1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: a. Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences (i) Galveston Housing Authority Staff conduct during an Emergency (ii) Tree Care Awards from Tree Conservancy to City Parks and Recreations Staff b. information regarding holiday schedules c. recognition of individuals d. reminders regarding City Council events e. reminders regarding community events f. health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS a. George Woods b. Patricia McNabb c. AT&T d. Mark Kadinger e. Charlotte Garza f. Tabyrus Bolden g. Jackeline Rinehart h. Katherine Evette I. Patricia Bailey j. Kelby Cammarn Claim #12-083 Claim #12-084 Claim #12-085 & Claim #12-092 Claim #12-086 Claim #12-087 Claim #12-088 Claim #12-089 Claim #12-090 Claim #12-091 Claim #12-093
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for "Petroleum and petroleum products extraction, refining and manufacture" and "manufacturing, industrial storage and assembly process" in a Heavy Industrial (HI) zoned district. Property is legally described as the BNSF Railroad Right-of-Way and a Portion of Blocks 641 through 645 and adjacent 42nd Street through 45th Street (641-0-1), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case 12P-107); making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Radio, Television, Or Microwave Tower" in a Light Industrial, Gateway Development Zone, Zone 1 (LI-GDZ-1) Zoning District; Property is commonly known as 5700 AVENUE H/BALL / 502 Vi 59™ Street and is legally described as M Menard Survey, Reserve A, Block 1, Galveston County Justice Center (2004), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case No. 12P-105; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, Amending "the City of Galveston Zoning Standards, of 1991, as amended," "Article II, Division V: Special Use Regulations," "Section 29-82: Sign Regulations," "Section 29-99: Broadway Overlay Zone," and "Section 29-105: Gateway Development Zone Guidelines," regarding A-Frame signs, making various findings and provisions related to the subject, providing for a Penalty and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, Amending "the Galveston City Code of 1982, as amended", Chapter 32, "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places," Article I, "In General," Section 32-5 "Placement of Items Within the City Right-of-Way"; Making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 11-071, the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adopting the 2012 Thoroughfare Plan for the City of Galveston, Repealing earlier Thoroughfare Plans or Amendments for the City of Galveston, and making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas authorizing membership and participation with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities (GCCC); authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to take certain actions as a member of the GCCC related to electric and gas utility service, providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2013-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for 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.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving amendments to the City's Investment Policy; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date of January 1, 2013.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the investment of City funds in the Texas TERM Local Government Investment Pool and the Texas TERM-CD Purchase Program; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents for the administration of the investment, upon final approval of the City Attorney; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an Interlocal Agreement with the County of Galveston to provide partial funding for milling and overlaying improvements to Seawall Boulevard from Ferry Road to 39th Street; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Interlocal Agreement and any necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the County of Galveston; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting the Galveston County Transit District (GCTD) to formally submit, on behalf of the City of Galveston, requests to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for discretionary rural transit funding to support the acquisition of replacement transit equipment and ADA access master planning funds; authorizing the City Manager to submit a direct request to TxDOT for intercity bus funding, if relevant, to support connectivity between the City of Galveston, Houston, and other destinations; authorizing the City Manager to provide all information, data, and documentation necessary to respond to the TxDOT call for projects; providing findings of facts and providing for an effective date.
Consider for action requesting that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment of Lease Agreement assigning the Lease commencing May 22, 1974, between the City of Galveston and Galveston Health and Racquet Club to Galveston Island Waterpark, LP upon final approval of the City Attorney as to form.
Consider for approval, acceptance of low bid of $109,605.00 from J.W. Kelso Company Inc. to provide labor, equipment and materials for the Settegast Road Culvert Replacement Project. The funding for the project will come from Drainage Improvement Account (BID#12-13-001).
Consider for actin the approval to exercise the second of the four option years awarded on January 13, 2011 (12M) for the use of a cooperative purchasing contract through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for office supplies with Office Depot for the fiscal year 2012-2013. The funding source is various department accounts.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on beach re-nourishment activities.
Discuss and consider for action approving beach surveys as an Industrial Development Corporation project for purposes of developing profiles to serve as a database to document eligibility of the beach as a designed and maintained facility. Cost: $200,000 and funding source is the beach re-nourishment silo of the 4B sales tax proceeds.
Discuss and consider for action approval of the pay by phone vendor and the automatic license plate reader vendor for the paid Seawall Parking Program.
Consider and take action on the two percent (2%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) starting on January 1, 2013.
Discuss and consider for action amending the contract between the City of Galveston and HDR Engineering, Inc. for services related to the Land Development Regulations, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action adopting the City of Galveston's 2013 State Legislative Program for the 83ld Legislature of the State of Texas.
Consider for action, endorsing the Industrial Development Corporation's selection of the successful applicants for Legislative Consultant Services from among those eligible under the City of Galveston's Industrial Development Corporation RFQ #12-13-004.
Discuss and consider giving staff direction on any Executive Session Item listed on the December 13, 2012, Workshop Agenda.
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the December 13, 2012, Workshop Agenda.
