REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, MAY 1, 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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- 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 4 Jami Clark
- Absent:
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- Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management of Services.
Led by Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management of Services.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson.
Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Motorcycle Awareness Month
Accepted by Warrior Bikers 4 Charity.
Accepted by Warrior Bikers 4 Charity.
b.
Proclaiming May 5th through May 11, 2024, as the 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Weeks.
Accepted by Rhomari Leigh.
Accepted by Rhomari Leigh.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Financial Quarterly Reports (Finance)
Jeffy Miller, Interim Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Jeffy Miller, Interim Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Texas City’s Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year 2022 – 2023.
This item was tabled until May 15, 2024.
This item was tabled until May 15, 2024.
c.
Athletic Division (Recreation and Tourism)
JuMarcus Thomas, Athletics Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
JuMarcus Thomas, Athletics Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Consider the rezoning of District A – Single Family Residential to District I - Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the development of a subdivision in accordance with the General Plan approved by the City Commission and to complete the process of rezoning the Vida Costera Subdivision in Texas City. Located south of Pearlbrook Subdivision and 25th Avenue North Extension, and west of SH 3.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Planning Board considered the PUD Application and request for rezoning at its regular meeting on March 18, 2024, and voted (4-0) to recommend approval of the PUD Application (2024 Plan). The Zoning Commission held a public hearing upon notice to over 200 adjacent properties and received no comments in opposition to the requested rezoning. The Zoning Commission voted (4-0) to recommend approval of the rezoning from District A Single Family Residential to District I - Planned Unit Development. The February 20, 2024, PUD Application (2024 Plan) varies from the General Plan approved by the Planning Board in October 2020 because it proposes to develop only 50x120ft lots instead of 60x115ft, but otherwise complies with the approved General Plan regarding amenities, sidewalks, and connectivity package. The 2024 Plan is consistent with the preliminary plans previously approved for Sections 1 and 2 and the final plan approved for Section 1. The Planning Board received this PUD Application in an unusual posture because the subdivision is already well into development. The PUD Application and attendant re-zoning are intended to complete the processes established by Texas City Ordinances and fulfill the MOU and Development Agreement requirements, which are attached to the developed property. The PUD Application includes an updated Development Schedule, District E, which reconciles previous approvals and the Developer’s most current intentions regarding the development and buildout of the subdivision. The developer has responded to all comments, and the Staff offers no objection to approval of the PUD Application and recommendation for re-zoning of the subject property from District A – Single Family Residential to District I – Planned Unit Development.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Planning Board considered the PUD Application and request for rezoning at its regular meeting on March 18, 2024, and voted (4-0) to recommend approval of the PUD Application (2024 Plan). The Zoning Commission held a public hearing upon notice to over 200 adjacent properties and received no comments in opposition to the requested rezoning. The Zoning Commission voted (4-0) to recommend approval of the rezoning from District A Single Family Residential to District I - Planned Unit Development. The February 20, 2024, PUD Application (2024 Plan) varies from the General Plan approved by the Planning Board in October 2020 because it proposes to develop only 50x120ft lots instead of 60x115ft, but otherwise complies with the approved General Plan regarding amenities, sidewalks, and connectivity package. The 2024 Plan is consistent with the preliminary plans previously approved for Sections 1 and 2 and the final plan approved for Section 1. The Planning Board received this PUD Application in an unusual posture because the subdivision is already well into development. The PUD Application and attendant re-zoning are intended to complete the processes established by Texas City Ordinances and fulfill the MOU and Development Agreement requirements, which are attached to the developed property. The PUD Application includes an updated Development Schedule, District E, which reconciles previous approvals and the Developer’s most current intentions regarding the development and buildout of the subdivision. The developer has responded to all comments, and the Staff offers no objection to approval of the PUD Application and recommendation for re-zoning of the subject property from District A – Single Family Residential to District I – Planned Unit Development.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera to close the Public Hearing.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider and take action on the Vida Costera PUD Application and PUD Document to satisfy the zoning requirements of the Development Agreement. Located south of Pearlbrook Subdivision and 25th Avenue North Extension, and west of SH 3.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Laura Loera, resident, invited everyone to participate in Lemonade Day on May 4th.
Laura Loera, resident, invited everyone to participate in Lemonade Day on May 4th.
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items a and b. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items a and b. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for April 17, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-061, approving the purchase of the following vehicles for the Utilities Department (2) 2024 F350 Chassis w/ new service boxes and (1) 2024 F350 chassis w/ refurbished service box and new lift crane through Chastang Ford utilizing Buy Board Contract 601-19. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
10.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-14, amending Chapter 96 "Fire Prevention and Protection: Fireworks" related to adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code and including amendments of certain sections. (Fire Department)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
11.
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 |
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: