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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2024 03 04 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD MARCH 4, 2024 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD MET IN A REGULAR MEETING ON MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024, AT 5:30 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: Trish Hanks Councilmember Steve Rockey Mayor Pro Tern Sally Branson Councilmember Joe Matranga Councilmember Brent Erenwert Councilmember Mike Foreman Mayor Morad Kabiri City Manager Karen Homer City Attorney Leticia Brysch City Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Foreman called the meeting to order with a quorum present at 5:30 P.M.; all members were present. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was led by Pastor Mike Cervantes of New Hope Church. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - United States and State of Texas Mayor Foreman led the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States and the Pledge to the State of Texas. 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Rockey first shared that he had attended the High School State Championship last week. He congratulated the Friendswood Independent School District (FISD) boy's swim team for taking second place and the girl's team for taking fourth place in the State. Councilmember Branson then relayed that a few members of Council and Community Economic Development Committee (CEDC) took a discovery trip to Conroe. She expressed they learned a lot of good things about the City and that it was a great trip. As the liaison to the Keep Friendswood Beautiful (KFB) Committee, Councilmember Hanks reported that they had a dedication ceremony for former Park's employee Ms. Kimberly Ramirez. Ms. Ramirez goi a new fairy house on the Fairy Trail Garden, a bench, and a tree planted in her memory at Stevenson Park. Councilmember Hanks relayed she was an excellent employee and had worked for the City for twenty- two (22) years. On a separate note, she relayed that Hope Village had a Fish -Fry Fundraiser this past weekend. The event raised lots of money for their residents as Hope Village is a place where residents with intellectual disabilities can reside on their ovo.in an adult -living atmosphere. , City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 2 of 14 Councilmember Matranga announced that the enrollment for the Heroes of Friendswood Banner Program, which honors Friendswood's veterans, is now open. For more information, he directed everyone to go to fdfa.org. Next, Councilmember Erenwert commented that he also attended the Hope Village Fish -Fry and that it was a great experience. He encouraged everyone to check out the events that they do. Mayor Foreman shared that he and his family attended a Friends of Downtown Association event called Marty Paws. The event was a dog parade that started in Old City Park and paraded over to the Farmer's Market in Stevenson Park. The Mayor stated they had a great time and looked forward to doing it again next year. Mayor Pro Tem Rockey lastly extended a congratulations to. Mayor Foreman; Councilmember Hanks, and future Councilmember John Ellisor for running unopposed in the upcoming election. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Twana Phillips requested to speak before the Council. She introduced herself as a part of the Ashford Village Homeowners Association (HOA) that is in charge of the architectural and landscaping design. She explained they recently purchased signs for their neighborhood and one was not approved by the City's Community Development Department. She requested that to be reconsidered. Mayor Foreman directed Ms. Phillips to talk to Assistant City Manager Steven Rhea about her concern at the end of the meeting. Mr. Rusty Burkett requested to speak before the Council regarding the bad road conditions in his neighborhood. Mayor Foreman asked City Manager Morad Kabiri to check into the matter. Mr. Kevin Holland requested to speak before the Council to announce that tomorrow was Super Tuesday. He encouraged everyone to vote in the election which would then be followed by the May 4th election. Mayor Foreman then took the agenda out of order and considered Item 7.c. immediately after the public comments. After Item 7. c., the Council returned to the regular order of the agenda, as written. 7. COMMITTEES OR SPECIAL REPORTS C. Receive the Friendswood Historical Society Annual Report President of the Historical Society Dave Smith presented the Friendswood Historical Society's Annual Report to the Council. Highlights of the report included the following: The Historical Society owned two (2) museums: the Brown Museum on Skyview and the Perry House on Spreading Oaks; Their Annual Ice Cream Social had over 400 attendees who enjoyed Blue Bell ice cream and Mr. George Coward who provided the entertainment; and Their Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event was attended by kids from the Friends' Church who sang carols, the Heritage Gardeners who provided the gingerbread, the Sasser Family who provided their famous "Wassel," and the Friends Winds Ensemble. Mr. Smith further shared that they would tackle some repairs and improvements to the Perry House in the upcoming year. He noted they have been working with the Keep Friendswood Beautiful (KFB) Committee on improvements to their flower beds with the Adopt -a -Bed Program. He spoke of additional projects they will have to partner with local businesses and groups to bring unique experiences, such as "farm and vine" dining, outside of the Perry House. With that ending the report, the Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Smith. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 3 of 14 6. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A. Present the City of Friendswood Five Star Spirit Award for the Fourth Quarter of 2023 to Marcos Martinez, a Project Manager in the Engineering Department. City Manager Morad Kabiri introduced Engineering Project Manager Marcos Martinez. Mr. Kabiri relayed this past summer, Mr. Martinez was on his way to a job site and noticed a young boy at the age of five or six years old, without a shirt, and standing on the side of the road. Mr. Martinez realized he did not have any adults around him and worked with the Police Department to reunite the child with his parents. With that said, Mr. Kabiri thanked and presented Mr. Martinez the Five Star Spirit Award. 7. COMMITTEES OR SPECIAL REPORTS A. Receive the Planning and Zoning Commission Annual Report Planning and Zoning Commissioner Tom Hinckley presented their Commission's Annual Report to the Council. Highlights of the report included the following: PLATS • Approved 2 Preliminary Plats • Approved 4 Final Plats - Nixon Estates - Hagewood Estates - Friendswood Trails Sections 4B & 5A - Georgetown Detention Basin Phase I • Approved 1 Preliminary Plat Extension - Nixon Estates - Friendswood Trails'Sections 3A & 4A - Division C of Lot 64 • Approved 1 Replat - Jeter Memorial Funeral Home • Approved 1 Final Plat Extension - Avalon Friendswood Detention Final Plat • Approved 5 Site Plans - The Albritton - Challenge Elite Sports - Big City Manufacturing - Site One Landscape Storage - 110 & 112 Hunters Ln Shell Buildings Developed Recommendations on 7 Zoning Changes - 401 N Friendswood Dr (Deter) from CSC to SFR (P) - 801 W Parkwood Ave from SFR to CSC (P) - 502 S Friendswood Dr and 107 Spreading Oaks Dr (Friends Church) from SFR to DD with an SUP for #8131 Religious Organizations and 4624 Social Assistance (P) - 209 E Edgewood Drive from PUD to OPD and allow SUP to remain (P) - Friendswood City Center from PUD to revised PUD (P) - 901 S Friendswood Dr from NC to DD (P) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 4 of 14 ORDINANCE CHANGES • Developed Recommendations on 2 Ordinance Changes and 0 Resolutions - Update Permitted Use Table including NAICS updates, commercial uses in industrial districts, and remove SI(P) - Amendments to Sign Ordinance P PLANNING • Held 16 Commission meetings, 1 Retreat, and numerous subcommittee meetings. • Conducted annual review of Permitted Use Table. Recommendations made and changes were adopted via Ord 2023-18. • Two commissioners and staff attended the APA Texas Conference. • _Held a retreat to establish and prioritize goals for the Commission. PLANNING AND ZONING KEY 2024PROJECTS • Continue working with Staff and City Council to update the Comprehensive Plan. • Workshop mobile vendors with City Council. • Review and update the Zoning Ordinance: - Adopt a formal process of updating the Future Land Use Map and - Update requirements for special events. • Adopt a new official zoning map. • Research micro zoning for undeveloped commercial along FM 528. • Review / recommend updates to the Design Criteria Manual regarding minimum parking regulations for funeral homes and gas stations. • Review Park Dedication requirements once Parks Master Plan is updated. • Training on various planning related topics. With that concluding the Commission's Annual Report, the Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Hinckley. B. Receive the Zoning Board' of Adjustments Annual Report As the Zoning Board of Adjustments Annual Report was attached to their agenda packet and there was no in -person presentation, Mayor Foreman considered the item received. C. Receive the Friendswood Historical Society Annual Report Mayor Foreman considered Item 7.C. immediately after the public comments of Item 5. 8. WORK SESSION TOPICS A. Receive and discuss an update regarding Capital Improvement and Drainage Projects. Engineering Director Jil Arias provided the Council with updates on the following capital improvement and drainage projects: PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT STUDY Location City-wide Status • Data collection complete 0 186 centerline miles collected BLACKHAWK BLVD - Phase II-B Location Blackhawk Boulevard (Geneva Dr to Penn stone Wa Status • Southbound concrete paving ongoing _ • Surveyed pavement roughness and rutting, and surface distresses using laser • Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Funding 1 ($75,250) General Fund - Streets BLACKHAWK BLVD - Phase II-C Location Blackhawk Boulevard (Pennystone Way to FM 2351; Thursa Lane to FM 528 Status • Project will complete the rest of Blackhawk Boulevard • Engineering/repackaging of bid documents started Funding ($7.4M) 2023 Pct.2 Partnership; Street Improvements (Sales Tax); GO Bonds; W/S Working Capital BLACKHAWK FACILITY RENOVATION AND SHELTER Location 15355 Blackhawk Boulevard Status • Both Renovation and Shelter are Substantially Complete • All departments moved into their respective areas • Backup Generator to be installed Summer 2024 Funding Renovation — ($5.4NI) GO Bonds; W/S Working Capital; W/S Bonds; GF Shelter — ($963K) CDGB-DR; W/S Working Capital; GF 24" CLEAR CREEK WATER LINE CROSSING PROJECT Location Generally parallel to FM 2351, from Blackhawk Blvd. to FM 518 Status • Geotechnical Investigation started • Environmental Assessment started • Survey work ongoing Funding $9. W/S Bonds; ARPA Funds City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 5 of 14 • Water line installation nearing completion • Northbound concrete demolition will start soon Funding ($2.2M) 2022 Pet. 2 Partnership; Street Improvements (Sales Tax); W/S Working Capital 2024 HARRIS COUNTY PCT 2 PARTNERSHIP APPLICATION Location Intersection of Bay Area Boulevard and Grissom Road Status • Application submitted to Precinct 2 for 2024 Partnership Project • $500,000 project, 25% City of Friendswood, 25% City of League City, 50% Harris County • Signalization of Bay Area Boulevard and Grissom Road •. CoLC preparing MOU for approval Funding ($500,000) 2024 Pct.2 Partnership; League City Partnership; General Fund - Streets FIRE STATION #2 RECONSTRUCTION Location 2605 W. Parkwood Drive Status • Substantially Complete • Ceremonial opening to be scheduled soon Funding ($4.7M) GO Bonds; W/S Bonds; GF TANK REHAB PROJECT Location Multiple Status • Water Tower #2 to be recoated soon with updated logo • Slowed due to bad weather • Completion anticipated early Summer 2024 Funding $1.9 W/S Bonds FOREST BEND OFFLINE DETENTION Location Forest Bend Subdivision (Bounded by Clear Creek along Southwest and FM 528 on the South in Harris County) Status • Substantially complete • Open to the public • Due to drought last year, grass has not completely sprouted; contractor in process of re-establishing turf Funding (Cost to Date: $3,648,511) CDBG-DR Grant Funds; GO Bond Funds; GF FRENCHMEN'S CREEK GREEN SPACE Location Polly Ranch Subdivision - Bounded by Clear Creek and Pine Drive in Galveston County Status • City Acquired Townhomes Demolished • Galveston County Acquired Townhomes Demolished • City Received Title from HOA for the Land Transfer • Title Transfer from Galveston County • - City and GCCDD in Discussion for Interlocal Agreement for Terracing Project after the Acquisition Grant Completes. Funding (Cost to Date $2,259,757) CDBG-DR Grant FRIENDSWOOD REGIONAL STORMWATER DETENTION BASIN Location 105-acre tract near the intersection of FM 1959 and Blackhawk Blvd. Status • $5.5 Million "Rough Grading" project awarded by Harris County Commissioners, to provide roughly 250 acre-feet of detention • Selection of Engineering Consultant for Final Design Underway • Ultimate Capacity to be Established by Final Design City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 6 of 14 CLEAR CREEK UTILITY RACK RELOCATION Location Polly Ranch Subdivision [Dave Brown Memorial Park]/ Terra Bella Subdivision (Across Clear Creek South of Blackhawk Wastewater Treatment Plant Status • Engineering Complete • Environmental Assessment Wrapping Up • Awaiting Authorization to Use Grant Funds (AUGF) to Bid for Construction • Summer 2024 Target for Start of Construction • Construction Timeline 120 Days) Funding ($1,238,630) CDBG-DR Grant Funds DEEPWOOD FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT Location Deepwood Drive along Clear Creek (Galveston County) Status • Engineering and Survey Work Complete • Environmental Assessment Review Under Way • Construction Phase Target: Summer or Fall 2024 - Clearing Project Timeline: 3 Months including Bid Phase Funding ($2,959,825) CDBG-DR Grant Funds; GO Bonds COMPREHENSIVE MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN Location City-wide Status • Interlocal Agreement with GCCDD • Awarded Texas Dept of Emergency Management Grant for $661,500 • Expected in Coming Months Upon Final Approval from FEMA City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 7 of 14 Funding (Est Cost $38,000,000) Flood Control .I Ids Funding (Est Cost $1,000,000+) Flood Control Bond Funds; GCCDD Funds; Bond Funds; GCCDD Interlocal; TDEM HCFCD Funds; Galveston County FunGrant On the Regional Stormwater Detention Basin project, Councilmember Griffon understood that they had to go from eleven hundred (1,100) acre feet to around seven hundred (700) acre feet. He wondered if that would change the dollar amount they committed to this project because they were scaling it back. If so, he wondered if they could take those dollars and move them into other projects. City Manager Morad Kabiri responded that the final design on these projects is not completed yet. Thus, the speculation of whether it will be seven hundred (700), eleven hundred (1,100), or more acre feet has not been fully determined. As they have seen inflation on their other projects, Mr. Kabiri doubted their dollar commitment would go down. Nevertheless, he relayed they would evaluate that as they get closer to the end. Mr. Kabiri noted this particular project was slated with the Whitcomb tract. If the funds do not go to this acre tract, he offered they could look at relocating them to the Whitcomb property. After giving an update on the Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan, Mr. Arias concluded his presentation. 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Present an update regarding Brian Mansfield, Director of Emergency Services, receiving his Certified Emergency Manager designation through the International Association of Emergency Managers. City Manager Morad Kabiri recognized Emergency Services Director Brian Mansfield for receiving his Certified Emergency Manager designation through the International Association of Emergency Managers. B. Recognize the Friendswood Library for receiving the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association's Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award for 2023. City Manager Morad Kabiri recognized the City of Friendswood Library for receiving the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association's Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award for 2023. C. Present an update regarding the removal of sirens and poles. City Manager Morad Kabiri reported over the recent removal of tall poles with sirens atop of them around town. They were installed back in the mid -nineties and outdated. Mr. Kabiri noted the sirens were never intended to be anything but for pipeline disasters. As they now had the ability to activate dynamic messaging to citizens' phones much quicker and with much more information, they removed the sirens. 10. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Consider authorizing an Interlocal Collection Agreementwith Galveston County for collection services related to Friendswood City Center Public Improvement District. A motion was made by Councilmember Erenwert and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to authorize the Interlocal Collection Agreement with Galveston County for collection services for Friendswood City Center Public Improvement District, related to Item 10.a. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4,2024 Pages of 14 Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tern Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. B. Consider authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District for the Deepwood Drainage Improvement Project. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rockey and seconded by Councilmember Branson to authorize the Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District for Deepwood Drainage Improvement Project, related to Item IO.b. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tern Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffort Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. C. Consider authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Friendswood Independent School District for School Resource Officers. A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Rockey to authorize the Interlocal Agreement with Friendswood Independent School District for School Resource Officers, related to Item I O.c. However, there was discussion prior to the vote. For the last five years, City Manager Morad Kabiri shared that he was working towards a net zero subsidy for the City's cost of these services. Historically, this has been a partnership between the City and Friendswood Independent School District (FISD). Originally, it was funded with a grant that went away shortly after the program got up and running, which was the intent of the grant. Due to FISD's financial issues with the State, they have asked the City to take on a bit more than they had in previous years. Mr. Kabiri relayed, this year, the City's contribution would be one hundred and ninety-five thousand dollars ($195,000) as opposed to one hundred and three thousand ($103,000) dollars they contributed this past year. After voicing their comments and concerns, the Council was in support of the additional monies for the proposed interlocal agreement. It was understood that, come budget time, they would need to consider options to maintain operations, such as an increase in taxes. The vote for the motion on the table was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tem. Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councihmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 9 of 14 Nays: None The item passed unanimously. D. Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with PGAL, Inc., for the Friendswood Civic Center Replacement Project and Library Expansion Project. A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to authorize the professional services agreement for the Frieridswood Civic Center Replacement Project and Library . Expansion Project, related to. Item 10.d. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. E. Consider authorizing the Professional Services with Brinkly Sargent Wiginton Architects, Inc., for the Council Chamber Renovation Project. A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Erenwert to authorize the professional services agreement for the Council Chamber Renovation Project, related to Item 10.e. However, there was discussion prior to the vote. IT Director Terry Prindle noted they have had a lot of issues with: their ageing audio visual (AV) system. In 2022, Staff went out for a request for qualifications (RFQ) and selected Macklemore Long. Mr. Prindle relayed an analysis was done that came back with unfavorable costs, so Staff started talking about doing an AV -only upgrade. However, the project would also include better lighting and other cross -functional uses. Mr. Prindle informed Council that Staff selected BSW for this project. Their principal architect is Ryan Macklemore who had worked at Macklemore Long and has since left that company. Councilmember Griffon inquired about the costs. Mr. Prindle replied for the cost of construction and all the technology, they were looking at about four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000). City Manager Morad Kabiri noted the totality of this project would be funded with Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Grant dollars'. Therefore, it would not be tax dollars. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember, Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 10 of 14 F. Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Fiveengineering, LLC for preliminary design services associated with Lift Station No. 27 Improvements Project. A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Erenwert to authorize the professional service agreement for the preliminary design services for Lift Station No. 27 Improvements Project, related to Item 101 The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert. Nays: None The item passed unanimously. G. Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Fiveengineering, LLC for preliminary design services associated with the Lift Station No. 8 Improvements Project. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rockey and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to authorize the professional service agreement for the preliminary design for Lift Station No. 8 Improvements Project, related to Item 10.g. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. 11. MAY 4, 2024, GENERAL ELECTION A. Receive the Certificate of Unopposed Status for the positions of Mayor, Councilmember Position No. 1 and Councilmember Position No. 3. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rockey and seconded by Councilmember Branson to receive the certificate of Unopposed Status for the positions of Mayor, Councilmember Position No. 1, and Councilmember Position No. 3, related to Item 1'La. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 11 of 14 B. Consider an ordinance declaring (1) the unopposed candidate Mike Foreman elected to the Office of Mayor, (2) the unopposed candidate John Ellisor elected to the Office of Councilmember Position No. 1, and (3) the unopposed candidate Trish Hanks elected to the Office of Councilmember Position No. 3; and canceling the associated May 4, 2024, General Election. A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Erenwert to approve Ordinance No. 2024-07, related to Item 1 l.b. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tern Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO.2024-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, DECLARING THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE MIKE FOREMAN ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD; DECLARING THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE JOHN ELLISOR ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER POSITION NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD; DECLARING THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE TRISH HANKS ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER POSITION NO.3 OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD; CANCELING THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL ELECTION PREVIOUSLY ORDERED TO BE HELD ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FOR POSITION NOS. ONE (1). AND THREE (3) OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO INCLUDE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 2024, A HEADING ENTITLED "UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES DECLARED ELECTED" UNDER WHICH THE OFFICES OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER OF POSITIONS NOS. ONE (1) AND THREE (3) ALONG WITH THE NAMES OF THE CANDIDATES HEREIN DECLARED ELECTED SHALL APPEAR; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 12. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES A. Consider an ordinance amending the City's General Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 by approving "Budget Amendment IV" and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds. A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Erenwert to authorize Ordinance No. 2024-08, related to Item'12.a. The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4,2024 Page 12 of 14 Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tern Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO.2024-08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-20, PASSED AND APPROVED AUGUST 28, 2023, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S GENERAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24, 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. B. Consider on final reading an ordinance approving a rate adjustment for solid waste collection and disposal. A motion was made by Councilmember Erenwert and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to approve Ordinance No. 2024-09, related to Item 1 Lb. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tern Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO.2024=09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, CONSENTING TO THE RATE ADJUSTMENT REQUESTED BY WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TEXAS, LLC, DB/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. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 13 of 14 C. Consider a resolution authorizing funding for the Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership Application for the Bay Area Boulevard and Grisson Road Intersection Signalization Project. A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve Resolution No. 2024-10, related to Item 1 I.e. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tent Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.2024-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND N01100 DOLLARS ($125,000.00) FOR THE HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 2 PARTNERSHIP APPLICATION SUBMITTED ON FEBRUARY16, 2024, FOR THE BAY AREA BOULEVARD AND GRISSOM ROAD INTERSECTION SIGNALIZATION PROJECT; DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALL PURPOSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 2 PARTNERSHIP APPLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. f[c�K17�6y�►MJGIeiJs ►117:7 A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Erenwert to approve the Consent Agenda Items 13.a. through 13.f. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Foreman, Mayor Pro Tern Steve Rockey, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Councilmember Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None The item passed unanimously. A. Consider a resolution authorizing the Galveston County Mosquito Control District to use aerial application methods for the purpose of mosquito control within the Galveston County portion of the City of Friendswood. RESOLUTION NO. R2024-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AERIAL SPRAYING OVER THE GALVESTON COUNTY PORTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD BY THE GALVESTON COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 Page 14 of 14 DISTRICT FOR ITS COUNTY -WIDE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. B. Consider authorizing the Second Amendment to the Contract for Professional Services with Fiveengineering, LLC, for the final design, bidding, and construction phase services for the 2020 Lift Station Mitigations Projects — Phase IV (Lift Station No. 4). C. Consider authorizing a contract with the Friendswood Historical Society for the maintenance and preservation of historical sites in the City. D. Consider appointing Bennett Rowley to Keep Friendswood Historical Society for the maintenance and preservation of historical sites in the City. E. Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for January 2024. F. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on February 5, 2024. fC W.\ 131/11 9061 31121 Y With there being no further business, Mayor Foreman adjourned the March 4, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting at 6:53 P.M. Leticia Brysch, City