1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Reverend EJ. Stein of Holy Family Parish 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
6. 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. Queen's BBQ Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements 7. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim# 14-093 Rickey Teandemange CIaim# 14-094 Ronald Anderson Claim# 14-095 Vernnetta Brigley
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for authorized improvements for the Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District; making a finding of special benefit to certain property in the City; levying special assessments against certain property within the City and establishing a lien on such property; providing for payment of the assessment in accordance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended; providing for the method of assessment and the payment of the assessments; providing penalties and interest on delinquent assessments; providing for severability and providing an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance approving and authorizing the issuance and sale of the City of Galveston Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 (Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District); approving and authorizing an Indenture of Trust, a Bond Purchase Contract, an Official Statement, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, a Landowner Agreement and Financing Agreement and other agreements and documents in connection therewith; making findings with respect to the issuance of such bonds; and providing an effective date.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. AGENDA ITEMS B. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Discuss and consider for action the appointment of the City of Galveston's representatives to Houston-Galveston Area Council's (H-GAC's) 2015 General Assembly and Board of Directors.
Discuss and consider for action the appointment of David Fortenberry to the Planning Commission.
Discuss and consider for action approving a payment of $14,999 to the Galveston Windstorm Action Committee for consulting services.
Discuss and consider for action the acceptance of a new three year contract with ABM for Day Porter Janitorial Services for City Hall, City Hall Annex, and Grants Buildings, located at 823Rosenberg, 2517 Ball, and 901 25th Street Galveston, Texas.
Discuss and consider an Employment Agreement between the City and Brian Maxwell for professional services as the City Manager; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Parking Lot Incidental to Main Use" Land Use in a Central Plaza Historic District (CP-H) Zoning District; property is located at 101 Kempner/22nd; property legally described as lots 5, 6 and 7 in block 682, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-79; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the Zoning from General Residence (GR) Zoning District to Neighborhood Services (NS) Zoning District on property commonly known as 7101 Heards Lane and legally described as Lot 14 and the Northwest part of Lot 20, in Jones Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, Planning Case Number 14P-77; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 26 "Parks and Recreation" of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended," by Re-Adopting Article IV "Youth Services Standards of Care" in its entirety; defining minimum standards of Care" by which the City of Galveston and its Parks and Recreation Department will operate the City's Youth Recreational Programs; providing for an effective date of December 11, 2014; providing for an Annual Review and Re-Adoption date thereafter; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the provisions of Chapter 24, "Offenses—Miscellaneous", Section 24-6, "Curfew for Minors" of "The City Code of Galveston, 1982, as Amended:' providing for a penalty clause; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, placing a moratorium on the acceptance of any new applications for specific use permits; imposing the moratorium to maintain the status quo on properties for a period of ninety (90) days or until the adoption and implementation of the City of Galveston Land Development Regulations; allowing for limited exceptions; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; providing the severability; and establishing and immediate effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The 1999 Personnel Policies and Procedures, as amended" by Amending Chapter 32 "Holidays"; by adding "Veterans Day" to the City of Galveston Holiday Leave Schedule; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the General Fund operating fund budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, by transferring $372,164 from various general fund accounts to adjust and properly record unforeseen expenses in connections communication fees, salary reimbursements, contractual fees, overtime, investment fees and additional funding required for the general fund portion of the separation pay fund and by transferring $2,860 from debt service fund balance for the unforeseen expense for investment fees; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
CONSENT ITEMS The Consent 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 the payment of federally mandated Transitional Reinsurance Fee as required by Section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The payment was unanimously approved by the Health Board during the November 24, 2014 meeting. B. Withdrawn. C. Consider rejection of Bid from Boyer, Inc. in the Amount for $396,215.00 for the construction of the Sanitary Sewer Extension from Lift Station #22 to 71st Street. (Bid#15-ll) D. Consider for approval the sole source purchase from Badger Meter for various water meters and Orion Transmitter combinations that currently work with the system installed with the City throughout the fiscal year in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00. The funding source is the Municipal Utilities Distribution and Collection Minor Equipment Account. E. Consider for approval an Economic Development Grant Agreement between the Park Board of Trustees and the Industrial Development Corporation for a beach nourishment project along the Gulf of Mexico between 61st and 103rd Streets. F. Receive and file the Texas Gas Service Reconciliation Audit for the period July, 2013 through June, 2014. G. Consider for approval the purchase of a Hardware / Software upgrade for the existing Voice Recording System for GPD from Higher Ground and to authorize the City Manager to execute all paperwork associated with this renewal upon final Legal approval for $26,015.00 from the Police Service Support Data Processing Equipment Account. H. Consider for approval the retention of temporary help from Accountemps which will be funded by the FEMA Project Worksheets Direct Administrative Charges Account, and authorize the expenditure for this fiscal year of $80,000. I. Consider for approval the purchase of an annual maintenance contract for the Police Department's in-car video recording system from L-3 Communications/Mobile-Vision, Inc. for a total price of $22,657.59, which will be funded by the Police Service Support Maintenance Contracts Account.
Update on Sandpiper Cove (Woods/Brown)
Explanation of the City Council Oath of Office
City Auditor's Report 1. City of Galveston Systems for Bank Reconciliations Audit 2. Red Roof Inn Hotel Occupancy Tax Audit 3. Policies and Procedures for the City Auditor
Executive Session & Work Session Continuation
Executive Session & Work Session Continuation Additional Items
Dec 11, 2014 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Reverend EJ. Stein of Holy Family Parish 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
6. 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. Queen's BBQ Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements 7. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim# 14-093 Rickey Teandemange CIaim# 14-094 Ronald Anderson Claim# 14-095 Vernnetta Brigley
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for authorized improvements for the Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District; making a finding of special benefit to certain property in the City; levying special assessments against certain property within the City and establishing a lien on such property; providing for payment of the assessment in accordance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended; providing for the method of assessment and the payment of the assessments; providing penalties and interest on delinquent assessments; providing for severability and providing an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance approving and authorizing the issuance and sale of the City of Galveston Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 (Bayside at Waterman's Public Improvement District); approving and authorizing an Indenture of Trust, a Bond Purchase Contract, an Official Statement, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, a Landowner Agreement and Financing Agreement and other agreements and documents in connection therewith; making findings with respect to the issuance of such bonds; and providing an effective date.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. AGENDA ITEMS B. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Discuss and consider for action the appointment of the City of Galveston's representatives to Houston-Galveston Area Council's (H-GAC's) 2015 General Assembly and Board of Directors.
Discuss and consider for action the appointment of David Fortenberry to the Planning Commission.
Discuss and consider for action approving a payment of $14,999 to the Galveston Windstorm Action Committee for consulting services.
Discuss and consider for action the acceptance of a new three year contract with ABM for Day Porter Janitorial Services for City Hall, City Hall Annex, and Grants Buildings, located at 823Rosenberg, 2517 Ball, and 901 25th Street Galveston, Texas.
Discuss and consider an Employment Agreement between the City and Brian Maxwell for professional services as the City Manager; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Parking Lot Incidental to Main Use" Land Use in a Central Plaza Historic District (CP-H) Zoning District; property is located at 101 Kempner/22nd; property legally described as lots 5, 6 and 7 in block 682, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-79; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the Zoning from General Residence (GR) Zoning District to Neighborhood Services (NS) Zoning District on property commonly known as 7101 Heards Lane and legally described as Lot 14 and the Northwest part of Lot 20, in Jones Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, Planning Case Number 14P-77; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 26 "Parks and Recreation" of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended," by Re-Adopting Article IV "Youth Services Standards of Care" in its entirety; defining minimum standards of Care" by which the City of Galveston and its Parks and Recreation Department will operate the City's Youth Recreational Programs; providing for an effective date of December 11, 2014; providing for an Annual Review and Re-Adoption date thereafter; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the provisions of Chapter 24, "Offenses—Miscellaneous", Section 24-6, "Curfew for Minors" of "The City Code of Galveston, 1982, as Amended:' providing for a penalty clause; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, placing a moratorium on the acceptance of any new applications for specific use permits; imposing the moratorium to maintain the status quo on properties for a period of ninety (90) days or until the adoption and implementation of the City of Galveston Land Development Regulations; allowing for limited exceptions; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; providing the severability; and establishing and immediate effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The 1999 Personnel Policies and Procedures, as amended" by Amending Chapter 32 "Holidays"; by adding "Veterans Day" to the City of Galveston Holiday Leave Schedule; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the General Fund operating fund budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, by transferring $372,164 from various general fund accounts to adjust and properly record unforeseen expenses in connections communication fees, salary reimbursements, contractual fees, overtime, investment fees and additional funding required for the general fund portion of the separation pay fund and by transferring $2,860 from debt service fund balance for the unforeseen expense for investment fees; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
CONSENT ITEMS The Consent 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 the payment of federally mandated Transitional Reinsurance Fee as required by Section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The payment was unanimously approved by the Health Board during the November 24, 2014 meeting. B. Withdrawn. C. Consider rejection of Bid from Boyer, Inc. in the Amount for $396,215.00 for the construction of the Sanitary Sewer Extension from Lift Station #22 to 71st Street. (Bid#15-ll) D. Consider for approval the sole source purchase from Badger Meter for various water meters and Orion Transmitter combinations that currently work with the system installed with the City throughout the fiscal year in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00. The funding source is the Municipal Utilities Distribution and Collection Minor Equipment Account. E. Consider for approval an Economic Development Grant Agreement between the Park Board of Trustees and the Industrial Development Corporation for a beach nourishment project along the Gulf of Mexico between 61st and 103rd Streets. F. Receive and file the Texas Gas Service Reconciliation Audit for the period July, 2013 through June, 2014. G. Consider for approval the purchase of a Hardware / Software upgrade for the existing Voice Recording System for GPD from Higher Ground and to authorize the City Manager to execute all paperwork associated with this renewal upon final Legal approval for $26,015.00 from the Police Service Support Data Processing Equipment Account. H. Consider for approval the retention of temporary help from Accountemps which will be funded by the FEMA Project Worksheets Direct Administrative Charges Account, and authorize the expenditure for this fiscal year of $80,000. I. Consider for approval the purchase of an annual maintenance contract for the Police Department's in-car video recording system from L-3 Communications/Mobile-Vision, Inc. for a total price of $22,657.59, which will be funded by the Police Service Support Maintenance Contracts Account.
Update on Sandpiper Cove (Woods/Brown)
Explanation of the City Council Oath of Office
City Auditor's Report 1. City of Galveston Systems for Bank Reconciliations Audit 2. Red Roof Inn Hotel Occupancy Tax Audit 3. Policies and Procedures for the City Auditor
Executive Session & Work Session Continuation
Executive Session & Work Session Continuation Additional Items