1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Notices of Claim: 11011-Bennie Creamer; 10091 -Alexandra Leal; 11012-Marie Volcy & Gary Guillame; 11014-Sabrina Stachowski; M0I5-AimetaStringfel!ow; 11016-Henry Cross; 1'1017-OlgaM. Zamora; 11018-Chassidy Jones; 11019-Heidi Walker B. Texas Gas Service: Purchased Gas Adjustment Clause for February 2011
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting, amending and renewing the provisions of Chapter 24, "Offenses - Miscellaneous", Section 24-6. "Curfew for Minors" of "The City Code of Galveston. 1982, as amended".
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" by changing the times of school zones in which it is unlawful for any person to drive in excess of twenty miles per hour: 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 for a "Radio, Television, or Microwave Tower" in a Commercial ( C) zoning district; property is commonly known as 3402 Avenue H/Ball and legally-described as Lot 8. Block 334, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 11 P-ll.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending "The Zoning Standards", to create a new and unlisted land use "Golf Cart Sales and Service'*; amending the Zoning Standards Section 29-51: "Use regulation definition" to add a definition for "Golf Cart Sales and Service"; amending the Zoning Standards to allow "Golf Cart Sales and Service" as a permitted land use in various zoning districts and overlay zones; Planning Case Number 11ZA-03; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
PUBLIC COMMENT The public shall be allowed to address one or more agenda or non-agenda items. Each person shall be limited to three (3) minutes, regardless of the number of items addressed.
PUBLIC COMMENT The public shall be allowed to address one or more agenda or non-agenda items. Each person shall be limited to three (3) minutes, regardless of the number of items addressed.
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
B. Consider a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving and supporting the East End Lagoon Comprehensive Masterplan developed by Aecom and endorsing continued fund raising efforts; authorizing the City Council to convey the City's support and to permit Mayor Joe Jaworski to call upon City Council for appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee to continue the work that has been initiated through the original Steering Committee; providing findings of fact and providing for an effective date , C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas establishing the East End Lagoon Ad-Hoc Committee; providing for the Committee's duties, term, membership, quorum, voting, meetings, and rules of procedure; 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, supporting legislation to establish a Recycling Refund System for Beverage Containers; directing the City Secretary to send a copy of this Resolution to State Representative Craig Eiland and to State Senators, Mike Jackson and Joan Huffman; and providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for action requiring an advance payment of $100,000 from the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves to cover the City's legal representation expenses relating to the proposed master lease of properties under the management and control of the Port of Galveston.
Consider for action authorizing the City to retain Garney Griggs with the law firm of Strasburger & Price, L.L.P. for legal representation relating to the proposed master lease of properties under the management and control of the Port of Galveston.
Consider for action authorizing the City to retain Barry Abrams with the law firm of Abrams, Scott & Bickley for legal representation relating to the proposed master lease of properties under the management and control of the Port of Galveston.
E. Consider for action authorizing the City to retain Barron Wallace with the law firm of Vinson & Elkins for legal representation relating to the proposed master lease of properties under the management and control of the Port of Galveston. F. Consider for action authorizing the City of Galveston to enter into a 2011 tri-party agreement with the Park Board of Trustees and World Triathlon for the Ironman 70.3 Pro Championship Triathlon. G. Consider for action request for a waiver from all building permit fees, contractor register fees, and contractor registration requirements through August 31, 2011 related to the remaining residential work to be performed on behalf of the Presbytery of New Covenant organization, a faith based group assisting property owners in response to damage sustained during Hurricane Ike. H. Discuss and consider for action accepting the East End Lagoon Master Plan. I. Discuss and consider for action awarding a three-year contract to Bosworth AC and Heat for the replacement or repairs to city owned air conditioning equipment J. Discuss and consider for approval the purchase of one Demand Response Bus for Island Transit which will be funded 100% by the FTA and TXDOT utilizing TDC's for a total price of $71,946.20 from National Bus sales through HGAC. This bus will replace Bus IV601 which has been identified to be replaced by the vehicle replacement program. K. Discuss and consider for approval the purchase of two Kawasaki Teryx 750 Ail-Terrain Vehicles for the Galveston Police Department to be purchased from UV County Kawasaki through TXMAS for a total price of $20,000 which will be funded 100% by the Department's FY 10JAG Grant 2010-H8587-TX-DJ Funds. L. Discuss and consider for action amending the Professional Consulting Sen. ices (."ontract with the Goodman Corporation (TOO. The amendment would reallocate$30,000 from Project Task 4 which is the annual rail trolley safety audit, to project Task 2 which is the NTD Database Management. There are no increased costs to the overall contract. M. Consider for approval a change order for the additional charge of $31,952 for the addition of passenger seatbelts on the eight new Gillig Transit Buses that were approved by City Council on January 13, 2011, Agenda item I2.C) N. Discuss and consider for action acceptance of a request by the City of Galveston to the Texas Department of Emergency Management for an alternate project relating to the damages of the Lassie League Locker Room, Storage Shed and Cinder Block Restroom located at 2830 83rd Street caused by Hurricane Ike. Staff is requesting the purchase of a mobile restroom trailer in the amount of $29,900.00. The funding source is FEMA $18,839.84 and Parks and Recreational General Fund Other Capital Purchases $11,060.16. O. Consider for approval acceptance of the program administrative guidelines and application forms for the Non-Housing Community Development block Grant Round 1 Economic Development Partnership and Houston Business Development, Inc. to provide loan processing and administration for all loans.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction concerning Seawall parking project.
Discuss and consider for action giving staff direction relating to the Development Agreement with Intercontinental United Investors Corp. and TIRZ 13 dated April 2, 2004.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the Galveston County Stewart Road Paving Project.
13. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Families, Children and Youth Board 2. Landmark Commission 3. TIRZ 12 4. TIRZ 14 5. East End Lagoon Ad-Hoc Committee 14. N/A
Feb 24, 2011 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Notices of Claim: 11011-Bennie Creamer; 10091 -Alexandra Leal; 11012-Marie Volcy & Gary Guillame; 11014-Sabrina Stachowski; M0I5-AimetaStringfel!ow; 11016-Henry Cross; 1'1017-OlgaM. Zamora; 11018-Chassidy Jones; 11019-Heidi Walker B. Texas Gas Service: Purchased Gas Adjustment Clause for February 2011
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting, amending and renewing the provisions of Chapter 24, "Offenses - Miscellaneous", Section 24-6. "Curfew for Minors" of "The City Code of Galveston. 1982, as amended".
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" by changing the times of school zones in which it is unlawful for any person to drive in excess of twenty miles per hour: 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 for a "Radio, Television, or Microwave Tower" in a Commercial ( C) zoning district; property is commonly known as 3402 Avenue H/Ball and legally-described as Lot 8. Block 334, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 11 P-ll.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending "The Zoning Standards", to create a new and unlisted land use "Golf Cart Sales and Service'*; amending the Zoning Standards Section 29-51: "Use regulation definition" to add a definition for "Golf Cart Sales and Service"; amending the Zoning Standards to allow "Golf Cart Sales and Service" as a permitted land use in various zoning districts and overlay zones; Planning Case Number 11ZA-03; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
PUBLIC COMMENT The public shall be allowed to address one or more agenda or non-agenda items. Each person shall be limited to three (3) minutes, regardless of the number of items addressed.
PUBLIC COMMENT The public shall be allowed to address one or more agenda or non-agenda items. Each person shall be limited to three (3) minutes, regardless of the number of items addressed.
