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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2005-04-04 Regular 04/04/05 2294 STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( APRIL 04, 2005 )( MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2005, AT 4:30 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS,WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM: MAYOR KIMBALL BRIZENDINE MAYOR PRO-TEM JERRY ERICSSON (arrived at 6:22 PM) COUNCILMEMBER LAURA EWING COUNCILMEMBER TRACY GOZA COUNCILMEMBER DAVID SMITH COUNCILMEMBER SHANNON KIMMEL COUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES CITY ATTORNEY LOREN SMITH CITY MANAGER RON COX CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE Mayor Brizendine called the meeting to order. 4:30 PM—WORK SESSION Discussion was held regarding the Main Street Committee Report. Chairman Bill Finger presented an overview on the Main Street Redevelopment Project from the planning phase to the implementation phase, reviewed progress, recommended formation of an entity and discussed first year financial needs of the entity, three committees have been formed: Environment-reviewed infrastructure and detention, zoning, permitting and review procedure, land acquisition and financial incentives, Main Street Director-reviewed job description, director qualifications,director salary range and search resources, responsibilities,qualifications,salary range and Main Street Entity Subcommittee researched the difference between non-profit or Local Government Corporation (LGC). The Committee recommends formation of LGC created by the City but functions as an independent entity and the make up of the Board of Directors, reviewed Budget forYear 1 and Year2,reviewed next steps, will need to pass a Resolution creating Friendswood Main Street Redevelopment Corporation, appoint nine corporation directors, use $50,000 seed money from this year's budget and include in 2006 City budget$25,000 as part of first year corporation operation expense for a grass roots effort with no direction. A question and answer period was held with Mayor,Council,and Chair,discussed appointmentto staggered three year terms and removal process,Council has authority to disband the Board,discussed lack of onsite detention, offsite detention available in Mary and Coward Creek, must have ways to get the water there which City Staff is looking into,discussed possibility of regional detention,approximately$200,000 has been spent to date on the Main Street Project,discussed different fund raising opportunities and responsibilities,discussed buy-in to the project by the private sector with majority polled very supportive,discussed how to transition from a Committee to a Board of Directors and discussed carryover of 2 to 3 members from the initial Committee for continuity, would like to see examples of other LGC Boards,will have follow up meeting for additional discussion. Discussion was held regarding the Economic Development Report. Karen Capps reported there are ten projects planned or underway in the City, 168,340 total square feet with a total value of over$25 million,South Friendswood Square next to HEB on FM 528, Pecan Plaza on FM 2351 and Pecan Drive, Raton Plaza at FM 04/04/05 2295 528 and Sunmeadow, office space stays at 90% occupied across the City, Starbuck's at FM 528 at FM 518, Friendswood Lakes office building at FM 528 and Friendswood Lakes Boulevard, Primrose School on Friendswood Drive, Riley Sherman Shipping Agency on Winding Way,Mary's Creek Village on N.Friendswood Drive, Best Storage on FM 528,Walgreen's on FM 518 and FM 2351.The value of these ten prospects would be comparable to 185 residential homes. There are empty buildings, four largest are Kroger, Crafts, Etc., Thortek and Eckerds buildings,viewed other projects and prospects and the next broker event is scheduled in October at Timbercreek Clubhouse. Discussion was held regarding Texas Municipal League(TML) membership as requested by Councilmember Kimmel. The pro's and con's of inembership and benefits to citizens was reviewed,discussed articles that have been written, particularly the one written regarding tax appraisal caps,discussed how to address this issue and determined to place this item on an agenda for Council action,Councilmembers need to become more involved with TML to have a voice in matters that TML may oppose or support,TML members vote on items that will be opposed or supported prior to Legislature meeting, not always agreeing with TML agenda,so it is up to Council to determine what is best for Friendswood citizens, see importance of TML being the clearinghouse for the some 5000 bills that are considered each year and it is good to determine the value of affilation of all organizations that the City participates with. Further discussion was held regarding the benefit of Staff involvement, particularly department heads interfacing with other people from across the State,and what they could gain from that participation,time to review membership participation in organizations is during the budget process,asked Council to continue to monitor bills that TML proposes,TML will only advocate those things that Cities want and asked what revenue source does the TML Executive Director's salary come from. Discussion was held regarding the Deepwood Lift Station—Whitcomb Force Main projects. Capital Projects Coordinator Skipper Jones and Charlie Beere with SCL Engineering presented a PowerPoint presentation depicting the area and the scope of the project and peak wastewater generation service area,various routes and existing lines and project cost summary were reviewed.Council requested the PowerPoint presentation be forwarded to them for their review,discussed budget,and Capital Improvement Projects(CIP)and bond figures. Council requested updated CIP cost estimates/projections,to be funded in the 2005 Water and Sewer Bond Election. Council also concurred to move forward with design and Council will review costs and process in a future workshop. 7:00 PM—REGULAR SESSION The Invocation was given by Pastor Rick Austin from Friendswood Baptist Church. Mayor Brizendine led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Proclamations were presented to Shari Burrows and Lisa Voyles for Child Abuse Prevention Month and Crime Victim Rights Week. Scout Troop 442 visited the Council Meeting. JOINT DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Brizendine and Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission Kevin Holland called a Joint Docketed Public Hearing to order to receive comments from the public, either oral or written, regarding a request for a Zone Classification change request for 45.8921 acres, Lots 1-29, Block 1, Lots 1-24, Block 2,and Reserves A- G, property located at FM 518, Hunter's Creek Estates Subdivision, Galveston County, Texas, from Single Family Residential (SFR)to Planned Unit Development(PUD). 04/04/05 2296 Tom Lay stated he lives near the development and after he saw what was proposed, he was not opposed. Daniel Schoeder, 18 Mary's Creek Lane,stated he would like to see information on the project to see what is going to be developed; it would give him a comfort level. City Planner Diana Steelquist gave clarification for the existing subdivision behind HEB,asking for rezoning to allow for a gated community. Mayor Brizendine and Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission Kevin Holland called a Joint Docketed Public Hearing to order to receive comments from the public, either oral or written, regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit(SUP)—Private Street,Gated Community for 45.8921 acres, Lots 1-29, Block 1, Lots 1-24, Block 2,and Reserves A-G, property located at FM 518, Hunter's Creek Estates Subdivision,Galveston County, Texas. No one spoke in favor or opposition of this request. Hearing no further comments,the Joint Docketed Public Hearing was closed. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Keith Myers, 1303 Thomas Drive,addressed Council and spoke regarding Friendswood Baseball League field time at Renwick Park. He would have liked to come back to say thank you, but still do not have minimum play time at Renwick Park, wants four two-hour slots for 60 kids, other slots are open just on one field, very disappointing, asked Council for help, accused of not following process,stated he did follow process and will file information with the City Secretary. Council will hear that all has been worked out, but it is not. Asking for fair share, asking Council to help with more field time and help 60 families. Mrs. Carrie Hunnicutt, 1804 San Jose, addressed Council and stated she would like Council's help regarding her child's clubhouse. She received a phone call from the City's Code Enforcement Officer, called the City Secretary's office and was informed that they could request a variance, asked for letters from all of utility companies for waiver of right-of-way, reported her child has a severe allergy to fire ants and had a life threatening reaction three years ago, had clubhouse in other subdivision, prior to moving to San Jose,attended the Homeowners'Association meeting for approval, built clubhouse on stilts to keep off of the ground,was told it violated building permit requirements,set back requirements,will appear before Zoning Board of Adjustments and asked Council for any help that can be given. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Ron Cox presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Budget Coordinator Lynn Bucher and Director of Administrative Services Roger Roecker. City Manager reported on Field Use at Renwick Park and the schedule that has been developed. ACTION ITEMS **Councilmember Goza moved to concur with the Mayor's appointment to fill an unexpired term on the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals and appointed Selwyn Thint to fill an unexpired term ending July 2005. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. 04/04/05 2297 ORDINANCES **Councilmember Smith moved to approve the Second and Final reading of Ordinance No. T2005-08, An Ordinance amending Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood,Texas,said AppendixA also being an Appendix to Subsection K of Section 8 of Ordinance No.84-15,as amended,said Ordinance No. 84-15 being the zoning ordinance of the City,said Appendix A containing rules and regulations governing signs and sign structures within the City, by deleting from Section 1 thereof the definitions of energized sign, major thoroughfare, and major intersection, and by adding to Section 1 thereof definitions of animated sign, awning, banner sign, changeable copy sign, civic sign, commercial message, flashing sign, master sign plan, noncommercial message, nonconforming sign, nonresidential district, obsolete sign, off-premises sign, on- premises sign,residential district,and streetbanner, by amending Section 2 thereof to require the submission of a sign plan drawn to a standard architectural or engineering scale,to require sign permit applications to be signed by the property owner and the sign installer,to delete certain permit exemptions, and to exempt from permit requirements the changing of the message of a changeable copy sign, by deleting therefrom Section 7 regarding fire/safety hazards in its entirety, by amending Section 8 thereof to prohibit the alteration of traffic signs, by amending Section 9 thereof to prohibit obsolete signs, animated signs, flashing signs, and ground signs that are not monument signs, by amending Section 10 thereof to allow the City's Community Development Department to designate a place to hold impounded signs, by amending Section 12 thereof to delete the prohibitions against energized signs and to institute regulations concerning changeable copy signs, by amending Section 13 thereof to require all wiring to monument signs to be installed underground, by amending Section 15 thereof to regulate the location, permitting and size of temporary signs,temporary real estate subdivision signs, temporary direction signs, temporary political signs, garage sale signs, open house signs,and temporary street banner signs, by deleting therefrom Sections 16, 17, 18, 19,and 20 in their entirety, by amending Section 21 thereof to change the allowed size of permanent signs in residential districts, by amending Section 22 thereof to require a master sign plan for all wall signs and ground signs in nonresidential districts,and to allow off-premises signs and directional signs in nonresidential districts if the permit application is signed by both property owners, by deleting therefrom Section 23 in its entirety, by amending Section 25 thereof to use the definition of obsolete signs and to delete the requirement of removing an abandoned sign prior to approval of a new sign permit on the same property, by amending Section 26 thereof to require the removal of nonconforming signs associated with nonresidential properties which have been vacated for 90 days or more, and by amending Section 27 thereof to except from regulation hereunder all signs containing a noncommercial message; providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed$2,000.00 for each violation hereof; repealing all ordinances,or parts of ordinances,in conflict here with to the extent of such conflict;and providing for severability. Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson.The motion was approved 6-1 with Councilmember Kimmel opposed. **Councilmember Ericsson moved to approve the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. T2005-10, An Ordinance known as"Budget Amendment II",amending City of Friendswood,Texas,Ordinance No.2003-19, passed and approved September 22,2003 and being an ordinance approving and adopting the City's general budget for fiscal year 2003-2004; providing amendments to such budget;and providing other matters related to the subject. Seconded by Councilmember Smith. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Ewing moved to approve the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. T2005-11, An Ordinance known as"Budget Amendment I", amending City of Friendswood,Texas,Ordinance No.2004-17, passed and approved September 20,2004 and being an ordinance approving and adopting the City's general budget for fiscal year 2004-2005; providing amendments to such budget;and providing other matters related to the subject. Seconded by Councilmember Smith. The motion was approved unanimously. 04/04/05 2298 **Councilmember Measeles moved to approve the Second and Final reading of Ordinance No.T2005-13,An Ordinance of the City of Friendswood, Texas repealing Ordinance No.2004-18 passed and approved on the 18th day of October,2004,same being the Code of Ethics of the City of Friendswood; readopting the provisions of Ordinance No. 98-35 passed and approved the 2�d day of November, 1998, same being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 91-21, in their entirety; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for severability. Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Measeles reported he attended the Clear Creek Advisory Committee on Corps Project, retirement reception for Assistant City Secretary Linda Thornton and Texas Municipal League Region 14 Meeting on March 31 St and the speaker was Bob Stine from Rice University. Councilmember Kimmel reported he flew in Thursday, missed Linda Thornton's retirement party,fine lady and fine family, sorry he missed her, huge loss to the City. Councilmember Smith stated he nothing to report. Councilmember Goza reported he would like to thank Linda Thornton for her service to the City. Councilmember Ericsson stated the strength of a City is the employees, Linda will be missed. Councilmember Ewing stated she will miss Linda Thornton and all that she has done for the City, gave her condolences to City Secretary Deloris McKenzie for the loss of her mother-in-law and her prayers are with the Mayor and his Dad having surgery, attended Opening Day Ceremonies for Baseball and Softball at Renwick Park, reminded everyone of the Library events Tuesday,attended Community Appearance Board meeting for Spring Sparkle on April 16, and reminded everyone of the Relay for Life on April 22 for cancer cure. Mayor Brizendine extended his condolences to Deloris McKenzie in the loss of her mother-in-law, attended Rotary Reverse Draw,Opening Day Ceremonies for Baseball and Softball at Renwick Park,and a meeting with Congressman Tom Delay at his Clear Lake office, announced that it was Evelyn Newman's birthday today, Kyndal Goza competed on the National Level with Clear Lake Rockettes, received third place nationally on solo,team received highest honors, is very proud of Kyndal. CONSENT AGENDA **Councilmember Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A.Authorize Resolution No. R2005-17,A Resolution of the City of Friendswood,Texas, authorizing the City of Friendswood to continue its participation in the Texas Conference of Urban Counties Aggregation Project, Inc. (dba/Public Power Pool or P3). B. Authorize an amendment to the contract with Knudson &Associates for consulting services on the Municipal Management District Utility Agreement. C. Authorize agreements for use of Sesquicentennial Municipal Swimming Pool: 1)YMCA,2) FAST(Friendswood Area Swim Team). D. Report of Capital Projects. E.Approve Minutes of March 21, 2005 Regular Meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 8:01 PM. 04/04/05 22gg � r � ayor Kimball W. Brizendine Attest: 5 � FR�ENps O !y De oris McKenzie, TRMC � p City Secretary c� v � * s'�, Q,y �4rF UF t��