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1997-02-10 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESm MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON FEBRUARY 10, 1997, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Mayor ProTem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney Interim City Secretary Tom Reid Jerry Richardson Helen Beckman Richard Tetens Larry Wilkins Kevin Cole Paul Grohman Amy McCullough Wendy Standorf Others in attendance: Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine; City Engineer John Hargrove; Director of Administrative Services Mary Hickling; Economic Development Director Glen Erwin; Emergency Management Director David Smith; Finance Director David Castillo; Assistant Police Chief J.C. Doyle; Benefits Specialist Young Lorfing. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by Mayor Reid and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Boy Scout Troop attending the Council meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing held January 27, 1997, 7:00 p.m., as presented. Motion passed 4 to 0 (Councilmember Cole abstained as he was absent from that public hearing). Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Jerry Richardson, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 27, 1997, 7:30 p.m., as presented. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Reid and Councilmember Beckman presented a proclamation to Amber Crank and several students from PISD, proclaiming February 9-15 as Business Professionals of America Week. pilliq 1111 !I Itsff tt .! - Mayor Reid continued by reporting that he had attended Brazoria County Partnership meeting on January 28; the Emergency Management Meeting hosted by Pearland, the ABWA Woman of the Year Selection Committee, and the Mustang District Boy Scout Annual Meeting and Banquet on January 31; TML Legislative Briefing in Austin on February 3; the AARP Monthly Meeting and lunch with C.J. Harris Student Council on February 4; the School to Work Meeting hosted by Pearland, Alvin and Friendswood on February 5; the South East Economic Development Council Meeting and Pasadena Chamber Legislative Briefing on February 6; and the Chamber Bus Trip on February 7 &8. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Beckman clarified that it was actually Helen Roberts that won the baking contest at the Winter Fest. She continued by reporting that she had attended the TML Legislative Briefing in Austin on February 3; and the Chamber Bus Trip on February 7 & 8. Councilmember Tetens had nothing to report. Councilmember Richardson had nothing to report. Councilmember Wilkins reported that he attended the Chamber Mixer hosted by McAllister, and the Bus Trip on February 7 & 8. Councilmember Cole had nothing to report. However, he did ask staff about the status of the new city logo. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Grohman reported that one of the agenda items is for a Resolution in support of the School Resource Officer; the Police Department now has Trading Cards; Emergency Management had about 50 Fire Marshal's, Fire Chief's and Arson Investigator's at the 25th Annual Fire Prevention Conference which was hosted here in Pearland. Projects include awarding two new bridges under the Federal Bridge Replacement Plan, which is 80/20 money; John Lizer bridge will be closed beginning February 12, 1997 and should be complete in approximately four months; Centennial Blvd. is going very well with an anticipated opening of Phase I in 30-35 days, approximately six months ahead of schedule; Schleider Drive Bids were opened last week, with the apparent low bid coming in under the engineer estimate; Old Alvin Road is finally resurfaced; excavation of the detention lake adjacent to Independence Park should be complete by summer and the inlet should be open by fall; Southwest Environmental Center is clearing ground; we are also working with the Drainage District to begin the clearing of the David L. Smith site. The 20/20 Strategic Planning Banquet will held on February 13; the PEDC is sponsoring an Education Partnership Reception on February 11; the bus trip was a great success. 49 CITIZENS: NONE DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mayor Reid requested that Councilmember Cole read Ordinance No. 509-117, Ordinance No. 509-118, and Ordinance No. 509-120 into the record so they could be acted on together, as they are all zone change requests from Suburban Development (SD) to Single Family Dwelling District (R-1). SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-117 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 3, BLOCK 2 OF GARDEN ACRES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, AN ADDITION IN BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (2549 GARDEN RD. -APPLICATION NO. 106) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF BOBBY F. PEARCE, OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-118 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON A PARCEL OF LAND BEING 150 FEET X 350 FEET OUT OF TRACT "E", A 300 FOOT X 350 FOOT PORTION OF THE H.C. JOHNSTON 99 -ACRE TRACT, BEING THE SOUTH 99 ACRES OF THE H.T.&B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, SECTION 7, ABSTRACT 219, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 595, PAGE 63 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING KNOWN AS GARDEN ACRES, SECTION ONE, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION IN BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (6211 LAURIE ST. -APPLICATION NO. 107) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF MICHAEL J. AND SUSAN J. MUTINA, OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-120- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 4, BLOCK 3, GARDEN ACRES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION OUT OF THE SOUTH 99 ACRES OF SECTION 7, P r H.T.&B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, ABSTRACT 219, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (2554 LAZY BEND ST. -APPLICATION NO. 109) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF H.L. HEBERT, OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to approve Ordinance No. 509-117, Ordinance No. 509-118, and Ordinance No. 509-120 on their second and final reading. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-119 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 5, BLOCK 3, OF SKYWAY MANOR OF THE H.T.&B.R.R. CO. SURVEY (2751 MANVEL RD. -APPLICATION NO. 108) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF JESSE GALLEGOS, OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to approve Ordinance No. 509-119 on its second and final reading. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 770 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO INCLUDE ALL LAND AREA WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND ALL OF THE AREA WITHIN SUCH LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES; APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR ALL OF THE AREA WITHIN SUCH LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE (AYRSHIRE CORPORATION). t51 Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to approve Ordinance No. 770 on its second and final reading. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE APPLICATION NO. 96 Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson to remove from the table Application No. 96. Motion passed 5 to 0. ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION OF PEARLAND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO DENY APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY RUDOLPH AND RANDY MARTINEZ, OWNERS, (APPLICATION NO. 96) REQUESTING ZONE CHANGE FROM SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C). Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson to accept the recommendation of the Pearland Planning & Zoning Commission to deny application submitted by Rudolph and Randy Martinez, owners (Application No. 96) requesting zone change from Suburban Development District (SD) to Commercial District (C). City Manager Grohman reminded Council that this item had been tabled because we didn't have a clear picture of how other parcels of land had been zoned. Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine presented a map and discussed the location of the Martinez property and current and pending zone changes for property adjacent to the subject property. Cindy Martinez, 6206 Ellen Dr., Brookside, addressed Council regarding the current use of the property and their plans for future use. Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Beckman Voting "No" - Councilmembers Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Motion failed 4 to 1. Staff to draft ordinance for the next Council agenda. NEW BUSINESS: i AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT WENDY STANDORF AS INTERIM CITY SECRETARY AND YOUNG LORFING , LAONA MANNING, LISA JONES AND DEBRA SCHIELKE AS ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARIES. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to authorize the City Manager to appoint Wendy Standorf as Interim City Secretary, and Young Lorfing, Laona Manning, Lisa Jones, and Debra Schielke as Assistant City Secretaries. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R97-7, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S GRANT APPLICATION TO THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM AT THE JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to approve Resolution NO. R97-7 on its first and only reading. City Manager Grohman recommended approval. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R97-8 - A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ORDERING THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION ON THE THIRD DAY OF MAY, 1997, FOR ELECTING TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN AND FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES; NAMING CLERKS; AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR SAID REGULAR CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve Resolution No. R97-8, and to appoint Inez Farmer as Presiding Judge and Helen Horton as Alternate Presiding Judge for the May 3, 1997 Officers' Election, on its first and only reading. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. W Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R97-9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS APPOINTING PERSONS TO SERVE AT THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION, BRAZORIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ANGLETON, TEXAS, FOR THE REGULAR CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE THIRD DAY OF MAY, 1997. Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve Resolution No. R97-9 on its first and only reading. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 771 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DETERMINING PUBLIC CONVENIENCES AND NECESSITY FOR A PUBLIC PROJECT TO EXPAND CITY FACILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE EXPANSION AND/OR RELOCATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND MEETING FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY, OR HER DESIGNEE, AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY, LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, BY DONATION, PURCHASE, OR BY THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN; DECLARING AND EMERGENCY AS THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE CITY FACILITIES BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY; AND PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to approve Ordinance No. 771 on its first and only reading. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH BRAZORIA COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT TO USE AERIAL SPRAYING OVER THE CITY. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to authorize the City Manager to execute and agreement with Brazoria County Mosquito Control District to use aerial spraying over the City. 54, Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH A CONSULTANT FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson to authorize the City Manager to advertise Requests for Qualifications and negotiate an agreement with a consultant for purposes of preparing a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. City Manager Grohman informed Council that a Comprehensive Plan had not been approved since 1978; and recommended approval. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF WEST OAKS VILLAGE, SECTION 1 B; and ORDINANCE NO. 769, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND UPON OLD OAKS BOULEVARD IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH ENGLISH OAKS, UPON OLD OAKS BOULEVARD IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH ENGLISH OAKS, UPON LAUREN LANE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH ENGLISH OAKS, UPON WINDY WAY IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH ENGLISH OAKS (WEST OAKS VILLAGE, SECTION 1-B); PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, FOR PUBLICATION AND FOR CODIFICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO ESTABLISH STOP SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to accept West Oaks Village Section 1 B; and to approve Ordinance No. 769 on its first and only reading. City Engineer John Hargrove recommended approval. � 5,r� Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 772 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF TREES OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROVIDING MINIMUM STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND REPLANTING OF TREES THAT ARE REMOVED DURING CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT OR PRE - DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A REPEALER CLAUSE, AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman to approve Ordinance No. 772, contingent upon revisions as instructed by Council. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. PRESENTATION OF AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, BY LAIRSON, STEPHENS, REIMER, P.C., AND ACCEPTANCE OF AUDIT INTO THE RECORDS OF THE CITY. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to accept the Audit for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1996, as presented by Lairson, Stephens, and Reimer, P.C. Bob Stephens of Lairson, Stephens, Reimer P.C. gave an overview of the annual audit for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1996, and gauged the City's financial condition as very healthy and very strong. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R97-12, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN AMENDED INVESTMENT POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2256 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE ("PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT") FOR PURPOSES OF INVESTING CITY FUNDS IN STATE AUTHORIZED w SECURITIES. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to approve Resolution No. R97-12 on its first and only reading. City Manager Grohman informed the Council of some law changes, and in order to comply with those changes, we must update our policy; he recommended approval. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACTORS ON AN AS -NEEDED BASIS, TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEARLAND EMS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into agreements with contractors on an as -needed basis, to provide support services to Pearland EMS in emergency situations, including but not limited to the removal of hazardous material. Emergency Management Director David Smith advised Council that we need to have contracts on hand in the event that an emergency happens rather than waiting to find a company during a crisis situation. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. APPOINTMENT OF THREE (3) MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to re -appoint Carol Jones and Lee Farnsworth; and to appoint Betty Alexander to the Library Board. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. ts- RESOLUTION NO. R97-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO H.B. 3179, WHICH CREATED THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AS PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAID DISTRICT AND THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED STEERING COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Emergency Management Director David Smith gave a presentation in support of certain amendments to H.B. 3179, and recommended approval. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Jerry Richardson to approve Resolution NO. R97-10 on its first and only reading. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R97-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEARLAND AND BRAZORIA DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR CHANNELIZATION OF MARY'S CREEK AT CENTENNIAL BOULEVARD. Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve Resolution No. R97-11 on its first and only reading. City Manager Grohman informed Council that this interlocal agreement would allow us to work with Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 to channelize approximately 300' of Mary's Creek to help the flow; and recommended approval. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R97-4, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING, DIRECTING, AND SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL AS AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION MEDIUM FROM THE CITY TO ITS CITIZENRY; ADOPTING PEARLAND CITYVIEW 40 GUIDELINES; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO BROADCAST ON THE GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL. Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to MOM approve Resolution No. R97-4 on its first and only reading. City Attorney Amy McCullough informed Council that this resolution would authorize the implementation of the goals and objectives; and that section 4 needed to be changed to $7,000. The ordinance would be brought to Council on the next agenda. Councilmember Richardson amended his motion to reflect the dollar amount in section 4, and Councilmember Tetens amended his second accordingly. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. to discuss the following (reversing the order on the agenda: SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS - CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS TO FILL CURRENT VACANCIES ON PEARLAND ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. SECTION 551.072 - CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STORMWATER DETENTION AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONTINUED): Council returned from Executive Session at 10:30 p.m. MOTION TO REMOVE FROM THE TABLE, APPOINTMENT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS. Councilmember Richardson made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to remove from the table, appointment of Zoning Board of Adjustment members. Motion passed 5 to 0. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson to appoint Gil Boyles as a regular member and Don Baker and Harold Slagle as alternate members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED): DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STORMWATER DETENTION AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to authorize staff to negotiate acquisition of real property for stormwater detention and rights-of-way as presented in executive session. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins, and Cole. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 10:33 p.m. Minutes approvo as submitted and/or corrected this the 6N day of A.D., 1997. Tom eid Mayor ATTEST: Wendy Stand Interim City retary