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
B. Consider a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving and supporting the East End Lagoon Comprehensive Masterplan developed by Aecom and endorsing continued fund raising efforts; authorizing the City Council to convey the City's support and to permit Mayor Joe Jaworski to call upon City Council for appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee to continue the work that has been initiated through the original Steering Committee; providing findings of fact and providing for an effective date , C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas establishing the East End Lagoon Ad-Hoc Committee; providing for the Committee's duties, term, membership, quorum, voting, meetings, and rules of procedure; 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, supporting legislation to establish a Recycling Refund System for Beverage Containers; directing the City Secretary to send a copy of this Resolution to State Representative Craig Eiland and to State Senators, Mike Jackson and Joan Huffman; and providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for action requiring an advance payment of $100,000 from the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves to cover the City's legal representation expenses relating to the proposed master lease of properties under the management and control of the Port of Galveston.
Consider for action authorizing the City to retain Garney Griggs with the law firm of Strasburger & Price, L.L.P. for legal representation relating to the proposed master lease of properties under the management and control of the Port of Galveston.
Consider for action authorizing the City to retain Barry Abrams with the law firm of Abrams, Scott & Bickley for legal representation relating to the proposed master lease of properties under the management and control of the Port of Galveston.
E. Consider for action authorizing the City to retain Barron Wallace with the law firm of Vinson & Elkins for legal representation relating to the proposed master lease of properties under the management and control of the Port of Galveston. F. Consider for action authorizing the City of Galveston to enter into a 2011 tri-party agreement with the Park Board of Trustees and World Triathlon for the Ironman 70.3 Pro Championship Triathlon. G. Consider for action request for a waiver from all building permit fees, contractor register fees, and contractor registration requirements through August 31, 2011 related to the remaining residential work to be performed on behalf of the Presbytery of New Covenant organization, a faith based group assisting property owners in response to damage sustained during Hurricane Ike. H. Discuss and consider for action accepting the East End Lagoon Master Plan. I. Discuss and consider for action awarding a three-year contract to Bosworth AC and Heat for the replacement or repairs to city owned air conditioning equipment J. Discuss and consider for approval the purchase of one Demand Response Bus for Island Transit which will be funded 100% by the FTA and TXDOT utilizing TDC's for a total price of $71,946.20 from National Bus sales through HGAC. This bus will replace Bus IV601 which has been identified to be replaced by the vehicle replacement program. K. Discuss and consider for approval the purchase of two Kawasaki Teryx 750 Ail-Terrain Vehicles for the Galveston Police Department to be purchased from UV County Kawasaki through TXMAS for a total price of $20,000 which will be funded 100% by the Department's FY 10JAG Grant 2010-H8587-TX-DJ Funds. L. Discuss and consider for action amending the Professional Consulting Sen. ices (."ontract with the Goodman Corporation (TOO. The amendment would reallocate$30,000 from Project Task 4 which is the annual rail trolley safety audit, to project Task 2 which is the NTD Database Management. There are no increased costs to the overall contract. M. Consider for approval a change order for the additional charge of $31,952 for the addition of passenger seatbelts on the eight new Gillig Transit Buses that were approved by City Council on January 13, 2011, Agenda item I2.C) N. Discuss and consider for action acceptance of a request by the City of Galveston to the Texas Department of Emergency Management for an alternate project relating to the damages of the Lassie League Locker Room, Storage Shed and Cinder Block Restroom located at 2830 83rd Street caused by Hurricane Ike. Staff is requesting the purchase of a mobile restroom trailer in the amount of $29,900.00. The funding source is FEMA $18,839.84 and Parks and Recreational General Fund Other Capital Purchases $11,060.16. O. Consider for approval acceptance of the program administrative guidelines and application forms for the Non-Housing Community Development block Grant Round 1 Economic Development Partnership and Houston Business Development, Inc. to provide loan processing and administration for all loans.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction concerning Seawall parking project.
Discuss and consider for action giving staff direction relating to the Development Agreement with Intercontinental United Investors Corp. and TIRZ 13 dated April 2, 2004.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the Galveston County Stewart Road Paving Project.
13. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Families, Children and Youth Board 2. Landmark Commission 3. TIRZ 12 4. TIRZ 14 5. East End Lagoon Ad-Hoc Committee 14. N/A