1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7. 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. Valory Allen Claim #1 12-022 b. Earl M . Johnson, Jr. Claim #1 12-023 c. David De Lo Cerdg Claim #1 12-024 d. Center Point Energy Claim #1 [2-025 e. Joe Murphy Claim #1 [2-026
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Zoning Standards-1991. City of Galveston", Section 29-102: "Seawall Development Guidelines" by making a text change to the "Clinic, Medical or Dental" Permitted Land Use for the Seawall Development Zone; Planning Case Number 12ZA-02; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from "Retail, Seawall Development Zone, Zone 4, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (R-SDZ-4-HDDZ-5)" to "Retail Heightand Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (R-HDDZ-5) zoning district on property commonly known as 3713 - 83rd Street and legally described as Lot 1 Lucky Island (2003), Hall and Jones Survey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-31; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 18601 Warrior as a "Galveston Landmark"; property is legally described as "Abstract 121, Hall & Jones Survey, Tract 69-1, 4.000 acres, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property's Landmark Designation in the Official Public Records of Real Property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-28; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Discuss and consider for action approving and consenting to the assignment(s) of housing units from JC Cantera Homes under CDBG Disaster Housing Program ("Program") Rehabilitation Packages to one or more contractors on the Program's Pre-Approved Contractor List or the General Land Office's Approved Bidder List, subject to approval of the terms and conditions of the assignment by the City Manager, Director of Grants & Housing, and the City Attorney; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to the assignment and the City's consent and approval of the assignment(s).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing qualified members of the Galveston Citizens Police Academy Alumni as Parking Enforcement Agents; to authorize the enforcement of parking regulations in the City of Galveston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 34-177. "Parking Citations" of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended"; authorizing the Galveston Police Department to implement "The Parking Enforcement Volunteer Program"; 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 Chapter 34, "Traffic" of The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, to establish the Pleasure Pier Residential Parking Area located north of Seawall Boulevard between 23rd Street and 28th Street from Seawall Boulevard to Avenue P 1/2; by amending Section 34-110 "Parking Totally Prohibited"; by adding section 34-111a. "Pleasure Pier Residential Parking Area - Limited Parking"; by adding Section 34.117a. "Pleasure Pier Residential Parking Area - Two-Hour Limited Parking; Exemption with Parking Permit"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an Interlocal Agreement with the Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector for administration and collection of current and delinquent taxes on all real and personal property located within the City of Galveston's jurisdictional boundaries; 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, authorizing certain City Officials to invest, withdraw, transfer, and disburse any and all funds of the City of Galveston, into and from the City's duly designated depositories or investment accounts; authorizing signatures of said City Officials; 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; 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.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale for a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property item number 576 on the tax foreclosed property as the "Southeast Part of Lot Six (6), and the south one-half (SI/2) of Lot Seven (7), NW Block Eighty-Two (82), Galveston Outlots. in the City and County of Galveston, Texas" Said property being more particularly described in the instrument Recorded in Book 2523. Page 112 in the official deed records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring 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 Southwest Airlines" efforts to expand its services by providing International Air Service at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Mayor of the City of Houston, Anise Parker; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Discuss and consider for action directing Staff to proceed with retaining legal representation for any City claims relating to the British Petroleum (BP) Multi-District Litigation.
Discuss and consider for action appointing the City Attorney from the applications on file and approving an Employment Agreement for said appointed City Attorney.
