Joe Matranga
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- Total speaking time
- 1:51:29
- Avg per meeting
- 5:19
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Top issues during term (16)
FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget
Total general fund revenues are projected at $48.1 million with a proposed total tax rate of $0.559723 per $100 value.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Funded through grant resources and municipal planning allocations.
Economic Development Strategy
Details on financial impacts will be discussed during the meeting.
Design Criteria Manual Updates
The changes may influence construction costs for developers due to new sidewalk width requirements.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Partially funded by a $250,000 GLO grant.
Rain Barrel Workshop & Environmental Initiatives
Minor operational costs associated with workshops and community outreach.
Staff Services Agreement Update
Streamlining could reduce administrative costs, but the impact is not quantified.
Tree Trimming Ordinance
Unknown, but involves staff time and potential third-party contractor costs.
General Election Certification
While running an election costs taxpayer money, your vote ensures those funds are managed by someone you actually trust.
Downtown District Enhancements & Lighting
Uses DEDC funds for district enhancements.
Fourth of July Event Coordination
Small businesses claim these events are vital for their revenue and survival during difficult economic times.
city council election results
Your property tax rates and the budget for major flood-mitigation projects are about to be decided by this new council lineup.
city council election
Your property taxes and home insurance premiums are directly tied to how these officials handle infrastructure projects and flood mitigation.
local election
Your vote determines how the city allocates your tax dollars for infrastructure, public safety, and local amenities.
school bond election
Your property tax bill will depend on which of the four bond propositions actually pass at the ballot box.
school district bond election
You'll see a smaller property tax increase than originally proposed since the $40 million elementary school project was rejected.
Moved or seconded (26)
Motions Matranga personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-04
Consider awarding the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 4 - Lift Station 4 Construction Services Project to McDonald Municipal and Industrial, a Division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. (Bid No. 2026-04)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
Consider an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to change the category designations of (i) Reserves C and D of Autumn Creek Section 3, (ii) Reserve C of Autumn Creek Section 5, (iii) 3001 through 3011 Harvest Hill Drive, (iv) 3004, 3006, 3008, and 3010
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
Consider an ordinance authorizing the abandonment of an electric easement consisting of
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Consider awarding the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 1 — Lift Station 1 & 17 Construction Services Project to Branch Construction Group, LLC (Bid No. 2026-01)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Consider a resolution amending Chapter 7 "Benefits" of the City of Friendswood Personnel Policy Manual to amend Section 7.02 "Holidays" to provide for holiday pay for certain part- time employees and amending City of Friendswood Personnel Policy Manual to add a new
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedfailed 0-62026-02-02
Consider an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for the property located generally at the 4700 block of FM 2351, a tract of land containing 29.3726 acres, to change its designation from “Retail” and “Industrial” to “Mixed Use” and amending the official zoning
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-02-02
approve Consent Agenda Items 12.A. through 12.B and 12.D. through 12.G., as Item 12.C. was pulled for further discussion.
- movedpassed2025-12-01
approve Consent Agenda Items 13.A. through 13.K., with the exception of items 13.C., 13.D., and 13.I. which were pulled for further discussion.
- movedpassed 5-02025-11-03
approve Consent Agenda Items 11.A. through 11.H.
- secondedpassed2025-11-03
Consider approving an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for the property located at 401 W Edgewood Drive, also known as McReaken Manor Final Plat, a Page 1 of 227
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-03
Formation of Ad Hoc Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-12025-10-06
Interlocal Agreement with Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-08
Formation of 2026 Bond Election Ad Hoc Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-08
Consider on second and final reading an ordinance annexing property owned by the City of Friendswood in accordance with that boundary agreement with the City of League City executed on May 6, 2025; said property being approximately 1.3347 acres out of Lots 159,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-09-08
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a finance contract with Government Capital Corporation for the financing of technology and various equipment, including, but not limited to, generators and associated equipment, emergency equipment, and ambulance chassis and refit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-07-07
Depository Services Contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-05-05
Interlocal Agreement with League City
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-05-05
Consider on second and final reading an ordinance amending the Fee Schedule contained in Appendix D "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Deposits, Bond and Insurance Amounts" of the Friendswood City Code to reflect that the enumerated fees are fees to be collected
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-05-05
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Matranga to approve Ordinance No. 2025-13, related to Item 10.B., as submitted.
- secondedpassed2025-05-05
Consider on second and final reading an ordinance amending the term of office for Position No. 1 of the City of Friendswood's Planning and Zoning Commission to more effectively stagger the terms of the entire Commission. Page 2 of 282
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (342)
Recorded while Matranga was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Canvass May 2, 2026 General Election Returns
Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-17 Declaring Election Results
Approval of April 13, 2026 Minutes
Approval of January 26, 2026 Minutes
Approval of Quarterly Investment Report for March 31, 2026
Ordinance No. 2026-12: Abandonment of Electric Easement at 3535 FM 528
Ordinance No. 2026-13: Autumn Creek Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map Amendments
Subdivision Ordinance Amendments (Option 2)
Ordinance No. 2026-15: Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Site Plan Approval (Option 1)
Award of Lift Station Mitigation Package 4 to McDonald Municipal and Industrial
Award of Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project to Sustanite Support Services, LLC
Award of Blackhawk Boulevard Reconstruction Phase II - Repackage C to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc.
Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County for Street Improvements
Appointment of 2026 4th of July Grand Marshal
Ordinance No. 2026-16: General Budget Amendment VII
FDEDC Payment to Comcast for Downtown Communication Line Relocation
Consider a resolution amending Resolution No. R2025-32 to authorize additional local funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annalea Neighborhood Improvements Project.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Friendswood's submittal of a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Assistance (MVCPA) grant application; authorizing a cash match; and appointing authorized representatives to act on behalf of the…
Consider authorizing an Emergency Dispatching Services Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 55.
Consider accepting the Sterling Estates public paving and utilities infrastructure project and authorizing the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
Voting record (177)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve Consent Agenda Items 8.A. through 8.B.
approve Ordinance No. 2026-15, as submitted and related to Item 11.B.
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Branson to authorize a Consent to Release and Abandonment of an Electric Easement with the Clear Creek Independent School Distr
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to approve Ordinance No. 2026-12, as submitted and related to Item 8.C.
A motion was made by Mayor Foreman and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Ordinance No. 2026-14, as submitted and related to Item 10.B.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to approve Ordinance No. 2026-13, as submitted and related to Item 9.C.
award the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 4 - Lift Station 4 Construction Services Project to McDonald Municipal and Industrial, a Division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. (Bid No. 2026-04), rela
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve Consent Agenda Items 15.A. through 15.L., with the exception of Item 15.I. which was pulled for discussion.
award the Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project to Sustanite Support Services, LLC (CSP #2026-03), related to Item 13.B.
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the County of Galveston to partially fund improvements to city streets, related
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve appointing Mr. Larry Taylor as the Grand Marshal of the City's 2026 4th of July Grand Parade, related to Item
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Ordinance No. 2026-16, as submitted and related to Item 14.A.
approve the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's payment to Comcast to remove and relocate communication lines in the downtown area, related to Item 15.I
Ordinance No. 2026-15: Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Site Plan Approval (Option 1)
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Ross to concurring with the City Manager's appointment of Ms. Melissa Baker as Director of Library Services, related to Item 12
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to ratify the City's filing of IRS Form 8038-T and the remittance of the associated arbitrage rebate and yield reduction
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to award the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 1 — Lift Station 1 & 17 Construction Services Project to Branch Cons
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve Ordinance No. 2026-11, as submitted and related to Item 13.A.
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to approve Resolution No R2026-09, as submitted and related to Item 13.B.
approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. through 14.S.
increase the City Manager Morad Kabiri's salary by 2.75%, as discussed in Executive Session.
Appointment of Director of Library Services
Award Lift Station Mitigation Package 1 Contract
Ratify IRS Form 8038-T Filing and Arbitrage Remittance
General Budget Amendment VI (Ordinance No. 2026-11)
Personnel Policy Manual Amendment for Part-Time Benefits (Resolution No. R2026-09)
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to authorize the Amended and Restated Utility Services Contract with D.R. Horton - Texas, LTD., and 94 Georgetown Inves
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Branson to accept the conveyance of Reserves M and N of the Friendswood City Center, related to Item 9.B.
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Ross to approve Ordinance No. 2026-09, as submitted and related to Item 10.A.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Consent Agenda Items 11.A. through 11.K.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Ordinance No. 2026-10, as submitted and related to Item 10.B.
A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ellisor to approve Resolution No R2026-05, as submitted and related to Item 10.C., authorizing the use of the power of eminent
authorizing a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for the design and construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Grissom Road and Bay Area Boulevard, with the c
approving a three-year contract with the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce for economic development services
approve the proposed ordinance, as submitted and related to Item 11.A.
approving the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's payment to AT&T, related to Item 12.C.
approve Ordinance No. 2026-07, as submitted and related to Item 8.B
authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of League City
authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Sterling Estates, LLC
approve a proposed ordinance, as submitted and related to Item 11.B.
approve Ordinance No 2026-08, as submitted and related to Item 11.C.
approve Consent Agenda Items 12.A. through 12.B and 12.D. through 12.G., as Item 12.C. was pulled for further discussion.
recommending that City Attorney Karen Horner receive a 4.5% salary increase, as discussed in Executive Session.
Proclamation Declaring Windsong Elementary School Day
Vacation of Sanitary Sewer Easement in Friendswood City Center Subdivision
Three-Year Economic Development Contract with Friendswood Chamber of Commerce
FLUM Amendment and PUD Rezoning for 4700 Block of FM 2351
Cited incompatibility with the location.