1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Reverend Ed Wolf, First Presbyterian Church 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. National Beach Safety Week Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims Claim #15-058 Christopher Shriver and Cheryl Shriver Claim #15-059 Thomas Young Claim #15-060 Sharon Papillion Claim #15-061 Holly Rocha Claim #15-062 Janet Carter Claim #15-063 Richard Cano
PUBLIC HEARINGS 2015 CDBG And HOME Programs Consider for approval the 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Consolidated Program Objectives and Projects in the total amount of $1,386,373; CDBG Allocation of $1,163,000 and HOME Allocation of $223,373. Authorizing the City Manager to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and execute all necessary contracts, certifications, and documents for the Programs upon final approval by the City Attorney. (S. Patrick)
Zoning Change Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Resort/Recreation (RES/REC) Zoning District to a Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District on property commonly known as 1010 Harborside Drive and legally described as "Tract 23 and Tract 26 of M. Menard Survey in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 15P-017; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Land Development Regulations Amendment Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2, Table 2.201 and Section 2.330, by adding Light Industry as a Limited Use to the Historic Zoning District (HZD); restricted to property commonly known as 1202 and 1208 Postoffice/Avenue E and legally described as Lots 8 and 9, Block 492, in the City of Galveston, and restricted to food and beverage production; Planning Case Number 15ZA-003; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Land Development Regulations Amendment Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2: "Outdoor Swimming Pools and Spas" to eliminate the setback requirement for in-ground pools and spas and that setback standards be applied to structures above thirty (30) inches; Planning Case Number 15ZA-006; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
PUD Ordinance Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, creating a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District on property commonly known as 4507 - 4509 Avenue P and which is legally described as Lots 8 through 10, Block 109, Denver Resurvey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; to develop four townhome units in a Residential Single Family-One (R-1) Base Zoning District; to approve the Concept Plan for the PUD; Planning Case Number 15P-015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Land Development Regulations Amendment Consider a motion to reconsider an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2: Uses and Supplemental Standards, Section 2.341: Place of Private Assembly to add a condition that allows a "Place of Private Assembly" to be a Limited Use at 1301 Market; Planning Case Number 15ZA-002; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (Woods)
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
Municipal Setting Designations Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The City Code of Galveston, 1982 As Amended", Chapter 36, "Water, Sewers, and Sewage Disposal", by adding Article IV. "Municipal Setting Designations"; establishing procedures for approval of Municipal Setting Designations; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Street Name Change Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the City Code by adding the Name "Rev. Nathaniel Brown Blvd." to Avenue H/Ball Street between 37th Street and 39th Street; Planning Case Number 15PA-019; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Noise Ordinance Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the Galveston City Code of 1982, As Amended, Chapter 24 "Miscellaneous Offenses" by lowering the decibel level in all areas of the City; establishing factors for unreasonably loud noise; and making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
CONSENT ITEMS A. TxDOT Agreement--Gateway Beautification Project Consider for approval the Advance Funding Agreement for Voluntary Maintenance by a Local Government (On-System) between the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Galveston for the Gateway Beautification Project along IH-45 from south of 61st Street to the Causeway. (B. Sanderson) B. Purchase Of Recycling Trailer Consider for approval the purchase of one additional 22 foot recycling trailer to the previous Council approval of two trailers from Pro-Tainer, who was the only responding bidder, for a total price of $14,256, which will be funded from a 2014-15 Solid Waste Grant through HGAC. (D. Smith) C. Annual Operational Grant For Island Transit Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the Texas Department of Transportation FY 2016 Annual Operational Grant Application for Island Transit. (D. Smith) D. Annual Preventive Service And Chemical Replenishment Contract Consider for approval awarding the sole source provider, CFI Services, the Annual Preventive Service and Chemical Replenishment Contract in the amount of $31,450.00. The funding source is the Supply Division Maintenance Account. (D. Van Riper) E. Avenue K And L CDBG Sidewalk Project Consider for approval of Change Order #1 to J.W. Kelso, Inc. for the Avenue K and L CDBG Sidewalk Project for additional sidewalk installed on the northwest corner of 29th Street and Avenue L in the amount of $979.91, increasing the contract amount from $228,647.54 to a new total of $229,627.45. The additional funding will come from the 2013-2014 CDBG Account. (A. Grasso) F. Replacement And Repair Of Luminaires Along The Causeway Consider for approval of the replacement and repair of luminaires at various locations along the Causeway by Crescent Electric for the amount of $27,400.00. The funding source is the Traffic Division Account -- 0100-311601-531240-432000. (R. Blackketter) G. Award Of Bid 15-50 Consider for approval the award of Bid 15-50, Galveston Police Property Storage Building, to J.W. Kelso Company, Inc., in the amount of $830,000 funded with FEMA PW-13013, Police Department matching funds and insurance proceeds. (J. Simsen) H. Engineering Services Agreement Consider for approval an amendment to the Engineering Services Agreement with Shelmark Engineering, LLC for $1,270.00, reimbursed by FEMA PW-15156, for final as-built survey of the Rivera I, II, and West Beach Grand dune restoration project. (J. Simsen) I. Rejection Of Bids Consider for approval the rejection of all bids received on November 21, 2014 for Bid 15-10, renovations to Fire Stations 1, 7, and 8, because the bids far exceeded the available FEMA funding. The project is to be re-bid for renovations to Fire Stations 7 and 8 only. (J. Simsen)
ACTION ITEMS Sidewalk And Curb Crew Discuss and consider for action directing the City Manager on funding of a Sidewalk and Curb Crew out of the Neighborhood Revitalization Fund--Round 2. (D. Henry/B. Maxwell)
Board And Committee Appointments Consider for approval the appointments to certain City boards, committees, and commissions --Civilian Review Board, Ethics Commission, Galveston Housing Finance Corporation/Galveston Property Finance Authority, and TIRZ 13.
Driveway Ramp At 2824 Avenue K Discuss and consider for action directing staff on completion of a driveway ramp at 2824 Avenue K. (Woods)
EXECUTIVE SESSION TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071--CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY 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-- Cause No. 15-CV-0442 Cause No. 15-CV-0442 – Joan Mertens and William Anthony Morris v. City of Galveston in the 405th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas relating to property at 1328 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas (City Claim # 15-055). TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074--PERSONNEL MATTERS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, "Personnel Matters" to deliberate the employment, evaluation, or duties of a public officer or employee. Annual Review Of The City Secretary--Janelle Williams
May 28, 2015 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Reverend Ed Wolf, First Presbyterian Church 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. National Beach Safety Week Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims Claim #15-058 Christopher Shriver and Cheryl Shriver Claim #15-059 Thomas Young Claim #15-060 Sharon Papillion Claim #15-061 Holly Rocha Claim #15-062 Janet Carter Claim #15-063 Richard Cano
PUBLIC HEARINGS 2015 CDBG And HOME Programs Consider for approval the 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Consolidated Program Objectives and Projects in the total amount of $1,386,373; CDBG Allocation of $1,163,000 and HOME Allocation of $223,373. Authorizing the City Manager to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and execute all necessary contracts, certifications, and documents for the Programs upon final approval by the City Attorney. (S. Patrick)
Zoning Change Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Resort/Recreation (RES/REC) Zoning District to a Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District on property commonly known as 1010 Harborside Drive and legally described as "Tract 23 and Tract 26 of M. Menard Survey in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 15P-017; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Land Development Regulations Amendment Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2, Table 2.201 and Section 2.330, by adding Light Industry as a Limited Use to the Historic Zoning District (HZD); restricted to property commonly known as 1202 and 1208 Postoffice/Avenue E and legally described as Lots 8 and 9, Block 492, in the City of Galveston, and restricted to food and beverage production; Planning Case Number 15ZA-003; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Land Development Regulations Amendment Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2: "Outdoor Swimming Pools and Spas" to eliminate the setback requirement for in-ground pools and spas and that setback standards be applied to structures above thirty (30) inches; Planning Case Number 15ZA-006; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
PUD Ordinance Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, creating a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District on property commonly known as 4507 - 4509 Avenue P and which is legally described as Lots 8 through 10, Block 109, Denver Resurvey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; to develop four townhome units in a Residential Single Family-One (R-1) Base Zoning District; to approve the Concept Plan for the PUD; Planning Case Number 15P-015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Land Development Regulations Amendment Consider a motion to reconsider an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2: Uses and Supplemental Standards, Section 2.341: Place of Private Assembly to add a condition that allows a "Place of Private Assembly" to be a Limited Use at 1301 Market; Planning Case Number 15ZA-002; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (Woods)
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
Municipal Setting Designations Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The City Code of Galveston, 1982 As Amended", Chapter 36, "Water, Sewers, and Sewage Disposal", by adding Article IV. "Municipal Setting Designations"; establishing procedures for approval of Municipal Setting Designations; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Street Name Change Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the City Code by adding the Name "Rev. Nathaniel Brown Blvd." to Avenue H/Ball Street between 37th Street and 39th Street; Planning Case Number 15PA-019; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Noise Ordinance Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the Galveston City Code of 1982, As Amended, Chapter 24 "Miscellaneous Offenses" by lowering the decibel level in all areas of the City; establishing factors for unreasonably loud noise; and making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
CONSENT ITEMS A. TxDOT Agreement--Gateway Beautification Project Consider for approval the Advance Funding Agreement for Voluntary Maintenance by a Local Government (On-System) between the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Galveston for the Gateway Beautification Project along IH-45 from south of 61st Street to the Causeway. (B. Sanderson) B. Purchase Of Recycling Trailer Consider for approval the purchase of one additional 22 foot recycling trailer to the previous Council approval of two trailers from Pro-Tainer, who was the only responding bidder, for a total price of $14,256, which will be funded from a 2014-15 Solid Waste Grant through HGAC. (D. Smith) C. Annual Operational Grant For Island Transit Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the Texas Department of Transportation FY 2016 Annual Operational Grant Application for Island Transit. (D. Smith) D. Annual Preventive Service And Chemical Replenishment Contract Consider for approval awarding the sole source provider, CFI Services, the Annual Preventive Service and Chemical Replenishment Contract in the amount of $31,450.00. The funding source is the Supply Division Maintenance Account. (D. Van Riper) E. Avenue K And L CDBG Sidewalk Project Consider for approval of Change Order #1 to J.W. Kelso, Inc. for the Avenue K and L CDBG Sidewalk Project for additional sidewalk installed on the northwest corner of 29th Street and Avenue L in the amount of $979.91, increasing the contract amount from $228,647.54 to a new total of $229,627.45. The additional funding will come from the 2013-2014 CDBG Account. (A. Grasso) F. Replacement And Repair Of Luminaires Along The Causeway Consider for approval of the replacement and repair of luminaires at various locations along the Causeway by Crescent Electric for the amount of $27,400.00. The funding source is the Traffic Division Account -- 0100-311601-531240-432000. (R. Blackketter) G. Award Of Bid 15-50 Consider for approval the award of Bid 15-50, Galveston Police Property Storage Building, to J.W. Kelso Company, Inc., in the amount of $830,000 funded with FEMA PW-13013, Police Department matching funds and insurance proceeds. (J. Simsen) H. Engineering Services Agreement Consider for approval an amendment to the Engineering Services Agreement with Shelmark Engineering, LLC for $1,270.00, reimbursed by FEMA PW-15156, for final as-built survey of the Rivera I, II, and West Beach Grand dune restoration project. (J. Simsen) I. Rejection Of Bids Consider for approval the rejection of all bids received on November 21, 2014 for Bid 15-10, renovations to Fire Stations 1, 7, and 8, because the bids far exceeded the available FEMA funding. The project is to be re-bid for renovations to Fire Stations 7 and 8 only. (J. Simsen)
ACTION ITEMS Sidewalk And Curb Crew Discuss and consider for action directing the City Manager on funding of a Sidewalk and Curb Crew out of the Neighborhood Revitalization Fund--Round 2. (D. Henry/B. Maxwell)
Board And Committee Appointments Consider for approval the appointments to certain City boards, committees, and commissions --Civilian Review Board, Ethics Commission, Galveston Housing Finance Corporation/Galveston Property Finance Authority, and TIRZ 13.
Driveway Ramp At 2824 Avenue K Discuss and consider for action directing staff on completion of a driveway ramp at 2824 Avenue K. (Woods)
EXECUTIVE SESSION TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071--CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY 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-- Cause No. 15-CV-0442 Cause No. 15-CV-0442 – Joan Mertens and William Anthony Morris v. City of Galveston in the 405th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas relating to property at 1328 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas (City Claim # 15-055). TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074--PERSONNEL MATTERS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, "Personnel Matters" to deliberate the employment, evaluation, or duties of a public officer or employee. Annual Review Of The City Secretary--Janelle Williams