REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JULY 3, 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 Keith Love
- Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
- Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Recognize the City Secretary's Office for receiving the Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, gave a speech about the efforts of receiving the Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, gave a speech about the efforts of receiving the Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Texas City Museum (Recreation and Tourism)
Amanda Vance, Texas City Museum Curator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Amanda Vance, Texas City Museum Curator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Marketing Update (Communications)
Jennifer Laird, Communications Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Jennifer Laird, Communications Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sharron Hunter, resident, requested to speak before the Commission. (See Recording)
Lawrence Weiser, resident, requested to speak before the Commission. (See Recording)
Lucille McGaskey, resident, requested to speak before the Commission. (See Recording)
Sharron Hunter, resident, requested to speak before the Commission. (See Recording)
Lawrence Weiser, resident, requested to speak before the Commission. (See Recording)
Lucille McGaskey, resident, requested to speak before the Commission. (See Recording)
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the June 18, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-079, appointing Arthur Johnson, III, to the Bayou Golf Course Advisory Board to fulfill a vacancy. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-080, confirming receipt of the 2023 Texas City TIRZ 1 Annual Report. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-081, denial of CenterPoint Electric's proposed rates. (Management Services)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-082, contracting with Momentum Permit Expeditors for third-party Commercial Plan Review services in support of the Building & Inspections Department. (City Engineer)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-083, awarding and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for Bid No. 2024-256-- 34th Street Sidewalk Installation Project. (Public Work)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-084, amending the Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual to include 2 CFR part 200.338-327 Subpart D Post Federal Award Requirements. (Finance)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-085, accepting updates made to the Bayou Golf Course Advisory Boards Bylaws. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-17, authorizing a variance from the 60ft standard width to 50ft width for the public street right of way between Woodrow Dr and the southern boundary of the Memorial Village Subdivision through Lot 25 in the Mary A. Patrick Subdivision, commonly known as 6324 Woodrow Street, with all other street standards are to remain unchanged. (City Engineer)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated staff recommends approval of the variance from 60ft to 50ft right of way width of 105.70 feet to allow the construction of a connecting public street from Woodrow Street to the south boundary of the proposed Memorial Village Subdivision upon condition that the developer install a fence, screening wall or landscaping buffer at the property line along the length of the reduced right of way to mitigate impact to the adjacent properties.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated staff recommends approval of the variance from 60ft to 50ft right of way width of 105.70 feet to allow the construction of a connecting public street from Woodrow Street to the south boundary of the proposed Memorial Village Subdivision upon condition that the developer install a fence, screening wall or landscaping buffer at the property line along the length of the reduced right of way to mitigate impact to the adjacent properties.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 1 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-18, authorizing a variance for the installation of an emergency access-only crash gate across a street to be constructed to connect Woodrow Dr to the southern boundary of the Memorial Village Subdivision. (City Engineer)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated that the City Commission previously approved the installation of an emergency-only crash gate on N 19th Street in connection with the development of Sunrise Cove Subdivision. The Sunrise Cove Subdivision had two points of open public entry, but a third point of access for emergency response was recommended due to the long and narrow configuration of the subdivision. If this variance for a crash gate is approved for the Memorial Village Subdivision, the subdivision will be limited to only one point of open public entry. Having only one point of open public entry could result in traffic congestion at the entrance at times of peak traffic volumes.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated that the City Commission previously approved the installation of an emergency-only crash gate on N 19th Street in connection with the development of Sunrise Cove Subdivision. The Sunrise Cove Subdivision had two points of open public entry, but a third point of access for emergency response was recommended due to the long and narrow configuration of the subdivision. If this variance for a crash gate is approved for the Memorial Village Subdivision, the subdivision will be limited to only one point of open public entry. Having only one point of open public entry could result in traffic congestion at the entrance at times of peak traffic volumes.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie to deny the approval of Ordinance No. 2024-18.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-086, approving the Master Plan and Development Agreement consistent with the hereinbefore approval/denial of variances for the Memorial Village Subdivision. (City Engineer)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Planning Commission considered the Master Plan at its regular meeting on May 6, 2024, and recommended approval of the plan on a divided vote of 3-1, subject to the City Commission's consideration of the required variances.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Planning Commission considered the Master Plan at its regular meeting on May 6, 2024, and recommended approval of the plan on a divided vote of 3-1, subject to the City Commission's consideration of the required variances.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp .
Vote: 4 - 3 CARRIED
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
See Recording
See Recording
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
See Recording
See Recording
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Able Garza, Jr., made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:20 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp. 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: