DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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:

Present the investment report for quarter ended December 31, 2024 as part of the City Manager’s report. (C. Ludanyi)

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider for approval an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, declaring a Planned Unit Development Overlay (PUD) in a residential, Single Family-One (R-1-PUD) base zoning district on property commonly known as 2018 60th Street, and which is legally described as Lot 8R (8-18), of Two West, replat of Lots 8 and 9, Garretts Subdivision, in the city and county of Galveston Texas as expired; revoking, terminating, repealing or otherwise cancelling ordinance No. 22-065; planning case number 24P-045; 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, creating a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay zoning district in a Central Business (CB) zoning district to construct a “Restaurant, Drive-In/Through”, “Parking Lot, Commercial Surface Parking Area”, and “Electric Vehicle Charging Station”, on property commonly known as 101 14th Street, 1405-1415 Harborside Drive, and which is legally described as M.B. Menard Survey, Lots 4, 5, 6, and the north 70 Feet of Lot 7 (7-1), Block 674, in the city and county of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 24P-042; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. (C. Gorman)

PUBLIC COMMENT

ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS)

Ordinance amending the total operating budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024

Consider adopting Ordinance 25-__ amending the code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, Chapter 34, “Traffic”, Article III, “Vehicle Operation”, Section 34-59, “Decrease of State Law Maximum Speed”, “Speed Limit 20 Miles per Hour”, by adding the “Spanish Grant Bayside Subdivision”; Making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date ; Authorizing the City Secretary to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)

Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, Galveston 1982, As Amended, By Sunsetting The “Families, Children And Youth Advisory Board, And The Provisions Thereof, Under Chapter 26, “Parks And Recreation”, Article V.; And Amend Chapter 2, “Article Iv. – Boards, Commissions And Committees’, Division 2., As Applicable; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (B. Sanderson)

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.

Consider a motion accepting and ratifying the settlement of the Claim of RAC industries and payment in satisfaction of that settlement as outlined in the executive session of December 2024. (Legal)

Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Continuing The Interlocal Agreement With The Galveston Park Board Of Trustees Providing For The Conduct Of Hotel Occupancy Tax Audits By The City Auditor For A Total Of One Hundred (100) Cases For Audit, Providing For A Cost Reimbursement Of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) Per Audit Of Short Term Rentals, One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) Per Audit Of Hotels, For A Total Compensation Not To Exceed Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00); Providing For Completion By September 30, 2025; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (G. Bulgherini)

Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Appointing A President To The Galveston Housing Finance Corporation, And The Galveston Property Finance Authority; Designating The Term Of Office Of The President; Providing For Findings Of Fact And For An Effective Date. (M. Hay)

Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Directing Staff To File All Necessary Documents And Supporting Materials In Application For A Fiscal Year 2025 Sb 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Via The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (Mvcpa); Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Required Documents For The Grant Program; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (D. Balli)

Consider for approval to allocate $48,000.00 in an encumbrance purchase order for Baybridge Administrators to facilitate Article 11 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. (D. Balli)

Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Accepting The City’s Portion Of A 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant From The Department Of Justice In A Joint Total Amount Of $35,621.00, And Said City Portion To Provide For The Purchase Of Tactical Patrol Equipment For The City Of Galveston’s Police Department; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Agreement With Galveston County; Appointing The County As Fiscal Agent For The Grant; Dividing The Total Grant Award Between The Parties; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (D. Balli)

Consider for Approval the acceptance of a grant from Galveston County for training expenses in the amount of $22,500.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (M. Varela)

Consider an action regarding an adjustment to the Sandpiper Motel utility billing account for an amount not to exceed $16,084. (C. Ludanyi)

Consider a motion to approve a contract with Brink’s Incorporated for armored vehicle services. (C. Ludanyi)

Consider for approval the purchase of 185 Motorola N70 digital handheld radios with required programming and accessories in the amount of $1,191,680.04 to replace the aged radio inventory now at “end of life” per Motorola but currently in use by the Police Department. R Simmons

Consider for Approval an extension and amendment of contract between the City of Galveston and Old Central Cultural Center to assist the City of Galveston in the development of an African American Cultural Heritage District. (B. Sanderson)

Consider for Approval changes to fees for Lasker Park Pool, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (B. Sanderson)

Consider for Approval an Application to the Cultural Arts Commission from the Z Krewe for permission to paint the intersection at 21st and Strand, consistent with long tradition and in compliance with the standards set out in Section 32-3 "Notices, drawings, or caricatures on pavement" of the City of Galveston Code. (B. Sanderson)

Consider for Approval an Application to the Cultural Arts Commission from the United Way of Galveston for permission to paint the sidewalk and ramp walls, located at Austin Middle School (East Side), in compliance with the standards set out in Section 32-3 "Notices, drawings or caricatures on pavement" of the City of Galveston Code. (B. Sanderson)

Consider for approval the rental of portacan units for Pocket Parks 1 and 3, in the amount of $23,114.00 each, for a total of $46,228.00, for March through October 2025. (B. Sanderson)

: Consider for approval awarding Bid# 25-01 to R. Alden Marshall & Associates LLC. in the contract amount of $54,930.00 for the restoration of the Sydney Sherman Monument authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents upon the review and approval of the City Attorney. (C. Kenworthy)

Approve a request authorizing the award of an agreement to CAN/AM Technologies Inc for purchase and implementation services of the Teller Cashiering solution and approving the execution of various contract documents as outlined in this report. (H. Dean)

Approve a request authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Cognizant Worldwide (Collaborative Solutions, LLC) for purchase of post Workday production lean-on services as outlined in the statement of work for an amount up to $ 237,925. (H. Dean)

Consider for approval the renewal of the annual subscription agreement with DLT Solutions, LLC utilizing DIR TSO 4236 for InfoWorks ICM Ultimate software package licenses and AutoCAD licenses. (H. Dean)

Consider for approval an agreement with Centre Technologies, an authorized Microsoft license reseller, for the purchase of Microsoft Office 365 licenses for a One (1) year term. (H. Dean)

Consider for approval amending the 2017 Airport Ground Lease Policy as presented upon final approval of the City Attorney (M. Shahan).

Consider for the approval a 3-year contract, with the option to extend the contract for two one-year terms, for a total of five years, at the cost of $14,394.09 over the five-year period. This contract is for Axon Enterprise, Inc, for 7 (seven) XP26 Tasers, which will give the deputies a non-lethal option when required while using the Use of Force continuum and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. The funding source will be from the Marshals Office approved budget funding source is Minor Equipment 0100-261000-522056-423800. This contract will utilize BuyBoard Proposal No. 698-23 (CEW only). Nick Yeley

Consider the approval to purchase 17 Strada Pay Stations utilizing Omnia contract # 158971 from Mitchell Time and Parking at a cost of $178,078.00. Authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase. The funding source will be from Parking Management Capitol Overlay Improvement account 1096-913650-54005-425600. Nick Yeley

Consider for approval, authorizing the City Manager to approve an expenditure of $19,500.00 with Mike Costello, who submitted the lowest and most responsible quote to install a silicone roofing system on Hangar 70 upon final approval by the City Attorney (M. Shahan).

Consider For Approval the acceptance of a grant award from the US Department of Energy (USDOE) for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program $89,006.98 authorizing the City Manager to sign all required documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. (T Wrobleski)

Consider for Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Supporting The Usage Of The Rosenberg Library Facility As A Cooling, Heating, And Disaster Registration Center (DRC), During Extreme Weather Conditions; Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into And Execute An Agreement Between The City Of Galveston And The Rosenberg Library Association Regarding The Same, Upon Final Approval Of The City Attorney; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (T. Wrobleski)

Consider For Approval the acceptance of a grant award from the US Department of Transportation (US DOT) for the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant program in the amount of $1,999,970.00 authorizing the City Manager to sign all required documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. (T Wrobleski)

Consider For Approval the purchase of (3) four-ton HVAC units for the Airport (WWTP) in the amount of $65,906.38 from Way Engineering and authorize the City Manager to sign all required application documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. (T Wrobleski)

Consider For Approval the purchase of (220) LED Strip Lights for traffic signal cabinets for $23,100.00 from Texas Highway Products LTD and authorize the City Manager to sign all required documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. (T Wrobleski)

Consider for approval a professional services contract with Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to complete construction phase services for the Galveston Lift Station # 6, 8 & 26 Repair project in an amount of $151,146.00; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)

Consider approval of amending the funding source to the contract with Industrial TX Corp. for the Pirates Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant and Lift Station #35 Reconstruction Project, Item 11I approved by City Council on August 24, 2023, in the amount of $22,797,120.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)

Consider for approval authorizing Phase 2 of the existing professional services contract with Stantec Consulting Services (Stantec) to complete the construction phase engineering services for the South Shore Pump Station in an amount of $891,850.00; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)

Payment of shared expenses towards maintenance of the Old Galveston Causeway during FY2024 in accordance with the “Agreement for Renovation and Future Maintenance of Old Galveston Causeway (11/2002)” and the “First Amendment to Agreement (05/2010) to BNSF Railroad Company, Invoice No. 90273622, dated 09/23/2024, in the amount of $155,942.42.(R Winiecke)

Consider for approval the replacement of the damaged fence and gate controller at 30th Street Pump Station, in the amount of $22,695.38 with Foster Fence through Buyboard Contract. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (T Arnold)

Consider for approval a three-year annual maintenance contract for the Water / Wastewater SCADA system software and equipment at the Supply Division Water Pump Stations, various Elevated Storage Tank facilities, Wastewater Treatment Plants and various lift stations from sole source provider Watlow Electric Systems USA Inc. (Formerly Schneider Electric Systems). The cost of the annual contracts will be $183,529.00 for 2025, $190,370.00 for 2026 and $199,889.00 for 2027. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (T Arnold)

Consider for approval the renewal of a contract to preform annual maintenance on the City’s SolarBees installed in Lake Madeline, in the amount of $16,900.00 with IXOM Watercare. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (T Arnold)

Consider for approval the ratification of the emergency PO for the rehabilitation of a failed sanitary sewer manhole on 23rd Street between Market and Postoffice, performed by Southern Trenchless Solutions in the amount of $27,257.67. (T Arnold)

Consider for approval the purchase of 6 actuator valves for Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWPT) in the amount of $52,830.00 with Rotork Controls Inc. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (T Arnold)

Consider for approval the payment for maintenance services performed on Main Wastewater Treatment Plant’s (WWTP) blower system, in the amount of $18,622.00 through Atlas Copco. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (T Arnold)

Consider for approval the Buyboard purchase of twenty-two traffic signal controllers and malfunction management units along Ave O and Ave P for the amount of $100,980.00 from Texas Highway Products. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon approval by the City Attorney. (T Arnold)

Consider for approval the acceptance of the BuyBoard contract #731-24 from Vortex Services, for the purchase of 8” cured-in-place sanitary sewer liner in the amount of $17,967.16. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (T Arnold)

Consider for the approval of the contract and payment totaling $37,500 to Sky Wonder Pyrotechnics for the 2025 Juneteenth holiday fireworks show which will be funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)

Consider for the approval of the contract and payment totaling $104,754.18 to Faster Assets for the migration of the current fleet software system to Faster Web which will be funded by the Information Technology Improvement Fund and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith / H. Dean)

Consider for the approval of a resolution supporting an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston, Texas and Harris County (dba Harris County RIDES), in an amount of $400,000 which is funded by a FTA/TXDOT grant (80-20 match) in support of Subsidized Taxi Services for the delivery of ADA Paratransit/Demand Response Transit Services and thereby authorizing the City Manager to execute the attached agreement thereof. (D. Smith)

Consider for the approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston establishing certain special events as serving public purposes, authorizing the City Manager to execute the standard form agreement from the Texas Department of Transportation for temporary closures of state right of ways for each event along with all other necessary documents. (D. Smith)

Consider for approval Minutes of the November 14, 2024 Workshop and Regular Meeting, and the December 12, 2024 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)

ACTION ITEMS

Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Related To The Disposition Of L.A. Morgan School; Expressing Support For The Galveston Independent School District Trustees To Consider Alternative Use Plans For The L.A. Morgan School Site; To Reach Out To Various Community Groups To Solicit Proposals For That Site, Which Could Include A National Juneteenth Museum, And/Or A Community Park; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Lewis/C. Brown)

Discuss and consider appointments to the following City Boards, Commissions, and Committees:

RECEIVE AND FILE (Non-Action Items)

Letter from Senator John Cornyn - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Gulf Coast Authority - Notice of legislation related to the meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority

ADJOURNMENT