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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 20-0458 August 11, 2020 Regular Meeting 3B. 20-0454 August 17, 2020 Budget Workshop 3C. 20-0455 September 1, 2020 Council Work Session 3D. 20-0473 September 1, 2020 Regular Meeting
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Presentation by Chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (Mayor Hallisey) 4A. 20-0457 4B. 20-0456 Report from Emergency Turnaround Task Force (Mayor Hallisey)
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.
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Fort Bend Services, Inc. for Polyacrylamide Cationic Emulsion Liquid Polymer at a unit price of $1.25 per pound in an amount not to exceed $224,250 (Director of Public Works) 9A. 20-0460 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Animal Alliance of Galveston County spaying and neutering services in an amount not to exceed $175,600 (Chief of Police) 9B. 20-0459 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Dickinson Independent School District (DISD) to allocate $35,452.95 of the City of League City’s Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to DISD to assist with their cost share for “Operation Connectivity” (Emergency Management Coordinator) 9D. 20-0470 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing work change directives #5-11 with Lucas Construction, Inc. for the Downtown Revitalization Plan - League Park and Drainage Improvements Project (ED1503) in an amount not to exceed $61,244 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9F. 20-0471 Consider and take action on a resolution postponing the Series 2020 Certificates of Obligation (Director of Finance)
20-0462 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Underground Construction Solutions, LLC for the Glen Cove Force Main Replacement Project (WW1801C) in an amount not to exceed $652,595 and authorizing a work change directive budget of $65,260 for a total construction budget of $717,855 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
20-0472 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing work change directives #5-11 with Lucas Construction, Inc. for the Downtown Revitalization Plan - League Park and Drainage Improvements Project (ED1503) in an amount not to exceed $61,244 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
NEW BUSINESS 20-0469 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Statewide Services, Inc. for the 2019 Waterline Replacement Project - Bayou Brae and Newport (WT1904D) in an amount not to exceed $1,198,575 and authorizing a work change directive budget of $119,858 for a total construction budget of $1,318,433 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
20-0411 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Westway Construction for the Council Chambers Remodel Project (FM2002), for the base amount of $894,000, and approving four (4) alternates in the amount of $125,490, with a contingency of 10% ($101,949), for a total of $1,121,439 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
20-0474 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Conrad Construction Co., LTD for the Bay Ridge Flood Reduction - Phase 3 (DR1901), in an amount not to exceed $4,379,545 and authorizing a work change directive budget of $437,955, for a total construction budget of $4,817,500 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 20-0415 Consider and take action on an ordinance declaring the unopposed candidacy for election to Council Position 3 of the City of League City (City Secretary) Staff requests first and final reading.
20-0416 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Building and Building Regulations” to adopt the National Electric Code, 2020 Edition (Executive Director of Development Services)
20-0465 Consider and take action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of League City, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the issuance of the bonds in accordance with specified parameters; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding obligations; approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof (Director of Finance) Staff requests first and final reading.
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) 14A. 20-0447 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.087 Government Code - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations Discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that seeks to locate, stay, or expand within the City of League City, Texas (Director of Economic Development) 14B. 20-0463 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with City Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter (City Attorney) 14C. 20-0466 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 20-0448 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) 15B. 20-0464 Consider and take action on the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that seeks to locate, stay, or expand within the City of League City, Texas (Director of Economic Development) 15C. 20-0467 Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney (City Attorney) 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 20-0458 August 11, 2020 Regular Meeting 3B. 20-0454 August 17, 2020 Budget Workshop 3C. 20-0455 September 1, 2020 Council Work Session 3D. 20-0473 September 1, 2020 Regular Meeting
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Presentation by Chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (Mayor Hallisey) 4A. 20-0457 4B. 20-0456 Report from Emergency Turnaround Task Force (Mayor Hallisey)
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.
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Fort Bend Services, Inc. for Polyacrylamide Cationic Emulsion Liquid Polymer at a unit price of $1.25 per pound in an amount not to exceed $224,250 (Director of Public Works) 9A. 20-0460 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Animal Alliance of Galveston County spaying and neutering services in an amount not to exceed $175,600 (Chief of Police) 9B. 20-0459 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Dickinson Independent School District (DISD) to allocate $35,452.95 of the City of League City’s Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to DISD to assist with their cost share for “Operation Connectivity” (Emergency Management Coordinator) 9D. 20-0470 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing work change directives #5-11 with Lucas Construction, Inc. for the Downtown Revitalization Plan - League Park and Drainage Improvements Project (ED1503) in an amount not to exceed $61,244 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9F. 20-0471 Consider and take action on a resolution postponing the Series 2020 Certificates of Obligation (Director of Finance)
20-0462 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Underground Construction Solutions, LLC for the Glen Cove Force Main Replacement Project (WW1801C) in an amount not to exceed $652,595 and authorizing a work change directive budget of $65,260 for a total construction budget of $717,855 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
20-0472 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing work change directives #5-11 with Lucas Construction, Inc. for the Downtown Revitalization Plan - League Park and Drainage Improvements Project (ED1503) in an amount not to exceed $61,244 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
NEW BUSINESS 20-0469 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Statewide Services, Inc. for the 2019 Waterline Replacement Project - Bayou Brae and Newport (WT1904D) in an amount not to exceed $1,198,575 and authorizing a work change directive budget of $119,858 for a total construction budget of $1,318,433 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
20-0411 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Westway Construction for the Council Chambers Remodel Project (FM2002), for the base amount of $894,000, and approving four (4) alternates in the amount of $125,490, with a contingency of 10% ($101,949), for a total of $1,121,439 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
20-0474 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Conrad Construction Co., LTD for the Bay Ridge Flood Reduction - Phase 3 (DR1901), in an amount not to exceed $4,379,545 and authorizing a work change directive budget of $437,955, for a total construction budget of $4,817,500 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 20-0415 Consider and take action on an ordinance declaring the unopposed candidacy for election to Council Position 3 of the City of League City (City Secretary) Staff requests first and final reading.
20-0416 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Building and Building Regulations” to adopt the National Electric Code, 2020 Edition (Executive Director of Development Services)
20-0465 Consider and take action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of League City, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the issuance of the bonds in accordance with specified parameters; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding obligations; approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof (Director of Finance) Staff requests first and final reading.
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) 14A. 20-0447 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.087 Government Code - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations Discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that seeks to locate, stay, or expand within the City of League City, Texas (Director of Economic Development) 14B. 20-0463 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with City Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter (City Attorney) 14C. 20-0466 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 20-0448 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) 15B. 20-0464 Consider and take action on the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that seeks to locate, stay, or expand within the City of League City, Texas (Director of Economic Development) 15C. 20-0467 Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney (City Attorney) 16. ADJOURNMENT