2009-06-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 8:15 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 Assistant City Manager; Danny Cameron Public
Works Director; Jack Colbath Director of Fire Services; Trent Epperson Project Director;
Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Claire Bogard Finance Director; Jeff Sundseth
EMS Operations Director; Fred Welch Executive Director of Economic Development
Corporation; Ron Frasier.
The invocation was given by Mayor Tom Reid and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Eric Tonini with Boy Scout Troop No. 461.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid reported May 19, he attended the H -GAC Monthly Board of Directors
Meeting; May 20, attended the Brazoria County Cities Association Monthly Meeting;
May 21, attended the Pearland Chamber of Commerce Leadership Council Meeting, the
Pearland Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, and the Gulf Coast Water Authority Board
of Directors Meeting; May 22, met with the Pearland Economic Development
Corporation, the Historical Society, and the Pearland Chamber of Commerce regarding
the Old Town Site; May 25, was a Key Note Speaker for the VFW Post Memorial Day;
May 27, joined Brazoria County Judge Joe King and Brazoria County Commissioner
Stacey L. Adams for the Ribbon Cutting of the Brazoria County Precinct Facility; May
28, joined Assistant City Manager Jon Branson for the BayTRAN Luncheon with Harris
County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia and joined the Northstar Scout District Nomination
Committee; May 29, attended the H -GAC Transportation Policy Council Board of
Directors Meeting, the first religious ceremony of Rabbi Yassi in the City of Pearland,
and joined Assistant City Manager Jon Branson for the High Speed Rail Conference;
May 30, spoke at the Troop No. 414 Eagle Scout Court of Honor; May 31 - June 4,
attended the national Association of Regional Council Annual Meeting (the parent
organization of H -GAC) in Denver, Colorado; June 5, attended the First National
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showing of President Barak Obama's Statue at Waterlights, the Project Graduation
Welcoming Group, and spoke at Troop No. 404 Eagle Scout Court of Honor for six new
Eagle Scouts; June 8, attended the Audit Committee Meeting.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, and Kyle passed on giving a report.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman reported May 20, she attended the Keep Pearland Beautiful
Committee Meeting and the Brazoria County Cities Association meeting in Angleton,
Texas; May 21, attended the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Meeting and
the Pearland Chamber of Commerce Luncheon; May 22, participated in the Eyes of
Pearland; May 29 participated in the Eyes of Pearland; May 30, attended the Trail
Trekkers Event at Centennial Park; June 2, attended the Retirement Reception for Jo
Anne Burch at Leon Sablatura Middle School; June 8, voted at the Knapp Senior
Center. Ms. Beckman stated Early Voting began today for the Runoff Election
Councilmember Cole stated he attended the Pearland High School Graduation where
his second child graduated. The Pearland Oiler Girls Softball Team was the Runner-up
in the State Softball Tournament and they had a phenomenal season. The Pearland
Oiler Boys Team will also be going to the State Softball Tournament.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill Eisen stated due to the time he will pass on giving a report.
Mayor Reid asked candidates for the Run-off Election to introduce themselves.
Scott Sherman stated he is running in the election for City Council Position No. 2 and
asked that everyone vote.
Ben Carranza stated he is running in the election for City Council Position No. 2 and he
would appreciate everyone's vote.
CITIZENS: None.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the May 11, 2009, Regular Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
2. Minutes of the May 18, 2009, Special Meeting held at 6:00 p.m.
3. Minutes of the May 18, 2009, Regular Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
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B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — EXCUSE
COUNCILMEMBER STEVE SABOE'S ABSENCE FROM THE MAY
18, 2009, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. City Council.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1382 — 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
ROAD, UTILITY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND A
WATER/SEWER/ DRAINAGE EASEMENT 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.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1383 — 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 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. 1384 — 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
ROAD, UTILITY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN
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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 — RESOLUTION NO.
R2009-94 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR PURCHASE OF A
LIGHT FOAM APPARATUS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2009-95 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR NEWSPAPER
PUBLICATION SERVICES TO A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL
CIRCULATION IN THE CITY. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Kyle asked that Consent Agenda Item G be removed from the Consent
Agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to adopt
Consent Agenda Items A through G with the exception of item G, as presented on the
Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
As requested by Councilmember Kyle, Consent Agenda Item G was removed for further
discussion.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2009-95 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR NEWSPAPER
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PUBLICATION SERVICES TO A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL
CIRCULATION IN THE CITY. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2009-95.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is the proposed award of a bid to The Reporter
News to advertise for the City.
Councilmember Kyle stated she would like to get clarification regarding the rationale
behind reviewing the contract. Improving communication with citizens was one of the
most important goals of the Council and she would like more detailed information
regarding the pricing and circulation of the proposed newspaper.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated estimated cost of the contract based on the low bid is
$25,000. The actual cost will vary based on what type of advertisement the City
requests. The low bidder is approximately one-third of the total price of the next bidder.
The circulation was a factor that was considered; however, because of the cost
difference and other available methods of citizens accessing information, Staff is
recommending the lowest bidder.
Councilmember Kyle stated she would like to review a few years of historical data for
the newspapers to establish a true breakdown. The City's advertisements are not just a
dollars issue; they are a communication issue. The circulation for one of the bidders is
almost double the circulation of the low -bidder. She would like to establish if it would be
better to pay the higher cost to reach a larger number of citizens.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman stated the Journal is distributed through -out the City without
being requested and the Reporter News is only distributed by subscription which may
attribute to the higher circulation rate.
Councilmember Kyle stated the distribution method may contribute to the circulation
rate, but she would like to receive information verifying what attributes to the difference
in circulation.
Councilmember Cole stated this was a legal bid per column edge. He stated when it is
broken down, the Reporter News is $3.20 per column edge and the Journal is $9.86 per
column edge and asked what other types of publications are included in the bid.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated this bid is only for publications that are legally required
to be advertised in the City's Official Newspaper.
Discussion ensued between Council, City Attorney Darrin Coker, and Laura Emmons,
The Reporter News, regarding the bid.
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Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman, to table
Resolution No. R2009-95 to gather additional information regarding the subscriptions
ratio and the related comparative cost for the Reporter Newspaper and Pearland
Journal.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman and Kyle.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe and Cole.
Motion Failed 3 to 2.
Mayor Reid called for a vote on the original motion.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, and Cole.
Voting "No" Councilmember Kyle.
Motion Passed 4 to 1.
NEW BUSINESS
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-64 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE
FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON PLAT FILED FOR RECORD AS A PARCEL OF
LAND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.5716 ACRES (24,900 SQUARE FEET),
MORE OR LESS, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1 AND ALL OF LOT 2, BLOCK 15,
MIMOSA ACRES, CONVEYED FROM KENNETH W. QUINN AND WIFE, BARBARA
QUINN, TO BRAZORIA DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4 AS RECORDED IN FILE NO.
2007050415 OFFICIAL RECORDS, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (O.R.B.C.T.) AND
ALSO RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGES 15-16, BRAZORIA COUNTY PLAT
RECORDS (B.C.P.R.) AND A PORTION OF PEAR STREET (120'X 30' R.O.W.), AS
RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGES 15-16, (B.C.P.R.); (GENERALLY LOCATED AT
2501 FRANCIS DRIVE AND 4807 BROADWAY) ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2009-04Z, TO PERMIT A CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -2 (R-2) DISTRICT TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) DISTRICT
AT THE REQUEST OF BRAZORIA COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4,
APPLICANT AND OWNER, CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT. Mr. Mike Hodge, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Saboe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Ordinance No. 2000M-64 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. 2009-04Z.
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City Manager Bill Eisen stated this is a requested zone change for the Brazoria County
Drainage District No. 4. A Public Hearing regarding the request was held and the
Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the application and has recommended
approval.
Ruby Sandars, 2402 Francis Drive, addressed Council and stated this is the oldest
subdivision in Pearland and she has concerns regarding changing a residential lot to
general business at the front of the subdivision. The Brazoria County Drainage District
No. 4 (B.D.D. No. 4) has purchased other property in the subdivision and is currently in
negotiations for two others and she would like to see a plan for what is going to be done
on these other properties. The drainage problems in the area have been exasperated
since the B.D.D. No. 4 storage facility was completed and adding more buildings and
parking lots in the area will only make it worse.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman stated the City is working on the Town Ditch Project which is
supposed to elevate the flooding problems in this area.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated the Town Ditch Project, the Magnolia Road
Improvements, and the Veterans Drive Improvements will all improve drainage
problems in the area.
Councilmember Owens stated information provided states "detention cannot be placed
in the area at this time, as this property is privately owned" and stated the detention
facility will be the first thing constructed. He is concerned about the statement that the
City will be funding the construction of drainage solutions, because he does not want to
see the City end up funding the drainage problems as they have had to do in the past in
other areas.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated the text in the comment is referring to
ditches placed in the area that were City -funded.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman stated there was a concern regarding the purchase of
property along Pear Street, but it is her understanding that there will not be any
structures placed on the property. The land could be an advantage to the neighborhood
if it is left as green space.
Mike Yost, Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4, stated B.D.D. No. 4 does not own
the property along Pear Street at this time and cannot control the future of it. This zone
change is only regarding property currently owned by the B.D.D. No. 4
Councilmember Cole stated he feels this situation would have been better suited for a
Conditional Use Permit. He feels this particular zone change is okay because the
property is already clear and can easily be included in the existing facility. It would be
his recommendation that any other property purchased in the area would need to be
designated as green space or detention.
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Councilmember Saboe asked why the zone change request is for General Business
instead of a less intensive use.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated General Business zoning is the most
consistent with other zoning in the area.
Councilmember Saboe stated he feels a Conditional Use Permit would be better suited
for this property and would allow a less intensive use.
Discussion ensued between Council, Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge, and Jeff
Brennan, Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4, regarding the zone change.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated, because the Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4
has condemnation rights to the property, they are exempt from the zoning process. The
B.B.D. No. 4 is still subject to building requirements and the Unified Development Code.
Discussion ensued between Council and City Attorney Darrin Coker regarding the zone
change.
Ruby Sandars, 2402 Francis Drive, addressed Council and stated the exemption does
not allow the subdivision any protection.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated that it is correct that the exemption does not allow any
protection, but the entities that are exempt should have the best interest of the City in
mind.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to table
Ordinance No. 2000M-64.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, and Owens. ,
Voting "No" Councilmember Saboe.
Motion Passed 4 to 1.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2009-99 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION BY FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 141
OF APPROXIMATELY 65 ACRES OF LAND. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to
approve Resolution No. R2009-99. after discussion, this item was tabled.
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City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is a request to consider authorizing the
annexation of property located in the City Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) by Fort Bend
County Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 141.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the property is a 65 -acre tract of which about half is
located in the City ETJ. The property has been sold to Fort Bend Independent School
District and they are planning to build an alternative learning center on the site. The
request is for Council to approve the portion of the land located in the City's ETJ to be
annexed into Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 141. Municipal Utility
Districts have the right to choose which jurisdiction they are annexed by and this
particular MUD has stated it will choose the City of Arcola.
Councilmember Kyle asked for clarification on what the difference is between what this
MUD is requesting and other MUD annexation requests where the City has opposed the
request.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the request by this MUD is different from other
requests because it is not located within the City Limits of Pearland. The City has
contended in the past that when a MUD is located within the ETJ and City Limits of
multiple cities, it does not have the right to choose a jurisdiction because they do not
have the ability to take a City's incorporated limits from it. This MUD is located in a
small portion of the City ETJ and will be developed by Fort Bend Independent School
District so it will not be taxable property.
Councilmember Kyle stated the current plan is for one building to be located on the
property and asked how the City can be sure the remaining property will not be used for
commercial use.
Eric Ongar, Skymark Development, stated the Fort Bend Independent School District
provided the attorney with a letter of intent to build an alternative learning center and
possibly a future middle school. There are no intentions to sell off the remaining
portions of the property.
Councilmember Cole stated MUD No. 141 could provide services to the property
without annexing it.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the MUD has stated it does not want to provide
service to any outside entities. He stated Missouri City and Alvin have already
approved the annexation.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman stated the City does not lose anything by approving the
annexation.
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Discussion ensued between Council, City Manager Bill Eisen, and City Attorney Darrin
Coker regarding the request.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to table
Resolution No. R2009-99 to determine what entity is responsible for the cost of specific
services.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2009-97 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A REAL ESTATE
TRANSACTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL APPRAISAL
DISTRICT OF FORT BEND COUNTY. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Kyle made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to approve
Resolution No. R2009-97.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated, because of the significant growth in Fort Bend County,
their Central Appraisal District has outgrown the current facility. The Board has
approved the construction of a new facility which will increase their budget by five -
percent which will be allocated out to the participating entities. The City of Pearland's
increase is expected to be $138 a year.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Kyle, Beckman, Saboe, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2009-96 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN
THE OTHER VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE GRANT ("OVAG") THROUGH THE OFFICE OF
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2009-96.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the Victim's Assistant Program has been active in the
Pearland Police Department for several years. The program is almost completely
funded through the Other Victim's Assistance Grant. This item is for Council approval to
submit an application for funds available through this grant
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — REMOVE FROM TABLE RESOLUTION NO. R2009-66.
City Council.
This item passed to a future Agenda.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2009-66 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE HILLHOUSE SERVICE CENTER PROJECT. Mr. Danny Cameron, Director of
Public Works.
This item passed to a future Agenda.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2009-100 — 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
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORANGE STREET/TOWN DITCH PROJECTS. Mr. Darrin
Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Saboe, to
approve Resolution No. R2009-100, as amended.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the Projects Department is anxious to begin the
Orange Street and Town Ditch Project. This item will allow the City to make one of the
required right-of-way acquisitions with Pipe and Tube located on Orange Street. This
Development Agreement will allow the company to incorporate their property extension
into the project at their cost. The company is currently working with the Texas
Commission on Environment Quality (TCEQ) on a clean-up of some of the property the
City would acquire. He recommends the Council amend the motion that the agreement
would be contingent upon the property receiving a clean bill of health from the TCEQ.
Brief discussion ensued between Council and City Attorney Darrin Coker regarding the
Development Agreement.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kyle, to amend
the original motion to make the approval of Resolution R2009-100 contingent upon the
property receiving a clean bill of health from the Texas Commission on Environment
Quality (TCEQ).
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Saboe, Beckman, Kyle, and Cole.
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Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 9:44 p.m.
to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.087 — CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY —
REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
2. SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS - DISCUSSION REGARDING
CITY MANAGER'S 2009 - 2010 ANNUAL GOALS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
3. SECTION 551.072 — REAL PROPERTY: DISCUSSION REGARDING THE
SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE, OR EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY — CITY
FACILITIES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
Council returned from Executive Session at 11:00 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES.
City Council.
No action taken by Council.
COUNCIL ACTION — DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY MANAGER'S 2009 - 2010
ANNUAL GOALS. City Council.
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No action taken by Council.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING THE SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE, OR EXCHANGE
OF REAL PROPERTY — CITY FACILITIES. City Council.
No action taken by Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 22nd day of June, A.D., 2009.
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