1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 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. 16-1291 August 2, 2016 Council Workshop Attachments: Data Sheet August 2, 2016 Council Workshop 3B. 16-1290 August 23, 2016 Regular Meeting August 23, 2016 Regular Meeting Attachments: Data Sheet August 23, 2016 Regular Meeting
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 16-1256 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of League City (Mayor Pro Tem Kinsey and Council Member Gross) Attachments: Data Sheet
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Salvation Army (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie) The Salvation Army provides food for the hungry, companionship to the elderly and clothing and shelter to the homeless, opportunities for underprivileged children, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, and many more services to assist those in need. In Galveston County, The Salvation Army's services range from emergency and transitional sheltering to emergency financial assistance, public feeding, and more. Regardless of one's status in life or their current situation, The Salvation Army stands ready to help. When emergencies and disasters happen, we have two canteens ready to serve at any time and in any location. Due to our proximity to Houston, we also have quick and easy access to The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center which serves those suffering from a variety of addictions. Whether the need is spiritual, physical, financial, or emotional, The Salvation Army is prepared to meet human needs and change lives for the better.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING 6A. 16-1251 Hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 13 percent. This is the second of two required public hearings. The City Council will vote to adopt the tax rate on October 4, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, 200 West Walker, League City, TX 77573 (Assistant City Manager)
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. 16-1187 Presentation of the Investment Report of the City of League City for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 (Assistant City Manager)
10A. 16-1220 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of library print and audio visual materials from Baker and Taylor, Inc. through the State of Texas Contract 715-M2 through August 31, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $188,000 (Director Parks & Cultural Services) 10B. 16-1265 Consider and take action on a resolution approving the purchase of nine (9) police patrol vehicles with related equipment for the Police Department and two (2) ambulance remounts for Emergency Medical Services through various state contract vendors in an amount not to exceed $754,671 (Director of Public Works) 10D. 16-1284 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three year Interlocal Agreement between the City of League City and the Gulf Coast Center for transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in an amount not to exceed $6,000 (Assistant to City Manager) 10E. 16-1275 Consider and take action on acceptance of a water line easement from VR South Shore Holdings Limited Partnership to serve the Sports Shed Kemah, LLC commercial development located at 1520 Lawrence Road (Deputy City Manager) 10G. 16-1269 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing change order number 2 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas Ltd. for the Calder Road Sanitary Sewer Project (WW1301) to increase the contract amount by $54,095.65 (Deputy City Manager) 10H. 16-1271 Consider and take action on final acceptance of municipal infrastructure for the Tuscan Lakes 10I. 16-1276 Consider and take action on a resolution to ratify various expenditures made to Alvin Contracting, including the emergency relocation and installation of an aeration blower to the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility (SWWRF) for a total amount of $66,196 (Deputy City Manager) Subdivision, Sections SF 55-2 SE & SF 60-2 SE (Deputy City Manager) 10J. 16-1266 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the repair of the Aeration Blower Number 2 (SC50), the replacement of resistance temperature detectors (RTD) and the installation of new generation bearings at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility (SWWRF) by Siemens Demag Delaval Turbomachinery in an amount not to exceed $71,210 (Deputy City Manager) 10K. 16-1270 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contract to Scott Derr Painting Company, LLC (16-043-B) to paint Jersey Barriers located at 1200 South of Bay Area Blvd. at Grissom Rd., 2800 South of Bay Area Blvd. at Grissom Rd. and FM 518 approximately 700 East of FM 518 at Landing in an amount not to exceed $72,800 (Deputy City Manager) 10L. 16-1286 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Agreement with Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. for maintenance and emergency maintenance of traffic signals and advance/school zone flashers to increase the total contract price from $80,000 to $160,000 (Assistant City Manager) 10M. 16-1272 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Region VIII Education Service Center for participation in their TIPS cooperative purchasing program (Assistant City Manager) 10N. 16-1287 Consider and take action on a resolution to award a professional services contract to Animal Alliance of Galveston County for spaying and neutering of animals in the estimated amount of $70,000 for a contract period of one (1) year beginning October 1, 2016 (Assistant City Manager) 10O. 16-1261 Consider and take action to approve a resolution suspending participation in the scofflaw program for the collection of fines arising from the League City municipal court and terminating the interlocal agreements with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and Galveston County (Assistant City Manager) 10P. 16-1273 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2016-32, amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 for a Special Use Permit, SUP16-02 (Duncan Sand Pit), an Excavation and Mining use (sand pit) on a 418.8-acre tract of land zoned “RSF-7-PUD” (Single-Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet within a Planned Unit Development Overlay), generally located north of FM 517, south of Ervin Street, and west of Calder Road with the approximate address being in the 7000 block of West FM 517, in League City, Texas - Second Reading (Director of Planning and Development) City Council approved first reading, 6-1-0 with one council member absent on September 13, 2016. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
16-1264 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year contract with Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau to assist in advertising, marketing and promotion of tourism and conventions for League City (Director of Communications)
16-1277 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing: 1) a construction contract with Traffic Systems Construction, Inc., for the traffic signal at FM 270 & Austin Street Project (CIP #: TR1101) in the amount of $239,239, 2) an expenditure of $23,925 for construction work change directives and 3) an expenditure of $7,200 for construction material testing services, for a total project amount not to exceed $270,364 (Deputy City Manager)
16-1273 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2016-32, amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 for a Special Use Permit, SUP16-02 (Duncan Sand Pit), an Excavation and Mining use (sand pit) on a 418.8-acre tract of land zoned “RSF-7-PUD” (Single-Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet within a Planned Unit Development Overlay), generally located north of FM 517, south of Ervin Street, and west of Calder Road with the approximate address being in the 7000 block of West FM 517, in League City, Texas - Second Reading (Director of Planning and Development) City Council approved first reading, 6-1-0 with one council member absent on September 13, 2016.
