1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. Susan Kinnard, Trinity Episcopal Church 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 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-029 Roxann Ortiz Claim #14-030 Robert Stokesbary Claim #14-031 Jeff Meyers Claim #14-032 Estate of Duane Noehl, Jr. Claim #14-033 Adriana Joya Texas Gas Service June 2014
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning approximately 600 square feet of alley right-of-way. Adjacent property is legally described as Lot 4 Tracy Special Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. This property is more commonly described as "adjacent to 2128 59th Street"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject (Planning Case Number 14P-43).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning approximately 1,200 square feet of alley right-of-way adjacent to 2124 and 2126 59 Street. Adjacent property is legally described as Lots 2 & 3 Tracy Special Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. This property is more commonly described as "adjacent to 2124 and 2126 59th Street"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject (Planning Case Number 14P-50).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending a Specific Use Permit in order to operate an "Amusement, Commercial (Outdoor)" Land Use in conjunction with Bicycle, Surfboard, Flotation Device, and Skateboard Rental in a Retail, Seawall Development Zone, Zone 2, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 3 (R-SDZ-2-HDDZ-3) Zoning District. Property is commonly known as 728 Seawall and is legally described as the north part of Lots 13 & 14 & south 1/2 of adjacent alley Block 67 Galveston, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-55; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
A Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, to consider the advisability of the creation of a Public Improvement District within the City to make certain improvements over certain properties located within the boundaries of the City—Bayside at Waterman's.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits and Business Regulations"; Article I. "In General", of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982", As Amended" by adding national criminal background checks for certain licenses and providing specifically, for such checks for vehicle for hire and wrecker licenses; providing for an effective date; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, distributing and awarding fiscal year 2014 hotel occupancy tax revenues to eligible arts and historic preservation organizations under single-year contracts; redistributing forfeited funds from previous fiscal years to those eligible organizations; approving the annual budgets of such recipients; authorizing the city manager to execute contracts with such recipients; directing the city secretary to send a certified copy of this resolution to the park board of trustees; 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, accepting the city's portion of a 2014 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant from the Department of Justice in a total joint amount of $40,443.00 to purchase tasers; authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County and the City of Texas City; appointing the County as Fiscal Agent for the grant; equally dividing the total grant award between such parties; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of Galveston, Texas supporting creation of the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area and further providing that the draft legislation may include a map of properties known as Ashton Villa and East End Lagoon located in Galveston County, Texas; making various findings and provisions related to the subject 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. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. A. Consider for approval accepting the proposal from Carollo Engineers, Inc. for engineering design services for the Bermuda Beach Sanitary Sewer Improvements. The cost will not exceed $74,710.00, which will be funded by the Sewer Improvement Fund. B. Consider for approval of Change Order #3 from Boyer, Inc. for the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project - Construction Package No. 2, increasing the contract amount by $46,720.00 to a new total cost of $2,054,633.77. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is various FEMA Project Worksheets (PW's) for each lift station and re-allocated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). C. Consider for approval of additional engineering fees of $43,800.00 for Lockwood, Andrews, and Newman for the Multi-Lift Station Project. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is various FEMA Project Worksheets (PW's) for each lift station and re-allocated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). E. Consider for approval engaging DMC Network to perform strategic budget planning, and facilitating Council and Staff in development of the 2014-2015 City of Galveston budget. G. Consider for approval of the purchase of six (6) Ford Cutaway Type XI Transit Buses for Island Transit to be purchased from Texas Bus Sales for a total price of $652,500.00, which will be purchased through a Colorado Valley Transit Cooperative Bus Purchasing Contract. H. Consider for approval adding American United Life Insurance Company to the City's Deferred Compensation Program. I. Consider for approval confirming the City Manager's appointment of Charles Staudt to the Civil Service Commission. J. Receive and file the Mayoral reappointments to the Galveston Housing Authority— Ann Masel, Irwin "Buddy" Herz, and Anthony Brown. K. Consider for approval appointments to the Galveston County Transit District— Councilmember McMorris as member and Councilmember Sunseri as alternate. L. Consider for approval appointments/reappointments to the following city boards, committees, and commissions: Animal Services Advisory Board, Building and Standards Commission, and Tax Foreclosed Property Committee. N. Consent to the waiver of conflicts of interest of David Salyer of McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. in representation of The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association to participate in settlement negotiations with the City of Galveston in 12-CV-2011; City of Galveston v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Assoc. in the 405th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas and authorize the City Manager to execute the waiver. O. Consider for approval minutes of the June 12, 2014 Workshop, the June 12, 2014 Regular Meeting, and the June 16, 2014 Special Meeting.
Receive the monthly financial statements for the City of Galveston for the month of May and year-to-date through May 31, 2014.
Consider for approval of the awarding of the Construction Contract to General Contractor Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,125,430.00 for the construction of the new Island Transit automated bus and vehicle wash according to the Alternate A Specifications.
Consider for approval appointments/reappointments to the following city boards, committees and commissions.
Consider for approval the sunset and repeal of city committees—Airport Advisory Committee, Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Impact Fees, Gateway Beautification Ad Hoc Committee, Intermodal Transportation Committee, Neighborhood Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee, and Real Estate Committee.
Discuss and consider for action directing the City Manager to submit an initial budget request that includes a $0,025 ad valorem tax rate reduction.
14. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council N/A. B. City Attorney N/A. C. City Manager's Report N/A. 15. ADJOURNMENT
Jun 26, 2014 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. Susan Kinnard, Trinity Episcopal Church 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 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-029 Roxann Ortiz Claim #14-030 Robert Stokesbary Claim #14-031 Jeff Meyers Claim #14-032 Estate of Duane Noehl, Jr. Claim #14-033 Adriana Joya Texas Gas Service June 2014
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning approximately 600 square feet of alley right-of-way. Adjacent property is legally described as Lot 4 Tracy Special Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. This property is more commonly described as "adjacent to 2128 59th Street"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject (Planning Case Number 14P-43).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning approximately 1,200 square feet of alley right-of-way adjacent to 2124 and 2126 59 Street. Adjacent property is legally described as Lots 2 & 3 Tracy Special Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. This property is more commonly described as "adjacent to 2124 and 2126 59th Street"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject (Planning Case Number 14P-50).
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending a Specific Use Permit in order to operate an "Amusement, Commercial (Outdoor)" Land Use in conjunction with Bicycle, Surfboard, Flotation Device, and Skateboard Rental in a Retail, Seawall Development Zone, Zone 2, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone 3 (R-SDZ-2-HDDZ-3) Zoning District. Property is commonly known as 728 Seawall and is legally described as the north part of Lots 13 & 14 & south 1/2 of adjacent alley Block 67 Galveston, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-55; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
A Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, to consider the advisability of the creation of a Public Improvement District within the City to make certain improvements over certain properties located within the boundaries of the City—Bayside at Waterman's.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits and Business Regulations"; Article I. "In General", of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982", As Amended" by adding national criminal background checks for certain licenses and providing specifically, for such checks for vehicle for hire and wrecker licenses; providing for an effective date; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, distributing and awarding fiscal year 2014 hotel occupancy tax revenues to eligible arts and historic preservation organizations under single-year contracts; redistributing forfeited funds from previous fiscal years to those eligible organizations; approving the annual budgets of such recipients; authorizing the city manager to execute contracts with such recipients; directing the city secretary to send a certified copy of this resolution to the park board of trustees; 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, accepting the city's portion of a 2014 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant from the Department of Justice in a total joint amount of $40,443.00 to purchase tasers; authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County and the City of Texas City; appointing the County as Fiscal Agent for the grant; equally dividing the total grant award between such parties; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of Galveston, Texas supporting creation of the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area and further providing that the draft legislation may include a map of properties known as Ashton Villa and East End Lagoon located in Galveston County, Texas; making various findings and provisions related to the subject 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. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. A. Consider for approval accepting the proposal from Carollo Engineers, Inc. for engineering design services for the Bermuda Beach Sanitary Sewer Improvements. The cost will not exceed $74,710.00, which will be funded by the Sewer Improvement Fund. B. Consider for approval of Change Order #3 from Boyer, Inc. for the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project - Construction Package No. 2, increasing the contract amount by $46,720.00 to a new total cost of $2,054,633.77. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is various FEMA Project Worksheets (PW's) for each lift station and re-allocated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). C. Consider for approval of additional engineering fees of $43,800.00 for Lockwood, Andrews, and Newman for the Multi-Lift Station Project. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is various FEMA Project Worksheets (PW's) for each lift station and re-allocated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). E. Consider for approval engaging DMC Network to perform strategic budget planning, and facilitating Council and Staff in development of the 2014-2015 City of Galveston budget. G. Consider for approval of the purchase of six (6) Ford Cutaway Type XI Transit Buses for Island Transit to be purchased from Texas Bus Sales for a total price of $652,500.00, which will be purchased through a Colorado Valley Transit Cooperative Bus Purchasing Contract. H. Consider for approval adding American United Life Insurance Company to the City's Deferred Compensation Program. I. Consider for approval confirming the City Manager's appointment of Charles Staudt to the Civil Service Commission. J. Receive and file the Mayoral reappointments to the Galveston Housing Authority— Ann Masel, Irwin "Buddy" Herz, and Anthony Brown. K. Consider for approval appointments to the Galveston County Transit District— Councilmember McMorris as member and Councilmember Sunseri as alternate. L. Consider for approval appointments/reappointments to the following city boards, committees, and commissions: Animal Services Advisory Board, Building and Standards Commission, and Tax Foreclosed Property Committee. N. Consent to the waiver of conflicts of interest of David Salyer of McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. in representation of The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association to participate in settlement negotiations with the City of Galveston in 12-CV-2011; City of Galveston v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Assoc. in the 405th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas and authorize the City Manager to execute the waiver. O. Consider for approval minutes of the June 12, 2014 Workshop, the June 12, 2014 Regular Meeting, and the June 16, 2014 Special Meeting.
Receive the monthly financial statements for the City of Galveston for the month of May and year-to-date through May 31, 2014.
Consider for approval of the awarding of the Construction Contract to General Contractor Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,125,430.00 for the construction of the new Island Transit automated bus and vehicle wash according to the Alternate A Specifications.
Consider for approval appointments/reappointments to the following city boards, committees and commissions.
Consider for approval the sunset and repeal of city committees—Airport Advisory Committee, Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Impact Fees, Gateway Beautification Ad Hoc Committee, Intermodal Transportation Committee, Neighborhood Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee, and Real Estate Committee.
Discuss and consider for action directing the City Manager to submit an initial budget request that includes a $0,025 ad valorem tax rate reduction.
14. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council N/A. B. City Attorney N/A. C. City Manager's Report N/A. 15. ADJOURNMENT