1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Reverend Sherlyn Thomas, God's Kingdom and Restoration Ministries 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 #15-001 Derral J. Foreman Claim #15-002 Carmen Melilli/Jessica Garza Claim #15-003 Ruben Rodriguez Claim #15-004 Daniel Anguiano Claim #15-005 William Glenn, Jr.
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, granting a specific use permit at Pier 41, in the Port of Galveston "Heavy Industrial" (HI) Zoning District. Property is legally described as Page 95b, 96, 103, 104, 111, 117, 118, 123, 124 & 125 M Menard Survey Tract 65 236.112, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 15P-03; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a specific use permit at Pier 41, in the Port of Galveston "Heavy Industrial" (HI) Zoning District. Property is legally described as Page 95b, 96, 103, 104, 111, 117, 118, 123, 124 & 125 M Menard Survey Tract 65 236.112, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 15P-03; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. AGENDA ITEMS B. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, Article VI, "Building Standards Commission", of the Code of "The City of Galveston, 1982; as amended", by increasing the Commission to a seven (7) member regular board; clarifying four (4) members present constitute a quorum; clarifying a majority vote of the members voting is required to take any action; making grammatical or typographical corrections; repealing all other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 7, "Animals and Fowl" of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended" to address mandatory spaying and neutering; provide regulations for feral cats; provide provisions regarding microchip and licensing; updating definitions; providing for fees and 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 the Galveston City Code of 1982, as amended, Chapter 24 "Miscellaneous Offenses" Sections 24-2 and 24-3 by lowering the decibel level in residential property areas; clarifying that noise is measured from where it is received; establishing factors for unreasonably loud noise; 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 19, "Licenses, Permits, and Business Regulations," of The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, As Amended, by adding Article VIT "Credit Access Businesses" to provide guidelines for such businesses; defining terms; requiring registration and recordkeeping of credit access businesses as required by state law; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an amendment to the Bylaws of Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority to increase the minimum vote of Directors required to approve an action; 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 20, "Litter" or "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982", by amending Section 20-1, "Definitions"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 35, "Vehicles for Hire" Article n, "Horse Drawn Carriages" of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982" as amended, by Amending Section 35-138, "Permit Issuance", Section 35-139, "Horse Licenses and Other Records", and Section 35-142 "Carriages and Equipment"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consent Items A, C, E - K, N & O A. Consider for approval the acceptance of a new (1) year contract with (2) one year extensions with responding bidders, A&H Electric and Crescent Electric for Electrical Services (repairs) for the City of Galveston. The funding source is Building Repairs account #5010-811553-531220-465100. C. Consider for approval awarding Eastex Environmental Labs the contract to perform wastewater testing for the City of Galveston in an amount of $1,269.00 per month. The funding source is the Wastewater Treatment Laboratory Testing account. Bid #15-16. E. Consider the rejection of Bid #13-14-22 from DSW Homes in the amount of $229,027.00 for the reconstruction of a single-family housing unit located at 3623 Avenue S. Consider for approval a bid from LaSane Construction, LLC in the amount of $183,835.20 to provide housing reconstruction services at 3623 Avenue S. Funding is from HOME Investment Partnership Program and the Rental Rehabilitation Repayment Account. F. Consider for approval awarding a contract to J.W. Kelso Company, Inc. in the amount of $188,431.24 for the purpose of reconstructing a sand dune, building walkovers, and planting vegetation in front of the Riviera I, Riviera II, and West Beach Grand Condominiums. G. Consider for approval the purchase of the listed heavy duty automated refuse trucks from Grande Truck Center through Buy Board for a total price of $573,446.00, which will be funded by the Refuse Capital Outlay Account. H. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, establishing certain Special Events in the Year 2015 as serving public purposes; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Standard Form Agreement from the Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDOT") for temporary closure of state right-of-ways for each event along with all other necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. I. Consider for approval a payment of $14,999 to the Galveston Windstorm Action Committee for Fiscal Year 2014 consulting services. J. membership, quorum, voting, meetings, and rules of procedure; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. K. Moved to Action Item B. N. Consider for approval a Professional Services Agreement with the law firm of McKamie Krueger, LLP designating William M. "Mick" McKamie as special counsel to the City of Galveston for matters relating to public housing; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 upon final approval by the City Attorney. O. Consider for approval awarding a contract to Public Sector Personnel Consultants for the performance of a compensation study in an amount not to exceed $112,000 (RFP #15-04). The funding source is various City accounts.
Consider for approval minutes of the November 4, 2014 Special Meeting, the November 7, 2014 Special Meeting, the November 24, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting.
Discuss and consider for action allowing overnight parking and/or camping on Seawall Boulevard from February 6 through 8, 2015, which is the first weekend of the 2015 Mardi Gras Event.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, creating the South Beach Area Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Commissions: 1. Animal Services Advisory Board 2. Arts and Historic Preservation Advisory Board 3. Building Standards Commission 4. Civilian Review Board 5. Intermodal Transportation Commission 6. Concessions Ad Hoc Committee 7. South Beach Area Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee
Discuss and consider for action appointments to Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) councils and committees: 1. H-GAC Transportation Policy Council 2. H-GAC Technical Advisory Committee E. Discuss and consider for action an appointment to the Gulf Coast Water Authority
DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council 1. Individuals authorized to speak on behalf of the City regarding legislative matters (Pappous)
Jan 22, 2015 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Reverend Sherlyn Thomas, God's Kingdom and Restoration Ministries 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 #15-001 Derral J. Foreman Claim #15-002 Carmen Melilli/Jessica Garza Claim #15-003 Ruben Rodriguez Claim #15-004 Daniel Anguiano Claim #15-005 William Glenn, Jr.
