2006-06-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JUNE 12, 2006, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:47 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Richard Tetens
Kevin Cole
Helen Beckman
Felicia Kyle
Steve Saboe
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Public Works Director Danny Cameron; Parks & Recreation
Director Rhonda Cyrus; Police Chief J.C. Doyle; Assistant City Manager Nick Finan;
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge; Planning Director Lata Krishnarao; Director of
Finance Claire Manthei; and Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Saboe and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Police Chief J.C. Doyle.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid reported May 21 to May 24, he attended the International Council of
Shopping Centers; May 25, he attended the Clear Creek Meeting with Pearland,
Friendswood, and Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 members, met with Dr. Lindeman
regarding Riverstone Ranch property, and met with the Gulf Coast Water Authority
Board of Directors; May 26, met with H -GAC Transportation Policy Council Board of
Directors and joined community leaders to welcome graduating Seniors at the All Night
School Party; May 29, was a keynote speaker for the VFW Memorial Day Event; May
30 Chaired the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meeting; May 31, met with
new Scout Director, Larry Brown and Director of Economic Development Corporation,
Fred Welch; June 2, joined Pearland, Friendswood, and the Brazoria Drainage District
No. 4 for a visit to Senator Cornyn's office; June 3, attended the groundbreaking for the
Apex Hospital; June 5, attended the Agenda Meeting, the Council Workshop, and the
Special Meeting, and attended the Bay Area Transportation Partnership Tri -County
Luncheon; June 6, met with managers of the three Wal -mart stores and met with Felton
Baker and the engineering consultant on a proposed hospital at the airport site; June 8,
attended the Ribbon Cutting for Graphics Printing, met with the "Trees for Pearland"
Committee, and visited with President John Ring of the Kemlon Company; June 9 and
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10 attended his High School Reunion; June 12 visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jamison and
met with the City Audit Committee.
Mayor Reid recognized Inez Farmer for her service as an Election Official and
presented her with a plaque of appreciation. He stated Inez Farmer has been at the
polls as long as he can remember, since approximately 1965.
Mayor Reid recognized the other election officials in attendance that have also given
their time and effort: Cheryl Barnett; Wanda Heard; Adela Villarreal; Barbara Campise;
Helen Horton; Alma Nolen; Francis Elkington; and Jo Churchill.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Saboe reported Mayor Reid attended the groundbreaking for the Apex
Hospital. It will be the first community hospital and he is happy to see the project begin.
He attended a successful fundraiser at St. Helen's Church.
Councilmember Beckman thanked Staff for all the information they have provided.
Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens passed on giving a report.
Councilmember Kyle thanked Staff for all the information they have provided.
Councilmember Cole stated there is now a privately owned full-service emergency room
located in Pearland at FM 518 and Dixie Farm Road.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Rhonda Cyrus will be resigning from her position as
Parks and Recreation Director. Funding for the Clear Creek Project was left out of the
Federal Budget. Congressman Tom DeLay was not successful in getting the item
added back to the budget. A meeting was held with Senator Cornyn and contact has
been made with Senator Hutchinson to attempt to get the item added back into the
budget.
CITIZENS
Michael Klaus, 5016 Groveton, addressed Council and stated the Corrigan Project is
about nine months behind due to redesigns to meet the elevation requirements. There
was enough slack in the original plan two and a half years ago that would have covered
the issue without a redesign. He was surprised at information presented in the earlier
Workshop that has not been disclosed to the public before tonight. Building has already
begun and will need to be halted. The public is waiting for the drainage models and has
not received them. He was told in December of 2001, the project on Bailey Road would
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not work. It took two years for the City of Pearland to get around to completing the
project. It is extremely easy to pay for the City to have a drainage plan developed for
the entire City that can be easily modified when needed. He watched presentations
made by Staff in earlier Workshops and is not happy with the quality of the computer
presentation of the projects. He feels that Staff could improve the quality of their
presentations.
Trish Pratka, 3950 Wingtail Way, addressed Council and stated she is the current
President of the West Lea Civic Club. A zoning application change has been filed to
change the zoning for an area in their subdivision from SR -15 to NS. The request will
be heard by Council Monday, June 19, 2006. The West Lea Civic Club is opposed to
this change. There are strict deed restrictions with regard to businesses in their
neighborhood. All members of the West Lea Civic Club will attend the meeting to voice
their opposition to the change.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION —
1 . Minutes of the May 15, 2006, Joint Public Hearing held at 6:30
p.m.
2. Minutes of the May 22, 2006, Special Meeting held at 6:30 p.m.
2. Minutes of the May 22, 2006, Regular Council Meeting held at
7:30 p.m.
4. Minutes of the May 25, 2006, Special Council Meeting held at
6:00 p.m.
5. Minutes of the June 5, 2006, Special Council Meeting held at 7:00
p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — EXCUSE MAYOR
REID'S ABSENCE FROM THE MAY 22, 2006, REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING. City Council.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1270 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
DETERMINING A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
ACQUIRE A WATER AND SEWER EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
UTILITY 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,
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LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, BY DONATION, PURCHASE, OR BY
THE EXERCISE OF 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.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1271 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
DETERMINING A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
ACQUIRE A WATER AND SEWER EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
UTILITY 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 OF 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.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1272 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
DETERMINING A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
ACQUIRE A WATER AND SEWER EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
UTILITY 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 OF 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.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1274 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
DETERMINING A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
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ACQUIRE A WATER AND SEWER EASEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITY 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 OF 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.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2006-85 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE LOCATION OF A PUBLIC
LIBRARY. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to adopt
Consent Agenda Items A through G as presented on the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Tetens, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-89 — A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING
THE SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOODY OWENS. Mayor Reid.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to
approve Resolution No. R2006 -89 -
Mayor Reid presented Woody Owens with the Resolution and a plaque of appreciation
for his service as Councilmember for the City of Pearland.
Woody Owens stated it was an honor for him to serve on the City Council. He will miss
the people he met and dealt with while serving the City. No matter what City Council
does and the long hours they put in, the Staff will put in tremendous hours as well. The
Council was fortunate to have a good City Manager and Staff and he appreciates the
work they put in. When a person is a part of something like this, they can only hope
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when they leave that they made some type of contribution. He knows that he is leaving
the Council in good, capable hands and commends the current members.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Tetens, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-90 — A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING
THE SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF LARRY R. MARCOTT. Mayor Reid.
Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve Resolution No. R2006-90.
Mayor Reid presented Larry Marcott with the Resolution and a plaque of appreciation
for his service as Councilmember for the City of Pearland.
Larry Marcott stated that six years serving on City Council was a long time but he feels
many good changes were made such as, the bond issues and drainage projects. The
City has grown tremendously since he was elected to Council. The Corrigan project
took on a major emphasis in what the City was doing. West Lea was another project
that was needed and was done. He hopes the new Council will continue moving
forward and do what needs to be done for the growth of the City. He has had
withdrawal from not being on Council because it was such a part of his life. He has
enjoyed serving the City of Pearland.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Tetens, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO 1273 — AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS CERTIFICATES
OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2006; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND FORM THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF AND INTEREST
THEREON; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION
AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE USED IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OF THE CERTIFICATES; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
BOND INSURANCE; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH
CERTIFICATES, INCLUDING USE OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF, AND MATTERS
INCIDENT THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
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Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to approve
Ordinance No. 1273 on its first and only reading.
Ryan O'Hara, RBC Capital Markets, Inc., provided Council with an update regarding the
results of the Series 2006 Bond Sale. RBC Capital Markets, Inc. recommends that
Council award the bid to AG Edwards.
Rick Witte, Andrews Kurth LLP, stated the numbers in the bid were good and he also
recommends Council to award the bid to AG Edwards.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Tetens, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid, with concurrence of Council, moved to New Business Item No. 14,
Resolution No. R2006-92.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-92 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING A BOND ORDER OF
BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $1,980,000 UNLIMITED TAX AND REVENUE AND REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2006. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to approve
Resolution No. R2006-92, as amended.
Director of Finance Claire Manthei stated Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 1
is asking Council for approval for $1,980,000 series 2006 bonds. This would be the
final issuance of bonds and the district would be completely developed for
infrastructure. The City will be annexing and developing MUD No. 1 in December 2006.
The MUD has completed all the requirements of the creation Ordinance of the MUD.
She is requesting that Council approve the sale of the bonds subject to the restructure
of the maturity schedule.
Craig Rathman, MUD No. 1 Bond Attorney, stated he has participated in discussions
with Finance Director Claire Manthei and is aware of the City wanting the maturity
schedule for the bonds to be structured differently. He has passed this onto the Council
for the district and will discuss the item at the next meeting. He will recommend they
follow the Council's wishes. MUD No. 1 has received an excellent B+ credit rating.
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Councilmember Cole asked if the item is to finalize the portion of the Tranquility Bay
Apartment Developer.
Craig Rathman, MUD No. 1 Bond Attorney, stated the reimbursement for the Tranquility
Bay Apartment Developer and other developers was included.
Finance Director Claire Manthei asked Council to approve the Brazoria County MUD
No. 1 Bond Sale subject to the approval of the MUD Board and the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality with a maturity schedule change.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe to amend
Resolution No. R2006-92 to approve the Brazoria County MUD No. 1 Bond Sale subject
to the approval of the MUD Board and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
with a maturity schedule change.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Tetens, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original motion as amended.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Tetens, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid, with concurrence of Council moved back to New Business Item No. 4,
Resolution R2006-82.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-82 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR AUDIT
SERVICES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve Resolution No. R2006-82.
Finance Director Claire Manthei stated State Statute requires the City have its books
and financial records audited by a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of
Texas. The current Auditor has provided this service for the past five years. In previous
discussions between Council and Staff the decision was made to begin a rotation
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system for the auditing services. Three firms returned proposals, which were reviewed
by Staff. The firms are qualified to provide the auditing service to the City and have
worked with members of the Staff on past projects. Null Lairson has 30 years
experience performing Municipal Audits, currently serves 75 governmental entities and
is recommended for Council approval by Staff.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Tetens, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-8 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2000M, THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY,
LOCATION BEING 8.517 ACRES, BEING OUT OF LOT 1, H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 300, SECTION 81 OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST
HOME COMPANY SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP RECORDED
IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 98, OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY PLAT RECORDS, CITY OF
PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF BROADWAY STREET, AND ON THE WEST SIDE OF KIRBY
DRIVE), (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 2006-19Z) FROM CLASSIFICATION
SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE DISTRICT (R -E) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
(PD), AT THE REQUEST OF CBL AND ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC.,
APPLICANT FOR W C PROPERTIES, LTD., OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Ordinance No. 2000M-8 on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for approval of Application No. 2006-19Z.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is in addition to the already existing CBL and
Associates Properties, Inc. Planned Unit Development and includes a newly acquired
parcel.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Tetens, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-9 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2000M, THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY,
LOCATION BEING 643.1 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, OUT OF THE T. J. GREEN
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 290, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING ALL OF THAT
CERTAIN CALLED 663.1 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING LOTS 1 THRU 103 AND
LOTS 108 THRU 122 IN THE ALLISON RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY
SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN VOLUME 4, PAGE 48, IN THE MAP RECORDS OF
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CITY OF PEARLAND, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
(GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PEARLAND PARKWAY, ON THE
WEST SIDE OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CLEAR
CREEK), (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 2006-18Z) FROM CLASSIFICATION
SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE DISTRICT (R -E) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 1
DISTRICT (R-1), AT THE REQUEST OF ALAN MUELLER, APPLICANT FOR
RIVERSTONE LAND INVESTORS, LTD., SHS, AND GREEN SHADOWS
CORPORATION, OWNERS, AND PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY INITIATED FOR A
ZONE CHANGE BY THE CITY OF PEARLAND, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT
OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to
approve Ordinance No. 2000M-9 on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for approval of Application No. 2006-18Z.
