2012-05-14 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012, AT 7:30 P.M., IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Scott Sherman
Woody Owens
Susan Sherrouse
Harris
Greg Hill
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Assistant City Manager; Matt Buchanan
President of Economic Development Corporation; Vance Riley Fire Chief; J.C.
Doyle Police Chief; Trent Epperson Projects Director; Mike Hodge Assistant City
Manager; Lata Krishnarao Director of Community Development; Claire Bogard
Finance Director; Michelle Smith Director of Parks and Recreation; Daniel Baum
EMS Operations Director; Sparkle Anderson Public Affair Manager; Harold Ellis
City Planner; Rick Overgaard Assistant Finance Director; Bob Pearce Purchasing
Officer; Joel Hardy Grants Coordinator; Onesimo Lopez Lieutenant.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Hill and the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Lieutenant Onesimo Lopez.
Mayor Reid recognized all Candidates running for City Council.
Tammy Dexter announced she is running for City Council, Position No. 4.
Mayor Reid stated Councilmember Felicia Harris is absent from the chamber at
this time. Mayor Reid stated that she is a candidate running for Ron Paul's
Congressional Seat.
Mayor Reid, City Manager Bill Eisen, and Public Affairs Manager, Sparkle
Anderson, recognized Debbie Schielke Multimedia Specialist, Public Affairs
Department as the Fulltime Employee of the Quarter Award.
Mayor Reid and City Manager Bill Eisen recognized Geraldine Walton, from the
Police Department with the Part-time Employee of the Quarter Award.
Mayor Reid presented a proclamation to Joan Wynn with a proclamation
proclaiming the month of May as "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month."
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Mayor Reid and Councilmember Sherrouse, Presented 2012, Graduating High
School Students, with a Proclamation proclaiming "Project Graduation Day" for
Pearland High School" and Glenda Dawson High School.
Mayor Reid and Lata Krishnarao, Director of Community Development,
presented certificates of recognition as "Problem Solvers" to Dawson High
School Students.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid reported he had the pleasure of presenting the Mayor Scholarships
to the Senior Graduating students to both the Pearland High School and the
Glenda Dawson High School Students, attended the Exchange Club Gulf Coast
Recognition for Law Enforcement with Lieutenant Onesimo Lopez, April 26, he
joined HCA Tour of the Dynamo Stadium with Assistant Director of Pearland
Economics Development Ramon Lozano along with Assistant City Manager John
Branson; April 27, he attended the Transportation Policy Council Board of
Directors and Presented a Proclamation for American Cancer Center Society
Relay For Life; April 28, Opened the CAP Kickball Tournament; April 29, Faith
Church New Fellowship Hall Ribbon Cutting; May 2, Keep Pearland Beautiful and
gave a presentation at Exchange Club and attended the ground breaking for
Home Town Bank; May 3, presented City Report to PAF Realtors Network at
Luncheon and lead prayer for National Day of Prayer at City Hall; May 4,
attended San Jacinto College 50th Anniversary Banquet; May 5, attended
Southwest Baptist Seminary Graduation and Pearland Arts League Corks &
Canvas Exhibit; attended Father Braden's Annual Scholarship Banquet; May 6,
attended Judge for Silverlake Church Teen Pageant; May 7, attended the City
Agenda Meeting, and City Council Workshop and Special Meeting; May 8,
welcomed Regional Organization to Pearland Neighborhood center Forum; May
9, attended the Pearland Adult Reading Center Board of Directors Meeting and
presented Mayor's Scholarship to Dawson a High School Senior; May 10,
attended the Reading Center Literacy Annnual Breakfast/Adult Reading Center;
attended the Pearland Arts League Board of Directors Meeting and Presented
Mayor's Scholarship to a Pearland High School Senior; May 11, attended the
annual Keep Pearland Beautiful Environmental Awards Banquet along with
Councilmembers Sherman and Hill; May 12, welcomed Parents to the Primrose
School Graduation; attended the Exchanged club Gulf Coast Law Enforcement
Awards Banquets/ Chief Spires (Ron Cox -Officer of the Year).
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilmember Owens passed on giving a report; however, he stated that the
National Prayer Day was a good turnout.
Councilmember Sherrouse attended the Grand Opening of Fire Station # 6 at
The Lakes of Savannah; Keep Pearland Beautiful; Environmental Awards
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Banquet last Friday; Alvin Community College Forum for the Future topics
included source training and discussion about transportation and education as
Houston grows. She stated there is a need to get together and coordinate the
growth of our region and start thinking if we want to have transportation 30 years
from now. Councilmember Sherrouse made the comment that she is pleased to
see more people than usual in the audience for the Council meeting.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman stated on May 5, he had the honor of being re-elected
to City Council Position No. 2; he appreciates the support from the community
and is looking forward to serving the City of Pearland for another 3 years. Prior to
that attended the Grand Opening of Fire Station No. 6, attended the Project
Graduation he stated this is his 3rd year. He also reported that the Brazoria
County approved the funds for the Westside Library and is looking forward to the
ribbon cutting of that building. He stated it is a much needed facility to the west
side of town and thanked everyone involved for making it possible.
Councilmember Harris absent from the Chambers.
Councilmember Hill stated on May 3, he attended National Day of Prayer; May
4-6, Kerrville Texas, with the Lions Clubs, for the Texas Lions Camp for the
handicap children in which he spent his time there painting . May 9, presented
scholarships at Project Graduation at Dawson High School and May 10,
Pearland High School. May 8, the YMCA had the Youth and Government
meeting. He stated he plans to go with Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman and
Councilmember Sherrouse to try to tackle something good for the community
through the YMCA. An appointment is currently set with Larry Burger to
coordinate something in which the kids from the YMCAs compete with other
YMCA facilities throughout the state in debates, writing bills, or a mock trial in
which these students travel to Austin to compete. He stated it is a great program.
May 8, attended the pastors luncheon at Shadycrest Baptist Church they meet
every month, May 9, attended the Exchange Monthly Meeting, May 11, attended
to the Keep Pearland Beautiful Awards Banquet with his daughter.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager, Bill Eisen Reported on the opening of Fire Station No. 6 and the
importance of it and the partnership that the City has with two MUD districts and
the participation of the cost of operating that facility. Mr. Eisen also expressed
his appreciation to Chief Riley and members of the staff as well as EMS for
organizing the event.
CITIZENS:
James Clark, 2019 Stonecrest, stated that his wife works for the school district
and he is a business owner in Pearland and is concerned about the closing of the
Independence Pool. He stated his concern if for the youth and that it is not
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available for them. He also stated that there are families that only go to that pool
and cannot afford the Natatorium and he is there to speak on their behalf. It was
his understanding Independence Pool would not be closed during the summer
once the natatorium was open. He understands that it might be a budget issue
but suggests limiting the amount of hours open might help.
Larry Marcott, 3606 Inverness Court, addressed Council and stated on Saturday
he met with an individual who lives in Corrigan and has been living there many
years. He stated the individual thanked City Council for all the work that went
into the Corrigan and Dixie Farm Road project. Mr. Marcott also stated that the
ditch was serving its purpose and wanted to convey that to the Council. He
further stated it cost a lot of money, a lot of hours of hard work put in to the
project, it should have been taken care of long before he and Councilmember
Owens got on Council. He also wanted to share with the Citizens that Council
did a good job on the first bond issue in early 2000, and he feels it all has paid
off.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the April 30, 2012, Special Meeting held at 6:30
p.m.
2. Minutes of the May 7, 2012, Special Meeting held at 7:00
p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — EXCUSE
MAYOR PRO -TEM SCOTT SHERMAN'S ABSENCE FROM
THE APRIL 23, 2012, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
City Council.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REGARDING
THE APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES MCMURREY, TO SERVE
ON THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION POSITION NO. 2,
FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 1, 2014.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION
NO. R2012-58 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE CITY'S
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
MARCH 2012. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
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E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION
NO. R2012-56 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENEWING A UNIT
SUPPLY BID FOR ELECTRIC AND SCADA SERVICES. Mr.
Bill Eisen, City Manager.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION
NO. R2012-57 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENEWING A UNIT
SUPPLY BID FOR WATER METER SUPPLY SERVICES. Mr.
Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Sherman, to adopt Consent Agenda Items A through F with the exception of item
F, as presented on the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Owens, Sherrouse, Sherman and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Harris is absent.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
As requested by Staff Consent Agenda Item F was removed for further
discussion.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION
NO. R2012-57 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENEWING A UNIT
SUPPLY BID FOR WATER METER SUPPLY SERVICES. Mr.
Bill Eisen, City Manager.
No action taken, passed to a future agenda.
