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 Notices of Claim: 10072-Michael Nixon; 10073-Manuela De La Fuente; 10074-Ophelia Chambers; 10075-Jos Escamillo; 10076-Brandon A. Backe; 10077-Julius Jones; 10078-Kerry Thomas; 10079- At&T Risk Management Texas Gas Service: Purchased Gas Adjustment Clause for October 2010 Reconciliation Audit for July, 2009 through June, 2010
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for "Amusement, commercial (outdoor)" in a Retail, Seawall Development Zone 2, Height and Density Development Zone 3 (RSDZ-2-HDDZ-3) zoning district; property is commonly known as 2902 Seawall and is legally described as Lot A, Dolphin World, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 10P-79.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a specific use permit for "site excavation" in conjunction with wetland mitigation in Planned Development (PD), Retail (R), and one-Family Two (1F-2) Zoning Districts; property is 49.3 acre tract of land located North of FM 3005, South of Stewart Road, West of El Lago and East of 13-Mile Road and is legally described as Hall and Jones Survey, Part of Lots 98, 99, 107-110, 116 and 117 (98-7) of Trimble and Lindsey Section 3, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 10p-80.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, finding that the existing electric distribution rates of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric LLC ("Centerpoint" or "Company") are unreasonable and should be reduced; ordering Centerpoint to reduce its existing rates within the City; ordering Centerpoint to submit tariffs consistent with the recommendation of the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities' consultants in Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 38339; ordering Centerpoint to reimburse the City for its reasonable costs incurred in this rate case and any related ratemaking proceedings or appeals of said proceedings; authorizing the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities to act on behalf of City and intervene in any proceedings before administrative or judicial bodies; requiring delivery of this ordinance to the Company and legal counsel.
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 an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, placing a temporary moratorium on the enforcement of City Code provisions pertaining to parking of licensed and registered boats on the street; subject to temporary rules and regulations; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits and Business Regulations", Article III "Peddlers and Temporary Concessions" of the City Code to: modify temporary concession approval standards, permits, and regulations; modify rules for peddlers; removing seasonal restrictions and authorizing temporary food concessions on 61st Street and Along Seawall Boulevard from 1st Street to 103rd Street between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily and requiring written authorization from any permanent food establishment located within 300 feet of the proposed concessionaire operation; and, adopting setback requirements, vehicle restrictions, and trash receptacle requirements.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the City Manager as authorized signatory for all Non- Housing CDBG Disaster Recovery Round Two grant documents.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing a collection fee in the amount of 30% on each item described by Article 103.0031(a) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure that is more than sixty (60) days past due and referred to a private attorney or vendor for collection; items include debts and accounts receivable such as unpaid fines, fees, court costs, forfeited bonds, and restitution ordered paid by the municipal court; and amounts in cases in which the accused has failed to appear in court as required by law.
ACTION ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects Items A-G I-K, S, X
Consider for action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract with Nick Kralj and Buster Brown for the purpose of providing lobbyist services at the state leel relating to coastal planning and funding as part of an interlocal agreement between the City of Galveston, the Park Board of Trustees, the City of Jamaica Beach, and the County of Galveston. Total contract is $48,000.00. Funding Source is Planning Other Contracts account.
Consider for approval ratification of a two-year fire collective bargaining contract between the International Firefighters Association Local 571 and the City of Galveston, effective October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012.
Discuss and consider adopting measurable goals for evaluation of Council appointees. (Beeton/Greenberg)
Discuss and consider for action authorizing GEDP and Houston Business Development, Inc. to administer and monitor up to $2.5 million in CDBG business grants to Galveston businesses. (Mayor)
Discuss and consider for action Disaster Housing Program duplication of benefits. (Colbert/Greenberg)
Discuss and consider for action adopting a resolution regarding public housing. (Beeton/Greenberg)
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction concerning Seawall parking project.
13. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Tree Committee 2. Galveston Housing Finance Corporation/Galveston Property Finance Authority. 3. Parks and Recreation Committee 4. RDA Board (Legg/Puccetti)
Oct 14, 2010 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 Notices of Claim: 10072-Michael Nixon; 10073-Manuela De La Fuente; 10074-Ophelia Chambers; 10075-Jos Escamillo; 10076-Brandon A. Backe; 10077-Julius Jones; 10078-Kerry Thomas; 10079- At&T Risk Management Texas Gas Service: Purchased Gas Adjustment Clause for October 2010 Reconciliation Audit for July, 2009 through June, 2010
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for "Amusement, commercial (outdoor)" in a Retail, Seawall Development Zone 2, Height and Density Development Zone 3 (RSDZ-2-HDDZ-3) zoning district; property is commonly known as 2902 Seawall and is legally described as Lot A, Dolphin World, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 10P-79.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a specific use permit for "site excavation" in conjunction with wetland mitigation in Planned Development (PD), Retail (R), and one-Family Two (1F-2) Zoning Districts; property is 49.3 acre tract of land located North of FM 3005, South of Stewart Road, West of El Lago and East of 13-Mile Road and is legally described as Hall and Jones Survey, Part of Lots 98, 99, 107-110, 116 and 117 (98-7) of Trimble and Lindsey Section 3, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 10p-80.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, finding that the existing electric distribution rates of Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric LLC ("Centerpoint" or "Company") are unreasonable and should be reduced; ordering Centerpoint to reduce its existing rates within the City; ordering Centerpoint to submit tariffs consistent with the recommendation of the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities' consultants in Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 38339; ordering Centerpoint to reimburse the City for its reasonable costs incurred in this rate case and any related ratemaking proceedings or appeals of said proceedings; authorizing the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities to act on behalf of City and intervene in any proceedings before administrative or judicial bodies; requiring delivery of this ordinance to the Company and legal counsel.
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 an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, placing a temporary moratorium on the enforcement of City Code provisions pertaining to parking of licensed and registered boats on the street; subject to temporary rules and regulations; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits and Business Regulations", Article III "Peddlers and Temporary Concessions" of the City Code to: modify temporary concession approval standards, permits, and regulations; modify rules for peddlers; removing seasonal restrictions and authorizing temporary food concessions on 61st Street and Along Seawall Boulevard from 1st Street to 103rd Street between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily and requiring written authorization from any permanent food establishment located within 300 feet of the proposed concessionaire operation; and, adopting setback requirements, vehicle restrictions, and trash receptacle requirements.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the City Manager as authorized signatory for all Non- Housing CDBG Disaster Recovery Round Two grant documents.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing a collection fee in the amount of 30% on each item described by Article 103.0031(a) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure that is more than sixty (60) days past due and referred to a private attorney or vendor for collection; items include debts and accounts receivable such as unpaid fines, fees, court costs, forfeited bonds, and restitution ordered paid by the municipal court; and amounts in cases in which the accused has failed to appear in court as required by law.
ACTION ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects Items A-G I-K, S, X
Consider for action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract with Nick Kralj and Buster Brown for the purpose of providing lobbyist services at the state leel relating to coastal planning and funding as part of an interlocal agreement between the City of Galveston, the Park Board of Trustees, the City of Jamaica Beach, and the County of Galveston. Total contract is $48,000.00. Funding Source is Planning Other Contracts account.
Consider for approval ratification of a two-year fire collective bargaining contract between the International Firefighters Association Local 571 and the City of Galveston, effective October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012.
Discuss and consider adopting measurable goals for evaluation of Council appointees. (Beeton/Greenberg)
Discuss and consider for action authorizing GEDP and Houston Business Development, Inc. to administer and monitor up to $2.5 million in CDBG business grants to Galveston businesses. (Mayor)
Discuss and consider for action Disaster Housing Program duplication of benefits. (Colbert/Greenberg)
Discuss and consider for action adopting a resolution regarding public housing. (Beeton/Greenberg)
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction concerning Seawall parking project.
13. MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Tree Committee 2. Galveston Housing Finance Corporation/Galveston Property Finance Authority. 3. Parks and Recreation Committee 4. RDA Board (Legg/Puccetti)