City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission

CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Council Chamber Joint Special Session 7:00 PM FIRST FLOOR OF CITY HALL 7008 S. RICE AVENUE BELLAIRE, TX 77401 Agenda CITY COUNCIL Mayor Andrew S. Friedberg Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Winfred C. Frazier Catherine Lewis Ross Gordon Council Member Council Member Council Member Nathan Wesely Brian Witt Jim Hotze PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Chair Weldon Taylor Vice Chair Commissioner Commissioner Mike Baker Lee Hampton John T. Klug Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Jaime Perkins Cindy Preble Jonathan Reichek City of Bellaire Texas Page 1 of 3 Agenda City Council and May 16, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission JOINT SPECIAL SESSION (WORKSHOP) - 7:00 P.M. A. Call the City Council to Order - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor. B. Announcement of a Quorum of the City Council - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor. C. Call the Planning and Zoning Commission to Order - Weldon Taylor, Chair. D. Announcement of a Quorum of the Planning and Zoning Commission - Weldon Taylor, Chair. E. Pledges to the Flags. 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. F. Joint Discussion Regarding the Comprehensive Plan Review: Presentation and discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Review process and priorities - Facilitated by Gary Mitchell, President of Kendig Keast Collaborative. Bellaire Joint Workshop 1 (Issues-Needs) 05.16.23 G. Adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission - Weldon Taylor, Chair. H. Adjourn the City Council - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor. City of Bellaire Texas Page 2 of 3  JOINT WORKSHOP 1 • ISSUES AND NEEDS Bellaire Comprehensive Plan Update As an early step in the process of updating the Bellaire Comprehensive Plan, consultant Kendig Keast Collaborative (KKC) will facilitate a “big picture” workshop discussion with members of the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission. PURPOSES  Brief everyone on the project process and timeline.  Ensure early input and direction to the project consultants, to help focus their work.  Highlight the special characteristics and circumstances of Bellaire as context for the plan update. Workshop Considerations The discussion is intended to be informal and interactive. Likely discussion points will include: Looking Back  Ways in which Bellaire is the same/different since 10 years ago.  Major City and community accomplishments over the last 10 years.  Things considered or set out to do but did not accomplish … Why? Still on the agenda? Looking Ahead  Opportunities and challenges in the following areas: - Demographic and economic trends - Land use and development/redevelopment, especially nonresidential - Neighborhood conditions and integrity - Transportation – of all types - Public infrastructure and facilities, especially involving flooding risk and mitigation - Recreation and amenities - Community image and appearance - Needed updates or enhancements to City’s means of Comprehensive Plan implementation - Others Where to Focus  Strategic issues involving the physical characteristics of Bellaire that must be addressed – or remain an ongoing focus – in the updated Comprehensive Plan.  Your personal hopes/priorities for your community in serving as an elected official or appointed advisory official.  The most difficult community issues you have had to deal with in your official roles that relate to Comprehensive Plan topics and considerations. May 16, 2023 Page 3 of 3