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1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER

6. PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER

7. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

8.A Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1201 Postoffice / Avenue E, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As M.B. Menard Survey, North 60 Feet Of Lot 7 (7-1), Block 432, 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 25P-036; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (C. Gorman)

8.B Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Creating A Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zoning District In A Commercial, Height And Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (C-Hddz-5) And Residential Single-Family, Height And Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (R-1-Hddz-5) Base Zoning District To Develop A Mixed-Use Development On Property Commonly Known As 10302 Seawall Boulevard, And Which Is Legally Described As Hall And Jones Survey, Part Of Lots 344, 345, 361 And 362 (344-1), Trimble And Lindsey Survey, Section 1, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 25P-030; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (T. Tietjens)

8.C Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Creating A Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zoning District In A Residential, Single-Family (R-1) Zoning District To Establish A “Place Of Private Assembly” And “Private Club” Land Uses On Property Commonly Known As 17009 San Luis Pass Road / FM 3005, And Which Is Legally Described As Sandy Shores (2003) Abstract 121, Lot 2, Acres 2.310, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 25P-031; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (D. Lunsford

8.E Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Granting A Variance Pursuant To Section 4-1 “Sales Near Schools, Churches Or Hospitals” Of “The Code Of The City Of Galveston, 1982 As Amended” And In Accordance With Section 109.33(E) Of The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code; Regarding The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages On Property Located At 2909 Market / Avenue D; Which Is Legally Described As “Lot 6, 7 & 8 (6-6), Block 509, Galveston Aka Lot 5 Special Subdivision, In The City And County Of Galveston And Is Located Within Three Hundred Feet Of A School, Church, Or Hospital; Planning Case Number 25PLM-00169; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Lunsford)

9. PUBLIC COMMENT

10.A Consider an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the total operating budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by reducing the General Fund expenditure budget by five hundred sixty-one thousand, seven hundred twenty dollars (- $561,720), increasing the Rosenberg Library Fund expenditures by twenty-three thousand eight hundred ninety dollars ($23,890), reducing the Island Transit Fund expenditures by fifty-seven thousand seven hundred eighty (-$57,780), reducing Enterprise Fund expenditures by two hundred ninety thousand three hundred dollars (-$290,300), and reducing Internal Service Fund expenditures by one hundred and two thousand, nine hundred forty (-$102,940), for a combined total expenditure decrease of nine hundred eighty-eight thousand eight hundred fifty dollars (-$988,850) to properly record expenditure adjustments required for the adoption of a lower tax rate of $0.408687 per $100 property valuation decreasing General Fund revenue by two million two hundred nineteen thousand four hundred sixty (-$2,219,460) and increasing Rosenberg Library Fund revenue by twenty-three thousand eight hundred ninety ($23,890); making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.(C. Ludanyi)

10.B Consider for approval 4 ordinances necessary in the establishment of an Arts Development Commission and sunsetting each of the existing arts boards, consolidating the functions of the Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) and the Arts & Historic Preservation Board (AHPAB) and authorizing staff to bring forward corresponding amendments to Chapter 33 of the City Code and related policies governing Hot Occupancy Tax (HOT) arts allocations. (A. Lynch / B. Sanderson)

10.C Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City of Galveston Approving The 2025-2026 Annual Service Plan Update To The Service And Assessment Plan And Assessment Roll For Public Improvements For The Bayside At Waterman’s Public Improvement District In Accordance With Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, As Amended; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (M.Hay/T.Evans)

10.D Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating its meeting days for the year 2026; designating joint meetings with the Planning Commission, the Park Board of Trustees, and the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves; reserving the right of Council to schedule additional meetings as needed; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. (C. Brown)

11. CONSENT ITEMS

11.N Consider for approval the City Auditor's Report on the Park Board Expanded Expenditures Audit CMS2025-10 (G. Bulgherini)

12.A Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to sign the application for the City to participate in the Texas Historical Commission’s First Street Program. (B. Brown/C. Brown)

12.B Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting the importance of Clean Water and Beaches to the City and calling upon the State of Texas to enact policy for the protection of the City from plastic pellets, and other forms of preproduction plastic pollution; directing the City Secretary to send certified copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of Texas and to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); providing for findings of fact and for an effective date. (B. Brown/C. Brown)

12.C Consider for action, if necessary, a motion giving direction to staff related to any economic development proposals related to Project Juno in the City of Galveston.

12.D Consider for action, if necessary, a motion giving direction to staff related to any economic development proposals related to Project Bounty in the City of Galveston

12.E Discuss and consider appointments to the following City boards, commissions, and committees

12.F Discuss and consider appointments to the following H-GAC boards and committees

Oct 23, 2025 Regular Council

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1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER

6. PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER

7. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

8.A Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1201 Postoffice / Avenue E, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As M.B. Menard Survey, North 60 Feet Of Lot 7 (7-1), Block 432, 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 25P-036; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (C. Gorman)

8.B Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Creating A Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zoning District In A Commercial, Height And Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (C-Hddz-5) And Residential Single-Family, Height And Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (R-1-Hddz-5) Base Zoning District To Develop A Mixed-Use Development On Property Commonly Known As 10302 Seawall Boulevard, And Which Is Legally Described As Hall And Jones Survey, Part Of Lots 344, 345, 361 And 362 (344-1), Trimble And Lindsey Survey, Section 1, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 25P-030; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (T. Tietjens)

8.C Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Creating A Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zoning District In A Residential, Single-Family (R-1) Zoning District To Establish A “Place Of Private Assembly” And “Private Club” Land Uses On Property Commonly Known As 17009 San Luis Pass Road / FM 3005, And Which Is Legally Described As Sandy Shores (2003) Abstract 121, Lot 2, Acres 2.310, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 25P-031; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (D. Lunsford

8.E Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Granting A Variance Pursuant To Section 4-1 “Sales Near Schools, Churches Or Hospitals” Of “The Code Of The City Of Galveston, 1982 As Amended” And In Accordance With Section 109.33(E) Of The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code; Regarding The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages On Property Located At 2909 Market / Avenue D; Which Is Legally Described As “Lot 6, 7 & 8 (6-6), Block 509, Galveston Aka Lot 5 Special Subdivision, In The City And County Of Galveston And Is Located Within Three Hundred Feet Of A School, Church, Or Hospital; Planning Case Number 25PLM-00169; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Lunsford)

9. PUBLIC COMMENT

10.A Consider an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the total operating budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by reducing the General Fund expenditure budget by five hundred sixty-one thousand, seven hundred twenty dollars (- $561,720), increasing the Rosenberg Library Fund expenditures by twenty-three thousand eight hundred ninety dollars ($23,890), reducing the Island Transit Fund expenditures by fifty-seven thousand seven hundred eighty (-$57,780), reducing Enterprise Fund expenditures by two hundred ninety thousand three hundred dollars (-$290,300), and reducing Internal Service Fund expenditures by one hundred and two thousand, nine hundred forty (-$102,940), for a combined total expenditure decrease of nine hundred eighty-eight thousand eight hundred fifty dollars (-$988,850) to properly record expenditure adjustments required for the adoption of a lower tax rate of $0.408687 per $100 property valuation decreasing General Fund revenue by two million two hundred nineteen thousand four hundred sixty (-$2,219,460) and increasing Rosenberg Library Fund revenue by twenty-three thousand eight hundred ninety ($23,890); making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.(C. Ludanyi)

10.B Consider for approval 4 ordinances necessary in the establishment of an Arts Development Commission and sunsetting each of the existing arts boards, consolidating the functions of the Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) and the Arts & Historic Preservation Board (AHPAB) and authorizing staff to bring forward corresponding amendments to Chapter 33 of the City Code and related policies governing Hot Occupancy Tax (HOT) arts allocations. (A. Lynch / B. Sanderson)

10.C Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City of Galveston Approving The 2025-2026 Annual Service Plan Update To The Service And Assessment Plan And Assessment Roll For Public Improvements For The Bayside At Waterman’s Public Improvement District In Accordance With Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, As Amended; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (M.Hay/T.Evans)

10.D Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, designating its meeting days for the year 2026; designating joint meetings with the Planning Commission, the Park Board of Trustees, and the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves; reserving the right of Council to schedule additional meetings as needed; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. (C. Brown)

11. CONSENT ITEMS

11.N Consider for approval the City Auditor's Report on the Park Board Expanded Expenditures Audit CMS2025-10 (G. Bulgherini)

12.A Discuss and consider for action authorizing the City Manager to sign the application for the City to participate in the Texas Historical Commission’s First Street Program. (B. Brown/C. Brown)

12.B Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, supporting the importance of Clean Water and Beaches to the City and calling upon the State of Texas to enact policy for the protection of the City from plastic pellets, and other forms of preproduction plastic pollution; directing the City Secretary to send certified copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of Texas and to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); providing for findings of fact and for an effective date. (B. Brown/C. Brown)

12.C Consider for action, if necessary, a motion giving direction to staff related to any economic development proposals related to Project Juno in the City of Galveston.

12.D Consider for action, if necessary, a motion giving direction to staff related to any economic development proposals related to Project Bounty in the City of Galveston

12.E Discuss and consider appointments to the following City boards, commissions, and committees

12.F Discuss and consider appointments to the following H-GAC boards and committees

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