Video index

I. Public Hearing - 6:00 P.M.

II. Regular Session - 7:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

C. Pledges to the Flags - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

D. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

E. Personal/Audience Comments.

F. Reports and Presentations:

1. City Manager's Report dated March 2, 2015, regarding major development activity.

2. Presentation of the 2014 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2014 Annual Audit and CAFR.

3. Presentation by members of the Evelyn's Park Conservancy Board regarding the status of Evelyn's Park.

1. City Manager's Report dated March 2, 2015, regarding major development activity.

2. Presentation of the 2014 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2014 Annual Audit and CAFR.

3. Presentation by members of the Evelyn's Park Conservancy Board regarding the status of Evelyn's Park.

G. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s):

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s):

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

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

I. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

C. Pledges to the Flags - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

D. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated January 26, 2015:

Minutes of Jan 26, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Special and Regular Sessions dated February 2, 2015:

Minutes of Feb 2, 2015 6:00 PM

3. Minutes of the Emergency Session dated February 12, 2015:

Consideration of and possible approval of the minutes of the Emergency Session of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, held on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated January 26, 2015:

Minutes of Jan 26, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Special and Regular Sessions dated February 2, 2015:

Minutes of Feb 2, 2015 6:00 PM

3. Minutes of the Emergency Session dated February 12, 2015:

Consideration of and possible approval of the minutes of the Emergency Session of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, held on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

E. Personal/Audience Comments.

F. Reports and Presentations:

1. City Manager's Report dated March 2, 2015, regarding major development activity.

2. Presentation of the 2014 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2014 Annual Audit and CAFR.

3. Presentation by members of the Evelyn's Park Conservancy Board regarding the status of Evelyn's Park.

1. City Manager's Report dated March 2, 2015, regarding major development activity.

2. Presentation of the 2014 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2014 Annual Audit and CAFR.

3. Presentation by members of the Evelyn's Park Conservancy Board regarding the status of Evelyn's Park.

G. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s):

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s):

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

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

I. Adjourn.

Mar 02, 2015 Mayor and Council - Public Hearing and Regular Session

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I. Public Hearing - 6:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

B. Reading of Notice of Public Hearing - Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

C. Summary of Public Hearing Procedures - Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

D. Presentation:

E. Recognition of Citizens and/or Other Interested Parties - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

F. Questions from the Mayor and City Council - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

G. Close of Public Hearing - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

H. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

B. Reading of Notice of Public Hearing - Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.

C. Summary of Public Hearing Procedures - Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

D. Presentation:

E. Recognition of Citizens and/or Other Interested Parties - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

F. Questions from the Mayor and City Council - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

G. Close of Public Hearing - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

H. Adjourn.

II. Regular Session - 7:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

C. Pledges to the Flags - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

D. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated January 26, 2015:

Minutes of Jan 26, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Special and Regular Sessions dated February 2, 2015:

Minutes of Feb 2, 2015 6:00 PM

3. Minutes of the Emergency Session dated February 12, 2015:

Consideration of and possible approval of the minutes of the Emergency Session of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, held on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated January 26, 2015:

Minutes of Jan 26, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Special and Regular Sessions dated February 2, 2015:

Minutes of Feb 2, 2015 6:00 PM

3. Minutes of the Emergency Session dated February 12, 2015:

Consideration of and possible approval of the minutes of the Emergency Session of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, held on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

E. Personal/Audience Comments.

F. Reports and Presentations:

1. City Manager's Report dated March 2, 2015, regarding major development activity.

2. Presentation of the 2014 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2014 Annual Audit and CAFR.

3. Presentation by members of the Evelyn's Park Conservancy Board regarding the status of Evelyn's Park.

1. City Manager's Report dated March 2, 2015, regarding major development activity.

2. Presentation of the 2014 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2014 Annual Audit and CAFR.

3. Presentation by members of the Evelyn's Park Conservancy Board regarding the status of Evelyn's Park.

G. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s):

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s):

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

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

I. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

C. Pledges to the Flags - Amanda B. Nathan, Mayor Pro Tem.

D. Approval or Correction of Minutes:

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated January 26, 2015:

Minutes of Jan 26, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Special and Regular Sessions dated February 2, 2015:

Minutes of Feb 2, 2015 6:00 PM

3. Minutes of the Emergency Session dated February 12, 2015:

Consideration of and possible approval of the minutes of the Emergency Session of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, held on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

1. Minutes of the Regular Session dated January 26, 2015:

Minutes of Jan 26, 2015 7:00 PM

2. Minutes of the Special and Regular Sessions dated February 2, 2015:

Minutes of Feb 2, 2015 6:00 PM

3. Minutes of the Emergency Session dated February 12, 2015:

Consideration of and possible approval of the minutes of the Emergency Session of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, held on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

E. Personal/Audience Comments.

F. Reports and Presentations:

1. City Manager's Report dated March 2, 2015, regarding major development activity.

2. Presentation of the 2014 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2014 Annual Audit and CAFR.

3. Presentation by members of the Evelyn's Park Conservancy Board regarding the status of Evelyn's Park.

1. City Manager's Report dated March 2, 2015, regarding major development activity.

2. Presentation of the 2014 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2014 Annual Audit and CAFR.

3. Presentation by members of the Evelyn's Park Conservancy Board regarding the status of Evelyn's Park.

G. New Business:

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s):

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

1. Adoption of Ordinance(s):

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

a. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to extend preconstruction phase services provided by Linbeck Group, LLC, for Phase One of Evelyn's Park, located at 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, for a period of two (2) months in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (AIA Document A133--2009), to Ordinance No. 14-071, for the purpose of extending said preconstruction phase services.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 11-077, Agreement for Use of City of Bellaire Park Facilities, by and between the City of Bellaire, Texas, and the Bellaire Little League, for the purpose of adding a fourth City park facility to the list of specific premises authorized for use by the Bellaire Little League.

c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, verifying and acknowledging the annual review of the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General, Section 2-10, Investment Policy).

d. Consideration of and possible action on a request from Councilman James P. Avioli, Sr., to amend the budget of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015, by transferring $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of increasing the appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette Street, Bellaire, Texas, as recommended in a report to the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by members of the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 26, 2015.

e. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Lisa A. Wesely as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 5th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 4th day of March, 2017.

f. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing Robert C. Richter, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 6th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 5th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

g. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, appointing E. Stanley Topek as Deputy Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for a two-year term commencing on the 7th day of March, 2015, and ending on the 6th day of March, 2017, for the purpose of serving as Deputy Prosecutor in the Municipal Court of the City of Bellaire, Texas.

2. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval to purchase the following FY 2015 budgeted capital equipment: one (1) Bobcat Excavator with accessories and one (1) Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with accessories in the amount of $78,188.85.

b. Discussion and possible action on a request from Mayor Pro Tem Amanda B. Nathan and Councilman Andrew S. Friedberg to clarify the purpose(s) of the March 30, 2015 Community Meeting on the City's Municipal Facilities Project and to provide direction on the format to be followed at that Meeting.

c. Discussion and possible action among members of City Council regarding a request from Councilman Pat B. McLaughlan to abandon limited Anderson Street right-of-way for the benefit of a proposed METRO transit terminal to be located west of the western boundary of the Bellaire Urban Village (Transit-Oriented Development) Zoning District ("UV-T"). The street abandonment would benefit METRO by providing additional area for their use and benefit Bellaire by METRO funding storm water management improvements in Bellaire's UV-T area in return for this additional land area for METRO use. METRO may then also negotiate, if desired, for limited acquisition of property east of Anderson Street.

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

I. Adjourn.