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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2001-11-19 Regular 1828 STATE OF TEXAS )( - CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( NOVEMBER 19, 2001 )( MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001 AT 5:30 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM: MAYOR HAROLD L. WHITAKER MAYOR PRO TEM LARRY TAYLOR COUNCILMEMBER KITTEN BRIZENDINE COUNCILMEMBER JERRY ERICSSON COUNCILMEMBER TRACY GOZA COUNCILMEMBER KIM BRIZENDINE COUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES CITY ATTORNEY KIM MICKELSON CITY MANAGER RON COX CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE Councilmembers Ericsson and Taylor arrived late for the Executive Session. Mayor Whitaker called.the meeting to order. Council convened into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551-074, Personnel Matters— City Manager's Annual Performance Review. Council re-convened into Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. with action taken later in the meeting. The Invocation was given by Pastor David Ruzicka from Crossroads Community Church. Mayor Whitaker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. Joint Docketed Public Hearin� Mayor Whitaker and Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission Tom Burke called a Joint Docketed Public Hearing to order to receive comments from the public both oral or written regarding: A. Arnending the Permitted Use Table by striking "Accessory Residential Use, Garage Apartment and Single Story" from the Table and providing setback requirements for Accessory Buildings. No one spoke for or against. Chair Tom Burke discussed Section 2, Paragraph A, regarding working and requested the CityAttorney to re-write the draft ordinance. Mayor Whitaker and Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission Tom Burke called a Joint Docketed Public Hearing to order to receive comments from the public both oral or written regarding: B. Amending the Sign Ordinance to provide for Monument Signs and establishing a maximum height of seven feet for all Monument Signs, including any concealed pole base. No one spoke for or against. 11/ 19/O1 1829 Discussion was held regarding the concealed pole base and structural support and requested the City _ Attorney to re-write the ordinance and send the draft to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. Hearing no further comments, the Joint Docketed Public Hearing was closed at 7:15 PM. Communications from Mayor and Councilmembers Councilmember Measeles reported on attending the Prayer Breakfast on Saturday and invited the citizens to attend the next Prayer Breakfast, reported on attending the Galveston County Mayors and Councilmembers Association (GCM&C) meeting, and the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Councilmember Taylor reported on attending the GCM&C meeting with Councilmember Measeles, attended the Galveston County Economic Development Alliance Meeting, and the FISD Educational Foundation fundraiser, and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Kim Brizendine had no report. Councilmember Tracy Goza reported on attending the Prayer Breakfast, and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Ericsson reported on attending the GCM&C meeting, and the Harris County Mayors and Councils meeting during which the new voting machines for Harris County were demonstrated, attended the Houston/Galveston Area Council budget review meeting, and reported that tomorrow is the monthly Board Meeting. Councilmember Kitten Brizendine reported on attending the Prayer Breakfast, stated she was appointed to the Texas Municipal League Resolution Committee, a.nd wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a happy birthday to Councilmember Ericsson. Mayor Whitaker reported on attending the Blackhawk Regional Plant meeting during which the budget was approved, and the capital improvement plan was discussed including the upgrade of facilities, and that $1.4 million dollars of renovations, the first in 20 years, will be started. Communications from Public Ms. Mary Majors, 107 Dorado, appeared before council to express her concerns regarding the Sun Meadow rezoning, and presented a petition of 400 signatures whic.h she requested be entered into the record. Ms. Winnie Dray, representing the Mercy Ships, appeared before Council, and stated that this endeavor is made up of all volunteers, that the Caribbean Mercy will be coming to the Port of Galveston December 6t'' until December 16, tours wi41 be available, and media event for all officials will be held on December 6�'', and explained that the Mercy Ships provide free medical to everyone in need all over the world and invited the public to come see the ship while they are in port Communications from Committees or S�ecial Reports Tax Attorney Robert Mott, from Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, appeared before Council, and presented a report regarding the City's delinquent tax collection which included accounts by status, outstanding taxes year by year, 2000 percentage of collections, and previous years going back to 1995. Mr. Jim Reinhartsen, President of the Clear Lake Area Economic Development Foundation, appeared 11/ 19/O1 1830 before Council and presented a report regarding a review of their activities, and the benefit of those activities to the City of Friendswood, future challenges and opportunities, Strategic Goals, and 2002 • AnnualObjectives. City Manager's Report City Manager Cox reported on the Charter Review Commission meetings, reported that a public hearing was held on November 8th to receive input from the community on issues of concern to them, regarding provisions of the charter, or regarding items they would like to see. One citizen made a recommendation for adding an item the commission will consider. The Commission expects to have a final report with recommended items for Council consideration in early December. Mr. Cox also reported that the Cell Tower Construction is well underway. The City entered into an agreement with American Tower Corporation to construct a tower for use by cell telephone providers at the Public Works property on Deepwood. This tower is up and the antennas are being attached. The following companies are locating on the Deepwood tower — Cingular and Voice Stream. The Deepwood tower is expected to be in operation in 30 days. In addition, the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority entered into an identical agreement with American Tower Corporation to construct a second tower at the site of the Blackhawk Wastewater Treatment Facility. This tower should be functional very soon. The telecommunications companies located on the Blackhawk tower include Nextel with negotiations for other underway. The- Blackhawk tower is now active. ACTION ITEMS '�*Councilmember Ericsson moved to approve a 6 percent merit increase and a $205 monthly bonus for the City Manager's annual Salary in the amount of $9,167 per month based upon his annuai Performance Review. Seconded by Councilmember Kitten Brizendin. The motion was approved unanimously. xxCouncilmember Kitten Brizendine moved to approve action regarding authorizing the City of ' Friendswood to join the Texas Cities Coalition on Stormwater and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Participation Agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Taylor. The motion was approved unanimously. *xCouncilmember Kim Brizendine moved to approve action regarding authorizing acceptance of proposal from Claunch & Miller for the Sun Meadow Drainage Study and authorize the Mayor to execute the document. Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously. *'�Councilmember Ericsson moved to approve organizationai change combining the Public Works and the Community Development Department. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. '�x-Councilmember Ericsson moved to approve Mike Hodge as Director of Community Development and Public Works. Seconded by Councilmember Kim Brizendine. The motion was approved unanimously. Ordinances x*Councilmember Goza moved to approve Ordinance T2001-23, Second and final reading of an Ordinance amending Appendix C of the Friendswood City Code, said Appendix C being City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 84-15, as amended, originally adopted the 19t'' day of November 1984, and being the Zoning Ordinance of the City, by adding the Subsection 1 of Section 8 thereof new sentences to establish additional perimeter landscaping and screening requirements for certain 11 / 19/O1 1831 pr�perties adjacent to residential districts; amending Section 20, definitions, by adding a definition of "Graduated Fence"; providing other matters relating to the subject; providing a penaity of an amount not . to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; and providing for severability. Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously. x�`Councilmember Ericsson moved to approve Ordinance T2001-24, Second and final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Friendswood, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 84-15, said Ordinance No. 84-15 being the Zoning Ordinance of the City, and by amending Ordinance No. 136, said Ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit to the Catholic Diocese of Galveston-Houston, to allow a church on 7.9041 acres, more or less, by amending said Specific Use Permit to include an additional 6.2839 acres, more or less; by amending said Specific Use Permit by allowing the use of the land for a church and related facilities including a Family Life Center, living quarters and other ancillary facilities and improvements as shown on the site pian dated October 18, 2001, and imposing certain conditions; providing for the amendment of the Official Zoning Map; providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; and providing for severability. Seconded by Councilmember Kitten Brizendine. The motion was approved unanimously. -x-xCounci{member Kitten Brizendine moved to approve Ordinance No. T2001-25, First reading of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, by striking ali of Article I I of Chapter 3 thereof and substituting therefore a new Article II of Chapter 3; providing rules and regulations governing the keeping and licensing of animals; providing definitions; establishing the powers and duties of the city's Animal Control Officers; requiring rabies vaccinations; establishing licensing and permitting fees; providing procedures for regulating, quarantining, impounding, controlling, and disposing of dangerous or rabid animals; making it unlawful to keep wild or exotic animals within the city without a permit; making it unlawful to abandon or dump animals within the city; making it unlawful for any person to fail to promptly remove and dispose of feces left by any a�imal; providing that owners of dangerous animais must carry liability insurance; declaring a public nuisance; providing other matters relating to the subject; providing penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; providing for severability; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; and providing an effective date. Secanded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. ConsentAgenda xxCouncilmember Kim Brizendine moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A. Payment of Capital Projects. 1. Public Works Facility Addition with payment in the amount of $634.07 to Hall Barnum Lucchesi Architects for architectural services. To day, 83 percent of the contract has been expended. Payment to Geotech Engineering and Testing in the amount of $1,895.00 for construction material testing. To date, 45 percent of the contract has been expended. 2. 1 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank with a payment in the amount of $22,495.08 tp Klotz Associates, Inc. for engineering services. To date, 35 percent of the contract has been expended. 3. 500,000 Gallon Ground Storage Tank/Rehabilitation of Exist9ng Storage Tank with payment in the amount of$3,317.40 to Wayne Smith & Associates for engineering services. To date, 46 percent of the contract has been expended. 5. centenniai Park Phase two with payment in the amount of$1,912.50 to DBR Engineering Consultants for engineering services. To date, 85 percent of the contract has been expended. Total payments were $30,344.05. B. Authorize renewal of the contract with Ciear Lake Area Economic Development Foundation for economic development services. C. Property Tax Report for October 2001. Seconded by Kitten Brizendine. The motion was approved unanimously. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 8:29 PM. 11 / 19/Ol 1832 Mayor Harold L. Whitaker Attest: Deloris McKenzie, TRMC City Secretary