City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF 12003 Iowa Colony Blvd. Iowa Colony Tx. 77583 I QiJiJ61 Phone: 281-369-2471 Fox: 281-369-0005 ““‘ cityofiowacolon y. corn CO 10 N Y STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZORIA CITY OF IOWA COLONY BE IT REMEMBERED ON THIS, the 20th day of May, 2019, the City Council of the City of Iowa Colony, Texas, held a public hearing and a Council meeting at 7:00 P.M. at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall, there being present and in attendance the following members to wit: Mayor Michael Bymm-Bratsen Councilwoman Susan Cottrell Councilwoman Robin Bradbery Councilwoman Kacy Smajstrla Councilman Chad Wilsey And none being absent, constituting a quorum at which time the following business was transacted. REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M. 1. Mayor Bymm-Bratsen called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. PUBLIC HEARING The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at the Iowa Colony City Hall, 12003 Iowa Colony Boulevard (former County Road 65), Iowa Colony, Texas, pursuant to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Unified Development Code, as amended, to consider a specific use permit and variance to the above listed ordinances, to allow a pet grooming business in a Single Family Residential Dwelling District on the following property: o Tract 103A, HT&BRR, Abstract 517. Bmzoria County, Texas, which is Property ID Number 176434 of the Brazoria County Appraisal District, commonly known as 4113 Cedar Rapids Parkway (former County Road 57), Iowa Colony, Texas. Mayor Bvrum-Bratsen opened the public hearing for the public to address the City Council serving as the Zoning Board of Adjustments at 7:05 P.M. Iowa Colony residents; Robert Wall, Lisa Powers, and Michael Holton spoke against the variance to the ordinance to allow a pet grooming business in a single-family residential dwelling district. Iowa Colony Residents Brenda Ledbetter. Tony Deleon, Douglas Chumley, Jordan Rodriguez, Edward Rodriguez, and Perry Roberts spoke in favor of the dog grooming business. Mayor Byrum-Bratsen cLosed the public hearing at 7:42 P.M. 4. Citizens comments and presentations. No comments were made from the public. 5. Mayor’s Reports: Mayor Byrum- Bratsen mentioned the appointment of Charter Commission members. He would like the Council to send three people to serve on the Commission giving a total of fifteen people. The Mayor will review them and put the item on the agenda for the June meeting. The commission will probably meet twice a month to draft the Charter for the City. This will give us Home Rule. We will have to complete the work by October l. Proclamation- National EMS Week — A representative from ESD No. 3 did not attend. 6. Council Reports: • Councilwoman Cottrell gave no report. • Councilwoman Bradbery gave no report. • Councilwoman Smajstrla gave no report. • Councilman WiLsey gave no report. 7. Staff Reports: • Police Department report. • City Manager report • City Engineer reported the bridge on Iowa Colony Blvd. will be closing starting next Monday after school is out. It will be closed for thirty days. Signage will be put up. • City Secretary report. 8. Consider action to approve an ordinance granting a variance to the Home Occupation requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for a dog grooming business for 4113 Cedar Rapids Parkway (CR 57). As the Council serving as the Board of Adjustments, Councilman Wilsey made a motion to defer action until next month’s meeting and to consider amendments to the current zoning ordinance, or do the variance. The proposed zoning amendment would be to consider an amendment to revise the definition of Home Occupations to allow dog grooming, with yen’ strict limitations. It was agreed to consider adding other items to the home occupations list. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bradbery. No action was taken. Mayor Byrum-Bratsen agreed to defer. 9. Consider approving an amendment to the Wayfinding Signage Agreement for Meridiana. Councilwoman Bradbery moved to approve an amendment to the wayfinding sign package to authorize a billboard type sign on Highway 288 for Meridiana Development, with conditions as recommended of staff. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Cottrell. Mayor Byrum- Bratsen stated he is not for it but acknowledged that he is unable to vote. Motion approved unanimously. 10. Consider action to approve a Scope of Work and authorizing proceeding with the creation and development of a Comprehensive Plan. Councilwoman Cottrell made a motion to approve the scope of work for the comprehensive plan and authorize Marsh Darcy Partners to proceed as the lead firm with the creation and development of a comprehensive plan. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bradbery. Consultant City Manager, Ron Cox reviewed the scope and introduced the team to work on the comprehensive plan. Sue Darcy spoke to giving a thoughtful look at the issues facing them. Approved unanimously. II. Consider action to approve an ordinance regulating registered Sex Offenders within the city limits. Councilwoman Bradbery made a motion with an amendment that PD provides sign and monitor where signs are to be placed. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Smajstrla. Mayor Bymm-Bratsen brought this forward. Stated that he met with Chief Bell and wants PD to take more responsibility for registration from the County. We need an ordinance in place to do so. Registered Sex Offenders are to register with locaL PD. In the past they have registered with the County. They can not live within 1000 feet of where children gather, there are restrictions during Halloween. Approved unanimously. 12. CONSENT AGENDA- Consideration and possible action approving the following Consent Agenda items. Councilwoman Bradbery made a motion to approve the items as presented. Seconded by Councilman Wilsey. Councilwoman Smajstrla asked about the 24 ft. lots on section 81A. Matt Lawson with Rise Communities replied that they are duplexes. Approved unanimously. A. Approval of Minutes of the following meetings. • April 30, 2019 Special Council Meeting • May 13, 2019 Special Council Meeting Action: Approve the minutes of City Council Meetings. B. Approval of change of authorized officials to sign checks and/or make financial transactions with First National Bank of Alvin, Texas Advantage, TEXStar, First State Bank of ManveL, Veritex and to be designated in the Security Pledge Agreement with the First National Bank of Alvin. Action: Authorize Mayor Michael Bynim-Bratsen, Council Members Susan CottreLl and Kacy Smajstrla to sign checks and authorize and conduct financial transactions on behaif of the City and further authorize removal of all other names from the authorizations for First National Bank of Alvin, Texas Advantage, TEXStar, First State Bank of Manvel, Veritex and to be designated in the Security Pledge Agreement with First National Bank of Alvin. C. Approval of the following Plats as recommended by the Planning Commission. • Meridiana Section 73 Final mat • Meridiana Section 81A Final Plat Action: Approve the final plats as recommended by the Planning Commission  D. Approval of infrastructure projects for final acceptance as described below. • Meridiana Section 64 Water and Sanitary Sewer • Meridiana Section 69 Water and Sanitary Sewer • Meridiana Section 70 Water and Sanitary’ Sewer • Meridiana Section 75 Water and Sanitary Sewer Action: Final approval of infrastructure projects. E. Acceptance of infrastructure projects for final acceptance for City maintenance. • Meridiana Section 64 Storm and Paving (OYMP began 1/15/18) • Meridiana Section 69 Storm and Paving (OYMP began 11/17/17) • Meridiana Section 70 Storm and Paving (OYMP began 11/17/17) • Meridiana Section 75 Storm and Paving (OYMP began 11/17/17) Action: Accept the infrastructure projected lists for final acceptance by the City. F. Approve Early Plat Releases and Reimbursements as follows: • Karsten Boulevard Phase I Disbursement Request No. 4 — • Sierra Vista Section 5 and Karsten Blvd Phase II Disbursement Request No. 3 — Executive Session — Convened in Executive Session at 8:18 P.M. • Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code section 55 1.074 to deliberate concerning. o Filling City Council vacancy. o Filling Mayor Pro Tem position. o Reappointing Municipal Court Judge. o Reappointing Municipal Court Clerk. o FilLing Iowa Colony Development Authority vacancy and reappointments of members whose terms expire April 2019. o Filling Iowa Colony Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board vacancy and reappointments of members whose terms expire April 2019. o Filling Crime Control and Prevention District vacancy and reappointment of members whose terms expire April 2019. • Executive Session in accordance with 551.072 Texas Gov’t Code to deliberate on land sale and/or acquisition (if needed) — o EMS property and/or City Hall property. o Property next to city ball. Return to Open Session- Back to Open Session at 8:57 P.M. 13. Consideration and possible action to make appointments to the following o City Council Member- Arnetta Murray for the remainder of Michael Byrum Bratsen’s Council term. o Mayor Pro Tem- Chad Wilsey o Municipal Court Judge- Herman Atchison  o Municipal Court Clerk- Kjerstie Jackson o Iowa Colony Development Authority Board- Brenda Dillon and Carol Wall o Iowa Colony Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board- Brenda Dillon and Carol Wall o Crime Control and Prevention District Board- Daniel Kerr. Benjamin Pahl Councilman Wilsey made a motion to appoint Arnetta Murray for the reminder of the term vacated by Michael Byrum-Bratsen. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Smajstrla.Approved unanimously. Councilwoman Bradbery made a motion to approve above as at will appointments Herman — Atchison, Kjerstie Jackson. ICDA- Brenda Dillon and Carol Wall. TIRZ- Brenda Dillon and Carol Wall, CCPD-Daniel Ken, and Benjamin PahI. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Smajstrla. Approved unanimously. 14. Meeting was Adjourned. APPROVED THIS 17t1i DAY OF JUNE, 2019. ES KayS1en Rosser, City Secretary Michael Byrum-Bratsen, Mayor ‘I ‘p • 4)