4. Discuss direction and approval of the procurement process for the refurbishing of the Galveston Trolley cars and tracks that were damaged during Hurricane Ike. The funding sources are FEMA PWs IT-113 and IT-107. Federal Grant TX 03-0303-00, and TML Insurance Proceeds.
A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston. Texas, abandoning an approximate 2,688 square-foot portion of street right-of-way. Adjacent property is located at 11200 Bernice and legally described as "Lot 15. Block 4. Sunny Beach, a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston. Texas*': authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary deed in form and content approved by the City Attorney; Planning Case Number 12P-01; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. B. Public hearing and consider for action the appeal (12PA-10) of the City of Galveston Planning Commission's failure to approve Planning Case Number 11P-137 relating to a request for a General Land Use Plan in conjunction with the development of a dog kennel in a Planned Development (PD) zoning district. Property is legally described as Abstract 121. Hall & Jones Survey. Tract 69-1. 4.000 Acres, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, and more commonly known as 18601 Warrior Road. Appellant: Judy Shorman. Applicant and Property Owner: Judy Shorman.
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, ordering and calling an election to be held in the city of Galveston on the 12th day of May, 2012, for the purpose of electing a mayor at-large and six (6) council members from districts, each for two-year terms; providing for such election to be held jointly with the Galveston Community College District for the purpose of electing persons to serve on its board of regents in positions 1. 2, and 3 each for a six-year terms each and a special election to be held on the same date to fill the unexpired term of position 4 which expires in May 2014; making provisions for the conduct and giving of notice of the election; authorizing the city manager to execute a joint election agreement with the Galveston Community College District to proportionately share certain costs; designating the polling places; designating hours for voting; providing for publication of notice of the election; providing bilingual election requirements; providing for a severability clause; providing an open meetings clause; providing a savings clause; declaring findings of fact; and providing for an effective date.
Discuss direction and approval of the procurement process for the refurbishing of the Galveston Trolley cars and tracks that were damaged during Hurricane Ike. The funding sources are FEMA PWs IT-113 and IT-107. Federal Grant TX 03-0303-00, and TML Insurance Proceeds.
EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code. Section 551.071, "Consultations with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice pertaining to the following legal matters: 1. Disaster Housing Recovery Program and related issues. 2. Fair Housing Act and related issues. 3. Contract with Consolidated Concepts, Inc. (CCI). 4. Contract with Compass Pointe Homes (CPH).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, ordering and calling a Special Election to be held in the City of Galveston on the 12th day of May, 2012, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Galveston, Texas, certain propositions for the amendment of The City Charter; clarifying and further defining the term limits for the Mayor and Members of the Council; providing three-year terms of office for the Mayor and Members of Council; conforming the Mayor's emergency management powers and duties to those authorized by state law; defining more explicitly residency requirements for Members of Council; prohibiting Members of Council from being employed by the Parks Board or the Wharves Board during their term of office and for two years thereafter; conforming City Charter provisions relating to municipal elections to state law; creating a Capital Improvement Account; excluding previously appropriated capital improvement funds from the computation of the limit on annual budget increases; repealing Article VII, Section 19 of The City Charter relating to the limit on annual budget increases; increasing the authority of the City Manager to make purchases and to enter into contracts in the event of a declared disaster or emergency when a quorum of Council cannot be present for a meeting; reducing the limitation on the permissible ad valorem tax rate for general operating expenses from seventy cents ($0.70) to sixty-four cents ($0.64) on each $100 assessed valuation; providing that paid appointed officers and employees of the City must resign to run for public office; expanding conflict of interest provisions to prohibit vote swapping by Members of Council; prohibiting members of boards, committees, and commissions from being employed by the board, committee, or commission during the time the person serves as a board member and for two years thereafter; applying term limits to members of City boards; applying residency requirements, term limits, open meetings requirements, conflict of interest prohibitions, and similar provisions currently applicable to administrative and advisory boards to corporations and political subdivisions created by the City; applying the same residency and domicile requirements for City Council to members of City boards; providing for the wording and form of the ballot as to each proposed amendment; providing the means and methods of conducting the election; designating the polling places; appointing officials of the election; designating hours for voting; providing for publication of notice of the election; providing for bilingual election requirements; providing for a severability clause; declaring findings of fact; providing an open meetings clause; providing for an effective date for the proposed amendments; and making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
A. Discuss and consider for action, directing the City Manager to amend the 2009 International Building and Residential Codes regarding the requirements for exterior wall protection. (CM Beeton. CM Legg) B. Discuss and provide direction on parking for the Pleasure Pier. (CM Beeton, CM Legg)
Feb 23, 2012 Council Workshop
4. Discuss direction and approval of the procurement process for the refurbishing of the Galveston Trolley cars and tracks that were damaged during Hurricane Ike. The funding sources are FEMA PWs IT-113 and IT-107. Federal Grant TX 03-0303-00, and TML Insurance Proceeds.
A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston. Texas, abandoning an approximate 2,688 square-foot portion of street right-of-way. Adjacent property is located at 11200 Bernice and legally described as "Lot 15. Block 4. Sunny Beach, a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston. Texas*': authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary deed in form and content approved by the City Attorney; Planning Case Number 12P-01; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. B. Public hearing and consider for action the appeal (12PA-10) of the City of Galveston Planning Commission's failure to approve Planning Case Number 11P-137 relating to a request for a General Land Use Plan in conjunction with the development of a dog kennel in a Planned Development (PD) zoning district. Property is legally described as Abstract 121. Hall & Jones Survey. Tract 69-1. 4.000 Acres, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, and more commonly known as 18601 Warrior Road. Appellant: Judy Shorman. Applicant and Property Owner: Judy Shorman.
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, ordering and calling an election to be held in the city of Galveston on the 12th day of May, 2012, for the purpose of electing a mayor at-large and six (6) council members from districts, each for two-year terms; providing for such election to be held jointly with the Galveston Community College District for the purpose of electing persons to serve on its board of regents in positions 1. 2, and 3 each for a six-year terms each and a special election to be held on the same date to fill the unexpired term of position 4 which expires in May 2014; making provisions for the conduct and giving of notice of the election; authorizing the city manager to execute a joint election agreement with the Galveston Community College District to proportionately share certain costs; designating the polling places; designating hours for voting; providing for publication of notice of the election; providing bilingual election requirements; providing for a severability clause; providing an open meetings clause; providing a savings clause; declaring findings of fact; and providing for an effective date.
Discuss direction and approval of the procurement process for the refurbishing of the Galveston Trolley cars and tracks that were damaged during Hurricane Ike. The funding sources are FEMA PWs IT-113 and IT-107. Federal Grant TX 03-0303-00, and TML Insurance Proceeds.
EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code. Section 551.071, "Consultations with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice pertaining to the following legal matters: 1. Disaster Housing Recovery Program and related issues. 2. Fair Housing Act and related issues. 3. Contract with Consolidated Concepts, Inc. (CCI). 4. Contract with Compass Pointe Homes (CPH).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, ordering and calling a Special Election to be held in the City of Galveston on the 12th day of May, 2012, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Galveston, Texas, certain propositions for the amendment of The City Charter; clarifying and further defining the term limits for the Mayor and Members of the Council; providing three-year terms of office for the Mayor and Members of Council; conforming the Mayor's emergency management powers and duties to those authorized by state law; defining more explicitly residency requirements for Members of Council; prohibiting Members of Council from being employed by the Parks Board or the Wharves Board during their term of office and for two years thereafter; conforming City Charter provisions relating to municipal elections to state law; creating a Capital Improvement Account; excluding previously appropriated capital improvement funds from the computation of the limit on annual budget increases; repealing Article VII, Section 19 of The City Charter relating to the limit on annual budget increases; increasing the authority of the City Manager to make purchases and to enter into contracts in the event of a declared disaster or emergency when a quorum of Council cannot be present for a meeting; reducing the limitation on the permissible ad valorem tax rate for general operating expenses from seventy cents ($0.70) to sixty-four cents ($0.64) on each $100 assessed valuation; providing that paid appointed officers and employees of the City must resign to run for public office; expanding conflict of interest provisions to prohibit vote swapping by Members of Council; prohibiting members of boards, committees, and commissions from being employed by the board, committee, or commission during the time the person serves as a board member and for two years thereafter; applying term limits to members of City boards; applying residency requirements, term limits, open meetings requirements, conflict of interest prohibitions, and similar provisions currently applicable to administrative and advisory boards to corporations and political subdivisions created by the City; applying the same residency and domicile requirements for City Council to members of City boards; providing for the wording and form of the ballot as to each proposed amendment; providing the means and methods of conducting the election; designating the polling places; appointing officials of the election; designating hours for voting; providing for publication of notice of the election; providing for bilingual election requirements; providing for a severability clause; declaring findings of fact; providing an open meetings clause; providing for an effective date for the proposed amendments; and making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
A. Discuss and consider for action, directing the City Manager to amend the 2009 International Building and Residential Codes regarding the requirements for exterior wall protection. (CM Beeton. CM Legg) B. Discuss and provide direction on parking for the Pleasure Pier. (CM Beeton, CM Legg)