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2023-08-07 PLANNING & ZONING REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PLANNNG AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023 6:30 PM PEARLAND CITY HALL ICOUNCIL CHAMBERS 13519 LIBERTY DRIVE I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM III. INTRODUCTION OF AGENDA AND FORMAT OF HEARING IV. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the "Consent Agenda" are considered to be routine and require little or no deliberation by the Planning & Zoning Commission. These items will be enacted / approved by one motion unless a commissioner 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 - EXCUSED ABSENCES Excuse the absence of Commissioner Ashlee Boswell and Commissioner Jennifer Henrichs from the June 19, 2023 Meeting and Commissioner Brandon Dansby from the July 17, 2023 Meeting. B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting minutes from June 19, 2023 and July 17, 2023. 06.19.2023 PZ Req. Meeting Minutes 07.17.2023 PZ Req. Meeting Minutes C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - PLAT 23-86: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PEARLAND MANVEL ADDITION A request of Alissa Watson, the applicant; on behalf of Linh H. Lam and Dat D. Bui, owner; for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Pearland Manvel Addition, creating 1 lot on 1.639 acres located west of Manvel Road, Planning &Zoning Commission-Aug 07 2023 described to wit: Legal Description: Being a Subdivision establishing 1 lot on 1.639 acres showing part of section 17 of the H.T&B.R.R. Co Survey, Abstract No. 242, Brazoria County Texas. General Location: 2730 Manvel Road. PZ - 0597 - Agenda Report- Pdf V. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -VARP 23-09: VARIANCE FROM THE MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT IN THE R-1 DISTRICT Public Hearing: A request by Scott Sheridan, the applicant; on behalf of Bateman Dwight Jr and Michael Edward Rhame, owners; for approval of a Variances Permitted in Section 2.6.1.1 (b)(1) of the Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 2000-T, from the requirements of Section 3.2.14.2 Q) of the UDC to allow approval of the creation of a lot that does not meet the minimum lot frontage requirements in the Single Family Residential 1 (R-1) District. Legal Description: A subdivision being comprised of all of Lot 2 (237,357 sq. ft. or 5.45 acres) of Cartercrest Replat No. 1, A subdivision of Brazoria County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in the clerks file No. 2015003638 of the Plat record of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 4102 Buckholt Road. PZ - 0601 - Agenda Report- Pdf 2. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - PLAT 23-73: CARTERCREST REPLAT NO. 1 Public Hearing: A request by Scott Sheridan, the applicant; on behalf of Bateman Dwight Jr and Michael Edward Rhame, owners; for approval of a partial Replat of Cartercrest subdivision creating 2 lots on 5.45 acres located between Dixie Farm Road and Buckholt Road, to wit: Legal Description: A subdivision being comprised of all of Lot 2 (237,357 sq. ft. or 5.45 acres) of Cartercrest Replat No. 1, A subdivision of Brazoria County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in the clerks file No. 2015003638 of the Plat record of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 4102 Buckholt Road. PZ - 0602 - Agenda Report- Pdf Planning &Zoning Commission-Aug 07 2023 3. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -VARP 23-10: VARIANCE FROM THE MAXIMUM 600-FOOT LENGTH OF A CUL-DE-SAC Public Hearing: A request by Patrick Lane, LJA Engineering, the applicant; on behalf of Beazer Homes Texas LP, owner; for approval of a variance permitted in Section 2.6.1.1 (b)(1) of the Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 2000-T from Section 3.2.6.4(1) to allow a cul-de-sac that exceeds the maximum 600 feet permitted. Legal Description: A subdivision of 22.451 acres of land situated in the Derril H. M Hunter Survey, Abstract 76, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: East of Pearland Parkway and North of Hughes Road. PZ - 0599 - Agenda Report- Pdf 4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - PLAT 23-75: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CREEKSIDE AT HIGHLAND GLEN SECTION 2 A request by Patrick Lane, LJA Engineering, the applicant; on behalf of Beazer Homes Texas LP, owner; for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Creekside at Highland Glen Section 2 creating 36 single family lots, 2 reserves, and 1 block on ± 22.451 acres of land located East of Pearland Parkway and North of Hughes Road. Legal Description: A subdivision of 22.451 acres of land situated in the Derril H. M Hunter Survey, Abstract 76, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: East of Pearland Parkway and North of Hughes Road. PZ - 0592 - Agenda Report- Pdf 5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - PLAT 23-71: FINAL PLAT OF ALEXANDER SECTION 1 Public Hearing: A request by Patrick Lane, LJA Engineering, the applicant; on behalf of 277 Danziger Investments Ltd, owner; for approval of the Final Plat of Alexander Section 1, creating 42 lots and 11 reserves and 1 block on 23 acres located North of Bailey Road and West of Main Street described to wit: Legal Description: A subdivision of 23 acres of land out of the H. Stevens Survey, A-594 And F.B. Drake Survey, A-507 City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: North of Bailey Road and West of Main Street. PZ - 0574 - Agenda Report- Pdf Planning &Zoning Commission-Aug 07 2023 6. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - PLAT 23-87: FINAL PLAT OF CROWN OAKS SECTION 1 Public Hearing: A request by Patrick Lane, LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of Jack Enterprises LLC, owner; for approval of the Final Plat of Crown Oaks Section 1, creating 11 single family lots, 5 reserves, and 1 block on ± 9.563 acres of land located along Dixie Farm Road. Legal Description: A Subdivision of 9.563 Acres of Land situated in the Warren D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract 70, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 3404 Dixie Farm Road, Pearland. PZ - 0596 - Agenda Report- Pdf 7. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION: ZONE 23-06 Public Hearing: A request by Adam Clent, Beacon Land Services, applicant, on behalf of PRD Land Development Services, representing BAHAM Interests Limited Partnership, owner, for approval of a zone change for 3.8452 acres of land from General Business (GB) District to General Commercial (GC) District, to wit: Legal Description: Being a 3.8452-acre tract of land out of a called 4.846- acre tract out of Lots 63 and 64 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision of Section 9, H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 234, Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Page 24 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 7029 Broadway Street, Pearland, Texas. PZ - 0588 - Agenda Report- Pdf 8. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION: ZONE 23-09 Public Hearing: A request by Tessie Gurley, applicant, on behalf of Barclay Barnett, owner, for approval of a zone change for 1.11 acres of land from Old Townsite Residential (OT-R) District to Old Townsite Mixed Use (OT-MU) District, to wit: Legal Description: A 1.11-acre tract of land being a residue of Lot 8 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision of Section 3, H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 232, and being a residue of Lot 8 as conveyed to Raymond E. Maness and Wife, Nellie D. Maness by Deed Recorded in Volume 423, Page 465 of the Deed Records of Brazoria County, Texas. Planning &Zoning Commission-Aug 07 2023 General Location: 2430 South Austin Avenue, Pearland, Texas. PZ - 0595 -Agenda Report- Pdf 9. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION —ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION: ZONE 23-10 Public Hearing: A request by Joshua McGinn, applicant, on behalf of Renee McGuire, owner, for approval of a zone change for 2.0784 acres of land from Single-Family Residential-2 (R-2) District to General Business (GB) District, to wit: Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Development Plat of Community of Faith Bible Church, a subdivision of 2.0784 acres of land in the City of Pearland, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in County Clerk's File No. 2019012786 in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 3888 Pearland Parkway, Pearland, Texas. PZ - 0600 -Agenda Report- Pdf 10. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION: CUP 23-14 Public Hearing: A request by Prasad Maragani, Petrichor Technical Group, LLC., applicant, on behalf of Kashif Kabani, owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Gasoline Station within the General Business (GB) District, on approximately 0.8583 acres of land, to wit: Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1 of Bailey Retail Center, an addition in the City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, according to the filed plat recorded in County Clerk's File No. 2020011083 in the Plat records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 4109 Manvel Road, Pearland, Texas. PZ - 0594 -Agenda Report- Pdf VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discuss Rules & Procedures City Council Update Report Commissioners Activity Report Next P&Z Regular Meeting: August 21, 2023 Vill. ADJOURNMENT Planning &Zoning Commission-Aug 07 2023 If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact Frances Aguilar, City Secretary, by e-mail at citysecretary(a)_pearlandtx.gov. Requests for special services must be received Forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs. I, Shelby Lowe, Administrative Assistant, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website, https://www.peariandtx.