DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION Rev. Richard Rhoades - First Lutheran 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 a. Diaper Need Awareness Week Proclamation b. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation c. National Literacy Month Proclamation d. Donna Fairweather for achieving certification as a Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyers Association. 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CLA - 16-091 - 8/22/2016 - Brown, Michelle CLA - 16-092 - 8/26/2016 - Turner, Construction Company CLA - 16-093 - 8/26/2016 - Pearson, Ralph CLA - 16-095 - 8/31/2016 - Benavidez, John CLA - 16-096 - 9/1/2016 - Garcia, Jorge CLA - 16-097 - 9/2/2016 - Cruz, Ray CLA - 16-098 - 9/7/2016 - Thomas-Holmes, Kimberly CLA - 16-099 - 9/18/2016 - Franklin, Mathias CLA - 16-100 - 9/12/2016 - Wallace, Charles CLA - 16-101 - 9/13/2016 - Hernandez de Flores, Maria de Jesus
PUBLIC HEARINGS Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, By Amending Article 5; “Signs”; Planning Case Number 16ZA-005; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (Adriel Montalvan)
Municipal Setting Designation - The Site Of Magnolia Homes (Aka Villas On The Strand) Consider for Approval an Ordinance of The City of Galveston, Texas, prohibiting the use of designated groundwater as potable from the area commonly known as The Site of Magnolia Homes (Aka Villas on The Strand) and generally described as a 5.37 acre area located northeast and southwest of the intersection of Strand rear Avenue (Avenue B) and 16th Street, in The City of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, legal description more particularly described below; and including the public rights-of-way immediately adjacent to the area; supporting certification of a Municipal Setting Designation for the area by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); providing a penalty clause; providing a severability clause; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date. C. Municipal Setting Designation - The Site Of Cedar Terrace (Aka The Cedars At Carver Park) Consider for Approval an Ordinance of The City of Galveston, Texas, prohibiting the use of designated groundwater as potable from the area commonly known as The Site Of Cedar Terrace (Aka The Cedars at Carver Park) and legally described as “being two tracts of land out of blocks 269,329 and 389, as well as, portions of Avenue G, lying between said blocks in The City of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, and including the public rights-of-way immediately adjacent to the area; supporting certification of a Municipal Setting Designation for the area by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); providing a penalty clause; providing a severability clause; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) Consider For Approval An Ordinance Levying Ad Valorem Taxes In The Amount Of 52 Cents And 6 Mills ($0.52600) Upon Each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Of Valuation For The Calendar Year 2016; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (M. Loftin)
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Total Operating Budget For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2016, By Adjusting Various Budget Accounts In The Amount Of Three Million Six Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($3,665,200) To Adjust And Properly Record For Unforeseen Expenses In Connection With The Purchase Of An Asset And Maintenance Management System And To Authorize The Operating Transfers To The Technology Improvement And Kempner Pool Funds; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (M. Loftin)
Addendum Item
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. Items 11A - 11NN
ACTION ITEMS (RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION) Discuss And Consider For Action Providing Direction To The City Manager And City Attorney To Enter Into Negotiations For Acquisition Of A Parcel Of Real Property Within The City Of Galveston For Municipal Purposes. (Yarbrough) 13. ADJOURNMENT
Sep 22, 2016 Regular Council
DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION Rev. Richard Rhoades - First Lutheran 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 a. Diaper Need Awareness Week Proclamation b. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation c. National Literacy Month Proclamation d. Donna Fairweather for achieving certification as a Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyers Association. 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CLA - 16-091 - 8/22/2016 - Brown, Michelle CLA - 16-092 - 8/26/2016 - Turner, Construction Company CLA - 16-093 - 8/26/2016 - Pearson, Ralph CLA - 16-095 - 8/31/2016 - Benavidez, John CLA - 16-096 - 9/1/2016 - Garcia, Jorge CLA - 16-097 - 9/2/2016 - Cruz, Ray CLA - 16-098 - 9/7/2016 - Thomas-Holmes, Kimberly CLA - 16-099 - 9/18/2016 - Franklin, Mathias CLA - 16-100 - 9/12/2016 - Wallace, Charles CLA - 16-101 - 9/13/2016 - Hernandez de Flores, Maria de Jesus
PUBLIC HEARINGS Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, By Amending Article 5; “Signs”; Planning Case Number 16ZA-005; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (Adriel Montalvan)
Municipal Setting Designation - The Site Of Magnolia Homes (Aka Villas On The Strand) Consider for Approval an Ordinance of The City of Galveston, Texas, prohibiting the use of designated groundwater as potable from the area commonly known as The Site of Magnolia Homes (Aka Villas on The Strand) and generally described as a 5.37 acre area located northeast and southwest of the intersection of Strand rear Avenue (Avenue B) and 16th Street, in The City of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, legal description more particularly described below; and including the public rights-of-way immediately adjacent to the area; supporting certification of a Municipal Setting Designation for the area by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); providing a penalty clause; providing a severability clause; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date. C. Municipal Setting Designation - The Site Of Cedar Terrace (Aka The Cedars At Carver Park) Consider for Approval an Ordinance of The City of Galveston, Texas, prohibiting the use of designated groundwater as potable from the area commonly known as The Site Of Cedar Terrace (Aka The Cedars at Carver Park) and legally described as “being two tracts of land out of blocks 269,329 and 389, as well as, portions of Avenue G, lying between said blocks in The City of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, and including the public rights-of-way immediately adjacent to the area; supporting certification of a Municipal Setting Designation for the area by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); providing a penalty clause; providing a severability clause; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) Consider For Approval An Ordinance Levying Ad Valorem Taxes In The Amount Of 52 Cents And 6 Mills ($0.52600) Upon Each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Of Valuation For The Calendar Year 2016; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (M. Loftin)
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Total Operating Budget For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2016, By Adjusting Various Budget Accounts In The Amount Of Three Million Six Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($3,665,200) To Adjust And Properly Record For Unforeseen Expenses In Connection With The Purchase Of An Asset And Maintenance Management System And To Authorize The Operating Transfers To The Technology Improvement And Kempner Pool Funds; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (M. Loftin)
Addendum Item
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. Items 11A - 11NN
ACTION ITEMS (RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION) Discuss And Consider For Action Providing Direction To The City Manager And City Attorney To Enter Into Negotiations For Acquisition Of A Parcel Of Real Property Within The City Of Galveston For Municipal Purposes. (Yarbrough) 13. ADJOURNMENT