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Regular Session - 7:00 P.M.

1. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2014, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, and urging all residents of Bellaire, Texas, to test their smoke detectors in accordance with the 2014 Fire Prevention Week Theme "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"

2. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 15-24, 2014, as "Celebrate My Drive" Week in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the efforts and commitment of the Bellaire High School Practicum of Marketing and Dynamics Co-op Program and Distributive Education Clubs of America Youth Program, in partnership with State Farm, to raise awareness of the importance of safe driving and encouraging the citizens of Bellaire to help spread the safe driving message: "2N2: 2 eyes on the road and 2 hands on the wheel."

1. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2014, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, and urging all residents of Bellaire, Texas, to test their smoke detectors in accordance with the 2014 Fire Prevention Week Theme "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"

2. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 15-24, 2014, as "Celebrate My Drive" Week in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the efforts and commitment of the Bellaire High School Practicum of Marketing and Dynamics Co-op Program and Distributive Education Clubs of America Youth Program, in partnership with State Farm, to raise awareness of the importance of safe driving and encouraging the citizens of Bellaire to help spread the safe driving message: "2N2: 2 eyes on the road and 2 hands on the wheel."

E. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

1. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Public Hearing) held on September 22, 2014:

2. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Executive Session) held on September 22, 2014:

3. City Council Minutes of the Regular Session held on September 22, 2014:

1. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Public Hearing) held on September 22, 2014:

2. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Executive Session) held on September 22, 2014:

3. City Council Minutes of the Regular Session held on September 22, 2014:

F. Personal/Audience Comments.

G. Reports:

1. Presentation on the Bellaire High School Reconstruction Process, followed by discussion and possible action by members of City Council on feedback to HISD related to public comment received during a Community Meeting held before the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, on Monday, September 29, 2014.

2. City Manager's Report dated October 6, 2014, regarding the status of the City's website redesign.

3. Presentation of the recommended implementation of the 2014 Compensation Study Results

1. Presentation on the Bellaire High School Reconstruction Process, followed by discussion and possible action by members of City Council on feedback to HISD related to public comment received during a Community Meeting held before the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, on Monday, September 29, 2014.

2. City Manager's Report dated October 6, 2014, regarding the status of the City's website redesign.

3. Presentation of the recommended implementation of the 2014 Compensation Study Results

H. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

I. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

J. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

C. Pledges to The Flags - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

D. Recognition of Proclamations:

1. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2014, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, and urging all residents of Bellaire, Texas, to test their smoke detectors in accordance with the 2014 Fire Prevention Week Theme "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"

2. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 15-24, 2014, as "Celebrate My Drive" Week in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the efforts and commitment of the Bellaire High School Practicum of Marketing and Dynamics Co-op Program and Distributive Education Clubs of America Youth Program, in partnership with State Farm, to raise awareness of the importance of safe driving and encouraging the citizens of Bellaire to help spread the safe driving message: "2N2: 2 eyes on the road and 2 hands on the wheel."

1. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2014, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, and urging all residents of Bellaire, Texas, to test their smoke detectors in accordance with the 2014 Fire Prevention Week Theme "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"

2. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 15-24, 2014, as "Celebrate My Drive" Week in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the efforts and commitment of the Bellaire High School Practicum of Marketing and Dynamics Co-op Program and Distributive Education Clubs of America Youth Program, in partnership with State Farm, to raise awareness of the importance of safe driving and encouraging the citizens of Bellaire to help spread the safe driving message: "2N2: 2 eyes on the road and 2 hands on the wheel."

E. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

1. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Public Hearing) held on September 22, 2014:

2. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Executive Session) held on September 22, 2014:

3. City Council Minutes of the Regular Session held on September 22, 2014:

1. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Public Hearing) held on September 22, 2014:

2. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Executive Session) held on September 22, 2014:

3. City Council Minutes of the Regular Session held on September 22, 2014:

F. Personal/Audience Comments.

G. Reports:

1. Presentation on the Bellaire High School Reconstruction Process, followed by discussion and possible action by members of City Council on feedback to HISD related to public comment received during a Community Meeting held before the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, on Monday, September 29, 2014.

2. City Manager's Report dated October 6, 2014, regarding the status of the City's website redesign.

3. Presentation of the recommended implementation of the 2014 Compensation Study Results

1. Presentation on the Bellaire High School Reconstruction Process, followed by discussion and possible action by members of City Council on feedback to HISD related to public comment received during a Community Meeting held before the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, on Monday, September 29, 2014.

2. City Manager's Report dated October 6, 2014, regarding the status of the City's website redesign.

3. Presentation of the recommended implementation of the 2014 Compensation Study Results

H. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

I. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

J. Adjourn.

Oct 06, 2014 Mayor and Council - Regular Session

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Regular Session - 7:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

C. Pledges to The Flags - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

D. Recognition of Proclamations:

1. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2014, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, and urging all residents of Bellaire, Texas, to test their smoke detectors in accordance with the 2014 Fire Prevention Week Theme "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"

2. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 15-24, 2014, as "Celebrate My Drive" Week in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the efforts and commitment of the Bellaire High School Practicum of Marketing and Dynamics Co-op Program and Distributive Education Clubs of America Youth Program, in partnership with State Farm, to raise awareness of the importance of safe driving and encouraging the citizens of Bellaire to help spread the safe driving message: "2N2: 2 eyes on the road and 2 hands on the wheel."

1. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2014, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, and urging all residents of Bellaire, Texas, to test their smoke detectors in accordance with the 2014 Fire Prevention Week Theme "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"

2. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 15-24, 2014, as "Celebrate My Drive" Week in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the efforts and commitment of the Bellaire High School Practicum of Marketing and Dynamics Co-op Program and Distributive Education Clubs of America Youth Program, in partnership with State Farm, to raise awareness of the importance of safe driving and encouraging the citizens of Bellaire to help spread the safe driving message: "2N2: 2 eyes on the road and 2 hands on the wheel."

E. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

1. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Public Hearing) held on September 22, 2014:

2. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Executive Session) held on September 22, 2014:

3. City Council Minutes of the Regular Session held on September 22, 2014:

1. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Public Hearing) held on September 22, 2014:

2. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Executive Session) held on September 22, 2014:

3. City Council Minutes of the Regular Session held on September 22, 2014:

F. Personal/Audience Comments.

G. Reports:

1. Presentation on the Bellaire High School Reconstruction Process, followed by discussion and possible action by members of City Council on feedback to HISD related to public comment received during a Community Meeting held before the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, on Monday, September 29, 2014.

2. City Manager's Report dated October 6, 2014, regarding the status of the City's website redesign.

3. Presentation of the recommended implementation of the 2014 Compensation Study Results

1. Presentation on the Bellaire High School Reconstruction Process, followed by discussion and possible action by members of City Council on feedback to HISD related to public comment received during a Community Meeting held before the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, on Monday, September 29, 2014.

2. City Manager's Report dated October 6, 2014, regarding the status of the City's website redesign.

3. Presentation of the recommended implementation of the 2014 Compensation Study Results

H. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

I. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

J. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

C. Pledges to The Flags - Pat B. McLaughlan, Councilman - Position No. 4.

D. Recognition of Proclamations:

1. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2014, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, and urging all residents of Bellaire, Texas, to test their smoke detectors in accordance with the 2014 Fire Prevention Week Theme "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"

2. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 15-24, 2014, as "Celebrate My Drive" Week in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the efforts and commitment of the Bellaire High School Practicum of Marketing and Dynamics Co-op Program and Distributive Education Clubs of America Youth Program, in partnership with State Farm, to raise awareness of the importance of safe driving and encouraging the citizens of Bellaire to help spread the safe driving message: "2N2: 2 eyes on the road and 2 hands on the wheel."

1. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2014, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, and urging all residents of Bellaire, Texas, to test their smoke detectors in accordance with the 2014 Fire Prevention Week Theme "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"

2. Reading of a proclamation issued by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 15-24, 2014, as "Celebrate My Drive" Week in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the efforts and commitment of the Bellaire High School Practicum of Marketing and Dynamics Co-op Program and Distributive Education Clubs of America Youth Program, in partnership with State Farm, to raise awareness of the importance of safe driving and encouraging the citizens of Bellaire to help spread the safe driving message: "2N2: 2 eyes on the road and 2 hands on the wheel."

E. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

1. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Public Hearing) held on September 22, 2014:

2. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Executive Session) held on September 22, 2014:

3. City Council Minutes of the Regular Session held on September 22, 2014:

1. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Public Hearing) held on September 22, 2014:

2. City Council Minutes of the Special Session (Executive Session) held on September 22, 2014:

3. City Council Minutes of the Regular Session held on September 22, 2014:

F. Personal/Audience Comments.

G. Reports:

1. Presentation on the Bellaire High School Reconstruction Process, followed by discussion and possible action by members of City Council on feedback to HISD related to public comment received during a Community Meeting held before the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, on Monday, September 29, 2014.

2. City Manager's Report dated October 6, 2014, regarding the status of the City's website redesign.

3. Presentation of the recommended implementation of the 2014 Compensation Study Results

1. Presentation on the Bellaire High School Reconstruction Process, followed by discussion and possible action by members of City Council on feedback to HISD related to public comment received during a Community Meeting held before the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, on Monday, September 29, 2014.

2. City Manager's Report dated October 6, 2014, regarding the status of the City's website redesign.

3. Presentation of the recommended implementation of the 2014 Compensation Study Results

H. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award a renewal contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC, for Professional City Engineer Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for said services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a one-year period commencing on October 16, 2014, and ending on October 15, 2015.

b. Consideration and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 9, Buildings, by repealing and replacing Articles I through IX in their entirety for the purpose of replacing all references to previous editions of specific International Codes published by the International Code Council to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of said Codes; by deleting references to local amendments now included in the 2012 editions of said Codes; by adding two new requirements in Section 9-5, Duty of contractors and other persons performing construction work within the city, to require the installation of temporary fencing with silt protection during new home construction, as well as to require the storage of debris and garbage in metal roll-off containers at new home construction sites; by adding a new requirement to Section 9-17, Amendments to building code, to require the installation of vapor retarder in residential crawlspace construction; by modifying the fee requirement to allow the City Manager to designate fees in accordance with other current city fee systems; and by removing licensing requirements for specific trades now governed by the State of Texas.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, designating a Representative and an Official Alternate to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2015.

I. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

J. Adjourn.