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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2025-02-03 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD FEBRUARY 3, 2025 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD MET IN A REGULAR MEETING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT, CONSTITUTING A QUORUM: John Ellisor Trish Hanks Sally Branson Robert J. Griffon Joe Matranga Brent Erenwert Morad Kabiri Karen Horner Raquel Martinez 1. CALL TO ORDER Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Pro Tern Councilmember City Manager City Attorney Deputy City Secretary Mayor Pro Tern Matranga called the meeting to order, with a quorum present at 5:30 P.M. All members were present with the exception of Mayor Mike Foreman who was absent. 2: INVOCATION The invocation was led by Pastor David Lorenz of First Baptist Friendswood. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - United States and State of Texas Mayor Pro Tern Matranga led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and the Texas State Pledge. 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS Mayor Pro Tern Matranga opened the item by inviting the Councilmembers to provide their comments. Councilmember Hanks initiated the comments by stating that she attended the Mary Poppins musical at Friendswood High School and encouraged everyone to attend their future production as well as the Education Foundation Gala coming up this weekend. She commented over the Parks Department Daddy - Daughter Dance was a great event that brought the City together to form a stronger community. On March 8', she noted the Friends of the Friendswood Library will have a fundraising gala at the library that is open to the public with this year's theme being based on the book Camelot Beckons. She commended City Staff as well as the Library Director Matt Riley for all their efforts in planning the fundraiser event. Councilmember Branson encouraged citizens to serve the city and volunteer their time to serve on boards and commissions as it is a great way to get involved and engaged and help mold the future of Friendswood. Currently, they have openings on the Community Economic Development Commission. City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page 2 of 13 Councilmembers Ellisor and Griffon shared that they also attended the Friendswood High School Musical of Mary Poppins. Councilmember Griffon stated that February 19a' is the IV" anniversary of the Republic of Texas becoming a State and spoke a bit about Anson Jones Day and noted they would be holding a ceremony at Glenwood Cemetery, at which he will be participating. Councilmember Erenwert commented that they planned to view the Friendswood High School Musical this coming weekend. Mayor Pro Tern Matranga closed the comments by recognizing the dedication and professionalism of city staff and thanking them for all their efforts behind the scenes in the recent freeze events in January to keep the community safe. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Pro Tern Matranga announced the following citizens had signed up to provide a public comment Mr. Frank Urbanic, a retired Air Force fighter pilot, shared his concerns over the proposed new trash bins. He requested that those bins be displayed out in the lobby of City Hall where people could see them. He additionally noted that he and his wife conducted a survey on the trash bins in Friendswood. Comments that came up with respect to senior citizens is that the trash bins were bulky, heavy, and hard to maneuver. He asked that staff reconsider the trash bins and make sure they fit the needs of the people. Mr. Rob Roy wished to bring to the Council's attention his particular Animal Control case that was rejected because Animal Control had not observed the misdemeanor. Fortunately, his issue was resolved as the owners of the animals in question were evicted a couple of weeks ago. However, he noted people having similar problems would not get a satisfactory response as they would have to present evidence for prosecution. Mr. Tom Hinkley introduced himself and announced his candidacy for City Councilmember Position 6 in the upcoming election. He noted that he had been volunteering for the past six years by serving on several boards and commissions. He is a father, local businessman and looks forward to serving our community further. 6. WATERWORKS & SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS A. Discuss the Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. City Manager Morad Kabiri opened the item by recalling that the City recently adopted a utility rate study that would include a number of projects over the next five years. The bond issuance that is going to be discussed will be for the first year of those projects. Mr. Kabiri then turned the floor over to the speaker. BOK Financial Securities Representative John Robuck proceeded to present the first phase of the bond issuance plan. Mr. Robuck noted that municipal bond rates are 4.35%, which is higher than average due to market volatility. Mr. Robuck stated the principal is $20,395,000 and these bonds would generate $20,500,000 for the City. The schedule of events was displayed for Council as follows: City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page 3 of 13 Date Action Role Friday, January 17, 2025 First Draft of Preliminary Official Statement ('POS'� FA Friday, January 31, 2025 Second Draft POS City, FA, BC Monday, February 3, 2025 City Council Meeting City, FA, BC Review Financing Plan and Schedule of Events for the Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Bonds") Week of February 10, 2025 Rating and Diligence Calls City, FA, BC Friday, February 14, 2025 Third Draft POS City, FA, BC, UW Friday, February 21, 2025 Final Draft POS City, FA, BC, UW Monday, February 24, 2025 Post/Distribute Final POS BOKFS Monday, March 3, 2025 Sale of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds City, FA, BC, UW City Council Meeting City Council to Approve Sale of the Bonds Thursday, March 27, 2025 Closing/Delivery of the Bonds City, FA, BC, UW Participants City - City of Friendswood,'rexas FA - BOK Financial Securities, Inc. (Financial Advisor) BC - McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. (Bond Counsel) UW - Underwriters (ro Be Determined) Mr. Robuck stated that they are asking the City Council to give them the green light to move ahead so they can have the rating calls, the diligence calls, and then bring the results of the sale to their next meeting on Monday, March 3rd, for approval. If approved then, they will then close on March 27", at which point the city will receive the funds for those water and sewer projects. There was a brief discussion as to when was the last time they issued water and sewer bonds and why they needed to issue new debt at this time. Mr. Kabiri indicated that the last issuance of bonds was in 2021, however, the water and sewer working capital, above the 90 days is not nearly enough to tackle the scheduled list of projects and may have a situation where the city's water and sewer system would start to degrade. B. Consider approving the schedule for the City's Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. The City's Waterworks & Sewer System FY 2025 projects were displayed before the Council as follows: PROJECT COST 42" SETL Waterline $1,980,860 Friendswood Dr to Elevated Storage Tank 1 24" $1,500,000 Georgetown 16" U size $250,000 Friendswood Trails 16" $525,000 Blackhawk Blvd Phase II-C Utilities $1,900,000 Lift Station #2 Rehabilitation $3,000,000 U size Lift Station #8 and Force Main $3,200,000 Cowards Creek Sewer Upsizing $2,408,000 City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page 4 of 13 Lift Station Mitigation Package #1 $1,950,000 U size Lift Station #16 $1,531,200 Lift Station #27 Upgrades $11100 000 Lift Station Mitigation Package #4 $1,005,000 TOTAL $20,350,060 A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Erenwert approving the schedule for the City's Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, related to Item 6.b., as submitted. However, there was discussion prior to the vote. Councilmember Griffon asked about past 2014 and 2016 refunding and general obligation bonds. Would those go away once they issue these new revenue bonds? BOK Financial Securities Representative John Robuck clarified these bonds are new debt. They would still have those past bond obligations. They are refunding bonds from previous water and sewer debt issuance. The debt will be paid from the Water and Sewer Fund. City Manager Morad Kabiri additionally noted they have no more proceeds from those past bond issuances as those projects have been completed. The vote for the motion on the table was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember John Ellisor, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Sally Branson, Mayor Pro Tern Joe Matranga, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None Absent: Mayor Mike Forman The item passed unanimously. 7. ZONE CLASSIFICATION CHANGE FROM MULTI -FAMILY -MEDIUM DENSITY TO DOWNTOWN DISTRICT — 311 LAUREL A. Conduct a public hearing regarding a request for a zone classification change for property located at 311 Laurel, 0.289 acres of land, more or less, being a part of Lot 16 of the Harvey and Stout Subdivision of Lots 6, 7, and 8, Block 2 ofFriendswood Subdivision of the Sarah McKissick or J.P. Williams League of Land, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, to change from Multi - Family Residential -Medium Density (MFR-M) to Downtown District (DD). At 5:55 P.M, Mayor Pro Tern Matranga opened the public hearing and requested that Staff give the Council an overview of the item. Community Development Department (CDD) Director Aubrey Harbin relayed the hearing is a property rezone request from Multifamily Residential Medium Density (MFR-M) to Downtown District (DD). She explained that the property displayed before Council lies within their Downtown District boundary. She stated that the long-term plan is to rezone all properties within said boundary to be rezoned. She noted this request complies with the city's future land use map, the required notices were given, and the Planning and Zoning Commission approved it unanimously. City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page 5 of 13 Mayor Pro Tem Matranga announced the following citizens had signed up to speak: • Mr. Troy Kennedy, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the property owner and voiced his support for the change as it meets Downtown District (DD) guidelines and aligns with the 2008 program. and • Ms. Tracine Poti spoke to oppose the change. She said the drawings in the agenda packet are inaccurate and will negatively impact her property. She mentioned issues with drainage, traffic, and construction. At 6:01 P.M., with no one else desiring to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Matranga closed this public hearing. B. Consider an ordinance regarding a proposed zone classification change for property located at 311 Laurel, 0.289 acres of land, more or less, being a part of Lot 16 of the Harvey and Stout Subdivision of Lots 6, 7, and 8, Block 2 of Friendswood Subdivision of the Sarah McKissick or J.P. Williams League of Land, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, to change from Multi - Family Residential -Medium Density (MF'R-M) to Downtown District (DD). Councilmember Erenwert asked what would be built on the rezoned property. Community Development Department (CDD) Director Aubrey Harbin answered that a mixed -use development was planned in compliance with Downtown District (DD) regulations. Councilmember Griffon questioned the zoning history of the property and the mapping overlay error, as pointed out in the public hearing by a citizen. Ms. Harbin explained that the overlay is a visual error from the aerial maps and will not affect the citizen's private property. Further discussion ensued over what would be permitted under a "mixed -use" development and the processes it would take to get those developments approved. A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Griffon approving Ordinance No. 2025-04, related to Item 7.b., as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember John Ellisor, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Sally Branson, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Robert J. Griffon Nays: Councilmember Brent Erenwert Absent: Mayor Mike Forman The item passed. ORDINANCE NO.2025-04 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 ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 311 LAUREL DRIVE, BEING 0.289 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, BEING A PART OF LOT 16 OF THE HARVEY AND STOUT SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 6, 7, AND 8, BLOCK 2 OF FRIENDSWOOD SUBDIVISION OF THE SARAH MCKISSICK OR J.P. WILLIAMS LEAGUE OF LAND, FRIENDSWOOD, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -MEDIUM DENSITY (MFR-M) TO DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD); PROVIDING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page 6 of 13 INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Present and update regarding the winter storm event. City Manager Morad Kabiri reported that the past winter storm, on January 201h through the 22nd, produced approximately 2.5 to 3.5 inches of snow. Friendswood maintained power throughout the event, and he commended the first responders and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Staff. B. Present an update regarding the City's Touch -A -Truck and Winter Weather Event on Saturday, February 8, 2025. City Manager Morad Kabiri announced a Touch -A -Truck event would take place on February 8dr. Residents are invited to come out view the City's Public Works, Parks, Police, and Fire trucks. C. Recognize Library Director Matt Riley for thirty-five years of service. City Manager Morad Kabiri recognized Library Director Matt Riley for 35 years of service. Mr. Riley gave a few words and thanked his family and colleagues for their support. D. Recognize Director of Engineering Jil Arias for his appointment for the newly created Small Municipalities board position at the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group (SJRFPG). City Manager Morad Kabiri recognized Engineering Director Jil Arias for his recent appointment to the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group (SJRFPG). E. Recognize Deputy City Secretary Raquel Martinez and CSO Administrative Assistant Linda Newsted for graduating from the Texas Municipal Clerk's Association (TMCA) certification program at the Election Law Conference held on January 23-24, 2025, and for each receiving a 2025 Texas Municipal Clerk's Certification Program (TMCCP) Seminar Scholarship in the amount of $500 to attend said event. City Manager Morad Kabiri recognized Deputy City Secreatary Raquel Martinez and City Secretary's Office (CSO) Administrative Assistant Linda Newstead for completing their Texas Municipal Clerk's Association (TMCA) certification, both receiving scholarships for their training. 9. PROPOSED ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS A. Consider on first reading an ordinance amending Appendix D "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Deposits, Bond and Insurance Amounts" of the Friendswood City Code to update fees for "Buildings and Building Regulations," "Peddlers, Solicitors, Canvassers and Itinerant Vendors," "Wrecker Service Towing Fees," and "Credit Card Payment Processing Convenience Fees." Community Development Department (CDD) Director Aubrey Harbin presented the fee update summary to the Council. Ms. Harbin explained that the fee schedules need a major overhaul. She stated that fees City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page 7 of 13 will now switch to flat rates for trade permits as well as a slight increase to cover personnel time. She compared fees from other cities and showed the City of Friendswood's current fees versus proposed fees. TRADE PERMIT FEE COMPARISON SIDENTIAL - Sample House: 2225 Mason Terrace Dr, $832,404, 4578 sq It (house and garage) ELECTRICAL PLUMBING MECHANICAL City ofFriendswood $ 175.75 $ 145.00 $ 105.00, City ofPearland $ 335.07 $ 335.07 $ 227.54 City of League City $ 324.00 $ 243.00 $ 118.00 City of Alvin $ 340.00 $ 184.50 $ 143.75 City of Kemah** $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 City of La Marque $ 375.00 $ 375.00 $ 375.00 City of Baytown $ 125.00 $ 125.00 125.00 City of Clear Lake $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00 *LC based on 20 circuits *based on (2) 5-ton systems Councilmember Griffon questioned the uniform flat rate. Ms. Harbin explained that a flat rate simplifies reference and inspection scheduling. Additional details on permitting fees were provided as follows: TRADE PERMIT FEE COMPARISON COMMERCIAL: Sample Building: 1610 West Blvd, $1,890,000, 15201 sgft ELECTRICAL PLUMBING MECHANICAL* City of Friendswood $ 143.00 $ 261.50 $ 290.00 City ofPearland $ 5,913.00 $ 5,913.00 $ 5,913.00 City of League City $ 324.00 * $ 569.00 $ 413.00 City of Alvin $ 411.50 $ 382.00 $ 255.00 City of Kemah $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 City of La Marque $ 425.00 $ 425.00 $ 425.00 City of Baytown *Based on MEP valuation City of Clear Lake Shores $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00 *LC based on 20 circuits *based on (7) 5-ton systems City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page 8 of 13 FRIENDSWOOD NEW FEES R1SIDENTIAL-New, Add, Alter Electrical Plumbing Mechanical �.000sgft $ 200 $ 200 ,1 5,000sgft 275 $ 1-75 OTHER PERMITS Storage bldg/patio/outdoor kitchen/swimming pool repairs 100 100 $ n/a Swimming Pool 100 100 n/a Solar Panels 100 n/a $ n/a Generator $ 100 $ 50 n/a Sign $ 75 n/a n/a Reconnect $ 75 75 n/a COMMERCIAL — New, Add, Alter <5,000sgft $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 i000sgft - 11,999 250 $ 250 250 12,000 - 40,000 300 $ 300 300 0,001 - 80,000 $ 400 $ 400 $ 400 80,001 -up 500 500 500 a. Cons `, ermit issuance fee (all non -trade permits) (non-refundable) or total valuation of $1,000.00 and less 0.00 $40.00 or total valuation of $1,001.00 to $50,000.00, for first $1,000.00 40.00 ih. Plus, for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 $5.00 d. � or total valuation of $50,001.00 to $100,000.00, for first $50,000.00 $260.00 Ins, for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 $4.00 c.' For total valuation of $100,001.00 to $500,000.00, for the first $100,000.00 $460.00 Plus, for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 $3.00 f. For total valuation of $500,001.00 and up, for first $500,000.00 $1,660.00 Plus, for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof $2.00 g. flan check fee (non-refundable) Half of permit fee ADDITIONAL PROPOSED PERMITTING I F I[S Solicitor's Permit Fees Application Fee $50 Additional ID Card Fee $15 Replacement Registration Certificate Fee $15 Tow Fees City Council RegularMeeting February 3, 2025 Page 9 of 13 Regular Tow Fee $175 Heavy -Duty Tow Fee Initial Cost I" Hour $250 Additional Hourly Rate $150 Maximum Fee $500 ",Credit Card'Processin Convenience Fees), -Not to.exceed 30A, , A motion was made by Councilmember Erenwert and seconded by Councilmember Hanks approving the first reading of the proposed ordinance related to Item 9.A., as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember John Ellisor, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Sally Branson, Mayor Pro Tern Joe Matranga, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None Absent: Mayor Mike Forman The item passed unanimously. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDS WOOD, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE CONTAINED IN APPENDIX D "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, DEPOSITS, BOND AND INSURANCE AMOUNTS" OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY CODE TO UPDATE FEES FOR (I) BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS; (II) PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS AND ITINERANT VENDORS; (III) WRECKER SERVICE TOWING FEES; AND (IV) CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSING; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE B. Consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2 "Administration," Article II "Boards, Committees and Commissions," Division 4 "Community and Economic Development Committee," Section 2-41(b) "Membership" of the Friendswood City Code to add two new positions to the committee and establishing terms of office for the newly created positions in order to effectively stagger the terms of the Committee's members. A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks approving the first reading of the proposed ordinance related to Item 9.B., as submitted. However, there was discussion prior to the vote. The Councilmembers discussed the year -long commitment required for these roles along with the added scope. Thus, the Council agreed to move forward with expanding the Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) from seven to nine members. City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page 10 of 13 The vote for the motion on the table was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember John Ellisor, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Sally Branson, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Matranga, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None Absent: Mayor Mike Forman The item passed unanimously. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE II "BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS," DIVISION 4'"COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE," SECTION 2-41 "CREATED; MEMBERSHIP," SUBSECTION (B) "MEMBERSHIP" OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY CODE TO ADD TWO NEW POSITIONS TO THE COMMITTEE; ESTABLISHING TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THE INITIAL APPOINTMENTS OF THE NEWLY CREATED POSITIONS TO EFFECTIVELY STAGGER THE TERMS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE. C. Consider an ordinance amending the City's General Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by approving "Budget Amendment V" and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds. A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Branson approved Ordinance No. 2025-05, related to Item 9.C, as submitted. However, there was discussion prior to the vote. Mayor Pro Tern Matranga raised a question regarding the $2.85 million allocation for Whitcomb Terracing. City Manager Morad Kabiri explained that the funds cover engineering costs for flood mitigation. The funds will transfer from bond proceeds to the general budget. The vote for the motion on the table was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember John Ellisor, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Sally Branson, Mayor Pro Tern Joe Matranga, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None Absent: Mayor Mike Forman The item passed unanimously. City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page I of 13 ORDINANCE NO.2025-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDS WOOD, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.2024-25, PASSED AND APPROVED AUGUST 26, 2024, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S GENERAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, BY APPROVING "BUDGET AMENDMENT V" THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AND/OR TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE. 10. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve the Consent Agenda Items 10.A. through 10.0., with corrections to the meeting minutes as presented for Item 10.0. The vote was the following: Ayes: Councilmember John Ellisor, Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Robert J. Griffon, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Matranga, and Councilmember Brent Erenwert Nays: None Absent: Mayor Mike Foreman The item passed unanimously. A. Consider a resolution amending the City of Friendswood's authorized representatives for the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool). RESOLUTION NO. R2025-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY WHO ARE AUTHORIZED (I) TO TRANSMIT FUNDS FOR INVESTMENT IN THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL, (II) TO WITHDRAW FUNDS FROM TIME TO TIME, (III) TO ISSUE LETTERS OF INSTRUCTION, AND (IV) TO TAKE ALL OTHER ACTIONS DEEMED NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. B. Consider a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of Governor for FY2026 grant funds pursuant to the General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program; authorizing a cash and in -kind matches; and appointing the Mayor to act as the City's authorized representative for all purposes under the grant. City Council Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page 12 of 13 RESOLUTION NO. R2025-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN SEEKING ELIGIBLE GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AUTHORIZING THE REQUISITE CASH AND IN -KIND MATCHES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C. Consider a resolution authorizing the Agreement for Temporary Road Closure of State Right - of -Way with the State of Texas, through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the Youth Sports Day Parade on FM 2351. RESOLUTION NO. R2025- 05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE RIGHT -OF WAY WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE 2025 YOUTH SPORTS DAY PARADE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. D. Consider a resolution adopting the City of Friendswood Emergency Management Plan. RESOLUTION NO. R2025-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD'S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN — BASE PLAN 2025; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE E. Consider ratifying the City Manager's execution of and authorizing the Workplace Solutions Cooperative Acceptance Agreement and Addendum No. 1 with Cintas Corporation No. 2, through Omnia Partners cooperative purchasing, for uniform rentals. F. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute pre -event standby contracts for disaster meal catering services with SLSCO LTD., CRE8AD8, LLC, and Cole Gordon's - The Helping Hand Foundation, Inc. G. Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Garver Engineering for implementation services related to the City's New Ground Storage Tank at Groundwater Plant 4 Project funded by the Texas General Land Office through the Texas CDBG-MIT Regional Mitigation Program's Method of Distribution Development (CDBG MIT -MOD) Program. H. Consider authorizing an agreement with Westbrook Contractors LLC for the Deepwood Flood Control Project. City Comet Regular Meeting February 3, 2025 Page 13 of 13 I. Consider authorizing the First Amendment to the Policy Accreditation Services Agreement with John J. Silva for continued consulting services related to the Friendswood Police Department's recognition as a Texas Best Practice Law Enforcement Agency. J. Consider approving the street closure of Stadium Lane for the City's Touch -A -Truck and Winter Weather Event on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. K. Consider accepting the Ravine Drive Emergency Sinkhole Repair Project and authorizing the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period. L. Consider authorizing the final acceptance of the Industry Park Friendswood Phase II Waterline Improvements Project and the release of the contractor's one-year maintenance bond. M. Consider appointing Stacy Phillips to the Planning and Zoning Commission to complete an unexpired term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2026. N. Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for December 2024. O. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on January 6, 2025. Red -lined copies of the meeting minutes with corrections were provided to the Councilmembers at the dais. 11. ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business, Mayor Pro Tern Matranga adjourned the February 3, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting at 6:40 P.M. Attest: a Raqu 1 Njoinez, Deputy City Sec ry