City Council Meeting
| Date: | November 5, 2012 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM |
AGENDA
STATE OF TEXAS )(
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )(
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
NOVEMBER 05, 2012 )(
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD AT 4:30 PM ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 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 Danny Mercer, Friendswood Church of Christ 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. Special Recognition and Acknowledgements
A. Chamber of Commerce Leadership Friendswood Class of 2012
6. WORK SESSION
A. Discussion regarding a potential Bond Issue for 2013
B. Discussion with the Community and Economic Development Committee regarding their Annual Report
C. Discussion with Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a proposed Single Family Residential – Estate (SFR-E) Zoning category
7. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – (Executive Conference Room/Adjacent to Council Chambers-City Hall)
A. Communications from the Public regarding Executive Session topics
B. Council may convene into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071: Consultation with attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney requires it. (Consultation with City Attorney to discuss threatened litigation against the City of Friendswood)
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
8. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
To receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding:
A. Amending Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance of the City of Friendswood Code of Ordinances, regarding amendments to Section 7.P., Permitted Use Table, to add NAICS Use #713940, Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
B. Amending Chapter 14, the City of Friendswood Code of Ordinances, regarding vested rights
C. Amending Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance of the City of Friendswood Code of Ordinances, regarding amendments to Section 8.N., Downtown District supplemental requirements
9. Special Recognition and Acknowledgements
A. *****Special Presentation of the Five Star Spirit Award to Brenda Feaster, Library Associate*****
10. 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)
11. Communications from Committees and Special Reports
A. Annual Report from Dan Seal, Executive Director with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP)
B. Annual Report from Friendswood Historical Society President Ann Whitaker
12. City Manager’s Report
A. City wins three awards at International Economic Development Council Conference
B. Friendswood Emergency Management Services receives award from EMS World Magazine
C. Senior Program’s Veteran’s Day Event
D. Calvary Church City-Wide Clean Up
E. Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk/Kid’s K
13. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a contract with Friendswood Historical Society for the maintenance and preservation of historical sites in the City and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract.
14. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of appointments/reappointments to Group B Boards, Committees, and Commissions as follows:
A. Keep Friendswood Beautiful
B. Fourth of July Steering Committee
C. Parks and Recreation Board
D. Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
E. Investment Committee
15. Discussion and possible action regarding disposition of RFP No. 2012-05 for Water Meter Reading Services.
16. Discussion and possible action regarding disposition of Bid No. 2012-06 to Designate City official newspaper for publication of legal and official news for the City of Friendswood and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement.
17. Discussion and possible action regarding approving the City’s Anti-Nimbyism plan in compliance with the State’s Fair Housing Activity Statement-Texas (FHAST) requirements.
18. Discussion and possible action regarding approving an instrument to amend the deed restrictions for Imperial Estates Section One.
19. Discussion and possible action regarding approving the scope of work for the development of Lake Friendswood and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contracts for the work.
20. Discussion and possible action regarding updating and adopting a City Master Strategic Plan.
21. Resolutions
Consideration and possible action regarding the following:
A. Resolution R2012-25: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, approving a letter to the Texas Comptroller of Public accounts stating the City’s legal authority to exercise the power of Eminent Domain; and repealing all other resolutions inconsistent or in conflict herewith.
B. Resolution R2012-26: A resolution of the City of Friendswood, Texas, hereby designating as representative and as alternate to the Houston – Galveston Area Council 2013 General Assembly and Board of Directors.
C. Resolution R2012-27: A resolution approving and adopting updates/amendments to the "Design Criteria Manual" for the City of Friendswood, Texas; and approving the standards contained therein for the design, construction and installation of public infrastructure and related facilities and improvements within the City. (Appendix E – Downtown District Amenities)
D. Resolution R2012-28: A resolution of the City of Friendswood, Texas, dedicating the use of real property as Municipal Park Land and declaring its acceptance and inclusion into 1776 Memorial Park; and repealing all other resolutions inconsistent or in conflict herewith.
E. Resolution R2012-29: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, approving a letter updating the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regarding the City’s Parks Dedication Ordinance updates; and repealing all other resolutions inconsistent or in conflict herewith.
F. Resolution R2012-30: A resolution supporting funding for Falcon Ridge Blvd traffic control striping improvements, to include a bike lane leading to Friendswood Junior High School, as a part of TxDOT’S Transportation Enhancement Program.
G. Resolution R2012-31: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, approving the fourth bond issuance of the West Ranch Management District, for the proposed amount of $1,390,000.
22. Ordinances
Consideration and possible action regarding the following:
A. Ordinance No. T2012-24: (Title: Second and Final reading of an ordinance amending Appendix B, Section IV of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood) An ordinance amending Appendix B, Section IV of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas.
B. Ordinance No. T2012-25: (Title: Second and Final reading of an ordinance amending Appendix D of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood) An ordinance amending Appendix D of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, by providing for the adjustment to various process and permit fees.
C. Ordinance No. T2012-29: (Title: Second and Final reading of an ordinance amending statutory cross-references contained in the City Charter of the City of Friendswood) An ordinance amending statutory cross-references contained in the City Charter of the City of Friendswood, Texas.
D. Ordinance No. T2012-30: (Title: First reading of an ordinance adding new provisions to address legislative amendments relating to uniform application of requirements, exemptions, enforcement and remedies for municipal permit application process and vested rights) An ordinance amending the Friendswood City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, "Buildings and Building Regulations", by adding a new Article XI, "Permits and Vested Rights" in recognition of rights under Chapter 245, ("Issuance of Local Permits") of the Texas Local Government Code for "projects," as defined by statute; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; and providing for severability.
E. Ordinance No. T2012-31: (Title: First reading of an ordinance adopting revisions and updates to Appendix C "Zoning," Permitted Use Table, providing for the expansion of NAICS Use #7139 by adding #713940, "Fitness and Recreational Sports Center" as referenced in Exhibit "A") An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Appendix C – "Zoning," Section 7, "Schedule of District Regulations," Subsection 7.P., "Permitted Uses," Subsection, "Permitted Use Table," by providing for the adoption of amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance, expanding NAICS Use #7139, "other Amusement and Recreational Industries," by adding NAICS Use #713940, "Fitness and Recreational Sports Center" to the Permitted Use Table within the following Land Use districts: as a Use by right ("P") in the "Community Shopping Centers District" (CSC), "Light Industrial District" (LI) and "Industrial District" (I); requiring a Special Use Permit ("S") in the "Neighborhood Commercial District" (NC) and "Downtown District" (DD); providing a penalty for violation in an amount not to exceed $2000, or as otherwise provided by law; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; and providing for severability.
F. Ordinance No. T2012-32: (Title: First reading of an ordinance adopting revisions to Appendix C "Zoning," Section 8, "Supplementary District Regulations" – "Downtown District Supplemental Requirements," - sidewalks, landscaping and related amenities) An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Appendix C – "Zoning," Section 8, "Supplementary District Regulations," Subsection N., "Downtown District Supplemental Requirements," by revising district requirements, including those pertaining to sidewalks, landscaping, and related amenities; providing a penalty for violation in an amount not to exceed $2000, or as otherwise provided by law; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; and providing for severability.
G. Ordinance No. T2012-33: (Title: First and Final reading of an ordinance adopting Budget Amendment XIII 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 XIII" 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.
H. Ordinance No. T2012-34: (Title: First and Final reading of an ordinance adopting Budget Amendment I to the Original General Budget of the City for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 to provide for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds) An Ordinance amending City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 2012-26, passed and approved October 1, 2012, same being an ordinance approving and adopting the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 by approving "Budget Amendment I" to the "Original General Budget of the City of Friendswood, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013"; providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds; providing for severability; and providing other matters related to the subject.
23. Communications from the Mayor and Councilmembers
24. Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action regarding the following:
A. Authorizing the acceptance of public paving and utility improvements for West Ranch, Lake Ridge Section 2, and accepting the project into the contractor’s one-year maintenance period
B. Ratifying and confirming the Mayor’s signature on the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) award from the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $48,080
C. Authorizing the disposal of one Police Department vehicle, P250, a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria and one Community Services vehicle, CS4, a 2002 Ford F250 Extended Cab, through Houston Auto Auction
D. Accept September 2012 Property Tax Report
E. Approve the minutes of the August 6, 2012, City Council Meeting
25. Adjournment
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive service must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at (281) 996-3270 for further information.
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 NOVEMBER 01, 2012, AT 5:30 PM.
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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.
