1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Rev. Melissa Krabbe, Westminster Presbyterian 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. Certificates of Appreciation - Richard and Sue Anderson, and members of the Lasker Park Swimming Pool Project Task Force 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Claim #15-123 Nathan Sweeten 2. Claim #15-124 Monty Hudspeth 3. Claim #15-125 Mary Rector Orange 4. Claim #15-126 Brenda Tyler 5. Claim #15-127 Ronald Hamilton 6. Claim #15-128 Lloyd Cormier 7. Claim #15-129 John S. Bergmann 8. Claim #15-130 Charles Marterell 9. Claim #15-131 Isaac Streckenbach 10. Claim #15-132 Jessica Quinteros 11. Claim #15-133 Geico Insurance 12. Claim #15-134 Rita Pigues
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 26 "Parks And Recreation" Of "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended," By Re-Adopting Article IV "Youth Services Standards Of Care" In Its Entirety; Defining Minimum Standards Of Care By Which The City Of Galveston And Its Parks And Recreation Department Will Operate The City's Youth Recreational Programs; Providing For An Effective Date Of January 1, 2016; Providing For An Annual Review And Adoption Date Thereafter; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (B. Sanderson)
Galveston Landmark Designations 8.B.1. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1409 Avenue M As A "Galveston Landmark"; Property Is Legally Described As "Lot 5 And The East 1/2 Of Lot 4, Northwest Block 22, 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-049; 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. Documents: 15P-049CCPKT.PDF 8.B.2. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1616 Winnie/Avenue G As A "Galveston Landmark"; Property Is Legally Described As "Lot 11, Block 376, 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-053; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject.
Consider For Approval 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.
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Changing The Zoning From A Residential, Single Family (R-1) Zoning District To A Commercial (C) Zoning District On Two Parcels Of Land Commonly Known As 1924 Boddeker And Legally Described As "M. Menard Survey Tract 61, 188.100 Acres And Tract 60, 221.679 Acres, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 15P-055; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date.
Zoning Change Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from a Residential, Single Family (R-1) Zoning District to Resort/Recreation (Res/Rec) and Commercial (C) Zoning Districts on properties commonly known as 17192, 17196, and 17200 San Luis Pass Road and adjacent 80 acre tract to the north, adjacent 1.660 acres to the west, and adjacent 40 acres to the east; the properties are legally described as Gustafson Subdivision (2008), Lot 1, 0.957 acres; Gustafson Subdivision Lot 2, 8.521 acres; Hall and Jones Survey, tract 77, 4.725 acres; Hall and Jones Survey, tract 73, 80 acres; Hall and Jones Survey, tract 76, 40 acres; and Hall and Jones Survey, tract 72-2-1, 1.660 acres, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case No. 15P-040; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
11.1. Consider For Approval An Economic Development Grant Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And The Industrial Development Corporation For Up To $1,500,000.00 To Be Used For The Galveston Lasker Park Community Pool Project And $250,000.00 Annually For The Operation Of The Facility After Construction Is Completed. (B. Sanderson) Documents: CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL - IDC FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY POOL.PDF 11 J. Consider For Approval Allowing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Kimley-Horn To Provide Professional Services For The Galveston Lasker Park Community Swimming Pool Project For The Bidding And Construction Phase II In An Amount Not To Exceed $105,000.00. (B. Sanderson)
Closure Of TIRZ 11 Consider for action an Ordinance of the City of Galveston providing for the termination of City of Galveston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 11 as of December 31, 2015, providing for the termination of Interlocal Agreements related to TIRZ No. 11 with Galveston County and Galveston County Navigation District No. 1, as of December 31, 2015, directing the Board of Directors of TIRZ No. 11 to submit any approved project costs to the Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority for consideration, directing the Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority to pay any outstanding projects costs of TIRZ No. 11 and provide for the pro rata division of the TIRZ No. 11 Increment Funds among the City of Galveston, the County of Galveston, and Galveston County Navigation District in accordance with their respective shares.
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 35 "Vehicles For Hire" Of "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended" By Modifying And Adding Provisions To Allow Flat Rates To Be Charged In Certain Instances For Fares Originating At Port Of Galveston Cruise Terminals; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (Legal/City Council)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Total Operating Fund Budget For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015, By Transferring $2,231,384 From Various Accounts To Adjust And Properly Record Funding And Unforeseen Expenses In Connection With Island Transit Revenue Estimates, Electrical Charges Related To Tariff Changes, Separation Pay For City Employees; Allocation Of Convention Center Surplus Funding As Previously Approved By City Council; And Recognition Of Special Revenue Funds Not Included In The Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (M. Loftin)
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. 11 .A. Consider For Approval A Proposal From Apex Geoscience For $76,037.50 To Perform The New 59th Street Pump Station Construction Material Testing. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Round 2.2 And The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding. (D. Christodoss) Documents: APEX - MAT TESTING FOR 59TH STREET PS.PDF 11 .B. Consider For Approval Amendment #1 To The Contract With HDR To Add Engineering Services For Resurfacing 25th Street From Broadway To Seawall Blvd., Per Attached Proposal From HDR Engineering, Inc., For $124,610. Addition Of This Engineering Services Increases The Current Contract Of $89,600 With HDR To A Total Amount Of $214,210. Funding Source For This Amendment #1 Is The Drainage Improvement Fund. (D. Christodoss) Documents: HDR -25TH ST - AMEND1 .PDF 11.C. Consider For Approval Of The Low Responsive Bidder Boyer, Inc., (Bid 16-07) For The Rehabilitation Of Lift Station #57 In Spanish Grant In The Amount Of $296,799.00. Funding Source Is The Sewer Improvement Fund. (D. Christodoss) Documents: BOYER - SPANISH GRANT LS CONST.PDF 11.D. Consider For Approval Of The Low Responsive Bidder J.W. Kelso Company, Inc., For Construction Of The Hollywood Heights Sidewalk Project In The Amount Of $569,884.36 Which Will Be Funded By The 2014-15 CDBG Account. (D. Christodoss) Documents: J.W. KELSO - HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS CDBG SW.PDF 11 .E. Consider For Approval Of The Low Responsive Bidder R Construction Company For Construction Of The Bermuda Beach Sanitary Sewer Improvements In The Amount Of $521,950.00 Which Will Be Funded By The Sewer Improvement Fund. (D. Christodoss) Documents: R CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - BERMUDA BEACH SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS.PDF 11 .F. Consider For Approval A Payment To The Texas Commission On Environment Quality For Annual Operating Permit Fees For The Water And Wastewater Divisions For The Fiscal Year. The Estimated Cost Is $150,000.00. The Funding Source Is The Water & Sewer Certification & Permit Fees. (A. Grasso) Documents: TCEQ - ANNUAL FEES - WATER AND SEWER.PDF 11.G. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A Proposal (RFP# 15-13) From Republic Services For The Transportation Of Dewatered Domestic Wastewater Sludge. Funding Source Is The Wastewater Treatment Plant Division Sludge Removal Account (4210-611000-611817-531110) Not To Exceed $150,000.00. (A. Grasso) Documents: REPUBLIC SERVICES - TRANSPORTATION OF WASTEWATER SLUDGE STAFF REPORT.PDF 11.H. Consider For Approval The Rejection Of Bid #16-08 From CPR Services & Supplies, Inc. Dba MDN Enterprises For The Annual Pipes And Parts Materials For The Utility Divisions Of The Public Works Department. (A. Grasso) Documents: CPR SERVICE AND SUPPLIES - UTILITIES DIVISION ANNUAL MATERIALS CONTRACTS -PIPES AND PARTS 2016.PDF 11 .K. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A Grant In The Amount Of $50,000.00 From The Permanent Endowment Fund Of Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church For Construction Of The Galveston Lasker Park Community Swimming Pool Project. (B. Sanderson) Documents: SCANNED FROM A XEROX MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE4BARB.PDF 11.L. Consider For Approval To Continue The League City OSSI GRID Consortium To Maintain Off-Site Servers Allowing Access To A Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Records Management System At A Cost Of $24,918.61. (D. Smith) Documents: CITY OF LEAGUE CITY 15.PDF 11 .M. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of One Broce Model KR350 Broom From R. B. Everett & Co. Through Buy Board For A Total Price Of $50,890 Which Wll Be Funded By The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Account. (D. Smith) Documents: BROOM STAFF REPORT 2015.PDF, BROOM 8 FOOT ENCLOSED 4 WHEEL.PDF, BROOM BROCE350-BROCHURE.PDF 11.N. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of One John Deere 310L Backhoe From Doggett Heavy Machinery Services Through HGAC Buy For A Total Price Of $121,023 Which Will Be Funded By The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Account. (D. Smith) Documents: BACKHOE310LSTAFFREPORT2015.PDF, 310L EP EM06-15 CONTRACT PRICING SHEETS HGAC PAGE 1.PDF, 310L EP EM06-15 CONTRACT PRICING SHEETS HGAC PAGE 2.PDF 11.0. Consider For Approval Of The Five (5) Year City Of Galveston (Island Transit), And Wharves Board, Cruise Passenger Shuttle Interlocal Contract Agreement, Which Will Become Effective On January 1, 2016, And Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Contract Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. The Current Agreement Is Scheduled To Expire In Early 2016. (D. Smith - TGC) Documents: TGC PORT SHUTTLE AGREEMENT.PDF 11.P. Consider For Approval Change Order #1 To Bid# 15-59 For Fire Stations 7 & 8 Renovations In The Amount Of $27,276.00 For Unforeseen Repairs And Extend The Existing Contract Wth Building Solutions For An Additional 45 Days.(C.Kenworthy) Documents: CHANGE ORDER 1 .PDF 11 .Q. Consider For Approval Proposal #8182-1 From A&H Electric To Replace The Corrosion Damaged Electrical Conduit, Breaker Panels And Light Fixtures At Fire Station #7 In The Amount Of $30,030.00. (C.Kenworthy) Documents: ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROPOSAL AND STAFF REPORT FOR STATION 7.PDF 11.R. Consider For Approval An Expenditure Not To Exceed $40,000.00 For Temporary Accounting Assistance From Accountemps. Funding Wll Be Through The Community Block Grant Program (CDBG) And HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). (S. Patrick) Documents: CONSENT ITEM - ACCOUNTEMPS.PDF 11 .S. Consider For Approval Professional Architectural Services By Brax Easterwood Design Not To Exceed $30,000.00 To Develop Plans And Work Write-Ups For The Rehabilitation Or Reconstruction Of Existing Housing Units Through The City Of Galveston's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) And HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). (S. Patrick) Documents: CONSENT ITEM -BRAX EASTERWOOD.PDF 11T. Consider For Approval An Interlocal Agreement With The City Of Frisco To Be Included In Their Cooperative Uniform Agreement With Red The Uniform Tailor. (M. Wisko) 11 .W. Consider For Approval Task Order 4 With Wtt O'Brien's, LLC, For Technical Assistance Wth Hurricane Ike Projects Funded By FEMA, Extending The Contract Through Dec. 31, 2016 AtANot-To-Exceed Cost Of $240,456.04, Potentially Reimbursable By FEMA; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (J. Simsen) Documents: WITT TASK ORDER 4.PDF, STAFF REPORT, WITTTASK ORDER 4.PDF 11 .X. Consider For Approval The Final Cost Of Implementation For The Emergency Bridge Loan At A Total Cost Of $82,000. (M. Loftin) 11 .Y. Consider For Approval The Recommendation Of The Downtown Parking Committee To Reject All Responses To The Downtown Parking Request For Proposals. (M. Gray) Documents: IMG-Z10164754-0001 .PDF 11 .Z. Receive And File A Resolution Adopted By The Galveston County Apartment Association Appointing Rusty Legg As Official Liaison And Member Representative For Any And All Business Regarding The Rental Housing Industry In The City Of Galveston. (Yarbrough) Documents: GCAA RESOLUTION.PDF 11 .AA. Receive And File A Mayoral Appointment To The Galveston Housing Authority Board Of Directors. (Yarbrough) Documents: GHAAPPOINTMENT.PDF 11 .BB. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The October 22, 2015 Workshop And Regular Meeting, And Minutes Of The November 19, 2015 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Wlliams) Documents: MINUTES - DEC 17 2015 MEETING.PDF 11.CC. Consider For Approval The 2016 City Holiday Schedule Documents: 2016 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.PDF HDD. Consider For Approval An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And The Board Of Trustees For The Galveston Wharves To Extend Coverage Of The City's Current Health Plan To Eligible Persons Employed By The Wharves Board Effective January 1, 2016, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (K. Etienne) 11 .EE. Consider For Approval The Third Amendment To The Professional Legal Services Agreement With Mills Shirley, LLP Related To The CDM Smith Litigation Matters Wth Costs And Expenses Continued To Be Funded By The City's Settlement Account As Approved By The Interim City Attorney. (Legal)
11.U. Consider For Approval Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Fourteenth Amendment To Lease And Fifth Amendment To Assignment, Modification And Consent Agreement Of The Lease Between Moody Gardens, Inc. And The Park Board Of Trustees Of The City Of Galveston, Texas And The City Of Galveston Releasing 0.1317 Acres (5,736 Sq. Ft.) Currently Leased By Moody Gardens, Inc. And Leasing The Tract To Galveston Island Water Park, L.P. And Adjusting The Rental Accordingly Upon Approval As To Form By The City Attorney. (M. Shahan) Documents: STAFF REPORT - DECEMBER 10, 2015 - MOODY GARDENS LAND RELEASE.DOCX, FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE AND FIFTH AMENDMENT TO ASSIGNMENT MODIFICATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT -APPROVED BY LEGAL.PDF 11 .V. Consider For Approval The Tenth Amendment Of The Lease Between Galveston Island Waterpark, L.P. And The City Of Galveston Adding 0.1317 Acres (5,736 Sq. Ft.) Currently Leased By Moody Gardens, Inc. And Adjusting The Rental Accordingly Upon Approval As To Form By The City Attorney. (M. Shahan)
Discuss And Consider For Action Setting Salaries For The City Manager And The City Secretary. (Yarbrough)
Discuss And Consider For Action An Appointment To The Civilian Review Board -District 1 Position. (Woods)
Discuss And Consider For Action Hiring Attorney At Law Michael Hughes To Write A Letter To The Attorney General's Office Regarding The Use Of Hotel Occupancy Tax To Supplement A Private Party During Mardi Gras. (Woods)
DISCUSSION ITEMS 13.A. Discuss The Next Steps For Completion Of Neighborhood Revitalization Projects For Council Member Districts (Woods)
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION 14.A. Pursuant To Texas Gov't Code 551.071 - Consultation With Attorney, An Executive Session Will Be Conducted To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice Concerning Pending Litigation And/Or A Settlement Offer, 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 Wth This Chapter, Related To The Following Case(S): 14.A.1. Cause No. 13-CV-0844- CDM Smith, Inc. V. City Of Galveston, Dorothy Palumbo, City Attorney, And Sterling Patrick, Director Department Of Grants And Housing In The 56th Judicial District Court Of Galveston County, Texas; And Cause No. D-1-GN-13-002497 - Texas General Land Office V. CDM Smith, Inc. And City Of Galveston In The 201st Judicial District Court Of Travis County, Texas. 14.A.2. Cause No. 14-CV-0761 - Suzanne Reiswerg V. The City Of Galveston, Texas In The 122nd Judicial District Court Of Galveston County, Texas. 14.A.3. Cause No. 15-CV-0258 - Outfront Media, LLC V. City Of Galveston, Et Al., In The 122nd Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas (City Claim #15-032). 14.A.4. Request For AG Opinion Related To The Use Of Hot Tax 14.B. Pursuant To Texas Government Code Section 551.074, "Personnel Matters" To Deliberate The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Or Dismissal Of A Public Officer Or Employee. 14.B.1. Appointment And Compensation For Mehran Jadidi As An Assistant City Attorney. (D. Glywasky) 15. ADJOURNMENT
12C. Discuss And Consider For Action The Appointment And Compensation For Mehran Jadidi As An Assistant City Attorney. (D. Glywasky) 15. AJOURNMENT
Dec 17, 2015 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Rev. Melissa Krabbe, Westminster Presbyterian 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. Certificates of Appreciation - Richard and Sue Anderson, and members of the Lasker Park Swimming Pool Project Task Force 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Claim #15-123 Nathan Sweeten 2. Claim #15-124 Monty Hudspeth 3. Claim #15-125 Mary Rector Orange 4. Claim #15-126 Brenda Tyler 5. Claim #15-127 Ronald Hamilton 6. Claim #15-128 Lloyd Cormier 7. Claim #15-129 John S. Bergmann 8. Claim #15-130 Charles Marterell 9. Claim #15-131 Isaac Streckenbach 10. Claim #15-132 Jessica Quinteros 11. Claim #15-133 Geico Insurance 12. Claim #15-134 Rita Pigues
