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 Rabbi Yitzi Schmukler of Chabad of the Bay Area
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 18-0060 Community Spotlight - Clear Creek ISD FFA (Council Member Gripon and Council Member Long)
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 18-0038 Hold a public hearing on a request to create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD-17-0005 - Coastal Point PUD), approximately 202.5 acres in size, generally located along the north of side of East FM 646, south of League City Parkway (SH 96), east of South Shore Boulevard and west of State Highway 146 in League City, Texas (Director of Planning and Development)
18-0039 Consider and take action on an ordinance creating a new Planned Unit Development, PUD-17-0005 (Coastal Point PUD), approximately 202.5 acres in size, generally located on the north side of East FM 646, south of League City Parkway (SH 96), east of South Shore Boulevard and west of State Highway 146 in League City, Texas (Director of Planning & Development) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one absent, on December 4, 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.
9B. 18-0029 Receive and approve submission of the FY2017 annual reports for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 (Victory Lakes), Zone #3 (Centerpointe) and #4 (Westwood) (Director of Finance) 9C. 18-0051 Consider and take action on a resolution approving utility conveyance and security agreements with Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 14 for water, sanitary sewer, and drainage facilities associated with the Lakes of Bay Colony, Section 7 (Director of Engineering) 9D. 18-0030 Consider and take action on a resolution accepting the fee simple conveyance of Restricted Reserve “D” of the South Shore Boulevard Extension - South subdivision plat from Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 45 (Director of Engineering) 9E. 18-0040 Consider and take action on a resolution adopting a population estimate of 104,857, as of January 1, 2018, for use in all city-related business in calendar year 2018 (Director of Planning and Development) 9F. 18-0035 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of application for Emergency Management Performance Grant Program and authorizing the City Manager to accept such a grant if awarded (Emergency Management Coordinator) 9G. 18-0036 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of application for the Texas Division of Emergency Management/TCEQ debris match grant program and authorizing the City Manager to accept such a grant if awarded (Emergency Management Coordinator) 9I. 18-0041 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the purchase of a fire boat and authorizing the City Manager to accept such a grant if awarded (Fire Chief) 9J. 18-0043 Consider and take action to excuse absences (City Secretary) 9K. 18-0057 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution 2017-189 by designating Assistant City Manager Michael Kramm 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) 9L. 18-0058 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-163 by designating the Assistant City Manager as the person responsible for executing all grant documents pertaining to Criminal Justice Division funding for the League City Police Department Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Program, Grant# 3497901 (Director of Budget and Project Management 9M. 18-0044 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the interlocal agreement between City of League City and County of Galveston for an asphalt project to reclaim existing base in-place and providing hot mix paving on Smith Lane for an amount not to exceed $126,473.00 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9N. 18-0037 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2018-01, amending Ordinance No. 2005-24, for Zone Change Application, MAP-17-0005 (Bay View Section 5), to rezone approximately 12.5 acres, legally described as Abstract 10, Page 15, Tract 31 (31-1), 12.5 acres, from “RSF-5” (Residential Single-Family 5) to “CM” (Commercial Mixed Use), generally located along the west side of Calder Road, south of Ervin Street - Second Reading (Assistant Director of Planning and Development) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with 1 absent, on December 4, 2017 City Council approved first reading 7-0-0, with one absent, on January 9, 2018 9O. 18-0052 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2018-02, appointing Richard Cope for a two year term as the Associate Judge for the League City Municipal Court of Record with an effective date of February 1, 2018 and authorizing a professional services agreement with Richard Cope for legal services - Second Reading (City Attorney) Council approved 7-0-0 with 1 absent on January 9, 2018.
18-0032 Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Park Bonds, Series 2018A and Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2018B for the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 43 in amounts not to exceed $2,300,000 and $2,835,000 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)
17-0701 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two-year agreement with Ardurra Group, LLC for disaster recovery consulting services related to Hurricane Harvey for an amount not to exceed $300,000 (Emergency Management Coordinator)
NEW BUSINESS 11A. 18-0042 Consider and take action on a resolution approving the dates for conducting regular meetings during the month of March 2018 due to the Clear Creek Independent School District Spring Break schedule (City Secretary)
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 18-0047 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: issues with Comcast franchise (City Attorney) 14B. 18-0049 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters Discuss employment or appointment of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (City Manager) 14C. 18-0054 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) 14D. 18-0062 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to wit: Cause No. CV-0076281, City of League City v. William Detering Properties, Ltd. et al. (City Attorney) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 18-0048 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: issues with Comcast franchise (City Attorney) 15B. 18-0050 Consider and take action on employment or appointment of a public officer or employee, to wit: City Auditor (City Manager) 15C. 18-0055 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Engineering) 15D. 18-0063 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to wit: Cause No. CV-0076281, City of League City v. William Detering Properties, Ltd., et al (City Attorney) 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 Rabbi Yitzi Schmukler of Chabad of the Bay Area
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 18-0060 Community Spotlight - Clear Creek ISD FFA (Council Member Gripon and Council Member Long)
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 18-0038 Hold a public hearing on a request to create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD-17-0005 - Coastal Point PUD), approximately 202.5 acres in size, generally located along the north of side of East FM 646, south of League City Parkway (SH 96), east of South Shore Boulevard and west of State Highway 146 in League City, Texas (Director of Planning and Development)
18-0039 Consider and take action on an ordinance creating a new Planned Unit Development, PUD-17-0005 (Coastal Point PUD), approximately 202.5 acres in size, generally located on the north side of East FM 646, south of League City Parkway (SH 96), east of South Shore Boulevard and west of State Highway 146 in League City, Texas (Director of Planning & Development) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one absent, on December 4, 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.
9B. 18-0029 Receive and approve submission of the FY2017 annual reports for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 (Victory Lakes), Zone #3 (Centerpointe) and #4 (Westwood) (Director of Finance) 9C. 18-0051 Consider and take action on a resolution approving utility conveyance and security agreements with Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 14 for water, sanitary sewer, and drainage facilities associated with the Lakes of Bay Colony, Section 7 (Director of Engineering) 9D. 18-0030 Consider and take action on a resolution accepting the fee simple conveyance of Restricted Reserve “D” of the South Shore Boulevard Extension - South subdivision plat from Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 45 (Director of Engineering) 9E. 18-0040 Consider and take action on a resolution adopting a population estimate of 104,857, as of January 1, 2018, for use in all city-related business in calendar year 2018 (Director of Planning and Development) 9F. 18-0035 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of application for Emergency Management Performance Grant Program and authorizing the City Manager to accept such a grant if awarded (Emergency Management Coordinator) 9G. 18-0036 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of application for the Texas Division of Emergency Management/TCEQ debris match grant program and authorizing the City Manager to accept such a grant if awarded (Emergency Management Coordinator) 9I. 18-0041 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the purchase of a fire boat and authorizing the City Manager to accept such a grant if awarded (Fire Chief) 9J. 18-0043 Consider and take action to excuse absences (City Secretary) 9K. 18-0057 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution 2017-189 by designating Assistant City Manager Michael Kramm 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) 9L. 18-0058 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-163 by designating the Assistant City Manager as the person responsible for executing all grant documents pertaining to Criminal Justice Division funding for the League City Police Department Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Program, Grant# 3497901 (Director of Budget and Project Management 9M. 18-0044 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the interlocal agreement between City of League City and County of Galveston for an asphalt project to reclaim existing base in-place and providing hot mix paving on Smith Lane for an amount not to exceed $126,473.00 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 9N. 18-0037 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2018-01, amending Ordinance No. 2005-24, for Zone Change Application, MAP-17-0005 (Bay View Section 5), to rezone approximately 12.5 acres, legally described as Abstract 10, Page 15, Tract 31 (31-1), 12.5 acres, from “RSF-5” (Residential Single-Family 5) to “CM” (Commercial Mixed Use), generally located along the west side of Calder Road, south of Ervin Street - Second Reading (Assistant Director of Planning and Development) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with 1 absent, on December 4, 2017 City Council approved first reading 7-0-0, with one absent, on January 9, 2018 9O. 18-0052 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2018-02, appointing Richard Cope for a two year term as the Associate Judge for the League City Municipal Court of Record with an effective date of February 1, 2018 and authorizing a professional services agreement with Richard Cope for legal services - Second Reading (City Attorney) Council approved 7-0-0 with 1 absent on January 9, 2018.
18-0032 Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Park Bonds, Series 2018A and Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2018B for the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 43 in amounts not to exceed $2,300,000 and $2,835,000 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)
17-0701 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two-year agreement with Ardurra Group, LLC for disaster recovery consulting services related to Hurricane Harvey for an amount not to exceed $300,000 (Emergency Management Coordinator)
NEW BUSINESS 11A. 18-0042 Consider and take action on a resolution approving the dates for conducting regular meetings during the month of March 2018 due to the Clear Creek Independent School District Spring Break schedule (City Secretary)
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 18-0047 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: issues with Comcast franchise (City Attorney) 14B. 18-0049 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 Government Code - Personnel Matters Discuss employment or appointment of a public officer or employee, to-wit: City Auditor (City Manager) 14C. 18-0054 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) 14D. 18-0062 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to wit: Cause No. CV-0076281, City of League City v. William Detering Properties, Ltd. et al. (City Attorney) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 18-0048 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: issues with Comcast franchise (City Attorney) 15B. 18-0050 Consider and take action on employment or appointment of a public officer or employee, to wit: City Auditor (City Manager) 15C. 18-0055 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Engineering) 15D. 18-0063 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to wit: Cause No. CV-0076281, City of League City v. William Detering Properties, Ltd., et al (City Attorney) 16. ADJOURNMENT