2005-10-10 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 10, 2005, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Absent: Councilmember Richard Tetens.
Tom Reid
Kevin Cole
Woody Owens
Larry Marcott
Position No. 3 Vacant
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Resigned: Councilmember Charles Viktorin.
Others in attendance: Executive Director of Community Services Nick Finan; Marketing
Manager of P.E.D.C, Will Benson; City Engineer Doug Kneupper; Parks and Recreation
Director Rhonda Cyrus; Fire Marshal Steve Chapman; Fire Marshal John Durham;
Project Director Joe Wertz; Administrative Analyst Chris Kidwell and Senior Planner
Theresa Grahmann.
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro -Tem Cole and the Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Police Chief J.C. Doyle.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid reported that on September 13 he attended the Workshop on the Old Town
Site Study; September 14-17 he attended the Texas Association of Regional Councils
annual meeting in Dallas, Texas; September 19 he attended the Council Meeting and
the Joint Public Hearing on Zone Changes with the Planning and Zoning Commission;
September 20 he attended the Houston -Galveston Area Council's monthly Board of
Directors Meeting; September 21-24 he operated out of the Emergency Operation
Center during Hurricane Rita; September 29 he attended a Public Meeting on the
Unified Development Code for developers; October 3 he attended the Special Meeting;
October 5 he attended a meeting with developers on a new subdivision; October 6 he
attended a meeting with County Judge John Willy, attended the Gulf Coast Water
Authority Planning Committee, attended Judge Starkenburg's reception, and met with
the Southeast Shrine Club; October 8 he attended the Meet the City event and cut the
ribbon at the Kids Back Porch production of Winnie the Pooh; October 10 he attended
the Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting.
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Mayor Reid stated he really appreciated the efforts from City Staff and the staff from
Pearland Independent School District and Drainage District No. 4 during Hurricane Rita.
Before the Hurricane, everyone met at the Pearland Ninth Grade Center on Bailey Road
and stayed there the entire time. Mayor Reid asked for Fire Marshall Steve Chapman
to tell the citizens about the first Community Emergency Response Team Course.
Fire Marshal Steve Chapman stated Fire Marshal John Durham and Volunteer Fire
Fighter Roger did all the work.
Fire Marshal John Durham stated he is going to recognize a special group of citizens
who volunteered their time for many weeks. Their weeks were forty plus hours of
training and certain specialized skills to be able to help with the citizens and the
aftermath of a disastrous event. Had we actually suffered the catastrophe we were
looking at, he felt very certain the community would have been blessed from the
expertise these individuals acquired. Renee Mills stepped up to the plate and was
unanimously voted in as the Volunteer Coordinator for the team.
Renee Mills thanked Mayor, Council, family and friends for recognizing the graduation
of Pearland's first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The program offers
training to people within communities to allow them to be better prepared to respond to
emergency situations in their area. When emergencies happen, CERT members self
activate to give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to
victims and organize spontaneous volunteers as the disaster goes on. Certain
members can also help with non -emergency projects that help improve the safety of the
City. CERT was first established in Los Angeles, California after a team was sent to
investigate the Mexico City earthquake in September 1985. The quake killed more than
ten thousand people and injured more than thirty thousand. Mexico City had no trained
volunteers before this disaster, however large groups of volunteers organized
themselves and performed light search and rescue operations. They were credited with
more than 800 successful rescues, however, more than 100 of these untrained
volunteers died during the fifteen -day rescue operation. The lessons learned in Mexico
City strongly indicated that a plan was needed to train volunteers to help themselves
and others. In 1993, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) decided to
make the concept and program available to communities nationwide. In his State of the
Union Address, on January 29, 2002 President Bush asked Americans to volunteer to
