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 Dr. Billy Watson of The Watershed Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 20-0584 October 27, 2020 Regular Meeting 3B. 20-0587 November 17, 2020 Special Meeting
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 20-0554 Recognition of outgoing Council Member Todd Kinsey (City Secretary) 4B. 20-0580 Presentation of Lighthouse Leadership Award (Mayor and Council) 4C. 20-0593 Donation and check presentation by City staff to Interfaith Caring Ministries (Director of Communications and Media Relations) 4D. 20-0581 Presentation by League City Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (Mayor Hallisey) 4E. 20-0582 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.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING A. 20-0572 Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0003, (7-Eleven Fueling Station and Convenience Store), in a “CG” (General Commercial) zoning district, with an address of 1210 East FM 518 and generally located on the northwest corner of FM 518 and Lawrence Road, League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) B. 20-0573 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0003, (7-Eleven Fueling Station and Convenience Store), in a “CG” (General Commercial) zoning district, with an address of 1210 East FM 518 and generally located on the northwest corner of FM 518 and Lawrence Road, League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request on November 16, 2020, 7-0-0 with one member absent. C. 20-0570 Hold a public hearing on a Rezoning Application, MAP-20-0002 (2801 Calder Drive), to rezone approximately 2.55 acres from “RSF-20” (Single-Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Calder Drive, approximately 315 feet north of Oleander Lane with the address of 2801 Calder Drive (Executive Director of Development Services) D. 20-0571 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Rezoning, MAP-20-0002, (2801 Calder Drive), to rezone approximately 2.55 acres from “RSF-20” (Single-Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Calder Drive, approximately 315 feet north of Oleander Lane with the address of 2801 Calder Drive (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request on November 16, 2020, 5-2-0 with one member absent.
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. 20-0568 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contingent fee professional services agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP for delinquent ad valorem tax and delinquent municipal court fee/fine collection services (Director of Finance) 9B. 20-0583 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 $50,108.20 (Chief of Police) 9C. 20-0577 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the FY2021 Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for the purchase of a 1-ton truck and authorizing Assistant City Manager Michael Kramm to accept such grant if awarded (Fire Chief) 9D. 20-0579 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the FY2021 Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for the purchase of new and replacement radio equipment for public safety/first responders to include public works and authorizing City Manager John Baumgartner to accept such grant if awarded (Director of Information Technology) 9E. 20-0576 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for the design and construction phase services related to the FM518 Waterline Replacement Project - Landing Ditch to Palomino (WT1904E) in an amount not to exceed $211,465 (Director of Budget and Project Management) 9F. 20-0590 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with HR Green, Inc. for design work related to the Asphalt Streets Rehabilitation Project Package 6 (RE1704G) in an amount not to exceed $336,515 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9G. 20-0578 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Regent Sienna Plantation Partnership, L.P. for the purchase of mitigation credits to satisfy the requirements of a permit issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers related to the Grissom Road Street Reconstruction Project (RE1702G) in an amount not to exceed $58,500 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9H. 20-0592 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation (DEC) for drainage analysis and applicable design work related to the Hughes Ln.-W. Deats Rd Culvert Modification Project (DR2103) in an amount not to exceed $334,150 (Director of Engineering)
NEW BUSINESS 20-0591 Consider and take action on a resolution providing input for the second United States Army Corps of Engineers public comment period for the review of the Texas Coastal Study 2020 Draft Feasibility Report (City Manager)
20-0569 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of body-worn cameras, dash camera systems for the marked patrol vehicles, and camera systems for the interview rooms at the Public Safety Building (PSB) from Axon Enterprise, Inc. over a five-year period in the amount not to exceed $1,244,548.41 (Chief of Police)
20-0547 Consider and take action on an ordinance appointing Kathleen M. McCumber as the presiding judge of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of League City for a two-year term beginning February 8, 2021 and ending February 7, 2023, and authorizing an agreement with Kathleen M. McCumber various judicial services at a rate of $90,000 per year (Director of Finance) Staff recommends approval on first and final reading.
20-0548 Consider and take action on an ordinance appointing Laticia Fuhr and Shari Goldsberry as associate judges of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of League City for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2023 and authorizing agreements with Laticia Fuhr and Shari Goldsberry for various judicial services at a rate of $150 per hour (Director of Finance) Staff recommends approval on first and final reading.
ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED A. 20-0594 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Mar-Con Services, LLC., for League City Parkway and Brittany Lakes Drive/Fennigan Lane Traffic System Improvement Project (TR1101A), in an amount of $1,735,087.10 and authorizing a work change directive budget of $173,509 for a total construction budget of $1,908,596.10 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) A. 20-0585 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) ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 20-0586 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 Dr. Billy Watson of The Watershed Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 20-0584 October 27, 2020 Regular Meeting 3B. 20-0587 November 17, 2020 Special Meeting
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 20-0554 Recognition of outgoing Council Member Todd Kinsey (City Secretary) 4B. 20-0580 Presentation of Lighthouse Leadership Award (Mayor and Council) 4C. 20-0593 Donation and check presentation by City staff to Interfaith Caring Ministries (Director of Communications and Media Relations) 4D. 20-0581 Presentation by League City Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (Mayor Hallisey) 4E. 20-0582 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.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING A. 20-0572 Hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0003, (7-Eleven Fueling Station and Convenience Store), in a “CG” (General Commercial) zoning district, with an address of 1210 East FM 518 and generally located on the northwest corner of FM 518 and Lawrence Road, League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) B. 20-0573 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit, SUP-20-0003, (7-Eleven Fueling Station and Convenience Store), in a “CG” (General Commercial) zoning district, with an address of 1210 East FM 518 and generally located on the northwest corner of FM 518 and Lawrence Road, League City, Texas (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request on November 16, 2020, 7-0-0 with one member absent. C. 20-0570 Hold a public hearing on a Rezoning Application, MAP-20-0002 (2801 Calder Drive), to rezone approximately 2.55 acres from “RSF-20” (Single-Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Calder Drive, approximately 315 feet north of Oleander Lane with the address of 2801 Calder Drive (Executive Director of Development Services) D. 20-0571 Consider and take action on an ordinance approving a Rezoning, MAP-20-0002, (2801 Calder Drive), to rezone approximately 2.55 acres from “RSF-20” (Single-Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located along the west side of Calder Drive, approximately 315 feet north of Oleander Lane with the address of 2801 Calder Drive (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request on November 16, 2020, 5-2-0 with one member absent.
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. 20-0568 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contingent fee professional services agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP for delinquent ad valorem tax and delinquent municipal court fee/fine collection services (Director of Finance) 9B. 20-0583 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 $50,108.20 (Chief of Police) 9C. 20-0577 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the FY2021 Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for the purchase of a 1-ton truck and authorizing Assistant City Manager Michael Kramm to accept such grant if awarded (Fire Chief) 9D. 20-0579 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the FY2021 Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for the purchase of new and replacement radio equipment for public safety/first responders to include public works and authorizing City Manager John Baumgartner to accept such grant if awarded (Director of Information Technology) 9E. 20-0576 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for the design and construction phase services related to the FM518 Waterline Replacement Project - Landing Ditch to Palomino (WT1904E) in an amount not to exceed $211,465 (Director of Budget and Project Management) 9F. 20-0590 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with HR Green, Inc. for design work related to the Asphalt Streets Rehabilitation Project Package 6 (RE1704G) in an amount not to exceed $336,515 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9G. 20-0578 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Regent Sienna Plantation Partnership, L.P. for the purchase of mitigation credits to satisfy the requirements of a permit issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers related to the Grissom Road Street Reconstruction Project (RE1702G) in an amount not to exceed $58,500 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9H. 20-0592 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation (DEC) for drainage analysis and applicable design work related to the Hughes Ln.-W. Deats Rd Culvert Modification Project (DR2103) in an amount not to exceed $334,150 (Director of Engineering)
NEW BUSINESS 20-0591 Consider and take action on a resolution providing input for the second United States Army Corps of Engineers public comment period for the review of the Texas Coastal Study 2020 Draft Feasibility Report (City Manager)
20-0569 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of body-worn cameras, dash camera systems for the marked patrol vehicles, and camera systems for the interview rooms at the Public Safety Building (PSB) from Axon Enterprise, Inc. over a five-year period in the amount not to exceed $1,244,548.41 (Chief of Police)
20-0547 Consider and take action on an ordinance appointing Kathleen M. McCumber as the presiding judge of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of League City for a two-year term beginning February 8, 2021 and ending February 7, 2023, and authorizing an agreement with Kathleen M. McCumber various judicial services at a rate of $90,000 per year (Director of Finance) Staff recommends approval on first and final reading.
20-0548 Consider and take action on an ordinance appointing Laticia Fuhr and Shari Goldsberry as associate judges of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of League City for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2023 and authorizing agreements with Laticia Fuhr and Shari Goldsberry for various judicial services at a rate of $150 per hour (Director of Finance) Staff recommends approval on first and final reading.
ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED A. 20-0594 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Mar-Con Services, LLC., for League City Parkway and Brittany Lakes Drive/Fennigan Lane Traffic System Improvement Project (TR1101A), in an amount of $1,735,087.10 and authorizing a work change directive budget of $173,509 for a total construction budget of $1,908,596.10 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) A. 20-0585 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) ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 20-0586 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