2004-02-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004, 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 Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Absent: Mayor Tom Reid.
Richard Tetens
Woody Owens
Charles Viktorin
Larry Marcott
Klaus Seeger
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller; Executive Director of
Community Services Tobin Maples; Executive Director of Economic Development
Corporation Fred Welch; Police Chief J.C. Doyle; City Engineer Doug Kneupper;
Director of Finance Andrea Jason; Parks & Recreation Director Thomas Grieve; Public
Works Director Jerry Burns; Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan; EMS Director Jeff
Sundseth; Project Director Joe Wertz.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Viktorin, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Police Chief J.C. Doyle.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens reported Mayor Reid is ill and will not attend tonight's Council
Meeting.
Mayor Reid submitted the following report:
Mayor Reid reported on February 10 he met with developers and contractors, and
attended the funeral of David Scott's wife; February 11 he attended a Recycle Center
Committee Meeting and an Adult Reading Center Board of Directors Meeting; February
12 he attended the Kids Resale Shop Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, AFLAC Insurance
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, DSL Contractors Homes Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, IXTAPA
House of Tex Mex Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, and a Southeast Economic Development
Corporation Board of Directors Meeting; February 13 he attended the C.J. Harris
Celebrity Reader, and met with developers and contractors; February 16 he attended
an Agenda Meeting, Council Workshop, and Public Hearings; February 18 he attended
the PEDC Brokers Breakfast and Briefing, and gave the Mayor's State of the City
Address; February 19 he met with Marie Fleckinger on land swap with Houston;
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February 20 he attended the Pearland Arts League Board of Directors Meeting and the
Cub Scout Pack 463 Blue & Gold Banquet; February 21 he attended the Cub Scout
Pack 468 Blue & Gold Banquet; February 22 he attended the Eagle Scout Court of
Honor for Saul Pontifes.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens passed.
Councilmember Viktorin announced on February 23, 2004, from 5:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
there is a Corps of Engineers Presentation on the Clear Creek Project at Friendswood
High School. This presentation will depict flooding without a future project. He reported
on February 6 — 8 he attende&the Association of Mayor and City Council Conference in
Galveston. He stated the conferences allow different cities to converse and receive
good ideals. He was able to receive information regarding future plans with the
Pearland Art League by listening to the comments regarding the start of Arts
organizations in other cities. February 18 he attended the Mayor's State of the City
Address. February 20 he attended the Pearland Arts League Board of Directors
Meeting. He announced his engagement and introduced his fiancee, Ms. Deanna
Michna.
Councilmember Owens announced the Council Retreat scheduled for February 28,
2004.
Councilmember Marcott announced on February 26, 2004, a duplicate meeting
regarding the Clear Creek Project would take place at League City Community Center.
He stated the current clean-up of the creek on the south side has improved the flow of
water.
Councilmember Seeger passed.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated there will be a Corps of Engineers Presentation on the
Clear Creek Project at Friendswood High School on February 23, 2004, from 5:30 p.m.
— 9:00 p.m. He stated there will be a Council Retreat at Joseph's Grill on February 28,
2004. Mr. Eisen stated the Citizens Advisory Committee has been working on the
updating of the City's Comprehensive Plan. A recommendation from the Citizens
Advisory Committee has been submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
Planning and Zoning Commission will have the first meeting regarding the
recommendations on February 24, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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CITIZENS:
Michael Klaus, 5016 Groveton, addressed Council and stated there are current
problems with the water meter reading and billing system. His family received an
incorrect bill for several thousand dollars. This bill should have triggered flags in the
billing department. He stated his. normal bill is approximately $50 to $60. He stated his
family also received another bill with a surcharge. They received no explanation from
the City regarding this bill. He also has concerns regarding the traffic on Beamer and
Biackhawk. Mr. Klaus asked Council to look at the City's transportation plan for that
area. He informed Council of the Houston Galveston Area Council Development
Program.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the February 2, 2004, City Council/Planning and Zoning
Commission Public Hearing held at 6:30 p.m.
.2. Minutes of the February 2, 2004, Special Meeting held at 6:30 p.m.
3. Minutes of the February 9, 2004, Regular Council Meeting held at 7:30
p.m.
4. Minutes of the February 16, 2004, Special Meeting held at 7:00 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-687 — 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 1.988
ACRES, OUT OF A 5.949 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1439,
PAGE 851, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS,
BEING OUT OF A 35.950 ACRE TRACT, OUT OF A TRACT OF 80 ACRES
OUT OF THE NORTH Y2 OF THE SOUTHEAST Y4 OF SECTION 16, GEORGE
C. SMITH SURVEY, ABSTRACT 546, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (WEST
SIDE OF HARKEY ROAD, AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TERRELL DRIVE)
(APPLICATION NO. 1138) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
(R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF DAVID AND ANA GARCIA AND ANTONIO
LINARES, 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. Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community Services.
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C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-689 — 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 LOT 13,
BLOCK 4, WEST LEA SUBDIVISION, H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 546, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (3742 MEADOWLARK WAY)
(APPLICATION NO. 1144) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
(R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF DESIGN TECH HOMES, AGENT FOR MICHAEL
AND BEVERLY KONZEM, 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. Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of
Community Services.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-692 — 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 0.401
ACRES, SITUATED IN AN ORIGINAL 10 ACRE TRACT AS RECORDED IN
VOLUME 410, PAGE 536 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS, SECTION 4, H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 543,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (4706 AND 4709 W. BROADWAY STREET)
(APPLICATION NO. 1146) FROM CLASSIFICATION SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT (R-2) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB) AT THE
REQUEST OF NATHAN ZAINFELD, 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.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-695 — 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 522.62
ACRES, SITUATED IN THE H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, SECTION 80,
ABSTRACT 564, AND SECTION 80, ABSTRACT 538, BEING ALL OF A
CALLED 120.134 ACRE TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN A DEED
RECORDED IN VOLUME (90) 820, PAGE 217, VOLUME (91) 866, PAGE 357,
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AND VOLUME (92) 994, PAGE 172, OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY DEED
RECORDS, AND LOTS 3 THROUGH 8, 11 THROUGH 18, 20 THROUGH 26,
27 THROUGH 34, LOTS 37 & 38, AND THE WEST Y2 OF LOT 39, ALL OF
LOTS 42, 43, 44, 45, 52 THROUGH 55, AND 8.11 ACRES OF LOT 56 OF THE
ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY SUBDIVISION
RECORDED IN VOLUME, 2, PAGE 98 OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY MAP
RECORDS, ALL IN BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
CR 92 (BROADWAY STREET), ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CR 59, AND ON
THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF CR 48) (APPLICATION NO. 1147) FROM
CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) AND
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(PUD) AT THE REQUEST OF JAMES M. JOHNSON, AGENT FOR LESLIE A.
SCIONEAUX, ONE TWENTY-NINE, LTD., JOHN B. AND MEREDITH BRIGGS,
AUDREY C. MCLOSKEY AND ROBERT E. MITHCHELL, JR., TRUSTEE,
RHC/EDGEWATER, LTD., F. CARRINGTON WEEMS II, F. CARRINGTON
WEEMS III, AND ALEXANDRA L. WEEMS, HEART -EYE LAND COMPANY,
AND MAURA A. HARDCASTLE AND MARION A. WATSON, 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.
Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community Services.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1153 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A
MORATORIUM ON MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE
INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1152 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, WAIVING THE
ENCROACHMENT OF A SWIMMING POOL INTO A UTILITY EASEMENT.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
H . CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SUBDIVISION ACCEPTANCE
OF CANTERBURY PARK SECTION 1. Mr. Doug Kneupper, City Engineer.
I . CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SUBDIVISION ACCEPTANCE
OF SHADOW CREEK RANCH SF -12. Mr. Doug Kneupper, City Engineer.
J. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — EXCUSE ABSENCE OF
COUNCILMEMBER CHARLES VIKTORIN FROM THE REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 2004. City Council.
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K. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — EXCUSE ABSENCE OF
COUNCILMEMBER LARRY MARCOTT FROM THE REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 2004. City Council.
Councilmember Marcott asked that Consent Agenda Item G be removed from the
Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember Viktorin made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through K with the exception of item G, as presented on
the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Viktorin, Owens, Tetens, Marcott, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1152 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, WAIVING THE
ENCROACHMENT OF A SWIMMING POOL INTO A UTILITY EASEMENT.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Viktorin made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Ordinance No. 1152 on its second and final reading.
Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens stated the coverage of the lot is almost full. This would add a
pool encroaching into an easement. He stated this would be very close to covering the
lot, more than what is currently allowed.
Councilmember Marcott asked if this has been reviewed.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated yes, it has and was forwarded by the Permit
Department. He stated the Permit Department did approve the permit, and this should
have covered any lot coverage issues.
Councilmember Marcott asked if the coverage requirement has been met.
Executive Director of Community Development, Tobin Maples, stated he has not looked
at that particular issue.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated Mr. Maples has not been involved in the process; the
department inspectors sent the permit approval to the Legal Department. He stated the
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inspector stated the applicant met the requirements, all except the waiver of
encroachment.
Councilmember Marcott stated it looks like this covers a lot of additional land.
Executive Director of Community Development, Tobin Maples, stated he is not 100%
sure if the pool would be considered as part of a structure and would need to refer to
the Land Use Ordinance.
Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens stated regardless of the Ordinance clarification, Council and
Staff need to look at any impervious surface being placed on lots.
Councilmember Marcott asked if there would be any future access problems after the
pool is in place.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated looking at the drawing, he does not foresee any access
problems.
Councilmember Tetens stated `.he has concerns regarding future flooding on the
property or surrounding properties.
Executive Director of Community Services, Tobin Maples, stated the structures on the
neighboring sides of the property would need to be measured. There is a 5 feet
minimum on one side and it has to be 15 feet aggregated between structures.
A brief discussion ensued among Council and Staff regarding the measurements of the
property.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Marcott, Owens, and Viktorin.
Voting "No" Councilmember Tetens.
Motion Passed 4 to 1.
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL ACTION — REMOVE FROM TABLE RESOLUTION NO. R2004-6. City
Council.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Viktorin, to
remove Resolution No. R2004-6 from the table.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Viktorin, Owens, Tetens, Marcott, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2004-6 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING WORK
AUTHORIZATION #14 FOR DRAINAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PEARLAND MOBILITY AND DRAINAGE BOND
PROGRAM (PEARLAND PARKWAY EXTENSION -BRITTANY BAY).
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Marcott made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Seeger, to
table Resolution No. R2004-6 for further review and discussion. The following
represents the discussion that took place prior to the motion to table:
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated this is a matter that has been tabled from two previous
agendas. The project will pick up Pearland Parkway at the most southern point and
extend the Brittany Bay Boulevard in League City. The scope of the work would detail
preliminary engineering and environmental assessment. Once the preliminary
engineering and environmental',.assessment is done, the project would be eligible for
participation in the Transportation Improvement Plan set for the area. There are some
concerns regarding separating portions of the program and not including the Dixie Farm
Road area for federal funding. Staff has completed cost estimates for the City, which
would construct the excluded portion of Dixie Farm Road. The current estimate for the
construction is $4.6 million.
Councilmember Owens stated the construction could be put into two phases. During
future construction, the City could possibly get the project placed on the Transportation
Improvement Program. The Transportation Improvement Program would allow some
funding for the project.
Councilmember Marcott asked for the specific coverage of the $4.7 million.
Craig Hester, Turner, Collie and Braden, stated the $4.7 million covers from Oiler Drive
to Dixie Farm Road.
Discussion ensued among Council, Staff, and Mr. Hester regarding the project costs
and size.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Viktorin, Owens, Tetens, Marcott, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING THE SELECTION OF PREFERRED
SHADYCREST TRAFFIC CALMING OPTION. Mr. Alan Mueller, Deputy City Manager.
Councilmember Marcott made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
table the selection of preferred Shadycrest Traffic Calming Option for the review of a
traffic count and circulation study. The following represents the discussion that
took place prior to the motion to table:
Misty Yarneau, 3705 Longherridge Drive, addressed Council and stated she is the
President of the Shadycrest Homeowners Association. She asked Council to vote for
option three as presented in the Council Workshop on February 9, 2004. This option
includes the traffic calming islands along Shadycrest, Longherridge, East Circle, West
Circle, and Shady Bend. She stated the community looks at this as an opportunity to do
something positive for the City.
Linda Cowles, 3412 Shadycrest, addressed Council and stated she is the Secretary of
the Shadycrest Homeowners Association. She asked Council to consider option three.
She stated the community has taken the steps requested by the City.
Don Sedardahl, 3418 Shadycrest, addressed Council and stated he had some past
concerns regarding the road being aligned. Now he has concerns regarding the
possible placement of speed bumps in the neighborhood and the affect it could possibly
have on the vehicles. He does not support option three.
Bill Ogden, 3903 Shadycrest, addressed Council and stated he supports the previous
statements. He stated when he originally moved to the Shadycrest Subdivision, traffic
was calm. He supports option three.
Councilmember Owens stated he has concerns and thinks something does need to take
place in the community of Shadycrest. The timing for this option is not at the moment.
He has received requests from other communities in the area for the same option due to
increased traffic. He stated spending approximately $500,000 on this project might not
be necessary. He stated the City should look at this in detail and possibly select the
option later. The traffic increase will not be known until Yost Road is aligned with
Shadycrest.
Councilmember Tetens stated the other requests stated by Councilmember Owens
would need to be looked at individually. Every case is different and on its own.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff regarding traffic calming options for
Shadycrest Subdivision and other subdivisions within Pearland.
Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, stated not all subdivisions would be able to request
traffic calming options. Subdivisions with thoroughfares or collectors are not
recommended to have traffic calming devices. He stated generally, traffic calming
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devices are placed on residential streets. This most likely would be where the pattern of
request will derive.
Councilmember Marcott asked if a Traffic Study was completed for the Shadycrest
Subdivision.
Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, stated there was a traffic study completed
approximately a year ago. The traffic study did not make any future projections about
increased traffic once Yost ties into Shadycrest.
Additional discussion ensued among Council and Staff regarding the traffic volume for
the Shadycrest Subdivision, traffic calming options, and funds for the project.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated additional information would be provided to Council
regarding existing traffic patterns in the neighborhood. The future traffic patterns would
be very hard to determine at this point.
Councilmember Marcott asked if Shadycrest Elementary was fully enrolled.
Misty Yarneau, 3705 Longherridge stated temporary buildings have been constructed
for the schools in the Shadycrest Subdivision. It is possible classroom space has been
met.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Marcott, Owens, and Viktorin.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Seeger, Tetens.
Motion passed 3 to 2.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2004-30 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING WORK
AUTHORIZATION #4 SUPPLEMENT #11 FOR MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PEARLAND MOBILITY AND DRAINAGE BOND PROGRAM
(CORRIGAN SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS). Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2004-30.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated this item relates to the South Corrigan area drainage
improvements. Turner, Collie and Braden has been authorized to do the construction
management for the project. This item is regarding the material testing services for the
drainage improvements.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Viktorin, Owens, Tetens, Marcott, and Seeger.
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Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2004-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A REVISED STORM
DRAINAGE CRITERIA MANUAL. Mr. Doug Kneupper, City Engineer.
Councilmember Viktorin made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2004-33.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated these changes were discussed in a Joint Workshop with
Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4. The changes include the rate of discharge
from detention facilities.
Michael Klaus, 5016 Groveton, addressed Council and stated the rainfall amount has
increased from 12.9 inches to 13.5. This data was collected from Harris County. He
stated the tropical storms brought in an increase of rain. The item for Council to vote on
tonight came from Harris County not Brazoria County. He stated the two counties have
different weather patterns. Local data should be used. He stated he attended a ground
water meeting and incorrect data for Pearland was used. That incorrect data regarding
the projected 2050 population could cause future water problems.
City Engineer, Doug Kneupper, stated the prediction of increased rainfall run-off and
population density has caused the changes for the additional detention volume. He
stated it will take approximately a 12% increase in detention facilities.
Councilmember Owens asked if Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4 approved the
changes.
City Engineer, Doug Kneupper, stated the Drainage District is in the process of
approving the changes.
