1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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 a. Charlie Kelly Proclamation b. National Prevention Week Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
Preservation Month—May 2014 1. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, recognizing May 2014 as "Preservation Month" in the City of Galveston, Texas; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. 2. Presentation of Landmark Commission Annual Awards 3. Presentation of Landmark Commission Annual Report
C. City Manager's Report 1. Texas Gas Service—rate decrease D. Finance Director's Report (Robb/Legg)
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-023 James Williams, Jr. Claim #14-024 Jean Webb Claim #14-025 Jessica Ventura Texas Gas Service May 2014
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to operate a "Radio, Television, or Microwave Tower" Land Use in a One-Family One (1F-1) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 12210 Stewart Road and legally described as part of Lots 292, 305, 306, 309, 301, and adjacent right-of-way (293-2), Trimble and Lindsey Section 2, a Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-39; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
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 2107 Seawall Boulevard; property is legally described as Lot 7, Northeast Block 118, Northwest Block 119, Southwest Block 119, and adjacent street (119-0-1), Galveston Outlots, a Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-48; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "Appendix Q: CB - Central Business, Use with Specific Use Permit" of "The Galveston Zoning Standards" by modifying the land use "Mini-Warehouse" to allow such use on the first floor in existing structures provided retail or office occupancies are provided within the building directly adjacent to any street frontage for a minimum depth of fifteen (15) feet; Planning Case Number 14ZA-04; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting a request to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) of congestion mitigation and air quality funding for the purchase of five (5) mid-size heavy duty rubber tire trolley style transit vehicles, pursuant to transit fleet expansion request for proposals #TRN 14-04; authorizing the Interim City Manager to submit required information and data to support same and execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, concurring in a settlement of the litigation related to the construction of the Downtown Transit Terminal; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, accepting a petition for and calling for a public hearing on the creation of the Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District within the City of Galveston pursuant to Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code and authorizing the mailing and publication of notice of the public hearing.
Consent items C - H C. Consider for approval a contract for a traffic study to be conducted along the Harborside Drive corridor between 51st Street to 2nd Street in an amount not to exceed $99,893.00 upon final approval of the City Attorney. Funding source is the Infrastructure silo of the IDC 4B Sales Tax. D. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the Texas Historical Commission in the amount of $10,000.00 for Local Historic District Survey Update; increasing the FY2014 budget by $10,000.00; increasing the Planning Department budget by $10,000.00; appropriating the expenditure of $10,000.00; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant contract and all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. E. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute a five (5) year Air Monitoring Site Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the leased premises located at 9511 Avenue V-l/2 upon final approval by the City Attorney. F. Consider for approval the payment of $22,529.52 to Pfeiffer & Sons, Ltd. For the emergency repairs of the 12 Mile Road and FM 3005 traffic signal. Funding for the traffic signal repairs will come from the at fault vehicle driver. G. Consider for approval the purchase of labor and materials to repair the Historic Evergreen Cemetery Sexton Building's roof structure, framing, doors, and windows from Morisset Contracting for a total cost of $23,900.00 funded by the Historical Cemetery Account. H. Consider for approval the purchase of labor and materials to replace light poles at Lindale Park from Crescent Electric for a total cost of $17,983.12 which will be funded by the Lindale Park IDC Account.
Consider for approval the annual cost of primary windstorm property insurance to Galveston Insurance Associates (GIA) for the second year of a Council approved three year term. (RFP #12-13-010) The annual premium is approximately $364,997.00.
Consider for approval the annual cost of primary flood insurance to Galveston Insurance Associates (GIA) for the second year of a Council approved three year term. (RFP 12-13-010) The annual premium is approximately $160,506.00.
Discuss and consider for action a Settlement Agreement between Patriot Bank and the City of Galveston relating to funds for construction activities by BGB Interests, LP d/b/a Compass Pointe Homes in the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Housing Program including funds due for vendor claims; authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final review by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action a Settlement Agreement between J. C. Cantera Homes, Inc., the City of Galveston, and the Texas General Land Office relating to funds for construction activities by J. C. Cantera Homes, Inc. in the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Housing Program including funds due for vendor claims; authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final review by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action a Settlement Agreement between the City of Galveston and Ryson Real Estate, Inc. relating to interests and penalties due for hotel occupancy taxes; authorizing the Finance Director to accept agreed payment amounts and to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council B. City Attorney C. Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of May 22, 2014.
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
May 22, 2014 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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 a. Charlie Kelly Proclamation b. National Prevention Week Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
Preservation Month—May 2014 1. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, recognizing May 2014 as "Preservation Month" in the City of Galveston, Texas; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. 2. Presentation of Landmark Commission Annual Awards 3. Presentation of Landmark Commission Annual Report
C. City Manager's Report 1. Texas Gas Service—rate decrease D. Finance Director's Report (Robb/Legg)
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-023 James Williams, Jr. Claim #14-024 Jean Webb Claim #14-025 Jessica Ventura Texas Gas Service May 2014
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to operate a "Radio, Television, or Microwave Tower" Land Use in a One-Family One (1F-1) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 12210 Stewart Road and legally described as part of Lots 292, 305, 306, 309, 301, and adjacent right-of-way (293-2), Trimble and Lindsey Section 2, a Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-39; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
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 2107 Seawall Boulevard; property is legally described as Lot 7, Northeast Block 118, Northwest Block 119, Southwest Block 119, and adjacent street (119-0-1), Galveston Outlots, a Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-48; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "Appendix Q: CB - Central Business, Use with Specific Use Permit" of "The Galveston Zoning Standards" by modifying the land use "Mini-Warehouse" to allow such use on the first floor in existing structures provided retail or office occupancies are provided within the building directly adjacent to any street frontage for a minimum depth of fifteen (15) feet; Planning Case Number 14ZA-04; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting a request to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) of congestion mitigation and air quality funding for the purchase of five (5) mid-size heavy duty rubber tire trolley style transit vehicles, pursuant to transit fleet expansion request for proposals #TRN 14-04; authorizing the Interim City Manager to submit required information and data to support same and execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, concurring in a settlement of the litigation related to the construction of the Downtown Transit Terminal; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, accepting a petition for and calling for a public hearing on the creation of the Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District within the City of Galveston pursuant to Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code and authorizing the mailing and publication of notice of the public hearing.
Consent items C - H C. Consider for approval a contract for a traffic study to be conducted along the Harborside Drive corridor between 51st Street to 2nd Street in an amount not to exceed $99,893.00 upon final approval of the City Attorney. Funding source is the Infrastructure silo of the IDC 4B Sales Tax. D. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the Texas Historical Commission in the amount of $10,000.00 for Local Historic District Survey Update; increasing the FY2014 budget by $10,000.00; increasing the Planning Department budget by $10,000.00; appropriating the expenditure of $10,000.00; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant contract and all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. E. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute a five (5) year Air Monitoring Site Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the leased premises located at 9511 Avenue V-l/2 upon final approval by the City Attorney. F. Consider for approval the payment of $22,529.52 to Pfeiffer & Sons, Ltd. For the emergency repairs of the 12 Mile Road and FM 3005 traffic signal. Funding for the traffic signal repairs will come from the at fault vehicle driver. G. Consider for approval the purchase of labor and materials to repair the Historic Evergreen Cemetery Sexton Building's roof structure, framing, doors, and windows from Morisset Contracting for a total cost of $23,900.00 funded by the Historical Cemetery Account. H. Consider for approval the purchase of labor and materials to replace light poles at Lindale Park from Crescent Electric for a total cost of $17,983.12 which will be funded by the Lindale Park IDC Account.
Consider for approval the annual cost of primary windstorm property insurance to Galveston Insurance Associates (GIA) for the second year of a Council approved three year term. (RFP #12-13-010) The annual premium is approximately $364,997.00.
Consider for approval the annual cost of primary flood insurance to Galveston Insurance Associates (GIA) for the second year of a Council approved three year term. (RFP 12-13-010) The annual premium is approximately $160,506.00.
Discuss and consider for action a Settlement Agreement between Patriot Bank and the City of Galveston relating to funds for construction activities by BGB Interests, LP d/b/a Compass Pointe Homes in the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Housing Program including funds due for vendor claims; authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final review by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action a Settlement Agreement between J. C. Cantera Homes, Inc., the City of Galveston, and the Texas General Land Office relating to funds for construction activities by J. C. Cantera Homes, Inc. in the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Housing Program including funds due for vendor claims; authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final review by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action a Settlement Agreement between the City of Galveston and Ryson Real Estate, Inc. relating to interests and penalties due for hotel occupancy taxes; authorizing the Finance Director to accept agreed payment amounts and to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council B. City Attorney C. Discuss and consider for action any Discussion Item listed on the Regular Agenda of May 22, 2014.
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT