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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 05 03 CC AGENDA STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS MAY 352021 AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD AT 5:30 PM ON MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021, AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AGENDA LISTED BELOW: 5:30 PM — REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION — Pastor Mike Cervantes, New Hope Church 3. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE — United States and State of Texas (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE) 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS In order to comply with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not deliberate any item not listed on the agenda, as such, the City Council will listen to public comment and may (i) refer the item to City Management for further action or(ii) direct staff for the placement of said item on a future agenda. During public comment, speakers shall refrain from any outbursts, or interjections including but not limited to: applause, disparaging noises, and remarks. Furthermore, any personnel complaints against a City employee, aside from the City Manager, City Attorney or Municipal Judge, shall not be discussed under this section and shall be referred to City Management. 5. WORK SESSION A. Receive and discuss a presentation regarding ongoing drainage projects. B. Receive and discuss a presentation regarding proposed updates to the Future Land Use Map. 6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS In order to comply with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not deliberate any item not listed on the agenda, as such, the City Council will listen to public comment and may(i) refer the item to City Management for further action or(ii) direct staff for the placement of said item on a future agenda. During public comment, speakers shall refrain from any outbursts, or interjections including but not limited to: applause, disparaging noises, and remarks. Furthermore, any personnel complaints against a City employee, aside from the City Manager, City Attorney or Municipal Judge, shall not be discussed under this section and shall be referred to City Management. 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Present an update regarding the Spring Sparkle clean-up event. B. Present an update regarding the Friendswood Public Library Summer Reading Programs. C. Present an update regarding the Keep Texas Beautiful 2021 Governor's Community Achievement Awards. D. Present an update regarding Hurricane Harvey. E. Present an update regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). 8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS A. Receive the annual report for the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. 9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Discuss and take possible action reconfirming the appointment of Ms. Kathy Molinaro to the Library Board. B. Discuss and take possible action on the appointment of Derrick Brown and Judy Wiggins to the Community and Economic Development Committee. C. Discuss and take possible action on amending the Appointment Policy for Boards, Committees, and Commissions. 10. RESOLUTIONS A. Discuss and take possible action regarding Resolution No. 2021-11: a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas Galveston/Harris Counties, opposing 87- Senate Bill (SB) 1661 requiring a governmental body to hold a general election of the city on the November uniform election date in an even number year. B. Discuss and take possible action regarding Resolution No. 2021-12: a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas finding that Texas-New Mexico Power Company's application for approval to amend its distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the City should be denied; authorizing the hiring of legal counsel and consulting services; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of the resolution to the company and legal counsel. 11. ORDINANCES A. Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. T2021-12: the second and final reading of an ordinance approving an interlocal agreement adjusting the corporate boundary lines between the City of Friendswood, Texas, and the City of League City, Texas, including 26.921 acres from the Avalon development; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and the City Secretary to attest; and providing an effective date. B. Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. T2021-13: the second and final reading of an ordinance approving an interlocal agreement adjusting the corporate boundary lines between the City of Friendswood, Texas, and the City of League City, Texas, including 0.0576 acres for Friendswood Lakes Boulevard; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and the City Secretary to attest; and providing an effective date. C. Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. T2021-15: the 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 V11" 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. D. Consideration and possible action regarding Ordinance No. T2021-16: first and final reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Friendswood, Texas, General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2021; approving the official statement, paying agent/registrar agreement and a deposit agreement and engaging bond counsel; calling certain outstanding bonds for redemption prior to maturity; providing for the pledge of tax receipts for the payment of the Bonds and agreeing to levy taxes to pay Bonds; and enacting other provisions relating to the issuance and sale of the Bonds. 12. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL A. Operation Honor Our Local Veterans. 13. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider approving two agreements with Friendswood Independent School District for School Resource Officers and School Zone Coverage by sworn police officers. B. Consider approving the disposal of a decommissioned Police Department vehicle through Houston Auto Auction. C. Consider approving an engagement letter with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith and Company for actuarial valuations and authorize the Mayor to execute said document. D. Consider authorizing the final acceptance of the Clear Creek Community Church off-site public improvements at the completion of the contractor's one- year maintenance bond. E. Consider authorizing the final acceptance of a waterline for the Lundy Lane Estates subdivision at the completion of the contractor's one-year maintenance period. F. Consider authorizing the acceptance of the Sterling Creek, Sections 5 and 6 public paving and utilities improvements project into the contractor's one-year maintenance period. G. Consider accepting the March 2021 tax report. H. Consider approving the minutes of City Council Regular Meeting held on April 512021. 14. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT IN ADDITION TO ANY EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ABOVE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ANY TIME AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 551.071 - 551.089 TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS LISTED ABOVE. THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD IS COMMITTEE TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. 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, LETICIA BRYSCH, 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 THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, ON 04/29/2021 DATE 5:30 P.M. AT TIME LETICIA BRYSCH CITY SECRETARY