At their Monday, May 4 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers held a public hearing to receive comments for or against an ordinance amending Subsection 9.6.B.3.e., of Appendix A of the Missouri City Code, entitled, “The City of Missouri City Zoning Ordinance” to correct a reference error regarding standards for off-street parking; authorized a reimbursement to Houston Community College System pursuant to an agreement between the City of Missouri City, the Houston Community College System, and Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Missouri City, Texas, for educational facility improvements; and authorized the execution of an agreement terminating the interlocal agreement between Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Missouri City, the City of Missouri City, Texas, and the Houston Community College System for the Houston Community College System’s participation in Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Missouri City. Here is a rundown of all Council actions at the meeting:
Presentations and Recognitions:
- Recognized May 1, 2020 as “Law Day” in the City of Missouri City.
- Proclaimed the week of May 3-9, 2020 as “Hurricane Preparedness Week” in the City of Missouri City.
- Proclaimed the week of May 10-16, 2020 as “National Police Week” in the City of Missouri City.
- Proclaimed the significance of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan (April 24 to May 23, 2020) to Muslims in Missouri City, Texas and across the world.
Staff Reports:
- Interim City Manager Bill Atkinson provided an overview of City’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic including operational updates.
Consent Agenda:
- Approved the minutes of the special and regular City Council meetings of April 20, 2020, and the special City Council meeting of April 27, 2020.
Public Hearings:
- Held a public hearing to receive comments for or against a request to amend PD Planned Development District No. 81 (Ordinance O-19-01) to allow for the location of an independent living facility and assisted living facility; providing for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan; providing a penalty; and consider the related ordinance on the first of two readings. PD No. 81 is located north of the intersection of Fifth Street and FM 1092, southeast of the intersection of Lexington Boulevard/Independence Boulevard and FM 1092, and west of the Fort Bend Independent School District Armstrong Elementary School. PD No. 81 includes undeveloped acreage, a Starbucks at 1321 FM 1092, and a Take 5 Oil Change at 1405 FM 1092. Council approved this project.
- Held a public hearing to receive comments for or against an ordinance amending Subsection 9.6.B.3.e., of Appendix A of the Missouri City Code, entitled, “The City of Missouri City Zoning Ordinance” to correct a reference error regarding standards for off-street parking. Council approved this ordinance on the first of two readings.
- Held a public hearing to receive comments concerning an ordinance continuing Article VII of Chapter 74 of the Missouri City Code; continuing the rules and regulations pertaining to the standards of care for certain elementary-age recreation programs operated by the City of Missouri City. Council approved this ordinance on the first of two readings.
Authorizations:
Authorized a reimbursement to Fort Bend County pursuant to an agreement between the City of Missouri City, the Missouri City Development Authority, Fort Bend County, and Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Missouri City, Texas, for certain transportation improvements.
Authorized a reimbursement to Houston Community College System pursuant to an agreement between the City of Missouri City, the Houston Community College System, and Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Missouri City, Texas, for educational facility improvements.
- Authorized the execution of an agreement terminating the interlocal agreement between Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Missouri City, the City of Missouri City, Texas, and the Houston Community College System for the Houston Community College System’s participation in Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Missouri City.
- Authorized Boyer Inc. to self-perform Early Work Package (EWP) for the Mustang Bayou Wastewater Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion project.
- Authorized an amendment to a contract for the Willow Waterhole drainage analysis.
Resolutions:
- Approved and adopted the development and planning schedule of fees.
- Adopted a schedule of fees pertaining to the regulation, registration, impoundment and handling of animals by the City of Missouri City.
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be hosted virtually on Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. it may be watched via MCTV live stream on the City’s website here: https://www.missouricitytx.gov/780/MCTV.
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