1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting the "Ike Dike Project" for a coastal barrier to protect the Houston-Galveston region, including Galveston Bay, from hurricane storm surges; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to Rear Admiral Robert Smith III, USN, President and Chief Executive Officer of Texas A & M University at Galveston; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to exceed the height requirements of the Height and Density Development Zone (HDDZ) to construct a multistory hotel. Property is located at 1328 seawall and is legally described as M. Menard Survey, the west 130 feet of lot 1 (1.1), Hi-Five Corner (2007), a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case Number 12P-94); making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to exceed the height requirements of the Height and Density Development Zone (HDDZ) to construct a multistory hotel. Property is located at 1328 seawall and is legally described as M. Menard Survey, the west 130 feet of lot 1 (1.1), Hi-Five Corner (2007), a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case Number 12P-94); making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to exceed the height requirements of the Height and Density Development Zone (HDDZ) to construct a multistory hotel. Property is located at 1328 seawall and is legally described as M. Menard Survey, the west 130 feet of lot 1 (1.1), Hi-Five Corner (2007), a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case Number 12P-94); making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a request for an Abandonment of approximately 1,536 square feet of City right-of-way; Adjacent property is legally described as Lot 12, of Westmore Subdivision, a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. (Planning Case Number 12P-98 (Adjacent to 4727 Sherman); making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended", Chapter 2, "Administration", Article IV, "Boards, Commissions, and Committees", Division 8, "Galveston Tree Committee" Section 2-231(a) "Terms" to change the maximum term of service from two (2) consecutive full terms to three (3) consecutive full terms in order to be consistent with The City Charter and other provisions of The City Code; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution requesting the Texas Municipal League (TML) to support legislation concerning the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Act (TWIA); making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing that this Resolution become effective from and after its passage and adoption.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, amending the Galveston City Code of 1982, as amended, Chapter 24, "Miscellaneous Offenses", by providing for new regulations relating to noise within the city; adding Sections 24-1 and 24-2, amending sections 24-3 and 24-5, making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for a penalty.
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the additional expenditure of $885.19 to the firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry for the representation of Council Member Rusty Legg in an ethics matter filed January 12, 2012.
Consider for action authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the redemption of the Industrial Development Corporation Bonds Series 2001 B bonds which were callable on September 1, 2012.
Discuss and consider for action approving an Interlocal Agreement Between the County of Galveston and the City of Galveston Relating to the Reconstruction and Transfer of Maintenance of the 61st Street Boat Ramp Located Within Washington Park and to the Transfer of Maintenance and Reconstruction of the Remainder of Washington Park Located in the City of Galveston, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval amending the event dates for the 2012 Lone Star Motorcycle Rally, granting administrative authority to the City Manager for any future date modifications, and authorizing the City Manager to execute such necessary documents, upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider giving staff direction on any Executive Session Item listed on the October 11, 2012, Workshop Agenda.
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the October 11, 2012, Workshop Agenda.
Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda Items listed for October 11, 2012, as time permits.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Tree Committee
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Tree Committee
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
Oct 11, 2012 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting the "Ike Dike Project" for a coastal barrier to protect the Houston-Galveston region, including Galveston Bay, from hurricane storm surges; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to Rear Admiral Robert Smith III, USN, President and Chief Executive Officer of Texas A & M University at Galveston; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to exceed the height requirements of the Height and Density Development Zone (HDDZ) to construct a multistory hotel. Property is located at 1328 seawall and is legally described as M. Menard Survey, the west 130 feet of lot 1 (1.1), Hi-Five Corner (2007), a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case Number 12P-94); making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to exceed the height requirements of the Height and Density Development Zone (HDDZ) to construct a multistory hotel. Property is located at 1328 seawall and is legally described as M. Menard Survey, the west 130 feet of lot 1 (1.1), Hi-Five Corner (2007), a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case Number 12P-94); making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to exceed the height requirements of the Height and Density Development Zone (HDDZ) to construct a multistory hotel. Property is located at 1328 seawall and is legally described as M. Menard Survey, the west 130 feet of lot 1 (1.1), Hi-Five Corner (2007), a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case Number 12P-94); making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a request for an Abandonment of approximately 1,536 square feet of City right-of-way; Adjacent property is legally described as Lot 12, of Westmore Subdivision, a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. (Planning Case Number 12P-98 (Adjacent to 4727 Sherman); making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended", Chapter 2, "Administration", Article IV, "Boards, Commissions, and Committees", Division 8, "Galveston Tree Committee" Section 2-231(a) "Terms" to change the maximum term of service from two (2) consecutive full terms to three (3) consecutive full terms in order to be consistent with The City Charter and other provisions of The City Code; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution requesting the Texas Municipal League (TML) to support legislation concerning the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Act (TWIA); making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing that this Resolution become effective from and after its passage and adoption.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, amending the Galveston City Code of 1982, as amended, Chapter 24, "Miscellaneous Offenses", by providing for new regulations relating to noise within the city; adding Sections 24-1 and 24-2, amending sections 24-3 and 24-5, making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for a penalty.
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the additional expenditure of $885.19 to the firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry for the representation of Council Member Rusty Legg in an ethics matter filed January 12, 2012.
Consider for action authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the redemption of the Industrial Development Corporation Bonds Series 2001 B bonds which were callable on September 1, 2012.
Discuss and consider for action approving an Interlocal Agreement Between the County of Galveston and the City of Galveston Relating to the Reconstruction and Transfer of Maintenance of the 61st Street Boat Ramp Located Within Washington Park and to the Transfer of Maintenance and Reconstruction of the Remainder of Washington Park Located in the City of Galveston, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval amending the event dates for the 2012 Lone Star Motorcycle Rally, granting administrative authority to the City Manager for any future date modifications, and authorizing the City Manager to execute such necessary documents, upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider giving staff direction on any Executive Session Item listed on the October 11, 2012, Workshop Agenda.
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the October 11, 2012, Workshop Agenda.
Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda Items listed for October 11, 2012, as time permits.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Tree Committee
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Tree Committee
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT