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 Pastor Jerry Hatfield of Turning Point Church
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 19-0608 Presentation of the “Art Hewitt Volunteer Spirit Award” and the “Steve Jones Inspiration Award” (Mayor Hallisey) 4B. 19-0632 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month (Mayor Hallisey) 4C. 19-0626 Presentation by Chairperson of the Historic Commission (Executive Director of Development Services)
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 19-0622 Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 33.85 acres from “CG” (General Commercial) to “RSF-5” (Residential Single Family with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet), MAP-19-0013 (FM 646 Tract), legally described as Abstract 36 of the WG Banks Survey, Tracts 13 and 13-2, generally located along the south side of Farm to Market Road 646 and east of Caroline Street, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services)
19-0624 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 and Ordinance No. 2013-30 to rezone approximately 33.85 acres (MAP-19-0013 FM 646 Tract) from “CG” (General Commercial) to “RSF-5” (Residential Single Family with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet), legally described as Abstract 36 of the WG Banks Survey, Tracts 13 and 13-2, generally located along the south side of Farm to Market Road 646 and east of Caroline Street, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0, with 1 member absent on November 4, 2019.
19-0637 Hold a public hearing on TPWD Outdoor Grant Application for Bay Colony Park - Phase 1 (PK2001) to review Grant Project construction impact to wetland and floodplain areas (Director of Budget & Project Management)
19-0638 Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a 50%/50% State/City matching grant for an amount up to $750,000 supporting the Bay Colony Park - Phase 1 Project (PK2001), 2) authorizing the receipt of any awarded funds and 3) authorizing the city manager to sign any or all documents pertaining to the project (Director of Budget & Project Management)
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. 19-0633 Presentation regarding General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2019 (Director of Finance)
9A. 19-0602 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Cornerstone Maintenance and Landscaping for city-wide manicured mowing services in an amount not to exceed $871,916.58 (Director of Public Works) 9B. 19-0620 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Rolltechs Specialty Vehicles, LLC for the completion of phase 2 of the arson command trailer in the amount not to exceed $76,750.57 (Fire Chief) 9E. 19-0605 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with the Galveston County Daily News for printing services for the City Matters magazine in an amount not to exceed $138,000 (Director of Communications and Media Relations) 9F. 19-0588 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contract with Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau to assist in advertising, marketing, and promotion of tourism and conventions for League City (Director of Communications and Media Relations) 9G. 19-0634 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Rally Construction, Inc., for the Landing Ditch Improvements at FM518 Project (RE1803K), in the amount of $487,585, and authorizing an additional $48,800 for Construction Work Change Directive budget for a total construction budget of $536,385 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9H. 19-0641 Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) authorizing a construction contract with Teamwork Construction Services for the SSH/SH96 Right-turn-lane & SSH Fire Station 6 Median Cut (ST1912) in an amount not to exceed $376,956.74 and 2) authorizing an additional $37,696 for a construction work change directive budget for a total construction budget of $414,652.74 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9J. 19-0640 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a fourth amendment to the professional services agreement with Jackson & Ryan Architects for the League City Animal Care and Adoption Center Project (PD1502) to perform additional engineering design and construction phase services, in an amount not to exceed $13,975 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9K. 19-0643 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing work change directives to the construction contract agreement with Conrad Construction Co., Ltd. for the Downtown Revitalization Plan - Park Avenue Reconstruction Project (ED1503) in an amount not to exceed $37,512.89 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9L. 19-0645 Consider and take action on a resolution awarding a construction contract to Corrosion Eliminators, LLC for the South Shore Harbor Ground Storage Tank Rehab Project (WT1802B) in an amount not to exceed $569,668 and authorizing an additional $57,000 for a construction work change directive budget for a total construction budget of $626,668 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
19-0618 Consider and take action on a resolution waiving the bond issue minimum on a one-time basis and consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2019A and Unlimited Tax Park Bonds, Series 2019B, for the Galveston County Municipal Utility District #46 in amounts not to exceed $3,500,000 and $800,000, respectively, and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City (Director of Finance)
19-0644 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with iGET Services, LLC for the design and construction phase services related to the State Highway 96 at State Highway 3 Intersection Improvements (ST2001) in an amount not to exceed $173,275 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
19-0621 Consider and take action on a resolution approving an amended application submitted by Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp. d/b/a Centerpoint Energy Entex (“Centerpoint”) on or about October 11, 2019 for authority to issue a refund to customers; directing Centerpoint to issue a refund; directing Centerpoint to reimburse the City of League City’s rate case expenses; finding that the meeting complies with the open meetings act; and making other findings and provisions related to the subject (City Attorney)
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 19-0628 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 (Executive Director of Development Services) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 19-0630 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 (Executive Director of Development Services) 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 Pastor Jerry Hatfield of Turning Point Church
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 19-0608 Presentation of the “Art Hewitt Volunteer Spirit Award” and the “Steve Jones Inspiration Award” (Mayor Hallisey) 4B. 19-0632 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month (Mayor Hallisey) 4C. 19-0626 Presentation by Chairperson of the Historic Commission (Executive Director of Development Services)
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 19-0622 Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 33.85 acres from “CG” (General Commercial) to “RSF-5” (Residential Single Family with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet), MAP-19-0013 (FM 646 Tract), legally described as Abstract 36 of the WG Banks Survey, Tracts 13 and 13-2, generally located along the south side of Farm to Market Road 646 and east of Caroline Street, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services)
19-0624 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 and Ordinance No. 2013-30 to rezone approximately 33.85 acres (MAP-19-0013 FM 646 Tract) from “CG” (General Commercial) to “RSF-5” (Residential Single Family with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet), legally described as Abstract 36 of the WG Banks Survey, Tracts 13 and 13-2, generally located along the south side of Farm to Market Road 646 and east of Caroline Street, in League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0, with 1 member absent on November 4, 2019.
19-0637 Hold a public hearing on TPWD Outdoor Grant Application for Bay Colony Park - Phase 1 (PK2001) to review Grant Project construction impact to wetland and floodplain areas (Director of Budget & Project Management)
19-0638 Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a 50%/50% State/City matching grant for an amount up to $750,000 supporting the Bay Colony Park - Phase 1 Project (PK2001), 2) authorizing the receipt of any awarded funds and 3) authorizing the city manager to sign any or all documents pertaining to the project (Director of Budget & Project Management)
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. 19-0633 Presentation regarding General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2019 (Director of Finance)
9A. 19-0602 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Cornerstone Maintenance and Landscaping for city-wide manicured mowing services in an amount not to exceed $871,916.58 (Director of Public Works) 9B. 19-0620 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Rolltechs Specialty Vehicles, LLC for the completion of phase 2 of the arson command trailer in the amount not to exceed $76,750.57 (Fire Chief) 9E. 19-0605 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with the Galveston County Daily News for printing services for the City Matters magazine in an amount not to exceed $138,000 (Director of Communications and Media Relations) 9F. 19-0588 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contract with Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau to assist in advertising, marketing, and promotion of tourism and conventions for League City (Director of Communications and Media Relations) 9G. 19-0634 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Rally Construction, Inc., for the Landing Ditch Improvements at FM518 Project (RE1803K), in the amount of $487,585, and authorizing an additional $48,800 for Construction Work Change Directive budget for a total construction budget of $536,385 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9H. 19-0641 Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) authorizing a construction contract with Teamwork Construction Services for the SSH/SH96 Right-turn-lane & SSH Fire Station 6 Median Cut (ST1912) in an amount not to exceed $376,956.74 and 2) authorizing an additional $37,696 for a construction work change directive budget for a total construction budget of $414,652.74 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9J. 19-0640 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a fourth amendment to the professional services agreement with Jackson & Ryan Architects for the League City Animal Care and Adoption Center Project (PD1502) to perform additional engineering design and construction phase services, in an amount not to exceed $13,975 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9K. 19-0643 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing work change directives to the construction contract agreement with Conrad Construction Co., Ltd. for the Downtown Revitalization Plan - Park Avenue Reconstruction Project (ED1503) in an amount not to exceed $37,512.89 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9L. 19-0645 Consider and take action on a resolution awarding a construction contract to Corrosion Eliminators, LLC for the South Shore Harbor Ground Storage Tank Rehab Project (WT1802B) in an amount not to exceed $569,668 and authorizing an additional $57,000 for a construction work change directive budget for a total construction budget of $626,668 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
19-0618 Consider and take action on a resolution waiving the bond issue minimum on a one-time basis and consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2019A and Unlimited Tax Park Bonds, Series 2019B, for the Galveston County Municipal Utility District #46 in amounts not to exceed $3,500,000 and $800,000, respectively, and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City (Director of Finance)
19-0644 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with iGET Services, LLC for the design and construction phase services related to the State Highway 96 at State Highway 3 Intersection Improvements (ST2001) in an amount not to exceed $173,275 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
19-0621 Consider and take action on a resolution approving an amended application submitted by Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp. d/b/a Centerpoint Energy Entex (“Centerpoint”) on or about October 11, 2019 for authority to issue a refund to customers; directing Centerpoint to issue a refund; directing Centerpoint to reimburse the City of League City’s rate case expenses; finding that the meeting complies with the open meetings act; and making other findings and provisions related to the subject (City Attorney)
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 19-0628 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 (Executive Director of Development Services) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 19-0630 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 (Executive Director of Development Services) 16. ADJOURNMENT