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At the Monday, Dec. 19 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers received a presentation from the Missouri City Parks Foundation; elected District D Councilmember Floyd Emery as Mayor Pro Tem; and amended the Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget. Here is a rundown of all Council actions at the meeting:

Presentations & Recognitions

1. Received a presentation from Missouri City Parks Foundation.
2. Received a presentation on Series 2023 General Obligation Bonds and Certificates of Obligation.

Consent Agenda

1. Approved (7-0) the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of Dec. 5, 2022.

Public Hearings & Related Actions

1. Zoning Public Hearings & Ordinances
   1. Held a public hearing to receive comments for or against a request by Missouri City BTR, LLC to make amendments to the regulations contained in PD, Planned Development District #112 (O-21-29). This item is to allow for a lift station as an allowable use; amend the development schedule, phasing plan, and site plan; and to the extent, such zoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom. PD No. 112 is located on the southern frontage of Highway 6, west of Fort Bend Town Center I, and east of the Oakwick Forest Estates residential subdivision.
   2. Approved (7-0) an ordinance on the first of two readings amending the regulations contained in PD, Planned Development District #112 (O-21-29). This item is to allow for a lift station as an allowable use; amend the development schedule, phasing plan, and site plan; and to the extent, such zoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom; providing for repeal; providing a penalty; providing for severability.

2. Public Hearings & Related Actions
   1. Held a public hearing to receive comments on the Community Development Block Grant Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Appointments

1. Elected (7-0) District D Councilmember Floyd Emery as Mayor Pro Tem.
2. Postponed (7-0) the reappointment of members to TIRZ No. 3 Board.
3. Postponed (7-0) the reappointment of members to TIRZ No. 2 Board.
4. Postponed (7-0) the reappointment of members to TIRZ No. 1 Board. 
5. Postponed (7-0) the reappointment or appointment of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
6. Approved (7-0) a resolution reappointing Jacqueline Watson as Civil Service Commissioner.
7. Appointed (7-0) Public Works Director Shashi Kumar as primary and Assistant City Engineer Marcus Snell as alternate to the Houston Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Transportation Policy Council (TPC) for 2023.
8. Appointed (7-0) Assistant City Engineer Marcus Snell as primary and Public Works Director Shashi Kumar as alternate to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Houston-Galveston Transportation Management Area/H-GAC for 2023.

Authorizations

1. Authorized (7-0) the parkland dedication proposal for the Territory at Missouri City.
2. Authorized (7-0) a payment for $2,868,802.93 to TC Houston Industrial Development Inc. for the Park 8 Ninety economic incentive agreement.
3. Authorized (7-0) the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds previously authorized by City Council towards the Mustang Bayou Wastewater Plant Phase 2A expansion project.
4. Authorized (7-0) the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for the Mustang Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase-IIA Expansion Project for $3,379,900.00 with Hassell Construction Group, LLC.

Ordinances

1. Approved (7-0) an ordinance on the first and final reading to amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget.

Resolutions

1. Approved (7-0) a resolution approving the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation for overtime activities by law enforcement to reduce the incidence of traffic collisions, injuries, and fatalities by commercial motor vehicles; agreeing to provide matching funds; and containing other provisions related thereto.
2. Approved (7-0) a resolution approving the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation for overtime activities by law enforcement to reduce the incidence of traffic collisions, injuries, and fatalities; agreeing to provide matching funds; and containing other provisions related thereto.
3. Approved (7-0) a resolution authorizing the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.

Closed Executive Session

1. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 - Deliberations concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Director of Economic Development.

Reconvene

• Concurred (7-0) with the appointment of Herman Rodriguez as the new Economic Development Director. 

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