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Home My WebLink About2022 04 04 CC AGENDA REGSTATE OF TEXAS CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS APRIL 4, 2022 TM �C1D S W O i•i00 rExAs AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2022, IN THE COUNCUL CHAMBERS, FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA LISTED BELOW: CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — United States and State of Texas 4. COUNCIL FOR A DAY A. Consider a proclamation declaring April 5, 2022, as Wedgewood Elementary School Day in the City of Friendswood, Texas. 5. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council of the City of Friendswood may receive reports about items of community interest from City staff and/or a member of the City Council, but no action or possible action shall be taken or discussed concerning the subject of such report, except as provided by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT 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, the public 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 and shall be referred to City Management. 7. COMMITTEES OR SPECIAL REPORTS A. Receive the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. B. Receive the Keep Friendswood Beautiful Annual Report. C. Receive the 4th of July Steering Committee Annual Report. 8. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX C ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING GARDEN HOMES A. Conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C "Zoning," Section 2 "Establishment of districts," Section 6 "Non -conforming uses, structures and lots," Section 7 "Schedule of district regulations," Section 8 "Supplementary district regulations," and Section 20 "Definitions" of the Friendswood City Code to remove the Multi -Family Residential (MFR) reference from the Garden Home District (GHD) Zoning District and establish architectural and site related requirements for garden home developments. B. Consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Appendix C "Zoning," Section 2 "Establishment of districts," "Section 6 "Non -conforming uses, structures and lots," Section 7 "Schedule of district regulations," Section 8 "Supplementary district regulations," and Section 20 "Definitions" of the Friendswood City Code to remove the Multi -Family Residential (MFR) reference from the Garden Home District (GHD) Zoning District and establish architectural and site related requirements for garden home developments. 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Present an update regarding Friendswood Police Department extra jobs. B. Present an update regarding the City receiving the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. C. Present an update regarding the City being rates among the Safest Cities in 2022. 10. BUSINESS ITEM A. Consider awarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Asphalt Street Maintenance Contract to Pavecon Ltd. Co. 11. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES A. Consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 30 "Fire Protection And Prevention," Article IV "Fireworks," Section 30-139 "Definitions"; Section 30-140 "General provisions"; Section 30-141 "Exceptions"; Section 30-142 "Public displays exempted"; Section 30-143 "Illegal fireworks declared nuisance; seizure and destruction"; Section 30-144 "Penalty for violation of this article"; and Section 30-145 "Permitted transportation; identification" of the Friendswood City Code to regulate fireworks in accordance with state law, to generally prohibit fireworks from being ignited on property within the city, and to prohibit public displays by persons other than a governmental entity during certain times of the year. B. Consider the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Appendix C "Zoning," Section 7.J "PUD, Planned Unit Development, general purpose and description" of the Friendswood City Code to add criteria to qualify for a PUD, decrease the percentage of allowable change in land use, add an expiration of two years, and add standards for revocation. C. Consider the first and final reading of an ordinance amending the City's General Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 by approving "Budget Amendment VII" and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds. 12. CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A. Consider a resolution suspending the May 2, 2022, effective date of the proposal by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas — Texas Coast Division to implement interim grip rate adjustments for gas utility investment in 2021. B. Consider a resolution repealing Resolution No. R98-40, which established a public information disclosure policy, and adopting an updated public information policy to establish a uniform and centralized system for the processing of public information requests in compliance with all applicable laws. C. Consider approving the disposal of a decommissioned Police Department vehicle through Houston Auto Auction. D. Consider accepting the February 2022 tax report. E. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on February 7, 2022. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 "Personnel Matters" of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the annual performance of the City Secretary. 14. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Consider and take possible action regarding the City Secretary's annual review. 15. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT IN ADDITION TO ANY EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ABOVE, THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ANY TIME AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 551.071 - 551.090 TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS LISTED ABOVE. THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD IS COMMITTED TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND EQUAL ACCESS TO COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE BY PHONE AT (281) 996-3270, FAX (281) 482-1634, OR CONTACT (281) 996-3270 VIA RELAY TEXAS AT 711 OR 1-800-735-2988 FOR TYY SERVICES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING RELAY TEXAS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTP://RELAYTEXAS.COM. I, 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 AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, ON THIS THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 2022, AT 12:00 P.M. +'ice Iv L LETICIA BRYSCH, CITY SECRETARY