1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Reverend Michael Dwyer, Greater Mount Gilead 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. The Lidstone Family Proclamation b. Z Krewe Day Proclamation c. Welcome Home Blue Day Proclamation; Ricky Mitchell, Bill Russell, and Bob Stanton Certificates of Recognition d. Black History Month Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events Reverend Randall Robinson, Moody Methodist Church—event at the Grand on February 19,2015 at 6:30 p.m. on human trafficking. 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #15-006 Nerisha Robinson Claim #15-007 Wayne Cartwright Claim #15-008 Tamika Davis Claim #15-009 AT&T Claim #15-010 Charles E. Mitchell, Jr. Claim #15-011 Laura Keeling Claim #15-012 Jessica Martinez Claim #15-013 Danny Thompson Claim #15-014 Bernardina McClelland Claim #15-015 Juan Olmedo Claim #15-016 Doran M. Golemon Claim #15-017 Grant Lincecyn Claim #15-018 La Tonya Cunningham
PUBLIC COMMENT A. AGENDA ITEMS B. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article IV "Boards, Commissions, and Committees", of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended", by reducing the number of the members on the Galveston Tree Committee; 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 total operating budget for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $3,063,624 from various accounts to adjust and properly record unforeseen expenses in connection with personnel services, salary compensation study, Interlocal cooperation agreement with the City of Galveston Park Board, Flagship settlement, capital outlay and establishment of a public education and governmental fund; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
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 amending Article VI, "Short Term Rentals - Registration Fees" and to allow for exceptions; 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 intermittent electronic digital signs in all zoning districts; imposing the moratorium to maintain the status quo on such intermittent electronic digital signs 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; and establishing an immediate effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City Galveston, Texas, repealing it its entirety Division 2 "Real Estate Committee" of Article IV "Boards, Commissions, and Committees" in Chapter 2 "Administration" of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, Repealing in its entirety Division 3 "Board of Equalization" of Article II "Taxation of Real and Personal Property" in Chapter 33 "Taxation" of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
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 acceptance of a donation in the amount of $20,000.00 from Dr. David and Dena Yngve for construction costs for the Lasker Pool Project. (B. Sanderson) B. Receive and file the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's End of Year Assessment for Program Year (PY) 2013 for the City of Galveston. C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving amendments to the City's Investment Policy; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date of January 1, 2015. (M. Loftin) D. Receive and file a Resolution of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce regarding improvement of Galveston's Insurance Service Office Public Protection Classification Rating. E. Receive and file the City of Galveston's 1st Quarter Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2015. (B. Maxwell) F. Consider for approval a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Galveston and Henderson's Children Insurance Trust, amending Article 3, Use of Leased Premises, of the Lease to exclude Article 3.1.2 and amending Article 4, Rental to add Article 4.5. (H. Hopkins) G. Consider for approval the purchase of one heavy duty 47" drum asphalt roller and one 10' motor grader from Associated Supply Inc. through Buy Board for a total price of $181,266.50, which will be funded by the Vehicle Capital Outlay Account and the Drainage Improvement Fund. (D. Smith) H. Consider for approval a Change Order, not to exceed $41,000, for material testing on the Airport Roadway Project with proceeds coming from the FEMA/Sandy Recovery Act Account (1214-170525-460400-564005-SRIA07). (H. Hopkins) I. Moved to an Action Item 12F. J. Consider for approval an agreement between the City of Galveston and the Old Central Cultural Center, Inc. (OCCC), a not for profit corporation, for the purpose of leasing office space in the Old Central Cultural Center for the use of the City Auditor. (G. Bulgherini) K. Consider for approval RFP #15-01 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three year contract for the maintenance of Broadway esplanade flower beds and tree rings from 6th Street to 59th Street in the amount of $379,920.00 with Flamingo Gardens, funded by the Parks, Parkways, and Cemeteries Other Contracts Account Number 0100-511471-531125-451100. (B.Sanderson) M. Consider for approval awarding the annual contract for the purchase of pipes, parts, and fittings (Bid 15-22) from both HD Supply and MDN Enterprises. Cost will not exceed $295,000.00. The funding source is the Water Distribution Pipe and Plumbing Account in the amount of $60,000.00, the Sewer Collections Pipe and Plumbing Account in the amount of $60,000.00, and $175,000.00 from Water Improvement Capital Outlay 40102-611820-564005-445000-WFIRHY. (D. Van Riper) N. Consider for approval minutes of the December 2, 2014 Special Meeting, the December 10, 2014 Special Meeting, and the December 11, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams) O. Consider for approval the appointment of Mayor Pro Tern Tarlton, Council Member Brown, and Council Member McMorris to an ad hoc committee to review and make recommendations for the draft sign ordinance in the Galveston Land Development Regulations. P. Consider for approval for a Bid Proposal from Forde Construction Company Inc. for the Construction of the 57th Street (Broadway to Avenue P) and 73rd Street (Heards Lane to Jones Drive) Roadway Projects at a Cost not to exceed $277,113.20. Funding for the projects will be 81%, or $244,461.69 from FEMA Alternate Project #ST-102, and 19%, or $52,651.51 from the 2005 GO Bond Found. Bid #15-29. (A. Grasso)
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, abolishing the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, the Gateway Beautification Ad Hoc Committee, the Neighborhood Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee, and the East End Lagoon Ad Hoc Committee; 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, establishing the Concessions Ad Hoc Committee; providing for the Committee's duties, term, membership, quorum, voting, meetings, and rules of procedure; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Discuss and consider for action appointments the City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 1. Arts and Historic Preservation Advisory Board 2. Building Standards Commission 3. Civilian Review Board 4. Ethics Commission 5. Intermodal Transportation Commission 6. Concessions Ad Hoc Committee 7. Landmark Commission 8. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Discuss and consider for action an appointment to the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
Discuss and consider amending the Galveston State Legislative Policy 2015 to amend the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 102.011 (a)(6), "fees for Services of Peace Officers" by increasing the fee for commitment or release from $5.00 to $90.00 instead of $75.00 and to discuss the City's position on Galveston County's request to tax hotel customers and providing direction to staff on the Galveston State Legislative Policy 2015. (D. Palumbo)
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the Planning Department to amend the draft Land Development Regulations as follows: 1. Add R-0 Single Family Residential Zoning District to Article 1. Jurisdiction and Zoning Districts and Article 2. Uses and Supplemental Standards; and related provisions. 2. Add the HZD Historic Zoning District to Article 1. Jurisdiction and Zoning Districts and Article 2. Uses and Supplemental Standards; and related provisions. 3. Amend Article 10. Overlay District Standards, Sec. 10.305 Height and Density Tiers to delete exception (SUP) provision authorizing City Council to grant additional building height, within the HDDZ Overlay District.
Feb 12, 2015 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Reverend Michael Dwyer, Greater Mount Gilead 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. The Lidstone Family Proclamation b. Z Krewe Day Proclamation c. Welcome Home Blue Day Proclamation; Ricky Mitchell, Bill Russell, and Bob Stanton Certificates of Recognition d. Black History Month Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events Reverend Randall Robinson, Moody Methodist Church—event at the Grand on February 19,2015 at 6:30 p.m. on human trafficking. 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #15-006 Nerisha Robinson Claim #15-007 Wayne Cartwright Claim #15-008 Tamika Davis Claim #15-009 AT&T Claim #15-010 Charles E. Mitchell, Jr. Claim #15-011 Laura Keeling Claim #15-012 Jessica Martinez Claim #15-013 Danny Thompson Claim #15-014 Bernardina McClelland Claim #15-015 Juan Olmedo Claim #15-016 Doran M. Golemon Claim #15-017 Grant Lincecyn Claim #15-018 La Tonya Cunningham
PUBLIC COMMENT A. AGENDA ITEMS B. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article IV "Boards, Commissions, and Committees", of "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended", by reducing the number of the members on the Galveston Tree Committee; 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 total operating budget for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $3,063,624 from various accounts to adjust and properly record unforeseen expenses in connection with personnel services, salary compensation study, Interlocal cooperation agreement with the City of Galveston Park Board, Flagship settlement, capital outlay and establishment of a public education and governmental fund; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
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 amending Article VI, "Short Term Rentals - Registration Fees" and to allow for exceptions; 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 intermittent electronic digital signs in all zoning districts; imposing the moratorium to maintain the status quo on such intermittent electronic digital signs 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; and establishing an immediate effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City Galveston, Texas, repealing it its entirety Division 2 "Real Estate Committee" of Article IV "Boards, Commissions, and Committees" in Chapter 2 "Administration" of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, Repealing in its entirety Division 3 "Board of Equalization" of Article II "Taxation of Real and Personal Property" in Chapter 33 "Taxation" of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
