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1990-10-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 8, 1990 AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present. Mayor Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney City Secretary INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. V. (Vic) Coppinger David Smith William Wolff D. A. Miller Richard Tetens Randy Weber James DeShazer Lester Rorick Kay Krouse The Invocation was given by Councilmember Richard Tetens. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Randy Weber. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 24, 1990 be approved as presented. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that the Minutes of the Joint Public Hearing held on October 1, 1990 be approved as presented. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Coppinger issued a proclamation proclaiming October 19-20, 1990 as "Senior Citizen's Olympics Days". Gene Moeller who is working on his Eagle Scout Badge accepted the proclamation. Two Shriners in the audience were recognized and they spoke about the activities of Shrine Benefit Day which will be on October 20. Mayor Coppinger agreed to issue a proclamation in recognition of this event. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Weber reported attending the City Employees barbecue at Independence Park on October 5 and the 100 Club Banquet on October 6. In addition he reported receiving a letter from Diane Carr informing that cars were still coming from along the creek and cutting across Pasternak Park making it dangerous for the children playing at the park. Councilmember Smith reported attending the 100 Club Banquet and the Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4 meeting this morning. Councilmember Tetens reported that work is progressing on the bridge across Mary's Creek at Longherridge. Councilmember Miller reported attending a meeting on September 25 at the home of Bill and Cindy Fletcher on Eagles Way in the Green Tee Subdivision. Concerns about the traffic problems on that street were expressed at the meeting. He reported on attending the Joint Public Hearing on a zone change on October 1. He attended the City Employee barbecue on October 5 and conv ended the City Manager 13 for his efforts in this event. In addition he reported that he emceed the 100 Club Banquet on October 6 and felt that the event was very well received. Mayor Coppinger reported he received a commendation by a citizen regarding the courteous treatment he was given by one of the City's female police officers at a recent incident occurring on John Lizer Road. He reported attending a meting with the director of the metropolitan Y.M.C.A. along with the local Y.M.C.A. staff and at this meeting they were advised there were reasonable sums of money available that could be directed to Pearland for the initial start for funding of a Y.M.C.A. building in Pearland. Mayor Coppinger questioned the status of hiring a new Clean Pearland Coordinator and the cleaning up around the City. City Manager DeShazer responded that we are receiving applications for the position of Coordinator and that the program of citizen cleanup around the City is continuing. In response to the question by the Mayor, City Manager DeShazer informed that we are still receiving applications for the position of Police Chief. The ads have appeared in both the Houston Post and the Houston Chronicle and that the cut off date is October 15 for receiving applications. We have gotten some excellent applications, City Manager DeShazer advised, and he will be giving copies of these applications to Councilmembers Smith and Miller for their review and later getting with City Staff to make their recommendation to the Council. In response to the Mayor's question, City Manager DeShazer advised that we are in the process of closing out the 1989-90 Budget Year and that the auditors will be back for their final review. When questioned about setting goals for the next year, City Manager DeShazer informed that each department is working on what projects need to be completed this next year such as, street and drainage projects, the extension of water service and the Parks Department is working on a grant for McLean Park. Mayor Coppinger advised that a Council workshop along with the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held concerning the Sign Ordinance next Monday, October 15, at 7:00 P. M. Mayor Coppinger appointed Councilmember Miller as Council liaison to the Parks Board. In addition Mayor Coppinger appointed Rev. Larry Juull as Chairman of the 00- Parks Board contingent upon Rev. Juull accepting the position. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS City Manager Jim DeShazer. reported he has received notification from the Governor's Office that they have accepted our application and the City will be receiving a Crime Prevention Grant for an officer in the Police Department. The grant is for one year for a total of $37,725.00. The person in this position will be working with community organizations and the school system and will be totally dedicated to the handling of crime prevention. Mr. DeShazer answered questions from Council concerning the crime prevention officer. City Manager DeShazer informed that a one -day seminar on "Starting Up a Recycling Program" will be held this Thursday at Lamar College in Beaumont and he requested authorization for himself and Joe Almaraz, Sanitation Supervisor, to attend. CITIZENS 1. E. A. Wasek, 2001 Longherridge. Mr. Wasek presented to Council a petition with additional list of names of residents who opposed Application No. 19, request for zone change from Neighborhood Service to General Business at 2020 and 2022 E. Broadway. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE NEW BUSINESS COUNCIL DECISION ON APPLICATION NO. 19, ALBERT M. HASTEN, AGENT FOR ANTHONY AND VIRGINIA VENTO, OWNERS, REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE (NS) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) Councilmember Smith read the following letter from the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission into the records: 14 October 4, 1990 Honorable Mayor and City Council City Hall Pearland, Texas 77581 Gentlemen: At a meeting held on October 1, 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered Application No. 19, request of Albert M. Hasten, Agent for Anthony and Virginia Vento, Owners, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance from Classification Neighborhood Service to General Business on property located at 2020 and 2022 FM 518. The Commission considered current zoning and businesses in the area, proposed and permited businesses should the property be rezoned, the fact that the proposed brake and muffler shop would be adjacent to an R-1 zoning district with no buffer zone, and this zone change would constitute spot zoning. After much discussion, it was moved by Helen Beckman, seconded by James Garner, that it be recommended to Council that Application No. 19 be denied. Motion passed 4 to 1, with Benny Frank voting against and Clyde Starns abstaining. This is submitted for your consideration. Sincerely yours, /s/ Al Lentz Chairman, Planning and Zoning AL/EB:pv It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Council deny Application No. 19. Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R90-26, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PLACEMENT AND ERECTION OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE GREEN TEE TERRACE SUBDIVISION Resolution No. R90-26 was read in caption by Councilmember Miller. It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Resolution No. R90-26 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R90-26 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R90-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PLACEMENT AND ERECTION OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE GREEN TEE TERRACE SUBDIVISION Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Tetens, Smith, Weber and Wolff. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. BID NO. B90-16, FOUR POLIO CARS Council reviewed the following bids: VENDOR MAKE UNIT PRICE A. C. Collins Ford, 1991 Ford Crown $12,535.00 Inc. Victoria Les Marks Chevrolet Chevrolet $14,995.44 Caprice DELIVERY DATE: -TOTAL PRICE 6-8 Weeks $50,140.00 90-120 Days $59,981.76 It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Bid No. B90-16 be awarded to A. C. Collins Ford, Inc. for a total price of $50,140.,00 for four patrol units. Motion passed 5 to 0. APPROVAL OF INVOICE NO. 1 (FINAL) FROM WALSH ENGINEERING, INC. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Invoice No. 1(Final) for engineering services through September 30, 1990 on the Corrigan South Subdivision drainage improvements feasibility study in the amount of $5,000.00 be paid and the money taken from the appropriate funds. Motion passed 5 to 0. RECEIVE INTO THE RECORDS THE CORRIGAN SOUTH SUBDIVISION LEVEE FEASIBILITY STUDY PREPARED BY WALSH ENGINEERING Bill Walsh of Walsh Engineering explained to Council that the study performed by his company indicated that a levee system is feasible for flood control in the Corrigan South Subdivision. The next step would be a hydrologic study to determine the effects of such a system on areas upstream and downstream. The estimated cost of the levee was $65,000 but it was mentioned that this could be reduced if the City, Drainage District and County participated in this project. When questioned about the cost of the floodgates and pumps, Mr. Walsh stated that he would have his staff look into this and then advise Council of the estimated cost. Mr. Walsh and Mr. Tom Chmores, a member of his staff, answered questions from several residents of the Corrigan South Subdivision concerning this levee project. The residents were advised that a copy of this feasibility study was available for review in the City Secretary's Office. Councilmember Smith requested authorization from Council to deliver a copy of the Walsh Engineering Feasibility Study, as well as the maps, to the Drainage 1-- District. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Weber that Council authorize the City Manager to go forth with getting the estimated cost of proceeding with the hydraulic survey as well as the estimated cost of the pumping facilities to go into this project. Motion passed 5 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of , A. D., 1990. ATTEST: r City Secr ary 15