2010-03-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010, AT 7:30
P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
1. Events attended and upcoming events.
2. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming "Relay For Life
Month."
3. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming "Child Abuse
Prevention Month."
IV. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
1. Events attended and upcoming events.
V. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Events attended and upcoming events.
VI. CITIZENS
VII. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA:
ALL ITEMS LISTED UNDER THE "CONSENT AGENDA" ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND REQUIRE LITTLE OR NO
DELIBERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. THESE ITEMS WILL BE
ENACTED /APPROVED BY ONE MOTION UNLESS A
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS SEPARATE ACTION ON AN ITEM, IN
WHICH EVENT THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND CONSIDERED BY SEPARATE ACTION (IX. MATTERS
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA). APPROVAL OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA ENACTS THE ITEMS OF LEGISLATION.
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the March 8, 2010, Special Meeting held at 6:00
p.m.
2. Minutes of the March 8.. 2010, Regular Meeting held at 7:30
p.m.
IX. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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X. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FIRST AND
ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1415 ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2010B; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT
THEREOF; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; AUTHORIZING
DEFEASANCE, FINAL PAYMENT AND DISCHARGE OF
CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS;
AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGEMENT OF AN ESCROW AGENT;
AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE USED IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF BOND INSURANCE; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH BONDS AND MATTERS
INCIDENT THERETO; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A PAYING AGENT /REGISTRAR AGREEMENT;
CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
2. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ORDIN ANCE
NO. 1414 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2010A; PRESCRIBING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE
PAYMENT THEREOF; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF;
AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE USED IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF BOND INSURANCE; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH BONDS AND MATTERS
INCIDENT THERETO; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A PAYING AGENT /REGISTRAR AGREEMENT;
CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
3. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESOLUTION
NO. R2010 -38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OLD
TOWNSITE WESTERN GATEWAY. Mr. Kyler Cole, Old
Townsite ED Coordinator.
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4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESOLUTION
NO. R2010 -39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT FOR MARKETING AND BUSINESS RETENTION
SERVICES WITH THE PEARLAND CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE. Mr. Kyler Cole, Old Townsite ED Coordinator.
5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESOLUTION
NO. R2010 -44 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT WITH BRAZORIA COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION
IN AN INTERIM LIBRARY AT THE WESTSIDE EVENTS
CENTER. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
6. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESOLUTION
NO. R2010 -43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS ADOPTING A VOLUNTEER
STIPEND PROGRAM FOR THE PEARLAND VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
7. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESOLUTION
NO. R2010 -40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS. RATIFYING EMERGENCY
REPAIRS TO THE KIRBY WATER PLANT.
Mr. Danny Cameron, Director of Public Works.
8. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESOLUTION
NO. R2010 -41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN
ELECTRICITY AUDIT AGREEMENT WITH UTILITIES
ANALYSIS, INC. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
9. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1416 -2010 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ELECTRICITY,
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS IT
MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, TO
AMEND SECTION 9 -153, ENTITLED ADOPTED; HAVING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABIL.ITY CLAUSE, AND A
REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Bili Eisen, City Manager.
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10. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1211 -2010 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 10, FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS IT MAY HAVE
BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, TO AMEND
ARTICLE III, ENTITLED FIRE CODE, AND TO AMEND
ARTICLE VI, ENTITLED FIRE LANES; HAVING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
11. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1210 -2010 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, PLUMBING
AND GAS, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME TO
TIME, AMENDED, TO AMEND SECTION 23 -1, ENTITLED
PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED; SECTION 23 -1.1, ENTITLED
LOCAL AMENDMENTS, SECTION 23 -161, ENTITLED FUEL
GAS CODE ADOPTED, AND SECTION 23- 161.1, ENTITLED
LOCAL AMENDMENTS; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
12. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1209 -2010 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, BUILDING, OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS IT MAY
HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, TO AMEND
SECTION 7 -13, ENTITLED BUILDING CODE ADOPTED;
SECTION 7 -13.1, ENTITLED LOCAL AMENDMENTS,
SECTION 7 -26, ENTITLED SWIMMING POOL CODE—
ADOPTED,' CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, SECTION 7 -26.1,
ENTITLED SAME AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS,
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SECTION 7 -51, ENTITLED
MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED, AND SECTION 7 -51.1,
ENTITLED LOCAL AMENDMENTS, AND TO ADD ARTICLE 11
3/4, TO BE ENTITLED EXISTING BUILDING CODE; HAVING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A
REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
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13. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1296 -2010 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, BUILDING, OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS IT
MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, TO
AMEND ARTICLE V, ENTITLED UNSAFE BUILDING
ABATEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 7 -81, ENTITLED
RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED; TO AMEND SECTION 7-
81.1, ENTITLED LOCAL AMENDMENTS; TO AMEND
SECTION 7 -82, ENTITLED ENERGY CODE ADOPTED; AND
TO ADD A NEW SECTION 7 -82.1, TO BE ENTITLED LOCAL
AMENDMENTS; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
14. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESOLUTION
NO. R2010 -42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE
GRANT THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
OTHER BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS ANNUAL
EVALUATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. City Council.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
15. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY.
City Council.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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I, Young Lorfing, City Secretary of the City of Pearland, Texas, do hereby certify
that the foregoing public notice was posted in a place convenient to the general
public at City Hall on the 17 day of March 2010, at 5:30 p.m.
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