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1992-05-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES56 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEAR - LAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MAY 11, 1992, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAM- BERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Interim City Manager City Attorney City Secretary INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. V. Coppinger D. A. Miller Benny Frank Randy Weber Joy Colson William Wolff Glen Erwin Lester Rorick Pat Jones The invocation was given by Police Chief Mike Hogg. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember D. A. Miller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember Wolff, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 27, 1992, be approved as presented. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Col-1 son, that the minutes of the special meeting of May 4, 1992, be ap- proved as presented. Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Weber had nothing to report at this time. Councilmember Frank reported he attended the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and passed out letters resulting from this meeting to the Council. Councilmember Miller reported his attendance at the Park Board meeting on May 9th. Councilmember Colson reported her attendance at the meeting on April 28th regarding the Brio Site which was held on the campus of San Jacinto College South. Mrs. Colson informed that Nadia Rafols-Blair of our Environmental Staff had also attended the meeting and has prepared a written report for those interested in reading it. Councilmember Wolff had nothing to report at this time. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Coppinger inquired of City Manager Erwin the plans for rebuild- ing of Orange Street after the drainage pipe is in place. Mr. Erwin responded that plans now are to build a base with sand to prevent the road to yielding from the pressures of the traffic. At this time, it is our intent to ask the County to assist us in the paving, Mr. Erwin informed. Mayor Coppinger reported the Staff has furnished a good report on 57 streets in need of repair throughout the City and commented on a letter received from the Planning and Zoning Commission in which the members have asked for a joint workshop. Mayor Coppinger asked if it would be possible to combine these two matters and, if so, when would be a good date to hold this workshop. It was the consensus of Council that this workshop could be held on June 1st, as a special meeting will be called for that date to canvass the votes of the runoff elec- tion. Mayor Coppinger reported he has asked Chief of Police Mike Hogg to head the committee for planning the City's 4th of July celebration with all walks of the community to be represented. Mayor Coppinger commented on the proclamation on the agenda for "Project Graduation" and informed he had, prior to the Council meet- ing, presented it to the School District at their awards program being held this evening. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS City Manager Erwin reported Mr. Malcolm Collins of COENCO Engineering has informed him that the engineering drawings for McLean Park are completed. Mr. Collins is in the process of putting together the specifications for the bidding documents which should be completed by the end of this week. The study on the wastewater treatment plant on Barry Rose Road is approximately 35% complete with an estimated completion time near the end of the month or the first week in June. There was a question raised at the last meeting regarding the opening of Hampshire Street from Old Alvin Road over to Highway 35, Mr. Erwin stated. Upon checking, it was found the street was never totally ac- cepted by the City so therefore it is private property. The owner of the property is not interested in opening it up and there are some safety hazards involved due to the nearby heliport. City Manager Erwin reported he had given Council a copy of the Brio report. CITIZENS 1. Tom Kemper, 4006 Spring River. Mr. Kemper signed to speak but did not appear. 2. Frances Jamison, 2417 E. Broadway. Mrs. Jamison read from a deed she stated was given to the City in 1979 and discussed a reversionary clause and rights-of-way. 3. George Rush, 3340 E. Walnut. Mr. Rush spoke in behalf of the residents of Park Place Apartments who are trying to purchase the apartment complex for homeownership under a program called HOPE II. 4. Mary Bill Royder, 1814 Meadow Creek. Mrs. Royder spoke about a drainage problem at her place of business. Mayor Coppinger recognized members from the Planning and Zoning Com- mission who were present in the audience. r--- DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. R92-17, AUTHORIZING LEGAL SERVICES ENGAGEMENT LETTER (SEWELL & RIGGS) Resolution No. R92-17 was read in caption by Councilmember Wolff. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Frank, RK• that Resolution No. R92-17 be passed and approved on its first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R92-17 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R92-17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THAT CERTAIN LEGAL SERVICES ENGAGEMENT LETTER, A FACSIMILE OF WHICH BEING ANNEXED HERETO, DESIGNATED EXHIBIT "A" HEREOF, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Weber, Frank, Miller, Colson, and Wolff. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. AUTHORIZATION TO BID EQUIPMENT FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT City Manager Erwin informed this equipment is approved in the current year's budget. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that authorization be given to bid the needed equipment for the Commu- nications Department. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 628, ABANDONMENT OF A 20' ACCESS EASEMENT IN GREEN TEE TERRACE TOWNHOUSE RESERVE Ordinance No. 628 was read in caption by Councilmember Colson. (First reading) It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that Ordinance No. 628 be passed and approved on its first reading. Said Ordinance No. 628 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 628 AN ORDINANCE VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN 20' ACCESS EASEMENT, CONSTITUTING A PORTION OF BLOCK 7 OF GREEN TEE TERRACE TOWNHOUSES, PEARLAND, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Weber, Frank, Miller, and Colson. Voting "No" - Councilmember Wolff. Motion passed 4 to 1. CITY ACCEPTANCE OF BANBURY CROSS, SECTION II, STREETS, WATER SYSTEM, SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, AND DRAINAGE City Manager Erwin commented on his agenda memo in which he had stated that all the appropriate documentation for acceptance of this section of Banbury Cross had not been received but was expected to be ready for Monday night's meeting. Mr. Erwin informed, however, that the necessary paper work had not been received and asked that this item be passed to a future agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Weber,`) that this item be passed to a future agenda. Motion passed 5 to 0. COUNCIL DECISION ON FILLING POSITION OF CITY MANAGER COUNCIL DECISION ON OFFICER JIM HODGES' REQUEST FOR ON-CALL PAY 59 Mayor Coppinger informed these two items would be passed until after Executive Session. DISCUSSION AND/OR COUNCIL DECISION ON REQUEST OF MIKE PERCIVAL TO BUILD ACROSS FOUR LOTS IN THE OLD TOWNSITE, LOTS 30, 31, 32, AND 33, BLOCK 38, 2336 N. PEARLAND Councilmember Wolff recalled a recent Council meeting in which a building permit was granted in a similar situation. Mr. Wolff stated the original zoning ordinance took into consideration the twenty-five foot lots in the old townsite and allowed an individual to obtain a building permit in circumstances such as this. The old townsite needs to be built out, doing away with these twenty- five foot lots, Mr. Wolff continued, stating he felt the easiest way was for the Council to authorize a building permit to be issued rather than going through the platting process with the Planning and Zoning Commission. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that Council authorize a building permit be issued to Mike Percival for Lots 30, 31, 32, and 33 of Block 38 in the old townsite. Councilmember Frank reported the Planning and Zoning Commission had met earlier this evening regarding this particular situation and the need for a short form platting process. City Attorney Lester Rorick informed he had met with the Commission and would be able to present an ordinance for amending plats at the next regular session of the Council. Councilmember Frank stated this would solve the problem that is occur- ring with lots in the old townsite. Upon call for the question, Council voted 4 to 1, with Councilmember Colson voting against. OTHER BUSINESS MEETING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:15 P. M. UNDER TEXAS RE- VISED CIVIL STATUTES, ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 Mayor Coppinger read from the posted agenda the following topics to be discussed in Executive Session. UNDER SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL - 1) Discussion regarding filling position of city manager; 2) Discussion regarding filling of city engineer position; 3) Discussion regarding filing of building inspec- tor position; and 4) Discussion regarding settlement with Officer Jim Hodges' request for on-call pay. MEETING RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION AT 10:40 P. M. Mayor Coppinger signed a certification of those items discussed in Executive Session. NEW BUSINESS: Continued COUNCIL DECISION ON FILLING POSITION OF CITY MANAGER It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that Council postpone action on this item and call a special meeting for Saturday, May 16th and take action at that time. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Wolff having left during Executive Session due to illness. COUNCIL DECISION ON OFFICER JIM HODGES' REQUEST FOR ON-CALL PAY Mayor Coppinger informed the Staff has been asked to review all of these requests with the possibility of bringing back some numbers that could be worked with in trying to negotiate some settlements. The matter has been left in the hands of City Manager Erwin and City Attorney Rorick, Mayor Coppinger stated. 60 ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 10:42 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this _ day of A. D., 1992. ATTEST: City Secret y M