1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Notices of Claim: 10093-Terrie Walker Granbery; 10094-Richard G. Geiberg; 10087A-AT&T; 11001-Charlie Reed' 11002-James Manlove; 11003-Patti Browning/Todd Slaughter
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a specific use permit for "Auto Sales and Repair in Building" relating to Golf Carts in a Commercial, Broadway Overlay Zone, Zone 3 (C-BOZ-3) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 3607 Broadway/Avenue J and legally described as east half of Lot 5, and west 10.71 feet of Lot 6 and north half of the adjacent alley in Block 156, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 1OP-99.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas designating the property located at 1207 Avenue E /Postotfice, as a "Galveston Landmark"; property is legally described as "lot 6, Block 432," 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 of Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston, and the central appraisal district, as well as the official zoning maps of the City of Galveston. Planning Case Number 1OP-96.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending "The Zoning Standards", Section 29-99 "Broadway Overlay Zone", by adding "Hotel or Motel" land use to the list of permitted uses With a Specific Use Permit for the Broadway Overlay Zone of the zoning standards section 29-99; Planning Case Number 10ZA-07.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending "the City of Galveston Zoning standards, 1991", to create a new and unlisted land use "Container terminal"; to amend the Galveston Zoning standards "Appendix U: HI - Heavy Industrial" regarding container terminal related land uses; to amend certain permitted land uses to require a specific use permit; to amend section: 29-51: "Use Regulation Definitions", to define "Container terminal", "Docks, port facility and similar shipping activity", and "Transfer storage and baggage terminal"; (Planning Case Number, UZA-01).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the "Galveston Zoning Standards", Section 29-90, "Development. Preservation And Protection Of Sand Dunes", Subsection (o)(6); Beach Maintenance Activities, to exempt the Park Board from the annual beach maintenance permit requirement for all beaches on Galveston Island for the limited purpose of cleaning and removing debris; amending Section 29-90 "Development, Preservation And Protection Of Sand Dunes", Subsection (o)(7)(f) Beach User Fees, to clarify Beach User Fees at Dellanera Park and east and west areas of the island are maximum fees; amending Section 29-90 "Development, Preservation And Protection Of Sand Dunes", Subsection (0)(7)(F), Beach User Fees, to increase the maximum Beach User Fee at R. A. Apffel Park, Stewart Beach, Dellanera Park, And Pocket Parks #1, #2, and #3 from S8.00 to $15.00 and increasing the maximum Annual Parking Fee from $25.00 to $50.00; Planning Case 10ZA-06; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code," of "the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended", by-amending, the 2009 International Building Code Amendments. "Attachment A", "Appendix M", to allow the use of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) for roof decking and exterior wall sheathing.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code." of "the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended", by amending, "the 2009 International Residential Code Amendments", "Attachment A", "Appendix V", to allow the use of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) for roof decking and exterior wall sheathing.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas consenting to the redemption prior to maturity of certain Gulf Coast Water Authority Water System Contract revenue Bonds (South Project); approving a continuing disclosure agreement; and, containing matters related thereto.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas authorizing amendment to Water Facilities Financing Agreement with Gulf Coast Water Authority; consenting to the redemption prior to maturity of certain Gulf Coast Water Authority Water System Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 1997; approving a continuing disclosure agreement; and, containing matters related thereto.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, urging its legislative delegation to sponsor and support legislation allowing the City to continue to receive direct state and federal transit program funding.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting no less than $4 billion in fiscal year 2012 funding for the Community Development Block Grant program; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this resolution to United States Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn and United States Congressman Ron Paul; 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 an interlocal agreement between the City and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) for the purchase of four (4) transit vehicles to serve the UTMB/Victory Lakes Park and Ride Facility.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving a five-year interlocal agreement between the City and the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves for Transportation Shuttle Services to be provided by Island Transit.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an Interlocal Contract Three Party Agreement between the City, the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, Texas and Galveston County, Texas for the construction and maintenance of beautirtcation improvements and pedestrian amenities upon the Hampton Battery located at Ft. Crockett Park..
ACTION ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects Items A-L, N-T, & V
Consider for action approval of the use of a cooperative purchasing contract through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for office supplies with Office Depot beginning January 13, 2011 for a period of a year with an option to renew annually for an additional four years if agreed to by TCPN and Office Depot. Funding source to be various department accounts.
Consider for action acceptance of lowest competitive sealed proposal (RFP Number 10¬11-003) for the rehabilitation of 42 owner occupied housing units in a base bid amount of $2,254,394.55 for Consolidated Concepts, Inc. Funding is provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program.
W. Discuss and consider giving the City Manager direction concerning Gulf Coast Water Authority Operations, Board Representation and Proposed Legislation. X. Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction concerning Seawall parking project.
Consider for action authorizing a limited proxy between the City of Galveston, Texas and the Spanish Grant Civic Association designating the City Council Member for District 6 as the City's representative for the sole and limited purposes of satisfying the quorum requirements contained in the Association By-laws.
Consider for action confirmation of Fire Fighters and Police Officers Civil Service Commissioner Patrick McGuffey.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Commission for the Arts 2. Airport Advisory Committee 3. HGAC Technical Advisory Committee
Jan 13, 2011 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS A. Notices of Claim: 10093-Terrie Walker Granbery; 10094-Richard G. Geiberg; 10087A-AT&T; 11001-Charlie Reed' 11002-James Manlove; 11003-Patti Browning/Todd Slaughter
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a specific use permit for "Auto Sales and Repair in Building" relating to Golf Carts in a Commercial, Broadway Overlay Zone, Zone 3 (C-BOZ-3) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 3607 Broadway/Avenue J and legally described as east half of Lot 5, and west 10.71 feet of Lot 6 and north half of the adjacent alley in Block 156, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 1OP-99.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas designating the property located at 1207 Avenue E /Postotfice, as a "Galveston Landmark"; property is legally described as "lot 6, Block 432," 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 of Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston, and the central appraisal district, as well as the official zoning maps of the City of Galveston. Planning Case Number 1OP-96.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending "The Zoning Standards", Section 29-99 "Broadway Overlay Zone", by adding "Hotel or Motel" land use to the list of permitted uses With a Specific Use Permit for the Broadway Overlay Zone of the zoning standards section 29-99; Planning Case Number 10ZA-07.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending "the City of Galveston Zoning standards, 1991", to create a new and unlisted land use "Container terminal"; to amend the Galveston Zoning standards "Appendix U: HI - Heavy Industrial" regarding container terminal related land uses; to amend certain permitted land uses to require a specific use permit; to amend section: 29-51: "Use Regulation Definitions", to define "Container terminal", "Docks, port facility and similar shipping activity", and "Transfer storage and baggage terminal"; (Planning Case Number, UZA-01).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the "Galveston Zoning Standards", Section 29-90, "Development. Preservation And Protection Of Sand Dunes", Subsection (o)(6); Beach Maintenance Activities, to exempt the Park Board from the annual beach maintenance permit requirement for all beaches on Galveston Island for the limited purpose of cleaning and removing debris; amending Section 29-90 "Development, Preservation And Protection Of Sand Dunes", Subsection (o)(7)(f) Beach User Fees, to clarify Beach User Fees at Dellanera Park and east and west areas of the island are maximum fees; amending Section 29-90 "Development, Preservation And Protection Of Sand Dunes", Subsection (0)(7)(F), Beach User Fees, to increase the maximum Beach User Fee at R. A. Apffel Park, Stewart Beach, Dellanera Park, And Pocket Parks #1, #2, and #3 from S8.00 to $15.00 and increasing the maximum Annual Parking Fee from $25.00 to $50.00; Planning Case 10ZA-06; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code," of "the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended", by-amending, the 2009 International Building Code Amendments. "Attachment A", "Appendix M", to allow the use of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) for roof decking and exterior wall sheathing.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code." of "the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; as amended", by amending, "the 2009 International Residential Code Amendments", "Attachment A", "Appendix V", to allow the use of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) for roof decking and exterior wall sheathing.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas consenting to the redemption prior to maturity of certain Gulf Coast Water Authority Water System Contract revenue Bonds (South Project); approving a continuing disclosure agreement; and, containing matters related thereto.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas authorizing amendment to Water Facilities Financing Agreement with Gulf Coast Water Authority; consenting to the redemption prior to maturity of certain Gulf Coast Water Authority Water System Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 1997; approving a continuing disclosure agreement; and, containing matters related thereto.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, urging its legislative delegation to sponsor and support legislation allowing the City to continue to receive direct state and federal transit program funding.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting no less than $4 billion in fiscal year 2012 funding for the Community Development Block Grant program; directing the City Secretary to send a certified and true copy of this resolution to United States Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn and United States Congressman Ron Paul; 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 an interlocal agreement between the City and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) for the purchase of four (4) transit vehicles to serve the UTMB/Victory Lakes Park and Ride Facility.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving a five-year interlocal agreement between the City and the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves for Transportation Shuttle Services to be provided by Island Transit.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an Interlocal Contract Three Party Agreement between the City, the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, Texas and Galveston County, Texas for the construction and maintenance of beautirtcation improvements and pedestrian amenities upon the Hampton Battery located at Ft. Crockett Park..
ACTION ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects Items A-L, N-T, & V
Consider for action approval of the use of a cooperative purchasing contract through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for office supplies with Office Depot beginning January 13, 2011 for a period of a year with an option to renew annually for an additional four years if agreed to by TCPN and Office Depot. Funding source to be various department accounts.
Consider for action acceptance of lowest competitive sealed proposal (RFP Number 10¬11-003) for the rehabilitation of 42 owner occupied housing units in a base bid amount of $2,254,394.55 for Consolidated Concepts, Inc. Funding is provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program.
W. Discuss and consider giving the City Manager direction concerning Gulf Coast Water Authority Operations, Board Representation and Proposed Legislation. X. Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction concerning Seawall parking project.
Consider for action authorizing a limited proxy between the City of Galveston, Texas and the Spanish Grant Civic Association designating the City Council Member for District 6 as the City's representative for the sole and limited purposes of satisfying the quorum requirements contained in the Association By-laws.
Consider for action confirmation of Fire Fighters and Police Officers Civil Service Commissioner Patrick McGuffey.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Commission for the Arts 2. Airport Advisory Committee 3. HGAC Technical Advisory Committee