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.
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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.
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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,
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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).
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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