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 Shiva Tirandaz of Baha'i Faith Community
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 17-0299 February 25, 2017 Council Retreat 3B. 17-0319 March 28, 2017 Regular Meeting 3C. 17-0314 April 10, 2017 Council Work Session
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 17-0287 Presentation of awards to student participants for the 2017 National Drinking Water Week poster contest and essay contest (Director of Public Works) 4B. 17-0301 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 7 to 13, 2017 as Hurricane Preparedness Week (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gripon) 4C. 17-0302 Consider and take action on an appointment to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Friends of the Helen Hall Library (Mayor Pro Tem Kinsey and Council Member Dugie) The Friends of the Helen Hall Library is a volunteer organization, and all funds raised are used for needed items within the Helen Hall Library.
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. 9A. 17-0215 Presentation of the Investment Report of the Section 4B Industrial Development Corporation for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 (Assistant City Manager) 9B. 17-0313 Presentation of the Investment Report of the Section 4B Industrial Development Corporation for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 (Assistant City Manager)
10A. 17-0272 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Weaver Tidwell, LLP for independent auditing services for the fiscal years ending on September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2018 (Assistant City Manager) 10B. 17-0297 Consider and take action on a resolution to approve the purchase of a remount of the current American LaFrance ladder tower on a new Spartan chassis from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. through HGACBuy in an amount not to exceed $745,709, authorize prepayment of the chassis cost in an amount not to exceed $325,188 and authorizing the expenditure of a work change directive in an amount not to exceed $5,000 (Fire Chief) 10C. 17-0310 Consider and take action on a resolution approving a vendor agreement with Tandem Services, LLC for the removal of existing fencing and installation of new fencing for the dog park located at Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside in an amount not to exceed $53,158.55 (Director of Public Works) 10D. 17-0288 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three year agreement with Apache Oil Company for various petroleum products (Director of Public Works) 10E. 17-0289 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing change order no. 1, in the amount of $38,402.54, and change order no. 2, in the amount of $139,979.96 with Paskey Incorporated for the Shellside Drainage Improvements Project, through the General Land Office, Community Development Block Grant, Disaster Recovery, Round 2.2 Program, GLO Contract No. 13-179-000-7292 (Director of Public Works) 10F. 17-0290 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing change order no. 1, in the amount of $30,000, and change order no. 2, in the amount of $158,300, with Weisinger Incorporated for the Water System Improvements Project - Dickinson Booster Pump Station Well, through the General Land Office, Community Development Block Grant, Disaster Recovery, Round 2.2 Program, GLO Contract No. 13-179-000-7292 (Director of Public Works) 10G. 17-0293 Consider and take action on final acceptance of municipal infrastructure for Hidden Lakes Subdivision, Section 9 (Director of Public Works) 10H. 17-0298 Consider and take action on final acceptance of municipal infrastructure for The Lakes in Bay Colony Subdivision, Section 7 (Director of Public Works) 10I. 17-0311 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2017-13, amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-120.B entitled “Accessory Structures” to allow shipping containers to be permitted as an accessory structure in certain instances - Second Reading (Director of Planning and Development). Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an amended ordinance , 6-2-0, on April 5, 2017. Council approved first reading 8-0-0, on April 25, 2017.
16. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 16A. 17-0291 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 16B. 17-0304 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 16C. 17-0305 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Secretary (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 16D. 17-0306 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Attorney (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 16E. 17-0316 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to the application filed on or about April 6, 2017 (City Attorney) 17. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 17A. 17-0292 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 17B. 17-0307 Consider and take action on the employment, appointment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 17C. 17-0308 Consider and take action on the employment, appointment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Secretary (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 17D. 17-0309 Consider and take action on the employment, appointment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Attorney (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 17E. 17-0317 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to the application filed on or about April 6, 2017 (City Attorney) 18. 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 Shiva Tirandaz of Baha'i Faith Community
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 17-0299 February 25, 2017 Council Retreat 3B. 17-0319 March 28, 2017 Regular Meeting 3C. 17-0314 April 10, 2017 Council Work Session
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 17-0287 Presentation of awards to student participants for the 2017 National Drinking Water Week poster contest and essay contest (Director of Public Works) 4B. 17-0301 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 7 to 13, 2017 as Hurricane Preparedness Week (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gripon) 4C. 17-0302 Consider and take action on an appointment to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Friends of the Helen Hall Library (Mayor Pro Tem Kinsey and Council Member Dugie) The Friends of the Helen Hall Library is a volunteer organization, and all funds raised are used for needed items within the Helen Hall Library.
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. 9A. 17-0215 Presentation of the Investment Report of the Section 4B Industrial Development Corporation for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 (Assistant City Manager) 9B. 17-0313 Presentation of the Investment Report of the Section 4B Industrial Development Corporation for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 (Assistant City Manager)
10A. 17-0272 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Weaver Tidwell, LLP for independent auditing services for the fiscal years ending on September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2018 (Assistant City Manager) 10B. 17-0297 Consider and take action on a resolution to approve the purchase of a remount of the current American LaFrance ladder tower on a new Spartan chassis from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. through HGACBuy in an amount not to exceed $745,709, authorize prepayment of the chassis cost in an amount not to exceed $325,188 and authorizing the expenditure of a work change directive in an amount not to exceed $5,000 (Fire Chief) 10C. 17-0310 Consider and take action on a resolution approving a vendor agreement with Tandem Services, LLC for the removal of existing fencing and installation of new fencing for the dog park located at Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside in an amount not to exceed $53,158.55 (Director of Public Works) 10D. 17-0288 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three year agreement with Apache Oil Company for various petroleum products (Director of Public Works) 10E. 17-0289 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing change order no. 1, in the amount of $38,402.54, and change order no. 2, in the amount of $139,979.96 with Paskey Incorporated for the Shellside Drainage Improvements Project, through the General Land Office, Community Development Block Grant, Disaster Recovery, Round 2.2 Program, GLO Contract No. 13-179-000-7292 (Director of Public Works) 10F. 17-0290 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing change order no. 1, in the amount of $30,000, and change order no. 2, in the amount of $158,300, with Weisinger Incorporated for the Water System Improvements Project - Dickinson Booster Pump Station Well, through the General Land Office, Community Development Block Grant, Disaster Recovery, Round 2.2 Program, GLO Contract No. 13-179-000-7292 (Director of Public Works) 10G. 17-0293 Consider and take action on final acceptance of municipal infrastructure for Hidden Lakes Subdivision, Section 9 (Director of Public Works) 10H. 17-0298 Consider and take action on final acceptance of municipal infrastructure for The Lakes in Bay Colony Subdivision, Section 7 (Director of Public Works) 10I. 17-0311 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2017-13, amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-120.B entitled “Accessory Structures” to allow shipping containers to be permitted as an accessory structure in certain instances - Second Reading (Director of Planning and Development). Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an amended ordinance , 6-2-0, on April 5, 2017. Council approved first reading 8-0-0, on April 25, 2017.
16. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 16A. 17-0291 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 16B. 17-0304 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 16C. 17-0305 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Secretary (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 16D. 17-0306 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters Discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Attorney (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 16E. 17-0316 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to the application filed on or about April 6, 2017 (City Attorney) 17. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 17A. 17-0292 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 17B. 17-0307 Consider and take action on the employment, appointment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 17C. 17-0308 Consider and take action on the employment, appointment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Secretary (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 17D. 17-0309 Consider and take action on the employment, appointment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Attorney (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) 17E. 17-0317 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to the application filed on or about April 6, 2017 (City Attorney) 18. ADJOURNMENT