HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2023-02-06 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
FEBRUARY 06, 2023
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD MET IN A REGULAR MEETING ON
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2023, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FRIENDSWOOD
CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM:
Councilmember
Councibnember
Gouncilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor Pro Tern
Steve Rockey
Sally Branson
Trish Hanks
Robert J. Griffon
John Scott
Brent Erenwert
Mike Foreman Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Morad Kabiri
Karen Homer
Leticia Brysch
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Foreman called the meeting to order with a quorum present at 6:00 P.M.; all members were present.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor David Bridges, Friendswood Friends Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - United States and State of Texas
Mayor Foreman led the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States and to the State of Texas.
4. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor attended the Daddy and Daughter Dance, and Councilmember Rockey and him had the duty of
handing out cowboy hats, pink, blue and white, it was a lot of fim.
Coimcilmember Rockey commented on the documentaries regarding the deaths that happened in
Friendswood, and he noted that the FPD looked very well and professional. It was very well done, and
he was very proud of their work in bringing the killer to justice.
Councilmember Branson presented an update on H-GAC and thanked Morad and Jil for continuing to
serve on the Transportation Advisory Cormcil of which Morad is serving as the Vice Chair. The
transportation safety committee, which includes Jil and Brian Mansfield; the latter representing Law
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Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Emergency Management. H-GAC held a retreat back in January where they set
its goals to inelude, water, health, broadband, middle incbme housing, and customer service. The
Historical Society is going to recognize its board member embritus, whieh are former board members that
served for over 10 years and have moved on. The event will take plaee on March 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Friendswood Pubhc Library, and all are invited.
Councihnember Hanks stated that this coming Wednesday during lunch, the Senior Committee will hold
a Mardi Gras Event. She thanked KFB for their due diligence. She serves as the Liaison for the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and its Chair, Joe Matranga, is stepping down from that board and she wanted
to thank him for all his serviee and hard work.
Couneihnember Griffon stated that he and his family attended the Friendswood High School musical,
which was held in honor of Dr. Myrlene Kennedy, who led the theater program at FISD for many years.
He also commended Mr. Matranga for his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councihnember Scott thanked Mr. Matranga for his service on the Plarming and Zoning Commission and
thanked him for his work.
Mayor Pro Tern Erenwert also thanked Mr. Matranga for his service on the Plarming and Zoning
Commission.
Mayor Foreman thanked Mr. Matranga for his serviee on the Plarming and Zoning Commission and
commended him for his many years of good work.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Matranga requested to speak to Couricil to thank them for their support and guidance on the Planning
and Zoning Commission. He thanked the staff, especially, Morad Kabiri, Aubrey Harbin and Beeky
Bermet for their support and professionalism and encourage4 the public to serve as a volunteer on this or
any other City board.
David Allen requested to speak to Cormeil to voice his concerns regarding the Replacement Migration
Plan in the United States that is being led by the United Nations.
Ron Sokal requested to speak to Council regarding his opposition of the proposed development by Hines
Development in the old Exxon property. He gave a history of the Exxon property and its issues as it
relates to health and safety.
Johnna Epperson requested to speak to the Council regarding her opposition to the Hines Development
and particularly with the extension and the placement/location of the thoroughfare.
Randy Hale requested to speak to the Council regarding his jopposition of the proposed development by
Hines Development and the extension and the placement/location of the thoroughfare. He requested that
Council create a citizen committee to participate and communicate directly with the developer on this
project.
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Jamie Flick requested to speak to the Council regarding the Hines Development, specifically with the
extension and the placement/location of the thoroughfare. Her concern is the connection of Castlewood
Road to a four-lane thoroughfare. She requested that Castlewbod Road have its designation changed from
its current terminus as a connector to that of a dead end.
Mary delVall requested to speak to the Council regarding her opposition of the Hines Development and
noted that she vehemently opposed to the extension of the thoroughfare via Castlewood Road.
Keith Kuechler requested to speak to the Council regarding his opposition of the Hines Development and
the connection of the thoroughfare with Castlewood Road.
Hank Dugie, Galveston County Treasurer, stated that he felt that the citizens would be best served if his
position as the Galveston County Treasurer was eliminated, and his duties were separated out into other
job descriptions of existing finance professionals.
Mayor Foreman asked that the agenda be taken out of order to move Item 1 l.A. up on the agenda for
action.
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to move item
1 LA. out of order. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon,; Councilmember John
Seott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert.
Nays: None.
The item passed unanimously.
A. Consider a resolution in support of the abolition of the Office of the County Treasurer in
Galveston County.
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve
Resolution No. R2023r-2, as submitted, and related to Item 11 .A. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, Councilmember John
Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert.
Nays: None.
The item passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. R2023-2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE ABOLITION Of THE OFFICE OF COUNTY
TREASURER IN GALVESTON COUNTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The agenda taken back in regular order.
6. COMMITTEES OR SPECIAL REPORTS
A. Receive report from Keep Friendswood Beautiful regarding a recommendation to the City
Council for the proposed conceptual plan for Stevenson Park Parking Lot.