improve and safeguard our nation. To meet this challenge, the Citizens Core Program
was created. In the CERT program, students learn about disaster preparedness, fire
safety and suppression, how to maintain hygiene and sanitation, principles of triage,
how to establish disaster medical treatment areas and operate within them, how to size
up an incident and perform light search and rescue, safe techniques for lifting,
leveraging, and removing victims, how to document activities using the incident
command situation, how to provide emotional support to victims of disaster, and sadly,
how to even identify when a terrorist attack has occurred. CERT volunteers are
prepared for emergencies for up to seventy-two hours if necessary. Many communities
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have benefited from these response teams. On June 10, 1999, the Olympic pipe line
ruptured, releasing about 237 thousand gallons of gas into a creek that flows through
Washington. The water plant was severely damaged. Two ten -year-olds and an
eighteen year old lost their lives in that incident. It was the local CERT member who
responded initially and received the American Red Cross Real Hero Award for his
contributions. In Texas, the Pearland CERT experienced it's first test to what was
learned during months of training. On August 31, 2005 the City of Pearland received a
request for help from a Harris County Judge. Their job was to assist with any
documentation and check in other evacuees from Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi,
and to assist citizens from buses to the check-in locations in Houston. They responded
to they call. On September 1, 2005 an Emergency Action Record was issued activating
the Citizens Corp volunteer statewide for the first time in the Program's history. The
plea was for CERT to assist with relief efforts of Hurricane Katrina and shelters around
the state. Once again, the Pearland CERT responded. Later, on September 1, 2005
the Pearland Emergency Operation Center (EOC) was activated and John Durham sent
an e-mail requesting the Pearland CERT to help answer phones and run messages at
the EOC. Collectively, the Pearland CERT has volunteered over 120 hours in the City
of Pearland and the City of Houston. Many of the Pearland CERT members are also
amateur hand radio operators. These individuals assisted in the wake of Hurricane
Katrina, when cellular and land telephones were not working. Her class would like to
thank John Durham, the Deputy Fire Marshal for the City of Pearland for his vision in
bringing the CERT program to Pearland. She asked that Mr. Durham come forward and
accept a plaque that reads, "In appreciation, John Durham, for your vision in bringing
CERT to Pearland, Class of 2005." She also thanked Fire Fighter Roger Ware for his
leadership during this course. Roger unselfishly volunteered his time to instruct the
class to its completion and coordinate the final disaster drill. She asked that Mr. Ware
also come forward and accept a plaque that reads " In appreciation, Roger Ware, for
your leadership and instruction. Class of 2005. Finally, she acknowledged Fire Marshal
Steve Chapman and Deputy Fire Marshal Steve Norton for attending the final exercise
on September 15, 2005. She hopes that the City of Pearland recognizes the importance
of CERT and supports its future.
Deputy Fire Marshal John Durham stated he would like to recognize the following
individuals and graduates of Pearland's very first Community Emergency Response
Team: Mr. John Allen, Ms. Patty Allen, Mr. Joshua Chavali, Mr. Colin Crawford, Mr.
Dennis Gittens, Mr. Jerald Landis, Mr. Brett Mills, Coordinator, Ms. Renee Mills; Ms.
Amanda Moore, Mr. Wayne Moore, Ms. Nena Moroi, Ms. Georgia Pemberton, Ms. Misty
Pemberton, Mr. Rudy Perez, Ms. Michelle Sealy, Mr. Garland Sparks, Mr. Michael
Thomas, Mr. Steve Trimble, Mr. Jimmy Turner, and Ms. Eunice Williams.
Carol Artz stated she was requested to bring a video about the Fairgrounds
Multipurpose Facility that is proposed on the bond for November 8, 2005. Two years
ago, Judge Willy appointed thirty-one people across Brazoria County to serve on the
Citizens Select Committee to review the fairgrounds and what all should be done. Over
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the two-year course it has been decided that it will be a bond issue for November 8,
2005 for a Multiuse facility for Brazoria County, which is what the video will be showing.
She stated it is hard to promote something that is not in her community but she does
think that the fairgrounds we have now is not a good image for Brazoria County.
