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 l 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. Presentation from the Firefighters Association b. Barbara Sanderson - Recognition c. Fair Housing Month - Proclamation d. Lemonade Day - Proclamation e. Child Abuse Month - Proclamation f. Bicycle Month - Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcement
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims 18-023 Morris Snelson; 18-024 Shelley Strain; 18-025 Kathy Levingston; 18-026 Amy Summerill; 18-027 David Baines; 18-028 Jason Smith; 18-029 A. J. Forasiepi; 18-030 Doug and Bonnie Thomas; 18-031 Howard Day; 18-032 Rodrigo Ramos; 18-033 Daler Monroe Horton; 18-034 Maria Smith; 18-035 Santigo Rodriguez; 18-036 LaShyra Harris.
Planning Case Number 17P-031 - Planned Unit Development (PUD) 8.A.1. A Motion To Reconsider The Prior Action Of City Council On Planning Case Number 17P-031. (Tarlton-Shannon/Yarbrough) 8.A.2. If Item 8.A.1 Is Approved, The Following Item Will Be Reconsidered By The City Council: Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, creating a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay zoning district in a Commercial ( C) base zoning district on property commonly known as 5327 Broadway and which is legally described as VY-HA RE-SUBDIVISION (2014) TRACT A, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, in order to operate an “Auto Service/Fueling or Charging Station”; Planning Case number 17P-031; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (Tarlton-Shannon/Yarbrough)
Conduct A Public Hearing And Consider For Approval The 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) And HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Consolidated Program Objectives And Projects In The Total Amount Of $1,346,427 (CDBG Allocation Of $1,131,617 And HOME Allocation Of $214,810) And CDBG And HOME Program Income Total Estimates Of $60,000. The 2018 Allocations Are Based On The City’s 2017 Funding Amounts. HUD 2018 Allocations Have Not Been Issued. Authorize The Adjustment Of The 2018 Project Funding Amounts Per The Percentage Of Increase Or Decrease In The HUD Final Allocations. Authorize The City Manager To File A Grant Application With The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development And Execute All Necessary Contracts, Certifications, And Documents For The Programs. (S. Patrick)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Approving A 380 Agreement For Property Commonly Known As 2010 Strand And Commonly Referred To As The “Hendley Market” And Legally Described As Lot 10, Block 680, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Designating The City Manager To Execute Those Documents Necessary To Implement The 380 Agreement; Planning Case Number 17pa-076; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (C. Gorman)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 2424 Avenue L, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As Lot 13, Block 84, 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 18P-010; , Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Lunsford)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 5115 Avenue T And West Part Of Block 197 (197-0-2) Denver Resurvey, 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 18LC-021; , Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Lunsford)
An Ordinance Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations Consider for approval an Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, By Amending Article 2 “Uses And Supplemental Standards”, Table 2.201 “Permitted Uses: Commercial Uses” And Division 2.300 “Standards For Limited And Specific Uses” By Providing Additional Standards For Commercial Lodging Pertaining To ”Commercial Lodging (Hotel)” Facilities Located Within The Areas Of: A. Gateway - 59th To Blume Street Between Broadway Boulevard And Offat's Bayou/English Bayou; B. Seawall East - Inland Side Of Seawall Blvd. From Beach Drive To 6th St.; C. Seawall Core A - Inland Side Of Seawall Blvd. From 6th Street to 45th St.; D. Seawall Core B - Inland Side of Seawall Blvd. From 45th Street to 61st St.; E. Seawall West - Inland Side of Seawall Blvd. From 61st Street to Cove View Blvd.; F. Seawall West To 11 Mile - The Area South Of Stewart Road from Cove View Blvd. To 11 Mile Rd.; G. Southside of Seawall Blvd. From 12th Street To The Easternmost Point Of Galveston Island; Planning Case Number 18ZA-002; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (C. Gorman)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 5: Section 5.109, “Signs In Central Business (CB), Urban Neighborhood (UN) And Traditional (TN) Districts”; To Modify The Allowable Signage In The Central Business (CB) Zoning District; Planning Case Number 18ZA-001; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (C. Gorman)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations (LDRs), As Amended, To Update, Revise And Clarify Certain Provisions Regulating Land Development Within The City; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Planning Case Number 17ZA-004. (A. Montalvan)
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 33, "Taxation" Of "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended" By Amending The Regulations Of Appointments Of The Arts And Historical Preservation Advisory Board; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject And Providing For An Effective Date. (Brown/Yarbrough)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 34, "Traffic" Of "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended" By Removing The Streets Of The North Side Of 9th Through 11th Streets On Avenue M From The List Of Areas Requiring A Residential Parking Permit; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject And Providing For An Effective Date. (K. Hockersmith)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Section 2-22 "Personnel Rules And Regulations" Of Chapter 2 "Administration" Of "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended," By Making Changes To Chapter 23 "Vacation" And Chapter 24 "Sick Leave"; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (K. Etienne)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Specifying The Number Of Classified Civil Service Fire Department Personnel Positions To 112; Increasing The Number Of Battalion Chief Positions From 6 To 7; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (K. Etienne)
Flood Ordinances - Please See Description 1. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 10, “Building Code,” Section 10-2.1, “Local Building Code Amendments And Supplements Thereto”, By Removing Appendix P’, “Flood Damage Prevention” And Amending Section 10-41, “Amendments To The 2012 International Residential Code”, By Removing Appendix T, “Galveston Flood Ordinance”, As These Regulations Have Been Updated And Are Now Chapter 10, Article Viii, “City Of Galveston Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance”; Repealing All Other Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Herewith; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Ewald And T. Tietjens) 2. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 10, “Building Code” Of The Code Of The City Of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, By Adding Article Viii, “City Of Galveston Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance”; Providing For Regulations Pertaining To Flood Damage Prevention; Providing For Penalty Provisions And An Effective Date And Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Ewald And T. Tietjens)
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 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Temporarily Authorizing Overnight Camping At R. A. Apffel Park During The 2018 Jeep Go Topless Day Event On The Weekend Of May 18-20, 2018; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Brown/Yarbrough) 11.B. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Finding That Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric LLC’s Application For Approval To Amend It Distribution Cost Recovery Factor Pursuant To 16 Tex Admin Code §25.243 To Decrease Distribution Rates Within The City Should Be Denied; Finding That The City’s Reasonable Rate Case Expenses Shall Be Reimbursed By The Company; Finding That The Meeting At Which This Resolution Is Passed Is Open To The Public As Required By Law; Requiring Notice Of This Resolution To The Company And Legal Counsel. (Legal) 11.C. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Acknowledging The Communication From The Public Utility Commission Of The State Of Texas Related To The Increase Of Maximum Access Line Rates; Accepting The Increase Calculated By The Commission; Directing Staff To Take No Action Related To The Increase; Providing For Findings Of Fact And For An Effective Date. (Legal) 11.D. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Approving An Advanced Funding Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And The Texas Department Of Transportation For The Galveston Bicycle Network Accepting Federal Funds Not To Exceed $286,418, Accepting State Funds Not To Exceed $1,993, With The Local Share Cost Not To Exceed $71,605; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement And All Other Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney; Directing The City Secretary To Send A Certified Copy Of This Resolution To The Texas Department Of Transportation; Providing For Findings Of Fact And For An Effective Date. (D. Christodoss) 11.E. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Confirming That The City Of Galveston Chooses To Be Recognized As The Direct Recipient Of Urbanized Area Funding From The Federal Transit Administration, And That Galveston Island Transit, The Public Transportation Department Of The City, Shall Administer Said Funds For Public Transportation Purposes, And Declaring Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (R. Beverlin) 11.F. Consider For Approval Ratifying Amendments To Article 12 "Uniform Reimbursement And Assignment Pay" And Article 22 "Entry Level Hiring" Of The 2016-2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement Entered Into By And Between The City Of Galveston And The Galveston Municipal Police Association. (B. Maxwell/K. Etienne) 11.G. Consider For Approval To Authorize The City Manager Or His Designee To Execute A Certification Of Consistency With The City’s Consolidated Plan (HUD Form–50077-SL) For The Galveston Housing Authority. (S. Patrick) 11.H. Consider For Approval An Economic Development Agreement Between The Industrial Development Corporation And The City Of Galveston For Improvements And Maintenance Of Such Improvements Along And Adjacent To 'West' Market Street (From 25th To 33rd Street). (B. Cook) 11.I. Consider For Approval, The Release And Lease Termination Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And C. G. Dibrell III, Terminating The Current Lease Agreement Dated March 1, 2007, And Approving A New Thirty (30) Year Aviation Ground Lease For 5,820 Sq. Ft. Of Land, Upon Approval As To Form By The City Attorney (M. Shahan) 11.J. Consider For Approval The Awarding Of Request For Proposal 17-26A To Tipler Meter Testing /Accurate Meter Testing. (M. Loftin) 11.K. Consider For Approval Of The Purchase Of Twenty Five (25) Security DVR Systems For The Island Transit Bus Fleet To Be Purchased From Safety Vision Through Texas Smart Buy For A Total Price Of $54,640.54 Which Will Be Funded By Two 80/20 Federal Grants With TDC’s Being Utilized For The Local Match. (D. Smith) 11.L. Consider For The Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Service Vehicle And Associated Equipment (Ford Transit Van) From Silsbee Ford Through HGAC Buy, For A Total Price Of $31,682 Which Will Be Funded From The Vehicle Capital Outlay Account. (D. Smith) 11.M. Consider For Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Service Vehicle And Associated Equipment (Ford Fusion) From Silsbee Ford Through Buy Board, For A Total Price Of $18,553 Which Will Be Funded From The Public Access Channel Fund, And Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Contract Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.N. Consider For Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Service Vehicles And Associated Equipment (Four Ford F150 Responders) From Silsbee Ford Through Buy Board, For A Total Price Of $215,960 Which Will Be Funded From The Vehicle Capital Outlay Account. (D. Smith) 11.O. Consider For Approval Authorizing Payment To The Galveston County Emergency Communication District For The Police Department's Annual Radio Airtime Fees In The Amount Of $29,790.00. (V. Hale) 11.P. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A $20,000.00 Donation To The Galveston Fire Department From The William C And Jane Elton Family Fund For The Purchase Of New Thermal Imaging Cameras. (M. Wisko) 11.Q. Consider For Approval The Acceptance A (3) Year Contract With (2) One Year Extensions With Land & Sea Services Inc., For Bid #18-014, Standby Emergency Generator Services. (C. Kenworthy) 11.R. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A Proposal From Climatec LLC For Building Automation System Upgrades At City Hall And McGuire Dent Recreation Center, Including The Installation Of New Building Controls At Wright Cuney Recreation Center Utilizing Buy Board Contract #458-14. (C. Kenworthy) 11.S. Consider For Approval Allowing Cavanaugh To Perform A Non-Revenue Water Analysis Study For The City Of Galveston's Water System At A Cost Of $26,000.00. (A. Grasso) 11.T. Consider For Approval Awarding The Construction Contract To RJN Group For $34,010 For Mobilization And Performance Of Condition Assessment Including Field Leak Detection Services On The 30 Inch Offats Bayou Waterline. (D. Christodoss) 11.U. Consider For Approval Change Order #3 From Triple B Services, LLC, For The Sealy Avenue Improvements From 33rd To 25th Project, Increasing The Contract Amount From $2,532,716.77 By $48,187.03 To The New Cost Of $2,580,903.80, And Increasing The Term By 21 Days To A New Term Of 362 Calendar Days. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.V. Consider For Approval Change Order #4 For The Contract With Lucas Construction Co., Inc., For The 51st Street Improvements From Broadway To Postoffice, Increasing The Contract From $1,391,970.80 By The Amount Of $8,513.70 To A New Cost Of $1,400,484.50, And Increasing The Term By 73 Days To A New Term Of 325 Calendar Days. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.W. Consider For Approval Change Order No. 2 To The Contract With J. W. Kelso Company, Inc., For The Rehabilitation Of Ground Storage Tanks At 30th Street Project, Increasing The Contract From $631,669.00 By The Amount Of $8,077.00 To A New Cost Of $639,746.00. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.X. Consider For Approval Of Change Order #1 From Texas Gulf Construction Co., For The Travel Air Bridge Replacement Project, Decreasing The Contract From $1,168,271.35 By The Amount Of $167,650.19 To A New Cost Of $1,000,621.16 And Increasing The Term Of The Contract By 30 Days To A Total Of 240 Calendar Days. (R. Blackketter) 11.Y. Consider For Approval Of Change Order #1 To The Contract With Triple B Services, L.L.P., For The 33rd Street Improvements From Broadway Avenue To Harborside Drive Project Increasing The Contract Amount From $813,175.00 By $58,713.46 To The New Cost Of $871,888.46, And Increasing The Term By 62 Days To A New Term Of 212 Calendar Days. (R. Blackketter) 11.Z. Consider For Approval Of Change Order No. 1 To The Contract With Brunel Industrial & Pipeline Services, LLC, For The Rehabilitation Of Ground Storage Tanks At 59th Street Project, Increasing The Contract By $658,906.67 From The Amount Of $6,477,984.36 To A New Total Amount Of $7,136,891.03, And Extending The Contract Term By 107 Days. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.AA. Consider For Approval Of The Low Responsive Bidder (BID #18-017) Tucon, LLC, For The 30th Street Tank Demolition Project In The Amount Of $612,987.10. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.BB. Consider For Approval Ratifying The City Manager’s Authorization Of The Emergency Remediation Of A Fuel Storage Tank From The Right-Of-Way At 26th Street And Avenue M By EFI Global, And Authorizing Payment For This Service In The Amount Of $19,235.20. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.CC. Consider For Approval An Expenditure From District 5 Neighborhood Funds Of Up To $6,000.00 For The Installation Of Asphalt Along 77th Street And Channelview Drive To Join The New Gutter Pan To The Existing Street. (Tarlton-Shannon/Yarbrough) 11.DD. Consider For Approval The Renewal Of The Oracle Software Maintenance Contract For $ 22,275.01. (H Dean) 11.EE. Receive And File The Following Items: 1. Galveston County Library System News, Volume 16, Issue 1. 2. Letter from Texas Historical Commission - Nomination of the Falstaff Brewery to the National Register of Historic Places. 3. Letter from Galveston Central Appraisal District - Appointment of Thomas E. Farmer to the Board of Directors. 11.FF. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The March 22, 2018 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)
12. ACTION ITEMS 12.A. Discuss And Consider For Action Amending Resolution NO. 18-016 , The Beach Access And Dune Protection Plan Review Ad Hoc Committee By Amending The Membership And Qualifications Criteria Of The Committee. (Legal) 13. ADJOURNMENT
Apr 26, 2018 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 l 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. Presentation from the Firefighters Association b. Barbara Sanderson - Recognition c. Fair Housing Month - Proclamation d. Lemonade Day - Proclamation e. Child Abuse Month - Proclamation f. Bicycle Month - Proclamation 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcement
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims 18-023 Morris Snelson; 18-024 Shelley Strain; 18-025 Kathy Levingston; 18-026 Amy Summerill; 18-027 David Baines; 18-028 Jason Smith; 18-029 A. J. Forasiepi; 18-030 Doug and Bonnie Thomas; 18-031 Howard Day; 18-032 Rodrigo Ramos; 18-033 Daler Monroe Horton; 18-034 Maria Smith; 18-035 Santigo Rodriguez; 18-036 LaShyra Harris.
Planning Case Number 17P-031 - Planned Unit Development (PUD) 8.A.1. A Motion To Reconsider The Prior Action Of City Council On Planning Case Number 17P-031. (Tarlton-Shannon/Yarbrough) 8.A.2. If Item 8.A.1 Is Approved, The Following Item Will Be Reconsidered By The City Council: Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, creating a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay zoning district in a Commercial ( C) base zoning district on property commonly known as 5327 Broadway and which is legally described as VY-HA RE-SUBDIVISION (2014) TRACT A, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas, in order to operate an “Auto Service/Fueling or Charging Station”; Planning Case number 17P-031; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (Tarlton-Shannon/Yarbrough)
Conduct A Public Hearing And Consider For Approval The 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) And HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Consolidated Program Objectives And Projects In The Total Amount Of $1,346,427 (CDBG Allocation Of $1,131,617 And HOME Allocation Of $214,810) And CDBG And HOME Program Income Total Estimates Of $60,000. The 2018 Allocations Are Based On The City’s 2017 Funding Amounts. HUD 2018 Allocations Have Not Been Issued. Authorize The Adjustment Of The 2018 Project Funding Amounts Per The Percentage Of Increase Or Decrease In The HUD Final Allocations. Authorize The City Manager To File A Grant Application With The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development And Execute All Necessary Contracts, Certifications, And Documents For The Programs. (S. Patrick)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Approving A 380 Agreement For Property Commonly Known As 2010 Strand And Commonly Referred To As The “Hendley Market” And Legally Described As Lot 10, Block 680, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Designating The City Manager To Execute Those Documents Necessary To Implement The 380 Agreement; Planning Case Number 17pa-076; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (C. Gorman)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 2424 Avenue L, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As Lot 13, Block 84, 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 18P-010; , Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Lunsford)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 5115 Avenue T And West Part Of Block 197 (197-0-2) Denver Resurvey, 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 18LC-021; , Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Lunsford)
An Ordinance Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations Consider for approval an Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, By Amending Article 2 “Uses And Supplemental Standards”, Table 2.201 “Permitted Uses: Commercial Uses” And Division 2.300 “Standards For Limited And Specific Uses” By Providing Additional Standards For Commercial Lodging Pertaining To ”Commercial Lodging (Hotel)” Facilities Located Within The Areas Of: A. Gateway - 59th To Blume Street Between Broadway Boulevard And Offat's Bayou/English Bayou; B. Seawall East - Inland Side Of Seawall Blvd. From Beach Drive To 6th St.; C. Seawall Core A - Inland Side Of Seawall Blvd. From 6th Street to 45th St.; D. Seawall Core B - Inland Side of Seawall Blvd. From 45th Street to 61st St.; E. Seawall West - Inland Side of Seawall Blvd. From 61st Street to Cove View Blvd.; F. Seawall West To 11 Mile - The Area South Of Stewart Road from Cove View Blvd. To 11 Mile Rd.; G. Southside of Seawall Blvd. From 12th Street To The Easternmost Point Of Galveston Island; Planning Case Number 18ZA-002; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (C. Gorman)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 5: Section 5.109, “Signs In Central Business (CB), Urban Neighborhood (UN) And Traditional (TN) Districts”; To Modify The Allowable Signage In The Central Business (CB) Zoning District; Planning Case Number 18ZA-001; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (C. Gorman)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations (LDRs), As Amended, To Update, Revise And Clarify Certain Provisions Regulating Land Development Within The City; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Planning Case Number 17ZA-004. (A. Montalvan)
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 33, "Taxation" Of "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended" By Amending The Regulations Of Appointments Of The Arts And Historical Preservation Advisory Board; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject And Providing For An Effective Date. (Brown/Yarbrough)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 34, "Traffic" Of "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended" By Removing The Streets Of The North Side Of 9th Through 11th Streets On Avenue M From The List Of Areas Requiring A Residential Parking Permit; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject And Providing For An Effective Date. (K. Hockersmith)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Section 2-22 "Personnel Rules And Regulations" Of Chapter 2 "Administration" Of "The Code Of The City Of Galveston 1982, As Amended," By Making Changes To Chapter 23 "Vacation" And Chapter 24 "Sick Leave"; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (K. Etienne)
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Specifying The Number Of Classified Civil Service Fire Department Personnel Positions To 112; Increasing The Number Of Battalion Chief Positions From 6 To 7; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (K. Etienne)
Flood Ordinances - Please See Description 1. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 10, “Building Code,” Section 10-2.1, “Local Building Code Amendments And Supplements Thereto”, By Removing Appendix P’, “Flood Damage Prevention” And Amending Section 10-41, “Amendments To The 2012 International Residential Code”, By Removing Appendix T, “Galveston Flood Ordinance”, As These Regulations Have Been Updated And Are Now Chapter 10, Article Viii, “City Of Galveston Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance”; Repealing All Other Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Herewith; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Ewald And T. Tietjens) 2. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 10, “Building Code” Of The Code Of The City Of Galveston, 1982, As Amended”, By Adding Article Viii, “City Of Galveston Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance”; Providing For Regulations Pertaining To Flood Damage Prevention; Providing For Penalty Provisions And An Effective Date And Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Ewald And T. Tietjens)
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 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Temporarily Authorizing Overnight Camping At R. A. Apffel Park During The 2018 Jeep Go Topless Day Event On The Weekend Of May 18-20, 2018; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Brown/Yarbrough) 11.B. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Finding That Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric LLC’s Application For Approval To Amend It Distribution Cost Recovery Factor Pursuant To 16 Tex Admin Code §25.243 To Decrease Distribution Rates Within The City Should Be Denied; Finding That The City’s Reasonable Rate Case Expenses Shall Be Reimbursed By The Company; Finding That The Meeting At Which This Resolution Is Passed Is Open To The Public As Required By Law; Requiring Notice Of This Resolution To The Company And Legal Counsel. (Legal) 11.C. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Acknowledging The Communication From The Public Utility Commission Of The State Of Texas Related To The Increase Of Maximum Access Line Rates; Accepting The Increase Calculated By The Commission; Directing Staff To Take No Action Related To The Increase; Providing For Findings Of Fact And For An Effective Date. (Legal) 11.D. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Approving An Advanced Funding Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And The Texas Department Of Transportation For The Galveston Bicycle Network Accepting Federal Funds Not To Exceed $286,418, Accepting State Funds Not To Exceed $1,993, With The Local Share Cost Not To Exceed $71,605; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement And All Other Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney; Directing The City Secretary To Send A Certified Copy Of This Resolution To The Texas Department Of Transportation; Providing For Findings Of Fact And For An Effective Date. (D. Christodoss) 11.E. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Confirming That The City Of Galveston Chooses To Be Recognized As The Direct Recipient Of Urbanized Area Funding From The Federal Transit Administration, And That Galveston Island Transit, The Public Transportation Department Of The City, Shall Administer Said Funds For Public Transportation Purposes, And Declaring Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (R. Beverlin) 11.F. Consider For Approval Ratifying Amendments To Article 12 "Uniform Reimbursement And Assignment Pay" And Article 22 "Entry Level Hiring" Of The 2016-2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement Entered Into By And Between The City Of Galveston And The Galveston Municipal Police Association. (B. Maxwell/K. Etienne) 11.G. Consider For Approval To Authorize The City Manager Or His Designee To Execute A Certification Of Consistency With The City’s Consolidated Plan (HUD Form–50077-SL) For The Galveston Housing Authority. (S. Patrick) 11.H. Consider For Approval An Economic Development Agreement Between The Industrial Development Corporation And The City Of Galveston For Improvements And Maintenance Of Such Improvements Along And Adjacent To 'West' Market Street (From 25th To 33rd Street). (B. Cook) 11.I. Consider For Approval, The Release And Lease Termination Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And C. G. Dibrell III, Terminating The Current Lease Agreement Dated March 1, 2007, And Approving A New Thirty (30) Year Aviation Ground Lease For 5,820 Sq. Ft. Of Land, Upon Approval As To Form By The City Attorney (M. Shahan) 11.J. Consider For Approval The Awarding Of Request For Proposal 17-26A To Tipler Meter Testing /Accurate Meter Testing. (M. Loftin) 11.K. Consider For Approval Of The Purchase Of Twenty Five (25) Security DVR Systems For The Island Transit Bus Fleet To Be Purchased From Safety Vision Through Texas Smart Buy For A Total Price Of $54,640.54 Which Will Be Funded By Two 80/20 Federal Grants With TDC’s Being Utilized For The Local Match. (D. Smith) 11.L. Consider For The Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Service Vehicle And Associated Equipment (Ford Transit Van) From Silsbee Ford Through HGAC Buy, For A Total Price Of $31,682 Which Will Be Funded From The Vehicle Capital Outlay Account. (D. Smith) 11.M. Consider For Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Service Vehicle And Associated Equipment (Ford Fusion) From Silsbee Ford Through Buy Board, For A Total Price Of $18,553 Which Will Be Funded From The Public Access Channel Fund, And Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Contract Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.N. Consider For Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Service Vehicles And Associated Equipment (Four Ford F150 Responders) From Silsbee Ford Through Buy Board, For A Total Price Of $215,960 Which Will Be Funded From The Vehicle Capital Outlay Account. (D. Smith) 11.O. Consider For Approval Authorizing Payment To The Galveston County Emergency Communication District For The Police Department's Annual Radio Airtime Fees In The Amount Of $29,790.00. (V. Hale) 11.P. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A $20,000.00 Donation To The Galveston Fire Department From The William C And Jane Elton Family Fund For The Purchase Of New Thermal Imaging Cameras. (M. Wisko) 11.Q. Consider For Approval The Acceptance A (3) Year Contract With (2) One Year Extensions With Land & Sea Services Inc., For Bid #18-014, Standby Emergency Generator Services. (C. Kenworthy) 11.R. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A Proposal From Climatec LLC For Building Automation System Upgrades At City Hall And McGuire Dent Recreation Center, Including The Installation Of New Building Controls At Wright Cuney Recreation Center Utilizing Buy Board Contract #458-14. (C. Kenworthy) 11.S. Consider For Approval Allowing Cavanaugh To Perform A Non-Revenue Water Analysis Study For The City Of Galveston's Water System At A Cost Of $26,000.00. (A. Grasso) 11.T. Consider For Approval Awarding The Construction Contract To RJN Group For $34,010 For Mobilization And Performance Of Condition Assessment Including Field Leak Detection Services On The 30 Inch Offats Bayou Waterline. (D. Christodoss) 11.U. Consider For Approval Change Order #3 From Triple B Services, LLC, For The Sealy Avenue Improvements From 33rd To 25th Project, Increasing The Contract Amount From $2,532,716.77 By $48,187.03 To The New Cost Of $2,580,903.80, And Increasing The Term By 21 Days To A New Term Of 362 Calendar Days. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.V. Consider For Approval Change Order #4 For The Contract With Lucas Construction Co., Inc., For The 51st Street Improvements From Broadway To Postoffice, Increasing The Contract From $1,391,970.80 By The Amount Of $8,513.70 To A New Cost Of $1,400,484.50, And Increasing The Term By 73 Days To A New Term Of 325 Calendar Days. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.W. Consider For Approval Change Order No. 2 To The Contract With J. W. Kelso Company, Inc., For The Rehabilitation Of Ground Storage Tanks At 30th Street Project, Increasing The Contract From $631,669.00 By The Amount Of $8,077.00 To A New Cost Of $639,746.00. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.X. Consider For Approval Of Change Order #1 From Texas Gulf Construction Co., For The Travel Air Bridge Replacement Project, Decreasing The Contract From $1,168,271.35 By The Amount Of $167,650.19 To A New Cost Of $1,000,621.16 And Increasing The Term Of The Contract By 30 Days To A Total Of 240 Calendar Days. (R. Blackketter) 11.Y. Consider For Approval Of Change Order #1 To The Contract With Triple B Services, L.L.P., For The 33rd Street Improvements From Broadway Avenue To Harborside Drive Project Increasing The Contract Amount From $813,175.00 By $58,713.46 To The New Cost Of $871,888.46, And Increasing The Term By 62 Days To A New Term Of 212 Calendar Days. (R. Blackketter) 11.Z. Consider For Approval Of Change Order No. 1 To The Contract With Brunel Industrial & Pipeline Services, LLC, For The Rehabilitation Of Ground Storage Tanks At 59th Street Project, Increasing The Contract By $658,906.67 From The Amount Of $6,477,984.36 To A New Total Amount Of $7,136,891.03, And Extending The Contract Term By 107 Days. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.AA. Consider For Approval Of The Low Responsive Bidder (BID #18-017) Tucon, LLC, For The 30th Street Tank Demolition Project In The Amount Of $612,987.10. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.BB. Consider For Approval Ratifying The City Manager’s Authorization Of The Emergency Remediation Of A Fuel Storage Tank From The Right-Of-Way At 26th Street And Avenue M By EFI Global, And Authorizing Payment For This Service In The Amount Of $19,235.20. The Funding Source Will Be The CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 Program. (R. Blackketter) 11.CC. Consider For Approval An Expenditure From District 5 Neighborhood Funds Of Up To $6,000.00 For The Installation Of Asphalt Along 77th Street And Channelview Drive To Join The New Gutter Pan To The Existing Street. (Tarlton-Shannon/Yarbrough) 11.DD. Consider For Approval The Renewal Of The Oracle Software Maintenance Contract For $ 22,275.01. (H Dean) 11.EE. Receive And File The Following Items: 1. Galveston County Library System News, Volume 16, Issue 1. 2. Letter from Texas Historical Commission - Nomination of the Falstaff Brewery to the National Register of Historic Places. 3. Letter from Galveston Central Appraisal District - Appointment of Thomas E. Farmer to the Board of Directors. 11.FF. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The March 22, 2018 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)
12. ACTION ITEMS 12.A. Discuss And Consider For Action Amending Resolution NO. 18-016 , The Beach Access And Dune Protection Plan Review Ad Hoc Committee By Amending The Membership And Qualifications Criteria Of The Committee. (Legal) 13. ADJOURNMENT