Councilmember Marcott stated Mr. Klaus pointed out some items and asked if those
items would be considered.
City Engineer, Doug Kneupper, stated some of the issues stated by Mr. Klaus can be
researched and he could possibly see if Galveston County and Brazoria County has
different parameters.
Councilmember Marcott stated some of the drainage problems are caused by the
construction and storms. This is very costly to the citizens and the City.
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Councilmember Seeger stated Mr. Klaus was concerned about the data being accurate
and asked if there is a way to check for more accurate data.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff regarding the current collected data and
future data.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Viktorin, Owens, Tetens, Marcott, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2004-31 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY
EXPENDITURE FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE OLD ALVIN BRIDGE AT
MARY'S CREEK. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Viktorin, to
approve Resolution No. R2004-31.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated this item is regarding emergency expenditures made for
the Old Alvin Bridge at Mary's Creek.
Councilmember Owens asked if the costs for the emergency expenditures are being
documented for future matching funds from TxDOT.
Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, stated he does not believe these types of
expenditures count against those matching funds. TxDOT is currently in the review
process of engineering firms for twenty future projects, which Pearland is included.
Councilmember Marcott asked for the cost of the bridge.
Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, stated the estimate was approximately $700,000.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff regarding additional expenditures for future
bridge repairs.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Marcott, Tetens, Owerrs, and Viktorin.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2004-32 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SALE OF A.50
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ACRE TRACT, BY THE BRAZORIA COUNTY TAX OFFICE FOR THE BID AMOUNT
OF $2,000.00. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Marcott made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2004-32.
City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated this is a request for the City to consider the sale of
property. The property will be purchased for the appraisal amount and is currently the
only opportunity for the City to sale and recover a portion of the owed property tax
amount.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated the approval from the taxing entity is required before
the property could be sold. -
A brief discussion ensued regarding the location of the property and any value of the
property to the City.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated the property is located on Aubrell Drive, and it is a
vacant residential property. �.
Councilmember Marcott asked if water lines or sewer lines serviced the property.
Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, stated sewer lines service the property.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Viktorin, Owens, Tetens, Marcott, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1155 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING
REGULATORY SIGNS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DIXIE FARM ROAD AND F.M. 518;
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 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
CONTROL SIGNS INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE TRAVELING PUBLIC AND,
THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF
THE CITIZENRY. Mr. Doug Kneupper, City Engineer.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Ordinance No. 1155 on its first and only reading.
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City Manager, Bill Eisen, stated the Texaco Station located at the intersection of Dixie
Farm Road and Broadway is currently generating much traffic. This item would allow
signs to be placed prohibiting left turns into and out of the Texaco driveway. Additional
commercial development will allow more opportunities to enter into the Texaco. This
should create less traffic congestion for the area.
Councilmember Marcott asked about the traffic coming out of the Texaco trying to make
a left turn at the light onto Dixie Farm Road.
Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, state if the area is not congested, that would be an
easy movement to make. If it is congested, the ability to move over is still available.
The engineer recommended the current item. Prohibiting access totally from the
driveway would be very difficult. After Dixie Farm is reconstructed, there will be a
median for this location. This current item is only a transition step until the median is
placed on Dixie Farm.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Viktorin, Owens, Tetens, Marcott, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — BIKE RIDE ROUTE FOR THE "PEDAL-A-THON" TO THE
RECYCLE CENTER'S GRAND OPENING ON SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2004, AT 9:00
A.M. Ms. Helen Beckman, Keep Pearland Beautiful.
Helen Beckman, 2705 Churchill, addressed Council and stated the item is regarding the
route for a parade of bicycles. The Pearland Parkway Grand Opening postponed the
bike ride due to rain. This is for the postponement date and it would be wonderful to
have the event in conjunction with the grand opening of the new Pearland Recycle
Center. The bike ride will start at Centennial Park on Mclean and proceed to the
Pearland Recycle Center. An hour intermission will take place at the Pearland Recycle
Center, and the ride will proceed on to Magnolia, Mclean, and back to Centennial Park.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Marcott, Tetens, Owens, and Viktorin.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 8th day of March R.D.,
2004.
Tom Reid
Mayor
ATTEST:
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