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 Dylan Johnston of the Dominion Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 17-0279 February 27, 2017 Council Work Session 3B. 17-0280 March 13, 2017 Council Work Session 3C. 17-0286 March 14, 2017 Regular Meeting 3D. 17-0281 March 27, 2017 Council Work Session
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 17-0271 Presentation of the Texas Municipal Clerk, Level Three Certification Plaque to Jessica Utton to be made by Pat Riffel, Co-Chair of the Texas Court Clerk’s Association Education Committee (Assistant City Manager) 4B. 17-0269 Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 7 - 13, 2017 as American Water Works Association (AWWA) “National Drinking Water Week” (Director of Public Works) 4C. 17-0285 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 2017 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gross)
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING 17-0263 Hold a public hearing on proposed Certificates of Obligation (CO), Series 2017 (Assistant City Manager)
17-0262 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation (Assistant City Manager)
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.
10A. 17-0282 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal and triparty agreement between the City of League City, Reinvestment Zone Number Four and Westwood Development, LTD (Assistant City Manager) 10B. 17-0260 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety to retain the services of a Breath Alcohol Technical Supervisor (Chief of Police) 10C. 17-0259 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with a consortium of local governmental entities regarding the funding of a Breath Alcohol Technical Supervisor (Chief of Police) 10D. 17-0256 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with LifeQuest Services to perform Delinquent Collection Services for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from May 1, 2017, to April 30, 2019, for an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Fire Chief) . 10E. 17-0276 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with SwiftReach (through SHI BuyBoard Contract 498-15) for a mass notification system in an amount not to exceed $96,916 (Interim Director of Communications) 10F. 17-0268 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year agreement with Republic Services on grit screening, sludge transportation and disposal services in an amount not to exceed $286,340 for the period June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018 (Director of Public Works) 10G. 17-0270 Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) authorizing a construction contract to AAA Asphalt Paving for Package 1 of the 2017 Asphalt Streets Rehabilitation Project (RE1704A) in an amount not to exceed $418,656.60, 2) authorizing a work change directive budget in an amount not to exceed $41,865.66 and 3) authorizing a construction material testing services budget in an amount not to exceed $13,600 (Director of Public Works) 10I. 17-0275 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2017-11, amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-20.D entitled “Powers and Responsibilities” to allow minor deviations to the Zoning Ordinance to be administrative adjustments to be permitted by the City Planner - Second Reading (Director of Planning and Development) 10J. 17-0258 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2017-12, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VI entitled “Disposition of Surplus Property”, repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict; providing for severability - Second Reading (Assistant City Manager)
17-0257 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Segal Waters Consulting in the amount of $100,000 to perform a compensation and classification study (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)
11. OLD BUSINESS 17-0274 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-120.B entitled “Accessory Structures” to allow shipping containers to be permitted as an accessory structure in certain instances (Director of Planning and Development) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an amended ordinance, 6-2-0, on April 5, 2017. Council postponed for a minimum of two weeks, 7-1-0, on April 11, 2017. 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 14. TABLED ITEMS SUBJECT TO RECALL
17-0277 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submittal of a list of projects for the future county-wide bond issue for mobility, drainage and facility improvements proposed for November 2017 to Galveston County, Texas (Director of Public Works)
16. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 16A. 17-0266 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 16B. 17-0283 Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code Section 551.087 - 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) 16C. 17-0294 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. 14-15-00457-CV; MHI Partnership, Ltd. and Mag Creek Partners, LP v. City of League City, Texas, Kari Lynn Bowen-Zilkenat (City Attorney) 17. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 17A. 17-0267 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 17B. 17-0284 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) 17C. 17-0295 Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: Cause No. 14-15-00457-CV; MHI Partnership, Ltd. and Mag Creek Partners, LP v. City of League City, Texas, Kari Lynn Bowen-Zilkenat (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 Dylan Johnston of the Dominion Church
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. 17-0279 February 27, 2017 Council Work Session 3B. 17-0280 March 13, 2017 Council Work Session 3C. 17-0286 March 14, 2017 Regular Meeting 3D. 17-0281 March 27, 2017 Council Work Session
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 17-0271 Presentation of the Texas Municipal Clerk, Level Three Certification Plaque to Jessica Utton to be made by Pat Riffel, Co-Chair of the Texas Court Clerk’s Association Education Committee (Assistant City Manager) 4B. 17-0269 Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 7 - 13, 2017 as American Water Works Association (AWWA) “National Drinking Water Week” (Director of Public Works) 4C. 17-0285 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 2017 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gross)
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING 17-0263 Hold a public hearing on proposed Certificates of Obligation (CO), Series 2017 (Assistant City Manager)
17-0262 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation (Assistant City Manager)
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.
10A. 17-0282 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal and triparty agreement between the City of League City, Reinvestment Zone Number Four and Westwood Development, LTD (Assistant City Manager) 10B. 17-0260 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety to retain the services of a Breath Alcohol Technical Supervisor (Chief of Police) 10C. 17-0259 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with a consortium of local governmental entities regarding the funding of a Breath Alcohol Technical Supervisor (Chief of Police) 10D. 17-0256 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with LifeQuest Services to perform Delinquent Collection Services for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from May 1, 2017, to April 30, 2019, for an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Fire Chief) . 10E. 17-0276 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with SwiftReach (through SHI BuyBoard Contract 498-15) for a mass notification system in an amount not to exceed $96,916 (Interim Director of Communications) 10F. 17-0268 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year agreement with Republic Services on grit screening, sludge transportation and disposal services in an amount not to exceed $286,340 for the period June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018 (Director of Public Works) 10G. 17-0270 Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) authorizing a construction contract to AAA Asphalt Paving for Package 1 of the 2017 Asphalt Streets Rehabilitation Project (RE1704A) in an amount not to exceed $418,656.60, 2) authorizing a work change directive budget in an amount not to exceed $41,865.66 and 3) authorizing a construction material testing services budget in an amount not to exceed $13,600 (Director of Public Works) 10I. 17-0275 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2017-11, amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-20.D entitled “Powers and Responsibilities” to allow minor deviations to the Zoning Ordinance to be administrative adjustments to be permitted by the City Planner - Second Reading (Director of Planning and Development) 10J. 17-0258 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2017-12, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VI entitled “Disposition of Surplus Property”, repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict; providing for severability - Second Reading (Assistant City Manager)
17-0257 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Segal Waters Consulting in the amount of $100,000 to perform a compensation and classification study (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service)
11. OLD BUSINESS 17-0274 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-120.B entitled “Accessory Structures” to allow shipping containers to be permitted as an accessory structure in certain instances (Director of Planning and Development) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an amended ordinance, 6-2-0, on April 5, 2017. Council postponed for a minimum of two weeks, 7-1-0, on April 11, 2017. 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 14. TABLED ITEMS SUBJECT TO RECALL
17-0277 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submittal of a list of projects for the future county-wide bond issue for mobility, drainage and facility improvements proposed for November 2017 to Galveston County, Texas (Director of Public Works)
16. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 16A. 17-0266 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 16B. 17-0283 Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code Section 551.087 - 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) 16C. 17-0294 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. 14-15-00457-CV; MHI Partnership, Ltd. and Mag Creek Partners, LP v. City of League City, Texas, Kari Lynn Bowen-Zilkenat (City Attorney) 17. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 17A. 17-0267 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 17B. 17-0284 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) 17C. 17-0295 Consider and take action regarding consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: Cause No. 14-15-00457-CV; MHI Partnership, Ltd. and Mag Creek Partners, LP v. City of League City, Texas, Kari Lynn Bowen-Zilkenat (City Attorney) 18. ADJOURNMENT