Council Position 5· 2023–2026
Joe Matranga
Friendswood
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- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 1:51:29
- Avg per meeting
- 5:19
- Segments
- 1695
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Top issues during term (20)
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Guides future capital improvement spending and eligibility for state and federal transportation grants.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Grant-funded project costs associated with the comprehensive plan development.
Senior Center Program Health Fair Attendance
Operational costs supported by event participation and municipal resources.
Senior Citizens Event Planning and Fundraisers
Events and trips are typically funded through senior program budgets and participant fees.
Economic Development Strategy
Unknown
FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget
Total general fund revenues are projected at $48.1 million with a proposed total tax rate of $0.559723 per $100 value.
Animal Services Operational Transition and Oversight
The supervisor position won't be filled in FY 2027, with police staff absorbing those duties.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Adopting the comprehensive plan positions the city for regional transportation and infrastructure grant funding.
Overhead Utility Line Removal Project
Comcast project expenditure is approximately $625,000.
Community Beautification and Event Planning
Details on program costs were not specified in the agenda materials.
Quarterly Investment Report Review
Governs the management and safety of public funds and investment yields for the city.
Fourth of July Event Coordination
Details regarding the event budget were not provided in the meeting materials.
Flood Mitigation and Drainage
The city is utilizing grant funding for master drainage planning.
Staff Services Agreement Update
Increases annual city staff support payments from roughly $16,000 to $36,000.
ALPR Camera Data Privacy
The program is currently in a pilot phase with existing staff.
Design Criteria Manual Updates
Costs will be absorbed within standard municipal engineering and capital project planning.
Rain Barrel Workshop & Environmental Initiatives
Minor operational costs associated with workshops and community outreach.
Animals in Disasters planning and kennel donations
Donated kennels could save the city from buying emergency animal housing.
2026 Bond Planning and Infrastructure
Potential capital improvement funding through future municipal bonds.
Parks Improvements and Community Updates
Park improvements utilize allocated municipal park and recreation funds.
Moved or seconded (26)
Motions Matranga personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-04
Consider awarding the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 4 - Lift Station 4 Construction Services Project to McDonald Municipal and Industrial, a Division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. (Bid No. 2026-04)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
Consider an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to change the category designations of (i) Reserves C and D of Autumn Creek Section 3, (ii) Reserve C of Autumn Creek Section 5, (iii) 3001 through 3011 Harvest Hill Drive, (iv) 3004, 3006, 3008, and 3010
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
Consider an ordinance authorizing the abandonment of an electric easement consisting of
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Consider awarding the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 1 — Lift Station 1 & 17 Construction Services Project to Branch Construction Group, LLC (Bid No. 2026-01)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Consider a resolution amending Chapter 7 "Benefits" of the City of Friendswood Personnel Policy Manual to amend Section 7.02 "Holidays" to provide for holiday pay for certain part- time employees and amending City of Friendswood Personnel Policy Manual to add a new
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedfailed 0-62026-02-02
Consider an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for the property located generally at the 4700 block of FM 2351, a tract of land containing 29.3726 acres, to change its designation from “Retail” and “Industrial” to “Mixed Use” and amending the official zoning
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-02-02
approve Consent Agenda Items 12.A. through 12.B and 12.D. through 12.G., as Item 12.C. was pulled for further discussion.
- movedpassed2025-12-01
approve Consent Agenda Items 13.A. through 13.K., with the exception of items 13.C., 13.D., and 13.I. which were pulled for further discussion.
- movedpassed 5-02025-11-03
approve Consent Agenda Items 11.A. through 11.H.
- secondedpassed2025-11-03
Consider approving an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for the property located at 401 W Edgewood Drive, also known as McReaken Manor Final Plat, a Page 1 of 227
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-03
Formation of Ad Hoc Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-12025-10-06
Interlocal Agreement with Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-08
Formation of 2026 Bond Election Ad Hoc Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-08
Consider on second and final reading an ordinance annexing property owned by the City of Friendswood in accordance with that boundary agreement with the City of League City executed on May 6, 2025; said property being approximately 1.3347 acres out of Lots 159,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-09-08
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a finance contract with Government Capital Corporation for the financing of technology and various equipment, including, but not limited to, generators and associated equipment, emergency equipment, and ambulance chassis and refit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-07-07
Depository Services Contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-05-05
Interlocal Agreement with League City
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-05-05
Consider on second and final reading an ordinance amending the Fee Schedule contained in Appendix D "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Deposits, Bond and Insurance Amounts" of the Friendswood City Code to reflect that the enumerated fees are fees to be collected
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-05-05
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Matranga to approve Ordinance No. 2025-13, related to Item 10.B., as submitted.
- secondedpassed2025-05-05
Consider on second and final reading an ordinance amending the term of office for Position No. 1 of the City of Friendswood's Planning and Zoning Commission to more effectively stagger the terms of the entire Commission. Page 2 of 282
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (313)
Recorded while Matranga was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Canvass May 2, 2026 General Election Returns
Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-17 Declaring Election Results
Ordinance No. 2026-12: Abandonment of Electric Easement at 3535 FM 528
Ordinance No. 2026-13: Autumn Creek Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map Amendments
Subdivision Ordinance Amendments (Option 2)
Ordinance No. 2026-15: Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Site Plan Approval (Option 1)
Award of Lift Station Mitigation Package 4 to McDonald Municipal and Industrial
Award of Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project to Sustanite Support Services, LLC
Award of Blackhawk Boulevard Reconstruction Phase II - Repackage C to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc.
Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County for Street Improvements
Appointment of 2026 4th of July Grand Marshal
Ordinance No. 2026-16: General Budget Amendment VII
FDEDC Payment to Comcast for Downtown Communication Line Relocation
Consider a resolution amending Resolution No. R2025-32 to authorize additional local funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annalea Neighborhood Improvements Project.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Friendswood's submittal of a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Assistance (MVCPA) grant application; authorizing a cash match; and appointing authorized representatives to act on behalf of the…
Consider authorizing an Emergency Dispatching Services Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 55.
Consider accepting the Sterling Estates public paving and utilities infrastructure project and authorizing the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
Consider authorizing the purchase of mobile shelving units from Library Interiors of Texas, LLC, through BuyBoard Contract No. 767-25.
Consider renewing the Janitorial Services Agreement with American Janitorial Services (AJS), for the first one-year renewal term.
Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for March 2026.
Voting record (179)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Ordinance No. 2026-27 — Zone change for 402 E. Edgewood Dr. (PUD/SUP 2019-30 amendment)
Fence ordinance amendment (Greenbriar Drive front-yard fences)
approve Consent Agenda Items 8.A. through 8.B.
approve Ordinance No. 2026-15, as submitted and related to Item 11.B.
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Branson to authorize a Consent to Release and Abandonment of an Electric Easement with the Clear Creek Independent School Distr
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to approve Ordinance No. 2026-12, as submitted and related to Item 8.C.
A motion was made by Mayor Foreman and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Ordinance No. 2026-14, as submitted and related to Item 10.B.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to approve Ordinance No. 2026-13, as submitted and related to Item 9.C.
award the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 4 - Lift Station 4 Construction Services Project to McDonald Municipal and Industrial, a Division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. (Bid No. 2026-04), rela
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve Consent Agenda Items 15.A. through 15.L., with the exception of Item 15.I. which was pulled for discussion.
award the Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project to Sustanite Support Services, LLC (CSP #2026-03), related to Item 13.B.
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the County of Galveston to partially fund improvements to city streets, related
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve appointing Mr. Larry Taylor as the Grand Marshal of the City's 2026 4th of July Grand Parade, related to Item
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Ordinance No. 2026-16, as submitted and related to Item 14.A.
approve the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's payment to Comcast to remove and relocate communication lines in the downtown area, related to Item 15.I
Ordinance No. 2026-15: Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Site Plan Approval (Option 1)
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Ross to concurring with the City Manager's appointment of Ms. Melissa Baker as Director of Library Services, related to Item 12
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to ratify the City's filing of IRS Form 8038-T and the remittance of the associated arbitrage rebate and yield reduction
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to award the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 1 — Lift Station 1 & 17 Construction Services Project to Branch Cons
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve Ordinance No. 2026-11, as submitted and related to Item 13.A.
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to approve Resolution No R2026-09, as submitted and related to Item 13.B.
approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. through 14.S.
increase the City Manager Morad Kabiri's salary by 2.75%, as discussed in Executive Session.
Appointment of Director of Library Services
Award Lift Station Mitigation Package 1 Contract
Ratify IRS Form 8038-T Filing and Arbitrage Remittance
General Budget Amendment VI (Ordinance No. 2026-11)
Personnel Policy Manual Amendment for Part-Time Benefits (Resolution No. R2026-09)
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to authorize the Amended and Restated Utility Services Contract with D.R. Horton - Texas, LTD., and 94 Georgetown Inves
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Branson to accept the conveyance of Reserves M and N of the Friendswood City Center, related to Item 9.B.
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Ross to approve Ordinance No. 2026-09, as submitted and related to Item 10.A.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Consent Agenda Items 11.A. through 11.K.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Ordinance No. 2026-10, as submitted and related to Item 10.B.
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ellisor to approve Resolution No R2026-05, as submitted and related to Item 10.C., authorizing the use of the power of eminent
authorizing a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for the design and construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Grissom Road and Bay Area Boulevard, with the c
approving a three-year contract with the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce for economic development services
approve the proposed ordinance, as submitted and related to Item 11.A.
approving the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's payment to AT&T, related to Item 12.C.
approve Ordinance No. 2026-07, as submitted and related to Item 8.B
authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of League City
authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Sterling Estates, LLC
approve a proposed ordinance, as submitted and related to Item 11.B.
approve Ordinance No 2026-08, as submitted and related to Item 11.C.
approve Consent Agenda Items 12.A. through 12.B and 12.D. through 12.G., as Item 12.C. was pulled for further discussion.
recommending that City Attorney Karen Horner receive a 4.5% salary increase, as discussed in Executive Session.
Proclamation Declaring Windsong Elementary School Day
Vacation of Sanitary Sewer Easement in Friendswood City Center Subdivision
Three-Year Economic Development Contract with Friendswood Chamber of Commerce
FLUM Amendment and PUD Rezoning for 4700 Block of FM 2351
Cited incompatibility with the location.