2006-07-24 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
AGENDA
CITY OF PEARLAND . CITY COUNCIL
July 24, 2006 7:30 p.m.
MAYOR
Tom Reid
Richard Tetens
Mayor Pro Tern
Position No.1
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Helen Beckman
Position No.2
Steve Saboe
Position No.3
Felicia Kyle
Position No.4
Kevin Cole
Position No.5
Nick Finan
Assistant City Manager
Bill Eisen
City Manager
Mike Hodge
Assistant City Manager
Darrin Coker
City Attorney
Young Lorfing
City Secretary
In accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act the Agenda is posted for public
information, at all times, for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting
on the bulletin board located at the front entrance of the City Hall, 3519 Libe!:!y Drive.
AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON JULY 24, 2006, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
IV. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
V. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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 -
1. Minutes of the July 10, 2006, Regular Meeting held at 7:30
p.m.
2. Minutes of the July 17, 2006, Special Meeting held at 7:30
p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-11 - 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 0.472
ACRES OF LAND, TRACT M2J AND M2K, ABSTRACT 543,
H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, JOHNSTON
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY,
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TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
WALNUT STREET, AND APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET WEST
OF JOHNSTON STREET), (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
NO. 2006-21Z), FROM CLASSIFICATION GENERAL
BUSINESS RETAIL DISTRICT (GB) TO SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL - 2 DISTRICT (R-2), AT THE REQUEST OF
JAMES B. PURCELL, OWNER, 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. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City
Manager.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-13 - 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 15.35
ACRES OF LAND, TRACT 3 AND 3F, ABSTRACT 242,
SECTION 17, H. T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, CITY OF
PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FITE ROAD, AND
APPROXIMATELY 1,100 FEET WEST OF FM 1128 (MANVEL
ROAD), (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 2006-22Z),
FROM GENERAL BUSINESS RETAIL DISTRICT (GB) WITH
AN APPROVED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT, AND SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - 1 DISTRICT (R-1) TO TOWNHOUSE
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (TH), AT THE REQUEST OF MIKE
POLLAK, APPLICANT FOR SIGNATURE EUBANKS AND
ASSOCIATES, LTD., OWNER, 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. Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City
Manager.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1283 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION BY
BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 18
OF 28.6730 ACRES OF LAND. Mr. Oarrin Coker, City Attorney.
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E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - FIRST AND
ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1285 - 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 SANITARY SEWER
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.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - FIRST AND
ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1284 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF I 545.356, TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
CODE, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS, OF PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, AS SET
OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
IX. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
X. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-14 - 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 9.9993
ACRES OF LAND BEING LOT 27 OF THE ALLISON RICHEY
GULF COAST HOME COMPANY'S SUBURBAN GARDENS
SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 8, H. T. & B.R.R. COMPANY
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 504, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGES 23 AND
24 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY,
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TEXAS, CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS
(GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GARDEN
ROAD, AND APPROXIMATELY 1,600 FEET SOUTH OF
BROOKSIDE ROAD), (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2006-24Z), FROM GARDEN O'DA Y MIXED USE DISTRICT
(GO-MU) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PO), AT
THE REQUEST OF M. ARIF, APPLICANT FOR SOHAIL
NOOR, OWNER, 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.
Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
2. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2006-113 - 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 RANDALL PORTEFIELD ARCHITECTS TO
ASSIST IN THE PROCUREMENT OF A NEW ROOF FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING USING THE TEXAS
MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES ("TXMAS") BIDDING
PROCESS. Mr. Mike Hodge, Assistant City Manager.
3. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2006-112 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT FOR MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE CORRIGAN SUBDIVISION
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2006-111 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO INITIATE THE
PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUIET ZONE
ALONG CERTAIN RAILROAD CROSSINGS IN THE CITY.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2006-84 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CERTAIN
CHAPTERS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND EMPLOYEE
HANDBOOK. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager and Ms. Mary
Hickling, Director of Human Resources
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6. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - FIRST AND
ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1286 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, REPEALING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE III,
JUNKED VEHICLES, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF
ORDINANCES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING A NEW
CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE III, JUNKED VEHICLES; HAVING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION,
CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
7 . CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2006-110 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR A
WAIVER WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 10 PERCENT FUND
PARTICIPATION FOR 5 BRIDGES IN THE FEDERAL OFF-
SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
8. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2006-114 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR
FUNDING THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL'S HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
OTHER BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.071 - CONSULTATION WITH CITY
ATTORNEY - REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION
ASSOCIATED WITH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS AND
CITY INFRASTRUCTURE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
2. SECTION 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS
REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE PEARLAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
3. SECTION 551.072 - REAL PROPERTY: DISCUSSION
REGARDING THE SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE, OR
EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
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NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
9. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
POTENTIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATED WITH MUNICIPAL
UTILITY DISTRICTS AND CITY INFRASTRUCTURE.
City Council.
10. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD. City Council.
11. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
THE SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE, OR EXCHANGE OF REAL
PROPERTY. City Council.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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