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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2014-06-02 Regular i 06/0 /14 4290 STA rE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( JUNE 02, 2014 )( MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON! MONDAY, JUNE 02, 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(Arrived at 5:40 PM) 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 Ralph Hobratschk with Hope Lutheran Church. ' Mayor Holland led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Mayor Holland asked if anyone would like to speak. No one spoke. WORK SESSION I Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding a Utility Rate Study for the City. Deputy Director of Fiscal Operations, Katina Hampton, introduced the work session and gave a brief history, introduced Nelisa Heddin with Water Resources Management, LLC, to present the Utility Rate Study. Ms. Heddin complimented Staff on their hard work and stated the City of Friendswood has a wonderful Staff. Ms. Heddin presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Utility Rate Study, and background was given on the study. Economic reality was discussed, water is a fundamental building block for communities, water is critical to a variety of industries, and as a result the economy, water has an inherent value that generates revenue to fund infrastructure necessary for treatment and distribution. Ms. Heddin stated the City of Friendswood's rates are doing well, better than most cities but do need to be tweaked. Methodology is the determination of revenue requirements, customer usage analysis, growth and billing unit determination, and rate design. Revenue requirements include all operation and maintenance expenditures, known and measurable changes, inflation, debt service and capital improvements, and revenue requirements will increase throughout the next five years. Findings for water utility, looked at minimum bill for Single Family Residential, recommended charging the customer based on the size of the meter and explained justification. Further discussed minimum bill for commercial, irrigation, and multi-unit facilities in regard to meter size, to charge based on meter size is more equitable between customers. Findings for volumetric rate for Single Family Residential, Single Family Residential with a sprinkler and commercial, recommended charging the customer based on gallons used with a tiered structure, volumetric rate for irrigation/sprinklers will pay more with a tiered rate structure, volumetric rate for commercial would have their own rate class with no tiered rate structure, do not use as much water, recommended leaving commercial rates as they are. The findings for wastewater utility is Scenario No. 1, 06/02/14 4291 City of Friendswood currently charges 70% of water consumption, recommend leaving the minimum charge as is and slightly increase the volumetric rate over the next five years, and remove the current cap ' of 15,000 gallons on wastewater. With the current cap on wastewater, customers receive a steep discount in the winter months due to their consumption rates. Scenario No. 2 recommends going to winter averaging, is the norm industry wide, most equitable means, 70% discount may be too much, would only apply to residential customers, commercial would have their own irrigation meter so no need to average. Summary of recommendations is to charge minimum bill based on meter size, implement volumetric rates based on customer class, implement block rates for residential and irrigation/sprinkler customers, implement wastewater rate changes, continually monitor performance, and update analysis every three to five years. Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, Nelisa Heddin with Water Resources Management, LLC, and Staff regarding that the current billing system does allow for complex billing of rate classes and meter sizes. Increasing rates to have customers use less was the only cost saving mechanism reviewed in the study. A majority of customers have meters that are V or smaller, and Scenario No. 2 for winter average would only apply to the wastewater portion of the bill. Typically an impact fee is charged at the time of new hookups, and 90% of cities charge based on meter size. Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding an update on Bond funded capital projects. Assistant City Manager Morad Kabiri stated the library project's architectural design plan contract has been awarded, and Staff will continue to work with the architect on the code requirements relative to the expanded area as well as the existing square footage. A professional services contract is on tonight's agenda for Council consideration/approval for the Fire Station project. Shortly after the contract is executed, Staff, in conjunction with the architect, will solicit qualifications for construction managers in pursuit of a 'Construction Manager at Risk' approach to tackling the two facilities. Doing so should provide the City with some budget certainty since construction is not set to take place until 2016. A professional services contract was awarded at the May Council meeting for the design of the Sportspark ' improvements. The proposed improvements include new restrooms and concession facilities, parking lot, two youth softball fields, and lighting upgrades. A kick-off meeting is scheduled for the first week of June to discuss Topographical and Geotechnical Surveying. As a result of this meeting, Staff will be receiving from Jamail & Smith a timeline document outlining the various stages of the design from start to finish. A contract for lighting improvements at Centennial Park will be presented to Council for consideration/approval later on tonight's agenda. A professional services contract was awarded at the May Council meeting related to the design of the basketball pavilion. Staff is working with Friendswood Development Company (FDC) on improving access to Lake Friendswood. As a result of these discussions, FDC has agreed to allow access to the lake through the West Ranch Subdivision. In addition to providing access, FDC will build 55 to 60 parking spaces, a restroom/concession pavilion, and an automatic gate for controlled access. Further discussions are expected to continue to assist the City with future park designs to include a walking trail, fishing piers, and canoe/kayak launch. New gates have been installed at Sierra Madre and the backside of the lake. Coordination is also underway to install perimeter fencing as approved by Council at the February Council meeting. Once a determination has been made as to how access to the lake will be provided, project planning will begin on laying out the improvements. Plans are being finalized for the bridge crossing Cowards Creek to connect Old City Park with Stevenson Park. At this time, the City is reaching out to a nearby property owner to improve access to Old City Park. Once the alignment has been finalized, project planning will begin on the other improvements identified in the bond election for Stevenson Park. A proposal has been solicited for the second phase of the Splash Pad, and a contract is on tonight's agenda for Council consideration/approval. Staff has finalized coordination and preparation of the documents to solicit qualifications for the design/engineering services for the Round 1 Street Improvements that include Mary Ann Drive, Shadowbend Avenue, Townes Road, and Winding Road. Staff has scheduled advertisement of the Request for Qualifications(RFQ)for May 29 and June 5, 2014, and an award of the contract should be presented at the July 14, 2014, Council meeting for the best qualified firm. It is Staffs intent to pursue the Round 1 Street Improvement projects under one design contract and one construction contract in ' order to obtain better values. Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding public access to Lake Friendswood, 06/02/14 4292 i Baker Road improvements were not included in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) published for Round 1 Street improvements, Baker Road's design was completed in-house, bid was published separately, and Staff should have a construction contract ready to award by the August Council meeting. The Library Board would like to keep the library open for operation during construction, could be an added cost from the contractor to work around public places. The first issuance of bonds is scheduled to occur in October or November. The pavilion at Stevenson Park that the Friendswood Rotary Club has donated funds towards should be completed a month after the Splash Pad expansion is completed. Mayor Holland opened the discussion between Council, Staff, and,the Planning and Zoning Commission) regarding amendments to the Downtown District requirements and non-conforming structures. Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mark McLean opened the Planning and Zoning Commission's) portion of the Joint Work Session. Planning Manager Nick Haby stated that over the last couple of Council and Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) meetings, amendments to the Downtown District• requirements and non-conforming structures have been discussed. Mr. Haby showed a map of the; Downtown District, the discussions have been about streets and the amenities on the streets in the' Downtown District, does the Council want to require applicants to put amenities on the two side streets, that do not feed into FM 518, and/or require amenities on the side streets that do feed into FM 518.I Current requirements for the Downtown District on FM 518 and FM 2351 are 15 foot parkway consisting of 8 foot brick-paved sidewalk and 7 foot landscape area and trees every 25 feet. Adjacent side streets and non-adjacent side streets currently require 6 foot brick-paved sidewalk, 9 foot landscape area, and trees every 25 feet. A minimum of two benches and two lights on each development in the Downtown District is required as well. Discussed three proposed options, Option 1 is to leave all requirements the same except for the non-adjacent side streets, do not require the parkway, benches, or lights, and require .a 4 foot concrete sidewalk, 10 foot landscape buffer, and trees every 25 feet with a two inch caliper Proposed Option 2 would only require the minimum two benches and two lights for developments on FM ' 518 and FM 2351, benches and lights would be optional on adjacent side streets, trees every 25 feet witli two inch caliper, non-adjacent side streets would require a 4 foot concrete sidewalk, 10 foot landscape buffer, and trees every 25 feet with two inch caliper, non-adjacent side streets would not require parkways, benches, or lights. Proposed Option 3 is adjacent side streets and non-adjacent side streets would require 4 foot concrete sidewalk, 10 foot landscape buffer, trees every 25 feet with two inch caliper! and would not require a parkway, benches, or lights. The discussion P&Z had regarding Option 3 led to a discussion regarding non-conforming structures, if a structure expands, the non-conforming status is removed, and the structure would need to be brought to current code. In the Downtown District this would mean benches, lights and sidewalks, and does the City want to change the requirements for retaining the non-conforming structure status for structures that expand. Chair McLean stated on the amenity options P&Z is focused on Option 3 but did not come to a conclusion, waiting to get feedback from Council, need to know what is Council's goal, if Council would like to get rid of structures that are currently in the Downtown District over an amortization period, was the goal of Council several years ago', will have owners that will want to improve a property but not increase the footprint, do not want to penalize an owner for that, the amenities issue seems to be more of an issue than non-conforming structures. Fails hand and glove with vested rights, some of the structures have been in the Downtown District for a while, how will Council approach those structures if changes are made, new development has a leg up from existing structures, get fees waived in the Downtown District, can go for grants from Council, when you put all that in the mix how would Council like to approach the issue, does Council want to look at the amenities without disturbing something that has been in the ordinance for a while. Do not want to make it hard on an owner trying to upgrade their business, the only thing that struck P&Z as being an issue was the amenities. Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), and Staff regarding the proposed options for the Downtown Districts requirements, and consensus of Council was Option 3 with no amenities on side streets. The Downtown District was created to improve business and ' not to stifle business, do not lose sight and stop the progress that has been made. Staff would like clarity in the ordinance regarding non-conforming structures, there are different interpretations, Council cannot grant variances, is a Zoning Board of Adjustments issue, non-conforming relates to the entire City not just in the Downtown District, ordinance is not written as clearly as it could be, suggestion was made to allow 06/02/14 4293 the older structure to remain grandfathered in and any new structure would need to be in conformity, should not do anything to regress the growth or business, is important to work with owners. Councilmember Gustafson stated no changes should be made to the ordinance regarding non- conformity. Councilmember Scott stated if a structure has an expansion the addition should maintain conformity. Councilmember McGinnis stated he sees no harm in Staff proposing amendments to make the ordinance clear. Councilmember Hill stated if an owner comes in and makes his building compliant should be able to add square footage. Councilmember Enochs stated he sees it as a partnership, Council should not get in the way of business, at the same time have an obligation to make the Downtown District as beautiful as Council can, do not see issues with the definition of non-conformity in the ordinance. Staff will bring two options back to Council regarding non-conforming structures for their review. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Holland asked if anyone would like to speak regarding the Executive Session. No one spoke. Council convened into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; regarding pending or contemplated litigation (Paul & Carolyn Horn; Mike& Lucy Stacy, Pete &Judy Garcia, and Janice Frankie vs City of Friendswood) (Wight Realty Interests, Ltd. vs City of Friendswood) and Section 551.072—Deliberation regarding real property. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION Council reconvened into Open Session with no action taken later in.the meeting. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mayor Holland reported that the City of Friendswood had received the Government Finance Officers , Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Mayor Holland introduced Mike Rodgers, Director of Finance for the City of Webster, representing the Gulf Coast Government Finance Officers Association. Mr. Rodgers presented the award to Administrative Services Director Cindy Edge, Deputy Director of Administrative Services Katina Hampton, and Budget Manager Jennifer Walker. This is the eleventh consecutive year for the City to earn the award. Ms. Edge recognized Ms. Walker, Ms. Hampton, and all of Staff on the budget team, worked well together as a group, proud of the accomplishment. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Cooper Dixon, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he is working on an Eagle Scout project, spoke at the August Council meeting about using land in Imperial Estates Subdivision/1776 Park to build a disc golf course, thanked Council and the City for working with him on the project, has enjoyed working with the Parks and Recreation Board, the project has gone smoothly, wanted to update Council on the progress, raised $8,300 towards the project within the first few months, had the first workday on May 31, 2014, there were 40 volunteers that showed up to help, material is being ordered this week and will be installed once it comes in. Mr. Dixon thanked the Administrative Services Department for issuing receipts on tax donations made by citizens, and stated the project will be completed in August. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS Fourth of July Steering Committee Chair Anthony Scarpa presented the annual report and stated this year's parade is the 11e annual with entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family. The theme is "Friendswood: Small Town, Big Hearts". The parade will begin at 10:00 AM. Long-time Friendswood resident Walter Wilson will be honored as the Grand Marshall, the Zydeco Dots along with other ' performers will perform throughout the day, and there will be at least 50 booths with food and activities. The evening program will take place at 7:30 PM at Centennial Park, the band Molly and the Ringwalds 06/02/14 4294 will headline the evening entertainment, fireworks will begin at approximately 9:20 PM, there will be a shuttle service for the evening program from Clear Brook High School and Friendswood High School. Chair Scarpa listed all members of the Fourth of July Steering Committee, and thanked the Community Services Department for all the help they provide. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Roger Roecker reported that the City is proud to recognize Friendswood Police Officer) Nicholas McCanless as the recipient of the Fifty Club Officer of the Year Award for outstanding law, enforcement efforts while serving during 2013. Officer McCanless began his career in law enforcement with the La Marque Police Department in 2002, and has served with the Friendswood Police Department, since 2007. Officer McCanless is being recognized for his hard work as a Narcotics Officer assigned to' the Houston Police Department in support of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Programi In early 2013, Officer McCanless made an arrest associated with a long-term steroid investigation, and a total of 6,141 grams of Anabolic Steroids were seized. Officer McCanless' investigation efforts identified two large narcotics trafficking groups, known as Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO). Officer McCanless was involved in the dismantling of a gang-related marijuana trafficking organization where individuals were trafficking hundreds of pounds of Hydroponic Marijuana from California to the Houston area monthly. As a result, 51 pounds of Hydroponic Marijuana were seized, along with seven firearms! Another federal investigation resulted in the seizure of$6 Million in United States (US) currency. Officer McCanless has been involved in other investigations that resulted in the seizure of 89 pounds of Marijuana, 63 grams of Heroin, 382 grams of Cocaine, 311 grams of Methamphetamine, 11.78 grams of Methylenedioxy-Methamphetamine (MDMA), 26 pounds of Codeine, 5,448 grams of illicit prescription drugs, and the seizure of $16,000 in US currency and eight illegal firearms. Officer McCanless and his team, have made numerous arrests during 2013, executed many search warrants and have filed 25 felony cases in District Court. Officer McCanless currently holds an Advanced Peace Officer Certificate ' and has served as a Field Training Officer. He has been married to his wife Heather McCanless for 14 years and they have two daughters. The City Manager reported that in compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) State requirements and to inform the City's customers, the City of Friendswood's Public Works Division recently completed and submitted its required annual Consumer Confidence Report(CCR). The CCR is the centerpiece of the public's "right to know" and is required by the 1996 State Drinking Water Act amendments. The report, which is required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), shows that the City meets or exceeds all EPA drinking water requirements. The CCR includes information on the City's water source, information on regulated and unregulated contaminants found in its drinking water, information regarding drinking water violations and special health effects language provided by the EPA. The City's reports show that its water meets or exceeds all federal guidelines on drinking water. The United States EPA requires testing of the water system for at least 97 possible constituents. The report is designed to inform citizens and help them become more knowledgeable about what is in the water they are drinking. In addition to the CCR and the Drought Contingency Plan, the City has adopted a Water Conservation Plan in order to conserve the available water supply and protect the integrity of water supply facilities. The plan was adopted with particular regard for domestic water use, sanitation, fire protection, and the protection and preservation of public health, welfare and safety. It is designed to minimize the adverse effects and impact of water supply shortage and other water supply emergency conditions. The public is asked to practice water conservation to help the City achieve the goals set. The citizens of Friendswood obtain drinking water from two sources. The City's surface water is purchased from the City of Houston. The surface water plant receives its raw water from Lake Livingston and the Trinity River. The City's ground water is obtained from six water wells which draw water from the Gulf Coast Aquifer at a minimum depth of 600 feet. Each water customer within the City can expect a complete copy of the CCR with their water utility bills. In addition, the report will also tie available for viewing online by visiting www.friendswood.com. For additional information about the report, contact the City of Friendswood's Public Works Department. The City Manager reported that the Fourth of July Steering Committee and the City of Friendswood would like to invite all to participate in the City's annual Friendswood Fourth of July Celebration. The daylong 06/02/14 4295 celebration is packed full of entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family. The theme for this year's celebration is "Friendswood: Small Town, Big Hearts". The day will kick off with the Grand Parade that will travel down Friendswood Drive. The parade will begin at 10:00 AM at the corner of FM 518 and Heritage Road, and will feature over 100 entries from Friendswood and around the state of Texas. The parade will conclude at Stevenson Park where over 50 vendor booths, rides, games, food, live entertainment, and fun for the entire family will take place. The activities will begin shortly after the conclusion of the parade, and will conclude at approximately 3:30 PM. The evening program will be held at Centennial Park and begins at 7:30 PM. This year's program should be one of the best family events for 2014. "Molly and the Ringwalds" winners of the 2003-2008 Houston Press Music Award for Best Cover Band and winners of the 2005 and 2006 Houston Chronicle "Ultimate Houston" Award for Best Cover Band will headline the night's entertainment. The evening will conclude with a fantastic fireworks extravaganza that will light up the sky beginning at approximately 9:20 PM. The fireworks will be choreographed to patriotic music and the show is always one of the best fireworks displays in the Houston area. Public parking will not be available at Centennial Park for the evening program, but a free shuttle service is provided to gain admittance into the park. The shuttle service will be available from Clear Brook High School, and from Friendswood High School, and will begin running at 6:30 PM. Do not miss out on this family event as the community of Friendswood celebrates our country's independence in patriotic style. The City Manager reported that Friendswood was designated as second in "Best Small Cities in the Nation" by consumer advocacy site NerdWallet. Friendswood ranked number two on the list of 900 cities, after analyzing Friendswood's affordability, growth and economic vitality. Nerdwallet considered cities with populations ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 and calculated rankings based on several factors such as population and income growth, percentage of population with health insurance coverage, housing affordability, and poverty rates. ACTION ITEMS ' **Councilmember Rockey moved to approve a contract with Tyler Technologies for Municipal Court software in the amount of$152,955. Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously. Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding that funds for the software would come from the Court Technology Fund, and the Municipal Court software would be compatible with Public Safety's software. **Councilmember Enochs moved to approve a contract with Fun Abounds for Phase II and III expansion of the Splash Pad at Stevenson Park in the amount of$77,687. Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously. Community Services Director James Toney stated Phase II and III are part of the Bond projects and park improvements. The Splash Pad will be completed after Phase If and III, the same company that did initial phase of the Splash Pad will perform the work on the final phases. **Councilmember Scott moved to approve a contract with Techline Sports Lighting for the purchase of lighting for the detention pond fields and the adjoining parking lot at Centennial Park in the amount of $236,500. Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Hill moved to approve a contract with Joiner Partnership, Inc., for design services related to the expansion of Fire Station No. 4 and a new fire station at the Public Safety Building in the amount of$478,000. Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously. Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff confirming that funding for this project is from Bond money and that the Fire Department does supports the project. i 06/02/14 4296 RESOLUTIONS **Councilmember Enochs moved to approve Resolution R2014-11 -A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the temporary closure of FM 518 for the purpose of the annual Fourth of July parade. Seconded by Councilmember Scott. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Hill moved to approve Resolution R2014-12-A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood approving rules and procedures for the Building and Standards Commission, as part of,l the functions of the powers and duties of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Councilmember Scott. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Rockey moved to approve Resolution R2014-13-A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a Notice of Intent and a Storm Water Management Plan, and to take any other action necessary to comply with the requirements of TPDES General Permits TX TXR040000 AND TXR150000. Seconded by Councilmember Scott. The motion was approved unanimously. **Councilmember Scott moved to approve Resolution R2014-14 - A resolution adopting a Capital Improvement Projects Manual containing a summary of all proposed projects to be acquired during a five year period, cost estimates, method of financing and a recommended timetable for constructing the improvements to be undertaken in the City of Friendswood, Texas. Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously. ORDINANCES ' **Councilmember Scott moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. T2014-13 - An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Appendix C — "Zoning," by amending the Zoning Classification for East F.M. 528 Road, an approximately .5965 acre tract out of Reserve H, Block 17 in Forest Bend Section 3, City of Friendswood, Harris County, Texas; rezoning sucli property from "Neighborhood Commercial" (NC) to "Neighborhood Commercial — Specific Use Permit (NC-SUP) to allow NAICS Use No. 4413, "Automotive parts, accessories, and tire stores'; providing for amendment of the Official Zoning Map; providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for eaci day of violation of any provision hereof; and providing for severability. Seconded by Councilmember Gustafson. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilmember McGinnis asked if there were any negative comments from the public, and Planning Manager Nick Haby answered no. **Councilmember Scott moved to approve the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2014-14 - 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 Hill. The motion was approved unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Hill stated he is looking forward to the Fourth of July Celebration, and was glad to hear that the City of Friendswood was recognized as one of the"Best Small Cities in the Nation'. Councilmember Rockey stated the Farmer's Market Group has received all of their approvals, the first event will be held in October, in need of donations and seed money, non-profit but need money for insurance, permits, and other things. If you or your company would like to donate, you would receive free 06/02/14 4297 publicity. He stated he recently passed his G300 National Incident Management System (NIMS) test. Commended Community Services Director James Toney for personally coming out and fixing the Splash Pad over Memorial Day weekend when the Splash Pad was not working. Councilmember McGinnis stated being the Council liaison to the Fourth of July Steering Committee has given him great insight to the energy of all of the City's citizens committees, almost a family affair with all the Scarpa's on the Fourth of July Steering Committee, have done a great job building up to the event, and the City has a great celebration to look forward to. Councilmember Gustafson stated that he was fortunate enough to travel to Washington D.C., with the Citizens for Space Exploration Group, thanked Council for appointing him to go, enjoyed the trip, important to support this endeavor, important to the City of Friendswood. Mayor Holland thanked Councilmember Gustafson for going to Washington D.C., and stated the City's Memorial Day Celebration which began in 2008, has grown as it progressed, Councilmember Enochs helped get a speaker, bagpipes, the song "Taps" was played, and the Junior High Choir sang. If you missed it do not miss it next year, is a great way to honor our heroes, enjoyed being a part of it, and was thankful for the opportunity. Councilmember Enochs and Scott stated they had no report. CONSENT AGENDA **Councilmember McGinnis moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Ratifying and confirming the Mayor's signature on the 2013 State Homeland Security Grant and approving acceptance of the grant in the amount of $140,000. B. Authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Hill Sand Company for debris management services for emergency management purposes. ' C. Approving an agreement with YMCA for the use of the Sesquicentennial Swimming Pool. D. Authorizing the Mayor to execute a change request for the GLO-DR Round 2.2 Contract. E. Accepting the April 2014 Property Tax Report. F. Approving the minutes of the May 5 and May 19, 2014, Council Meetings. Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM. Mayor Kevi olland Attest: I !Melinda Welsh, TRMC -L�^" ' �5 .•. City Secretary U: O 'N>A rye : •'FOF TEy:P••