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STATE OF TEXAS )(
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
FEBRUARY 03, 2014 )(
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2014, AT 4:30 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT
CONSTITUTING A QUORUM:
MAYOR KEVIN HOLLAND
MAYOR PRO-TEM BILLY ENOCHS
COUNCILMEMBER STEVE ROCKEY
COUNCILMEMBER JIM HILL
COUNCILMEMBER PAT MCGINNIS
COUNCILMEMBER JOHN SCOTT
COUNCILMEMBER CARLGUSTAFSON
CITY ATTORNEY ARNOLD POLANCO
CITY MANAGER ROGER ROECKER
CITY SECRETARY MELINDA WELSH
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Holland called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Pastor Mike Cervantes with New Hope Church.
Mayor Holland led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas.
' COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Adam Burris, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he is a resident of Falcon Ridge'
subdivision, has noticed a problem with cars speeding on Falcon Ridge Boulevard, and proposes putting
in speed bumps.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding the bond issuance schedule and the steps involved in
the process. Assistant City Manager Morad Kabiri explained what was rearranged from the last
discussion regarding the Five-Year Plan and the Seven-Year Plan. Mr. Kabid introduced Ryan O'Hara
with BOSC, Inc. Mr. O'Hara presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding an overview of bond project
options, current market conditions, tax rate analysis-one sale scenario, federal arbitrage: "spend down'
rules, comparison of tax-exempt interest rates—"bank qualified" and "non-bank qualified" interest rates as
of January 28, 2014, tax rate analysis—3 "bank qualified" sales in 2015, 2016 and 2017, tax rate analysis
—3"bank qualified"sales in 2015, 2017 and 2019, and tentative schedule of events or timeline.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, Ryan O'Hara with BOSC, Inc., and Staff regarding the
allowable issuance time for the bonds, is up to Council's discretion, main goal should be to keep bank
qualified status when bonds are called, tax rate increase will need to be levied over the length of the debt
of the bonds, a definition and explanation of callable bonds was given. The numbers provided by Mr.
O'Hara are conservative numbers considering the future years and includes all outstanding debt owed by
the City. I
' Assistant City Manager Morad Kabiri continued the PowerPoint presentation with showing a slide
regarding the projected tax rate change related to the sale of bonds in a one sale scenario, five year
scenario, and a seven year scenario with 15, 20, and 25 year amortizations.
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Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, Ryan O'Hara with BOSC, Inc., and Staff regarding the '
amortization timeframe of the bonds, rarely do 15 year, normal term is 20 to 25 years, depends on the
type of project, tax increase would only be for the life of the bond, there is not a penalty for paying the
bonds off early but there is the call feature. If there is a 10 year call on the bonds there is not an
economic advantage to pay off early.
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding proposed amendments to the sign ordinance. Planning
Manager Nick Haby discussed feedback,received regarding obsolete signs and political signs. Appendix
A of the Code of Ordinances deals with the sign ordinance, needs to know if it is still in line with Council's
and citizen's expectations.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, City Attorney Arnold Polanco, and Staff regarding the
feedback received on political signs, can be restricted on public property, sign ordinance is lengthy, and
enforcement is complaint driven, recommendation was made by Keep Friendswood Beautiful (KFB) to the
Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) to restrict the number of political signs a candidate could have at
City Hall, and P&Z took no action regarding political signs after P&Z discussed in Executive Session.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
`"Councilmember Rockey moved to go into Executive Session to discuss a legal issue regarding obsolete
signs.
Seconded by Councilmember Enochs. The motion was approved unanimously.
City Attorney Arnold Polanco stated Council would be going into Executive Session in accordance with
the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071.
Council convened into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to ,
Section 551.071 —Consultation with attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement
offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney requires it(Obsolete signs-possible legal action).
RECONVENED INTO OPEN SESSION
Council reconvened into Open Session with no action taken later in the meeting.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding Water/Sewer Fund and Utility Projects. Assistant City
Manager Morad Kabiri explained Staff wanted to discuss current and future utility projects, is an action
item later in the meeting to award construction contracts for Water Plant No. 2 and Water Plant No. 7,
gave a brief history of repairs made to lift stations and water plants, currently in the design stage for Lift
Station No. 3 and trying to locate property in which to place the new lift station, construction is underway
for Lift Station No. 6 and construction should be completed in the near future. Water Plant No. 2 was built
in the late 1960's and is in dire need of replacement. Water Plant No. 7 was built in the early 1970's, is in
the Harris County portion of the City, funds are available for the replacement of Water Plant No. 2 and
Water Plant No. 7 in the Water/Sewer Capital Fund above the 90 day reserve. Blackhawk Wastewater
Treatment Plant was notified last month that Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will
start hammering down on inflow and infiltration issues, not sure to what extent those rules will be
enforced, could be a fine assessed or a timeline given by TCEQ to address the issue. Gulf Coast Waste
Disposal Authority (GCWDA) is evaluating options with their engineers for a solution. Lift Station No. 18
was built in the early 1970's, has reached its useful life and Staff will come back to Council with a design
contract in the near future. The City of Houston currently has a 42 inch waterline that runs along Highway
3 on the Northeast side of Interstate 45, is out of Friendswood's city limits, is an important artery of water ,
into the City of Friendswood. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is widening the roadway
and requiring the water line to be relocated, will add cost to all participants. City of Friendswood's share
will be anywhere from $5 Million to $7 Million, and as of December there is $5.8 Million in the
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Water/Sewer Capital Fund above the 90 day reserve. The last time the City issued debt for the
' Water/Sewer fund was in 2009. A Utility Rate study is currently being done, and a recent survey by
Texas Municipal League showed the City of Friendswood is below the statewide average.
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding a retention bonus for City employees. Councilmemberl
Rockey introduced and explained this item that he placed on the agenda. He stated he has experience in
this area, has been 18 years since Council looked at an employee retention bonus, losing an employee
has a big impact, might be worthwhile for Council to look at the retention bonus, explained calculation,,
would add $70,000 to current payroll, and Council would have time to plan before next year if a change;
was desired.
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Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding retention not being a big issue in the
last several years, has not been a critical need, there is about a 4-5% turnover rate, some have been
retirements, actually called Longevity Pay, City of Friendswood ranks slightly below the middle when
compared to other cities, suggestion was made for a compensation study to include Longevity Pay, and
last compensation study was done in 2008.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Arnold Polanco stated with Council's indulgence regarding Agenda Item 6A, Joint Publicl
Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Permitted Use Table (PUT), there may be legal issues)
and recommends meeting in Executive Session under Section 651.071 of the Texas Government Code.
Council convened into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to
Section 551.07 — Consultation with attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation; a settlements
' offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney requires it(Legal effect of proposed amendments to the
Permitted Use Table)
RECONVENED INTO OPEN SESSION
Council reconvened into Open Session with action taken later in the meeting.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Holland and Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mark McLean called a Joint Public Hearing to
order to receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding amending Appendix C
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Friendswood Code of Ordinances, regarding amendments to Section 7i
Schedule of District Regulations regarding changes to the Permitted Use Table and Section 8.J. 4
through 9 and L to relocate language in the Permitted Use Table.
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair McLean asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of or in
opposition of the request. No one spoke.
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair McLean adjourned the Planning and Zoning Commission's
portion of the Joint Public Hearing. Mayor Holland left Council's portion of the Joint Public Hearing open.
Mayor Holland and Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mark McLean called a Joint Public Hearing to
order to receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding amending Appendix C,
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Friendswood Code of Ordinances, regarding amendments to Section 9.G'
Specific Use Permits (SUP).
' Planning and Zoning Commission Chair McLean asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of or in
opposition of the request. No one spoke.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mark McLean adjourned the Planning and Zoning Commission's '
portion of the Joint Public Hearing to the upstairs conference room. Mayor Holland left Council's portion
of the Joint Public Hearing open.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Holland asked if anyone would like to speak. No one spoke.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Chair Dr. Alexander Young gave the annual report. Since the
construction of the new shelter and addition of new Staff members, things at the animal shelter are doing
quite well. Adoption rate is almost double from the previous year, live release is a high percentage, folks
are doing a really good job at the Animal Shelter, have a tremendous number of volunteers in the City of
Friendswood, volunteers have done a tremendous amount of work, 7,000 hours of volunteer work has
been done at the Animal Shelter over the past year, and Council will be provided a complete written
report. Dr. Young reported the committee only met twice over the past year and thanked Councilmember
Rockey for his help as Council liaison to the committee.
Mayor Holland asked Dr. Young to thank the volunteers on behalf of Council.
Dr. Young stated he is impressed with what the volunteers have done, are using social media and getting
the word out to the public has helped.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Roger Roecker reported that Neighborhood Scout named the City of Friendswood as one '
of the Top 100 Safest Cities in the United States. Their research revealed the 100 safest cities in
America with 25,000 or more people, based on the total number of property and violent crimes per 1,000
residents. Crimes included burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, murder, forcible rape, armed
robbery, and aggravated assault. Data used for their research included the number of total crimes
reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that occurred in each city, and the population of
each city, used the 2012 year total data, released in final, non-preliminary form in November 2013. The
City of Friendswood ranked No. 32 in the United States (U.S.), and was No. 3 in Texas, other Texas cities
to make the list included Little Elm, Missouri City, and Leander. In 2013, the City of Friendswood was
ranked No. 20 in the U.S. and was No. 2 in Texas using 2011 data. In 2012, the City of Friendswood was
ranked No. 32 in the U.S. and was No. 2 in Texas using 2010 data.
The City Manager reported on January 25, 2014, the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce celebrated 50
years of service to the citizens of Friendswood. At the annual banquet and awards ceremony, the 2013
Citizenship Award was presented to Ms. Rochelle Barr, wife of former Councilmember Jim Barr and the
City of Friendswood's Teen Court Coordinator. The Citizen of the Year award recognizes an individual
with outstanding leadership and citizenship in the community, while demonstrating exemplary vision, civic
pride, and commitment to the betterment of society. Ms. Barr has devoted her time and talent by
promoting a service to the City and working with area youth. This service, Teen Court, allows juvenile
offenders to assume responsibility for their own actions by involvement in the judicial process and
community services in order that their offenses may be dismissed. Offenders' cases are presented to a
jury of their peers. Jury members assign a community service sentence according to a discipline grid as
well as any additional sanctions that they deem appropriate. Bringing juvenile offenders to a jury of their
peers and to the community for constructive punishment provides the youth with an understanding of the
judicial system and a realization of their roles in the community. It is not uncommon to hear from grateful
parents that the community services their son or daughter performed under the watchful supervision of a '
City employee changed their lives for the better and that they actually enjoyed the time they served and
even learned some valuable life lessons in the process. Ms. Barr was nominated for this high honor
because of the role she plays in many of our younger citizens' lives, for the work she performs with the
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Municipal Court's Teen Court Program in finding teen offenders community service to perform, and for
' "making a difference" in the City of Friendswood, and this is all done on a volunteer basis.
The City Manager reported that on March 7, 2014, Kazem Hamidian, Director of Public Works, will retire
after nearly 24 years of service to the City. When Mr. Hamidian was 19 years old he flew to the United
States from Iran to seek an education and a better life. After receiving a degree at Lamar University, Mr. ,
Hamidian began his career with municipal government at the City of Alvin in 1980, he joined the City of
Friendswood staff on April 30, 1990, as the Utilities Superintendent. In 2001, he was promoted to Deputy,
Director of Public Works and in 2006 was promoted once more to Public Works Director. During his 24;
years he worked with six mayors, many City Council members, four City Managers, two City Secretaries
and the Public Works staff. He also filled in as Acting City Manager when needed. Many projects were
accomplished and programs established during his 24 years of service. When he was hired in 1990, the
City was in the process of converting from well water to receiving surface water from the Southeast Water,
Purification Plant for most of its water needs. In 1992, the South Friendswood Interceptor project began
which was to enable all wastewater from the City to be diverted to the Blackhawk Treatment Plant, and j
the last existing treatment plant was removed from Tower Estates. Numerous water and wastewater
projects were completed and drainage projects accomplished but Mr. Hamidian will forever be known fort
his positive, upbeat attitude, winning smile, and unfailing faith. He served the City of Friendswood with
integrity and honesty, nothing daunted him no matter what the issue was. Mr. Hamidian believed in al
positive outcome, was and is a great Public Works Director, and will be sorely missed. He leaves us with
wonderful memories and friendships that he established with his fellow employees, as well as his many,
accomplishments during his 24 years of service to the City of Friendswood. To use his own words, he is;
a "wonderful dude".
ACTION ITEMS
Assistant City Manager Morad Kabiri discussed Council approving a projects list and budget related to the
' Bond Projects, direction is needed from Council, either scenario would require additional staffing,
suggested additional staffing could be handled as consultant work to help offset the costs of managing,
some of the projects, and will need to have design work done as well. i
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
"Councilmember Enochs moved to go into Executive Session to receive legal advice.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved 4-3 with Councilmembers Rockey, Scott,
and Gustafson opposed.
City Attorney Arnold Polanco stated Council would be going into Executive Session in accordance with
the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 651.071.
Council convened into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to
Section 551.071 —Consultation with attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement
offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney requires it (Fencing Friendswood Lake - eminent
domain and Bond issue Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department),
RECONVENED INTO OPEN DISCUSSION
Council reconvened into Open Session with action taken later in the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS (continued)
"Councilmember Hill moved to discuss the five and seven year bond plans.
Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, City Attorney Arnold Polanco and Staff regarding the
bond projects being shuffled around depending on Council's direction, the Friendswood Volunteer Fire
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Department(FVFD) is grateful for citizens stamp of approval on bond, are not comfortable with one of the
stations being at the Public Safety Building (PSB), FVFD was not expecting the bond language to be so ,
specific, location impacts volunteers getting to/from proposed station, better location would be closer to
the intersection of FM 518 and FM 528, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is concerned with
decentralization, may have to go to a paid staff instead of volunteer, no wiggle room in bond language,
may need to go back to voters for clarification on location of the new station, new proposal would need to
be for acquisition of land and building, should delay design if sent back to voters, FVFD prefers that both
stations be built at the same time. City Attorney Arnold Polanco stated in regards to the bonds that were
approved, the financing amount is set, to change the location of the station there would hurdles to jump,
and the deadline to call a May election would be February 18, 2014. Further discussion was held
regarding the concerns of the FVFD and EMS, suggestion was made to push the station to Round 2 or
Round 3 of the project to give Council time to make a decision. The vote before Council is a decision
between the Five-Year or Seven-Year plan. Clarification was made that the Seven-Year plan, if approved,
would move forward as is with the fire station.
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve the Seven-Year Bond Plan.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved 4-3 with Councilmembers Rockey, Enochs,
and Gustafson opposed.
**Councilmember McGinnis moved to have the bond issuance for 15 years.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved 6-1 with Mayor Holland opposed.
Assistant City Manager Morad Kabiri discussed a PowerPoint slide that showed the projected tax rate
change in regards to the Seven-Year plan.
**Councilmember McGinnis moved to discuss approving a purchase with Public Education/Government
Access (PEG)funds for audio/visual upgrades in the Council Chambers. '
Seconded by Mayor Holland. The motion was approved unanimously.
Planning Manager Nick Haby explained that State law requires franchised cable utilities to pay cities that
hold franchises with them, a Public, Education, and Government(PEG) capital support fee, which is equal
to 1% of its gross revenue within that municipality. The 1% PEG fee is in addition to the 5% franchise fee
that cities already receive from the state-issued franchise agreement. PEG funds may only be spent as
permitted by federal law, which provides that expenditures must be for capital costs for PEG facilities.
Capital costs could include televisions, video cameras, or computers/editing equipment for a City's
Communication Department. PEG funds have been used in the past to purchase the video system to
record City Council meetings, the televisions that show the PEG channel in City Hall, and other
equipment associated with PEG broadcasting. As part of the Fiscal Year 2014 budget, $8,000 was
allocated for the use of PEG money to upgrade some of the video equipment in Council Chambers such
as the projectors and visual aids that allow the audience both at home and in Council Chambers to view
presentations. The upgrades will include two new high definition (HD) projectors to replace the current 10
plus year-old projectors, a large monitor hung from the ceiling that points directly at Council and shows
the presentations, and the new ability for presentations to be directly fed into the computer that video
records the meetings. After receiving written quotes from three different vendors, an additional $10,714
will need to be appropriated to complete the work. PEG funds currently total approximately$281,000.
**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve a purchase with Public Education/Government Access
(PEG)funds for audio/visual upgrades in the Council Chambers.
Seconded by Mayor Holland. The motion was approved 6-1 with Councilmember Scott opposed.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve a contract with Gulf Fence Company for Lake Friendswood
Phase I perimeter fencing in the amount of$27,701.81 for Option 3.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved 5-2 with Councilmembers Scott and '
Gustafson opposed.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding Lake Friendswood Phase I perimeter
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fencing, securing the fence, the portion of the lake that would be fenced, three options for fencing, Option
' 1 is 49 inch fixed knot fabric fence with wood posts, Option 2 is 6 foot galvanized chain link fence, and
Option 3 is 6 foot green vinyl coated chain link fence. A suggestion was made to wait until issuance of
bond money to erect fencing, could even be able to reduce cost by doing all at once, could be one to two
years before lake is developed, have an obligation to put fence up now for security, could discuss fencing
with neighboring landowners. Staffs recommendation is Option 3 which mirrors what is currently being,
installed at Centennial Park, and contract amount for Option 3 would be$27,701.81.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve disposition of Bid No. 2013-09 for Water Plant No. 2
replacement, award to T & C Construction, Ltd., and authorize the appropriation of funds of$1,305,492.
Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve disposition of Bid No. 2013-10 for Water Plant No. 7,
replacement, award to T&C Construction, Ltd., and authorize appropriation of funds of$1,976,625.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve a contract for election services with Galveston County!
Consolidated Drainage District.
Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve Resolution R2014-04-A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Friendswood, Texas, designating the Mayor as the City's representative in seeking eligible grant'
funds under the DJ — Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for planning year 2015;:
and authorizing the submission of such grant application to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of
Governor.
' Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve Resolution R2014-05-A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Friendswood, Texas, designating the Mayor as the City's representative in seeking eligible grant funds
under VA — Victims of Crime Act Formula grant program for planning year 2015; and authorizing the
submission of such grant application to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of Governor.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved unanimously.
ORDINANCES
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve the Second and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2014-02 -An
ordinance amending Appendix"C""Zoning", of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Friendswood, Texas
Section 3, "Provision for Official Zoning Map", rezoning the property generally located at 118 West
Willowick Drive, a tract of land of approximately 0.81 acres, being Lot 1 Block 1 situated in the Jay
Addition, a subdivision in Galveston County, Friendswood, Texas, more fully described herein from the
current designation of Downtown District ("DD") to Downtown District/Specific Use Permit ("DD/SUP")!
permitting NAICS Use No. 6233 "Community Care Facilities", all as more specifically provided herein;
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 McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2014-03 - An
ordinance amending City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 2013-37, passed and approved October
7, 2013, same being an ordinance approving and adopting the City's General Budget for Fiscal Year
2013-2014 by approving "Budget Amendment IV" to the "Original General Budget of the City of
Friendswood, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014"; providing for supplemental appropriation and/or
transfer of certain funds; providing for severability; and providing other matters related to the subject.
Seconded by Councilmember Gustafson. The motion was approved unanimously.
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Planning Manager Nick Haby reported the Planning and Zoning Commission's vote for Agenda Item 17
C, adopting revisions to City Code, Appendix C "Zoning," Section 9., "Administration and enforcement— '
Building permits and certificates of zoning compliance," Subsection G. "Specific Use Permits," relating to
application procedures for such permits was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. T2014-04-An ordinance
amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Appendix C—"Zoning," Section 9.,
"Administration and enforcement—building permits and certificates of zoning compliance," Section G.,
"Specific Use Permits" Subsection 3., "Application Procedure," by revising, adding and updating
application requirements for Specific Use Permits; providing a penalty for violation in an amount not to
exceed $2000, or as otherwise provided by law; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances
inconsistent or in conflict herewith; and providing for severability.
Seconded by Councilmember Enochs. The motion was approved unanimously.
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mark McLean stated the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)
would have a supplemental recommendation for Council concerning specifically two items on Ordinance
No. T2014-05, will be fully vetted, will not be permitted in residential areas, office use only in the
commercial areas, if Council does not take action during this meeting, P&Z will provide a supplemental
recommendation.
**Approval of the First reading of Ordinance No. T2014-05 - An ordinance amending Appendix C —
"Zoning," Section 7, "Schedule of District Regulations," Paragraph P. "Permitted Use Table"to replace the
Permitted Use Table to be consistent with the 2012 NAICS and related revisions; relocating language
from Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance Section 8 "Supplementary District Regulations," Paragraph J
"Performance Standards," Subparagraph 4 through Subparagraph 9 and Paragraph L "Personal Care
Facilities," to Section 7 "Schedule of District Regulations," Paragraph P "Permitted Uses," below the
"Permitted Use Table Matrix;" providing a penalty for violation in an amount not to exceed $2000, or as '
otherwise provided by law; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict
herewith; and providing for severability died for lack of a motion.
**Councilmember Enochs moved to approve the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2014-06 - An
ordinance of the City Council of Friendswood calling for the holding of a General Election on May 10,
2014, for the purpose of electing two (2) Councilmembers, (Position Numbers 2 and 5); ordering a Runoff
Election on June 14, 2014, If necessary; and making other provisions related to the subject.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILNIEMBERS
Councilmember Rockey stated the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization is having a BBQ
February 08, 2014, at the Agriculture (AG) Barn, everybody is welcome. Assistant City Manager Morad
Kabiri is buying a house in the City of Friendswood, would like to welcome him to Friendswood.
Councilmember Enochs stated the Fourth of July Steering Committee is hard at work, have come up with
this year's theme, "Friendswood Small Town Big Hearts", ready to take sponsorships, Banner
Sponsorship is still available, Banner Sponsor is $10,000 also known as the Red Title Sponsor, great
advertisement opportunities, additional sponsorships are available from $10 to $5,000, if interested
please contact the Community Services Department.
Mayor Holland thanked Public Works Director Kaz Hamidian for his service to the City. A close friend
needed EMS services this weekend, had nothing but praise for their professionalism, courtesy,
thoroughness, and how well they took care of the patient.
Councilmember McGinnis stated that himself, along with Councilmember Enochs, visited Memorial '
Hermann Southeast last week, works for Memorial Hermann at another campus but do not want to have
any conflict of interest, were very gracious, asked a lot about the City's plans for Economic Development
issues, given the silver dollar tour, they would enjoy other councilmembers visiting with them, is a real
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push from their perspective to network with local officials rather than having to focus on healthcare in
' Austin or Washington D.C., have done a lot with the City of Pearland, and would like to have the same
interaction with the City of Friendswood.
Councilmembers Hill, Scott, and Gustafson stated they had no report.
CONSENT AGENDA
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Authorizing
the Mayor to execute an amendment to the License Agreement between American Tower, L.P. and the
City of Friendswood allowing the City to modify its equipment at the Tower Site at 1606 Whitaker Drive.
B. Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter consenting to American Tower's request to modify AT&T
equipment at the Tower Site at 1606 Whitaker Drive. C. Authorizing Council to invoke Rule 1 (A) of the
Rules of Procedures to schedule the July City Council Meeting for July 14, 2014, instead of July 7, 2014,
due to the Independence Day holiday. D. Accepting the December 2013 Property Tax Report. E.
Approving the Minutes of the December 2, 2013, and January 11, 2014, Council Meetings.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 PM.
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