1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 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 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. Mullen Asphalt Paving Claim #12-027 b. K.ST Elec & J. Hinton Claim #12-028 c. Lyle Bensley Claim #12-029 d. Gregory Roof Claim #12-030 e. Michael Enriquez Claim #12-031 f. Shaun Newsome Claim #12-032 g- Jessie Johnson Claim #12-033 h. Charles Fuentes Claim #12-034
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2012 Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Galveston; amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adding the 2012 Historic Preservation Plan; repealing earlier historic preservation plans or amendments for the City of Galveston; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2012 Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Galveston; amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adding the 2012 Historic Preservation Plan; repealing earlier historic preservation plans or amendments for the City of Galveston; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations and the execution and delivery of an Escrow Agreement and the subscription for and purchase of certain escrowed securities; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding obligations; prescribing the terms and conditions thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving the preparation and delivery of a preliminary official statement and an official statement; approving a Bond Purchase Agreement; approving related agreements; making findings and provisions related to such bonds.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, to rescind Ordinance No. 10-91 and to abandon City owned access easements in Old Port Industrial Road between 29th and 41st Streets and between 33rd and 37th Streets north of Harborside Drive in exchange for Port of Galveston owned property located between 30th and 31st Streets and from Market Street to Post Office Street ("Block 510"); authorizing the City Manager to execute the Exchange Agreement and all associated documents; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 2 "Administration" of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended" Article II - "Officers and Employees", by creating Division 3A "Lobbying" and sections thereunder; to define lobbying and its associated meanings; to regulate lobbying activities; to create requirements and restrictions pertaining to lobbying; to create requirements for the registration and reporting of lobbyists; to assess fees associated therewith; to restrict certain activities; to establish a penalty; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date of October 1,2012.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, recognizing May 2012 as "Preservation Month" in the City of Galveston, Texas; 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 the City to retain professional legal services from the Law Offices of A. Craig Eiland, P.C. for the purpose of pursuing claims against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association ("TWIA"); authorizing the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the Law Offices of A. Craig Eiland, P.C; urging the State Comptroller of Public Accounts to approve the proposed Legal Services Agreement; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, urging the Texas Legislature to amend Chapter 418, "Emergency Management", of the Texas Government Code by allowing a municipality to designate either its Presiding Officer, City Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, and/or Chief Executive Officer to have the authority and powers during an emergency or disaster as set forth by State law upon final approval by the City Attorney; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to Governor Rick Perry, State Senators Joan Huffman and Mike Jackson, and State Representative Craig Eiland; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. (Deferred from 4/26/12)
Consider for action approving an estimated amount of $1.65 million for various improvements to parks and park-facilities, which is proposed to be funded out of the Parks portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the architectural and design fee for a community swimming pool in an estimated amount of $150,000, which is proposed to be funded out of the Parks portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the Harborside Drive Design Project at an estimated amount of $2.5 million, which is proposed to be funded out of the Public Infrastructure portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the East End Lagoon Study at an estimated cost of $10,000.00, which is proposed to be funded out of the Parks portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the Bradner Road Improvement Project on Pelican Island at an estimated cost of $500,000.00, which is proposed to be funded out of the Public Infrastructure portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the Impact of the Panama Canal on the Port of Galveston Study at an estimated cost of $45,000.00, which is proposed to be funded out of the Economic Development portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the Downtown Preservation Green Project at an estimated cost of $350,000.00, which is proposed to be funded out of the Parks portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the Washington Park Improvement Project, which is proposed to be funded out of the Parks portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds at an estimated cost of $550,000.00.
Consider for action approving the Gulf of Mexico Foundation's Habitat Restoration Technology Training Center Project, which is proposed to be funded out of the Economic Development portion of the 4B Sales Tax Proceeds in an amount of $200,000.00.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. TIRZ 11
Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda items as time permits.
Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda items as time permits.
