Clear Lake Shores public meetings in 2024

EDC

The Economic Development Corporation will meet to elect officers and review September 2024 financial records. The board will also discuss potential actions regarding signage and landscaping for the East and West parking lots.

• Election of officers for the Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation
• Discussion and possible action for landscaping and signage for East and West parking lots
• Review of September 2024 Financials and Check Registry
• Discussion and possible action regarding a thank you to previous President Jonny Boultinghouse

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond officer elections. The consent agenda was tabled unanimously, and the board unanimously re-elected Thomas Haaland as President, Ronnie Richards as Vice President, Susan Baker as Treasurer, and Mark Atherton as Secretary. The city update noted progress on the East Parking Lot and completion of a bridge study.

• Tabled consent agenda (unanimous)
• Re-elected Thomas Haaland as President (unanimous)
• Re-elected Ronnie Richards as Vice President (unanimous)
• Re-elected Susan Baker as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Re-elected Mark Atherton as Secretary (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The commission will review and possibly approve a plat for the Star Harbor Landing subdivision, a 3.8201-acre portion of the Star Harbor Resort property. They will also approve minutes from the November 6, 2023 meeting.

• Review and possible action on plat approval for Star Harbor Landing subdivision (3.8201 acres, part of Tract 1 conveyed to Star Harbor Resort, LLC)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider action regarding a city code violation for a junk vehicle at 14 Tindel. The council will also review participation in the Kroger Texas Settlement.

• Public hearing and possible action on junk vehicle nuisance abatement at 14 Tindel
• Review and approval of participation in the Kroger Texas Settlement
• FY24 Investment and Financial Reports for the quarter ending 09/30/24
• Check Register for 11/14/24 thru 11/27/24

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly adopt Ordinance 2024-15, which adds regulations for electric gates and emergency access. Council will also review renewals for employee health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and other benefits through Guardian. The consent agenda includes approval of the check register, council minutes, and a water and sewer service transfer. A motion to cancel the December 17 meeting due to the Christmas holiday is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2024-15 amending Chapter 6 to add electric gate and emergency access regulations
• Renewal of employee health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Renewal of employee dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance through Guardian
• Consent agenda: Check register (10/31/24-11/13/24), council minutes (11/5/24), WF Transfer E-116A (John and Bettie Jamarik to Helle Brown)
• Cancel last meeting in December (scheduled Dec 17) due to Christmas holidays

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items (check register, meeting minutes, a water/wastewater transfer), discuss minor changes to the FY25 Fee Schedule, and take action on new business including the 2025 holiday schedule, appointment of a Roads and Drainage Committee liaison, joining Texas SmartBuy, adopting a technology policy, and voting on two ordinances: one regulating electric gates for emergency access and another extending banner-sign display days and waiving permit fees during city construction.

• Review and approve minor changes to the FY25 Fee Schedule
• Appoint Roads and Drainage Committee liaison
• Ordinance 2024-15: Adding electric gate regulations for emergency access (definitions, operations, inspections, retrofitting)
• Ordinance 2024-16: Amending sign code to allow longer banner display and waive permit fees during city construction projects
• Consent agenda includes check register 10/10/24–11/30/24, meeting minutes, and a water/wastewater transfer (Joel Powers to Carlen Dietz)

Plaza Ten

The Board of Directors of the Plaza Ten 06 Corporation will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve two items: a Sublease and Parking Agreement for land at 1026 Marina Bay Drive between Skipper's Café, LLC and the City of Clear Lake Shores, and Ordinance No. 2024-14 adopting Amendment No. 1 to the FY25 budget, which increases expenditure accounts due to unforeseen situations.

• Review and approve Sublease and Parking Agreement for 1026 Marina Bay Drive (Skipper's Café, LLC and City of Clear Lake Shores)
• Ordinance No. 2024-14: adopt Amendment No. 1 to FY25 budget, increasing expenditure accounts for unforeseen situations

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee will discuss the Project Master Plan and 2024/25 projects and RFPs. The body will review a priority list for infrastructure work and update the pavement and drainage hotspot list.

• East Parking lot construction
• Bridge study and bridge approaches
• Pedestrian bridge bond discussion
• Dror road maintenance
• Crack sealing and sidewalk projects

City Council

The council will discuss and possibly act on multiple contracts for engineering design of all roadways and associated drainage, a bridge assessment, and a survey agreement. They will also designate a representative to the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly and approve Economic Development Corporation board member recommendations.

• Contract with Colliers Engineering for design of all roadways and drainage specifications
• Contract with Colliers Engineering to assess the Clear Lake Road bridge and develop repair/maintenance schedule
• Service Authorization Agreement with High Tide Land Surveying for culvert and ditch topography along specified roads
• Designation of representative and alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly
• Approval of EDC board member recommendations for term expiring October 30, 2026

Plaza Ten

The Board of Directors of Plaza Ten 06 Corporation will consider approving the FY25 budget and a $1,404.00 banner contract. The consent agenda includes financial reports and prior meeting minutes. This regular meeting is open to the public.

• Approve FY25 budget for the corporation
• Review and approve World Division Quote #05439 for banners at $1,404.00
• Consent agenda: financial report for Q4 FY24 and minutes from August 6 meeting

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board unanimously approved the consent agenda, the FY25 budget, and a $1,404 banner quote from World Division. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including FY24 financial report and August minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 budget (unanimous)
• Approved World Division Quote #05439 for banners at $1,404.00 (unanimous)

EDC

The EDC will hear a presentation on the Val Park proposal, discuss applications for open director positions, and hold an executive session concerning real property. The consent agenda includes September 2024 financials, check registry, and minutes from September 17th.

• Presentation related to Val Park proposal by Ronnie Richards
• Discussion and possible action on applications for open director positions
• Executive session to discuss purchase, lease, exchange, or value of real property
• Consent agenda: September 2024 financials, check registry, and meeting minutes
• City update and unscheduled visitors

Planning and Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and possibly approve a plat for Star Harbor Landing, a subdivision of 3.8201 acres within the Star Harbor Resort property. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Review and possible action on plat approval for Star Harbor Landing, a subdivision of 3.8201 acres in Clear Lake Shores

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will consider appointing members to several committees and boards, and review the proposed FY25 City Fee Schedule. Public comments are invited on any agenda item.

• Appoint two members to the Waterfront Compliance Committee for a 2-year term
• Appoint three members to the Parks Committee for a 2-year term
• Appoint three members to the Roads and Drainage Committee for a 2-year term
• Appoint three members and one alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a 2-year term
• Review and approve the City Fee Schedule for FY25

ZBOA

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests regarding landscaping and screening requirements. These requests specifically concern parking setbacks for five different property locations.

• Variance request for 914 FM 2094 regarding parking setbacks and landscaping
• Variance request for 922 FM 2094 regarding parking setbacks and landscaping
• Variance request for PROP ID#158801 regarding parking setbacks and landscaping
• Variance request for 930 FM 2094 regarding parking setbacks and landscaping
• Variance request by Aspen Street Investments for PROP ID#158802 regarding parking setbacks and landscaping

Roads and Drainage

The Clear Lake Shores Roads and Drainage Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss project updates and consider approving $19,785 for a structural bridge assessment by Aguirre & Fields, coordinated by Colliers Engineering & Design. Other items include status reports on the Project Master Plan, 2024 projects, High Tide, Duckbill, PMG, crack sealing, and pavement/drainage issues.

• Discussion and possible approval of $19,785 bridge assessment contract with Aguirre & Fields, coordinated by Colliers Engineering & Design
• Status reports on Project Master Plan, 2024 RFPs, High Tide, Duckbill, PMG, and crack sealing
• Review of pavement and drainage problems and closeout of pending items
• Public comments and member updates

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation will discuss and possibly take action on awarding a $578,844.77 construction contract for the East Municipal Parking Lot to NL Concrete Services, approve the FY2025 EDC budget, and vote on sponsorship funding for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

• Discussion and possible action to award East Municipal Lot project to NL Concrete Services for $578,844.77, 90-day completion
• Discussion and possible action to approve FY2025 EDC budget
• Discussion and possible action to approve sponsorship for Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Consent agenda includes July/August 2024 financials and check registries, and July 16th meeting minutes

The EDC unanimously approved recommending NL Concrete Services as the lowest bidder for the East Municipal Lot project at $578,844.77, with construction expected to take 90 days in two phases. The board also unanimously approved the FY2025 EDC budget and $5,000 for Christmas decorations. President Jonny Boultinghouse announced his resignation and will not renew his EDC membership.

• Approved NL Concrete Services as low bidder for East Municipal Lot project at $578,844.77 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 EDC Budget (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for replacement of worn Christmas decorations (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including July/August financials and check registries, and July 16 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. The body will also discuss a local alcoholic beverage permit fee exemption and a debris removal invoice.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of FY2025 annual budget (Ordinance 2024-14)
• Proposed alcoholic beverage permit fee exemption for food establishments (Ordinance 2024-13)
• $10,765.00 Ameriwaste, Inc. invoice for Hurricane Beryl debris removal
• Recommendation of Award for construction of East Municipal Parking Lot
• WF Transfer A-010A: Foley to Cromer

The City Council approved the FY2025 budget (Ordinance 2024-14) and awarded the construction contract for the East Municipal Parking Lot, with one nay vote. They also unanimously approved an ordinance exempting food establishments from local alcohol permit fees, a $10,765 Hurricane Beryl debris removal invoice, and the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY2025 budget (Ordinance 2024-14) unanimously
• Awarded East Municipal Parking Lot construction contract (1 nay - Councilman Waters)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-13 exempting food establishments from alcohol permit fee unanimously
• Approved $10,765 Ameriwaste debris removal invoice unanimously
• Approved consent agenda (check register, minutes, transfer) unanimously

City Council

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This is the fourth discussion regarding this budget.

• Fourth discussion of FY25 Budget

City Council

The council will consider and possibly adopt Ordinance 2024-12, setting the 2025 ad valorem tax rate at $0.00 per $100 valuation, effectively eliminating city property taxes. Also on the agenda is Ordinance 2024-11, which would allow suspension of short-term rental permits for failure to file hotel occupancy tax reports or pay taxes due, with penalties up to $2,000 per violation. The council will also vote to move the October 1 regular meeting to October 2 due to National Night Out, and review police department model policies required by TCOLE. An executive session is scheduled to discuss police department personnel.

• Ordinance 2024-12: Approve 2025 ad valorem tax rate of $0.00 per $100 assessed valuation
• Ordinance 2024-11: Allow suspension of short-term rental permits for HOT tax noncompliance; penalty up to $2,000 per violation
• Move Oct. 1 regular meeting to Oct. 2 for National Night Out
• Review and approve Clear Lake Shores Police Department Model Policies required by TCOLE
• Executive session on police department personnel

The City Council approved a $0.00 ad valorem tax rate for 2025, an ordinance allowing suspension of short-term rental permits for unpaid hotel occupancy taxes, and a date change for the October meeting. They also approved consent agenda items, police model policies, and recognized volunteers for Hurricane Beryl cleanup.

• Approved 2025 ad valorem tax rate of $0.00 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-11 allowing suspension of short-term rental permits for unpaid hotel occupancy taxes (unanimous)
• Approved moving October 1, 2024 meeting to October 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including check register and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Clear Lake Shores Police Department Model Policies (unanimous)

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee will hold a regular meeting with member updates, public comments, and status reports on 2024 projects, including updates from Colliers, High Tide, Tideflex, and maintenance. The committee will also review a master plan for standard roads and drainage design and an updated 10-year plan spreadsheet. No final decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Review of updated 10-year plan spreadsheet for roads and drainage
• Status report on 2024 projects from Colliers
• Discussion of High Tide and Tideflex systems
• Pavement and drainage problem reports from island sector managers
• Master plan meeting to produce standard road and drainage design documents

The Roads and Drainage board approved purchasing and installing a new duckbill at the Ivy outfall, and agreed to begin crack sealing a quarter of the island per year starting in fiscal year 2024-25. The board also finalized its 10-year master plan with minor changes. Most other items remain pending, including Colliers RFPs and various drainage issues.

• Approved purchase and installation of new duckbill at Ivy outfall
• Agreed to begin crack sealing 1/4 of island per year starting FY 2024-25
• Finalized 10-year master plan with minor changes

City Council

The City Council and Economic Development Corporation will hold a joint workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the FY25 Budget.

• Discussion of FY25 Budget

The City Council and EDC held a joint budget workshop to discuss the FY25 budget. They reviewed line items and noted increases and decreases, but no formal decisions were made. The boat ramp project at Shell Bottom Park remains uncertain, with staff to contact Shelmark for status before budgeting funds.

• Reviewed FY25 budget line items with noted increases and decreases
• Deferred boat ramp funding decision pending status update from Shelmark

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will hold a workshop to continue discussions on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This is the third discussion of the budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled at this workshop meeting.

• Third discussion of FY25 Budget

The City Council held its third budget workshop for FY25, discussing potential membership dues increases for chambers of commerce, salary adjustments, and the possibility of implementing an ad valorem tax to create a stable revenue stream. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion only.

• Discussed possible chamber of commerce membership dues increase
• Noted salary increases not included in current budget; salary survey planned for January 2025
• Discussed implementing ad valorem tax for stable revenue
• Decided strategic plan could be done without hiring third party
• Requested budget review for cost reductions

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the FY23 audit by Crowe LLP and a budget amendment for the Plaza Ten 06 Corporation. The body will also review contract extensions for SafeBuilt Texas, LLC and debris monitoring services.

• Approval of FY23 Audit by Crowe LLP
• Ord. 2024-10: Budget Amendment No. 2 for Plaza Ten 06 Corporation FY24 expenditures
• Contract extension and Amendment No. 1 for SafeBuilt Texas, LLC
• Approval of Debris Monitoring Services Contract
• Waterfront Transfer of F-150 from Paula Adams to Tom Koger

Plaza Ten

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation Board will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly adopt Ordinance 2024-10, which amends the FY24 budget by increasing expenditure accounts due to unforeseen situations. The board will also discuss the FY25 budget. Consent agenda items include the FY24 quarterly financial report and prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 2024-10 adopting Amendment No. 2 to the FY24 budget, increasing expenditure accounts for unforeseen situations
• Discussion of FY25 Budget
• Financial Report for FY24 Quarter Ending June 30, 2024
• Approval of Plaza Ten minutes from April 16, 2024

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the FY24 financial report and prior meeting minutes, and passed Ordinance 2024-10, which amends the FY24 budget to increase expenditure accounts due to unforeseen situations. The board also discussed using Plaza Ten funds for landscaping and lighting in FY25, but took no action on that item.

• Approved consent agenda including FY24 Q3 financial report and 04/16/24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-10 amending FY24 budget (unanimous)

City Council

This workshop meeting includes a single discussion item: the second discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. No formal votes or decisions are expected, as this is a workshop session.

• Second discussion of the FY25 Budget

The City Council held its second FY25 budget workshop, reviewing FY24 budget-to-actual projections presented by Finance Director Cheryl Hunter. No formal votes or decisions were made; the workshop was informational only. The next budget workshop is scheduled for August 6, 2024, with a joint workshop with the EDC at 6:00 pm.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores EDC will consider approving a marketing proposal from Firefox Video to promote local businesses and join a regional campaign, review revised engineering plans for the East Public Parking Lot, and discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget. Consent agenda includes May and June financial reports.

• Possible approval of Firefox Video proposal for post-146 construction marketing campaign
• Possible approval of revised engineering plans for East Public Parking Lot
• Discussion of FY 2024-2025 EDC budget
• Approval of May and June 2024 financials, check registries, and meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to begin discussions on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. No formal decisions are expected at this meeting, which is the first budget discussion of the cycle.

• First discussion of FY25 Budget

City Council

The City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the current disaster declaration. The primary item is the potential extension of the declaration related to Hurricane Beryl.

• Extension of current disaster declaration for Hurricane Beryl

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a workshop to begin discussions regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This meeting is for discussion purposes only.

• First discussion of FY25 Budget

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the FY23 budget for General and Roads and Drainage funds. The council will also review a cyber liability agreement and a pool management contract. Additionally, members will discuss the proposed budget plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

• Ordinance 2024-09: FY23 budget amendment for General and Roads and Drainage funds
• TMLIRP Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement
• Gulf Coast Aquatics, Inc. 2024-2025 Pool Management Contract
• Aspen Street Investments, LLC ground lease extension for East Parking Lot
• Review of proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget Plan and Calendar

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee will review city updates, including a possible HGAC grant for a drainage plan. The meeting also covers specific pavement and drainage repairs at various locations.

• $2,500 estimate for drainage work near 1010 Aspen/Skipper’s parking lot
• Ditch maintenance at 1010 South Shore to improve flow
• Grading between David Jones house (#727) and City Hall
• Potential HGAC grant for a drainage plan
• Identification of priority spots for culvert cleaning

City Council

The City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2024-08, which would allow the building inspector to be an employee, an independent contractor, or part of a service company. The council will also review the FY2024 audit engagement letter from Crowe, LLP.

• Ordinance No. 2024-08 regarding building inspector employment status
• FY2024 audit engagement letter from Crowe, LLP
• Recognition of 2024 graduating high school seniors
• Approval of May 16–29, 2024 check register

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting with reports from council, staff, and committees, followed by public comments. The consent agenda includes a check register, meeting minutes, and a waterfront transfer. Under old business, the council will discuss an ordinance creating no-parking/tow-away zones on specific streets. New business includes appointments, resolutions on check signing and a no-wake zone, and proposals for City Hall restroom and sliding glass door upgrades, plus a resolution opposing CenterPoint Energy's rate increase and a contract extension for debris removal.

• Ordinance 2024-07: adds no-parking/tow-away zones on specific streets, with fines from $1 to $200
• Resolution 2024-12: supports a no wake zone during the Texas Outlaw Challenge on June 21, 2024
• Resolution 2024-13: opposes CenterPoint Energy's electric rate increase and seeks reimbursement of rate case expenses
• Approve proposals for City Hall public restroom upgrades and replacement of sliding glass doors
• Approve CrowderGulf debris removal contract extension to November 30, 2024

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is meeting to canvass the returns from the May 4, 2024 general election and declare the results. This includes electing three councilmembers and a special election proposition to re-authorize a one-fourth percent sales and use tax for street maintenance and repair. The agenda contains only this canvassing item and adjournment, so no other business is scheduled.

• Canvass returns and declare results of May 4, 2024 general election
• Certify election of three councilmembers
• Special election proposition to re-authorize 1/4% sales and use tax for street maintenance (Texas Tax Code 327.007)

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation is holding its regular meeting. The board will vote on a resolution establishing who is authorized to sign checks, and will discuss several items including a press trip, a possible music reimbursement grant for local venues, sponsoring a derelict boats event, and future Town Center landscaping.

• Resolution establishing approved check signers
• Discussion of Bay Area Houston CVB NATJA press trip
• Discussion of possible music reimbursement grant for CLS venues
• Discussion and possible action to sponsor Citizens Against Derelict Boats event
• Discussion of future Town Center Landscaping with public parking lot improvements

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will canvass the May 4, 2024 election results, which include electing three councilmembers and a proposition to re-authorize a 1/4% sales tax for street maintenance. The council will also consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a budget amendment, committee changes, and pool rules, and will hold an executive session regarding the Chief of Police.

• Canvass election results and declare outcome of 1/4% sales tax reauthorization for street maintenance
• Approve 'No Parking' signs at Hawthorne @ East Shore, Shell Bottom Park, and Sundial Park
• Adopt records retention schedule and investment policy resolutions
• Adopt Ordinance 2024-05 amending FY24 budget for unforeseen General Fund expenditures
• Amend Chapter 2 to change Parks and Pool Committee to Parks Committee and eliminate Landscaping and Beautification Committee

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on city pool rules and fees, transferring pool responsibilities from the Parks and Pool Committee to City Administration, and renaming the committee to Parks Committee. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on city pool rules and fees
• Discussion and possible action on moving pool responsibilities from Parks and Pool Committee to City Administration
• Discussion and possible action on renaming Parks and Pool Committee to Parks Committee

Roads and Drainage

The committee will review various city updates including high tide elevations and potential grant opportunities. Members will also address specific pavement and drainage problems at several locations.

• HGAC / Cynthia Jones possible grant for drainage plan
• Vacuum truck service for duckbill at Ivy and N Shore
• Storm water inlet issues at 300 Narcissus
• Surface water accommodation at 1010 Aspen
• Drainage items at 1010 South Shore

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council will consider changes to community pool membership rules, approve two budget amendments (Ordinances 2024-03 and 2024-04), and confirm a $35,569.30 contract with GBS Electric for entryway lighting on Clear Lake Road. The council will also discuss personnel matters regarding the City Administrator and Chief of Police in executive session. Several reports from council members, staff, and committees are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2024-03: FY23 General Fund budget amendment for unforeseen expenditures
• Ordinance 2024-04: Plaza Ten 06 Corporation FY24 budget amendment
• Confirm $35,569.30 contract with GBS Electric for Clear Lake Road entryway lighting
• Approve changes to Community Pool Membership Rules and Regulations
• Executive session on City Administrator and Chief of Police employment

Plaza Ten

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation board will hold a special meeting to consider a consent agenda, a budget amendment ordinance, and a contract for entryway lighting replacement. The board may also discuss any of these items in closed session if needed.

• Ordinance 2024-04 adopting Amendment No. 1 to the FY24 budget, increasing expenditure accounts due to unforeseen situations
• Contract with GBS Electric for entryway lighting replacement on Clear Lake Road, amount $35,569.30
• Financial report for FY24 quarter ending March 31, 2024
• Approval of Plaza Ten minutes from 03/19/24

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the East Public Parking improvement project, an annual stakeholder invoice for the Visit Bay Area Houston CVB, a proposed concert-in-the-park music series at Deep Hole Park, and the Town Center / Clear Lake Road LED Lighting project. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with March 2024 financials, check registry, and minutes, plus an executive session on real property matters.

• Discussion and possible action on East Public Parking improvement project
• Discussion and possible action to approve annual stakeholder invoice for Visit Bay Area Houston CVB
• Discussion and possible action to create a concert-in-the-park music series at Deep Hole Park
• Discussion on Town Center / Clear Lake Road LED Lighting project
• Executive session on purchase, lease, exchange, or value of real property

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting with reports from council, staff, and police, followed by public comments. The main business includes a proposed ordinance amending minimum lot size requirements and proposed changes to the Personnel Policy Manual regarding employee appearance. The council may also discuss personnel matters in executive session.

• Ordinance 2024-02 amending Chapter 82, sections 82-57 and 82-116, on minimum lot size
• Proposed changes to Personnel Policy Manual, section 1.4.4 Personal Appearance of Employees
• Executive session to discuss City Administrator and Chief of Police employment
• Consent agenda: check register 03.14.24-03.27.24 and meeting minutes from 03.19.24 and 03.26.24

Roads and Drainage

The Clear Lake Shores Roads and Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing infrastructure projects, including bridge assessments and repairs, footbridge abutments, and sidewalk work. They will also review a potential grant for a drainage plan, address outstanding drainage issues like culvert clearing, and consider modifying a catch basin near 1010 Aspen to manage surface water from Skipper's parking lot.

• Bridge assessment and repair updates from Colliers
• Footbridge abutments and sidewalk project
• CLR project from south of bridge abutment to Forest
• Potential HGAC grant for drainage plan via Cynthia Jones
• Lower/modify drainage catch basin and regrade ROW across from 1010 Aspen

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Clear Lake Shores City Council with a single substantive item: an executive session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Administrator. Following the closed session, the council may take action on that item. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, adjournment).

• Executive session to discuss City Administrator's employment, evaluation, or discipline
• Possible action following executive session on City Administrator

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a resolution to suspend CenterPoint Energy's rate change and hire legal counsel to negotiate, as well as approving contracts for lighting and walkway improvements. The agenda also includes routine reports, consent agenda items, and public comments.

• Resolution 2024-07 to suspend CenterPoint Energy rate change and hire Lloyd Gosselink Attorneys
• Contract with GBS for entryway lighting on Clear Lake Road for $35,569.30
• Contract with NL Concrete for walkway at 1005 Aspen for $6,940.00
• 2024 CPI adjustment to telecommunications right-of-way access line rates
• Fencing around lift stations in City right-of-way

Parks Committee

The Pool & Parks Committee will review updates on park repairs and landscaping. Members will discuss maintenance requests for the pool area and Jarboe Park, as well as the 2024 pool membership packets.

• Ant bed treatment requests for Jarboe Park and pool gate area
• Pool cleanup including furniture, pergolas, and concrete pressure washing
• Budget update following March landscaping projects
• Review of 2024 pool membership packets
• Updates on small pavilion and gazebo repair project

Plaza Ten

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to consider approving meeting minutes and a contract for a walkway. The main action item is a $6,940 contract with NL Concrete, LLC for a walkway between Okies and Frank Tamborella's property at 1005 Aspen.

• Approve consent agenda including minutes from Dec 5, 2023 and Mar 5, 2024 meetings
• Approve $6,940 contract with NL Concrete, LLC for walkway at 1005 Aspen

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation will discuss and possibly approve several projects, including the Cobb Finley proposal for the East Public Parking improvement, funding for a pedestrian walkway, and a GBS contract for entryway lighting. They will also consider sponsorships and promotional items for community events.

• Cobb Finley Proposal for East Public Parking improvement project
• Funding for pedestrian walkway between Okies property and 1005 Aspen Road
• GBS contract to replace entryway lighting on Clear Lake Road
• EDC sponsorship of Civic Club's Cajun Cookoff event
• Promotional items for Jammin' on Jarboe Concert Series

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting with reports from council members, the mayor, and the police chief, plus public comments. The main action items are approving a $70,344.43 payment to Motorola Solutions for the police body camera system and approving a professional services agreement with Colliers Engineering for general engineering services, not to exceed $20,000. The consent agenda includes routine items like the check register, meeting minutes, and financial reports.

• Approve $70,344.43 payment to Motorola Solutions for CLSPD body camera system and 5G Sierra router
• Approve professional services with Colliers Engineering & Design, not to exceed $20,000
• Consent agenda: check register 02/15/24-02/28/24, minutes 02/20/24, certificate of unopposed candidates for May 4, 2024 election
• Consent agenda: FY24 Q1 investment and financial reports ending 12/31/23

Plaza Ten

The Plaza Ten 06 Corporation Board of Directors will meet to consider routine business, including approving meeting minutes, a financial report, and a concrete walkway quote. The only action item with a dollar amount is the approval of a $9,160 quote from NL Concrete for a walkway at Okies.

• Approve consent agenda: minutes from 10.17.23 and 12.18.23 special meetings, and financial report for quarter ending 12.31.23
• Approve quote from NL Concrete for walkway at Okies in the amount of $9,160.00

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee of Clear Lake Shores is meeting to discuss various status reports, including RFPs for 2024 projects, a possible grant for a drainage plan, and outstanding pavement and drainage problems. The agenda includes member updates, public comments, and new items, but no final decisions are listed.

• RFPs for 2024 projects: South of bridge to Forest, bridge assessment/repair, footbridge abutments and sidewalk
• High Tide data compatibility with PMG and elevations needed ahead of CLR project
• PMG contract status and Proco (Tideflex alternative) discussion
• Maintenance/crack sealing inspection by GCI/sub-contractor
• Outstanding items: 1010 South Shore, culvert mismatch at 631 Oak, clearing of culverts

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting with reports from council, staff, and committees, followed by public comments. The main business includes resolutions on FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program participation and mosquito control, an interlocal contract for the municipal court's Failure to Appear program, and approval to plant trees and liquidate excess equipment.

• Resolution 2024-06: FEMA community assistance visit and NFIP participation
• Resolution 2024-05: Mosquito control by Galveston County Mosquito Control District
• Interlocal Cooperation Contract for Failure to Appear Program with Texas DPS
• Plant 6 Carolina Cherry Trees at Lift Station C (North Shore and Rosewood)
• Approve excess equipment list for liquidation

EDC

The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including public parking lot improvements, a pedestrian bridge near Clear Lake Road, funding for a banner for Jammin' on Jarboe, a tree planting program, and Civic Club event sponsorships. The consent agenda includes financials and check registries for December 2023 and January 2023, plus minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on Public Parking Lot Improvements
• Discussion and possible action on Pedestrian Bridge adjacent to Clear Lake Road
• Discussion and possible action to fund larger/replacement vinyl banner for Jammin' on Jarboe
• Discussion and possible action to create a tree planting program with citizens
• Discussion and possible action involving Civic Club Event sponsorships

Parks Committee

The Clear Lake Shores Pool & Parks Committee is meeting to receive member reports on various parks and facilities, discuss a city update on project guidance and playground equipment, and review the 2024 budget for landscaping priorities. They will also discuss the boat ramp, pool membership packets, and pickleball updates.

• Discussion of Brad Goudie's advice on proceeding with projects until a new city administrator is hired
• Playground equipment update
• Boat Ramp update and discussion of temporarily removing it from reports until remodeling is complete
• Review of previously approved 2024 budget and landscaping project priorities
• Pool Membership packet review for 2024 season beginning in May

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a drainage survey on Clear Lake Road and a resolution for the May 4, 2024, municipal and special elections. The meeting also includes discussions on amending spending authority and entering a road maintenance data agreement.

• Drainage survey on Clear Lake Road from Birch Road to Grove Road for $5,950.00
• May 4, 2024, General Municipal Election for three Alderman positions
• May 4, 2024, Special Election regarding a 1/4% sales and use tax re-authorization
• Ordinance 2024-03 regarding spending authority for the Mayor and City Administrator
• Agreement with Pavement Management Group for road maintenance data management

Roads and Drainage

The Roads and Drainage Committee of Clear Lake Shores is holding a regular meeting to discuss various status reports and city updates, including engineering companies, RFPs, high tide data compatibility, the PMG contract, a Tideflex alternative, maintenance, and a possible grant for a drainage plan. The agenda also includes public comments and discussion of pavement and drainage problems.

• Discussion of engineering companies and RFPs
• High tide data compatibility with PMG and elevations needed for CLR project
• PMG contract status
• Proco (Tideflex alternative) consideration
• Possible HGAC grant for drainage plan

City Council

The Clear Lake Shores City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, reports from staff and committees, and several new business items. The council will consider two resolutions amending the Economic Development Corporation's articles and bylaws regarding board member residency requirements, and will vote on a $61,037 purchase of replacement Public Works vehicles. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the City Administrator's employment.

• Resolution 2024-01: amend EDC articles to align board residency with state law, allowing up to two non-city residents
• Resolution 2024-02: amend EDC bylaws Section 3.01 on board membership
• Approval to purchase replacement Public Works vehicles under Buy-Board contract 724-23 for $61,037.00
• Executive session to deliberate appointment, employment, or dismissal of City Administrator
• Consent agenda: check register 11/30/23–01/10/2024, meeting minutes, and WF Transfer D-100G