1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 2.A. Given by Rev. Ray Meader, Pastor of First Baptist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.A. Minutes February 13, 2014 Workshop February 13, 2014 Regular Meeting February 18, 2014 Special Meeting
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS 7.A. Mayor and Council Appointments Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 1. Houston-Galveston Area Council--Transportation Policy Council 2. Arts & Historic Preservation Advisory Board 3. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 4. Landmark Commission
March and April Meeting Schedule Discuss and consider for action setting meeting dates for March and April (Rosen).
Certificates of Appreciation for Fire Department donations--Taras and Mary Romanchuk, Lee and Laura Slataper, Thomas E. Elder, Jr., Chris and Marie Robb
City Manager's Report 1. Seawall Paving update 2. Calendar for pension plan change 3. Update on Causeway Lights
Zoning Standards Amendment Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending The Galveston Zoning Standards Section 29-99 (d)(1)(f)(3) regarding roof signs in the Broadway Overlay Zone; Planning Case Number 14ZA-01; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Landmark Designation Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas designating the property located at Broadway Cemetery Complex; six city blocks between Broadway Avenue (north) and avenue l (south) and 43rd street (west) and 40th street (east), as a "Galveston Landmark"; property is legally described as Blocks 100, 101, 102, 160, 161, 162, and a portion of adjacent abandoned streets, in the City and county of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case 14P-09); 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; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Zoning Change Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Resort, Seawall Development Zone 2 (RES-SDZ-2) to Recreation, Seawall Development Zone 2 (REC-SDZ-2) on property commonly known as 401 Seawall Boulevard; property is legally described as Lots 1 through 7 and the north half of adjacent alley and the west half of adjacent 4th Street (1-1), Block 124, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-12; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Code Amendment Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, Chapter 2, Administration, Section 2-126 Powers and Duties to authorize the City Auditor to place items on City Council Agendas; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Fire Department Personnel Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, specifying the number of classified Fire Department personnel positions at 108; increasing the number of Battalion Chief and Firefighter positions; decreasing the number of Captain and Driver positions; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Tax Foreclosed Property--Property Item Number 612 Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as Property Item Number 612 on the Tax Foreclosed Property List to Ahmad Danie Zaarrae; the property is legally described as the East One Half (e 1/2) of Lot Two (2), in the SE Block Thirty-Four (34), Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Book 2001, Page 607 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing Mayor Lewis Rosen to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Tax Foreclosed Property--Property Item Number 567 Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as Property Item Number 567 on the Tax Foreclosed Property List to the Galveston Housing Finance Corporation c/o Robert E. Bastien; the property is legally described as Lot One (1) through Three (3) and the West One-Half (w ½) of Lot Four (4), Block Three Hundred Thirty-Four (334), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, said property described more particularly in the instruments recorded at Film Code 020-40-0613 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Galveston to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Mosquito Control 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.
Authorizing Signatures Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing certain City Officials to invest, withdraw, transfer, and disburse any and all funds of the City of Galveston into and from the City's duly designated depositories or investment accounts; authorizing signatures or said City Officials; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Authorizing Interim City Manager to execute TDHCA documents Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the City of Galveston's Neighborhood Stabilization Program; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the State; providing for findings of fact; and providing for an effective date.
CONSENT ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects: 13.A. Economic Development Grant Performance Agreement Consider for approval an Economic Development Grant Performance Agreement between the City of Galveston, Texas, and the Industrial Development Corporation of the City of Galveston, regarding the paving of the road/street known as the Seawall Boulevard including related drainage improvements. 13.B. Lindale Park Tennis Court Fencing Consider for approval the purchase of labor and materials to replace the Lindale Park Tennis Court Fencing from Wagner Fence and Design for a total cost of $17,800.00, which will be funded by the Lindale Park IDC Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. 3.C. Historic Building Front Preservation Project Consider for approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $58,184.50 for the contract with Ardent Construction, LLC for the construction of the Historic Building Front Preservation Project at 2309-11 Strand. The new contract amount will be $606,184.50. There is also a time extension of 140 days. The new total contract time will be 350 days. The funding source as stated in the approved project requirements is 75% CDBG-DR Non-Housing Grant Program and 25% property owner. In the event the grant funding is unavailable, the property owners will be responsible for the entire amount of the change order. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. 13.D. Landscaping--Water and Wastewater Facilities Consider for approval award of lowest bidder (Bid #13-14-005) Beach Town Landscaping the annual contract for landscaping the Water and Wastewater Facilities. The annual cost is $129,500.00. The funding source is 50% each Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Lot Maintenance Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 14.A. Consultation with Attorney 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 14.B. Consultation with Attorney Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), Consultation with Attorney on any Regular Agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said item (as needed).
Action on Executive Session Items Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item listed on the Regular Agenda of February 27, 2014.
Seawall Amenities Discuss and consider for action adding Seawall shower amenities at McGuire-Dent.
City Manager search process Discuss and consider for action giving staff direction on the City Manager search process.
Acting City Manager's Salary Discuss and consider increasing the acting City Manager's salary to compensate for additional duties.
DISCUSSION ITEMS 16.A. City Council 1. Report on National League of Cities Conference. (Robb/Tarlton/Banks) 2. City Council Library. (Tarlton/Beeton) 3. An itemized, detailed invoice from the external auditors-broken down by date and hours on each day spent with whom. (Pappous/Beeton)
Action on Discussion Items Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of February 27, 2014.
