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Home My WebLink About2022 05 02 CC AGENDA REGCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022 — 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 77546 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — United States and State of Texas 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A. Present the City of Friendswood 5 Star Spirit Award for the First Quarter of 2022 to Rene Ibarra and Steven Rhea. 7. COMMITTEES OR SPECIAL REPORTS A. Receive the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Annual Report. 8. WORK SESSION TOPICS A. Receive and discuss an update regarding the Capital Improvement Projects. B. Receive and discuss a presentation regarding alcohol sales in public parks. C. Receive and discuss a presentation regarding liaison reports. 9. REQUEST TO VACATE EASEMENTS, 1309 FALLING LEAF DRIVE A. Conduct a public hearing regarding a request to vacate 20-foot drainage easement and a 10-foot drainage access easement for maintenance located at 1309 Falling Leaf Drive, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas. B. Consider the first reading of an ordinance approving a request to vacate 20-foot drainage easement and a 10-foot drainage access easement for maintenance located at 1309 Falling Leaf Drive, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas. 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Present an update of the Spring Sparkle clean-up event. B. Present an update regarding the Friendswood Public Library Summer Reading Programs. C. Present an update regarding Concerts in the Park. D. Present and update regarding the Youth Fishing Derby. E. Present an update on general commercial and residential developments. F. Present information regarding Public Works Week, May 15 - 21, 2022. 11. BUSINESS ITEM A. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute pre -event standby contracts for disaster logistics with Garner Environmental Services Inc., and DRC Emergency Services, LLC. B. Consider approving the roles and responsibilities and the 2022 Strategic Plan of the Community and Economic Development Committee. C. Consider appointing Ms. Grace Blasingame and Ms. Paula Matranga to Keep Friendswood Beautiful for a term set to begin immediately and end in November 2024. D. Consider awarding the Citywide Parks and Facility Mowing Services Contract to Neoglobal Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Horticare (IFB 2022-06). 12. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES A. Consider the second and final 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 first and final reading of an ordinance amending the City's General Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 by approving "Budget Amendment VIII" and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds. 13. 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 the second and final 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. B. Consider a resolution denying the application of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, for approval to amend its distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the City. C. Consider a resolution denying the application of Texas New Mexico Power Company for approval to amend its distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the City. D. Consider the final acceptance of the Sterling Creek, Section 5 and 6 Public Paving and Utilities Improvements Project at the completion of the contractor's one-year maintenance bond. E. Consider approving the disposal of nine Public Works vehicles and six heavy equipment pieces through Public Surplus Auction. F. Consider accepting the March 2022 tax report. G. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on March 7, 2022. H. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on April 4, 2022. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 to deliberate the annual performance of the City Manager. B. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 551.087 to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect. 15. ACTION ITEMS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONS A. Consider and take possible action regarding the City Manager's annual review. B. Consideration and possible action on a proposed offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect. 16. 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. Posted by: Leticia Brysch, City Secretary Posted this 28t" day of April, 2022, at 5:30 P.M.