Councilmember Larry Marcott stated the problem with the fairgrounds now is that they
are old and there are World War II items still on the fairgrounds. The Citizens Select
Committee met at the fairgrounds and it is a place you do not want to go. The County
has been putting money in to help the fairgrounds get by. That money is the citizen's
money and he thinks good money is going for bad reasons. It is not a place to invest
money in. The infrastructure is old, the parking is terrible, and the facilities are not in
good shape. We cannot support this kind of fairgrounds. We have to go after a
multipurpose facility that we can have other activities in. The County is growing and
needs a more useful facility. We have something that will be useful for a long time, be
above the flood plain, have adequate parking, and will be an advantage to Brazoria
County. Angleton, which is centrally located, is a proper place with access and visibility
from Highway 288. Also, we need to be looking at things as a County instead of the
North side vs. the south side. He stated he just finished his term as President of the
Brazoria County Cities Association (BCCA), which is made up of all in Brazoria County
cities. The fairgrounds was one idea that he pushed so that all the cities make up one
body and not different sides such as north, south, east, or west. It is an issue that
voters will have to decide on whether they want or not and if they vote no, we will
continue to invest money into what is now being called fairgrounds.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Tetens was absent.
Councilmember Viktorin stated recently the County Commissioner of the west side of
Pearland has decided not to seek re-election. He stated because he feels strongly
about the citizens of Brazoria County being properly represented at the County level, he
has decided to run for Brazoria County Commissioner of Precinct No. 2. Unfortunately,
the State law dictates he must immediately resign his current City Council position. He
further thanked the City Staff, Commissioners, Mayor, Council and the citizens for their
support and stated he has enjoyed serving all of them.
Mayor Reid stated he would like to acknowledge Councilmember Viktorin's mother; she
is a wonderful person and has campaigned for Councilmember Viktorin during his
Council term.
Councilmember Owens stated if Councilmember Viktorin were to become the County
Commissioner it would be a great improvement; no offense meant to the current
Commissioner.
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Mayor Pro -Tem Cole stated it has been an interesting journey with Councilmember
Viktorin. The two of them started together running against each other. He stated at that
time, Councilmember Viktorin truly showed himself to be a gentleman during the race. It
will be a loss to Pearland and a gain for Brazoria County once elected as County
Commissioner. He requested the election be held the same day the Pearland School
Board's election is held. It would allow for more citizens to get out and vote.
Mayor Reid stated Councilmember Viktorin and he campaigned together in 2002 and
2005 and got to know one another very well, as well as his mother and others. He has
been impressed with his ability to sift through facts and come up with positive answers.
Councilmember Marcott stated he wishes Councilmember Viktorin well. His election will
add something to Brazoria County Court that has not been present. There have been a
lot of people on court that haven't been municipal people and they don't understand
what happens at the local level since they are regional. If there were more locally
experienced individuals working in Municipal Government, we as cities would do much
better. When Councilmember Viktorin goes to Angleton, he hopes that he not forget the
things he has learned at the City and apply them to his new position.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill Eisen stated he has enjoyed working with Councilmember Viktorin for
the past several years. Everyone has appreciated his ethical approach as a City
Councilmember. He will miss working with him but hopes to get to work with him in a
different capacity as County Commissioner. He would like to comment on the City's
response to Hurricane Rita. He acknowledged the roles of several City staff members
and their contributions making it a great success. He thanked the Parks and Recreation
Department for their hard work in putting together the Meet the City Event on October 8,
2005. He asked that Jerry Bum's retirement be formally acknowledged at an upcoming
Council Meeting.
CITIZENS
Linda Cowles, 3412 Shadycrest Drive addressed Council and stated she would like to
speak in favor of our park fees and the dedication fees that are needed desperately.
There is a need for parks to be more accessible to the people in order to raise exercise
levels. By providing more park space in our community, Pearland would be helping to
promote conservation of one of out most valuable resources, which is green space. It
will also help promote ecotourism in Pearland. Currently there is not a lot of park area to
enjoy. Parks are essential to our health and the well being of any community, and by
providing more park space with these additional fees, Pearland would be able to
promote recreation, exercise, help to reduce crime and will protect the environment. The
park fee would be less than $17 a year. The fees that we currently have for parks are
not enough to buy land in Pearland for more park space. Ms. Cowles asked that Mayor
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and Council please support the park fees for these reasons.
Michael Klaus, 5016 Groveton addressed Council regarding the Corrigan Project and
stated he has concerns that Council and Staff have made a decision to downgrade the
protection on Corrigan and allow more water to enter the neighborhood. Second, he
stated he finds it interesting that the City is four years into the Clear Creek Project, still
waiting for the Core to do something, while at the same time, the City could have
applied for grants. Last, he complimented the City of Pearland's Staff who took care of
things during the evacuation. He stated he did not agree with the policy makers in the
area. it should not take twelve hours to evacuate. There is going to be a big problem if
something more serious does happen in this area.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the June 14, 2004, Joint Public Hearing (Comprehensive Plan)
held at 6:30 p.m.
2. Minutes of the August 8, 2005, Regular Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
3. Minutes of the August 9, 2005, Public Hearing (Parks Master Plan) held at
7:00 p.m.
4. Minutes of the August 15, 2005, Special Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
5. Minutes of the August 22, 2005, Public Hearing (Abandonment White Road)
held at 6:30 p.m.
6. Minutes of the August 22, 2005, Regular Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
7. Minutes of the August 25, 2005, Public Hearing (Property Tax) held at 6:30
p.m.
8. Minutes of the August 29, 2005, Public Hearing (FY 2005-2006 Budget) held
at 6:30 p.m.
9. Minutes of the August 29, 2005, Public Hearing (Property Tax) held at 6:30
p.m.
10. Minutes of the August 29, 2005, Special Meeting held at 7:00 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-795 — 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 A 4.9292
ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF LOT 58 AND 57 OF
FIGLAND ORCHARD SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OUT OF SECTION 13 OF
THE H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 240, ACCORDING TO THE
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MAP OR PLAT OF SAME BEING RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 77, OF THE
PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HARKEY
ROAD, AND SOUTH OF FIGLAND STREET) (SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 151) FOR A CHANGE FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
(M-1) TO A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR "COMMERCIAL RADIO OR
TELEVISION OR MICROWAVE TOWER" IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
(M -1(S)), AT THE REQUEST OF VOICE STREAM HOUSTON, INC., APPLICANT
FOR RANDY A. AND CONNIE L. LANGE, 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. Nick Finan, Executive Director
of Community Services.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-796 — 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 127.6954
ACRES TOTAL, DESCRIBED AS: 88.6991 ACRES, OUT OF LOTS 6, 7, AND 8;
9.00 ACRES OUT OF LOT 3; 5.00 ACRES OUT OF LOT 4; 5.00 ACRES OUT OF
LOT 3; 5.00 ACRES OUT OF LOT 3; 5.00 ACRES OUT OF LOT 4; ALL OF THE
JAMES HAMILTON SURVEY, 9.9963 ACRES SITUATED IN THE DAVID WHITE
(ASSIGNEE OF JAMES HAMILTON) SURVEY, ABSTRACT 881, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 15 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND RECORDED IN VOLUME 2309, PAGE 695, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CITY OF PEARLAND, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
(GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF STATE HIGHWAY
288 AND BELTWAY 8) (APPLICATION NO. 1238) FROM CLASSIFICATION
SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PUD), AT THE REQUEST OF KERRY R. GILBERT
AND ASSOCIATES, INC., APPLICANT FOR PEARLAND LIFESTYLE CENTER,
L.P., 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. Nick Finan, Executive Director of Community Services.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 1023-2 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING EXHIBIT "B" OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1023 AS IT APPLIES TO PARK DEDICATION FEES; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
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PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Rhonda Cyrus, Parks and Recreation Director.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 1227 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION BY BRAZORIA
COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 17 OF APPROXIMATELY 75.5396
ACRES OF LAND. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RATIFICATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF TOM HODGES TO SERVE ON THE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION FOR A 3 -YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 1, 2008.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARLIE
MICHNA TO SERVE ON THE ELECTRICAL BOARD FOR A 2 -YEAR TERM
EXPIRING NOVEMBER 1, 2007. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REAPPOINTMENTS OF FELICIA
KYLE, RANDY FERGUSON, GEORGE SANDARS, AND LUCY STEVENER TO
SERVE ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A 2 -YEAR TERM
EXPIRING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2007. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REAPPOINTMENT OF MIKE
BESSER TO SERVE ON THE GAS AND PLUMBING BOARD FOR A 5 -YEAR
TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 1, 2010. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
J. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REAPPOINTMENTS OF KATHY
LUND AND HAROLD GENTRY TO SERVE ON THE HEALTH FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD FOR A 2 -YEAR TERM EXPIRING
NOVEMBER 1, 2007. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
K. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REAPPOINTMENTS OF DALONA
NILAND AND THOMAS GIBBS TO SERVE ON THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD FOR A 3 -YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 1,
2008. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
L. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REAPPOINTMENTS OF VICKY
PREBLISKY AND PENNY WOODWARD TO SERVE ON THE LIBRARY BOARD
FOR A 3 -YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 1, 2008. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Cole asked that Consent Agenda Item H be removed from the Consent
Agenda for further discussion.
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Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Marcott, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through L with the exception of item H, as presented on
the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Marcott, Cole, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
As requested by Mayor Pro -Tem Cole, Consent Agenda Item H was removed from the
Consent Agenda for further discussion and consideration after Executive Session.
NEW BUSINESS
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-797 — 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 9.988 ACRES, BEING LOT 28,
ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED
IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 23, BRAZORIA COUNTY PLAT RECORDS OUT OF SECTION
NO. 7, H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 219, BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS, CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF O'DAY ROAD, AND NORTH OF BUTLER ROAD)
(ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1240) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT (MH) AT THE
REQUEST OF RAMOND W. HOWARD, APPLICANT FOR JESUS BANDA, 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. Nick Finan,
Executive Director of Community Services.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-798 — 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 10.00 ACRES,
APPROXIMATELY, BEING THE SOUTH 7.5 ACRES OF TRACT 4 OF THE
SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 17, H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 242,
IN BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS IT
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APPEARS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TEXAS; AND THE NORTH 2.5 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 10 ACRES OF
THE SOUTH 20 ACRES OF THE EAST 60 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST ONE
QUARTER OF SECTION 17, H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 242,
THIS SAME PROPERTY HAS SOMETIMES BEEN KNOWN AND REFERRED TO
AND DESCRIBED AS LOT 4, SECTION 17, ABSTRACT 242, BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS, CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MANVEL ROAD (FM 1128) AND FITE
ROAD) (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1242) FROM CLASSIFICATION
SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
(GB) AT THE REQUEST OF SIGNATURE EUBANKS AND ASSOCIATES,
APPLICANT FOR THE ESTATE OF ALFRED HRBACEK AND ANNIE HRBACEK,
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. Nick Finan,
Executive Director of Community Services.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-799 — 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 8.290 ACRES, BEING A PART
OF LOT 12 OF THE ALLISON RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY
SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 21, H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 309,
AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 23, OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY PLAT
RECORDS, CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FM 518 (BROADWAY STREET), AND EAST OF
OWER LANE) (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1245) FROM CLASSIFICATION
SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
(GB) AT THE REQUEST OF HIEP PRAM, APPLICANT FOR FORTRESS PEARLAND
INVESTMENT, LLC, 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. Nick Finan, Executive Director of Community Services.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-800 — 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 20.00 ACRES, BEING THE
NORTH ONE-HALF OF TRACT 2, THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF TRACT 2, AND
TRACT 5, ABSTRACT 309, H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, CITY OF PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
SMITH ROAD (COUNTY ROAD 666), AND SOUTH OF FM 518 (BROADWAY
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STREET)) (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1239 & SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 153) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB), WITH A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES (GB(S)), AT THE REQUEST OF
CHARLES VIKTORIN, 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. Nick Finan, Executive Director of Community Services.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-801 — 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 5.00 ACRES, BEING THE
SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOT 21, OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME
COMPANY SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 8, OF THE H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 504, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 23 AND 24, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS
(GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ROY ROAD, AND NORTH OF FM
518 (BROADWAY STREET)) (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1241) FROM
CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT (C) AT THE REQUEST OF CHARLES C. MOFFETT, 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. Nick Finan, Executive Director of
Community Services.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-802 — 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 5.00 ACRES, BEING A PART OF
AND OUT OF LOT 178, OUT OF THE ZYCHLINSKI SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 28,
H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 551, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS,
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 29, PAGE
9, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, CITY OF PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
STATE HIGHWAY 35 (MAIN STREET), AND NORTH OF DIXIE FARM ROAD) (ZONE
CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1243) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (M-1) AT THE
REQUEST OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC., AND GEORGE W. WILLIAMS, III,
APPLICANT FOR ASSOCIATED ENTERPRISES, INC., OWNER, PROVIDING FOR
AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
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CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Nick Finan, Executive Director of
Community Services.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-805 — 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 3.269 ACRES, BEING LOT 8 OF
THE ORANGE GROVE ADDITION RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 62 OF THE
HARRIS COUNTY MAP RECORDS, CITY OF PEARLAND, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
(GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BELTWAY 8 AND
ALMEDA SCHOOL ROAD) (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1244) FROM
CLASSIFICATION LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (M-1) TO PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PUD) AT THE REQUEST OF TIM STOVALL, 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. Nick Finan,
Executive Director of Community Services.
Mayor Pro -Tem Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens to approve
Ordinance No. 509-797, 509-798, 509-799, 509-800, 509-801, 509-802, and 509-805
on their first reading as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for denial of Specific Use Permit Application No. 1240, Ordinance
No. 509-797.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for approval Application Nos. 1242, 1245, 1239 and Specific Use
Permit Application No. 153, Application Nos. 1241, 1243, and 1244.
Councilmember Marcott stated there needs to be additional parking because, as of now,
people are parking at the edge of the street located at Dixie Farm Road and SH 35.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Cole, and Marcott.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent, approving Ordinance Nos.
509-798, 509-799, 509-800, 509-801, 509-802 and 509-805 on their first reading and
Ordinance No. 509-797 failed and is not approved as recommended for denial by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-806 — 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 10.8757 ACRES OF LAND,
RESTRICTED RESERVE "An OUT OF THE FINAL PLAT OF HOME DEPOT U.S.A,
INC. SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION CONTAINING 14.6536 ACRES OF LAND
SITUATED IN THE W.D.C. HALL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 70, GEORGE W. JENKINS
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FM 518 (BROADWAY STREET), AND ON THE
EAST SIDE OF DIXIE FARM ROAD) (SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO.
152) FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR OUTSIDE DISPLAY, STORAGE, AND
SALE OF MERCHANDISE AND EQUIPMENT IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C)
AT THE REQUEST OF ARCHITECTURAL GROUP INTERNATIONAL (AGI),
APPLICANT FOR THE HOME DEPOT, 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 Nick Finan, Executive Director of Community
Services.
Councilmember Marcott made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Cole to
approve Ordinance No. 509-806 on its first reading and eliminating outside storage.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for approval of Specific Use Permit Application No. 152.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated one issue that still may be outstanding is a question with
regards to the removal of some of the fencing in the area, which the applicant indicated
they would be willing to do. They also would be removing outside storage.
Executive Director of Community Services Nick Finan stated there is a small fence
about 6 -foot tall outside the garden center. It was not known there was going to be
outside storage. He stated he went by the location today and the fence has been taken
down.
Councilmember Marcott stated one of the problems with the outside storage area is
when it is all filled up it is hard to get traffic in and out of the area. The area needs to
stay open.
Executive Director of Community Services Nick Finan stated the applicant indicated
they would remove the fence along the edge of the garden center, eliminating the
outside storage in this area.
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Executive Director of Community Services Nick Finan gave a brief presentation related
to the subject.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Cole, and Marcott.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated Council might want to consider Ordinance No. 1230,
Resolution No. R2005-151 and Resolution No. R2005-150 together. They all relate to
the disannexation of a piece of property located along SH 288.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1230 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DISCONTINUING AND
DISANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM THE CITY AND ADJUSTING THE
CITY'S BOUNDARIES ACCORDINGLY; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City
Attorney.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2005-151 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES
AGREEMENT WITH LAND THREE, LTD. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2005-150 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION BY BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 OF
APPROXIMATELY 9.9932 ACRES OF LAND. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Cole, to
approve Ordinance No. 1230 on its first and only reading as amended, Resolution No.
R2005-151 and Resolution No. R2005-150.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated Ordinance No. 1230 involves the disannexation of
approximately a 10 -acre tract of land, which is located along SH 288 in the area where
City utilities will not be available for some time. Resolution No. R2005-151 is the
consideration for the City's agreement to disannex the tract of land; A Payment in Lieu
of Taxes Agreement has been negotiated to offset the revenue lost to the City through
the reduction in property taxes that would have otherwise been received. Due to the
anticipated low cost of servicing the subject property, the first two Payments in Lieu of
Taxes will be equal to one-fourth of the amount of taxes the City would have otherwise
received. Following the initial two years, the Payment in Lieu of Taxes will be equal to
one-half of the taxes the City would have otherwise received, and shall continue until
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Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 6 is annexed into the City. Resolution No. R2005-
150 gives consent to MUD No. 6 to annex the property.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated there has already been a Public Hearing about the
disannexation Ordinance. It will go through two readings and pave the way for the
Resolution consenting the annexation of the property into Municipal Utility District No. 6.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Cole, to amend
the original action on Ordinance No. 1230 to approve it on a first and only reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens and Cole.
Voting "No" Councilmember Marcott.
Motion Passed 2 to 1, with Councilmember Tetens absent.
Mayor Reid called for a vote on the original motion as amended.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Cole, and Marcott.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1231 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DETERMINING A PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE FEE SIMPLE TITLE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY, OR HIS 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 THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AS THE CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS BEARS
DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Mayor Pro -Tem Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Ordinance No. 1231 on its first and only reading.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is an ordinance that would allow the City to
initiate condemnation proceedings for a tract of land as required as a detention facility
for the Dixie Farm Road Project.
Councilmember Marcott stated parcel one is what we are acting on now but there is
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also reference to a second parcel. Also, part of what we are acquiring looks like it has a
pipeline valve station in it. He asked if this would work for the detention.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated we could not acquire parcel two because we do not
legally need it. We would like to acquire parcel two but because we can only apply for
what we actually need, we are not able to do so. If the property owner would be willing
to negotiate with us, we would be willing to acquire parcel two. As far as the pipeline
valve, it is a part of a pipeline easement that we are not acquiring.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Marcott, Cole, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent
Mayor Reid called a recess of the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Mayor Reid called the meeting back to order at 9:27 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2005-152 — 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 BRIDGEFARMER AND ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAGNOLIA ROAD EXPANSION PROJECT
(BRIDGE CROSSING AT MARY'S CREEK). Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Marcott made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Cole, to
approve Resolution No. R2005-152.
