Friendswood public meetings in 2022

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a preliminary plat for the 13.5075-acre Hagewood Estates subdivision on Lundy Lane. The commission will also consider a site plan for the Friendswood Mini Mart at 4321 Friendswood Link Road.

• Preliminary plat of Hagewood Estates on Lundy Lane
• Site plan for Friendswood Mini Mart at 4321 Friendswood Link Road
• Approval of December 8, 2022, meeting minutes

General

This is a procedural notice regarding a possible quorum of the Mayor and City Council. The body will participate in the Holidays in the Park event at Stevenson Park.

• Attendance at Holidays in the Park at Stevenson Park
• Scheduled dates: December 2, 9, and 16, 2022

General

The Mayor and City Council of Friendswood will attend the 'Council Reading to Kids at the Library' event. This notice serves as an announcement of a possible quorum during the program.

• Council Reading to Kids at the Library Event

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. Members will discuss potential actions regarding upcoming trips and events. The Assistant Director will also present a report on community events and park improvements.

• Approval of November 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding upcoming trips and events
• Assistant Director’s Report on community events and park improvements
• Report regarding the Thanksgiving Potluck

General

This is a notice of possible quorum regarding the Holidays in the Park event at Stevenson Park. The Mayor and City Council may participate in the event on December 9, 2022.

• Notice of possible quorum for Holidays in the Park at 1100 S Friendswood

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several zone change requests. These include proposals for 110 Hunters Lane, 1376 W. Parkwood Ave., and a 4.621-acre tract at FM 2351/W. Edgewood Dr.

• Zone change from CSC to MFR-M at 110 Hunters Lane
• Specific Use Permit for religious organizations at 1376 W. Parkwood Ave.
• Zone change from PUD to SFR for a 4.621-acre tract at FM 2351/W. Edgewood Dr.

The Commission made positive recommendations to City Council for three separate land-use requests. These include a change to multi-family residential for a townhome project, a specific use permit for a church office, and a change to single-family residential for a luxury home development.

• Recommended zone change from Community Shopping Center to Multi-Family Residential – Medium Density at 110 Hunters Lane (5-1)
• Recommended Specific Use Permit to allow Religious Organizations at 1376 W. Parkwood Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change from Planned Unit Development to Single Family Residential at W. Edgewood Dr/FM 2351 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10 and November 29, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider approving minutes from the November 2, 2022, meeting and discuss a committee collaboration meeting. The agenda also includes receiving a staff business report.

• Approval of November 2, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding the committee collaboration meeting
• Receipt of the Staff Business Report

The committee approved the minutes from the November 2, 2022, meeting. Members discussed a collaboration meeting with downtown economic development and chamber groups to align community messaging.

• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Council will discuss drainage updates and a new water meter interface for residents. Proposed actions include approving budget amendments and various infrastructure contracts. The meeting also includes reviewing updates to the City Code regarding emergency management.

• Awarding Blackhawk Facility Renovation Project to Construction Masters of Houston, Inc.
• Ratifying emergency repairs on Bay Area Boulevard with Pavecon Ltd. Co.
• Authorizing sewer rehabilitation via PM Construction & Rehab, LLC
• Amending the City’s General Budgets for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
• Updating City Code definitions regarding emergency management

Council approved a contract for the Blackhawk Facility Renovation Project and ratified emergency road repairs on Bay Area Boulevard. The body also passed two budget amendments for fiscal years 2021-2023 and authorized a sewer rehabilitation project. Additionally, Council approved a first reading of an ordinance updating emergency management definitions and authority.

• Awarded Blackhawk Facility Renovation Project to Construction Masters of Houston, Inc. (7-0)
• Ratified Agreement and Change Order No. 1 with Pavecon Ltd. Co. for Bay Area Blvd emergency repairs (7-0)
• Authorized End User Agreement with PM Construction & Rehab, LLC for sewer repairs not to exceed $1,368,118.75 (7-0)
• Extended License Agreement with American Tower, L.P. for telecommunications tower at 1606 Whitaker Drive (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-28 for FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendment XIII (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-29 for FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment II (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance updating Chapter 22 Civil Emergencies code (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R2022-37 to apply for CDBG-MIT infrastructure grants (7-0)

General

The Mayor and City Council will participate in the Flapjack 5K event on December 3, 2022. This notice serves as a notification of a possible quorum during the event.

• Flapjack 5K at Stevenson Park

General

The Mayor and City Council will participate in the Santa in the Park event at Stevenson Park on December 3, 2022. This notice serves as a notification of a possible quorum during the event.

• Santa in the Park event at Stevenson Park

General

The Mayor and Council of the City of Friendswood have issued a notice of possible quorum regarding the Holidays in the Park event. Officials may participate in the event at Stevenson Park on December 2, 9, and 16, 2022.

• Notice of possible quorum for Holidays in the Park at Stevenson Park

General

The Mayor and City Council will participate in the Senior Citizens Volunteer and Sponsors Appreciation Lunch. This notice serves as a notification of a possible quorum during the event.

• Senior Citizens Volunteer and Sponsors Appreciation Lunch

General

The Mayor and Council of Friendswood will participate in town hall meetings regarding the Stevenson Park parking lot. These sessions are intended to develop a conceptual plan for the area.

• Town hall meetings for Stevenson Park parking lot planning

Planning and Zoning Commission

This special meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission focuses on one action item. The commission will consider establishing and prioritizing goals for the body. No other specific development or zoning items are listed on this agenda.

• Establishing and prioritizing goals for the Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission discussed establishing and prioritizing goals for 2023. Members discussed changing meeting start times to 6:00 PM and reviewed the necessity of a standing liaison for the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District.

• Agreed a standing liaison for the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District is no longer necessary

City Council

This is a procedural notice regarding a possible quorum of the City Council at an event. The Mayor and Council may attend the Blue Santa Shootout at Friendswood Sports Park.

• Blue Santa Shootout at 2910 W Parkwood Ave

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will consider approving minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting. Members will discuss upcoming trips, Breakfast with Santa, and a vacant board position. Reports on the Fall Picnic, Health Fair, and Veterans Day Celebration will also be presented.

• Discussion of upcoming trips and events
• Planning for Breakfast with Santa
• Advisory Board Member vacancy discussion
• Reports on the Fall Picnic, Health Fair, and Veterans Day Celebration
• Approval of September 19, 2022 meeting minutes

General

The Mayor and City Council may reach a quorum while attending the 12th Annual Veterans Day Celebration. The event is scheduled for November 14, 2022, at the Friendswood Activity Building.

• Attendance at the 12th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

City Council

The Friendswood City Council issued a notice of possible quorum for the Fall Haul event. The event is scheduled for November 12, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centennial Park.

• Notice of possible quorum for Fall Haul at 2200 S Friendswood Dr

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider the preliminary plat for a 43.447-acre subdivision known as Georgetown Detention Basin Phase 1. The agenda also includes approving the final plat for Avalon at Friendswood Section 3 and reviewing updates regarding City Council appointment policies.

• Preliminary Plat of Georgetown Detention Basin Phase 1 (43.447 acres)
• Final Plat of Avalon at Friendswood Section 3
• Approval of October 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Update on City Council's Boards and Commissions Appointment Policy
• October 2022 DRC Report

The Commission unanimously approved the Preliminary Plat for the Georgetown Detention Basin Phase 1 and the Final Plat of Avalon at Friendswood Section 3. Members also received an update on the City Council's amended appointment policy for boards and commissions.

• Approved minutes of the October 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Avalon at Friendswood Section 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Georgetown Detention Basin Phase 1 (unanimous)

General

The Mayor and Council of the City of Friendswood will attend a proclamation event for Westwood Elementary Day. The event is scheduled to take place at Westwood Elementary School.

• Proclamation for Westwood Elementary Day

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates regarding utility rates, capital improvement projects, and police staffing. The agenda includes several items related to drainage improvements and grant administration services. The council will also consider a budget amendment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

• Drainage improvements at 310 and 301 W. Castlewood and 2 Queens Lane
• Three-year contract with Friendswood Chamber of Commerce for economic development services
• Blackhawk Facility Renovation Project award to Construction Masters of Houston, Inc.
• Economic Development Agreement with Tannos Development Group, LLC at 408 S. Friendswood Drive
• Budget Amendment I for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

City Council authorized an Economic Development Agreement with Tannos Development Group, LLC for a mixed-use project at 408 S. Friendswood Drive. The council also approved several flood mitigation agreements and a three-year contract with the Chamber of Commerce. A contract for the Blackhawk Facility Renovation Project was tabled for further review.

• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Tannos Development Group, LLC for 408 S. Friendswood Drive (Unanimous)
• Ratified Interlocal Agreement for FM 1959 Detention Basin and Whitcomb Channel projects (Unanimous)
• Approved three-year economic development contract with Friendswood Chamber of Commerce (5-2)
• Authorized Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District for W. Castlewood and Queens Lane (Unanimous)
• Tabled awarding Blackhawk Facility Renovation Project to Construction Masters of Houston, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Authorized Grant Administrative Services with GrantWorks, Inc. (6-1)
• Approved First Amendment to School Resource Officer Agreement with FISD for safety response technology (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R2022-34 establishing a Public Art/Display Policy (Unanimous)

General

The Mayor and City Council will participate in the Farmer's Market on November 5, 2022. This notice serves as a notification of a possible quorum during the event.

• Attendance at Farmer's Market from 9 AM to 1 PM
• Location: Stevenson Park, 1100 S Friendswood Dr

General

The Mayor and City Council will participate in a Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Event at the Lonestar Flight Museum. The program includes a press conference and a panel discussion.

• Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Event participation
• Press Conference at 10:30 A.M.
• Panel Discussion from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will attend the H-GAC Town Hall regarding the 2045 Transportation Plan. The event is scheduled at the Friendswood Public Library.

• H-GAC Town Hall – 2045 Transportation Plan

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will discuss a collaboration meeting and receive reports on Placer.ai analytics software and the staff business report. Members may also consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a proposed financial or other incentive for a business prospect.

• Recommendation to City Council regarding a proposed business incentive offer
• Discussion of a committee collaboration meeting
• Report on Placer.ai analytics software
• Staff Business Report

The committee voted to recommend that City Council approve a financial or other incentive for a business prospect. Members also discussed an upcoming collaboration meeting and reviewed new certificates of occupancy for September and October.

• Approved minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended approval of financial or other incentive for a business prospect to City Council (4-0)

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

The Keep Friendswood Beautiful committee will review various committee reports and discuss upcoming community events. Agenda items include planning for the Tree Giveaway, Santa in the Park, and the HEB Green Bag Grant.

• Recommendation of a memorial in Stevenson Park for Loretta Murphy
• Selection of a first quarter Business Award winner
• Discussion regarding HEB Green Bag Grant items
• Planning for the KFB Spring Break Class on March 13-17
• Updates on the Fairy Trail at Stevenson Park

General

The City Council will receive a presentation regarding a proposed development project for the 3800 block of FM 528. The meeting also includes council reports and opportunities for public comment.

• Presentation regarding a proposed development project at the 3800 block of FM 528

General

The Mayor and Council will participate in town hall meetings to develop a conceptual plan for the Stevenson Park parking lot. These sessions are scheduled for October 25 and November 29, 2022.

• Town hall meeting on October 25, 2022
• Town hall meeting on November 29, 2022

General

The Mayor and Council of the City of Friendswood will attend a bench dedication ceremony for Huberta Mora. This is a notice of possible quorum for the event taking place at Stevenson Park on October 24, 2022.

• Bench dedication ceremony for Huberta Mora at 1100 S. Friendswood Dr.

General

The Mayor and City Council will participate in a welcome home event for Astronaut Raja Chari. This notice is for a possible quorum rather than a legislative meeting.

• Welcome home event for Astronaut Raja Chari

General

The Investment Committee will consider approving the minutes from the July 25, 2022 meeting. The committee will also review the City of Friendswood Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2022.

• Approval of July 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report ending September 30, 2022

General

This is a notice of possible quorum regarding the Mayor and Council's attendance at Halloween in the Park. The event will take place at Stevenson Park.

• Attendance at Halloween in the Park

General

The Senior Citizen Advisory Board will review minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting. The board is scheduled to discuss budget matters and various community events. Members will also receive reports on park improvements and a fall picnic at Stevenson Park.

• Discussion of budget and purchasing
• Discussion regarding Veteran’s Day Celebration
• Discussion regarding Thanksgiving Potluck
• Report on Fall Picnic at Stevenson Park

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss an update regarding the City of Friendswood Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes consideration of the Final Plat for Mandale Estate.

• Consider approval of the Final Plat of Mandale Estate
• Discussion regarding an update to the City of Friendswood Comprehensive Plan

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from September 22 and a final plat for Mandale Estate. They also received an update on the city's comprehensive plan and heard reports on drainage district actions.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes of September 22 meeting and final plat of Mandale Estate) (unanimous)

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

The corporation will elect its President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary. It will also consider a resolution establishing guidelines for FDEDC funding requests. Reports on TxDOT infrastructure projects and the September 2022 financial report are scheduled.

• Election of officers
• Resolution for FDEDC funding request guidelines
• TxDOT Curbs, Ramps, Sidewalks and Traffic Signals Project report
• FM-518 Illumination Project report
• September 2022 financial report

The Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation unanimously approved a resolution establishing guidelines for considering funding requests, and re-elected Dr. Rebecca Hillenburg as President, Elmer 'Bubba' Johnson as Vice President, and Paul Marx as Secretary/Treasurer. Aubrey Harbin was appointed Assistant Secretary. The board also received reports on the TxDOT curbs/ramps/sidewalks project and the FM-518 illumination project, and noted a September 2022 fund balance of $2,916,332.

• Approved minutes of the August 9, 2022 meeting (5-0).
• Elected Hillenburg as President, Johnson as Vice President, and Marx as Secretary/Treasurer (5-0).
• Appointed Aubrey Harbin as Assistant Secretary (5-0).
• Approved a resolution establishing guidelines for considering funding requests from the FDEDC (5-0).

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider approving minutes from the September 7, 2022, meeting. Agenda items include a discussion on the committee's Strategic Plan and the election of a Chair and Vice Chair. A staff business report will also be received.

• Approval of September 7, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding the Committee Strategic Plan
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Staff Business Report

The committee approved the minutes of the September 7, 2022 meeting (4-0) and elected Susan Asimakis as chair and Blaise Guzzetta as vice chair (4-0). Discussion was held on a strategic planning workshop scheduled for November 10, 2022, with Friends of Downtown Friendswood Association participating. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Elected Susan Asimakis as Chair and Blaise Guzzetta as Vice Chair (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Water System Improvements Project. The council will also consider an ordinance to amend various chapters of the City Code regarding boards, commissions, and building regulations.

• Ordinance amending city code regarding boards, commissions, and building regulations
• Pension System Contract Amendment for the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department
• Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Blackhawk Boulevard Reconstruction
• License Agreement with Friendswood Lakes HOA for fencing on Mossy Stone Drive
• Resolution for temporary road closure of FM 518 for the Holiday Lighted Parade

The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that repeals and replaces scattered sections of the city code to consolidate all standing boards, committees, and commissions into a single article. They also unanimously adopted a new appointment policy for those bodies. Other unanimous actions included authorizing a pension increase for volunteer firefighters, an engineering contract for Blackhawk Boulevard Phase II-B, and a license agreement for fencing with Friendswood Lakes HOA.

• Approved first reading of ordinance consolidating board/commission rules (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2022-30 updating appointment policy for boards (7-0)
• Authorized pension contract amendment increasing volunteer firefighter pension to $132/month (7-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for Blackhawk Blvd Phase II-B (7-0)
• Ratified license agreement with Friendswood Lakes HOA for fencing on Mossy Stone Drive (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2022-31 establishing facility naming policy (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Harris-Galveston Subsidence District for WaterWise program (4-3)
• Authorized economic development contract with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (7-0)

General

The Mayor and City Council of Friendswood will participate in the 2022 Hope Village Community Partnership Breakfast. This notice serves as a notification of a possible quorum for the event.

• Attendance at the 2022 Hope Village Community Partnership Breakfast

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

The committee will review reports from various committees and receive a budget update. Members will discuss roles for the Santa in the Park and Tree Giveaway events. The meeting also includes consideration of a memorial in Stevenson Park.

• Approval of August 30, 2022 minutes
• KFB budget update
• Recommendation for a Stevenson Park memorial honoring Loretta Murphy
• Discussion of roles for Santa in the Park and Tree Giveaway events
• HEB Green Bag Grant items

Library Board

The board will review the minutes from the July 19, 2022, meeting and receive a report from the Library Director. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the results of the Town Hall Meeting.

• Approval of July 19, 2022, meeting minutes
• Library Director’s Report
• Discussion of Town Hall Meeting results

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the July 2022 meeting unanimously. The board received a report on the library's plans to remove interior partitions, rearrange the collection, and move toward a fine-free policy. The City Secretary will attend the next meeting to discuss transitioning the board to an advisory role.

• Approved July 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan for Frost Bank at 1506 S. Friendswood Drive. The Commission will also consider a six-month extension for the Avalon Section 3 Preliminary Plat. Additionally, members will receive updates on development and drainage district actions.

• Site plan approval for Frost Bank at 1506 S. Friendswood Drive
• Six-month extension for Avalon Section 3 Preliminary Plat
• Review of August 2022 DRC Report and GCCDD updates
• Approval of August 11, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a one-time, six-month extension for the Avalon Section 3 Preliminary Plat and approved the site plan for a new Frost Bank at 1506 S. Friendswood Drive. Both actions were approved without opposition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved one-time six-month extension for Avalon Section 3 Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Frost Bank at 1506 S. Friendswood Drive (unanimous)

General

The Mayor and City Council will attend the dedication of the Harold L. Whitaker Storm Water Basin. This notice serves as a notification of a possible quorum during the event at 140 Imperial Drive.

• Dedication of the Harold L. Whitaker Storm Water Basin at 140 Imperial Drive

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will discuss upcoming trips, the Fall Picnic, and a Health Fair. The board will also receive reports regarding community events and park improvements.

• Approval of August 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding budget and purchasing
• Discussion regarding the Fall Picnic event
• Discussion regarding the Health Fair event
• Reports on community events and park improvements

General

This is a notice of possible quorum for the Mayor and Council. The officials may participate in the Memorial Grill-Off & Open House in honor of Cole Gordon.

• Memorial Grill-Off & Open House at Cole Gordon Helping Hand Ranch

General

The Mayor and City Council of Friendswood will participate in an unveiling ceremony honoring Joycina Day Baker. The event is scheduled for September 15, 2022, at 9:00 A.M.

• Unveiling ceremony at 108 Skyview Terrace

General

This is a notice of a possible quorum for the Mayor and City Council. The officials will participate in the Galveston County Mayors & Councilmembers Association regular business meeting and dinner on September 14, 2022.

• Attendance at GCMCA regular business meeting and dinner

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes discussions on drainage updates and potential amendments to the City's Appointment Policy. Additionally, council members will consider zoning changes for Windsong Intermediate School and a commercial rezoning request.

• Public hearing regarding the proposed property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Zoning amendment for classroom and parking additions at Windsong Intermediate School
• Rezoning of 5.7092 acres from Single Family Residential to Community Shopping Center
• Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for the Blackhawk Boulevard Partnership Program
• Ordinance to update fees for ground emergency medical services

The City Council unanimously approved a flat tax rate of $0.4873 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2022-2023, which constitutes a tax increase due to rising property values. The council also ratified $22.5 million in property tax revenue, adopted the ad valorem tax rates, and approved several other items including a school expansion, a zoning change, and an interlocal road agreement.

• Approved flat tax rate of $0.4873 per $100 valuation (6-0)
• Ratified property tax revenue of $22,485,370 for FY 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Adopted ad valorem tax rates: $0.388580 M&O and $0.098754 debt service (6-0)
• Approved SUP amendment for Windsong Intermediate School classroom and parking additions (6-0)
• Approved zone change from Single Family Residential to Community Shopping Center on West Parkwood Ave (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Harris County for Blackhawk Boulevard extension (6-0)
• Adopted updated Council Rules of Procedure, striking section on motions and discussion (5-1)
• Approved resolution urging USPS to address conditions at 310 Morningside Drive post office (6-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will discuss its strategic plan. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the August 3, 2022 meeting and receive a staff business report.

• Discussion of the Committee Strategic Plan
• Approval of August 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff Business Report

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved the August 3, 2022 minutes (5-0) and discussed organizing a strategic planning workshop with the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce. The workshop is tentatively scheduled for October 25 or November 10, 2022, from 4-6pm at the Baker Room. Staff will develop an agenda focusing on mission statements, future endeavors, and identifying gaps in economic development efforts. No formal action was taken on the workshop.

• Approved minutes of August 3, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Discussed strategic planning workshop with FDEDC and Chamber; no vote taken

General

The committee will review the minutes from the June 30, 2022 meeting. Members will also discuss updates regarding proposed amendments to include new guidelines and board member positions. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on Animal Shelter operations.

• Approval of June 30, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of proposed amendments for new guidelines and board positions
• Update regarding Animal Shelter operations

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

The Keep Friendswood Beautiful committee will discuss its budget and responsibilities for Santa in the Park. Several committees will also present reports on topics including environmental action, education, and the Stevenson Park Fairy Trail.

• Approval of July 26, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of KFB budget
• Discussion of Santa in the Park duties
• Report on Fairy Trail at Stevenson Park

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 municipal budget. The council is also scheduled to discuss and take action concerning this proposed budget.

• Public hearing for the FY2022-23 Proposed Municipal Budget
• Discussion and potential action on the FY2022-23 Proposed Municipal Budget

The City Council held a public hearing and then voted unanimously to adopt the FY2022-23 municipal budget with $114,223,823 in both revenues and expenditures. The budget includes a proposed tax rate of $0.4873, which drew public comments asking for a lower rate or spending cuts. Council members cited rising costs for debt service, public safety, and contracts as reasons for supporting the budget.

• Adopted FY2022-23 municipal budget of $114,223,823 in revenues and expenditures (6-0, one absent)

General

The Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department State Pension Local Board of Trustees will meet to review minutes from February 2022. The board will also consider approving pension benefits applications and the Membership Reconciliation Report.

• Approval of pension benefits applications
• Approval of the Membership Reconciliation Report (MRR)
• Update from the FVFD Pension Committee Chairperson

General

This is a notice of possible quorum regarding the Mayor and City Council's attendance at World Senior Citizen’s Day. The event will take place at the Friendswood Activity Building.

• Attendance at World Senior Citizen's Day

Fourth of July Steering Committee

The Fourth of July Steering Committee will review minutes from the July 20, 2022 meeting. The committee will also discuss tasks, duties, and schedules for the Fourth of July breakfast, parade, day program, and evening program.

• Approval of July 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Assignments for the Fourth of July Event Breakfast
• Assignments for the Fourth of July Event Parade
• Assignments for the Fourth of July Event Day Program
• Assignments for the Fourth of July Event Evening Program

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider several land use requests, including rezoning 5.7092 acres on W. Parkwood Ave from residential to a community shopping center. They will also review a request to allow classroom and parking additions at Windsong Intermediate School. Other items include subdivision variances and plats for Friendswood Trails.

• Zone change for 2100 W. Parkwood Ave to permit school expansions
• Rezoning 5.7092 acres on W. Parkwood Ave from Single Family Residential to Community Shopping Center
• Subdivision variance request for Narrows Trail in Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A
• Partial preliminary plat for 30.433 acres in Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A
• Final Plat approval for Avalon at Friendswood Detention Pond

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of an amendment to Specific Use Permit 98-7 to allow classroom and parking additions at Windsong Intermediate School. The commission also unanimously recommended a zone change for 5.7 acres on West Parkwood Ave from Single Family Residential to Community Shopping Center, and approved a subdivision variance and preliminary plat for Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A.

• Approved consent agenda including July 14, 2022 minutes and Avalon at Friendswood Detention Pond final plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SUP 98-7 amendment for Windsong Intermediate School classroom and parking additions (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change of 5.7092 acres on W. Parkwood Ave from SFR to CSC (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision variance to reduce minimum block length for Narrows Trail (unanimous)
• Approved partial preliminary plat of Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A (unanimous)

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

The Corporation will discuss adopting the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget and creating a policy for funding requests from outside organizations. Members will also receive reports on TxDOT infrastructure projects and the FM 518 Illumination Project.

• Adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget
• Creation of a policy for funding requests from outside groups
• TxDOT Curbs, Ramps, Sidewalks and Traffic Signals Project report
• FM 518 Illumination Project report
• July 2022 Financial Report

The Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation (FDEDC) voted 5-0 to recommend the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget to City Council. The budget projects a zero ending balance after expenditures, including transfers for staff services and capital improvements. The board also discussed creating a policy for funding requests from outside organizations, with a plan to present a draft at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 14 and July 12, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Recommended FY2023 budget to City Council (5-0)
• Discussed but took no action on creating a policy for outside funding requests; McGinnis and Cox to draft a procedure

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will discuss upcoming trips, events, and budget matters. The board will also consider possible action regarding the Christmas in September: Arts and Crafts Market.

• Approval of July 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion on upcoming trips and events
• Review of budget and purchasing
• Action regarding Christmas in September: Arts and Crafts Market
• Assistant Director's report on community events and park improvements

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Committee will consider approving the minutes from the June 1, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Committee Strategic Plan and a staff business report.

• Approval of June 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the Committee Strategic Plan
• Staff Business Report

The committee approved the June 1, 2022 meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote (Winnie abstained). They discussed organizing a collaborative workshop with local business organizations to align economic development goals, and received a staff report on recent business openings.

• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, Winnie abstained)
• Discussed planning a collaborative workshop with Chamber, FDFA, FDEDC, and CEDC
• Volunteered Guzzetta and Brown to pitch workshop idea to FDEDC

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed municipal budget for fiscal year 2022-23 and consider setting public hearings for the budget and tax rates. The council will also discuss a School Resource Officer Agreement with the Friendswood Independent School District.

• Proposed FY 2022-23 Municipal Budget and ad valorem tax rate consideration
• Renewal of Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department
• Street name change from Hatcher Lane to Parkside Drive
• Contract award to Greenscape Six, LLC for sidewalk installation
• Funding for the FM 518 Illumination Project

The City Council approved a proposed ad valorem tax rate of 48.7314 cents per $100 valuation, which is the same as the current rate but a 6.54% increase over the no-new-revenue rate. The council also set public hearings for the FY2022-23 budget and tax rate for August 29 and September 12, respectively. Additionally, the council authorized the FDEDC to spend $2,355,747 on the FM 518 Illumination Project and approved a $1,457,640 equipment lease-purchase agreement with Truist Bank.

• Approved proposed tax rate of 48.7314 cents per $100 valuation (6-1)
• Set public hearing for FY2022-23 budget for Aug. 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for ad valorem tax rate for Sept. 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized FDEDC to expend $2,355,747 for FM 518 Illumination Project (6-1)
• Approved $1,457,640 master lease-purchase agreement with Truist Bank (unanimous)
• Awarded FY2021-2022 Striping Maintenance Contract to Pavecon Ltd. Co. for $204,070 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of EMS fee schedule increases (unanimous)
• Approved School Resource Officer Agreement with FISD (unanimous)

General

The Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust will consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate several types of employee insurance. This includes medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, and life insurance, as well as long-term disability and ancillary products.

• Negotiation of employee medical, dental, and pharmacy insurance
• Negotiation of employee life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Negotiation of employee vision and long-term disability insurance

The Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust unanimously authorized the City Manager to negotiate agreements for employee medical, dental, pharmacy, life, accidental death and dismemberment, vision, long-term disability insurance, and ancillary products. The motion passed with no dissenting votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized City Manager to negotiate employee insurance agreements (unanimous)

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

The Keep Friendswood Beautiful board will discuss volunteer hour tracking and updating flower pots at City Hall. The meeting also includes committee reports on the Stevenson Park Fairy Trail and social media activity.

• Approval of May 24, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of the Track it Forward volunteer program
• Discussion regarding City Hall flower pots
• Reports on the Stevenson Park Fairy Trail and committee updates

Investment Committee

The Friendswood Investment Committee will meet to review minutes from the May 23, 2022, meeting. The committee will also consider approving the city's investment policy and the quarterly investment report dated June 30, 2022.

• Approval of May 23, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of the Investment Policy
• Approval of the quarterly investment report dated June 30, 2022

Fourth of July Steering Committee

The Fourth of July Steering Committee will discuss tasks, duties, and schedules for various parts of the upcoming holiday event. This includes planning for the breakfast, parade, day program, and evening program. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of June 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Assignments for Fourth of July Event Breakfast
• Assignments for Fourth of July Event Parade
• Assignments for Fourth of July Event Day Program
• Assignments for Fourth of July Event Evening Program

Library Board

The board will receive a presentation regarding the current and future needs assessment for the Friendswood Public Library. The meeting also includes a session to collect public input on the library's five-year plan.

• Presentation of the 2022 Cultural Programming Award to Vineet Majmudar and Martha Leyva
• Presentation regarding the library's current and future needs assessment
• Public input session for the library's five-year plan

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will discuss upcoming trips, events, and budget items. The meeting also includes reports on park improvements and the Watermelon Bash & Bingo event.

• Approval of June 13, 2022 minutes
• Discussion regarding upcoming trips and events
• Discussion regarding budget and purchasing
• Casino Extravaganza event discussion
• World Senior Citizen’s Day event discussion

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a request to reduce the minimum block length on Narrows Trail. They will also review a partial preliminary plat for 36.863 acres in Friendswood Trails Sections 3A and 4A. The meeting also includes an oath of office for three commissioners.

• Subdivision variance request to reduce minimum block length from 300 feet for Narrows Trail
• Partial preliminary plat for Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A involving 46 lots and 23 reserves
• Oath of office for Joe Matranga, Brian Bounds, and Marcus Rives
• Approval of the June 23, 2022, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes

The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on July 14, 2022. The only substantive action was unanimous approval of the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the June 23, 2022 meeting. Two action items—a subdivision variance request for Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A and a partial preliminary plat for the same—were withdrawn by the applicant prior to the meeting, so no decisions were made on them. The meeting also included oaths of office for three commissioners and various reports.

• Approved consent agenda including June 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Subdivision variance request for Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A withdrawn by applicant
• Partial preliminary plat for Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A withdrawn by applicant

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

The corporation will discuss a request for proposals regarding lighting installation on FM 518. Members will also receive reports on the TxDOT infrastructure project and the June 2022 financial report.

• RFP 2022-10 FM 518 Illumination installation
• TxDOT Curbs, Ramps, Sidewalks and Traffic Signals Project report
• June 2022 Financial Report
• Approval of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation voted 6-0 to authorize staff to negotiate an agreement for Option 1 of the FM 518 illumination project, which installs street and pedestrian lighting from Castlewood Dr to FM 2351 but excludes the area in front of Friends Church. The option costs $2.35 million, within the $2.5 million budget. The board discussed concerns about tree protection and potential arborist consultation, but no additional action was taken on those items. The meeting also included updates on the TxDOT curbs, ramps, sidewalks, and traffic signals project, and the June 2022 financial report.

• Approved Option 1 of RFP 2022-10 FM 518 illumination installation, authorizing staff to negotiate an agreement (6-0)
• Noted discussion to consider arborist consultation for tree protection in phase two (no formal action)
• Received TxDOT curbs, ramps, sidewalks, and traffic signals project report (no action)
• Received June 2022 financial report showing ending fund balance of $2,739,842 (no action)

City Council

The Friendswood City Council will discuss the preliminary FY2023 proposed budget summary and a multi-year financial plan. The council will also consider several contracts for debris removal, software upgrades, and park maintenance. Additionally, multiple appointments to city boards and commissions are scheduled for consideration.

• Review of the preliminary FY2023 Proposed Budget summary
• Master Services Agreement with MCCi, LLC for Laserfiche software licenses
• Debris removal contracts with Crowder Gulf and KDF Enterprises LLC
• FDEDC funding for the Stevenson Park Conceptual Design Plan
• Ordinance amending the City Code regarding 'unreasonable acceleration'

The Friendswood City Council approved a $162,000 Master Services Agreement with MCCi for a Laserfiche records management upgrade, authorized a landscaping contract with Manor Maintenance, and approved a $13,500 conceptual design plan for Stevenson Park funded by the FDEDC. The council also approved Budget Amendment X, which includes $1.03 million in drainage bond funds for Frenchman's Creek acquisition, and elected Brent Erenwert as Mayor Pro Tem. All votes were unanimous except the Stevenson Park plan (4-3) and the breath alcohol supervisor agreement (5-2).

• Approved $162,000 Laserfiche records management upgrade (7-0)
• Authorized landscaping contract with Manor Maintenance (7-0)
• Approved $13,500 Stevenson Park conceptual design plan funded by FDEDC (4-3)
• Approved Budget Amendment X with $1.03M drainage bond funds for Frenchman's Creek (7-0)
• Elected Brent Erenwert as Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for breath alcohol technical supervisor (5-2)
• Approved debris monitoring contracts with Thompson Consulting and Tetra Tech (7-0)
• Approved debris removal contracts with Crowder Gulf and KDF Enterprises (7-0)

General

The City Council will meet to discuss current and future city operations, plans, and budgets. The meeting also includes a review of the Appointment Policy, City Facility Naming Policy, and Council Rules of Procedure.

• Discussion of city operations, plans, and budgets
• Review of Council Rules of Procedure
• Review of Appointment Policy
• Review of City Facility Naming Policy

The City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed FY2022-2023 budget and multi-year financial plan, with no formal votes taken. Council directed staff on updates to the Appointment Policy, including term limits and advisory board changes, and requested revisions to the Council Rules of Procedure and Facility Naming Policy for future consideration.

• Directed staff to update Appointment Policy with term limits (12 consecutive years) and advisory board changes
• Directed staff to revise Council Rules of Procedure, including electronic minutes and public comment changes
• Directed staff to consolidate Facility Naming Policy with tiered options and require Council approval for city-funded items
• Established ad hoc committee to honor Joycina Baker's contributions
• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion and direction only

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The committee will consider approving the minutes from the March 24, 2022 meeting. Members will also receive updates regarding staff training, shelter volunteers, and marketing efforts to promote dog and cat adoptions.

• Approval of March 24, 2022 minutes
• Updates on staff training
• Updates on shelter volunteers, projects, and training
• Updates on marketing, outreach, and animal training for adoptions

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the Final Plat of Sterling Creek Section 7 and the Falling Bend Estates Replat. The meeting also includes receiving staff reports on the May 2022 DRC Report and updates regarding the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District.

• Final Plat of Sterling Creek Section 7
• Falling Bend Estates Replat
• May 2022 DRC Report
• Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District (GCCDD) updates

The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda items, including the minutes from May 26 and June 9, 2022, the Final Plat of Sterling Creek Section 7, and the Falling Bend Estates Replat. The commission also discussed concerns about gate setbacks and tree choices for Sterling Creek, but no changes were made. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved minutes of May 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Sterling Creek Section 7 (unanimous)
• Approved Falling Bend Estates Replat (unanimous)

General

The Mayor and Council of the City of Friendswood will attend a groundbreaking event at 1506 S. Friendswood Dr. This notice serves as a notification of a possible quorum.

• Groundbreaking of Frost Financial Center

Fourth of July Steering Committee

The committee will discuss tasks, schedules, and assignments for the Fourth of July breakfast, parade, day program, and evening program. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the Evelyn B. Newman Award and the Mora Spirit Award.

• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event Breakfast
• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event Parade
• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event Day Program
• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event Evening program
• Discussion regarding Evelyn B. Newman Award and Mora Spirit Award

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

The Corporation will consider an agreement to fund a conceptual design plan for Stevenson Park. The meeting also includes discussion of an illumination installation RFP for FM 518 and reports on TxDOT infrastructure projects.

• Agreement with Keep Friendswood Beautiful, Inc. to fund the Stevenson Park conceptual design plan
• Discussion regarding RFP 2022-10 for FM 518 illumination installation
• TxDOT Curbs, Ramps, Sidewalks and Traffic Signals Project report
• May 2022 financial report

The Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation approved an agreement with Keep Friendswood Beautiful, Inc. to fund a $13,500 conceptual design plan for Stevenson Park, with a 4-1 vote. They also unanimously authorized staff to negotiate a scaled-back contract with Pfeiffer & Sons, Ltd. for the FM 518 illumination project, after receiving a low bid of $3,989,219. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $13,500 agreement with Keep Friendswood Beautiful for Stevenson Park conceptual design plan (4-1)
• Authorized staff to negotiate scaled-back agreement with Pfeiffer & Sons, Ltd. for FM 518 illumination (5-0)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss upcoming trips, events, and budget items. The agenda includes planning for the Watermelon Bash, Bingo event, and Casino Extravaganza. The committee will also receive a report on community events and park improvements.

• Approval of May 9, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of upcoming trips and events
• Budget and purchasing discussion
• Watermelon Bash and Bingo event planning
• Casino Extravaganza event planning

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving a site plan for Industry Park 2. The proposed project includes industrial, storage, and warehouse buildings at 4552 FM 2351 and 4500 FM 2351.

• Site plan approval for Industry Park 2 (industrial, storage, and warehouse development)

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for Industry Park 2, an industrial, storage and warehouse development at 4552 FM 2351 (2 buildings) and 4500 FM 2351 (11 buildings). The approval includes a parking modification, approved by the City Engineer, allowing the facility to use storage spaces for parking. The applicant is still working through civil issues, but the layout will not change.

• Approved Industry Park 2 site plan at 4552 FM 2351 and 4500 FM 2351 (unanimous)
• Approved parking modification using storage spaces for parking, as approved by City Engineer

City Council

The City Council will consider several business items, including software agreements for Community Development and a construction award for the Forest Bend Detention Pond. The agenda also includes discussions on drainage updates and budget amendments for fiscal year 2021-2022.

• Awarding Forest Bend Detention Pond Construction Project (Bid 2022-05) to Jerdon Enterprise, L.P.
• Approving software agreements with Azteca Systems, LLC and NewEdge Services, LLC
• Property sale agreement for 0.9470 acres at Frenchman's Creek Townhomes
• Interlocal Agreement for flood mitigation at 212 East Heritage Drive
• Ordinance amending the City’s General Budget (Budget Amendment IX)

The City Council unanimously awarded the Forest Bend Detention Pond construction project to Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. for $3,631,982.25, funded by a CDBG-DR grant and flood bonds. The Council also approved several flood mitigation agreements, including a property purchase for Frenchman's Creek and an interlocal agreement for a shelving project. Additionally, they approved a budget amendment and various resolutions and ordinances.

• Awarded Forest Bend Detention Pond construction to Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. for $3,631,982.25 (unanimous)
• Approved property purchase from Roger and Shannon Weaver for $125,000 (0.9470 acres) for flood control (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Galveston County CCD for $140,978 shelving/flood mitigation project (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Harris-Galveston Subsidence District for $49,415 AMI grant (unanimous)
• Approved CityWorks software license and implementation agreements totaling $173,446.25 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R2022-16 on cybersecurity training compliance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R2022-17 adopting Galveston County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment IX (Ordinance 2022-14) with multiple appropriations (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Committee will discuss its strategic plan and consider participating in Lemonade Day. Members will also consider hosting a meeting for local community and civic groups.

• Discussion of the Strategic Plan
• Participation in Lemonade Day
• Hosting a cohort meeting with local community and civic groups
• Approval of committee minutes from April 6, April 27, and May 4, 2022

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved its Strategic Plan unanimously. Members discussed but took no action on participating in Lemonade Day and hosting a cohort meeting with local groups. The committee also approved minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approved April 6, April 27, and May 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Community and Economic Development Committee Strategic Plan (unanimous)

General

The Mayor and City Council will participate in the Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial. This notice serves as a notification of a possible quorum.

• Memorial Day Ceremony participation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a subdivision plat for 36.863 acres in Friendswood Trails. Members will also review site plan amendments for Whitewater Car Wash and a new medical building. The meeting includes discussion regarding the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District liaison schedule.

• Partial preliminary plat of Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A
• Site plan amendment for Whitewater Car Wash at 300 W. Parkwood Avenue
• Site plan for Tannos Medical Building at 1715 S. Friendswood Drive
• Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District liaison schedule discussion

The commission unanimously denied the partial preliminary plat for Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A due to outstanding compliance issues, including a block length variance request and oil well buffer concerns. It approved a site plan amendment for the WhiteWater Car Wash rebrand at 300 W. Parkwood Avenue and approved the site plan for the Tannos Medical Building at 1715 S. Friendswood Drive. The consent agenda, including approval of May 12 minutes, was also approved.

• Denied Friendswood Trails Sections 3A & 4A preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved WhiteWater Car Wash site plan amendment at 300 W. Parkwood Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Tannos Medical Building site plan at 1715 S. Friendswood Dr (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

The Keep Friendswood Beautiful meeting includes discussions on volunteer hour tracking and updating the KFB brochure. Members will also receive various committee reports, including updates on the Fairy Trail at Steven Park and local recycling trends.

• Approval of April 26, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of Track it Forward volunteer program
• Discussion of 4th of July Parade participation
• Report on the Fairy Trail at Steven Park
• Report on recycling trends and the Recycling Club

Investment Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will discuss and potentially take action on its strategic plan. The committee will also receive a staff business report.

• Discussion regarding the Community and Economic Development Committee Strategic Plan
• Receipt of the Staff Business Report

General

This agenda is a notice of possible quorum for the Mayor and Council's participation in the Council Spring Reading Time. The event takes place at the Friendswood Public Library. No legislative items are listed.

• Council Spring Reading Time at the Friendswood Public Library

General

The City Council will canvass the returns from the May 7, 2022, General and Special Elections and consider an ordinance declaring those results. The meeting also includes a ceremony to administer oaths of office to two councilmembers.

• Canvassing of May 7, 2022, General and Special Election returns
• Consideration of an ordinance declaring election results
• Swearing-in of Councilmember Robert J. Griffon
• Swearing-in of Councilmember Brent Ehrenwert

The City Council canvassed the May 7, 2022, General and Special Election returns, declaring the results by unanimous ordinance. Robert J. Griffon won Councilmember Position No. 4 and Brent Erenwert won Position No. 6. Of 11 charter amendments, 10 passed and one failed. The council then administered oaths of office to Griffon and Erenwert.

• Canvassed May 7, 2022, election returns (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-13 declaring election results (7-0)
• Swore in Robert J. Griffon for Councilmember Position No. 4
• Swore in Brent Erenwert for Councilmember Position No. 6
• Charter Prop. A passed (58.32%)
• Charter Prop. B failed (52.60% against)
• Charter Prop. C passed (76.89%)
• Charter Prop. D passed (68.80%)

General

The Mayor and Council will attend a reception for incoming councilmembers at City Hall. This notice is for a possible quorum and contains no legislative items or decisions.

• Reception for Robert J. Griffon, Position No. 4
• Reception for Brent Erewert, Position No. 6

Library Board

The Library Board will receive updates from the library director regarding a Town Hall presentation and from the board chair regarding an annual report to Council. The board will also consider approving minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of March 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Library director's update on Town Hall presentation
• Board chair update on annual report to Council

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum for an upcoming event. The Mayor and City Council will attend the gazebo dedication to Penelope & Tom Burke.

• Gazebo dedication to Penelope & Tom Burke
• Event location: 1100 S. Friendswood Dr. (Stevenson Park)

General

This notice provides notification of a possible quorum for the Council Spring Reading Time at the Friendswood Public Library. The events are scheduled for May 13 and May 20, 2022.

• Council Spring Reading Time

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider approving a site plan for the new Tannos Medical Building. This commercial project is located at 1715 S. Friendswood Drive. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting.

• Site plan for Tannos Medical Building at 1715 S. Friendswood Drive
• Approval of April 28, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-1 to postpone the site plan approval for the Tannos Medical Building at 1715 S. Friendswood Drive until the next regular meeting on May 26, 2022. The commission also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda including April 28, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Tannos Medical Building site plan vote to May 26, 2022 (6-1, Perry against)

Fourth of July Steering Committee

The Fourth of July Steering Committee will discuss tasks, duties, and schedules for various holiday events. This includes planning for the breakfast, parade, day program, and evening program. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the April 20, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of April 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Planning for Fourth of July Event Breakfast
• Planning for Fourth of July Event Parade
• Planning for Fourth of July Event Day Program
• Planning for Fourth of July Event Evening Program

General

The Mayor and City Council will participate in the Galveston County Mayors & Councilmembers Association regular business meeting and dinner. The event is scheduled for May 11, 2022, at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston.

• Attendance at GCMCA regular business meeting and dinner

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will review minutes from the April 11, 2022 meeting. Members will discuss budget, purchasing, and potential actions regarding upcoming trips and a BBQ fundraiser. The meeting also includes reports on community events and park improvements.

• Approval of April 11, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of budget and purchasing
• Discussion regarding the BBQ Fundraiser
• Assistant Director's report on community events and park improvements
• Report regarding the Cinco de Mayo event

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will participate in the 71st Annual Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Awards Banquet. This notice is for a possible quorum at an event rather than a legislative meeting.

• Attendance at the 71st Annual Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Awards Banquet

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially take action regarding its Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes a staff business report and an opportunity for public comments.

• Discussion and possible action on the Strategic Plan
• Staff Business Report

The committee discussed the City Council-approved Strategic Plan and worked to prioritize its Mission Elements 1-7. They requested a report on current businesses in Friendswood to identify gaps and discussed a potential summit with local economic development groups. No formal decisions were made.

• Discussed prioritizing Mission Elements 1-7 (no formal action)
• Requested staff compile list of current businesses in Friendswood
• Discussed potential summit with FDEDC, KFB, FDFA, and Chamber of Commerce

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates on capital improvement projects and alcohol sales in public parks. The agenda includes consideration of new fireworks regulations, budget amendments, and the denial of utility rate increases. The council will also review easement vacancies at 1309 Falling Leaf Drive.

• Ordinance to regulate fireworks and prohibit certain displays
• Budget Amendment VIII for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Awarding mowing services contract to Neoglobal Enterprises, LLC
• Request to vacate drainage easements at 1309 Falling Leaf Drive
• Denying rate increase applications from CenterPoint Energy and Texas New Mexico Power Company

The Friendswood City Council approved the second and final reading of an ordinance regulating fireworks, generally prohibiting ignition on property within the city and restricting public displays. They also approved Budget Amendment VIII, which appropriates funds for various projects including street maintenance, water monitoring, and a legal assistant position. Additionally, the council approved a 3.5% salary increase for the City Manager and an incentive for a business prospect, both following executive sessions. The council also discussed but took no action on allowing alcohol sales in city parks.

• Approved fireworks ordinance (Ordinance 2022-09) (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment VIII (Ordinance 2022-12) (7-0)
• Approved 3.5% salary increase for City Manager (7-0)
• Approved incentive to a business prospect (7-0)
• Approved vacating drainage easements at 1309 Falling Leaf Drive (Ordinance 2022-11) (7-0)
• Authorized pre-event standby contracts for disaster logistics with Garner and DRC (7-0)
• Approved CEDC roles and responsibilities and 2022 Strategic Plan (5-2)
• Awarded mowing services contract to Horticare for $314,109 (7-0)

General

This is a notice of possible quorum regarding the Mayor and City Council's attendance at an event. The agenda contains only procedural notification for the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Honors Luncheon.

• Attendance at Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Honors Luncheon

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the partial preliminary plat for Avalon at Friendswood Section 3, covering 55.57 acres. The Commission will also consider eliminating liaison assignments to various boards and committees.

• Partial Preliminary Plat of Avalon at Friendswood Section 3 (55.57 acres)
• Elimination of liaison assignments to various boards and committees
• Approval of April 14, 2022, meeting minutes

The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the partial preliminary plat for Avalon at Friendswood Section 3, a 55.57-acre subdivision with 123 lots and 12 reserves. The commission also voted to eliminate most standing liaison assignments, keeping only the City Council liaison and providing ad hoc liaisons to other boards as needed. The consent agenda, including approval of the April 14, 2022 minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including April 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Partial Preliminary Plat of Avalon at Friendswood Section 3 (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of liaison assignments except City Council; GCCDD and others ad hoc (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will meet in executive session to discuss a financial or other incentive offer for a business prospect. Following this, members will consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding that proposed offer.

• Deliberation of a financial or other incentive offer to a business prospect
• Recommendation to City Council regarding a proposed business incentive

The Community and Economic Development Committee held a special meeting and entered executive session to discuss a financial or other incentive for a business prospect. After reconvening, they unanimously approved a motion to recommend the incentive offer to the City Council. No action was taken in executive session itself.

• Recommended approval of incentive offer to business prospect (5-0)

City Council

This notice is for a possible quorum regarding a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Friendswood Public Library. The event marks the third sculpture donation to the city from Chalk Walk.

• Ribbon cutting for Chalk Walk's 3rd sculpture donation

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

The Keep Friendswood Beautiful committee will discuss potential improvements to city parks and updates to the KFB brochure. Members will also receive reports on topics including the Fairy Trail at Stevenson Park and recycling trends in the city. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Trash Free Texas Program and participation in the 4th of July Parade.

• Discussion of possible improvements to city parks
• Discussion of the Trash Free Texas Program
• Report on the Fairy Trail at Stevenson Park
• Report on recycling trends and the KFB Recycling Club
• Possible action on participation in the 4th of July Parade

City Council

The Mayor and City Council are notified of their potential participation in the 'Walk A Mile in Their Shoes' sexual assault awareness event. This notice serves as a notification of possible quorum at Stevenson Park.

• Sexual Assault Awareness Walk A Mile in Their Shoes event

Fourth of July Steering Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially take action regarding tasks, duties, and schedules for various Fourth of July event components. This includes planning for the breakfast, parade, day program, and evening program.

• Approval of March 30, 2022, meeting minutes
• Assignments for the Fourth of July Event Breakfast
• Assignments for the Fourth of July Event Parade
• Assignments for the Fourth of July Event Day Program
• Assignments for the Fourth of July Event Evening Program

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation regarding the vacation of drainage easements at 1309 Falling Leaf Drive. The meeting also includes a discussion on the potential elimination of liaison assignments to various boards and committees. Additionally, several final plats are presented for approval.

• Request to vacate drainage easements at 1309 Falling Leaf Drive
• Approval of Challenge Elite Sports Final Plat
• Approval of Georgetown Detention Basin Phase I Final Plat
• Discussion regarding eliminating liaison assignments to boards and committees

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a consent agenda including minutes and two final plats, and recommended vacating a 20-foot drainage easement and a 10-foot access easement at 1309 Falling Leaf Drive. The recommendation will go to City Council on May 2, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; a discussion on liaison assignments was tabled for further input.

• Approved consent agenda including March 24, 2022 minutes, Challenge Elite Sports Final Plat, and Georgetown Detention Basin Phase I Final Plat (unanimous)
• Recommended vacating drainage easement at 1309 Falling Leaf Drive (unanimous)

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

The Corporation will discuss several downtown improvement initiatives. These include the Downtown Signage and Branding Project, a Downtown Lighting Plan, and the TxDOT Curbs, Ramps, Sidewalks and Traffic Signals Project. The meeting also includes a review of the March 2022 financial report.

• Downtown Signage and Branding Project
• Downtown Lighting Plan
• TxDOT Curbs, Ramps, Sidewalks and Traffic Signals Project
• March 2022 Financial Report

The Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation approved the March 8, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (6-0). Staff reported that street signs for the Downtown Signage and Branding project have been delivered and will be installed after sidewalk work and signal installation are complete. The Downtown Lighting Plan RFP is nearly complete, with discussion on pricing details and sidewalk repair concerns, but no action was taken on it. The board received the February 2022 financial report showing an ending fund balance of $2,571,467.

• Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed Downtown Signage and Branding project; no formal action
• Discussed Downtown Lighting Plan RFP; no formal action
• Received February 2022 financial report

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will discuss upcoming trips, events, and budget matters. The meeting includes reports on park improvements and a spaghetti lunch fundraiser.

• Approval of March 21, 2022 minutes
• Discussion regarding upcoming trips and events
• Discussion regarding budget and purchasing
• Possible action regarding the Cinco de Mayo event
• Report on the Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser

General

This is a notice of possible quorum regarding the Mayor and City Council's attendance at a community event. The officials may participate in the Friendswood Trails Neighborhood Easter Celebration on April 10, 2022.

• Possible participation in Friendswood Trails Neighborhood Easter Celebration

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will consider approving its roles and responsibilities. The meeting also includes consideration of the 2022 Strategic Plan and a staff business report.

• Approval of committee roles and responsibilities
• Approval of the 2022 Strategic Plan
• Approval of March 2, 2022, meeting minutes
• Staff Business Report

The Community and Economic Development Committee unanimously approved its roles and responsibilities with an amendment changing 'Conduct surveys of' to 'Collaborate with' citizens and businesses. It also unanimously approved the 2022 Strategic Plan, amending the mission statement to 'To champion a vibrant and competitive economy by providing leadership and resources for business attraction, retention, and expansion to enhance the quality of life.' The March 2, 2022 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved roles and responsibilities with amendment to 'Collaborate with' (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Strategic Plan with amended mission statement (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading regarding changes to the Garden Home District zoning. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to regulate fireworks and consideration of a street maintenance contract. Additionally, members will review the annual financial report.

• Public hearing on amendments to the Garden Home District zoning ordinance
• First reading of an ordinance to regulate fireworks and prohibit ignition on city property
• Awarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Asphalt Street Maintenance Contract to Pavecon Ltd. Co.
• First and final reading of Budget Amendment VII for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Second and final reading of an ordinance amending Planned Unit Development (PUD) criteria

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to remove multi-family references from the Garden Home District and add architectural requirements, and also approved a fireworks ordinance update. They awarded a $900,000 asphalt street maintenance contract to Pavecon Ltd. Co. and approved a budget amendment with various appropriations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-08 amending Garden Home District zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-09 updating fireworks regulations (unanimous)
• Awarded $900,000 asphalt street maintenance contract to Pavecon Ltd. Co. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-10 Budget Amendment VII with $221,249 in appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-06 amending PUD zoning criteria (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including CenterPoint rate suspension and public info policy (unanimous)
• Approved 6.89% salary increase for City Secretary (unanimous)

General

The Mayor and City Council will participate in a ribbon cutting and open house at C.D. Landolt Elementary School. This is a notice of possible quorum.

• Ribbon cutting and open house at C.D. Landolt Elementary School

General

The Mayor, City Council, and Keep Friendswood Beautiful board members will attend the grand reopening of the Stevenson Park trail and amenities. The event is scheduled for April 1, 2022, at 110 S. Friendswood Drive.

• Grand reopening of Stevenson Park trail & amenities

Fourth of July Steering Committee

The Friendswood Fourth of July Steering Committee will discuss tasks, duties, and schedules for various holiday events. This includes the breakfast, parade, day program, and evening program. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the February 23, 2022 meeting.

• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event Breakfast
• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event Parade
• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event Day Program
• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event Evening Program
• Approval of February 23, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Friendswood City Council issued a notice of possible quorum for the Youth Sports Day Opening Day Celebration. The Mayor and Council are scheduled to participate in the event at Renwick Sports Complex on March 26, 2022.

• Attendance at Youth Sports Day Opening Day Celebration at Renwick Sports Complex

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Friendswood Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to review the 2021 annual report and approve minutes from September 2021. The committee will also receive updates on staff training, volunteer projects, and health and safety procedures.

• Approval of September 16, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of the 2021 Animal Shelter Annual report
• Updates on staff training and volunteer projects
• Updates on marketing and adoption outreach
• Updates on health and safety procedures

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission will review several development proposals. These include a preliminary plat for 12.9 acres at Avalon at Friendswood Detention and site plans for the Avalon Recreation Center and an office complex. The commission will also consider setting future meeting dates.

• Preliminary plat: Avalon at Friendswood Detention (12.9 acres)
• Site plan: Avalon Recreation Center at 1700 Tanner Brook Lane
• Site plan: Office complex at 1 Hatcher Lane
• Approval of March 10, 2022 meeting minutes

General

The Keep Friendswood Beautiful committee will discuss updates for the 2023 Tree Giveaway and the Track it Forward volunteer program. The meeting includes reports on park improvements, recycling trends, and beautification awards. Members will also consider action regarding the Governor's Community Achievement Award Project.

• 2023 Tree Giveaway updates
• Track it Forward volunteer program discussion
• GCAA Award Project action
• 4th of July parade participation
• Stevenson Park Fairy Trail report

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance for the property at 500 North Shadowbend. The request seeks to allow the main structure to encroach 7.2 feet into the 35-foot front and exterior side building lines. The board will also approve minutes from the January 25, 2022, meeting.

• Setback variance for 500 North Shadowbend
• Approval of January 25, 2022, meeting minutes
• Board training on procedures and responsibility

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Friendswood Senior Citizens Advisory Board will meet to discuss upcoming trips, events, and the Spring Picnic. The board will also review budget and purchasing matters. Additionally, reports on park improvements and the Go Texan Day Celebration will be presented.

• Discussion of upcoming trips and events
• Review of budget and purchasing
• Planning for the Spring Picnic
• Report on park improvements
• Report regarding Go Texan Day Celebration

Library Board

The Friendswood Library Board will receive updates on library services, programs, and events from the director and liaisons. The board will also discuss a Town Hall event for long-range planning and conduct a debrief of the Library Gala. Additionally, the board will consider approving minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of November 16, 2021, meeting minutes
• Library director's update on services and programs
• Discussion of a Town Hall event for long-range planning
• Library Gala debrief and discussion

The Friendswood Library Board approved the November 16, 2021 meeting minutes and voted to hold the July board meeting as a public Town Hall to discuss the library's long-range plan. The board also received updates on library services and discussed the recent Gala, including suggestions for future events.

• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 meeting
• Voted to make July board meeting a Town Hall for long-range planning

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several land use items, including site plans and plat approvals. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding changes to the Garden Home District zoning ordinance. Additionally, the commission will consider a variance request for block lengths at Adrianna Crossing.

• Site plan for Red Ball Oxygen at 14200 Beamer Road
• Zoning ordinance amendments for the Garden Home District
• Block length variance request for Adrianna Crossing
• Preliminary Plat for Sterling Creek Section 7
• Replat of Lot 10 Friendswood Gardens

The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for Red Ball Oxygen at 14200 Beamer Road, including a waiver of the sidewalk installation along Beamer Road. The commission also unanimously recommended amendments to the Garden Home District zoning ordinance to remove multi-family references and add design requirements, with an increased building separation of 10 feet. Additionally, the commission approved a variance to reduce block lengths in the Sterling Creek Section 7 subdivision and approved the preliminary plat for that subdivision.

• Approved Red Ball Oxygen site plan at 14200 Beamer Road, including sidewalk waiver (unanimous)
• Recommended Garden Home District zoning amendments with 10-foot building separation (unanimous)
• Approved block length variance for Sterling Creek Section 7 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Sterling Creek Section 7 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and three plats (unanimous)

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

The Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation will discuss the Downtown Signage and Branding Project, the Downtown Lighting Plan, and a TxDOT infrastructure project. The meeting also includes the approval of January 11, 2022, minutes and a review of the February 2022 financial report.

• Downtown Signage and Branding Project
• Downtown Lighting Plan
• TxDOT Curbs, Ramps, Sidewalks and Traffic Signals Project
• Approval of January 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• February 2022 financial report

The FDEDC discussed the Downtown Lighting Plan, with staff estimating $2,968,534 for engineering and lighting, and outlined three options for the RFP, including phasing by light type or sections. No formal action was taken on the lighting plan. The board approved the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (6-0) and received the February 2022 financial report showing an ending fund balance of $2,523,686.

• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed Downtown Lighting Plan RFP options; no action taken
• Received February 2022 financial report with $2,523,686 ending balance

City Council

The Friendswood City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend criteria for Planned Unit Developments (PUD) in the city code. The agenda also includes updates on the Gulf Coast Barrier Project and various grant applications for first responder equipment. Additionally, the council will review budget amendments and street maintenance contracts.

• Public hearing on amendments to Appendix C 'Zoning' regarding Planned Unit Development (PUD) criteria
• First reading of an ordinance for a waste collection franchise agreement with Waste Connections of Texas
• Awarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Concrete Street Maintenance contract to Greenscape Six, LLC
• Grant applications for State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for EMS, Police, and Fire equipment
• Resolution for the temporary closure of FM 518 for the Annual Fourth of July Parade

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022-06, amending the Planned Unit Development (PUD) rules to add qualification criteria, reduce allowable land-use changes from 25% to 10%, add a two-year expiration, and add revocation standards. The Council also unanimously approved a three-year waste collection franchise with Waste Connections of Texas (Ordinance 2022-05), a $400,000 concrete street maintenance contract with Greenscape Six, LLC, and the sale of surplus water meters to GSD Companies for $125,000. A budget amendment (Ordinance 2022-07) with 17 fund appropriations was also approved unanimously.

• Approved first reading of PUD zoning amendment Ordinance 2022-06 (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Connections of Texas franchise agreement Ordinance 2022-05 (unanimous)
• Awarded $400,000 concrete street maintenance contract to Greenscape Six, LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted GSD Companies bid of $125,000 for 14,164 surplus water meters (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment VI, Ordinance 2022-07 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 12.A-12.D and 12.F-12.J (unanimous)
• Designated Galveston County Daily News as official newspaper, Resolution R2022-11 (4-2, mayor abstained)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will discuss reviewing and revising its vision and mission statements. The committee will also consider its specific role within the City of Friendswood.

• Approval of December 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review and possible revision of the committee's vision and mission
• Discussion regarding the committee's role in the City of Friendswood

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review site plans for a law office on Townes Road and Fire Station No. 2. The commission will also consider making recommendations to City Council regarding changes to Planned Unit Development (PUD) standards.

• Site plan for Fire Station No. 2 at 2601 W. Parkwood Ave.
• Site plan amendment for a law office at 17131 Townes Road.
• Partial Final Plat of Avalon at Friendswood Section 2.
• Proposed amendments to Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance standards.

Fourth of July Steering Committee

The committee will discuss schedules and duties for the Fourth of July breakfast, day, and evening programs. They will also consider approving minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting.

• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event breakfast
• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event day program
• Tasks and schedules for the Fourth of July Event evening program
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2021

General

The Keep Friendswood Beautiful committee will review several committee reports and discuss the Track it Forward volunteer program. The meeting includes updates on the Fairy Trail at Stevenson Park, pollinator gardens, and recycling trends. Members may also take action regarding the Governor's Community Achievement Award Project.

• Discussion of the Track it Forward volunteer program
• Review of 2022 KFB budget and event signups
• Report on the Fairy Trail at Stevenson Park
• Updates on Pollinator Garden, Mustang Field, and Business Beautification Awards
• Possible action on the Governor's Community Achievement Award Project

General

The board will review the 2021 annual report and communications from the chairperson. It will also consider pension benefits applications and system user approvals. Additionally, elections will be held for board officers and a public representative.

• Election of Local Pension Board public representative
• Approval of pension benefits application(s)
• Review and Approve Membership Reconciliation Report (MRR)
• Election of Local Pension Board Officers
• Approval of TESRS Online system users

General

The Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) will attend a virtual presentation regarding downtown coworking, entrepreneurship, local partnerships, and workforce development. The session is presented by representatives from the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation.

• Virtual presentation on coworking, entrepreneurship, and workforce development

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will discuss upcoming trips, the budget, and purchasing. The meeting includes discussions regarding a Mardi Gras celebration and a spaghetti lunch fundraiser. Reports on community events and park improvements will also be received.

• Approval of January 7, 2022 minutes
• Discussion regarding upcoming trips and events
• Discussion regarding budget and purchasing
• Action regarding Mardi Gras Celebration
• Action regarding Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider amendments to Planned Unit Development criteria, including new expiration and revocation standards. They will also review a variance request for building encroachment into a pipeline setback at 2601 West Parkwood Avenue.

• Public hearing on PUD ordinance amendments
• Variance request for pipeline setback encroachment at 2601 West Parkwood Ave
• Site plan for additional parking at 1405 S. Friendswood Drive
• Replat of Crawford Business Park Reserve 'C'

General

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2022-05, granting Waste Connections of Texas a three-year franchise agreement for waste and recycling collection, including a pilot program for automatic collection in one subdivision. The council also discussed a proposed mixed-use development by LOVETT, expressing interest and directing staff to work with the developer on options, but took no formal action on incentives.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-05, franchise agreement with Waste Connections of Texas (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with developer LOVETT on options for a mixed-use project (consensus, no formal vote)

General

The Mayor and City Council will participate in a proclamation presentation at C.W. Cline Elementary School. This notice of possible quorum is for an event scheduled for February 8, 2022.

• Presentation of Proclamation to Cline Elementary

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

The scheduled meeting of the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation for February 8, 2022, was cancelled. No business items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding zoning for assisted living facilities and fireworks regulations. The council will also review budget amendments for fiscal year 2021-2022 and order the May 7, 2022, General and Special Elections.

• Zoning ordinance amendments for assisted living and mental health facilities
• Ordering of May 7, 2022, General and Special Elections
• Budget Amendment V for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Ratification of the Stevenson Park Walking Trail Project agreement
• Ordinance to update fireworks regulations

The City Council unanimously approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2022-01, amending the zoning ordinance to allow residential, intellectual/developmental disability, mental health, and substance abuse facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and assisted living facilities in more zoning districts, and removing the site plan approval requirement for these uses to comply with state law. The council also approved a resolution amending its rules of procedure, ordered the May 7, 2022 general and special elections, and approved a budget amendment covering multiple items. A proposed fireworks ordinance was not approved; instead, a subcommittee was created to review it further.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-01 amending zoning for assisted living and community care facilities (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2022-02 amending City Council Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-03 ordering May 7, 2022 general and special elections (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-04, Budget Amendment V, with multiple appropriations (unanimous)
• Created subcommittee to review proposed fireworks ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Byers to Zoning Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Named Stevenson Park gazebo after Penelope Lowe Burke and Tom Burke (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $445,931 Stevenson Park trail contract (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss revising its vision and mission. The committee may also consider approving minutes from the December 1, 2021, meeting.

• Review and potential revision of committee vision and mission
• Approval of December 1, 2021, meeting minutes

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee will review and discuss the quarterly investment report from December 31, 2021. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting.

• Review of the quarterly investment report dated December 31, 2021
• Approval of minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for the property located at 2601 West Parkwood Avenue. The request seeks to allow three apparatus bay doors to face FM 528/West Parkwood Avenue within the Community Overlay District.

• Variance request for three apparatus bay doors at 2601 West Parkwood Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the December 21, 2021, meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing three apparatus bay doors to face FM 528/West Parkwood Avenue for the proposed Fire Station No. 2 at 2601 West Parkwood Avenue, despite the Community Overlay District's usual prohibition. The board found the request met all variance criteria, citing emergency response needs. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the December 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance for three apparatus bay doors at 2601 West Parkwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will consider approving minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting. The board will also receive updates on library services, programs, and events. Additionally, members will discuss initial library survey results and an update regarding the Friends of the Library Gala.

• Approval of November 16, 2021 minutes
• Update on library services, programs, and events
• Discussion of initial library survey results
• Friends of the Library Gala update

The Library Board met on January 18, 2022, but could not approve the November 16, 2021 minutes because a quorum was not present. The board received updates on library services, survey results, and the Friends of the Library Gala, but took no formal votes or decisions.

• Unable to approve November 16, 2021 minutes (no quorum)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a preliminary plat for the Joyful Park subdivision and a site plan for the Public Safety Building expansion at 1600 Whitaker Drive. The commission will also discuss potential amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding Planned Unit Developments (PUD) and permitted uses.

• Preliminary plat approval for Joyful Park subdivision (7.643 acres)
• Site plan approval for Public Safety Building expansion at 1600 Whitaker Drive
• Discussion of amendments to PUD criteria in the Zoning Ordinance
• Review of the annual Permitted Use Table
• Review of newly established variance procedures

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

The corporation will discuss several downtown improvement initiatives, including signage and lighting plans. The board may also consider a contract with Dobie Supply, LLC for street signs.

• Contract services with Dobie Supply, LLC for downtown street signs
• Downtown Signage and Branding project discussion
• Downtown Lighting Plan discussion
• TxDOT Curbs, Ramps, Sidewalks and Traffic Signals Project discussion
• Approval of November 9, 2021, meeting minutes

The Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation approved a $5,725 contract with Dobie Supply, LLC to produce street and mast arm signs for the Downtown District. The board also discussed the Downtown Lighting Plan, noting a 40% price increase over 18 months and an engineering cost of $738,534, with further outreach planned. No action was taken on the lighting plan or the TxDOT project, which is ongoing.

• Approved $5,725 contract with Dobie Supply, LLC for downtown street signs (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will discuss upcoming trips, events, and budget matters. The board will also consider actions regarding the Valentine's Day Luncheon and Go Texan Luncheon. Additionally, reports on Breakfast with Santa and from the Assistant Director will be received.

• Discussion of budget and purchasing
• Planning for Valentine's Day Luncheon
• Planning for Go Texan Luncheon
• Review of upcoming trips and events
• Report on Breakfast with Santa

City Council

The Council will consider zoning amendments regarding community care homes and assisted living facilities. They will also discuss a budget amendment for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and a street name change to Friendswood Parkway.

• Zoning amendments for residential, intellectual, and development disability facilities
• Construction contracts for Fire Station 2 and Public Safety Building expansion
• Budget Amendment IV for the 2021-2022 fiscal year
• Street name change from Friendswood Lakes Boulevard to Friendswood Parkway
• License agreement with Avalon at Friendswood Community Association for median maintenance

The City Council approved a $3,623,785 guaranteed maximum price contract for Fire Station 2 Reconstruction and Training Field Upgrades, and a $5,532,616 contract for the Public Safety Building Expansion. Council also reached consensus on most proposed charter amendments to place on the May 2022 ballot, but rejected proposals for council compensation and moving City Attorney oversight to the City Manager. The first reading of a zoning ordinance aligning community care home regulations with state law passed unanimously.

• Approved $3,623,785 GMP contract for Fire Station 2 Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $5,532,616 GMP contract for Public Safety Building Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-01 updating community care home zoning (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 purchase of 704 N. Clear Creek Drive for flood control (unanimous)
• Approved street name change of Friendswood Lakes Blvd to Friendswood Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment IV with $160,414 in appropriations (unanimous)
• Rejected charter amendment for mayor/council compensation
• Rejected charter amendment moving City Attorney oversight to City Manager

General

The Friendswood Charter Review Commission will hold a special work session. The commission intends to discuss a presentation regarding the 2021 Charter Review Committee's Report with the City Council.

• Discussion of the 2021 Charter Review Committee's Report presentation

Community and Economic Development Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Friendswood Community and Economic Development Committee on January 5, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.