*A portion of this clip is without audio* 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. Jan Sattem of Good Shepherd Church
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 20-0179 Report from Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (Mayor Hallisey) 4B. 20-0185 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.
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. 20-0184 Presentation of the Financial Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2019 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 8B. 20-0176 Presentation of the Investment Report of the City of League City for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 (Director of Finance)
CONSENT AGENDA 9D. 20-0190 Consider and take action on a resolution awarding a construction contract to Lucas Construction, Co. for Phase 2 of the Walker Street Corridor Upgrades Project (ST1803) in an amount not to exceed $328,926 and authorizing an additional $33,000 for a construction work change directive budget (Director of Budget and Project Management) 9E. 20-0177 Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 for the Galveston County Municipal Utility District 39 in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 (Director of Finance) 9F. 20-0174 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2020-08, amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 and repeal Ordinance No. 2007-35 for the existing Riverbend Planned Unit Development (PUD) to create a new PUD, on property zoned “CM-PUD” (Commercial Mixed Use within a Planned Unit Development Overlay), (PUD-18-0014 Riverbend at Clear Creek PUD), generally located along the north and east sides of North Wesley Drive, east of Interstate Highway 45 in the 200 to 500 block of North Wesley Drive in League City, Texas - Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-0-0, with two absent on March 16, 2020. Council approved first reading, 8-0-0, on April 14, 2020. 9H. 20-0181 Consider and take action authorizing Ordinance 2020-11 to amend chapter 10 of the code of ordinances of the City of League City, Texas entitled “Alcoholic Beverages” to update various provisions to be compliant with state law (City Attorney) Council approved on first reading 8-0-0 on April 14, 2020.
20-0188 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing change order 2 with Triad Retail Construction, Inc. for the Animal Care & Adoption Center (PD1502) in an amount not to exceed $86,788.18 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
20-0183 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order No. 2 with Conrad Construction Company, Ltd. for the Downtown Revitalization Plan - Park Avenue Reconstruction Project (ED1503) in an amount of $87,529.23 for a total increased contract amount of $1,213,202.31 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
20-0186 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM-Smith Inc. for the 36-inch Waterline from SH 3 Booster Pump Station to South Shore Harbour Booster Pump Station (WT1109) in an amount not to exceed $69,515 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
20-0175 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2020-09, authorizing a Utility Agreement with Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 80 - Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services) Council postponed 6-1-0 with 1 absent on March 10, 2020. Council approved first reading, 5-3-0 on April 14, 2020.
NEW BUSINESS 20-0170 Consider and take action on a resolution by the City of League City, Texas (“City”) denying the distribution cost recovery factor rate request of Texas-New Mexico Power Company made on or about April 6, 2020; authorizing participation in a coalition of similarly situated cities; authorizing participation in related rate proceedings; requiring the reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses; and authorizing the retention of special counsel (City Attorney)
20-0187 Consider and possible act to create an economic recovery program for hotels located in League City (Mayor Hallisey)
20-0171 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas, entitled “Civil Emergencies” to allow the temporary suspension of city ordinances by resolution during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the federal, state or a local government (City Manager) Staff recommends approval on first and final reading.
20-0172 Consider and take action on a resolution adopting certain rules and temporarily suspending any League City regulations in conflict therewith during the COVID-19 Emergency (City Manager)
20-0189 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 by amending Ordinance No. 2019-24 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Director of Budget & Project Management) Staff requests first and final reading.
20-0178 Consider and take action on an ordinance: 1) amending Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas entitled "Peddlers and Solicitors" to update and reorganize various provisions to be compliant with state law and 2) repealing Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas, entitled "Advertising" (City Attorney) Staff recommends approval on first and final reading.
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 20-0151 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: League City v Jimmy Changas (City Attorney) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 20-0191 Consider and take action regarding pending litigation, to-wit: League City v Jimmy Changas (City Attorney) 16. ADJOURNMENT
*A portion of this clip is without audio* 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. Jan Sattem of Good Shepherd Church
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 4A. 20-0179 Report from Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (Mayor Hallisey) 4B. 20-0185 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.
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. 20-0184 Presentation of the Financial Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2019 (Director of Budget & Project Management) 8B. 20-0176 Presentation of the Investment Report of the City of League City for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 (Director of Finance)
CONSENT AGENDA 9D. 20-0190 Consider and take action on a resolution awarding a construction contract to Lucas Construction, Co. for Phase 2 of the Walker Street Corridor Upgrades Project (ST1803) in an amount not to exceed $328,926 and authorizing an additional $33,000 for a construction work change directive budget (Director of Budget and Project Management) 9E. 20-0177 Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale and issuance of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 for the Galveston County Municipal Utility District 39 in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 (Director of Finance) 9F. 20-0174 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2020-08, amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 and repeal Ordinance No. 2007-35 for the existing Riverbend Planned Unit Development (PUD) to create a new PUD, on property zoned “CM-PUD” (Commercial Mixed Use within a Planned Unit Development Overlay), (PUD-18-0014 Riverbend at Clear Creek PUD), generally located along the north and east sides of North Wesley Drive, east of Interstate Highway 45 in the 200 to 500 block of North Wesley Drive in League City, Texas - Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services) Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-0-0, with two absent on March 16, 2020. Council approved first reading, 8-0-0, on April 14, 2020. 9H. 20-0181 Consider and take action authorizing Ordinance 2020-11 to amend chapter 10 of the code of ordinances of the City of League City, Texas entitled “Alcoholic Beverages” to update various provisions to be compliant with state law (City Attorney) Council approved on first reading 8-0-0 on April 14, 2020.
20-0188 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing change order 2 with Triad Retail Construction, Inc. for the Animal Care & Adoption Center (PD1502) in an amount not to exceed $86,788.18 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
20-0183 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order No. 2 with Conrad Construction Company, Ltd. for the Downtown Revitalization Plan - Park Avenue Reconstruction Project (ED1503) in an amount of $87,529.23 for a total increased contract amount of $1,213,202.31 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
20-0186 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM-Smith Inc. for the 36-inch Waterline from SH 3 Booster Pump Station to South Shore Harbour Booster Pump Station (WT1109) in an amount not to exceed $69,515 (Director of Budget and Project Management)
20-0175 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2020-09, authorizing a Utility Agreement with Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 80 - Second Reading (Executive Director of Development Services) Council postponed 6-1-0 with 1 absent on March 10, 2020. Council approved first reading, 5-3-0 on April 14, 2020.
NEW BUSINESS 20-0170 Consider and take action on a resolution by the City of League City, Texas (“City”) denying the distribution cost recovery factor rate request of Texas-New Mexico Power Company made on or about April 6, 2020; authorizing participation in a coalition of similarly situated cities; authorizing participation in related rate proceedings; requiring the reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses; and authorizing the retention of special counsel (City Attorney)
20-0187 Consider and possible act to create an economic recovery program for hotels located in League City (Mayor Hallisey)
20-0171 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas, entitled “Civil Emergencies” to allow the temporary suspension of city ordinances by resolution during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the federal, state or a local government (City Manager) Staff recommends approval on first and final reading.
20-0172 Consider and take action on a resolution adopting certain rules and temporarily suspending any League City regulations in conflict therewith during the COVID-19 Emergency (City Manager)
20-0189 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 by amending Ordinance No. 2019-24 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Director of Budget & Project Management) Staff requests first and final reading.
20-0178 Consider and take action on an ordinance: 1) amending Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas entitled "Peddlers and Solicitors" to update and reorganize various provisions to be compliant with state law and 2) repealing Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas, entitled "Advertising" (City Attorney) Staff recommends approval on first and final reading.
14. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 14A. 20-0151 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with Attorney Consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation, to-wit: League City v Jimmy Changas (City Attorney) 15. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 15A. 20-0191 Consider and take action regarding pending litigation, to-wit: League City v Jimmy Changas (City Attorney) 16. ADJOURNMENT