DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION Reverend Meredith Holt, Grace Episcopal Church 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 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements B. City Manager's Report 1. Quarterly Investment Report
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims Claim #15-065 USOR Site PRP Group Claim #15-066 Travis McGahuey Claim #15-067 Jeremy Murphy Claim #15-068 Silvia Houp Claim #15-069 Johnny Smecca Claim #15-070 Charlene Ward Claim #15-071 Annie Basu Claim #15-072 Wilbur Jones Claim #15-073 Verda Pines PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
2012 International Building Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code," of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; As Amended, by adopting with modifications and amendments, the “2012 International Building Code”; establishing related permit fees and penalties; adopting local regulations relating to asbestos and architectural barriers compliance in accordance with state law; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject B.2012 International Existing Building Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "building code” of “the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, by adding Article VII, “International Existing Building Code”; by adopting the “2012 International Existing Building Code”; providing for regulations pertaining to existing buildings; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. C.2012 International Fuel Gas Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 21, "Mechanical and Air Conditioning Code” of “the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended” by adopting, with amendments, the “2012 International Fuel Gas Code”; establishing related permit fees and penalties; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. D.2012 International Residential Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code," of “the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; As Amended”, by adopting with amendments, the “2012 International Residential Code”; establishing related permit fees and penalties; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. E.2012 International Energy Conservation Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code” of “the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, by adopting the “2012 International Energy Conservation Code”; providing for local amendments to “Climate Zone 2 Exterior Design Conditions”, Table 402.1.1 and Table 402.1.3; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. F.2012 International Fire Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 13, "Fire Prevention and Protection," of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; As Amended; adopting the 2012 edition of the “International Fire Code” with local amendments; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. G.2012 International Mechanical Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 21, "Mechanical and Air Conditioning Code” of “the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, by adopting, the “2012 International Mechanical Code” with amendments; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. H.2012 International Property Maintenance Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 18, "International Property Maintenance Code” of the “Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, by adopting the “2012 International Property Maintenance Code” with City of Galveston amendments; requiring a permit for a bed and breakfast; requiring annual inspections of hotels and bed and breadfasts’; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. I.2012 International Plumbing Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 30, "Plumbing and Gas Code", by adopting with modifications and amendments, the “2012 International Plumbing Code”; updating and making various amendments to the Plumbing and Gas Code; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
J. Chapter 23 - Nuisances Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 23, "Nuisances” of the “Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, by updating related fees for city abatement of nuisances; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Emergency Anticipation Note Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2015-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and other agreements related to the issuance and delivery of such note; and making other findings and provisions relating to such note and matters incident thereto.
CONSENT ITEMS 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.Consulting Services Consider for approval Consulting Services with NewGen Strategies & Solutions for the City Auditor's Department. Authorizing the City Auditor to execute a Professional Services Agreement upon final approval of the City Attorney. B.Consulting Services Consider for approval Consulting Services with Farris & Farris, CPA's for the City Auditor's Department. Authorizing the City Auditor to execute a Professional Services Agreement upon final approval of the City Attorney. C.Resolution Designating Tax Assessor-Collector Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, for administration and collection of current and delinquent taxes on all real and personal property located within the City of Galveston's jurisdictional boundaries; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. D.Contract For Employee Uniform Rental And Cleaning Consider for approval awarding a three year (36 month) contract to Uni First Corporation for weekly employee uniform rental and cleaning in an estimated amount of $90,000.00 annually. Funding source is various accounts. E.Purchase Of Paint Sprayer Consider for approval the purchase of one (1) Graco Road Pak 2-Pump OPT7 Paint Sprayer and all ancillary equipment from Sherwin Williams under TXMAS Contract 5- 51V010. The total cost is $86,713.00. The funding source is 90% from the Sandy Recovery Act Pilot Program in the amount of $78,041.70, and 10% funding from the Traffic Division Sign Materials account. F.Purchase Of Backup San Consider for approval the allocation of funds for the purchase of a backup san for the replication of the City's production data for $57,055.85. G.Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit to the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant an application for the Police Assistance, Counseling, and Training (PACT) Program. The grant will fund a Crime Victim Advocate Position in the Galveston Police Department; directing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents relating to the grant; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. H.Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for a grant in the amount of One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00), to fund the High Tech Computer and Video Forensics Lab of the Galveston Police Department; directing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents relating to the grant; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. I. Galveston County Emergency Communication District Report Receive and file the FY2014 Annual Audit and Report for the Galveston County Emergency Communication District Report. J. Audit For Galveston Central Appraisal District Receive and file the 2014 Approved Financial Audit for Galveston Central Appraisal District. K.Texas Gas Service Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston suspending the June 26, 2015 effective date of the Texas Gas Service Company's Cost of Service Adjustment to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; hiring Legal and Consulting Services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the company and Legal Counsel. L.Fire Department Annual Report Receive and file the 2014 Annual Report of the Galveston Fire Department.
ACTION ITEMS 12.A. Board and Committee Appointments Consider for approval appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees - TIRZ 13. 12.B. Board, Commission, and Committee Policies Discuss and consider for action adopting various Board, Commission, and Committee policies. (Yarbrough) Documents: 12B.PDF 12.C. Board, Commission, and Committee Nominations Discuss and consider amendments to Resolution No. 14-041 relating to appointments to boards, commissions, and committees, including, but not limited to, the recommendations of Mayor Yarbrough. Documents: 12C.PDF 12.D. Board, Commissions, and Committees Discuss and consider for action changing meeting frequency and combining/eliminating certain boards, commissions, and committees. (Yarbrough) Documents: 12D.PDF 12.E. Discuss and consider for action directing staff on completion of a driveway ramp at 2824 Avenue K. (Woods) 12.F. Discuss and consider for action the Mayor's authority to instruct the City Manager to contact the Criminal District Attorney related to trust issues with the City Attorney's opinion on the privacy act. (Woods)
Board And Committee Appointments Consider for approval appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees - TIRZ 13.
Board, Commission, And Committee Policies Discuss and consider for action adopting various Board, Commission, and Committee policies. (Yarbrough)
Board, Commission, And Committee Nominations Discuss and consider amendments to Resolution No. 14-041 relating to appointments to boards, commissions, and committees, including, but not limited to, the recommendations of Mayor Yarbrough.
Board, Commissions, And Committees Discuss and consider for action changing meeting frequency and combining/eliminating certain boards, commissions, and committees. (Yarbrough)
Discuss And Consider For Action Directing Staff On Completion Of A Driveway Ramp At 2824 Avenue K. (Woods)
Discuss and consider for action the Mayor's authority to instruct the City Manager to contact the Criminal District Attorney related to trust issues with the City Attorney's opinion on the privacy act. (Woods)
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION 13A. 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. A.1. Annual Review Of The City Secretary--Janelle Williams 14.A. Action Items Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item Workshop Agenda or Regular Meeting Agenda for Thursday, June 11, 2015. 15. ADJOURNMENT
Jun 11, 2015 Regular Council
DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION Reverend Meredith Holt, Grace Episcopal Church 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 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements B. City Manager's Report 1. Quarterly Investment Report
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims Claim #15-065 USOR Site PRP Group Claim #15-066 Travis McGahuey Claim #15-067 Jeremy Murphy Claim #15-068 Silvia Houp Claim #15-069 Johnny Smecca Claim #15-070 Charlene Ward Claim #15-071 Annie Basu Claim #15-072 Wilbur Jones Claim #15-073 Verda Pines PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
2012 International Building Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code," of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; As Amended, by adopting with modifications and amendments, the “2012 International Building Code”; establishing related permit fees and penalties; adopting local regulations relating to asbestos and architectural barriers compliance in accordance with state law; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject B.2012 International Existing Building Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "building code” of “the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, by adding Article VII, “International Existing Building Code”; by adopting the “2012 International Existing Building Code”; providing for regulations pertaining to existing buildings; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. C.2012 International Fuel Gas Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 21, "Mechanical and Air Conditioning Code” of “the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended” by adopting, with amendments, the “2012 International Fuel Gas Code”; establishing related permit fees and penalties; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. D.2012 International Residential Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code," of “the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; As Amended”, by adopting with amendments, the “2012 International Residential Code”; establishing related permit fees and penalties; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. E.2012 International Energy Conservation Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 10, "Building Code” of “the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, by adopting the “2012 International Energy Conservation Code”; providing for local amendments to “Climate Zone 2 Exterior Design Conditions”, Table 402.1.1 and Table 402.1.3; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. F.2012 International Fire Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 13, "Fire Prevention and Protection," of the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982; As Amended; adopting the 2012 edition of the “International Fire Code” with local amendments; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. G.2012 International Mechanical Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 21, "Mechanical and Air Conditioning Code” of “the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, by adopting, the “2012 International Mechanical Code” with amendments; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. H.2012 International Property Maintenance Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 18, "International Property Maintenance Code” of the “Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, by adopting the “2012 International Property Maintenance Code” with City of Galveston amendments; requiring a permit for a bed and breakfast; requiring annual inspections of hotels and bed and breadfasts’; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. I.2012 International Plumbing Code Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 30, "Plumbing and Gas Code", by adopting with modifications and amendments, the “2012 International Plumbing Code”; updating and making various amendments to the Plumbing and Gas Code; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
J. Chapter 23 - Nuisances Consider for adoption an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 23, "Nuisances” of the “Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, by updating related fees for city abatement of nuisances; providing for an effective date of July 1, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Emergency Anticipation Note Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2015-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and other agreements related to the issuance and delivery of such note; and making other findings and provisions relating to such note and matters incident thereto.
CONSENT ITEMS 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.Consulting Services Consider for approval Consulting Services with NewGen Strategies & Solutions for the City Auditor's Department. Authorizing the City Auditor to execute a Professional Services Agreement upon final approval of the City Attorney. B.Consulting Services Consider for approval Consulting Services with Farris & Farris, CPA's for the City Auditor's Department. Authorizing the City Auditor to execute a Professional Services Agreement upon final approval of the City Attorney. C.Resolution Designating Tax Assessor-Collector Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, for administration and collection of current and delinquent taxes on all real and personal property located within the City of Galveston's jurisdictional boundaries; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. D.Contract For Employee Uniform Rental And Cleaning Consider for approval awarding a three year (36 month) contract to Uni First Corporation for weekly employee uniform rental and cleaning in an estimated amount of $90,000.00 annually. Funding source is various accounts. E.Purchase Of Paint Sprayer Consider for approval the purchase of one (1) Graco Road Pak 2-Pump OPT7 Paint Sprayer and all ancillary equipment from Sherwin Williams under TXMAS Contract 5- 51V010. The total cost is $86,713.00. The funding source is 90% from the Sandy Recovery Act Pilot Program in the amount of $78,041.70, and 10% funding from the Traffic Division Sign Materials account. F.Purchase Of Backup San Consider for approval the allocation of funds for the purchase of a backup san for the replication of the City's production data for $57,055.85. G.Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit to the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant an application for the Police Assistance, Counseling, and Training (PACT) Program. The grant will fund a Crime Victim Advocate Position in the Galveston Police Department; directing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents relating to the grant; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. H.Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for a grant in the amount of One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00), to fund the High Tech Computer and Video Forensics Lab of the Galveston Police Department; directing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents relating to the grant; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. I. Galveston County Emergency Communication District Report Receive and file the FY2014 Annual Audit and Report for the Galveston County Emergency Communication District Report. J. Audit For Galveston Central Appraisal District Receive and file the 2014 Approved Financial Audit for Galveston Central Appraisal District. K.Texas Gas Service Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston suspending the June 26, 2015 effective date of the Texas Gas Service Company's Cost of Service Adjustment to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; hiring Legal and Consulting Services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the company and Legal Counsel. L.Fire Department Annual Report Receive and file the 2014 Annual Report of the Galveston Fire Department.
ACTION ITEMS 12.A. Board and Committee Appointments Consider for approval appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees - TIRZ 13. 12.B. Board, Commission, and Committee Policies Discuss and consider for action adopting various Board, Commission, and Committee policies. (Yarbrough) Documents: 12B.PDF 12.C. Board, Commission, and Committee Nominations Discuss and consider amendments to Resolution No. 14-041 relating to appointments to boards, commissions, and committees, including, but not limited to, the recommendations of Mayor Yarbrough. Documents: 12C.PDF 12.D. Board, Commissions, and Committees Discuss and consider for action changing meeting frequency and combining/eliminating certain boards, commissions, and committees. (Yarbrough) Documents: 12D.PDF 12.E. Discuss and consider for action directing staff on completion of a driveway ramp at 2824 Avenue K. (Woods) 12.F. Discuss and consider for action the Mayor's authority to instruct the City Manager to contact the Criminal District Attorney related to trust issues with the City Attorney's opinion on the privacy act. (Woods)
Board And Committee Appointments Consider for approval appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees - TIRZ 13.
Board, Commission, And Committee Policies Discuss and consider for action adopting various Board, Commission, and Committee policies. (Yarbrough)
Board, Commission, And Committee Nominations Discuss and consider amendments to Resolution No. 14-041 relating to appointments to boards, commissions, and committees, including, but not limited to, the recommendations of Mayor Yarbrough.
Board, Commissions, And Committees Discuss and consider for action changing meeting frequency and combining/eliminating certain boards, commissions, and committees. (Yarbrough)
Discuss And Consider For Action Directing Staff On Completion Of A Driveway Ramp At 2824 Avenue K. (Woods)
Discuss and consider for action the Mayor's authority to instruct the City Manager to contact the Criminal District Attorney related to trust issues with the City Attorney's opinion on the privacy act. (Woods)
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION 13A. 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. A.1. Annual Review Of The City Secretary--Janelle Williams 14.A. Action Items Discuss and consider for action any Executive Session item Workshop Agenda or Regular Meeting Agenda for Thursday, June 11, 2015. 15. ADJOURNMENT