2008-08-25 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2008, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Helen Beckman
Woody Owens
Steve Saboe
Felicia Kyle
Kevin Cole
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Parks and Recreation Director; Danny Cameron
Public Works Director; Jack Colbath Director of Fire Services; J.C. Doyle Police Chief;
Trent Epperson Project Director; Nick Finan Assistant City Manager; Roland Garcia Fire
Marshal; Mary Hickling Director of Human Resources and Safety Management; Mike
Hodge Assistant City Manager; Narciso Lira City Engineer; Claire Bogard Finance
Director; Jeff Sundseth EMS Operations Director; Fred Welch Executive Director of
Economic Development Corporation; Bob Pearce Purchasing Officer; June Ellis Budget
Officer.
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman and the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Police Chief J.C. Doyle
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid reported August 12, he attended the Development Authority Meeting and
the Meeting of the Nomination Committee of the Boy Scout District; August 13, he
spoke at the Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce New Leadership Breakfast and
attended Senator Hutchinson's Reception at the San Jacinto Museum; August 14,
attended the Pearland Arts League Board of Directors Meeting, the Pearland Area
Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for local new businesses, and the Bay Area
Builders Association Monthly Luncheon, the HEB Plus After Hours Reception, joined
Executive Director of Economic Development and new developers, and completed New
Employee Video Comments; August 15, attended the Firestone Breakfast and Ribbon
Cutting and the Exchange Club Annual Roast and Toast of Judy Perkins; August 16,
attended the Texas Municipal League Region No. 14 Annual Meeting; August 17, spoke
at the Senior Citizen Honor Luncheon and attended the Dryer Ice Cream National
Community Award to South Russett Place; August 18, attended the Agenda meeting,
Council Workshops and Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Joint Public
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Hearings; August 19, attended the H -GAC Monthly Board of Directors Meeting; August
20, attended the presentation of Jim Brazell's "Emergency Technology", Congressman
Lampson's "Quality City" Event, Speaker at the Walmart Health Care Clinic Ribbon
Cutting, and welcomed the Brazoria County Cities Association to Pearland; August 21,
presented a certificate to Gary Trietsch at the Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce
Luncheon and attended the Gulf Coast Water Authority Board of Directors Meeting;
August 22, attended the Transportation Policy Council Board of Directors Meeting;
August 23, met briefly with Senator John Cornyn and welcomed him to Pearland and
attended the leveling of The Comer Store for the Miller Junior High School; August 24,
speaker at the Formal Opening of the Miller Junior High School; August 25, Chaired the
Development Authority of Pearland Board of Directors Meeting, attended the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board of Directors Meeting, and the Pearland
Economic Development Corporation Meeting.
Mayor Reid introduced Stacy Adams and stated Mr. Adams is running for the office of
Brazoria County Commissioner.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Owens reported there is a new King and Queen in Pearland and the
event raised a little over $125,000 for the Neighborhood Center. He also attended the
reception for Senator John Cornyn.
Councilmember Saboe passed on giving a report.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman reported she attended the Texas Municipal League Region
14 Meeting in Galveston, Texas. She also attended a ceremony at a new home in
Shadow Creek Ranch which was donated by Perry Homes through an organization
called Honor for Heroes. The Honor for Heroes organization is a group that does good
things like providing homes for disabled Veterans. Pearland hosted the Brazoria
County Cities Association and she wanted to thank the City Staff and sponsors for
organizing and setting up the event.
Councilmember Kyle stated there is a trend for of elected officials, that serve Harris
County and Brazoria County to become more interested in Pearland and they want
information on how to become involved in the community. The Pearland Area Chamber
is doing a fantastic job helping the elected officials and want -to -be elected officials in the
community and sister counties.
Councilmember Cole stated he wanted to remind everyone that school is back in
session and school zones need to be recognized and drivers need to be mindful of
children in the area. The City of Pearland has seven school districts represented within
its city limits. He attended the Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon as a
farewell to Gary Trietsch from TxDOT.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill Eisen stated with the exception of Emergency Services, City Offices
will be closed September 1, 2008 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
CITIZENS
None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the August 11, 2008, Public Hearing Meeting held at
6:30 p.m.
