DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION Rabbi Marshal Klaven - Congregation B'Nai Israel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements B. City Manager's Report 1. Update on Community Rating System (CRS) - Debbie Vascik
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims Claim #15-074 Anthony Bess Claim #15-075 Leah Bruchis Claim #15-076 Michael Mallett Claim #15-077 Nathan Kinlaw
Zoning Change Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Residential, Single Family, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone- 6 (R-1, HDDZ-6) to Commercial, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone-6 (CHDDZ- 6) District on property commonly known as the Stella Mare Village Subdivision and legally described as Lots 1-30, Block 1, Lots 1-38, Block 2, Lots 1-11, Block 3, and Reserve F, G, and H, Stella Mare Village, A Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 15P-019; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (J. Norman)
Amendment To The 2015 Land Development Regulations Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, by adopting and adding Article 11: "Non-Conformities"; Planning Case Number 15ZA-007; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (B. Johnson)
Amendment To The 2015 Land Development Regulations 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
Emergency Anticipation Note Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2015-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and other agreements related to the issuance and delivery of such note; and making other findings and provisions relating to such note and matters incident thereto. (M. Loftin)
Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the Homestead, Elderly, and Disabled Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions for Tax Year 2015, Pursuant to Chapter 33, Section 33-24 of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, As Amended; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (M. Loftin)
Chapter 33--Taxation 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; incorporating the two percent (2%) tax approved by the qualified voters under Ordinance 01-006; 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 records, reports, payments, penalties, and tax collection suits; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
The following 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. Historic Broadway Median Replanting Project Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Galveston Tree Conservancy for an amount not exceeding $2,000,000.00 for the "Historic Broadway Median Replanting Project" upon final approval by the the City Attorney. Funded by hotel occupancy taxes in the convention center surplus. (B. Sanderson) 11A001.PDF Donation Of Retired Fire Pumper Consider for approval the donation of retired Fire Pumper 1803, which is a 1993 KME Fire Apparatus, to Oak Island & Double Bayou Volunteer Fire Department. (D. Smith) 11B001.PDF Galveston Fire Department--Advanced Life Support Care Consider for approval authorizing the Galveston Fire Department to provide advanced life support care while acting as first responders within the City of Galveston under the direction of Dr. James Vincent, Galveston Area Ambulance Authority. (M. Wisko) 11C001.PDF Purchase Of Priority Dispatch "Paramount" Event Management Field Based Emergency Public Sector Complex System Consider for approval the purchase of one (1) Priority Dispatch "Paramount" Event Management Field Based Emergency Public Sector Complex System and all necessary components to integrate and supplement the OSSI Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) System for emergency call taking and pre-arrival instruction prompting, as well as enhance training and quality assurance. The total cost for this package and all needed components is $103,835.62. (H. Porretto) 11D001.PDF RFP #15-11 Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement between LJA Engineering, Inc. and the City of Galveston to provide services in regard to RFP #15-11 "Request for Proposal Sungard GIS Services for the City of Galveston Police Department." (H. Porretto) 11E001.PDF Professional Service Proposal Consider for approval the acceptance of Professional Service Proposal from Terracon Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $21,755.00 to provide labor and equipment for construction materials testing services on the New Freedom Grant Phase 2 ADA Ramp Project. (A. Gallagher) 11F001.PDF Award Of Bid #15-51--59th Street Pump Station Project Consider for approval of the low responsive bidder (Bid #15-51) Cardinal Contractors, Inc. for the new 59th Street Pump Station Project in the amount of $15,887,000.00. The funding source will be the CDBG Round 2.2 and the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding. (D. Christodoss) Professional Legal Services Consider for approval additional funding for Professional Legal Services through September 30, 2015 wit the law firm of Lloyd Gosselink in the amount of $21,000.00 related to water and wastewater legal issues. The funding source is $2,500.00 Water Supply, $14,800.00 Sewer Wastewater Treatment, and $3,700.00 Sewer Pretreatment Legal Services Account. (R. Blackketter) 11H001.PDF Vending Services Contract Consider for approval awarding a three year contract to Brown Food Service to include all equipment and labor for vending services for the City of Galveston. There will no expenditure of City funding during the course of this agreement. (T. Scott) 11I001.PDF RFP #15-16 Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to approve of a three year contract with two (2) one(1) year extensions between the City of Galveston and Asset Group, Inc. (RFP 15-16) as primary, and DRC Emergency Services as a secondary contractor, for the provision of post catastrophic event emergency public complex to include sheltering, food service, security, and ancillary services, as determined by the declared emergency event. (C. Kelly) 11J001.PDF Resolution--Project Worksheets Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, requesting that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) fully obligate and expedite all Project Worksheets (PW's) related to the 2008 Hurricane Ike Event; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to Governor Gregory Abbott, Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, Congressman Randy Weber, members of the Galveston State Legislative Delegation Representative Bonnen, Representative Faircloth and Senator Taylor, and to Representatives of TDEM and FEMA leadership; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (J. Simsen) 11K001.PDF Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Consider for approval a Resolution creating the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, setting forth the rules for and the duties thereof, all in compliance with the Impact Fee statutes found in Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. 11L.PDF Audit Report Receive and file the System for Grants Management Audit - Finance Department-June 12, 2015 11M-AUDIT REPORT.PDF Final Report--DMC Netowrk Receive and file a final report from DMC Network on the development of City goals, vision, and strategic plan. Additional Legal Services Consider for approval an amendment to the Professional Legal Services Agreement and authorizing the use of the City’s “Settlement Account” as the funding source for the payment of costs for additional legal services with the Law Firm of Mills Shirley, LLP and such other expenses related to the CDM Smith litigation matters. No funds shall be expended except upon the approval of the City Attorney. Additional Legal Services Consider for approval an amendment to the Professional Legal Services Agreement and authorizing the use of the City’s “Settlement Account” as the funding source for the payment of costs for additional legal services with the Law Firm of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech, P.C. and such other expenses related to the CDM Smith litigation matters. No funds shall be expended except upon the approval of the City Attorney.
Board, Commission, And Committee Policies Discuss and consider for action adopting various Board, Commission, and Committee policies. (Yarbrough)
Board Commission, And Committee Appointments Consider for approval appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees-- Park Board of Trustees for District 1, and Wharves Board for District 3. (Woods/McMorris)
B. Board, Commission, And Committee Nominations Discuss and consider for amendments to Resolution No. 14-041 relating to appointments to boards, commissions, and committees. (Yarbrough) C. Board, Commissions, And Committees Discuss and consider for action changing meeting frequency and combining/eliminating certain boards, commissions, and committees. (Yarbrough)
13. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update On Jones Park (Tarlton) 14. ADJOURNMENT
Jun 25, 2015 Regular Council
DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION Rabbi Marshal Klaven - Congregation B'Nai Israel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements B. City Manager's Report 1. Update on Community Rating System (CRS) - Debbie Vascik
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims Claim #15-074 Anthony Bess Claim #15-075 Leah Bruchis Claim #15-076 Michael Mallett Claim #15-077 Nathan Kinlaw
Zoning Change Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Residential, Single Family, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone- 6 (R-1, HDDZ-6) to Commercial, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone-6 (CHDDZ- 6) District on property commonly known as the Stella Mare Village Subdivision and legally described as Lots 1-30, Block 1, Lots 1-38, Block 2, Lots 1-11, Block 3, and Reserve F, G, and H, Stella Mare Village, A Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 15P-019; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (J. Norman)
Amendment To The 2015 Land Development Regulations Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, by adopting and adding Article 11: "Non-Conformities"; Planning Case Number 15ZA-007; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (B. Johnson)
Amendment To The 2015 Land Development Regulations 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
Emergency Anticipation Note Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2015-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and other agreements related to the issuance and delivery of such note; and making other findings and provisions relating to such note and matters incident thereto. (M. Loftin)
Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the Homestead, Elderly, and Disabled Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions for Tax Year 2015, Pursuant to Chapter 33, Section 33-24 of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, As Amended; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (M. Loftin)
Chapter 33--Taxation 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; incorporating the two percent (2%) tax approved by the qualified voters under Ordinance 01-006; 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 records, reports, payments, penalties, and tax collection suits; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
The following 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. Historic Broadway Median Replanting Project Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Galveston Tree Conservancy for an amount not exceeding $2,000,000.00 for the "Historic Broadway Median Replanting Project" upon final approval by the the City Attorney. Funded by hotel occupancy taxes in the convention center surplus. (B. Sanderson) 11A001.PDF Donation Of Retired Fire Pumper Consider for approval the donation of retired Fire Pumper 1803, which is a 1993 KME Fire Apparatus, to Oak Island & Double Bayou Volunteer Fire Department. (D. Smith) 11B001.PDF Galveston Fire Department--Advanced Life Support Care Consider for approval authorizing the Galveston Fire Department to provide advanced life support care while acting as first responders within the City of Galveston under the direction of Dr. James Vincent, Galveston Area Ambulance Authority. (M. Wisko) 11C001.PDF Purchase Of Priority Dispatch "Paramount" Event Management Field Based Emergency Public Sector Complex System Consider for approval the purchase of one (1) Priority Dispatch "Paramount" Event Management Field Based Emergency Public Sector Complex System and all necessary components to integrate and supplement the OSSI Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) System for emergency call taking and pre-arrival instruction prompting, as well as enhance training and quality assurance. The total cost for this package and all needed components is $103,835.62. (H. Porretto) 11D001.PDF RFP #15-11 Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement between LJA Engineering, Inc. and the City of Galveston to provide services in regard to RFP #15-11 "Request for Proposal Sungard GIS Services for the City of Galveston Police Department." (H. Porretto) 11E001.PDF Professional Service Proposal Consider for approval the acceptance of Professional Service Proposal from Terracon Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $21,755.00 to provide labor and equipment for construction materials testing services on the New Freedom Grant Phase 2 ADA Ramp Project. (A. Gallagher) 11F001.PDF Award Of Bid #15-51--59th Street Pump Station Project Consider for approval of the low responsive bidder (Bid #15-51) Cardinal Contractors, Inc. for the new 59th Street Pump Station Project in the amount of $15,887,000.00. The funding source will be the CDBG Round 2.2 and the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding. (D. Christodoss) Professional Legal Services Consider for approval additional funding for Professional Legal Services through September 30, 2015 wit the law firm of Lloyd Gosselink in the amount of $21,000.00 related to water and wastewater legal issues. The funding source is $2,500.00 Water Supply, $14,800.00 Sewer Wastewater Treatment, and $3,700.00 Sewer Pretreatment Legal Services Account. (R. Blackketter) 11H001.PDF Vending Services Contract Consider for approval awarding a three year contract to Brown Food Service to include all equipment and labor for vending services for the City of Galveston. There will no expenditure of City funding during the course of this agreement. (T. Scott) 11I001.PDF RFP #15-16 Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to approve of a three year contract with two (2) one(1) year extensions between the City of Galveston and Asset Group, Inc. (RFP 15-16) as primary, and DRC Emergency Services as a secondary contractor, for the provision of post catastrophic event emergency public complex to include sheltering, food service, security, and ancillary services, as determined by the declared emergency event. (C. Kelly) 11J001.PDF Resolution--Project Worksheets Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, requesting that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) fully obligate and expedite all Project Worksheets (PW's) related to the 2008 Hurricane Ike Event; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this Resolution to Governor Gregory Abbott, Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, Congressman Randy Weber, members of the Galveston State Legislative Delegation Representative Bonnen, Representative Faircloth and Senator Taylor, and to Representatives of TDEM and FEMA leadership; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (J. Simsen) 11K001.PDF Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Consider for approval a Resolution creating the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, setting forth the rules for and the duties thereof, all in compliance with the Impact Fee statutes found in Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. 11L.PDF Audit Report Receive and file the System for Grants Management Audit - Finance Department-June 12, 2015 11M-AUDIT REPORT.PDF Final Report--DMC Netowrk Receive and file a final report from DMC Network on the development of City goals, vision, and strategic plan. Additional Legal Services Consider for approval an amendment to the Professional Legal Services Agreement and authorizing the use of the City’s “Settlement Account” as the funding source for the payment of costs for additional legal services with the Law Firm of Mills Shirley, LLP and such other expenses related to the CDM Smith litigation matters. No funds shall be expended except upon the approval of the City Attorney. Additional Legal Services Consider for approval an amendment to the Professional Legal Services Agreement and authorizing the use of the City’s “Settlement Account” as the funding source for the payment of costs for additional legal services with the Law Firm of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech, P.C. and such other expenses related to the CDM Smith litigation matters. No funds shall be expended except upon the approval of the City Attorney.
Board, Commission, And Committee Policies Discuss and consider for action adopting various Board, Commission, and Committee policies. (Yarbrough)
Board Commission, And Committee Appointments Consider for approval appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees-- Park Board of Trustees for District 1, and Wharves Board for District 3. (Woods/McMorris)
B. Board, Commission, And Committee Nominations Discuss and consider for amendments to Resolution No. 14-041 relating to appointments to boards, commissions, and committees. (Yarbrough) C. Board, Commissions, And Committees Discuss and consider for action changing meeting frequency and combining/eliminating certain boards, commissions, and committees. (Yarbrough)
13. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update On Jones Park (Tarlton) 14. ADJOURNMENT