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STATE OF TEXAS )(
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )(
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
NOVEMBER 07, 2016 )(
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2016,AT 5:00 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 •
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COUNCILMEMBER BILLY ENOCHS
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE FOREMAN
COUNCILMEMBER JOHN SCOTT
COUNCILMEMBER CARL GUSTAFSON
CITY ATTORNEY ARNOLD POLANCO
CITY MANAGER ROGER ROECKER
CITY SECRETARY MELINDA WELSH
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Holland called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Pastor Mike Ross with Friendswood Church of Christ.
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' Mayor Holland led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Lance Foss, Pearland resident, addressed Council and stated he visits the City of Friendswood often to . •
enjoy the local coffee house and 1776 Park, was recently at 1776 Park after dark, felt he was rough
handled, not physically but otherwise, made a formal complaint today with the Friendswood Police •
Department, seems to be pervasive, and has limited experience with the Friendswood Police Department.
He further stated that somehow there are things that happen from the top down and the Police
Department does not become all about serving the community, appears to him to be a bad habit of
situational and interpersonal awareness with the Police Department. Mr. Foss stated he was asked by an
officer, "why are you still here", when he could not go anywhere because the officer still had his license, a
Sargent showed up and there was a car in front of him with a spotlight and someone talking to him and
his wife about being arrested and trespassing, were in a public park not a military facility.
Linda Taylor, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated she is at the Council meeting to
discuss the Friendswood Police Department, has lived in Village Green Subdivision for 20 years,
frequently takes walks in the neighborhood, traffic cutting through the neighborhood has gotten bad,
started calling the Police Department; found out after a time period that the Police Department only had
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record of her calling once, started emailing the Police Department to have reports in writing when she
• saw traffic issues. The Police Department decided to put a digital sign out for a week that reads out the
speed of drivers, slowed drivers down when they got up to the sign but it did not stop the speeders.
Council had stop signs placed in the neighborhood about 10 years ago after another neighbor had
complained, and some of the current speeders do not even stop at the stop signs. The Police
Department told her to call when she sees a speeder, has called but it is several hours later when the
Police Department comes out and the speeders are gone. She stated she has also spoken with the City
Manager's Office and received no assistance, needs help from Council. Ms. Taylor suggested speed
bumps to be installed so that she will not have to bother the Police Department anymore.
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WORK SESSION
• Mayor Holland,opened thediscussion regarding a contract extension with Waste Connections of Texas.
• City Manager Roger Roecker stated the current five-year contract for waste removal services would
• • expire at the end of March 2017•and Council could choose to grant an extension if desired. Mr. Roecker
introduced.Evan Sharp, District General Manager with Waste Connections of Texas, to discuss the status
of service since the merger of.Waste Connections of Texas with Progressive Waste Solutions and the
possibility of an extension to the soon-to-expire contract with the City. Mr. Sharp stated he had met with
. Staff regarding the need for new trucks to service the City, has worked with his corporate office, and a
. new fleet of trucksto.service the City of. Friendswood will be purchased by March 2017. At any given
time,.Waste Connections:has an estimated six trucks that service the City of Friendswood. Waste
Connections would.like to be.involved in.the community as well, will start providing a sponsorship each
year for the Fourth of July fireworks festivities for the remainder of the term, will also do a bike build this
• . Christmas and deliver the bikes to local charities in Friendswood, will provide an estimated $2,000 in
. scholarships to local schools each year,.participate in the City-wide cleanup this coming weekend, and
.provide free hauls.from time to time for special projects that the City may be doing.
. Further discussion:took place between Mayor, Council, Evan Sharp, and Staff regarding the recycling
program provided to the City.:and the consensus of Council was to proceed with the five-year extension to
the current contract.
Mayor Holland-opened the discussion regarding the City's Sign Ordinance — Billboards. Assistant City
' Manager Morad Kabiri stated there are three billboards within the City of Friendswood, two on FM 2351
: near Wandering Trail and one on FM 528.near Blackhawk Boulevard. The owner of the existing billboard
on FM 528 has discussed with Staff the possibility of updating the sign to an electronic LED billboard.
The advertising placed on the sign can be changed off-site and renderings of the proposed sign were
shown to Council. The benefits of an electronic sign would be that emergency management messages
and Amber Alerts could be advertised along with upcoming City events, free of charge. The City's current
Sign Ordinance does not allow new billboards or allow the existing grandfathered billboards to be
converted to electronic billboards.: Staff needs direction from Council regarding the pursuance of
converting the sign on FM 528 to an electronic sign, and an amendment to the City's Sign Ordinance
would be required if Council decides to move forward.
• Further discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding the consensus of Council was
for Staff not to pursue amendments to the City's Sign Ordinance.
• Mayor Holland opened the .discussion regarding the Economic Development Report. Economic
• Development Coordinator Karen Capps presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding an update on the
City's commercial development over the past year. The Friendswood Fountains development on FM 528,
total of.18 acres, a 20,000 square foot building under construction, Center Court Pizza and Brewery have
leased approximately 4,000 square feet, 7 pad sites, aggressively trying to attract restaurants and retail
for the development. Townes .Square Center was recently completed, 9,318 square feet, two-story
• building, lease space is available, main feature of development was renovations to an existing 10,284
squarefoot.retail.center that was built in 1977. Bushi Ban on Friendswood Lakes Boulevard has been
completed, and currently has 1,500 square feet available for lease. La Escondida Mexican Grill and Give
Me a Bark have been open for a while. Willowick Professional Building has recently broken ground on
their 5,800 square foot development. Coward's Creek Office Park consists of two buildings, 1106 South
Friendswood Drive has leased all 7,247 square feet of development. Brasserie 1895 restaurant, proud
they have become a part of the City of Friendswood. Robert's Office addition, has more space than what
meets the eye, planning a 20,000 square foot office building, a portion will have a second-story with
parking below. Tannos I has been completed, Tannos II will be an 18,500 square foot building on
. . Friendswood Drive, Tannos II is half leased,Tannos Ill will be a four-story 67,000 square building, hoping
to attract restaurants and retail on the first floor and professional office space on the top three floors. Dr.
Bhalla has opened a new 14,000 square foot building on West Edgewood Drive, two spaces are available
to be leased and should be leased soon. Lifestyle Financial Advisors is near completion of a new two-
story 10,050 square foot building on West Edgewood, received a $20,000 municipal grant from the City.
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Benzi Garage Condos will be located at the entrance to Timber Creek.Golf Course, 139,000 square foot, •
132 units on 10 acre site. Clearwood Business Park is a 40,000 square foot development. FM 2351 •
Retail Plaza property has broken ground and moving forward on a 16,200 square foot facility, Mornings
• Kolaches has leased a space in the first building and possibly an ice cream shop. Bergamos Spa Retreat
•is expanding to a 14,000 square foot two-story building. AMCAP Mortgage will relocate to an 8,000
square foot building on Friendswood Link' Road, will have lease space available. Sterling Plaza is
expanding with three new buildings for a total of 10,000 square feet of development. Mary's Creek
Village should-break ground in January 2017, will consist of one to three bedroom units, will be a
community for ages 55 or older, 108 units total, and will have two office buildings in front with a total of
22,500 square feet to lease as commercial-space. JSC Federal Credit Union has purchased property on •
North Friendswood Drive to build a 2,000 square foot second branch location.
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 October Council meeting. He reported on the completion of the library
• expansion project, Fire Station No. 4 expansion and the new fire station headquarters, Sportspark
improvement projects, Centennial Park improvements, Lake Friendswood project, Old City Park, Round 1
• Street Improvement project, Whispering Pines/Friendswood Link Road Expansion project, reconstruction
of Water Plant No. 2 and 7, Lift Station No. 3, 18, and 23, Blackhawk Boulevard Phase II, and the
Blackhawk Wastewater Treatment Plant.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 12, City Manager's Report. •
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
• City Manager Roger Roecker reported that in conjunction with America Recycles Day, the City and Keep
Friendswood Beautiful (KFB) are holding the Annual Fall Haul-A-Day, community clean-up and garage
' sale event on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Centennial Park. This is not an area-wide event, but is
presented for the benefit of the citizens of Friendswood. Free paper shredding is being sponsored by
JSC Federal Credit Union from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or until the truck is full. There is a 200 pound limit of
- paper per vehicle. Only non-hazardous items will be accepted. Residents can donate garage sale items
to KFB. Garage sale items can be dropped off the morning of the event at Centennial Park. All proceeds •
from the garage sale will benefit the beautification of City facilities and parks. KFB would like to
encourage residents to bring items that would benefit the wildlife rehabbers in Friendswood. They need •
aquariums (do not have- to hold water), dog and cat kennel carriers, clean rags (towels/shirts), and
shallow crock bowls. These volunteers take care of the many injured wild animals that make their homes •
in Friendswood's green space.
The City Manager reported that the Stop the Bleed Campaign is a local initiative intended to better
prepare the public to help save lives by taking basic actions to stop life-threatening bleeding following
everyday emergencies or disaster events. The Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) and
Emergency Management Services (EMS) were able to raise enough in donations for 50 severe
. hemorrhage control kits. After coordinating with Captain Forward of the Friendswood Police Department
(PD), EMS provided training to all three PD shifts and supplied the officers with the Stop the Bleed kits.
• In Mid-October, FVFD/EMS was able to secure funding from Bay Area Regional Medical Center to obtain
kits that will be placed with all 16 Automated Electronic Defibrillators in City facilities. EMS will work with
City Staff to implement training for employees once the kits arrive. The City is grateful to FVFD/EMS and
Bay Area Regional Medical Center for their support of this project.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 11, Communications from
Committees and Special Reports.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS
Friendswood Historical Society President Ann Whitaker gave the annual report. The Historical Society
continues to make it their mission to preserve and share the history and heritage of the City of
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Friendswood. The projects completed this year were the replacement of the air conditioner unit at the
• • Perry House, new•windows installed at the Glines Barber Shop, hurricane windows and door shields
purchased for the Perry-House and the Frank J Brown Museum, an irrigation system that was installed at
• • the Brown Museum, and.the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event was another success. This past
Labor Day the Friendswood Historical Society co-sponsored with the Friends of Downtown Friendswood
-an,.Old-Fashioned leg Cream Social, was a free event to the community, will be an annual Labor Day
. event,,and attendance-was more than they had hoped for. Future projects for the upcoming year include
.barn'repair, all the settlement markers will be replaced with lower maintenance landscaping, interior
repair at the Perry House, and the huge cedar tree at the Brown Museum has outgrown its corner. The
annual Historween event was held on October 29, 2016, and their annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be •
held on December 6, 2016. Mrs. Whitaker thanked the City for their support, and stated without the
financial support of the City,-the Historical Society's work to maintain the museums for future generations
would not be possible.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 16, Resolution.
RESOLUTION
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve Resolution R2016-20 — A resolution recognizing the
importance of Municipal Courts, The Rule of Law, and the fair and impartial administration of justice.
- Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
Administrative Services Director Cindy Edge introduced Municipal Court Judge Woltz and Court
Administrator Pat Riffel to Council.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 18, Communications from the Mayor
and Councilmembers.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Gustafson wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and reminded everyone to get out
and vote.
Councilmember Scott stated Friendswood.High School will host George Ranch High School in a playoff
game this Friday, need,.to win six more games and the high school will be State Champions, go out and
support the local football team. '
Councilmember Foreman stated there is a mural going up on the side of the Sherwin Williams building,
impressive progress to date, and looks forward to seeing the completed project.
Councilmember Rockey stated Historween was a success, thanked Councilmember Enochs and his
family who all played roles in the Historween event, and Councilmember Gustafson and his family who
• played roles including angels,-reminded everyone that the City of Friendswood has a local theater called
the Purple Box Theater, has a part in an upcoming show, and is a very adult show.
• Councilmember Enochs stated the country does not know what will happen with the election Tuesday
• - night but regardless Council will'stand behind the City of Friendswood's Police Department and First
Responders and will protect the citizens of Friendswood along with the City's wonderful heritage and
culture. -
Councilmember Hill stated he agreed with Councilmember Enochs and wished everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving.
Mayor Holland stated he,agreed with Councilmember Enochs, everyone enjoy your families and have a
good time eating turkey and dressing.
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CONSENT AGENDA
• **Councilmember Scott moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Authorizing
the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department to purchase one 2017 Ford F-150 Crew Cab and authorize
the trade-in of the 2008 Ford Expedition. B. Approving the disposal of Friendswood Volunteer Fire
Department fire truck through private sale to City of Huntington Volunteer Fire Department. C.
Authorizing the final acceptance of the Lift Station 3 project improvement project into the contractor's one-
year maintenance period. D. Authorizing the final acceptance of the Library improvement project into the.
contractor's one-year maintenance period. E. Approving a contract with Galveston County Health District
for Water Pollution Control and Abatement services for 2016-2017 and authorize the Mayor to execute
the contract. F. Authorizing the ratification of the Mayor's signature for the letter of participation in the
planning process for the Harris County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. G. Authorizing the disposal of k
Police vehicle through Houston Auto Auction. H. Accepting the September 2016 Property Tax Report. I.
Approving the minutes of the September 12, 26, 29 and October 3, 2016, Council meetings. II
Seconded by Councilmember Foreman.
Councilmember Rockey asked to remove Consent Agenda Item D. Authorizing the final acceptance of the
Library improvement project into the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
***Councilmember Scott amended the main motion to approve all items on the Consent Agenda 4
presented with the exception of Agenda Item D. A. Authorizing the Friendswood Volunteer Fire
Department to purchase one 2017 Ford F-150 Crew Cab and authorize the trade-in of the 2008 Ford
Expedition. B. Approving the disposal of Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department fire truck through
private sale to City of Huntington Volunteer Fire Department. C. Authorizing the final acceptance of the
Lift Station 3 project improvement project into the contractor's one-year maintenance period. E.
Approving a•contract with Galveston County Health District for Water Pollution Control and Abatement
services for 2016-2017 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. F. Authorizing the ratification of
' the Mayor's signature for the letter of participation in the planning process for the Harris County Multi-
Hazard Mitigation Plan. G. Authorizing the disposal of a Police vehicle through Houston Auto Auction. HI
Accepting the September 2016 Property Tax Report. I. Approving the minutes of the September 12, 26,
29 and October 3, 2016, Council meetings.
Seconded by Councilmember Foreman. The amended main motion was approved unanimously.
`*Councilmember Rockey moved to approve Consent Agenda Item D. Authorizing the final acceptance of
the Library improvement project into the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
Seconded by Mayor Holland. The motion was approved unanimously.
Discussion took place between Mayor, Council, and Staff regarding that the library expansion project was
not complete in-time for the contract incentives, minor change order items are being completed, Staff will
negotiate with the contractor, and clarification was given that the Consent Agenda Item was for Council to
accept completion and enter the one-year maintenance period.
City Attorney Arnold Polanco stated if there are unresolved accounting issues Council should not accept
the Consent Agenda-Item.
***Councilmember Scott moved to table Consent Agenda Item D. Authorizing the final acceptance of the
Library improvement project into the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
Seconded by Councilmember Enochs.
The City Attorney stated the motion needed to be reconsidered since the previous motion was approved.
****Councilmember Rockey moved to reconsider Consent Agenda Item D. Authorizing the final
acceptance of the Library improvement project into the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
Seconded by Mayor Holland. The motion to reconsider was approved unanimously.
*****Councilmember Scott moved to table Consent Agenda Item D. Authorizing the final acceptance of
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. .the Library improvement project into the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
, Seconded by Councilmember Enochs. The motion to table was approved unanimously.
`With•concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 6, Closed Executive Session.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
' •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 potential litigation arising from pending zoning
. change application (Verizon Wireless), and Section 551.071 — Consultation with Attorney regarding
pending litigation (Robert J. Bertrand, et al v. City of Friendswood).
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Council reconvened into Open Session with no action taken later in the meeting.
• With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 10, Communications from the Public.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
David Allen, Friendswood resident, addressed Council and stated 22 years ago he started his'political
. observation career as a poll watcher, received the absentee ballots before the election, looked over the
shoulder of the election judge,•and the process change from paper ballots to electronic voting machines.
• Look up Bohemian Grove and the Franklin cover up, run by compromised people, have got to keep an
• eye on the country's constitution no matter what happens, and thanked Council for the job they do.
Lance Foss, Pearland resident, addressed Council again and stated he is not sure it is legal to rearrange
items on the agenda, and the order of the meeting should be as the published agenda. He stated he was
recently at 1776 Park:at 10:50 PM, there was not a gate that was locked and did not notice a sign about
the hours the park is closed, there is a sign'but very small and hard to see at night, and this is the reason
he was in the park with his wife innocently drinking coffee. Mr. Foss suggested there be a gate and
perhaps have the park open for longer hours.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 8, Special Recognition and
Acknowledgements.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• Gulf Coast Government Finance Officers Association President Michael Gibbs presented a Certificate of
• Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2015 to Administrative Services
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DirectorCindy Edge. This is the 28°i consecutive year for the City to receive this award. Ms. Edge stated
it is a joint effort especially for the Finance Department.
City Manager Roger Roecker presented the Five Star Spirit Award for the third quarter of 2016 to
Crossing Guard Rebecca Wall who has been with the City's Police Department since August 2011. Ms.
Wall was nominated after she was observed performing what was described as a heroic act. A driver was
waiting at the intersection of Bay Area Boulevard and FM 528, in an active school zone. Ms. Wall was
escorting children across the intersection when she noticed a motorist approaching very rapidly and not
obeying the school zone traffic controls. She quickly stepped in front of the vehicle, shielding the children•
with her body: Her quick actions showed her willingness to put herself in danger while doing her best to
protect the children from injury. The City appreciates Ms. Wall's and the City's other school crossing
• guards, and their service in helping protect the children in the community. 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. Ms. Wall exemplifies the
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attributes of the Five Star Spirit Award, and has shown she is willing to step up and take action while
showing compassion to others.
Crossing Guard Rebecca Wall thanked Council and introduced her family and a fellow crossing guard
that were in attendance at the meeting.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Holland and Planning and Zoning Commission,Chair David O'Farrell called a Joint Public Hearing
to order to review comments from the public both oral and written, regarding a zone classification change
request for 7.5765 acres of land, more or less, being a called 8.58 acre tract of land, less those portions
taken for FM 528 right-of-way, property located at 2907 West Parkwood Avenue, Friendswood, Galveston
County, Texas, to change from Single Family Residential (SFR)to Community Shopping Center(CSC).
Deputy Director of•Community Development/Planner Aubrey Harbin explained the request, is a large
piece of property, and Future Land Use Plan does show this property as retail development.
Randy Barr, realtor, stated the best use for the land would be commercial, over 800-feet of frontage on
FM 528 and a good traffic count.
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair O'Farrell asked if anyone would like to speak in favor or in
opposition of the request.
Chris Young, Friendswood resident, stated residents near the property have safety concerns wit,
speeding and slow Police Department response in the area.
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair O'Farrell asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor or in
opposition of the request. No one spoke.
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair O'Farrell adjourned the Planning and Zoning Commission's
portion of the Joint Public Hearing. . Mayor Holland adjourned Council's portion of the Joint Public
Hearing.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 13, Discussion and possible action
regarding the amended services agreement with the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development
Corporation.
ACTION ITEMS
**Councilmember Rockey moved to approve the amended services agreement with the Friendswood
Downtown Economic Development Corporation.
Seconded by Councilmember Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Councilmember Hill moved to approve Change Order No. 2 for Lake Friendswood Park related to the
construction of an elevated boardwalk.
Seconded by Councilmember Scott. The motion was approved unanimously.
*'Councilmember Scott moved to approve a contract with Friendswood Historical Society for the
maintenance and preservation of historical sites in the City and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
contract and approve the budget amount of$15,000.
Seconded by Councilmember Rockey. The motion was approved unanimously.
ORDINANCES
**Councilmember Scott moved to approve the Second and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2016-38 —An
ordinance approving an interlocal agreement adjusting the boundaries of the City's territorial limits
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between the City-of Friendswood, Texas, and the City of League City, Texas; authorizing the Mayor to
• execute the agreement and the City Secretary to attest; and providing an effective date.
Seconded by Councilmember Foreman. The motion was approved unanimously.
With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 17C, First and Final reading of
Ordinance No. T2016-44.
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'*Councilmember Scott moved to approved the First and Final reading of Ordinance No. 2016-44 — An
• ordinance amending City of.Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 2016-41, passed and approved October
3, 2016,.same being an ordinance'approving and adopting the City's General Budget for Fiscal Year
2016=2017'-by approving "Budget Amendment I" to the "Original General Budget of the City of
Friendswood, Texas„ for The Fiscal Year 2016-2017"; 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.
With concurrence of,Council,.Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 10, Communications from the Public.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (continued)
Trysten Pearson, Texas City resident, addressed Council and stated he is an eighth grader at Odyssey
Academy in Galveston, November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, shared his personal story, was
diagnosed with Epilepsy at age 12, after diagnosis found having Epilepsy was not easy to talk about, left
. him feeling alone and excluded, and decided with the help of his Mom to raise awareness. In February
2014, he became one of the co-founders of the Galveston County Epilepsy Awareness Support Group.
In partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas, the group has more than 100 members to date and
• serves the City of Friendswood. By the age of 13, he established the University of Texas Medical Branch
(UTMB) Epilepsy Fund at UTMB's Galveston Branch, fund supports the Epilepsy Program at the
Department of Neurology, and hopes to see Galveston County build a Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• one .day. . As an advocate of the Epilepsy Foundation Texas/Houston he has delivered over 20
presentations since his diagnosis through Boy Scout Troop 192. He was selected by the Epilepsy
Foundation to raise awareness in and,around his community, has had the opportunity to meet with
Congressman Randy Weber, :Senator John Cornyn, and Senator Ted Cruz in Washington D.C.,
discussed the lack of funding and research for Epilepsy and challenges with getting access to Epilepsy
medications. Three million Americans are affected by Epilepsy, there are two hundred thousand new
cases of seizures and Epilepsy each year. One in ten Americans will experience a seizure in their lifetime
and in 70% of cases the cause is unknown. This medical condition will never slow him down as he
• travels and sails through life. Thanked Council for the opportunity to recognize November as National
Epilepsy Awareness.Month'in the City of Friendswood, and asked everyone to view his personal video on
his web page www.epileosvvovaoes.com.
• With concurrence of Council, Mayor Holland moved to Agenda Item 17B, First reading of Ordinance No.
T2016-43.
ORDINANCES (continued) •
"Councilmember Rockey moved to table the First reading of Ordinance No. T2016-43 — An ordinance
amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas, Appendix C — "Zoning," by
amending the zoning classification for a tract or parcel containing 7.5765 acres of land, more or less,
being a called.8.58 acre tract of land less those portions taken for FM 528 right-of-way by deed recorded
in Volume 979, Page 3, Office of the County Clerk of Galveston County, Texas, and by deed filed for
. record under Clerk's File 8927433 of the real.property records of Galveston County, Texas, being a part
•. of the B.S. & F. Survey. Number 5, Abstract 625, Galveston County, Texas; amending the zone
classification from Single-Family.Residential (SFR) to Community Shopping Center (CSC); 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 Enochs. The motion to table was approved 6-1 with Councilmember Hill
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opposed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.
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