1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS & ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST 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 about upcoming City Council events e. information about community events f. announcements regarding imminent threats to public health and safety
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS a. Indian Beach Property Owners Original Petition #12-011 b. Erin Nicholls Claim # 12-012 c. Laurie Gorham Claim # 12-013 d. Judy Mitchell Claim # 12-014 e. Warren Compton Jr. Claim # 12-015 f. Sabrina Allen Original Petition #12-016
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2012 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Galveston; amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adding the 2012 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning an approximate 300' x 260' four (4') foot portion of right-of-way adjacent to 2115 Winnie/Avenue G, which is an approximate 4,480 square-foot portion of sidewalk right-of-way; property is legally described as all of Block 321 in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-02; 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 in conjunction with the development of an "Amusement, Commercial (Outdoor)" land use for the operation of a boat, kayak, and bicycle rental business in a Recreation (REC) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 1817 - 61st Street and legally described as Part of Lots 1-8 (1-1), Block 2, and part of adjacent alley, Truehearts Addition, a Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-20; 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 expand a "Manufacturing, Industrial Storage and Assembly Process" facility in a Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 3801 GTI Boulevard and legally described as Smith Survey, Tract 30, 12.230 acres in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-21; 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 operate a "Multiple Family Dwelling" facility in a Resort, Seawall Development Zone(RES-SDZ-2) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 601 - 627 Avenue L and legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 6, in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-19; 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 operate a "Multiple Family Dwelling" facility in a Resort, Seawall Development Zone(RES-SDZ-2) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 601 - 627 Avenue L and legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 6, in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-19; 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 operate a "Multiple Family Dwelling" facility in a Resort, Seawall Development Zone(RES-SDZ-2) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 601 - 627 Avenue L and legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 6, in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-19; 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 operate a "Multiple Family Dwelling" facility in a Resort, Seawall Development Zone(RES-SDZ-2) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 601 - 627 Avenue L and legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 6, in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-19; 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 operate a "Multiple Family Dwelling" facility in a Resort, Seawall Development Zone(RES-SDZ-2) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 601 - 627 Avenue L and legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 6, in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-19; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 33, "Taxation", Sections 33-87(c) of "The Galveston City Code of 1982. as amended" by deleting section 33-87(c), amending definitions and clarifying procedures, adding additional civil penalties for failure to pay hotel motel taxes and provide reports and other changes consistent with state law and adding Section 33-99.1 tax collection suit; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of outstanding Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 29 Waterworks and Sewer System Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 1998; making various findings and provisions related thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License to Use Agreement with MBP Corp. for the utilization of the property identified as 2213 Harborside Drive in Galveston, Texas, at an annual charge of five dollars ($5.00) for the positioning of a new public mobile trailer restroom for the Downtown Area; 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 the City Manager to enter into a revised letter of intent with the "Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves" for development of the Downtown Intermodal Transportation Terminal; 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 the City Manager to enter into a Ground Lease with the "Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves" to secure property for development of the Downtown Intermodal Transportation Terminal; 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 annual aerial spraying for mosquito control; directing the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Galveston County Mosquito Control District; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Discuss and consider for action directing staff to begin the process of retaining Craig Eiland to represent the City in Texas Windstorm Insurance Association claims.
Discuss and consider for action giving direction to staff regarding the seawall parking fee, negotiations with the Texas General Land Office and use of the Convention Center Overflow Account for Seawall amenities. (Mayor Jaworski)
Discuss and consider for action the reallocation and rescheduling of CDBGDR Non-Housing Projects for Rounds 1, 2.1, & 2.2 resulting from the bids associated with the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction which is being funded through the GLO Round 1 Non-Housing CDBG-DR grant.
Discuss and consider for action approving 2012 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Consolidated Program Objectives and Program of Projects in the amount of $1,565,215.00 and authorize the City Manager to file a grant application with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and execute all necessary contracts, certifications and documents for the Programs.
Discuss and consider for action approving and consenting to the assignment of remaining housing units from Compass Pointe Homes ("CPH") under CDBG Disaster Housing Program ("Program") Reconstruction Package Numbers 1, 2, and 3 to one or more contractors on the Program's Qualified Prime Contractor List, subject to the City Manager, Director of Grants & Housing, and the City Attorney approval of the terms and conditions of the assignment, and authorizing the City Manager, Director of Grants & Housing, and the City Attorney to execute all documents related to the assignment and the City's consent and approval of the assignment.
Discuss and consider for action approving and consenting to the assignment of remaining housing units from Consolidated Concepts, Inc. (CCI) under CDBG Disaster Housing Program (Program) Rehabilitation Construction Package Numbers 3, 4, 16 and 19 to one or more contractors on the Program's Qualified Prime Contractor List, subject to the City Manager, Director of Grants & Housing and the City Attorney approval of the terms and conditions of the assignment, and authorizing the City Manager, Director of Grants & Housing, and the City Attorney to execute all documents related to the assignment and the City's consent and approval of the assignment.
Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with FRU-CON Construction, LLC for the construction of the main wastewater treatment plant reconstruction project pending legal review of the contract. FRU-CON Construction, LLC was the low responsive bidder (BID#11-12-006) for the main wastewater treatment plant reconstruction project in the amount of $75,435,000.00. The funding source is CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant Non-Housing Program Round 1 in the amount $69,611,407.95 and the remaining funding to be the 2008 Sewer Bond Fund with potential reimbursement from various FEMA PW's pending the appeal process.
14. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 15 N/A 16. N/A 17. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
Mar 22, 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 & ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST 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 about upcoming City Council events e. information about community events f. announcements regarding imminent threats to public health and safety
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS a. Indian Beach Property Owners Original Petition #12-011 b. Erin Nicholls Claim # 12-012 c. Laurie Gorham Claim # 12-013 d. Judy Mitchell Claim # 12-014 e. Warren Compton Jr. Claim # 12-015 f. Sabrina Allen Original Petition #12-016
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the 2012 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Galveston; amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Galveston by adding the 2012 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning an approximate 300' x 260' four (4') foot portion of right-of-way adjacent to 2115 Winnie/Avenue G, which is an approximate 4,480 square-foot portion of sidewalk right-of-way; property is legally described as all of Block 321 in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-02; 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 in conjunction with the development of an "Amusement, Commercial (Outdoor)" land use for the operation of a boat, kayak, and bicycle rental business in a Recreation (REC) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 1817 - 61st Street and legally described as Part of Lots 1-8 (1-1), Block 2, and part of adjacent alley, Truehearts Addition, a Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-20; 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 expand a "Manufacturing, Industrial Storage and Assembly Process" facility in a Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 3801 GTI Boulevard and legally described as Smith Survey, Tract 30, 12.230 acres in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-21; 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 operate a "Multiple Family Dwelling" facility in a Resort, Seawall Development Zone(RES-SDZ-2) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 601 - 627 Avenue L and legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 6, in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-19; 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 operate a "Multiple Family Dwelling" facility in a Resort, Seawall Development Zone(RES-SDZ-2) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 601 - 627 Avenue L and legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 6, in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-19; 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 operate a "Multiple Family Dwelling" facility in a Resort, Seawall Development Zone(RES-SDZ-2) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 601 - 627 Avenue L and legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 6, in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-19; 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 operate a "Multiple Family Dwelling" facility in a Resort, Seawall Development Zone(RES-SDZ-2) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 601 - 627 Avenue L and legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 6, in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-19; 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 operate a "Multiple Family Dwelling" facility in a Resort, Seawall Development Zone(RES-SDZ-2) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 601 - 627 Avenue L and legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 6, in the City and County of Galveston. Texas; Planning Case Number 12P-19; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 33, "Taxation", Sections 33-87(c) of "The Galveston City Code of 1982. as amended" by deleting section 33-87(c), amending definitions and clarifying procedures, adding additional civil penalties for failure to pay hotel motel taxes and provide reports and other changes consistent with state law and adding Section 33-99.1 tax collection suit; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of outstanding Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 29 Waterworks and Sewer System Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 1998; making various findings and provisions related thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License to Use Agreement with MBP Corp. for the utilization of the property identified as 2213 Harborside Drive in Galveston, Texas, at an annual charge of five dollars ($5.00) for the positioning of a new public mobile trailer restroom for the Downtown Area; 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 the City Manager to enter into a revised letter of intent with the "Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves" for development of the Downtown Intermodal Transportation Terminal; 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 the City Manager to enter into a Ground Lease with the "Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves" to secure property for development of the Downtown Intermodal Transportation Terminal; 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 annual aerial spraying for mosquito control; directing the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Galveston County Mosquito Control District; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Discuss and consider for action directing staff to begin the process of retaining Craig Eiland to represent the City in Texas Windstorm Insurance Association claims.
Discuss and consider for action giving direction to staff regarding the seawall parking fee, negotiations with the Texas General Land Office and use of the Convention Center Overflow Account for Seawall amenities. (Mayor Jaworski)
Discuss and consider for action the reallocation and rescheduling of CDBGDR Non-Housing Projects for Rounds 1, 2.1, & 2.2 resulting from the bids associated with the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction which is being funded through the GLO Round 1 Non-Housing CDBG-DR grant.
Discuss and consider for action approving 2012 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Consolidated Program Objectives and Program of Projects in the amount of $1,565,215.00 and authorize the City Manager to file a grant application with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and execute all necessary contracts, certifications and documents for the Programs.
Discuss and consider for action approving and consenting to the assignment of remaining housing units from Compass Pointe Homes ("CPH") under CDBG Disaster Housing Program ("Program") Reconstruction Package Numbers 1, 2, and 3 to one or more contractors on the Program's Qualified Prime Contractor List, subject to the City Manager, Director of Grants & Housing, and the City Attorney approval of the terms and conditions of the assignment, and authorizing the City Manager, Director of Grants & Housing, and the City Attorney to execute all documents related to the assignment and the City's consent and approval of the assignment.
Discuss and consider for action approving and consenting to the assignment of remaining housing units from Consolidated Concepts, Inc. (CCI) under CDBG Disaster Housing Program (Program) Rehabilitation Construction Package Numbers 3, 4, 16 and 19 to one or more contractors on the Program's Qualified Prime Contractor List, subject to the City Manager, Director of Grants & Housing and the City Attorney approval of the terms and conditions of the assignment, and authorizing the City Manager, Director of Grants & Housing, and the City Attorney to execute all documents related to the assignment and the City's consent and approval of the assignment.
Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with FRU-CON Construction, LLC for the construction of the main wastewater treatment plant reconstruction project pending legal review of the contract. FRU-CON Construction, LLC was the low responsive bidder (BID#11-12-006) for the main wastewater treatment plant reconstruction project in the amount of $75,435,000.00. The funding source is CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant Non-Housing Program Round 1 in the amount $69,611,407.95 and the remaining funding to be the 2008 Sewer Bond Fund with potential reimbursement from various FEMA PW's pending the appeal process.
14. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 15 N/A 16. N/A 17. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT