Randy Hale

City Charter Review and Potential Amendments

Unknown at this stage of review.

Front Yard Fence Regulations

None anticipated directly from the discussion.

Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use

Guides future capital improvement spending and eligibility for state and federal transportation grants.

Senior Center Program Health Fair Attendance

Operational costs supported by event participation and municipal resources.

Overhead Utility Line Removal Project

Comcast project expenditure is approximately $625,000.

Panhandle Business District Naming Concerns

Comprehensive Plan Consultant Transition

Grant-funded project timeline is adjusted but remains within General Land Office contract terms.

Board Organization and Orientation

None.

FDEDC Financial Status and Staffing Agreement

Annual staffing agreement costs the EDC $36,000.

Falling Leaf Ranch Proposed Development

Homes could add roughly $3 million a year in city tax revenue, with an $8.2M parkway segment and $17.1M in subdivision infrastructure proposed to be recovered through PID assessments on subdivision lots only.

Emergency Services Fleet and Equipment Upgrades

Costs weren't itemized in the discussion, but the purchases come through cooperative contracts and include trade-in credits and a roughly 7% pre-escalation savings on the Stryker equipment.

PUD Amendment for 402 E. Edgewood Dr.

Property value and local business opportunities may shift based on the expanded commercial uses allowed at the site.

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Vacancy

Fall community events (Fall Haul, Santa in the Park, Tree Giveaway)

2027 goals and focus areas

Business Beautification Award

Police Department Staffing and Compensation

General fund allocations include standard merit pools and software support, while major salary rebenchmarking remains an ongoing budgetary challenge.

Fire and Rescue Services Agreement

Allocates city funds for volunteer fire department operational support over a three-year term.

TIRZ No. 2 Development Agreements

Impacts future tax increment allocations and public infrastructure cost-sharing for commercial and residential developments.

Public Works and Engineering Facility Roof Replacement

Project cost is approximately $1.2 million, funded from general and utility fund balances.

Consent Agenda

Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Approval of July 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Approval of September 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Staffing Services Agreement with the City of Friendswood

Approval of Minutes

CONSENT AGENDA

Ordinance No. 2026-27 — Zone change for 402 E. Edgewood Dr. (PUD/SUP 2019-30 amendment)

Fence ordinance amendment (Greenbriar Drive front-yard fences)

First reading — Records and Information Management ordinance (Item 10.A)

Resolution No. R2026-26 — Data, Information and Records Management Policy Manual

Ambulance chassis purchase and A47 remount (Item 12.A)

Fire engine purchase for Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department (Item 12.B)

Ratification of Stryker medical equipment purchase (Item 12.C)

Resolution No. R2026-27 — Legislative priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature (Item 13.A)

Consent Agenda Items 14.A through 14.Q

Consider a Staffing Services Agreement with the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation.

Consider authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 55 for the Regional Force Main 142-2 and Median Landscaping Project.

Consider reappointing (i) Barbara Blanchard and (ii) Carrie Considine to the Fourth of July Steering Committee for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2026, and ending on October 31, 2029.

approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. through 14.Q.

authorize the purchase of a fire engine for use by the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., related to Item 12.B.

ratify the City Manager's signature on the sole source purchase of a monitor/defibrillator system, four chest compression systems, and associated accessories from Stryker Sales, LLC, and authorize the

approve a Purchase Agreement with Sterling McCall Ford for the purchase of one (1) new ambulance chassis and the remount of A47, related to Item 12.A.

approve Resolution No R2026-27, as submitted and related to Item 13.A.

postpone the adoption of the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget until the next regularly scheduled meeting on September 14, 2026.

authorize a License and Indemnity Agreement with Sterling Estates, LLC, for the non-exclusive use of the right-of-way along Briarmeadow Ave. for subdivision signs for the Sterling Estates Subdivision.

awarding the Public Works and Engineering Building Roof Replacement Project to Texas Liqua Tech Services, Inc.

Award Public Works and Engineering Building Roof Replacement

Ordinance Renaming a Portion of Baker Road to Hackney Road

Set Budget Public Hearing for FY 2026-27

Receive Appraisal Rolls and Tax Rates

Propose FY 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate

Set Tax Rate Public Hearing

FEBT Insurance and Benefit Trust Approvals

Authorize Monthly Transfer to Employee Benefit Trust

set the public hearing regarding the ad valorem tax rate for 2026 on September 14, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber

to set a public hearing regarding the City of Friendswood FY2026-27 Municipal Budget for August 24, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber

to receive the 2026 appraisal rolls by the Galveston Central Appraisal District and the Harris Central Appraisal District, the anticipated collection rate and the excess debt collections certified by

propose a tax rate of 55.9723 per $100 valuation

approve Items 10.A. and 10.B., as submitted.

authorize the monthly transfer of funds for FY2026-27 to the City of Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust, related to Item 11.A.

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve Resolution No. R2026-19, as submitted and related to Item 12.B.

Approval of First Reading for Friendswood City Center PID 2026 Annual Update

Approval of General Budget Amendment IX (Ordinance No. 2026-20)

Approval of Consent Agenda (Excluding Item 12.G)

Approval of Consent Item 12.G: Blackhawk Precast Perimeter Wall Replacement Contract

authorize a contract with Construction Masters of Houston, Inc., for the Blackhawk Precast Perimeter Wall Replacement Project, related to Item 12.G.

approve Consent Agenda Items 12.A. through 12.X., with the exception of Item 12.G. which was pulled for discussion.

approve the first reading of a Proposed Ordinance, as submitted and related to Item 8.B.

approve Ordinance No. 2026-20, as submitted and related to Item 11.A.

approve the election of Councilmember Ross as the Mayor Pro Tem, related to Item 12.B.

to approve Resolution No R2026-15, as submitted and related to Item 9.B

approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. through 14.Z., with the exception of Item 14.E. that was pulled for discussion.

authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Tender Agreement with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America and Harper Brothers Construction, LLC, for the Utility Relocates at Clear C

approve Ordinance No. 2026-18, as submitted and related to Item 10.B.

approve Ordinance No. 2026-19, as submitted and related to Item 13.A.

authorize the Agreement for Specialized Professional Ambulance Billing Services with Emergicon, LLC

Adopt Houston-Galveston Area Council's Friendswood Active Transportation Plan

Zone Classification Change for 2350 S. Friendswood Drive

Tender Agreement for Clear Creek Utility Bridge Project

Election of Mayor Pro Tem

General Budget Amendment VIII for FY 2025-2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items 14.A through 14.Z (except 14.E)

Ambulance Billing Services Agreement with Emergicon, LLC (Item 14.E)