HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2023-05-01 Regular MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
MAY 1,2023
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD MET IN A REGULAR MEETING ON
MONDAY, MAY 1, 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:
Steve Rockey Councilmember
Sally Branson Councilmember
Trish Hanks Councilmember
John Scott Councilmember
Brent Erenwert Mayor Pro Tern
Mike Foreman Mayor
Morad Kabiri City Manager
Karen Horner City Attorney
Leticia Brysch City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Foreman called the meeting to order with a quorum present at 6:00 P.M.; all members were present
with the exception of Councilmember Griffon who was absent.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Rabbi Peter Kessler from Congregation B'Nai Israel.
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
Councilmember Rockey stated that the Library is having a ceramic and craft show, this Saturday from
12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.,all are welcome to attend.
Councilmember Hanks stated he was glad that the Council recognized Jewish Heritage Month and thanked
everyone who attended today's recognition.
Councilmember Scott indicated that the special Council meeting scheduled for May 17th should be to
recognize the incoming councilmembers and not those that are leaving, like him. Councilmember Scott
thanked the citizens of Friendswood for trusting in him to serve as their representative for the last 12 years
and stated this has been one of the biggest honors and privileges of his life. He stated when he first started
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on the council his children were little kids, and now they are in college. Councilmember Scott closed his
comments by noting that this was a wonderful community that has successfully maintained its values and
traditions and is very honored to feel proud of those efforts.
Councilmember Erenwert noted he wanted to express his gratitude in recognizing this month of May as
Jewish Heritage month,particularly being a descendent of Holocaust survivors. He stated that he is proud
to live and serve this community and its commitment to service others.
Mayor Foreman expressed his gratitude to Mayor Pro Tern Erenwert and Councilmember Rockey's wife,
Dr. Susan Steinberg, for their work in putting together today's event in recognition of Jewish Heritage
month in the City of Friendswood.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jeff Wilson requested to speak before the Council regarding the purchase of 23 Wilderness Trail and
noted that he was against the purchase of this property as: (1) it was too expensive, and (2) he was not in
favor of using that land for the future expansion of Friendswood Parkway.
Dr. Rebecca Hillenburg requested to speak to the Council regarding the protection of the oak trees that
are legacies in Friendswood. She stated that they had recently introduced a group called Tree Legacy in
Friendswood that looks at the preservation, restoration, and reclamation of significant trees in
Friendswood.
6. COMMITTEES OR SPECIAL REPORTS
A. Receive the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee's Annual Report.
City Manager Morad Kabiri stated that the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee submitted its Annual
Report to the Council via the agenda packet for the Council's review and would have no formal
presentation that evening.
7. WORK SESSION TOPICS
A. Discuss banners across South Friendswood Drive.
City Manager Morad Kabiri presented the item and stated that this item was brought forward at the request
of Councilmember Rockey. Mr. Kabiri noted that there have been a few issues with a number of requests
for banners to be placed across FM 518; such as,conflicts with a number of requests for banner placements
for the same time frame, delays in getting information from other agencies, entities asking for extensions
on the time frame, and safety concerns for the staff. Mr. Kabiri noted that just last month there was a
banner that tore off and flew into the inlet storm sewer on FM 518, which thankfully staff were able to
salvage before the rainstorm and prevented any potential damage.
Mr. Kabiri noted that FM 518 is a state roadway, which is overseen by the Texas Department of
Transportation (TDOT), this oversight includes anything that is done within its right of way. Thus, in
order to put banners up on FM 518, staff must coordinate with them to make sure that, (1)it is permissible
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and, (2) that they have visibility with the banner being put up on their roadway. He further noted that
anyone that is interested in having a banner placed on this roadway must apply for a permit from the City
of Friendswood. The City's process includes: (1) verification that there is adequate space, as there are
only two slots available at any given time, and(2) that the banner placements still provide the clearance
required for taller vehicles that travel on this roadway. Additionally, there is the component of staff and
equipment availability to put up and bring down these banners during the requested time frame.Mr.Kabiri
also noted that these banner placements require multiple staff members, a bucket truck, traffic control,
along with an administratively onerous permitting process, which is not covered by the existing $25.00
permit fee.
Mr. Kabiri note that the Council has three options for their review and consensus,but his recommendation
would be to cease hanging the banners altogether and instead expand the Stevenson Park Reader Board
Sign along with the LED reader board that is located at the Library to promote events that are typically
found in the banners.
Councilmember Rockey stated that he had requested the placement of this item for discussion and noted
that he had seen the challenges and effort that goes into getting these banners up, and felt that in this day
of age, social media and all the other things, he did not know how effective these banners were in getting
the word out anymore and recommended the cessation of hanging the banners.
Mayor Foreman stated that he was a proponent of the banners and liked that small town feel that they
provided. He stated that he wanted to keep the banners and also expand the reader board in Stevenson
Park because at this item it is rather small. Mayor Foreman also stated that he felt that the $25.00 fee was
too low and needed to be increased to help cover more of the City's operational costs associated with these
banners.
Councilmember Branson noted that she agreed with Mayor Foreman and recommended that the fee be
such that it covered the costs of the banner placements. She also liked the idea of offering up or expanding
on the use of the reader boards but noted that the message scrolling should be slowed down in order to
allow people to actually read the message.
Councilmember Scott stated that he was not in favor of doing away with the banners.
Councilmember Hanks stated that she wanted to keep the banners and noted that while she agreed that the
fee was too low at $25.00, it should not be increased to cover the entire costs of the staff and equipment
used to put the banners up as that can be several hundreds of dollars and many of these applicants were
also taxpayers.
Mayor Pro Tem Erenwert stated that he understood both sides of the argument and felt that if the banners
were eliminated,he wanted the Council to retain the right to place and extend the use of banners as desired.
Mr. Kabiri stated that per the Council's comments, they want to (1) keep the banners, (2) extend the use
of the reader boards, and(3)have staff bring back an amendment to the ordinance in order to increase the
permit fee.
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8. Zone Classification Change from Single Family Residential to Community Shopping Center 801
W. Parkwood Avenue.
A. Conduct a public hearing regarding a request for a zone classification change located at 801
W.Parkwood Ave.,a 6.3951-acre tract of land within the Whitney Subdivision and the Sarah
McKissick League Survey,Abstract No. 151,City of Friendswood,Galveston County,Texas,
to change from Single Family Residential (SFR)to Community Shopping Center(CSC).
Mayor Foreman opened the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
Director of Community Development Aubrey Harbin presented the item and stated that this property is
6.3951 acres of land located along FM 528 between Friendswood Plaza Shopping Center at 709 West
Parkwood Avenue and Sugar Creek. The property is currently zoned Single Family Residential, and the
request is to change its zoning designation to that of Community Shopping Center.
Ms. Harbin noted that the City's Future Land Use Map (FLUM)that was amended in 2021, identifies the
property as retail in order to further the City's economic goals. She further noted that any future
development would be subject to the zoning ordinance requirements for a Community Overlay District to
include the screening for commercial zoned property adjacent to residential zoned property to include an
8-foot opaque fence and a landscape buffer with a tree every 25 feet. Since this property is in the
Community Overlay District,the landscape buffers would be required to be 15 feet instead of 10.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held its public hearing on Thursday, April 13th, and voted five to
zero in favor of the requested zone change, with two members being absent. The property owner attended
the meeting, and no public comments were received either in favor or in opposition to the request.
The rezoning applicant, Ms. Ruth Anne Manison Prince, requested to speak on behalf of her family in
support of the rezoning and assured the Council and public that they would do their best to work with any
future buyers to ensure that any plans include something beneficial for Friendswood while maintaining
the neighbors'privacy.
Mr. George Cushing signed up to speak on this item and voiced his opposition to this rezoning.
Ms. Karen Manison Daley signed up to speak on this item on behalf of Mike Mossek, who could not
attend the meeting in support of the zone change request.
Mr,Harold Benson signed up to speak on this item in support the proposed changes.
With there being no other speakers, Mayor Foreman closed the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.
B. Consider an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Friendswood to
change the zoning classification of the property located at 801 W. Parkwood Ave., being a
6.3951-acre tract of land within the Whitney Subdivision and the Sarah McKissick League
Survey, Abstract No. 151, City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, from Single
Family Residential (SFR) to Community Shopping Center(CSC).
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Councilmember Griffon, who had an excused absence from the meeting, requested that his prepared
statements be read into the record by City Manager Morad Kabiri. Mr. Kabiri read the following:
I am sorry I cannot be there with you this evening, especially since this is John Scott's last
meeting. I wish I could be there to thank him in person for his 12 honorable years of
dedicated volunteer service to the residents of Friendswood and our community. Thank
you, John Scott. Honorable Mayor, council, and citizens I write this statement in support
of the zone change for the property at 801 West Parkwood Avenue. I believe this change
is consistent with what this council did for the Kenton Harris family by placing their
property under the canopy of the downtown district and changing it from single-family
residential to commercial. This past month we were presented with the complete audit of
the city's financial statement for the fiscal year ending September 30th,2022. In it we read
sales and alcohol tax revenue remain strong during the fiscal year 2022, providing a
12.72%increase for the year,from 9.9 million to 11.2 million. We should all be applauding
this increased activity for it lessens the burden of running our city, for our residents on the
Ad Valorem taxes, and it's keeping with the 2020 vision plan prior council's championed
since 2006. And lessening the tax burden on our residents is what John Scott's been
championing for the past 12 years. I wholeheartedly agree with the Planning and zoning
commission's recommendations and urge my colleagues to support the zone change.
A motion was made by Mayor Foreman and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve Ordinance
No. 2023-10,related to item 8.B., as submitted. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: Mayor Pro Tern Erenwert.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
The item passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 801 W. PARKWOOD AVENUE, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS A 6.3951-ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING THE REMAINDER OF A
19-ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING THE NORTHWEST 'A OF LOTS 2 & 3,
WHITNEY SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN
PLAT REC. 5, MAP NO. 6 OF THE GALVESTON COUNTY MAP RECORDS AND
BEING ALL OF A 2.009-ACRE HOMESTEAD TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN
GALVESTON COUNTY CLERK'S FILE NO. 8204830 IN THE SARAH MCKISSICK
LEAGUE,ABSTRACT NO. 151,CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,GALVESTON COUNTY,
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TEXAS, FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR) TO COMMUNITY
SHOPPING CENTER (CSC); 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. ZONE CLASSIFICATION CHANGE REQUEST FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
TO DOWNTOWN DISTRICT WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW NAICS
USE#8131, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND NAICS USE#624, SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
502 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE AND 107 W. SPREADING OAKS.
A. Conduct a public hearing regarding a request for a zone classification change located at 502
S. Friendswood Drive and 107 W. Spreading Oaks, 6.0551 acres out of Lots 1, 2, 4 and 8,
Block 12,Friendswood,Friendswood,Galveston County,Texas,according to the plat thereof
as filed in Plat Book 7, Page 21, Galveston County Map Records, to change from Single
Family Residential (SFR) to Downtown District (DD) with a Specific Use Permit to allow
NAICS Use#8131, Religious Organizations and NAICS Use#624, Social Assistance.
Mayor Foreman opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.
Director of Community Development Aubrey Harbin presented the item, and stated the subject property
is commonly known as Friends Church. She noted that this item is a cleanup to the zoning and there are
no other changes proposed at this time. Ms. Harbin stated that the current zoning for this property is
Single Family Residential with an SUP that has no ordinance to back it up and is located within the
boundary of the Downtown District. She noted that the goal for this item is to get all properties located
in these boundaries changed to the appropriate Downtown District. She further clarified that religious
organizations are allowed in this District with a Specific Use Permit.
Mr. Don Powell, representative of the Friends Church Facilities Committee stated since March 1st and
August 1st, the church has lost three of their four pastoral staff, and as a result the leadership decided to
put on hold the actual renovations of the education building for Family Promise, but still requested that
the rezoning in question move forward.
Mayor Foreman closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
B. Consider an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Friendswood to
change the zoning classification of the property located at 502 S.Friendswood Drive and 107
W. Spreading Oaks, being 6.0551 acres out of Lots 1, 2, 4 and 8, Block 12, Friendswood,
Galveston County, Texas, according to the plat thereof as filed in Plat Book 7, Page 21,
Galveston County Map Records, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, from Single
Family Residential (SFR) to Downtown District (DD) and granting a Specific Use Permit to
allow NAICS Use #8131 "Religious Organizations" and NAICS Use #624 "Social
Assistance" for such property.
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In response to Councilmember Rockey requested for clarification on the social assistance use,Ms. Harbin
noted that the NAICS code is a category that allows a church to have some "uses" that fall under the
umbrella of the church. However, the church is requesting that the use in question be formalized in order
to better decide on whether people would be staying on the property during the day, and if these types of
accommodations would extend beyond the normal operations of the church.
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Erenwert to approve
Ordinance No. 2023-11, related to item 8.B., as submitted. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon(Absent)
The item passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 502 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE AND 107 W. SPREADING OAKS
AVENUE, BEING 6.0551 ACRES OUT OF LOTS 1, 2, 4 AND 8, BLOCK 12,
FRIENDSWOOD, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS FILED IN PLAT
BOOK 7, PAGE 21 GALVESTON COUNTY MAP RECORDS, FRIENDSWOOD,
GALVESTON COUNTY,TEXAS,FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL(SFR)TO
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD); GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR NAICS
USE NO. 8131 "RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS"AND NAICS USE NO.624"SOCIAL
ASSISTANCE" FOR SUCH PROPERTY; 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.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. Present an update regarding the City receiving the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award.
City Manager Morad Kabiri presented the item and recognized the Administrative Services Office for
receiving the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 20th consecutive year along with a
special recognition for the last two years in a row.
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B. Present election day information for the City of Friendswood, May 6, 2023, General Election.
City Manager Morad Kabiri presented the item and stated that Saturday, May 6th is the City's election
day, and encouraged everyone to get out and vote.
C. Present an update regarding the Friendswood Police Department entering into an agreement
with the Galveston County Health District to receive Naloxone along with training on how to
use the life-saving medication.
City Manager Morad Kabiri presented the item and stated the Police Department recently partnered with
the Galveston County Health District to receive 100 units of Narcan to administer for any overdoses while
out in the field.
D. Recognize Keep Friendswood Beautiful board member,Kaye Corey for being awarded the 2023
O.P Schnabel Volunteer of the Year Award.
City Manager Morad Kabiri presented the item and recognized Kaye Corey for being awarded the 2023
O.P Schnabel Volunteer of the Year Award.
E. Recognize the Director and Deputy Director of Information Technology for their recent
Cybersecurity efforts.
City Manager Morad Kabiri presented the item and stated James O'Brien was recently selected to the
State's Cyber Security Task Force and Deputy Director Jim Greenwood recently completed some of his
cyber security certifications.
Lastly, there was a report issued errantly by Channel 39, CW39, suggesting that the City of Friendswood
was under boil water notice,which is not correct. The boil water notice is for Harris County MUD 55 and
not Friendswood.
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Consider authorizing a Janitorial Services Agreement with American Janitorial Services
Ltd. (RFP 2023-07).
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Erenwert, to authorize a
Janitorial Services Agreement with American Janitorial Services Ltd. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
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The item passed unanimously.
B. Consider approving an Emergency Dispatching Services Agreement between the City and
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 55.
This item approves an Emergency Dispatching Services Agreement between the City and Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 55.
On March 1, 2023, the City provided 180 days' notice of termination of the following agreements in
anticipation of this proposed agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 55 ("HCMUD
55"):
o Emergency Dispatching Services Agreement with Forest Bend Volunteer Fire Department and
o Emergency Dispatching services Agreement with Windsor EMS, Inc.
Contract Year Monthly Amount Due
Year 1 $7,051
(June 1, 2023 —May 31, 2024)
Year 2 $7,922
(June 1, 2024—May 31, 2025)
Year 3 $8,334
(June 1,2025 —May 31, 2026)
The proposed agreement is similar to the above-referenced agreements but covers the dispatching of fire
personnel as well as emergency medical services personnel within HCMUD 55's territory. Additionally,
the agreement provides for a fee increase in an attempt to better reflect the City's cost of providing these
services. Specifically, the monthly fees are as follows:
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Erenwert to authorize an
Emergency Dispatching Services Agreement between the City and Harris County Municipal Utility
District No. 55, related to item 11.B., as submitted. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
The item passed unanimously.
C. Consider authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County Consolidated
Drainage District for the acquisition of property for flood mitigation improvements at 23
Wilderness Trail.
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This item allows the City Council to authorize an Interlocal Agreement(the "Agreement")with Galveston
County Consolidated Drainage District(the"District")for the acquisition of property for flood mitigation
improvements at 23 Wilderness Trail (the "Property"). The City desires to acquire the Property for the
extension of utilities and other public infrastructure; and the District has determined that the Property
would be useful for detention facilities.
Councilmember Griffon, who had an excused absence from the meeting, requested that his prepared
statements be read into the record by City Manager Morad Kabiri. Mr. Kabiri read the following:
Honorable Mayor, Council, Citizens all, I believe this business item to consider the
acquisition of 23 Wilderness Trails so important I am compelled to express for the record
my support for this acquisition and my statement be placed in the minutes, as written. The
owner of this property passed away a year and a half ago and her daughter, while dealing
with the loss of her mother,was finalizing her estate and this property was the last big part
she had to deal with. At this time, a potential developer posted their plans to develop what
we all know as the Exxon property. As soon as these plans were made known to the public
and the proposed plan for what would become the extension of Friendswood Parkway from
FM 528 to FM 2351, condemned any chance for the daughter, April Bellard, to realize a
sale of this property under such a cloud. In Friendswood where property transactions occur
prior to listings is the norm, all prospective buyers evaporated. This presented a unique
opportunity for the City to again purchase property along a creek for potential drainage,
but more importantly ensure the city an easement of 120' needed for any future
development, regardless of if it were Friendswood Parkway of any other road. Though its
size does not lend itself to a valuable detention basin, it does give the city and GCCDD, if
they join us, unfettered access to Chigger Creek, which has always been critical in
emergency preparedness and rescue, debris and disentangling operations and lay down
locations. This council unanimously gave Morad Kabiri the authority to enter good faith
arm's length negotiations to purchase this property and he has executed our wishes
flawlessly. It is now up to us to stand by our convictions and have the courage to follow
through with what we started. Should we fail to do so would send a chilling message to our
city manager and staff that we do not have the courage and conviction to stand by our
decisions when the wind might blow in a different direction. I urge the mayor and my
colleges to consummate this transaction as presented.
Councilmember Scott requested that a correction to Councilmember Griffon's comments be noted in the
minutes to clarify that the vote to allow the City Manager to enter into negotiations for the purchase of
this property was not unanimous, as he was the only dissenting vote of no.
Councilmember Hanks stated that in the 40 years that she has been in Friendswood, the city and those
communities around it have grown and many things have changed. She noted that Friendswood is not a
masterplan community but is instead a small city that has grown with communities right next door that
are growing very quickly and causing some of the city's heartache and problems.
Councilmember Scott stated that he disagreed with this item because(i)he believes the City is paying too
much for a property that has to have a home demolished on it and (ii) a part of the property is in the
floodway and/or right-of-way, and on top of that the Drainage District tabled this item.
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Mayor Foreman stated that he believed the Drainage District would ultimately partner with the City and
regardless,the City's cost will be about$415,000. The District is going to need a portion of this property
for a drainage project and this property needs to be ready for when that happens.
Councilmember Rockey stated that the purchase of this property will be needed for the utility work, and
as for as the price goes,that is in line with trending prices in Friendswood. Lastly,he noted that by buying
the land, the City will be in more control over the placement of the road, should it ever be built.
A motion was made by Councilmember Rockey and seconded by Councilmember Branson, to authorize
an Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District for the acquisition of
property for flood mitigation improvements at 23 Wilderness Trail. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert.
Nays: Councilmember John Scott
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
The item passed.
D. Consider authoring an Earnest Money Contract with the Estate of Mary Ellen Colbaugh
Bellard for the purchase of approximately 2.019 acres located at 23 Wilderness Trail,
Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas and authorize the City Manager to close on the
property.
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Rockey,to approve an
Earnest Money Contract with the Estate of Mary Ellen Colbaugh Bellard. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert.
Nays: Councilmember John Scott.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
The item passed.
E. Consider authorizing an Earnest Money Contract with the Estate of Charles Crady III, for
the purchase of approximately 3.4 acres described at Tract 16, Abstract 15, J Dickerson
Survey, Friendswood, Harris County, Texas.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Erenwert, to authorize
an earnest Money Contract with the Estate of Charles Crady, III. The vote was the following:
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Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon(Absent)
The item passed unanimously.
F. Consider awarding a construction contract for the Blackhawk Boulevard Reconstruction
Phase II-B Project to Triple B Services, LLP(BID 2023-05).
The City of Friendswood's Fiscal Year 2022 application for a Partnership Project for Harris County
Precinct 2 was selected for continuation of the construction of Blackhawk Boulevard from south of
Pennystone Way to Geneva Drive. Harris County Precinct 2 awarded the City $1,200,000 towards the
next phase of construction of the Boulevard, Phase II-B. Upon awarding the construction bid, the City
will invoice Harris County for its cost share. The City's cost share will be funded via residual bond funds
from the previous Blackhawk Boulevard project, the 3/8th Cent Street Improvement Sales Tax, and
water/sewer working capital. Under the terms of the Interlocal Agreement between the City and County
for this project,the City prepared plans, specifications, and estimates for construction of the project. The
City's Engineering Department will serve as the Project Manager and will oversee day-to-day activities.
The City opened bids for this project on April 4, 2023. There were 13 bids received, with Triple B
Services, LLC being the apparent low bidder. With the assistance of the City's consulting engineer, HDR
Engineering, the low bidder was thoroughly vetted, including inquiring about recent work, contacting
references, and meeting with 3 key personnel for the project (company owner, project manager, and job
superintendent). HDR has provided a letter recommending that the project be awarded to Triple B
Services, as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of$2,196,216.74.
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Branson, to approve a
Contract with Triple B Services, LLC for the Blackhawk Boulevard Reconstruction Phase II-B Project in
the amount of$2,196,216.74. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
The item passed unanimously.
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G. Consider awarding the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 3 /Harvey Lift Station Repairs
and mitigation project to McDonald Municipal & Industrial, a Division of C.F. McDonald
Electric, Inc. (Bid No. 2023-08).
The City of Friendswood sustained severe damage to many of its sanitary sewer lift stations during
Hurricane Harvey. Immediate repairs were made to keep the City's sanitary sewer system operational,but
eleven(11)of the lift stations were determined to require additional work to mitigate against future floods.
The mitigation of these lift stations includes raising equipment and electrical components, such as
generators, transfer switches, electrical services, wiring, etc., to two feet above the Harvey flood
elevation. Submersible pumps and piping will be replacing above-ground pumps where applicable. Wet
wells are to be equipped with sealed hatches. Eight-foot-tall wooden fences will also be installed.
The eleven lift stations were separated into four separate packages for bidding. Package No. 3 includes
Lift Stations 22, 27, 28, and 31. The City recently opened bids for Package No. 3. McDonald Municipal
& Industrial, a Division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc., was determined to be the lowest responsible
bidder with a base bid of$2,088,369 and bid of$108,000 for additional non-mitigation items, or a total
stipulated price of$2,196,369. A combination of FEMA funds, insurance proceeds,and sewer bonds will
be used to fund this project.
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hanks, to approve a
construction contract with McDonald Municipal& Industrial, a Division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc.
for the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 3 /Harvey Lift Station Repairs and Mitigation Project. The
vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon(Absent)
The item passed unanimously.
H. Consider authorizing the First Amendment to the Agreement with Harris County for the
Blackhawk Property Acquisition and Rehabilitation Project.
On October 27, 2020, Harris County approved an Agreement(the "Master Agreement") with the City of
Friendswood for the Blackhawk Property Acquisition and Rehabilitation Facility Project,located at 15355
Blackhawk Blvd., in Harris County Precinct No. 2. The scope of the Project is to create a public shelter
for emergency events and will contribute to the City's ability to respond to emergencies during flood
events. Renovations will be made to ensure the facility will meet minimum shelter requirements. The
shelter space will be separated from the rest of the building and have an available space to serve as a
shelter during future disasters and community facilities.
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This proposed amendment amends the budget in Exhibit B by increasing funding by$300,000 so that the
total funding available under the Master Agreement is $1,279,308.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Branson, to approve the
First Amendment to the Agreement with Harris County for the Blackhawk Property Acquisition and
Rehabilitation Project. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon(Absent)
The item passed unanimously.
I. Consider authorizing the First Amendment to the Agreement with Harris County for the
Forest Bend Detention Pond Project.
On June 9, 2020, Harris County approved an Agreement (the "Master Agreement") with the City of
Friendswood for the Forest Bend Detention Pond Project,which is located in Harris County Precinct No.
2 and generally bounded on the North by Ravine Dr., South by FM 528, West by Clear Creek and East by
Townes Rd. The scope of the Project is to construct and maintain a new storm water detention pond on
property owned by the Forest Bend HOA and benefit the surrounding homes by reducing potential
flooding within the Forest Bend neighborhood.
This proposed amendment amends the budget in Exhibit B by increasing funding by $320,000 so that the
total funding available under the Master Agreement is $3,746,022.
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Branson, to approve the
First Amendment to the Agreement with Harris County for the Forest Bend Detention Pond Project. The
vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
The item passed unanimously.
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12. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
A. Consider an ordinance amending the City's General Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 by
approving"Budget Amendment VII" and providing for supplemental appropriation
and/or transfer of certain funds.
This budget amendment approves the following amendments and budget transfers:
1. Forest Bend Detention Pond — Construction Pay Application #6. $501.672, Appropriate
advance funding for Jerdon Enterprise Pay Application #6 for the construction of the Forest
Bend Detention Pond. The City applied for and was awarded a reimbursement 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 funding source will be unassigned general fund balance and will be reimbursed once grant
funding has been received from the grantor.
2. Police Department — R.A.D. Program. $650. Appropriate funds donated to the Police
Department Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Program. Donations were received from the
citizens participating in the R.A.D. classes. Funds will be appropriated to the Police Department
Patrol division for supplies related to the R.A.D.program.
3. 2017 CDBG-DR (Harris County) Grant Reimbursement. $501.953. Appropriate funds
received from the CDBG-DR (Harris County) grant program for the Forest Bend Detention
Pond construction. The City received a reimbursement of$501,953 for construction services
related to pay applications #3, #4, and #5. Advanced funding for these pay applications were
originally approved at the January 9, 2023, and February 6, 2023, City Council meetings.
Therefore, the funds will be appropriated back to unassigned general fund balance.
4. Prior Year Encumbrance. $2.000. Appropriate funds for purchase order issued in fiscal year
2021-22 and outstanding at fiscal year-end, September 30, 2022. Goods and services for these
purchase orders will be received and expensed in fiscal year 2023.
5. Citywide / Information Technology Computer Refresh. $500.484, Appropriate capital
lease proceeds received in FY22 for the computer refresh project. The project was approved
in the FY23 adopted budget. The capital lease will be for 5 years and will be supported by
the Tax Debt Service Fund.
6. 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Project — Engineering Services (Change Order). $28.128,
Appropriate Water and Sewer working capital for a contract amendment to the 2020 Lift Station
Mitigation Engineering Services contract with Five Engineering, LLC. The original contract
was dated July 7, 2020. Additional funds are necessary for the bidding and construction phase
of the project. The contract amendment was executed on April 4, 2023.
7. Tank Rehabilitation Project. $1.918.375. Appropriate funds for the 2023 Water Tank
Rehabilitation contract. Four water tanks within the City's water distribution system have been
pegged for routine maintenance and rehabilitation. Work on these tanks will include interior
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and exterior paint blasting and re-coating, repair of rusted and corroded ladders, metal plates,
and appurtenances, and structural repairs. The construction contract was awarded to CFG
Industries at the March 6,2023 City Council meeting.Funds will be appropriated from the 2021
Water& Sewer Bond Construction Fund.
8. Lightning Protection System — Public Safety Building Expansion (Change Order),
$21.675, Appropriate funds for a change order related to a lightning protection system at the
Public Safety Building Expansion Project. The original contract was approved at the January
10, 2022, City Council meeting. The original protection system was inadequate to serve the
existing building and expansion. The new system will adequately cover both. The funding
source will be 2021 General Obligation Bond funds.
9. Earnest Money Contract-3.4 Acre Purchase. $37.026,Appropriate funds for the purchase
of 3.4 acres from the Estate of Charles Crady III as described as Tract 16, Abstract 15, J.
Dickerson Survey, Friendswood, Harris County, Texas. The undeveloped property lies in the
100-year flood plain and will be used for a future flood control project. The earnest money
contract is on the May 1, 2023, City Council Meeting Agenda for approval. Funds will be
appropriated from the 2021 General Obligation bonds.
10. Lift Station Mitigation Project—Lift Station Packagg 3 (Hurricane Harvey). $2.196.369,
Appropriate funding for additional work to 4 lift stations damaged during Hurricane Harvey.
Immediate repairs were made to these lift stations. These additional repairs will mitigate against
future floods. The contract for services is on the May 1, 2023, City Council Meeting Agenda
for approval. The funding sources will be Water and Sewer Working Capital and 2021 Water
and Sewer Bond Construction funds.
11. City Secretary's Office—Transfer.$3.842.Transfer funds from the City Secretary's Office
to the Parks and Recreation Department's Facilities Division for additional renovations
needed in the City Secretary's suite to create an office for the Legal Assistant. The funding
is being transferred from the Contract Services account.
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Erenwert to approve
Ordinance No. 2023-12, related to Item 12.A, as submitted. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon(Absent)
The item passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-12
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 VII" 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.
B. Consider on first reading an ordinance amending Chapter 58 "Parks and Recreation,"
Article I "In General" of the Friendswood City Code by renumbering Section 58-96
"Exemptions from Division" and adding a new Section 58-96, entitled "Dogs," to prohibit
dogs at certain city parks during athletic practice sessions, games, or league or tournament
activities.
City Manager Morad Kabiri presented the item and stated that this proposed ordinance amends Chapter
58 "Parks and Recreation," Article I "In General" of the Friendswood City Code by: renumbering Section
58-96 "Exemptions from Division "to Section 58-97 "Exemptions from Division" and adding a new
section to be numbered and entitled Section 58-96, entitled "Dogs" to prohibit dogs at certain city parks
during athletic practice sessions, games, or league or tournament activities. Specifically, under the
proposed ordinance, dogs must be kept under restraint at all times while in City parks, other than the
Friendswood Dog Park; and dogs are not allowed, under restraint or otherwise, in City parks with
athletic/sports facilities during athletic practice sessions, games or league or tournament activities. Parks
with these facilities currently include:
• Centennial Park,
• Renwick Park, and
• Corporal Steven Schultz Sportspark.
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Rockey to approve the
first reading of a proposed ordinance, related to Item 12.B.
Councilmember Hanks inquired if the ordinance, as proposed, states that the dogs must be leashed or can
they also be in a kennel. She noted that she believed that as the intent of the ordinance is to have the dogs
restrained, that the language should be changed to allow for leashing and kenneling. Mr. Kabiri stated
that the language could be amended as requested but clarified that under no circumstances are dogs
allowed in there when an athletic event our tournament is being played,whether they are restrained or not.
Mr. Kabiri further noted that the current ordinance prohibits animals-at-large, so if someone is in a park
with an animal, that animal has to be on a leash or in a kennel, some people even use a baby carriage.
What the proposed ordinance does is add a prohibition that if, for instance, someone is at Renwick Park
during a Friendswood Youth baseball tournament,pets cannot be out there at the same time due to safety
concerns and there was an incident in which a pet bit a child in the dugout several years back.
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This item came up recently with a dog adoption group at the Friendswood Youth Baseball opening day
ceremonies, that brought pets and refused to remove the animals, even when the police was called out to
have them removed. Since there was no ordinance to prohibit having pets out there, there was nothing
that could be done;therefore,this item codifies an existing practice of not allowing pets at the parks during
sport events, restrained or not.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Mayor Foreman to amend the ordinance
language to include "by leash or kennel" as it relates to how to restrain the animals. The vote was the
following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Sally
Branson, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent Erenwert.
Nays: Councilmember Steve Rockey and Councilmember John Scott.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
The amendment to the proposed ordinance passed.
Mayor Foreman called for a vote on the original motion to approve the first reading of the proposed
ordinance, related to Item 12. B. The vote was the following:
Ayes: None.
Nays: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
The item failed.
The Council discussed the confusion related to the motions and resulting votes and requested that this
item be brought back at a future meeting for reconsideration.
C. Consider a resolution establishing legislative priorities for the 88th Legislative Session of the
Texas Legislature
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve
Resolution No. R2023-13, related to Item 12.C, as submitted. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert.
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Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon(Absent)
The item passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 88th LEGISLATIVE
SESSION OF THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
13. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve the
Consent Agenda, Items 13.A through 13.N. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
The item passed unanimously.
A. Consider the second and final reading of an ordinance consenting to the rate adjustment
requested by Waste Connections of Texas, LLC, d/b/a Waste Connections of Texas,to offset its
increased cost in connection with performing services under the franchise agreement for the
Collection,Hauling,Recycling and Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials
in the City of Friendswood.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, CONSENTING TO THE RATE ADJUSTMENT REQUESTED BY WASTE
CONNECTIONS OF TEXAS, LLC, D/B/A WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TEXAS, TO
OFFSET ITS INCREASED COST IN CONNECTION WITH PERFORMING
SERVICES UNDER THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION,
HAULING, RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS IN THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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B. Consider a resolution denying Texas-New Mexico Power Company's application to amend its
distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the City; authorizing
participation with TNMP cities; authorizing the hiring of legal counsel; and finding that the
City's reasonable rate case expenses should be reimbursed.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, DENYING TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY'S APPLICATION
TO AMEND ITS DISTRIBUTION COST RECOVERY FACTOR TO INCREASE
DISTRIBUTION RATES WITHIN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION
WITH TNMP CITIES; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LEGAL COUNSEL AND
CONSULTANTS; FINDING THAT THE CITY'S REASONABLE RATE CASE
EXPENSES SHALL BE REIMBURSED BY TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER
COMPANY; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION BE SENT TO
TEXASNEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
C. Consider a resolution denying CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's application to
amend its distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the City and
finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed.
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, DENYING CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC'S
APPLICATION TO AMEND ITS DISTRIBUTION COST RECOVERY FACTOR TO
INCREASE DISTRIBUTION RATES WITHIN THE CITY; FINDING THAT THE
CITY'S REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES SHALL BE REIMBURSED BY
CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC; REQUIRING NOTICE OF
THIS RESOLUTION BE SENT TO THE CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON
ELECTRIC, LLC, AND TO LEGAL COUNSEL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Consider authorizing a Maintenance License Agreement with the Laurelfield Homeowners
Association, Inc.
This item authorizes a Maintenance License Agreement with Laurelfield HOA as part of a concrete street
repair project within the Laurelfield Subdivision,Laurelfield Homeowners Association,Inc. (the "HOA")
requested areas of original brick pavers installed at the time of subdivision street construction to be
reconstructed with stamped and stained concrete. The HOA agreed to fund the difference between the cost
of construction of the stamped/stained concrete and the cost of a standard roadway paving section.
This agreement outlines the responsibilities of both the City and the HOA in regard to maintenance,repair
and reconstruction of the stamped/stained concrete section.
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E. Consider authorizing the purchase of additional video surveillance to upgrade the surveillance
system of the Public Safety Building through Light House Video Surveillance.
Light House Video Surveillance submitted a proposal for the installation of eight cameras planned as
part of the PSB Expansion, as well as adding cameras to the exterior of the building where there were
previously blind spots. Light House Video Surveillance provided its quote through H-GAC's cooperative
purchasing program. This upgrade will be funded with the Police Department's Furniture, Fixtures, and
Equipment funds.
F. Consider ratifying the City Manager's signature on Change Order Number 6 for the Public
Safety Building Expansion Project.
CORE Construction has proposed a change order in the amount of$238,218 to perform work such as the
replacement of carpet,vinyl wall coverings,painting, the replacement of ceiling tiles, and replacement of
a lighting protection system for the building. This change order will bring the final amount of the project
to $5,846,943.00, inclusive of previous change orders.
G. Consider accepting the GC Ortho, LLC, Utility Improvements Project and the commencement
of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
H. Consider accepting the 1 Parkside Drive (formerly known as 1 Hatcher Lane) Waterline
Improvements Project and the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
I. Consider rejecting all bids received for the Demolition and Removal Services Contract for
Frenchman's Creek(Bid No. 2023-03)
J. Consider rejecting all bids received for the Blackhawk Emergency Shelter Project (Bid No.
2023-06)
K. Consider Approving a banner permit application for Mary Queen Catholic Church to advertise
its annual Mary Queen Parish Festival.
L. Consider the selection of George W. Offenhauser, Sr., as Grand Marshal of the July 4, 2023
Parade.
M. Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for March 2023.
N. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on April 3, 2023.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code to seek the advice of the City Attorney regarding the Fair Housing Act.
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At 7:19 P.M., Mayor Foreman recessed and convened into an executive session pursuant to Section
551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City Attorney regarding the Fair Housing
Act.
At 7:42 P.M., Mayor Foreman reconvened the regular meeting and announced that in accordance with
Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in executive session.
15.ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business to discuss,Mayor Foreman adjourned the May 1, 2023, City Council
Regular Meeting at 7:42 P.M.
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