2002-03-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON MARCH 11, 2002, 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
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Richard Tetens
Woody Owens
Larry Wilkins
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Larry Marcott and Councilmember Klaus Seeger.
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller; Executive Director of Community
Services Tobin Maples; Police Chief J.C. Doyle; City Engineer John Hargrove; Community
Relations Liaison Phibi Vassallo; Parks and Recreation Director Ed Hersh; Director of
Human Resources and Safety Management Mary Hickling; Assistant City Attorney Nghiem
Doan; Project Director Joe Wertz; Grants and Strategic Planning Coordinator Chris Kidwell.
The invocation was given by Mayor Reid and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police
Chief J.C. Doyle.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid reported on February 28 he attended a ribbon cutting for the Associated Credit
Union at the Randall's grocery store at Silverlake, gave the Mayor's State of the City
Address, and attended the Pearland Health Facilities Development Corporation Board
Meeting; March 2 attended the Scout Troop# 464 Pancake Supper; March 3 attended St.
Helen's Catholic Church Family Day; March 4 met with Beazer Homes Developer; March
5 attended a ribbon cutting at Wal-Mart on State Highway 35 and then an AARP Monthly
Meeting; March 6 attended Keep Pearland Beautiful Recycle Committee Meeting; March
7 attended South Campus San Jacinto College to honor Women's History Month and then
attended the Pearland College Board of Directors -Meeting; March 8 attended a ribbon
cutting for Kohl's Department Store at Silverlake Village and then met with a citizen and
City Attorney, Darrin Coker.
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COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Tetens passed on giving a report.
Councilmember Owens reported on the brisk sales at the new Kohl's Department Store.
Councilmember Wilkins stated he attended the Chamber of Commerce State of the City
Address given by the Mayor. He further reported that he attended the Knights of Columbus
Fish Fry, met with citizens from Dixie Wood subdivision and enjoyed shopping at the new
Kohl's Department Store.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager, Bill Eisen, reported that there is a link on the City's website to check the
status of the Bond Projects. For those who do not have access to the Internet, Staff would
be happy to answer any questions. He further reported he attended the Brazoria County
Partnership Meeting, which was the first meeting of this type that the Partnership had
where they invited all of the cities that are members of the Partnership. The Partnership
gave an update on what the they are doing and each City had an opportunity to give a
short update on what is going on in each of those individual cities.
CITIZENS: None.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the February 11, 2002, Public Hearing held at 6:30
p.m.
2. Minutes of the February 18, 2002, Special Meeting held at 7:00
p.m.
3. Minutes of the February 25, 2002, Regular Council Meeting
held at 7:30 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - EXCUSE ABSENCE
OF COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD TETENS FROM THE REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 11, 2002. City Council.
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C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SUBDIVISION
ACCEPTANCE OF PARK VILLAGE ESTATES SECTION FOUR. Mr.
John Hargrove, City Engineer.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SUBDIVISION
ACCEPTANCE OF LAKES ONE AND TWO (THE FAIRWAY AT
HIGHLAND GLEN.) Mr. John Hargrove, City Engineer.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-567 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL 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 AND
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR STORAGE AND MINI -
WAREHOUSES, EXCLUDING ANY OUTSIDE STORAGE ON THE
FOLLOWING PROPERTY, BEING 4.69 ACRES, BEING LOT 7A,
WHICH IS THE SOUTH 1/20F LOT 7, ALLISON RICHEY GULF
COAST HOME COMPANY SUBDIVISION OF SUBURBAN
GARDENS, SECTION 19, H. T. & B. R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, A-
243, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 111, PAGE 184, DEED
RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (SPECIFIC USE NO.
100) (2109 CULLEN BOULEVARD) FROM CLASSIFICATION
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) TO COMMERCIAL DISTRICT -
SPECIFIC USE (C(S)) AT THE REQUEST OF CLASSIC STORAGE
STATION INC., 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. Mr. Tobin
Maples, Executive Director of Community Services.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-568 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL 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 LOCATION
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BEING LOT 11, OUT OF LOT 20, ALLISON RICHEY GULF COAST
HOMES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 9, H. T. & B. R.R. COMPANY
SURVEY, A-234, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO.
1022)(7205 CLIFF STONE ROAD) FROM CLASSIFICATION
SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY
DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF KEVIN T. MORTON,
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. Mr. Tobin Maples,
Executive Director of Community Services.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-569 -AN ORDINANCE OFTHE
CITY COUNCIL 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 LOCATION
BEING .76 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN A 10 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/a OF THE
SOUTHEAST 1/a OF THE G.C. SMITH SURVEY, SECTION 16, A-
546, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 1021)(6033
SHARONDALE) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT (R-
1) AT THE REQUEST OF HECTOR L. & ELVIA M. GUERRERO,
OWNERS, PROVIDING FORAN AMENDMENTOFTHE LAND USE
DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Tobin Maples,
Executive Director of Community Services.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-570 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL 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 LOCATION
BEING 2.2488 ACRES, OUT OF AND BEING PART OF A 60.13
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ACRE TRACT, ALLISON RICHEY, ALLISON RICHEYGULF COAST
HOME COMPANY'S SUBURBAN GARDENS, H. T. & B. R.R.
