REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, MARCH 6, 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 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson
- Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
- Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
- Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
- Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
- Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
- Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Tim Franklin of The Connection Church.
Led by Pastor Tim Franklin of The Connection Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson.
Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Certificate of Appreciation to Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA)
b.
Certificate of Appreciation to Galveston County Health District (GCHD)
c.
Certificate of Appreciation to Taking Our Best Shot (TOBS)
5.
REPORTS
a.
Fire Inspection Prevention Report (Fire Marshal)
Jason Brown, Fire Marshal, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Jason Brown, Fire Marshal, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Request for Extension of Time for the Preliminary Zoning Approval of the Marlow Lake North PUD Application
Mayor Dedrick Johnson stated that we would bypass this item as it was placed on the Agenda in error.
Mayor Dedrick Johnson stated that we would bypass this item as it was placed on the Agenda in error.
7.
ZONING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
a.
Consider and take action on a Request for Extension of Time for the Preliminary Zoning Approval of the Marlow Lake North PUD Application. (Transportation and Planning)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Developer is requesting an extension of the Preliminary Zoning Approval to allow more time to complete the platting and development of the subdivision. The Developer requests an extension of the preliminary zoning approval until March 16, 2025. The Planning Board recommended approval of the extension at its regular meeting on February 19, 2024. The City Commission has the authority to grant an extension of time to the preliminary zoning approval.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Developer is requesting an extension of the Preliminary Zoning Approval to allow more time to complete the platting and development of the subdivision. The Developer requests an extension of the preliminary zoning approval until March 16, 2025. The Planning Board recommended approval of the extension at its regular meeting on February 19, 2024. The City Commission has the authority to grant an extension of time to the preliminary zoning approval.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson welcomed Scout Troop 246: Scoutmaster Mike Chambers and scouts Mark and Charlie Shaw, Aaron Lim, Samuel and Xavier Mull, James and Joshua Allison, Branden Johnson, Lucas Bartlett, Zeke, Ricky, and Zach Salinas, Aiden Manego, Andrew Perez, and Connor Hall.
Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson welcomed Scout Troop 246: Scoutmaster Mike Chambers and scouts Mark and Charlie Shaw, Aaron Lim, Samuel and Xavier Mull, James and Joshua Allison, Branden Johnson, Lucas Bartlett, Zeke, Ricky, and Zach Salinas, Aiden Manego, Andrew Perez, and Connor Hall.
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, and l. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Hererra.
A motion was made by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, and l. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Hererra.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the February 21, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-031, ratifying the submission of grant application 4594102 for the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program to the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, by the Texas City Police Department. (Mayor's Office-Grant's Administration)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-032, ratifying the submission of the grant application 4735102 for the Riffle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program to the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, by the Texas City Police Department. (Mayor's Office-Grant's Administration)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-033, approving the construction and installation of Fiber Internet Services from PS Lightwave to Fire Station 4. (Information Technology)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-034, authorizing the Texas City Economic Development Corporation to purchase and install video surveillance equipment, access control, and network cabling at the Phoenix Business Accelerator. (Economic Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-035, awarding a contract for RFB No. 2024-445 to DSW Homes, LLC., and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract in response to the awarding of RFB No. 2024-445. (Community Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-036, authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas General Land Office for the contracting of a consulting firm to complete the development of the 2025 Texas City Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. (Mayor's Office-Grant's Administration)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-037, awarding a contract for RFB No. 2024-447 to Dale Construction and Renovation and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract in response to RFB No. 2024-447. (Community Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-038, awarding a contract for Bid No. 2024-443 Potable Water Tank Rehabilitation Project to I&S Tank Services, LLC., and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for Bid No. 2024-443. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-039, awarding a contract for RFB No. 2024-446 to DSW Homes, LLC., and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for RFB No. 2024-446. (Community Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
k.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-040, awarding a contract for PCI Project No. 12144.23.01 Exterior Moore Memorial Public Library Repairs to Brazos Commercial Roofing. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
l.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-041, authorizing the complete submission of a Grant Application to the Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs for HOME funds. (Mayor's Office-Grant's Administration)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
10.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance 2024-04, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV entitled "Land Usage", Chapter 160 entitled "Zoning" and providing for publication and an effective date. (Transportation and Planning)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-042, approving a contract for Engineering and Roadway Design Services for the Holland Road East Extension at I-45 Gulf Freeway. (Transportation and Planning)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated Staff recommends engaging Quiddity Engineers to prepare the construction drawings required by TxDOT to add the east approach for Holland Road to the Gulf Freeway project. Quiddity is familiar with the TxDOT design standards and its approval processes. The project scope includes modifications to detention ponds, roadway, and traffic signal design, as well as alterations. Quiddity has submitted a cost proposal to provide the necessary engineering and design services to prepare, submit, and facilitate through approval of the necessary construction drawings. The cost proposal has a not-to-exceed maximum of $185,000.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated Staff recommends engaging Quiddity Engineers to prepare the construction drawings required by TxDOT to add the east approach for Holland Road to the Gulf Freeway project. Quiddity is familiar with the TxDOT design standards and its approval processes. The project scope includes modifications to detention ponds, roadway, and traffic signal design, as well as alterations. Quiddity has submitted a cost proposal to provide the necessary engineering and design services to prepare, submit, and facilitate through approval of the necessary construction drawings. The cost proposal has a not-to-exceed maximum of $185,000.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-043, authorizing the Texas City Economic Development Corporation to award Bid No. 2024-449 Texas City Community Plaza Project to B&D Contractors Inc. (Management Services)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-08, amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget to appropriate funds for engineering services for the Holland Road Extension Project. (Finance)
Jeff Miller, Interim Finance Director, stated that in order to fund this project, it is recommended that a budget amendment be made from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation to Planning and Engineering in the amount of $185,000. Fund 801.
Jeff Miller, Interim Finance Director, stated that in order to fund this project, it is recommended that a budget amendment be made from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation to Planning and Engineering in the amount of $185,000. Fund 801.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-09, amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget to appropriate funds for additional professional GIS services. (Finance)
Jeff Miller, Interim Finance Director, stated that the request for additional GIS consulting services to assist the Engineering & Planning Department in developing (1) an interactive address map and assigning process and (2) an interactive floodplain and repetitive loss map in the city’s GIS database. The cost of this proposal is $35,426. The Finance department recommends a budget amendment of $35,426 from Undesignated Fund Balance (101) to Professional Fees (101104-53680).
Jeff Miller, Interim Finance Director, stated that the request for additional GIS consulting services to assist the Engineering & Planning Department in developing (1) an interactive address map and assigning process and (2) an interactive floodplain and repetitive loss map in the city’s GIS database. The cost of this proposal is $35,426. The Finance department recommends a budget amendment of $35,426 from Undesignated Fund Balance (101) to Professional Fees (101104-53680).
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-10, amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget to appropriate funds for the Texas City Community Plaza Project. (Finance)
Jeff Miller, Interim Finance Director, A total of $6,600,000 is budgeted in the Texas City Economic Development Corporations Budget 801-050-55010 for the project. Approximately $50,000 out of the line item has already been expended and/or is in the process of being spent to make the site ready before construction of the project for the relocation of overhead utilities (electric, cable, phone) and underground utilities (electrical & phone) required before project commencement. Thus leaving a balance of $6,550,000 for the project. Based on the amount available, staff recommends a budget amendment in the amount of $500,000 to the project budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporations Fund Balance to cover the cost of the project and any necessary change orders that might occur.
Jeff Miller, Interim Finance Director, A total of $6,600,000 is budgeted in the Texas City Economic Development Corporations Budget 801-050-55010 for the project. Approximately $50,000 out of the line item has already been expended and/or is in the process of being spent to make the site ready before construction of the project for the relocation of overhead utilities (electric, cable, phone) and underground utilities (electrical & phone) required before project commencement. Thus leaving a balance of $6,550,000 for the project. Based on the amount available, staff recommends a budget amendment in the amount of $500,000 to the project budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporations Fund Balance to cover the cost of the project and any necessary change orders that might occur.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
11.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner DeAndre Knoxson announced that he and Dr. Kenshara Cravens welcomed a handsome baby boy into the world on February 21, 2024, weighing in at 7lb and 1oz. DeAndre Knoxson, II, is loved and healthy.
Commissioner DeAndre Knoxson announced that he and Dr. Kenshara Cravens welcomed a handsome baby boy into the world on February 21, 2024, weighing in at 7lb and 1oz. DeAndre Knoxson, II, is loved and healthy.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:53 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson. 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: