1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Pastor Norris Burkley, Sr., Mount Olive Baptist 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 a. Recognition by the Galveston Fire Department of Adan Carcano and Jason Sheffield for their life saving efforts on July 13, 2014. b. Chris Fabain Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-041 Suzanne Reiswerg Claim #14-042 Lorena Villanueva Claim #14-043 Raven Reeves Claim #14-044 All State Insurance 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits, and Business Regulations" of the "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended" relating to peddlers, temporary concessions, and temporary parking lot permits; Planning Case Number 14PA-43; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 24 of the "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended" entitled "Offenses'—Miscellaneous," to provide regulations for the possession of missiles and the moving of crowd control barriers; providing for penalties; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 35, "Vehicles for Hire" of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended" by modifying and adding provisions for horse drawn carriage operators within the City of Galveston's vehicle for hire licensing regulations; increasing insurance requirements; lowering minimum age limit; making various findings and provisions related to the subject, and providing for an effective date.
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 an amended Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston, the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, and Memorandum of Agreement between the Seascape Homeowners' Association regarding beach nourishment and dune restoration. B. Consider for approval a Dune Restoration Agreement between the City of Galveston and Riviera I Council of Co-Owners, Riviera II Council of Co-Owners, and West Beach Grand Council of Co-Owners for the purpose of reconstructing a protective sand dune and enhancing the public beach. C. Consider for approval an Engineering Services Agreement with Shelmark Engineering, LLC to provide basic engineering services in connection with dune restoration for Riviera I, Riviera II, and West Beach Grand Condominiums. D. Consider for approval the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and Bayou Vista for access to fleet facilities fueling sites. E. Consider for approval a Resolution authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Milling and Asphalt Overlay Improvements to Seawall Boulevard between Ferry Road at 39th Street. F. Consider for approval the acceptance of a contract proposal from Halff Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $132,960.00 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Stewart Road Sidewalk Project between 81st Street and the Sandhill Crane Soccer Complex. Funding for the project will come from Tax Reinvestment Zone 14 Funds. G. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, establishing a policy for use of the city's corporate seal; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. H. 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 of said city officials; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. I. Consider for approval the acceptance of a new three year bid for repair and/or replacement of all of City of Galveston's air conditioning equipment. This bid will cover all City Buildings. The lowest bid was submitted by Alex Air Conditioning. J. Consider for approval the acceptance of the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) 2014-2015 solid waste grant in the amount of $141,633.00 and the associated H-GAC contract which has been awarded to the City of Galveston to increase recycling services offered to the residents of the City of Galveston. K. Consider for approval the purchase of a QNAP Hard Drive Tower and to authorize the City Manager to execute all paperwork associated with this purchase upon final Legal approval for $20,031.08 from the Technology Services Data Processing Equipment account. There are 4 bids on this purchase of which SCW is the lowest bidder. L. Consider for approval authorizing the City Attorney's Office to continue receiving temporary employee services for administrative support through September 30, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $8,000; funding source will be the Legal Department's current budget; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. M. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Audit and Report for the Galveston County Emergency Communication District. N. Consider for approval minutes of the June 30, 2014 Special Meeting, the July 10, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting, the July 15, 2014 Joint Meeting, and the July 23, 2014 Special Meeting. O. Receive and file Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Numbers 11-14 Annual Summary Report—October 2011 - September 2012.
Discuss and consider scheduling a Public Hearing on Fiscal Year Budget 2014-2015 to be held on September 4, 2014.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing a plan of finance for the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Subordinate Lien Wharves and Terminal Revenue Notes, Series 2014 and making various findings and provisions related thereto.
DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council 1. Update on Corpus Christi Windstorm Coalition B. City Attorney C. City Manager's Report
A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, "Consultation with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning pending 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 - 1. Case No. 3:10-cv-00388-Backe, etal. v. City of Galveston, etal; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas—Galveston Division. 2. Case No. 4:13-cv-01342 - Flagship Hotel, LTD. v. City of Galveston; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas—Galveston Division; and Cause No. 98-CV-0795 - Flagship Hotel, LTD. v. City of Galveston', In the 405th Judicial District of Galveston County, Texas. B. Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item listed on the August 14, 2014 Regular Agenda.
15A2.Case No. 4:13-cv-01342 - Flagship Hotel, LTD. v. City of Galveston; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas—Galveston Division; and Cause No. 98-CV-0795 - Flagship Hotel, LTD. v. City of Galveston', In the 405th Judicial District of Galveston County, Texas. 12P.Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, the Director of Finance, and the Controller to execute all grant documents for the draw down of funds through the State of Texas' Purchase Voucher System and approving the authorized depository signatories for the Non-Housing Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG-DR); providing for findings of fact and providing an effective date. Adjournment
Aug 14, 2014 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Pastor Norris Burkley, Sr., Mount Olive Baptist 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 a. Recognition by the Galveston Fire Department of Adan Carcano and Jason Sheffield for their life saving efforts on July 13, 2014. b. Chris Fabain Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-041 Suzanne Reiswerg Claim #14-042 Lorena Villanueva Claim #14-043 Raven Reeves Claim #14-044 All State Insurance 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits, and Business Regulations" of the "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended" relating to peddlers, temporary concessions, and temporary parking lot permits; Planning Case Number 14PA-43; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 24 of the "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended" entitled "Offenses'—Miscellaneous," to provide regulations for the possession of missiles and the moving of crowd control barriers; providing for penalties; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 35, "Vehicles for Hire" of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended" by modifying and adding provisions for horse drawn carriage operators within the City of Galveston's vehicle for hire licensing regulations; increasing insurance requirements; lowering minimum age limit; making various findings and provisions related to the subject, and providing for an effective date.
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 an amended Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston, the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, and Memorandum of Agreement between the Seascape Homeowners' Association regarding beach nourishment and dune restoration. B. Consider for approval a Dune Restoration Agreement between the City of Galveston and Riviera I Council of Co-Owners, Riviera II Council of Co-Owners, and West Beach Grand Council of Co-Owners for the purpose of reconstructing a protective sand dune and enhancing the public beach. C. Consider for approval an Engineering Services Agreement with Shelmark Engineering, LLC to provide basic engineering services in connection with dune restoration for Riviera I, Riviera II, and West Beach Grand Condominiums. D. Consider for approval the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and Bayou Vista for access to fleet facilities fueling sites. E. Consider for approval a Resolution authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Milling and Asphalt Overlay Improvements to Seawall Boulevard between Ferry Road at 39th Street. F. Consider for approval the acceptance of a contract proposal from Halff Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $132,960.00 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Stewart Road Sidewalk Project between 81st Street and the Sandhill Crane Soccer Complex. Funding for the project will come from Tax Reinvestment Zone 14 Funds. G. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, establishing a policy for use of the city's corporate seal; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. H. 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 of said city officials; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. I. Consider for approval the acceptance of a new three year bid for repair and/or replacement of all of City of Galveston's air conditioning equipment. This bid will cover all City Buildings. The lowest bid was submitted by Alex Air Conditioning. J. Consider for approval the acceptance of the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) 2014-2015 solid waste grant in the amount of $141,633.00 and the associated H-GAC contract which has been awarded to the City of Galveston to increase recycling services offered to the residents of the City of Galveston. K. Consider for approval the purchase of a QNAP Hard Drive Tower and to authorize the City Manager to execute all paperwork associated with this purchase upon final Legal approval for $20,031.08 from the Technology Services Data Processing Equipment account. There are 4 bids on this purchase of which SCW is the lowest bidder. L. Consider for approval authorizing the City Attorney's Office to continue receiving temporary employee services for administrative support through September 30, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $8,000; funding source will be the Legal Department's current budget; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. M. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Audit and Report for the Galveston County Emergency Communication District. N. Consider for approval minutes of the June 30, 2014 Special Meeting, the July 10, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting, the July 15, 2014 Joint Meeting, and the July 23, 2014 Special Meeting. O. Receive and file Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Numbers 11-14 Annual Summary Report—October 2011 - September 2012.
Discuss and consider scheduling a Public Hearing on Fiscal Year Budget 2014-2015 to be held on September 4, 2014.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing a plan of finance for the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Subordinate Lien Wharves and Terminal Revenue Notes, Series 2014 and making various findings and provisions related thereto.
DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council 1. Update on Corpus Christi Windstorm Coalition B. City Attorney C. City Manager's Report
A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, "Consultation with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning pending 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 - 1. Case No. 3:10-cv-00388-Backe, etal. v. City of Galveston, etal; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas—Galveston Division. 2. Case No. 4:13-cv-01342 - Flagship Hotel, LTD. v. City of Galveston; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas—Galveston Division; and Cause No. 98-CV-0795 - Flagship Hotel, LTD. v. City of Galveston', In the 405th Judicial District of Galveston County, Texas. B. Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item listed on the August 14, 2014 Regular Agenda.
15A2.Case No. 4:13-cv-01342 - Flagship Hotel, LTD. v. City of Galveston; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas—Galveston Division; and Cause No. 98-CV-0795 - Flagship Hotel, LTD. v. City of Galveston', In the 405th Judicial District of Galveston County, Texas. 12P.Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, the Director of Finance, and the Controller to execute all grant documents for the draw down of funds through the State of Texas' Purchase Voucher System and approving the authorized depository signatories for the Non-Housing Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG-DR); providing for findings of fact and providing an effective date. Adjournment