Lake Jackson public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, with a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. They will discuss and consider a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit parking on three streets, a Traffic Commission recommendation for a stop sign, Charter Review Commission recommendations, and authorize contracts for mowing and street rehabilitation. The meeting also includes routine approvals and staff updates.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2280 prohibiting parking on Dahlia Street, Oak Drive South, and Cotton Drive
• Recommendation to install a Stop sign at Almond Dr. and Cashew Dr.
• Mowing contract with Yellowstone Landscape not exceeding $116,640
• Selection of Parra & Co, LLC for street asphalt pavement rehabilitation in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision, Willenburg Street, and Balsam Street
• Selection of Baker & Lawson, Inc. for street pavement, drainage, and utilities improvement in Parkwood Terrace Subdivision

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will discuss and possibly act on traffic control measures for three specific locations: the 100 block of Forest Oaks Lane, St. Mark Lutheran Church's preschool on Willow, and the 200 block of Almond Drive. They will also review the city's speed hump policy and receive accident reports. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunity.

• Traffic control measures for 100 block of Forest Oaks Lane
• Traffic control measures for St. Mark Lutheran Church's preschool on Willow
• Traffic control measures for 200 block of Almond Drive
• Review of speed hump policy
• Accident reports from Lt. Cromeenes

Charter Review

The Lake Jackson Charter Review Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its October 24 meeting and to review and discuss its final report for presentation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2023
• Review and discuss final report for presentation

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, budget amendments, and equipment purchases. The regular agenda includes discussions on traffic signs, a charter review report, and several contract awards, including a $803,895 garbage truck purchase and a $494,000 street reconstruction project. The council will also consider terminating a mowing contract with Brightview Landscape Services and awarding a new mowing contract to Scott and Company.

• Resolution No. 934: budget amendment for $50,000 SECO grant (LED lighting at Recreation Center, 20% match)
• Resolution No. 937: budget amendment for $200,000 outside attorney fees
• Resolution No. 938: budget amendment for $70,000 Workforce Development Grant from Baker Ripley N.C.C.
• Contract with Mustang CAT for two backhoe loaders, not exceeding $279,010
• Order two commercial garbage trucks from Chastang Autocar, not to exceed $803,895

Library Board

The Lake Jackson Library Board will hold a regular session on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 5:15 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. The agenda includes swearing in members, approving minutes from May 31, 2023, and receiving reports from staff on library programs and city updates. The board will also set its next meeting date for February 20, 2024.

• Swearing in of members
• Approval of minutes from May 31, 2023
• Reports from Karen Dettloff (Branch Librarian) on Lake Jackson programs
• Report from Lisa Loranc (Library Director) on county program
• Set next meeting date for February 20, 2024

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will consider several significant expenditures, including a $4,008,500 contract for residential street reconstruction and a $200,000 ambulance purchase. They will also vote on issuing limited tax bonds and approving various contracts and budget amendments. The agenda includes routine consent items and a public comment period.

• Ordinance No. 2279 authorizing Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2023
• Contract with HTI Construction for street reconstruction on North Shady Oaks, Pin Oak, Pin Oak Ct., Forest Oaks, and Sycamore, up to $4,008,500
• Purchase of ambulance cab/chassis from Knapp Chevrolet, up to $200,000
• Contract extension with Novus Wood Group for wood grinding, up to $120,000
• Emergency sewer repair contract with King Solutions for $94,289

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will discuss and consider traffic control measures for four locations, including Almond Street, Huisache Street, Dahlia Street near Bess Brannen Elementary, and no-parking signs near MacLean Soccer Fields. They will also review the city's speed hump policy and receive staff updates and accident reports. The meeting is open to the public with time for visitor comments.

• Traffic control measures for 200 block of Almond Street
• Traffic control measures for 300 block of Huisache Street
• Traffic control measures on Dahlia Street near Bess Brannen Elementary School zone
• Adding no parking signs by MacLean Soccer Fields on Oak Drive, Majestic Oak Circle, and Cotton Drive
• Review of speed hump policy

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Commission will review landscaping project reports and past activities. Members will also discuss upcoming seasonal events including the Festival of Lights and A Night at Hogwarts.

• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Discussion of Festival of Lights (11/18/2023)
• Discussion of Recycle the Lights (11/18/2023 - 1/5/2024)
• Discussion of A Night at Hogwarts (12/9/2023)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will take final action on parking and landscape plan amendments for a store remodel and curbside expansion at 121 W Highway 332. The body will also discuss recommended enforcement changes to the landscape ordinance.

• Final action on parking space count reduction for 121 W Highway 332
• Final action on alternate landscape plan for 121 W Highway 332
• Discussion of landscape ordinance enforcement changes proposed by City Attorney

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a regular session on November 6, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine items like interlocal agreements with Brazoria County for road and parking lot repairs, a bus contract for the Festival of Lights, and a police equipment grant. The regular agenda includes first reading of an ordinance to release part of the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction to the City of Brazoria, resolutions on appraisal district votes and suspending CenterPoint gas rate increases, and approval of change orders for the Beechwood Chemical Building project. The meeting also includes presentations, visitor comments, and staff updates on projects and events.

• Interlocal Agreement IS24-0005 with Brazoria County for asphalt lane repair on Medical Drive
• Interlocal Agreement IS24-0008 with Brazoria County to overlay parking lot at Madge Griffith Park
• Contract with BISD for two bus drivers for Festival of Lights, not exceeding $1,000
• Resolution No. 931: budget amendment for $5,000 police equipment grant
• Ordinance No. 2278: first reading to release portion of ETJ to City of Brazoria

Youth Advisory Commission

The Lake Jackson Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business: swearing in members, approving minutes, and electing remaining officers. They will also discuss and consider having a booth at Boo Bash and member involvement in the Festival of Lights, along with future meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural with these two event-planning items as the main substantive topics.

• Elect remaining officers
• Discuss and consider YAC booth at Boo Bash
• Discuss and consider YAC member involvement in Festival of Lights
• Discuss future meeting dates

Charter Review

The Lake Jackson Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss and summarize proposed charter amendments, prepare a draft report with recommended changes for the City Council, and hear comments from the City Manager and Mayor. The agenda is substantive, focusing on the review process rather than final decisions.

• Discussion with City Manager Modesto Mundo
• Discussion with Mayor Gerald Roznovsky
• Review and summarize proposed charter amendments
• Prepare draft report for City Council with recommended changes and rationales

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes reports on landscaping projects, a Scenic City update, a cigarette litter prevention program, and upcoming community events like Shredding with Texas Gulf Bank and the Festival of Lights. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.

• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Scenic City update by Lora-Marie Bernard
• Cigarette litter prevention program discussion
• Shredding with Texas Gulf Bank event on 11/4/2023
• Festival of Lights event on 11/18/2023

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will meet in regular session to consider consent agenda items including contracts for playground equipment, pool repairs, and lead/copper line identification, as well as regular agenda items on landfill closure, extraterritorial jurisdiction, and flood control grants. The meeting includes proclamations, reports, and public comment periods.

• Contract with Game Time c/o Cunningham Recreation for playground equipment at Jasmine Park, not exceeding $279,729
• Resolution No. 930 amending Economic Development Fund for $100,000 in repairs to Outdoor Pool at Madge Griffith Park
• Phase II contract with LSPS for $175,000 for Lead and Copper line identification (total $350,000)
• Contract with Progressive Commercial Aquatics for pool plastering at Madge Griffith Park, not exceeding $100,000
• Discussion on temporary closure of Seabreeze Landfill and waste disposal contracts

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss and review the city's speed hump policy, receive staff updates, and review accident reports. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, visitor comments, and items of community interest. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of speed hump policy
• Staff updates from Sabrina England
• Accident reports from Lt. Cromeenes
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public comments period

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss specific tabled sections and Articles 10-11 of the city charter. The meeting includes discussions with Councilmember Jon “J.B” Baker and City Attorney Sherri Russell.

• Review of tabled sections 9.17, 9.24, 9.25, and 9.26
• Review of Articles 10-11
• Discussion with Councilmember Jon “J.B” Baker
• Discussion with City Attorney Sherri Russell
• Approval of September 26, 2023, minutes

Development Corporation

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation will hold a public hearing and consider approving $100,000 in half-cent sales tax funds for repairs to the outdoor pool at Madge Griffith Park. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, visitor comments, and items of community interest.

• Public hearing on $100,000 for outdoor pool repairs at Madge Griffith Park
• Approval of minutes from June 29, 2023
• Visitors comments
• Items of community interest

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will meet to consider a site-specific parking space count reduction for a proposed Walmart storewide remodel and curbside expansion at 121 W Highway 332, based on a parking study and current business model. The commission will also discuss Lowe's landscape plan and conditions. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes, visitor comments, and setting the next meeting date.

• Parking space count reduction request from 5 per 1,000 for Walmart at 121 W Highway 332
• Proposed Walmart storewide remodel and curbside expansion
• Discussion of Lowe's landscape plan and conditions
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Visitor comments period

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will meet in regular session to consider several contracts and resolutions. Key items include selecting consultants for water and wastewater master plans, awarding a $160,500 restroom renovation contract, and a $200,000 concrete repair bid. The council will also discuss removing speed humps and a $126,000 solid waste grant application.

• Select Civitas Engineering for Wastewater Master Plan under RFQ 001-2023
• Select Lockwood Andrews & Newman for Water Master Plan under RFQ 001-2023
• Award Project 23-07-1196 to GAM Construction for City Hall restroom renovation, not exceeding $160,500
• Award bid to Matula & Matula for concrete repairs, not to exceed $200,000
• Resolution 928: apply for $126,000 HGAC solid waste grant with in-kind match

Youth Advisory Commission

The Lake Jackson Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to swear in members, elect remaining officers, and discuss member involvement in upcoming community events including National Night Out, Boo Bash, and Festival of Lights. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Elect remaining officers
• Discuss YAC involvement in National Night Out
• Discuss YAC involvement in Boo Bash
• Discuss YAC involvement in Festival of Lights
• Discuss future meeting dates

Charter Review

The Lake Jackson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss Articles 7-9 of the city charter, hear comments from councilmembers and staff, and plan the next meeting. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion with Councilmember Matt Broaddus
• Discussion with Councilmember Jon 'J.B' Baker
• Comments from City Manager Modesto Mundo, City Engineer Sal Aguirre, Finance Director James Bryson, and City Secretary Sally Villarreal
• Review and discuss Articles 7-9 of the charter

Parks & Recreation

The Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation Board will discuss and potentially approve a request to City Council for up to $220,000 from the Parks Fund for new Dunbar Park playground and pavilion renovations. They will also discuss and approve the new Jasmine Park playground, historical storyboard displays, and receive updates from subcommittees and staff.

• Approve request to City Council for $220,000 from Parks Fund for Dunbar Park playground and pavilion renovations
• Discuss and approve new Jasmine Park playground
• Discuss historical storyboard displays in parks
• Hike, Bike & Paddle Trails subcommittee update
• Director's update on recreation, parks, civic center, and golf course

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission is meeting to receive updates on city recycling, landscaping projects, and a new Charlie Chipper costume, and to discuss fall/winter 2023 events including a shredding day, Festival of Lights, and a library event. The agenda is largely informational and planning-focused, with no votes on ordinances or contracts listed.

• City recycling update by Modesto Mundo
• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Update on new Charlie Chipper costume
• Fall/winter events: Shredding with Texas Gulf Bank (11/4/2023), Festival of Lights (11/18/2023), A Night at Hogwarts with Lake Jackson Library (12/9/2023)
• Cigarette litter prevention program distribution

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to allow special event venues as conditional uses in the B-2 Central Business Zone. The council will also discuss golf course fees, approve sports management fees, and address several other items including emergency water repairs and a budget amendment.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2277 to allow special event venues in B-2 zone
• Approve FY 2023-2024 Kemper Sports Fixed Management Fees not to exceed $112,080
• Ratify emergency repairs to Well 8 and Well 9 not to exceed $78,725
• Adopt Resolution No. 926 amending FY 22-23 budget for water line and well repairs totaling $580,000
• Reject bids for Fire Station No 1 Restroom Renovation (Project 23-03-0735)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission approved the July 11, 2023 minutes with changes. It voted to take no action on the request for additional signage at the Wisteria and Poinsettia intersection because of insufficient evidence. It also voted to take no action on the request for traffic control measures at the 300 block of Cypress Street, citing a prior study that recommended no action.

• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• No action on Wisteria & Poinsettia intersection signage request (insufficient evidence)
• No action on 300 block Cypress Street traffic control request (staff study recommended no action)

Charter Review

The Lake Jackson Charter Review Commission will meet to review and discuss the city charter, including follow-up on action items from a previous meeting and review of Articles 4, 5, and 6. The commission will also hear comments from the city engineer and city manager.

• Follow-up on action items from August 22, 2023, meeting (sections 3.07(h), 3.10, 3.12, 3.13)
• Review remainder of Article 4
• Review and discuss Articles 5 and 6
• Discussion with City Engineer Sal Aguirre
• Discussion with City Manager Modesto Mundo

The Commission reviewed several sections of the city charter and decided no changes were necessary for Sections 3.07(h), 3.10, 3.12, and 3.13. The meeting included discussions on city mapping, sidewalk repair costs, and council rules of procedure.

• Approved August 22, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to change Sec. 3.07(h)
• Decided not to change Sec. 3.10
• Decided not to change Sec. 3.12
• Decided not to change Sec. 3.13

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider amending the B-2 Central Business zoning ordinance to allow special event venues as a permitted or conditional use. They will also review and take action on the site and landscape plans for a proposed convenience store and gas station at 230 FM 2004, and consider a replat of the Lake Jackson Town Center. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Public hearing on amending B-2 zoning to allow special event venues
• Site plan final review for convenience store and gas station at 230 FM 2004
• Landscape plan final review for same development
• Replat of Lake Jackson Town Center Lot J into Lots J1 & J2 with 60-ft right-of-way

The commission recommended amending the B-2 zoning ordinance to allow special event venues as a conditional use. It also approved the site and landscape plans for a new convenience store and gas station and approved a replat for the Lake Jackson Town Center.

• Recommended amending B-2 (Central Business) zoning to allow special event venues as conditional use (All present voted aye)
• Approved site plan for convenience store and gas station at 230 FM 2004 (All present voted aye)
• Approved landscape plan for convenience store and gas station at 230 FM 2004 (All present voted aye)
• Approved administrative review of Lake Jackson Town Center replat of Lot J into Lots J1 & J2 and 60-ft street right-of-way (5-1)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will meet in regular session to consider a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key decisions include adopting a bond calendar for a $16.5 million general obligation bond issuance, approving emergency contracts for drought-related water line and sidewalk repairs, and setting fee schedules for city facilities. The council will also discuss appointments, ordinances, and other routine matters.

• Adopt bond calendar for $16.5M General Obligation Bond Issuance
• Approve emergency repairs to water distribution lines, sidewalks, and driveways due to drought (up to $500,000 total across three contracts)
• Approve fee schedules for Civic Center, Jasmine Hall, and Recreation Center
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2274 adopting 2023 National Electric Code
• Award bids for park mowing and fence replacement (up to $448,618 total)

City Council adopted a bond issuance calendar for $16.5 million in general obligation bonds. The council also approved updated fee schedules for the Recreation Center, Civic Center, and Jasmine Hall, and authorized emergency funding for water line and pool repairs.

• Adopted Bond Calendar for $16.5 million General Obligation Bond Issuance
• Approved request to Lake Jackson Development Corporation for Madge Griffith Park pool repairs not to exceed $100,000
• Approved fee schedule for Civic Center and Jasmine Hall
• Approved fee schedule for Recreation Center, including 10% resident and 20% non-resident membership increases
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2270 revising water, sewer, garbage, and dumpster fees
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2272 setting a credit card processing fee
• Awarded $106,750 to Gulf Fence for Suggs Park Baseball Field Fence Replacement
• Awarded $127,584 to Scott and Company and $214,284 to BrightView Landscape for parks mowing

Charter Review

The Lake Jackson Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss Articles 3 through 6 of the city charter, along with comments from the council liaison and city attorney. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and planning for the next meeting. This is a working session focused on charter review, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review and discuss Articles 3-6 of the city charter
• Discussion with Council Liaison Rhonda Seth
• Discussion with City Attorney Sherri Russell
• Approval of minutes from July 25 and August 8, 2023 meetings

The Charter Review Commission reviewed Articles 3 and 4 of the city charter. The commission recommended adding a provision to allow the city council to select a member to serve out a mayor's term if a vacancy occurs. Several other sections were reviewed with no changes made.

• Approved July 25, 2023, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2023, minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended adding Sec. 3.06(d) to allow city council to select a member to fill a mayoral vacancy
• Determined no changes for Sec. 3.04(b)-(d), 3.05, 3.06(a)-(c), 3.07(a)-(g), 3.07(i)-(q), 3.08, 3.09, 3.14, and 3.15
• Determined no changes for Article 4 Sec. 4.01(a)-(c), 4.02, 4.03, 4.04(a)-(f), and 4.05

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget and a property tax rate of $0.337422 per $100, which is a 21.72% increase over the no-new-revenue rate. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, an interlocal road agreement, and an ARPA-funded budget amendment. The regular agenda also covers fee changes, a credit card processing fee, and potential action on a property donation for the Azalea Street extension.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2023-2024 budget and tax rate of $0.337422 per $100 (21.72% increase)
• Resolution 23-923 amending FY 2022-2023 budget with $4,048,389.75 in ARPA funds for capital projects
• Ordinance 23-2269 amending Chapter 90 Subdivisions (development manual, plat submittal, construction fencing)
• Ordinance 23-2268 setting four downtown intersections as stop intersections
• One-year extension for chlorine and sulfur dioxide to DXI Industries, not exceeding $315,089

The council adopted a resolution for over $4 million in ARPA funds for capital projects and approved ordinances regarding subdivision codes and downtown stop intersections. A public hearing was held to discuss the proposed FY 2023-2024 annual budget, including potential tax and utility rate increases.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-923 for $4,048,389.75 in ARPA funds for capital projects and equipment
• Approved Ordinance 23-2269 amending Chapter 90 Subdivisions in the Code of Ordinances
• Approved Ordinance 23-2268 designating four downtown intersections as stop intersections
• Approved interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for road and bridge maintenance
• Awarded one-year contract extension to DXI Industries for chlorine and sulfur dioxide not to exceed $315,089
• Approved amendment to AT&T Water Tower Lease for Beechwood Tower
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2023
• Accepted board and commission minutes for KLJB (071823) and Parks (062023)

Parks & Recreation

The Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation Board will meet to consider approving the FY 2023-24 fee schedule for the Civic Center, park rentals, Recreation Center, and Wilderness Golf Course. The board will also receive updates from the Hike, Bike & Paddle Trails subcommittee and the director on recreation, parks, civic center, and golf course operations. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, visitor comments, community interest items, and discussion of future meeting dates.

