Consider reappointing (i) Todd Mendenhall and (ii) Michael Fernandez to the Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2026, and ending October 31, 2029.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee (the "Committee") is composed of fifteen members appointed by at least four members of the city council for staggered three-year terms commencing on November 1.  At least 8 of the members shall be either residents of the city or business owners who pay taxes to the city. The Committee has the following powers and duties: <ul><li>to engage in activities to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the city and to encourage residents to take an active role in maintaining its image; </li><li>to direct and coordinate management and planning of beautification projects and education of the community; </li><li>to recommend budget and project priorities to city council; </li><li>to seek grants for funding opportunities subject to prior approval of the city council or city manager in accordance with section 2-24 of the Friendswood City Code; </li><li>to suggest ways to conserve and protect natural resources; </li><li>to serve as the advisory committee to the city's storm water management plan; </li><li>to make recommendations to the city council concerning fees in lieu of land dedication in order to obtain compliance with section XIII of appendix B of the Friendswood City Code; </li><li>to serve as the public art committee to assist in the administration of the city's public art/display policy; and </li><li>to perform other duties as may be delegated to it by the City Council.</li></ul><br>This item allows the Council to reappoint the following individuals to serve a full three-year term <span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">starting November 1, 2026, and expiring October 31, 2029</span>:<div style="margin-left: 20px;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">(i) Todd Mendenhall and  </span></div><div style="margin-left: 20px;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left;