1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG Invocation given by Dr. Billy Watson of The Watershed Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 19-0231 March 26, 2019 Regular Meeting Data Sheet March 26, 2019 Regular Meeting
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 19-0225 Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2019 as Public Service Recognition Week (Mayor Hallisey) Attachments: Data Sheet 4B. 19-0218 Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2019 as American Water Works Association (AWWA) “National Drinking Water Week” (Mayor Hallisey) Data Sheet 2019 Poster Contest Package 2019 Essay Contest Package 4C. 19-0232 Presentation of a certificate of appreciation from Galveston County Health District for support of IT'S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge (Mayor Hallisey) Attachments: Data Sheet 4D. 19-0233 Presentation by Union Pacific Railroad regarding safety around railroads (Mayor Hallisey) Attachments: Data Sheet 4E. 19-0229 Report from Dickinson Bayou Watershed Steering Committee (Mayor Hallisey) Attachments: Data Sheet
CITIZENS REQUEST FOR HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL The privilege of speaking at this time is limited to the following persons: residents, persons having an ownership interest in property or a business located within the City, or their attorneys. A statement of no more than 3 minutes may be made. There will be no yielding of time to another person. State law prohibits the Mayor and members of the City Council from commenting on any statement or engaging in dialogue without an appropriate agenda item being posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Comments should be directed to the entire Council, not individual members of Council or staff. If addressing a specific agenda item, speakers must keep their remarks specific to the item being considered by the City Council. Any speaker making personal attacks or using vulgar or profane language shall forfeit his/her remaining time and shall be seated.
COMMENTS/REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed. 19-0230 Presentation of the Financial Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2018 (Director of Budget & Project Management) Attachments: Data Sheet
CONSENT AGENDA 9B. 19-0215 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a second amendment to the professional services agreement with Ardurra Group, LLC to increase the total compensation by $200,000 for a total amount not to exceed $718,500 and to extend the agreement term to allow for the completion of various disaster recovery services (Emergency Management Coordinator) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Second Ardurra Amendment RES 2018-013 - Original Ardurra Contract RES 2018-084 - First Ardurra Amendment 9C. 19-0219 Consider and take action on a resolution approving aerial spraying for the abatement of mosquitoes by the Galveston County Mosquito Control District (Director of Public Works) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Galveston County Mosquito Control District Letter 9D. 19-0220 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Vulcan Construction Materials, LP to increase the total compensation by $35,000 to allow for the purchase of additional crushed limestone (Director of Public Works) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - First Amendment to Agreement Original Agreement with Vulcan Construction Materials, LP
19-0222 Consider and take action on a resolution to authorizing a four-year agreement with Ardurra Group for grant administration services related to the Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Program in an amount not to exceed $550,308 (Director of Engineering) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Agreement with Ardurra Group Ardurra Compensation Table H-GAC Approved Method of Distribution Spreadsheet RFP #19-ENG-007 Award Recommendation Memo from Purchasing CDBG-DR Program Description
19-0239 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Carter Excavating & Clearing LLC for the Land Clearing at 3 locations (Bid No. 19-CIP-018), in the amount of $235,727 (Director of Budget & Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Agreement with Carter Excavating Award Recommendation Aerial Location Maps CCISD Agreement
19-0240 Consider and take action on a resolution suspending for 45 days the effective date proposed by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., Texas Coast Division in its application filed on or about March 28, 2019 pursuant to section 104.301 of the Gas Utility Regulatory Act (City Attorney) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution
19-0238 Consider and take action on a resolution to suspend the effective date proposed by Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (“CEHE”) for 90 days in its application to increase rates; authorizing the City of League City’s continued participation in a coalition of cities known as the "Texas Coast Utilities Coalition;” authorizing participation in proceedings at the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing the hiring of attorneys and consultants; requiring reimbursement of reasonable legal and consultant expenses; and requiring CEHE to provide proof of publication of notice (City Attorney) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution
19-0221 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement the Department of the Army for the development of a comprehensive flood mitigation plan for the Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Watersheds in the amount of $500,000, of which, $250,000 is the City of League City’s portion (Director of Budget & Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution USACE - Model PAS Section 22 Comprehensive Plan Agreement for LC USACE - Certificate of Authority USACE - Certificate Regarding Lobbying USACE - Non-Federal Sponsors Self Certification of Financial Flood Mitigation Plan for Lower Clear Creek Dickinson Bayou Draft Scope with Freese Nichols
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 12A. 19-0235 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 by amending Ordinance No. 2018-27 and Ordinance No. 2019-12 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Budget & Financial Planning Manager) Staff requests first and final reading. Data Sheet Proposed Ordinance with Exhibits
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 19-0226 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberation about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) Attachments: Data Sheet 14B. 19-0223 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Galveston County MUD 6 vs. City of League City(City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 14C. 19-0236 Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act, to-wit: legal issues related to Public Improvement District 5 (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 19-0227 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) Attachments: Data Sheet 15B. 19-0224 Consider and take action regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Galveston County MUD 6 vs. City of League City (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 15C. 19-0237 Consider and take action on legal issues related to Public Improvement District 5 (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 16. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG Invocation given by Dr. Billy Watson of The Watershed Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 19-0231 March 26, 2019 Regular Meeting Data Sheet March 26, 2019 Regular Meeting
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 19-0225 Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2019 as Public Service Recognition Week (Mayor Hallisey) Attachments: Data Sheet 4B. 19-0218 Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2019 as American Water Works Association (AWWA) “National Drinking Water Week” (Mayor Hallisey) Data Sheet 2019 Poster Contest Package 2019 Essay Contest Package 4C. 19-0232 Presentation of a certificate of appreciation from Galveston County Health District for support of IT'S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge (Mayor Hallisey) Attachments: Data Sheet 4D. 19-0233 Presentation by Union Pacific Railroad regarding safety around railroads (Mayor Hallisey) Attachments: Data Sheet 4E. 19-0229 Report from Dickinson Bayou Watershed Steering Committee (Mayor Hallisey) Attachments: Data Sheet
CITIZENS REQUEST FOR HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL The privilege of speaking at this time is limited to the following persons: residents, persons having an ownership interest in property or a business located within the City, or their attorneys. A statement of no more than 3 minutes may be made. There will be no yielding of time to another person. State law prohibits the Mayor and members of the City Council from commenting on any statement or engaging in dialogue without an appropriate agenda item being posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Comments should be directed to the entire Council, not individual members of Council or staff. If addressing a specific agenda item, speakers must keep their remarks specific to the item being considered by the City Council. Any speaker making personal attacks or using vulgar or profane language shall forfeit his/her remaining time and shall be seated.
COMMENTS/REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed. 19-0230 Presentation of the Financial Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2018 (Director of Budget & Project Management) Attachments: Data Sheet
CONSENT AGENDA 9B. 19-0215 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a second amendment to the professional services agreement with Ardurra Group, LLC to increase the total compensation by $200,000 for a total amount not to exceed $718,500 and to extend the agreement term to allow for the completion of various disaster recovery services (Emergency Management Coordinator) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Second Ardurra Amendment RES 2018-013 - Original Ardurra Contract RES 2018-084 - First Ardurra Amendment 9C. 19-0219 Consider and take action on a resolution approving aerial spraying for the abatement of mosquitoes by the Galveston County Mosquito Control District (Director of Public Works) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Galveston County Mosquito Control District Letter 9D. 19-0220 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Vulcan Construction Materials, LP to increase the total compensation by $35,000 to allow for the purchase of additional crushed limestone (Director of Public Works) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - First Amendment to Agreement Original Agreement with Vulcan Construction Materials, LP
19-0222 Consider and take action on a resolution to authorizing a four-year agreement with Ardurra Group for grant administration services related to the Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Program in an amount not to exceed $550,308 (Director of Engineering) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Agreement with Ardurra Group Ardurra Compensation Table H-GAC Approved Method of Distribution Spreadsheet RFP #19-ENG-007 Award Recommendation Memo from Purchasing CDBG-DR Program Description
19-0239 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Carter Excavating & Clearing LLC for the Land Clearing at 3 locations (Bid No. 19-CIP-018), in the amount of $235,727 (Director of Budget & Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Agreement with Carter Excavating Award Recommendation Aerial Location Maps CCISD Agreement
19-0240 Consider and take action on a resolution suspending for 45 days the effective date proposed by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., Texas Coast Division in its application filed on or about March 28, 2019 pursuant to section 104.301 of the Gas Utility Regulatory Act (City Attorney) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution
19-0238 Consider and take action on a resolution to suspend the effective date proposed by Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (“CEHE”) for 90 days in its application to increase rates; authorizing the City of League City’s continued participation in a coalition of cities known as the "Texas Coast Utilities Coalition;” authorizing participation in proceedings at the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing the hiring of attorneys and consultants; requiring reimbursement of reasonable legal and consultant expenses; and requiring CEHE to provide proof of publication of notice (City Attorney) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution
19-0221 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement the Department of the Army for the development of a comprehensive flood mitigation plan for the Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Watersheds in the amount of $500,000, of which, $250,000 is the City of League City’s portion (Director of Budget & Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution USACE - Model PAS Section 22 Comprehensive Plan Agreement for LC USACE - Certificate of Authority USACE - Certificate Regarding Lobbying USACE - Non-Federal Sponsors Self Certification of Financial Flood Mitigation Plan for Lower Clear Creek Dickinson Bayou Draft Scope with Freese Nichols
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 12A. 19-0235 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 by amending Ordinance No. 2018-27 and Ordinance No. 2019-12 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Budget & Financial Planning Manager) Staff requests first and final reading. Data Sheet Proposed Ordinance with Exhibits
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 19-0226 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberation about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) Attachments: Data Sheet 14B. 19-0223 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Galveston County MUD 6 vs. City of League City(City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 14C. 19-0236 Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act, to-wit: legal issues related to Public Improvement District 5 (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 19-0227 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) Attachments: Data Sheet 15B. 19-0224 Consider and take action regarding pending litigation, to-wit: Galveston County MUD 6 vs. City of League City (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 15C. 19-0237 Consider and take action on legal issues related to Public Improvement District 5 (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 16. ADJOURNMENT