1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Rabbi Marshal Klaven, Congregation B'nai Israel 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. ED Fest Day Proclamation b. Lemonade Day Proclamation c. Fair Housing Month Proclamation d. Parkinson's Awareness Month Proclamation e. Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States Proclamation f. Certificate of Recognition to the City of Galveston from the National League of Cities (NLC) for 45 years of membership and participation g. Keith Gray Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #15-043 James Johnson Claim #15-044 Anthony Dearmon Claim #15-045 Sandra L. Allison Claim #15-046 Debra Esther Claim #15-047 Pageant Gonzales
PUBLIC HEARINGS Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2: Uses and Supplemental Standards, Section 2.341: Place of Private Assembly to add a condition that allows a "Place of Private Assembly" to be a Limited Use at 1301 Market; Planning Case Number 15ZA-002; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. AGENDA ITEMS B. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the total operating fund budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $1,047,239 from various accounts to adjust and properly record funding and unforeseen expenses in connection with capital projects not previously approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Budget; additional funds for space requirements, training, and professional services in the City Auditor's office; the establishment of a Parking Special Revenue Fund for the Downtown Paid Parking Program; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (M. Loftin)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Article III "Hotel Occupancy Tax" of Chapter 33 "Taxation" of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended" by modifying certain definitions; providing that a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) late fee be assessed for persons failing to file zero dollar tax reports; clarifying certain provisions related to tax collection suits; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (D. Palumbo)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 34 "Traffic," Article V "Stopping, Standing or Parking," Division 3 "Metered Parking" of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended," by adding a provision that the City will not charge for use of paid parking systems on Sundays; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
CONSENT 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 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting the creation of the Lower Brazos River Coalition; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. B. Moved to Action Items D. Consider for approval of pre-qualified consultants for Geotechnical and Material Testing Services for various City of Galveston projects (RFQ 15-02B Geotechnical). (D. Christodoss) E. Consider for approval a proposal from LJA Engineering, Inc., for a FEMA Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Seawolf Park Wastewater Treatment Plant Site. The cost is $24,100.00 and funding source for this project is the Sewer Improvement Fund with possible 90% reimbursement from Pelican Island FEMA PW SW-165. (D. Christodoss) F. Consider for approval additional engineering fees for $135,806 for IDS Engineering, for the 43rd Street Reconstruction Project. The funding source will be the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.1 program. IDS Engineering is on the approved list of the GLO. (D. Christodoss) G. Consider for approval the option to extend the Goodman Corporation's Professional Services Contract for an additional two years. (D. Smith) H. Consider for approval allowing the Garage to purchase the listed street repair service truck and associated equipment from Rush Truck Center through HGAC Buy for $169,626, which will be funded from the Infrastructure Set Aside Fund. (D. Smith) I. Consider for approval of correction to the three (3) year contract from GPS Insight for the annual maintenance plan of Public Works GPS Units. The corrected amount is $46,726.20, or an increase of $3,007.80. The funding source is various Public Works maintenance accounts. (C. DeWitt) J. Consider for approval the lowest quote from Hahn Equipment to repair one (1) sixty (60) horse power pump at Lift Station #6. The cost is $19,849.45. The funding source is the Sewer Improvement Fund. (D. Van Riper) K. Consider for approval authorizing the Fire Department to purchase $55,000 worth of Firefighter Protective Clothing from Metro Fire Apparatus, an approved vendor on the Buy Board, to maintain Firefighter safety and remain in compliance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection rules. (M. Wisko) L. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the Texas Historical Commission in the amount of $10,000.00 for a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Lost Bayou Historic District, and appropriating the expenditure of $10,000.00. (C. Gorman) M. Consider for approval the purchase of an upgrade to the City's Laserfiche Software System to the Avante platform from MCCI, an approved vendor through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). The purchase price is $79,301.66 and the funding source is the Data Processing Software line item 0100-170100-564009-419000. (J. Williams) N. Consider for approval the annual cost of primary flood insurance to Galveston Insurance Associates (GIA) for the third year of a Council approved three year term. (RFP 12-13-010). The annual premium is approximately $148,812.00. (R. Simmons) O. Consider for approval the annual cost of primary windstorm property insurance to Galveston Insurance Associates (GIA) for the third year of a Council approved three year term. (RFP 12-13-010). The annual premium is approximately $354,896.00. (R. Simmons) P. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of certain tax foreclosed properties in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, said properties being more particularly described in instruments recorded in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Galveston to execute deeds to the purchasers; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. (T. Scott) Q. Receive and file finalized Audit Reports from the City Audit Department—Mettlach Enterprises, Inc.; Municipal Court Audit; Smidt JD Branch Holdings, LLC; System for Recording Grant Funds to Received Audit; Analysis of Coin Operated Machines. (G. Bulgherim) R. Receive and file a letter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development related to Fiscal Year 2015 funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME). S. Consider for approval minutes of the March 26, 2015 Workshop and Regular Meeting, and the April 9, 2015 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams) T. Consider for approval of the Park Board of Trustees Beach Parks Master Plan and the Seawolf Park Master Plan. U. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, finding that CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's ("Centerpoint" or "company") application for approval of a distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the City should be denied; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the Company; 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; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (D. Palumbo) V. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting legislation which will amend the current truancy laws and associated penalties; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to Senators John Whitmire, Paul Bettencourt, Rodney Ellis, Sylvia Garcia, Jose Rodriguez, Royce West, and the Galveston State Legislative Delegation; making various findings and provisions related to this subject; and providing for an effective date. (T. Tarlton/D. Palumbo) W. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting legislation allowing publication of government notices on a newspaper's internet website; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to Representative Dan Flynn and the Galveston State Legislative Delegation; making various findings and provisions related to this subject; and providing for an effective date. (T. Woods/D. Palumbo) X. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting legislation relating to Body-Worn Camera Programs for law enforcement agencies; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to Senator Royce West and the Galveston State Legislative Delegation; making various findings and provisions related to this subject; and providing for an effective date. (T. Woods)
Consider for approval the First Amendment to the Economic Development Grant Agreement between the Port of Galveston and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of the City of Galveston. (B. Cook)
ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and consider for action a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Galveston County for the purposes of the Pelican Island Bridge (B. Maxwell) B. Discuss and consider for action declining the Texas Public Utility Commission's 2015 Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to municipal telecommunications right-of-way access line rates; and authorizing the City Manager to submit the necessary documents to decline the increased rates upon final approval by the City Attorney. (M. Loftin)
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting Phase 2 of the Downtown Livable Communities Initiative Streetscape Improvements as a project nomination to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $402,500.00 in federal funds for the 2015 call for Candidate Projects under the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding and committing thirty percent (30%) local share in the amount of $172,500.00; authorizing the City Manager to submit required information and data to support same; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (D. Smith)
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting the 27th Street Corridor Project as a project nomination to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,372,754 in federal funds for the 2015 Call for Candidate Projects under the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding and committing sixty six percent (66%) local share in the amount of $2,515,000.00 in matching funds; authorizing the City Manager to submit required information and data to support same; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (D. Henry)
Discuss and consider for action granting permission to the Juneteenth Committee for use of the city seal for the Juneteenth 150th anniversary. (T. Woods)
Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to file comments to President Obama's Executive Order establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard issued January 30, 2015. (D. Palumbo)
ACTION ITEMS (RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION) Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item listed on either the Regular Meeting Agenda or the Workshop Agenda for Thursday, April 23, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT
Apr 23, 2015 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Rabbi Marshal Klaven, Congregation B'nai Israel 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. ED Fest Day Proclamation b. Lemonade Day Proclamation c. Fair Housing Month Proclamation d. Parkinson's Awareness Month Proclamation e. Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States Proclamation f. Certificate of Recognition to the City of Galveston from the National League of Cities (NLC) for 45 years of membership and participation g. Keith Gray Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #15-043 James Johnson Claim #15-044 Anthony Dearmon Claim #15-045 Sandra L. Allison Claim #15-046 Debra Esther Claim #15-047 Pageant Gonzales
PUBLIC HEARINGS Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2: Uses and Supplemental Standards, Section 2.341: Place of Private Assembly to add a condition that allows a "Place of Private Assembly" to be a Limited Use at 1301 Market; Planning Case Number 15ZA-002; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. AGENDA ITEMS B. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the total operating fund budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $1,047,239 from various accounts to adjust and properly record funding and unforeseen expenses in connection with capital projects not previously approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Budget; additional funds for space requirements, training, and professional services in the City Auditor's office; the establishment of a Parking Special Revenue Fund for the Downtown Paid Parking Program; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (M. Loftin)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Article III "Hotel Occupancy Tax" of Chapter 33 "Taxation" of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended" by modifying certain definitions; providing that a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) late fee be assessed for persons failing to file zero dollar tax reports; clarifying certain provisions related to tax collection suits; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (D. Palumbo)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 34 "Traffic," Article V "Stopping, Standing or Parking," Division 3 "Metered Parking" of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended," by adding a provision that the City will not charge for use of paid parking systems on Sundays; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
CONSENT 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 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting the creation of the Lower Brazos River Coalition; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. B. Moved to Action Items D. Consider for approval of pre-qualified consultants for Geotechnical and Material Testing Services for various City of Galveston projects (RFQ 15-02B Geotechnical). (D. Christodoss) E. Consider for approval a proposal from LJA Engineering, Inc., for a FEMA Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Seawolf Park Wastewater Treatment Plant Site. The cost is $24,100.00 and funding source for this project is the Sewer Improvement Fund with possible 90% reimbursement from Pelican Island FEMA PW SW-165. (D. Christodoss) F. Consider for approval additional engineering fees for $135,806 for IDS Engineering, for the 43rd Street Reconstruction Project. The funding source will be the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.1 program. IDS Engineering is on the approved list of the GLO. (D. Christodoss) G. Consider for approval the option to extend the Goodman Corporation's Professional Services Contract for an additional two years. (D. Smith) H. Consider for approval allowing the Garage to purchase the listed street repair service truck and associated equipment from Rush Truck Center through HGAC Buy for $169,626, which will be funded from the Infrastructure Set Aside Fund. (D. Smith) I. Consider for approval of correction to the three (3) year contract from GPS Insight for the annual maintenance plan of Public Works GPS Units. The corrected amount is $46,726.20, or an increase of $3,007.80. The funding source is various Public Works maintenance accounts. (C. DeWitt) J. Consider for approval the lowest quote from Hahn Equipment to repair one (1) sixty (60) horse power pump at Lift Station #6. The cost is $19,849.45. The funding source is the Sewer Improvement Fund. (D. Van Riper) K. Consider for approval authorizing the Fire Department to purchase $55,000 worth of Firefighter Protective Clothing from Metro Fire Apparatus, an approved vendor on the Buy Board, to maintain Firefighter safety and remain in compliance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection rules. (M. Wisko) L. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the Texas Historical Commission in the amount of $10,000.00 for a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Lost Bayou Historic District, and appropriating the expenditure of $10,000.00. (C. Gorman) M. Consider for approval the purchase of an upgrade to the City's Laserfiche Software System to the Avante platform from MCCI, an approved vendor through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). The purchase price is $79,301.66 and the funding source is the Data Processing Software line item 0100-170100-564009-419000. (J. Williams) N. Consider for approval the annual cost of primary flood insurance to Galveston Insurance Associates (GIA) for the third year of a Council approved three year term. (RFP 12-13-010). The annual premium is approximately $148,812.00. (R. Simmons) O. Consider for approval the annual cost of primary windstorm property insurance to Galveston Insurance Associates (GIA) for the third year of a Council approved three year term. (RFP 12-13-010). The annual premium is approximately $354,896.00. (R. Simmons) P. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of certain tax foreclosed properties in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, said properties being more particularly described in instruments recorded in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Galveston to execute deeds to the purchasers; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. (T. Scott) Q. Receive and file finalized Audit Reports from the City Audit Department—Mettlach Enterprises, Inc.; Municipal Court Audit; Smidt JD Branch Holdings, LLC; System for Recording Grant Funds to Received Audit; Analysis of Coin Operated Machines. (G. Bulgherim) R. Receive and file a letter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development related to Fiscal Year 2015 funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME). S. Consider for approval minutes of the March 26, 2015 Workshop and Regular Meeting, and the April 9, 2015 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams) T. Consider for approval of the Park Board of Trustees Beach Parks Master Plan and the Seawolf Park Master Plan. U. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, finding that CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's ("Centerpoint" or "company") application for approval of a distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the City should be denied; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the Company; 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; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (D. Palumbo) V. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting legislation which will amend the current truancy laws and associated penalties; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to Senators John Whitmire, Paul Bettencourt, Rodney Ellis, Sylvia Garcia, Jose Rodriguez, Royce West, and the Galveston State Legislative Delegation; making various findings and provisions related to this subject; and providing for an effective date. (T. Tarlton/D. Palumbo) W. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting legislation allowing publication of government notices on a newspaper's internet website; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to Representative Dan Flynn and the Galveston State Legislative Delegation; making various findings and provisions related to this subject; and providing for an effective date. (T. Woods/D. Palumbo) X. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting legislation relating to Body-Worn Camera Programs for law enforcement agencies; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to Senator Royce West and the Galveston State Legislative Delegation; making various findings and provisions related to this subject; and providing for an effective date. (T. Woods)
Consider for approval the First Amendment to the Economic Development Grant Agreement between the Port of Galveston and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of the City of Galveston. (B. Cook)
ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and consider for action a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Galveston County for the purposes of the Pelican Island Bridge (B. Maxwell) B. Discuss and consider for action declining the Texas Public Utility Commission's 2015 Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to municipal telecommunications right-of-way access line rates; and authorizing the City Manager to submit the necessary documents to decline the increased rates upon final approval by the City Attorney. (M. Loftin)
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting Phase 2 of the Downtown Livable Communities Initiative Streetscape Improvements as a project nomination to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $402,500.00 in federal funds for the 2015 call for Candidate Projects under the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding and committing thirty percent (30%) local share in the amount of $172,500.00; authorizing the City Manager to submit required information and data to support same; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (D. Smith)
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting the 27th Street Corridor Project as a project nomination to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,372,754 in federal funds for the 2015 Call for Candidate Projects under the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding and committing sixty six percent (66%) local share in the amount of $2,515,000.00 in matching funds; authorizing the City Manager to submit required information and data to support same; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (D. Henry)
Discuss and consider for action granting permission to the Juneteenth Committee for use of the city seal for the Juneteenth 150th anniversary. (T. Woods)
Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to file comments to President Obama's Executive Order establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard issued January 30, 2015. (D. Palumbo)
ACTION ITEMS (RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION) Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item listed on either the Regular Meeting Agenda or the Workshop Agenda for Thursday, April 23, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT