1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Rev. Lewis Simpson, St. John Missionary Church 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 B. Update of the Community Rating System (CRS) Program - Debbie Vascik, Cahoon Consulting
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims Claim #15-100 Nathaniel Simmons Claim #15-101 J. E. Llana Claim #15-102 Janet S. Phillips
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.A Galveston Landmark Designation - 2012 29th Street Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 2012 Martin Luther King Blvd./29th Street as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “south 1/2 of Lot 1 (2001-2), southwest Block 90, Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property's landmark designation in the Official Public Records of Real Property in Galveston County, the Tax Records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a historically or archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number 15P-038. 8B. Galveston Landmark Designation - 2219 Market Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 2219 Market/Avenue D as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “east 20.08 feet of Lot 2 and the west 14.5 feet of Lot 3 (2-1), Block 502, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property's landmark designation in the Official Public Records of Real Property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the official zoning maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a historically or archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number 15P-039. 8C. Galveston Landmark Designation - 2512 Ave P 1/2 Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 2512 Avenue P and a half as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Lot 10, northeast Block 91, Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property's landmark designation in the Official Public Records of Real Property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the official zoning maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a historically or archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number 15P-042.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
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. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The City Auditor's Audit Plan For Fiscal Year 2016 To Include Conducting A Spontaneous Audit Related To The Use Of P-Cards. (G. Bulgherini) B. Consider For Approval An Agreement For Collection Services Between The City Of Galveston And Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, For The Collection Of Delinquent Property Tax Collections, Delinquent Municipal Court Fees And Fines, Special Assessment And Utility Liens, And Pursuit Of Such Items In Bankruptcy Court. C. Consider For The Approval Of The Two Year Extension Option As Defined In The Agreement/Contract Between The City Of Galveston And Lone Star Rally Inc. For The Planning, Organizing, Promoting And Managing Of The Motorcycle Event Known As Lone Star Motorcycle Rally. (D. Smith) D. Consider For Approval The Renewal Of The Police Department's In-Car Audio Visual Recording System Maintenance Contract From L3 Mobile Vision For The Period From October 1, 2015 To September 30, 2016. (D. Smith) E. Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The 2016 Participation Agreement For The Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant And To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. The Airport Is Reimbursed For 50% Of Allowable Purchases Not To Exceed $50,000. The City Funding Source Will Be From The Capital Outlay Improvement Account. (M. Shahan) F. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To Request Financial Assistance From The Texas Department Of Transportation (TxDOT) For A Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM) Study And To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Planning Funds Grant Will Cover 90% Of The Cost And The City Will Cover The Remaining 10% From The Capital Outlay Improvement Account In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,394.00. (M. Shahan) H. Consider For Approval A Contract With R. Alden Marshall & Associates, LLC. In An Amount Not To Exceed $108,000.00 For The Restoration Of The Texas Heroes Monument Located At The Intersection Of 25th & Broadway (RFP# 15-20). Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval Of City Attorney. The Funding Source Is The Hotel Occupancy Tax Historic Restoration And Preservation Fund. (C. Kenworthy) I. Consider For Approval A Professional Services Contract With Zero Six Consulting For Architectural, Engineering And Project Management Services For The City Hall Roof Repair And Replacement Project, And Authorize The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Associated With This Project, Upon Approval By The City Attorney. The Funding Source For This Project Will Be The Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund For Historical Buildings At A Cost Not To Exceed $59,000.00. (C. Kenworthy) J. Consider For Approval An EMS Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Extension Between The City Of Galveston And The Galveston County Health District For EMS Services. (M. The City Of Galveston And The Galveston County Health District For EMS Services. (M. Wisko) K. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A Grant In The Amount Of $50,000.00 From The Jamail Galveston Foundation For Construction Costs For The Lasker Park Community Swimming Pool Project Located At 43rd And Avenue Q. (B. Sanderson) L. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of Labor And Materials To Install New Playground Equipment And Picnic Tables At Menard Park From The Playwell Group, Inc. For A Total Cost Of $39,466.84 Which Will Be Funded By The Menard Park IDC Account. (B. Sanderson) M. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of Sole Source Proposal From Smith Pump Company, Inc. To Repair Water Pump #6 At The 30th Street Pump Station At A Cost Not To Exceed $24,145.00. Funding Source Is The Supply Division Equipment Repairs Account 4010-611803-531230-460100. (A. Grasso) N. Consider For Approval The Request From HDR Engineering, Inc., (HDR) To Increase The Contract Amount From $179,036.60 By $65,385.00 To A New Total Of $244,421.60 For Additional Engineering Services For The Bay Harbor And Indian Beach Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. (D. Christodoss) P. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Supporting Proposition 7, A Constitutional Amendment For Increased State Funding For Transportation; Planning Case Number 15PA-067; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. Q. Receive And File The Proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Budget For The Galveston County Emergency Communication District. R. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Requesting Support From The City’s State Senators And Representatives For The Applications Of Zhelun Chen For The Summer 2016 Department Of State Internship And The Pamela Harriman Fellowship; Directing The City Secretary To Send A Certified And True Copy Of This Resolution To The Appropriate Authorities; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To This Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (Pappous) S. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Establishing The Recycling 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. T. Consider For Approval Continuing Legal Services Related To Civil Service Matters From The Law Firm Of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech, P.C. With Costs Being Paid From Budgeted Funds For The Legal Department Including An Amount Not To Exceed $8,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2015 Outstanding Invoices (Legal).
Consider For Action Accepting The Proposal From Burditt Consultants LLC For Professional Design Services Associated With The Development Of Parks At 5301 Avenue S And The Sandhill Crane Soccer Complex. Funding To Come From The IDC Parks Silo, In An Amount Not To Exceed $400,000.00. (D. Henry)
Consider For Approval The Award Of RFP # 15-21 To West Isle Clinic To Provide Drug And Alcohol Testing For A Three (3) Year Period And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract Upon Final Approval Of City Attorney. (R. Simmons)
ACTION ITEMS Discuss And Consider For Approval A Memorandum Of Understanding With Galveston County To Coordinate Efforts Related To The Alignment For A Future Pelican Island Vehicular Bridge And Potential Rail Bridge. (McMorris)
Discuss And Consider For Action The Projects For Restore Act Funding. (Brown)
C. Discuss And Consider Extending The Deadline For Submission Of Neighborhood Improvement Projects To November 12, 2015 In Order To Hold Two Public Hearings On Possible And Suggested Neighborhood Improvements Prior To The Deadline. (Tarlton) 14. ADJOURNMENT
Oct 08, 2015 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Rev. Lewis Simpson, St. John Missionary Church 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 B. Update of the Community Rating System (CRS) Program - Debbie Vascik, Cahoon Consulting
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims Claim #15-100 Nathaniel Simmons Claim #15-101 J. E. Llana Claim #15-102 Janet S. Phillips
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.A Galveston Landmark Designation - 2012 29th Street Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 2012 Martin Luther King Blvd./29th Street as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “south 1/2 of Lot 1 (2001-2), southwest Block 90, Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property's landmark designation in the Official Public Records of Real Property in Galveston County, the Tax Records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a historically or archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number 15P-038. 8B. Galveston Landmark Designation - 2219 Market Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 2219 Market/Avenue D as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “east 20.08 feet of Lot 2 and the west 14.5 feet of Lot 3 (2-1), Block 502, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property's landmark designation in the Official Public Records of Real Property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the official zoning maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a historically or archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number 15P-039. 8C. Galveston Landmark Designation - 2512 Ave P 1/2 Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 2512 Avenue P and a half as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Lot 10, northeast Block 91, Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property's landmark designation in the Official Public Records of Real Property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the official zoning maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a historically or archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number 15P-042.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
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. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The City Auditor's Audit Plan For Fiscal Year 2016 To Include Conducting A Spontaneous Audit Related To The Use Of P-Cards. (G. Bulgherini) B. Consider For Approval An Agreement For Collection Services Between The City Of Galveston And Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, For The Collection Of Delinquent Property Tax Collections, Delinquent Municipal Court Fees And Fines, Special Assessment And Utility Liens, And Pursuit Of Such Items In Bankruptcy Court. C. Consider For The Approval Of The Two Year Extension Option As Defined In The Agreement/Contract Between The City Of Galveston And Lone Star Rally Inc. For The Planning, Organizing, Promoting And Managing Of The Motorcycle Event Known As Lone Star Motorcycle Rally. (D. Smith) D. Consider For Approval The Renewal Of The Police Department's In-Car Audio Visual Recording System Maintenance Contract From L3 Mobile Vision For The Period From October 1, 2015 To September 30, 2016. (D. Smith) E. Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The 2016 Participation Agreement For The Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant And To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. The Airport Is Reimbursed For 50% Of Allowable Purchases Not To Exceed $50,000. The City Funding Source Will Be From The Capital Outlay Improvement Account. (M. Shahan) F. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To Request Financial Assistance From The Texas Department Of Transportation (TxDOT) For A Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM) Study And To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Planning Funds Grant Will Cover 90% Of The Cost And The City Will Cover The Remaining 10% From The Capital Outlay Improvement Account In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,394.00. (M. Shahan) H. Consider For Approval A Contract With R. Alden Marshall & Associates, LLC. In An Amount Not To Exceed $108,000.00 For The Restoration Of The Texas Heroes Monument Located At The Intersection Of 25th & Broadway (RFP# 15-20). Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval Of City Attorney. The Funding Source Is The Hotel Occupancy Tax Historic Restoration And Preservation Fund. (C. Kenworthy) I. Consider For Approval A Professional Services Contract With Zero Six Consulting For Architectural, Engineering And Project Management Services For The City Hall Roof Repair And Replacement Project, And Authorize The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Associated With This Project, Upon Approval By The City Attorney. The Funding Source For This Project Will Be The Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund For Historical Buildings At A Cost Not To Exceed $59,000.00. (C. Kenworthy) J. Consider For Approval An EMS Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Extension Between The City Of Galveston And The Galveston County Health District For EMS Services. (M. The City Of Galveston And The Galveston County Health District For EMS Services. (M. Wisko) K. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A Grant In The Amount Of $50,000.00 From The Jamail Galveston Foundation For Construction Costs For The Lasker Park Community Swimming Pool Project Located At 43rd And Avenue Q. (B. Sanderson) L. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of Labor And Materials To Install New Playground Equipment And Picnic Tables At Menard Park From The Playwell Group, Inc. For A Total Cost Of $39,466.84 Which Will Be Funded By The Menard Park IDC Account. (B. Sanderson) M. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of Sole Source Proposal From Smith Pump Company, Inc. To Repair Water Pump #6 At The 30th Street Pump Station At A Cost Not To Exceed $24,145.00. Funding Source Is The Supply Division Equipment Repairs Account 4010-611803-531230-460100. (A. Grasso) N. Consider For Approval The Request From HDR Engineering, Inc., (HDR) To Increase The Contract Amount From $179,036.60 By $65,385.00 To A New Total Of $244,421.60 For Additional Engineering Services For The Bay Harbor And Indian Beach Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. (D. Christodoss) P. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Supporting Proposition 7, A Constitutional Amendment For Increased State Funding For Transportation; Planning Case Number 15PA-067; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. Q. Receive And File The Proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Budget For The Galveston County Emergency Communication District. R. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Requesting Support From The City’s State Senators And Representatives For The Applications Of Zhelun Chen For The Summer 2016 Department Of State Internship And The Pamela Harriman Fellowship; Directing The City Secretary To Send A Certified And True Copy Of This Resolution To The Appropriate Authorities; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To This Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (Pappous) S. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Establishing The Recycling 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. T. Consider For Approval Continuing Legal Services Related To Civil Service Matters From The Law Firm Of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech, P.C. With Costs Being Paid From Budgeted Funds For The Legal Department Including An Amount Not To Exceed $8,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2015 Outstanding Invoices (Legal).
Consider For Action Accepting The Proposal From Burditt Consultants LLC For Professional Design Services Associated With The Development Of Parks At 5301 Avenue S And The Sandhill Crane Soccer Complex. Funding To Come From The IDC Parks Silo, In An Amount Not To Exceed $400,000.00. (D. Henry)
Consider For Approval The Award Of RFP # 15-21 To West Isle Clinic To Provide Drug And Alcohol Testing For A Three (3) Year Period And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract Upon Final Approval Of City Attorney. (R. Simmons)
ACTION ITEMS Discuss And Consider For Approval A Memorandum Of Understanding With Galveston County To Coordinate Efforts Related To The Alignment For A Future Pelican Island Vehicular Bridge And Potential Rail Bridge. (McMorris)
Discuss And Consider For Action The Projects For Restore Act Funding. (Brown)
C. Discuss And Consider Extending The Deadline For Submission Of Neighborhood Improvement Projects To November 12, 2015 In Order To Hold Two Public Hearings On Possible And Suggested Neighborhood Improvements Prior To The Deadline. (Tarlton) 14. ADJOURNMENT