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 Deacon Russ Carroll of St. Mary Catholic Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 17-0702 September 12, 2017 Regular Meeting Data Sheet September 12, 2017 Regular Meeting Attachments: 3B. 17-0692 September 25, 2017 Council Work Session Data Sheet September 25, 2017 Council Work Session Attachments: 3C. 17-0693 October 3, 2017 Special Meeting Data Sheet 10-03-17 Special Meeting Attachments: 3D. 17-0694 October 10, 2017 Council Work Session Data Sheet October 10, 2017 Council Work Session
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 17-0672 Presentation of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting that has been awarded to the City of League City by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016 (Interim Finance Director) Data Sheet Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award of Financial Reporting Achievement 9.30.2016 Attachments: 4B. 17-0688 Presentation of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (Interim Director of Planning & Development) 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.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING 17-0684 Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by creating Section 125-76 entitled “Olde Towne Districts” and amending Section 125-280.B. entitled “Terms Defined” to create a form based code for the Downtown Revitalization Area (Interim Director of Planning and Development)
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by creating Section 125-76 entitled “Olde Towne Districts” and amending Section 125-280.B. entitled “Terms Defined” to create a form based code for the Downtown Revitalization Area (Interim Director of Planning and Development) Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 6-0-0 with 2 absent on August 14, 2017. Council postponed 5-1-0 with 2 absent on October 24, 2017.
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.
CONSENT AGENDA 9C. 17-0665 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Peregrine Corporation to extend the term of the agreement for utility billing printing and mailing services for an estimated total of $125,637 (Interim Finance Director) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Proposed Amendment Vendor Report Card Peregrine Extension Cost Breakdown Peregrine Agreement Attachments: 9H. 17-0681 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction agreement with SOLitude Lake Management, LLC for the GENCO Canal Aeration & Vegetation Management project, in an amount not exceed $144,285 (Director of Budget & Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement Response to Invitation to RFP #17-054 Letter of Recommendation CIP Program Sheet Aerial Map Attachments: 9I. 17-0669 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2015-02 by designating the Chief of Police as the person responsible for executing all grant documents pertaining to Criminal Justice Division funding for the League City Department Crime Victim Assistance Program, Grant# 2506905 (Director of Budget and Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Resolution 2015-02 Attachments: 9J. 17-0670 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-07 by designating the Chief of Police as the person responsible for executing all grant documents pertaining to Criminal Justice Division funding for the League City Department Crime Victim Assistance Program, Grant# 2506906 (Director of Budget and Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Resolution 2017-07 Attachments: 9K. 17-0686 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the replacement or rehabilitation of the bridge on McFarland Road at Drainage Ditch and related matters for an amount not to exceed $43,318 (Director of Budget and Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Advanced Funding Agreement Aerial Map Attachments: 9P. 17-0677 Consider and take action to excuse absences (City Secretary) Attachments:
17-0646 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the replacement of seven pieces of fleet equipment through various Buy Board and Good Buy state contracts in an amount not to exceed $169,904 (Director of Public Works)
17-0652 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of thirty-one (31) vehicles and related equipment through various vendors and state contracts for an amount not to exceed $1,055,154.85 (Director of Public Works)
17-0676 Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2017 for the Galveston County Management District No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $3,305,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City (Interim Director of Finance
17-0696 Consider and take action on a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse certain costs with the proceeds from tax-exempt obligations (Interim Director of Finance)
17-0667 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement fire pumper and a new fire pumper at a total cost of $1,233,422 (Fire Chief)
17-0668 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of 27 replacement Self Contained Breathing Apparatus backpacks with Municipal Emergency Services through HGAC contract EE08-17 for an amount not to exceed $140,827.41 (Fire Chief)
17-0682 Consider and take action on a resolution approving a third amendment to the professional services agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for the North Extension of Landing Boulevard Project (TR1105) to add additional environmental services in an amount not to exceed $62,672.07 for a total contract amount of $883,060.51 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
17-0683 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing change order no. 1 with Precise Services, Inc. for the SH 96 at South Shore Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project (ST1602) in an amount of $66,861.51 for a total contract amount of $499,489.36 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
17-0674 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of Police Department uniforms and duty gear with Galls through BuyBoard (Contract #507-16) in an amount not to exceed $85,000 (Chief of Police)
17-0675 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department from Precision Delta Corporation, through TX SmartBuy, in an amount not to exceed $67,405.50 (Chief of Police)
17-0687 Consider and take action on a resolution adopting the League City, Texas - Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan, 2017 (Director of Parks & Cultural Services)
17-0689 Consider and take action authorizing an agreement between the City of League City and the UTMB Systems as a Preferred Network Arrangement under the City’s Medical Plan options (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)
17-0662 Consider and take action to approve a resolution consenting to the annexation by Bay Colony West Municipal Utility District of 37+ acres generally located east of Enterprise Drive, north of F.M. 2094 (Marina Bay Drive), and west of Lakeside Drive and West Drive (Director of Engineering)
EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 17-0678 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Engineering) 14B. 17-0690 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 to the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act, to-wit: legal issues related to granting solid waste franchises (City Attorney) 14C. 17-0697 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: City of League City v. Standard Pacific Homes, et al. (City Attorney) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 17-0679 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Engineering) Attachments: Data Sheet 15B. 17-0691 Consider and take action to grant solid waste franchise(s) within League City (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 15C. 17-0698 Consider and take action on pending litigation, to-wit: City of League City v. Standard Pacific Homes, et al. (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 Deacon Russ Carroll of St. Mary Catholic Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 17-0702 September 12, 2017 Regular Meeting Data Sheet September 12, 2017 Regular Meeting Attachments: 3B. 17-0692 September 25, 2017 Council Work Session Data Sheet September 25, 2017 Council Work Session Attachments: 3C. 17-0693 October 3, 2017 Special Meeting Data Sheet 10-03-17 Special Meeting Attachments: 3D. 17-0694 October 10, 2017 Council Work Session Data Sheet October 10, 2017 Council Work Session
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 17-0672 Presentation of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting that has been awarded to the City of League City by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016 (Interim Finance Director) Data Sheet Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award of Financial Reporting Achievement 9.30.2016 Attachments: 4B. 17-0688 Presentation of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (Interim Director of Planning & Development) 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.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING 17-0684 Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by creating Section 125-76 entitled “Olde Towne Districts” and amending Section 125-280.B. entitled “Terms Defined” to create a form based code for the Downtown Revitalization Area (Interim Director of Planning and Development)
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by creating Section 125-76 entitled “Olde Towne Districts” and amending Section 125-280.B. entitled “Terms Defined” to create a form based code for the Downtown Revitalization Area (Interim Director of Planning and Development) Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 6-0-0 with 2 absent on August 14, 2017. Council postponed 5-1-0 with 2 absent on October 24, 2017.
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.
CONSENT AGENDA 9C. 17-0665 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Peregrine Corporation to extend the term of the agreement for utility billing printing and mailing services for an estimated total of $125,637 (Interim Finance Director) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Proposed Amendment Vendor Report Card Peregrine Extension Cost Breakdown Peregrine Agreement Attachments: 9H. 17-0681 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction agreement with SOLitude Lake Management, LLC for the GENCO Canal Aeration & Vegetation Management project, in an amount not exceed $144,285 (Director of Budget & Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement Response to Invitation to RFP #17-054 Letter of Recommendation CIP Program Sheet Aerial Map Attachments: 9I. 17-0669 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2015-02 by designating the Chief of Police as the person responsible for executing all grant documents pertaining to Criminal Justice Division funding for the League City Department Crime Victim Assistance Program, Grant# 2506905 (Director of Budget and Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Resolution 2015-02 Attachments: 9J. 17-0670 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-07 by designating the Chief of Police as the person responsible for executing all grant documents pertaining to Criminal Justice Division funding for the League City Department Crime Victim Assistance Program, Grant# 2506906 (Director of Budget and Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Resolution 2017-07 Attachments: 9K. 17-0686 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the replacement or rehabilitation of the bridge on McFarland Road at Drainage Ditch and related matters for an amount not to exceed $43,318 (Director of Budget and Project Management) Data Sheet Proposed Resolution Exhibit A - Advanced Funding Agreement Aerial Map Attachments: 9P. 17-0677 Consider and take action to excuse absences (City Secretary) Attachments:
17-0646 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the replacement of seven pieces of fleet equipment through various Buy Board and Good Buy state contracts in an amount not to exceed $169,904 (Director of Public Works)
17-0652 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of thirty-one (31) vehicles and related equipment through various vendors and state contracts for an amount not to exceed $1,055,154.85 (Director of Public Works)
17-0676 Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2017 for the Galveston County Management District No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $3,305,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City (Interim Director of Finance
17-0696 Consider and take action on a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse certain costs with the proceeds from tax-exempt obligations (Interim Director of Finance)
17-0667 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement fire pumper and a new fire pumper at a total cost of $1,233,422 (Fire Chief)
17-0668 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of 27 replacement Self Contained Breathing Apparatus backpacks with Municipal Emergency Services through HGAC contract EE08-17 for an amount not to exceed $140,827.41 (Fire Chief)
17-0682 Consider and take action on a resolution approving a third amendment to the professional services agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for the North Extension of Landing Boulevard Project (TR1105) to add additional environmental services in an amount not to exceed $62,672.07 for a total contract amount of $883,060.51 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
17-0683 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing change order no. 1 with Precise Services, Inc. for the SH 96 at South Shore Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project (ST1602) in an amount of $66,861.51 for a total contract amount of $499,489.36 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
17-0674 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of Police Department uniforms and duty gear with Galls through BuyBoard (Contract #507-16) in an amount not to exceed $85,000 (Chief of Police)
17-0675 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department from Precision Delta Corporation, through TX SmartBuy, in an amount not to exceed $67,405.50 (Chief of Police)
17-0687 Consider and take action on a resolution adopting the League City, Texas - Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan, 2017 (Director of Parks & Cultural Services)
17-0689 Consider and take action authorizing an agreement between the City of League City and the UTMB Systems as a Preferred Network Arrangement under the City’s Medical Plan options (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)
17-0662 Consider and take action to approve a resolution consenting to the annexation by Bay Colony West Municipal Utility District of 37+ acres generally located east of Enterprise Drive, north of F.M. 2094 (Marina Bay Drive), and west of Lakeside Drive and West Drive (Director of Engineering)
EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 17-0678 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Engineering) 14B. 17-0690 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 to the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act, to-wit: legal issues related to granting solid waste franchises (City Attorney) 14C. 17-0697 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: City of League City v. Standard Pacific Homes, et al. (City Attorney) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 17-0679 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Engineering) Attachments: Data Sheet 15B. 17-0691 Consider and take action to grant solid waste franchise(s) within League City (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 15C. 17-0698 Consider and take action on pending litigation, to-wit: City of League City v. Standard Pacific Homes, et al. (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 16. ADJOURNMENT