1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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 (1) Galveston Fire Department Citation from the State of Oklahoma 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.William Graefe Claim #12-056 b.Eugene Ramirez Claim #12-057 c.Adwana Fontenot Claim #12-058 d.Editha Carino Claim #12-059 e.Flagship Hotel Claim #12-060 f. Mauro Ruiz Claim #12-061 g. Cecil Little Claim #12-062 h. Paul T. Lyle Claim #12-063 i. Melissa E. Kiser Claim #12-064 j. Texas Gas Service Notice of Cost for Purchased Gas
Discuss and consider for action the status of public housing plans and negotiations and forwarding additional plans to the state and federal authorities. (CM Pappous, CM Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action the status of public housing plans and negotiations and forwarding additional plans to the state and federal authorities. (CM Pappous, CM Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action the status of public housing plans and negotiations and forwarding additional plans to the state and federal authorities. (CM Pappous, CM Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action retaining legal counsel to provide legal advice to the City Council regarding contracts, agreements and negotiations with any Federal or State Agency regarding public housing. (CM Pappous, CM Beeton)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit in order to expand a "Convenience Store" in the Retail Zoning District and the Seawall Development and Height and Density Development Zones (R-SDZ-3-HDDZ-5) at 6902 Seawall Boulevard; property is legally described as "Part of Lot 102(102-2), Trimble and Lindsey Survey, Section 1, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 12P-93; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Zoning Standards of 1991, City of Galveston", Section 29¬99: "Broadway Overlay Zone" by adding "Sales, new auto accessories, and parts (in building)" to the list of Permitted Land Uses for the Broadway Overlay Zone, Zone 1 (BOZ-1); Planning Case Number 12ZA-04; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Zoning Standards of 1991, City of Galveston", Section 29-107(f)(4)(c): "Wall Plane Articulation Requirements of the Height and Density Development Zone"; Planning Case Number 12ZA-05; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for action adopting a Third Amendment to the Galveston Island Golf Course Management Agreement between Moody Gardens and the City of Galveston.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending and ratifying Ordinance No. 11-050; authorizing the renewal of a Purchase Agreement (Revenue Emergency Anticipation Notes, Series E¬l) dated August 11, 2011, between Frost Bank and the City of Galveston; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Galveston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A and City of Galveston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012B; approving the form and substance of supplemental trust indentures and an official statement; appointing a pricing officer to approve the terms of the sale of the bonds; ratifying the levy of Hotel Occupancy Taxes; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating 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", Section 2-161 "Service on more than one board; maximum tenure," to clarify that service on more than one board, commission or committee does not apply to service on local governmental corporations, political subdivisions, and boards for tax increment reinvestment zones; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Receive a report concerning the expenditure of approximately $2,490,926.00 to redeem the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bonds, Series 2001B which are callable on September 1, 2012. The redemption of the bonds was approved by the IDC Board on August 13, 2012. The bond reserve fund has $910,210.00 and the remaining $1,580,716.00 will come from old IDC Sewer Bond sales tax revenue. The bonds will be redeemed on approximately October 31, 2012, from the FY 13 Budget (No action needed by City Council).
Discuss and consider for action approval to enter into a joint representation agreement to provide legal advice to the City Council regarding contracts, agreements and negotiations with any Federal or State Agency and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney. (Mayor Rosen)
Consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the Fiscal Year 2012 / 2013 Budget including expense budget items.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Secretary direction for posting an executive session agenda item for Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), "Consultation with Attorney" on any regular or workshop agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said item (as needed). (CM Beeton; CM Legg)
Consider for approval ratification of a one year Police Collective Bargaining Contract between Galveston Municipal Police Association and the City of Galveston beginning October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval ratification of a one year Fire Collective Bargaining Contract between International Firefighters Association Local 571 and the City of Galveston Beginning October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for action authorizing the City Manager to make an expenditure in the amount of $347,800.00, which is our 10% matching share of three TexDot projects: the Business Plan (AP Galveston 4) in the amount of $10,000, South Hangar Access (AP Galveston 11) in the amount of $227,800, and Phase II Tarmac Improvements (AP Galveston 3) in the amount of $110,000. Our $347,800.00 match has been received from TIRZ 14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action changing the beginning time for City Council Workshop and the Regular Meetings and set the City Council holiday meeting schedule. (Mayor Rosen)
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending the General Fund operating fund budget for the fiscal year ending September 30. 2012, by transferring $151,000 from various general fund accounts to adjust and properly record unforeseen expenses in connection with separation pay, run-off election costs, grant reimbursement shortages: making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
M. Discuss and consider giving staff direction on any Executive Session Item listed on the September 13, 2012, Workshop Agenda. N. Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the September 13, 2012, Workshop Agenda.
Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda Items listed for September 13, 2012, as time permits.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Tax Foreclosure Committee 2. Tree Committee 3. Galveston Port Facilities Corporation 4. Planning Commission
Sep 13, 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
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 (1) Galveston Fire Department Citation from the State of Oklahoma 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.William Graefe Claim #12-056 b.Eugene Ramirez Claim #12-057 c.Adwana Fontenot Claim #12-058 d.Editha Carino Claim #12-059 e.Flagship Hotel Claim #12-060 f. Mauro Ruiz Claim #12-061 g. Cecil Little Claim #12-062 h. Paul T. Lyle Claim #12-063 i. Melissa E. Kiser Claim #12-064 j. Texas Gas Service Notice of Cost for Purchased Gas
Discuss and consider for action the status of public housing plans and negotiations and forwarding additional plans to the state and federal authorities. (CM Pappous, CM Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action the status of public housing plans and negotiations and forwarding additional plans to the state and federal authorities. (CM Pappous, CM Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action the status of public housing plans and negotiations and forwarding additional plans to the state and federal authorities. (CM Pappous, CM Beeton)
Discuss and consider for action retaining legal counsel to provide legal advice to the City Council regarding contracts, agreements and negotiations with any Federal or State Agency regarding public housing. (CM Pappous, CM Beeton)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit in order to expand a "Convenience Store" in the Retail Zoning District and the Seawall Development and Height and Density Development Zones (R-SDZ-3-HDDZ-5) at 6902 Seawall Boulevard; property is legally described as "Part of Lot 102(102-2), Trimble and Lindsey Survey, Section 1, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 12P-93; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Zoning Standards of 1991, City of Galveston", Section 29¬99: "Broadway Overlay Zone" by adding "Sales, new auto accessories, and parts (in building)" to the list of Permitted Land Uses for the Broadway Overlay Zone, Zone 1 (BOZ-1); Planning Case Number 12ZA-04; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Zoning Standards of 1991, City of Galveston", Section 29-107(f)(4)(c): "Wall Plane Articulation Requirements of the Height and Density Development Zone"; Planning Case Number 12ZA-05; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for action adopting a Third Amendment to the Galveston Island Golf Course Management Agreement between Moody Gardens and the City of Galveston.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending and ratifying Ordinance No. 11-050; authorizing the renewal of a Purchase Agreement (Revenue Emergency Anticipation Notes, Series E¬l) dated August 11, 2011, between Frost Bank and the City of Galveston; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Galveston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A and City of Galveston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012B; approving the form and substance of supplemental trust indentures and an official statement; appointing a pricing officer to approve the terms of the sale of the bonds; ratifying the levy of Hotel Occupancy Taxes; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating 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", Section 2-161 "Service on more than one board; maximum tenure," to clarify that service on more than one board, commission or committee does not apply to service on local governmental corporations, political subdivisions, and boards for tax increment reinvestment zones; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Receive a report concerning the expenditure of approximately $2,490,926.00 to redeem the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bonds, Series 2001B which are callable on September 1, 2012. The redemption of the bonds was approved by the IDC Board on August 13, 2012. The bond reserve fund has $910,210.00 and the remaining $1,580,716.00 will come from old IDC Sewer Bond sales tax revenue. The bonds will be redeemed on approximately October 31, 2012, from the FY 13 Budget (No action needed by City Council).
Discuss and consider for action approval to enter into a joint representation agreement to provide legal advice to the City Council regarding contracts, agreements and negotiations with any Federal or State Agency and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney. (Mayor Rosen)
Consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the Fiscal Year 2012 / 2013 Budget including expense budget items.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Secretary direction for posting an executive session agenda item for Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), "Consultation with Attorney" on any regular or workshop agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said item (as needed). (CM Beeton; CM Legg)
Consider for approval ratification of a one year Police Collective Bargaining Contract between Galveston Municipal Police Association and the City of Galveston beginning October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval ratification of a one year Fire Collective Bargaining Contract between International Firefighters Association Local 571 and the City of Galveston Beginning October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for action authorizing the City Manager to make an expenditure in the amount of $347,800.00, which is our 10% matching share of three TexDot projects: the Business Plan (AP Galveston 4) in the amount of $10,000, South Hangar Access (AP Galveston 11) in the amount of $227,800, and Phase II Tarmac Improvements (AP Galveston 3) in the amount of $110,000. Our $347,800.00 match has been received from TIRZ 14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action changing the beginning time for City Council Workshop and the Regular Meetings and set the City Council holiday meeting schedule. (Mayor Rosen)
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending the General Fund operating fund budget for the fiscal year ending September 30. 2012, by transferring $151,000 from various general fund accounts to adjust and properly record unforeseen expenses in connection with separation pay, run-off election costs, grant reimbursement shortages: making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
M. Discuss and consider giving staff direction on any Executive Session Item listed on the September 13, 2012, Workshop Agenda. N. Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the September 13, 2012, Workshop Agenda.
Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda Items listed for September 13, 2012, as time permits.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Tax Foreclosure Committee 2. Tree Committee 3. Galveston Port Facilities Corporation 4. Planning Commission