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 26 "Parks And Recreation" Of "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended," By Re-Adopting Article IV "Youth Services Standards Of Care" In Its Entirety; Defining Minimum Standards Of Care By Which The City Of Galveston And Its Parks And Recreation Department Will Operate The City's Youth Recreational Programs; Providing For An Effective Date Of January 1, 2016; Providing For An Annual Review And Adoption Date Thereafter; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (B. Sanderson)
Galveston Landmark Designations 8.B.1. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1409 Avenue M As A "Galveston Landmark"; Property Is Legally Described As "Lot 5 And The East 1/2 Of Lot 4, Northwest Block 22, 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-049; 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. Documents: 15P-049CCPKT.PDF 8.B.2. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1616 Winnie/Avenue G As A "Galveston Landmark"; Property Is Legally Described As "Lot 11, Block 376, 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-053; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject.
Consider For Approval 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.
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Changing The Zoning From A Residential, Single Family (R-1) Zoning District To A Commercial (C) Zoning District On Two Parcels Of Land Commonly Known As 1924 Boddeker And Legally Described As "M. Menard Survey Tract 61, 188.100 Acres And Tract 60, 221.679 Acres, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas"; Planning Case Number 15P-055; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date.
Zoning Change Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from a Residential, Single Family (R-1) Zoning District to Resort/Recreation (Res/Rec) and Commercial (C) Zoning Districts on properties commonly known as 17192, 17196, and 17200 San Luis Pass Road and adjacent 80 acre tract to the north, adjacent 1.660 acres to the west, and adjacent 40 acres to the east; the properties are legally described as Gustafson Subdivision (2008), Lot 1, 0.957 acres; Gustafson Subdivision Lot 2, 8.521 acres; Hall and Jones Survey, tract 77, 4.725 acres; Hall and Jones Survey, tract 73, 80 acres; Hall and Jones Survey, tract 76, 40 acres; and Hall and Jones Survey, tract 72-2-1, 1.660 acres, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case No. 15P-040; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
11.1. Consider For Approval An Economic Development Grant Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And The Industrial Development Corporation For Up To $1,500,000.00 To Be Used For The Galveston Lasker Park Community Pool Project And $250,000.00 Annually For The Operation Of The Facility After Construction Is Completed. (B. Sanderson) Documents: CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL - IDC FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY POOL.PDF 11 J. Consider For Approval Allowing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Kimley-Horn To Provide Professional Services For The Galveston Lasker Park Community Swimming Pool Project For The Bidding And Construction Phase II In An Amount Not To Exceed $105,000.00. (B. Sanderson)
Closure Of TIRZ 11 Consider for action an Ordinance of the City of Galveston providing for the termination of City of Galveston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 11 as of December 31, 2015, providing for the termination of Interlocal Agreements related to TIRZ No. 11 with Galveston County and Galveston County Navigation District No. 1, as of December 31, 2015, directing the Board of Directors of TIRZ No. 11 to submit any approved project costs to the Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority for consideration, directing the Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority to pay any outstanding projects costs of TIRZ No. 11 and provide for the pro rata division of the TIRZ No. 11 Increment Funds among the City of Galveston, the County of Galveston, and Galveston County Navigation District in accordance with their respective shares.
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 35 "Vehicles For Hire" Of "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended" By Modifying And Adding Provisions To Allow Flat Rates To Be Charged In Certain Instances For Fares Originating At Port Of Galveston Cruise Terminals; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (Legal/City Council)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Total Operating Fund Budget For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015, By Transferring $2,231,384 From Various Accounts To Adjust And Properly Record Funding And Unforeseen Expenses In Connection With Island Transit Revenue Estimates, Electrical Charges Related To Tariff Changes, Separation Pay For City Employees; Allocation Of Convention Center Surplus Funding As Previously Approved By City Council; And Recognition Of Special Revenue Funds Not Included In The Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (M. Loftin)
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. 11 .A. Consider For Approval A Proposal From Apex Geoscience For $76,037.50 To Perform The New 59th Street Pump Station Construction Material Testing. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Round 2.2 And The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding. (D. Christodoss) Documents: APEX - MAT TESTING FOR 59TH STREET PS.PDF 11 .B. Consider For Approval Amendment #1 To The Contract With HDR To Add Engineering Services For Resurfacing 25th Street From Broadway To Seawall Blvd., Per Attached Proposal From HDR Engineering, Inc., For $124,610. Addition Of This Engineering Services Increases The Current Contract Of $89,600 With HDR To A Total Amount Of $214,210. Funding Source For This Amendment #1 Is The Drainage Improvement Fund. (D. Christodoss) Documents: HDR -25TH ST - AMEND1 .PDF 11.C. Consider For Approval Of The Low Responsive Bidder Boyer, Inc., (Bid 16-07) For The Rehabilitation Of Lift Station #57 In Spanish Grant In The Amount Of $296,799.00. Funding Source Is The Sewer Improvement Fund. (D. Christodoss) Documents: BOYER - SPANISH GRANT LS CONST.PDF 11.D. Consider For Approval Of The Low Responsive Bidder J.W. Kelso Company, Inc., For Construction Of The Hollywood Heights Sidewalk Project In The Amount Of $569,884.36 Which Will Be Funded By The 2014-15 CDBG Account. (D. Christodoss) Documents: J.W. KELSO - HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS CDBG SW.PDF 11 .E. Consider For Approval Of The Low Responsive Bidder R Construction Company For Construction Of The Bermuda Beach Sanitary Sewer Improvements In The Amount Of $521,950.00 Which Will Be Funded By The Sewer Improvement Fund. (D. Christodoss) Documents: R CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - BERMUDA BEACH SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS.PDF 11 .F. Consider For Approval A Payment To The Texas Commission On Environment Quality For Annual Operating Permit Fees For The Water And Wastewater Divisions For The Fiscal Year. The Estimated Cost Is $150,000.00. The Funding Source Is The Water & Sewer Certification & Permit Fees. (A. Grasso) Documents: TCEQ - ANNUAL FEES - WATER AND SEWER.PDF 11.G. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A Proposal (RFP# 15-13) From Republic Services For The Transportation Of Dewatered Domestic Wastewater Sludge. Funding Source Is The Wastewater Treatment Plant Division Sludge Removal Account (4210-611000-611817-531110) Not To Exceed $150,000.00. (A. Grasso) Documents: REPUBLIC SERVICES - TRANSPORTATION OF WASTEWATER SLUDGE STAFF REPORT.PDF 11.H. Consider For Approval The Rejection Of Bid #16-08 From CPR Services & Supplies, Inc. Dba MDN Enterprises For The Annual Pipes And Parts Materials For The Utility Divisions Of The Public Works Department. (A. Grasso) Documents: CPR SERVICE AND SUPPLIES - UTILITIES DIVISION ANNUAL MATERIALS CONTRACTS -PIPES AND PARTS 2016.PDF 11 .K. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A Grant In The Amount Of $50,000.00 From The Permanent Endowment Fund Of Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church For Construction Of The Galveston Lasker Park Community Swimming Pool Project. (B. Sanderson) Documents: SCANNED FROM A XEROX MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE4BARB.PDF 11.L. Consider For Approval To Continue The League City OSSI GRID Consortium To Maintain Off-Site Servers Allowing Access To A Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Records Management System At A Cost Of $24,918.61. (D. Smith) Documents: CITY OF LEAGUE CITY 15.PDF 11 .M. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of One Broce Model KR350 Broom From R. B. Everett & Co. Through Buy Board For A Total Price Of $50,890 Which Wll Be Funded By The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Account. (D. Smith) Documents: BROOM STAFF REPORT 2015.PDF, BROOM 8 FOOT ENCLOSED 4 WHEEL.PDF, BROOM BROCE350-BROCHURE.PDF 11.N. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of One John Deere 310L Backhoe From Doggett Heavy Machinery Services Through HGAC Buy For A Total Price Of $121,023 Which Will Be Funded By The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Account. (D. Smith) Documents: BACKHOE310LSTAFFREPORT2015.PDF, 310L EP EM06-15 CONTRACT PRICING SHEETS HGAC PAGE 1.PDF, 310L EP EM06-15 CONTRACT PRICING SHEETS HGAC PAGE 2.PDF 11.0. Consider For Approval Of The Five (5) Year City Of Galveston (Island Transit), And Wharves Board, Cruise Passenger Shuttle Interlocal Contract Agreement, Which Will Become Effective On January 1, 2016, And Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Contract Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. The Current Agreement Is Scheduled To Expire In Early 2016. (D. Smith - TGC) Documents: TGC PORT SHUTTLE AGREEMENT.PDF 11.P. Consider For Approval Change Order #1 To Bid# 15-59 For Fire Stations 7 & 8 Renovations In The Amount Of $27,276.00 For Unforeseen Repairs And Extend The Existing Contract Wth Building Solutions For An Additional 45 Days.(C.Kenworthy) Documents: CHANGE ORDER 1 .PDF 11 .Q. Consider For Approval Proposal #8182-1 From A&H Electric To Replace The Corrosion Damaged Electrical Conduit, Breaker Panels And Light Fixtures At Fire Station #7 In The Amount Of $30,030.00. (C.Kenworthy) Documents: ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROPOSAL AND STAFF REPORT FOR STATION 7.PDF 11.R. Consider For Approval An Expenditure Not To Exceed $40,000.00 For Temporary Accounting Assistance From Accountemps. Funding Wll Be Through The Community Block Grant Program (CDBG) And HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). (S. Patrick) Documents: CONSENT ITEM - ACCOUNTEMPS.PDF 11 .S. Consider For Approval Professional Architectural Services By Brax Easterwood Design Not To Exceed $30,000.00 To Develop Plans And Work Write-Ups For The Rehabilitation Or Reconstruction Of Existing Housing Units Through The City Of Galveston's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) And HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). (S. Patrick) Documents: CONSENT ITEM -BRAX EASTERWOOD.PDF 11T. Consider For Approval An Interlocal Agreement With The City Of Frisco To Be Included In Their Cooperative Uniform Agreement With Red The Uniform Tailor. (M. Wisko) 11 .W. Consider For Approval Task Order 4 With Wtt O'Brien's, LLC, For Technical Assistance Wth Hurricane Ike Projects Funded By FEMA, Extending The Contract Through Dec. 31, 2016 AtANot-To-Exceed Cost Of $240,456.04, Potentially Reimbursable By FEMA; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (J. Simsen) Documents: WITT TASK ORDER 4.PDF, STAFF REPORT, WITTTASK ORDER 4.PDF 11 .X. Consider For Approval The Final Cost Of Implementation For The Emergency Bridge Loan At A Total Cost Of $82,000. (M. Loftin) 11 .Y. Consider For Approval The Recommendation Of The Downtown Parking Committee To Reject All Responses To The Downtown Parking Request For Proposals. (M. Gray) Documents: IMG-Z10164754-0001 .PDF 11 .Z. Receive And File A Resolution Adopted By The Galveston County Apartment Association Appointing Rusty Legg As Official Liaison And Member Representative For Any And All Business Regarding The Rental Housing Industry In The City Of Galveston. (Yarbrough) Documents: GCAA RESOLUTION.PDF 11 .AA. Receive And File A Mayoral Appointment To The Galveston Housing Authority Board Of Directors. (Yarbrough) Documents: GHAAPPOINTMENT.PDF 11 .BB. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The October 22, 2015 Workshop And Regular Meeting, And Minutes Of The November 19, 2015 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Wlliams) Documents: MINUTES - DEC 17 2015 MEETING.PDF 11.CC. Consider For Approval The 2016 City Holiday Schedule Documents: 2016 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.PDF HDD. Consider For Approval An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And The Board Of Trustees For The Galveston Wharves To Extend Coverage Of The City's Current Health Plan To Eligible Persons Employed By The Wharves Board Effective January 1, 2016, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (K. Etienne) 11 .EE. Consider For Approval The Third Amendment To The Professional Legal Services Agreement With Mills Shirley, LLP Related To The CDM Smith Litigation Matters Wth Costs And Expenses Continued To Be Funded By The City's Settlement Account As Approved By The Interim City Attorney. (Legal)
11.U. Consider For Approval Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Fourteenth Amendment To Lease And Fifth Amendment To Assignment, Modification And Consent Agreement Of The Lease Between Moody Gardens, Inc. And The Park Board Of Trustees Of The City Of Galveston, Texas And The City Of Galveston Releasing 0.1317 Acres (5,736 Sq. Ft.) Currently Leased By Moody Gardens, Inc. And Leasing The Tract To Galveston Island Water Park, L.P. And Adjusting The Rental Accordingly Upon Approval As To Form By The City Attorney. (M. Shahan) Documents: STAFF REPORT - DECEMBER 10, 2015 - MOODY GARDENS LAND RELEASE.DOCX, FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE AND FIFTH AMENDMENT TO ASSIGNMENT MODIFICATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT -APPROVED BY LEGAL.PDF 11 .V. Consider For Approval The Tenth Amendment Of The Lease Between Galveston Island Waterpark, L.P. And The City Of Galveston Adding 0.1317 Acres (5,736 Sq. Ft.) Currently Leased By Moody Gardens, Inc. And Adjusting The Rental Accordingly Upon Approval As To Form By The City Attorney. (M. Shahan)
Discuss And Consider For Action Setting Salaries For The City Manager And The City Secretary. (Yarbrough)
Discuss And Consider For Action An Appointment To The Civilian Review Board -District 1 Position. (Woods)
Discuss And Consider For Action Hiring Attorney At Law Michael Hughes To Write A Letter To The Attorney General's Office Regarding The Use Of Hotel Occupancy Tax To Supplement A Private Party During Mardi Gras. (Woods)
DISCUSSION ITEMS 13.A. Discuss The Next Steps For Completion Of Neighborhood Revitalization Projects For Council Member Districts (Woods)
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION 14.A. Pursuant To Texas Gov't Code 551.071 - Consultation With Attorney, An Executive Session Will Be Conducted To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice Concerning Pending Litigation And/Or A Settlement Offer, 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 Wth This Chapter, Related To The Following Case(S): 14.A.1. Cause No. 13-CV-0844- CDM Smith, Inc. V. City Of Galveston, Dorothy Palumbo, City Attorney, And Sterling Patrick, Director Department Of Grants And Housing In The 56th Judicial District Court Of Galveston County, Texas; And Cause No. D-1-GN-13-002497 - Texas General Land Office V. CDM Smith, Inc. And City Of Galveston In The 201st Judicial District Court Of Travis County, Texas. 14.A.2. Cause No. 14-CV-0761 - Suzanne Reiswerg V. The City Of Galveston, Texas In The 122nd Judicial District Court Of Galveston County, Texas. 14.A.3. Cause No. 15-CV-0258 - Outfront Media, LLC V. City Of Galveston, Et Al., In The 122nd Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas (City Claim #15-032). 14.A.4. Request For AG Opinion Related To The Use Of Hot Tax 14.B. Pursuant To Texas Government Code Section 551.074, "Personnel Matters" To Deliberate The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Or Dismissal Of A Public Officer Or Employee. 14.B.1. Appointment And Compensation For Mehran Jadidi As An Assistant City Attorney. (D. Glywasky) 15. ADJOURNMENT
12C. Discuss And Consider For Action The Appointment And Compensation For Mehran Jadidi As An Assistant City Attorney. (D. Glywasky) 15. AJOURNMENT