2. Minutes of the August 11, 2008, Regular Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 943-17 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
FIGURE 7.2, THOROUGHFARE PLAN, OF THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS A GUIDE FOR PRESERVING A
SENSE OF COMMUNITY, ATTRACTIVENESS AND SAFETY IN
PEARLAND; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND FOR CODIFICATION. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City
Manager.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 943-16 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
FIGURE 7.2, THOROUGHFARE PLAN, OF THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS A GUIDE FOR PRESERVING A
SENSE OF COMMUNITY, ATTRACTIVENESS AND SAFETY IN
PEARLAND; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND FOR CODIFICATION. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City
Manager.
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D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000-T-8 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY; HAVING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1353 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FINDING
THAT THE CITY HAS ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA
FOR GRANTING TAX ABATEMENT PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION
NO. R2006-121; DESIGNATING AND DESCRIBING A
REINVESTMENT ZONE (TO BE KNOWN AS REINVESTMENT ZONE
#20), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT
AND TAX ABATEMENT ACT; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS
SOUGHT ARE FEASIBLE AND PRACTICAL AND WOULD BE A
BENEFIT TO THE LAND TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ZONE AND THE
MUNICIPALITY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE TAX
ABATEMENT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS WHEN APPROVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000CUP-21 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY, SHOWN IN THE MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR
SHEPHERD OF THE HEART, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF 10.00
ACRES IN THE H.T. & B. R.R. CO., ABSTRACT NO. 564, CITY OF
PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (LOCATED ON 12005 CR
59), (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP2008-21),
TO ALLOW A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN AN EXISTING CHURCH
FACILITY LOCATED IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY ESTATE DISTRICT
(R -E); AT THE REQUEST OF HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY,
APPLICANT FOR SOUTH UMC, OWNER; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO
REGULATE LAND USE INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC
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AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY.
Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2008-94 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENAMING THE ORANGE STREET PARK
AS "HUNTER PARK" IN HONOR OF ROBERT L. AND JULIE MARTIN
HUNTER. Mr. Jon Branson, Parks and Recreation Director.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2008-118 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERLOCAL
COOPERATIVE PRICING ARRANGEMENT WITH THE HOUSTON-
GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGAC) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
PUMPER TRUCK. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
I. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2008-119 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A MECHANICAL SERVICES
CONTRACT ASSOCIATED WITH EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE
CITY WATER AND WASTE WATER PLANTS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to adopt
Consent Agenda Items A through I with the exception of item D, F, & G as presented on
the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye"
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
As requested by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman Consent Agenda Item D was removed for
further discussion.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000-T-8 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFIED
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DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY; HAVING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Ordinance No. 2000-T-8.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is the second reading of an Ordinance which
makes a variety of amendments to the Unified Development Code.
Voting "Aye" Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
As requested by Councilmember Cole Consent Agenda Item F was removed for further
discussion.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000CUP-21 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY, SHOWN IN THE MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR
SHEPHERD OF THE HEART, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF 10.00
ACRES IN THE H.T. & B. R.R. CO., ABSTRACT NO. 564, CITY OF
PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (LOCATED ON 12005 CR
59), (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP2008-21),
TO ALLOW A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN AN EXISTING CHURCH
FACILITY LOCATED IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY ESTATE DISTRICT
(R -E); AT THE REQUEST OF HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY,
APPLICANT FOR SOUTH UMC, OWNER; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO
REGULATE LAND USE INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC
AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY.
Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve to approve Ordinance No. 2000CUP-21.
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City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is a Conditional Use Permit application for the
location of a church associated school.
Councilmember Cole stated he will abstain from voting on this item because he is a
Boardmember for the school and his wife is employed by the school. He further stated
he has the appropriate Affidavit on file.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, and Kyle.
Voting "No" None.
Abstain Councilmember Cole
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with one abstention.
As requested by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman Consent Agenda Item G was removed for
further discussion.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2008-94 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENAMING THE ORANGE STREET PARK
AS "HUNTER PARK" IN HONOR OF ROBERT L. AND JULIE MARTIN
HUNTER. Mr. Jon Branson, Parks and Recreation Director.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2008-94.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item would name the Orange Street Park as Hunter
Park in honor of Robert L. and Julie Martin Hunter.
Councilmember Beckman stated she pulled this item because she feels that if the City
is going to name a facility to honor historic people in Pearland it should not be included
on the Consent Agenda. She is in favor of naming this park after Robert L. and Julie
Martin Hunter.
Mayor Reid and Parks and Recreation Director Jon Branson presented the Parks and
Recreation Boardmembers with a Resolution No. R2008-94 naming Hunter Park.
Voting "Aye" Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Reid with concurrence of Council moved to New Business Item No. 5, Resolution
No. R2008-123.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-123 — A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING
THE CITY'S INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING IN A PROPOSED SPORTS AND
RECREATION COMPLEX IN PEARLAND, TEXAS AND RESOLVING OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to discuss
Resolution No. R2008-123.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated, due to an issue with posting, this item Council will be
able to discuss the item, but cannot take action. The City has been involved in
discussion with the USA Partners Sports Alliance with regards to a sports park that will
be primarily a baseball facility. The capital improvement program projects that, due to
funding limitations, only phase 1 of the facility can begin construction in 2012 and end in
2013. If the project is successful, there would be a phase 1 and a phase 2 of
construction.
Discussion ensued between Council, City Manager Bill Eisen, Rick Witte, Andrews and
Kurth, LLP, Frank Ildebrando, RBC Capital Markets, and Gregg Jones, Andrews and
Kurth, LLP regarding the Resolution.
Gregg Jones, Andrews and Kurth LLP, stated the estimated potential sponsorship
numbers are based on an economic study performed by USA Sports Alliance. As the
sponsorships for this sports park become more successful, when the old sponsorships
run out, the City will be able to replace them more easily. He recommends that the City
get a third party to review the economic study performed by USA Sports Alliance and
give their opinion of what the potential sponsorship will be. If the revenues develop as
projected, the City will not be spending any more tax dollars on this project than if they
issued the $8.4 million in tax bonds.
Councilmember Saboe stated, if the revenue dollars were real and over the term of the
note that is being paid at $1.6 million a year, the revenue is $1.6 million a year, then the
City would really not be paying anything. Mr. Saboe asked what the obligation, as it is
drafted does to the ability of the City to take on future debt.
Gregg Jones, Andrews and Kurth LLP, stated the market will see that the City is
revenue sufficient to cover debt service and it will not have an impact on the normal
debt program as planned.
Councilmember Saboe asked what will the situation be for the City building this facility
and in several years the economy changes and there is no longer a revenue string.
Gregg Jones, Andrews and Kurth LLP, stated there are a number of alternatives
scenarios that could occur in the next twenty-five years. One possibility is that at the
end of five years the amount of revenue is reduced by fifty -percent and the City would
pretty much be back to where they would have been in the beginning. The City wouldn't
have a negative effect unless the revenue dropped below one -million.
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Discussion ensued between Council, City Manager Bill Eisen, and Gregg Jones,
Andrews and Kurth, LLP regarding the Resolution.
Councilmember Kyle stated she feels the concept is very unique and is one that she is
excited about. The structure behind the project is not very clear and leaves questions
such as how much of the risk for this project is the City bearing versus how much of the
risk the partner is bearing. The presentation of the project leans toward the appearance
that the City is taking all the risk and the partner is taking all the reward.
Councilmember Cole stated he feels the City is interested in this project, but has
questions that need to be answered. It is important to verify the City and its citizens are
protected. One of the goals he wanted to see is for Phase I and Phase II of this project
to be placed on the fast track without the City having the increase expenditures. He
does agree that the numbers need to be verified by a third party, but he is excited
because it appears there is a workable format for the project.
