1.DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Captain W. Patrick Jones - 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
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. Proclamation - Moody Early Childhood Center 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
The Investment Report For Quarter Ended September 30, 2017 (M. Loftin)
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims 17-101 Cuore Falkner; 17-102 Wayne Johnson; 17-103 Corean Roche; 17-104 Yolanda Vela; 17-105 Charles Coleman; 17-106 Whittnay Ray; 17-107 Matthew Warner; 17-108 Georgina Novaco/Gianina Casale; 17-109 Rev. Larry Turner; 17-110 Gloria Perez; 17-111 Cheronda Freeman; 17-112 Linda Morales; 17-113 Gail Sawyer.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.A. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1509 Mechanic Street / Avenue C, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As Lot 5r, Oeize/Clark Replat (2017), In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Requesting The Historic Preservation Officer 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; Planning Case Number 17p-056; , 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 5115 Avenue T, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As West Part Of Block 197 (197-0-2) Denver Resurvey, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Requesting The Historic Preservation Officer 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 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 17P-053; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D Lunsford)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations (LDR’s), As Amended, To Update, Revise And Clarify Those Provisions Regulating Land Development Activity Within The City; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date; Planning Case Number 17ZA-004.
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Modifying The Specific Use Permit Granted Under Ordinance Number 15-004, Relating To The Sturgis MH-1A Vessel Located At Pier 41, In The Port Of Galveston “Heavy Industrial” (HI) Zoning District. Property Is Legally Described As Page 95b, 96, 103, 104, 111, 117, 118, 123, 124 & 125 M Menard Survey Tract 65 236.112, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 17P-051; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (Planning)
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) 10.A Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Specifying The Number Of Classified Civil Service Police Department Personnel Positions At 158; Increasing The Number Of Police Officer Positions From 117 To 127; And Providing For 6 Additional Cadet Overhire Positions; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject.
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 The Permitting Of Overnight Camping In The Areas Of 25th To 21st And Seawall Blvd. From Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Through Sunday, November 5, 2017, Which Will Allow The Lone Star Rally Vendors The Availability To Setup In The Event Venue. (D. Smith) 11.B. Consider For Approval The Permitting Of Overnight Camping In The Area Of Beach Pocket Park #2 From Saturday, November 11, 2017 Through Sunday, November 12, 2017, Which Will Allow Overnight Camping For A Boy Scouts Overnight Camping Event. (D. Smith) 11.C. Consider For The Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase Three (3) 25YD Rear Loader Refuse Trucks And Associated Equipment From Houston Freightliner Through HGAC Buy For A Total Price Of $559,089 And Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Contract Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. The Funding Source Is The Vehicle Capital Outlay Account. (D. Smith) 11.D. Consider For The Approval Of The Transfer Of Retired City Grapple Litter Truck 1439, Which Is A 2004 GMC C7500 Truck, To The Parks Board In Order To Reduce Spending, And Improve Beach Cleaning Operations Overall. (D. Smith) 11.E. Consider For Approval A Motion Authorizing An Agreement With Rudd And Wisdom, Inc. For Actuarial Services At A Cost Not To Exceed $50,000. 11.H. Consider Approving Purchases Of Office And Other Operational Supplies Using The Contract With Staples Contract And Commercial, Inc. Through The BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. (M. Loftin) 11.I. Consider Approving The Purchase Of Maintenance, Repair, And Operational (MRO) Supplies And Related Services Using The Contract With Fastenal Company Through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN/National IPA) Purchasing Cooperative. (M. Loftin) 11.J. Consider Approving Purchases Of Operational Supplies Using The Contract With Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Through The U. S. Communities Purchasing Cooperative. (M. Loftin) 11.K. Consider Approving Purchases Of Operational Supplies Using The Contract With Amazon Services, LLC. Amazon Business Through The U.S. Communities Purchasing Cooperative. (M. Loftin) 11.L. Consider Approving Purchases Of Office Supplies, Technology Items, Furniture, And Janitorial Supplies Using The Cooperative Purchasing Network's (TCPN) Contract With Office Depot. (M. Loftin) 11.M. Consider For Approval Adopting The Amendments To The City’s Investment Policy. (M. Loftin) 11.N.Consider For Approval The Renewal Of The Annual Maintenance Support Agreement For The City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) Software. Awarding The Contract To Sole Source Proprietor, Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) In The Amount Of $17,918.50. (H. Dean) 11.O. Consider Approving The Renewal Of The VMWare Software Maintenance Contract For $ 24,425.58. (H. Dean) 11.P. Consider For Approval The Renewal Of The Inter-Local Agreement With The Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool For The 2017–2018 Fund Year And The Expenditure Of Approximately $825,000.00 For Liability, Property And Workers Compensation TPA Coverage. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Council. (R. Simmons) 11.Q. Consider For Approval A Payment To The San Luis Resort For Hurricane Harvey Shelter Costs In An Amount Not To Exceed $125,000.00. (M. Wisko) 11.R. Consider For Approval Authorizing Payment Of $27, 791.47 For Professional Legal Services To Lynn, Ross & Gannaway, LLP For Expenses In Connection With A 2017 Confidential Investigation. (Legal) 11.S. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Accept Property, Commonly Known As 2716 Church, Galveston, Texas, Legally Described ABST 628 Page 112 W 1/2 Of Lot 11 (11-2) Blk 447 Galveston In Galveston County, And To Execute All Necessary Documents For Such Acceptance; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Legal) 11.T. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The City Of Galveston’s 2013-2017 Consolidated Plan For The Community Development Block Grant And HOME Investment Partnership Programs For An Extension Of One (1)-Year (2018 Program Year) To Facilitate The Development Of A Regional Assessment Of Fair Housing Plan Required By The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD). Authorize The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval Of The City Attorney. (S. Patrick) 11.U. Consider For Approval A Proposal From LJA Engineering, Inc. For Additional Engineering Design Services Associated With The Relocation And Down-Sizing Of The 15,000 GPD Seawolf Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Additional Engineering Consists Of Relocating The Wastewater Treatment Plant To Its Original Site And Keeping The Plant At Its Original Size Of 5,000 GPD For A Total Design Fee Of $55,600 Bringing The Total Approved Contract Amounts To $240,630. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney.(A. Arcidiacono) 11.V. Consider For Approval: Payment To The Texas Commission On Environment Quality For Annual Operating Permit Fees For The Water And Wastewater Divisions For The Fiscal Year. The Estimated Cost Is $178,000.00 ( A. Arcidiacono) 11.W. Consider For Approval The Use Of The Cooperative Purchasing Contract Through The HGAC Contract From Toter Incorporated For The Purchase Of EVR 1 Series 96 Gallon Automated Rollout Garbage Carts And Repair Parts. (C. DeWitt) 11.X. Consider For Approval Of A Contract With Triple B Services, L.L.P., For The 33rd Street Improvements From Broadway Avenue To Harborside Drive Project (RFP #17-20) In The Amount Of $813,175.00 (Estimated Total Cost Of Project Not To Exceed $844,425.00). Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (R. Blackketter) 11.Y. Consider For Approval Of A Contract With T-Construction, LLC, For The Avenue L Storm Sewer Repair At 62nd Street And 63rd Street Intersections Project (RFP #17-22) In The Amount Of $187,908.50 (Estimated Total Cost Of Project Not To Exceed $223,025.00). Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. ( R. Blackketter) 11.Z. Consider For Approval Change Order #2 For The Con Tract With Lucas Construction Co., Inc., For The 51st Street Improvements From Broadway To Postoffice, Increasing The Contract From $1,358,333.10 By The Amoun T Of $67,541.70 To A New Cost Of $1,425,874.80. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.AA. Consider For Approval Of Change Order #3 From Conrad Construction Co., Ltd., For The Saladia Avenue Reconstruction (Beards Lane - Stewart Road) Project, Decreasing The Contract From $1,893,223.47 By The Amount Of $1 ,500.00 To A New Cost Of $1,891,723.47. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.BB. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The City Auditors Audit Plan For Fiscal Year 2017 And Fiscal Year 2018 To Move And Combine The Drainage And Water Audits To Fiscal Year 2018. This New Audit Will Be Called "Public Works New Work Order System Audit Report". The Public Works Department Is Implementing A New Work Order System At The End Of October. The City Auditor Would Like To, In Conjunction With Public Works, Install A Reporting And Monitoring System For Management Into The New Work Order System. (G. Bulgherini). 11.CC. Receive And File The Sanitation Internal Control Audit Report AU2017-4. (G. Bulgherini) 11.DD. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Amending The City Council Policy Manual By Providing For The Increased Accessibility And Availability Of Staff Reports, Agendas And Minutes Of City Boards, Commissions And Committees; Providing For Exclusions In Accordance With The Texas Open Meetings Act; Making Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (J. Williams) 11.EE. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The September 28, 2017 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Williams) 11.FF. Receive And File A Letter From The Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) Regarding The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Results For The City Of Galveston. (Yarbrough) 11.HH. A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Cooperation Agreement With The Galveston County Health District For Emergency Medical Services (EMS) And For Emergency Medical Services For A Term Of Twelve (12) Months; Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A The Agreement; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (M. Wisko) 11.II. Consider For Approval The Annual (2017-2018) Service Plan Update For Bayside @ Waterman’s Public Improvement District (PID) And Associated Resolution Thereof. (R. Beverlin) 11.JJ. Consider For Approval The Requested Price Increase For Chlorine From DXI Industries, Inc. The Price Increase Is $.030 Per Pound, Or $60.00 Per Ton, For An Estimated Increase In Cost Of $15,000.00 Over The Next 2 Years. Funding Source Is The WWTP And Water Supply Chemical Account. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney.(A. Arcidiacono)
11.F. Consider For Approval The Waiver Of Penalties Request From The Avalara MyLodge Tax Company. (M. Loftin) 11.G. Consider For Action Approving The Waiver Of Penalties Request From The Galvestonian Condominium Association, Inc. (M. Loftin)
Consideration Of Request To Engage The Firm Of Hunton And Williams To Render Services To The City On A Requested Basis Related To The Three City Pension Funds For A Period Not No Exceed Three Years And A Cost Not To Exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And Authorizing The City Manager And City Attorney To Execute Any Necessary Documents To Complete Engagement Of The Firm. (Legal)
Pension Items 1. Discuss and consider for action the allocation of pension reserves. (Yarbrough) 2. Discuss and consider for action the allocation of the $2.3 million set aside funding directly into the Police Pension Fund. (Tarlton-Shannon/Yarbrough)
Discuss And Consider For Action Appointments To H-GAC's 2018 General Assembly And Board Of Directors. (Yarbrough)
12.C. Discuss And Consider For Action Directing The Planning Commission To Review And To Make Recommendations To The City Council On The Provisions Of The Draft Hotel Amenities Ordinance And The Draft Hotel Waiver Adjustments Ordinance. (Maceo/Yarbrough) 13. ADJOURNMENT
Oct 26, 2017 Regular Council
1.DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION Captain W. Patrick Jones - 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
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. Proclamation - Moody Early Childhood Center 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
The Investment Report For Quarter Ended September 30, 2017 (M. Loftin)
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims 17-101 Cuore Falkner; 17-102 Wayne Johnson; 17-103 Corean Roche; 17-104 Yolanda Vela; 17-105 Charles Coleman; 17-106 Whittnay Ray; 17-107 Matthew Warner; 17-108 Georgina Novaco/Gianina Casale; 17-109 Rev. Larry Turner; 17-110 Gloria Perez; 17-111 Cheronda Freeman; 17-112 Linda Morales; 17-113 Gail Sawyer.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.A. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1509 Mechanic Street / Avenue C, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As Lot 5r, Oeize/Clark Replat (2017), In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Requesting The Historic Preservation Officer 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; Planning Case Number 17p-056; , 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 5115 Avenue T, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As West Part Of Block 197 (197-0-2) Denver Resurvey, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Requesting The Historic Preservation Officer 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 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 17P-053; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D Lunsford)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations (LDR’s), As Amended, To Update, Revise And Clarify Those Provisions Regulating Land Development Activity Within The City; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date; Planning Case Number 17ZA-004.
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Modifying The Specific Use Permit Granted Under Ordinance Number 15-004, Relating To The Sturgis MH-1A Vessel Located At Pier 41, In The Port Of Galveston “Heavy Industrial” (HI) Zoning District. Property Is Legally Described As Page 95b, 96, 103, 104, 111, 117, 118, 123, 124 & 125 M Menard Survey Tract 65 236.112, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 17P-051; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (Planning)
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) 10.A Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Specifying The Number Of Classified Civil Service Police Department Personnel Positions At 158; Increasing The Number Of Police Officer Positions From 117 To 127; And Providing For 6 Additional Cadet Overhire Positions; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject.
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 The Permitting Of Overnight Camping In The Areas Of 25th To 21st And Seawall Blvd. From Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Through Sunday, November 5, 2017, Which Will Allow The Lone Star Rally Vendors The Availability To Setup In The Event Venue. (D. Smith) 11.B. Consider For Approval The Permitting Of Overnight Camping In The Area Of Beach Pocket Park #2 From Saturday, November 11, 2017 Through Sunday, November 12, 2017, Which Will Allow Overnight Camping For A Boy Scouts Overnight Camping Event. (D. Smith) 11.C. Consider For The Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase Three (3) 25YD Rear Loader Refuse Trucks And Associated Equipment From Houston Freightliner Through HGAC Buy For A Total Price Of $559,089 And Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Contract Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. The Funding Source Is The Vehicle Capital Outlay Account. (D. Smith) 11.D. Consider For The Approval Of The Transfer Of Retired City Grapple Litter Truck 1439, Which Is A 2004 GMC C7500 Truck, To The Parks Board In Order To Reduce Spending, And Improve Beach Cleaning Operations Overall. (D. Smith) 11.E. Consider For Approval A Motion Authorizing An Agreement With Rudd And Wisdom, Inc. For Actuarial Services At A Cost Not To Exceed $50,000. 11.H. Consider Approving Purchases Of Office And Other Operational Supplies Using The Contract With Staples Contract And Commercial, Inc. Through The BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. (M. Loftin) 11.I. Consider Approving The Purchase Of Maintenance, Repair, And Operational (MRO) Supplies And Related Services Using The Contract With Fastenal Company Through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN/National IPA) Purchasing Cooperative. (M. Loftin) 11.J. Consider Approving Purchases Of Operational Supplies Using The Contract With Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Through The U. S. Communities Purchasing Cooperative. (M. Loftin) 11.K. Consider Approving Purchases Of Operational Supplies Using The Contract With Amazon Services, LLC. Amazon Business Through The U.S. Communities Purchasing Cooperative. (M. Loftin) 11.L. Consider Approving Purchases Of Office Supplies, Technology Items, Furniture, And Janitorial Supplies Using The Cooperative Purchasing Network's (TCPN) Contract With Office Depot. (M. Loftin) 11.M. Consider For Approval Adopting The Amendments To The City’s Investment Policy. (M. Loftin) 11.N.Consider For Approval The Renewal Of The Annual Maintenance Support Agreement For The City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) Software. Awarding The Contract To Sole Source Proprietor, Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) In The Amount Of $17,918.50. (H. Dean) 11.O. Consider Approving The Renewal Of The VMWare Software Maintenance Contract For $ 24,425.58. (H. Dean) 11.P. Consider For Approval The Renewal Of The Inter-Local Agreement With The Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool For The 2017–2018 Fund Year And The Expenditure Of Approximately $825,000.00 For Liability, Property And Workers Compensation TPA Coverage. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Council. (R. Simmons) 11.Q. Consider For Approval A Payment To The San Luis Resort For Hurricane Harvey Shelter Costs In An Amount Not To Exceed $125,000.00. (M. Wisko) 11.R. Consider For Approval Authorizing Payment Of $27, 791.47 For Professional Legal Services To Lynn, Ross & Gannaway, LLP For Expenses In Connection With A 2017 Confidential Investigation. (Legal) 11.S. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Accept Property, Commonly Known As 2716 Church, Galveston, Texas, Legally Described ABST 628 Page 112 W 1/2 Of Lot 11 (11-2) Blk 447 Galveston In Galveston County, And To Execute All Necessary Documents For Such Acceptance; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Legal) 11.T. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The City Of Galveston’s 2013-2017 Consolidated Plan For The Community Development Block Grant And HOME Investment Partnership Programs For An Extension Of One (1)-Year (2018 Program Year) To Facilitate The Development Of A Regional Assessment Of Fair Housing Plan Required By The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD). Authorize The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval Of The City Attorney. (S. Patrick) 11.U. Consider For Approval A Proposal From LJA Engineering, Inc. For Additional Engineering Design Services Associated With The Relocation And Down-Sizing Of The 15,000 GPD Seawolf Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Additional Engineering Consists Of Relocating The Wastewater Treatment Plant To Its Original Site And Keeping The Plant At Its Original Size Of 5,000 GPD For A Total Design Fee Of $55,600 Bringing The Total Approved Contract Amounts To $240,630. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney.(A. Arcidiacono) 11.V. Consider For Approval: Payment To The Texas Commission On Environment Quality For Annual Operating Permit Fees For The Water And Wastewater Divisions For The Fiscal Year. The Estimated Cost Is $178,000.00 ( A. Arcidiacono) 11.W. Consider For Approval The Use Of The Cooperative Purchasing Contract Through The HGAC Contract From Toter Incorporated For The Purchase Of EVR 1 Series 96 Gallon Automated Rollout Garbage Carts And Repair Parts. (C. DeWitt) 11.X. Consider For Approval Of A Contract With Triple B Services, L.L.P., For The 33rd Street Improvements From Broadway Avenue To Harborside Drive Project (RFP #17-20) In The Amount Of $813,175.00 (Estimated Total Cost Of Project Not To Exceed $844,425.00). Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (R. Blackketter) 11.Y. Consider For Approval Of A Contract With T-Construction, LLC, For The Avenue L Storm Sewer Repair At 62nd Street And 63rd Street Intersections Project (RFP #17-22) In The Amount Of $187,908.50 (Estimated Total Cost Of Project Not To Exceed $223,025.00). Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. ( R. Blackketter) 11.Z. Consider For Approval Change Order #2 For The Con Tract With Lucas Construction Co., Inc., For The 51st Street Improvements From Broadway To Postoffice, Increasing The Contract From $1,358,333.10 By The Amoun T Of $67,541.70 To A New Cost Of $1,425,874.80. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.AA. Consider For Approval Of Change Order #3 From Conrad Construction Co., Ltd., For The Saladia Avenue Reconstruction (Beards Lane - Stewart Road) Project, Decreasing The Contract From $1,893,223.47 By The Amount Of $1 ,500.00 To A New Cost Of $1,891,723.47. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.BB. Consider For Approval An Amendment To The City Auditors Audit Plan For Fiscal Year 2017 And Fiscal Year 2018 To Move And Combine The Drainage And Water Audits To Fiscal Year 2018. This New Audit Will Be Called "Public Works New Work Order System Audit Report". The Public Works Department Is Implementing A New Work Order System At The End Of October. The City Auditor Would Like To, In Conjunction With Public Works, Install A Reporting And Monitoring System For Management Into The New Work Order System. (G. Bulgherini). 11.CC. Receive And File The Sanitation Internal Control Audit Report AU2017-4. (G. Bulgherini) 11.DD. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Amending The City Council Policy Manual By Providing For The Increased Accessibility And Availability Of Staff Reports, Agendas And Minutes Of City Boards, Commissions And Committees; Providing For Exclusions In Accordance With The Texas Open Meetings Act; Making Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (J. Williams) 11.EE. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The September 28, 2017 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Williams) 11.FF. Receive And File A Letter From The Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) Regarding The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Results For The City Of Galveston. (Yarbrough) 11.HH. A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Cooperation Agreement With The Galveston County Health District For Emergency Medical Services (EMS) And For Emergency Medical Services For A Term Of Twelve (12) Months; Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A The Agreement; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (M. Wisko) 11.II. Consider For Approval The Annual (2017-2018) Service Plan Update For Bayside @ Waterman’s Public Improvement District (PID) And Associated Resolution Thereof. (R. Beverlin) 11.JJ. Consider For Approval The Requested Price Increase For Chlorine From DXI Industries, Inc. The Price Increase Is $.030 Per Pound, Or $60.00 Per Ton, For An Estimated Increase In Cost Of $15,000.00 Over The Next 2 Years. Funding Source Is The WWTP And Water Supply Chemical Account. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney.(A. Arcidiacono)
11.F. Consider For Approval The Waiver Of Penalties Request From The Avalara MyLodge Tax Company. (M. Loftin) 11.G. Consider For Action Approving The Waiver Of Penalties Request From The Galvestonian Condominium Association, Inc. (M. Loftin)
Consideration Of Request To Engage The Firm Of Hunton And Williams To Render Services To The City On A Requested Basis Related To The Three City Pension Funds For A Period Not No Exceed Three Years And A Cost Not To Exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And Authorizing The City Manager And City Attorney To Execute Any Necessary Documents To Complete Engagement Of The Firm. (Legal)
Pension Items 1. Discuss and consider for action the allocation of pension reserves. (Yarbrough) 2. Discuss and consider for action the allocation of the $2.3 million set aside funding directly into the Police Pension Fund. (Tarlton-Shannon/Yarbrough)
Discuss And Consider For Action Appointments To H-GAC's 2018 General Assembly And Board Of Directors. (Yarbrough)
12.C. Discuss And Consider For Action Directing The Planning Commission To Review And To Make Recommendations To The City Council On The Provisions Of The Draft Hotel Amenities Ordinance And The Draft Hotel Waiver Adjustments Ordinance. (Maceo/Yarbrough) 13. ADJOURNMENT