• Approve FY 2023-24 fee schedule for Civic Center, park rentals, Recreation Center, and Wilderness Golf Course
• Hike, Bike & Paddle Trails subcommittee update
• Director's update on Recreation, Parks, Civic Center, and Golf Course divisions
• Items of community interest
• Discussion of future meeting dates

The Board approved the minutes from the June 20th, 2023 meeting. Discussions were held regarding proposed fee increases for the Civic Center and The Wilderness Golf Course, but no final decision on the FY 2023-24 fee schedule was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved June 20th, 2023 Parks Board minutes (unanimous)

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission is meeting to approve July minutes, hear reports on landscaping and the 2023 litter index, and take action on a new mascot costume and the Governor's Community Achievement Award project. They will also set the calendar for fall/winter 2023 programs and discuss areas of responsibility.

• Action on new mascot costume
• Action on Governor's Community Achievement Award project
• Review of 2023 litter index
• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Set calendar for fall/winter 2023 programs

The commission approved a list of landscaping and cleanup projects for the HWY 288 & FM 2004 corridor to compete for the Governor’s Community Achievement Award. The board also approved the purchase of a new mascot costume from Loonie Tunes. Workdays for September, October, and November were scheduled.

• Approved July 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of mascot costume from Loonie Tunes
• Approved GCAA project list for HWY 288 & FM 2004 corridor
• Scheduled workdays for 9/23/23, 10/14/23, and 11/11/23

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on traffic control measures at the 500 block of That Way Street and the 300 block of Cypress Street, along with receiving updates on accident reports and staff matters. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and visitor comments.

• Traffic control measures at 500 block of That Way Street
• Traffic control measures at 300 block of Cypress Street
• Accident reports from Lt. Cromeenes
• Staff updates from Sabrina England

Charter Review

The Lake Jackson Charter Review Commission is meeting to continue its review of the city charter. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, reviewing the 2021 charter review report, discussing with two councilmembers, and reviewing articles 3-6 of the charter. The commission will also set the next meeting date and draft its agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2023
• Review of the 2021 Charter Review Report
• Discussion with Councilmember Chase Blanchard
• Discussion with Councilmember Vinay Singhania
• Review and discussion of Articles 3-6 of the charter

The Commission reviewed the 2021 Charter Review Report and discussed council governance, term limits, and candidate qualifications. No substantive changes were recommended for Sections 3.01 through 3.04(a), though some minor formatting and indent adjustments were suggested for Section 3.01.

• Deferred approval of July 25, 2023, meeting minutes
• Recommended no substantive changes to Sec. 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, and 3.04(a)
• Recommended formatting and indent changes to Sec. 3.01(e), (f), and (g)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a regular session covering the proposed FY 2024 budget, a public hearing date for the budget and tax rate, and first readings of ordinances on downtown stop intersections and subdivision code updates. The consent agenda includes contract extensions and an emergency repair contract. The meeting also includes presentations, construction updates, and an executive session on real property.

• Discuss proposed FY 2024 Annual Budget
• Set public hearing for FY 2023-2024 budget on Aug 21, 2023
• Set public hearing on tax rate not to exceed $0.337422/$100
• First reading of Ordinance 23-2268 setting four downtown intersections as stop intersections
• Approve emergency repair contract for Matula & Matula for manhole 4B, not exceeding $127,792

City Council approved a fee proposal for the redesign of the animal control facility and passed the first reading of ordinances for downtown stop signs and subdivision code updates. The council also approved several utility and maintenance contracts via a consent agenda. Discussions were held regarding the proposed FY 2024 annual budget and tax rates.

• Approved $83,200 fee proposal for Thorn Architects to redesign animal control facility (5-1)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 23-2268 setting four downtown intersections as stop intersections (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 23-2269 amending Chapter 90 Subdivisions code (unanimous)
• Awarded one-year utility contract mowing extension to Horticare Lawn Maintenance up to $46,705 (unanimous)
• Awarded one-year utility supply agreement extension to HD Supply Facilities Maintenance dba USA BLUEBOOK up to $110,000 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency repair contract for Matula & Matula for manhole 4B up to $127,792 (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion on improving roadway lighting

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to allow special event venues in the B-2 Central Business district, and administrative reviews for a convenience store and gas station development at 230 W SH 332. The commission will also consider a replat of the Lake Jackson Town Center, dividing Lot J into Lots J1 and J2 with a 60-foot street right-of-way. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and visitor comments.

• Discussion on amending zoning ordinance B-2 to allow special event venues as permitted or conditional use
• Administrative review of site plan for convenience store and gas station at 230 W SH 332, Lot 1, Shivam Subdivision
• Administrative review of landscape plan for same convenience store and gas station development
• Replat of Lake Jackson Town Center: Lot J into Lots J1 & J2 and 60-ft street right-of-way, filed August 1, 2023

The commission approved the alternate site plan and landscape plan for a proposed convenience store and gas station at 230 W SH 332. The board discussed a potential zoning amendment for event venues, which will be addressed at a September public hearing. One replat item was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved alternate site plan for convenience store and gas station at 230 W SH 332 (unanimous)
• Approved landscape plan for convenience store and gas station at 230 W SH 332 (unanimous)
• Pulled replat of Lake Jackson Town Center Lot J from agenda

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss and agree on Articles 1-4 of the city charter, with comments from Mayor Gerald Roznovsky and City Manager Modesto Mundo. They will also approve prior minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Discussion and agreement on Articles 1-4 of the charter
• Comments from Mayor Gerald Roznovsky
• Comments from City Manager Modesto Mundo
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2023

The Charter Review Commission approved the minutes from July 11, 2023. The commission recommended adding "and the city website" to the public notice requirements in Section 1.03 (b) of the City Charter.

• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (all present voted aye)
• Recommended adding 'and the city website' to Sec. 1.03 (b) regarding official newspaper notices
• Determined no changes for Sec. 1.01, 1.02, 1.03 (a), 1.03 (c)-(g), and 1.04
• Determined no changes for Sec. 2.02 and 2.03

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission is holding a regular meeting to swear in new members, reorganize the board, and approve May 2023 minutes. They will also hear reports on landscaping projects and areas of responsibility, and discuss the Keep Texas Beautiful conference, a GCAA award project, and ordering a new Charlie Chipper mascot. The meeting is largely routine administrative and planning business.

• Swearing in of new members
• Board reorganization led by Lora-Marie Bernard
• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Discussion of Keep Texas Beautiful conference and GCAA award project
• Discussion of ordering new Charlie Chipper mascot

The commission swore in four new members and elected Amy Tasto as chairman. The board approved the May 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed a $210,000 landscaping project award and the need for a new mascot costume.

• Swore in members Hali McCurry, Ande Larsen, Stacy Lewis, and Celeste Rogers
• Elected Amy Tasto as chairman (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Stacy Lewis as vice-chair
• Appointed Cassandra Zamoralez as secretary
• Approved May 2023 minutes (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, consent agenda items, and discussions on several topics. Key items include a proposed five-year contract with Flock Safety for license plate reader cameras, a $320,000 grant for CNG trucks, and the FY 2024 budget. The council will also consider changes to subdivision regulations and ratify emergency contracts for Lift Station 11 repairs.

• Five-year Flock Safety LPR camera contract: $12,500/year, up to $62,500 total
• Custodial services bid to Nagua Janitorial Solutions: $11,960/year (Municipal Court) and $10,764/year (Jasmine Hall)
• TERP GAFF grant from TCEQ for CNG trucks: $320,000
• Ratify emergency contract with Matula & Matula for Lift Station 11 repairs: $199,817.99
• Ratify National TIPS contract for Lift Station 11 wet well and manhole lining: $54,325

The Council approved a five-year contract for Flock Safety LPR cameras and awarded custodial service bids for the Municipal Court. They also adopted a resolution regarding the Texas Local Government Investment Pool. A request to add event space as a use in the B-2 Central Business Zone was referred to the planning commission.

• Approved five-year Flock Safety LPR camera contract for $12,500/year (not to exceed $62,500)
• Awarded Municipal Court custodial bid to Nagua Janitorial Solutions (not exceeding $11,960 annually)
• Awarded Municipal Court custodial bid to Jasmine Hall (not exceeding $10,764 annually)
• Adopted Resolution No. 922 amending authorized representatives for Texpool
• Approved minutes from July 3, 2023
• Accepted board and commission minutes for Planners (060623) and Traffic (031423 & 050923)

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop session to discuss the proposed FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget. The agenda covers budget overviews, department funds, economic development, debt service, and multi-year funds. No final decisions are listed; this is a discussion session.

• Proposed FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget
• General & utility funds by department
• Economic development fund
• General & utility debt service
• Multi-year funds

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission of Lake Jackson is meeting for the first time to be sworn in, select a chair and secretary, and discuss its role and the required contents of its final report to the City Council. The commission will also set a timeline and schedule for future meetings. This is an organizational session with no decisions on policy or spending.

• Swearing in of commission members
• Selection of chair and secretary
• Discussion of commission role and final report elements
• Consideration of a timeline for future meetings
• Setting the next meeting date and time

The Charter Review Commission held its initial meeting to swear in members and establish organizational roles. The commission agreed on a recurring meeting schedule and a timeline for reviewing the City Charter. No changes to the Charter were decided.

• Selected Will Brooks as chair by acclamation
• Appointed Lisa Pauls as secretary
• Agreed to meet second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.
• Set next meeting for July 25, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will meet to discuss and consider traffic control measures at three locations: the 100 block of Forest Oaks Lane, the 300 block of Cypress Street, and the 100 block of South Magnolia Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as member swearing-in, board reorganization, minutes approval, visitor comments, staff updates, and accident reports. No dollar amounts or contracts are listed.

• Traffic control measures at 100 block of Forest Oaks Lane
• Traffic control measures at 300 block of Cypress Street
• Traffic control measures at 100 block of South Magnolia Street
• Accident reports from Lt. Cromeenes
• Staff updates from Sabrina England

The commission recommended a speed study for the 300 block of Cypress Street. No action was recommended for traffic control requests at the 100 block of Forest Oaks Lane or the 100 block of South Magnolia Street. The board also re-organized its leadership and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Voted to appoint Michael Cloeter as chair (all present voted aye)
• Appointed Shannon Biar as secretary and Doug Smith as vice-chair
• Approved March 14, 2023 and May 9, 2023 minutes (all present voted aye)
• Recommended staff run a speed study for 300 block of Cypress Street (all present voted aye)
• Decided no further action for 100 block of Forest Oaks Lane
• Decided no action necessary for 100 block of South Magnolia Street

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission is meeting in regular session to handle routine business including pledges, member swearing-in, board reorganization, and minutes approval. The main substantive item is a presentation and discussion of a proposed convenience store and gas station at 230 FM 2004 in Lot 1, Shivam Subdivision, with the commission providing feedback. The meeting also includes visitor comments, document signatures, community interest items, and setting the next meeting date.

• Proposed convenience store and gas station at 230 FM 2004, Lot 1, Shivam Subdivision
• Board reorganization and swearing in of members
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Visitor comments period
• Next meeting set for Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The commission voted to appoint Locke Sanders as chair and approved the June 6, 2023, meeting minutes. Members provided feedback on a proposed convenience store and gas station at 230 FM 2004, requesting updated drawings and easement clarifications before further action. No formal vote was taken on the development proposal.

• Voted Locke Sanders as chair (all present members voting 'aye')
• Approved June 6, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will meet in regular session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a Verizon Water Tower Lease amendment for additional antennas, a traffic study, and conditions for accepting parkland. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as contract extensions for janitorial and water treatment services.

• Verizon Water Tower Lease amendment: add three antennas on Dunbar Tower for $53,116.08/year with 3% yearly increase
• Contract extension: janitorial services for Fire Station #1/EMS to A Veteran's Touch, not to exceed $14,026/year
• Contract extension: janitorial services for Historical Museum and Library to Maintenance of Houston, not to exceed $20,500/year
• Contract extension to Hawkins, Inc. for Zinc Orthophosphate, not to exceed $80,750/year
• Discussion on Gulf Coast Transit District converting to demand response service

The City Council approved a consent agenda that included three one-year contract extensions. The council also reviewed a proposed FY 2024 budget and discussed a potential transition to demand response transit services.

• Approved one-year janitorial contract extension for A Veteran's Touch (Fire Station #1/EMS) not to exceed $14,026
• Approved one-year janitorial contract extension for Maintenance of Houston (Historical Museum and LJ Library) not to exceed $20,500
• Approved one-year contract extension to Hawkins, Inc. for Zinc Orthophosphate not to exceed $80,750
• Approved minutes from June 19, 2023
• Accepted Parks & Recreation (032123) and LJDC (061523) board and commission minutes

Development Corporation

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation will hold a public hearing and consider approving nine projects funded through the half-cent sales tax fund, totaling $1,092,500. The projects include renovations and repairs to city facilities. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and visitor comments.

• Civic Center Exterior Stucco/Paint: $250,000
• Girls Youth Softball Fencing: $300,000
• Wilderness Golf Course Miscellaneous Repairs: $185,000
• Downtown TDECU Sidewalk Supplement: $100,000
• Recreation Center Locker Room Renovations: $42,500

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation approved a list of nine projects totaling $1,092,500 for recommendation to the City Council. These projects are funded through the half-cent sales tax fund.

• Approved June 15, 2023 minutes
• Recommended Natatorium Duct Sock Replacement ($60,000) to City Council
• Recommended Recreation Center Locker Room Renovations ($42,500) to City Council
• Recommended Civic Center Exterior Stucco/Paint ($250,000) to City Council
• Recommended Jasmine Hall Renovations ($50,000) to City Council
• Recommended Wilderness Golf Course Miscellaneous Repairs ($185,000) to City Council
• Recommended Girls Youth Softball Fencing ($300,000) to City Council
• Recommended Dog Park LED Lights ($60,000) to City Council

Parks & Recreation

The Board approved the 2023-24 Parks Fund Budget, which includes funding for the Timbercreek Nature Trail and renovations at Dunbar Park. The board also reorganized its leadership and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved FY 2023-24 Parks Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Elected Elaine Conley as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected David Altizer as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Debra Perry as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved March 21st Parks Board minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including selecting a consultant for flood and drainage improvements, approving change orders for the Downtown Revitalization Project, and discussing a land donation agreement related to the Azalea Street extension. The council will also interview and appoint a representative to the Brazosport Water Authority Board and consider changing subdivision parkland fees.

• Consider selecting Freese and Nichols as consultant for flood and drainage improvements
• Approve change orders 27-38 for $110,233.17 increase for Downtown Revitalization Phase 3
• Discuss agreement for donation of park property and FM 2004 property in exchange for Azalea Street extension construction
• Interview and appoint representative to Brazosport Water Authority Board of Directors
• Discuss changing fees in Ch. 90 Subdivisions when parkland dedication not required

The City Council awarded a health insurance contract to TML Health and appointed Duane Koch to the Brazosport Water Authority Board of Directors. Council also selected Freese and Nichols for flood and drainage improvement consulting. Discussions were held regarding updating parkland fees for developers and adjustments to capital improvement projects.

• Awarded health insurance contract to TML Health with a requirement for annual RFPs (all present voted aye)
• Appointed Duane Koch to the Brazosport Water Authority Board of Directors (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved selection of Freese and Nichols for flood and drainage improvements (all present voted aye)
• Awarded one-year electrician services contract extension to Brazosport Electric at $80/hour
• Appointed Christian Mares to the Youth Advisory Commission
• Approved one-lane closure of Dixie Drive for BISD 5K Run on Sept 16, 2023
• Accepted resignation of KLJB member Corrine Cammarata
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes

Youth Advisory Commission

The Lake Jackson Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to swear in members, approve minutes, elect remaining officers, and discuss youth involvement in Nerf War Tuesdays and additional activities for the YAC social. The agenda is mostly routine organizational business with no major policy or budget decisions.

• Elect remaining officers
• Discuss and consider YAC member involvement in Nerf War Tuesdays
• Discuss and take action on additional activities for the YAC social

Development Corporation

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation is meeting in regular session to review updated half-cent sales tax capital improvement projects and the FY 2023-2024 budget. The board will also receive an update on business developments in the area and discuss items of community interest. The agenda is largely a review and discussion session with no final decisions listed.

• Review updated half-cent sales tax CIP projects
• Review FY 2023-2024 budget
• Update on business developments in the area
• Approval of minutes from March 29, 2023

The board approved the minutes from March 29, 2023. Members reviewed the half-cent sales tax CIP projects and the FY 2023-2024 budget in preparation for a public hearing on June 29th.

• Approved March 29, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Museum Board

The Museum Board is meeting in called session to approve minutes, consider and adopt its 2023-2024 budget for submission to the City Council, and receive a report on the Alden Dow Museum. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

• Consider, review and adopt the 2023-2024 Budget for submission to City Council
• Report on Alden Dow Museum
• Approval of minutes

The Museum Board approved the 2023-2024 budget to be submitted to the City Council for inclusion in the annual city budget. The board also received an update on the Alden DOW Museum's current exhibits and operating hours.

• Approved minutes from June 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted and submitted 2023-2024 budget to City Council for approval (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will meet to deliberate and take action on several items, including a final review of a replat of lots on That Way, a site plan amendment and alternate landscape plan for HEB Store #707, and an update to Chapter 90 of the city code on subdivisions. The code update includes adoption of a revised development manual, changes to submission timelines, a fee table, and a change to how money in lieu of dedicated park land is calculated. The meeting is a regular session with standard procedural items like minutes approval and visitor comments.

• Final review of replat of Lots 15, 16, 17 & 18, Block 6, Area 'J' into Lot 15A and Lot 18A at 110 and 114 That Way
• Final review of site plan amendment for HEB Store #707 at 95 Oyster Creek Drive
• Final review of alternate landscape plan amendment for HEB Store #707 at 95 Oyster Creek Drive
• Discussion of Chapter 90 Subdivisions update including revised development manual, submission time changes, fee table, and park land money calculation change

The commission approved a site plan amendment for HEB to replace dead trees with 52 additional parking spaces. It also approved a replat of four downtown lots into two separate properties. Proposed updates to Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances were discussed and will be presented to the city council.

• Approved replat of Lots 15, 16, 17 & 18, Block 6, Area “J” into Lot 15A and Lot 18A (unanimous)
• Approved site plan amendment for HEB Store #707 at 95 Oyster Creek Drive to add 52 parking spaces (all present voted aye except Mr. Bjune)
• Approved alternate landscape plan amendment for HEB Store #707 at 95 Oyster Creek Drive (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will consider awarding contracts for health insurance and annual audit services, discuss capital improvement projects, and make appointments to boards and commissions. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, an interlocal agreement with Richwood for dispatch services, and a contract extension for disaster debris management.

• Award health insurance contract to TML Health
• Award annual audit services contract to Belt, Harris, Pechacek, LLP
• Interlocal agreement with City of Richwood for police and fire dispatch services
• One-year contract extension to Thompson Consulting Services for disaster debris management with 2.21% price adjustment
• Resolution No. 921 amending Policy No. 703 Tuition Reimbursement

City Council approved several administrative contracts and a tuition reimbursement policy amendment. The council also awarded the city's annual audit contract to a new firm and discussed water supply security and health insurance rates.

• Awarded annual audit services contract to Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP (Approved)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with City of Richwood for police and fire dispatch (Approved)
• Awarded one-year contract extension to Thompson Consulting Services for disaster debris management with 2.21% price adjustment (Approved)
• Approved contract amendment with Recana for temporary employees to operate city vehicles and equipment (Approved)
• Adopted Resolution No. 921 amending Policy No. 703 Tuition Reimbursement (Adopted)
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2023 and May 22, 2023 (Approved)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, which includes funding for smart thermostats, conference room equipment, and shelving. The approved budget will be presented to the city council at the first July meeting.

• Approved November 2022 minutes
• Approved fiscal year 2023-2024 budget

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee

The committee approved the March 7, 2023, minutes and reviewed the FY 22-23 budget, noting a fund balance of $89,299. Members recommended a 5% increase for the FY 23-24 budget with no Level 2 funding.

• Approved March 7, 2023, minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 5% increase for FY 23-24 budget with no Level 2 funds (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council is holding a workshop session to discuss two items: granting the city manager authority to waive oversized brush pickup fees during named storms and close the mulch site, and capital improvement projects for the General Fund, ½ cent tax fund, and bond fund for fiscal year 23-24. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion on granting city manager authority to waive oversized brush pickup fees during named storms and mulch site closure
• Discussion of capital improvement projects for General Fund, ½ cent tax fund, and bond fund for FY 23-24

City Council granted the city manager authority to waive fees for oversized brush pickup during named storms or when the mulch site is closed. The council also reviewed proposed capital improvement projects for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

• Granted city manager authority to waive oversized brush pick up fees during named storms or mulch site closure (All present voted aye)

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear a landscaping projects report, discuss spring/summer events including work days and the Keep Texas Beautiful Conference, and finalize the FY 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes updates on ongoing projects and areas of responsibility, plus items of community interest. No votes or decisions are specified beyond the budget finalization discussion.

• Finalize FY 2023-2024 budget
• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Discuss spring/summer events: work days and Keep Texas Beautiful Conference
• Update on ongoing projects
• Report on areas of responsibility

The commission unanimously approved a $55,000 budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The funds are allocated across ten categories, including plantings, a new mascot, and scenic city efforts. The commission also approved meeting minutes from April 18 and April 25, 2023.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget of $55,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 4/18/2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 4/25/2023 minutes (unanimous)

Library Board

The Lake Jackson Library Board will meet to approve the November 2022 minutes and discuss and consider approving the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes reports from library staff and city staff, and setting the next meeting date for August 15, 2023.

• Consider approving the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022
• Reports from Grace Heffernan (Branch Librarian), Lisa Loranc (Library Director), and Milford John-Williams (Asst. to the City Manager)
• Set next meeting date for August 15, 2023

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission swore in four new members and elected its President and Vice President. The commission discussed upcoming summer programs and a social event scheduled for August 4th.

• Swore in members Christina Contreras, Mason Brewster, Brenna Ingram, and Raygan Brymer
• Elected Christina Contreras as President (unanimous)
• Elected Raygan Brymer as Vice President (unanimous)
• Designated Adaptive Easter as a YAC Program going forward

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key actions include declaring election results, appointing a Mayor Pro-Tem, and voting on an ordinance to allow rabbits in city limits. The council will also award a construction bid for the Azalea Street extension and discuss a citizen complaint about neighborhood activity.

• Approve one-year contract extension with Crowder Gulf for disaster debris removal
• Resolution No. 920 declaring May 6, 2023 General Election results
• Ordinance No. 2267 allowing rabbits in city limits, first and final reading
• Award Bid No. 23-02-0568 to Matula & Matula for Azalea Street extension, not to exceed $458,734
• Authorize agreement with Omkar Enterprises to reimburse city for sidewalks, not to exceed $8,000

City Council approved Ordinance No. 2267, which allows rabbits to be kept in city limits provided they are not bred, sold, or slaughtered. The council also certified the May 6 general election results and appointed Councilmember Blanchard as Mayor Pro-Tem.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2267 allowing rabbits in city limits (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 920 declaring May 6, 2023, election results (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Blanchard as Mayor Pro-Tem (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Crowder Gulf for disaster debris removal (unanimous)
• Set regular council meetings for 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Planners Board and Commission minutes from 040423 (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss and consider traffic control measures at three locations: the 100 block of South Magnolia Street, the 400 block of Daffodil Street, and the 100 block of Tanager Lane. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, visitor comments, staff updates, accident reports, and items of community interest. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and consideration.

• Traffic control measures at 100 block of South Magnolia Street
• Traffic control measures at 400 block of Daffodil Street
• Traffic control measures at 100 block of Tanager Lane
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2023
• Accident reports from Lt. Cromeenes

The commission requested a speed study for the 100 block of South Magnolia Street following a resident's speeding complaint. No further action was taken regarding traffic concerns on Tanager Lane. The commission deferred approval of the March 14, 2023, minutes pending corrections.

• Requested staff perform a speed study for the 100 block of South Magnolia Street
• Agreed no action is necessary for the 100 block of Tanager Lane
• Deferred approval of March 14, 2023 minutes to the next meeting

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed site plan amendment for the Walmart Supercenter at 121 W SH 332, provide feedback on allowing virtual meetings for agenda items, and discuss an update to Chapter 90 (Subdivisions) of the city code. The subdivision update includes a revised development manual, longer submission timelines, a fee table, and a change to park land fee calculations. The meeting is a regular session with public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Proposed site plan amendment for Walmart Supercenter at 121 W SH 332
• Discussion on allowing virtual meetings for agenda items and conditions
• Chapter 90 Subdivisions update: revised development manual, submission time increase, fee table, park land fee calculation change
• Public comment period (Visitor Comments)
• Next meeting set for Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The Planning Commission discussed but did not vote on a proposed site plan amendment for the Walmart Supercenter at 121 W SH 332. The amendment would add a 5,300 sq. ft. curbside pickup building, reducing parking below the city's 5/1,000 ratio. Commissioners expressed concerns about parking shortages and suggested modifications, including a site-specific study. No decision was made.

• Approved minutes of April 4, 2023 as presented
• Discussed but did not vote on Walmart site plan amendment
• Discussed but did not set policy on virtual meeting attendance for agenda items
• Deferred discussion of Chapter 90 Subdivisions update to June agenda

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a regular session covering routine consent items and several discussion items. Key topics include a possible cancellation of the Azalea Street extension agreement with Omkar, extending the SPCA lease, and adjusting large trash pickup times. The meeting also includes updates on TxDOT grant pre-application and construction projects.

• Discuss and consider cancelling agreement with Omkar for Azalea Street extension
• Discuss request to relocate public parking on Circle Way with cross access agreement for retail development
• Request to extend large trash set-out time to Friday before pickup schedule
• Discuss and consider extending SPCA lease agreement
• Approve one-year contract extension to Midtex Oil (fuel markup 0.0116, golf course 0.1100)

City Council cancelled a funding agreement with Omkar Enterprises for the Azalea Street extension to allow the city to handle construction. The council also approved several contract extensions and new appointments. A proposal to change large trash set-out times was denied.

• Cancelled funding agreement with Omkar for Azalea Street extension (Approved)
• Approved one-year contract extension to Midtex Oil for fuel and oil (Approved)
• Approved one-year contract extension to Houston Poly Bags for refuse bags (Approved)
• Appointed Raygan Brymer and Paris Ponce to the Youth Advisory Commission (Approved)
• Denied request to extend large trash set-out time to Fridays (4-2)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Approved)

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will meet to discuss and consider renting storage facilities for the KLJB car and supplies. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Discuss and consider renting storage facilities for KLJB car and supplies

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful commission met on April 25, 2023. The board unanimously approved a motion to rent storage facilities for the organization's vehicle and supplies.

• Approved renting storage facilities for KLJB car and supplies (unanimous)

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission is meeting to approve March minutes, hear reports on landscaping projects and the Keep Texas Beautiful conference, and discuss spring/summer activities including a shredding event, workdays, and a litter index. The commission will also discuss its budget, goals, and objectives for fiscal year 2023-2024 and set the next meeting date for May 16, 2023.

• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Shredding with Texas Gulf Bank on April 15, 2023
• KLJB workdays in May and June
• KLJB Litter Index in July
• Budget, goals, and objectives for FY 2023-2024

The commission approved the March 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed upcoming work days, the Keep Texas Beautiful Conference, and potential FY 2023-2024 budget items including a new mascot costume and supply storage.

• Approved March 2023 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will consider a budget amendment, award a construction bid, and receive financial and project updates. The most consequential item is awarding Bid No. 21-12-1846 to Matula & Matula Construction for street replacement at the Mulch Site, not to exceed $177,000. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and an executive session on real property.

• Resolution No. 919 amending FY22-23 budget to carry over unspent project balances
• Award Bid No. 21-12-1846 to Matula & Matula Construction for Mulch Site Improvements Street Replacement at 103 Canna Lane, not to exceed $177,000
• Quarterly Investment Report and Financial updates
• City Manager updates on election early voting and council action item summary
• Construction updates on General Fund, Utility Fund, Downtown Phase 3, and Bond Projects

City Council awarded a contract for street replacement at 103 Canna Lane and approved a budget amendment to carry over unspent project balances. The council also accepted previous meeting minutes and reviewed financial reports.

• Approved Resolution No. 919 to carry over unspent FY21-22 project balances to FY22-23 budget (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 21-12-1846 to Matula & Matula Construction for street replacement at 103 Canna Lane, not to exceed $177,000 (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Planning Commission minutes from 030723 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will meet to consider two replat requests: a final review of an amendment replat for The Residences at Lakewood Manor, and an administrative review of a replat of Lots 15, 16, 17 & 18, Block 6, Area 'J' at 110 and 114 That Way. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, visitor comments, and setting the next meeting date.

• Final review of amendment replat for The Residences at Lakewood Manor
• Replat of Lots 15, 16, 17 & 18, Block 6, Area 'J' into Lots 15A and 18A at 110 and 114 That Way
• Approval of minutes
• Visitor comments
• Set next meeting date for May 2, 2023

The commission approved an amendment replat for the Residences at Lakewood Manor and a replat to divide four downtown lots into two separate properties. The downtown approval included a stipulation to preserve the alley easement.

• Approved March 7, 2023 minutes
• Approved amendment replat for Residences at Lakewood Manor (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 15, 16, 17 & 18, Block 6, Area 'J' into Lots 15A and 18A at 110 and 114 That Way with stipulation to preserve alley easement (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including budget amendments for the Azalea Street extension and transfers of funds for capital projects. They will also consider accepting the 2022 annual financial report, a second access point for Woodshore, and rejecting animal control facility bids. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and proclamations.

• Resolution 916: $750,000 for Azalea Street extension from Circle Way to Center Way; removes $185,000 Civic Center Fountain Removal/Gazebo Installation
• Resolution 917: Transfer $1,200,000 from Utility Fund to Utility Projects Fund and $1,300,000 from General Fund to General Projects Fund
• Resolution 918: Accept $23,789 Texas Opioid Abatement Fund installment
• Award Bid #22-08-1526: Dunbar Pavilion and Pee Wee Field restrooms site work to Matula & Matula Construction, not to exceed $148,578
• Discuss DHK's proposal for a second Woodshore access point

City Council approved a proposal for a second Woodshore access point, provided the City of Clute approves the plat and grub work is completed before a permit is issued. The council also approved several budget amendments and a restroom construction contract, while rejecting bids for an animal control facility.

• Approved DHK proposal for second Woodshore access point contingent on Clute plat approval, grub work, and 50-tree donation (carried; 2 nay)
• Approved Resolution No. 916: Economic Development Fund budget amendment for $750,000 Azalea Street extension and removal of $185,000 Civic Center project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 917: Transfer of $1.2M from Utility Fund to Utility Projects Fund and $1.3M from General Fund to General Projects Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 918: Acceptance of $23,789 Texas Opioid Abatement Fund installment (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid # 22-08-1526 for Dunbar Pavilion and Pee Wee Field restroom site work to Matula & Matula Construction, not to exceed $148,578 (unanimous)
• Rejected animal control facility bids received February 22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 28, 2023, as Arbor Day (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes and various Board/Commission minutes (unanimous)

Development Corporation

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation will hold a public hearing and regular session to consider funding a $1,000,000 Azalea Street extension from Circle Way to Center Way through the half-cent sales tax fund. The board will also discuss and possibly amend its fiscal year 2022-23 annual budget, receive updates on business developments, and handle routine items like minutes approval and visitor comments.

• Public hearing and action on Azalea Street extension from Circle Way to Center Way, $1,000,000
• Discussion and possible amendment of FY 2022-23 annual budget
• Update on business developments in the area
• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2023
• Items of community interest

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 annual budget. This recommendation will move to the city council to amend an economic development project for $750,000 and eliminate the Gazebo project. The board also held a public hearing regarding the Azalea Street extension.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Fiscal Year 2022-23 annual budget (unanimous)

Development Corporation

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation is holding a public hearing to consider funding a $1,000,000 Azalea Street extension from Circle Way to Center Way through the half-cent sales tax fund. The board will also approve minutes from its February 16, 2023 meeting and hear visitor comments.

• Public hearing on Azalea Street extension from Circle Way to Center Way, $1,000,000
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2023
• Visitor comments
• Items of community interest

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation conducted a public hearing regarding the Azalea Street extension from Circle Way to Center Way. The board discussed funding limits and reimbursement structures for the project. No formal vote to approve the project was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved February 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Lake Jackson Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to review plans for the Garland Park playground and to consider allocating funds for the Dunbar disc golf project. The board will also receive updates from the Hike, Bike & Paddle Trails subcommittee and the director on recreation, parks, civic center, and golf course matters.

• Review plans for Garland Park playground
• Discuss, consider, and take action on allocating funds for the Dunbar disc golf project
• Hike, Bike & Paddle Trails subcommittee update
• Director's update on recreation, parks, civic center, and golf course
• Items of community interest

The Parks & Recreation Board approved additional funding for the Dunbar Disc Golf project to cover concrete and equipment costs. The board also approved the minutes from the February 28, 2023, meeting.

• Approved $7,208 in additional funds for the Dunbar Disc Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved February 28th, 2023, minutes (unanimous)

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission is meeting to approve February minutes, hear reports on landscaping and ongoing projects, and discuss spring activities and the FY 2023-2024 budget. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Report on equipment storage and car wrap by Lora-Marie Bernard
• Discussion of spring activities
• Discussion of FY 2023-2024 budget
• Next meeting set for April 18, 2023

The commission approved a proposed design for a car wrap and confirmed several upcoming community events. Members discussed the need for equipment storage and a new mascot costume for the future budget.

• Approved February 2023 minutes
• Approved proposed car wrap design
• Scheduled Electronics Recycling for 3/25/23
• Scheduled Shredding event for 4/15/2023
• Scheduled Earth Day Family Craft Night for 4/20/2023

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning the Brazosport Village Shopping Center, award a $2.9 million wastewater treatment plant headworks rehabilitation contract, and discuss animal control facility bids. The consent agenda includes routine items like street closures and a custodial contract extension. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal and real estate matters.

• Public hearing and first reading to rezone 410 Plantation Drive from B-1 to C-1
• Award bid to IEConi for wastewater treatment plant headworks rehabilitation, not to exceed $2,895,969
• Approve contract with Fun Abounds for playground equipment at Garland Park, not to exceed $166,612
• Approve letters of support for Brazosport Water Authority grant applications for water line and desalination
• Discuss animal control facility bids and path forward

City Council approved a contract for wastewater treatment plant headworks rehabilitation and authorized new playground equipment for Garland Park. A request to rezone the Brazosport Village Shopping Center was denied due to a lack of motion.

• Awarded wastewater treatment plant headworks rehabilitation bid to IECONI Infrastructure Engineering & Construction for not to exceed $2,895,969 (All Aye)
• Authorized contract with Fun Abounds for Garland Park playground equipment not to exceed $166,612 (All Aye)
• Denied rezoning of 410 Plantation Drive from B-1 to C-1 (Lack of motion)
• Approved letters of support for Brazosport Water Authority grant applications for desalination and Angleton water line (All Aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2264 prohibiting commercial vehicles in public parking lots (All Aye)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2265 regarding Youth Advisory Commission membership and terms (All Aye)
• Approved one-year custodial services extension for Civic Center with Brazosport Cleaning Plus (All Aye)
• Approved 2023 street closures on Circle Way for various community events (All Aye)

Traffic Commission

The Lake Jackson Traffic Commission will discuss and consider several traffic control measures, including a proposed traffic light at Oak and Center Way for future TDECU development, and measures on Tanager Lane, Medical Drive, and Daffodil Street. They will also receive staff updates on speed bumps, a traffic light at Circle Way and Oak Drive, and other items, plus review accident reports.

• Traffic control measures at 100 block of Tanager Lane
• Traffic light at Oak and Center Way for TDECU development
• Traffic control measures on Medical Drive
• Traffic control measures on Daffodil Street
• Updates on speed bumps, Circle Way/Oak Drive light, Yaupon, Dixie/Brazoswood right turn

The Commission approved the use of in-house traffic counters to evaluate the 400 block of Daffodil Street for potential speed humps. A proposal to increase the speed limit on a portion of Medical Drive was denied. Other items regarding traffic control and future development were discussed without formal action.

• Approved in-house traffic counter study for 400 block of Daffodil Street (unanimous)
• Denied speed limit increase from 30-mph to 35-mph on Medical Drive between Canna Lane and Plantation Drive (5-2)
• Approved November 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning the Brazosport Village Shopping Center at 410 Plantation Drive from B-1 to C-1 for a storage business. The commission will also review and take action on two subdivision plats, hear a presentation on a proposed development in the Lake Jackson Town Center, and handle routine items like minutes and visitor comments.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning Brazosport Village Shopping Center, 410 Plantation Drive, from B-1 to C-1 for storage business use
• Final review and action on plat of Shivam Subdivision, 5.511 acres at 230 W SH 332, intersection of SH 332 and FM 2004
• Preliminary and final review of replat of Reserve 'B' in Jackson Square Subdivision, Section 4, Tract 10 Remainder (Shipley Donuts Tract) at 210 W SH 332
• Presentation for feedback on proposed site development in Lake Jackson Town Center, Lots L and M, Reserve B at Center Way behind HEB

The commission approved a rezoning request for the Brazosport Village Shopping Center to allow for a storage business. Two subdivision plats were also approved. The commission provided conceptual feedback on a proposed mixed-use development in the Town Center.

• Approved rezoning of 410 Plantation Drive from B-1 to C-1 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of the Shivam Subdivision at 230 W SH 332 (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Reserve B in the Jackson Square Subdivision at 210 W SH 332 (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee

The committee swore in three new members and appointed a new chairperson. Members reviewed the FY 22-23 budget and discussed the legal guidelines for using hotel occupancy tax funds to promote tourism and arts.

• Appointed Jesse Glatz as chair (all present voted aye)
• Approved February 15, 2023 minutes (all present voted aye)

City Council

Council approved a new fee schedule for Wilderness Golf Course and a 60-month lease for new golf carts. They also passed first readings for ordinances regarding commercial parking and the Youth Advisory Commission, and approved funding for police SWAT equipment.

• Approved $125,000 for Police Department SWAT equipment (Resolution No. 913)
• Approved animal services agreement with SPCA not to exceed $261,737
• Approved one-lane closure of Dixie Drive for Brazoswood FFA Alumni 5K on April 1, 2023
• Passed first reading of ordinance changing Youth Advisory Commission membership and terms
• Passed first reading of ordinance prohibiting commercial vehicles in public parking lots
• Approved Wilderness Golf Course fee increases effective April 1, 2023, except for resident, military, police, and fire rates
• Authorized 60-month lease for EZ Go golf carts not to exceed $561,927
• Approved Resolutions 914 & 915 to execute the EZ Go lease agreement

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustments denied a variance request for a shed located outside the minimum yard setback. The board determined that the property lacked unusual conditions and that enforcing the ordinance would not result in unnecessary hardship.

• Appointed Cotton Tyler as chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Sandy Seeley as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance for structure setback at 109 Rosemary Lane (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation Board will consider a $5,000 match request from the Girls Softball Association for fence, gate, caliche parking, and walkway improvements. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on a parkland dedication fee and land dedication ordinance. Updates on trails, recreation, parks, civic center, and golf course operations will be provided.

• $5,000 match request from Lake Jackson Girls Softball Association for fence, gate, caliche parking, and walkway
• Discussion and action on parkland dedication fee and land dedication ordinance
• Hike, Bike & Paddle Trails Subcommittee update
• Director's update covering recreation, parks, civic center, and golf course
• Future meeting dates discussion

The Board approved a $5,000 match request for the Lake Jackson Girls Softball Association. It also approved a change to the Parkland Dedication fee ordinance to be sent to City Council for final approval.

• Approved January 18th, 2023, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Community Enhancement Program match request for Lake Jackson Girls Softball Association (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance change to section 90-62 B3 regarding fair market value for parkland dedication fees (unanimous)

City Council

The provided document is a ballot data record for the City of Lake Jackson General Election. It lists the candidates for Councilmember positions 1, 3, and 5. No council decisions or meeting minutes are recorded in this document.

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission is meeting to discuss landscaping projects, storage of KLJB items, and a possible car wrap. They will also review and plan spring projects including a shredding event, work days, Servolution, and a library craft project. The meeting is mostly routine planning and discussion, with action possible on the car wrap item.

• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Discussion and possible action on KLJB car wrap
• Shredding event with Texas Gulf Bank on April 15, 2023
• Library craft project on April 20, 2023
• Next meeting date set for March 21, 2023

The commission approved the January 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed upcoming spring cleanup events, storage needs for equipment, and a car wrap project that will come in under budget.

• Approved January 2023 minutes
• Planned Servolution mulching and cleanup for March 5
• Scheduled mall perimeter cleanup for March 11
• Requested purchase of 100 live oaks for April 6 Arbor Day giveaway
• Sponsorship of dirt and seeds for April 20 Library Craft Project approved

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including awarding a $273,182 street panel repair contract, purchasing two ambulances for up to $440,000 total, and approving a $131,250 restroom renovation. They will also discuss policy updates, a possible ordinance on commercial vehicle parking, and changes to the Youth Advisory Commission.

• Award Bid No. 22-10-2123 to Matula & Matula for street panel repairs, not to exceed $273,182
• Purchase two ambulances from Classic Chevrolet Fleet & Commercial, not to exceed $188,000 and $252,000
• Award Bid No. 22-02-0602 to Jay-B Group & Services, LLC for city hall restroom renovations, not to exceed $131,250
• Resolution No. 912 amending FY22-23 budget for Fire/EMS roof overlay, not to exceed $80,000
• Discuss draft ordinance to prohibit commercial vehicles from parking in public parking lots

Council approved several capital expenditures, including street panel repairs and new ambulances. The body also updated the city's credit card and travel policies and added SWAT equipment to the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Awarded street panel repair bid to Matula & Matula (not to exceed $273,182)
• Approved purchase of new ambulance from Classic Chevrolet Fleet & Commercial (not to exceed $252,000)
• Approved purchase of new ambulance cab/chassis with patient compartment remount (not to exceed $188,000)
• Awarded city hall restroom renovation bid to Jay- B Group & Services, LLC (not to exceed $131,250)
• Approved Resolution No. 912 for Fire/EMS roof overlay budget amendment (not to exceed $80,000)
• Approved updates to the city's credit card policy
• Approved updates to the city's travel policy
• Agreed to add SWAT Team essential equipment to the FY 22-23 Capital Improvement Plan

Development Corporation

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation is meeting to review half-cent sales tax capital improvement projects, consider calling public hearings for a new project funded through that fund, and receive updates on business developments and city projects. The agenda also includes visitor comments, approval of prior minutes, and community interest items.

• Review of half-cent tax CIP projects
• Call for public hearings for a new half-cent sales tax funded project
• Update on new business developments and city projects
• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2022

The Lake Jackson Development Corporation approved a motion to hold a public hearing regarding the expenditure for the Azalea Street expansion from Circle Way to Center Way. The board also approved the minutes from the September 29, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to hold a public hearing for Azalea Street expansion from Circle Way to Center Way (unanimous)

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee is meeting to organize itself: swearing in a new member, selecting a chairperson, and considering membership appointments for hotel and citizen representatives. The committee will also review the FY 22-23 budget and year-to-date revenues and expenditures from hotel occupancy taxes. The agenda is mostly administrative, with no specific dollar amounts or project decisions listed.

• Swear in new member Lindsey Scovil
• Select new chairperson
• Consider membership appointments: hotels representative and two at-large citizens
• Review FY 22-23 budget and YTD revenues & expenditures
• Approve minutes from March 2, 2020

The committee voted to recommend Nikisha Patel to the city council for appointment as the hotel representative. Members also reviewed the FY 22-23 budget and year-to-date revenues and expenditures. The selection of a new chairperson was deferred.

• Approved March 2, 2020 minutes (all aye)
• Recommended Nikisha Patel to city council for hotel representative seat (all aye)
• Deferred selection of new chairperson
• Set next meeting for March 7, 2023

Traffic Commission

This meeting of the Lake Jackson Traffic Commission was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included discussions on traffic control measures on Tanager Lane and Medical Drive, a potential traffic light at Oak and Center Way, and staff updates on speed bumps and other traffic items.

• Traffic control measures at 100 block of Tanager Lane
• Traffic light at Oak and Center Way for TDECU development
• Traffic control measures on Medical Drive
• Speed bump updates
• Traffic light at Circle Way and Oak Drive

Planning Commission

The Lake Jackson Planning Commission will hold a regular session to consider a special use permit for a billiard entertainment venue, discuss a rezoning request for a shopping center, and review a revised proposal for a convenience store and gas station. The commission will also take action on two subdivision plats. The meeting includes public comment and routine administrative items.

• Special use permit for billiard entertainment venue at 470 This Way, Lot 3, Parkway Plaza Subdivision
• Rezoning request for Brazosport Village Shopping Center at 410 Plantation Drive from B-1 to C-1 for storage business
• Revised proposal for convenience store and gas station at 480 This Way, Lot 2-B, Block 2, Plantation Village Subdivision, Section 4
• Administrative review of Shivam Subdivision plat, 5.511 acres at 230 W SH 332
• Final review of Northwood Subdivision, Section 4 plat

The Commission approved a special use permit for a billiards entertainment venue and a plat for the Shivam Subdivision. It also granted a parking variance for a proposed convenience store and approved the final plat for Northwood Subdivision, Section 4.

• Approved special use permit for billiard entertainment venue at 470 This Way (unanimous)
• Approved calling a public hearing for rezoning 410 Plantation Drive from B-1 to C-1 for storage use (unanimous)
• Approved parking requirement deviation to 21 spaces for convenience store at 480 This Way (approved with one abstention)
• Approved administrative review of plat for Shivam Subdivision at 230 W SH 332 (unanimous)
• Approved final review of plat for Northwood Subdivision, Section 4, subject to delayed signatures (unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including a proposed ordinance to allow rabbits as pets, which may be placed on the May ballot. The council will also discuss a land donation and partnership with TDECU for property behind HEB, consider a $750,000 street extension, and vote on land sales and other contracts.

• Ordinance to remove rabbits from livestock definition and allow as pets (first and final reading)
• Resolution ordering special election on rabbit ordinance
• TDECU land donation and partnership for property behind HEB
• Authorize agreement with Omkar Enterprises to extend Azalea Street to Center Way (up to $750,000)
• Sale of .4893 acres at 818 Lake Road for $105,500 and .09657 acres at 902 Lake Road for $162,200

Council approved a special election to decide if rabbits can be kept as pets within city limits. The session also included several infrastructure contracts and the sale of two city-owned lots. A partnership for land donation and development with TDECU was approved for further documentation.

• Approved Resolution No. 909 for special election on allowing rabbits as pets
• Approved Resolution No. 910 for councilmember elections (positions 1, 3, and 5)
• Approved $793,568 purchase of two CNG refuse trucks
• Approved $90,000 purchase of banquet chairs for the Civic Center
• Approved $72,900 contract with Jaco Roofing for Fire Station No. 1
• Approved $64,445 contract with Matula & Matula Construction for golf course renovations
• Authorized up to $750,000 agreement with Omkar Enterprises for Azalea Street extension
• Awarded two land sales at 818 Lake Road ($105,500) and 902 Lake Road ($162,200)

Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful

The Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, hear reports on landscaping and recent activities, and decide on a Story Walk partnership with the Lake Jackson Library. The group will also plan spring/summer 2023 activities and work days. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022
• Report on landscaping projects by Bryce Carleton
• Discussion and action on Story Walk partnership with Lake Jackson Library
• Plan for spring/summer 2023 activities and work days

The commission approved the purchase of three copies of the book 'Plants Can’t Sit Still' for a partnership with the Lake Jackson Library. Members also scheduled spring workdays and discussed pursuing 'Scenic City Texas' and 'Tree City' designations.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 copies of 'Plants Can’t Sit Still' for Story Walk partnership (unanimous)
• Scheduled workday for Saturday, February 11 at 9:00 a.m. starting at H-E-B
• Scheduled workday for Sunday, March 5 for Servolution
• Scheduled workday for Saturday, March 11 at 9:00 a.m. at waterway
• Set next meeting for Wednesday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Parks & Recreation

The Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation Board will consider a rate increase for green fees at the Wilderness Golf Course, a new golf course policy, and a $5,000 match request from the Lake Jackson Soccer Club for adult soccer field renovations at MacLean Park. The board will also discuss a parkland dedication fee and land dedication ordinance, and receive updates from subcommittees and staff.

• Rate increase for weekday and weekend green fees at Wilderness Golf Course
• Wilderness Golf Course Respect and Responsibility Policy
• Lake Jackson Soccer Club $5,000 match request for adult soccer field (A1) renovations at MacLean Park
• Discussion of parkland dedication fee and land dedication ordinance
• Hike, Bike & Paddle Trails subcommittee update

The Board approved a 9-11% increase in weekday and weekend green fees at the Wilderness Golf Course with annual reviews starting in January 2024. A new Respect and Responsibility Policy for the golf course was approved for City Council review. The Board also approved a $5,000 match request for the Lake Jackson Soccer Club to renovate a field at MacLean Park.

• Approved 9-11% increase in weekday and weekend green fees (All Aye)
• Approved Respect and Responsibility Policy for Wilderness Golf Course to be sent to City Council (All Aye)
• Approved $5,000 match request for Lake Jackson Soccer Club to renovate adult soccer field A1 at MacLean Park (All Aye)
• Approved September 27th, 2022 minutes (All Aye)

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold its regular session with a consent agenda that includes a second reading of an ordinance making unauthorized tree removal a separate offense with penalties, and a contract not to exceed $64,000 for flooring and painting work. The regular agenda includes a request to close part of Circle Way for a car show, a one-year extension of the SPCA interlocal agreement, and updates on construction and strategic plans. The council will also enter executive session to discuss property development behind HEB with TDECU.

• Ordinance No. 2262 second reading: makes clear cutting a separate offense with civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized tree removal (except platted residential lots)
• Contract with Gomez Flooring Covering via BuyBoard #642-21 for flooring, wall carpet, and painting at Civic Room Plaza Rooms and Jasmine Hall, not to exceed $64,000
• Request to close portion of Circle Way in front of Bodega for a car show on Jan 28, 2023, 4-10 p.m.
• Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with SPCA to extend term by one year
• Executive session to discuss participating with TDECU in development of property behind HEB

City Council approved a consent agenda including new penalties for unauthorized tree removal and a flooring contract for the Civic Room and Jasmine Hall. The council also approved a temporary road closure for a car show on Circle Way.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2262 creating civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized tree removal on non-residential platted lots
• Approved contract with Gomez Flooring Covering for flooring and painting at Civic Room Plaza Rooms and Jasmine Hall not to exceed $64,000
• Approved closure of a portion of Circle Way in front of Bodega for a car show on January 27, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Approved Police Department Asset Forfeiture Report
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023

City Council

The Lake Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend permitted uses in the B-2 Central Business district, and also consider an ordinance making unauthorized tree removal a separate offense with penalties. The council will vote on a $140,000 engineering contract for capital improvements including a sewer study for Lift Station 20, and submit votes for the TCAP board ballot.

• Public hearing and Ordinance No. 2261 to amend B-2 Central Business permitted uses
• Ordinance amending Ch. 90 Subdivisions to make clear cutting a separate offense with civil and criminal penalties
• Contract with Freese & Nichols for engineering design services up to $140,000 for sewer improvement study at Lift Station 20
• Annual dues for Houston-Galveston Area Council of $1,127.08
• Votes for 2022 Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP) Board Ballot

Council authorized a $140,000 sewer improvement study and passed an ordinance amending B-2 Central Business permitted uses. A first reading was passed for a new ordinance establishing civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized tree removal.

• Approved $1,127.08 for Houston-Galveston Area Council annual dues
• Passed Ordinance No. 2261 amending B-2 Central Business permitted uses
• Passed first reading of ordinance creating separate offense and penalties for clear cutting/unauthorized tree removal
• Submitted votes for eight recommended individuals for the 2022 Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP) Board
• Authorized contract with Freese & Nichols for Lift Station 20 sewer improvement study not to exceed $140,000