X. NEW BUSINESS:
Councilmember Harris entered the Council Chambers at 8:55 p.m.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-86 — 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 A 39.50 ACRE TRACT OF
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LAND BEING OUT OF THE D.H.M. HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 76, BEING
A PORTION OF THE SAME 181.6209 ACRE SURVEY AS DESCRIBED IN A
DEED DATED JUNE 4, 1981, FROM THE C.H. ALEXANDER TRUST TO SUE
ALEXANDER MORRISON A.K.A. SUSIE ALEXANDER MORRISON, AND
RECORDED IN VOLUME 1596, PAGE 93 ET SEQ OF THE BRAZORIA
COUNTY DEED RECORDS (B.C.D.R.); AND BEING A 83.83 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND BEING OUT OF THE D.H.M. HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 76 AND
THE H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 233, BEING A PORTION
OF THE SAME 181.6209 ACRE SURVEY AS DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED
JUNE 4, 1981, FROM THE C.H. ALEXANDER TRUST TO SUE ALEXANDER
MORRISON A.K.A. SUSIE ALEXANDER MORRISON, AND RECORDED IN
VOLUME 1596, PAGE 93 ET SEQ OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY DEED
RECORDS (B.C.D.R.) (LOCATED EAST AND WEST SIDES OF PEARLAND
PIKWY, NORTH OF BARRY ROSE, EXISTING STONEBRIDGE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT, PEARLAND, TEXAS), ZONE CHANGE 2012-04Z, A
REQUEST OF ALAN MUELLER, APPLICANT, ON BEHALF OF MUSGRAVE-
GROHMAN VENTURES, LTD. AND BRANDON LEE INVESTMENTS, INC.,
OWNER(S), FOR APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE (PD AMENDMENT)
FROM THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) ZONE TO THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (PD) ZONE, 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. Ms. Lata Krishnarao, Director of Community
Development.
Councilmember Sherrouse made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem
Sherman, to approve Ordinance No. 2000M-86 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. 2012-04Z.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item is an amendment to an existing land use
development zoning case consisting of approximately 34 acres located behind a
strip center located on Pearland Parkway. The purposed uses are to build a
hospital, medical offices and a memory care unit. He stated that the Planning
and Zoning has made a recommendation of the approval.
Donald Sapaugh, 3033 Pearland Parkway, addressed Council and stated they
have met with Permitting and the Planning and Zoning Department and met with
the Home Owners' Association, we think this is the highest best use for this
property. He stated this is a general keep care hospital he feels will greatly serve
the community and surrounding Pearland citizen and nearby citizens. With
regards to this project he will be available for any question that the Council or
residents may have.
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Allen Mueller, 1408 Bentlake Lane, addressed Council and stated he wanted to
thank Council and the Planning Commission. He knows that it has probably
received a lot of conflicting opinions on it and wanted to thank everyone for the
time and efforts spent on it. Mr. Mueller stated he is a resident of Highland Glend
and personally would not be evolved with this project if he felt it would be a
detriment to the community, or the folks that he lives around. He lives there and
has to live with the repercussions of what goes on there and if he felt this would
be a problem he would not be involved in it. He further stated that ultimately this
comes down to a zoning issue and whether or not this particular use is
compatible with the existing uses or the future uses there. With that regard he
directs back to staff and their recommendations which states the project does not
appear to have no negative impacts on any future, or existing surrounding areas
which are not able to be mitigated.
Dan Eble, 1707 Beacon Green Lane, addressed Council and stated that the
commercial change being proposed will be greatly affecting the community at
Lakes of Highland Glen. He feels that the noise and the light pollution from the
project will affect the residence. He stated that there are currently several
hospitals that serve the same purpose in the area. Mr. Eble stated his biggest
concern with the project is that the hospital would be located directly behind a
neighborhood. He stated that projects like this have been halted in the past and
the negative impact it may have on the home values in the area.
Sarah Greer, 1605 Brighton Brook Lane, addressed Council and stated she is
opposed with all the zoning changes that are being proposed in the area and she
agrees with all the comment previously made.
Steve Greer, 1605 Brighton Brook Lane, addressed Council and stated he has
been a Pearland resident since 1999. He is a Den leader in the Boy Scout Troop
11, and is a Deacon at his church; he is highly involved in the Organization for
Pearland. He wants what is best for the City of Pearland where he intends to
raise his family and his three children. His concerns are the increase light
pollution. He realizes that there have been some steps taken to mitigate that.
There will always be lights shine through our bedroom lights which is a negative
impact to the neighborhood. There will also be noise and increase traffic along
with a helicopter landing waking up his family in the middle of the night. Mr.
Greer stated he is concerned for the failure of design and the risk of this project
brings.
Howard Carter, 1719 Brighton Brook, addressed Council and stated he is
opposed to this zone changed because his house is directly behind and because
of the noise and light pollution this may bring. He also feels this will negatively
impact the price of his house. He feels the Home Owners Association is still
unaware of the current zone change proposed. He appreciates the developer
meeting with him. He stated that he does not feel it serves the general
population of the City.
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Michael Veuleman, 3001 Briar Sage Lane, addressed Council and stated he has
property backing up to effected area. He was told at the time of purchasing his
property that if there should be a change in zoning, you will be given ample
notice by the City to come and object. He feels that the notice has been very
short term. He questions the highest and best use of this property when there is
plenty of commercial property available for sale in the surrounding areas. He
feels the traffic on Pearland Parkway is already getting out of control.
Councilmember Hill said someone brought up their project being pulled out from
Development in Alvin and asked for clarification on that.
Donald Sapaugh, representative for the University General Hospital reported that
an agreement has just been executed with the land owner to development on
twenty acres, instead of thirteen acres. The development is now not only a
hospital, the development also includes a medical office building, and a senior
living community. He stated that Council for the City of Alvin voted unanimously
in support of the development. Mr. Sapaugh stated that he did not know where
the rumor started, and that he dispelled it a few times on Saturday too. He
further stated that the rumor is absolutely false.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman asked Mr. Sapaugh to address the questions and
concerns about their financial stability and ability to complete the project.
Donald Sapaugh, representative for the University General Hospital provided
Council with a brief overview of the construction process and the ability of
completion.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman asked if the developers would be in any way over
extending themselves by working on the Alvin project and the Pearland project.
Donald Sapaugh, representative for the University General Hospital stated that
the Alvin project is nothing more than a glorified emergency room. The Alvin
project will be predominantly a critical access hospital which is about half the size
of the Pearland hospital. The Pearland hospital is mainly focused on a general
keep hospital.
Mayor Reid stated light pollution at night can be a concern about the neighboring,
please elaborate on these concerns.
Donald Sapaugh, representative for the University General Hospital, stated the
closest building to the property line is sixty-six feet, the hospital is going to be in
excess of two -hundred feet from the homes. We have worked really hard to keep
the hospital as far away from the homes and have met with the homeowners to
mitigate some solution for the light noise. Mr. Sapaugh stated that there are
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currently commercials strip center in that area. Everything is being pushed as
close to the water treatment plant to keep the light noise away as much as
possible from the homeowners.
Mayor Reid stated that the lighting requirement is low down looking lights and
asked if this has been addressed.
Donald Sapaugh, representative for the University General Hospital stated that
yes, it has been addressed.
Councilmember Sherrouse asked for clarification regarding the height limits for
building of homes and the distance between the fence and the next home.
Discussion ensued between Council and Lata Krishnarao regarding the height
limit and the distance between the homes and the hospital.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman request that City Attorney Darrin Coker procedurally
explain the process it will take to overturn Planning and Zoning recommendation.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated that it would take a super majority vote from
Council to overturn denial of the Planning and Zoning. Due to the Planning and
Zoning Recommendation for approval it only requires three out of five votes from
Council to approve this tonight. Had it been a recommendation from Planning
and Zoning to deny this action it would take a super majority vote to approve it
over their denial.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman asked the residence what method they used to
circulate their petition.
A representative for the homeowners stated that they did some emails and at this
time does not feel all the residence is aware.
Councilmember Harris asked when the notices to the residents went out.
Harold Ellis, City Planner stated that notices went out to the residents within the
two -hundred feet of the entire perimeter.
Discussion ensued between Council, Mayor Reid and Planning Director Harold
Ellis regarding notices given to the residents and concerns regarding the property
values based upon the new construction of this type of facility and the resolution.
Councilmember Owens stated that back in 2000, Pearland was not very big and
when it rained there was no way to get out to a hospital. The only way out of this
area when it rained a lot was 288 and back to the hospital. He stated he is
concerned that the City currently has about 96 thousand people and the City will
be building out to about 150 thousand people. The heaviest growth will be right
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in the affected area. There are some concerns that the City will continue to build
out to provide things in the City and concerns to be able to get to them.
Councilmember Sherrouse stated that she is very proud that the City of Pearland
has a Planning and Zoning Commission the City takes this into very serious
consideration. She continued to say that the homeowners and businesses are
very important to the City.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman asked for clarification on the helicopter issue since it
has been brought up as a concern by the residence.
