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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2003-07-21 Special 07/21/03 2044 STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOO� )( COUNTIES OF GALVES"TON/HARRIS )( JULY21, 2003 )( MINUTES OF A SPECIf�L MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 21, 20()3 AT 7:00 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM: ��AYOR KIM BRIZENDINE �,4AYOR PRO TEM JERRY ERICSSON C;OUNCILMEMBER LAURA EWING C;OUNCILMEMBER TRACY GOZA C;OUNCILMEMBER DAVID J. H. SMITH C;OUNCILMEMBER SHANNON KIMMEL C;OUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES C;ITY ATTORNEY LOREN SMITH C,ITY MANAGER RON COX F�ECORDS SPECIALIST MELINDA K. WELSH Mayor Brizendine called the meeting to order. ' REGULAR SESSION The Invocation was given by Associate Pastor Chris Norton firom Friendswood United Methodist Church. Mayor Brizendine led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United �tates and to the State of Texas. COMMUNICATIONS FRI�M THE MAYOR AND COUNCILIIYIEMBERS Counciimember Ewing reported that she attended the Community Appearance Board meeting and that the Board is excited about the ne�v�;tree: banners to be placed along FM 518. Councilmember Ericsson reported that he attended the Houston-Galveston Area Council meeting last Tuesday but not many were there ��ue to Hurricane Claudette and thank goodness we missed most of the hurricane. Councilmember Goza, Kit�nmel and Measeles stated they ha.d no report. Councilmember Smith reported that he attended the Parkwood Village Homeowner's Association meeting. Mayor Brizendine stated that he is impressed with the good job Staff has done with taking advantage of grants and this is doing busines�;wisely and smartfy. . COMMUNICATIONS FRIJM THE PUBLIC No one spoke. CITY MANAGER'S REPURT City Manager Ron Cox raported on the departmental grants. Several departments of the city have been very successful in seeking ancl securing grants to supplement the funding received at the local level. Over the last year, grant funds have k�een received with various perceritages of matching funds from the city, all-in-all 07/21/03 2045 producing a very good return on the investment. The Insurance Services Organization (ISO) rates cities according to their standards on the fire suppression delivery system, includinc� the fire fighting systems and the w,ater system. In other words, they rate according to how weli they believe you can fight a fire. Approximately eigh't years ago, ISO surveyed the City and gave a rating of 5. In June 2003, ISO �ompleted another review and have now provided a rating of 3. —' This is an excellent rating,with 1 being the best. As stated in literature provided by ISO, only 2.6 percent have a rating of 3 or better. Accc�rding to insurance specialists, this rating could mean up to a$100 savings for each fire policy in the city. The Friendswood VoluntE;er Fire Department, Fire Marshal's office and Public Works department are very much appreciated for their partpcipation and preparation in this effort. The Fire Chief has said that the City is only two points away from a ratinc� of 2. That will be a goal for the nexf rating. Bay Area Houston Economic Development Parttiership is holding a forum next week and encouraged the Mayor and Councii to please attend. ORDINANCES �"Councilmember MeasE�les moved to approve the Second and final reading of Ordinance No. T2003-10, an Ordinance amending thE; Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, by deleting Section 10-56 thereof and substituting therefore a new Section 10-56 requiring licensing of dogs and cats within the City _ annually, initially within se,ven days following the 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 w��s issued; by deleting Section 10-71 thereof and substituting therefore a new Section 10- 71 requiring a Rabies Va�;cination booster within one (1)year of the initial vaccination for each dog or catwithin the City vaccinated agair�st rabies by four(4} months of age, and requiring each dog or cat within 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 vic�lation of any provision hereof; providing for severability; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances incorisistent herewith. Seconded 6y Councilmer�ber Gaza. The motion�vas appraved unanimously. �– **Councilmember Goza rnoved to remove from the table Ordinance No. T2003-11. Seconded by Councilmei�nber Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Kimm�l moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. T2003-11, .an Ordinance amending Appendix C af the Friendswood City Code, said Appendix C being City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 84-15, as amended, originally adopted the 19th day of November 1984, and being the Zoning Ordinance of the City, by�changing the Zoning Classification af a certain 2.04 acre tract of land from Singfe Family Residential (SFR)to Planined Unit Development District, said 2.04�acre tract located at No. 8 Queen's Lane within the City, and by granting a Specific Use Permit authorizing the use of said PUD for"Single Family Residential Dweliing" purposes; providing for the amendment of the official zoning map of the City providing for severability; and providing a penalty af an amount not to exceed �2,000�for each day of violation of any provision hereof. Seconded by Councilmeinber Smith. The motion was approved unanimously. *"Councilmember Smith moved to approve the Second and final reading of Ordinance No. T2003-12; an Ordinance amending Apf�endix C of the Friendswood City Code, said Appendix C being City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 8�1-15, as amended, originally adopted the 19'h day of November 1984, and being the Zoning Ordinance of the City,.by changing the Zoning Classification of a certain 9.409 acre tract of land from Single-Family Residential(SFR)to Multi-Family Residential-Garden Home District(MFR-GHD),such tract being situated at Lots 9, 10, ancl 11 of the Whitney Subdivision, Galveston County, Texas, commonly known as 500 W. Parkwood, and within thE City Limits of the City; providing for the amendment of the City's Official Zoning Map; 07/21/03 2046 providing for severability; �nd providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof. • Seconded by Councilmert�ber Kimmel. The motion was approved unanimously. � **Councilmember Goza moved to approve the Second and final reading of Ordinance No. T2003-13, an Ordinance of the City of F�riendswood, 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 Episcapal Church Specific Use Permit to allow construction of buildings and structures, and use of property, for Religiqus Organizational Purposes, in accordance with�a Master Plan; authorizing expansion of the main sanctuary con�struction of a Family Life Center, construction of additional parking facilities, installation of drainage facilities, and �emoval of certain buildings and structures; providing for the amendment of the official zoning map; providing a F)enalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; and providing for;severability. . Seconded by Councilmen�ber Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. ""'Councilmember Ericssc�n moved to approve the First and final reading of Ordinance No. T2003-14, an Ordinance known as"Buclget Amendment III", amending City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 2002-18, passed and approved September 16, 2002 and being an Ordinance approving and adopting the City's General Budget for fiscal year 200�?-2003; providing amendments to such budget; and providing other matters related to the subject. Seconded by Councilmen;�ber Kimmel. The motion was appnoved unanimously. '`*Councilmember Ewing rnoved to approve the First and final reading of Ordinance No.T2003-15,an Ordinance authorizing the issuance �of $8,700,000 City of Friendswood, Texas, Permanent Improvement Bonds, Series 2003. Seconded by Councilmen;�ber Ericsson. The motion was approved unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA ,_ *"Councilmember Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented,with the exception of Item C-1, Resolution No. R2003-31, A Resolution of the City of Friendswood, Texas authorizing intervention in Reliant Energy Retain Services, L.L.C. application to increase Pri�e to Beat Fuel Factor filed at the Public Utility. Commission of�exas, Dac4�e;No. 27956; authorizing the joining with other intervening cities to protect Municipal and Ratepayer Interests; ��uthorizing the hiring of Attorneys and Consultants; and requiring reimbursement of the Cities' ratemaking costs. A. Payment of Capital Projects-1--St. Cloud Culvert Replacement and Stanley Court Sanitary Sewer Replacement/Storm Sewer Instatlation th payment in the amount of$55,210.50 to Haddock Construction for construct:ion services. To date, 100 percent of the contract has been expended. Total payments were $55,210.50. B.Appi�ove purchase and acceptance of utility easements for the Longwood Park Water and Sanitary Sewer Project. G;. Resofutions—2. Resolution No. 1�2003-32,A Resolution of the City of Friendswood, Texas(hereinafter"AppliaanY'), designating certain officials as acting for, and on behalf of the Applicant in dealing with the Crime Victim Services division, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, (hereinafter"Department"), for the purpose of participating in the Other Victim Assistance Grants(OVAG) Program, (hereinafter"Program")and authorizing the submission of the Application to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. 3. Resolution No. R2003-33, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, authorizing and directing Kimball W: Brizendine, Mayor, to��ct as the City's representative in seeking eligible grant funds under the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Commtinities Act for Fiscal Year 2003-2004("GranY'); and authorizing the submission of such grant application to The Criminal Justice Division of the Office�f Governor. D.Approve Cost Sharing Agreement with Clear Creek Independent School District for School Crossing Guard. E. Approve Property Tax Report for June 2003. F. Approval c+f Minutes of July 7, 2003 Meetings. Seconded by Councilmember Measeles. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilmember Measeles left the Council Chambers at this time. 07/21/03 2047 **Councilmember Kimme;l moved to approve Item C-1. Approve Resolution No. R2003-31, A Resolution of the City of Friendswood, Texas authorizing intervention in Reliant Energy Retain Services, L.L.C. application to Increase Price to Beat.Fuel Factor filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Docket No. 27956;authorizing the joining with other intE;rvening cities to protect Municipal and Ratepayer Interests; authorizing the hiring of Attorneys and Consultan�s; and requiring reimbursement of the Cities' ratemaking costs. Seconded by Councilmei�nber Smith. The motion was approved 6-0. Councilmember Measeles returned to the Council Chambers at this time. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 7:49 PM. �. ' �v/ � `w� yor Kimball W. Brizendine Attest: G!yLLo � ' D loris McKenzie, TR • City Secretary