DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE American Flag Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible. 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 l My Galveston Weekend Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 7.A. Claims CLA - 16-086 - 8/2/2016 - Dozier, Kashawnta CLA - 16-087 - 8/7/2016 - Smith, Danielle CLA - 16-088 - 8/11/2016 - Markides, Kyria Kos CLA - 16-089 - 8/16/2016 - Cartwright Law Firm, Glenn Martindale CLA - 16-090 - 8/17/2016 - Francis, Kenneth
Public Hearing On The Proposed City Of Galveston 2016 Tax Rate PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A TAX RATE OF $0.52600 PER $100 VALUATION, WHICH WILL EXCEED THE LOWER OF THE ROLLBACK RATE OR EFFECTIVE RATE CALCULATED UNDER CHAPTER 26 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE. Announcement: The second public hearing on the proposed tax rate is set for Thursday, September 8, 2016, during the regular City Council meeting at 1:15 p.m. Documents: FY 17 TAX RATE DATA SHEET 081116.PDF
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Changing The Zoning From Urban Neighborhood (UN) To Commercial (C) Zoning District On Property Commonly Known As 820 51st Street; Property Is Legally Described As Block 290 And S ½ Of Adjacent Avenue H, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 16P-043; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (IRobles) 16P-043 CC PKT.PDF
Galveston Landmark Designation - 2328 Market/Avenue D Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 2328 Market/Avenue D, as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Market Street Condo’s Unit #C, Galveston Outlots, Block 563 2.96 percent Common Interest, 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-037; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (I. Robles) 16P-037 CC_PKT.PDF
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
CONSENT ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. 11.A. Consider Waiving All Applicable City Fees In Relation To Construction Of Homes Being Constructed By The Galveston Housing Finance Corporation In The Area Of 35th And Winnie. (Bly/Yarbrough) 11.B. Consider Authorizing Submission Of A Grant Pre-Proposal To The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality For Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Grant Funding For A West Galveston Island "Septic To Sewer" Water Quality Project, And Authorize The City Manager To Sign Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (J. Simsen) 11.C. Consider Authorizing The Sale Of The Print Shop Building At 26th And Sealy Streets To The Highest And Best Bidder Using Sealed Bid Procedures, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval Of The City Attorney. (J. Simsen) 11.D. Consider For Acceptance A Grant From The Criminal Justice Division Of The Texas Governor's Office To Fund The City Of Galveston's Body-Worn Camera Program In The Amount Of $90,082.00, Authorize Cash Match In The Amount Of $22,520.50 From The Police Asset Forfeiture Fund, And Authorize The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Related To The Grant Upon Final Approval Of The City Attorney. (D. Torres) 11.E. Consider For Approval A Two Year Rental Lease Agreement With Sullivan Newport LTD For A Commercial Property Located At 5701 Harborside In Galveston, Texas. (C.Kenworthy 11.F Consider For Approval Accepting The Bid From Flamingo Gardens, Inc. To Restore/Repair The Kempner Park Fountain In An Amount Not To Exceed $24,850.00. The Funding Source Is IDC Park Package One. (B. Sanderson) 11.G. Consider For Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Auction Off The Listed Surplus Items. The Auction Proceeds Are Distributed Back To The Assigned Department’s Minus 10% Which Supports The Administrating Of Auctions By The Fleet Facility. (D. Smith) 11.H. Consider For Approval The Annual Payment Totaling $22,900 For The Shah Transportation Manager/Newgen Dispatch Licensing And Software Support Which Will Be Funded By The Island Transit Maintenance Contracts Account. (D. Smith) 11.I. Consider For Approval The Award Of RFP # 10-09 To Environmental & Construction Services, Inc. As Primary And EFI Global, Inc. As Secondary For Industrial Hygiene And Environmental Services For A Three (3) Year Period With Two Optional One (1) Year Extensions And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract. (R. Simmons) 11.J. Consider For Approval The Award Of RFP # 16-10 B To ServiceMaster Recovery Management As Primary And Cotton Global Disaster Solution As Secondary, For Moisture Control, Remediation Services And Document Recovery For A Three (3) Year Period With Two Optional One (1) Year Extensions And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract. (R. Simmons) 11.K. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The City Auditor's Audit Plan For Fiscal Year 2016 To Include Conducting One Spontaneous Audit Related To Hotel Occupancy Tax Distributions Under Ordinance 15-076, And To Remove Documentation Audit And Add Sales Tax Audits (G. Bulgherini) 11.L. Consider For Approval The Project Budget Of $432,000 For Acquisition And Implementation Of An Asset And Maintenance Management System, Including Infrastructure Data Collection Services, Software Acquisition, Implementation Services, Additional Hardware Procurement And Integration Services To Other City Software Solutions; Awarding A Contract To Data Transfer Solutions (DTS) In The Amount Of $360,060; Establishing A Technology Improvement Fund To Include Funding Designated By City Council For City Systems Improvement Projects And Acquisitions; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (K. Hockersmith) 11.M Consider For Adoption A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Authorizing The Resale Of Certain Tax Foreclosed Properties As More Fully Described In This Resolution, Providing That Such Resale Of The Properties Are The Recommendations Of The Galveston Tax Foreclosed Property Resale Committee; That The Properties Are To Be Offered For Public Sale By The Galveston County Sheriff Who Has The Authority To Execute A Tax Resale Deed On Behalf Of The City; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. 11.N. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas ("The City"), Approving An Interlocal Agreement With The Gulf Coast Center ("The Center") Providing For A Joint Procurement Of Transit Vehicles; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Interlocal Agreement; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (David Smith/Legal) 11.O. Consider For Action Accepting The Agreement From May Recreation Equipment & Design, L.P. For The Installation Of A Shade Structure In Menard Park As Part Of The Neighborhood Improvement Projects And Initiatives For District 2. Funding For The Project Will Come From The Council District 2 Neighborhood Improvement Account, In The Amount Not To Exceed $89,683.20. (P. Milburn) 11.P Consider For Action Accepting The Agreement From The Playwell Group, Inc. For The Installation Of Four Shade Structures In San Jacinto Park As Part Of The Neighborhood Improvement Projects And Initiatives For District 2. Funding For The Project Will Come From The Council District 2 Neighborhood Improvement Account, In The Amount Not To Exceed $119,196.74. (P. Milburn) 11.Q. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The June 28, 2016 Special Meeting, The July 13, 2016 Workshop And Special Meeting, And The July 28, 2016 Workshop And Regular Meeting. 11.R. Consider For Approval An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Galveston (“City”) And The Galveston County Transit District (“GCTD”), Designating The City As The Fiscal Agent For The GCTD, For The Purposes Of Both Receipt And Pass Through Of Rural Transit Funding For Eligible Project Activities, And Additionally Approving A Resolution Accepting This Fiscal Role For Period Of September 1, 2016 Through August 31, 2021. (R. Beverlin)
Consider For Action A Motion To Remove Kerry Tillmon From The Galveston Beach Park Board Of Trustees For Failure To Attend Seventy Five Percent Of The Park Board Meetings Within A Twelve Month Period As Required By Galveston City Code Sec. 2- 164. (City Council)
Discuss And Consider Appointments To Certain City Boards, Commissions, And Committees: 1. Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority 2. Finance and Fiscal Affairs Committee - District 5 position 3. Intermodal Transportation Committee - District 6 position 4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - District 5 position 5. Zoning Board of Adjustments 6. Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Discuss And Consider Scheduling A Public Hearing On The Fiscal Year 2017 Budget To Be Held On September 8, 2016. (M. Loftin)
Discuss And Consider For Approval The City Auditor's Audit Plan For Fiscal Year 2017 (G. Bulgherini)
Discuss And Consider An Amendment To The Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And The City Of Galveston Park Board Of Trustees Providing For A Change In Compensation And Termination Of The Agreement Concerning Advertising, Promotion And Marketing Of “Downtown Galveston.” (M. Loftin)
Consideration Of Approval Of Construction Claim With SLS, Inc. Related To The Terminal Roof At The Scholes Airport And Authorizing City Manager To Execute Any Settlement Agreements Upon Approval Of The City Attorney
13B. Consideration Of A Motion Authorizing The City Attorney To Initiate Litigation Against 2828 Market LLC And Any Other Necessary Parties Related To The Structure Commonly Referred To As Firehouse #3 Located At 2828 Market Street Galveston, Texas 14. ADJOURNMENT
Aug 25, 2016 Regular Council
DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE American Flag Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible. 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 l My Galveston Weekend Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 7.A. Claims CLA - 16-086 - 8/2/2016 - Dozier, Kashawnta CLA - 16-087 - 8/7/2016 - Smith, Danielle CLA - 16-088 - 8/11/2016 - Markides, Kyria Kos CLA - 16-089 - 8/16/2016 - Cartwright Law Firm, Glenn Martindale CLA - 16-090 - 8/17/2016 - Francis, Kenneth
Public Hearing On The Proposed City Of Galveston 2016 Tax Rate PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A TAX RATE OF $0.52600 PER $100 VALUATION, WHICH WILL EXCEED THE LOWER OF THE ROLLBACK RATE OR EFFECTIVE RATE CALCULATED UNDER CHAPTER 26 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE. Announcement: The second public hearing on the proposed tax rate is set for Thursday, September 8, 2016, during the regular City Council meeting at 1:15 p.m. Documents: FY 17 TAX RATE DATA SHEET 081116.PDF
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Changing The Zoning From Urban Neighborhood (UN) To Commercial (C) Zoning District On Property Commonly Known As 820 51st Street; Property Is Legally Described As Block 290 And S ½ Of Adjacent Avenue H, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 16P-043; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (IRobles) 16P-043 CC PKT.PDF
Galveston Landmark Designation - 2328 Market/Avenue D Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating the property located at 2328 Market/Avenue D, as a “Galveston Landmark”; property is legally described as “Market Street Condo’s Unit #C, Galveston Outlots, Block 563 2.96 percent Common Interest, 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-037; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (I. Robles) 16P-037 CC_PKT.PDF
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
CONSENT ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. 11.A. Consider Waiving All Applicable City Fees In Relation To Construction Of Homes Being Constructed By The Galveston Housing Finance Corporation In The Area Of 35th And Winnie. (Bly/Yarbrough) 11.B. Consider Authorizing Submission Of A Grant Pre-Proposal To The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality For Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Grant Funding For A West Galveston Island "Septic To Sewer" Water Quality Project, And Authorize The City Manager To Sign Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (J. Simsen) 11.C. Consider Authorizing The Sale Of The Print Shop Building At 26th And Sealy Streets To The Highest And Best Bidder Using Sealed Bid Procedures, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval Of The City Attorney. (J. Simsen) 11.D. Consider For Acceptance A Grant From The Criminal Justice Division Of The Texas Governor's Office To Fund The City Of Galveston's Body-Worn Camera Program In The Amount Of $90,082.00, Authorize Cash Match In The Amount Of $22,520.50 From The Police Asset Forfeiture Fund, And Authorize The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Related To The Grant Upon Final Approval Of The City Attorney. (D. Torres) 11.E. Consider For Approval A Two Year Rental Lease Agreement With Sullivan Newport LTD For A Commercial Property Located At 5701 Harborside In Galveston, Texas. (C.Kenworthy 11.F Consider For Approval Accepting The Bid From Flamingo Gardens, Inc. To Restore/Repair The Kempner Park Fountain In An Amount Not To Exceed $24,850.00. The Funding Source Is IDC Park Package One. (B. Sanderson) 11.G. Consider For Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Auction Off The Listed Surplus Items. The Auction Proceeds Are Distributed Back To The Assigned Department’s Minus 10% Which Supports The Administrating Of Auctions By The Fleet Facility. (D. Smith) 11.H. Consider For Approval The Annual Payment Totaling $22,900 For The Shah Transportation Manager/Newgen Dispatch Licensing And Software Support Which Will Be Funded By The Island Transit Maintenance Contracts Account. (D. Smith) 11.I. Consider For Approval The Award Of RFP # 10-09 To Environmental & Construction Services, Inc. As Primary And EFI Global, Inc. As Secondary For Industrial Hygiene And Environmental Services For A Three (3) Year Period With Two Optional One (1) Year Extensions And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract. (R. Simmons) 11.J. Consider For Approval The Award Of RFP # 16-10 B To ServiceMaster Recovery Management As Primary And Cotton Global Disaster Solution As Secondary, For Moisture Control, Remediation Services And Document Recovery For A Three (3) Year Period With Two Optional One (1) Year Extensions And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract. (R. Simmons) 11.K. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The City Auditor's Audit Plan For Fiscal Year 2016 To Include Conducting One Spontaneous Audit Related To Hotel Occupancy Tax Distributions Under Ordinance 15-076, And To Remove Documentation Audit And Add Sales Tax Audits (G. Bulgherini) 11.L. Consider For Approval The Project Budget Of $432,000 For Acquisition And Implementation Of An Asset And Maintenance Management System, Including Infrastructure Data Collection Services, Software Acquisition, Implementation Services, Additional Hardware Procurement And Integration Services To Other City Software Solutions; Awarding A Contract To Data Transfer Solutions (DTS) In The Amount Of $360,060; Establishing A Technology Improvement Fund To Include Funding Designated By City Council For City Systems Improvement Projects And Acquisitions; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (K. Hockersmith) 11.M Consider For Adoption A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Authorizing The Resale Of Certain Tax Foreclosed Properties As More Fully Described In This Resolution, Providing That Such Resale Of The Properties Are The Recommendations Of The Galveston Tax Foreclosed Property Resale Committee; That The Properties Are To Be Offered For Public Sale By The Galveston County Sheriff Who Has The Authority To Execute A Tax Resale Deed On Behalf Of The City; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. 11.N. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas ("The City"), Approving An Interlocal Agreement With The Gulf Coast Center ("The Center") Providing For A Joint Procurement Of Transit Vehicles; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Interlocal Agreement; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (David Smith/Legal) 11.O. Consider For Action Accepting The Agreement From May Recreation Equipment & Design, L.P. For The Installation Of A Shade Structure In Menard Park As Part Of The Neighborhood Improvement Projects And Initiatives For District 2. Funding For The Project Will Come From The Council District 2 Neighborhood Improvement Account, In The Amount Not To Exceed $89,683.20. (P. Milburn) 11.P Consider For Action Accepting The Agreement From The Playwell Group, Inc. For The Installation Of Four Shade Structures In San Jacinto Park As Part Of The Neighborhood Improvement Projects And Initiatives For District 2. Funding For The Project Will Come From The Council District 2 Neighborhood Improvement Account, In The Amount Not To Exceed $119,196.74. (P. Milburn) 11.Q. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The June 28, 2016 Special Meeting, The July 13, 2016 Workshop And Special Meeting, And The July 28, 2016 Workshop And Regular Meeting. 11.R. Consider For Approval An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Galveston (“City”) And The Galveston County Transit District (“GCTD”), Designating The City As The Fiscal Agent For The GCTD, For The Purposes Of Both Receipt And Pass Through Of Rural Transit Funding For Eligible Project Activities, And Additionally Approving A Resolution Accepting This Fiscal Role For Period Of September 1, 2016 Through August 31, 2021. (R. Beverlin)
Consider For Action A Motion To Remove Kerry Tillmon From The Galveston Beach Park Board Of Trustees For Failure To Attend Seventy Five Percent Of The Park Board Meetings Within A Twelve Month Period As Required By Galveston City Code Sec. 2- 164. (City Council)
Discuss And Consider Appointments To Certain City Boards, Commissions, And Committees: 1. Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority 2. Finance and Fiscal Affairs Committee - District 5 position 3. Intermodal Transportation Committee - District 6 position 4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - District 5 position 5. Zoning Board of Adjustments 6. Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Discuss And Consider Scheduling A Public Hearing On The Fiscal Year 2017 Budget To Be Held On September 8, 2016. (M. Loftin)
Discuss And Consider For Approval The City Auditor's Audit Plan For Fiscal Year 2017 (G. Bulgherini)
Discuss And Consider An Amendment To The Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And The City Of Galveston Park Board Of Trustees Providing For A Change In Compensation And Termination Of The Agreement Concerning Advertising, Promotion And Marketing Of “Downtown Galveston.” (M. Loftin)
Consideration Of Approval Of Construction Claim With SLS, Inc. Related To The Terminal Roof At The Scholes Airport And Authorizing City Manager To Execute Any Settlement Agreements Upon Approval Of The City Attorney
13B. Consideration Of A Motion Authorizing The City Attorney To Initiate Litigation Against 2828 Market LLC And Any Other Necessary Parties Related To The Structure Commonly Referred To As Firehouse #3 Located At 2828 Market Street Galveston, Texas 14. ADJOURNMENT