Project Director Joe Wertz stated he confidently submitted a design proposal to Cobb
Finley that was approved by Council. Cobb Finley came back to him stating it would call
for a bridge and they do not have anyone to design a bridge. He quickly indicated to
them that maybe he could find them another project. He stated Cobb Finley did not
accept that because they wanted to design this current project. Mr. Wertz stated he
took all the blame for not reviewing the proposal as well as he should have. When he
saw that their percentage of construction was about ten percent, he did take the time to
give Cobb Finley a call and ask if the percentage was accurate. For this type of job the
construction percentage should be about twelve of thirteen percent. He stated this
ended up being a good mistake if there is such a thing because Bridgefarmer and
Associates gave better pricing than Cobb Finley for the design effort. Bridgefarmer
stated in their proposal for the Magnolia Overpass, that they have three different ways
of designing the overpass and two of them save the City money. It would involve
moving the creek. The creek makes a very acute angle to the bridge and if we align the
creek so that it make more of a ninety -degree angle it would save bridge structure.
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There is about $475,000 in savings potential by shortening the bridge.
Councilmember Owens asked if the Cobb Finley contract would need to be amended
Project Director Joe Wertz stated the scope of work will need to be revised but no prices
should be amended for the Cobb Finley Contract.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Cole, and Marcott.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2005-154 — 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 DUNHAM
ENGINEERING, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE MAGNOLIA WATER PLANT GROUND STORAGE TANK.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Cole, to
approve Resolution No. R2005-154.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this is a replacement of the Magnolia water tank. What is
being proposed this evening is a contract with Dunham Engineering for fees associated
with the design of the tank as well as an additional fee for construction and inspection.
Council will recall that the money for the design and construction for the new tank was
included in the current year's operating budget.
Councilmember Owens stated this item was just for the $20,000 Phase One
construction and inspection. The total expenditure would be $208,000 including the
construction.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Marcott, Cole, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2005-155 — 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 DUNHAM
ENGINEERING, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
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REHABILITATION OF THE ALICE STREET ELEVATED WATER TANK. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2005-155.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this involves the complete inspection, recommendation,
design and the rehabilitation that needs to be done as well as any specifications for
painting that has to be done.
Councilmember Marcott asked if it would include the logo on it.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated no it would most likely be stenciled on and wouldn't
require any engineering.
Councilmember Owens asked what the difference is in the amount that was budgeted
and the total expenditure.
Public Works Director Jerry Bums stated that the estimates in the past years have been
really low compared to the actual prices that came in. There will be extra money that
will be available but the original estimate was $300,000.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Cole, and Marcott.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 9:43 p.m.
to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.087 — CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY —
REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
2. SECTION 551.072 — REAL PROPERTY: DISCUSSION REGARDING
THE SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE, OR EXCHANGE OF REAL
PROPERTY. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
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3. SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS - REGARDING
APPOINTMENTS OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S VARIOUS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
Council returned from Executive Session at 11:15 p.m
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2005-153 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SHADOW CREEK HILTON GARDEN INN,
LLP. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2005-153.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this is an agreement with the developer of the proposed
Hilton Garden Inn that will be located in Shadow Creek Ranch and will provide for a
rebate of five percent of the seven percent that is levied in the City's hotel motel tax to
the developer to compensate him for the construction of the facility that will be a part of
that project.
Councilmember Marcott stated he would like the agreement to state a minimum of eight
thousand square feet. As of now, it only stated eight thousand square feet and not a
minimum of eight thousand square feet.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Cole, and Marcott.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS.
City Council.
No action taken by Council.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING THE SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE, OR EXCHANGE
OF REAL PROPERTY. City Council.
No action taken by Council
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COUNCIL ACTION - REAPPOINTMENTS OF FELICIA KYLE, RANDY FERGUSON,
GEORGE S BSARDDFORCY STEVENER TO SEE ON THE A 2 YEAR TERM EXPRIO
NG ON NOVEMBER 1,2007.
MI
DEVELOPMENTENT O
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, for the
reappointments of Felicia Kyle, Randy Ferguson, George Sandars, and Lucy Stevener
to serve on the Economic Development Board for a 2 -year term expiring on November
1, 2007.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Cole, and Marcott.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 3 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - REGARDING APPOINTMENTS OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO
THE CITY'S VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. City Council.
No action taken by Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 11: 20 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 2e day of November, 2005.
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Tom Reid
Mayor
ATTEST:
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