Alan Mueller, SHS Property Partners, addressed Council and stated the property is the
subject of a development agreement that covers several different topics for the property.
The re -zoning is the next step in the project and, as a co -applicant for the zoning
change, he is asking for a favorable vote from Council.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Tetens, Kyle, and Cole
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-6 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2000M, THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY,
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LOCATION BEING 1.03 ACRES OF LAND, LOT 25, OF WESTCHESTER ESTATES,
ABSTRACT 242, H. T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, CITY OF PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
WESTCHESTER CIRCLE, AND APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET SOUTH OF FM 518
(BROADWAY STREET)), (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 2006-16Z) FROM
CLASSIFICATION SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 1 DISTRICT (R-1) TO
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS), AT THE REQUEST OF JAMES D. AND
L. ELAINE THOMAS, OWNERS, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE
ZONING DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to approve
Ordinance No. 2000M-6 on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for denial of Application No. 2006-16Z.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item will require a three-quarter vote for approval.
The property was previously the subject of a zone case to be changed from GB zoning
to NS zoning and was denied.
Voting "Aye" None.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Tetens, Kyle, and Cole.
Motion Failed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-7 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2000M, THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY,
LOCATION BEING 4.540 ACRES, BEING OUT OF TRACT 29, H.T. & B.R.R.
COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 304, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 976, PAGE 486,
OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, CITY OF PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
WOOTEN ROAD, AND APPROXIMATELY 1,100 FEET NORTH OF FM 518
(BROADWAY STREET)), (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 2006-17Z) FROM
CLASSIFICATION SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 3 DISTRICT (R-3) TO
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS), AT THE REQUEST OF GEORGE
MUTHALALY, APPLICANT FOR MORITE V. CRAVEN, OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
This item was withdrawn as requested by the applicant. No action taken by Council.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-79 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
ASSESSMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY ON DELINQUENT PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAXES TO DEFRAY THE CITY'S COST OF COLLECTION.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2006-79.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item allows a penalty to be attached to delinquent
personal property tax to recover the cost of tax attorney's collection work.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Tetens, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-84 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. Mr. Bill Eisen City Manager
and Ms. Mary Hickling, Director of Human Resources.
Resolution No. R2006-84 was passed to a future agenda; no Council action taken.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-83 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DIXIE FARM ROAD. Mr. Mike Hodge, Assistant City
Manager.
Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens, to
approve Resolution No. R2006-83.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is an amendment to the existing agreement with
Tx -DOT regarding the Dixie Farm Road Project.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Tetens, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-91 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAGON
WHEEL WATER, DRAINAGE AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-88 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAGON
WHEEL WATER, DRAINAGE AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens, to
approve Resolution No. R2006-91 and Resolution No. R2006-88.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated Council recently awarded construction contracts for
water, drainage, and paving improvements in the Wagon Wheel area. Both items are
contracts associated with the oversight of those services.
Councilmember Saboe asked why the project has exceeded the budget.
Interim Project Director Jennifer Phan stated the main reason for the over -spending is
that the original project was just for water. Drainage improvements were added
because of timing and necessity. Several projects are included in the same budget,
Fund 67, that have been completed under budget and those funds will be transferred to
this project.
Councilmember Saboe asked when the action was taken to authorize the use of the
contingency money.
Interim Project Director Jennifer Phan stated the authorization was given at the same
time the contract was awarded.
Brief discussion ensued between Council, City Manager Bill Eisen, and Interim Project
Director Jennifer Phan regarding the project.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Tetens, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-93 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WITH POAG & MCEWEN LIFESTYLE CENTER -HOUSTON FOR WATER, SANITARY
SEWER AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2006-93.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the development agreement with Poag & McEwen allows
the City to over -size a facility to serve a larger area.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated this Resolution has been presented to Council
previously, but needed a few changes. What would qualify as a City improvement has
been better defined. In this type of arrangement, reimbursement for the over -sizing is
typically handled on the back -end. The reimbursement for this arrangement will be
occurring on a monthly basis. Construction is planned to begin after the ground
breaking on June 22, 2006.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Tetens, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-86 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO CENTENNIAL PARK. Mr. Mike
Hodge, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve Resolution No. R2006-86.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the contents of this project have been submitted to Texas
Parks and Wildlife on two occasions to receive a grant. Both times the funding was
denied. This item allows the City to move forward with local partners to acquire funding.
Parks and Recreation Director Rhonda Cyrus stated this is a project that the City has
been working on for several years. The project will lay the infrastructure for Centennial
Park and put a connector bridge at McLean. The project will also include a soccer field,
a splash pad, and restrooms. The total project cost is approximately $800,000.
Discussion ensued between Council and Parks and Recreation Director Rhonda Cyrus
regarding the project.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Tetens, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-87 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN
SERVICES FOR A MASTER HIKE AND BIKE PLAN.
Mr. Mike Hodge, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution N,). R2006-87.
Parks and Recreation Director Rhonda Cyrus stated this item is for the hike and bike
plan component of the Master Plan adopted in 2005. The proposed contractor for the
project is Kendig-Keast and the funds used will be from the interest from the dedication
funds.
Councilmember Cole stated the word is getting out and people in the community are
very excited about this project.
Councilmember Saboe stated he appreciates the leadership on this project from Parks
and Recreation Director Rhonda Cyrus.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Tetens, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-95 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A COMMERCIAL LEASE ASSIGNMENT
AGREEMENT TO MEET ADDITIONAL SPACE NEEDS FOR THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Mr. Mike Hodge, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Tetens, to
approve Resolution No. R2006-95, as amended.
Parks and Recreation Director Rhonda Cyrus stated the Parks and Recreation
Department has budgeted the funds to possibly lease the space that is located in front
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of their current facility. The Parks and Recreation Department needs a larger reception
area, Keep Pearland Beautiful needs more space, and the Public Affairs department is
possibly being moved to the Parks and Recreation location. American Title wants to
sub -lease the location and the price includes electric, cleaning, and furniture. The
amount is $5,000 until the end of the fiscal year and an additional $38,327 for the
following fiscal year.
Councilmember Felicia Kyle stated paragraph no. 27 in the lease agreement reference
Estoppel Certificates. She would like Subsection A to be changed to read "any then
known breach of the lease" and Subsection F to read "any then known claims for any
offsets."
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to amend
Resolution No. R2006-95 to incorporate the phrase "then known" in paragraph no. 27,
Subsection A and Subsection F after the word "any."
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Tetens, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original motion as amended.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Tetens, Beckman, and Saboe.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2006-94 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A DATE, TIME
AND LOCATION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND
TESTIMONY REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO NO. 1 AND AMENDMENT
NO. 2 OF THE PROJECT PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.
2. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2006-94.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board
has approved two amendments to the Project Plan for the TIRZ No. 2. Before the
amendments can be adopted a Public Hearing must be held. The proposed date and
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time for the Public Hearing is June 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda will possibly
include three action items for Council to consider.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Saboe, Beckman, Tetens, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 9:37 p.m.
to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.072 — REAL PROPERTY: DISCUSSION REGARDING THE
SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE, OR EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
2. SECTION 551.074 — PERSONNEL MATTERS — REGARDING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION BOARD. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
Council returned from Executive Session at 10:00 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING THE SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE, OR EXCHANGE
OF REAL PROPERTY. City Council.
No action taken by Council.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE PEARLAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD. City Council.
No action taken by Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:01 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 26`h day of June, 2006.
ATTEST:
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Tom Reid
Mayor
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