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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 2023 10/26/2023 - Minutes 1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Craig Brown, Mayor Pro Tem David Collins, Council Member Sharon Lewis, Council Member Mike Bouvier, Council Member John Listowski, and Council Member Marie Robb. Absent: Council Member David Finklea. 3. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Kanika Douglas of Moody Methodist Church. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and Texas Flag. 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST None. 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 - Mayor Brown and representatives of the Jewish Community Rabbi Kessler and Jayson Levy provided comments related to recent world events in Israel that has once again focused our attention on terrorism and the human suffering that accompanies it, which has shaken all of us including the Jewish community. Council Members Robb and Listowski sent thoughts and prayers to Israel and the Jewish community in Galveston and around the world. 2. Information regarding holiday schedules 3. Recognition of individuals a. Donation from Better Parks for Galveston - Members of Better Parks for Galveston provided City Council with a donation check of $50,000 for the installation of Cool Decking at Lasker Park Pool. b. Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Senior Assistant City Attorney Donna Fairweather reported that she is celebrating her five year anniversary of being cancer free and encouraged everyone to get tested. c. Chiropractic Health Month Proclamation - presented by CM Listowski. d. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation - presented to a representative of the Resource Crisis Center by CM Robb.  c. Chiropractic Health Month Proclamation - presented by CM Listowski. d. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation - presented to a representative of the Resource Crisis Center by CM Robb. e. National Adoption Day Proclamation - presented to Adoption Day Foundation members Doren Glenn and Donna Fairweather by CM Bouvier. 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcement 6.B. Presentation Of The Planning Commission’s Planning & Design Awards Planning Commission Chair Rusty Walla and Vice Chair Steven Pena presented the following Planning & Design Awards: 1. Beautification - Galveston Bookshop Mural 2. Development - Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal 3. Environmental - Tree Planning - 3916 Winnie 4. Historic Preservation - 2111 Strand, J.S. Brown & Company Building 5. Private Investment - 8423 Stewart Road - Galveston Island Brewery 6. Public Investment - City of Galveston - Trolleys 7. Redevelopment - Painted Ladies - 2300 Block of Avenue P 8. Special Recognition - Local Bars - Rehabilitated and Improved 6.C. Sister Cities Program Committee Report - Chair Leah Tuten/Alex Thomas Chair Leah Tuten and Committee Member Alex Thomas reported on committee activities, including: (1) a newly erected Crescent of Flags featuring flags from Galveston's Sister Cities Niigata, Japan, Stavanger, Norway, Veracruz, Mexico, and Macharaviaya, Spain; (2) hopes of adding additional cities including one from Africa; (3) past support from other Sister Cities over the past 60 years including the donation of trees from Niigata, Japan after Hurricane Ike, lifeguard exchanges, and cultural exchanges; (4) the local oil museum sharing best practices of renewable energy with Stavanger, Norway; (5) a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 14th to commemorate the Crescent of Flags; and (6) the Children's Museum hosting an International Festival on November 18th in collaboration with the Sister Cities Committee. Leah and Alex thanked Assistant City Secretary Nellie De La Fuente for support of the committee and getting the Crescent of Flags project completed. 7. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claims: - - Rev. Stelios Sitaras, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church; 23-082 - One Gas; 23-084 - One Gas; 23-085 - Michael Dreiss; 23-086 - Bacelia Ramirez; 23-087 - One Gas; 23-088 - Jessica Laird; 23-089 - Buzbee Law Firm-The Moayyed Family. 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, Section 2.602 In Order To Modify Requirements For Certain Uses To Provide Permanent Buildings And Restroom Facilities; Planning Case Number 23ZA-004; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (C. Gorman) This item was deferred to the November 16, 2023 meeting. 8.B. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Changing The Zoning From Urban Neighborhood (UN) To Commercial (C) Height And Density Development Zone, Three (C-HDDZ-3) Zoning District On Property Commonly Known As 1128 Seawall Blvd. And Which Property Is Legally Described As “Katie’s On Seawall,” Replat Of The Northeast Block Of Outlot 48 And Intermediate  This item was deferred to the November 16, 2023 meeting. 8.B. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Changing The Zoning From Urban Neighborhood (UN) To Commercial (C) Height And Density Development Zone, Three (C-HDDZ-3) Zoning District On Property Commonly Known As 1128 Seawall Blvd. And Which Property Is Legally Described As “Katie’s On Seawall,” Replat Of The Northeast Block Of Outlot 48 And Intermediate Right-Of-Way Of Avenue N, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas. Planning Case Number 23P- 072; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (A. Montalvan) Ordinance No. 23-061 was read by caption. Adriel Montalvan provided staff comments. The public hearing was opened. Applicant representative Abigail Martinez of LJA Engineering provided Council with information related to the requested zoning change. Keith Guindon and Derrick Gutierrez spoke in favor of the zoning change. Richard Denson spoke in opposition to the zoning change. The public hearing was closed. Motion was made by MPT Collins, second by CM Bouvier, to approve the zoning change. The motion passed 5-1, with CM Robb voting against the motion. 8.C. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1211 Church/Avenue F, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As M.B. Menard Survey, Lot 5 And East Half Of Lot 4, Block, 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 23P-071; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (C. Gorman) Ordinance No. 23-062 was read by caption. Catherine Gorman provided staff comments. The public hearing was opened. Kathy Tiernan spoke in favor of the landmark designation. The public hearing was closed. Motion was made by CM Robb, second by CM Lewis, to approve the landmark designation. Unanimously approved by those present. 8.D. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 3427 Avenue O, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As M. B. Menard Survey, Lots 1 & 2 (1011-1), Northwest Block 62 Galveston Outlots, 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 23P-067; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Lunsford) Ordinance No. 23-063 was read by caption. Daniel Lunsford provided staff comments. The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers. Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by CM Robb, to approve the landmark designation. Unanimously approved by those present. 8.E. Landmark Designation - 3716 Avenue O 1/2 - Planning Case Number 23P-070 Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 3716 Avenue O 1/2, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As M. B. Menard Survey, West 19-5 Feet Of Lot 11 And East 32-1.5 Feet Of Lot 12 (1011-1), Northeast Block 60 Galveston Outlots, 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; Designating The Site As A Historically Or Archeological Significant Site In Need Of Tax Relief To Encourage Its Preservation; Planning Case Number 23P-070; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (D. Lunsford) Ordinance No. 23-064 was read by caption. Daniel Lunsford provided staff comments. The public hearing was opened. Property owners Jim and Nancy Fatheree spoke in favor of the designation. The public hearing was closed. Motion was made by CM Robb, second by CM Lewis, to approve the landmark designation. Unanimously approved by those present.  Ordinance No. 23-064 was read by caption. Daniel Lunsford provided staff comments. The public hearing was opened. Property owners Jim and Nancy Fatheree spoke in favor of the designation. The public hearing was closed. Motion was made by CM Robb, second by CM Lewis, to approve the landmark designation. Unanimously approved by those present. 8.F. 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 Construct A Single-Family Residential Development On Property Commonly Known As 13733 And 13751 Stewart Road, And Which Is Legally Described As The W.O. Ranch Replat (2021), Abstract 121, Tracts A And B, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 23P-055; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (C. Gorman) This item was deferred to the November 16, 2023 meeting. 8.G. Planned Unit Development - Planning Case Number 23P-064 (This Item Has Been Pulled By The Applicant) Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Creating A Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zoning District In A Commercial (C) And Resort/Recreation (Res/Rec) Base Zoning District To Allow For Residential Development With Amenities, On Property Commonly Known As Vacant Tracts Located North And South Of East Beach Drive, West Of Apffel Park Drive, And South Of Seawall Boulevard, And Which Properties Are Legally Described As The M.B. Menard Survey, Portion Of Reserve A (1-1), Grand Beach; M.B. Menard Survey, Portion Of Reserve A (1-3), Grand Beach; M.B. Menard Survey, Reserve B, Grand Beach; M.B. Menard Survey, Portion Of Abandoned Stewart Beach Drive (0-2), Lying Northwest Of Reserve A, Grand Beach; Estates Of Grand Beach Replat (2016), Abstract 628, Lot 1, Acres 11.288, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 23P-064; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. (C. Gorman) Pulled by the Applicant. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT Agenda Items: Seth Jones, Chula Ross Sanchez, and Jackie Cole - Item 10F. Non-Agenda Items: E. Henderson - stalking and harassment; Sheila Bell - miscellaneous items. 10. ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS) 10.A. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending “The Code Of The City Of Galveston, Texas 1982, As Amended,” Chapter 28 “Pensions,” Article I “In General” By Adding Section 28-12 “Amendment No. 11”, To Increase The Employer Contribution Rate To The City Of Galveston Employees' Retirement Plan For City Employees; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Providing For An Effective Date. (B. West) Ordinance No. 23-065 was read by caption. Motion was made by CM Listowski, second by MPT Collins, to approve the ordinance. Unanimously approved by those present. 10.B. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, As Amended Chapter 9, “Bicycles”, To Amend Regulations Regarding Lighting Requirements On Motor Assisted Scooters; To Provide Definitions And Make Clarifications, As Applicable; Providing For Penalities And Fees As Applicable; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (Finklea/Brown) Ordinance No. 23-066 was read by caption. Motion was made by CM Bouvier, second by CM Robb, to approve the ordinance. Unanimously approved by those present. 10.C. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Multiple Sections Of Chapter 34, "Traffic" Regarding Parking; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (R. Winiecke)  Ordinance No. 23-066 was read by caption. Motion was made by CM Bouvier, second by CM Robb, to approve the ordinance. Unanimously approved by those present. 10.C. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Multiple Sections Of Chapter 34, "Traffic" Regarding Parking; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (R. Winiecke) Ordinance No. 23-067 was read by caption. Motion was made by MPT Collins, second by CM Lewis, to approve the ordinance. Unanimously approved by those present. 10.D. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending Chapter 34, “Traffic”, Section 34-111(B), Limited Parking Between 8:00 A.M. And 6:00 P.M.; Regarding The Two Hour Parking Time Limit In The Area Of Winnie Street And 24th Street; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (R. Winiecke) Ordinance No. 23-068 was read by caption. Motion was made by MPT Collins, second by CM Robb, to approve the ordinance. Unanimously approved by those present. 10.E. Chapter 15 - Garbage And Trash 10.E.1. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, As Amended, Chapter 15, “Garbage And Trash”, Article II. ‘Rates And Charges” By Increasing The Monthly Fees Charged For Garbage And Trash Collection To The Amount Of $129.00 Per Month For Commercial Accounts; Decreasing The Days Of Service And Providing For Additional Carts; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (D. Bender) Ordinance No. 23-069 was read by caption. Motion was made by CM Listowski, second by CM Robb, to approve the ordinance with an effective date of January 1, 2024. Unanimously approved by those present. 10.E.2. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, As Amended, Chapter 15, “Garbage And Trash” By Providing For Incidental Service Costs To Include Return Trip Costs, Additional Waste Costs, And Bulk Waste Disposal Costs; Providing Definitions; Providing A Penalty Violation; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (D. Bender) Ordinance No. 23-070 was read by caption. Motion was made by CM Robb, second by CM Listowski, to approve the ordinance with an effective date of February 1, 2024. Unanimously approved by those present. 10.E.3. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, As Amended, Chapter 15, “Garbage And Trash”, Article II. “Rates And Charges” By Increasing The Monthly Fees To Be Charged City Customers For Garbage And Trash Collection To The Amount Of $31.15 Per Month; Decreasing The Days Of Service To One Day A Week; Providing For Additional Carts; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; Providing For An Effective Date. (D. Bender) Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by CM Lewis, to defer the ordinance indefinitely. Unanimously approved by those present. 10.F. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, Chapter 29, “Planning – Beach Access Dune Protection & Beach Front Construction”, Article II. Appendix A: Beach Access And Parking Plan, To Modify Regulations Related To Access Point (AP) 2: Stewart Beach; AP 3: Stewart Beach Urban Park; AP 6: Pocket Park #1; AP 8: Beachside Village Subdivision; AP 9: Pocket Park #2; AP 12: Bermuda Beach; AP 13: Pocket Park #3; To Authorize The City Manager And Or Their Designee To Submit The Requested Amendment To The Texas General Land Office For Certification And To Execute All Necessary Documents Related To The Same; Planning Case Number 23PA-009; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (K. Clark) Ordinance No. 23-071 was read by caption. Motion was made by CM Robb, second by MPT Collins, to approve the ordinance. The motion passed 5-1, with CM Bouvier voting against the  Beachside Village Subdivision; AP 9: Pocket Park #2; AP 12: Bermuda Beach; AP 13: Pocket Park #3; To Authorize The City Manager And Or Their Designee To Submit The Requested Amendment To The Texas General Land Office For Certification And To Execute All Necessary Documents Related To The Same; Planning Case Number 23PA-009; Making Various Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject. (K. Clark) Ordinance No. 23-071 was read by caption. Motion was made by CM Robb, second by MPT Collins, to approve the ordinance. The motion passed 5-1, with CM Bouvier voting against the motion. 10.G. Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston Approving The 2023-2024 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) Ordinance No. 23-072 was read by caption. Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by MPT Collins, to approve the ordinance. The motion passed 5-0; CM Robb was not present for the vote. 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. Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by CM Lewis, to approve Consent Items 11B through 11G, and 11I through 11MM. Unanimously approved by those present. 11.A. Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Recognizing The Second Saturday In May As World Migratory Bird Day And The Upcoming May 11, 2024 As World Migratory Bird Day; Authorizing The Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council To Continue Pursuit Of Certification In The “Bird City Texas” Program; Supporting The Application Of The Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council Application For The Certification; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Those Documents Necessary In Regard To The Request; And Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (Brown) Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by CM Robb, to approve Resolution No. 23-027. Unanimously approved by those present. 11.B. Consider Acceptance Of Settlement Of The Case City Of Galveston And Cardinal Construction Vs. Dannenbaum Engineering And LJA Engineering And Authorizing The City Attorney To Sign Any Required Settlement Documents. (Legal) 11.C. Consider For Approval The Acceptance Of A Donation Valued At $50,000.00, From Better Parks For Galveston, For The Installation Of "Cool Decking" At Lasker Park Pool. (B. Sanderson) 11.D. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of New Bleachers For Hooper Field, From Varsity Brands Holding Company, Inc. Dba BSN Sports LLC, In The Amount Of $31,389.55, Utilizing Buyboard Contract #665- 22, With Final Approval By The City Attorney's Office. (B. Sanderson) 11.E. Consider For Action Approval Of The Second Contract Extension With Whitley Penn For External Audit Services. (C. Ludanyi) 11.F. Consider For Approval A Letter Of Engagement With Whitley Penn For Agreed-Upon Procedures Related To The Processes Of The Galveston Wharves, A Component Unit Of The City Of Galveston, As Of Or For The Period Ended October 31, 2023. (C. Ludanyi) 11.G. Consider Approving The Contract Amendment For The Upgrade Of IGM Technologies Gravity Cloud- Based Solution For An Additional Amount Not To Exceed $153,947, An Increase Of $27,000. (C. Ludanyi) 11.H. Consider For Approval The Award Of RFP 23-15 Utility Billing Print And Mail Outsourcing To Doxim In The Amount Of $278,700 Annually For A Three (3) Year Period With Automatic Renewals For (2) Years In One-Year Intervals. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final 11.G. Based Solution For An Additional Amount Not To Exceed $153,947, An Increase Of $27,000. (C. Ludanyi) 11.H. Consider For Approval The Award Of RFP 23-15 Utility Billing Print And Mail Outsourcing To Doxim In The Amount Of $278,700 Annually For A Three (3) Year Period With Automatic Renewals For (2) Years In One-Year Intervals. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (C. Ludanyi) 11.I. Consider For Approval Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The 2024 Texas Department Of Transportation Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant, Which Allows The Airport To Be Reimbursed Up To $100,000 In Eligible Airport Maintenance Expenses Upon Final Approval Of The City Attorney (M. Shahan). 11.J. Consider Approval Of Change Order #1 To Contract # COG CON 23-138 PO # P2351480 With Sovereign Builders Inc. Dba Construction LTD For The City Hall 4th Floor & Attic Renovation Project Increasing The Contract By $36,918.90 (2.35%) From The Amount Of $1,570,000.00 To The Contract Amount Of $1,606,918.90 And Increase The Completion Date 12 Days. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Anderson) 11.K. Consider For Approval The Renewal Of The Annual Maintenance Support Agreement For The City’s Enterprise Content Management Solution (ECM), Laserfiche, Awarding The Contract To MCCi As A Sole Source Provider In The Amount Of $46,264.45. (H. Dean) 11.L. Consider For Approval The Renewal Of The Annual License Subscription Agreement For VMware Software From SHI Utilizing Cooperative DIR‐CPO‐4444 For $29,740.30. (H. Dean) 11.M. Consider For Approval Moving Task Order #13 Services To Task Order #2 To The Current DCMC Contract COG-CON-23-130 Due To The Expiration Of The Previous Contract, And Authorize The City Manager To Sign All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval Of The City Attorney. (T. Wrobleski) 11.N. Consider For Approval Moving Task Order #8 Services To Task Order #1 To The Current DCMC Contract COG-CON-23-130 Due To The Expiration Of The Previous Contract, And Authorize The City Manager To Sign All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval Of The City Attorney. (T. Wrobleski) 11.O. Consider For Approval, Issuance Of A Task Order #1 To Innovative Emergency Management (IEM) For Programming And Grant Planning Services To Perform Initial Programming And Grant Activities For The Development Of Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Opportunities For A City Of Galveston And UTMB Dual Use Multi-Agency First Responder Saferoom Facility, And Authorize The City Manager To Sign All Documents Upon The Review And Approval Of The City Attorney. (T. Wrobleski) 11.P. Consider Adopting Resolution 23-___ Approving The City Of Galveston South Shore Drainage Project Acquisition And Relocation Plan To Obtain Temporary Construction Easements For The CDBG-MIT Funded South Shore Drainage Project; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (R. Winiecke) Resolution No. 23-028 11.Q. Consider Approval Of A Proposal From Riner Engineering In The Amount Of $46,864.00 To Perform Construction Material Testing For The Sandhill Crane Soccer Complex Project. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (R. Winiecke) 11.R. Consider Approval Of A Proposal From Terracon Consultants, Inc. In The Amount Of $100,855.00 To Perform Construction Material Testing For The Pirates Beach WWTP Replacement, Lift Station #35 Replacement And Lift Station #47 Pump Replacement Project. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (R. Winiecke) 11.S. Consider For Approval An Agreement With BFI Waste Services Of Texas LP For The Rental, Collection And Hauling Of Dumpsters For City Facilities With An Expected Maximum Annual Cost Of $60,709. The Contract Term Is Three Years With Two, One-Year Renewals. Authorizing City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Bender) 11.T. Consider For Approval The Use Of The Cooperative Purchasing Contract Through Buyboard Contract  11.S. Consider For Approval An Agreement With BFI Waste Services Of Texas LP For The Rental, Collection And Hauling Of Dumpsters For City Facilities With An Expected Maximum Annual Cost Of $60,709. The Contract Term Is Three Years With Two, One-Year Renewals. Authorizing City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Bender) 11.T. Consider For Approval The Use Of The Cooperative Purchasing Contract Through Buyboard Contract 694-23 From Otto Environmental Systems For The Purchase Of Garbage Carts In The Amount Of $130,000.00. Authorizing City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Bender) 11.U. Consider For Approval The Annual Contract For Safety Shoes Through Contract # COG-CON-23-209 With Safety Shoe Distributor For A Term Of Three Years With Two Additional 1-Year Extension Options. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (T. Pedraza) 11.V. Consider For Approval The Annual Funding Of $100,000.00 For Professional Legal Services From The Law Firm Of Lloyd Gosselink Related To Water, Sanitary Sewer, And Stormwater Legal Issues. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (T. Pedraza) 11.W. 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 $176,227.15. (T. Pedraza) 11.X. Consider For Approval The Sole Source Purchase Of Flygt Pump Motor Rewind Through Hahn Equipment Co. In The Amount Of $25,036.48. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (T. Pedraza) 11.Y. Consider For Approval The Replacement Of The Screw Compactor At The Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant In The Amount Of $40,690.10 With Headworks. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (T. Pedraza) 11.Z. Consider For Approval The Ratification Of Hauling Services By Magna Flow Needed Remove Sludge From The Airport, Terramar And Pirates Beach Wastewater Treatment Plants, In The Amount Of $40,000. (T. Pedraza) 11.AA. Consider For Approval The Purchase Of Source Well Contract #062320-URI Quoted Dewatering Well Point Pump In The Amount Of $50,300 Through United Rentals. (T. Pedraza) 11.BB. Consider For Approval The Disposal Of Sanitary Sewer Solid Waste From The City Of Galveston’s Wastewater Treatment Facilities And Sewer Collection System To The Republic Services Galveston County Landfill At An Estimated Cost Of $325,000.00. Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Document Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (T. Pedraza) 11.CC. Consider Of Approval Utilizing The Texas Rural Water Association To Provide Various Required TCEQ Trainings To The Collections & Distribution Staff In House At The New Public Works Facility In The Amount Of $20,000.00. (T. Pedraza) 11.DD. Consider For Approval The Permitting Of Overnight Camping In The Areas Of 19th To 27th And Seawall Blvd. From Wednesday, November 2nd Through Sunday, November 5, 2023, Which Will Allow The Lone Star Rally Vendors The Availability To Setup In The Event Venue. (D. Smith) 11.EE. Consider For The Approval Of The Purchase Of Three (3) John Deere 35P Excavators For The Utilities Department To Be Purchased From Doggett Heavy Machinery Through The Sourcewell Co-Op For A Total Price Of $172,800.00 And Authorize The City Managers Staff To Execute The Purchase Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.FF. Consider For The Approval Of The Purchase Of One (1) Weiler Tack Distributer Trailer For The Streets Department To Be Purchased From Mustang Through The Buy Board Co-Op For A Total Price Of $29,560.00 And Authorize The City Managers Staff To Execute The Purchase Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.GG. Consider For The Approval Of The Purchase Of One (1) Pierce Enforcer 100’ Aerial Ladder Truck For  Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.FF. Consider For The Approval Of The Purchase Of One (1) Weiler Tack Distributer Trailer For The Streets Department To Be Purchased From Mustang Through The Buy Board Co-Op For A Total Price Of $29,560.00 And Authorize The City Managers Staff To Execute The Purchase Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.GG. Consider For The Approval Of The Purchase Of One (1) Pierce Enforcer 100’ Aerial Ladder Truck For The Fire Departments Suppression Division To Be Purchased From Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Through HGAC Buy Co-Op For A Total Price Of $2,143,289.00 And Authorize The City Managers Staff To Execute The Purchase Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.HH. Consider For The Approval Of The Purchase Of One (1) International Service Truck For The Drainage Department To Be Purchased From Santex Truck Center Through HGAC Buy Co-Op For A Total Price Of $87,349.00 And Authorize The City Managers Staff To Execute The Purchase Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.II. Consider For The Approval Of The Purchase Of One (1) Freightliner Durasucker Tank Truck For The Utilities Department To Be Purchased From Doggett Freightliner Of South Texas Through TIPS Co-Op For A Total Price Of $345,453.00 And Authorize The City Managers Staff To Execute The Purchase Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.JJ. Consider For The Approval Of The Purchase Of One (1) Freightliner Blacktop Distribution Truck For The Streets Department To Be Purchased From Houston Freightliner Through HGAC Buy Co-Op For A Total Price Of $269,900.00 And Authorize The City Managers Staff To Execute The Purchase Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.KK. Consider For The Approval Of The Purchase Of One (1) Bomag Pneumatic Roller For The Streets Department To Be Purchased From RB Everett Through The Buy Board Co-Op For A Total Price Of $123,950.00 And Authorize The City Managers Staff To Execute The Purchase Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.LL. Consider For The Approval Allowing The Fleet Facility To Purchase The Listed Rolling Stock And Associated Equipment (1 Police Dodge Charger) For The Police Department From Silsbee Fleet - Donalson CDJR, Through The Good-Buy Co-Op For A Total Price Of $42,890.25 And Authorize The City Managers Staff To Execute The Agreement Upon Final Approval By The City Attorney. (D. Smith) 11.MM. Consider For Approval Minutes Of The August 10, 2023 Special Meeting, The August 24, 2023 Workshop And Regular Meeting, The September 14, 2023 Special Meeting, And The September 21, 2023 Workshop And Regular Meeting. (J. Williams) 12. ACTION ITEMS 12.A. Discuss And Consider Appointments To The Following City Boards, Commissions, And Committees: 1. Airport Advisory Committee - Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by MPT Collins, to appoint Jamie Donlon. Unanimously approved by those present. 2. Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by MPT Collins, to appoint Tom Hall. Unanimously approved by those present. 3. Civilian Review Board 4. Cultural Arts Commission - Motion was made by CM Lewis, second by MPT Collins, to appoint Alice Watford. Unanimously approved by those present. 5. Ethics Commission 6. Families, Children and Youth Board - Motion was made by CM Bouvier, second by Mayor Brown, to appoint Devinderjeet Singh, Lisa Shaw, Sharon Hall, and Julia Hatcher. Unanimously approved by those present. 7. Finance, Fiscal Affairs and Investment Committee 8. Galveston Housing Finance Corporation/Galveston Property Finance Authority 9. Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority 10.Firefighters Pension Board 11.Police Pension Board - Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by MPT Collins, to appoint Marcy Hanson. Unanimously approved. 12.Zoning Board of Adjustments - Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by MPT Collins, to appoint Becca Scoville. Unanimously approved by those present.  8. Galveston Housing Finance Corporation/Galveston Property Finance Authority 9. Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority 10.Firefighters Pension Board 11.Police Pension Board - Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by MPT Collins, to appoint Marcy Hanson. Unanimously approved. 12.Zoning Board of Adjustments - Motion was made by Mayor Brown, second by MPT Collins, to appoint Becca Scoville. Unanimously approved by those present. 12.B. Discuss And Consider Appointments To H-GAC's 2024 General Assembly And Board Of Directors. (Brown) Motion was made by MPT Collins, second by CM Lewis, to reappoint Mayor Brown as member, and to appoint CM Robb as alternate. Unanimously approved by those present. 13. RECEIVE AND FILE (Non-Action Items) 13.A. Section 2-73 Of The City Charter Requires That The Council Members Are To Be Informed Of Auction Sales That Exceed $1,000. This Staff Report Represents The Receiving And Filing Of All Auction Sales For The Fiscal Year 2022-23. (D. Smith) 14. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Janelle Williams, City Secretary Date Approved: December 14, 2023