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1988-11-14 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES128 MINUTES OF A REGULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARIAND, TEXAS, HEIR ON NOVEMBER 14, 1988, AT 7:30 P. M. IN TEE COUNCIL CHANE, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Tom Reid Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Stella Roberts Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager Director of Public Works City Secretary William Wolff James Bost Richard Tetens David Smith Ronald J. Wicker Robert Talton Donald Birkner William Thomasset Kay Krouse The invocation was given by Councilmember David Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember James Bost. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 24, 1988, be approved as presented. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Reid commented about the activities in Pearland last Wednesday when Houston TV station Channel 2 came to film several locations around town and do a report on Pearland. Mayor Reid extended his heartfelt thanks to Bert and Francis Jamison for their friendship and generosity in serving a very fine dinner to the Channel 2 crew and members of the Clean Pearland committee. Mayor Reid recognized, from the audience, students from a government class at San Jacinto College and Bob Trainer, advisor to Pearland High School Political Action Club, along with two of his students. Mayor Reid advised he has appointed Councilmember Richard Tetens as Council liaison to the Library Board. Mayor Reid announced that the City of Pearland has once again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. Mayor Reid presented the plaque to City Manager Ron Wicker and stated that this award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Mr. Wicker commended the Finance Department and Janet Eastburn, the Director, for this achievement. Mayor Reid informed that before the meeting tonight he was judge of a contest conducted by the Fire Department to name their Dalmatian puppy. The winner was a five year old girl who entered the name "Fireball." Councilmember Smith expressed his concerns about the pay scale for the police officers and the fact that we are losing good officers because of that. He stated he would like for Council to take action as soon as possible to rectify this situation. 129 City Manager Ron Wicker informed that Staff would be ready to workshop with Council next week regarding the Personnel Ordinance and review the pay classification plan. In tum, they will start the process of reclassification, looking at all departments of the City. Councilmember Wolff remarked that he would like to receive information regarding the value of each employee, i.e., what his assignments are and what he is being paid. City Manager Wicker informed that this information would be available at the workshop meeting. Councilmember Smith reported that the EMS will have a graduation ceremony this Friday night and twelve people will graduate from E.M.T. status to E.M.T. special skills. Twenty-eight people from surrounding communities attended the school and the grades of all were above State average. Councilmember Smith said he felt this was a very worthwhile school. Councilmember Tetens reported he attended a session on impact fees at the T.M.L. meeting held at the first of this month. According to that session, the City appears to be far ahead of most cities in the State and well in line with the requirements of SB 336. Councilmember Roberts expressed her thoughts about the news program on Pearland by Channel 2 last week, saying she felt it was very impressive. She will supply the library or City Hall with a copy of the tape of that program for anyone who missed the program. Councilmember Roberts reported that the Brazoria County United Way has fallen short of its goal for the county this year and anyone wishing to donate can reach the United Way office through the Courthouse in Angleton. A pledge card will be sent to you. Councilmember Roberts informed that several agencies in our area have received additional funding this year, making it more of a reason for people in Pearland to support United Way. Councilmember Roberts reported she received a call last week from a citizen who had a problem with the rental fees at the Community Center. Councilmember Roberts said she would like to formally ask that the Parks Board go through and review the overall user fees for rooms and recreational facilities and bring their recommendation to the Council. Councilmember Wolff questioned the status of the traffic problems he had reported at the last council meeting. One was the petition received from homeowners on Cedar Street requesting the City's help in banning large tractor -trailer trucks from using Cedar Street and another�request had been received from a Green Tee resident asking the City to install some type of traffic control device to slow traffic coming and going through that subdivision. Councilmember Wolff stated he felt some type of formal action needed to be taken in these cases. City Manager Ron Wicker responded that in each of these cases the Police Department is taking measures to patrol these areas more closely. After a general discussion between Council and the City Manager, it was concluded that Staff would look more closely at each of these situations and respond accordingly. Councilmember Wolff stated he and Councilmember Smith had met with County Commissioner Billy Joe Plaster concerning the opening of the right-of-way on Magnolia between McLean and Veterans Drive. With county help a road has been cut but now, Mr. Wolff said, there are barricades at either end of the road and he feels that, some how, we need to open that road, possibly putting signs indicating a dirt road. City Manager Ron Wicker informed the barricades were put up because there is no base material there, nothing but mud. Mr. Wicker said that he, too, feels that the street should be put in but that it should be an all-weather street and since no funds are available, the Staff would need direction from all the Council concerning this matter. After Council discussion it was determined this matter should be an agenda item for consideration at the next meeting. Councilmember Wolff stated he had, in the past, requested the City's consideration in placing a user fee for fire sprinkler service. We have a number of buildings in the City having fire sprinkler service. This is an urmnetered service and is on a stand- by basis. Mr. Wolff said he feels this user fee would be similar in nature of that offered by other utility companies and he would like information to be forthcoming on 130 this. Assistant City Manager Don Birkner responded that, upon the request made by Mr. Wolff, he contacted the City of Dallas and they will be sending copies of ordinances pertaining to this subject. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS City Manager Ron Wicker reported he will be meeting with the Green Tee Homeowners Association Wednesday evening concerning traffic through the subdivision to view the Christmas lighting this year. He will be going over details with Acting Police Chief Randy Garner, Councilmember Smith and City Attorney Talton and will have a workable plan ready to present to the homeowners association. ;� M ��, ti`�►C•SiT� /tail I 1 .0-41 • UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 559, ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR ABANDONING, ALTERING, CLOSING AND VACATING STREETS, ATTF.V:s AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS AND PORTIONS THERDOF City Attorney Robert Talton stated he believed, from his notes at the workshop on this item, that this ordinance covers all of the points Council had suggested. Ordinance No. 559 was read in caption by Councilmember Roberts. (First Reading) It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Ordinance No. 559 be passed and approved on the first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 559 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 559 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE TO ABANDONING, ALTERING, CLOSING, AND VACATING STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS AND PORTIONS THEREOF; EXCHANGE OF EASEMENT; FIXING ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES TO BE PAID BY PETITIONERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Voting "Aye" - Councilmember Smith, Tetens, Roberts, Bost and Wolff. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. R88-31, RESOLUTION GIVING THE CITY'S C011M P TO THE ANNEXATION OF LAND INTO BRAZORIA CONY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 Paul Philbin, attorney for M.U.D. 2, advised that he previously appeared before Council with a petition from M.U.D. 2 for consent to annex land currently in M.U.D. 6. At that time, Council requested written confirmation that M.U.D. 6 was in agreement to the deannexation. Since that time, Mr. Philbin said, M.U.D. 6 has had meetings and held a public hearing and has formally deannexed the property. Written information on these proceedings has been submitted to Council for their consideration. Resolution No. R88-31 was read in its entirety by Councilmember Smith. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Bost, that Resolution No. R88-31 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R88-31 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R88-31 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, GIVING THE CITY'S CONSENT TO THE ANNEXATION OF LAND INTO BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Wolff, Bost, Roberts, Tetens and Smith. Voting "No" - None. 131 Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R88-35, RESOLUTION CHANGING THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING DATE IN DECIIYMER, 1988, DUE TO THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY City Manager Ron Wicker pointed out that Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year and that the Monday after, December 26, is a regular City holiday. It was suggested that the second regular meeting date for December be held on December 19 at 7:00 P. M. Resolution No. R88-35 was read in its entirety by Councilmember Wolff. It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, that Resolution No. R88-35 be passed and approved on the first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R88-35 reads in caption as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CHANGING THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING DATE IN DECEMBER, 1988, DUE TO THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Wolff, Bost, Roberts, Tetens and Smith. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. fk - WZTE MII FINAL,111 SMHWET CMUCRAnON,1:' FINAL t•• EI' OF pEARLAkj LANDF-ILLIN TEEM$32,001.22 It was moved by Councilmember Tetens, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that Estimate No. 3 and Final, Pyramid Southwest Corporation, for final cover of Pearland Landfill - Phase 1, in the amount of $32,001.22 be approved and payment made from the appropriate funds. Motion passed 4 to 0. Councilmember Smith abstained. DESIGNATION OF THE FRIQAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS AMID NEW YEAR'S AS ADDITIONAL HOLIDAYS FOR 1988 City Manager Ron Wicker explained that this is a request for Council to consider authorizing the designation of two additional holidays, the Friday before Christmas and the Friday before New Year's for the City employees. Those employees who must work those days can take two additional floating holidays at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that Council designate the Friday before Christmas and the Friday before New Year's as two additional holidays and that the personnel required to work those days have two additional days off to be used in this fiscal year. Motion passed 5 to 0. APPOINTMENT OF TWO ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHALS City Manager Ron Wicker explained that included in the Agenda Packet was a memo he had received from Larry Steed, Fire Marshal, requesting Council authorization to appoint two assistant fire marshals to help with all the fireworks activities during -- the upcoming holiday season and later during the 4th of July. Mr. Steed has recommended Harris Maulden and Jim Setliff, both being certified Texas peace officers. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, that Council appoint Harris Maulden and Jim Setliff as Assistant Fire Marshals. Motion passed 4 to 1. Councilmember Wolff voted against. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P. M. 132 Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this . day of A. D., 1988. ATTEST: r(! -A-a-e- City Sec tary N