COMPANY SURVEY, SECTION 10, A-505, BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 1019) (BROOKSIDE ROAD)FROM
CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO
ESTATE LOT SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT (RE) AT THE REQUEST
OF TONG & TRUC QUAN BACH VO, OWNERS, PROVIDING FOR
AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP;
CONTAINING ASAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT. Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community
Services.
I. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-571 -AN ORDINANCE OFTHE
CITY COUNCIL 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 LOCATION
BEING.7219 ACRE TRACT OUT OF A 40 ACRE TRACT, CALLED
TRACT 35, H. T. & B. R.R. CO. SURVEY, SECTION 7, A-219, AS
RECORDED IN VOLUME 850, PAGE 635, DEED RECORDS OF
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 1023) (6215
DUBLIN LANE)FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO ESTATE LOT SINGLE FAMILY
DISTRICT (RE) AT THE REQUEST OF KYLE HUNT, 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. Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director
of Community Services.
J. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1054 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
ABANDONING A CERTAIN FORTY FOOT (40') WIDE RIGHT OF
WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOTS 3 AND 4 OF THE L.W.
MURDOCK SUBDIVISION IN THE A.C.H. & B.R.R. CO. SURVEY,
SECTION 2, ABSTRACT 507, WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY
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LIMITS OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS; HAVING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City
Attorney.
K. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1055 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, GRANTING
THE CONSENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO THE
CREATION OF BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 28 WITHIN THE CITY'S CORPORATE
BOUNDARIES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALERCLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
L. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R2002-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF SOCCER FIELD LIGHTING AT
CENTENNIAL PARK. Mr. Gordon Island, Purchasing Officer.
M. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R2002-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A MINI EXCAVATOR. Mr. Gordon Island, Purchasing Officer.
N. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R2002-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING A BOND ORDER OF
BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,575,000 UNLIMITED TAX
BONDS, SERIES 2002. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
O. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REAPPOINTMENT
OF JOEL GUTIERREZ TO SERVE ON THE HEALTH FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD FOR A 2 -YEAR TERM.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
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P. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R2002-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURE BY
WHICH CLOSED MEETINGS (EXECUTIVE SESSIONS) ARE
CONDUCTED. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
0. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R2002-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF' PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
GOALS PROMULGATED DURING THE CITY'S 2002 ANNUAL
PLANNING WORKSHOP. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
R. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - BOND SCHEDULE.
Mr. Alan Mueller, Deputy City Manager.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to adopt
Consent Agenda Items A through R, as presented on the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Owens, and Wilkins.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: None
NEW BUSINESS
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-H - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE LAND USE AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENTORDINANCEOF THE CITY OF PEARLAND (ORDINANCE NO.
509), AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, BY ADDING NEW
SUBSECTIONS TO REGULATE LAND USE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF PEARLAND;
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Tobin Maples,
Executive Director of Community Services.
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Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by CouncilmemberTetens, to approve
Ordinance No. 509-H.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated this is an issue in which Council has had a Workshop and
Public Hearing. This item proposes 7 changes to the Land Use Ordinance. The first of the
proposed changes deals with a definition to differentiate between outside storage and
outside display of merchandise for sale purposes. Staff does not recommend the adoption
of the proposed definition. Three other changes are somewhat related in that they address
outside storage adjacent to residential areas. One of the proposed amendments is related
to building facades, which encompasses change of occupant and facade requirements.
The last proposed amendment encompasses off-street parking incidental to residential and
non-residential main uses. Currently, the ordinance allows off-street parking for non-
residential uses in residential areas.
Brief discussion ensued between Council and City Manager regarding the proposed
changes to the Land Use Ordinance.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Owens, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 943-5 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING FIGURE 7.2, THOROUGHFARE
PLAN, OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS A GUIDE FOR PROPER
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN PEARLAND;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR CODIFICATION. Mr. Tobin
Maples, Executive Director of Community Services.
Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by CouncilmemberTetens, to approve
Ordinance No. 943-5.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated this issue was discussed by Council in, a previous
Workshop and Public Hearing.
Discussion ensued between the Council, City Manager, and Executive Director of
Community Services Tobin Maples regarding the proposed amendments to the
Thoroughfare Plan.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmember Wilkins.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Tetens and Owens.
Motion Failed 2 to 1, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2002-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY . OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING WORK
AUTHORIZATION #1, SUPPLEMENT #1, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE PEARLAND MOBILITY AND DRAINAGE BOND PROGRAM. Mr. Joe Wertz,
Jr., Project Manager.