City Manager Morad Kabiri presented the item and stated that last fall, the FDEDC and Council concurred
and approved a contract with Halff Associates to complete a jiublic outreach and comment period in order
to create different concepts for park amenities, parking, and various other improvements for the Stevenson
Park Parking Lot. Mr. Kabiri introduced Mr. Casey Collins, Landscape Architect Team Leader with Halff
Associates who would be presenting the Council with the findings of their three town hall meetings and
the KFB's recommendation.
Mr. Collins introduced his team and stated that he would give the Council a quick overview of the process
for receiving information, the input that was received and liow the site was analyzed and the resulting
concept options,
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Mr. Collins stated that they had a series of three meeting. The first two meetings were with the general
public at the library and focused on public engagement. The; team put out different types of information
bo^ds throughout the room that focused of different types of elements; including site, park, programming,
and images, which allowed the attendees to place stickers on the elements that they liked. Based on the
stickers, the attendees would then vote on the elements that they preferred. Mr. Collins noted that the first
meeting took place On September 20, 2023 and have about 30 - 40 attendees who gave a lot of positive
feedback regarding the parking in this space with some enhancements such as permeable pavers and
landscaping. The second meeting took place on October 25, 2023, with an estimated 30 community
members, including students fi-om Friendswood Highschool. Again, the group gave a lot of positive
feedback regarding outdoor dining, restroom improvements, and parking enhancements. Again, the focus
of the group was to keep as many parking spaces as possible:
Mr. Collins then noted that firom those two meetings and the input received, they calculated all the desired
programming, and the top three desired amenities, which are:
1. Enhanced Parking (Materials) - 3 6 votes
2. Pavilion w/ Restrooms - 27 votes
3. Outdoor Dining - 25 votes.
He noted that the additional desired amenities for this site included:
1. Covered parking for farmer’s market events, and
2. Shaded parking areas.
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Mr. Collins then noted that based on this information, they prepared a site analysis, which means that they
went to the site to evaluate and document a lot of opportunities, and strengthen opportunities, for the site.
Mr. Collins went over the main elements of the site, which included the following:
As it relates to the main access to the site. There is a sharedjaccess driveway between City Hall and the
existing Stevenson Park site. This is an opportunity for potential combined parking. He noted that these
two sites are separated by an existing open ditch drainage system, which could be potentially covered and
piped.
As it relates to connectivity points. There are three points of jaceess from the City Hall parking area over
to Stevenson Park, which could allow for the expansion two p^k features, (1) being the Pollinator Garden,
and (2) being the Memorial Garden.
As it relates to amenities. Using historical surveys or aerials: the team identified structures that are older
and could need replacement; such as the restrooms and storage rooms, and created a concept that focuses
primarily on a large open-air pavilion that could be used for arts markets, farmers markets, bathrooms and
not just maintain, but increase the parking spaces in the site.; Mr. Collins noted that this was the third of
the three concepts his team created, which was selected by Keep Friendswood Beautiful (KFB) and
presented to the Friendswood Downtown Eeonomic Development Corporation (FDEDC).
Concept “C” includes a main entrance into the park with the Stevenson Park Archway, which has already
been approved with an estimated 108 surface parking spaces, which includes hidden parking and City Hall
parking. Mr. Collins went over the site plan for eoncept “C”;and identified the following items:
• To the north and south of the open-air pavilion, the addition of overflow parking spaces with a
look and feel mote like that of a park element. The; idea being that there would be removable
bollards, to allow access to more parking spaces.
• To the north of the pavilion, an area for food trucks to be staged, and
• To the north of the proposed pavilion area, a spaee for outdoor dining.
Mr. Collins showed pictures of options for screen parking, arj open-air pavilion, and the outdoor dining.
Additionally, Mr. Collins noted that the site as proposed would be able to accommodate:
• (8) Pickleball eourts
• (2) Basketball courts
• (42) 15’xl 5’booths
• (56) 12’xl2’ booths
• (80) lO’xlO’ booths
• (48) Parking spaces
With that, Mr. Casey thanked the Council for allowing him to present the information and said he would
answer any questions.
Councilmember Rockey asked if the team had any idea of the costs of this concept. Mr. Collins stated
that the team did a high-level magnitude of cost and added a 20% contingency. Mr. Kabiri noted that this
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exercise was intended to develop a concept plan that KFB, FDEDC, and City Council could support in
order to incorporate the concept into the Parks Master Plan for future grants opportunities or a potential
bond election as there is no funding to implement this plan today.
Councilmember Griffon asked if there was enough time to place this item on the ballot for a bond election.
Mr. Kabiri responded that technically, yes, there is time to ball a special election; however, the bigger
concern is that there are other needs that the city has besides this project, and he did not recommend
holding a bond election without having thoroughly evaluated those other needs and options.
Councilmember Scott stated that it was worth noting that there was a $3.4 million option, a $5 million
option, and the recommended option was the most expensive: option at $9.4 million. He noted that should
this item move forward, it will need to go to the voters through a bond election for them to approve funding
for this project. Mayor Foreman stated that the idea is to haye these tj^es of plans ready should there be
any grant funds available through other agencies, similar to what happened with the sidewalks in the
downtown area, which TxDOT funded.
Councilmember Hanks stated that she wanted to thank KFB for their forward thinking and having a plan
because while there is no money for this project right now, maybe there will be grant opportunities that
could be taken advantage Of to help fund this project in the future.
Councilmember Griffon stated that he was appreciative of the $13,000 study for this site, which clearly
showed that parking could be gained by filling in the ditch. He noted that it made more sense to him to
look at the cost of filling in the ditch, leveling out the space and adding pavement over the area for more
parking, easily 30 more spaces, which at one point was estimated at $400,000, and anything more than
that should go to the voters for funding. '
Councilmember Rockey requested a little clarity on exactly what Council is agreeing to and what's the
process going forward, Mr. Kabiri noted that the item before |the Council is simply a report from the KFB
Committee on options for the Fire Station site/parking lot, so there is no vote to be taken. He further noted
that if the Council concurs with the KFB recommendation for option “C” or if another option is desired,
that is communicated to the group that is currently working on the Parks Master Plan for inclusion in the
plan. Additionally, Mr. Kabiri noted that this plan is simpl^ a guide on how Council wants the city to
develop with respect to its parks. When and if this plan goes before the voters, if Council feels that $9.4
million is too much for this project, they can change it up as desired. Further, as it relates to the suggestion
to filling in the ditch and add parking and remove the foundation of the old fire station site, staff can look
at bringing Council some options later this year. In response.to a question, Mr. Kabiri also stated that the
site in question is within the city’s Doymtown District arid the short answer is that the downtown sales tax
can be used for this effort once the lighting project is completed. As Couneil is aware, the lighting project
has depleted most of revenue from the downtown sales tax.; Councilmember Rockey stated that he just
wanted to comment that he too would be in favor of some sort of staged approach to this project moving
forward.
Councilmember Branson inquired into the parking in Old City Park, how many spaces were planned
versus actually created and at what cost. Mr. Kabiri responded that originally, the plan was for 88 spaces;
however, a little less than 40 were accomplished, and there are no drainage needs associated with it, just
pavement, it would probably cost between $30,000 to $40,000. Coimcihnember Branson noted that this
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project would add more parking to the area which is less expensive than the estimated $400,000 being
discussed. Councilmember Griffon stated that he felt there was a way to have both the additional parking
in Old City Park and the parking in Stevenson Park. Councilmember Branson responded that she just
believes that there are a less expensive ways for the city to accommodate more parking now at a lower
costs.
Mr. Kabiri stated that after hearing the Council’s suggestiohs, staff will bring back an item sooner as
opposed to later on a plan to remove the Old Fire station foundation, as well as options to fill in the ditch.
Councilmember Branson clarified that she wanted to have estimates on (1) the finishing out of the parking
in Old City Park, (2) the finishing or the creation of a parking lot on that dirt lot that is there now, and (3)
removing/filling in the ditch for more parking, in order for Council to be able to pick and choose options
and see what will create the most parking for the least amount of money.
Councilmember Hanks stated that she believed that the plans presented for the site are good, however,
there is no money for them at this time. She fiufher noted that while it is clear that there is a need for
additional parking at Stevenson Park, and the Coimcil is talking about spending $400,000 for the creation
of additional parking, she did not want to ignore that there are other needs across the city, and she would
like to see this project fimding in relation to the other needs, j She asked if this cost assessment would be
presented during the budget, to which Mr. Kabiri responded jthat she was correct, and those projects and
needs would be presented to the Council during their annual budget presentation.
Councilmember Scott stated that he believed that the city had other fish to fiy other than spending $9.4
million dollars on this fancy park improvement, and again noted that this item should be placed before the
voters for their approval. ;
Mr. Kabiri asked the Council to keep in mind that this iteni is the culmination of citizen input both in
person through Town Halls meetings and online surveys. iHe noted that many times the people that
Council hears fi-om are a handful of folks that are engaged l^ecause they may be upset about something,
and in this instance, the City sought citizen input on what they would like to see in this space if there were
no barriers, which is what was presented tonight. '
Mr. Kabiri further noted that it is not likely that this project would be a standalone bond proposition, but
would instead be done as part of a package of propositions, so the voters would have other things on the
ballot for them to consider. Councilmember Scott concurred that it should be placed on the ballot with
other propositions and requested that this item be a standalone item on the ballot, and that is not coupled
with other items such as increasing fire department capacity,' or drainage projects. Mr. Kabiri noted that
legally, each project must be placed on the ballot as a separate item and cannot be lumped into others.
Mayor Foreman noted that in closing, having a plan documented by Half and Associates, and
recommended by KFB, allows the city to go out and compete for those grant dollars floating around from
other entities. He stated that he did not expect for anyone to write a check for $9.4 million, however, there
are those that would participate in this project in pieces or phases, and assist the city in getting some of
this done because we are ready, with a shovel, and drawings; and plans for this project. Mayor Foreman
thanked Half and Associates, KFB and the staff that worked on getting this plan together.
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7. WORK SESSION TOPICS
A. Receive and discuss an update regarding the Capital Improvement Projects.
Engineering Director Jil Arias presented the item and gave the following overview of the following
projects:
• Fire Station #2 .Reconstruction Project is 68% complete with the masonry and metal panels
in place and tine interior framing is in progress. This project has a target date of completion
of May 2023.
• Public Safety Building Expansion Project is 94% complete. The contractors are putting the
finishing touches on some of the offices right now, and everything is looking really great
over there right now. Target completion date for this project is April 2023. Council
requested a tour of the facility.
• The Blackhawk Facility Renovation and Shelter Project started a couple of weeks ago. The
operations and. offices have been moved to the right'side of the building tp allow for the
construction work to proceed. In spite of all the noise and banging, operations have not
stopped and remain working 24/7. The shelter component of the project will be awarded
in June, and begin in July, once the staff offices are mbved to the completed space to make
room for the shelter component.
• The Blackhawk Boulevard Phase II-B Project, which is the road from Geneva Dr. to
Pennystone Way, has plans that are 90% complete. Staff will be meeting with the engineers
tomorrow in order to go through the last comments^ which should complete the design
potion of this project done. Staff anticipates having the project awarded in May and have
a cost estimate of a little over a $2 million. Mayor Foreman asked what the phases and
costs of Blackhawk Boulevard’s expansions. City Manager Morad Kabiri noted that the
first phase was back in 2010, from El Dorado/Friendswood Link Road just short of FM
528, cost roughly $3.5 million. In 2013, the City had;a bond election for streets, amongst
other things, which helped take Blackhawk from Friendswood Link Road to Edenvale, FM
2351, which was about $5.5 million. The phase being presented by Mr. Arias is an
estimated $2.4 million, and is a partnership with Harris County, Precinct 2.
• Blackhawk Boulevard, Phase H-C Project is the next part of the expansion of this boulevard
and will take the road from Pennystone Way to FMi 2351 and Thursa Lane to FM 528.
Staff is working on a grant application for the Harris County, Precinct 2, 2023 Partnership
Program in order to finish this portion of the road and possibly that of Phase II-D.
• The Council, in January 2023, awarded the engineering service contract related to the 24”
Clear Creek Water Line Crossing Project, which is generally located parallel to FM 2351,
from Surface State 2 to FM 518. Staff is working on getting this portion of the project
kicked-off in the next few days but is waiting on the Ipreliminaiy engineering report to be
delivered first. This is an estimated $6.9 million project, with the majority of it being
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funded by funding froni the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Mr. Kabiri noted that this
project will be paid for with money left over from the 2018 revenue bonds and the ARPA
funds.
• The Surface Water Treatment Plant. Number #1 Tank Replacement is another project
where ARPA funds are being used. This project is the results of the staffs evaluation of
the ground storage, number one who determined that it was structurally deficient and
needed rehab. However, as the rehabilitation costs were comparable to the replacement
costs, it was determined that its replacement was what needed to happen.
• The Ground Storage Tank at Ground Water Plant #4: Project is a part of a bigger plan to
help mitigate what is happening in the south side of Friendswood. All these water projects
are being done in conjunction to increase water capacity by installing pipelines, like the
24-inch line, and then getting water to it will be storejd. The ground storage tank that will
be installed, will help to serve that growing area, which has a number of developments
coming in, to include Friendswood Trails III, IV, possibly Phase V, and the Georgetown
development.
• The Annalea Subdivision Infrastructure Upgrade Project, which was a part of the
application that was made to the General Land Office (GLO) for Harvey infrastructure
grant monies. This project was identified as being (l)ian eligible area and (2) with eligible
infrastructure. The project will rebuild several of the roads In this area and also upgrade
the storm-sewer system.
• As it relates to the 2023 Impact Fee Assessment Study item, Mr Arias noted that soon, the
City will need to renew its impact fees, and as a result, staff will be working on an RFQ in
order to complete an impact fees analysis and assessment, which will then be brought to
Council for action. He further noted that many surrounding cities are going through the
same process and many of them have, as a results of these studies, raised their impact fees.
Mr. Kabiri noted that the per state law, impact fees are required to be updated every five
years, and regardless of what other communities have or are doing, there is a Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) assessment that's done for a 10-year window. He further noted
that five years, before and after, the study window that's being reviewed regarding capacity
needs, is the basis of what determines what goes into the City’s impact fee.
• The Bay Area Boulevard Project is the one that just doesn't want to end as there have been
so many delays due to the rains. The contraetor can’t move forward until the area is dry
enough to work, so everyone is kind of at the mercy of rain right now.
• Lastly, Mr. Arias gave an overview of the TxDOT Projects and noted that the following
for the FM 518 Curb and Ramp Proj ect:
o Construction continuing,
o Traffic signals have been wired,
o TxDOT working on change order to connect all signals together,
o Signals will be energized once networked, old strand lights removed at that time,
and
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o TxDOT exploring options to address brick paWs that do not meet specification.
• As it relates to the FM/FM 528 Intersection Improvements, Mr. Arias stated that
unfortunately, there are ho changes to the status of the; City’s submitted improvements, but
staff will continue to push for the proposed solutions. |
8. PROPOSED FLUM AMENDMENT AND ZONE MAP AMENDMENT CONCERNING 401 N.
FRIENDSWOOD DR.
A. Conduct public hearings regarding a 36,823-square-foot tract of land out of Lot 1 of the Final
Plat of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, located at 401 N. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood,
Galveston County, Texas, concerning (i) an amendment to the Friendswood Comprehensive
Plan's Future Land use Map ("FLUM") to change the FLUM designation from Retail to Low-
Density Residential and (ii) a request for a zone classification change from a Community
Shopping Center District (CSC) to a Single-Family Residential Dwelling District (SFR).
At 7:20 P.M., Mayor Foreman opened the two public hearings and requested that staff give council an
overview of the items.
Director of Community Development Aubrey Harbin presented the items and stated that the property
subject to this hearing was originally Zone Cl, or commercialbn the City’s 1970 zoning map. The request
before the Council is to change a portion of the tract into single family residential. She fiirther noted that
currently the CSC zoning, is the City’s broadest commercial district, and changing it to single family
residential will allow the adjacent business owner to build his personal home on the property. Ms. Harbin
noted that the property owner owns a funeral home on the same tract of land that has a special use permit
said business. The Planning and Zoning Commission had their meeting on January12,2023, and following
the public hearing, voted five to zero to recommend the approval of the requested zone change.
There being no one signed up to speak on this At 7.:23 P.M.,,Mayor Foreman closed the publie hearings.
B. Consider an ordinance amending the Friendswood Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map
("FLUM") to change the FLUM designation from': Retail to Low-Density Residential and
amending the official zoning map to make a zone classification change from a Community
Shopping Center District (CSC) to a Single-Family Residential Dwelling District (SFR) for a
36,823-square-foot tract of land out of Lot 1 of the Final Plat of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home,
located at 401 N. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas.
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councihnember Griffon to approve
Ordinance No. 2023-5, as submitted, and related to Item 8.B. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Coimcilmember Robert J. Griffon, Councilmember John
Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert. n
Nays: None.
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The item passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF | THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE FRIENDSWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO UPDATE
THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP ("FLUM") CONCERNING A 36,823-SQUARE-FOOT
TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 1 OF THE FIN^ PLAT OF JETER MEMORIAL
FUNERAL HOME LOCATED AT 401 N. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD,
GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, TO CHANGE THE FLUM DESIGNATION FROM
RETAIL TO LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION OF
A 36,823-SQUARE-FOOT TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT F OF THE FINAL PLAT
OF JETER MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME LOCATED AT 401 N. FRIENDSWOOD
DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A COMMUNITY
SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT (CSC) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING DISTRICT (SFR); PROVIDING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00);: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT? OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. Recognize Renee Kfoss and Heather Van Dine for completing their Texas Municipal Clerk’s
Association (TMCA) certification/recertiflcation.
City Manager Morad Kabiri presented the item and stated that Renee Kross from the City Secretary’s
Office and Heather Van Dine in the Engineering Department were recognized on Thursday, January 12th
at the Texas Municipal Clerk's Association's Conference. He noted that this certification program is a
professional development program with college/university-leyel courses for municipal clerks that requires
approximately 200 hours of individual home study and online;, homework; examinations over four courses;
and attendance at eight two-day seminars.
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Consider awarding the 2023 Tank Rehabilitation Project to AO Industrial Solutions, LLC (Bid
2023-01.
This item awards the 2023 Tank Rehabilitation Project to AO Industrial Solutions, LLC, in the amount of
$1,445,297, which is a savings of $661,958 from the Engineer’s original project estimate. The scope of
work for this project includes the maintenance and rehabilitation of four water tanks, including interior
and exterior paint blasting and re-coating, repair of rusted and corroded ladders, metal plates, and
appurtenances, and structural repairs.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Rockey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Erenwert to award the
2023 Tank Rehabilitation Project to AO Industrial Solutions, LLC (Bid 2023-01). The vote was the
following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, Councilmember John
Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert. ,
Nays: None.
The item passed unanimously.
B. Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc.,
d/b/a Azavar Government Solutions, for revenue and tax consulting services through The
Interlocal Purchasing System.
A motion was made by Councilmember Rockey and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to authorize a
Professional Services Agreement with Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc., d/b/a Azavar Government Solutions,
for revenue and tax consulting services through The Interlocal Purchasing System. The vote was the
following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, Councilmember John
Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert.
Nays: None.
The item passed unanimously.
C. Consider approving banner permit applications for the Knights of Colnmbus Council 8494's
Fish Fry to be held at Mary Qneen Catholic Church.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve
banner permit applications for the Knights of Columbus Council 8494’s Fish Fry to be held at Mary Queen
Catholic Church. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, Councilmember John
Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert.
Nays: None.
The item passed unanimously.
11. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
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B. Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 by
approving “Budget Amendment IV” and providingl for supplemental appropriation and/or
transfer of certain funds.
This ordinance approves budget amendments for the following:
1. Public, Educational, and Governmental Access ;(PEG) Channel Enhancement, $31,750.
Appropriate PEG funds for conceptual design services related to the City Council Chamber
remodel project. The funding source will be restricted general fund balance ftom PEG Channel
revenue.
2. Forest Bend Detention Pond - Construction Pay Application #5, $176,713. Appropriate advanced
funding for Jerdon Enterprise Pay Application #5 for the construction of the Forest Bend Detention
Pond. The City applied for md was awarded a reimbrhsement grant through the 2017 Community
Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery with Harris County to engineer and construct
offline detention in coordination with the Forest Bend Homeowners Association. The fiinding
source will be unassigned general fund balance and will be reimbursed once grant funding has
been received from the grantor.
3. 2017 CDBG-DR (Harris County) Grant ReimbursCihent, $171,083. Appropriate funds received
from the CDBG-DR (Harris County) grant program for the Forest Bend Detention Pond
construction. The City received a reimbursement of $171,083 for construction services. Advance
funding for pay application #1 was originally approved at the November 7, 2022 City Council
meeting. Therefore, the funds will be appropriated babk to unassigned general fund balance.
4. Forest Bend Detention Porid - Change Order #1 , $24j744. Appropriate funding for change
order #1 removing 16 trees in conflict with the detention pond and change order #2 for the
relocation of an electrical line found inside the limits of the detention pond. These unanticipated
expenditures are not reimbursable expenses through the CDBG-DR (Harris County) grant.
Therefore, the funding source will be unassigned general fund balance.
5. VertLIEicrete Wall at Centennial Park & Lakes of Falcon Ridge - Change Order #2, $7,798.
Appropriate funding for change order #2 adding a four-foot-wide pedestrian iron gate with a safety
lock. The addition of the iron gate will improve! security at Centeimial Park and prevent
unauthorized park entry Outside of operational hours. The funding source will be unassigned
general fund balance.
6. Engineering - Grant Administration Services, $7,000. Appropriate funding for Grant
Administration Services awarded at the November 7, 2022 City Council meeting. The City of
Friendswood recently evaluated Request for Proposals (RFP) submittals froiri qualified individuals
or firms experienced in providing grant application development, grant administration, and grant
management services. FEMA’s two competitive mitigation grant programs provide states, local
communities, tribes, and territories funding to address high-level future risks to natural disasters
such as wildfires, drought, hurricanes, earthquakes, extreme heat, and increased flooding to foster
greater community resilience and reduce disaster suffering. The vendor selected will assist the City
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in meeting application requirements and submittal deadlines. The funding source will be Water
Sewer Working Capital because the projects to be identified will be utility iiifrastracture related.
7. LEFEPAK® AED Units for Sports Park Facilities, $^,670. Appropriate funding for the purchase
of (5) LIFEPAK AED units to be available at City sports park facilities. The LIFEPAK® CR2
defibrillator combines best-in-clasS: technology with the simplicity and portability required for use
by the general public in a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) emergency. The Wi-Fi enabled devices
provide step-by-step instructions, in both English and Spanish, for adult andpiediatric patients. The
funding source will be unassigned general fund balapce appropriation to the Human Resources -
Risk Management division.
8. Donation for Friends of the Library, $3,000. Appropriate donation received from the Friends of
the Library. The donation will supplement funding needed to complete a small renovation project
at the Friendswood Public Library. Funds will be appropriated to the Library’s contract service
budget.
9. Friendswood Historical Society - Annual Contract Increase, $2,500. Transfer funding from Mayor
& Council budget to the Parks & Recreation Departiment for an increase to the annual contract
with the Friendswood Historical Society. At the January 9, 2023 City Council meeting, a
Contractual increase from $15,000 to $17,500 was approved by Council. The governing body
elected to transfer funding available from operational! savings in the Mayor & Council budget.
10. Information Technology - Remote Support Softw^e, $27,037. Appropriate funding for the
purchase and irnplementation of a remote support! software solution. Remote support gives
helpdesk teams the ability to quickly and securely acbess, control, troubleshoot, repair, and audit
any remote device connections currently being used by 3rd party service providers. This layered
defense tool will help Information Teclmology maintain critical security standards. The funding
source will be imassigned general fund balance.
11. Information Technology - Video Security Systems, $55,250. Appropriate funding for the purchase
and installation of two video security systems. In response to a request from a concerned citizen,
a security system will be installed at the Senior Activities facility. The Friendswood Public Library
will also receive an upgrade and expansion to the purrent video security system. The funding
source will be unassigned general fund balance.
12. Engineering - Professional Services Water System Improvements, $1,155,809. Appropriate
funding for professional engineering services related to the Clear Creek Crossing waterline project
and a new ground storage tank and pump improvements at Smface Water Plant #1. The contract
amendment was approved at the January 9, 2023 City Council meeting. The funding source will
be 2016 Water Sewer Boiid Construction funds.
13. Blackhawk Renovation - Expenditures in Excess of Bond Funds, $9,225. Appropriate funds for
expenditures in excess of bond funds on the Blackhawk Renovation project. This appropriation
will cover Material Testing at the construction site. Funding source will be Water & Sewer
Working Capital.
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14. Utility Relocation (“Piperack”) & Deepwood Flood: Control - Archeological Survey, $30,000.
Appropriate funds for expenditures in excess of grant funds on the Utility Relocation at Clear
Creek Bridge and the Deepwood Flood Control Project. Although these projects are mainly funded
by the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery with Galveston County, the
required Archeological Survey was unanticipated and Currently not included with authorized grant
funds. City Staff will continue working with the General Land Office (GLO) to request a budget
table adjustment which would cover the cultural survey work. If approved by the GLO, the grant
would reimburse the general fund at a later date. To prevent further timeline delays, the funding
source will be unassigned general fund balance.
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve
Ordinance No. 2023-6, as submitted, and related to Item 1 LB. The vote was the following;
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman,' Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, Councilmember John
Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert. .
Nays: None.
The item passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF . THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-19, PASSED AND APPROVED
AUGUST 29, 2022, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE CITY'S GENERAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23, BY APPROVING
"BUDGET AMENDMENT IV" THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION AND/OR TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Consider an ordinance ordering the City of Friendswood General Election to be held on May 6,
2023, for the pnrpose of electing councilmembers for Position Nos. 2 and 5.
This ordinance calls for the City of Friendswood (the "City") General Election to be held on May 6,2023,
for the purpose of electing councilmembers from Position Nos. 2 and 5. The City will contract with both
Harris County and Galveston County for election services related to the May 6th election; thus, many of
the details regarding the election have not been finalized at this time. The City Secretary's Office will
post all election-related information on the City's notice boards and website as it becomes available in the
languages required under the law.
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hanlcs to approve
Ordinance No. 2023-7, as Submitted, and related to Item 1 l.C. The vote was the following;
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Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, Councilmember John
Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert.
Nays: None.
The item passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF!THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, ORDERING THE GENERAL ELECTION: TO BE HELD ON THE 6TH DAY
OF MAY, 2023, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING TWO COUNCILMEMBERS FOR
POSITIONS TWO (2) AND FIVE (5); MAlHNG OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO
SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
12. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve the
Consent Agenda, Items i2.A through 12.L. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, Councilmember John
Scott, and Mayor Pro-Tern Brent Erenwert.
Nays: None.
The item passed unanimously.
A. Consider a resolution designating the Mayor as the City’s representative in seeking eligible grant
funds under the General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program; and authorizing the
submission of such grant application to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of Governor.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ITHE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE CITY’S REPRESENTATD7E IN
SEEKING ELIGIBLE GRANT FUNDS UNDER GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE
DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE OFFICE
OF GOVERNOR; AUTHORIZING THE REQUISITE IN-KIND MATCH; AND
PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. Consider a resolution ratifying and approving the City of Friendswood’s application to the
Office of the Governor for the FY2023-2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program to fund
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the purchase of Mobile Fingerprint Readers to be used by patrol division to collect the
fingerprint of potential individuals on traffic stops, active scenes, or at crime scenes to ascertain
positive identification and potential warrant status; ahd authorizing a representative to accept
or affirm any resulting grant award.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE CITY'S APPLICATION TO THE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FY2023-2024 STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED AND NO/lOO DOLLARS ($3,300.00)! TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF
MOBILE FINGERPRINT READERS TO BE USED BY PATROL DIVISION TO
COLLECT THE FINGERPRINT OF POTENTL^ INDIVIDUALS ON TRAFFIC
STOPS, ACTIVE SCENES, OR AT CRIME SCENES TO ASCERTAIN POSITIVE
IDENTIFICATION AND POTENTIAL WARRANT STATUS; AUTHORIZING THE
REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM Al^Y GRANT AWARD THAT MAY
RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Consider a resolution ratifying and approving the City of Friendswood’s application to the
Office of the Governor for the FY2023-2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program to fund
the purchase of EMS Response Supplies for Friendswood EMS specifically designed to treat
abdominal wounds and will be maintained to respond to active attacks; and authorizing a
representative to accept affirm any resulting grant award.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ITHE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE CITY'S APPLICATION TO THE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FY2023-2024 STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT THOUSAND NINE
HUNDRED SEVENTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($8,970.00) TO FUND
FRIENDSWOOD EMS RESPONSE SUPPLIES; AUTHORIZING THE
REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM A^ GRANT AWARD THAT MAY
RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Consider a resolution ratifying and approving the City of Friendswood's application to the
Office of the Governor for the FY2023-24 Urban Afya Security Initiative Grant Program to
fund the purchase of training equipment for use in the Tactical Combat Casualty Care course
for EMS, Police and Fire first responders; and authorizing a representative to accept or affirm
any resulting grant award.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-5
COUNCIL OF iTHE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,A RESOLUTION OF THE
TEXAS, RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE CITY'S APPLICATION TO THE
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FY2023-24 URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 95/100 DOLLARS ($7,589.95) TO FUND TRAINING
EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE COURSE
FOR EMS, POLICE AND FIRE FIRST RESPONDERS; AUTHORIZING THE
REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM Al^Y GRANT AWARD THAT MAY
RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
Consider authorizing the final acceptance of the Reid Ball Oxygen Waterline Improvements
Project at the completion of the contractor’s one-ytar maintenance period and release the
maintenance bond.
E.
F. Consider authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Estate of George A. Bofysil,
Jr., concerning the timing of the Estate's payment of its portion of the Developer Contribution
under the Agreement for Funding of Public Improvements dated May 7, 2018.
This item allows the City Council to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with the Estate of George
A. Bofysil, Jr., (the "Estate") concerning the timing of the Estate's payment of its portion of the Developer
Contribution under the Agreement for Funding of Public Improvements dated May 7, 2018 (the
"Agreement").
The Agreement was between the City and three property owners, including the Estate. Each of the three
property owners agreed to contribute $200,000, which was to be used by the City as matching funds for
Galveston County's construction of Friendswood Lakes Boulevard. When the Agreement was entered
into, it was believed that the Estate's property would soon be sold for a retail development. As such, the
Estate was to contribute its $200,000 upon the latter of the following:
1. commencement of development activities (evidenced by the commencement of grading
activities initiated by such Developer) other than in connection with the Approved Project, on
their respective portions of such Developer's Property or
2. completion of the Approved Project in accordance with the Approved Project Scope,
Because there have been no development activities on the Estate's property, the Estate's contribution is
not yet due. This MOU clarifies that the Estate will pay its contribution on (i) the date that development
activities occur on its property or (ii) the date the Estate sells tits property, whichever is later.
If approved, this MOU will be recorded in the real property records of Galveston County.
G. Consider a resolution authorizing the Agreement for the Temporary Closure of State right-of-
way with the Texas Department of Transportation for the temporary closure of FM 2351 for the
2023 Youth Sports Day Parade.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT WITH FOR THE TEMPORARY
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CLOSURE OF STATE RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE
2023 YOUTH SPORTS DAY PARADE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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H. Consider authorizing the purchase of replacement ihodems for the City's lift stations, water
wells, and surface water plants as well as equipment necessary to provide updated connectivity
and remote monitoring of the modems from RCN Technologies through the Texas Department
of Information Resources.
This item authorizes the purchase of IT equipment through; the Department of Information Resource’s
Contract Number DIR-CPO-4458 in the amount of $52,920.93. The replacement 5G devices will update
the connectivity equipment and allow monitoring of the modem’s connectivity.
I. Consider authorizing the Fourth Amendment to the Contract for Professional Services —
Engineer with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Utility Relocation Project and the
Deepwood Flood Control Project to perform Phase I Cultural Resources Surveys.
The City entered into the Contract for Professional Services - Engineer with Kimley-Hom and Associates,
Inc., on December 20, 2020, for the Utility Relocation Project and the Deepwood Flood Control Project
(collectively the "Projects") Since that time, the City entered into the following three amendments:
Amendment No. 1 — Environmental Assessment Seryices
Amendment No. 2 — GLO Easement Coordination :
Amendment No. 3 — Tree Mitigation Plan
While coordinating with the Texas Historical Commission ("THC") for the Projects, the THC determined
that archeological surveys are required. As such, this Fourth Amendment authorizes such surveys to be
performed for both project sites for a lump sum of $30,000.
J. Consider authorizing Change Order No. 5 with Christensen Building Group, LLC, for the Fire
Station No. Two Reconstruction and Training Field Upgrades Project.
This item authorizes Change Order No. 5 with Christensen Building Group, LLC, for Fire Station #2
Reconstruction and Training Field Upgrades Project in the amount $ 115,169.81.
The CO will address the following items related to the construction of Fire Station #2:
• Electrical modifications to upgrade the facility's stand-by generator from single phase
power to three phase power utilizing the generator preyiously located at the old Fire Station
#1 adjacent to City Hall. The continued use of the old generator from Station #2 would
have necessitated the installation of variable frequency drives to power some equipment,
which would have presented future maintenance challenges. The old Station #1 was
reconditioned, which prevented the need to purchase a new generator.
• Addition of an RFID reader to the gate adjacent to the building to allow authorized
personnel to enter the training facility. A security carnera will also be installed.
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• Installation of a fire suppression system at the kitchen stove.
• Modifications to piers and footings which have been necessitated by the selection of a
different training tower than that which was originally considered during the initial design
of this project.
K. Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for December 2022.
L. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on January 9, 2023.
13. ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Foreman adjourned the February 6, 2023, City
Council Regular Meeting at 7:29 P.M.
Mike F^eman, mayor