City Council

November 3, 2020 Election Day (Reminder Governor's change re COVID-19) David Allen, Mayor Kendric Jones, Council Member Position 3 Brian Rowland, Council Member Position 1 Wendy Williams, Council Member Position 4 Jonathon Randle, Council Member Position 2 Xante’ Wallace, Council Member Position 5 CITY OF PRAIRIE VIEW www.prairieviewtexas.gov In accordance with order of the Office of the Governor issued March 16, 2020, the City Council of the City of Prairie View. Texas will conduct a telephonic meeting in order to advance the public health goal of limiting face-to-face meetings (also called “social distancing”) to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, October 12, 2020 starting at 6:00 p.m. The public may participate in this meeting by dialing in to the following toll-free number 1 866 899 4679_Access Code_904-702-349. Anyone wishing to offer public comments or speak during a public hearing may do so by notifying the City Secretary at least two hours prior to the meeting at abynum@prairieviewtexas.gov. A recording of the telephonic meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with the Open Meetings Act upon written request. ____________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call/Certification of Quorum Invocation and Pledge Public Comments: Citizens who have signed up with the City Secretary, Allison Bynum at abynum@prairieviewtexas.gov at least 2 hours before the meeting will be recognized. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. City Council will listen to the comments but cannot discuss or respond to the comments during the meeting. The matter may be referred to a department head, Mayor or City Council may direct that the matter be placed on the next regular City Council Agenda. Minutes 1. Discuss and take action on the approval of City Council Meeting Minutes dated September 28, 2020. Items of Community Interest 2. Discuss and update on meeting with New PVAMU VP Business of Services Dr Cynthia Carter Horn (Mayor Allen) Presentations and Reports Presentation on Neighborhood Community Councils (CC Wallace) 1  November 3, 2020 Election Day (Reminder Governor's change re COVID-19) City Council Reports Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0415, City Council Members, without having provided notice, may make reports about items of community interest if no action is taken and possible action is not discussed regarding the information provided in the report. "Items of community interest" includes: (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedules; (3) an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; (4) a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; (5) information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the political subdivision; and (6) announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the political subdivision that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. Mayor’s Report  USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program (5,000 boxes, new 1,300 complete boxes)  COVID-19 Testing (New Jersey)  Developer meetings bringing new homes, hotels, restaurants, movie theatre, townhomes, student apartments and more (3 different groups)  New Internet Provider to City  Waller County Veterans Memorial & WCCC with 97-year-old PVAMU Alumni, Professor and PV resident Mr. Luther Francis  College of Agriculture COOP Extension Program  PVVFD & ESD (Emergency Services District) groundbreaking for new PVVFD  Ms. Amy Bean Boykin home going celebration  Testified in PVAMU Students v Waller County, et al Department Reports 3. Report and approval of G & A invoice for $10,000 prepared and signed (Sept. 28, 2020) prior to City Council vote to halt work and payments. (Mayor Allen, Mr. Gasper (G&A), Mr. JJ, Mr. King) Public Hearings Ordinances 4. Discuss, consider and take possible action on Ordinance No. 2020-1012 An Ordinance Of The City Of Prairie View, Texas, Amending The City Of Prairie View, Texas Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 12 By Creating Article 12.600 “Stop Signs On Public Streets”, Providing For A Penalty As A Class C Misdemeanor And A Fine In An Amount Not To Exceed $200.00; Repealing All Ordinances To The Extent They Are In Conflict; Providing For Severability; And Providing An Effective Date. (Mayor Allen) 5. Discuss, consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2020-0928-001 An Ordinance Approving A Budget Amendment For The City Of Prairie View’s Fiscal Year Of October 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2020 – (PUBLIC WORKS) (Mr. JJ, Mayor Allen) Resolutions Other Action 2  November 3, 2020 Election Day (Reminder Governor's change re COVID-19) 6. Discuss New Harvest Trolley Grocery Store in PV comes to you! Permits in Harris County, Fort Bend County and Prairie View! (Mayor Allen) 7. Discuss and take action to refer to Finance Committee on PV Medical Group Clinic and possible donation of City owned land on southeast corner of University Drive and Echols Street. (Mayor Allen) 8. Discuss and take action on having Finance Committee review and make recommendations on placing City owned property on northeast corner of Clark Street and Thompson Street for sale. (Mayor Allen) 9. Discuss, consider and take action on the Transportation Plan for stop signs. (CC Rowland) 10. Discuss, consider, and take action on the Prairie View 4B Economic Development Corporation Annual FY 2020-2021 Budget. (Mr. Eze) 11. Discuss, consider, and take action on the Prairie View 4B Economic Development Corporation expenditure of no more than $4,500 for contractual services with VC Strategic Solutions to provide training to local businesses. (Mr. Eze) 12. Discuss, consider and take action on recommendation from Mayor and Chief Lopez on the PVPD Policy on the Use of Tear Gas, Use of Force, Chokehold Use, Use of Military Style Equipment; Use of No-Knock Warrants and Use of Facial Recognition. (CC Rowland) 13. Discuss, consider and take action on pg. 3 and credit card policy to the Federal Purchasing Policy and Local Purchasing Policy. (CC Rowland) 14. Discuss, consider and take action on sewer line extension and street/road improvement in Prairie View. (Street & Sewer line extension master plan) (CC Rowland) New Business (Future Agenda Items) • Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items are placed on a future City Council agenda. Adjournment I, the undersigned authority do hereby certify that the above Notice and Agenda of the Regular Meeting of the governing body of the City of Prairie View is a true and correct copy of said Notice and said Notice was posted on the City Hall front door, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times; said Notice was posted on Friday, October 12th, 2020 by 5:00 p.m., and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time for said meeting. The Notice and Agenda was also posted on the City’s website at http://www.prairieviewtexas.gov Dated this the day of October 12th, 2020 By: Allison Bynum Allison Bynum/City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours before this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at (936)857-3603. The City of Prairie View City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). 3