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. This said Notice was posted at City Hall, 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581 on August 3, 2023, by 6:00 PM. C'�P ' Shelby Lowe Administrative Assistant Planning &Zoning Commission-Aug 07 2023 23 1 23 1 12 July 12 July ZBA Plat 23-00073 1 July 12 1 July ZBA 23-10 12 23 23 REPORTER NEWS, July 12, 2023 3SPORTS Pearland strives to improve for the 2023 football season The mark of a successful football coach and team is striving to improve in every aspect of the game. That is the de-sire of Pearland head coach B.J. Gotte as he prepares for his second year with the Oilers. Gotte knows what it takes for a foot-ball team to be successful and to be in the upper echelon of competition as he came to Pearland after winning the Class 5A Div. I state title with Katy Paetow. “After going through our first true off-season, it was important for us during spring football to get back to basics fundamentally (blocking and tackling), develop and grow our football under-standing (IQ), while identifying what our strengths and weaknesses are with per-sonnel,” Gotte recently said. “One of the biggest areas of need going into the off-season was to improve our strength, speed, and explosiveness.” There is no question that Pearland will be a stronger team than they were last year after being under the guidance of coach Gotte and his staff. The Oilers finished in third place (5-2) last season in the district while ad-vancing to the post-season for the 23rd consecutive year. They closed out the 2022 season with a 6-5 mark after losing to Dickinson 35-21 in the opening round. “Last year our two district loses were by a combined 11 points, (4 points to Shadow Creek and 7 points to Daw-son) so our goal is to close the gap to our opponents and compete to win a district championship,” Gotte said. “Losing in the first round was a bitter pill to swallow, so we also are working hard to earn the right to win our first-round playoff game and make a run in the playoffs.” Gotte understands the importance of laying a proper foundation of discipline and hard work -- something the Oilers were lacking over the previous few years before Gotte’s arrival. “After going through our first full off-season, our team averages in every measurable category improved,” Gotte said. “As a team we are stronger, quicker, faster, and more explosive, now the focus is translating that improvement to success on the field.” Pearland is a pre-season pick to fin-ish second in the district behind defend-ing champion Shadow Creek who went 11-1 last year. But Gotte knows that games are won on the field and not in pre-season polls so he is confident that his team will see positive results due their hard work in the off season. In looking forward to the 2023 sea-son, Pearland returns eight offensive and three defensive starters as well as 29 let-termen. “The confidence level in alignment and assignment on both sides of the ball has been encouraging to see this spring,” Gotte pointed out. “We, as a staff, were able to dive more into the details of the fundamentals, scheme and technique this year because of the familiarity of our players had developed from the fall, and we were fully staffed this spring.” Another underlying issue that has drastically been evident is the players are proud to be Oilers again. The sense of pride has re-surfaced that had been lost in recent years. Gotte has also been impressed with some players who have shown vast im-provement since last year. Included on that list is senior QB Cole Morkovsky who has really stepped up to become the field general for the Oil-ers. “Cole is a great leader, super smart, throws the ball well and is a good game manager,” Gotte said. “I believe he is quite capable to getting the job done which is what we need at this time. He is at a key position in our offense.” Gotte also listed WR Luke Allen and OL Elijah Cavitt as two others who have made an impact and impression on the coaching staff for their effort to improve at their respective positions. Defensively, Gotte listed DL Jaylen Stewart, DB Evan Gracia, and LB Sam Armstrong as key players who have made significant impressions on the coaching staff. Leading the offense this year will be Morkovsky; RB LaDamion McDowell (5-8, 160, 4.5) was named 23-6A Offen-sive Newcomer of the Year. McDowell led the Oilers rushing as he had 151 car-ries for 801 yards and five scores while he also snagged 17 passes for 204 yards and two TDs; WR Patrick Bridges (6-2, 185, 4.6) who had 32 catches for 479 yards and 6 TDs; FB Juan Marines who had 33 carries for 134 yards; five catches for 75 yards and 2 TDs; OL JJ Wheeler (6-4, 240, 4.9); WR Quinton Murray (6-1, 175, 4/7); OL Toby Argo; OL Henry Dines; WR/DB Evan Garcia, WR Luca Sanchez; and WR Jordan Hernandez. Leading the defense will be Texas Tech commit DB Ashton Hampton (6-1, 170, 4.5) who had 40 solo stops, 13 as-sists, 12 TFL, 5 INTs, 2 fumble recover-ies, 1 caused fumble, DL Jaden Wincher (6-1, 250) who had 28 tackles, 3 TFL, 5 sacks, DL Jaylen Stewart (6-3- 205, 4.8), CB Lazarus Range who had 34 tackles, 14 assists, 2 TFL, 3 INTs, 1 caused fum-ble, and DL Amari Wilks. The Oilers will also have a talent-ed kicker in Jackson Stagg who was an All-District second-team selection. Stagg is an outstanding offensive weapon to have for field goals and extra points which can make the difference in a win or loss. By DR. DAVID DAVIS Reporter News Staff Life is measured by what you have learnedOne thing I have a hard time with is be-ing around people who seem to be so mis-erable. Do you know what I mean? When I think of that first sen-tence -- my mind imme-diately goes to a couple I saw a little over a year ago at a sporting event. I don’t know their names - but I have never seen them smile, but I sure have seen and heard how miserable they are by the way they have talked to others -- especially people they don’t know. I am a firm believer in laughter and making others laugh. It seems that no matter where I go -- I find myself around people who feel the same way. Yet - when those who are miserable enter the room -- they continue to wear that scowl on their face and it doesn’t take long for them to feel uneasy in their surroundings and leave.Someone once said, “If you say you are happy -- then make sure you tell your face so others will know it.”I love the word “joy” and it should trans-late into happiness. But I have also learned that “joy” is an inside job. There is no way that you can express outward joy unless it begins inside your heart. You can’t manu-facture it. You certainly can’t be in a room full of people who have joy and try to fool others because those who have inside joy can spot a fake a mile away.My late mother-in-law was named Joy. My oldest daughter is named LeJoy - which means “The Joy!” And both have been a joy to my life for many years.I have spent years collecting things that “I’ve learned...” Perhaps a few more will bring joy and peace to your life.I’ve learned... That money doesn’t buy class.I’ve learned... That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.I’ve learned... That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be ap-preciated and loved.I’ve learned... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.I’ve learned... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.I’ve learned... That love, not time, heals all wounds.I’ve learned... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.I’ve learned... That there’s nothing sweeter than holding your grandbabies and feeling their breath on your cheeks.I’ve learned... That no one is perfect un- til you fall in love with them.I’ve learned... That when you harbor bit-terness, happiness will dock elsewhere.I’ve learned... That a smile is an inex-pensive way to improve your looks.I’ve learned... That I can choose how I feel.I’ve learned... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you’re hooked for life.I’ve learned... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs in the valley.Life is full of great lessons if only we remain open to learning no matter how old we get in life.Old friend Robert said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”E-mail: drdaviddavis@yahoo.comwww.reporternewssports.com Twitter: @drdavis111 NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Pearland Purchasing Division, 3523 Liberty Dr., until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2023, and all proposals will be read aloud via virtual meeting. Interested parties may join the meeting by calling into the meeting at: Dial in Dial in #: 281-652-1955, Meeting #:1790#, Code #:0971# on that date for: Somersetshire Estates Water line Replacement City of Pearland, Texas COP PN: WA2205 BID NO.: 0623-14 The project will entail the construction of proposed 6-inch HDPE DR11 DIPS wa- ter line with related appurtenances in the Somersetshire Estates subdivision on King Authors Ct, Excaliburs Ct., Camelots Ct., and Avilion Ct by trenchless meth- ods. The proposed waterlines will connect to the existing 12-inch waterline on Miller Ranch Rd. The existing waterlines will be abandoned in place and related appurtenances (hydrants, valves, blow-offs, etc.) will be salvages and returned to the City of Pearland Engineering and Public Works department. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at City of Pearland Engineering and Public Works Service Center Rio Grande Training Room at 2016 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, Texas 77581 at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023. All bids should be submitted through the E-Bid system located on the City’s web- site at: https://pearland.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. All interested Bidders are ad- vised to register as a “supplier” on the City’s E-Bid System at the above website by clicking on “Supplier Registration” and completing a short registration ques- tionnaire. Electronic Bid Documents, including Plans, Technical Specifications and Bid Forms are available for download after registration is approved by City Purchasing office. No plan fees or deposits are required for bid documents ob- tained through the City’s E-bid System. Questions regarding electronic bidding should be directed to City Purchasing Office at ebids@pearlandtx.gov. Bid Documents are also available for review at the following plan houses: Amtek Plan Room (713) 956-0100 The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (713) 334-7100 Associated Builders & Contractors of Greater Houston (713) 523-6222 Dodge Reports (713) 316-9411 Bid Security, in the form of Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or Bid Bond, pay- able to the City of Pearland in the amount of 5% of the total base bid price, must accompany each Bid proposal. See Instructions to Bidders for Bond submittal information and instructions. The City of Pearland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Frances Aguilar, City Secretary, City of Pearland Published July 5 & 12 LEGALSLEGALS PEARLAND HEAD COACH B.J. GOTTE - The Pearland Oilers had a successful spring football season and head coach B.J. Gotte saw marked improvement in strength, speed, and explosiveness in all phases of the game. (Photo by Lloyd Hendricks) Patrick Bridges VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.MYREPORTERNEWS.COM OR GIVE US A FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM @MYREPORTERNEWS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS CARTERCREST REPLAT NO. 1 (PLAT 23-00073) Notice is hereby given that on August 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Pearland, Counties of Brazoria, Harris and Fort Bend, Texas, will conduct a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas, at the request of Scott Sheridan, the applicant; on behalf of Bateman Dwight Jr and Michael Edward Rhame, owners; for approval of a partial Replat of Cartercrest subdivision creating 2 lots on 5.45 acres located between Dixie Farm Road and Buckholt Road, to wit: A subdivision being comprised of all of Lot 2 (237,357 sq. ft. or 5.45 acres) of Cartercrest Replat No. 1, A subdivision of Brazoria County, Tex- as, according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in the clerks file No. 2015003638 of the Plat record of Brazoria County, Texas General Location: 4102 Buckholt Road At said hearing all interested parties shall have the right and opportunity to ap- pear and be heard on the subject. Florence Buaku, AICP Senior Planner Published July 12 1st Notification of 1990 CADILLAC. DEVILLE Picked-up 2100 N. GORDON, ALVIN, TX- - VIN #: 1G6CD1334L4249740 License Plate: N/A VSF68A-Wreck- er Fee: $160-Total storage charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed. The storage charge will accrue daily @$21.03 PER DAY until ve- hicle is released.-HOLLANDS Wrecker Service-3505 LOCKHEED, Pearland, TX-281-997-9424 - TDLR Vehicle Storage Facility License: VSF:0656797VSF Published July 12 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND PARTIES: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pearland Economic Development Corpo- ration (the “Corporation”) will hold a public hearing to consider the use of sales tax proceeds from the levy of the one-half of one percent sales and use tax, approved by the voters of the City of Pearland (the “City”) on January 21, 1995. The public hearing will take place at 5:00 p.m. on July 27, 2023 at 3519 Liberty Drive, Suite 350, Pearland, Texas. Sales tax proceeds will be used to contribute to the design, construction, opera- tion and maintenance of the Hickory Slough Phase II Sports Complex, located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact Roxanne Luna-Larsen at (281) 997-3001, within 48 hours of the scheduled business meeting date. Rea- sonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs. Published July 12 LEGALSLEGALS Ashton Hampton Juan Marines II Lazarus Range LEGALSLEGALS LEGALSLEGALS June 28 1 1 12 23 23July ZONE23-06 Legal Notice 4 REPORTER NEWS, June 28, 2023 CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2023-14 2023 COMPREHENSIVE MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN Request for Qualifications (RFQs) shall be submitted via one (1) paper copy, along with one (1) electronic copy in PDF format on a flash drive. Each flash drive must contain only one (1) file in PDF format and must match written re- sponse identically. Submittal shall be signed by a person having authority to bind the qualified professional in a contract. All submitted materials must be clearly marked with RFQ NO. 2023-14, 2023 COMPREHENSIVE MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN, and addressed to the City of Friendswood, Attn: City Secretary, and are to be received at Friendswood City Hall, City Secretary’s Office, 910 S. Friend- swood Dr., Friendswood, TX, 77546, on or before 2:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023. The City of Friendswood (the “City”) reserves the right to reject any or all sub- mittals and waive any informality in submittals received. Any contract resulting from this RFQ shall be awarded to the responsible offeror whose qualifications are determined to be the most advantageous to the City considering the relative importance of price and the other evaluation factors included in this request for qualifications. Specifications and related information may be downloaded from the City of Friendswood’s website at https://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/Bids.aspx or may be reviewed/inspected during regular business hours in the City Secretary’s Office, City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546. For additional information, please contact Jildardo Arias, Director of Engineering at (281) 993-3411 or via email to engineering@friendswood.com. /S/Leticia Brysch, City Secretary City of Friendswood, Texas Published June 28 & July 5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Pearland, in Brazoria, Harris and Fort Bend Counties, Texas, will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581; and that the City Council of the City of Pearland will hold a public hearing and first Ordinance adoption consideration on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581, for the following cases: 1. Zone Change Application No. ZONE23-06: A request by Adam Clent, Beacon Land Services, applicant, on behalf of PRD Land Development Services, representing BAHAM Interests Limited Partnership, owner, for approval of a zone change for 3.8452 acres of land from General Business (GB) District to General Commercial (GC) District, to wit: Legal Description: Being a 3.8452-acre tract of land out of a called 4.846- acre tract out of Lots 63 and 64 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision of Section 9, H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 234, Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Page 24 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 7029 Broadway Street, Pearland, Texas. At said hearing, all interested parties shall have the right and opportunity to ap- pear and be heard on the subject. For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department at 281-652-1765. Mohamed A. Bireima, AICP Senior Planner Published June 28 BRAZORIA DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. at the offices lo- cated at 4813 West Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581 for purposes of presenting and reviewing the District’s proposed Revised Rules, Regulations & Guidelines. The proposed Revised Rules, Regulations & Guidelines apply generally accept- ed engineering criteria to control flooding and detain excess runoff of orderly development by providing the means of near zero downstream impact after de- velopment in order to achieve adequate retention, detention, and conveyance of storm and flood waters through the District’s jurisdiction, in accordance with its Flood Protection Plan. They address the review and approval procedures of drainage plans for construction activity within the District and the issuance of permits for construction of improvements. You may contact John Genaro, Superintendent, at the District’s office at (281)485- 1434 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, if you are interested in reviewing these documents. Published June 28 & July 5 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Pearland Economic Development Corporation Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023, and read aloud into the public record for the following project: ENTRYWAY & CORRIDOR PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES: Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) RFP NO.: 2023-06 The project entails performing pressure washing of select appurtenances and flatwork at two (2) City entryways and corridors, maintained by PEDC on behalf of the City of Pearland or Texas Department of Transportation, to be completed and billed in full by September 30, 2023, in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions contained in the bid. The areas of focus are the entryways of Dixie Farm Road and SH 35/ Main Street, and intersection seat walls and islands on SH 35 from Beltway 8 to Broadway Street. Electronic Bid Documents, including Technical Specifications, Diagrams, and Bid Forms may be obtained from Pearland Economic Development Corporation via email request to jbyerly@ pearlandedc.com, mentioning the bid number in the subject line, or via hard copy pick up at 3519 Liberty Drive, Suite 350, Pearland, Texas 77581 by appointment (281) 997- 3000. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Pearland Economic De- velopment Corporation at 3519 Liberty Drive, Suite 350, Pearland, Texas 77581 at 2:00 p.m. on July 6, 2023. All bids should be submitted as one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy to Pearland EDC, 3519 Liberty Drive, Suite 350, Pearland, Texas 77581. No plan fees or deposits are required for bid documents. PEDC reserves the right to reject any or all bids. No late submissions will be accepted. Questions should be submitted in writing no later than 2:00 p.m., CST, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Questions may be directed to Jess Byerly by emailing jbyerly@ pearlandedc.com or in hard copy delivered to 3519 Liberty Drive, Suite 350, Pearland, Texas 77581 and discussed by appointment (281) 997- 3000. Jess Byerly, MPA Development Manager, Pearland Economic Development Corporation Published June 28 & July 5 LEGALSLEGALS LEGALSLEGALS LEGALSLEGALS LEGALSLEGALS CLASSIFIEDS (281) 485-7501 Longtime Pearland ISD staffer retiresPearland ISD’s Chief academic officer Dr. Nyla Watson an-nounced retirement plans earlier this year. A 41-year employee of PISD, she will be officially retired at the end of June. Watson joined the district as a teacher in 1981 and served as the first principal of the Pearland Ninth Grade Center before being named executive director of instructional programs, assistant superintendent of instructional programs and eventually chief academic officer. Watson was named Rotarian of the year in 2013 and subse-quently was presented by the Pearland Masonic Lodge with the Community Builder Award for outstanding community service. She said she plans to spend time with family, traveling and enjoying her ranch. Variety band closes concert seriesHybrid 7 will perform variety music to wind up the Con-cert in the Park Series this Friday at Independence Park 2449 Pearland Parkway. The 7 p.m. show is suitable for all ages and free to the public. Lawn chairs and pets on a leash are welcome. Food vendors on Friday will include Cousin’s Maine Lobster. Weather-related updates will be posted on the city website, parks.pearlandtx.gov/special-events/concerts-in-the-park or on the event hotline, 281-412-8989. For more information, email events@pearlandtxgov. Fireworks set Tuesday at Independence ParkThe Celebration of Freedom at Independence Park begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, with fireworks display after sunset. Headline entertainment is planned by the Junior Gordon Band, along with strolling entertainers, a teen zone, booths and food trucks. The evening is free to the public courtesy of Bayway Chev-rolet. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, or blankets, sunscreen and bug spray. Outside food and beverages, non-mo-torized vehicles are allowed. Large tents or canopies, barbecu-ing or personal fireworks are prohibited. Annual Airshow returns to EllingtonThe Wings Over Houston Airshow returns to Ellington Air-port this fall, celebrating its 39th consecutive year Oct. 14-15. “We’re thrilled to welcome the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds back to the Wings Over Houston Airshow after their fan-fa-vorite performance in 2021,” said show executive director Bill Roach. The event includes displays of vintage aircraft and interactive areas for children and adults.Led this year by a Houston-native, the U.S. Air Force Thun-derbirds will perform enhanced maneuvers in their crowd-fa-vorite demonstrations. “On our 70th anniversary, the 2023 Thunderbirds team built a demonstration worthy of our core mission: to unite in divided times, grow the American people’s trust in our institutions, and create a beacon of excellence in the name of service to some-thing greater than ourselves,” said Lt. Col. Justin Elliott, Thun-derbird 1, commander/leader. The event will also include performances by the A-10 Thun-derbolt II Demonstartion Team, Aftershock Jet Truck, C-17 demo, Debby Rihn-Harvey, John and Shane McGillis, U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue, U.S. Navy Growler Airshow Team, ReMax Skydiving Team, Tulsa National Guard and more. Other special elements include a “Military Might!” drive-in style show Oct. 13 and the Guitars N’ Cars featuring a classic guitar auction benefitting U.S. VETS-Houston. For updated schedules and information, visit www.wingsoverhouston.com. “May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works— who looks at the earth, and it trembles, who reaches to the high mountains, and they smoke. I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. 34 May my medita-tion be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD. 35 But may sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Praise the LORD, my soul. Praise the LORD. - Psalm 104:31-35 What does one do once one has figured it out? When you learned to ride a bike, did you help your friend learn how to ride theirs? Sure, you did! When you fig-ured out how to grill a great steak or cook some fall-off-the-bones-melt-in-your-mouth baby back ribs… did you keep the secret to yourself? Of course not! You let everybody know! And what about that stock tip or 60% sale on that thing you knew a friend was looking for… you kept quiet, right? Nah! You texted them as soon as you found out! But, truth be told… most folks in our culture are far quicker to tell a neighbor or friend about the new electric hybrid car sitting in their driveway than they are to share thoughts about the case for Christ and what a difference it makes to follow in the way of Jesus. Faith matters.And what about this faith of yours? Everyone believes in something. Is it a struggle? Have you figured it out? Do you have friends and family members who struggle with their faith? Because they haven’t figured it out? Is it as easy as riding a bike? Not always. Does it take an effort? Certainly! How many ribs did you burn before you got it right? Isn’t that why the point of “practicing our faith” is perfected by “practicing our faith?” Be-cause faith isn’t magic and we just don’t “POOF” (magic pixie dust kind of ‘poof”) ourselves into a deep relation-ship with God over a 4-day weekend… we practice our faith so when we need a faith, we have one that we can depend on… now, we’re talking… QUESTION: So, what does it take for the world to get its faith posture in good order? ANSWER: Repeat the sounding joy! You know like the repeat the sounding joy in the song… ‘Joy to the World” when the Lord has come! God knew the world needed to have the love of God… so the love of God was brought to us by God in the flesh… by Jesus… The Emmanuel… the one we know as “God with us!” Have you ever looked carefully at the song, “Joy to the World”? Even though we sing it loud and proud at Christmastime… it wasn’t written as a Christmas song at all. It is based on Psalm 98 and particularly verses 4-9… go ahead… look it up… and the words point to the love and power, joy and purpose of God and how the whole world cannot keep silent… in fact, it really is a song about the mission of God’s people… that WE… repeat the sounding joy… to let the world know that God is love… and God’s love is trustworthy above all things… and the path of God (Jesus did say… “follow me!”) is a path that leads to righteousness and blessedness… not as brag or goal… but just the simple way God desires… The difficult part however is one cannot repeat the sounding joy if one doesn’t know or have any of the sounding joy the Psalmist speaks of… and this all proves true when we get to the third verse of the song… “No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow… Far as the curse is found… We repeat the sounding joy sim-ply because God’s joy replaces our sin and sorrow... al-ways... and his blessings we do claim… despite life’s difficulties… Yes! So… let’s repeat the sounding joy all Summer and all the way to Christmas!The Rev. Dr. Brian K. Gigee is a long-time resident of Pearland, having pastored four churches over the last four decades in Texas and Louisiana. Read more following Brian’s blog ‘murmurings’ at https://briangi-gee.wordpress.com/. Send comments and/or questions to godworks247365@gmail.com.