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
Feb 27, 2014 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 2.A. Given by Rev. Ray Meader, Pastor of First Baptist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.A. Minutes February 13, 2014 Workshop February 13, 2014 Regular Meeting February 18, 2014 Special Meeting
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS 7.A. Mayor and Council Appointments Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 1. Houston-Galveston Area Council--Transportation Policy Council 2. Arts & Historic Preservation Advisory Board 3. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 4. Landmark Commission
March and April Meeting Schedule Discuss and consider for action setting meeting dates for March and April (Rosen).
Certificates of Appreciation for Fire Department donations--Taras and Mary Romanchuk, Lee and Laura Slataper, Thomas E. Elder, Jr., Chris and Marie Robb
City Manager's Report 1. Seawall Paving update 2. Calendar for pension plan change 3. Update on Causeway Lights
Zoning Standards Amendment Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending The Galveston Zoning Standards Section 29-99 (d)(1)(f)(3) regarding roof signs in the Broadway Overlay Zone; Planning Case Number 14ZA-01; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Landmark Designation Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas designating the property located at Broadway Cemetery Complex; six city blocks between Broadway Avenue (north) and avenue l (south) and 43rd street (west) and 40th street (east), as a "Galveston Landmark"; property is legally described as Blocks 100, 101, 102, 160, 161, 162, and a portion of adjacent abandoned streets, in the City and county of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case 14P-09); 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; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Zoning Change Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Resort, Seawall Development Zone 2 (RES-SDZ-2) to Recreation, Seawall Development Zone 2 (REC-SDZ-2) on property commonly known as 401 Seawall Boulevard; property is legally described as Lots 1 through 7 and the north half of adjacent alley and the west half of adjacent 4th Street (1-1), Block 124, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-12; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Code Amendment Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, Chapter 2, Administration, Section 2-126 Powers and Duties to authorize the City Auditor to place items on City Council Agendas; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Fire Department Personnel Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, specifying the number of classified Fire Department personnel positions at 108; increasing the number of Battalion Chief and Firefighter positions; decreasing the number of Captain and Driver positions; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Tax Foreclosed Property--Property Item Number 612 Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as Property Item Number 612 on the Tax Foreclosed Property List to Ahmad Danie Zaarrae; the property is legally described as the East One Half (e 1/2) of Lot Two (2), in the SE Block Thirty-Four (34), Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Book 2001, Page 607 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing Mayor Lewis Rosen to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Tax Foreclosed Property--Property Item Number 567 Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as Property Item Number 567 on the Tax Foreclosed Property List to the Galveston Housing Finance Corporation c/o Robert E. Bastien; the property is legally described as Lot One (1) through Three (3) and the West One-Half (w ½) of Lot Four (4), Block Three Hundred Thirty-Four (334), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, said property described more particularly in the instruments recorded at Film Code 020-40-0613 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Galveston to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Mosquito Control 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.
Authorizing Signatures Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing certain City Officials to invest, withdraw, transfer, and disburse any and all funds of the City of Galveston into and from the City's duly designated depositories or investment accounts; authorizing signatures or said City Officials; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Authorizing Interim City Manager to execute TDHCA documents Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the City of Galveston's Neighborhood Stabilization Program; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the State; providing for findings of fact; and providing for an effective date.
CONSENT ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects: 13.A. Economic Development Grant Performance Agreement Consider for approval an Economic Development Grant Performance Agreement between the City of Galveston, Texas, and the Industrial Development Corporation of the City of Galveston, regarding the paving of the road/street known as the Seawall Boulevard including related drainage improvements. 13.B. Lindale Park Tennis Court Fencing Consider for approval the purchase of labor and materials to replace the Lindale Park Tennis Court Fencing from Wagner Fence and Design for a total cost of $17,800.00, which will be funded by the Lindale Park IDC Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. 3.C. Historic Building Front Preservation Project Consider for approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $58,184.50 for the contract with Ardent Construction, LLC for the construction of the Historic Building Front Preservation Project at 2309-11 Strand. The new contract amount will be $606,184.50. There is also a time extension of 140 days. The new total contract time will be 350 days. The funding source as stated in the approved project requirements is 75% CDBG-DR Non-Housing Grant Program and 25% property owner. In the event the grant funding is unavailable, the property owners will be responsible for the entire amount of the change order. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. 13.D. Landscaping--Water and Wastewater Facilities Consider for approval award of lowest bidder (Bid #13-14-005) Beach Town Landscaping the annual contract for landscaping the Water and Wastewater Facilities. The annual cost is $129,500.00. The funding source is 50% each Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Lot Maintenance Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 14.A. Consultation with Attorney 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 14.B. Consultation with Attorney Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), Consultation with Attorney on any Regular Agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said item (as needed).
Action on Executive Session Items Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item listed on the Regular Agenda of February 27, 2014.
Seawall Amenities Discuss and consider for action adding Seawall shower amenities at McGuire-Dent.
City Manager search process Discuss and consider for action giving staff direction on the City Manager search process.
Acting City Manager's Salary Discuss and consider increasing the acting City Manager's salary to compensate for additional duties.
DISCUSSION ITEMS 16.A. City Council 1. Report on National League of Cities Conference. (Robb/Tarlton/Banks) 2. City Council Library. (Tarlton/Beeton) 3. An itemized, detailed invoice from the external auditors-broken down by date and hours on each day spent with whom. (Pappous/Beeton)
Action on Discussion Items Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of February 27, 2014.
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT