1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Reverend Allen Martin, Island Community 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 a. Judge Lupe Salinas Day Proclamation b. Domestic Violence Awareness Day 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 7A. Claims Claim #15-110 Laurie Tollett Claim #15-111 Lorren A. Hill Claim #15-112 Charles Southern Claim #15-113 Jack Clarke Claim #15-114 Fred St. Marie Claim #15-115 Diego Rafanan Claim #15-116 Amanda Deering Claim #15-117 Edward Hanley Claim #15-118 Eleseton Coleman Claim #15-119 Zulfiqar Choudhry Claim #15-120 Eric Hansen Claim #15-121 Dionicia Guzman Claim #15-122 Ricky D. Forrest
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, By Amending Article 3: “District Yard, Lot And Setback Standards”, Regarding Broadway Boulevard Design Standards In The Commercial (C) Zoning District; Planning Case Number 15ZA-011; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject.
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, By Amending Article 3: “District Yard, Lot And Setback Standards”, Regarding Broadway Boulevard Design Standards In The Commercial (C) Zoning District; Planning Case Number 15ZA-011; 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 To Place A Wireless Telecommunication Antenna On The Roof Of The Parking Structure In A Central Business (CB) Zoning District, On Property Commonly Known As 2102 Market/Avenue D And Legally Described As Lots 8 Through 14 & South 1/2 Of Adjacent Alley, Block 561, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. Planning Case Number 15P-45.
8.C. Galveston Landmark Designation - 1712 Avenue O Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 1712 Avenue O as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “the west 10.71 feet of Lot 10 and east 1/2 of Lot 11 (3010-2), southeast Block 45, 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; Planning Case Number 15P-048; designating the site as a historically or archaeologically significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; making various findings and provisions related to the subject (C. Gorman) 8.D. Galveston Landmark Designation - 1715 Ball/Avenue H Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 1715 Ball/Avenue H as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Lot 4 Block 257, 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; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number 15P-044. (C. Gorman) 8.E. Galveston Landmark Designation - 1314 - 39th Street Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 1314 - 39th Street as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Part of Lots 13 and 14 (13-2) Northwest, Block 10, 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; Planning Case Number 15P-043; designating the site as a historically or archaeologically significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Request For A Planned Unit Development At 5028 Broadway/Avenue J AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON, TEXAS, CREATING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT IN A COMMERCIAL (C) BASE ZONING DISTRICT ON PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5028 BROADWAY/AVENUE J AND WHICH IS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 11 THROUGH 14, BLOCK 230, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF GALVESTON, TEXAS, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A “RESTAURANT, DRIVE-IN/THROUGH”; TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT SITE PLAN FOR THE PUD; PLANNING CASE NUMBER 15P-036; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) 10.A. Refunding And Defeasance Of Bonds Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016; levying a tax in payment thereof; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing the authorized officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price and certain other terms thereof; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase agreement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and an escrow agreement relating to such bonds; approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof. (M. Loftin)
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. 11.A. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Casting The City’s 203 Votes For Victor Pierson To The Galveston Central Appraisal District Board Of Directors; Directing The City Secretary To Send A Certified Copy Of This Resolution To The Galveston Central Appraisal District Before December 15, 2015; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. Documents: CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT-CASTING VOTES FOR DIRECTORS 2015.PDF 11.B. Consider For Approval The Appointment Of Jim Schweitzer As The Judge For The Galveston Municipal Court Of Record For A Term Of Two (2) Years Effective October 22, 2015 Through October 21, 2016; And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement For Same. Documents: AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE-JIM SCHWEITZER (2013-2015).PDF 11.C. Consider Approving The Renewal Of Our VMware Software Maintenance Contract For $21,381.00. The Maintenance Contract For Our Virtual Server Operating System Is Due. This Contract Is Provided By The Software Manufacturer VMWare, And Provides The City With All New Software Releases And Technical Support. The City Currently Maintains 15 Virtual Server Machines That Run Over 90 Different Virtual Server Instances. This Contract Is To Cover This Key Infrastructure. (R. Young) Documents: VMWARE MAINTEANCE 2016.DOC, 372932824_AUTO_RENEWAL_34568817_R_1C_22JUL15_00_11_43_22072015001611_QUOTE.PDF 11.D. Consider Approving The Renewal Of Our Oracle Software Maintenance Contract For $15,188.00. The Software Maintenance For Our Oracle Licenses Is Due. TS Highly Recommends Keeping The Contract Current. Oracle Is The Base Of Two Of Our Most Important Databases And Provides The Tools That We Use For Most Of Our Reporting Functions. (R. Young) Documents: ORACLE SOFTWARE MAINTEANCE 2016.PDF 11.E. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of An Additional 12 User Licenses For Access To The Laserfiche Program Pursuant To The Agreement Dated June 8, 2015. Estimated Cost For The Additional User Licenses Is $9,991.84 Initially, And $1,566.00 For Annual Support. The Funding Source Is The Data Processing Software Line Item 0100-170100-564009-419000. (J. Williams) Documents: LASERFICHE USER LICENSES.PDF 11.F. Consider For Approval Acceptance Of A Grant In The Amount $28,100.97 From The Department Of Homeland Security To Purchase A Communication Canopy System. A Communication Canopy System Would Provide More Interoperable Communications Capabilities With Systems Already Established And In Place. This System Would Be Extremely Effective During A Disaster When Communication Is Limited. (C. Kelly) 11.G. Consider For Approval A License Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And AT&T Mobility, LLC, D/B/A AT&T For A Designated Staging Area For Disaster Recovery Operations At Scholes International Airport At Galveston. (C. Kelly) Documents: ATTAGREEMEMENT2015.PDF, ATTSTAFFREPORT2015.PDF 11.H. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The Contract With Schindler Elevator For Elevator Services To Add The Elevator Located At Fire Station #4, Located At 8700 Cessna. (C. Kenworthy) Documents: SCHINDLER CONTRACT ADDENDUM LETTER.PDF, STAFF REPORT FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT AMENDMENT.DOCX 11.I. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The Existing Cleaning Services Contract With ABM Janitorial Services To Add An Additional Part Time Custodian. (C. Kenworthy) Documents: STAFF REPORT FOR ABM CONTRACT AMENDMENT.DOCX, PART TIME DAY PORTER PROPOSAL.DOC 11.J. Consider For Approval An Annual Lease With Enterprise Leasing Of Three Vehicles To Be Used By The Police Department. (D. Smith) Documents: ENTERPRISE 16.PDF 11.K. Consider For Approval Awarding A Lease Agreement For A Connect + 3000 Mail System To Pitney Bowes For The Finance Department City-Wide Mail Room. (M. Loftin) Documents: PITNEY BOWES MAIL MACHINE.PDF 11.L Consider For Approval For Becoming A Member Of The State Of Texas Purchasing Cooperative, Through The Texas State Comptrollers Office. The Cost Is $100.00 Per Year. (M. Loftin) Documents: TEXAS COOP MEMBERSHIP 2015 STAFF REPORT.PDF 11.M. Consider For Approval A Contract With FOCUS Merchant Services For Credit Card Merchant Services. (M. Loftin) Documents: CREDIT CARD MERCHANT SERVICES STAFF REPORT OCTOBER 2015.PDF UN. Consider For Approval Ratification Of The City Manager's Appointment Of David Smith As Interim Police Chief. (B. Maxwell) 11.O. Consider For Approval The Retention Of Temporary Help From Accountemps Which The City Will Seek Reimbursement From FEMA’s Direct Administrative Charge Allowances, And Authorize The Expenditure For Fiscal Year 2016 Of $60,000. (M, Loftin) Documents: ACCOUNTEMPS FEMA TEMPS STAFF REPORT 2015.PDF 11.P. Consider For Approval The Use Of The Cooperative Purchasing Contract Through The HGAC Contract From Toter Incorporated For The Purchase Of EVR 1 Series 96 Gallon Automated Rollout Garbage Carts And Repair Parts In An Amount Not To Exceed $95,000.00. Funding Source Is The Sanitation Division Other Contracts Account. (C. Dewitt) Documents: TOTER INC. - 96 GALLON AUTOMATED CARTS.PDF 11.Q. Consider For Approval No-Cost Contract Extensions Between The City Of Galveston And The Texas General Land Office For CDBG-DR Non-Housing Round 1 And Round 2.1 Disaster Recovery Funding. (J. Simsen) 11.R. Consider For Approval A Bid From Quality Works Construction Inc. In The Amount Of $124,773.74 To Provide Housing Rehabilitation Services At 2113 - 48th Street. Funding Is From CDBG Entitlement Funds. Documents: CONSENT ITEM - 2113 48TH STREET HOUSING REHAB PROG.PDF 11.S. Consider For Approval Allowing The Galveston Police Department (Allied Agency) To Enter Into Two Memorandum Of Understandings With The Texas Department Of Public Safety Which Will Allow The Police Department To Perform Safety And Weight Inspections On Large Commercial Trucks Within The City Of Galveston. (D. Smith) Documents: DPS MOU AGREEMENT STAFF.PDF, DPS MOU INSPECTIONS.PDF, DPS MOU WEIGHT.PDF 11T. Consider For The Approval Allowing The Galveston Police Department To Enter Into An Inter-Local Cooperation Contract With The Texas Department Of Public Safety Which Will Allow The Police Department To Obtain Evidence Kits For Testing For Various Crimes. (D. Smith) Documents: DPS INTERLOCAL KITS STAFF.PDF, DPS INTER-LOCAL CONTRACT.PDF 11.U. Consider For The Approval Of The Awarding Of The Construction Contract To General Contractor Services, Inc. In The Amount Of $4,898,458 For The Construction Of The Seawall Boulevard Improvements Project Phase 2, And Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Contract Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) Documents: SEAWALL IMPROVE AWARD GENERAL STAFF.PDF, TGC SEAWALL BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS BID RECOMMENDATION 111015.PDF 11.V. Consider For Approval Authorizing The City Manager To Award A Contract For Emergency Repair/Replacement Of A Storm Sewer Line In The 29th Street Storm Drain System To Be Funded From The Drainage Enterprise Fund Balance. (R. Blackketter) Documents: 29TH STREET STORM DRAIN SYSTEM EMERGENCY REPAIR.PDF 11.W. Consider For Approval Change Order # 2 For T- Construction, LLC, For The Fire Hydrant Replacement Program To Increase The Contract Amount By $250,000.00. The Approved Cost In The FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) For This Project Was $1,147,383.00. An Additional $250,000.00 Was Approved In The FY 2016 CIP For A New Total Project Cost Of $1,397,383.00. The Funding Source Is The Water Improvement Fund With Possible Reimbursement From FEMA. (A. Grasso) Documents: T-CONSTRUCTION - FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT - CO 2.PDF 11.X. Consider For Approval The Sole Source Purchase From Badger Meter For Various Water Meters And Orin Transmitter Combinations That Currently Work With The Meter System Installed With The City Throughout The Fiscal Year In An Amount Not To Exceed $300,000.00. The Funding Source Is The Municipal Utilities Distribution And Collections Minor Equipment Account. (A. Grasso) Documents: BADGER METER - WATER METERS.PDF 11.Y. Consider For Approval Retaining The Law Firm Of Lloyd Gosselink, P.C. To Represent The City In Relation To The Hurricane Ike Tariff Matter; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With The Law Firm In An Amount Not To Exceed $5,000.00 Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney; And Approving The Funding Source As The Legal Departments Budget For Attorneys Fees [0100-161350-531006-415300] (Legal). 11 Z. Consider For Approval The Continued Representation Of The Law Firm Of Lloyd Gosselink, P.C. To Represent The City In Relation To The Texas Gas Service Cost Of Service Adjustment (COSA) Rate Case Matter; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With The Law Firm In An Amount Not To Exceed $15,000.00 Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney; And Approving The Funding Source As The Legal Departments Budget For Attorneys Fees [0100-161350-531006-415300] (Legal). 11.AA. Consider For Approval The Addition Of Pre-Qualified Consultants To The Current List Of Pre-Qualified Consulting Engineers, For Engineering Design, Surveying, And Other Miscellaneous Services, For The City Of Galveston Projects, For A Period Of Three Years. (D. Christodoss) Documents: RFQ-ENGINEERING-SERVICES-2015-18.PDF 11.BB. Consider For Approval Change Order #1 For The 43rd Street Reconstruction Project Contract With Main Lane Industries, Ltd, Increasing The Original Contract Amount Of $7,473,370.90 By $21,587.63 To A New Total Cost Of $7,494,958.53. The Funding Source For This Project Is The CDBG DR Non-Housing Round 2.1. (D. Christodoss) Documents: MAIN LANE - 43RD STREET CO 1.PDF 11.CC. Consider For Approval Change Order #1 For The Galveston Police Property Room Construction Contract With J.W. Kelso Company, Inc., Increasing The Original Contract Amount Of $830,000.00 By $29,408.00 To A New Total Cost Of $859,408.00. The Funding Source For This Project Is The FEMA PW-13013, Police Department Matching Funds And Insurance Proceeds. (D. Christodoss) Documents: JW KELSO - CO 1 - GALVESTON POLICE PROPERTY ROOM.PDF HDD. Receive And Accept The Accounts Receivable Audit (G. Bulgherini) Documents: ARFINALREPORT.PDF 11.EE. Receive And Accept The Cash Management Audit Report (G. Bulgherini) Documents: CASH MGMT FINAL REPORT.PDF 11FF. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The September 24, 2015 Workshop And Regular Meeting, And Minutes Of The October 8, 2015 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)
Discuss And Consider For Action 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 By The City Attorney. (R. Simmons)
Discuss And Consider Amending The Downtown Parking Plan By Adding Paid Parking After Two Hours Of Free Parking Using The Pay By Phone System. (McMorris)
Discuss And Consider For Action Scheduling A Public Hearing On January 14, 2016 During The Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting On Land Use Assumptions And Capital Improvements Plan Relating To Possible Adoption Of Water, Wastewater, And Roadway Impact Fees. (R. Blackketter)
12.D. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Related To Texas General Land Office Contract No. 15-081-000-8748; Rescinding The City Council Vote Of March 12, 2015, Which Approved Amendment One To The Contract; Recognizing Conflicts Of Interest On The Part Of Two Members Of The City Council; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date (Legal/J. Simsen). 12.E. Consider For Action The Reauthorization Of Amendment 1 To Texas General Land Office Contract No. 15-081-000-8748, CDBG-DR Non-Housing Round 2.2 For An Additional $25,823,744 On Various Disaster Recovery Projects, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents, If Any, Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney (Legal/J. Simsen). 12.F. Consider For Action The Approval Of Amendment 2 To Texas General Land Office Contract No. 15-081-000-8748, CDBG-DR Non-Housing Round 2.2, Obligating The Remaining $38,504,373 On Various Disaster Recovery Projects, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney (Legal/J. Simsen).
Discuss And Consider For Approval A Settlement In Case No. 4:14-Cv-02441 - USOR Site PRP Group V. A&M Contractors, Inc., Et Al., In The United States District Court For The Southern District Of Texas-Houston Division (City Claim# 15-065) (Legal).
Discuss And Consider For Action Directing The City Attorneys Office To Proceed With The Acquisition Of Properties Lying Seaward Of The Galveston Seawall And Eastward Of 61st Street Including Working With The Park Board Of Trustees For The City Of Galveston, The Texas General Land Office, And Any Other Necessary Parties In Interest (Legal).
Discuss And Consider For Action Directing The City Attorneys Office To Obtain An Opinion From The Texas Attorney General As To Whether The City May Use Municipal Hotel Occupancy Taxes For Expenses Related To The Annual Mardi Gras Event; And Authorizing The Submission Of The City’s Request For Such Opinion And Supporting Documents To The Texas Attorney General In Accordance With State Law (Legal).
Discuss And Consider For Action Requiring That Agendas For All City Board, Commission, And Committee Meetings Have A Section Designated For Public Comment On Agenda Items In Which A Member Of The Public, Upon Written Submission, Is Allowed To Speak For A Maximum Of Three (3) Minutes Regardless Of The Number Of Agenda Items Being Addressed And Directing That This Policy Be Memorialized In The Form Of A Resolution To Be Distributed By The City Secretary To All Appropriate Parties (N. Pappous).
Discuss And Consider Appointments To H-GAC Boards And Committees 1. General Assembly and Board of Directors 2. Technical Advisory Committee 3. Transportation Policy Committee
Discuss And Consider Appointments To Certain City Boards, Commissions, And Committees: 1. Recycling Ad Hoc Committee
13. DISCUSSION ITEMS 13.A. Discussion Of Pay Raise Implementation As A Result Of The Compensation Study (Woods) 13.B. Update On 30th Street Pump Station (Woods) 15. ADJOURNMENT
Nov 19, 2015 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Reverend Allen Martin, Island Community 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 a. Judge Lupe Salinas Day Proclamation b. Domestic Violence Awareness Day 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 7A. Claims Claim #15-110 Laurie Tollett Claim #15-111 Lorren A. Hill Claim #15-112 Charles Southern Claim #15-113 Jack Clarke Claim #15-114 Fred St. Marie Claim #15-115 Diego Rafanan Claim #15-116 Amanda Deering Claim #15-117 Edward Hanley Claim #15-118 Eleseton Coleman Claim #15-119 Zulfiqar Choudhry Claim #15-120 Eric Hansen Claim #15-121 Dionicia Guzman Claim #15-122 Ricky D. Forrest
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, By Amending Article 3: “District Yard, Lot And Setback Standards”, Regarding Broadway Boulevard Design Standards In The Commercial (C) Zoning District; Planning Case Number 15ZA-011; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject.
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, By Amending Article 3: “District Yard, Lot And Setback Standards”, Regarding Broadway Boulevard Design Standards In The Commercial (C) Zoning District; Planning Case Number 15ZA-011; 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 To Place A Wireless Telecommunication Antenna On The Roof Of The Parking Structure In A Central Business (CB) Zoning District, On Property Commonly Known As 2102 Market/Avenue D And Legally Described As Lots 8 Through 14 & South 1/2 Of Adjacent Alley, Block 561, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. Planning Case Number 15P-45.
8.C. Galveston Landmark Designation - 1712 Avenue O Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 1712 Avenue O as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “the west 10.71 feet of Lot 10 and east 1/2 of Lot 11 (3010-2), southeast Block 45, 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; Planning Case Number 15P-048; designating the site as a historically or archaeologically significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; making various findings and provisions related to the subject (C. Gorman) 8.D. Galveston Landmark Designation - 1715 Ball/Avenue H Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 1715 Ball/Avenue H as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Lot 4 Block 257, 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; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. Planning Case Number 15P-044. (C. Gorman) 8.E. Galveston Landmark Designation - 1314 - 39th Street Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 1314 - 39th Street as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Part of Lots 13 and 14 (13-2) Northwest, Block 10, 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; Planning Case Number 15P-043; designating the site as a historically or archaeologically significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Request For A Planned Unit Development At 5028 Broadway/Avenue J AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON, TEXAS, CREATING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT IN A COMMERCIAL (C) BASE ZONING DISTRICT ON PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5028 BROADWAY/AVENUE J AND WHICH IS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 11 THROUGH 14, BLOCK 230, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF GALVESTON, TEXAS, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A “RESTAURANT, DRIVE-IN/THROUGH”; TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT SITE PLAN FOR THE PUD; PLANNING CASE NUMBER 15P-036; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) 10.A. Refunding And Defeasance Of Bonds Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016; levying a tax in payment thereof; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing the authorized officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price and certain other terms thereof; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase agreement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and an escrow agreement relating to such bonds; approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof. (M. Loftin)
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. 11.A. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Casting The City’s 203 Votes For Victor Pierson To The Galveston Central Appraisal District Board Of Directors; Directing The City Secretary To Send A Certified Copy Of This Resolution To The Galveston Central Appraisal District Before December 15, 2015; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. Documents: CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT-CASTING VOTES FOR DIRECTORS 2015.PDF 11.B. Consider For Approval The Appointment Of Jim Schweitzer As The Judge For The Galveston Municipal Court Of Record For A Term Of Two (2) Years Effective October 22, 2015 Through October 21, 2016; And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement For Same. Documents: AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE-JIM SCHWEITZER (2013-2015).PDF 11.C. Consider Approving The Renewal Of Our VMware Software Maintenance Contract For $21,381.00. The Maintenance Contract For Our Virtual Server Operating System Is Due. This Contract Is Provided By The Software Manufacturer VMWare, And Provides The City With All New Software Releases And Technical Support. The City Currently Maintains 15 Virtual Server Machines That Run Over 90 Different Virtual Server Instances. This Contract Is To Cover This Key Infrastructure. (R. Young) Documents: VMWARE MAINTEANCE 2016.DOC, 372932824_AUTO_RENEWAL_34568817_R_1C_22JUL15_00_11_43_22072015001611_QUOTE.PDF 11.D. Consider Approving The Renewal Of Our Oracle Software Maintenance Contract For $15,188.00. The Software Maintenance For Our Oracle Licenses Is Due. TS Highly Recommends Keeping The Contract Current. Oracle Is The Base Of Two Of Our Most Important Databases And Provides The Tools That We Use For Most Of Our Reporting Functions. (R. Young) Documents: ORACLE SOFTWARE MAINTEANCE 2016.PDF 11.E. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of An Additional 12 User Licenses For Access To The Laserfiche Program Pursuant To The Agreement Dated June 8, 2015. Estimated Cost For The Additional User Licenses Is $9,991.84 Initially, And $1,566.00 For Annual Support. The Funding Source Is The Data Processing Software Line Item 0100-170100-564009-419000. (J. Williams) Documents: LASERFICHE USER LICENSES.PDF 11.F. Consider For Approval Acceptance Of A Grant In The Amount $28,100.97 From The Department Of Homeland Security To Purchase A Communication Canopy System. A Communication Canopy System Would Provide More Interoperable Communications Capabilities With Systems Already Established And In Place. This System Would Be Extremely Effective During A Disaster When Communication Is Limited. (C. Kelly) 11.G. Consider For Approval A License Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And AT&T Mobility, LLC, D/B/A AT&T For A Designated Staging Area For Disaster Recovery Operations At Scholes International Airport At Galveston. (C. Kelly) Documents: ATTAGREEMEMENT2015.PDF, ATTSTAFFREPORT2015.PDF 11.H. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The Contract With Schindler Elevator For Elevator Services To Add The Elevator Located At Fire Station #4, Located At 8700 Cessna. (C. Kenworthy) Documents: SCHINDLER CONTRACT ADDENDUM LETTER.PDF, STAFF REPORT FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT AMENDMENT.DOCX 11.I. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The Existing Cleaning Services Contract With ABM Janitorial Services To Add An Additional Part Time Custodian. (C. Kenworthy) Documents: STAFF REPORT FOR ABM CONTRACT AMENDMENT.DOCX, PART TIME DAY PORTER PROPOSAL.DOC 11.J. Consider For Approval An Annual Lease With Enterprise Leasing Of Three Vehicles To Be Used By The Police Department. (D. Smith) Documents: ENTERPRISE 16.PDF 11.K. Consider For Approval Awarding A Lease Agreement For A Connect + 3000 Mail System To Pitney Bowes For The Finance Department City-Wide Mail Room. (M. Loftin) Documents: PITNEY BOWES MAIL MACHINE.PDF 11.L Consider For Approval For Becoming A Member Of The State Of Texas Purchasing Cooperative, Through The Texas State Comptrollers Office. The Cost Is $100.00 Per Year. (M. Loftin) Documents: TEXAS COOP MEMBERSHIP 2015 STAFF REPORT.PDF 11.M. Consider For Approval A Contract With FOCUS Merchant Services For Credit Card Merchant Services. (M. Loftin) Documents: CREDIT CARD MERCHANT SERVICES STAFF REPORT OCTOBER 2015.PDF UN. Consider For Approval Ratification Of The City Manager's Appointment Of David Smith As Interim Police Chief. (B. Maxwell) 11.O. Consider For Approval The Retention Of Temporary Help From Accountemps Which The City Will Seek Reimbursement From FEMA’s Direct Administrative Charge Allowances, And Authorize The Expenditure For Fiscal Year 2016 Of $60,000. (M, Loftin) Documents: ACCOUNTEMPS