Mayor Reid stated he feels the plan is good and the project is workable and the facility
would be a good asset for the City of Pearland.
Councilmember Owens stated he feels more information is needed for the project, but it
is one that he supports. He would like to see the City use revenue bonds to avoid
paying the 8.4 million discussed in the beginning. The population in the area will be
thriving and Pearland will get its share of people that can utilize this facility.
Councilmember Beckman stated she is excited about the possibilities. There are items
that need to be taken care of, but she is optimistic about the project.
Discussion ensued between Council, City Manager Bill Eisen, and Tim Dolan, USA
Partners regarding the project.
No action taken by Council.
Mayor Reid with concurrence of Council moved back to New Business Item No. 1,
Resolution
No. R2008-123.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-120 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BAILEY ROAD
PROJECT (FM1128 TO VETERANS). Mr. Trent Epperson, Project Director.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2008-120.
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City Manager Bill Eisen stated the Bond Election included funding for the Bailey Road
extension from Veterans Drive to just west of the FM1128 intersection. The City has
been engaged in the process of selecting an engineering firm to oversee all aspects of
the engineering for the project. Eighteen Statement of Qualifications were submitted for
review in response to a Request for Qualifications. The firms that were interviewed
were Wilbur -Smith Associates, AIA Engineers, Inc., and LJA Engineering & Surveying.
Based on the qualifications and the interview the recommended firm is Wilbur -Smith
Associates and the total for the contract $1,710,346.
Councilmember Saboe asked for clarification on the additional services and stated the
number is a little high considering the City has already spent funds on preliminary
engineering services.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated the additional services apply to the original
Preliminary Engineering Report and securing additional work that is needed for that
phase of the design.
Councilmember Owens asked if Staff reviewed the options of concrete versus asphalt.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated Staff did review the options of what it would
take to construct an asphalt equivalent to concrete curb and gutter.
Discussion ensued between Council, Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge, and Project
Director Trent Epperson regarding the project.
Councilmember Cole stated he would like to see the City annex at least 1000 -feet of the
road to enable the City to control what type of development is done in that area.
Councilmember Owens stated the budget for this project needs to be used wisely
because it should be understood that Council does not like to see a lot of change orders
on a project.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-117 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH
HUNTER PARK. Mr. Jon Branson, Parks and Recreation Director.
No Council action taken; passed to a future Agenda.
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COUNCIL ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1354 — AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ' 545.356, TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE, UPON
THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, UPON CERTAIN
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OF PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Danny Cameron,
Public Works Director.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman, to
approve Ordinance No. 1354 on its first and only reading.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated, as a result of a study performed by TxDOT, and taking
into consideration the Berry Miller Junior High School has opened, Staff is
recommending expand the existing school zone an additional 0.2 miles.
Mayor Reid stated expanding the school zone would end shortly before another school
zone and it would possibly be better to combine the school zones as one.
Councilmember Cole stated this action will take the school zone to just south of Mary's
Creek, it does seem that it would possibly be better to have one continuous school
zone.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated the school zones are very localized to the
property itself and combining the school zones is not an option.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-122 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
NEGOTIATE A GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT CONTRACT ASSOCIATED
WITH THE UTILITIES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. Mr. Trent Epperson, Project
Director.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to approve
Resolution No. R2008-122.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is that Staff has been working towards modified
program management where a firm is selected to perform the program management for
the City. The City has gone through a selection process and Staff is recommending the
firm of Pate Engineers, Inc. for the Utilities Program Management.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
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Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Project Director Trent Epperson introduced Teresa Battenfield the new Assistant Project
Director stating that she has twenty-three years experience and will be a good asset to
the City of Pearland.
Mayor Reid stated Council will not hold the Executive Session because the items were
discussed in an earlier meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.074 — PERSONNEL MATTERS — REGARDING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES. City Council.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDGES. City Council.
No action taken by Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 15th day of September, A.D.,
2008.
ATTEST:
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Tom Reid
Mayor
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