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 Rev. Joel McMahon of League City United Methodist Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 15-0443 June 8, 2015 Council Work Session Data Sheet June 8, 2015 Council Work Session Attachments: 3B. 15-0455 June 23, 2015 Regular Meeting Data Sheet June 23, 2015 Regular Meeting
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 15-0454 Presentation and recognition of the 2015 Princess of America Tiny Miss Texas (Mayor Paulissen)
15-0446 Hold a public hearing on Zone Change Application, Z15-13 (Cypress Bay Commercial), a request to rezone approximately 2.4 acres from “RSF-7” (Single-family residential with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located north of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094), east of Twin Oaks Boulevard and west of Seminole Drive, with the approximate address being in the 2100 block of Marina Bay Drive in League City, Texas (Director of Planning and Development)
15-0447 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 for Z15-13 (Cypress Bay Commercial) to rezone approximately 2.4 acres from “RSF-7” (Single-family residential with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located north of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094), east of Twin Oaks Boulevard and west of Seminole Drive, with the approximate address being in the 2100 block of Marina Bay Drive in League City, Texas (Director of Planning and Development) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-1-0 on July 6, 2015.
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 on items of general relevance. 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 Law. Comments should be directed to the entire Council, not individual members. Engaging in verbal attacks or comments intended to insult, abuse, malign or slander any individual shall be cause for termination of time privileges and expulsion from Council Chambers.
COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
MAYOR COMMENTS/ REPORT Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
11C. 15-0445 Consider and take action on approval of the Program Year 2015 Annual Action Plan related to the Community Development Block Grant Program (Director of Planning and Development) Data Sheet 2015 Annual Action Plan Attachments: 11D. 15-0431 Consider and take action to approve a resolution declaring four vehicles, one boat, motor and trailer; and six pieces of equipment as surplus property and approve the method to be used to dispose of the property (Director of Finance) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit "A" List of Surplus Property Attachments: 11E. 15-0432 Consider and take action to increase the existing contract amount with Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. by $60,000, for an annual maintenance and emergency maintenance of the traffic signals and advance school zone flashers, for a total contract amount of $114,795.98 (Director of Finance) 11F. 15-0433 Consider and take action on the approval of the resale of property resulting from a tax foreclosure for Lot 5, Block 167, Moores Addition and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Trustee's Deed on behalf of the City of League City (Director of Finance) Data sheet Letter from Linebarger Groggan Blair & Sampson, Tax Attorney Tax Foreclosure Bid Sale Documents Galveston Central Appraisal District documents, including map Guide for Resale of Tax Foreclosed Properties Trustee's Deed Attachments: 11G. 15-0438 Consider and take action on acceptance of three (3) “Utility Conveyance and Security Agreement(s)” with Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 46 for water, sanitary sewer, and drainage facilities associated with the development of Mar Bella, Section 11B; Mar Bella, Section 16A; and Mar Bella East Collector Road (Isla Vista Drive) (Deputy City Manager) Data Sheet Ordinance 2003-71 & MUD 46 Agreement 3 Utility Conveyance and Security Agreement(s) Aerial Maps Attachments: 11H. 15-0440 Consider and take action on final acceptance of municipal infrastructure for Bay Colony Point West Section 10 (Deputy City Manager) Data Sheet Acceptance Letter Engineer's Certificate of Completion Engineer's Summary of Infrastructure Cost Electrical Layout Copy of Check from Developer to TNMP Electrical Service Plan and Payment Documentation Aerial Map Attachments: END OF CONSENT AGENDA
15-0439 Consider and take action on approval of the Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreement between the City of League City and Happy Harbor Methodist Home, Inc., doing business as MRC the Crossings (Deputy City Manager)
15-0441 Consider and take action to approve a contract for election services between the Election Officer of Harris County, Harris County and the City of League City for the Special Election on November 3, 2015 (City Secretary)
15-0450 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2015-25 to amend Section 2-394 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City to revise the procedures for City Council to remove a member of a City board or commission - Second Reading (Council Member Long and Council Member Becker) Council approved first reading 5-2-0 with 1 absent on July 14, 2015.
15-0452 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2015-26 to submit to the qualified voters of the City of League City a proposition authorizing the creation of the City of League City Municipal Development District and the imposition of a sales and use tax of one-fourth of one percent for the purpose of financing infrastructure and economic development projects and programs beneficial to the citizens of League City and its territory - Second Reading (Deputy City Manager) Council approved first reading 4-3-0 with 1 absent on July 14, 2015.
15-0453 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2015-27 approving a settlement agreement between the Texas Coast Utilities Coalition of Cities and CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation d/b/a CenterPoint Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas - Second Reading (City Attorney) Council approved first reading 5-1-0 with 2 absent on July 14, 2015.
15-0377 Consider and take action to name the Galveston County Daily News as the official newspaper for the City of League City (City Manager)
15-0435 Consider and take action on setting the date for the public hearing of the FY 2016 Proposed Budget for August 25, 2015 (Director of Finance)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 14A. 15-0434 Consider and take action on an ordinance abolishing Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 3 (Director of Finance) Data Sheet Proposed Ordinance Attachments:
15-0442 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 114 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas entitled “Utilities” by amending Article IV therein entitled “Rates and Charges” (Director of Finance)
TABLED ITEMS SUBJECT TO RECALL 15A. 15-0444 Consider and take action on an ordinance abolishing the League City Municipal Improvement District (Mayor Paulissen)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 14A. 15-0434 Consider and take action on an ordinance abolishing Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 3 (Director of Finance) Data Sheet Proposed Ordinance Attachments:
17. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION (S) 17A. 15-0436 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Deputy City Manager) Attachments: Data Sheet 17B. 15-0448 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney to receive legal advice on issues related to the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction [ETJ] (Director of Planning and Development) Attachments: Data Sheet 18. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 18A. 15-0437 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Deputy City Manager) Attachments: Data Sheet 18B. 15-0449 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding issues related to the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction [ETJ] (Director of Planning and Development) Attachments: Data Sheet 19. 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 Rev. Joel McMahon of League City United Methodist Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 15-0443 June 8, 2015 Council Work Session Data Sheet June 8, 2015 Council Work Session Attachments: 3B. 15-0455 June 23, 2015 Regular Meeting Data Sheet June 23, 2015 Regular Meeting
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 15-0454 Presentation and recognition of the 2015 Princess of America Tiny Miss Texas (Mayor Paulissen)
15-0446 Hold a public hearing on Zone Change Application, Z15-13 (Cypress Bay Commercial), a request to rezone approximately 2.4 acres from “RSF-7” (Single-family residential with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located north of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094), east of Twin Oaks Boulevard and west of Seminole Drive, with the approximate address being in the 2100 block of Marina Bay Drive in League City, Texas (Director of Planning and Development)
15-0447 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 for Z15-13 (Cypress Bay Commercial) to rezone approximately 2.4 acres from “RSF-7” (Single-family residential with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located north of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094), east of Twin Oaks Boulevard and west of Seminole Drive, with the approximate address being in the 2100 block of Marina Bay Drive in League City, Texas (Director of Planning and Development) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-1-0 on July 6, 2015.
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 on items of general relevance. 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 Law. Comments should be directed to the entire Council, not individual members. Engaging in verbal attacks or comments intended to insult, abuse, malign or slander any individual shall be cause for termination of time privileges and expulsion from Council Chambers.
COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
MAYOR COMMENTS/ REPORT Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
11C. 15-0445 Consider and take action on approval of the Program Year 2015 Annual Action Plan related to the Community Development Block Grant Program (Director of Planning and Development) Data Sheet 2015 Annual Action Plan Attachments: 11D. 15-0431 Consider and take action to approve a resolution declaring four vehicles, one boat, motor and trailer; and six pieces of equipment as surplus property and approve the method to be used to dispose of the property (Director of Finance) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit "A" List of Surplus Property Attachments: 11E. 15-0432 Consider and take action to increase the existing contract amount with Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. by $60,000, for an annual maintenance and emergency maintenance of the traffic signals and advance school zone flashers, for a total contract amount of $114,795.98 (Director of Finance) 11F. 15-0433 Consider and take action on the approval of the resale of property resulting from a tax foreclosure for Lot 5, Block 167, Moores Addition and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Trustee's Deed on behalf of the City of League City (Director of Finance) Data sheet Letter from Linebarger Groggan Blair & Sampson, Tax Attorney Tax Foreclosure Bid Sale Documents Galveston Central Appraisal District documents, including map Guide for Resale of Tax Foreclosed Properties Trustee's Deed Attachments: 11G. 15-0438 Consider and take action on acceptance of three (3) “Utility Conveyance and Security Agreement(s)” with Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 46 for water, sanitary sewer, and drainage facilities associated with the development of Mar Bella, Section 11B; Mar Bella, Section 16A; and Mar Bella East Collector Road (Isla Vista Drive) (Deputy City Manager) Data Sheet Ordinance 2003-71 & MUD 46 Agreement 3 Utility Conveyance and Security Agreement(s) Aerial Maps Attachments: 11H. 15-0440 Consider and take action on final acceptance of municipal infrastructure for Bay Colony Point West Section 10 (Deputy City Manager) Data Sheet Acceptance Letter Engineer's Certificate of Completion Engineer's Summary of Infrastructure Cost Electrical Layout Copy of Check from Developer to TNMP Electrical Service Plan and Payment Documentation Aerial Map Attachments: END OF CONSENT AGENDA
15-0439 Consider and take action on approval of the Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreement between the City of League City and Happy Harbor Methodist Home, Inc., doing business as MRC the Crossings (Deputy City Manager)
15-0441 Consider and take action to approve a contract for election services between the Election Officer of Harris County, Harris County and the City of League City for the Special Election on November 3, 2015 (City Secretary)
15-0450 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2015-25 to amend Section 2-394 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City to revise the procedures for City Council to remove a member of a City board or commission - Second Reading (Council Member Long and Council Member Becker) Council approved first reading 5-2-0 with 1 absent on July 14, 2015.
15-0452 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2015-26 to submit to the qualified voters of the City of League City a proposition authorizing the creation of the City of League City Municipal Development District and the imposition of a sales and use tax of one-fourth of one percent for the purpose of financing infrastructure and economic development projects and programs beneficial to the citizens of League City and its territory - Second Reading (Deputy City Manager) Council approved first reading 4-3-0 with 1 absent on July 14, 2015.
15-0453 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2015-27 approving a settlement agreement between the Texas Coast Utilities Coalition of Cities and CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation d/b/a CenterPoint Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas - Second Reading (City Attorney) Council approved first reading 5-1-0 with 2 absent on July 14, 2015.
15-0377 Consider and take action to name the Galveston County Daily News as the official newspaper for the City of League City (City Manager)
15-0435 Consider and take action on setting the date for the public hearing of the FY 2016 Proposed Budget for August 25, 2015 (Director of Finance)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 14A. 15-0434 Consider and take action on an ordinance abolishing Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 3 (Director of Finance) Data Sheet Proposed Ordinance Attachments:
15-0442 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 114 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas entitled “Utilities” by amending Article IV therein entitled “Rates and Charges” (Director of Finance)
TABLED ITEMS SUBJECT TO RECALL 15A. 15-0444 Consider and take action on an ordinance abolishing the League City Municipal Improvement District (Mayor Paulissen)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 14A. 15-0434 Consider and take action on an ordinance abolishing Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 3 (Director of Finance) Data Sheet Proposed Ordinance Attachments:
17. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION (S) 17A. 15-0436 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Deputy City Manager) Attachments: Data Sheet 17B. 15-0448 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney to receive legal advice on issues related to the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction [ETJ] (Director of Planning and Development) Attachments: Data Sheet 18. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 18A. 15-0437 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Deputy City Manager) Attachments: Data Sheet 18B. 15-0449 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding issues related to the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction [ETJ] (Director of Planning and Development) Attachments: Data Sheet 19. ADJOURNMENT