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 Clint DeGroot of Dominion Church. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 25.38 acres, MAP-18-0008 (Fire Training Facility), legally described as Blocks 25 through 27 and Abandoned Streets and Alleys 34 through 39, League City Townsites, from “PS-HCD-RNC” (Public and Semipublic within the Historic Conservation District Overlay and Residential Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) to “PS” (Public and Semipublic), generally located along the east side of North Kansas Avenue and north of Satsuma Street (Director of Planning and Development)
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2005-24, to rezone approximately 25.38 acres, MAP-18-0008 (Fire Training Facility), legally described as Blocks 25 through 27 and Abandoned Streets and Alleys 34 through 39, League City Townsites, from “PS-HCD-RNC” (Public and Semipublic within the Historic Conservation District Overlay and Residential Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) to “PS” (Public and Semipublic), generally located along the east side of North Kansas Avenue and north of Satsuma Street (Director of Planning and Development)
Hold a public hearing on proposed Certificates of Obligation (CO), Series 2018 (Director of Finance)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation (Director of Finance)
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. 8A 18-0339 Presentation of the Financial Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2018 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 8B 18-0350 Presentation and discussion regarding tree preservation standards, maintenance, and replacement of protected trees on private and public property; and planning standards and maintenance of trees within rights-of-way (Director of Planning and Development)
9A 18-0326 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-88 appointing officers who are authorized to sign on behalf of the City in banking and other monetary transactions. (Director of Finance) 9B 18-0334 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of Grant Applications to the Texas Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the Texas Water Development Board Flood Protection Grant Program, and the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program for various City-wide drainage projects (Director of Engineering) 9C 18-0330 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2018-14 authorizing various amendments to Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled, “Floods” to change various engineering standards to allow for the minimization of flood losses - Second Reading (Director of Engineering) Council approved the first reading 7-0-0, with 1 absent, on June 12, 2018. 9D 18-0329 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2018-15 amending Chapter 98, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled, “Abandonment of Public ROW or Easements and Sale or Exchange of Land and other Real Property Interests” - Second Reading (Director of Engineering) Council approved the first reading 7-0-0, with 1 absent, on June 12, 2018. 9E 18-0344 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2018-16 amending Ordinance 2010-19 to clarify that the Mayor has the authority to appoint all members of the City’s boards, commissions and agencies, subject to confirmation by the City Council - Second Reading (City Attorney) Council approved first reading, 7-0-0, with one absent on June 12, 2018.
Consider and take action on a resolution determining which recommendations from the Charter Review Advisory Committee will be included as Charter propositions on the 2018 November election ballot (City Attorney) Council postponed 7-0-0, with one absent, on June 12, 2018.
Consider and take action on a resolution to amend Resolution No. 2013-14 to revise certain fees pertaining to pipelines and oil and gas drilling (Councilman Gripon and Mayor Hallisey)
Consider and take action on the appointment of an Alternate Voting Member to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council (Mayor Hallisey)
Consider and take action on the appointment of a representative to the Clear Creek Watershed Steering Committee (Mayor Hallisey)
Consider and take action on the appointment of a representative to the Dickinson Bayou Watershed Steering Committee (Mayor Hallisey)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. for Grant Applications and Planning associated to disaster recovery related to Hurricane Harvey in an amount not to exceed $22,990 (Director of Engineering)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the professional services agreement with Ardurra Group, LLC to increase the total compensation by $218,500 for a total amount not to exceed $518,500 (Director of Engineering/Emergency Management Coordinator)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of emergency equipment to outfit 17 public safety vehicles in an amount not to exceed $464,042 (Director of Public Works)
Consider and take action on a resolution determining a public necessity to acquire real property interests in certain properties for the PK 1703 Claremont Connector Hike & Bike Trail Project and authorizing the use of eminent domain powers for the acquisition of real property interests in the properties (Director of Budget & Project Management).
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A 18-0322 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) Attachments: Data Sheet 14B 18-0336 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) Attachments: Data Sheet 14C 18-0324 Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney regarding potential/pending litigation regarding a rate case filed by Texas New Mexico Power before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A 18-0323 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) Attachments: Data Sheet 15B 18-0337 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) Attachments: Data Sheet 15C 18-0325 Consider and take action regarding potential/pending litigation regarding a rate case filed by Texas New Mexico Power before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 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 Clint DeGroot of Dominion Church. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 25.38 acres, MAP-18-0008 (Fire Training Facility), legally described as Blocks 25 through 27 and Abandoned Streets and Alleys 34 through 39, League City Townsites, from “PS-HCD-RNC” (Public and Semipublic within the Historic Conservation District Overlay and Residential Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) to “PS” (Public and Semipublic), generally located along the east side of North Kansas Avenue and north of Satsuma Street (Director of Planning and Development)
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2005-24, to rezone approximately 25.38 acres, MAP-18-0008 (Fire Training Facility), legally described as Blocks 25 through 27 and Abandoned Streets and Alleys 34 through 39, League City Townsites, from “PS-HCD-RNC” (Public and Semipublic within the Historic Conservation District Overlay and Residential Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) to “PS” (Public and Semipublic), generally located along the east side of North Kansas Avenue and north of Satsuma Street (Director of Planning and Development)
Hold a public hearing on proposed Certificates of Obligation (CO), Series 2018 (Director of Finance)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation (Director of Finance)
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. 8A 18-0339 Presentation of the Financial Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2018 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 8B 18-0350 Presentation and discussion regarding tree preservation standards, maintenance, and replacement of protected trees on private and public property; and planning standards and maintenance of trees within rights-of-way (Director of Planning and Development)
9A 18-0326 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-88 appointing officers who are authorized to sign on behalf of the City in banking and other monetary transactions. (Director of Finance) 9B 18-0334 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of Grant Applications to the Texas Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the Texas Water Development Board Flood Protection Grant Program, and the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program for various City-wide drainage projects (Director of Engineering) 9C 18-0330 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2018-14 authorizing various amendments to Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled, “Floods” to change various engineering standards to allow for the minimization of flood losses - Second Reading (Director of Engineering) Council approved the first reading 7-0-0, with 1 absent, on June 12, 2018. 9D 18-0329 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2018-15 amending Chapter 98, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled, “Abandonment of Public ROW or Easements and Sale or Exchange of Land and other Real Property Interests” - Second Reading (Director of Engineering) Council approved the first reading 7-0-0, with 1 absent, on June 12, 2018. 9E 18-0344 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2018-16 amending Ordinance 2010-19 to clarify that the Mayor has the authority to appoint all members of the City’s boards, commissions and agencies, subject to confirmation by the City Council - Second Reading (City Attorney) Council approved first reading, 7-0-0, with one absent on June 12, 2018.
Consider and take action on a resolution determining which recommendations from the Charter Review Advisory Committee will be included as Charter propositions on the 2018 November election ballot (City Attorney) Council postponed 7-0-0, with one absent, on June 12, 2018.
Consider and take action on a resolution to amend Resolution No. 2013-14 to revise certain fees pertaining to pipelines and oil and gas drilling (Councilman Gripon and Mayor Hallisey)
Consider and take action on the appointment of an Alternate Voting Member to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council (Mayor Hallisey)
Consider and take action on the appointment of a representative to the Clear Creek Watershed Steering Committee (Mayor Hallisey)
Consider and take action on the appointment of a representative to the Dickinson Bayou Watershed Steering Committee (Mayor Hallisey)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. for Grant Applications and Planning associated to disaster recovery related to Hurricane Harvey in an amount not to exceed $22,990 (Director of Engineering)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the professional services agreement with Ardurra Group, LLC to increase the total compensation by $218,500 for a total amount not to exceed $518,500 (Director of Engineering/Emergency Management Coordinator)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of emergency equipment to outfit 17 public safety vehicles in an amount not to exceed $464,042 (Director of Public Works)
Consider and take action on a resolution determining a public necessity to acquire real property interests in certain properties for the PK 1703 Claremont Connector Hike & Bike Trail Project and authorizing the use of eminent domain powers for the acquisition of real property interests in the properties (Director of Budget & Project Management).
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A 18-0322 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) Attachments: Data Sheet 14B 18-0336 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) Attachments: Data Sheet 14C 18-0324 Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney regarding potential/pending litigation regarding a rate case filed by Texas New Mexico Power before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A 18-0323 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) Attachments: Data Sheet 15B 18-0337 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Budget & Project Management) Attachments: Data Sheet 15C 18-0325 Consider and take action regarding potential/pending litigation regarding a rate case filed by Texas New Mexico Power before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (City Attorney) Attachments: Data Sheet 16. ADJOURNMENT