REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 7, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. in the Kenneth T. Nunn Council Room in City Hall, Texas City, Texas. A quorum having been met, the meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Abel Garza, Jr. , Commissioner At-Large
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro-Tem Thelma Bowie.
Led by Mayor Pro-Tem Thelma Bowie.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Proclaiming February as Black History Month.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Racial Profiling Report for the calendar year 2023 (Police Department)
Landis Cravens, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Landis Cravens, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Crime Statistics Report for the calendar year 2023 (Police Department)
Landis Cravens, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Landis Cravens, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
John and Mari Berend request to rezone the property at 2107 24th St N from District "A" (Single Family Residential) to District "B" (Single Family Attached, Duplex Residential) to construct a duplex.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated that the Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the requested zoning change at its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, after holding a public hearing upon proper notice being mailed to adjacent property owners. There were no objections voiced at the Public Hearing or received in writing. Staff have no objection to the requested rezoning and recommend adding the construction of a screening wall or fence as a condition for the rezoning.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated that the Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the requested zoning change at its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, after holding a public hearing upon proper notice being mailed to adjacent property owners. There were no objections voiced at the Public Hearing or received in writing. Staff have no objection to the requested rezoning and recommend adding the construction of a screening wall or fence as a condition for the rezoning.
b.
Jerry Le Blanc, with Binnacle Texas City 51 LLC, requests to rezone from District “A” (Single Family Residential) to District “I” (Planned Unit Development) to construct Brookwater Development. This subdivision will contain 201 lots.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the requested zoning change at its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, after holding a public hearing upon property notice mailed to adjacent property owners. There were no objections voiced at the Public Hearing or received in writing. Staff have no objection to approval of the rezoning from District A – Single Family Residential to District I – Planned Unit Development by the developer’s application dated December 8, 2023, subject to the requirement for the Recreation Site to be fully developed before the platting of the second section of the plat which creates the 80th lot, whichever occurs first.
Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie made a motion to close the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Hererra.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the requested zoning change at its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, after holding a public hearing upon property notice mailed to adjacent property owners. There were no objections voiced at the Public Hearing or received in writing. Staff have no objection to approval of the rezoning from District A – Single Family Residential to District I – Planned Unit Development by the developer’s application dated December 8, 2023, subject to the requirement for the Recreation Site to be fully developed before the platting of the second section of the plat which creates the 80th lot, whichever occurs first.
Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie made a motion to close the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Hererra.
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider and take action on a Zoning Change Request from John and Mari Berend to rezone the property at 2107 24th St N from District "A" (Single Family Residential) to District "B" (Single Family Attached, Duplex Residential).
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on a Rezoning Request from Jerry Le Blanc, with Binnacle Texas City 51 LLC, to rezone from District “A” (Single Family Residential) to District “I” (Planned Unit Development) to construct Brookwater Development – a subdivision that will contain 201 lots.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public requested to address the commission: Richard Holcomb and John Denton.
The following members of the public requested to address the commission: Richard Holcomb and John Denton.
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, d, e, and f. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, d, e, and f. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the January 17, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-017, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement With Boyd's Seafood Inc. (Management Services)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-018, awarding a Community Grant to Texas City LULAC Council 255, on behalf of Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., in the amount of $5,000.00. (Mayor's Office - Grants Administration)
This item was pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Olga Rodriguez, LULAC Council 255 Board Secretary, thanked the Commission for considering this grant and thanked Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr. for sponsoring it.
This item was pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Olga Rodriguez, LULAC Council 255 Board Secretary, thanked the Commission for considering this grant and thanked Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr. for sponsoring it.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-019, authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Ford F750 dump truck for the Utilities Department through BuyBoard - a local purchasing cooperative. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-020, approving a Utility Service Agreement with GCMUD 57 for the Beacon Point at Lago Mar Subdivision. (Transportation and Planning)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-021, approving the purchase of Air Monitors and Equipment for Emergency Management through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Advantages Contract No. 032620-DRG. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
10.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-03, amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget to accept Marathon Corporation's Community Investment Program Grant. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:55 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: