1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION 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 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim -17-072 - Hass Horizontal, Lissa Barrientos Claim -17-073 - Spoon, Cal & Melanie Claim- 17-074 - UTMB, Health Care System Claim -17-075 - Rusing, Lupe Claim -17-076 - Barker, Norma Claim -17-077 - Project Resources Group, Comcast Claim- 17-078 - Caldwell, Norma Claim -17-079 - Brown, Anna Claim- 17-080 - Herrera, Erasmo Claim -17-081 - Martin, Rose Claim- 17-082 - - Dudley/Zahn, Tim/Robert Claim- 17-083 - Chambers, Davin
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) Consider For Approval An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of City Of Galveston, Texas, Tax And Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note; 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. (M. Loftin)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 8, “Beaches And Waterways”, Adding Section 8-26, “Mooring Of Watercraft At Jamail Park” To “The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982”, As Amended;; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (Legal)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Repealing A Portion Of Chapter 35 “Vehicles For Hire” Of “The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended” By Repealing Certain Provisions Regarding The Regulation Of Transportation Network Companies And Drivers; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (T. Fannin)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended”, Chapter 34, “Increasing State Speed Limits In Certain Zones” By Amending Section 34-58 To Apply A Speed Limit Of 35 Miles Per Hour To Seawall Boulevard From Ferry Road To 61st Street; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (K. Hockersmith)
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 Binkley & Barfield For A Not To Exceed Fee Of $174,840.00 For Seawall Boulevard Roadway Design From Ferry Road To Boddeker Drive. (D. Christodoss) 11.B. Consider For Approval A Proposal From Shelmark Engineering, L.L.C., Inc. For A Not To Exceed Fee Of $59,100.00 For Sidewalk Design At Market Street (25th To 33rd) And The Downtown LCI (Strand To Post Office And 25th To 20th) Locations. (D. Christodoss) 11.C. Consider For Approval A Proposal From Terracon Consultants, Inc. For $28,674.00 To Perform Construction Material Testing For The Travel Air Bridge Replacement (D. Christodoss) 11.D. Consider For Approval A Proposal From Terracon Consultants, Inc. For $40,430.00 To Perform Construction Material Testing For Construction Of Market Street From 25th Street To 19th Street. (D. Christodoss) 11.E. Consider For Approval The Proposal From EJES, Inc. For Engineering Services For The 25th St. Paving And Utility Improvements From Broadway To Seawall At A Cost Not-To-Exceed $357,327. (D. Christodoss) 11.F. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Adopting The City Of Galveston Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Those Documents Necessary In Regard To Eligibility And/Or Receipt Of FEMA Mitigation Grant Funding, Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (N. Bender) 11.G. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Providing That A Portion Of The Preserve At West Beach Of Galveston Island Be Released From Operation Of The Development Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And Marquette Galveston Investment, Ltd. And The Master Declaration Of Covenants, Conditions, And Restriction For The Preserve At West Beach Subdivision On Galveston Island, Texas; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney; Directing The City Attorney To File And Record This Resolution In Official Records Of Real Property In Galveston County, Texas; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Legal) 11.H. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, To Sunset The Recycling Ad Hoc Committee; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Yarbrough) 11.I. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Of Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Supporting The Plan Of The Galveston Housing Finance Corporation (GHFC) And City Of Galveston Property Finance Authority Incorporated (CGPFA) To Develop, Construct, And Sell Five Single-Family Dwellings In Block 334 In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Directing The City Secretary To Send A Certified Copy Of This Resolution To The GHFC; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Bly/Yarbrough) 11.J. Consider For Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Pickup And Associated Equipment For Municipal Utilities, From Caldwell Country Chevrolet Who Was The Lowest Bidder For A Total Price Of $21,945. The Fund Source Is A TML Insurance Settlement The Vehicle Replacement Account Fund. (D. Smith) 11.K. Consider For Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Three (3) ZT600 Mowers And Associated Equipment From Jacobsen Through HGAC Buy For A Total Price Of $25,174.62. Funding Source Is The Vehicle Replacement Fund. (D. Smith) 11.L. Consider For Approval The Designation Of Vanguard Truck Center (Volvo OEM) As A Single Source Provider For The Supplying Of Some Required Dealer Parts And Services To The Municipal Fleet Facility For The Repairs Made To Heavy Truck Class Equipment. The Funding Sources Will Be The Garages Parts And Outside Vehicle Repair Accounts. (D. Smith) 11.M. Consider For Approval Authorizing The City Manager To Approve An Expenditure In The Amount Of $69,000.00 To The Texas Department Of Transportation, Aviation Division As The Required Ten (10%) Percent Match For The Airport Perimeter Fence Project (TxDOT Project No. 1812GLVSN) From Our Airport Improvement Fund, A1604 Account (M. Shahan). 11.N. Consider For Approval Change Order #3, From A. R. Turnkee Construction, For Sea Isle Drainage Improvements, Decreasing The Contract Amount By $9,110.00 From $590,407.50 To $581,297.50. (R. Blackketter) 11.O. Consider For Approval Of Change Order #1 From Conrad Construction Co., Ltd., For The Saladia Avenue Reconstruction (Heards Lane - Stewart Road) Project, Decreasing The Contract From $1,660,177.50 By The Amount Of $46,103.71 To A New Cost Of $1,614,073.79, And Increasing The Term By Five Calendar Days To 335 Days. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.P. Consider For Approval Change Order No. 1 With Lucas Construction Co., Inc., For The 27th Street Improvements (Broadway To Avenue O) Project, Increasing The Contract From $2,536,233.50 By The Amount Of $49,746.00 To A New Cost Of $2,585,979.50. (R. Blackketter) 11.Q. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of Four (4) Haenni WL 101 Wheel Load Weighing Devices To Be Used By The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit At A Cost Of $19,580.00 Available In The Police Department Budget. (R. Boyle) 11.R. Consider For Approval The Hiring Of Two Temporary Staff Personnel Through Accountemps To Work In Utility Billing Department To Assist In Responding To Customer Water Billing Concerns. (M. Loftin) 11.S. Consider For Approval A Contract Between Lion Totalcare, Inc And The City Of Galveston For Maintenance Of Protective Ensembles For Structural Fire Fighting For A Period Of 36 Months, Bid # 17-029. (M. Wisko) 11.T. Consider For Approval A Refund Of $8,748.00 In HOME FUNDS From GHFC And To Establish That The Property Located At 2910 Avenue N Aka 2910 Ursuline, In The City Of Galveston, Is No Longer Subject To The Use Requirements Of The 2005 HOME FUNDS AGREEMENT And Requisite HUD Requirements. (Legal) 11.U. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Approving An Interlocal Agreement Between The Metropolitan Transit Authority Of Harris County Texas And The City Of Galveston Providing For Use Of METRO Facilities To Allow For Entry Into The Bay Area Park And Ride Facilities For Intercity Bus Service; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (R. Beverlin) 11.V. 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 Vehicles And Drivers For The Use Of The City In The Event Of A Formal Mandatory Evacuation; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Interlocal Agreement; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Yarbrough) 11.W. Consider For Approval Authorizing A Contract With Accela, Inc For The Purchase Of A System Upgrade, Implementation Of Electronic Plan Review Including Support Services For An Amount Not To Exceed $197,280. (H. Dean) 11.X. Consider For Approval A Contract With MCCi, LLC For The Purchase Of An Upgrade, Additional Software Licenses, And Support Services For The Implementation Of LaserFiche RIO For An Amount Not To Exceed $192,331 And Establishing A Project Contingency Of $19,235 For A Total Authorization Of $211,556. (H. Dean) 11.Y. Consider For The Approval Of The Change Order Totaling $76,561.89 To General Contractors Services For The Seawall Boulevard Improvements Project Phase 2 Which Was Previously Awarded Under BID# 16-01. The Original Approved Amount Was $4,898,458. The Total Change Order Percentage Will Be 3.16%. (D. Smith / J. Carrara TGC) 11.Z. Consider For Approval An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And Galveston County For The Housing Of Inmates. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Buckley) 11.AA. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The June 7, 2017 Special Meeting And The June 22, 2017 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)
ACTION ITEMS Discuss And Consider For Action A Waiver From Ordinance No. 17-031, The Broadway Moratorium, To Allow For The Renovation And Addition Of An Existing Building At 4609 Broadway Boulevard, Case 17PA-034. (Daniel Lunsford)
12.B. Discuss And Consider Appointments To The Following City Boards, Commissions, And Committees: 1. Airport Advisory Committee - District 1 2. Galveston Housing Finance Corporation/Galveston Property Finance Authority -Districts 3, 4, and 5 3. Intermodal Transportation Committee - District 2 4. Tree Committee - District 6 5. Families, Children and Youth Board 13. ADJOURNMENT
Jul 27, 2017 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION 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 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim -17-072 - Hass Horizontal, Lissa Barrientos Claim -17-073 - Spoon, Cal & Melanie Claim- 17-074 - UTMB, Health Care System Claim -17-075 - Rusing, Lupe Claim -17-076 - Barker, Norma Claim -17-077 - Project Resources Group, Comcast Claim- 17-078 - Caldwell, Norma Claim -17-079 - Brown, Anna Claim- 17-080 - Herrera, Erasmo Claim -17-081 - Martin, Rose Claim- 17-082 - - Dudley/Zahn, Tim/Robert Claim- 17-083 - Chambers, Davin
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) Consider For Approval An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of City Of Galveston, Texas, Tax And Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note; 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. (M. Loftin)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 8, “Beaches And Waterways”, Adding Section 8-26, “Mooring Of Watercraft At Jamail Park” To “The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982”, As Amended;; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (Legal)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Repealing A Portion Of Chapter 35 “Vehicles For Hire” Of “The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended” By Repealing Certain Provisions Regarding The Regulation Of Transportation Network Companies And Drivers; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (T. Fannin)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended”, Chapter 34, “Increasing State Speed Limits In Certain Zones” By Amending Section 34-58 To Apply A Speed Limit Of 35 Miles Per Hour To Seawall Boulevard From Ferry Road To 61st Street; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (K. Hockersmith)
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 Binkley & Barfield For A Not To Exceed Fee Of $174,840.00 For Seawall Boulevard Roadway Design From Ferry Road To Boddeker Drive. (D. Christodoss) 11.B. Consider For Approval A Proposal From Shelmark Engineering, L.L.C., Inc. For A Not To Exceed Fee Of $59,100.00 For Sidewalk Design At Market Street (25th To 33rd) And The Downtown LCI (Strand To Post Office And 25th To 20th) Locations. (D. Christodoss) 11.C. Consider For Approval A Proposal From Terracon Consultants, Inc. For $28,674.00 To Perform Construction Material Testing For The Travel Air Bridge Replacement (D. Christodoss) 11.D. Consider For Approval A Proposal From Terracon Consultants, Inc. For $40,430.00 To Perform Construction Material Testing For Construction Of Market Street From 25th Street To 19th Street. (D. Christodoss) 11.E. Consider For Approval The Proposal From EJES, Inc. For Engineering Services For The 25th St. Paving And Utility Improvements From Broadway To Seawall At A Cost Not-To-Exceed $357,327. (D. Christodoss) 11.F. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Adopting The City Of Galveston Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Those Documents Necessary In Regard To Eligibility And/Or Receipt Of FEMA Mitigation Grant Funding, Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (N. Bender) 11.G. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Providing That A Portion Of The Preserve At West Beach Of Galveston Island Be Released From Operation Of The Development Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And Marquette Galveston Investment, Ltd. And The Master Declaration Of Covenants, Conditions, And Restriction For The Preserve At West Beach Subdivision On Galveston Island, Texas; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney; Directing The City Attorney To File And Record This Resolution In Official Records Of Real Property In Galveston County, Texas; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Legal) 11.H. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, To Sunset The Recycling Ad Hoc Committee; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Yarbrough) 11.I. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Of Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Supporting The Plan Of The Galveston Housing Finance Corporation (GHFC) And City Of Galveston Property Finance Authority Incorporated (CGPFA) To Develop, Construct, And Sell Five Single-Family Dwellings In Block 334 In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Directing The City Secretary To Send A Certified Copy Of This Resolution To The GHFC; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Bly/Yarbrough) 11.J. Consider For Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Pickup And Associated Equipment For Municipal Utilities, From Caldwell Country Chevrolet Who Was The Lowest Bidder For A Total Price Of $21,945. The Fund Source Is A TML Insurance Settlement The Vehicle Replacement Account Fund. (D. Smith) 11.K. Consider For Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Three (3) ZT600 Mowers And Associated Equipment From Jacobsen Through HGAC Buy For A Total Price Of $25,174.62. Funding Source Is The Vehicle Replacement Fund. (D. Smith) 11.L. Consider For Approval The Designation Of Vanguard Truck Center (Volvo OEM) As A Single Source Provider For The Supplying Of Some Required Dealer Parts And Services To The Municipal Fleet Facility For The Repairs Made To Heavy Truck Class Equipment. The Funding Sources Will Be The Garages Parts And Outside Vehicle Repair Accounts. (D. Smith) 11.M. Consider For Approval Authorizing The City Manager To Approve An Expenditure In The Amount Of $69,000.00 To The Texas Department Of Transportation, Aviation Division As The Required Ten (10%) Percent Match For The Airport Perimeter Fence Project (TxDOT Project No. 1812GLVSN) From Our Airport Improvement Fund, A1604 Account (M. Shahan). 11.N. Consider For Approval Change Order #3, From A. R. Turnkee Construction, For Sea Isle Drainage Improvements, Decreasing The Contract Amount By $9,110.00 From $590,407.50 To $581,297.50. (R. Blackketter) 11.O. Consider For Approval Of Change Order #1 From Conrad Construction Co., Ltd., For The Saladia Avenue Reconstruction (Heards Lane - Stewart Road) Project, Decreasing The Contract From $1,660,177.50 By The Amount Of $46,103.71 To A New Cost Of $1,614,073.79, And Increasing The Term By Five Calendar Days To 335 Days. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.P. Consider For Approval Change Order No. 1 With Lucas Construction Co., Inc., For The 27th Street Improvements (Broadway To Avenue O) Project, Increasing The Contract From $2,536,233.50 By The Amount Of $49,746.00 To A New Cost Of $2,585,979.50. (R. Blackketter) 11.Q. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of Four (4) Haenni WL 101 Wheel Load Weighing Devices To Be Used By The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit At A Cost Of $19,580.00 Available In The Police Department Budget. (R. Boyle) 11.R. Consider For Approval The Hiring Of Two Temporary Staff Personnel Through Accountemps To Work In Utility Billing Department To Assist In Responding To Customer Water Billing Concerns. (M. Loftin) 11.S. Consider For Approval A Contract Between Lion Totalcare, Inc And The City Of Galveston For Maintenance Of Protective Ensembles For Structural Fire Fighting For A Period Of 36 Months, Bid # 17-029. (M. Wisko) 11.T. Consider For Approval A Refund Of $8,748.00 In HOME FUNDS From GHFC And To Establish That The Property Located At 2910 Avenue N Aka 2910 Ursuline, In The City Of Galveston, Is No Longer Subject To The Use Requirements Of The 2005 HOME FUNDS AGREEMENT And Requisite HUD Requirements. (Legal) 11.U. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Approving An Interlocal Agreement Between The Metropolitan Transit Authority Of Harris County Texas And The City Of Galveston Providing For Use Of METRO Facilities To Allow For Entry Into The Bay Area Park And Ride Facilities For Intercity Bus Service; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (R. Beverlin) 11.V. 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 Vehicles And Drivers For The Use Of The City In The Event Of A Formal Mandatory Evacuation; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Interlocal Agreement; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Yarbrough) 11.W. Consider For Approval Authorizing A Contract With Accela, Inc For The Purchase Of A System Upgrade, Implementation Of Electronic Plan Review Including Support Services For An Amount Not To Exceed $197,280. (H. Dean) 11.X. Consider For Approval A Contract With MCCi, LLC For The Purchase Of An Upgrade, Additional Software Licenses, And Support Services For The Implementation Of LaserFiche RIO For An Amount Not To Exceed $192,331 And Establishing A Project Contingency Of $19,235 For A Total Authorization Of $211,556. (H. Dean) 11.Y. Consider For The Approval Of The Change Order Totaling $76,561.89 To General Contractors Services For The Seawall Boulevard Improvements Project Phase 2 Which Was Previously Awarded Under BID# 16-01. The Original Approved Amount Was $4,898,458. The Total Change Order Percentage Will Be 3.16%. (D. Smith / J. Carrara TGC) 11.Z. Consider For Approval An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And Galveston County For The Housing Of Inmates. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Buckley) 11.AA. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The June 7, 2017 Special Meeting And The June 22, 2017 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)
ACTION ITEMS Discuss And Consider For Action A Waiver From Ordinance No. 17-031, The Broadway Moratorium, To Allow For The Renovation And Addition Of An Existing Building At 4609 Broadway Boulevard, Case 17PA-034. (Daniel Lunsford)
12.B. Discuss And Consider Appointments To The Following City Boards, Commissions, And Committees: 1. Airport Advisory Committee - District 1 2. Galveston Housing Finance Corporation/Galveston Property Finance Authority -Districts 3, 4, and 5 3. Intermodal Transportation Committee - District 2 4. Tree Committee - District 6 5. Families, Children and Youth Board 13. ADJOURNMENT