NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 24, 2022 - 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
823 ROSENBERG, GALVESTON, TEXAS
TELEPHONE: (409) 797-3510
 

Members of the public may participate in the meeting in the following ways:
1. Attend the Zoom meeting by registering in advance at the following web address: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QL30HH8GRTehDfNBzk4fmA
2. Submit public comment in advance of the meeting: https://forms.galvestontx.gov/Forms/PublicComment
3. Attend the meeting in person at the above address.  

 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

1.

DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

INVOCATION

Rev. Donnell Johnson, Sr. - Avenue L Baptist Church

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

6.

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

6.A.

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

  1. Salvation Army's 130th Anniversary Proclamation

4. Reminders regarding City Council events

5. Reminders regarding community events

6. Health and safety announcement

7.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

Claims: 22-005 - Joe Blessett; 22-006 - One Gas Company; 22-007 - Guillermo Wulschner; 22-008 - David Baldwin; 22-009 - Danny Montgomery.

8.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.A.

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 In Order To Add “Recreation, Outdoor – Private” As A New Land Use And To Add Definitions For “Recreation, Outdoor – Private” And “Boathouse”, To Article 14, Section 14.103, “Definitions”; Planning Case Number 22ZA-004; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (P. Milburn)

9.

PUBLIC COMMENT

A.  Agenda Items
B.  Non-Agenda Items
10.

ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS)

10.A.

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" Section 34-64 “ One-Way Streets And Alleys”, Providing For A One-Way Street At 38th Street, Northbound, Between Avenue R And A Half And Avenue S, To The List Of One-Way Streets In The City; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject And Providing For An Effective Date. (R. Winiecke)

10.B.

Consider an ordinance amending the total FY 2022 Operating Budget by increasing various budgeted revenue and expenditure accounts in the amount of $4,281,382 with funds budgeted from other accounts in a like amount to adjust and properly record expenses for the disbursement of approved cost of living pay adjustment, pay equity and collective bargaining pay increases, recognition of Rosenberg Library contribution in the General Fund revenue budget, increases in capital budgets to allow for the carryover of funds for vehicle and equipment funded and ordered in FY 2021 and correct the funding source for the city marshal assigned to the Municipal Court; making various findings provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.

11.

CONSENT ITEMS - The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.

11.A.

Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Approving The Annual Aerial Spraying For Mosquito Control; Directing The City Secretary To Forward A Certified Copy Of This Resolution To The Galveston County Mosquito Control District; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date.

11.B.

Consider for Approval Extending Use of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave (“EPSL”) Benefits for Civilian Employees as Established by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) through December 31, 2022 (K. Etienne).

11.C.

Consider For Approval Naming A Park Bench At City Hall In Of Raymond F. Guzman Jr., As Recommended By The Parks And Recreation Advisory Board. (B. Sanderson)

11.D.

Consider For Approval Renaming The "West End Dog Recreation Area" To The "Dr. Jackie Cole West End Dog Recreation Area" In Honor Of Dr. Jackie Cole, As Recommended By The Parks And Recreation Advisory Board. (B. Sanderson)

11.E.

Consider For Approval An Application To The Cultural Arts Commission From The Red Light Coffee Roasters For Permission To Keep And Maintain A Mural On The Sidewalk At 2728 Market, 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. (B. Sanderson)

11.F.

Consider for approval execution of Texas General Land Office Contract No. 22-130-001-D406 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Program, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (T. Wrobleski)

11.G.

Consider for approval a professional services contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc. to develop the City’s Stormwater Master Plan in an amount of $1,533,000; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (B. Cook)

11.H.

Consider for approval an agreement with Labiche Architectural Group to provide architectural design services for renovations to the 4th floor of City Hall in the amount of $85,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents upon the review and approval of the City Attorney. (D. Anderson)

11.I.

Consider for approval the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) implementation with Badger Meter Inc. in the amount $15,425,902.78, contingent upon receipt of the final draw of American Rescue Plan Act Funding. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (T. Pedraza)

11.J.

Consider for approval the next stage of work for the City of Galveston AMI Project with E-Source for a fixed price of $498,000.00. This request, covering AMI project support services from March to December of 2022 would authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for services.

11.K.

Consider for approval the sole source repair of (4) Submersible pumps for Lift Stations 7,15,16 and 52 in the amount of $ 47,457.21 with Hahn Equipment. (T. Pedraza)

11.L.

Consider for approval the sole source purchase (3) Submersible pumps for Lift Stations 23,31 and 33 in the amount of $ 30,358.00 with Hahn Equipment. (T. Pedraza)

11.N.

Consider for the approval allowing the purchase of auto parts and supplies utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing contract with O’Reilly Auto Parts (contract 032521-ORA) and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. Estimated costs for products are not to exceed Council approved budgets. (D. Smith)

11.O.

Consider for the approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed rolling stock and associated equipment (Dump Truck for Municipal Utilities) from Rush Truck Center through HGAC Buy for a total price of $180,767.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)

11.P.

Consider for Approval to Authorize the Grants & Housing Department to Execute a Certification of Consistency with the City’s Consolidated Plan (HUD Form–50077-SL) for the Galveston Housing Authority (GHA) Program Year 2022 Annual Plan. (A. Law)

11.Q.

Consider for approval Minutes of the January 6, 2022 Special Meeting, and the January 27, 2022 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)

12.

ACTION ITEMS

12.A.

Consider for Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Acknowledging Receipt Of The Report Of The Recycling Ad Hoc Committee; Expressing The Thanks Of Council To The Members Of The Committee For Their Thoughtfulness, Diligence And Hard Work; Formally Sunsetting The Committee And Providing For Findings Of Fact And An Effective Date. (Schuster/Brown)

12.B.

Discuss and consider appointments to the following boards, commissions, and committees:

  1. Civilian Review Board - Districts 1 and 5
  2. H-GAC Technical Advisory Committee - appointment of Tyson Arnold, P.E., Senior Assistant City Engineer to the Alternate Position
13.

ADJOURNMENT

I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted in a place convenient to the public in compliance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code on February 18, 2022 at 11:15 A.M.

Janelle Williams

Janelle Williams, City Secretary

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), PERSONS IN NEED OF A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHALL, WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO ANY PROCEEDING, CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE, SUITE 201, 823 ROSENBERG, GALVESTON, TEXAS 77550 (409-797-3510).