NEW BUSINESS 16-1150 Consider and take action on a resolution to approve a contract for election services between the Election Officer of Harris County, Harris County and the City of League City for the General Election on November 8, 2016 (City Secretary)
16-1292 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Mutual of Omaha for Employee life, long term disability, short term disability and voluntary life insurance (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)
16-1285 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VIII of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City to require compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act by all city boards, commissions and committees (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie)
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION (S) 17A. 16-1267 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) 17B. 16-1288 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.087 Government Code - Deliberations Concerning Economic Development Negotiations Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City of League City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of League City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations (Director of Economic Development) 17C. 16-1278 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney regarding the appeals by Butler Development, LLC and League City United Methodist Church of the rough proportionality of certain plat dedications required by the City of League City (City Attorney) 18. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 18A. 16-1268 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Deputy City Manager) 18B. 16-1289 Consider and take action on deliberations regarding commercial or financial information the City of League City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of League City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations (Director of Economic Development) 18C. 16-1280 Consider and take action on the appeals by Butler Development, LLC and League City United Methodist Church of the rough proportionality of certain plat dedications required by the City of League City (City Attorney) 19. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 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. 16-1291 August 2, 2016 Council Workshop Attachments: Data Sheet August 2, 2016 Council Workshop 3B. 16-1290 August 23, 2016 Regular Meeting August 23, 2016 Regular Meeting Attachments: Data Sheet August 23, 2016 Regular Meeting
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 16-1256 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of League City (Mayor Pro Tem Kinsey and Council Member Gross) Attachments: Data Sheet
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Salvation Army (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie) The Salvation Army provides food for the hungry, companionship to the elderly and clothing and shelter to the homeless, opportunities for underprivileged children, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, and many more services to assist those in need. In Galveston County, The Salvation Army's services range from emergency and transitional sheltering to emergency financial assistance, public feeding, and more. Regardless of one's status in life or their current situation, The Salvation Army stands ready to help. When emergencies and disasters happen, we have two canteens ready to serve at any time and in any location. Due to our proximity to Houston, we also have quick and easy access to The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center which serves those suffering from a variety of addictions. Whether the need is spiritual, physical, financial, or emotional, The Salvation Army is prepared to meet human needs and change lives for the better.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING 6A. 16-1251 Hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 13 percent. This is the second of two required public hearings. The City Council will vote to adopt the tax rate on October 4, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, 200 West Walker, League City, TX 77573 (Assistant City Manager)
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. 16-1187 Presentation of the Investment Report of the City of League City for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 (Assistant City Manager)
10A. 16-1220 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of library print and audio visual materials from Baker and Taylor, Inc. through the State of Texas Contract 715-M2 through August 31, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $188,000 (Director Parks & Cultural Services) 10B. 16-1265 Consider and take action on a resolution approving the purchase of nine (9) police patrol vehicles with related equipment for the Police Department and two (2) ambulance remounts for Emergency Medical Services through various state contract vendors in an amount not to exceed $754,671 (Director of Public Works) 10D. 16-1284 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three year Interlocal Agreement between the City of League City and the Gulf Coast Center for transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in an amount not to exceed $6,000 (Assistant to City Manager) 10E. 16-1275 Consider and take action on acceptance of a water line easement from VR South Shore Holdings Limited Partnership to serve the Sports Shed Kemah, LLC commercial development located at 1520 Lawrence Road (Deputy City Manager) 10G. 16-1269 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing change order number 2 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas Ltd. for the Calder Road Sanitary Sewer Project (WW1301) to increase the contract amount by $54,095.65 (Deputy City Manager) 10H. 16-1271 Consider and take action on final acceptance of municipal infrastructure for the Tuscan Lakes 10I. 16-1276 Consider and take action on a resolution to ratify various expenditures made to Alvin Contracting, including the emergency relocation and installation of an aeration blower to the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility (SWWRF) for a total amount of $66,196 (Deputy City Manager) Subdivision, Sections SF 55-2 SE & SF 60-2 SE (Deputy City Manager) 10J. 16-1266 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the repair of the Aeration Blower Number 2 (SC50), the replacement of resistance temperature detectors (RTD) and the installation of new generation bearings at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility (SWWRF) by Siemens Demag Delaval Turbomachinery in an amount not to exceed $71,210 (Deputy City Manager) 10K. 16-1270 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contract to Scott Derr Painting Company, LLC (16-043-B) to paint Jersey Barriers located at 1200 South of Bay Area Blvd. at Grissom Rd., 2800 South of Bay Area Blvd. at Grissom Rd. and FM 518 approximately 700 East of FM 518 at Landing in an amount not to exceed $72,800 (Deputy City Manager) 10L. 16-1286 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Agreement with Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. for maintenance and emergency maintenance of traffic signals and advance/school zone flashers to increase the total contract price from $80,000 to $160,000 (Assistant City Manager) 10M. 16-1272 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Region VIII Education Service Center for participation in their TIPS cooperative purchasing program (Assistant City Manager) 10N. 16-1287 Consider and take action on a resolution to award a professional services contract to Animal Alliance of Galveston County for spaying and neutering of animals in the estimated amount of $70,000 for a contract period of one (1) year beginning October 1, 2016 (Assistant City Manager) 10O. 16-1261 Consider and take action to approve a resolution suspending participation in the scofflaw program for the collection of fines arising from the League City municipal court and terminating the interlocal agreements with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and Galveston County (Assistant City Manager) 10P. 16-1273 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2016-32, amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 for a Special Use Permit, SUP16-02 (Duncan Sand Pit), an Excavation and Mining use (sand pit) on a 418.8-acre tract of land zoned “RSF-7-PUD” (Single-Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet within a Planned Unit Development Overlay), generally located north of FM 517, south of Ervin Street, and west of Calder Road with the approximate address being in the 7000 block of West FM 517, in League City, Texas - Second Reading (Director of Planning and Development) City Council approved first reading, 6-1-0 with one council member absent on September 13, 2016. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
16-1264 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year contract with Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau to assist in advertising, marketing and promotion of tourism and conventions for League City (Director of Communications)
16-1277 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing: 1) a construction contract with Traffic Systems Construction, Inc., for the traffic signal at FM 270 & Austin Street Project (CIP #: TR1101) in the amount of $239,239, 2) an expenditure of $23,925 for construction work change directives and 3) an expenditure of $7,200 for construction material testing services, for a total project amount not to exceed $270,364 (Deputy City Manager)
16-1273 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2016-32, amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 for a Special Use Permit, SUP16-02 (Duncan Sand Pit), an Excavation and Mining use (sand pit) on a 418.8-acre tract of land zoned “RSF-7-PUD” (Single-Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet within a Planned Unit Development Overlay), generally located north of FM 517, south of Ervin Street, and west of Calder Road with the approximate address being in the 7000 block of West FM 517, in League City, Texas - Second Reading (Director of Planning and Development) City Council approved first reading, 6-1-0 with one council member absent on September 13, 2016.
NEW BUSINESS 16-1150 Consider and take action on a resolution to approve a contract for election services between the Election Officer of Harris County, Harris County and the City of League City for the General Election on November 8, 2016 (City Secretary)
16-1292 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Mutual of Omaha for Employee life, long term disability, short term disability and voluntary life insurance (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)
16-1285 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VIII of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City to require compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act by all city boards, commissions and committees (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie)
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION (S) 17A. 16-1267 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) 17B. 16-1288 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.087 Government Code - Deliberations Concerning Economic Development Negotiations Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City of League City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of League City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations (Director of Economic Development) 17C. 16-1278 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney regarding the appeals by Butler Development, LLC and League City United Methodist Church of the rough proportionality of certain plat dedications required by the City of League City (City Attorney) 18. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 18A. 16-1268 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Deputy City Manager) 18B. 16-1289 Consider and take action on deliberations regarding commercial or financial information the City of League City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of League City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations (Director of Economic Development) 18C. 16-1280 Consider and take action on the appeals by Butler Development, LLC and League City United Methodist Church of the rough proportionality of certain plat dedications required by the City of League City (City Attorney) 19. ADJOURNMENT