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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2005-10-17 Regular 10/17/05 2391 STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( OCTOBER 17, 2005 )( MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2005, AT 7:00 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 DAVID SMITH COUNCILMEMBER LAURA EWING COUNCILMEMBER JOHN LECOUR COUNCILMEMBER TRACY GOZA COUNCILMEMBER CHRIS PEDEN COUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES CITY ATTORNEY JOHN OLSON CITY MANAGER RON COX CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE Mayor Brizendine called the meeting to order. 7:00 PM — REGULAR SESSION The Invocation was given by City Manager Ron Cox. Mayor Brizendine led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Mayor Brizendine recognized Friendswood Independent School District's (FISD) Superintendent Trish Hanks and her husband. Debbie Woodson, a Counselor from Friendswood High School, and Counselors from other Friendswood schools addressed Council regarding FISD's "Wrap the Town Red" drug prevention program for Red Ribbon Week. Don Johnson, 810 Myrtlewood, addressed and thanked Council for action on the Resolution regarding the Clear Creek Project, suggested that key words should be avoided such as "high water by-pass," be careful of asking for raising bridges, actually less costly ways to limit flooding, addressed Corps Plan and who will benefit, thanked Council and offered help in any way. Don Beeth, 5303 Whittier Drive, addressed Council regarding the agenda packets not being on the City's web site, pointed out three items on the agenda, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), Public Safety Building coming in over budget and over time, the Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) appointee has only lived in the City for six months, asked that entire agenda packets be made available to the public. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS Ronnie Schultz from the Galveston County Health District presented the District's Annual Written Report. Robert Mott from Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. presented the Annual Written Report from the Delinquent Tax Attorney. 10/17/05 2392 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Ron Cox presented a written report on the Annual Broker and Developer Day. In October 2003, the City teamed up with the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce to conduct the first Annual Broker Event on the same day as the Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament. This year's Eighth Annual "Swing into Fall" Golf Tournament, and Third Annual Broker and Developer Day Event will be held on October 20th at Timber Creek Golf Club. The Mayor and Council, members of the Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC), and staff, will make presentations and interact with the commercial brokers interested in doing business in our city. Following the workshop, the CEDC is offering complimentary golf for being a guest at the workshop. Staff appreciates Council's involvement in this important event. City Manager Ron Cox presented a written report on the upcoming Committee Recognition Dinner. One of the key goals of Council is to better communicate with the citizens. As you know, the City has over 150 citizens involved in its committees, boards, and commissions. These people are appointed by the Mayor or the City Manager to provide advice and make recommendations to the Council and Staff in a variety of matters. The City appreciates all the work they do. In an effort to recognize them for their hard work and spirit of volunteerism, Mayor Brizendine led the effort to plan an evening of recognition for them in 2003 and again in 2004. The City is preparing to do that again this year. The City has invited all the members of the committees, boards and commissions, and guests to a recognition dinner at Leavesley Park, Jones Hangar, on October 18. This event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with dinner. Following will be a time when the Mayor and Council can recognize each member of the committees for their dedicated service to our community. Staff looks forward to that time, and hope to see all of Council present. **Councilmember Goza moved to award RFP No. 2005-09 to State Construction Company in the amount of$4,744,300 for the construction of the new Public Safety Building. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Smith moved to approve a contract with Knudson and Associates for a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) analysis for the Whitcomb Clear Creek Farms property. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. RESOLUTIONS **Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution R2005-34 — A Resolution of the City of Friendswood, Texas, authorizing the submission of a joint application to the Texas Water Development Board for a Flood Protection Planning Grant for Cowards Creek Watershed; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all related documents, including any contracts resulting from the granting of the application. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Goza moved to approve Resolution R2005-35 — A Resolution of the City of Friendswood, Texas, commenting on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Economic Development Plan for Clear Creek. Seconded by Councilmember Smith. The motion was approved unanimously. ORDINANCES **Councilmember Goza moved to table Ordinance No. T2005-29, An Ordinance providing that ad valorem taxes imposed by the City on residential homesteads of persons 65 years of age or older may not be increased while such homestead remains the residence homestead of that person or that person's spouse. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion to table was approved unanimously. 10/17/05 2393 **Councilmember Measeles moved to approve Ordinance No. T2005-32, An Ordinance authorizing application of exceptions to height limits in CSC, OBD, and NC if in compliance with certain additional set back requirements; and requiring a Specific Use Permit for structures over 50 feet; providing a penalty; and providing for severability. Seconded by Councilmember Smith. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Goza moved to approve Ordinance No. T2005-33, An Ordinance amending Sections 7.F and 7.G of the Zoning Ordinance to eliminate restrictions on office use in the Community Shopping Center and Neighborhood Commercial Districts; providing a penalty; and providing for severability. Seconded by Councilmember Smith. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Measeles moved to approve Ordinance No. T2005-34, An Ordinance amending the development standards for the Whitcomb property Planned Unit Development, and revising the geographic boundaries thereof; providing a penalty; and providing for severability. Seconded by Councilmember LeCour. The motion was approved unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor and Council collectively have one comment: "Go Astros!" CONSENT AGENDA **Councilmember Goza moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A. Award RFQ No. 2005- 07 for Cowards Creek Watershed Study and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Dannenbaum Engineering. B. Authorize the Mayor to execute an Amended Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District. C. Approve renewal of the contract with Friendswood Historical Society for maintenance and preservation of historical sites in the City. D. Approve contract renewal with Galveston County Health District for Water Pollution Control and Abatement Services. E. Approve the appointment of Deirdre Carey Brown to replace long-term member Zekie McVeigh of the Community and Economic Development Committee for a term to end in 2007. F. Authorize acceptance of streets, drainage, and utilities for Lakes of Falcon Ridge Subdivision, Section 2, and begin the contractor's one- year maintenance period. G. Approve contract with Joiner Partnership for design services for Fire Station No. 4. H. Approval of September 2005 Property Tax Report. I. Approve Minutes of September 26, 2005 Meeting. Seconded by Councilmember LeCour. The motion was approved unanimously. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 7:28 PM. , � �� ayor Kimball W. Brizendin Attest: � / �a Deloris McKenzie, TRMC FR�ElyO City Secretary �OF S� ~ O � v * * tf'�,�T� OF ��Py