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STATE OF TEXAS }(
C(TY OF FRf�NDSWOOD )( .
_ COUNTI�S OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
DECEMBER 2, 2002 )(
MINUTES OF A REGULAR M�ETING OF THE FRI�NDSWOOD CITY COUNC(L THAT WAS HELD ON
MO(�DAY, DECEMBER 2,20a2,AT 5:30 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,910
S. FRIE�IdSWQ�D DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXRS, WfTN THE FOLLOWING PR�S�NT
CONSTITUTING A QUORUM:
I�IAYOR HAROLD L. WHITAKER
- MAYOR PRO TEM TRACY GOZA
COUNCILMEMBER JERRY ERICS50�i
COUNCILMEMBER KIM BRIZENDINE
COUNCfLMEMBER SHAMN�N K(MMEL (Arr. at 5:40 PM}
COUNGlLMEMBER MEL MEASELES
C;i I Y%�l lORivcl' LVKCN sMITFi (P.rr. ,vt%_00 PI�{1)
CITY MANAGER RON COX
CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCK�NZIE
Councilmember Kitten 8rizenc{ine was absent from the meeting.
Mayor Whitaker calied the meeting to order_
Discussion was held regarding streets in the City to be included in the February Bond Issue. Dan Johnson,
Deputy D[rector of the Community Development Department, presented an overview of the Street
Maintenance Program, a map and a spreadsheet which included infarmation on the overali ranking of streets,
age, repairs, traffic, tra�#ic type, ciassification, and condition of the streets.
Discussion continued regarding different proposed streets, traffic counts, street usage, and modification of
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Council convened into Regular Session at 7:00 PM.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Erik Emblem,Youth Minister, from First Saptist Church. �
Mayor Whitaker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas.
COMMUNlCATIONS FROM THE MAYORAND COUNCILMEMBERS
Councifinember Ericsson repor�ed on attending the HoustonlGalveston Area Council Meeting during which
finance and the audit was discussed.
Gounci[member Goza had no report.
Councilmember Kim Brizendine haci no report.
Councilmember Kimmel had no repor�.
Cour�ciimember Measeles repor�ed on attending the State of NASA Address, thanked Clear Lake Area
Econamic Developman#Foundation for their represenfation, and hoped everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.
M�yc�r Whit4k�r reminc�ed ev�ry�ne of th� tr�e ligh��ng at Brown Museum at 7:3Q PM tomorrow night; the
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Ghamber of Cor�merce�s Lighted Chris�mas Parade tc be held on December'(4f�', and there wiIl�e no Councii
Workshop held December 9`� buf there will be a regular Council Meeting held Decemher 16t�'.
GflM9VftlNiCATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Christopher Smith, 8fl5 Lochmoor Lane, appeared before Gauncil ta express his concerns regarding the
Kingspark Whitehall subdivision swimming pool tha�is in his subdivision and the unfinished repairs left by a
contractor, expressed concerns regarding fhe Cif�s inspection Department, scheduling inspections, and
statad the Cify needs a better sys�em.
COMM1lP�t1CAT10NS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPEGIAL REPORTS
Mr.Jim Reinhartsen, President of the Clear Lake Area Economic Development Founda�ion, gave his Annual
ReporE,which included information regarding recrui�ment,expansiQn-business assistance pragrams, retention,
and regionalism.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Cox reporfed on Clear Creek Consor�ium. The coalition of Pearland, Fr�endswood, Galveston County
Consolidated Drainage District, and Brazoria County Drai�age District#4, me�recently�o reviewthe status of
tf�e LiDAR animated mapping project Councif approved in August. This project will animate the�effects of
hypothetical and histarical rainfall events on the Clear- Creek watershed flood plain. It will focus on specific
segmen�s of Clear Creek and its trfbutaries in Pearland and �riendswaod—the most constricted part of the
watershed. Upon completian, this presentation will provide detailed and graphic animation that will be helpful
in educating people throughout the watershed, including the Clear LaKe area, about�he serious effects of
f(ooding in ourarea. The project is expected to be completed in February 2003. Mr. Cox also reported on his
visitwith Galveston County CommissionerKen C{arkto discuss issues in Friendswood thatthe Commissioner
might help with including�he sta#us of the Sunset Drive recanstruc�ion project,which the Counf.y is funding,the
Grand Parkway extension, which the County is funding a portion of the environmental assessment for, fhe
senior pragram, Centennial Park, and other issues.
Ac:Tiut� iTcM�
'�*Councilmember Kim Brizendine moved to approve action authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professiona4
Services Contract for Phase 1 and II of the Main Street Enhancement P[an.
Secanded by Councilmember Ericsson. The mo�ion was approved unanimously 6-0.
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RESOLUTI�NS
"�Gouncilmember Measeles moved to approve Resolution No. R2002-59–A Reso(ufi�on supporting the Clear
Creek Watershed Steering Commi�tee in requesting FEMA to update the"Fload insurance Rate Maps" and
remapping in �or�Bend, Brazoria, and Galves#on Count+es.
Seconded by Councilmembei-Ericsson. The mofion was approved unanimous[y 6-0.
'��`Councilmember Kim Brizendine moved to approve Resolution No. R2002-60–A Resolutian of the City of
Friendswood,Texas, caliing and ordering a Special Election to be held on February 1,2003,forthe purpose of
hofding a Bond �lection to vote on four propositions for P�blic Safety Facilities, Drainage Irnprovements,
Streets and.Thoroughfare Improvements and Improvements to Cenfennial Park;designafing the polling places
and appainting election officials for such Special Election; providing fhe form af�he bafIot at such Specia[
�lection; directing the giving of notice ofi such Special Election; and containing ofher provisions relating fio the
subject.
Seconded by CounciIrriember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously 6-0.
CounciimemQer uoza ie��tr�e C�uncii C`riair���rs ai ihis �i�i,e.
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OR.E3I�IAMGES
. '�`Gounciimember Measeles movad to approve second and finaf r�ading of Ordinanca Na. T2�02-22, an
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, ex�ending the Ci�y limits of said Gity ta
inciude all of�he territory within certaPn limits ar�d boundaries and annexing to the City of Friendswood afl af the�
territorywiEhin such[imits and boundaries; con�aining other provisions relating ta the subject; and providing a
saving and severabiiity c(ause.
Secanded by Counci{member Ericssan. The motion was approved 5-0,
**Cauncilmember Kimmei maved to approve secand and final reading of Ordinance No. T2002-23, an
Qrdinance providing for the Disannexation of a 61.53-acre tract of (and, more or fess, from the corporate
boundaries of the City of Frienc}sv�rood,Texas; con�taining cerEain findings; and providing other matters related
fo the subject.
Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The mofion�rras approved �-0.
'�*Councilmembar Kirri Brizendine moved �a approve second and final reading ofi Ordinance T20Q2-24, an
Ordinance of the Gify of Friendswood,Texas; amending Ordinance No. 84-1�, as amended, same being the
Zoning Ordinance of the City, by establishing the zoning cfassification of a certain 58.70 acre tract of land,
more ar less, locafed off FM 528; imposing certain condifians; providing a penafty of an amount not to exceed
$2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; and.providing for severabiEity.
Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved 5-0. -
Councilmember Goza retumed to the Council Chambers afi this time.
�`*Councifinember Goza moved to approve Ordinance Na. T2002-25,firs�and ffnal reading of an Ordinance
known as 'BudgetAmendment lP', amending City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No.2001-20, passed
and approved September 17, 200�I, and being an Ordinance approving and adopting the City's General
Budget for fiscal year 200'1-2002; pr.ovidiRg amendments to such budget; and providing other matters related
to the subjecE.
Seconded by Cauncilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously 6-0.
'�'�Councilmember Ericsson moved to apprave Ordinance No.T2�t�2-2�i,tirs"t and Tinai reading oi an c�rdinance
known as"BudgetAmendment I", amending City af Friendswood,Texas, Ordinance No.2Q02-18,passed and
approved September 16,2002, and being an Ordinance approving and adopting the City's General Budgetfor
fiscal year 2002-2003; providing amendments to such budget; and providing other matters relatecf to the
subject.
Seconded by Councilmember Goza. The motion was approved unanimousEy 6-0.
**Gouncilmember Measeles moved to approve�rdinance No.T2002-27, first reading of an Ordinance of fhe
City of�riendswood, Texas provid'mg for the renarning of a portion of Falcon Lake Drive fo Over[ook Drive;
providing variaus findings and provisions related to such change; and providing a severabiiifij clause_
Seconded by Counciimember�ricsson. The mo�ion was appraved unanimously 6-Q.
**Councilmember Kimmel moved to approve Ordinance No. T20Q2-28, first reading of an Ordinance of the
City of Friendswood,Texas arnending the Code ofi Ordinances of the City of Friendswood,Texas, byadding to
Chapter 54 thereof a new Article V; providing rules and regulafions governing the use and rnaintenance of
Burglar and other alarm systems; providing for the impositian af fees for excessive fafse alarms; providing for
defini�ions;�providing for severability; and repeafing all ordinances inconsistent herewifh.
Seconded by Councilmember Kim Brizendine. The motion was approved unanimously 6-0.
"*Councilmember Kim Brizendine moved to approve the ConsentAgenda as presented with the exception of
(tem C. Approve Resofufion R2042-6�i, a Resolution of�he Ci�ty of Friendswood authorizing interventian in the
�ei�ani Cnergy�e`taii Services, L.L.C. appiicaLian to increase f�r� price to beatfuei fac�oriii�� ai i�� �uC �f
Texas, �ocke�#26933; autnarizing'tne joining witn other intervening cities to pro�ect municipai a�ia rat�p�y��
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interests; autharizing the hiring of af�orneys and consultants; and requiring reimbursement of�he ci�ies' rate
making cosTS. A. Payment af Capital Projects— �. Surface UVaterTrunk Line with payrnent in the amount of
_ �85,893.43 to Calco Contracting, lnc.for construetion services. To date, 86 percent of�he contract has been
expended. Payment in the amount of$576.�0 to StQrk Sou�hGVes�em Laborator[es for testing services. To
date, 32 percent of the cantracf has been expended. 2. Beamer Road Pump Stafion and Wa�erline wifh.
payments in the amount af�905.50 and$83�.00 fo Stork Soufhwestem Lai�oratories for fesfing services. Tc
date, 97 percent of the contract has been expended. Total paymenfs were$88,2�2.43. B. Dispaslfion of Bids
—1. Bid �to,2002-D8: Storm Sewer repair—Saint Gloud @ Chigger Greek to l�addock Gonsfructian in the
amount of$'(44;783. 2. Bid trIo, 2002-08: llnifarms, Suqpiies and Setvices for Public Wor€cs'to Admiral
Linen & Uniform Company: 3: Bid No. 2D02-'[0: Purchase of 2002 In�emafional Dump Truck far Pubiic
Works from A)vTn Equipment Gampany in the amount of$65,478 wi�h trade in af old equipment. 4. B[d No.
2402-'('1: Purchase of fwo 3/Ton Crew Trucks for Pub[ic Works in the amount ofi$48,496:66 with trade in of
older vehicles from McCree Ford_ D. Approve Councii Meeting Minutes for November 11 and November 18,
2002.
Seconded by Gouncifinember Goza. The motion was approved unanimously 6-Q.
Councilmember Measeles left the Gouncil Ghambers at this time.
*'�Councilmember Kimmel moved to approve Item C-Approve Resolu�ion R2002-6'f, a Resol�tion afthe City
of Friendswood authorizing intervenfion in the Relianf Energy Retail Se�vices, L_L.C. appiication to increase
the price fo beat fuel factor fi{ed at the PUC of Texas, Docket #26933; authorizing the joining v✓ith other
intervening cities to protect municipal and rate payer interests; authorizing the hiring ofi attorneys and ;
consultants; and requiring reimbursement of the cities' rate making costs.
Seconded by Kim Brizendine. The motion was approved 5-0.
Councilmember Measeles returned to the Council Ghambers at this time.
A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 7:51 PM.
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ayor Harold L. Whitaker
At�est:
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De oris McKenzie, TR C
City Secretary