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, granting a specific use permit at Pier 41, in the Port of Galveston "Heavy Industrial" (HI) Zoning District. Property is legally described as Page 95b, 96, 103, 104, 111, 117, 118, 123, 124 & 125 M Menard Survey Tract 65 236.112, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 15P-03; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a specific use permit at Pier 41, in the Port of Galveston "Heavy Industrial" (HI) Zoning District. Property is legally described as Page 95b, 96, 103, 104, 111, 117, 118, 123, 124 & 125 M Menard Survey Tract 65 236.112, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 15P-03; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. AGENDA ITEMS B. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, Article VI, "Building Standards Commission", of the Code of "The City of Galveston, 1982; as amended", by increasing the Commission to a seven (7) member regular board; clarifying four (4) members present constitute a quorum; clarifying a majority vote of the members voting is required to take any action; making grammatical or typographical corrections; repealing all other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 7, "Animals and Fowl" of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended" to address mandatory spaying and neutering; provide regulations for feral cats; provide provisions regarding microchip and licensing; updating definitions; providing for fees and 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 the Galveston City Code of 1982, as amended, Chapter 24 "Miscellaneous Offenses" Sections 24-2 and 24-3 by lowering the decibel level in residential property areas; clarifying that noise is measured from where it is received; establishing factors for unreasonably loud noise; 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 19, "Licenses, Permits, and Business Regulations," of The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, As Amended, by adding Article VIT "Credit Access Businesses" to provide guidelines for such businesses; defining terms; requiring registration and recordkeeping of credit access businesses as required by state law; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving an amendment to the Bylaws of Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority to increase the minimum vote of Directors required to approve an action; 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 20, "Litter" or "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982", by amending Section 20-1, "Definitions"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 35, "Vehicles for Hire" Article n, "Horse Drawn Carriages" of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982" as amended, by Amending Section 35-138, "Permit Issuance", Section 35-139, "Horse Licenses and Other Records", and Section 35-142 "Carriages and Equipment"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consent Items A, C, E - K, N & O A. Consider for approval the acceptance of a new (1) year contract with (2) one year extensions with responding bidders, A&H Electric and Crescent Electric for Electrical Services (repairs) for the City of Galveston. The funding source is Building Repairs account #5010-811553-531220-465100. C. Consider for approval awarding Eastex Environmental Labs the contract to perform wastewater testing for the City of Galveston in an amount of $1,269.00 per month. The funding source is the Wastewater Treatment Laboratory Testing account. Bid #15-16. E. Consider the rejection of Bid #13-14-22 from DSW Homes in the amount of $229,027.00 for the reconstruction of a single-family housing unit located at 3623 Avenue S. Consider for approval a bid from LaSane Construction, LLC in the amount of $183,835.20 to provide housing reconstruction services at 3623 Avenue S. Funding is from HOME Investment Partnership Program and the Rental Rehabilitation Repayment Account. F. Consider for approval awarding a contract to J.W. Kelso Company, Inc. in the amount of $188,431.24 for the purpose of reconstructing a sand dune, building walkovers, and planting vegetation in front of the Riviera I, Riviera II, and West Beach Grand Condominiums. G. Consider for approval the purchase of the listed heavy duty automated refuse trucks from Grande Truck Center through Buy Board for a total price of $573,446.00, which will be funded by the Refuse Capital Outlay Account. H. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, establishing certain Special Events in the Year 2015 as serving public purposes; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Standard Form Agreement from the Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDOT") for temporary closure of state right-of-ways for each event along with all other necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. I. Consider for approval a payment of $14,999 to the Galveston Windstorm Action Committee for Fiscal Year 2014 consulting services. J. membership, quorum, voting, meetings, and rules of procedure; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. K. Moved to Action Item B. N. Consider for approval a Professional Services Agreement with the law firm of McKamie Krueger, LLP designating William M. "Mick" McKamie as special counsel to the City of Galveston for matters relating to public housing; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 upon final approval by the City Attorney. O. Consider for approval awarding a contract to Public Sector Personnel Consultants for the performance of a compensation study in an amount not to exceed $112,000 (RFP #15-04). The funding source is various City accounts.
Consider for approval minutes of the November 4, 2014 Special Meeting, the November 7, 2014 Special Meeting, the November 24, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting.
Discuss and consider for action allowing overnight parking and/or camping on Seawall Boulevard from February 6 through 8, 2015, which is the first weekend of the 2015 Mardi Gras Event.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, creating the South Beach Area Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Commissions: 1. Animal Services Advisory Board 2. Arts and Historic Preservation Advisory Board 3. Building Standards Commission 4. Civilian Review Board 5. Intermodal Transportation Commission 6. Concessions Ad Hoc Committee 7. South Beach Area Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee
Discuss and consider for action appointments to Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) councils and committees: 1. H-GAC Transportation Policy Council 2. H-GAC Technical Advisory Committee E. Discuss and consider for action an appointment to the Gulf Coast Water Authority
DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council 1. Individuals authorized to speak on behalf of the City regarding legislative matters (Pappous)