13. Action Items W. Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda Items listed for December 13, 2012, as time permits. 14. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Commission for the Arts 2. Landmark Commission 3. Galveston Housing Finance Committee / City of Galveston Property Finance Authority, Inc. 4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 5. Tree Committee
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
Dec 13, 2012 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: a. Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences (i) Galveston Housing Authority Staff conduct during an Emergency (ii) Tree Care Awards from Tree Conservancy to City Parks and Recreations Staff b. information regarding holiday schedules c. recognition of individuals d. reminders regarding City Council events e. reminders regarding community events f. health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS a. George Woods b. Patricia McNabb c. AT&T d. Mark Kadinger e. Charlotte Garza f. Tabyrus Bolden g. Jackeline Rinehart h. Katherine Evette I. Patricia Bailey j. Kelby Cammarn Claim #12-083 Claim #12-084 Claim #12-085 & Claim #12-092 Claim #12-086 Claim #12-087 Claim #12-088 Claim #12-089 Claim #12-090 Claim #12-091 Claim #12-093
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for "Petroleum and petroleum products extraction, refining and manufacture" and "manufacturing, industrial storage and assembly process" in a Heavy Industrial (HI) zoned district. Property is legally described as the BNSF Railroad Right-of-Way and a Portion of Blocks 641 through 645 and adjacent 42nd Street through 45th Street (641-0-1), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case 12P-107); making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Radio, Television, Or Microwave Tower" in a Light Industrial, Gateway Development Zone, Zone 1 (LI-GDZ-1) Zoning District; Property is commonly known as 5700 AVENUE H/BALL / 502 Vi 59™ Street and is legally described as M Menard Survey, Reserve A, Block 1, Galveston County Justice Center (2004), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case No. 12P-105; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, Amending "the City of Galveston Zoning Standards, of 1991, as amended," "Article II, Division V: Special Use Regulations," "Section 29-82: Sign Regulations," "Section 29-99: Broadway Overlay Zone," and "Section 29-105: Gateway Development Zone Guidelines," regarding A-Frame signs, making various findings and provisions related to the subject, providing for a Penalty and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, Amending "the Galveston City Code of 1982, as amended", Chapter 32, "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places," Article I, "In General," Section 32-5 "Placement of Items Within the City Right-of-Way"; Making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 11-071, the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adopting the 2012 Thoroughfare Plan for the City of Galveston, Repealing earlier Thoroughfare Plans or Amendments for the City of Galveston, and making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas authorizing membership and participation with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities (GCCC); authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to take certain actions as a member of the GCCC related to electric and gas utility service, providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2013-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for 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.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving amendments to the City's Investment Policy; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date of January 1, 2013.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the investment of City funds in the Texas TERM Local Government Investment Pool and the Texas TERM-CD Purchase Program; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents for the administration of the investment, upon final approval of the City Attorney; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an Interlocal Agreement with the County of Galveston to provide partial funding for milling and overlaying improvements to Seawall Boulevard from Ferry Road to 39th Street; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Interlocal Agreement and any necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the County of Galveston; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting the Galveston County Transit District (GCTD) to formally submit, on behalf of the City of Galveston, requests to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for discretionary rural transit funding to support the acquisition of replacement transit equipment and ADA access master planning funds; authorizing the City Manager to submit a direct request to TxDOT for intercity bus funding, if relevant, to support connectivity between the City of Galveston, Houston, and other destinations; authorizing the City Manager to provide all information, data, and documentation necessary to respond to the TxDOT call for projects; providing findings of facts and providing for an effective date.
Consider for action requesting that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment of Lease Agreement assigning the Lease commencing May 22, 1974, between the City of Galveston and Galveston Health and Racquet Club to Galveston Island Waterpark, LP upon final approval of the City Attorney as to form.
Consider for approval, acceptance of low bid of $109,605.00 from J.W. Kelso Company Inc. to provide labor, equipment and materials for the Settegast Road Culvert Replacement Project. The funding for the project will come from Drainage Improvement Account (BID#12-13-001).
Consider for actin the approval to exercise the second of the four option years awarded on January 13, 2011 (12M) for the use of a cooperative purchasing contract through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for office supplies with Office Depot for the fiscal year 2012-2013. The funding source is various department accounts.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on beach re-nourishment activities.
Discuss and consider for action approving beach surveys as an Industrial Development Corporation project for purposes of developing profiles to serve as a database to document eligibility of the beach as a designed and maintained facility. Cost: $200,000 and funding source is the beach re-nourishment silo of the 4B sales tax proceeds.
Discuss and consider for action approval of the pay by phone vendor and the automatic license plate reader vendor for the paid Seawall Parking Program.
Consider and take action on the two percent (2%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) starting on January 1, 2013.
Discuss and consider for action amending the contract between the City of Galveston and HDR Engineering, Inc. for services related to the Land Development Regulations, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action adopting the City of Galveston's 2013 State Legislative Program for the 83ld Legislature of the State of Texas.
Consider for action, endorsing the Industrial Development Corporation's selection of the successful applicants for Legislative Consultant Services from among those eligible under the City of Galveston's Industrial Development Corporation RFQ #12-13-004.
Discuss and consider giving staff direction on any Executive Session Item listed on the December 13, 2012, Workshop Agenda.
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the December 13, 2012, Workshop Agenda.
13. Action Items W. Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda Items listed for December 13, 2012, as time permits. 14. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Commission for the Arts 2. Landmark Commission 3. Galveston Housing Finance Committee / City of Galveston Property Finance Authority, Inc. 4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 5. Tree Committee
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT