City Council Meeting Agenda 08-06-12
| Date: | August 6, 2012 |
AGENDA
STATE OF TEXAS )(
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )(
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
AUGUST 06, 2012 )(
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD AT 4:30 PM ON MONDAY, AUGUST 06, 2012, AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AGENDA LISTED BELOW:
4:30 PM – REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to order
2. Invocation – Pastor Skip Negley, Mary Queen Catholic Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance – United States and Texas (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE)
4. Communications from the Public
(To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not deliberate on items discussed under this agenda item. The Council may refer this item to the City Manager or direct this item to be placed on the next regular Council agenda. PowerPoint presentations are not conducted during the citizen comment period.)
5. WORK SESSION
A. Discussion regarding the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2012-13 Budget
B. Discussion regarding report from the Parks Subcommittee
6. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A. Oath of Office administered to reappoint Municipal Court Associate Judge Richard Flake
B. *****Special Presentation of the Five Star Spirit Award for the Second Quarter of 2012 to Henry "BJ" Holesovsky, Police Department*****
7. Communications from the Public
(To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not deliberate on items discussed under this agenda item. The Council may refer this item to the City Manager or direct this item to be placed on the next regular Council agenda. PowerPoint presentations are not conducted during the citizen comment period.)
8. City Manager’s Report
A. FM 518 Overlay Project
B. Report on Fourth of July Celebration
C. Friendswood Police Officers Association donation to K-9 program
D. Texas-New Mexico Power Company Transmission Line Rebuild Project
9. Discussion and possible action regarding any items resulting from the Parks Workshop held on June 4, 2012 and/or identified in the City of Friendswood Parks and Open Space Master Plan, including but not limited to:
A. Opening Lake Friendswood for public passive use without allowing boating or swimming and/or allowing use of non-motorized boats and trails (See, pg. F-2, F-7 and G-1-4 of Parks and Open Space Master Plan); and/or
B. Request cost estimates and/or approve funding and/or designating not to exceed approved amounts to fund the following park projects with available undesignated funds held in the community park fund or neighborhood park fund, undesignated reserve fund, general obligation bond election, and/or to include in the 2012-2013 Operating Budget with such considerations for funding including, but not requiring, potential fundraising efforts and/or matching funds from donations and/or grants:
1. Improvements to the Softball Fields and facilities located at Moore Road (Friendswood Sportspark), including but not limited to drainage issues, parking improvements, concession stand, "club house", etc. (See, pg. F-8 of Parks and Open Space Master Plan)
2. Any costs associated with opening Lake Friendswood/Lake Windemere (See, pgs. F-2, F-7,G-1-4 of Parks and Open Space Master Plan);
3. Purchase of land to be acquired for potential use, in whole or in part, as park land (See, p. F-2 – F3,G2-3 of Parks and Open Space Master Plan)
4. Improvements at Stevenson Park including but not limited to improving drainage issues, adding parking, utilizing unused land, widening and/or extending walking path, etc. (See, pg. F-8 of Parks and Open Space Master Plan);
5. Funding for improvements to encourage more use of 1776 Park (See, pg. F-8 of Parks and Open Space Master Plan)
6. Improvements to construct soccer fields at Baker Road Detention (See, pg. F-8 of Parks and Open Space Master Plan)
(Previously tabled June 4, 2012)
10. Discussion and possible action regarding scheduling a forum on Homeowners Association related issues including but not limited to: 1) enforcement of deed restrictions with an emphasis on non-litigation strategies; and 2) suggestions, concerns or opinions regarding a citywide property maintenance ordinance. (Previously tabled June 4, 2012)
11. Discussion and possible action regarding approving a license agreement with Wedgewood Village Homeowners Association for the installation of a reader board on Blackhawk Boulevard. (Previously tabled 7-2-12)
12. Discussion and possible action regarding approving a license agreement with Wedgewood Village Homeowners Association for the installation of an irrigation meter on Blackhawk Boulevard.
13. Discussion and possible action regarding authorizing the allocation of funds from the Park Dedication Fund and the General Fund Reserves for improvements to City property.
14. Discussion and possible action regarding concurrence with the Mayor’s appointments/reappointments to fill a vacancy on Keep Friendswood Beautiful and to the Boards, Committees and Commissions for Group A:
A. Planning and Zoning Commission
B. Library Board
15. Discussion and possible action regarding concurrence with the Mayor’s appointments/reappointments to the West Ranch Management District Board.
16. Discussion and possible action regarding forming an Ad Hoc Committee to research Sales Tax uses and possibilities.
17. Discussion and possible action regarding development of a Staff/City Attorney communication policy and corresponding communication with City Council.
18. Discussion and possible action regarding approving a request to voluntarily disconnect from the public water system located at 2104 Pine Drive.
19. Resolutions
A. Resolution R2012-18: A resolution of the City of Friendswood authorizing and approving membership in the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities ("GCCC") for the purpose of protecting the interest of the City and its citizens with respect to electric and gas utility matters; 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 legal counsel.
B. Resolution R2012-19: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, amending Rules of Procedure for the conduct of City Council meetings by amending Rule 7 in order to permit submission of additional agenda backup documents by the Mayor or Councilmembers subsequent to the current deadline for submission of agenda items; and repealing all other resolutions inconsistent or in conflict herewith.
C. Resolution R2012-20: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, revising and adopting the Council-Committee relationship, and Council liaison role for the City.
20. Ordinances
Consideration and possible action regarding the following:
A. Ordinance No. T2012-17: (Title: First reading of an ordinance amending regulations pertaining to distance restrictions for the location of alcoholic beverage sales in order to be consistent with state law) An ordinance amending Section 6-6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, to provide for consistency between City regulations and state law pertaining to distance restrictions for the location of alcoholic beverage sales; and providing for severability. (Previously tabled 7-2-12)
B. Ordinance No. T2012-18: (Title: First reading of an ordinance repealing regulations pertaining to distance restrictions for the location of alcoholic beverage sales) An ordinance repealing Section 6-6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas pertaining to distance restrictions for the location of alcoholic beverage sales; and providing for severability. (Previously tabled 7-2-12)
C. Ordinance No. T2011-20: (Title: Second and Final reading of an ordinance repealing the adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code) An ordinance repealing Section 14-421 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas adopting the International Property Maintenance Code; and providing for severability.
D. Ordinance No. T2011-21: (Title: First and Final reading of an ordinance adopting Budget Amendment X to the Original General Budget of the City for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 to provide for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds) An ordinance amending City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 2011-31, passed and approved October 3, 2011, same being an ordinance approving and adopting the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 by approving "Budget Amendment X" to the "Original General Budget of the City of Friendswood, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012"; providing for supplemental; appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds; providing for severability; and providing other matters related to the subject.
21. Communications from the Mayor and Councilmembers
22. Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action regarding the following:
A. Authorizing Council to invoke Rule 1(A) of the Rules of Procedure to schedule the September City Council meeting for September 10, 2012, due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 3, 2012
B. Authorize acceptance of public paving and utility improvements at West Ranch, West Lake Section 2, for the contractor’s one-year maintenance period
C. Authorize the acceptance of natural gas emergency generators for Lift Stations Group A, for the contractor’s one-year maintenance period
D. Authorize the acceptance of natural gas emergency generators for Lift Stations Group B, for the contractor’s one-year maintenance period
E. Authorize an amendment to the City’s interlocal agreement for health insurance to add the City of West University Place to the FWD Interlocal
F. Accept June 2012 Property Tax Report
G. Approve Minutes of the May 21, June 4 and June 30, 2012, Council Meetings
23. Adjournment
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I, MELINDA WELSH, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL WAS POSTED IN A PLACE CONVENIENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, ON AUGUST 2, 2012, AT 3:45 PM.
MELINDA WELSH, TRMC
CITY SECRETARY
**All meetings of City Council are open to the public, except when there is a necessity to meet in an Executive Session (closed to the public) under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. The City Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session to hear any of the above described agenda items that qualify for an executive session by publicly announcing the applicable section number of the Open Meetings Act.