FEMA TEMPS STAFF REPORT 2015.PDF 11.P. Consider For Approval The Use Of The Cooperative Purchasing Contract Through The HGAC Contract From Toter Incorporated For The Purchase Of EVR 1 Series 96 Gallon Automated Rollout Garbage Carts And Repair Parts In An Amount Not To Exceed $95,000.00. Funding Source Is The Sanitation Division Other Contracts Account. (C. Dewitt) Documents: TOTER INC. - 96 GALLON AUTOMATED CARTS.PDF 11.Q. Consider For Approval No-Cost Contract Extensions Between The City Of Galveston And The Texas General Land Office For CDBG-DR Non-Housing Round 1 And Round 2.1 Disaster Recovery Funding. (J. Simsen) 11.R. Consider For Approval A Bid From Quality Works Construction Inc. In The Amount Of $124,773.74 To Provide Housing Rehabilitation Services At 2113 - 48th Street. Funding Is From CDBG Entitlement Funds. Documents: CONSENT ITEM - 2113 48TH STREET HOUSING REHAB PROG.PDF 11.S. Consider For Approval Allowing The Galveston Police Department (Allied Agency) To Enter Into Two Memorandum Of Understandings With The Texas Department Of Public Safety Which Will Allow The Police Department To Perform Safety And Weight Inspections On Large Commercial Trucks Within The City Of Galveston. (D. Smith) Documents: DPS MOU AGREEMENT STAFF.PDF, DPS MOU INSPECTIONS.PDF, DPS MOU WEIGHT.PDF 11T. Consider For The Approval Allowing The Galveston Police Department To Enter Into An Inter-Local Cooperation Contract With The Texas Department Of Public Safety Which Will Allow The Police Department To Obtain Evidence Kits For Testing For Various Crimes. (D. Smith) Documents: DPS INTERLOCAL KITS STAFF.PDF, DPS INTER-LOCAL CONTRACT.PDF 11.U. Consider For The Approval Of The Awarding Of The Construction Contract To General Contractor Services, Inc. In The Amount Of $4,898,458 For The Construction Of The Seawall Boulevard Improvements Project Phase 2, And Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Contract Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) Documents: SEAWALL IMPROVE AWARD GENERAL STAFF.PDF, TGC SEAWALL BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS BID RECOMMENDATION 111015.PDF 11.V. Consider For Approval Authorizing The City Manager To Award A Contract For Emergency Repair/Replacement Of A Storm Sewer Line In The 29th Street Storm Drain System To Be Funded From The Drainage Enterprise Fund Balance. (R. Blackketter) Documents: 29TH STREET STORM DRAIN SYSTEM EMERGENCY REPAIR.PDF 11.W. Consider For Approval Change Order # 2 For T- Construction, LLC, For The Fire Hydrant Replacement Program To Increase The Contract Amount By $250,000.00. The Approved Cost In The FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) For This Project Was $1,147,383.00. An Additional $250,000.00 Was Approved In The FY 2016 CIP For A New Total Project Cost Of $1,397,383.00. The Funding Source Is The Water Improvement Fund With Possible Reimbursement From FEMA. (A. Grasso) Documents: T-CONSTRUCTION - FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT - CO 2.PDF 11.X. Consider For Approval The Sole Source Purchase From Badger Meter For Various Water Meters And Orin Transmitter Combinations That Currently Work With The Meter System Installed With The City Throughout The Fiscal Year In An Amount Not To Exceed $300,000.00. The Funding Source Is The Municipal Utilities Distribution And Collections Minor Equipment Account. (A. Grasso) Documents: BADGER METER - WATER METERS.PDF 11.Y. Consider For Approval Retaining The Law Firm Of Lloyd Gosselink, P.C. To Represent The City In Relation To The Hurricane Ike Tariff Matter; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With The Law Firm In An Amount Not To Exceed $5,000.00 Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney; And Approving The Funding Source As The Legal Departments Budget For Attorneys Fees [0100-161350-531006-415300] (Legal). 11 Z. Consider For Approval The Continued Representation Of The Law Firm Of Lloyd Gosselink, P.C. To Represent The City In Relation To The Texas Gas Service Cost Of Service Adjustment (COSA) Rate Case Matter; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With The Law Firm In An Amount Not To Exceed $15,000.00 Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney; And Approving The Funding Source As The Legal Departments Budget For Attorneys Fees [0100-161350-531006-415300] (Legal). 11.AA. Consider For Approval The Addition Of Pre-Qualified Consultants To The Current List Of Pre-Qualified Consulting Engineers, For Engineering Design, Surveying, And Other Miscellaneous Services, For The City Of Galveston Projects, For A Period Of Three Years. (D. Christodoss) Documents: RFQ-ENGINEERING-SERVICES-2015-18.PDF 11.BB. Consider For Approval Change Order #1 For The 43rd Street Reconstruction Project Contract With Main Lane Industries, Ltd, Increasing The Original Contract Amount Of $7,473,370.90 By $21,587.63 To A New Total Cost Of $7,494,958.53. The Funding Source For This Project Is The CDBG DR Non-Housing Round 2.1. (D. Christodoss) Documents: MAIN LANE - 43RD STREET CO 1.PDF 11.CC. Consider For Approval Change Order #1 For The Galveston Police Property Room Construction Contract With J.W. Kelso Company, Inc., Increasing The Original Contract Amount Of $830,000.00 By $29,408.00 To A New Total Cost Of $859,408.00. The Funding Source For This Project Is The FEMA PW-13013, Police Department Matching Funds And Insurance Proceeds. (D. Christodoss) Documents: JW KELSO - CO 1 - GALVESTON POLICE PROPERTY ROOM.PDF HDD. Receive And Accept The Accounts Receivable Audit (G. Bulgherini) Documents: ARFINALREPORT.PDF 11.EE. Receive And Accept The Cash Management Audit Report (G. Bulgherini) Documents: CASH MGMT FINAL REPORT.PDF 11FF. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The September 24, 2015 Workshop And Regular Meeting, And Minutes Of The October 8, 2015 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)
Discuss And Consider For Action 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 By The City Attorney. (R. Simmons)
Discuss And Consider Amending The Downtown Parking Plan By Adding Paid Parking After Two Hours Of Free Parking Using The Pay By Phone System. (McMorris)
Discuss And Consider For Action Scheduling A Public Hearing On January 14, 2016 During The Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting On Land Use Assumptions And Capital Improvements Plan Relating To Possible Adoption Of Water, Wastewater, And Roadway Impact Fees. (R. Blackketter)
12.D. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Related To Texas General Land Office Contract No. 15-081-000-8748; Rescinding The City Council Vote Of March 12, 2015, Which Approved Amendment One To The Contract; Recognizing Conflicts Of Interest On The Part Of Two Members Of The City Council; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date (Legal/J. Simsen). 12.E. Consider For Action The Reauthorization Of Amendment 1 To Texas General Land Office Contract No. 15-081-000-8748, CDBG-DR Non-Housing Round 2.2 For An Additional $25,823,744 On Various Disaster Recovery Projects, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents, If Any, Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney (Legal/J. Simsen). 12.F. Consider For Action The Approval Of Amendment 2 To Texas General Land Office Contract No. 15-081-000-8748, CDBG-DR Non-Housing Round 2.2, Obligating The Remaining $38,504,373 On Various Disaster Recovery Projects, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney (Legal/J. Simsen).
Discuss And Consider For Approval A Settlement In Case No. 4:14-Cv-02441 - USOR Site PRP Group V. A&M Contractors, Inc., Et Al., In The United States District Court For The Southern District Of Texas-Houston Division (City Claim# 15-065) (Legal).
Discuss And Consider For Action Directing The City Attorneys Office To Proceed With The Acquisition Of Properties Lying Seaward Of The Galveston Seawall And Eastward Of 61st Street Including Working With The Park Board Of Trustees For The City Of Galveston, The Texas General Land Office, And Any Other Necessary Parties In Interest (Legal).
Discuss And Consider For Action Directing The City Attorneys Office To Obtain An Opinion From The Texas Attorney General As To Whether The City May Use Municipal Hotel Occupancy Taxes For Expenses Related To The Annual Mardi Gras Event; And Authorizing The Submission Of The City’s Request For Such Opinion And Supporting Documents To The Texas Attorney General In Accordance With State Law (Legal).
Discuss And Consider For Action Requiring That Agendas For All City Board, Commission, And Committee Meetings Have A Section Designated For Public Comment On Agenda Items In Which A Member Of The Public, Upon Written Submission, Is Allowed To Speak For A Maximum Of Three (3) Minutes Regardless Of The Number Of Agenda Items Being Addressed And Directing That This Policy Be Memorialized In The Form Of A Resolution To Be Distributed By The City Secretary To All Appropriate Parties (N. Pappous).
Discuss And Consider Appointments To H-GAC Boards And Committees 1. General Assembly and Board of Directors 2. Technical Advisory Committee 3. Transportation Policy Committee
Discuss And Consider Appointments To Certain City Boards, Commissions, And Committees: 1. Recycling Ad Hoc Committee
13. DISCUSSION ITEMS 13.A. Discussion Of Pay Raise Implementation As A Result Of The Compensation Study (Woods) 13.B. Update On 30th Street Pump Station (Woods) 15. ADJOURNMENT