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STATE OF TEXAS )(
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )(
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 )(
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TNE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 AT 7:00 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD ClTY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910
S. FR{ENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE �OLLOWiNG PRESENT CONSTITUTING A
QUORUM:
MAYOR HAROLD L. WHITAKER
MAYOR PRO TEM LARRY 7AYLOR
COUNCILMEMBER KITTEN BRIZENDiNE
COUNCVLMEMBER JERRY ERfCSSON
COUNC{LMEMBER TRACY GOZA
COUNCfLMEMBER KIM BRIZENDINE
COUNCfLMEMBER MEL MEASELES
CITY ATTORNEY KIM MICKELSON
CITY MANAGER RON COX
CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE
Mayor Whitaker called the meeting to order.
7he Invocation was given by Pastor Dennis Owens from New Life Assembly of God Church.
Boy Scout Troop 442 from Friendswood Methodist Church led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United
States and to the State of Texas:
JOINT DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Whitaker and Acting Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission Mark Clark called the Joint
Docketed Public Hearing to order to receive comments, either oral or written, regarding amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance regarding: A. Permitted Use Table.
Mike Dominguez, City Planner from the Community Development Department gave a recap going from
1987 Standard Industry Cade to 1997 North American Industry Classification System regarding the
Permitted Use Table. Discussion continued regarding allowing more uses in certain districts,
streamlining the table to make development smoother, to reduce redundancy, to be more specific, to
determine what business is desired and what the city will allow, and the additions to the table.
No one spoke for or against.
7his portion of the Joint Docketed Public Hearing was closed.
Mayor Whitaker and Acting Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission Mark Clark called the Joint
Docketed Public Hearing to order to receive comments, either oral or written regarding amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance regarding: B. Commercial Site Plan Approval Process.
Mike Dominguez, City Planner from the Community Development Department made a presentation
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regarding streamlining the site plan process, and creating a more business friendly environment.
Discussion continued regarding streamlining the preiiminary process, review at staff level, review by the
Planning and Zoning Commission for final approval, pubiic hearings & public input, reworking the
� ordinance, and opposition to the changes in the ordinance.
Mr. Christopher Smith from Kingspark/Whitehall Subdivision appeared before council to express his
concern regarding any step that would reduce public input.
Hearing no further comments this portion of the Joint Docketed Public Hearing was closed.
Mayor Whitaker and Acting Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission Mark Ciark called a Joint
Docketed Public Hearing to order to receive comments, either oral or written, regarding amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance for amendments to: C. Landscaping and Screening.
Mike Dominguez, City Planner from the Community Development Department presented information
regarding there is no provision requiring commercial property next to residential being required to erect
an 8 ft. opaque fence, a provision allawing in certain circumstances to develop berms or graduated
fencing and other combinations of requirements regarding fencing. Discussion continued regarding a
good definition of graduated fencing.
No one spoke in favor or against.
Hearing no comments the Joint Docketed Public Hearing was closed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Kitten Brizendine stated that along with the Nation, she wanted to invite all to lift up this
country in prayer and to give thought to all those for their great sacrifices, reported that it was a privilege
to attend the Clear Lake Area Economic Development Foundation (CLAEDF) Elected Official Luncheon
during which Councilmember Ericsson was honored for a{I that he does in this community.
Councilmember Ericsson reported that he also attended the CLAEDF luncheon, attended the Ciear Lake
Council of Cities meeting during which the program presented was on different funding available to
entities including bonds and other ways, and reported that he attended the dedication of the Ralph L.
Lowe Parkway dedication on F.M. 528 at the city limits today.
Cauncilmember Goza reported on attending the Ralph L. Lowe dedication and wished everyone well
during this time of crisis.
Councilmember Kim Brizendine had nothing to report.
Councilmember Taylor stated that words cannot express our feelings and emotions during this time,
reported that our Friendswood Fire Department took action with the boot collection and collected
$11,000 for the Fallen Firefighters Foundation, reported on attending the Galveston County Mayors and
Councilmembers association meeting, the Chamber of Commerce meeting, with guest speaker
presenting information on the City of Houston's Olympic Bid, reminded everyone of the Fall Trade show
this Sunday, stated it is hard to continue on with our lives during this time and that we have to pick up
the pieces and go on with our lives. Councilmember Taylor reported that Pastor Norman Fry from the
First Baptist Church was honored for his 50 years in the ministry, stated our churches work together,
and that our area ministers meet regularly, reported on attending the Ralph L. Lowe dedication, and
stated that Friendswood is blessed with the leaders who have come before us and wi!! come after, and
asked everyone to pray for our country.
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Councilmember Measeles dittoed Councilmember Taylor's remarks, stated that the whole world is
affected by the past week's events, stated that we will all pull through and be stronger, stated he was out
of town the last three weeks and while out of town, attended a concert in a park in Seattle, Washington,
" and reported that Seattle also has concerts for the children during the day, and welcomed State
Representative Craig Eiland to this meeting.
Councilmember Kitten Brizendine reminded everyone of the Prayer Breakfast in the morning and also the
Friendswood High School Alumni Pancake Breakfast that will be held at both McDonalds this coming
Sunday.
Mayor Whitaker stated he appreciates all of the comments made about the tragedy and that it is
important to proceed on, to move this country forward, and apologized for not introducing Council at the
Ralph L. Lowe Parkway Dedication.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Representative Craig Eiland appeared before Council and apologized for nat being able to attend the
Raiph L. Lowe Parkway Dedication, appreciates the City's resoVution, congratulated the City and Councii
on the work done on the flood, stated the City of Friendswood is the most aggressive city in flood issues
in the United States. Representative Eiland stated he serves on the National Legisiators on Flood Issues,
and invited City Manager Cox to atter►d and speak to them. Representative Eiland stated that Mr. Cax
knew more than anyone else other than FEMA, thanked the City for sharing Mr. Cox with the association,
and reported that a handbook is being prepared for legislators and Friendswood experiences will be very
helpful in this endeavor. Mr. Eiland congratulated the City on the flood grants received and effarts being
taken with the buyout program and recovery efforts, and stated with redistricting, he may not be here
much longer but while he is here, if the City needs anything, he is available.
Mayor Whitaker thanked Representative Eiland for his efforts in representing the City of Friendswood and
asked if he could find additional funding for flood efforts.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Cox had nothing to report.
ACTION ITEMS
��xCouncilmember Kitten Brizendine moved to approve the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP),
Approve grant application and floodplain management and mitigation plan to be prepared and
submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously.
xXCouncilmember Goza moved to authorize acceptance of the proposal with Halff Associates, Inc. to
assist in the preparation of the HMGP application and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimousiy.
RESOLUTION
�xCouncilmember Ericsson moved to approve Resolution No. R2001-38, A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Friendswoad, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and the City's Director of Administrative
Services to act as financial administrators of the Disaster Relief Fund Grant awarded by the Texas
Department of Nousing and Community Affairs and the City's authorized representatives in all matters
pertaining to the City's participation in the Community Development Program.
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Seconded by Councilmember Kitten Brizendine. The motion was approved unanimously.
ORDINANCES
�`*Councifinember Kitten Birzendine moved to approve Ordinance No. T2001-19, First and final reading
of an Ordinance providing for the assessment, levy, and collection of Ad Valorem Taxes of the City of
Friendswood, Texas, for the year 2001 and for each year thereafter until otherwise provided, providing
the date on which such taxes shall be due and payable, providing for a penalty and interest on all taxes
not timely paid; and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinance in conflict herewith and to approve
the tax rate of .6385 with .5547 to fund maintenance and operation expenditures.
Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. 7he motion was approved unanimously.
*�Councilmember Kitten Brizendine moved to approve Ordinance No. T2001-19, First and final reading
of an Ordinance providing for the assessment, {evy, and collection of Ad Valorem Taxes of the City of
Friendswood, Texas, for the year 2001 and for each year thereafter until otherwise provided; providing
the date on which such taxes shall be due and payab4e; providing for a penalty and interest on all taxes
not timely paid; and repealing all ordinances and parts af ordinances in conffict herewith and to approve
the tax rate of .6385 with .0838 for debt service.
Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimousiy.
x-xCouncifinember Ericsson moved to approve Ordinance No. T2001-20, First and final reading of an
Ordinance approving and adopting the City of Friendswood, Texas, General Budget for the Fiscal Year
2001/2002; making appropriations for the city for such fiscal year as reflected in said budget, and
making certain provisions relating to the subject.
Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
x-x-Councilmember Kitten Brizendine moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A. Payment of
Capital Projects. 1. Beamer Road Pump Station and Waterline with a payment in the amount of
$�47,608.64 to Klotz Associates, Inc. for engineering services. To date, 19 percent on the contract has
been expended. 2. 1 Mi4lion Gallon Elevated Storage 7ank with a payment in the amount of$14,306.64
to Klotz Associates, Inc.for engineering services. 7o date 10 percent of the contract has been expended.
3. 500,Q00 Gallon Ground Storage Tank/Rehabilitation of Existing Storage Tank with a payment in the
amount of$25,186.80 to Wayne Smith &Associates for engineering services. �o date 38 percent of the
contract has been expended. Total payments were $87,102.08. b. Approve Contract Renewal with
Texas Department of Public 5afety for Failure to Appear Program and aid Municipal Court in collection of
outstanding fines. C. Approve Banner Permit Appfications for 1. FISD Red Ribbon Week and @.
Friendswood Little League, Inc. D. Property Tax Report for the month of August 2001. E. Minutes of
August 27, 2001 and 5eptember 10, 2001.
Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously.
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A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 8:05 PM.
ayor Harold L. Whitaker
Attest:
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D loris McKenzie, TR
City Secretary