Items 13E & 13F, 14, 15 , and 16
13. ACTION ITEMS E. Discuss and consider giving Staff direction on any Executive Session items. F. Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda items as time permits. 14. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 15 REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS & CITY MANAGER 16.N/A
17. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST 18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.042, a Councilmember may inquire about a subject of which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. 19. ADJOURNMENT
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving and authorizing the City Manager to accept the donation of real property legally described as "Part of Lots Five & Six (5-1), Hutchings Special Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston Texas" and commonly known as 1506 - 29th Street, Galveston, Texas, including executing all necessary documents for such acceptance; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Apr 26, 2012 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7. 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. Valory Allen Claim #1 12-022 b. Earl M . Johnson, Jr. Claim #1 12-023 c. David De Lo Cerdg Claim #1 12-024 d. Center Point Energy Claim #1 [2-025 e. Joe Murphy Claim #1 [2-026
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Zoning Standards-1991. City of Galveston", Section 29-102: "Seawall Development Guidelines" by making a text change to the "Clinic, Medical or Dental" Permitted Land Use for the Seawall Development Zone; Planning Case Number 12ZA-02; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from "Retail, Seawall Development Zone, Zone 4, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (R-SDZ-4-HDDZ-5)" to "Retail Heightand Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (R-HDDZ-5) zoning district on property commonly known as 3713 - 83rd Street and legally described as Lot 1 Lucky Island (2003), Hall and Jones Survey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-31; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 18601 Warrior as a "Galveston Landmark"; property is legally described as "Abstract 121, Hall & Jones Survey, Tract 69-1, 4.000 acres, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property's Landmark Designation in the Official Public Records of Real Property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-28; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Discuss and consider for action approving and consenting to the assignment(s) of housing units from JC Cantera Homes under CDBG Disaster Housing Program ("Program") Rehabilitation Packages to one or more contractors on the Program's Pre-Approved Contractor List or the General Land Office's Approved Bidder List, subject to approval of the terms and conditions of the assignment by the City Manager, Director of Grants & Housing, and the City Attorney; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to the assignment and the City's consent and approval of the assignment(s).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing qualified members of the Galveston Citizens Police Academy Alumni as Parking Enforcement Agents; to authorize the enforcement of parking regulations in the City of Galveston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 34-177. "Parking Citations" of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended"; authorizing the Galveston Police Department to implement "The Parking Enforcement Volunteer Program"; 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 Chapter 34, "Traffic" of The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, to establish the Pleasure Pier Residential Parking Area located north of Seawall Boulevard between 23rd Street and 28th Street from Seawall Boulevard to Avenue P 1/2; by amending Section 34-110 "Parking Totally Prohibited"; by adding section 34-111a. "Pleasure Pier Residential Parking Area - Limited Parking"; by adding Section 34.117a. "Pleasure Pier Residential Parking Area - Two-Hour Limited Parking; Exemption with Parking Permit"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an Interlocal Agreement with the Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector for administration and collection of current and delinquent taxes on all real and personal property located within the City of Galveston's jurisdictional boundaries; 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, authorizing certain City Officials to invest, withdraw, transfer, and disburse any and all funds of the City of Galveston, into and from the City's duly designated depositories or investment accounts; authorizing signatures of said City Officials; 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; 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.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale for a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property item number 576 on the tax foreclosed property as the "Southeast Part of Lot Six (6), and the south one-half (SI/2) of Lot Seven (7), NW Block Eighty-Two (82), Galveston Outlots. in the City and County of Galveston, Texas" Said property being more particularly described in the instrument Recorded in Book 2523. Page 112 in the official deed records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring 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 Southwest Airlines" efforts to expand its services by providing International Air Service at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Mayor of the City of Houston, Anise Parker; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Discuss and consider for action directing Staff to proceed with retaining legal representation for any City claims relating to the British Petroleum (BP) Multi-District Litigation.
Discuss and consider for action appointing the City Attorney from the applications on file and approving an Employment Agreement for said appointed City Attorney.
Items 13E & 13F, 14, 15 , and 16
13. ACTION ITEMS E. Discuss and consider giving Staff direction on any Executive Session items. F. Late Work Session: The City Council may consider early Workshop Agenda items as time permits. 14. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 15 REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS & CITY MANAGER 16.N/A
17. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST 18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.042, a Councilmember may inquire about a subject of which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. 19. ADJOURNMENT
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving and authorizing the City Manager to accept the donation of real property legally described as "Part of Lots Five & Six (5-1), Hutchings Special Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston Texas" and commonly known as 1506 - 29th Street, Galveston, Texas, including executing all necessary documents for such acceptance; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.