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
May 10, 2012 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 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 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. Mullen Asphalt Paving Claim #12-027 b. K.ST Elec & J. Hinton Claim #12-028 c. Lyle Bensley Claim #12-029 d. Gregory Roof Claim #12-030 e. Michael Enriquez Claim #12-031 f. Shaun Newsome Claim #12-032 g- Jessie Johnson Claim #12-033 h. Charles Fuentes Claim #12-034
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2012 Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Galveston; amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adding the 2012 Historic Preservation Plan; repealing earlier historic preservation plans or amendments for the City of Galveston; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2012 Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Galveston; amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adding the 2012 Historic Preservation Plan; repealing earlier historic preservation plans or amendments for the City of Galveston; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations and the execution and delivery of an Escrow Agreement and the subscription for and purchase of certain escrowed securities; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding obligations; prescribing the terms and conditions thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving the preparation and delivery of a preliminary official statement and an official statement; approving a Bond Purchase Agreement; approving related agreements; making findings and provisions related to such bonds.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, to rescind Ordinance No. 10-91 and to abandon City owned access easements in Old Port Industrial Road between 29th and 41st Streets and between 33rd and 37th Streets north of Harborside Drive in exchange for Port of Galveston owned property located between 30th and 31st Streets and from Market Street to Post Office Street ("Block 510"); authorizing the City Manager to execute the Exchange Agreement and all associated documents; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 2 "Administration" of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended" Article II - "Officers and Employees", by creating Division 3A "Lobbying" and sections thereunder; to define lobbying and its associated meanings; to regulate lobbying activities; to create requirements and restrictions pertaining to lobbying; to create requirements for the registration and reporting of lobbyists; to assess fees associated therewith; to restrict certain activities; to establish a penalty; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date of October 1,2012.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, recognizing May 2012 as "Preservation Month" in the City of Galveston, Texas; 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 the City to retain professional legal services from the Law Offices of A. Craig Eiland, P.C. for the purpose of pursuing claims against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association ("TWIA"); authorizing the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the Law Offices of A. Craig Eiland, P.C; urging the State Comptroller of Public Accounts to approve the proposed Legal Services Agreement; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, urging the Texas Legislature to amend Chapter 418, "Emergency Management", of the Texas Government Code by allowing a municipality to designate either its Presiding Officer, City Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, and/or Chief Executive Officer to have the authority and powers during an emergency or disaster as set forth by State law upon final approval by the City Attorney; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to Governor Rick Perry, State Senators Joan Huffman and Mike Jackson, and State Representative Craig Eiland; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. (Deferred from 4/26/12)
Consider for action approving an estimated amount of $1.65 million for various improvements to parks and park-facilities, which is proposed to be funded out of the Parks portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the architectural and design fee for a community swimming pool in an estimated amount of $150,000, which is proposed to be funded out of the Parks portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the Harborside Drive Design Project at an estimated amount of $2.5 million, which is proposed to be funded out of the Public Infrastructure portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the East End Lagoon Study at an estimated cost of $10,000.00, which is proposed to be funded out of the Parks portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the Bradner Road Improvement Project on Pelican Island at an estimated cost of $500,000.00, which is proposed to be funded out of the Public Infrastructure portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the Impact of the Panama Canal on the Port of Galveston Study at an estimated cost of $45,000.00, which is proposed to be funded out of the Economic Development portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the Downtown Preservation Green Project at an estimated cost of $350,000.00, which is proposed to be funded out of the Parks portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds.
Consider for action approving the Washington Park Improvement Project, which is proposed to be funded out of the Parks portion of the 4B Sales Tax proceeds at an estimated cost of $550,000.00.
Consider for action approving the Gulf of Mexico Foundation's Habitat Restoration Technology Training Center Project, which is proposed to be funded out of the Economic Development portion of the 4B Sales Tax Proceeds in an amount of $200,000.00.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. TIRZ 11
Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda items as time permits.
Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda items as time permits.
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT