Clear Lake Shores public meetings in 2021

EDC

The Economic Development Corporation will discuss potential actions regarding Town Center improvements and visual enhancements for the Jarboe Waterfront. The meeting also includes a presentation by Walker Parking Consultants and a discussion on public WiFi/Internet.

• Town Center improvements discussion and possible action
• Jarboe Waterfront visual improvements discussion and possible action
• Presentation by Walker Parking Consultants
• Public WiFi / Internet discussion and possible action
• Architectural/planning service agreement discussion

The Clear Lake Shores EDC unanimously approved a motion to fund up to $5,000 for a one-time cleanup of the south side of Jarboe Bayou, contingent on property owner approval. The board also discussed Town Center improvements, a potential service agreement with David Hoffman, and deferred public WiFi and Walker Parking presentations to later meetings.

• Approved up to $5,000 for south bank cleanup (unanimous)
• Deferred Walker Parking Consultants presentation to later meeting
• Deferred public WiFi/internet discussion to later meeting
• No action on David Hoffman service agreement; Jonny to approach him

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting with several new business items for discussion and possible action, including a master service agreement with Cobb-Fendley, employee insurance plans for 2022, an amendment to the Lee purchase agreement, and a police vehicle replacement program. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports from council and staff, and a proclamation for a Girl Scout award.

• Cobb-Fendley Master Service Agreement
• Employee insurance plans for calendar year 2022
• Amendment of Lee Purchase agreement allowing for licensing agreement
• Review and approve Police Department vehicle replacement program
• Consent agenda: check register 11/11/21-12/01/21, minutes, quarterly investment report

The City Council unanimously approved four agenda items: a master service agreement with Cobb-Fendley, the current employee insurance plan for 2022, an amendment to the Lee Purchase Agreement, and the purchase of five patrol cars. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Cobb-Fendley Master Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved current employee insurance plan for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Lee Purchase Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 5 patrol cars (unanimous)

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a workshop to discuss, but not vote on, options for replacing Police Department vehicles. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, along with routine call to order and adjournment. No decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of Clear Lake Shores Police Department vehicle replacement options

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the Clear Lake Shores Police Department vehicle replacement program. Council members and the Police Chief discussed the pros and cons of leasing versus purchasing vehicles. No formal decision was made; the item was for discussion only.

• Discussed police vehicle replacement program options, including leasing and purchasing
• No formal action taken on vehicle replacement program

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting with routine reports from council members, staff, and committees. The only substantive item is a presentation by Girl Scouts on a Gold Award outreach project about creating a community of care for animals. The consent agenda includes approval of the check register for October 28 to November 10, 2021.

• Girl Scouts Gold Award presentation: 'Creating a Community of Care for All Furbabies'
• Consent agenda: Check Register 10/28/21 thru 11/10/21
• Reports from Police, Building Official, VFD, Health District, City Administrator
• Committee updates: Parks and Pool, Roads and Drainage, Zoning, Planning, Waterfront Compliance

The City Council meeting on November 16, 2021, was largely informational, with no substantive votes beyond approving the consent agenda (check register for 10/28/21–11/10/21). Staff and committee reports covered completed demolitions at 419 Oak Rd. and 922 Elm Rd., ongoing construction at the Sunset/Lowell Brown Fishing Pier, and the start of the Daniel Dror Ave. project with a $6,400 cost overrun due to signal arm changes. No ordinances or resolutions were decided.

• Approved consent agenda including check register 10/28/21–11/10/21 (unanimous)
• Noted completion of demolitions at 419 Oak Rd. and 922 Elm Rd. (reported)
• Acknowledged $6,400 overrun on Daniel Dror Ave. signal arm change (reported)
• Heard report on Juniper FDR asphalt test project (reported)

EDC

The Economic Development Corporation will discuss potential actions regarding public parking in the Town Center Area and general Town Center improvements. The board will also consider electing EDC Board officer positions.

• Election of EDC Board officer positions
• Discussion on public parking in the Town Center Area
• Discussion on Town Center improvements
• Approval of October 2021 financials and check registry

The EDC unanimously recommended Shawn Dunegan to City Council for the vacant board position and approved up to $3,000 for the 2022 Cajun Cook-off sponsorship. Officers were re-elected without a formal Treasurer, and a parking study was discussed but no action taken. The board also tabled decisions on project approval procedures and public WiFi pending further review.

• Recommended Shawn Dunegan for vacant EDC board position (unanimous)
• Approved up to $3,000 sponsorship for 2022 Cajun Cook-off (unanimous)
• Re-elected Jonny Boultinghouse as President, Thomas Haaland as Vice President, Mark Atherton as Secretary (unanimous)
• Decided to proceed without a formal Treasurer position (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including October financials and minutes (no discussion)

Parks Committee

The Clear Lake Shores Pool & Parks Committee is meeting to review updates on various parks, discuss a proposed library book box by the pool, revisit speeding on Birch Rd., and hear progress on the Lowell Brown Park pier/dock construction and the Shell Bottom Park boat ramp project. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Scheduled visitor Meri Cooney to discuss library book box(es) by the pool
• Revisit speeding on Birch Rd.
• Progress update on Lowell Brown Park pier/dock construction
• Update on proposed Texas Parks and Wildlife boat ramp project at Shell Bottom Park
• Discussion on moving library box from Pine Rd. to Sun Dial Park

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 2, 2021. The main items are appointing three members to the Economic Development Corporation, adopting an employee paid quarantine leave policy required by HB 2073, and discussing a patrol car fleet lease. The agenda also includes routine reports, public comments, and a consent agenda with the check register and prior meeting minutes.

• Appoint 3 members to Economic Development Corporation due to term expirations and resignation; new terms expire Oct. 31, 2023
• Adoption of Employee Paid Quarantine Leave Policy as required by HB 2073
• Discussion of Patrol Car Fleet lease
• Consent agenda: Check Register 10/14/21 thru 10/27/21
• Consent agenda: City Council Meeting Minutes 10/19/21

The council unanimously appointed Jesse Young and re-appointed Mark Atherton and Ronnie Richards to the Economic Development Corporation, with terms expiring Oct. 31, 2023. It also unanimously adopted the Employee Paid Quarantine Leave Policy as required by HB 2073. The patrol car fleet lease was discussed but no action was taken; more detailed information was requested.

• Appointed Jesse Young, Mark Atherton, and Ronnie Richards to EDC (unanimous)
• Adopted Employee Paid Quarantine Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Consent agenda passed (check register and Oct. 19 minutes)
• Patrol car fleet lease discussion tabled for more information

Roads and Drainage

The Clear Lake Shores Roads and Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss road maintenance and resurfacing contractor bids, including repairs at 13 locations and a resurfacing project on Juniper from Oak to Clear Lake Road. They will also review drainage culvert and ditch maintenance bids, continue work on a storm water ordinance, and discuss flood mitigation opportunities from a recent H-GAC meeting. The committee will consider drainage issues on the south side of W. Aspen Road at Clear Lake Road and review the five-year plan and 2022 budget.

• Road repair at 13 locations
• Resurface Road on Juniper - Oak to Clear Lake Road
• Crack seal program
• Check valves on outflow culverts
• Drainage issues on south side of W. Aspen Road at Clear Lake Road

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will hold its regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a Hurricane Nicholas recovery grant for Town Center businesses, public parking in the Town Center area, and Town Center palm trees. The consent agenda includes September 2021 financials, check registry, and meeting minutes. An update on the Shell Bottom Park TPWD Grant is also scheduled.

• Update on Shell Bottom Park TPWD Grant
• Discussion and possible action on Hurricane Nicholas recovery grant for Town Center businesses
• Discussion and possible action on public parking in Town Center area
• Discussion and possible action on Town Center palm trees
• Consent agenda: September 2021 financials, check registry, and minutes

The EDC unanimously approved adding a sixth business to the Hurricane Nicholas recovery grant program for Town Center, after the original grant named only five eligible businesses. They also approved moving forward with Walker Consulting to update the 2014 Town Center parking study, and accepted the September 2021 financials and check register. No action was taken on replacing Town Center palm trees.

• Approved expanding Hurricane Nicholas grant to include additional Town Center businesses (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Walker Consulting for updated parking study (unanimous)
• Approved September 2021 financials and check register (unanimous)
• Deferred review of September 20, 2021 minutes to next meeting

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine reports from council members, staff, and committees. The main action item is a resolution authorizing the city to participate in national opioid settlement agreements as a non-litigating subdivision. The council will also consider a consent agenda covering the check register and prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 2021-07: Authorize participation in national opioid settlement agreements
• Consent agenda: Check register 09/30/21 thru 10/13/21
• Consent agenda: Council meeting minutes from 10.06.21
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-07, authorizing the city to participate in the National Opioid settlement agreements as a non-litigating subdivision and authorizing the Mayor to execute related documents. The consent agenda, including the check register and prior meeting minutes, was also passed. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were presented on building, health district, and city administrator activities.

• Approved Resolution 2021-07 authorizing participation in National Opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Passed consent agenda including check register and 10/06/21 minutes

Plaza Ten

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially act on the removal of Medjool Palms at the Clear Lake Road entrance. The decision is based on submitted quotes.

• Possible removal of Medjool Palms along the Clear Lake Road entrance

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board approved a motion to hire Earthworks to remove Medjool Palms along the entrance of Clear Lake Road, based on submitted quotes. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Earthworks to remove Medjool Palms along Clear Lake Road entrance (unanimous)

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss road maintenance, including contractor bids, repairs at 13 locations, and a resurfacing project on Juniper. They will also review drainage culvert maintenance, the effectiveness of Tideflex check valves, and continue work on a storm water ordinance. The committee will consider a drainage issue on W. Aspen Road and discuss the 2022 city budget for roads and drainage.

• Road repair at 13 locations
• Road resurface on Juniper - Oak to Clear Lake Road
• Review contractor bids for road maintenance and resurfacing
• Discussion of drainage issues on W. Aspen Road at Clear Lake Road intersection
• 2022 city budget plans for Roads and Drainage

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several administrative items, including approving FY22 holiday hours, designating representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council, and appointing members to various committees due to term expirations. The council will also consider creating a budget for a boom lift and holiday decorations, and will hold an executive session to deliberate on real estate acquisition.

• Approve FY22 City Holiday Hours
• Designate representative and alternate to Houston-Galveston Area Council 2022 General Assembly
• Appoint members to Roads and Drainage, Waterfront Compliance, Parks and Pool, and Zoning Board of Adjustments (terms expire 09/30/23)
• Create and approve budget for 'boom lift' and City's holiday decorations
• Executive session on acquisition of real estate

The City Council unanimously approved the FY22 holiday schedule, reappointed representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council, and reappointed or appointed members to several committees and boards. No action was taken on the boom lift and holiday decorations budget or on real estate acquisition discussed in executive session.

• Approved FY22 City Holiday Hours (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Monica Ledet and Alex Scanlon to Houston-Galveston Area Council 2022 General Assembly (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Thomas Haaland and Tanya Rogers to Roads and Drainage (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Steve Lee, Brad Saltaformaggio, and Ed Waters to Waterfront Compliance Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Richardson, Melissa Stauffer, Helle Brown, Laura Broussard, and Ed Waters to Parks and Pool Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Phil Head, Patrick Michaelski, and Elaine Sokoloff to Zoning Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• No action on boom lift and holiday decorations budget
• No action on real estate acquisition after executive session

Plaza Ten

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board will meet to consider possible action on east and west parking lot improvements, Town Center improvements and maintenance, and funding for City holiday decorations. All items are discussion and possible action items, with no final decisions guaranteed.

• East and west parking lots improvements
• Town Center improvements and maintenance activities
• Funding for City holiday decorations

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation approved a motion to spend up to $2,000 for lift rental and holiday decorations. A separate motion to spend up to $5,000 on a sump pump near Soul Freak also passed unanimously. No action was taken on parking lot improvements, and discussion on removing damaged Mejool palms was tabled pending more quotes.

• Approved $2,000 for lift rental and holiday decorations (motion by Kurt Otten, seconded by Monica Ledet, passed unanimously).
• Approved up to $5,000 for a sump pump near Soul Freak to address standing water (motion by Kurt Otten, seconded by Monica Ledet, passed unanimously).
• No action taken on East and West parking lot improvements.
• Tabled discussion on removing Mejool palms at Clear Lake Road entrance pending additional quotes.

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding its regular meeting with reports from council members, staff, and committees. The main action item is a second reading of Resolution 2021-06 to approve a project by the Economic Development Corporation providing grants to businesses for Hurricane Nicholas recovery. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss real estate acquisition.

• Approve Resolution 2021-06: grants to businesses for Hurricane Nicholas recovery (2nd reading)
• Executive session on real property acquisition (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)
• Consent agenda: check register 09/02/21-09/15/21 and minutes from 09.07.21
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-06, authorizing the Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation to provide grants of up to $5,000 each to qualifying Town Center businesses that sustained flood damage from Hurricane Nicholas. The council also entered executive session to discuss real property acquisition but took no action afterward. The consent agenda, including the check register and meeting minutes, was passed.

• Approved Resolution 2021-06 for EDC business recovery grants (unanimous)
• Passed consent agenda including check register and 09/07/21 minutes
• Held executive session on real property acquisition; no action taken

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a special meeting to consider extending the local disaster declaration for Hurricane Nicholas through October 6, 2021, and to hear the first reading of a resolution approving a grant program for businesses recovering from storm damage. The meeting is scheduled for September 20, 2021, at the Clear Lake Shores Clubhouse.

• Extend disaster declaration for Hurricane Nicholas until 11:59 p.m., October 6, 2021
• Resolution 2021-06: Approve Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation grants to businesses for hurricane recovery (1st reading)

The City Council unanimously approved extending the Declaration of Disaster for Hurricane Nicholas until 11:59 p.m. on October 6, 2021. The council also held the first reading of Resolution 2021-06, which would approve grants from the Economic Development Corporation to help businesses recover from hurricane damage; no vote was taken on this item.

• Approved extending the Declaration of Disaster for Hurricane Nicholas until 11:59 p.m., October 6, 2021 (unanimous).
• Held first reading of Resolution 2021-06, approving a grant program for businesses recovering from Hurricane Nicholas (no vote).

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation is holding its regular September meeting, rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Nicholas. The board will consider consent items including financials and minutes, then discuss a TPWD grant for Shell Bottom Park, a returned check from a COVID business grant, public parking in the Town Center, forming a Town Center committee, and approaching local businesses about annexation.

• Update on Shell Bottom Park TPWD Grant
• Discussion of returned check from COVID Business Retention Grant
• Public parking in the Town Center Area
• Possible formation of Town Center standing committee
• Approach local businesses for annexation

The EDC unanimously approved the consent agenda covering July and August 2021 financials, check registers, and prior meeting minutes, with Ronnie Richards abstaining. The board discussed updates on the Shell Bottom Park TPWD grant, a returned COVID business grant check, and potential actions on Town Center parking and a standing committee. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved consent agenda including July/August 2021 financials and check registers, and July 13 and August 8 minutes (unanimous, Richards abstained)
• Discussed Shell Bottom Park TPWD grant progress; no action taken
• Discussed returned COVID Business Retention Grant check; no action taken
• Discussed revisiting 2014 Town Center parking study; no action taken
• Discussed revitalizing Town Center standing committee; Ronnie Richards volunteered
• Discussed approaching local businesses for annexation; no action taken

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a resolution authorizing grants to local businesses for recovery from Hurricane Nicholas damages. The agenda contains only this single action item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Resolution approving a project to provide grants to businesses for Hurricane Nicholas recovery

The Clear Lake Shores EDC unanimously approved a resolution authorizing grants to businesses recovering from Hurricane Nicholas. Affected businesses will submit loss and need information to the City Administrator, who will distribute funds up to the limit in the resolution. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 PM and adjourned at 6:11 PM.

• Approved resolution for Hurricane Nicholas business recovery grants (unanimous)
• Businesses to submit loss/need info to City Administrator
• City Administrator to distribute grant funds up to resolution limit

Parks Committee

The Clear Lake Shores Pool & Parks Committee is meeting to review updates on various parks, discuss proposed boat ramp improvements at Shell Bottom Park, check progress on the Lowell Brown Park pier/dock construction, and discuss FY2022 budget items related to pool and parks. The agenda also includes discussion of Christmas decorations. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes scheduled.

• Update on Shell Bottom Park proposed boat ramp improvements, including current plans and parking lot
• Progress update on Lowell Brown Park pier/dock construction
• Discussion of FY2022 budget items related to pool and parks
• Discussion regarding Christmas decorations
• Park updates for Jarboe, Deep Hole, Sun Dial, Grove, Shell Bottom, and Triangle

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on public parking in the Town Center, forming a standing committee for the Town Center, and approaching local businesses for annexation. The agenda also includes a presentation by the Bay Area CVB and an update on the Shell Bottom Park TPWD grant. Consent items include financials and minutes from prior meetings.

• Discussion and possible action on public parking in the Town Center Area
• Discussion and possible action to form a Town Center standing committee
• Discussion and possible action to approach local businesses for annexation
• Presentation by Shawna Reid of the Bay Area CVB
• Update on Shell Bottom Park TPWD grant

Parks Committee

The Pool & Parks Committee is meeting to review updates on various parks, discuss proposed boat ramp improvements at Shell Bottom Park, and hear progress on the Lowell Brown Park pier/dock construction. They will also discuss FY2022 budget items related to pool and parks, and Christmas decorations. The meeting is open for public comments.

• Discussion of proposed boat ramp improvements at Shell Bottom Park, including parking lot
• Progress update on Lowell Brown Park pier/dock construction
• FY2022 budget items related to pool and parks
• Discussion regarding Christmas decorations
• Updates on parks: Jarboe, Deep Hole, Sun Dial, Grove, Shell Bottom, Triangle

Roads and Drainage

The Clear Lake Shores Roads and Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss road maintenance and drainage projects, including contractor bids, road repairs at 13 locations, resurfacing on Oak to Clear Lake Road, and a crack seal program. They will also review the status of drainage culvert and ditch maintenance, discuss the effectiveness of Tideflex check valves, and consider a new Right-of-Way and Storm Water Ordinance. Updates on the city council's approval of a Drainage Ordinance and 2022 budget plans will be provided.

• Road repair at 13 locations
• Road resurfacing on Oak to Clear Lake Road
• Crack seal program
• Review of drainage culvert and ditch maintenance contractor bids
• Discussion of Tideflex check valves on outflow culverts

The Roads and Drainage committee discussed road maintenance and resurfacing, receiving two bids (Harmsen and Pavement Services) for repair at 13 locations and resurfacing on Oak to Clear Lake Road, with Pavement Services about 35% less expensive. Building Inspector Kevin Harrell was given authority to spend up to $70,000 total to complete both jobs, neither exceeding $50,000. The committee also discussed regular crack sealing, ditch and culvert maintenance scheduling, possible additional Tideflex check valve installations, and reviewed a draft 5-year maintenance plan. No formal votes were taken; items were discussed for future action.

• Authorized Kevin Harrell to spend up to $70,000 total to conclude road repair and resurfacing jobs as soon as possible
• Directed Kevin Harrell to double-check cement amounts used by Pavement Services and vet the bids
• Discussed scheduling regular crack sealing as a maintenance task
• Discussed making ditches wider at next opportunity to contain more water
• Continued search for a contractor for ditch and culvert maintenance after inadequate bids
• Considered additional Tideflex check valve installations on outflow culverts
• Agreed to review the Right-of-Way and Storm Water Ordinance at next meeting in 3-4 weeks
• Agreed to continue fine-tuning the 5-year maintenance plan at next meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on amending flood damage prevention, subdivision plats, and drainage requirements.

• Public hearing for City of Clear Lake Shores Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
• Ordinance 2021-03: Amendments to flood damage prevention permit procedures
• Ordinance 2021-04: Amendments to subdivision plat submission and approval standards
• Ordinance 2021-05: Amendments to drainage requirements for streets and building lots
• Ordinance 2021-07: Approval of the 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate

The City Council unanimously approved the FY2022 annual budget and adopted a $0.00 ad valorem tax rate for 2022. It also passed three ordinances (2021-03, 2021-04, 2021-05) that add floodplain permit requirements, subdivision plat drainage details, and drainage plan reviews by a city-approved engineer. The council approved the consent agenda, the auditor engagement letter, the FY22 fee schedule, the investment policy resolution, and an interlocal agreement amendment for Dror Avenue road funding. It also created a 60th Anniversary Committee with a $2,500 budget, appointed Ronnie Richards to the EDC, and rescheduled/cancelled two future meetings.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-03 (flood permit procedures) unanimously.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-04 (subdivision plat drainage info) unanimously.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 (drainage plan review by city-approved engineer) unanimously.
• Approved FY2022 annual budget unanimously.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-07 setting 2022 ad valorem tax rate at $0.00 per $100 valuation.
• Approved FY22 City Fee Schedule unanimously.
• Approved Resolution 2021-05 adopting the Investment Policy.
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County for Dror Avenue road improvements.

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation is holding a workshop to discuss and plan the budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The meeting consists of procedural items and this single budget discussion session. No specific dollar amounts or final budget decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Workshop: Discussion and planning of the budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year

The EDC held a budget workshop to review financials and plan the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. No formal decisions were made; the draft budget will be submitted to City Council for approval.

• Reviewed EDC financials for month ending July 31, 2021
• Discussed upcoming and potential projects and cash flow projections
• Reviewed draft budget for 2021-2022 fiscal year for submission to City Council

Parks Committee

The committee will review updates on several parks, including Jarboe, Deep Hole, and Shell Bottom. Discussions include pool maintenance issues, the Lowell Brown pier construction, and lifeguard scheduling.

• Update on pool lights, deco seal, and handrail
• Construction update for Lowell Brown pier/dock
• Texas Parks & Wildlife grant money update for Shell Bottom Park
• Review of wifi availability at the pool and Jarboe Pavilion
• Confirmation of lifeguard schedule

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a public hearing and take possible action on demolishing the unsafe structure at 922 Elm, then consider allowing the Clear Lake Shores Yacht Club to build dry rack storage at Shell Bottom Park. The council will also review the FY 2020 audit, approve waterfront lease transfers, and fill a Parks and Pool Committee vacancy.

• Public hearing and possible action on demolition of unsafe structure at 922 Elm
• Consider allowing CLSYC to build dry rack storage for club boats at Shell Bottom Park
• Approve waterfront bid results: transfer C-082A to Steve Wirtes and C-082B to Kenneth Sheeler
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2020 Audit by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP
• Appoint volunteer to Parks and Pool Committee to fill vacancy left by Pamela House

The City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved a motion to demolish the unsafe structure at 922 Elm, with the city attorney noting a 30-day appeal period before proceeding. The council also unanimously approved transferring two waterfront leases to winning bidders, appointed Laura Broussard to the Parks and Pool Committee, and passed the consent agenda. A proposed dry rack storage project for the Yacht Club was removed from the agenda by the mayor.

• Approved demolition of unsafe structure at 922 Elm (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of waterfront lease C-082A to Steve Wirtes and C-082B to Kenneth Sheeler (unanimous)
• Appointed Laura Broussard to Parks and Pool Committee (unanimous)
• Passed consent agenda including check register, meeting minutes, and fund transfer (unanimous)

Plaza Ten

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board is meeting to handle routine business and consider a possible modification to the Sidewalk Brands lease agreement, which will be discussed in executive session before any action is taken. The board will also appoint a vice-president and secretary.

• Approve consent agenda: April 6, 2021 minutes and financials
• Appoint a Vice-President and Secretary for the board
• Executive session on possible modification of Sidewalk Brands lease agreement
• Action on lease modification after executive session

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board met and approved the consent agenda, appointed officers, and unanimously approved modifications to the Sidewalk Brands lease agreement after an executive session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including April 6, 2021 minutes and financials
• Appointed Monica Ledet as Vice President and Steve Wirtes as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved lease modifications with Sidewalk Brands, LLC as discussed in executive session (unanimous)

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation is holding its regular July meeting to discuss updates on the Daniel Dror Road project and a Shell Bottom Park grant, plus possible actions on filling an open board position, appointing officers, and a palm tree replacement project. The agenda also includes routine consent items like June financials and minutes.

• Update on Daniel Dror Road status
• Update on Shell Bottom Park TPWD Grant
• Discussion and possible action on applications for open EDC position
• Discussion and possible action to appoint EDC board officers
• Discussion and possible action on palm tree replacement project

The EDC unanimously approved the consent agenda, including July financials and June minutes. Officers were appointed: Thomas Haaland as Vice President and Mark Atherton as Secretary. The board discussed two applicants for an open EDC position and left the appointment decision to city council. Updates were given on the Daniel Dror Avenue bid packets, with a commissioner's court decision tentatively set for August 23, and on the Shell Bottom Park TPWD grant, with drawings to be posted online soon.

• Approved consent agenda: July 2021 financials, check register, and June 8, 2021 minutes
• Appointed Thomas Haaland as Vice President (motion passed, Haaland abstained)
• Appointed Mark Atherton as Secretary
• Discussed two applicants for open EDC position; left appointment to city council
• Received update on Daniel Dror Avenue: bid packets sent, court decision tentatively August 23
• Received update on Shell Bottom Park TPWD grant: drawings to be posted online
• Discussed palm tree replacement proposal from Kurt Otten; no action taken
• Discussed Bay Area CYB membership; no action taken

Parks Committee

The Pool & Parks Committee is meeting to review updates and discuss several park and pool issues, including traffic on Birch Rd., pool maintenance problems, lifeguard hiring through Texas Aquatics, and design updates for Lowell Brown Park and Shell Bottom Park. The meeting is primarily discussion and review items, with no votes or final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of traffic on Birch Rd.
• Pool issues: lights, grout, and large trash can
• Update on Lowell Brown Park pier and dock
• Texas Aquatics lifeguard hiring and pool locked on Monday holidays
• Shell Bottom Park design information update

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a public hearing on revoking two waterfront leases for noncompliance, then may vote on the revocations. The council will also consider a budget amendment for the current fiscal year, an AFLAC insurance proposal, and possible changes to a property purchase agreement in executive session.

• Public hearing and possible revocation of waterfront leases A-012A (Musler fill) and A-012B (Schultz pier)
• Ordinance 2021-06: budget amendment increasing General Fund expenditures for FY20
• Discussion and possible action on AFLAC insurance proposal
• Executive session on possible modification of Lee purchase property agreement
• Consent agenda includes check register and several waterfront lease transfers

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-06, adopting Amendment No. 2 to the FY20 budget to increase general fund expenditure accounts for unforeseen situations. The council also unanimously approved modifications to the Lee purchase property agreement after executive session. No action was taken on waterfront lease revocations or the AFLAC insurance proposal.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-06 (budget amendment) unanimously
• Approved modifications to Lee purchase property agreement unanimously
• Took no action on waterfront lease revocations A-012A and A-012B
• Took no action on AFLAC insurance proposal

City Council

The City of Clear Lake Shores held a workshop on June 18, 2021, at the Clear Lake Shores Clubhouse. The sole substantive item was a discussion of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget presented by Mayor Kurt Otten. No votes or final actions were taken as the agenda specified 'Discussion Only.' The meeting concluded with adjournment.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (Discussion Only)

The City Council held a workshop meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget. City Administrator Brent Spier provided an overview of major budget line items, but no formal decisions or votes were made. The meeting was procedural and discussion-only.

• Reviewed FY 2022 Budget overview (discussion only, no action)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on junk vehicle violations at 15 Tindel and review proposed amendments to flood damage prevention, subdivision platting, and drainage requirements. The body is set to consider approving construction bids for the Lowell Brown Fishing Pier and appointing a new member to the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.

• Public hearing on junk vehicle ordinance violation at property 15 Tindel
• Review of Ordinance 2021-03 amending flood damage prevention permit procedures with penalties up to $2,000.00
• Review of Ordinances 2021-04 and 2021-05 regarding drainage requirements and plat approvals with penalties up to $2,000.00
• Approval of bids for construction of the Lowell Brown Fishing Pier
• Appointment of a new member to the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The City Council approved a $97,745 bid from Bulkhead and Pier for construction of the Lowell Brown Fishing Pier, with the motion passing unanimously. The council also approved the purchase of 300 US stick flags for the July 4th celebration and appointed Mark Atherton to the Economic Development Corporation board. No action was taken on a junked vehicle violation at 15 Tindel after the owner provided proof of registration, and ordinance revisions regarding drainage and permits were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved $97,745 bid for Lowell Brown Fishing Pier construction (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 300 US stick flags for July 4th (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Atherton to EDC board (motion passed)
• No action taken on junked vehicle violation at 15 Tindel
• Consent agenda passed (check register, minutes, investment report)

City Council

The City Council and Roads and Drainage committee held a workshop to review revised drainage ordinances (Chapter 66), discussing potential cost increases, third-party engineer requirements, and pool-specific concerns. No formal decisions or votes were made; the committee will meet again to consider revisions based on the discussion.

• Reviewed revised Roads and Drainage ordinances (discussion only)
• Discussed potential cost increases for building and permitting
• Considered third-party engineer involvement for drainage plans
• Discussed pool-specific drainage requirements (no action taken)
• Roads and Drainage to meet again for further revisions

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an update on parking lot lighting, applications for an open EDC position, and approval of a $650 advertising expense. They will also receive an update on the Galveston Bay Brewing license agreement and consider consent agenda items such as May financials and minutes.

• Update on Parking Lot lighting with Brent Spier
• Discussion and possible action on applications for open EDC position
• Proposed $650.00 advertising in Galveston County Daily News' Destination Galveston magazine
• Update on Galveston Bay Brewing license agreement
• Consent agenda: May 2021 financials, check register, and May 11 minutes

The Clear Lake Shores EDC unanimously approved spending $650 for a half-page advertisement in the Galveston Daily News' Destination Galveston magazine to promote the city. The board also discussed updates on the Galveston Bay Brewery license agreement, including a request for a western entry that would use about 8 parking spots, with legal review underway. No other substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved $650 for advertising in Destination Galveston magazine (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2021 financials, check register, and May 11 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance violation for a substandard building at 419 Oak Road, with possible action to follow. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement with Galveston County Health District, a resolution supporting a no-wake zone during the Texas Outlaw Challenge, reducing meetings to once a month in summer, and appointing a new EDC board member.

• Public hearing on substandard building at 419 Oak Road
• Interlocal agreement with Galveston County Health District
• Resolution 2021-04 supporting no-wake zone on June 25, 2021
• Consider reducing council meetings to once a month in June, July, August
• Appoint EDC board member to fill vacancy left by Charles Scoville

The City Council unanimously approved a motion to demolish the substandard building at 419 Oak Road if the homeowner fails to complete required work within the original 90-day period. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with the Galveston County Health District, a resolution supporting a 'No Wake Zone' during the Texas Outlaw Challenge, and reduced summer meetings to once a month for July and August. The EDC board appointment was tabled to the June 15 meeting.

• Approved demolition of 419 Oak Rd. if homeowner fails to comply within 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County Health District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-04 supporting 'No Wake Zone' for Texas Outlaw Challenge (unanimous)
• Approved one council meeting per month for July and August (unanimous)
• Tabled EDC board appointment to June 15 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item a: Check Register 04/15/21-04/28/21
• Amended 05/18/21 meeting minutes to correct motion attribution (passed)

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including appointing a Mayor Pro Tem, approving an interlocal agreement with the Galveston County Health District, and discussing a traffic study to lower the speed limit on FM 2094. They will also consider splitting a waterfront lease into two parcels for auction and appointing councilmembers to a corporation. The agenda includes routine reports and consent items.

• Traffic study for FM 2094 to reduce speed limit from 40 MPH to 35 MPH from Lazy Lane to Lawrence Road
• Interlocal agreement with Galveston County Health District (2021-05-11)
• Split Waterfront Lease C-82 into C-82A and C-82B and set minimum bid for auction
• Appoint 2 councilmembers to Plaza Ten 06 Corporation
• Appoint representative to Houston-Galveston Area Council 2021 General Assembly

The Clear Lake Shores City Council tabled the proposed interlocal agreement with the Galveston County Health District to gather more information, and approved splitting a waterfront lease into two parcels for auction with a minimum bid to recover costs. The council also appointed a mayor pro tem and representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council, but a motion to reduce the speed limit on FM 2094 failed.

• Appointed Randy Chronister as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Appointed Alex Scanlon as H-GAC representative and Monica Ledet as alternate (unanimous)
• Motion to change FM 2094 speed limit from 40 to 35 mph failed (5 nay)
• Tabled Galveston County Health District interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved splitting Waterfront Lease C-82 into C-82A and C-82B with 90-day repair period and minimum bid to recover costs (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Wirtes and Monica Ledet to Plaza Ten 06 Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including check register and minutes (unanimous)

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposed sidewalk connection on Birch Road linking the CLS island to Stewart Elementary, applications for an open EDC position, and a token of appreciation for a departing board member. The board will also receive updates on parking lot lighting and a Sources and Uses Statement, and consider consent agenda items such as April 2021 financials and meeting minutes.

• Discussion and possible action on proposed sidewalk connection on Birch Road to connect CLS island to Stewart Elementary
• Discussion and possible action regarding applications for open EDC position
• Discussion and possible action to approve up to $200.00 for a token of appreciation for Charles Scoville's service
• Update on status of Parking Lot lighting
• Update and discussion on Sources and Uses Statement

The EDC unanimously approved up to $300 for a token of appreciation for Charles Scoville's service. The board also discussed several updates, including potential Galveston County reimbursement for Dror Rd. costs, a TPWD grant for engineering costs, and a sidewalk connection on Birch Road that awaits city annexation. The EDC position remains open for another month for city council decision.

• Approved up to $300 for Charles Scoville appreciation token (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April financials, check register, and March/April minutes (unanimous)
• Left EDC position open for another month for city council decision

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a regular meeting with reports from council and staff, public comments, and a consent agenda. The main business is administering the oath of office to newly elected Mayor Kurt Otten and Councilmembers Monica Ledet and Steve Wirtes, followed by several appointments to boards and commissions, including the Emergency Services Board, Bayou Animal Services, H-GAC, and others.

• Administer oath of office to Mayor Kurt Otten and Councilmembers Monica Ledet and Steve Wirtes
• Appoint Randy Chronister and Kurt Otten to the Emergency Services Board
• Appoint members to Bayou Animal Services, H-GAC, Galveston County Transportation Board, Waterfront Review Board, and Planning and Zoning Commission
• Appoint Councilman Steve Wirtes as Mayor Pro Tem
• Approve check register for 04/15/21-04/28/21 and meeting minutes from 04/20/21

The City Council approved appointments to several boards, including the Emergency Services Board, Bayou Animal Services, H-GAC, Galveston County Transportation, Waterfront Review, and Planning and Zoning liaison. The Mayor Pro Tem appointment initially failed due to lack of a second, but after a tie vote, Mayor Otten used his tie-breaking authority to appoint Councilman Steve Wirtes. The consent agenda was passed, and oaths of office were administered to newly elected officials.

• Consent agenda passed (check register, minutes)
• Appointed Randy Chronister and Kurt Otten to Emergency Services Board (4-1)
• Appointed Monica Ledet to Bayou Animal Services Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Alex Scanlon to H-GAC (unanimous)
• Appointed Monica Ledet to Galveston County Transportation Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Rick Fisher to Waterfront Review Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Monica Ledet as Planning and Zoning liaison (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Wirtes as Mayor Pro Tem (tie broken by Mayor)

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee is meeting to review final changes to city drainage ordinances, which were previously discussed on April 15 and 19, 2021. The committee may approve recommendations to forward to the city administrator and city council. The agenda also includes further discussion on drainage master plan topics and a possible update on the Pavement Management Program (PMG) if ready.

• Final review of proposed drainage ordinance changes for clarity and oversight
• Discussion on handling roof drainage and drainage from adjacent property
• Best practices for use of pavers
• Maximum distance between inlets to city storm drains
• Possible update on PMG turnover of Pavement Management Program

The Roads and Drainage board reviewed and approved a revised draft of the drainage ordinance, which was unanimously agreed upon. The board decided against making any changes or guidelines regarding the use of pavers of varying permeability. The recommendation has been forwarded to the City Administrator for further action by the city attorney and then city council for approval.

• Approved revised drainage ordinance draft (unanimous)
• Decided against changes to paver permeability guidelines

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a public hearing and consider possible revocation of four waterfront leases due to noncompliance with bulkhead or pier repair requirements. The council will also discuss appointments, consent agenda items, and receive reports from staff and committees.

• Public hearing on revocation of waterfront leases B-052B (Cheryl Coward), C-061B (Dottie Cottingham), C-075 (Carla Fiegener), C-082 (Jessica Sylvester) for repair noncompliance
• Proclamation for Brandon Dunegan and Troop 603 for kayak launch reconstruction at Jarboe Bayou Park
• Consent agenda includes check register, minutes, budget report, and waterfront lease transfers B-029 and B-050
• Appointment to Roads and Drainage Committee to fill resignation of Jeff Terrell

The City Council held a public hearing on waterfront lease compliance and unanimously voted to revoke lease C-082 held by Jessica Sylvester for failure to repair the bulkhead. All other leases were found in compliance. The council also unanimously appointed Tanya Rogers to the Roads and Drainage Committee and approved the consent agenda.

• Revoked waterfront lease C-082 (Jessica Sylvester) for noncompliance (unanimous)
• Appointed Tanya Rogers to Roads and Drainage Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including check register, minutes, budget report, and two waterfront lease transfers

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee will discuss and make recommendations on the Harper Property on Birch Road, a draft ordinance for flooding on low-elevation properties, and slab height relative to road centerline. They will also review the Drainage Master Plan, covering roof drainage, adjacent property drainage, paver use, and storm drain inlet spacing. The agenda may be preempted by the PMG Pavement Management Program turnover if ready.

• Discussion and recommendations on Harper Property on Birch Road
• Strawman ordinance for flooding on properties below road centerline
• Slab height above adjacent road centerline
• Drainage Master Plan topics: roof drainage, adjacent property drainage, pavers, inlet spacing
• PMG Pavement Management Program turnover (may preempt drainage discussion)

The Roads and Drainage meeting was a workshop to discuss a Master Drainage Plan and proposed changes to drainage ordinances. No formal decisions were made; members discussed various topics and Alex Scanlon agreed to propose revised ordinance wording for the next meeting.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Alex Scanlon to propose revised ordinance wording for next meeting

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on electing Jonny Boultinghouse as president. The board will also receive updates on the condition of island palm trees, the East Parking Lot lighting installation, and the status of Dror Ave. Consent agenda items include March 2021 financials, check register, and minutes from the March 9 meeting.

• Vote to elect Jonny Boultinghouse as president
• Update on island palm tree condition
• Update on East Parking Lot lighting installation
• Update on Dror Ave. status
• Consent agenda: March 2021 financials, check register, and minutes

The EDC unanimously approved the March 2021 financials and check register. Charles Scoville resigned as president and Jonny Boultinghouse was elected president (6-0-1, Boultinghouse abstaining). Updates were given on the Jarboe Bayou bridge grant, palm tree maintenance, parking lot lighting, and the Dror Ave. traffic light project, but no votes were taken on these items.

• Approved March 2021 financials and check register (unanimous)
• Elected Jonny Boultinghouse as EDC president (6-0-1, Boultinghouse abstained)

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting with reports from staff and council members, public comments, and old and new business. The main action item is discussion and approval to move forward on RFP#2021-01 for the Lowell Brown Bulkhead and Fishing Pier. The council will also consider purchasing golf carts for city personnel and/or the police department, and will handle a consent agenda with routine items.

• Discussion and approval to move forward on RFP#2021-01 Parks - Lowell Brown Bulkhead and Fishing Pier
• Purchase of golf cart(s) for City Personnel and/or Police Department
• Check Register 03/11/21 thru 03/31/21
• CC Meeting Minutes 03/16/21 (regular)
• WF Transfer D-100C: Craig Hervey to Judy Eatinger and Debra Dix

The City Council unanimously approved moving forward with RFP# 2021-01 for the Lowell Brown Bulkhead and Fishing Pier project. They also unanimously approved the purchase of a golf cart for city personnel and/or the police department. The consent agenda, including the check register, meeting minutes, and a water facility transfer, was passed.

• Approved moving forward on RFP# 2021-01 Parks — Lowell Brown Bulkhead and Fishing Pier (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of golf cart(s) for City Personnel and/or Police Department (unanimous)
• Passed consent agenda including check register, minutes, and water facility transfer

Plaza Ten

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve a consent agenda (minutes and financials) and consider installing parking lot lighting in the West Parking Lot at a cost not to exceed $10,000. The meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2021, at the Clear Lake Shores Clubhouse.

• Consideration of parking lot lighting not to exceed $10,000 for West Parking Lot
• Consent agenda: minutes from January 19, 2021
• Consent agenda: financials

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board approved a motion to install parking lot lighting in the West Parking Lot, with a cost not to exceed $10,000. The motion passed unanimously. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from January 19, 2021, and financials. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved installing parking lot lighting in the West Parking Lot, not to exceed $10,000.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from January 19, 2021, and financials.

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance violation regarding a substandard building at 419 Oak Rd, with possible action following. The agenda also includes discussion on replacing the pier and bulkhead at Lowell Brown Park, appointments, and routine consent items.

• Public hearing on ordinance violation for substandard building at 419 Oak Rd
• Discussion only on replacement of pier and bulkhead at Lowell Brown Park
• Appointment to Zoning Board of Adjustments to fill vacancy from Jeff Terrell's resignation
• Consent agenda includes check register, minutes, sales tax report, and investment report

The City Council held a public hearing on a substandard building at 419 Oak Rd. and unanimously approved a motion requiring the owner to demolish the 2nd and 3rd floors (including the south wall) within 10 days, with the south wall down within 72 hours. The owner must also provide a written plan to the Building Official for a 90-day remediation of the property. The council also appointed Elaine Sokoloff to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Mark Thompson as alternate.

• Approved 90-day remediation plan for 419 Oak Rd., with 72 hours to remove the south wall and 10 days to remove the 2nd and 3rd floors.
• Appointed Elaine Sokoloff to the Zoning Board of Adjustments (term expiring 09/30/2021).
• Appointed Mark Thompson as alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
• Passed the consent agenda, including the check register, meeting minutes, sales tax report, and quarterly investment report.

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corp. meets by video to discuss routine financials and several project updates. Key items include the impact of the freeze on palm trees, possible action on parking lot lighting quotes, marketing tactics, and a preliminary estimate for a pedestrian bridge over Jarboe Bayou.

• February 2021 financials and check register
• Update on 5-Year Palm Tree Plan and freeze impact
• Electrical and lighting quotes for East Parking Lot redesign
• Preliminary estimate from Bulkhead & Pier, LLC for pedestrian bridge over Jarboe Bayou
• EDC marketing and promotion tactics

The EDC approved moving forward with GBS for the East Parking Lot lighting redesign at a cost not to exceed $30,000, including stainless steel boxes, subject to confirmation with the city's electrical engineer on conduit substitutions. The board also approved the consent agenda, including February financials and minutes. No other formal actions were taken; discussions covered the 5-Year Palm Tree Plan, marketing tactics, and a pedestrian bridge estimate.

• Approved consent agenda (February 2021 financials, check register, and February 9, 2021 minutes) unanimously.
• Approved GBS for East Parking Lot lighting redesign, cost not to exceed $30,000, with stainless steel boxes, subject to electrical engineer confirmation on conduit substitutions.
• Tabled decision on palm tree pruning/removal until after Fourth of July; landscaper to continue pruning and monitoring.
• No action taken on marketing tactics; Amanda Fenwick to develop a Business of the Quarter selection plan for a future meeting.
• No action taken on pedestrian bridge estimate; Joe Shulsky to explore options with Brent Spier and Alex Scanlon.

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on March 2, 2021. They will consider approving rental rates for city facilities including the Gazebo, Deep Hole Park shelter, and parking lots, and will vote on an ordinance to cancel the May 1, 2021 election due to unopposed candidates. The agenda also includes consent items such as check registers, meeting minutes, and water transfer approvals.

• Consider and approve rental rates for Gazebo, Shelter at Deep Hole Park, East/West Parking Lots, Captain's Corner Park
• Ordinance 2021-02: declaring unopposed candidates elected and canceling May 1, 2021 election
• Check registers for 01/28-02/10 and 02/11-02/24
• Water transfer C-086: Beauchamp to Nelson
• Water transfer B-052A: San Miguel to Cross

The City Council approved new rental rates for city facilities including the Gazebo, Deep Hole Park shelters, and parking lots, with a 4-1 vote. The council also unanimously passed Ordinance 2021-02, declaring unopposed candidates in the May 1 election as elected and canceling the election. The consent agenda, including check registers and meeting minutes, was passed as a block.

• Approved rental rates for city facilities (Gazebo, Deep Hole Park, parking lots, Captain's Corner Park) (4-1)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-02 declaring unopposed candidates elected and canceling May 1 election (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including check registers, meeting minutes, and water facility transfers

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider extending the city's disaster declaration for the February winter storm and to waive plumbing permit fees for storm-related repairs. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Revision No. 1 of the Declaration of Disaster for Winter Cold Weather Storm, extending through March 25, 2021
• Waive plumbing permit fees for storm-related repairs for 2 months, ending April 23, 2021

The City Council held an emergency meeting and unanimously approved Revision No. 1 of the Declaration of Disaster for the winter cold weather storm, extending it through March 25, 2021. They also unanimously voted to waive plumbing permit fees for storm-related repairs for two months, ending April 23, 2021.

• Approved Revision No. 1 of the Declaration of Disaster for winter storm, effective through March 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Waived plumbing permit fees for storm-related repairs for two months, ending April 23, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting via Zoom, with most items being routine reports and a consent agenda. The main actionable item is a discussion and possible approval of rental rates for city facilities, including the Gazebo, Deep Hole Park shelter, and parking lots. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Consider and approve rental rates for Gazebo, Deep Hole Park Shelter, East/West Parking Lots, Captain's Corner Park
• Consent agenda: Check Register 01/28/21-02/10/21, minutes from 02/02/2021, excused absence request, Waterfront Transfer C-086 (Beauchamp to Nelson), Sales Tax February 2021
• Reports from police, building official, fire department, health district, and city administrator

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council and Economic Development Corporation will hold a joint workshop to review the city's strategic plan and discuss EDC projects. The meeting is conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions, with no in-person attendance. The agenda contains only these two discussion items, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Strategic plan review
• Economic Development Corporation project review

The City Council and EDC held a workshop to review the strategic plan and economic development projects. No formal votes were taken; discussions covered potential new City Hall locations, EDC funding priorities, and possible annexation incentives. Several projects were deferred or placed on hold due to budget constraints.

• Reviewed strategic plan; no formal action taken
• Discussed potential new City Hall locations (behind current City Hall vs. Dror Ave.)
• Deferred parking lot lighting and landscaping due to grant expenditures
• Pushed back 5-year palm tree plan to later in the year
• Placed Facade Improvement Grant Program on hold
• Suspended spring intern program
• Discussed possible annexation incentives and property tax review

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores City Council and Economic Development Corporation are holding a joint workshop via Zoom to review the city's strategic plan and discuss EDC projects. The agenda contains only these two discussion items and no specific proposals, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed. Public comments are permitted during the meeting.

• Strategic plan review
• Economic Development Corporation project review

The City Council and EDC held a workshop to review the strategic plan and economic development projects. No formal votes were taken; the EDC discussed deferring several projects, including parking lot lighting, marketing, palm tree plan, and facade grants, due to pandemic-related expenditures. The city is exploring options for a new City Hall and potential annexation incentives.

• Reviewed strategic plan presented November 5, 2019
• Discussed deferring parking lot lighting and landscaping due to grant expenditures
• Discussed pushing back 5-year palm tree plan to later in the year
• Placed Facade Improvement Grant Program on hold
• Suspended spring intern program
• Discussed potential new City Hall location (behind current City Hall vs. Dror Ave.)
• Discussed possible annexation incentives and property tax review
• Agreed to hold additional workshops at a later date

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corp. meets by video conference to review routine financials and minutes, then discuss several capital projects: the 5-Year Palm Tree Plan, revised lighting for the East Parking Lot, a pedestrian crosswalk at Clear Lake Rd. and Aspen, and a possible long-term paving plan for the East Parking Lot. They will also prepare 2021 priorities for a joint workshop with City Council the next day.

• Consent agenda: January 2021 financials, check register, and January 12, 2020 minutes
• Update on 5-Year Palm Tree Plan
• Update on revised lighting design for East Parking Lot
• Update on pedestrian crosswalk at Clear Lake Rd. and Aspen
• Discussion and possible action on long-term paving plan for East Parking Lot

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting via Zoom, with reports from council and staff, public comments, and a consent agenda. Key items include approving the check register, meeting minutes, a fund transfer, a mosquito control resolution, and a resolution calling a general election for May 1, 2021.

• Check Register 01/14/2021 thru 01/27/2021
• CC Meeting Minutes 12/15/2020 (regular)
• WF Transfer F-134 and F0135A: Lavender to Richardson
• Resolution 2021-02: Galveston County Mosquito Control
• Resolution 2021-03: Calling General Election May 1, 2021

The City Council met via Zoom and passed the consent agenda, which included the check register, meeting minutes, water frontage transfers, a mosquito control resolution, and a resolution calling the May 1, 2021 general election. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after about 20 minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including check register (01/14/21-01/27/21)
• Approved minutes of 12/15/2020 regular meeting
• Approved water frontage transfers F-134 and F-135 (Lavender to Richardson)
• Approved Resolution 2021-02: Galveston County Mosquito Control
• Approved Resolution 2021-03: Calling General Election May 1, 2021

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, with public attendance limited to six people due to COVID-19. Key items include a public hearing and possible action on Ordinance 2020-21 to regulate short-term rentals, and approval of Frontier Communications' fiberoptic installation in residential areas. The council will also consider several other items, including pool re-plastering, a bulkhead replacement, and surplus property disposal.

• Ordinance 2020-21: short-term rental regulations with permit requirement and penalty up to $2,000 per violation
• Approve fiberoptic installation by Frontier Communications in residential areas
• Review and approve proposals for re-plastering community swimming pool
• Review and approve replacement of bulkhead and pier at Lowell Brown Park
• Approve excessing obsolete property including 2 personal watercrafts, 1 PD Hummer, 1 Kubota tractor

Plaza Ten

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly amend a lease agreement with Sidewalk Brands, LLC, and review updates on Okie's renovations. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering minutes, financials, and the Okie's renovation project.

• Discussion and possible amendments to the lease agreement between Plaza Ten 06 Corporation and Sidewalk Brands, LLC
• Consent agenda: minutes from December 15, 2020
• Consent agenda: financials
• Consent agenda: Okie's Renovations — updating, siding, and painting
• Okie's update

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board approved the consent agenda, including minutes from 12/15/20, financials, and Okie's renovations (updating, siding, painting). The board discussed the lease agreement with Sidewalk Brands, LLC, recessed into executive session, and reconvened. Kevin Harrell reported that remodeling is paused to stay under the 50% improvement rule; Mayor Otten requested a report on completion needs and timeline.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financials, and Okie's renovations
• Discussed lease agreement with Sidewalk Brands, LLC
• Recessed to executive session and reconvened
• Requested report from Kevin Harrell on Sidewalk Brands rebuild status

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss and possibly act on a loan to fund EDC activities over the next 24 months and hiring an intern for the spring semester. They will also receive updates on the Dror Rd. right-of-way acquisition and road construction, the Shell Bottom Park Texas Parks and Wildlife grant, the pedestrian crosswalk at Clear Lake Rd. and Aspen, the Galveston Bay Beer Company, and the 5-Year Palm Tree Plan. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance.

• Discussion and possible action on loan to fund EDC activities over next 24 months
• Discussion and possible action on hiring a spring semester intern for research and marketing
• Update on Dror Rd. right-of-way acquisition, road design, and construction
• Update on Shell Bottom Park Texas Parks and Wildlife grant
• Update on pedestrian crosswalk at Clear Lake Rd. and Aspen