Donald Sapaugh, representative for the University General Hospital stated that
there will not be a helipad; there will not be any lights in the parking lot for a
helipad. The intent is to never not have to use life flight. The only comment ever
made about the use of life flight is, if there was an accident on Pearland
Parkway, life flight can land anywhere they choose to land. The intent is to never
use life flight. The hospital will treat heart conditions, but will not typically treat
open heart surgeries.
Jennifer Ferrasas, 1720 Brighton Brook addressed Council and asked if the
Council received a petition with more signatures would that influence the Council
on making the decision. She stated that only fifteen residents have received the
notices out eight hundred and thirty five.
Mayor Reid stated the law states that the City must notify people within two
hundred feet of the development.
Councilmember Harris stated that some of the people stated they were not
notified by the City. She asked that Staff check the addresses within the two -
hundred feet to be sure that everyone has been properly notified.
Mayor Reid stated that this is not a Public Hearing, and most of the residents
have had the opportunity to give input and called for a vote on the question.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Owens, to call the question.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherrouse, Sherman, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Harris.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with 1 abstention.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original motion.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherrouse, Sherman, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Harris.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with 1 abstention.
COUNCIL ACTION — FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000CUP-56 —
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY, 18.5436 ACRE (807,759 SQ. FT.) TRACT OF LAND BEING OUT
OF LOT 51 AND LOT 53 OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME
COMPANY, SECTION 6, RECORDED IN VOL. 135, PG. 501 H.C.D.R.,
LOCATED IN THE H.T. & B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, A-544, CITY OF PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (LOCATED AT 5719 BROADWAY, PEARLAND,
TX) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 2012-02 TO
EXPAND THE FLOOR AREA OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WHILE
MAINTAINING EXISTING FRONT LANDSCAPE BUFFER AND PERIMETER
FENCE MATERIAL, IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) DISTRICT AT THE
REQUEST OF TERRI LERA, APPLICANT, ON BEHALF OF LEE MEHTA,
OWNER, CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
Ms. Lata Krishnarao, Director of Community Development.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Owens, to approve Ordinance No. 2000CUP-56 on its first reading.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this is a zoning case requesting for a conditional
use permit that would allow an expansion of a used car facility at Strickland
Chevrolet and the City has a positive recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission with regard to the conditional use permit.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's
recommendation to forward to Council for approval of Application No. CUP 2012-
02.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Harris, Sherman, Sherrouse, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2012-59 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE PEARLAND MOBILE
COMMAND CENTER TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION. Lieutenant Onesimo Lopez.
Councilmember Harris, made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens,
to approve Resolution No. R2012-59.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated the Police Department currently has a mobile
command center which is an old converted school bus with a little over a hundred
thousand miles on it. While it has served the department reasonably well over
the years, age and mechanical problems are starting to surface. There is an
opportunity to submit a grant as described in the motion. The grant program is a
100% grant by submitting the request now it is our hope to hear back by the end
of the budget process to see if it has been approved.
Lieutenant Onesimo Lopez stated this is a grant opportunity that came up
through the Government. The grant is for the complete funding of the unit. It will
be completely outfitted with grant money. The only recurring expenses foreseen
are general maintenance items such as tires and maintaining the onboard
generator, and the water systems that are going to be included on the system.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Sherman, Sherrouse, and Owens.
Voting "No" Councilmember Harris.
Motion Passed 4 to 1.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at
9:47p.m. To discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE:
1. SECTION 551.071 — REGARDING CONSULTATIONS
WITH CITY ATTORNEY — REGARDING MATTERS
SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY- CLIENT PRIVILEGE.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
2. SECTION 551.074 — SECTION 551.074 — PERSONNEL
MATTERS — REGARDING THE FORMS AND
PROCEDURES USED FOR EVALUATIONS OF CITY
COUNCIL EMPLOYEES. City Council.
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NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Council returned from Executive Session at 10:32 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY-
CLIENT PRIVILEGE. City Council.
No Council action taken.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING THE FORMS AND PROCEDURES USED
FOR EVALUATIONS OF CITY COUNCIL EMPLOYEES. City Council.
Mayor Pro -Tem Sherman, made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Owens, to award the City Manager a bonus as discussed in Executive Session,
in addition, to the amount previously voted on.
Councilmember Harris stated for the reasons she stated in Executive Session
and before bonus that are coming out of reserves, she will vote in opposition to
this particular motion.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Sherman, Sherrouse, and Owens.
Voting "No" Councilmember Harris.
Motion Passed 4 to 1.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 23RD day of July, A.D.,
2012. 1-
Tom Reid
Mayor
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