Project and the Broadway Pedestrian Signal Project at a contract cost of $364,701.40 with an additional contingency of $50,000.00 to be approved by the City Manager if required. Funding for the projects will come from the remaining 2001 Bond Funds including interest and the 2005 GO Bonds Funds including interest. Authorizing City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R. Blackketter) E. Consider for approval authorizing the award of contract to Main Lane Industries, the low bidder (Bid #15-30) for the Galveston Roadway Reconstruction Project (Avenue N from 25th to 27th Street, Avenue R from 37th to 45th Street and Sealy Street from 13th to 19th Street) in the amount of $820,711.00. The funding source is the 2005 GO Bonds Funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Christodoss) F. Consider for approval authorizing the award contract to MMG contractors, the low bidder (Bid #15-27) for the Construction of the Hi 45 Sanitary Sewer Extension form Lift Station #22 to 71st Street in the amount of $136,483.01. The funding source is the IDC Funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Christodoss) G. Consider for approval Correct Funding allocation for Bid Proposal from Forde Construction Company, Inc. for the Construction of the 57th Street (Broadway to Avenue P) and 73rd Street (Heards Lane to Jones Drive) Roadway Projects at a cost not to exceed $277,113.20. Funding for the projects will be 90%, or $249,401.88 from FEMA Alternate Project #ST-102, and 10%, or $27,711.32, from the 2005 GO Bond Fund. (A. Grasso) H. Consider for approval the acceptance of a gift in the value of $150,000.00 from the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy to replant the south Rosenberg Esplanades on 25th street from Broadway to Avenue Q. (B. Sanderson) J. Consider for approval the allocation of funds for the purchase of a new Enterprise Phone System from Cisco and to authorize the City Manager to execute all paperwork associated with this purchase upon final Legal approval for $211,000.00 from the General Fund- Governmental Expenditures Account. (R. Young) K. Consider for approval the allocation of funds for the purchase of new QOS, POE switches from Dell, an approved vendor through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for pricing and products, and to authorize the City Manager to execute all paperwork associated with this purchase upon final Legal approval for $77,633.31 from the General Fund - Governmental Expenditures Account. (R. Young) L. Consider for approval of an Economic Development Grant Agreement between the City of Galveston, Texas, and the Industrial Development Corporation of the City of Galveston, for the Sandhill Crane Project in the amount of $75,000, and the 53rd and Avenue S proposed Little League Complex in the amount of $325,000.00 (Park Package 2, funding source IDC) (B. Sanderson) M. Consider for approval of TIRZ 13 to meet on site at The Porch Cafe 1625 E. Beach Dr., Galveston, TX 77550 on Thursday March 5, 2015 at 12:00 noon. N. Consider for approval of a proposal from CobbFendley for professional engineering and design services for the Harborside Drive Corridor Study for improvements to traffic and access management, and improving pedestrian safety. Funding for the project will come from the IDC infrastructure silo, in an amount not to exceed $52,793.25 for preliminary engineering services and $191,262.50 for design. (Dustin Henry) O. Consider for approval minutes of the January 8, 2015 Workshop and Regular Meeting, the January 15, 2015 Special Meeting, the January 22, 2015 Workshop and Regular Meeting, and the January 28, 2015 Special Meeting,
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas authorizing the City Manager to enter into such contracts as are necessary to effect the purchase of improved real property located at 6702 Broadway, Galveston, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney; ratifying the City Manager's execution of the earnest money contract; providing for various findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval the restoration of the Galveston Rail Trolley System which will be funded from FEMA PW's Federal Transit Administration Grants, Texas Municipal League insurance proceeds, and cash reserves, and authorize the City Manager to execute any contracts upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)
Discuss and consider for action appointments the City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 1. Building Standards Commission 2. Ethics Commission 3. Landmark Commission 4. South Beach Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee 5. H-GAC Transportation Policy Council 6. H-GAC Hurricane Ike Recovery Committee
Discuss and consider for action an appointment to the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
Discuss and consider for action the City's federal legislative agenda. (D. Palumbo)
12E. Discuss and consider for action the charter review process, the formation of a committee, and the charge to the committee. (Yarbrough) 13. ADJOURNMENT