Robert J. Griffon

Economic Development Strategy

The strategy aims to grow the local tax base, which could stabilize or reduce the tax burden on residents over time.

Design Criteria Manual Updates

The changes may influence construction costs for developers due to new sidewalk width requirements.

Comprehensive Plan Update

The cost of the planning process will be reflected in the city's budget.

City Charter Review and Potential Amendments

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Fire and Rescue Services Agreement

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

Election of Corporate Officers

None directly related to operating expenses.

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.

Volunteer Apparel Design

The cost of the shirts will be drawn from the committee's existing budget.

Staff Services Agreement Update

Streamlining could reduce administrative costs, but the impact is not quantified.

Flood Mitigation and Drainage

The city is utilizing grant funding for master drainage planning.

homelessness assistance program

The city is shifting funds toward hotel vouchers and support services rather than building new, expensive shelters from scratch.

bond election proposal

The proposed bond would result in an estimated $41.19 annual increase for a home valued at $500,000.

Tree Trimming Ordinance

Unknown, but involves staff time and potential third-party contractor costs.

General Election Certification

While running an election costs taxpayer money, your vote ensures those funds are managed by someone you actually trust.

Fourth of July Event Coordination

Small businesses claim these events are vital for their revenue and survival during difficult economic times.

Downtown District Enhancements & Lighting

Funded through the Downtown Economic Development Corporation budget.

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.

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

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 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

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.

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.

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.

approving the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's payment to AT&T, related to Item 12.C.

recommending that City Attorney Karen Horner receive a 4.5% salary increase, as discussed in Executive Session.

to approve Ordinance No. 2026-02, as submitted and related to Item 11.A.

to suspend Item 8.C., until staff addresses the issues expressed at the meeting with the developer. However, the motion was later amended by Mayor Pro Tem Ellisor to postpone the item.

Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes

He wanted more transparency and a marked-up version of the ordinance before voting.

approve Ordinance No. 2025-33, as submitted and related to Item 12.A

approve Resolution No. R2025-38, as submitted, related to Item 12.F.

approve Ordinance No. 2025-34, as submitted and related to Item 12.B

approve a proposed ordinance, related to Item 12.C., amending the height clearance over the public right-of-way to property line from 10 to 8 feet

approve Ordinance No. 2025-35, as submitted and related to Item 12.D

approve Resolution No. R2025-37, as submitted and related to Item 12.E

approve Resolution No R2025-39, as submitted and related to Item 12.G.