Council member Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to approve
Resolution No. R2002-44.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated at a previous Workshop, Council had asked for Turner,
Collie & Braden to do an additional amendment to their Program Management contract to
include 2 additional projects for Yost and Barry Rose Road.
Council and Staff discussed details of Work Authorization #1.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Owens, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2002-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION CONTRACT
WITH COBB FENDLEY AND ASSOCIATES FOR ACQUISITION SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE FITE/WAGON TRAIUHATFIELD PROJECT. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins, -to
approve Resolution No. R2002-45.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated this is an agreement for right-of-way acquisition with Cobb
Fendley and Associates for approximately 33 individual tracts associated with the
Fite/Wagon Trail/Hatfield Water and Sewer Project.
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Brief discussion ensued between Council and City Attorney regarding the proposed right-
of-way acquisition contract.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Owens, and Wilkins.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2002-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A FLOOD MITIGATION
PLANNING GRANT TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. Mr.
Chris Kidwell, Grants and Strategic Planning Coordinator.
Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Council member Tetens, to approve
Resolution No. R2002-40.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated there are several reasons why this was brought before
Council, with one being that funding is now available for this type of planning, another
being that an approved mitigation plan will improve chances to receive additional mitigation
grants. It can also earn CRS (Community Rating System) credits, which could provide
flood insurance discounts for residents. The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) provides planning grants through the Flood Mitigation Assistance program,
requiring a 25% local match, and would be 75% FEMA funded.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Owens, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2002-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING A LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF
PROPERTIES PURCHASED THROUGH THE FEMA BUYOUT PROGRAM. Mr. Darrin
Coker, City Attorney.
CounciImember Tetens made the motion, seconded by CounciImember Owens, to approve
Resolution No. R2002-49.
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-- City Manager, Bill Eisen,stated that the City is in the process of acquiring certain
properties in the City as part of the accelerated Buyout Program using FEMA funds.
Although the City is responsible for perpetual maintenance of these properties, residents
and homeowners associations have expressed interest in .obtaining the use of these
properties. Although the City assumes responsibility for maintaining any property acquired
through the program, the City has the authority to enter into maintenance agreements with
willing third parties. The attached agreement outlines the rights and responsibilities of
individuals desiring to use and maintain properties acquired by the City through the Buyout
Program.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated this is not a lease agreement and is a non-exclusive
arrangement. If someone enters into an agreement with the City to maintain the property,
it does not mean they have exclusive use of that property. The property is open to the
public.
Brief discussion ensued between Council and Staff regarding the details of the landscaping
maintenance agreement.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Owens, and Wilkins.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2002-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TN EDMONDS AND
ASSOCIATES FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAGNOLIA
ROAD OVERPASS PROJECT. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Item passed with no Council action taken.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2002-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS FOR A VICTIMS' ASSISTANCE DISCRETIONARY
GRANT AND EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE SAID GRANT.
Mr. Chris Kidwell, Grants and Strategic Planning Coordinator.
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Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by CouncilmemberTetens, to approve
Resolution No. R2002-50.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated the City has been awarded a grant by the Attorney
General's office for the Victims Assistance Program. This is an 18 -month -grant in the
amount of $105,180 and does not require local matching funds. The purpose of the
program is to fund the position, and any associated costs, to provide people specific advice
in getting through the legal system if they have been a victim of crime and also provide
them with any information regarding any victims' assistance funding that might be available
through the State of Texas.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Owens, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 8:48 p.m. to
discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.072 - DISCUSSION WITH CITY ATTORNEY
REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND (DIXIE FARM ROAD).
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
2. SECTION 551.072 - DISCUSSION WITH CITY ATTORNEY
REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND (SERVICE CENTER).
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
3. SECTION 551.072 - DISCUSSION WITH CITY ATTORNEY
REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND (PARKS). Mr. Darrin
Coker, City Attorney.
4. SECTION 551.072 - DISCUSSION WITH CITY ATTORNEY
REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND (PEARLAND
PARKWAY). Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
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NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
Council returned from Executive Session at 10:00 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION -DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND
(DIXIE FARM ROAD). Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
No Council action taken.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2002-46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH LAN
ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIXIE FARM
ROAD STORM SEWER INSTALLATION PROJECT. Mr. Alan Mueller, Deputy City
Manager.
No Council action taken.
COUNCIL ACTION - DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND
(SERVICE CENTER). Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
authorize Staff to execute an earnest money contract for the purchase of property to be
used for the expansion of the City's Service Center Facility.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Owens, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND
(PARKS). Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
authorize Staff to execute an earnest money contract for the purchase of park property.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated any future purchase of both properties would have to
come back to Council for final approval.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Owens, and Wilkins.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
COUNCILACTION - DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND
(PEARLAND PARKWAY). Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins, to
authorize Staff to proceed with the purchase of property for the development of Pearland
Parkway as discussed in Executive Session.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Owens, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Marcott and Councilmember Seeger absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 25" day of March , 2002.
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