1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Captain W. Patrick Jones - The Salvation Army 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 Galveston College 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
Investment Report for quarter ended June 30, 2016 (M. Loftin)
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CLA - 16-082 - 7/25/2016 - Kimberly Reuse CLA - 16-083 - 7/27/2016 - Rachel Dragony CLA - 16-084 - 7/28/2016 - Kevin Kral CLA - 16-085 - 8/4/2016 - David E. Mirelez
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 1323 Rosenberg/25th Street and legally described as “Lot 7 Eaton Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas as a historically or archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; granting a substantial rehabilitation for historic property tax exemption; designating the city manager to execute those documents necessary to implement the tax incentive program; Planning Case Number 16LC-036; Making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (C. Gorman)
8.B. Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 3016 Ave O, as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Southwest block (39-2000-5), Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property’s Landmark Designation in the official public records of real property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a Historically or Archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; Planning Case 16P-039; making various findings and provision related to the subject. (Isaac Robles) 8.C. Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 3405 Avenue Q ½, as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Lot 6 southwest block 112 Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property’s Landmark Designation in the official public records of real property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a Historically or Archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; Planning Case 16P-040; making various findings and provision related to the subject. (Isaac Robles) 8.D. Galveston Landmark Designation - 2202 Avenue P Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 2202 Avenue P, as a “Galveston Landmark”; Property is legally described as “Lot 8 and the West Half of Adjacent 22nd Street, Southwest Block 68, Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property's landmark designation in the official public records of real property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the official zoning maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a historically or archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; Planning Case Number 16P-041; Making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (C. Gorman)
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
Consider for approval on Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2016-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and other Agreements related to the issuance and delivery of such note; and making other findings and provisions relating to such note and matters incident thereto.
CONSENT ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. 11.A. Receive and File Galveston County Navigation District No. 1 Financial Statements Year End December 31, 2015. Documents: Galveston County Navigation District No. 1 Financial Statements Year End December 31, 2015.pdf 11.B. Consider for approval a proposal dated June 21, 2016 from Freese and Nichols, Inc., for $750,000 to design a new 36” Water Supply Line connected to the existing 36” and 30” Water Supply Lines, spanning the Galveston Causeway. (D. Christodoss) Documents: Freese and Nichols - 36 inch Water Line.pdf 11.C. Consider For Approval The Purchase of Traffic Signal Components For Replacement Of Damaged Traffic Signal Components From Texas Highway Products, LTD In The Amount Of $42,400.00. (K. Hockersmith) Documents: Texas Highway Products - Traffic Signal Components.pdf 11.D. Consider For Approval The Reassignment Of Funding For The Annual Street Striping Contract From Public Works Streets Division Funds To Public Works Traffic Division Funds. (K. Hockersmith) Documents: Annual Street Striping - Reassignment Of Funding.pdf 11.E. Consider for the approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed service vehicle(s) and associated equipment from Caldwell Country through Buy Board for a total price of $35,145 which will be assigned to Fleet Facility for reassignment. (D. Smith) Documents: Service Vehicle Packet.pdf 11.F. Consider for approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed service vehicle(s) and associated equipment from Houston Freightliner through HGAC Buy, for a total price of $183,175.40 which will be assigned to the Streets Division. (D. Smith) Documents: Distribution Truck 2016 Packet.pdf 11.G. Consider for approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed service vehicle(s) and associated equipment from R.B. Everett through Buy Board for a total price of $74,923 which will be assigned to the Streets Division.(D.Smith) Documents: Roller Packet 2016.pdf 11.I. Consider for approval a Master Grant Agreement (# MGA-2017-2021–Galveston) between the City of Galveston and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Galveston (“City”) for State Fiscal Years 2017 through 2021. (R. Beverlin) Documents: Background - Master Grant Agreement CC 07-20-16.docx Galveston, City of.pdf 11.J. Consider for approval of an amount not to exceed $125,000 to provide for the reimbursement of the cost of installation of sewer services to replace grinder pump systems (maximum of $5,000 per property) in Bermuda Beach for the period of fiscal year 2017. ( R. Blackketter) Documents: Bermuda Beach - Reimbursement.pdf 11.K. Consider for approval the renewal of the maintenance contract for the City’s Laserfiche records retention management system in the amount of $23,701.55. (R. Young) Documents: Laserfiche Maintenance 2016.pdf Laserfiche Invoice 2016.pdf Laserfiche Contract 2015.pdf 11.L. Consideration execution of letter of engagement with Martin & Associates to conduct an economic impact study of the maritime industry sector in Galveston County; the total cost of the study shall be One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars with an in kind credit of Fifty Thousand Dollars for use of a previous study with a resulting cost of the City of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars, with funding of the study coming from the IDC, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement upon approval of the City Attorney. (R. Beverlin) Documents: Economic Impact Study.PDF 11.M. Consider for approval the execution of the second amendment of the agreement with the Goodman Corporation dated March 8, 2012 and amended April 23, 2015 for the conduct of a Comprehensive Tourist Parking and Mobility Strategy and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement upon approval of the City Attorney.(R. Beverlin) Documents: Background CC TGC Tourist Transit Mobility.docx TGC 2012 contract Galveston Amendment.docx Galveston Comprehensive Mobility and Tourist Parking Strategy revised 8-05-16 Final.docx 11.N. Consider for approval a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Galveston and the International Association of Fire Fighter Local 571 for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2019. (K. Etienne) Documents: 2017 - 2019 Fire Collective Bargaining Contract Final.pdf 11.O. Consider for approval minutes of the May 26, 2016 Workshop and Regular Meeting, the June 2, 2016 Special Meeting, and the June 23, 2016 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams) Documents: DOC128.PDF
Discuss, propose and vote on the City’s tax rate. If the proposed tax rate will exceed the effective tax rate, take a record vote and schedule date, time and place of the public hearings (Assistant City Manager Finance).
12.B. Discuss and consider appointments to certain city boards, commissions, and committees: Planning Commission Park Board Wharves Board 13. ADJOURNMENT
Aug 11, 2016 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Captain W. Patrick Jones - The Salvation Army 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 Galveston College 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
Investment Report for quarter ended June 30, 2016 (M. Loftin)
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CLA - 16-082 - 7/25/2016 - Kimberly Reuse CLA - 16-083 - 7/27/2016 - Rachel Dragony CLA - 16-084 - 7/28/2016 - Kevin Kral CLA - 16-085 - 8/4/2016 - David E. Mirelez
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 1323 Rosenberg/25th Street and legally described as “Lot 7 Eaton Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas as a historically or archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; granting a substantial rehabilitation for historic property tax exemption; designating the city manager to execute those documents necessary to implement the tax incentive program; Planning Case Number 16LC-036; Making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (C. Gorman)
8.B. Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 3016 Ave O, as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Southwest block (39-2000-5), Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property’s Landmark Designation in the official public records of real property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a Historically or Archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; Planning Case 16P-039; making various findings and provision related to the subject. (Isaac Robles) 8.C. Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 3405 Avenue Q ½, as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Lot 6 southwest block 112 Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property’s Landmark Designation in the official public records of real property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a Historically or Archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; Planning Case 16P-040; making various findings and provision related to the subject. (Isaac Robles) 8.D. Galveston Landmark Designation - 2202 Avenue P Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 2202 Avenue P, as a “Galveston Landmark”; Property is legally described as “Lot 8 and the West Half of Adjacent 22nd Street, Southwest Block 68, Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas”; requesting the Historic Preservation Officer to record the property's landmark designation in the official public records of real property in Galveston County, the tax records of the City of Galveston and the Central Appraisal District, and the official zoning maps of the City of Galveston, Texas; designating the site as a historically or archeological significant site in need of tax relief to encourage its preservation; Planning Case Number 16P-041; Making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (C. Gorman)
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
Consider for approval on Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2016-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and other Agreements related to the issuance and delivery of such note; and making other findings and provisions relating to such note and matters incident thereto.
CONSENT ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. 11.A. Receive and File Galveston County Navigation District No. 1 Financial Statements Year End December 31, 2015. Documents: Galveston County Navigation District No. 1 Financial Statements Year End December 31, 2015.pdf 11.B. Consider for approval a proposal dated June 21, 2016 from Freese and Nichols, Inc., for $750,000 to design a new 36” Water Supply Line connected to the existing 36” and 30” Water Supply Lines, spanning the Galveston Causeway. (D. Christodoss) Documents: Freese and Nichols - 36 inch Water Line.pdf 11.C. Consider For Approval The Purchase of Traffic Signal Components For Replacement Of Damaged Traffic Signal Components From Texas Highway Products, LTD In The Amount Of $42,400.00. (K. Hockersmith) Documents: Texas Highway Products - Traffic Signal Components.pdf 11.D. Consider For Approval The Reassignment Of Funding For The Annual Street Striping Contract From Public Works Streets Division Funds To Public Works Traffic Division Funds. (K. Hockersmith) Documents: Annual Street Striping - Reassignment Of Funding.pdf 11.E. Consider for the approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed service vehicle(s) and associated equipment from Caldwell Country through Buy Board for a total price of $35,145 which will be assigned to Fleet Facility for reassignment. (D. Smith) Documents: Service Vehicle Packet.pdf 11.F. Consider for approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed service vehicle(s) and associated equipment from Houston Freightliner through HGAC Buy, for a total price of $183,175.40 which will be assigned to the Streets Division. (D. Smith) Documents: Distribution Truck 2016 Packet.pdf 11.G. Consider for approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed service vehicle(s) and associated equipment from R.B. Everett through Buy Board for a total price of $74,923 which will be assigned to the Streets Division.(D.Smith) Documents: Roller Packet 2016.pdf 11.I. Consider for approval a Master Grant Agreement (# MGA-2017-2021–Galveston) between the City of Galveston and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Galveston (“City”) for State Fiscal Years 2017 through 2021. (R. Beverlin) Documents: Background - Master Grant Agreement CC 07-20-16.docx Galveston, City of.pdf 11.J. Consider for approval of an amount not to exceed $125,000 to provide for the reimbursement of the cost of installation of sewer services to replace grinder pump systems (maximum of $5,000 per property) in Bermuda Beach for the period of fiscal year 2017. ( R. Blackketter) Documents: Bermuda Beach - Reimbursement.pdf 11.K. Consider for approval the renewal of the maintenance contract for the City’s Laserfiche records retention management system in the amount of $23,701.55. (R. Young) Documents: Laserfiche Maintenance 2016.pdf Laserfiche Invoice 2016.pdf Laserfiche Contract 2015.pdf 11.L. Consideration execution of letter of engagement with Martin & Associates to conduct an economic impact study of the maritime industry sector in Galveston County; the total cost of the study shall be One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars with an in kind credit of Fifty Thousand Dollars for use of a previous study with a resulting cost of the City of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars, with funding of the study coming from the IDC, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement upon approval of the City Attorney. (R. Beverlin) Documents: Economic Impact Study.PDF 11.M. Consider for approval the execution of the second amendment of the agreement with the Goodman Corporation dated March 8, 2012 and amended April 23, 2015 for the conduct of a Comprehensive Tourist Parking and Mobility Strategy and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement upon approval of the City Attorney.(R. Beverlin) Documents: Background CC TGC Tourist Transit Mobility.docx TGC 2012 contract Galveston Amendment.docx Galveston Comprehensive Mobility and Tourist Parking Strategy revised 8-05-16 Final.docx 11.N. Consider for approval a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Galveston and the International Association of Fire Fighter Local 571 for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2019. (K. Etienne) Documents: 2017 - 2019 Fire Collective Bargaining Contract Final.pdf 11.O. Consider for approval minutes of the May 26, 2016 Workshop and Regular Meeting, the June 2, 2016 Special Meeting, and the June 23, 2016 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams) Documents: DOC128.PDF
Discuss, propose and vote on the City’s tax rate. If the proposed tax rate will exceed the effective tax rate, take a record vote and schedule date, time and place of the public hearings (Assistant City Manager Finance).
12.B. Discuss and consider appointments to certain city boards, commissions, and committees: Planning Commission Park Board Wharves Board 13. ADJOURNMENT