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 acceptance of a donation in the amount of $20,000.00 from Dr. David and Dena Yngve for construction costs for the Lasker Pool Project. (B. Sanderson) B. Receive and file the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's End of Year Assessment for Program Year (PY) 2013 for the City of Galveston. C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving amendments to the City's Investment Policy; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date of January 1, 2015. (M. Loftin) D. Receive and file a Resolution of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce regarding improvement of Galveston's Insurance Service Office Public Protection Classification Rating. E. Receive and file the City of Galveston's 1st Quarter Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2015. (B. Maxwell) F. Consider for approval a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Galveston and Henderson's Children Insurance Trust, amending Article 3, Use of Leased Premises, of the Lease to exclude Article 3.1.2 and amending Article 4, Rental to add Article 4.5. (H. Hopkins) G. Consider for approval the purchase of one heavy duty 47" drum asphalt roller and one 10' motor grader from Associated Supply Inc. through Buy Board for a total price of $181,266.50, which will be funded by the Vehicle Capital Outlay Account and the Drainage Improvement Fund. (D. Smith) H. Consider for approval a Change Order, not to exceed $41,000, for material testing on the Airport Roadway Project with proceeds coming from the FEMA/Sandy Recovery Act Account (1214-170525-460400-564005-SRIA07). (H. Hopkins) I. Moved to an Action Item 12F. J. Consider for approval an agreement between the City of Galveston and the Old Central Cultural Center, Inc. (OCCC), a not for profit corporation, for the purpose of leasing office space in the Old Central Cultural Center for the use of the City Auditor. (G. Bulgherini) K. Consider for approval RFP #15-01 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three year contract for the maintenance of Broadway esplanade flower beds and tree rings from 6th Street to 59th Street in the amount of $379,920.00 with Flamingo Gardens, funded by the Parks, Parkways, and Cemeteries Other Contracts Account Number 0100-511471-531125-451100. (B.Sanderson) M. Consider for approval awarding the annual contract for the purchase of pipes, parts, and fittings (Bid 15-22) from both HD Supply and MDN Enterprises. Cost will not exceed $295,000.00. The funding source is the Water Distribution Pipe and Plumbing Account in the amount of $60,000.00, the Sewer Collections Pipe and Plumbing Account in the amount of $60,000.00, and $175,000.00 from Water Improvement Capital Outlay 40102-611820-564005-445000-WFIRHY. (D. Van Riper) N. Consider for approval minutes of the December 2, 2014 Special Meeting, the December 10, 2014 Special Meeting, and the December 11, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams) O. Consider for approval the appointment of Mayor Pro Tern Tarlton, Council Member Brown, and Council Member McMorris to an ad hoc committee to review and make recommendations for the draft sign ordinance in the Galveston Land Development Regulations. P. Consider for approval for a Bid Proposal from Forde Construction Company Inc. for the Construction of the 57th Street (Broadway to Avenue P) and 73rd Street (Heards Lane to Jones Drive) Roadway Projects at a Cost not to exceed $277,113.20. Funding for the projects will be 81%, or $244,461.69 from FEMA Alternate Project #ST-102, and 19%, or $52,651.51 from the 2005 GO Bond Found. Bid #15-29. (A. Grasso)
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, abolishing the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, the Gateway Beautification Ad Hoc Committee, the Neighborhood Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee, and the East End Lagoon Ad Hoc Committee; 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, establishing the Concessions Ad Hoc Committee; providing for the Committee's duties, term, membership, quorum, voting, meetings, and rules of procedure; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Discuss and consider for action appointments the City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 1. Arts and Historic Preservation Advisory Board 2. Building Standards Commission 3. Civilian Review Board 4. Ethics Commission 5. Intermodal Transportation Commission 6. Concessions Ad Hoc Committee 7. Landmark Commission 8. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Discuss and consider for action an appointment to the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
Discuss and consider amending the Galveston State Legislative Policy 2015 to amend the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 102.011 (a)(6), "fees for Services of Peace Officers" by increasing the fee for commitment or release from $5.00 to $90.00 instead of $75.00 and to discuss the City's position on Galveston County's request to tax hotel customers and providing direction to staff on the Galveston State Legislative Policy 2015. (D. Palumbo)
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the Planning Department to amend the draft Land Development Regulations as follows: 1. Add R-0 Single Family Residential Zoning District to Article 1. Jurisdiction and Zoning Districts and Article 2. Uses and Supplemental Standards; and related provisions. 2. Add the HZD Historic Zoning District to Article 1. Jurisdiction and Zoning Districts and Article 2. Uses and Supplemental Standards; and related provisions. 3. Amend Article 10. Overlay District Standards, Sec. 10.305 Height and Density Tiers to delete exception (SUP) provision authorizing City Council to grant additional building height, within the HDDZ Overlay District.