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 Darren Tidwell of LifePoint Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 17-0197 February 14, 2017 Regular Meeting 3B. 17-0206 February 20, 2017 Joint Workshop with CCISD 3C. 17-0198 February 28, 2017 Regular Meeting
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 17-0192 Presentation of proclamation for World War I 100th Anniversary Commemoration at Fairview Cemetery (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Millican) 4B. 17-0193 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie) 4C. 17-0194 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 2-8, 2017 as National Crime Victims’ Week (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gripon) 4D. 17-0196 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 9-15, 2017 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gross) 4E. 17-0195 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April as National Parkinson’s Awareness Month (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Kinsey)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Rotary Club of League City, Texas (Council Member Gripon and Mayor Hallisey) Rotary is the world’s oldest service club organization. It’s made up of more than 32,000 Rotary clubs in nearly 170 countries. The members of these autonomous clubs are called Rotarians, and they form a global network of 1.2 million business and professional leaders, all volunteering their time and talents to serve their communities and the world. Individual Rotary clubs, in turn, belong to the global association Rotary International (from leaguecityrotary.com)
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. 17-0178 Presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 2016 (Assistant City Manager)
17-0187 Presentation of the Financial Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2016 (Assistant City Manager
CONSENT AGENDA 10A. 17-0186 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Galls Inc. to purchase uniforms and accessories for the League City Fire Department, League City Fire Marshal Office and League City Emergency Medical Services through September 30, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $142,208 (Fire Chief) 10E. 17-0177 Consider and take action on a resolution to accept the conveyance of water line and sanitary sewer easements from Hidden Lakes Development Partners, L.P. to serve the Franklin Business subdivision commercial development located in the 3900 block of East FM 646 (Director of Public Works) 10F. 17-0204 Consider and take action on a proposed resolution authorizing a one-year contract renewal with Team Work Construction for streets, sidewalk and concrete pavement repairs in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for the period June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018 and authorize additional funding of $500,000 for the current contract period through May 31, 2017 (Director of Public Works) 10G. 17-0183 Consider and take action on a resolution to accept the conveyance of a water line easement from SH 96 South Shore, LLC to serve the Parkway Commons commercial development located in the 2800 block of East League City Parkway (Director of Public Works) 10H. 17-0171 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation for the Annual Lift Station Improvements Project - Smith Lane Lift Station (WW1502A), in an amount not to exceed $66,500 (Director of Public Works) 10I. 17-0175 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation for the Countryside #1 Lift Station Improvements Project (WW1705), in an amount not to exceed $64,800 (Director of Public Works) 10J. 17-0172 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an encroachment agreement with 29SC Crows Nest LP for a proposed monument sign within a City-owned 10-foot sanitary sewer easement at 501 Davis Road (Director of Public Works) 10K. 17-0179 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for a Transportation Alternatives Program Project with the State of Texas through the Texas Department of Transportation for the FM 518 Bypass Hike & Bike Trail Project (TxDOT CSJ: 0976-03-104) and payment by the City in an amount not to exceed $1,048,800 (Director of Public Works) 10L. 17-0176 Consider and take action on final acceptance of municipal infrastructure for Magnolia Creek Subdivision, Section 14 (Director of Public Works) 10M. 17-0189 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2017-08 amending Chapter 2, Section 2-219 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas entitled "Finance Committee" - Second Reading (Council Member Dugie and Mayor Hallisey) Council approved first reading 7-0-0 with 1 absent on March 14, 2017.
10B. 17-0181 Consider and take action to approve a request by the League City Lions Club to grant a variance to Chapter 42, Article II of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled "Noise" for extending end time and to waive City permit fees for the “63rd Annual League City Music Fest and BBQ Cook Off” to be held May 5-6, 2017 (Chief of Police) 10C. 17-0182 Consider and take action on a request by the League City Lions Club to grant a variance to Chapter 110, Article I, Section 110-5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled "Parades and Processions Generally" for lane closures and to waive City costs associated with traffic control for the “63rd Annual Vintage Village Fair Parade - A Tribute to First Responders” on May 6, 2017 (Chief of Police) 10D. 17-0167 Consider and take action to approve a request by the League City Lions Club to grant a variance to Chapter 110, Article I, Section 110-5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled "Parades and Processions Generally" for partial lane closures for traffic control for the “63rd Annual League City Music Festival and BBQ Cook Off” to be held May 5-6, 2017 (Chief of Police)
NEW BUSINESS 17-0168 Consider and take action on a resolution establishing a Charter Review Advisory Committee (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 17-0188 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 by amending Ordinance No. 2016-30 and Ordinance No. 2017-02 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager) Staff requests first and final reading.
17-0205 Consider and take action on an ordinance abolishing Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 13 (Assistant City Manager)
16. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 16A. 17-0173 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Director of Public Works) 16B. 17-0199 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: Cause No. 12-CV-0053; League City v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (City Attorney) 16C. 17-0201 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to its statement of intent filed on or about November 16, 2016 (City Attorney) 17. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 17A. 17-0174 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Director of Public Works) 17B. 17-0200 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding potential or contemplated litigation, to wit: Cause No. 12-CV-0053; League City v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (City Attorney) 17C. 17-0202 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to its statement of intent filed on or about November 16, 2016 (City Attorney) 18. 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 Darren Tidwell of LifePoint Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 17-0197 February 14, 2017 Regular Meeting 3B. 17-0206 February 20, 2017 Joint Workshop with CCISD 3C. 17-0198 February 28, 2017 Regular Meeting
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 17-0192 Presentation of proclamation for World War I 100th Anniversary Commemoration at Fairview Cemetery (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Millican) 4B. 17-0193 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie) 4C. 17-0194 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 2-8, 2017 as National Crime Victims’ Week (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gripon) 4D. 17-0196 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 9-15, 2017 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gross) 4E. 17-0195 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April as National Parkinson’s Awareness Month (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Kinsey)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Rotary Club of League City, Texas (Council Member Gripon and Mayor Hallisey) Rotary is the world’s oldest service club organization. It’s made up of more than 32,000 Rotary clubs in nearly 170 countries. The members of these autonomous clubs are called Rotarians, and they form a global network of 1.2 million business and professional leaders, all volunteering their time and talents to serve their communities and the world. Individual Rotary clubs, in turn, belong to the global association Rotary International (from leaguecityrotary.com)
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. 17-0178 Presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 2016 (Assistant City Manager)
17-0187 Presentation of the Financial Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2016 (Assistant City Manager
CONSENT AGENDA 10A. 17-0186 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Galls Inc. to purchase uniforms and accessories for the League City Fire Department, League City Fire Marshal Office and League City Emergency Medical Services through September 30, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $142,208 (Fire Chief) 10E. 17-0177 Consider and take action on a resolution to accept the conveyance of water line and sanitary sewer easements from Hidden Lakes Development Partners, L.P. to serve the Franklin Business subdivision commercial development located in the 3900 block of East FM 646 (Director of Public Works) 10F. 17-0204 Consider and take action on a proposed resolution authorizing a one-year contract renewal with Team Work Construction for streets, sidewalk and concrete pavement repairs in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for the period June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018 and authorize additional funding of $500,000 for the current contract period through May 31, 2017 (Director of Public Works) 10G. 17-0183 Consider and take action on a resolution to accept the conveyance of a water line easement from SH 96 South Shore, LLC to serve the Parkway Commons commercial development located in the 2800 block of East League City Parkway (Director of Public Works) 10H. 17-0171 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation for the Annual Lift Station Improvements Project - Smith Lane Lift Station (WW1502A), in an amount not to exceed $66,500 (Director of Public Works) 10I. 17-0175 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation for the Countryside #1 Lift Station Improvements Project (WW1705), in an amount not to exceed $64,800 (Director of Public Works) 10J. 17-0172 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an encroachment agreement with 29SC Crows Nest LP for a proposed monument sign within a City-owned 10-foot sanitary sewer easement at 501 Davis Road (Director of Public Works) 10K. 17-0179 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for a Transportation Alternatives Program Project with the State of Texas through the Texas Department of Transportation for the FM 518 Bypass Hike & Bike Trail Project (TxDOT CSJ: 0976-03-104) and payment by the City in an amount not to exceed $1,048,800 (Director of Public Works) 10L. 17-0176 Consider and take action on final acceptance of municipal infrastructure for Magnolia Creek Subdivision, Section 14 (Director of Public Works) 10M. 17-0189 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2017-08 amending Chapter 2, Section 2-219 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas entitled "Finance Committee" - Second Reading (Council Member Dugie and Mayor Hallisey) Council approved first reading 7-0-0 with 1 absent on March 14, 2017.
10B. 17-0181 Consider and take action to approve a request by the League City Lions Club to grant a variance to Chapter 42, Article II of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled "Noise" for extending end time and to waive City permit fees for the “63rd Annual League City Music Fest and BBQ Cook Off” to be held May 5-6, 2017 (Chief of Police) 10C. 17-0182 Consider and take action on a request by the League City Lions Club to grant a variance to Chapter 110, Article I, Section 110-5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled "Parades and Processions Generally" for lane closures and to waive City costs associated with traffic control for the “63rd Annual Vintage Village Fair Parade - A Tribute to First Responders” on May 6, 2017 (Chief of Police) 10D. 17-0167 Consider and take action to approve a request by the League City Lions Club to grant a variance to Chapter 110, Article I, Section 110-5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled "Parades and Processions Generally" for partial lane closures for traffic control for the “63rd Annual League City Music Festival and BBQ Cook Off” to be held May 5-6, 2017 (Chief of Police)
NEW BUSINESS 17-0168 Consider and take action on a resolution establishing a Charter Review Advisory Committee (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 17-0188 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 by amending Ordinance No. 2016-30 and Ordinance No. 2017-02 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager) Staff requests first and final reading.
17-0205 Consider and take action on an ordinance abolishing Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 13 (Assistant City Manager)
16. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 16A. 17-0173 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Director of Public Works) 16B. 17-0199 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: Cause No. 12-CV-0053; League City v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (City Attorney) 16C. 17-0201 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to its statement of intent filed on or about November 16, 2016 (City Attorney) 17. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 17A. 17-0174 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Director of Public Works) 17B. 17-0200 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding potential or contemplated litigation, to wit: Cause No. 12-CV-0053; League City v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (City Attorney) 17C. 17-0202 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to its statement of intent filed on or about November 16, 2016 (City Attorney) 18. ADJOURNMENT