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STATE OF TEXAS )(
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
' COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
FEBRUARY 02, 2015 )(
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2015, 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 JIM HILL
COUNCILMEMBER STEVE ROCKEY
COUNCILMEMBER BILLY ENOCHS
COUNCILMEMBER PAT MCGINNIS
COUNCILMEMBER JOHN SCOTT
COUNCILMEMBER CARLGUSTAFSON
CITYATTORNEY 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
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Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding an update on Capital projects. Director of Public
Works/City Engineer Patrick Donart reported on the progress that has been made on Capital Projects
since the January Council meeting. Bids for the library expansion project are due on February 17, 2015,
Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District (GCCDD) has granted approval of the drainage plans,
and Staff awaits approval from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on a permit for tying in
utilities. At the January Council meeting, a contract with Durotech, Inc., for Construction Manager at Risk
was approved for Fire Station No. 4 expansion and the new fire station at the Public Safety Building. The
review committee is continuing to work with the architect on the schematic layouts for the buildings. A
kick-off meeting will be scheduled once a signed contract is received from Durotech, Inc. A deductive
change order is being processed related to the design efforts by Jamail and Smith for the Sportpa ik
improvements and due to current price estimates, Staff is evaluating options on how best to tackle the
improvements in smaller components. A contract has been approved with Wilson McClain Landscape
Architect, PLLC, to design the improvements at Lake Friendswood, design services will soon be
underway during which input will be solicited from neighboring residents and the Parks and Recreation
Board. At Stevenson Park the smaller Rotary Pavilion has been completed, the Splash Pad is 80%
complete, and Staff is close to securing additional nearby property in hopes of optimizing the trail system
alignment to and from the bridge crossing Cowards Creek. The 50% submittals for the Round 1 Street
' Improvement project have been reviewed and returned to the consulting engineer Cobb, Fendley and
Associates, Inc. The Whispering Pines Avenue/Friendswood Link Road expansion project is currently
33% complete. The contractor has closed the intersection of Oxnard Lane and Friendswood Link Road.
Upon completion of this intersection, the contractor will close the intersection of Hibiscus Lane and
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Friendswood Link Road to continue construction efforts. The Baker Road project is substantially
complete and a walk-through of the project was conducted on December 16, 2014. All of the items '
identified in the walk-through are being addressed and this project will be brought to Council at the March
Council meeting for acceptance. The disk golf course at 1776 Park is complete and the grand opening
was held on December 14, 2014. The course was a collaborative effort between the City and Eagle
Scout Cooper Dixon. The City has been approached by another Eagle Scout who is hopeful to develop a
dog park at 1776 Park which Staff anticipates commencing dirt-work in the coming months. With regard
to the trail system, an initial trail has been cut, but the remaining sections will be constructed after
completion of the dog park. A canoe portage is being discussed however Staff has encountered
difficulties regarding the need for a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. Staff is trying to revise the
design of the canoe portage to eliminate the need for a permit and still be cost effective. Staff is working
with RJN Group, Inc., to create a detailed scope for the Inflowllnfiltration Study prior to presenting to
Council for approval at the March Council meeting. Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority (GCWDA) has
notified participants of the Blackhawk Wastewater Treatment Plant that their Package A project
(installation of a new Ultraviolent System and new Sand Filters) has come in over budget by
approximately 12%. Staff believes funding will be available to cover the overage within the City's
operating budget for the Blackhawk Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding a Sanitary Sewer Assessment Study. Director of Public
Works/City Engineer Patrick Donart reported that the majority of the City's sewer lines are PVC, long life
span, 163 miles of pipe throughout the City, two big rain events with one being September 18, 2014, the
Blackhawk Wastewater Treatment Plant exceeded permit limits for two hours during peak flow and on
January 22, 2015, the Blackhawk Wastewater Treatment Plant recorded two hour peak flow of 24 Million
of gallons per day (MGD) due to 3.08 inches of rain in a six hour period. The third clarifier project for the
Blackhawk Wastewater Treatment Plant has a$4.9 Million budget with City of Friendswood's share being
$2.6 Million based on the City's 52.46% share in the plant. The current two clarifiers are 30 years old,
starting to have issues, cannot take them down to overhaul because they are needed, other shareholders ,
may believe the City of Friendswood's inflow and infiltration (1&I) is to blame, do need the third clarifier in
order to have more capacity. The Deepwood Lift Station, Crazy Horse Lift Station and Autumn Creek Lift
Station contribute to the treatment plant, a description and history was given of each lift station,
Deepwood Lift Station contributes 62% of the flow, Crazy Horse Lift Station contributes 33% of the flow,
and Autumn Creek Lift Station contributes 5% of the flow. After the large rain event in September, Staff
found and fixed an above ground breach at Blackhawk Boulevard and Abercreek Avenue, a joint
separation in the bank of Clear Creek was located near FM 2351, which had been there for a while, there
was a manhole deterioration located in front of 1628 South Friendswood Drive, and a joint separation was
located at 512 North Friendswood Drive. Staff will bring to Council an action item regarding a Flow
Monitoring Study in the near future. The study would place flow monitoring devices at 20 locations
throughout the City, cost approximately $160,000, Staff will continue to need closed circuit televised line,
smoke testing, and pipe bursting or point repairs. The Flow Monitoring Study will give Staff an idea of the
location of the I&I problems throughout the City, testing will still need to be done to determine the exact
problem. Mr. Donart introduced Daniel Jackson, P.E., with RJN Group, Inc., to answer any questions
Council may have.
Discussion took place between Mayor and Council regarding that once the locations of the repairs
needed are determined, the repair will be more expensive than the study, anything the City does to
reduce the rainwater contributing to the Blackhawk Wastewater Treatment Plant will free up more
capacity at the plant.
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding local sales tax options. City Manager Roger Roecker
explained the different local sales tax options available. The Sales Tax options are Economic
Development (Type B) which is explained in Chapter 505 of the Local Government Code (LGC) with a
maximum range of 0.50% and Board of Directors composition of seven members with four of whom may
be councilmembers and allowable uses are that it may fund a wide variety of projects including industrial t
development, public parks, infrastructure, and business development. Another option is Fire Control,
Prevention and Emergency Medical Services which is explained in Chapter 344 of the LGC with a
maximum range of 0.50% and Board of Directors composition of seven members with all of whom may be
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councilmembers and allowable uses are that it may fund fire control, prevention, and emergency medical
services. Another option is a Municipal Development District which is explained in Chapter 377 of the
LGC with a maximum range of 0.50% and Board of Directors composition of a minimum of four members
with all of whom may be councilmembers and allowable uses are that it may fund a wide variety ofl
projects including industrial development, public parks, infrastructure, and business development.
Another option is Street Maintenance which is explained in Chapter 327 of the Tax Code with a maximum)
range of 0.25% with duration of four years and allowable uses are that it may fund repairs and
maintenance for existing city streets.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding the sales tax increase in 1995 was
adopted as property tax relief, approved by the voters, and implemented the following year. The
additional sales tax collected with the Street Maintenance option could be used toward maintaining roads
instead of using funds that are left over in the budget, and a Board of Directors would not be required,I
would keep Council from having to form another committee. Could have a Citizen Advisory Group versus
Staff provide a recommendation to Council on which sales tax option to pursue. The Community an
Economic Development Committee (CEDC) had previously recommended to Council the Economics
Development (Type B) option to protect the seed money for new economic development. The Fire
Control; Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services option would relieve funds from the budget to
assist with the Fire Department. The suggestion was made to put the Street Maintenance option on the
May ballot, but more than likely would have to be on a November ballot. Consensus of Council was .25%i
for the Street Maintenance option, 1/8% to Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services'
option, and 1/8% to Municipal Development District option. Staff will schedule a date in the future for a
Town Hall meeting to educate the citizens about the different sales tax options and uses.
Mayor Holland opened a joint discussion between Council, Staff, and the Community and Economic
Development Committee regarding the implementation of an Economic Development Policy. Community
' and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) member Marcus Perry gave a brief history of the City's
adoption of the Economic Development Policy, included the requirement of a fiscal impact analysis on
rezoning applications for commercial properties, does CEDC need to modify the code, need direction
from Council.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and the Community and Economic Development
Committee (CEDC) regarding the process needed to implement the requirement of a fiscal impact
analysis on rezoning applications for commercial properties, should be a formal process, consistent
across the board, CEDC should present the metrics of the process to Council, should process be added
to an existing ordinance, suggestion was made to add the formal process to Appendix C Zoning
Ordinance, fiscal impact analysis would only be required when zoning is changed from commercial to
non-commercial, and the analysis would be given at the Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting!
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding the heater at the Sesquicentennial Swimming Pool, and
stated after 25 years the heater in the Sesquicentennial Swimming Pool has gone out. Parks and
Recreation Director James Toney stated that recently there has been an issue with the pool heater which
is beyond repair, contacted Friendswood Area Swim Team (FAST) and other swim teams that use the
pool, asked if they had other options for pool use or could practices be pushed back, first few weeks of
practice are critical and could not be pushed back, could not use the natatorium at Friendswood High
School due to programs at the school. Cost of the heater would be $24,000, will take a month to
build/ship and a month to install, and FAST would pitch in $6,000 over the next few years.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding that the original pool heater was
donated from another pool, was an older model when originally donated, has had mechanical problems
for years, percentage of heater cost should be shared with Friendswood Area Swim Team (FAST), gas
for heater has been paid the last two years by FAST, other users pay to rent the facility and gas to use
' the heater, FAST does not pay rent to use the facility. The consensus of Council was for Parks and
Recreation Director James Toney to proceed and place an order for the pool heater.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
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Mayor Holland asked if anyone would like to speak regarding the Executive Sessions. 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 (Wight Realty
Interests, Ltd., vs. City of Friendswood) and Section 551.072 — Deliberation regarding real property
(Right-of-way acquisition and Parkland development; legal advice only regarding potential development of
real property located within the City of Friendswood).
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Council reconvened into Open Session with actions taken later in the meeting regarding Section 551.072.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
City Manager Roger Roecker presented the Five Star Spirit Employee Award for the fourth quarter of
2014 to Christina Hicks, Youth Services Librarian, who has been with the City since May of 2005. Ms.
Hicks was nominated by several participants in the Youth Services Programs and co-workers as well.
The Five Star Spirit Award is awarded each quarter to an employee who has exhibited the five
characteristics on which the award is based — Courteous, Competent, Reliable, Professional and
Enthusiastic.
Youth Services Librarian Christina Hicks thanked all the teens and co-workers that she works with for
nominating her for the Five Star Spirit Employee Award, she loves her job and is proud to work for a City
that allows her to do something she loves to do every day.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS '
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 8.
Supplemental District Regulations I. 2. a. Perimeter Landscaping and Screening.
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 replacement of the Official
Zoning Map according to Appendix C Zoning Ordinance Section 3.
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 a zone classification change
request for a tract of land containing 135.778 acres out of the Sarah McKissick Survey, property located '
at 3801 FM 528, Harris County, to change from Planned Unit Development (Ordinance No. 2004-13 and
Ordinance No. 2005-34)to Planned Unit Development(new). (Whitcomb Property)
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Planning and Zoning Commission Chair McLean asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition of the
' request.
David Smith, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated a zoning change is not about the style
or grade of improvement. If a developer states commercial sites will be developed once houses are build
that is not part of a zoning decision. Zoning is not about who the owner or applicant is, good or bad,
property owners can change, things can happen, people can move, companies could go bankrupt,)
churches can have someone else come in and donate a piece of property and change where they would
like to be located, zoning is the best use of the property, keep residential low density, look for cash
registers for disposable income, have a vision for this piece of property that will impact the City over of
forty to fifty year time period, and zoning stays the same no matter who owns the property.
Kim Brizendine, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he is speaking against thel.
proposed zoning change, history of the City of Friendswood is to remove barriers for churches, there was;
an error in strategy, does not believe the development partner with the church serves the well-being of;
the City of Friendswood, is in full support of the church buying the property and building the church
facility, against the apartment complex, does not serve the best interest of the City, takes away from the)
Police Department, introduces complications like traffic, does not serve the best need of the City of,
Friendswood, does not believe an apartment complex would be of value to the City. As the developable'
land in the City decreases, Council should look to Vision 2020, people representing all opinions acrossi
the City came up with a consensus of what the City would look like in 2020, is relevant then and now,1
portrays an accurate vision of who the City of Friendswood is as a bedroom community and mapped out
a formula by which the City would grow as it approaches build out, a 600 unit apartment complex should
not be part of that plan, neither should a Home Depot or Wal-Mart, raise expectation of this petitioner, is a'
better compromise to better accommodate the needs of the church and the greater community.
' Planning and Zoning Commission Chair McLean asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the
request.
Greg Pennard, Architect and Facilities Director with Clear Creek Community Church, addressed Council
and asked if they could do a 15 to 20 minute presentation to clearly show the proposed plan.
Mayor Holland stated the presentation would exceed the time allotted but the presentation could be
presented later in the meeting when the ordinance was on the agenda.
Chris Alston, pastor of Clear Creek Community Church, stated it was founded in 1993, began to diversify
and have several campuses with one in League City, Clear Lake and Friendswood, and currently meets
in Friendswood Junior High.
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.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
David Allen, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he would like to discuss Agenda 21
and gave details about a handout he provided to Mayor and Council, is not friendly to this country, will
jack up taxes, mess up laws, life in technocracy from 1933, we have Motor Assistant Program 21, will tax
every mile you go, United States does not want, raise gasoline taxes instead, Declaration o,f
Independence and Constitution are definition of security, and is a carpet bag government.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS
' Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Co-Chair Dr. Donald Stran gave the annual report and stated
Committee Chair Dr. Alexander Young had retired and deserves a good deal of credit for the progress of
the committee. Over the past year there has been a reduction in calls for service by 24%, committee
meets only three to four times a year, a combined effort of the City Staff and the volunteers have resulted
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in a 9D% adoption rate, 5,000 hours of volunteer work has been done at the Animal Shelter over the past
year, if more animals are registered with the City and microchipped the number of calls for the Animal '
Control facility would be reduced and the impound rate would be decreased.
Mayor Holland asked Dr. Stran to thank the volunteers on behalf of Council.
Councilmember McGinnis stated he was appointed to the Galveston County United Board of Health and
are discussing registering the animal permanently and microchipping them, do it once, may attract more
residents to register their animals.
Dr. Stran stated the goal is to get the animal back to the owner quicker with a microchip.
Councilmember Rockey stated he recently spoke to the guru of a no-kill animal shelter and 90% is the
number considered as no-kill, which is what the City of Friendswood has, takes Staff, volunteer groups,
committee, and everyone's effort.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Roger Roecker reported that the Annual Tree Giveaway sponsored by Keep Friendswood
Beautiful (KFB) was held at Friendswood City Hall, on January 17, 2015, where 125 — fifteen gallon
Magnolias and Redbud trees were given away to residents. The City would like to thank Alvin Tree
Farms for providing the trees at a discounted rate, Manor Maintenance for delivering the trees to City
Hall, and all the volunteers from KFB along with the Parks and Recreation Department Staff for making
the event a success. For more information and/or to make a donation, please check the City's website or
contact the Parks and Recreation Department.
The City Manager reported that the Friendswood Public Library qualified for the Texas Municipal Library '
Directors Association (TMLDA) 2014 Achievement of Library Excellence Award. Of the 555 public library
systems in the State of Texas, only 39 received this award. To qualify, the library had to create an
application binder demonstrating the accomplishment of ten service criteria during 2014. These criteria
included a summer reading program, underserved populations, enhanced service, marketing and
publicity, policies and procedures, cultural and educational programming for adults, literacy support,
collaboration, training, and web presence. Presentation of this award will most likely take place at the
March Council meeting.
The City Manager 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 include 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
2013 year total data, released in final, non-preliminary form in November 2014. The City of Friendswood
was ranked No. 72 in the United States (U.S.); and was No. 3 in Texas following Flower Mound and
Keller. Other Texas cities to make the list included Leander, Little Elm, and Wylie. This is the City of
Friendswood's third year to be included on the list, and is the only city in the Houston Metropolitan area
that made the list.
The City Manager reported that the City of Friendswood's Mayor and City Council were selected as the
Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipients. This award recognizes individuals who have
made outstanding contributions to enhance the community at large, citizens who have given freely of their
time, talent, energy, and expertise Council honored the business community this year with the theme
"The Year of the Business." The City Manager congratulated the Mayor and Councilmembers on
receiving the award. ,
ACTION ITEMS
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**Councilmember Hill moved to approve disposition of Bid No. 2014-09 for the City of Friendswood
Uniforms, Supplies and Services, and award to Admiral Linen and Uniform Services, Inc.
Seconded by Councilmember Scott. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve a lease agreement with Ms. Florence Lanning for City property]
at 220 Shadwell.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve an earnest money contract for the purchase of 1.0545 acres)
at 1102 Winding Way, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, and authorizing the Mayor to execute they
contract in the amount of$240,000.
Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously.
Assistant City Manager Morad Kabiri stated is an earnest money contact on other side of Cowards Creek
and discussed conditions, a few conditions that are legally concerning such as Items C and D as they
pertain to the conditions of purchase, and Items B and E will be modified to reflect Council's overall desire
for all parks of the City. Subject to the modifications and the terms of any environmental issues that may'
arise with the City's investigation, Staff ask for Council's approval on the contract as amended.
RESOLUTIONS
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**Councilmember Hill moved to approve Resolution R2015-03 — 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 2016; 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 recused himself for a conflict of interest.
**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve Resolution R2015-04 — A resolution of the City Council of
the City of Friendswood, Texas, determining that an easement is needed for construction, operation, and
maintenance of the extension of Friendswood Lakes Blvd across North Eagle Creek; approving the
acceptance of said easement from the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District, property owner.
Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved 5-1 with Councilmember ScoJ
opposed and Councilmember Hill recusing himself.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve Resolution R2015-05 — A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Friendswood, Texas, determining that land is needed for construction, installation, maintenance!
operation, inspection, replacement, repair, and removal of certain public utility lines as part of the paving;
drainage, and water line improvements on Whispering Pines\Friendswood Link Road project for the City
of Friendswood, Texas; and authorizing the City Manager to make a final offer to acquire such land.
Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously.
ORDINANCES
**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve the Second and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2015-01 An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Chapter 86, Utilities,
Sections 86-94 and 86-95; providing rules and regulations governing adjustments of water usage bills due
to defects in customer lines, and adjustments of water usage bills due to unusual and inexplicably large
usage; providing for a penalty of an amount not to exceed $500 per violation; and providing for
severability.
Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously.
' **Councilmember Rockey moved to approve the Second and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2015-03 —
An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Appendix C,
"Zoning," by amending the zoning classification for 108 West Edgewood Drive, a 5.6008 acre tract of
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land, Restricted Reserve"A" out of the partial replat of Friendswood Square Reserve "A", a subdivision of
6.1227 acres of land being a replat of Restricted Reserve "A" Friendswood Square, recorded in Volume '
2005A, Page 62 of the map records of Galveston County, Texas, rezoning such property from
"Community Shopping Center" (CSC) to"Community Shopping Center—Specific Use Permit" (CSC-SUP)
to allow NAICS Use No. 8131 —"Religious Organizations"; providing for 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 Hill. The motion was approved 6-1 with Councilmember Gustafson
opposed.
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve the Second and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2016-04—An
ordinance amending Appendix C —"Zoning," Section 20, "Definitions", Paragraph P. "Home Occupation"
to revise and update the definition of such term; providing a penalty for violation in an amount not to
exceed $2,000, 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 Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2015-05 — An
ordinance of the City Council of Friendswood calling for the holding of a General Election on May 09,
2015, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two (2) Councilmembers, (Position Numbers 1 and 3);
ordering a runoff election on June 13, 2015, if necessary; and making other provisions related to the
subject.
Seconded by Councilmember Enochs. The motion was approved unanimously.
Planning Manager Nick Haby reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission's vote for Agenda Item
17E, an ordinance amending Appendix C, "Zoning," Section 3. "Provision for Official Zoning Map," to
update and adopt the Official Zoning Map of the City, incorporating approved changes in district ,
boundaries and other matters portrayed on the Official Zoning Map was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. T2015-06 — An ordinance
amending Appendix C, "Zoning," Section 3. "Provision for Official Zoning Map," to update and adopt the
Official Zoning Map of the City, incorporating approved changes in district boundaries and other matters
portrayed on the Official Zoning Map; providing a penalty for violation in an amount not to exceed $2,000,
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 McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously.
Planning Manager Nick Haby reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission's vote for Agenda Item
17F, an ordinance amending Appendix C — "Zoning," Section 8, "Supplementary District Regulations,"
Subsection I, "Landscaping and Screening Requirements," Paragraph 2, "Perimeter Landscaping and
Screening," Subparagraph A, "Adjacent Property, Buffer Maintenance and Installation" to revise and
update such buffer maintenance requirements; providing a penalty for violation in an amount not to
exceed $2,000, or as otherwise provided by law was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. T2015-07 — An ordinance
amending Appendix C — "Zoning," Section 8, "Supplementary District Regulations," Subsection I,
"Landscaping and Screening Requirements," Paragraph 2, "Perimeter Landscaping and Screening,"
Subparagraph A, "Adjacent Property, Buffer Maintenance and Installation" to revise and update such
buffer maintenance requirements; providing a penalty for violation in an amount not to exceed $2,000, 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 Rockey. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2015-08 — An ,
ordinance amending City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 2014-29, passed and approved October
6, 2014, same being an ordinance approving and adopting the City's General Budget for Fiscal Year
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2014-2015 by approving 'Budget Amendment VI" to the "Original General Budget of the City of
' Friendswood, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015"; providing for supplemental appropriation and/orl
transfer of certain funds; providing for severability; and providing other matters related to the subject.
Seconded by Councilmember McGinnis. The motion was approved unanimously. j
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With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 18, Communications from the Mayor;
and Councilmembers.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Holland stated he has been Mayor almost three years, has been a great opportunity, has done his
best and it has been an honor to serve, have a great Council and a great Staff, a great City with
wonderful citizens, and reported he will run for Mayor again.
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Councilmember Hill stated he filed his candidacy application for Council Position No. 3, has been on
Council for nine years, thought he would not run in order to spend time with family after trying times,
issues have been resolved and he will be able to serve the City the way he would like to, has seen many
good things happen in the City over the past nine years, does not have a lot of patience, moves slow and
tries to move purposely so a lot of mistakes are not made, if mistakes are made then try to make them
right, have a great Council, City, and Staff.
Councilmember Enochs stated it has been an honor serving with Mayor Holland, Councilmembers Hill
and Rockey, proud of what has been accomplished over the past few years, best of luck.
Councilmember Rockey stated he is running again, not as easy of a decision as some might think, had a
friend call and ask about bike lanes, called City Manager's office, they contacted Texas Department of
' Transportation (TxDOT) to have the bike lanes cleaned up, highest functioning team he has ever worked
with, is a terrific group because they do not agree all the time but come together and function well
together.
Councilmembers McGinnis, Scott, and Gustafson stated they had nothing to report.
CONSENT AGENDA
"'Councilmember Enochs moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented: A.
Authorizing the disposal of a Police Department vehicle through Houston Auto Auction and in accordance
with the Vehicle Replacement Fund. B. Approving amendments to the Mesa Sushi Japanese Restaurant)
Economic Development Agreement. C. Accepting the December 2014 Property Tax Report. D.
Approving the Minutes of the January 05, 2015, Council Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Gustafson. The motion was approved unanimously.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
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 551.074 — Personnel Matters; to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. (Evaluation of the City
Manager)
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
' Council reconvened into open session with action taken later in the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS (continued)
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"Councilmember Scott moved to approve giving the City Manager a 3.5% raise for the upcoming year.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously. ,
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 17H, First reading of Ordinance No.
T2015-09.
ORDINANCES (continued)
Mayor Holland announced that the Planning and Zoning Commission had tabled Ordinance No. T2015-09
—An ordinance amending Appendix"C" "Zoning", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood,
Texas, Section 3, "Provision for Official Zoning Map", rezoning the property generally located at 3801 FM
528, a tract of land of approximately 135.778 acres of land situated in the Sarah McKissick Survey,
Abstract 549, more fully described in Exhibit"A", incorporated by reference, from the prior designation of
Planned Unit Development-Mixed Use, as referenced in prior Ordinance No.'s 2004-13/2005-34, to a new
Planned Unit Development-Mixed Use, the "Friendswood Town Center", pursuant to the attached
conceptual site plan included in Exhibit "B", all as more specifically provided herein; providing for the
amendment of the Official Zoning Map.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland allowed a presentation to be made regarding the proposed
Friendswood Town Center project.
Chris Alston, Pastor of Clear Creek Community Church, and Amber Rothwell, Vice President of Lee &
Associates, gave a brief presentation regarding the proposed Friendswood Town Center, development
team consists of Clear Creek Community Church as land purchaser, NRP Group as developer and
construction company, Tellus Consulting will oversee as project management, Lee & Associates would
handle the master planning. A brief history was given on all companies involved in the Friendswood
Town Center development team, and a definition was given of a mixed use development. An overview of ,
the proposed project was given, office, retail, restaurant, high-end multi-family, church,
hiking/biking/running trails, kayak/canoe docks, access controlled, elevator served, public gathering,
major pedestrian realm, minor pedestrian connections, extensive interconnected sidewalk network,
landscaping and seating. Economic highlights were given, employ over 800 persons at full development
and over 650 indirect jobs by 2022, full development is assumed to be 2022, project will have an
estimated assessed value of$127 Million at full development, Phase 1 of the project is estimated to start
construction in 2016 and have occupancy in 2017, Phase 2 of the project is estimated to start
construction in 2018 and have occupancy in 2019, state and local tax revenue impact of $229.4 Million
over the next 20 years, City of Friendswood direct and indirect tax revenue of$41 Million over the next 20
years. Friendswood Town Center Planned Unit Development (PUD) highlights, office, retail, restaurant
and residential uses are in close proximity and linked with walks, greens and pedestrian realms
throughout the Mixed Use Development, unique opportunity to develop a mixed use project within the City
of Friendswood on a strategically located, unique tract of land, with over 3,225 linear feet of frontage on
Clear Creek within over 60 acres of recreation/open space. Community benefits are to create the
live/work/play environment to attract quality office and employment tenants, pedestrian network
throughout the project, restaurant and retail uses, landscaping and building maintenance requirements
are maintained through property owners association, high quality design and aesthetics, public social
gathering spaces and amenities along pedestrian network, public recreation and open space in 60 plus
acres of Clear Creek floodway. Overall development standards are to develop and model based on the
City of Friendswood's Community Shopping Center (CSC) requirements, Multi-Family Residential— High
Density (MFR-H) requirements and Community Overlay Districts, all permitted uses must be conducted
within completely enclosed buildings, except for, off street parking, outdoor seating, decks, sidewalks,
patios, pool amenities, dog park, pocket parks and other related uses. Multi-Family development
standards are that staircases shall not be visible from adjacent proper ties and any public right-of-way,
unit and building interiors shall be loft style, high-end contemporary finishes with open floorplans and
interior corridors, amenities will be characterized by resort style pools, passive recreation opportunities, '
pedestrian ways, pocket parks, health club with high quality equipment and dog park(s), building
elevations will incorporate a contemporary look with stone, masonry, flat and pitched roofs, architectural
elements at corners and colors that enhance the fagade.
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' **Approval of the First reading of Ordinance No. T2015-09 - An ordinance amending Appendix "C"
"Zoning", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Section 3, "Provision for Official
Zoning Map", rezoning the property generally located at 3801 FM 528, a tract of land of approximately
135.778 acres of land situated in the Sarah McKissick Survey, Abstract 549, more fully described in
Exhibit "A", incorporated by reference, from the prior designation of Planned Unit Development-Mixed
Use, as referenced in prior Ordinance No.'s 2004-13/2005-34, to a new Planned Unit Development-Mixed
Use, the "Friendswood Town Center", pursuant to the attached conceptual site plan included in Exhibit
"B", 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 died for lack of a motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Mayor Ke olland
Attest:
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Melinda Welsh, TRMC :0•�
' City Secretary ;* .
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