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STATE OF TEXAS )(
' CITY OF FRIENDS\NOOD )(
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
JULY 7, 2003 )(
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CI7Y COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON
MONDAY, July 7, 20Q3 AT 6:00 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALt. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S.
FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD,7EXAS,WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT CONSTITUTINGA
QUORUM: '
MAYOR KIM BRIZENDINE
MAYOR PRO TEM JERRY ERICSSON
. COUNCILMEMBER , TRACY GOZA (left at 6:27 pm)
COUNCILMEMBER DAVID J. H. SMITH
COUNCILMEMBER SHANNON KIMMEL
COUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES
CITY ATTORNEY LOREN SMITH
CITY MANAGER RON COX �
CfTY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE
Council�nember Ewing was absent from the meeting.
Mayor Brizendine called the meeting to order.
EXECIJTIVE SESSION
Council convened into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to
Section 551,071 -Consultafion with Attorney concerning pencling or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer;
or a matter in which the duty of the Attorney requires and Section 551.072 - Deliberation regarding real
property.
REGULAR SESSION
The Invocation was given by Pastor David Bridges from Friendswood Friends Church.
Mayor Brizendine led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas.
COMMUNfCATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILPVIEMBERS
Mayor Brizendine reported that Councilmember Ewing is out of town and Councilmember Goza had to leave
the meeting for his son's All Star game.
Councilmember Ericsson stated he attended the Houston-Galveston Area Council meeting and stated he
served on the Audit Committee to review the 2002 financial records and that$380 million dollars pass through
this program, July 9`h is the Galveston County Mayor and Council meeting and urged Mayor and Council to
attend.
Councilmember Smith sta�ed he and the Mayor attended the Houston-Galveston Area Council training for new
Council and Nlayor with the City�anager as a presenter and stated this is a greaf program and hefps with 'the
learning curve, attended the Wedgewood and Enchanted V�ioods Subdivisions �iomeowners Association
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meetings with the Police Chief and City Engineer. He further stated as a new Councilmember he has received
over 350 pieces of mail and over 250 e-mails.
Councilmember Kimmel stated he would like to commend the Par{<s& Recreation department and the 4ih of
July Steering Committee for a spectacular event.
Councilmember Measeles stated he would like to ditto that on behaff of his family and grandchildren, the
fireworks were specfiacul��r, and everyone involved did a greatjob.
Mayor Brizendine reported that he attended the dedication of the new concession stand/restrooms for Little _._-..
. League groundbreaking, attended some of the same meetings that have already been reported, has had
several meetings with several of the Committee Chairs regarding reappointments to some of the committees,
thanked the Parks & Recreation and 4lh of July Steering Committee leadership for an excellent 4`h of July
celebration and also thanked the Parks and Recreation crews for all of the Parks and other youth activities
, � they coordinate. � . . .
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No one spoke.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Friendswood staff inembers were honored Saturday, June 28, 2003, at the awards luncheon for the Texas
City Management Associ��tion (TCMA), in Lubb�ck. Every year TCMA recognizes cities in the under 25,000
population and the over 25,000 population categories for their work in innovative methods. The City of
Freeport received fhe award for cities under 25,000. The City of Friendswood received the award for cities in
Texas over 25,000.
The award was based on the staff's work in Leadership Development and in "closing the gap" in the
organizational culture. The City has undergone a process of learning and understand what the employees
believe the organization to be, compared to what they would like it to be, and have undertook a participatory
program to figure out ways to close the,gap between those two areas. The purpose of this is to improve the
work environment, have better-trained employees, and provide an enhanced level of service to citizens.
Approximately half of City employees have participated in this worthwhile effort. ft is an ongoing process, and
there is more work to be done. , _,___
The employees are appreciated for their good work and willingness to go beyond the call of duty, and also the
senior staff for their leadership in this area. Finally, to the TCMA, their recognition of our work is appreciated.
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and the Texas A&M Engineering and Extension Service (TEEX)
have announced the distribution of $13.8 million in Federal Homeland Security Funds to be distributed
� throughout the H-GAC region. H-GAC appointed a select committee of elected and appointed officials from
throughout the region to cietermine the best me'thod for distribution and use of these funds.
Friendswood is a doubie beneficiary. First, the city will be receiving $99,990 worth of valuabie equipment.
The final determination for the exact equipment is yet �o be made, but it will include communications
equipment, hazardous materials equipment, and other items to better prepare for responses to acts of
terrorism.
Second, the City of Friendswood has been designated as a recipient of$37,000 worth o�equipmen�to be a
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sub-regional responder to special hazardous materials situations. The Cities of Houston and Baytown and
Harris County are to be primary responder Haz-Mat Teams. In Galveston County, the Cities of Galveston,
Texas City and Friendswood will be secondary responders for our county. With the acceptance of these
funds, Friendswood FVFD and paid staff will be required to respond to hazardous rriaterials situations on call.
We believe this equipment and the hazardous materials resp,onse process will be beneficial to the citizens of
Friendswood, but also, on a regional level, to many of the neighboring communifies.
ACTION ITEMS
*'`Councilmember Measeles moved fo approve action regarding appointments/reappoinfinents to Boards,
Committees, and Commissions as follows for GROUP A: A. Planning and Zoning Commission - Kevin
Holland appointed to a �-year term expiring in July 2004, Dav�id Brakebill appointed to a 3-year term to expire
in July 2006, Stephen Yeretsky appointed to a 3-year term to expire in July 2006. B. Zoning Board �f �
Adjustments-Ron Decker reappointed to a 2-year term fo expire in July 2005, David O'Brian reappointed to a
2-year term to expire in July 2005, David Dannemiller an Alternate-position appointed to a 2-year term to
expire in July 2005, Tom Samson an Alternate position appointed to a 2-year term to expire in July 2005, Judy
Kimball an Alternate position appointed to a 2-year term to expire in July 2005. C. Construction Board of
Adjustment - no term:� expire this year so no appointments were made. D. Community & Economic
Development - Maurice Estlinbaum reappointed to a 2-year term to expire in July 2005, James Gerland
reappointed to a 2-year t�rm to expire in July 2005, Gary Harris reappointed to a 2-year term to expire in July
2005, Tony Banfieid reappointed to a 2-year term to expire in July 2005. E. Library Advisory Board-Ruth Lay
reappointed to a 2-year term to e.xpire 2005, Elizabeth Finger reappointed to 2-year terrrm to expire 2005,
Stephen Huffman reappointed to a 2-year term to expire 2005, Mark Lasch appointed to a 2-year term to
expire 2005. GROUP 13: F. Community Appearance Board -Judy Zavalla appointed to fill a vacancy to a 4-
month term to expire in November 2003.
Seconded by Counciimember Ericsson. The motion was ap:proved unanimously.
No action was taken regarding a request for tax exemption f�am the Friendswood Masonic Lodge No. 1416
located on East Willowick.
�*Councilmember Smith moved to approve action regarding settlement agreement in Ronald Ziesmer vs City
of Friendswood; et al. and authorize execution of the agreernent by the Mayor.
Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved 4 to 1, with Councilmember Measeles
opposed.
"`�`Councilmember Ericsson moved to approve aciion regarding authorizing the purchase of approximately 10
acres located at W. Parkwood (FM 528) adjacent to the Galveston County Consolidat:ed Drainage District for
tlie proposed Public Safety Building.
Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was a�aproved unanimously.
ORDIN!-�NGES
"*Councilrnember Ericsson moved to approve the Second and final reading of Ordinance No. T2003-OII, an
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the Cit.y of Friendswood, Texas, by adding a new
Subparagraph (8) to Section 34-29 thereof, by adding a sentence and new Subparagraphs (1)through (8)to
Section 34-39 thereof, by adding a new paragraph (6) to Subsection (a) of Section 34-40 thereof, by sfiriking
the term"eievated to or above the base flood"irom ihe iirsi ser�ience oi Subparagrapl�s (1) ard (2)of Section
34-58 thereof and subsi:iEuiing therefore the term"elevated to 24 i�ches above the base flood,"by deleting the
term "of temperaiure conirolled areas" contained in ihe first sentences of Subsections (a}, (b), and (c) of
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Section 34-60 thereof, by deleEing the last sentence of Subsecfiion (a)of Section 34-60 fhereof, and by adding
to Subparagraph (1) of Section 34-62 thereof, immediately prior to the term "hydrologic and hydraulic
analyses,"the term"no-rise certificate using;" providing that a purpose of the City's Flood Damage Prevention
regulations is to preserve Floodplain storage through mitigation; providing description and enumeration of the
type of acfiivity which requires issuance of a development permit; providing for the development of mitigation
plans; providing that new construction and substantiai improvements shall have the lowest floor elevated to not
less than twenty four inches (24") above the base flood level; providing.for the preparation of "no-rise
Certificates"evidencing impacts on floodways; providing a penalty of an amount not to exceed$2,000 for each
day of violation of any provision hereof; providing for severability; and repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances inconsistent herewith. _.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Ericsson moved to approve the Second and final reading of Ordin�nce No T2003-09, an
Ordinance of the Cit}�of Friendswood, Texas, creating Reinvestment Zone No. 2, same being a 2.1025 acre
'tract of land, more or less, out of lot 50 of 5harp's Subdivision of Section 22 of the I. &.G.N.R.R. Co., Survey, .
Abstract 616, Galveston CounEy, Texas, as recorded in Volume 113, Page 22, of the Deed Records of
Galveston County,Texas, said tract being generally located along the West side of Mandale Road and South
side of Estate Drive in the City of Friendswood; making certain findings; repealing all Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; and providing for severability.
Seconded by Councilmember Kimmel. The motion was approved unanimously.
"`*Councilmember Kimmel moved to approve Resolution tJo. R2003-30 - A Resolution of the City of .
Friendswood, Texas, authorizing fhe Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to at.test a Tax Abatement
Agreement by and between the City and Easthaven, Incorporated.
Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The rnotion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember M�aseles moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. T2003-10, An Ordinance
amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, by delefing Section 10-56 thereof and ,
substituting therefore a new Section 10-56 requiring licensing of dogs and cats within the City annually, initially
within seven days following fhe issuance of a Vaccination Certificate; by deleting Section 10-59 thereof and
substituting therefore a new Section 10-59 stating that the license year shall begin on the date the Vaccination
Certificate was issued; by deleting Section 10-71 thereof and substituting therefore a new Section 10-71
requiring a Rabies Vaccination booster within one (1)year of the initial vaccination for each dog or cat within
the City vaccinated against rabies by four(4)months of age, and requiring each dog or catwiEhin the City to be
given a Rabies Vaccination at lest once every three(3)years; providing a penalty of an amount not to exceed _,.._.,
$2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; providing for severability; and repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances inconsisfent herewith.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith. The motion was approved unanimously.
"`"`Councilmember Measeles movetl to table Ordinance No.T2003-11,An Ordinance amending Appendix C of
the Friendswood City Code, said A�pendix C being City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 84-15, as
amended, originally adopted the 19` day of Nouember 1984, and being the Zoning Ordinance of the City, by
changing the Zoning Classification of a certain 2.04 acre tract of land from Single Family Residential(SFR)to
Planned Unit Development District, said 2.04 a,cre tract located at#8 Queen's Lane within the City, and by
granfing a Specific Use Permit authorizing the sue of said PUD for "Single Family Residential Dwelling"
purposes; providing for the amendment of the official zoning map of the City providing for severability; and
providing a penalty of an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof.
Seconded by Councilmember Kimmel. The motion to table was approved unanimously.
"�Councilmember Ericsson moved to approve Lhe First reading of Ordinance No. T2003-12, An Ordinance
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amending Appendix C of the Friendswood City Code, said Appendix C being City of Friendswood, Texas,
Ordinance No. 84-15, as amended, originally adopted fihe 19fh day of November 1984, and being the Zoning
Ordinance of fhe City, by changing the Zoning Classification of a certain 9.409 acre tract of land from Single-
Family Residential (SFR) to Mulfi-Family Residential-Garde.n Home District (MFR-GHD), such tract being
_ situated af Lots 9, 10, and 11 of the Whitney Subdivision, Galveston County,Texas, commonly known as 500
W. Parkwood, and within the City Limits of the City; praviding for the amendment of the City's Official Zoning
Map; providing for sevE�rability; and providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of
violation of any provisian hereof. •
Seconded by Councilmember Kimmel. The motion was approved unanimously.
*"`Councilmember Measeles moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No,l"2003-13,An Ordinance of
the City of Friendswood, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 84-15 (the "Zoning Ordinance" of the City), and
Ordinances No. 86-6 and 98-10 (Specific Use Permit Ordinances for Religious Organizational Purposes to
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Specific Use Permit to ailow construction of buildings and structures, and "
use of property, for Religious Organizational Purposes, in accordance with a IViaster Plan; authorizing
expansion of the main sanctuary construction of a Family Life Center, construci:ion of additional parking
facilities, instaliation of drainage facilities, and removal of ce;rtain buildings and structures; 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 Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
*"Councilmember Kimmel moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A. Payment of Capital
Projects — 1. Public Safety Building with payment in the amount of $1,650.00 to Envirofiest, LTD, for
environment site assessment. To date, 100 percent of the contract has been expended. Payment in the
amount of $1,700.00 io Coastal Testing Laboraficries, Inc., for soil investigatior, and report. To date, 85
percent of the contract has been expended. The total is $3,350.00. 2. Longwood Utility
Improvements/Connections with payment in the amount of$10,861.25 to SCL Engineering for engineering
services. To date, 72 F>ercent of the contract has been expended. Payment in thE� amount of$1,200.00 to
-__ Fox& Bubela, Inc., for appraisal services: To date, 80 percent of the contract has been expended. The total
is $12,061.25. 3. San Joaquin Gravity Sanitary Sewer with payment in the amount of $2,858.20 to SCL
Engineering for engineering services. To date, 84 percent of the contract has been expended. Payment in
the amount of$1,200,00 to Fox&Bubela, Inc., for•appraisal services. To date, 80 percent of the contract has
been expended. The total is $4,058.20.4�anitary Sewer Force Main Redirect for Forest Bend and
Wedgewood Village with payment in fhe amount of$16,49�.00 to SCL Engineering for engineering services.
To date,49 percent of the contract has been expended.�5�Blackhawk Ground Storage Tank with payment in
the amount of,$4,771.05 to SCL Engineering for engineering services. To date,92 percent of the contract has
been expended. y6'. Surface Water Pump Station with payment in the amount of $87,478.86 to T & C
Construction services. To date, 99 percent of the contract has been expended, 7. Shadow Bend Street and
Storm Sewer Improvements with payment in the amount of $17,693.41 to Freese & Nichols, Inc., for
preliminary engi�neering report. To date, 99 percent of the contract has been expended. Total payments were
�145,911.77,fB. Approve Inierlocal Agreement with H-GAC for the FM 518 Corridor Access Management
Study. C. Approve Contract with City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services for privacy
protection due to Laboratory Services Agreement previously executed. D. Resolutions - 1. Resolution No.
R2003-28, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, authorizing and directing
Kimball, W. Brizendine, Mayor, to act as the City's represeratative in seeing eligible grant funds under the
Cri���e Victim Assistance °regram ier i scal yeGr 2Q03-200a, Mj author�zed �y the Victims of Crime Act; and
aufihorizirg fhe submission ef such Granf.Application to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of Gavemor,
2. Resolution No. R2Q03-29, A Resolu�ion of the Cify of Friendswood, Texas, hereinafter referred to as
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"Applicant", designating the Mayor of Friendswood as being responsible for acting for, and on behalf of the
"Applicant" in dealing with the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division, hereinafter referred to as
"Department", for the purpose of participating in continuation of funding for the Victims of Crime Act Funding
Program, hereinafter referred to as the "Program"; authorizing the submission of a Continuation Grant
Application to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division. E.Approve Banner Permit Application for
the Chamber of Commerce Annual Trade Show. F. Approve Mir�utes of June 2, 9 and 16, 2003 Meetings.
Seconded by Councilmember Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously.
A motion was made and approved to adjourn a1:7:33 PM.
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Mayor Kimball W. Brizendine
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