2007-03-26 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED AGENDA
ADDED NEW BUSINESS ITEMS NO.9
AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON MARCH 26, 2007, 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
1. Recognition of the Employee of the Quarter, Nell Mathis,
Delinquent Account Specialist, Utility Billing Services.
2. Recognition of the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) Award for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for FY 2005.
3. Recognition of the Parks and Recreation Department for
one regional award and three state awards for
demonstrating leadership in providing high quality
programs and services from the Regional Texas
Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS).
4. Presentation of Senate Resolution No. 353 and House Bill
No. 605 to the City, Chamber and Leadership Pearland.
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.
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A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the March 12, 2007, Regular Meeting held at
7:30 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-31 - 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 5.00
ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, BEING THE EAST 5.00
ACRES OF LOT 56 OF THE ALLISON RICHEY GULF COAST
COMPANY SUBURBAN GARDENS SUBDIVISION OF
SECTION 80, H.T. & B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT
564, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 98, PLAT
RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, CITY OF
PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD 59,
AND ON THE WEST SIDE OF FUTURE KIRBY DRIVE),
(ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 2007-02Z), FROM
SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE DISTRICT (RE) TO
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS), AT THE
REQUEST OF JULIO LYBRAND, APPLICANT FOR JAMES
AND DEBORA BAILEY, OWNERS, 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-32 - 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 15.991
ACRES OF LAND, SITUATED IN THE H.T. & B.R.R.
COMPANY SURVEY, SECTION 19, ABSTRACT 234, CITY OF
PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CULLEN BOULEVARD,
AND APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET NORTH OF FM 518
(BROADWAY STREET)), (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2007-03Z), FROM CULLEN MIXED USE DISTRICT (C-MU) TO
GENERAL BUSINESS RETAIL DISTRICT (GB), AT THE
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REQUEST OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, 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. 374-4 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, WRECKER
SERVICE, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME TO
TIME AMENDED, TO AMEND SECTION 31-18, ENTITLED
AUTHORIZA nON BY PERSON(S) OTHER THAN THE
OWNER TO PICK UP AND TOW VEHICLE, REPORT TO
POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUIRED; HAVING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FINAL
REPORT OF THE CITY'S 2007 ANNUAL STRATEGIC
PLANNING RETREAT. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CHANGING THE
REGULAR MEETING TIMES AND DATES FOR MAY 2007,
DUE TO THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY. Mr. Darrin Coker,
City Attorney.
IX. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REMOVE
FROM TABLE RESOLUTION NO. R2007-39. City Council.
1A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CONSENTING TO THE
MERGER OF WALKER WATER WORKS, INC. INTO TEXAS
AMERICAN WATER COMPANY. Mr. Darrin Coker, City
Attorney.
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2. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A
TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS HONING, INC.
AND W & N ENTERPRISES; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT MEET THE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF CHAPTER 312 OF THE TAX CODE, V.AT.S. AS
AMENDED, ORDINANCE NO. 1320, ESTABLISHING
REINVESTMENT ZONE #16, AND THE GUIDELINES AND
CRITERIA FOR GOVERNING REINVESTMENT ZONES AND
TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS SET FORTH IN
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-121. Mr. Darrin Coker, City
Attorney.
3. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM OF THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING A CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
MAGNOLIA ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (SEGMENT 4).
Mr. Trent Epperson, Projects Director.
5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-45 - A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS TO PARTICIPATE IN
PROJECT STARS AS SPONSORED BY THE ECONOMIC
ALLIANCE HOUSTON PORT REGION BY ENDORSING
CONCEPTUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES REGARDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL CORRIDOR
STANDARDS, TO PARTICIPATE IN A GOVERNANCE
STRUCTURE TO BE KNOWN AS THE PROJECT STARS
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND TO APPOINT A
REPRESENTATIVE TO SAID COMMITTEE.
Ms. Lata Krishnarao, Planning Director.
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6. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, REJECTING ALL BIDS
FOR THE KNAPP CENTER PARKING LOT. Mr. Jon Branson,
Parks and Recreation Director.
7. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS ALLIANCE. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
8. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, URGING THE TEXAS
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO REQUEST AND
SUPPORT CONTINUING RESOLUTION FUNDING FOR THE
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ("CORPS") GENERAL
RE-EVALUATION REPORT ON CLEAR CREEK FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2007. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager; AND
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, URGING
THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO REQUEST
AND SUPPORT FUNDING FOR THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS ("CORPS") GENERAL RE-EVALUATION
REPORT ON CLEAR CREEK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
9. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-53 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING
LEGISLATION CREATING HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 509. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
OTHER BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.087 - CONSULTATION WITH CITY
ATTORNEY - REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
2. SECTION 551.072 - REAL PROPERTY: DISCUSSION
REGARDING THE SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE, OR
EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY. Mr. Darrin Coker, City
Attorney.
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3. SECTION 551.071 - CONSULTATION WITH CITY
ATTORNEY - REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION
ASSOCIATED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
10. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES. City Council.
11. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
THE SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE, OR EXCHANGE OF REAL
PROPERTY. City Council.
12. ,CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
POTENTIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATED WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. City Council.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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