1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 21, 2013 Regular Meeting
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. information regarding holiday schedules 3. recognition of individuals 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER B. Families, Children & Youth Board—Annual Report
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER D. Finance Director’s Report (Robb/Legg)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending “The City of Galveston Zoning Standards 1991”, “Special Historical District Regulations”, Section 29-80 (c)(3), “Qualifications”, regarding Landmark Commission Members; Planning Case Number 13ZA-05; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2014-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and other agreements related to the issuance and delivery of such note; and making other findings and provisions relating to such note and matters incident thereto.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, establishing certain special events as serving public purposes; authorizing the City Manager to execute the standard form agreement from the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) for temporary closure of state right-of-ways for each event along with all other necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
A. Consider for approval an annual lease with Enterprise Leasing for three (3) vehicles to be used by Vice and Narcotics Division of the Galveston Police Department for Fiscal Year 2014. The total cost for the vehicles is $19,512.00 and is available in the Vehicle Rental line item in the Police Department. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. C. Consider for approval the purchase of hardware and software to upgrade the City’s server backup system and to authorize the City Manager to execute all paperwork associated with this purchase upon final Legal approval for a Total of: $90,431.06 from the Technology Services Data Processing Equipment account. Comprised of acceptance of lowest bid from SCW for $26,728.80 and acceptance of state contract with Dell for $63,702.26. D. Consider for approval a list of pre-qualified Consulting Engineers for Engineering Designs Service for City of Galveston Capital Improvement Projects. (RFQ #13-14-001).
A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, “Consultation with Attorney” to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning potential or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code – 6. BGB Interests, LP d/b/a Compass Pointe Homes – Proposed Settlement or Interpleader Action 7. J.C. Cantera Homes, Inc. – Proposed Settlement or Interpleader Action
Consider for approval the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant funds (Program Years 2007-2011) totaling $299,163.09 to the McGuire-Dent and Wright-Cuney Recreation Centers Air Conditioning Replacement Project in the amount of $185,813.74, and 25th through 57th Streets, Avenue L & K Sidewalk Installation Project in the amount of $113,349.35. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to provide for podcasts of the Planning Commission, Landmark Commission, and Finance Committee on the new City webpage in 2014. (Tarlton/Robb) Executive Session
Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item listed on the Regular Agenda of December 12, 2013.
Discuss and consider requiring City Council appointees, not including the Mayor or elected City Councilmembers, serving on boards, commissions, committees, and political subdivisions to resign before running for Mayor or Council for the City of Galveston. (Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to hold submittal of reimbursable Construction Division and grant manager costs and/or reduce project scopes under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG DR) Non-Housing program to allow the State of Texas to procure grant management services to complete Round 1, 2.1, and 2.2 City CDBG DR projects and free City staff to work on FEMA and local capital and neighborhood projects.
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of December 12, 2013.
A. City Attorney 2. Litigation related to the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012
A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 1. Houston-Galveston Area Council
A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 2. Discussion of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones 11, 12, 13, and 14
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
Dec 12, 2013 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 21, 2013 Regular Meeting
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. information regarding holiday schedules 3. recognition of individuals 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER B. Families, Children & Youth Board—Annual Report
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER D. Finance Director’s Report (Robb/Legg)
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending “The City of Galveston Zoning Standards 1991”, “Special Historical District Regulations”, Section 29-80 (c)(3), “Qualifications”, regarding Landmark Commission Members; Planning Case Number 13ZA-05; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2014-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and other agreements related to the issuance and delivery of such note; and making other findings and provisions relating to such note and matters incident thereto.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, establishing certain special events as serving public purposes; authorizing the City Manager to execute the standard form agreement from the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) for temporary closure of state right-of-ways for each event along with all other necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
A. Consider for approval an annual lease with Enterprise Leasing for three (3) vehicles to be used by Vice and Narcotics Division of the Galveston Police Department for Fiscal Year 2014. The total cost for the vehicles is $19,512.00 and is available in the Vehicle Rental line item in the Police Department. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. C. Consider for approval the purchase of hardware and software to upgrade the City’s server backup system and to authorize the City Manager to execute all paperwork associated with this purchase upon final Legal approval for a Total of: $90,431.06 from the Technology Services Data Processing Equipment account. Comprised of acceptance of lowest bid from SCW for $26,728.80 and acceptance of state contract with Dell for $63,702.26. D. Consider for approval a list of pre-qualified Consulting Engineers for Engineering Designs Service for City of Galveston Capital Improvement Projects. (RFQ #13-14-001).
A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, “Consultation with Attorney” to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning potential or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code – 6. BGB Interests, LP d/b/a Compass Pointe Homes – Proposed Settlement or Interpleader Action 7. J.C. Cantera Homes, Inc. – Proposed Settlement or Interpleader Action
Consider for approval the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant funds (Program Years 2007-2011) totaling $299,163.09 to the McGuire-Dent and Wright-Cuney Recreation Centers Air Conditioning Replacement Project in the amount of $185,813.74, and 25th through 57th Streets, Avenue L & K Sidewalk Installation Project in the amount of $113,349.35. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to provide for podcasts of the Planning Commission, Landmark Commission, and Finance Committee on the new City webpage in 2014. (Tarlton/Robb) Executive Session
Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item listed on the Regular Agenda of December 12, 2013.
Discuss and consider requiring City Council appointees, not including the Mayor or elected City Councilmembers, serving on boards, commissions, committees, and political subdivisions to resign before running for Mayor or Council for the City of Galveston. (Rosen)
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to hold submittal of reimbursable Construction Division and grant manager costs and/or reduce project scopes under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG DR) Non-Housing program to allow the State of Texas to procure grant management services to complete Round 1, 2.1, and 2.2 City CDBG DR projects and free City staff to work on FEMA and local capital and neighborhood projects.
Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of December 12, 2013.
A. City Attorney 2. Litigation related to the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012
A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 1. Houston-Galveston Area Council
A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 2. Discussion of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones 11, 12, 13, and 14
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT