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REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM

E. Approval of Minutes:

Minutes of Feb 29, 2016 6:00 PM

F. Reports:

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation of the FY2015 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2015 annual audit and CAFR - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

3. Presentation of the Bellaire City Library’s Long-Range Plan for Services, 2016-2021, required for accreditation by the Texas State Library, and provide feedback as appropriate - Submitted by Mary Cohrs, Director of Library.

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation of the FY2015 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2015 annual audit and CAFR - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

3. Presentation of the Bellaire City Library’s Long-Range Plan for Services, 2016-2021, required for accreditation by the Texas State Library, and provide feedback as appropriate - Submitted by Mary Cohrs, Director of Library.

G. New Business:

1. Consent Agenda:

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

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

3. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

1. Consent Agenda:

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

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

3. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

H. Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

I. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Gus E. Pappas, Council Member.

C. Pledges of Allegiance - Gus E. Pappas, Council Member.

D. Personal/Audience Comments.

E. Approval of Minutes:

Minutes of Feb 29, 2016 6:00 PM

F. Reports:

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation of the FY2015 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2015 annual audit and CAFR - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

3. Presentation of the Bellaire City Library’s Long-Range Plan for Services, 2016-2021, required for accreditation by the Texas State Library, and provide feedback as appropriate - Submitted by Mary Cohrs, Director of Library.

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation of the FY2015 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2015 annual audit and CAFR - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

3. Presentation of the Bellaire City Library’s Long-Range Plan for Services, 2016-2021, required for accreditation by the Texas State Library, and provide feedback as appropriate - Submitted by Mary Cohrs, Director of Library.

G. New Business:

1. Consent Agenda:

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

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

3. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

1. Consent Agenda:

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

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

3. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

H. Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

I. Adjourn.

Mar 07, 2016 Mayor and Council - Regular Session

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REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Gus E. Pappas, Council Member.

C. Pledges of Allegiance - Gus E. Pappas, Council Member.

D. Personal/Audience Comments.

E. Approval of Minutes:

Minutes of Feb 29, 2016 6:00 PM

F. Reports:

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation of the FY2015 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2015 annual audit and CAFR - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

3. Presentation of the Bellaire City Library’s Long-Range Plan for Services, 2016-2021, required for accreditation by the Texas State Library, and provide feedback as appropriate - Submitted by Mary Cohrs, Director of Library.

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation of the FY2015 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2015 annual audit and CAFR - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

3. Presentation of the Bellaire City Library’s Long-Range Plan for Services, 2016-2021, required for accreditation by the Texas State Library, and provide feedback as appropriate - Submitted by Mary Cohrs, Director of Library.

G. New Business:

1. Consent Agenda:

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

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

3. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

1. Consent Agenda:

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

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

3. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

H. Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

I. Adjourn.

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Gus E. Pappas, Council Member.

C. Pledges of Allegiance - Gus E. Pappas, Council Member.

D. Personal/Audience Comments.

E. Approval of Minutes:

Minutes of Feb 29, 2016 6:00 PM

F. Reports:

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation of the FY2015 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2015 annual audit and CAFR - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

3. Presentation of the Bellaire City Library’s Long-Range Plan for Services, 2016-2021, required for accreditation by the Texas State Library, and provide feedback as appropriate - Submitted by Mary Cohrs, Director of Library.

1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.

2. Presentation of the FY2015 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants, and consideration of and possible action on the acceptance of the 2015 annual audit and CAFR - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

3. Presentation of the Bellaire City Library’s Long-Range Plan for Services, 2016-2021, required for accreditation by the Texas State Library, and provide feedback as appropriate - Submitted by Mary Cohrs, Director of Library.

G. New Business:

1. Consent Agenda:

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

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

3. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

1. Consent Agenda:

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

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

a. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Chapter 31, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, by adding Article IV, Sanitary Protection, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City's public water supply wells - Submitted by Alan P. Petrov, City Attorney.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, an Amendment to Ordinance No. 13-058 for the Retail Sales Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the purchase of electricity requirements for the City of Bellaire’s public facilities to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 60 months by amending the date through service provided by deleting the date December 31, 2016, and inserting the following in lieu thereof: December 31, 2021, for extended term to commence effective the first meter read after December 31, 2016, at a rate not to exceed $0.03994/kwh - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.

c. Consideration of and possible action on a request from the Public Works Department for City Council approval to award a contract for certain improvements to the City's municipal water works SCADA system to JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with JACH Controls & Automations, LLC, for said improvements - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

d. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-001 to Waste Management for the acceptance, treatment, processing, handling, storage, and disposal of commingled recycling material waste from the City of Bellaire, Texas, and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Recycling Services Agreement with Waste Management for said services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.

3. Items for Individual Consideration:

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request to direct the City Attorney of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to draft a "safe passage ordinance" for the City of Bellaire for consideration and possible action by the City Council on March 21, 2016, and to direct City Staff to determine the costs of signage to inform and educate residents and other motorists in Bellaire of this ordinance - Submitted by Council Member Trisha S. Pollard.

b. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to authorize the Board to work with the Design By Principle Group to develop preliminary concepts for creating a brand for the City of Bellaire to be funded from the CIP Beautification Project Budget - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

c. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for additional seasonal banners and fixturing to enhance the current seasonal banner program on Bellaire and Bissonnet corridors - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

d. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the addition of double seasonal banners and fixtures in Paseo Park - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

e. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board to acquire five (5) art doors from the Open the Door program, a Texan-French Alliance for the Arts community art project - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

f. Presentation, consideration of, and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board for the adoption of a Utility Box Beautification Program - Submitted by Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Chair of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board, on behalf of the Bellaire Cultural Arts Board.

H. Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council.

I. Adjourn.