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1973-08-27 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES24.9 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND HELD ON AUGUST 27, 1973 AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND; TEXAS. - The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Carlton McComb Councilman Cecil W. Griffin Councilman Harry Farley r— Councilman Gene E. Sanders Councilman Tom Reid Councilman City Manager City Attorney City Secretary INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: B. J. Frank William E. Wolff Bobby J. Williams Dorothy L. Cook The invocation was given by Rev. Art Jones, Minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Pearland. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Frank. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Reid NI -seconded by Councilman Farley that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 13, 1973, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman.Sanders that the minutes of the Public Hearing on the Budget held on August 22, 1973, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT: Council Chaplain: Mayor McComb reported that Rev. Art Jones has agreed to become Chaplain for the City. J. B. Andrews: Mayor McComb reported that J. B. Andrews, Pound Master for the City of Pearland,passed away on August 25, 1973, while on vacation in Baltimore, Md. COUNCIL ACTIVITY.REPORT: Cable T. V.: Councilman Farley reported that several meetings ago we were approached to install a Cable T. V. franchise in the City. As Utility Rates Coordinator, he has taken this under advisement. Financial Statements of the company have been turned over to Councilman Griffin and he has reported -favorably. We have posed.the question to the Brazoria County Cities Association as this company now haseither four cities connected or in the process of being connected to this franchise, asking citizens of these communities and our own community to comment. The only adverse comment we have had to this date is that with this C'ompany,as well as Cable T. V. in general, there is somewhat of a long lead time between one first talked about and one that is i actually available. This Company has presented a.sample copy of an ordinance and Councilman Farley turned a copy of the ordinance over to City Attorney Williams for - his review. Should the Attorney report back favorably we will then be in a position to hold a Public Hearing on this matter. 250 A. T. & Santa Fe Railroad: Councilman Sanders reported that he had heard that the activity along the tract is a spur track which is to begin in Hastings Oil Field area -,"and to terminate at the intersection of Griggs Road and the Gulf Freeway in Houston. This track would be continuous and the purpose would be to store grain in box cars for the Port of Houston. This will affect the City of Pearland if this track is placed parallel to the existing track on the West side where Knapp Road crosses. There will be no way we can get traffic across from Mykawa Road to Telephone Road. Councilman Sanders stated that he felt we should find -:out from the Railroad if this is factual information. Mayor McComb requested that City Manager Wolff check with the Railroad on this matter as soon as possible. Questionnaire to Citizens: Councilman Griffin reported that approximately 800 cards have been received and since the time has now passed for receiving the cards, we will begin making a tall y of the results. City Beautification: Councilman Reid reported that the tractor and mower owned by the City and loaned to various organizations, is being utilized quite well and that responsible individuals representing various organizations may contact Mr. Wolff or his secretary and make reservations for use of the tractor and mower. Fire Department's Request: Councilman Frank reported that he had talked to the Fire Chief and they do want the blinking red light which would give them some protection as the firemen are leaving the station. Our Acting Traffic Engineer has also agreed to this request. City Manager instructed to proceed with the installation of this light. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None CITIZENS: Mr. Tom Alexander appeared before the Council and submitted two applications for re- zoning the following described property: Lots one through twenty-four in Block 4; all of Lots one through twenty-one in Block 3, and 1.94 acres of railroad frontage and track siding in Block 3, Pearland Townsite, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. APPLICATION NO. 5 Lots one through ten in Block 14 and 50 ft adjacent railroad strip to Lots one through ten in Block 14'situated_ in the City of Pearland according to the map of the subdivision thereof of record in Vol. 29, Pages 41-42, Plat Records of Brazoria t.�• County, Texas. APPLICATION NO. 6 It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Reid that a Public Hearing be called before the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 18, 1973, at 7:30 P. M. for Applications NO. 5 and No. 6 in accordance with Section 00.10 of the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance. Motion passed 5 to 0. 251 DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO MYKAWA ROAD: City Manager Wolff advised the Council that the expenses on Mykawa Road have grown larger j than the authorized expenditure for this project;�and he requested that an additional $2,000.00 was needed. He suggested that a transfer of Revenue Sharing Funds originally allocated for repairs to Hatfield Road to Mykawa. Hatfield Road could possibly be I taken care of during this yeat'Revenue Sharing allocation, - Entitlement -'Period beginning I July 1, 1973 and ending June 30, 1974. I i It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that the funds allocated for Hatfield Road in the Revenue Sharing Entitlement Period beginning January 1, 1973 I and ending June 30, 1973 be transferred to the Mykawa Road repair project. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 246-2 - AMENDING LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: Reference - Application No. 2 - Vernon W. Halik Ordinance No. -246-2 was read for second and final time by Councilman Farley. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Sanders that Ordinance No. 246.2 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 246-2 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 242-2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO: 246, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Frank. Voting "no" - None Motion. passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 246-3 - AMENDING LAND USE ANDURBAN-11-DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: Reference - Application No: 3 - Donald Halik, et ux. Ordinance No. 246-3 was read for second and final time by Councilman Sanders. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Ordinance No. 246-3 be passed and approved on second -and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 246-3 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 246-3 252 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP, PRO- VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Frank. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 246-3A - AMENDING LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: Reference: Robert I. Ellis, Application No. 3A. Ordinance No. 246-3A read for second and final time by Councilman Griffin. It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 246-3A be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 246-3A reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 3A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP, PRO- VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Frank. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 246-4 - AMENDING LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: Reference: Archie L. Miles - Application No. 4: Ordinance No. 246-4 read for second and final time by Councilman Reid. it was moved by Councilman Reid-, seconded by Councilman Frank that Ordinance No. 246-4 be passed and approved on second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 246-4 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 246-4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 246, KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO LAND USE DISTRICT MAP PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. 2.5 2 Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin and Councilman Farley. Voting "no" - Councilman Sanders Motion passed 4 to'l ORDINANCE NO. 220-1, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 220- WATER RATES: r-- Ordinance No. 220-1 read for second and final time by Councilman Frank. - 220-1 It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Farley that Ordinance NO. be passed and approved on second and final reading as corrected. Said Ordinance No. 220-1 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 220-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE 220 -.HERETOFORE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, WITH REFERENCE TO THE RATES FOR WATER SERVICE, AND AMENDING SUCH ORDINANCE BY THE PROVISIONS HEREOF AND REVOKING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Voting "aye" - Councilman Farley, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Frank. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: REQUEST BY HOUSTON LIGHTING AND POWER COMPANY TO INCREASE RATES: Mr. Otto Schroeder, District Representative of the H. L. & P. Company presented the City Council with a letter dated August 15, 1973 regarding a request for a rate increase on Rate Schedule RS -1 (Residential Service, and Rate Schedule MGS-1 (Miscellaneous General Service). It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Reid that in accordance with Section 9.08 of the City Charter, a Public Hearing be called on September 11, 1973 at 7:30 P. M. concerning this request by the H. L. & P. Company for a rate increase. I Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor McComb to notify the Houston Lighting & Power Company of this Public Hearing and request the Company to send to the Council supporting documents which would support this requested increase<.several days prior to the Hearing. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST REGARDING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: Mayor McComb advised the Council that the Chamber of Commerce has been collecting money from firms and individuals to get some Christmas decor*tibas-.- to place downtown The Chamber would like to obtain permission from the City Council to place the decorations on public property as well as ask the City to store the decorations when not in use. 254 I City Attorney Bobby Williams to check our policy to see whether or not we have adequate coverage in the event the lights would fall to street causing injury or damage. This item to be placed on the next Agenda. The storage question will need to be discussed with Mrs. Rye, representative of the Chamber of Commerce, before the next meeting. CONTRACT WITH AD VALOREM RECORDS, INC. COVERING CURRENT TAX ROLL: It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that the City Council approve the contract with Ad Valorem Records, Inc. for preparation of the current tax stateWt Eract entitled Ad Valorem Tax Billing Service). Motion passed 5 to 0. CONTRACT WITH AD VALOREM RECORDS, INC. COVERING TAX ACCOUNTING SERVICE: It was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Frank that the City Council approve the contract with Ad Valorem Records, Inc. for Tax Accounting Service. Motion passed 5 to 0. ACCEPTANCE OF TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTORS CERTIFICATION OF 1973 TAX ROLL: It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Frank that the City Council accept the Tax Assessor -Collector's certification of the 1973 Tax Roll as follows: ASSESSED VALUES LAND IMPROVEMENTS - 1973 $ 11,788,438 22,325,970 PERSONAL PROP. 5,085,030 TOTAL Motion passed 5 to 0. $ 39,199,438 ACCEPTANCE OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CERTIFICATION OF THE 1973 TAX ROLL: Mayor McComb read two letters dated August 20, 1973. One expressing thanks to the Tax Assessor -Collector and City Secretary for their cooperation during the Hearings, and the other sanctioning the revalution program underway for the 1974 tax year. The Mayor also read the certification by the Board of the 1973 tax roll and order for adjournment by the Board. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that the City Council Equalization's accept the Board of / certification of the 1973 Tax Roll.as follows: Motion passed 5 to 0. ASSESSED VALUES LAND IMPROVEMENTS - 1973 $ 11,788,438 22,325,970 PERSONAL PROPERTY 5,085,030 TOTAL ORDINANCE NO. 260 - TAX LEVY ORDINANCE FOR 1973: $ 39,199,438 The ordinance was read on first reading by Mayor McComb It was moved by Councilman Frank, seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No. 260 be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 260 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO: 260 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND FOR THE YEAR 1973 AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE. (1) for the maintenance and support of the General Government (General Fund), the sum of $0.789 on each $100.00 Dollar valuation of property, and (2) for the Interest and Sinking Fund, the sum of $0.521 on each $100.00 Dollar valuation of property. (Tax Rate $1.30 on each $100.00 valuation of property) T- Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders, and Councilman Farley. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 261, APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1973 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1973: The ordinance was read on first reading by Mayor McComb. It was moved by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Farley that Ordinance No. 261 'be passed and approved on first reading. Said Ordinance No. 261 readsincaption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 261 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1973 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1974. ($799,576.00 to General Fund; $187,586 to Interest and Sinking Fund; and $309,086.00 to Water & Sewer Utility Fund). Voting "aye" - Coun cilman Frank, Councilman Sanders, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Reid, and Councilman Farlby. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. 2 ,5 6 ORDINANCE NO. 262, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVENUE SHARING BUDGET BEGINNING JULY 1, 1973 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1974. Ordinance N0.262 read on first reading by Mayor McComb. It was moved by Councilman Farley, seconded by Councilman Griffin that Ordinance No. 262 be passed and approved on first reading. Said ordinance No. 262 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 262 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVENUE SHARING BUDGET FOR THE ENTITLEMENT PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 1973 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1974. $13,000.00Public Safety 5,500.00 Environmental Protection 39,387.00 Public Transportation 1,000.00 Recreation and Culture 15,500.00 Garbage Truck (Other) Voting "aye" - Councilman Frank, Councilman Reid, Councilman Griffin, Councilman Sanders, and Councilman Farley. Voting "no" - None Motion passed 5 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: None ADJOURN: There being no other business on the Agenda, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P. M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this Z& _day of A. D. 1973. Mayor Attest: City Secretary