CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 21, 2023 |
Council Chamber and Council Conference Room | Regular Session | 6:00 PM |
FIRST FLOOR OF CITY HALL 7008 S. RICE AVENUE BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Agenda |
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| Mayor
Andrew S. Friedberg
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| Mayor Pro Tem
Winfred C. Frazier
| Council Member
Catherine Lewis
| Council Member
Ross Gordon
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| Council Member
Nathan Wesely | Council Member
Brian Witt | Council Member
Jim Hotze |
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REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M. |
A. | Call to Order - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor. |
B. | Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor. |
C. | Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor. |
D. | Pledges to the Flags - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.
1. U.S. Pledge of Allegiance:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
2. Pledge to the Texas Flag:
Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. |
E. | Approval of Minutes.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of the minutes of the Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, held on Monday, August 7, 2023, and of the Joint Special Session of the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Submitted by Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk. |
| City Council - Aug 07 2023 - Minutes City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission - Aug 15 2023 - Minutes |
PUBLIC HEARING (PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 24) |
A. | Reading of the Notice of Public Hearing - Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk. |
B. | Summary of Public Hearing Procedure - Sharon Citino, City Manager. |
C. | Presentation of Proposal: |
| Public hearing regarding proposed amendments to three sections of Chapter 24, Planning and Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, including amendments to Article V, Zoning Regulations, Division 1, Zoning Districts and Regulations of General Applicability, Section 24-523, Through Lots Prohibited, to allow for the approval of through lots if a property meets certain zoning requirements; Section 24-524, Site Plan Review, to increase the documentation submittal requirements for plan review related to environmental assessment reporting; and Article X, Signs, Section 24-1003, General Definitions and Definitions of and Requirements for Signs, to increase the allowable scoreboard signage area and allow team accolades as part of the scoreboard signage - Submitted by Travis Tanner, Director of Development Services. |
D. | Public Comment.
The Mayor will recognize speakers who have completed a sign-up sheet prior to the commencement of the public hearing. Each speaker shall have a time limit of up to five (5) minutes, with no extension, and with notice after four (4) minutes that one (1) minute is left. Questions from the public shall be addressed to the Mayor, and the Mayor and members of the City Council may refer such questions to staff. |
E. | Questions from the Mayor and City Council. |
F. | Close of the Public Hearing.
Oral public comment on the subject matter of the public hearing will not be received following the close of the public hearing. The public may submit written comments to the City Council prior to its final deliberation. All written comments must be received in the City Clerk's office by noon on the Thursday preceding the meeting of final deliberation for inclusion in the official record of the proceedings. It is anticipated that final deliberation will occur on Monday, September 11, 2023; therefore, written comments should be submitted by noon on Thursday, September 7, 2023. |
G. | Adjourn. |
REGULAR MEETING |
A. | Call to Order - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor. |
B. | Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor. |
C. | Personal/Audience Comments.
To address the City Council, please complete a speaker form (located at the entrance to the Council Chamber) and submit it to City Clerk Tracy L. Dutton prior to the time for personal/audience comments. Each speaker shall have a time limit of up to five (5) minutes, with no extension, and with notice after four (4) minutes that one (1) minute is left. In the event of pressing business before the City Council or matters requiring its immediate attention or action, the City Council may, prior to the opening of audience comments, set a different maximum time limit for each speaker by a vote of four (4) members of the City Council.
The purpose of this item is to allow the residents of Bellaire and other interested persons an opportunity to address the City Council on agenda issues and on non-agenda issues that are a matter of the jurisdiction of the City Council (i.e., City policy and legislative issues). Non-agenda issues regarding daily operational or administrative matters should be first dealt with at the administrative level by calling City Hall at (713) 662-8222 during business hours.
[Note: The Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, prohibits the City Council from fully discussing, debating, or considering subjects for which public notice has not been given on the agenda. Issues that cannot be referred to the City Staff for action may be placed on the agenda of a future City Council Session.] |
D. | Reports and Presentations: |
1. | City Manager's Report to provide information regarding City operations, services, events, and upcoming agenda items - Submitted by Sharon Citino, City Manager. |
2. | Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter Report for the City of Bellaire, Texas - Submitted by Terrence Beaman, Chief Financial Officer. |
3. | Monthly Update Presentation by Ardurra Group Incorporated regarding progress on the City's Regional Drainage Improvement Program - Submitted by Joshua Pascua, Capital Projects and Grants Manager. |
E. | New Business. |
1. | Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions. |
| Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documentation associated with the purchase of a replacement fleet vehicle from Caldwell Country Chevrolet in an amount not to exceed $54,014.40, and the purchase of graphics and emergency equipment and installation from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group in an amount not to exceed $19,097.00; amending the FY 2023 budget by increasing budgeted expenditures in the Vehicle, Equipment and Technology Fund by $16,838.00; and superseding Ordinance No. 21-070 - Submitted by Deacon Tittel, Fire Chief. |
2. | Item for Individual Consideration. |
| Consideration of and possible action to authorize the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for a one-day employee appreciation event to be held at 4800 Fournace Place, Bellaire, Texas 77401, on November 4, 2023 - Submitted by Travis Tanner, Director of Development Services. |
F. | Community Interest Items from the Mayor and Council.
It is the intent of this item to provide members of the City Council the opportunity to make a report about items of community interest, which may include expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognition of City officials, employees, or other citizens or entities; reminders of upcoming events sponsored by the City or another entity that is scheduled to be attended by a City official or City employee; and announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in Bellaire that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
No action may be taken on a reported item of community interest, and no possible action discussed except a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
See Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Open Meetings, Section 551.0415. |
G. | Adjourn. |
CLOSED MEETING |
A. | Call to Order - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor. |
B. | Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor. |
C. | Retire into Closed Meeting in the Council Conference Room:
Retire into closed meeting pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Open Meetings, Section 551.076, Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits; Closed Meeting, to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, or devices. |
D. | Reconvene in Open Meeting in the Council Chamber:
Reconvene in open meeting and take action, if any, on items discussed in the closed meeting. |
E. | Adjourn. |
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