1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Pastor Melissa Krabbe, Westminster Presbyterian 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE American Flag Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible. 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. Information regarding holiday schedules 3. Recognition of individuals a. National Beach Safety Week Proclamation b. Vex Robotics Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements b. 2016 Landmark Commission Annual Report and Awards c. Investment Report For Quarter Ending March 31, 2016 (M. Loftin)
2016 Landmark Commission Annual Report And Awards
Investment Report For Quarter Ending March 31, 2016 (M. Loftin)
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #16-037 Jesus Barraza Claim #16-038 Keven Healy Claim #16-039 Frank Ross Claim #16-040 Pat Novelli Claim #16-041 Mike Ulloa Claim #16-042 Isidoro A. Espinoza Claim #16-043 Shirley Young Claim #16-044 Jimmy Martinez Claim #16-037 Jesus Barraza Claim #16-038 Keven Healy Claim #16-039 Frank Ross Claim #16-040 Pat Novelli Claim #16-041 Mike Ulloa Claim #16-042 Isidoro A. Espinoza Claim #16-043 Shirley Young Claim #16-044 Jimmy Martinez Claim #16-045 Eric Lopez Claim #16-046 Kim Tietje Claim #16-047 Tiffani Marshall Claim #16-048 Melody Roberts
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 A “No Parking” Requirement For The Area Located Within The 2700 Block Of Market (Avenue D), Lots North On Market (Avenue D), Between 27th Street And The 26th Block Of Mechanic (Avenue C); Planning Case Number 16ZA-003; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (Isaac Robles)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Changing The Zoning From Residential, Single Family (R-1) To Commercial (C) Zoning District On Property Commonly Known As 17192 San Luis Pass Road; Property Is Legally Describes As, Lot 1, Gustafson, Subdivision, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 16P-020; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (Janice Norman)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Prohibiting The Use Of Designated Groundwater As Potable From The Area Located At #3 Lennox Avenue, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, And Commonly Known As The Site Of The Galveston Incinerator And Including The Public Rights-Of-Way Immediately Adjacent To The Galveston Incinerator; Supporting Certification Of A Municipal Setting Designation For The Area By The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject And Providing For An Effective Date.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending “The Code Of The City Of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”; By Amending Chapter 6, “Amusements’, Article II, “Special Events”, And Chapter 20.5, “Mardi Gras”, Article IX, Entertainment Areas” To Add Provisions Directing Organizers Or Promoters Of Special Events To Collect A One Dollar Entry Fee For All Events Taking Place On City Streets And Right-Of-Ways; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 26, “Parks And Recreation”, “Article III. Park Board Of Trustees” Of “The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended”, Memorializing The Transfer Of Management Of The Area Known As The East End Lagoon And The Area Commonly Known As The Former Coast Guard Loran Station, Consisting Of 240.75 Acres (Including Perpetual Easements), To The Galveston Park Board Of Trustees; Making Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject And Providing For An Effective Date.
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Authorizing The Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority To Enter Into A Loan In An Amount Not To Exceed $3,300,000 To Refinance An Existing Note To Achieve A Debt Service Savings; And Making Various Other Finds And Provisions Relating To The Subject. (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 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, related to Resolution Nos. 15-014 and 15-043; formally recognizing dissolution of the City of Galveston Charter Review Committee; expressing the thanks of the City Council to those who served on the committee; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. Documents: Charter Review Committee Dissolution May 2016.docx 11.B. Consider for approval a Bid from Tri-Coastal Community Development in the amount of $118,800.00 to Provide Housing Reconstruction Services at 1213 – 55th Street. Funding is from CDBG Entitlement Funds. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. (S. Patrick) Documents: Staff Report - 1213-55th Street Housing Reconstruction Project.pdf 11.C. Consider for approval an agreement with NRG for Power Pay Demand Response Program and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement (C.Kenworthy) Documents: NRG Demand Response Agreement.pdf, Staff Report for NRG Demand Response Program.docx 11.D. Consider for approval rejecting all responsive bids for bid #16-024 as identified as City Hall Roof Project and authorizing the Purchasing Department to re-bid the project. (C. Kenworthy ) Documents: City Hall Roof Project Bid Tabulation.pdf, Staff Report for the City Hall Bid Reject Letter (1).docx 11.E. Consider for approval an additional payment to Crescent Electric for replacement and repairs to lighting on the causeway. (M. Loftin) Documents: Crescent Electric Staff Report May 2016.pdf 11.F. Consider for approval to allow the City Manager to execute an agreement for an electricity provider for the City. (M. Loftin) Documents: Staff Report Electricity Provider May 2016.pdf 11.G. Consider for approval the purchase of a Texas Buy Board Master Project #146393 from Musco Lighting for new field lighting at Bernard Davis Stadium, located at 81st & Frank Giusti Dr., in the amount of $313,725.00. Funding source IDC Park Package 1 and FEMA PW PK103. Account numbers 3192-918500-564000-IDCPP1 and 1214-170537-451100-564005-PK103. (B. Sanderson) Documents: Consider For Approval - Bernard Davis Lighting.pdf 11.H. Consider approving the allocation of funds for the purchase of a 3 year extension of the warranty contract for the City’s SAN infrastructure in the amount of $22,721.13. The three year term of the original Pro Support Warranty on the City’s SANs is expiring. These devices have another three years of usable life expectancy before they will require replacement. Technology Services is recommending that an additional three years of Pro Support be purchased to cover these devices through their useable life span. This support contract can only be purchased through the devices manufacturer Dell. (R. Ryan Young) Documents: SAN Warranty Extension 3 Years.pdf, City of Galveston 3 yr co term 3.29.16.pdf 11.I. Consider for approval awarding the annual bid for sanitary sewer and force main rehabilitation (Bid # 16-022) to PM Construction & Rehab, LLC for an amount not to exceed $750,000.00. The funding source for the sanitary sewer and force main rehabilitation project will come from the City of Galveston Capital Improvement Plan for the Sewer Program fund. (A. Grasso) Documents: PM Construction - SSanitary Sewer and Force Main Rehabilitation.pdf 11.J. Consider for approval the repairs of the Automatic Transfer Switch for the Emergency Backup Generator at the Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant by ASCO Services at a cost of $18,500.00. Funding is from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment Repairs account. (A. Grasso) Documents: Asco Services - Repairs Backup Generator.pdf 11.K. Consider for approval the low responsive bidder, T-Construction, for construction of Harborside Outfall Improvements in the amount of $897,223.00. Funding for the Project will come from the Drainage Improvement Funds. (D. Christodoss) Documents: T Construction - Harborside Outfall Improvements.pdf 11.L. Consider for approval the purchase of traffic signal heads and pedestrian push button components for retrofit of traffic signals from Traffic Parts, Inc. in the amount of $165,190.70 to be paid from the Infrastructure & Debt Service fund. (K. Hockersmith) Documents: Traffic Parts Inc - Traffic Signal Heads and Pedestrian Push Button Components.pdf 11.M. Consider for the approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed service vehicles and associated equipment for the Police Department from Caldwell Country through Buy Board, for a total price of $545,800 which will be funded from the vehicle capital outlay account. (D. Smith) Documents: Tahoes Purchase Packet.pdf 11.N. Consider for approval of the awarding of the construction contract to Main Lane Industries, Ltd in the amount of $1,982,033 for the revitalization of the trolley tracks, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith) Documents: Trolley Track Const Packet.pdf 11.O. Receive and file the Galveston Central Appraisal District's Approved Financial Audit for 2015. (Yarbrough) Documents: 2015 CAD Audit.PDF 11.P. Consider approving the allocation of funds for the replacement of the City’s telephone trunk lines with the newer SIP technology. And the approval of the three year contract for this in the amount of $70,806.96 over those three years. R. Ryan Young Documents: SIP Trunk Lines 3 Year Contract with AT_T.pdf, City of Galveston IP Flex.pdf, DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005 Contract.pdf, PBX Certs.pdf, City of Galveston SIP V2.pdf, Comcast SIP Communicaiton.pdf 11.Q. Consider for action rejecting all of the three bids received on May 11, 2016 for the repaving and drainage of 25th Street from Broadway to Seawall. We recommend retraction of all three bids to allow inclusion of the trolley track portion repaving in future 25th Street advertisements. Staff is currently contacting all potential bidders to update them on current and future projects in an effort to attract more competitive bids when this project is rebid. (D. Christodoss) Documents: Webber - 25th Street Paving- Rejecting.pdf 11.R. Consider for approval acceptance of the proposal for the roof replacement for Fire Station #7 located at 3902 Buccaneer (C. Kenworthy) Consider for approval acceptance of the proposal for the roof replacement for Fire Station #7 located at 3902 Buccaneer (C. Kenworthy) Documents: Staff Report for Fire Station 7 Roof Replacement.docx, Roofing Bids.pdf 11.S. Consider for approval the purchase of a new playground structure located at Adoue Park, on 12th Street between G & H, in the amount of $34,299.00 through Buy Board #423-13 from May Recreation Equipment & Design, L.P. Funding source is the IDC park silo. (B. Sanderson) Documents: Consider For Approval - Toddler Structure at Adoue Park.pdf
Discussion and consideration of extension of time within which to submit neighborhood revitalization projects from May 15 to August 15 and also for the selection of a time and location to receive public comment on the project proposals. (McMorris/Yarbraough)
Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute release of liens and rights of reversionary interests related to the property located at 3302 Church and commonly referred to as the Falstaff Building, in the City of Galveston, and upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Discuss and take action to ratify the City Manager’s Appointment of Rick Boyle as Chief of the Galveston Police Department pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 143.013(a). A.1. Swear in Police Chief Richard Boyle. ADJOURNMENT
May 26, 2016 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Pastor Melissa Krabbe, Westminster Presbyterian 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE American Flag Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible. 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. Information regarding holiday schedules 3. Recognition of individuals a. National Beach Safety Week Proclamation b. Vex Robotics Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements b. 2016 Landmark Commission Annual Report and Awards c. Investment Report For Quarter Ending March 31, 2016 (M. Loftin)
2016 Landmark Commission Annual Report And Awards
Investment Report For Quarter Ending March 31, 2016 (M. Loftin)
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #16-037 Jesus Barraza Claim #16-038 Keven Healy Claim #16-039 Frank Ross Claim #16-040 Pat Novelli Claim #16-041 Mike Ulloa Claim #16-042 Isidoro A. Espinoza Claim #16-043 Shirley Young Claim #16-044 Jimmy Martinez Claim #16-037 Jesus Barraza Claim #16-038 Keven Healy Claim #16-039 Frank Ross Claim #16-040 Pat Novelli Claim #16-041 Mike Ulloa Claim #16-042 Isidoro A. Espinoza Claim #16-043 Shirley Young Claim #16-044 Jimmy Martinez Claim #16-045 Eric Lopez Claim #16-046 Kim Tietje Claim #16-047 Tiffani Marshall Claim #16-048 Melody Roberts
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 A “No Parking” Requirement For The Area Located Within The 2700 Block Of Market (Avenue D), Lots North On Market (Avenue D), Between 27th Street And The 26th Block Of Mechanic (Avenue C); Planning Case Number 16ZA-003; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (Isaac Robles)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Changing The Zoning From Residential, Single Family (R-1) To Commercial (C) Zoning District On Property Commonly Known As 17192 San Luis Pass Road; Property Is Legally Describes As, Lot 1, Gustafson, Subdivision, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 16P-020; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (Janice Norman)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Prohibiting The Use Of Designated Groundwater As Potable From The Area Located At #3 Lennox Avenue, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, And Commonly Known As The Site Of The Galveston Incinerator And Including The Public Rights-Of-Way Immediately Adjacent To The Galveston Incinerator; Supporting Certification Of A Municipal Setting Designation For The Area By The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject And Providing For An Effective Date.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending “The Code Of The City Of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”; By Amending Chapter 6, “Amusements’, Article II, “Special Events”, And Chapter 20.5, “Mardi Gras”, Article IX, Entertainment Areas” To Add Provisions Directing Organizers Or Promoters Of Special Events To Collect A One Dollar Entry Fee For All Events Taking Place On City Streets And Right-Of-Ways; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 26, “Parks And Recreation”, “Article III. Park Board Of Trustees” Of “The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended”, Memorializing The Transfer Of Management Of The Area Known As The East End Lagoon And The Area Commonly Known As The Former Coast Guard Loran Station, Consisting Of 240.75 Acres (Including Perpetual Easements), To The Galveston Park Board Of Trustees; Making Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject And Providing For An Effective Date.
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Authorizing The Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority To Enter Into A Loan In An Amount Not To Exceed $3,300,000 To Refinance An Existing Note To Achieve A Debt Service Savings; And Making Various Other Finds And Provisions Relating To The Subject. (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 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, related to Resolution Nos. 15-014 and 15-043; formally recognizing dissolution of the City of Galveston Charter Review Committee; expressing the thanks of the City Council to those who served on the committee; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. Documents: Charter Review Committee Dissolution May 2016.docx 11.B. Consider for approval a Bid from Tri-Coastal Community Development in the amount of $118,800.00 to Provide Housing Reconstruction Services at 1213 – 55th Street. Funding is from CDBG Entitlement Funds. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. (S. Patrick) Documents: Staff Report - 1213-55th Street Housing Reconstruction Project.pdf 11.C. Consider for approval an agreement with NRG for Power Pay Demand Response Program and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement (C.Kenworthy) Documents: NRG Demand Response Agreement.pdf, Staff Report for NRG Demand Response Program.docx 11.D. Consider for approval rejecting all responsive bids for bid #16-024 as identified as City Hall Roof Project and authorizing the Purchasing Department to re-bid the project. (C. Kenworthy ) Documents: City Hall Roof Project Bid Tabulation.pdf, Staff Report for the City Hall Bid Reject Letter (1).docx 11.E. Consider for approval an additional payment to Crescent Electric for replacement and repairs to lighting on the causeway. (M. Loftin) Documents: Crescent Electric Staff Report May 2016.pdf 11.F. Consider for approval to allow the City Manager to execute an agreement for an electricity provider for the City. (M. Loftin) Documents: Staff Report Electricity Provider May 2016.pdf 11.G. Consider for approval the purchase of a Texas Buy Board Master Project #146393 from Musco Lighting for new field lighting at Bernard Davis Stadium, located at 81st & Frank Giusti Dr., in the amount of $313,725.00. Funding source IDC Park Package 1 and FEMA PW PK103. Account numbers 3192-918500-564000-IDCPP1 and 1214-170537-451100-564005-PK103. (B. Sanderson) Documents: Consider For Approval - Bernard Davis Lighting.pdf 11.H. Consider approving the allocation of funds for the purchase of a 3 year extension of the warranty contract for the City’s SAN infrastructure in the amount of $22,721.13. The three year term of the original Pro Support Warranty on the City’s SANs is expiring. These devices have another three years of usable life expectancy before they will require replacement. Technology Services is recommending that an additional three years of Pro Support be purchased to cover these devices through their useable life span. This support contract can only be purchased through the devices manufacturer Dell. (R. Ryan Young) Documents: SAN Warranty Extension 3 Years.pdf, City of Galveston 3 yr co term 3.29.16.pdf 11.I. Consider for approval awarding the annual bid for sanitary sewer and force main rehabilitation (Bid # 16-022) to PM Construction & Rehab, LLC for an amount not to exceed $750,000.00. The funding source for the sanitary sewer and force main rehabilitation project will come from the City of Galveston Capital Improvement Plan for the Sewer Program fund. (A. Grasso) Documents: PM Construction - SSanitary Sewer and Force Main Rehabilitation.pdf 11.J. Consider for approval the repairs of the Automatic Transfer Switch for the Emergency Backup Generator at the Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant by ASCO Services at a cost of $18,500.00. Funding is from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment Repairs account. (A. Grasso) Documents: Asco Services - Repairs Backup Generator.pdf 11.K. Consider for approval the low responsive bidder, T-Construction, for construction of Harborside Outfall Improvements in the amount of $897,223.00. Funding for the Project will come from the Drainage Improvement Funds. (D. Christodoss) Documents: T Construction - Harborside Outfall Improvements.pdf 11.L. Consider for approval the purchase of traffic signal heads and pedestrian push button components for retrofit of traffic signals from Traffic Parts, Inc. in the amount of $165,190.70 to be paid from the Infrastructure & Debt Service fund. (K. Hockersmith) Documents: Traffic Parts Inc - Traffic Signal Heads and Pedestrian Push Button Components.pdf 11.M. Consider for the approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed service vehicles and associated equipment for the Police Department from Caldwell Country through Buy Board, for a total price of $545,800 which will be funded from the vehicle capital outlay account. (D. Smith) Documents: Tahoes Purchase Packet.pdf 11.N. Consider for approval of the awarding of the construction contract to Main Lane Industries, Ltd in the amount of $1,982,033 for the revitalization of the trolley tracks, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith) Documents: Trolley Track Const Packet.pdf 11.O. Receive and file the Galveston Central Appraisal District's Approved Financial Audit for 2015. (Yarbrough) Documents: 2015 CAD Audit.PDF 11.P. Consider approving the allocation of funds for the replacement of the City’s telephone trunk lines with the newer SIP technology. And the approval of the three year contract for this in the amount of $70,806.96 over those three years. R. Ryan Young Documents: SIP Trunk Lines 3 Year Contract with AT_T.pdf, City of Galveston IP Flex.pdf, DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005 Contract.pdf, PBX Certs.pdf, City of Galveston SIP V2.pdf, Comcast SIP Communicaiton.pdf 11.Q. Consider for action rejecting all of the three bids received on May 11, 2016 for the repaving and drainage of 25th Street from Broadway to Seawall. We recommend retraction of all three bids to allow inclusion of the trolley track portion repaving in future 25th Street advertisements. Staff is currently contacting all potential bidders to update them on current and future projects in an effort to attract more competitive bids when this project is rebid. (D. Christodoss) Documents: Webber - 25th Street Paving- Rejecting.pdf 11.R. Consider for approval acceptance of the proposal for the roof replacement for Fire Station #7 located at 3902 Buccaneer (C. Kenworthy) Consider for approval acceptance of the proposal for the roof replacement for Fire Station #7 located at 3902 Buccaneer (C. Kenworthy) Documents: Staff Report for Fire Station 7 Roof Replacement.docx, Roofing Bids.pdf 11.S. Consider for approval the purchase of a new playground structure located at Adoue Park, on 12th Street between G & H, in the amount of $34,299.00 through Buy Board #423-13 from May Recreation Equipment & Design, L.P. Funding source is the IDC park silo. (B. Sanderson) Documents: Consider For Approval - Toddler Structure at Adoue Park.pdf
Discussion and consideration of extension of time within which to submit neighborhood revitalization projects from May 15 to August 15 and also for the selection of a time and location to receive public comment on the project proposals. (McMorris/Yarbraough)
Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute release of liens and rights of reversionary interests related to the property located at 3302 Church and commonly referred to as the Falstaff Building, in the City of Galveston, and upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Discuss and take action to ratify the City Manager’s Appointment of Rick Boyle as Chief of the Galveston Police Department pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 143.013(a). A.1. Swear in Police Chief Richard Boyle. ADJOURNMENT