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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 02 01 CC AGENDASTATE OF TEXAS CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS FEBRUARY 1, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD AT 6:30 PM ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 20219 AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AGENDA LISTED BELOW: 6:30 PM — REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to order 2. Invocation — Pastor Nicholas Lamme, Friendswood Church of Christ 3. Pledge of Allegiance — United States and Texas (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE) 4. Communications from the Public Communications from the Public (To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not deliberate on items discussed under this agenda item. The Council may refer this item to the City Manager or direct this item to be placed on the next regular Council agenda. Out of respect for those speaking during public comment, please refrain from any outbursts or interjections to include, but not limited to, applause and/or disparaging noises from the audience. Doing so discourages others from voicing their thoughts and opinions, and disrupts the meeting. Furthermore, any personnel complaints against a City employee aside from the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney or Municipal Judge cannot be discussed under this section. Please contact the City Manager's office for concerns involving a City employee.) 5. WORK SESSION A. Update on the Public Safety Building Expansion and Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction Projects 6. Public Hearing To receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding: A. Proposed amendments to Appendix C Zoning Ordinance to require less dense residential uses in higher dense residential districts to still meet the district regulations of the less dense district by amending "Section 7. B. (R- 2 and R-3) MFR-L, Residential, General Purpose and Description," "Section 7.C.(R-4) MFR-M, Residential, General Purpose and Description," and "Section 7.D.(R-5) MFR-H, Residential, General Purpose and Description-" and to amend "Section 7.P.6. Permitted Use Table" to allow less dense residential uses in higher dense residential districts by defining Residential Uses in the table. B. Proposed amendments to Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance Section 7.Q.2. "Residential Regulation Matrix" to amend sub note F to allow lots in existence that are zoned Single Family Residential and are less than 90 feet wide to continue with the setbacks that were established when the lot was platted or created. 7. Communications from the Public Communications from the Public (To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not deliberate on items discussed under this agenda item. The Council may refer this item to the City Manager or direct this item to be placed on the next regular Council agenda. Out of respect for those speaking during public comment, please refrain from any outbursts or interjections to include, but not limited to, applause and/or disparaging noises from the audience. Doing so discourages others from voicing their thoughts and opinions, and disrupts the meeting. Furthermore, any personnel complaints against a City employee aside from the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney or Municipal Judge cannot be discussed under this section. Please contact the City Manager's office for concerns involving a City employee.) 8. City Manager's Report A. Keep Friendswood Beautiful Tree Giveaway Results B. Hurricane Harvey Update C. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update D. Annual Crime Report 9. Discussion and Possible Action A. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of an agreement with Christensen Building Group, LLC, regarding preconstruction services for the Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction and Training Field Upgrades project and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of an agreement with Core Construction regarding preconstruction services for the Public Safety Building Expansion project and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract C. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the following boards, committees, and commissions: Community & Economic Development — Appoint Susan Asimakis to an unexpired term expiring July 2022 to replace Thomas Hinckley who resigned from CEDC when appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission. 10. Resolutions Consideration and possible action regarding the following: A. Resolution No. R2021-03: A resolution of the City of Friendswood, Texas, authorizing aerial spraying over Friendswood by the Galveston County Mosquito Control District for the County -Wide Mosquito Control Program. B. Resolution No. R2021-04: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, designating the Mayor as the city's representative in seeking eligible grant funds under General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program; and authorizing the submission of such grant application to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor. C. Resolution No. R2021-05: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas assigning to the City Manager the authority to supervise the City Secretary. D. Resolution No. R2021-06: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, designating the Mayor as the city's representative in seeking eligible grant funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and authorizing the submission of such grant application to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of Governor. 11. Ordinances Consideration and possible action regarding the following: A. Ordinance No. T2021-01: Second and Final reading of 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 located at 4321 Friendswood Link Road containing 3.2895 acres, also known as Reserve A5, Block 2, Forest Creek Subdivision, out of the Sarah McKissick Survey, Abstract No. 549, Harris County, Texas; amending the zone classification from Multi -Family Residential -Garden Home District (MFR-GHD) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC); 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. B. Ordinance No. T2021-04: First reading of an ordinance amending Appendix C Zoning Ordinance "Section 7.P.6. Permitted Use Table" to allow less dense residential uses in higher dense residential districts by defining residential uses in the table and amending "Section 7.B. (R-2 and R-3) MFR-L, Residential, General Purpose and Description," "Section 7.C. (R-4) MFR-M, Residential, General Purpose and Description," and "Section 7.D. (R-5) MFR-H, Residential, General Purpose and Description" to require the less dense residential use located in higher dense residential districts to meet the district regulations of the less dense district; 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. C. Ordinance No. T2021-05: First reading of an ordinance amending Appendix C Zoning Ordinance "Section 7.Q.2. Residential Regulation Matrix" to amend sub note F to allow lots in existence that are zoned Single Family Residential (S2R) and are less than 90 feet wide to continue with the setbacks that were established when the lot was platted or created; 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. D. Ordinance No. T2021-06: First and Final reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, calling for the holding of a General Election on May 01, 2021, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two (2) Councilmembers (Position Numbers 1 and 3); and making other provisions related to the subject. E Ordinance No. T2021-07: First and Final reading of an ordinance amending City of Friendswood, Texas, Ordinance No. 2020-35, passed and approved September 14, 2020, same being an ordinance approving and adopting the City's General Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 by approving "Budget Amendment IV" to the "Original General Budget of the City of Friendswood, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 "; providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds; providing for severability; and providing other matters related to the subject. 12. Communications from the Mayor and Councilmembers 13. Consent Agenda Consideration and possible action regarding the following: A. Authorizing the acceptance of the City of Friendswood's Blackhawk Boulevard Reconstruction Phase 11 Package "A" project and initiate the contractor's one year maintenance bond B. Approve the ratification of the Mayor's signature on a contract with Galveston County for Election Services C. Excusing the absence of Councilmember Steve Rockey from the January 11) 2021) City Council Meeting D. Approving the disposal of two decommissioned Police Department vehicles through Houston Auto Auction E. Accepting the December 2020 Tax Report F. Approving the minutes of the December 7, 2020, City Council Meeting 14. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Communications from the public regarding Executive Session Topics. B. Council may convene into Executive Session in accordance with 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 with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. (Appointment of the City Secretary) 15. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION 16. Consideration and possible action regarding the appointment of the City Secretary. 17. Adjournment This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive service must be made two (2) business days or more prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at (281) 996-3270 for further information. ------ -- - ---- -------- 1, MELINDA WELSH, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL WAS POSTED IN A PLACE CONVENIENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, ON I DATE ell AT TIME MELINDA WELSH, TRMC CITY SECRETARY **All meetings of City Council are open to the public, except when there is a necessity to meet in an Executive Session (closed to the public) under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. The City Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session to hear any of the above described agenda items that qualify for an executive session by publicly announcing the applicable section number of the Open Meetings Act. I