2008-12-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - 7:00PMMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008, AT 7:00 P.M., IN
THE TEMPORARY MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM LOCATED AT THE CITY OF
PEARLAND COMMUNITY CENTER, 3523 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:18 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; Mike Hodge
Assistant City Manager; Narciso Lira City Engineer; Claire Bogard Finance Director;
Teresa Battenfield Assistant Project Director; Bob Pearce Purchasing Officer.
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 November 26, he spoke at the Salute to a Veteran Home Transfer
to Javier Negrete by Perry Homes and met with State Representative John Davis;
December 1, he attended the Council Agenda Meeting, Council Workshops, and
Council Special Meeting; December 2, he spoke at the Ground -Breaking for the Public
Safety Building; December 3-5, he represented the H -GAC at the Quarterly Texas
Association of Regional Council of Government in Austin, Texas; December 5, he
welcomed citizens and lit the City Christmas Tree at the Pearland Town Center;
December 6, spoke at the Scout Troop No. 460 Eagle Scout Court of Honor and rode in
the City Christmas Parade; December 8, he attended the Justice of the Peace Office
Christmas Open House Event.
Mayor Reid, City Manager Bill Eisen, and Director of Parks and Recreation Jon Branson
presented Irene Montoya, Parks and Recreation Senior Center Shuttle Bus Driver, with
the Employee of the Quarter Award.
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Recognition of Part -Time Employee of the Year, Daniel Rodriguez, Part -Time Ball Field
Attendant, Parks and Recreation Department.
This item was passed.
Mayor Reid, City Manager Bill Eisen, Finance Director Claire Bogard, and Information
Technology Manager John Knight presented Theresa Gill, Computer Technician,
Information Technology, and Paul Yeates, Network Administrator, Information
Technology with the Employee of the Year Award.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Owens reported the Pearland Day in Austin will be in February 18,
2009, and he attended a meeting for Brazoria County Day in Austin, the world's largest
shrimp boil where he serves as treasurer.
Councilmember Saboe stated he would like to thank the various departments that
participated in the recent holiday events.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman stated she wanted to thank the Parks and Recreation
Department for all their hard work at the Christmas Tree Lighting and the Parade and
everyone who volunteered for the events.
Councilmember Kyle stated this was the first time the tree lighting has been held at a
different location other than City Hall and she would like to thank CBL and Associates,
Inc. for their support of the event. The event was fun and had many activities for the
citizens of Pearland. Ms. Kyle stated Tuesday, December 9, 2008, State
Representative Elect Pete Olson will be in Pearland at Jake's Grill to invite people to
provide their insight and thoughts and share his thoughts regarding the upcoming
session.
Councilmember Cole stated he feels the City should consider taking the Tree Lighting
and events to the Town Center every year because of space and logistics. He stated
the parade was very good and Staff did a wonderful job. On a sad note, the Pearland
Oilers bid farewell to the play-offs Saturday but they had a great year.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill Eisen stated he would like to congratulate the Parks and Recreation
Department and others involved in the holiday events. He stated he would also like to
thank all the City Staff for the great job they did in 2008. The City was confronted with
unusual circumstances this year and all Staff responded in the best possible way
without complaints.
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CITIZENS: None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the November 24, 2008, Regular Meeting held at 7:30
p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000CUP-25 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY, BEING THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
CONTAINING TRACT 1 WITH 15.0373 ACRES OUT OF KANAWHA-
TEXAS COMPANY SUBDIVISION OF SECTIONS 18 & 22 (VOL. 2,
PG 51 B.C.P.R) AND SECTION 18 H.T. & B. R.R. CO. SURVEY, A-
547, HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PROPOSED MAGNOLIA
ROAD AND EAST SIDE OF FM 1128 (MANVEL ROAD),
(CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP2008-25), TO
PERMIT HOSPITAL FACILITY IN OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (OP)
ZONE), AT THE REQUEST OF MIKE POLLACK, APPLICANT FOR
SIGNATURE EUBANKS, 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. Mike Hodge, Assistant City Manager.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1372 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
DETERMINING A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
ACQUIRE FEE SIMPLE TITLE AN EASEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD, WATER, SEWER AND 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,
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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. 1371 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
DETERMINING A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
ACQUIRE FEE SIMPLE TITLE AN EASEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD, WATER, SEWER AND 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 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.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through D as presented on the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: None
NEW BUSINESS
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-58 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING A ZONE
CHANGE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, BEING THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR
PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING TRACT 1 WITH 15.0373 ACRES AND TRACT 3
WITH 13.0933 ACRES OUT OF KANAWHA-TEXAS COMPANY SUBDIVISION OF
SECTIONS 18 & 22 (VOL. 2, PG 51 B.C.P.R) AND SECTION 18 H.T. & B. R.R. CO.
SURVEY, A-547, HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH AND NORTH SIDE OF PROPOSED MAGNOLIA ROAD AND EAST SIDE
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OF FM 1128 (MANVEL ROAD), (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 16Z), FOR
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICT FROM CLASSIFICATION
TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (TH) TO GENERAL BUSINESS RETAIL
DISTRICT (GB) FOR 13.0933 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF PROPOSED MAGNOLIA
ROAD, AND OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (OP) WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(CUP) TO PERMIT A HOSPITAL FACILITY FOR 15.0375 ACRES LOCATED NORTH
OF PROPOSED MAGNOLIA ROAD, AT THE REQUEST OF MIKE POLLACK,
APPLICANT FOR SIGNATURE EUBANKS, 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. Mike Hodge, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Ordinance No. 2000M-58 on its first and only reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for approval of Application No. 2008-16Z.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated there are two action items on the agenda with regard to
this application. The Conditional Use Permit was included on the Consent Agenda and
was approved. This case is a change in zoning that would allow the intended use of a
hospital facility.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-158 — 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 LINEBARGER,
GOGGAN, BLAIR, & SAMPSON, LLP FOR COLLECTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED
WITH DELINQUENT FINES AND FEES. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to
approve Resolution No. R2008-158.
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City Manager Bill Eisen stated Council was provided with a report from the firm
Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, & Sampson, LLP at a previous meeting regarding both
collection services provided on delinquent fines and fees in the municipal court system
and their efforts to collect delinquent taxes. Council previously approved an item for the
extension of a contract for tax collection services. This item is for the extension of a
contract pertaining to the collection services for delinquent fines and fees for the
municipal court system and Staff is recommending Council's approval.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-163 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY FACILITIES
RESTORATION PROJECT. Mr. Trent Epperson, Project Director.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to approve
Resolution No. R2008-163 as amended.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the City suffered considerable damage to several
buildings during Hurricane Ike and this item would complete the reconstruction of the
buildings so they can once again be occupied by Staff.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated the Resolution has an incorrect amount for
the bid and will need to be corrected.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman, to
amend Resolution No. R2008-163 to change the reflected contract amount from
$1,541,881 to $1,553,563.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Councilmember Cole asked if there was a timeframe for when the project will be
completed.
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Project Director Trent Epperson stated the timeframe is five months to substantial
completion and 180 days to final completion.
Discussion ensued between Council, City Manager Bill Eisen, and Project Director Trent
Epperson regarding the project.
Mayor Reid called for a vote on the original motion as amended.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-161 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER
NO. 1 ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY FACILITIES RESTORATION PROJECT.
Mr. Trent Epperson, Project Director.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to approve
Resolution No. R2008-161.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the City is currently under a contract with Allied Recovery
Services for mold remediation services in the three City buildings that were damaged in
Hurricane Ike. Additional mold contamination has been noticed in City Hall and this
item approves the additional cost to complete the mold remediation.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-154 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DEDUCTING UNCOLLECTIBLE
UTILITY ACCOUNTS FROM THE CITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2008-154.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item relates to some outstanding utility accounts in
the Utility Billing Department with some dating back seven to eight years. Council is
being asked to write these accounts off for the purpose of what shows on the City's
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books, however, collection efforts will not be stopped.
Councilmember Saboe stated the uncollectible rate is written at .005% and he stated he
wanted to verify this number was accurate.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the correct number is one-half of one percent.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-159 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTHFORK
DRIVE AND COUNTY ROADS 90 AND 94. Mr. Trent Epperson, Project Director.
Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to
approve Resolution No. R2008-159. After discussion, this item was tabled.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is an issue that Council discussed in the earlier
Workshop regarding the installation of traffic signals at County Road 94 and County
Road 90. Based on a request from some of the Home Owners Associations in the area,
the City will be doing further investigation into the cost of different types of decorative
poles.
Councilmember Saboe stated he would like to table this item because he does not want
to make a decision without receiving all the data.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated the City was not able to get the pricing for
the ornamental poles, but Staff is estimating the cost to be approximately $100,000.
Councilmember Kyle asked what the increase would be per intersection above what the
normal cost would be.
Project Director Trent Epperson stated it depends on how much modification is done at
each intersection.
