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STATE OF TEXAS )(
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )(
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
AUGUST 01, 2016 )(
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON
MONDAY, AUGUST 01, 2016, 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 MIKE FOREMAN
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 Lynn Colby with Calvary Chapel Church.
Mayor Holland led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
David O'Farrell, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated there has been a lot of discussion
regarding the pros and cons of the proposed Friendswood Trails subdivision, gave history on lot sizes in
the City of Friendswood, smaller lots are popular among seniors, returning graduates, lot size has never
been static, have always been a community whose lot sizes have always been in transition, and the
driving force of the transition has always been the needs and desires of Friendswood's citizens.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 General Fund
Budget. City Manager Roger Roecker expressed appreciation for the work done by Staff in preparation
for the budget process, is an emphasis in the budget on continuing to provide for those who deliver
services, personnel is 70% of the City's operating budget, are a service delivery organization, proposed
budget includes $1.8 Million for street repairs and maintenance, includes additional sales tax recently
voted on, and the Effective Tax Rate has been projected. Administrative Services Director Cindy Edge
presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the focus of the budget development, Fiscal Year 20117
total revenue of $52.7 Million, •Fiscal Year 2017 total expenditures of- $52.6 Million, Fiscal Year
Operational Expenditures by category, General Fund revenue of$26.1 Million, proposed budget tax rate
of$0.5678, approximately $0.0234 more than the estimated Effective Tax Rate, General Fund expenses
of $26.1 Million, General Fund Forces at Work total of $279,712, General Fund Decision Packages of
$1,700,917, Water and Sewer Fund revenues of$11.4 Million, Water and Sewer Fund expenses of$12
Million, Water and Sewer Fund Forces at Work total of $162,317, Water and Sewer Fund Decision
' Packages total of$52,829, Unfunded Decision Packages, bond program and other General Fund Capital
Projects, and Water and Sewer rate drivers.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding the calculation process of calculating
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rollback tax rate, City is not close to the designated rollback rate, budget cost and savings for the
Administrative Services Department, suggestion to place a future item on an agenda in regards to a
comment in the proposed budget on retirement of employees, and the $1.3 Million over reserve does not
include the funds previously set aside for the Mud Gulley.
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department(FVFD)services
and funding. Assistant City Manager Morad Kabiri introduced FVFD President Rick McFee, Vice
President Greg Otto, Fire Chief Stan Kozlowski, Fire Marshal Terry Byrd and Administrative Services
Director Cindy Edge to help with the discussion. Mr. Kabiri stated that at a recent City Council Retreat
there was a lengthy discussion regarding the state of the FVFD with the ability to provide services and
revenue related to the donation fund and would like to discuss where it has been, where it is going and to
get direction from Council. Mr. Kabiri presented a PowerPoint presentation and stated the objective is for
Council to make an informed decision based upon FVFD background, the current funding model, historic
and long-term trends, and future funding options. Questions for Council to consider would be the
spending management responsibilities of the City and FVFD and mechanism to define and collect funds.
In the FVFD background, the volunteer organization is supplemented with paid fire day crew, part-time
paid Emergency Management Services (EMS) shifts and paid supervisors, has been in operation since
the 1950s, by contract the department provides Fire & EMS services to Friendswood with the current
contract executed in 2004 and set to expire in 2019 (Fiscal Year 2020). The current funding operational
costs come from the General Fund Operating Budget Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 at$1.49M, which includes a
$10/call stipend of approximately $30K a year, and approximately 5.7 cents on the property tax rate.
Capital Equipment and Apparatus of the Fire/EMS is funded through utility bill donations collecting $222K
in FY 2016 which is a 15-Year Capital Plan maintained by FVFD and a Fire Engine 8-year debt service
held by the City. As part of the City contract with the FVFD, the City provides facilities via bond projects,
large maintenance & repairs in excess of $5,000 via operations budget, and radio equipment
procurement via operations budget or grants. FVFD's additional sources for funding equipment& gear is
through grants for training & VFIS insurance collecting approximately $20K in FY 2015, and collecting '
$45K in private/corporate donations for FY 2015. EMS and FVFD are funded through utility bill donations
with 60% voluntary participation at $3/month with an annual income for that donation to be estimated at
$270-280K with minor growth and used to fund the 15-year capital plan updated annually. Prior to
October 2015, the 15-Year plan was underfunded by $700K due to additional long-term upward
pressures (inflation, new requirements), 20'-25% income increase required, FVFD discussions focused on
options for higher donation amount of$3.75 or a participation growth of 75%. There was a sudden 50%
drop in participation in December 2015 with a current estimate recovery of 70-80% of original
participation. The revised estimated annual income is $222K, generating a $1.7M 15-year shortfall or
45%. A long term solution is required. Additional financial context would be donations through grants are
reducing as more competition and reduced programs, additional pressure on operational costs as EMS
call volume increases with increasing number of 1st and 2nd out calls and projecting requirement for
moving towards 2 full time EMS Crews mostly paid in 3 to 5 years. Additional operational costs are
Forces at Work (e.g., insurance, inflation, wages), increased vehicle maintenance, increased EMS
supplies tied to call volume, replacement of expired/damaged equipment (e.g., hose, bunker gear,
valves/nozzles), facility maintenance/refresh including larger dollar items (e.g., HVAC, lighting, training
field). Larger scale projects and improvements under evaluation include training field improvements and
renovation, and Fire Station No. 4 bay expansion. Mr. Kabiri's PowerPoint also included future funding
needs, EMS call volume, potential funding sources, and future funding options.
Council, Rick McFee and Mr. Kabiri discussed the jump in call volume for multi-family residences, the
different paying options for donations, mandatory fee of $2.50 for Single-Family Residential (SFR) and
$2.50 per month per unit for Multi-Family Residential (MFR), ambulance charges and the use of billing
agencies and complexities, assist with ambulance calls to other cities and do not bill, and would like the
possibility to bill other cities.
Mayor Holland opened the discussion regarding an update on Capital Projects. Director of Public '
Works/City Engineer Patrick Donart presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the progress made
on Capital Projects since the July Council meeting. He reported on the library expansion project and
stated the brick pavers are about 80% complete, the stone and brick work on the facade is complete, and
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Ile children's area is complete and operational. The structural work for the archway facing Friendswood
Drive is installed and awaiting the installation of the pavers before the installation of the roof. The project
is on track to be substantially complete in August. The foundation pad is complete for the Fire Station 4
Expansion project. At the new fire station headquarters, the piers have been completed for the building;
and the contractor continues to work on the parking lot and underground infrastructure. The City Hall re-
roof project has been completed and will be presented later in the meeting for acceptance from Council.'
The paving and sidewalks portion of the improvements at the Sportspark project was accepted by Council
in July. The fencing project is substantially complete and Staff anticipates presenting the project to
Council in the near future for acceptance. There has been a delay in ordering the steel frame for the
basketball pavilion at Centennial Park based on the design criteria. Once the steel has been ordered
there will be a projected two month lead time for delivery. The contractor has begun the formation of the
foundation. Council has approved a proposal with Tandem Services to construct various components of
the Lake Friendswood project. A Notice to Proceed was issued to the contractor on July 27, 2016. The
restroom and pavilion component of the overall project will be procured separately by the developer of
West Ranch, and construction will be undertaken concurrent with the City's construction activities. The
Stevenson Park Connecting Trails project has been completed and was accepted by Council in July. The
Downtown Streetscape project has been completed and will be presented later in the meeting for
acceptance from Council. The contractor for the Round 1 Street Improvements project has completed the
Shadowbend Avenue portion of the project, and demolition activity on Townes Road continued in the
month of July. The Whispering Pines Avenue/Friendswood Link Road project is 93% complete. On the
Galveston County side, the paving from FM 518 to the bridge has been completed. The contractor has'
poured all additional pavement to FM 518 from the bridge, and is currently working on the omitted
driveways on the north side of the recently poured concrete, curbs and sidewalks. City Staff and the
contractor are working to correct issues with fencing, lighting, and irrigation at the entrance to Timberfield
Estates. At Water Plant No. 7, the project has been completed and will be presented later in the meeting
for acceptance from Council. At Water Plant No. 2, the contractor is currently working on the indooi
' electrical for the control building and has completed the pipe supports and fencing for the project. At Lift
Station No. 3, the contractor is working on the installation of the gravity line and is scheduling the startup
for the new lift station. Staff is waiting on the gas line for the relocated generator to complete the major
components on the project. At Lift Station No. 18, the contractor has completed a majority of the project
and is scheduling the startup of the new lift station.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding the completion date of the library, 259
pavers have been sold at the library and should arrive later this week. Further discussion took place
regarding utility markings that were made on the pavers that were recently installed downtown in front of
Fire Station No. 1 and City Hall, and over time the markings will have to work their way out. Staff asked
Council to remove the acceptance of Water Plant No. 7 from the agenda later in the meeting due to a
generator test that was not witnessed during the first test. Staff advised the contractor the test must be
witnessed, at second test Staff saw that a couple of warning lights came on, and the generator company
needs to make corrections prior to acceptance.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 8, Communications from Committees
and Special Reports.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Chair Nancy Mastrofrancesco reported on the activities at the Senior
Center. Staff works hard to find new activities to support the interests and needs of the members at the
Senior Center. The bi-monthly newsletter is distributed by e-mail with a few copies being published at the
Senior Center upon request. Daily transportation to and from the Senior Center is provided, daily lunches
are available through Galveston County, and diverse activities are provided to improve seniors physically,
mentally, socially, and spiritually. Average daily attendance at the center is 135. Activities throughout the
' year included Bible study, Baha'j study, guitar lessons, various craft classes, Spanish classes, exercise
and dance classes, and games to keep the seniors minds sharp. Social events throughout the year
included a monthly bingo, monthly movie matinee, Go Texan luncheon, a tea party, spaghetti fundraiser,
Christmas in September, spring and fall picnics, Senior Fish Day, National Hot Dog Day celebration, BBQ
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fundraiser, monthly birthday celebrations, casino extravaganza, Grandparent's social, watermelon bash
and bingo, a 50's Sock Hop with an Elvis impersonator, and the health fair. The holiday events included
Veteran's luncheon, Thanksgiving potluck, Christmas luncheon, Valentine's Day social, and a Cinco de
Mayo celebration. The Senior Center averages four bus trips a month including shopping, trips to the
museums, the zoo, Dollar Cinema, the Opry, plays, Astros games, and a second trip to Coushatta was
added this year. Senior Program Manager Genie Balderaz led 40 seniors on a cruise to the Western
Caribbean. As a member of the building expansion subcommittee she learned that Friendswood's Senior
Center is one of the most active in spite of the cramped facilities. The committee looks forward to another
great year.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Police Chief Bob Wieners gave a report on an update the William Reece case. A cold case review of the
Jessica Smither case began 24 months ago. In August 2014, checked with the Oklahoma State Bureau
of Investigation to make sure Mr. Reece was on their suspect list for Tiffany Johnson's murder, he was
high on their suspect list and they had Mr. Reece's DNA, and their District Attorney had asked for an
investigation to place Mr. Reece in the county at the time of Tiffany Johnson's murder. In 1997, when Mr.
Reece was arrested for the kidnapping of Sandra Sapaugh the City of Friendswood collected evidence
when inventorying Mr. Reece's vehicle that was used to piece together a timeline of possible different
kidnapping/ murders Mr. Reece might have been responsible for. The City of Friendswood Police
Department provided phone records that lead to Mr. Reece being arrested in Oklahoma in September
2015 for Tiffany Johnson's murder. The City of Friendswood and other local authorities knew they were
on a limited timeline to be able to interview Mr. Reece before he was transported from the state of Texas,
solicited assistance from the Texas Rangers, and the interview took place in February 2016. Mr. Reece
initially met the interviewers with resistance but later changed his mind. In an interview with a Ranger,
Mr. Reece admitted his involvement in the disappearance of Jessica Cain and Kelli Cox. The recovery'of
bodies took place during the remainder of February until the middle of April. The investigation phase has '
continued since the recovery phase was completed. The District Attorney from Oklahoma contacted the
Friendswood Police Department and determined Mr. Reece was no longer required to be in Texas in
order for the investigation to continue, and the month of July was spent working on Mr. Reece's
extradition to Oklahoma. Mr. Reece was in the City of Friendswood jail for five and a half months,
arrangements were made to take Mr. Reece half way to Oklahoma to turn him over, and the decision was
made to make the trade at Denton Police Department where Kelli Cox was kidnapped. Mr. Reece pled
"Not Guilty" and was no bonded. On July 28, 2016, Mr. Reece had another hearing and waived his right
to a speedy trial, and he could be in the custody of Oklahoma for an extended period of time. Chief
Wieners met with the Galveston County District Attorney recently and believes he is on a timeline to
present a case to a Grand Jury at the middle of August. This is not a victory lap, investigators still have a
lot of work to be done. Chief Wieners read an email from Jan Bynum, Kelli Cox's mother, sent to Captain
Josh Rodgers.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 6, Special Recognition and
Acknowledgements.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mayor Holland introduced Mike Rodgers, Director of Finance for the City of Webster, who was
representing the Gulf Coast Government Finance Officers Association of Texas. Mr. Rodgers presented
the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the
outstanding recognition for Operations Guide Special Performance Measures to Administrative Services
Director Cindy Edge, Deputy Director Katina Hampton, and Budget Manager Jennifer Walker. This is the
thirteenth consecutive year for the City to earn the Distinguished Budget Presentation award and the first
year to obtain the outstanding recognition for Operations Guide Special Performance Measures
Recognition.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 17, Consent Agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
""Councilmember Scott moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented with the
exception of Agenda Item C. A. Authorizing Council to invoke Rule 1(A) of the Rules of Procedure to
schedule the September City Council meeting for September 12, 2016, due to the Labor Day holiday on,
Monday, September 5, 2016. B. Authorizing the final acceptance of City Hall roof replacement project
into the contractor's one-year maintenance period. D. Authorizing the final acceptance of Downtown
Street Pavers project into the contractor's one-year maintenance period. E. Accepting the June 2016
Property Tax Report.
Seconded by Councilmember Enochs. The motion was approved unanimously.
"C. Authorizing the final acceptance of Water Plant No. 7 project into the contractor's one-year
maintenance period died for lack of a motion.
Mayor Holland recessed the meeting at 6:30 PM and reconvened at 7:00 PM.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 7, Communications from the Public.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
David Allen, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated the proposed Friendswood Trails
development looks good, is a real effort on behalf of the developers to make the proposed community
work. Mr. Allen further stated President Reagan's shooter John Hinckley, Jr., was released from prison
today, discussed a new Well Permit Application from Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (handout
provided to Council) that he received, asked if the City of Friendswood's ordinance looks like the
document he provided to Council. Advised Council to look over the documents the next few months and
' revise the City's ordinance. I
Karen Ross, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated she lives in Sunmeadow Subdivision
and moved to the City of Friendswood 37 years ago, and is in favor of the proposed Friendswood Trails
development.
Virginia Pitts, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated she has lived in Sunmeadow
Subdivision for 38 years, has lived in two different houses in the subdivision, gave history of golf course
and other previously proposed development, current developer has done a lot of research, Planning and
Zoning Commission gave a positive recommendation to Council on the proposed development, and is in
favor of the proposed development.
No Dabelic, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he has lived in the City of Friendswood
for 37 years, lives in Sunmeadow Subdivision, bought his house because of the golf course, had time to
think about the proposed development, this takes into consideration of what the residents would like, took
an excellent approach to traffic, drainage and what the residents desire, and urges Council to vote for the
proposed development.
Jerry Pfleeger, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated what brought him to the City of
Friendswood was not 90 foot lots, it was affordable housing, green space and good schools, would like to
see creative use of the land, Council will need to give a little on lot size, Parke Patterson with Parke
Patterson Land Development has come up with a reasonable approach to the land; and it is time to put
definition to the future of Sunmeadow Subdivision and approve the plan.
Jim Higgins,Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he has lived in the City of Friendswood
for 23 years, lives in Sunmeadow Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously
' approved the proposed development feels strongly this is the right thing to do, and hopes Council will
stand with Sunmeadow Subdivision.
Michael Moniz, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he has lived in Sunmeadow
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Subdivision since 2008, was one of the few places his family could move, current usage allowed is not
desirable, nobody wants to see multi-family homes built, developer has gone out of his way, Planning and
Zoning Commission went through legal necessities, is mysterious to him why Mr. Patterson was asked
how he found the property, begs the question is there something else going on, should avoid the question
if the City is looking to enhance commercial development from outside the City, and citizens should be
able to count on leaders to recuse themselves when there is a conflict of interest.
Jon Petering, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he lives in Sunmeadow Subdivision,
current developer has gone out of his way to communicate and work with residents of Sunmeadow
Subdivision, urges Council to do the right thing, urges Council to vote in favor of the proposed plan, do
not delay and let the proposal die.
Slater Sauer, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he lives in Sunmeadow Subdivision, is
in favor of the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD), not a question of development or no
development, the land will be developed one day, Community Impact newspaper has a poll voting on the
proposed plan, current vote is 90% in favor, and asked Council to vote yes for the PUD.
Kim Snodgrass Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated she lives in Sunmeadow
Subdivision, is not in favor of the proposed development, has listened to both sides, has a lot of
curiosities surrounding some of the things that have gone forward, on the current proposed plan all 91
homes from the horseshoe have been removed, and developer should be required to comply with 90 foot
lots.
Jamie Ashby, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated she lives in Sunmeadow Subdivision,
read a list of her Top 10 reasons to approve the Planned Unit Development, and is in favor of the PUD.
Ralph Blough, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he is in favor of the proposed '
development, development of the land is going to happen one way or another, and residents of Windsor
Estates should not worry about their home values.
Randy Worrell, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he moved to the City of
Friendswood 14 years ago, comes down to what is best for Sunmeadow Subdivision and the City of
Friendswood, residents around the horseshoe are glad they will not have homes built next to them. He
cares about Sunmeadow Subdivision, thinks that 90 foot lot width average is a good ordinance, says the
City cares about the kind of homes that will be developed in the City, there are plenty of homes in
Sunmeadow Subdivision that people could move into, would advise Council to wait and gather more
information.
Henry Stowe, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he lives in Sunmeadow Subdivision,
became familiar with this area about two years ago, people want to move here because of lack of traffic,
has not been satisfied with the traffic plan for this development, and believes the proposed plan should be
tossed out the window.
Nancy Kessling, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated she has lived in Sunmeadow
Subdivision for 31 years, what Council does regarding the Planned Unit Development (PUD)will not stop
development. Parke Patterson with Parke Patterson Land Development is a generous and considerate
person, effort has been put in to develop the best plan, he has gone above and beyond, and respectfully
asks that Council consider his effort.
Adam Hill, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated he is a builder/developer and thanked
Council for listening to him. When you are a builder the value of what should be paid for a lot is 20% of
the value of the sale price, until the proposed Planned Unit Development gets to 70 foot lots the
developer will not hit the break-even point for the City of Friendswood to provide services to citizens, and '
gave a history of proposed developments where 90 foot lots were required.
Faye Roberson, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated she has heard things that she
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disagrees with, wishes people would learn the ordinances, there is as many people opposed to th
proposed plan that is for it, breaks her heart how divided the issue has been, would like Council to slow
the process down, this will be the third time before Council, and stated she is speaking for the people not
speaking for themselves.
Mayor Holland recessed the City Council meeting to convene into a meeting of the City of Friendswood
Employee Benefit Trust.
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST
A meeting of the City of Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust was called to order per the posted agenda.
"Councilmember Rockey moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Consider
action accepting the renewal offer from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas for Employee Medical and
Pharmacy Insurance. B. Consider action accepting the renewal offer from Guardian for Employee Dental
Insurance. C. Consider action to accept the renewal offer from Guardian for Employee Life/AD&D
Insurance. D. Consider action to accept the renewal offer from VSP for Employee Vision Insurance. 1=.
Consider action to accept the renewal offer from Lincoln Financial for Employee Long Term Disability
(LTD) Insurance. F. Consider action to approve contract from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas for
ancillary products, Group Long Term Disability.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
Mayor Holland adjourned the City of Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust meeting, and reconvened the
City Council meeting.
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
' ACTION ITEMS
"Councilmember Hill moved to approve the monthly transfer of funds from the City of Friendswood to the
City of Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved unanimously.
"Mayor Holland moved to approve the disposition of RFP No. 2016-05 for janitorial services of city
buildings and award to American Janitorial Services, Ltd, in the amount of$159,559.68.
Seconded by Councilmember Enochs. The motion was approved unanimously.
"Councilmember Scott moved to approve an easement agreement with Lewis and Perri related to Lake
Friendswood.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
"Councilmember Scott moved to approve a Chapter 380 Business Incentive Grant application for
economic development with Tannos Land Holding II, LLC., for Tannos II at 802 and 804 South
Friendswood Drive and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
RESOLUTION
"Councilmember Rockey moved to approve Resolution R2016-16 — A resolution of the City of
Friendswood, Texas, authorizing and approving the creation of the Friendswood Downtown Economic
Development Corporation to act on behalf of the City of Friendswood; and repealing all other resolutions
inconsistent or in conflict herewith.
' Seconded by Councilmember Gustafson. The motion was approved unanimously.
ORDINANCES
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**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve the First reading of Ordinance No. T2016-19—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 consisting of 261.09 acres from
Single-Family Residential (SFR) and Multi=Family Residential-Medium Density (MFR-M) to Planned Unit
Development (PUD) and consisting of 2.238 acres from Multi-Family Residential-Medium Density (MFR-
M) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC), situated in the William Henry Survey, A-84 & the Mary Sloan
Survey, A-184, Galveston County, Texas, and the R.A. Magee Survey, A-349 & the H. Stevens Survey,
A-595, Brazoria County, Texas, more fully described in Exhibit "A", incorporated by reference, with such
Planned Unit Development (PUD) to be governed for all purposes and conditions pursuant to the
attached conceptual 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.
Seconded by Councilmember Foreman. The motion was approved 5-2 with Councilmembers Hill and
Scott opposed.
**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve the Second and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2016-31 —
An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Appendix C —
"Zoning," by amending the zoning classification for 1100-1110 South Friendswood Drive, being a tract or
parcel containing 3.665 acres known as Lot 1, Block 1 of the final plat of Cowards Creek Office Park,
situated in the Sarah McKissick League, Abstract Number 151, Galveston County, Friendswood, Texas;
providing for the repeal of Ordinance No. 2001-05 adopted on January 22, 2001, and Ordinance No.
2015-30 adopted on December 7, 2015; amending the zoning classification from Planned Unit
Development/Specific Use Permit(PUD/SUP)to Downtown District(DD), all as more specifically provided
herein; 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 Foreman. The motion was approved unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS '
No one had anything to report.
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 551.074 — Personnel Matters; to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. (Evaluation of the City
Attorney)
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Council reconvened into Open Session with action taken later in the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS (continued)
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve giving the City Attorney a 2.7% raise for the upcoming year.
Seconded by Councilmember Scott. The motion was approved unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 PM.
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