2006-10-23 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES - 6:30PMMINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2006, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
Richard Tetens
Councilmember
Helen Beckman
Councilmember
Felicia Kyle
Councilmember
Steve Saboe
City Manager
Bill Eisen
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Young Lorfing
Absent: Councilmember Kevin Cole.
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Parks and Recreation Director; Danny Cameron
Public Works Director; Doug Kneupper City Engineer; Trent Epperson Project Director;
Nick Finan Assistant City Manager; Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Claire Manthei
Finance Director; Michelle Smith Recreation Superintendent; Louis Robertson Streets
and Drainage Superintendent.
PURPOSE OF HEARING — PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY TO CONSIDER
AN ADDITION TO THE BOUNDARIES OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2, CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS (THE "ZONE") OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR BROADWAY
BETWEEN KIRBY AND KINGSLEY, AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE PROJECT
PLAN AND REINVESTMENT ZONE FINANCING PLAN (THE "PLAN") FOR THE
ZONE TO: (1) INCREASE THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF THE ZONE, (II) INCREASE
THE AMOUNT OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED, (III) INCREASE
THE TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS, AND (IV) MAKE ANY OTHER
NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT CHANGES.
STAFF REVIEW OF THE ADDITION TO THE BOUNDARIES OF REINVESTMENT
ZONE NO. 2, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS (THE "ZONE") OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
FOR BROADWAY BETWEEN KIRBY AND KINGSLEY, AND THE AMENDMENT OF
THE PROJECT PLAN AND REINVESTMENT ZONE FINANCING PLAN (THE
"PLAN") FOR THE ZONE TO: (1) INCREASE THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF THE
ZONE, (II) INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO BE
INCURRED, (III) INCREASE THE TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS, AND (IV)
MAKE ANY OTHER NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT CHANGES. Mr. Darrin Coker,
City Attorney.
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City Manager Bill Eisen stated this Public Hearing involves the several issues. The
items for consideration include: the expansion of the boundaries to include between
Kirby Drive and Kingsley Drive; several amendments to the financing plan of the Tax
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (TIRZ NO. 2) to include several related projects, and several
actions items for Council.
Lynn Humphries, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson, stated the TIRZ No. 2 Board did
meet and approve the Project Amendment Plan No. 2, which is the Transwestern
Development Company Project; Project Amendment Plan No. 3, which is the
enlargement of the zone for the acquisition of approximately 7 acres; the reimbursement
agreement with Transwestern; and the first Letter Financing Agreement. The Board
also approved the interlocal agreements with Brazoria County and Fort Bend County.
The interlocal agreement has been approved by Brazoria County but has not been
signed due to several questions they have. Fort Bend County is in favor of the interlocal
agreement but wants to include the continued construction of Broadway between SH
288 and FM 521. That is what initiated the request for the enlargement of the TIRZ No.
2 boundaries.
Will Dean, Transwestern Development Company, stated he appreciates Council and
their vision and support of improvements to the quality of life in Pearland. He feels the
improvement to Broadway is a wonderful idea and is in favor of the plan.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Rodrigo Carreon, 1122 Ave. C, addressed Council and stated he is a resident of Fort
Bend County that is in favor of this plan but feels it is not the right time. TxDOT has
stated that State, County, and City Officials need to create a partnership to provide
additional funding for these types of projects. Other avenues to attain additional funding
need to be explored such as an alcohol tax or increasing fines for driving or drinking
unsafety. These funds could be used to improve roads and build new roads. The City
needs to partner with other governmental bodies instead of focusing on private entities.
If entire roads are not improved, instead of small pieces for individual projects, it causes
traffic problems in other areas of the road.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 13th day of November, A.D.,
2006.
Tom Reid
Mayor
ATTEST:
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