Discussion ensued between Council and Project Director Trent Epperson regarding the
project.
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Project Director Trent Epperson stated once the estimated cost for the decorative poles
is received, Staff can approach the Home Owner's Association for the surrounding
community to discuss how they plan to participate in the cost of the project.
Discussion ensued between Council and Project Director Trent Epperson regarding the
project.
Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to table
Resolution No. R2008-159 for Council to receive pricing information for decorative
poles.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1358-1 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1358, TO INCLUDE THE CITY'S PARKS AND RECREATION FEE
SCHEDULE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Ordinance No. 1358-1 on its first and only reading.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item involves the adoption of associated Parks and
Recreation fees and contains information consistent with that discussed in a previous
Workshop.
Councilmember Saboe asked why the Ordinance was being done as a first and only
reading.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated fee ordinances are typically done as first and only
readings.
Discussion ensued between Council and Parks and Recreation Director Jon Branson
regarding the proposed fees.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-157 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR
MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING PROJECT. Mr. Trent Epperson, Project Director.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to approve
Resolution No. R2008-157.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is a contract for materials testing during the
construction of the new Public Safety Building. The proposed contract is with Terracon
Consultants, Inc., who have performed numerous materials testing contracts for the
City, and the fee is $66,600.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-156 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORANGE
STREET/TOWN DITCH PROJECT. Mr. Trent Epperson, Project Director.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman, to
approve Resolution No. R2008-156.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the Town Ditch Project and Orange Street Project have
been separate projects that have relationships between the two relative to the timing of
certain phases. Because of the timing similarities, Staff is recommending the
Construction Management Services be performed by the same firm. The proposed firm
is HDR Engineering, who have done work for the City in the past, and the total cost is
$653,400.
Councilmember Saboe asked if there are opportunities for synergistic cost savings
since the City is essentially rolling over similarly related projects to the same firm or are
additional resources required for the two projects.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the write up indicates that the original budget for
Construction Management and Construction Inspection was approximately $713,000
and the total for the proposed contract is $653,400 which would suggest some cost
saving synergies do exist.
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Project Director Trent Epperson stated the way the project is scheduled the Town Ditch
Project will begin initially and then there will be a four -to -five month overlap from
completion that the Orange Ditch Project will begin and this is when the cost savings will
be recognized.
Discussion ensued between Council and Project Director Trent Epperson regarding the
project.
Councilmember Saboe stated he would like the circumstances where the City has
negotiated a savings to be documented and communicated in a more apparent manner.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-155 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A UTILITY
RELOCATION AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORANGE STREET
PROJECT. Mr. Trent Epperson, Project Director.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2008-155.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item relates to the relocation of a pipeline that
conflicts with the Orange Street Future Paving Project. The pipeline is owned by
TEPPCO and Staff has negotiated a fifty-fifty split for cost associated with the
relocation.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 716-1 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 21, OIL
AND GAS, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS IT MAY HAVE
BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, TO ADOPT A NEW ARTICLE IV,
ENTITLED GEOPHYSICAL/ SEISMIC TESTING; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
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Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman, to
approve Ordinance No. 716-1 on its first reading.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated Council has been provided with various drafts of this
Ordinance with the plan that a final draft would be on a future Agenda. Council was
asked to provide comments regarding the draft Ordinances and the requested changes
were implemented. The goal of drafting the Ordinance was to protect the rights and
interest of the City and citizens were also protected.
Councilmember Kyle stated Staff did a good job of educating themselves regarding
what this type of Ordinance entails and what is necessary and what is not.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-160 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE KNAPP ROAD/BOBBY
STREET SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT. Mr. Danny Cameron,
Public Works Director.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2008-160.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is for construction services associated with the
Knapp Road and Bobby Street Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. The Project
includes the rehabilitation of existing sewer lines and increasing the size of the lines
through a pipe busting technique. The proposed contract is the PM Construction and
Rehab, LP in the amount of $224,530.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2008-162 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ADDITIONAL
REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHADOW CREEK PARKWAY AND
BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE. Mr. Narciso Lira, City Engineer.
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Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to approve
Resolution No. R2008-162.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated Council considered this matter at a previous Council
Meeting and had authorized participation in an agreement for the installation of a traffic
signal at the intersection of Shadow Creek Parkway and Business Center Drive. The
original agreement limited the amount of reimbursement to a certain amount unless the
bids received exceeded the approved amount. There is a circumstance where the cost
exceeds the amount authorized by Council.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 12th day of January, A.D.,
2009.
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Tom Reid
Mayor
ATTEST:
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