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R2007-045 2007-03-26 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-45 ARESOLUTIONDECLARINGTHElNTENTOFTHECITYOF PEARLAND ,TEXAS TO P ARTICIP ATE IN PROJECT STARS AS SPONSORED BY THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE HOUSTON PORT REGION BY ENDORSING CONCEPTUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUTUALLY BENIFICIAL 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. WHEREAS, the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region created a Quality of Life Task Force to enhance the image and quality oflife of its 17 membership jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the Quality afLife Task Force identified numerous historic, cultural and natural amenities lmique to our region; and WHEREAS, certain conceptual corridor design standards were recommended as a mutually beneficial means to provide a unified sense of place within the region, and for those con'idors linking the amenity sites; and WHEREAS, using certain consistent features and universal standards in the regions corridor designs will contribute to a prominent and lmified sense of place aD a scale not otherwise conveyed by individual member jurisdictions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA: SECTION 1. That the City Council, on bebalf of the citizens of the City of Pea r 1 and. supports Project Stars and hereby expresses its intent to participate in the development of con'idor design standards as sponsored by The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region by endorsing the goals and strategies attached hereto as Exhibit A. SECTION 2. That the City of Pearl and hereby expresses its intent to participate in a governance structme to be lmown as the Project Stars Teclmical Advisory Committee, and appoints a - 1 - representative to said conmlittee for the purpose ofproviding local input and reportil1gproject status to the Mayor or Chief Executive Officer. SECTION3. That the City Council officially determines that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and sLlqject ofthis meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and thattllis meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which tllis resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and fonnaIly acted upon. The City Council further confilms such writtel1110tice and the contents and posting tllereof. -2- PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 26~ O~J):;;07 ~CITYOF pprtrl and ATTEST: ,TEXAS ., - .J - APPROVED: (1J~CI__ """". Darrin Coker CITY A TIORNEY CITY OF Pearl and , MAYOR , TEXAS , TEXAS Mission Statement EXHIBIT A To create and further promote a "Museum Without Walls" experience and improve aesthetics of corridors which link significant assets within the San Jacinto Texas Historic District, enhancing the image and quality of life for businesses, residents and tourists. Goals, Objectives and Strategies In September of 2005, the Quality of Life Task Force, Corridor Standards Subcommittee analyzed the results of the proposed plan improvements and in October adopted the goals, objectives and strategies prepared by the Chairman. The goals were broken down into two classes: 1) capital goals involving a physical improvement. and 2) operational goals involving programmatic improvements. It was acknowledged by the subcommittee that implementing the operational goals, while of high importance is not as urgent as implementing the capital goals. An overview of the major goals and objectives in support of those goals as part of the Corridor Standards Plan is as follows: GOAL 1 (CAPITAL): Create a cornmon theme and identity for infrastructure within the freeway corridors of our District. Objective 1.1: To expedite the planned TXDOT thematic engravings on ove~ass stmctures. Objective 1.2: To utilize the chosen iconic symbol on limited-access freeway overpass structures and sound barrier walls. Objective 1.3: To create network of coordinated gateways at strategic district border entry areas. Objective 1.4: To landscape high-volume corridors with a consistent theme. GOAL 2 (CAPITAL): Incorporate epic art along high volume roadways. Objective 2.1: Place epic art graphics on public and private buildings and structures. GOAL 3 (CAPITAL): Provide uniform streetscape elements along frontage road corridors and designated thoroughfare systems that can be repeated throughout the district. Objective 3.1: To utilize uniform traffic control devices. Objective 3.2: To utilize seasonal banners/decorations. Objective 3.3: To utilize decorative street lighting standards. Objective 3.4: To utilize decorative pavement at intersections/crosswalks. Objective 3.5: To create and enhance public and private art/sculpture at key intersections/nodes. GOAL 4 (CAPITAL): Enhance local historic business districts along/near major corridors as destination points. Objective 4.1: Adopt a pedestrian friendly environment in economic nodes through regulatory standards. Objective 4.2: Encourage coordination oflocal planning revitalization techniques. GOAL 5 (OPERATIONAL): Provide means to tour Project Star sites on self-guided and group basis. Objective 5A.1: Create and place marketing material at Project Star sites which Identifies and promotes the comprehensive tour. Objective 5A.2: Create tour bus program for group programs. GOAL 6 (OPERATIONAL): Provide network structure for interaction of Project Star operators. Obj ective 6A.l: Create network amongst star sites for regular interaction and promotion. CITY OF PEARLAND PLANNING & ZONING MEMO DATE: February 12, 2007 TO: Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager FROM: Lata Krishnarao, AICP, Planning Director SUBJECT: Project Stars - Summary I attended the Project Stars - Quality of Life Task Force and Technical Advisory Committee meeting today and got some more information regarding the project. Here are some of the questions that have come up after the workshop held on February 12, 2007 and the answers that I got today. 1 . What is the implication of adopting the resolution as presented to the City Council on February 12, 2007 workshop? By signing the resolution the City would declare their intent to participate in the Project Stars project by: a. endorsing conceptual goals and objectives regarding the development of mutually beneficial corridor standards, b. to participate in a governance structure - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) c. appoint representative to the T AC The city has already addressed #2 and #3 by appointing the Planning Director to the TAC. Additionally the Mayor of Pearland is on the Quality of Life Taskforce that is over the T AC. The Mayor and staff representative (Planning Director) have been attending the monthly meetings. Jan Lawler, CEO of Economic Alliance Houston Port Region and Gina Manlove, Chairperson of Project Stars, stated that endorsing the conceptual goal sand objectives is not a commitment to implement the plan. When the TAC finalizes the details of a plan, at that time the City will have an opportunity to review it, decide on further course of action, and propose modifications. The staff representative will provide regular updates to the city council and seek their input during the formulation of the plan by the T AC. 2. Is the Plan in place? A very basic, conceptual plan was formulated for marketing purposes. The TAC will be responsible for defining the scope of work and drafting an RFP. Then TAC, with the assistance of a consultant or University of Houston, will draw an Urban Design Plan that identifies the corridors, location of stars, venues for Epic Art, landscaping etc. 3. What are the basic components of the Plan? The plan has 3 basic components: a. Epic Art - as shown on walls, facades etc. b. Corridor Standards c. Location of 26 Stars. The Stephen F. Austin Empressario of Texas Star in Pearland. 4. How does Pearland participate in the Art component. The City would have to identify buildings or similar vertical surfaces to be used as a canvas to paint "Epic Art" shown in the presentation. The Alliance will pay for one Epic Art to be located within the City. 5. Have the Corridor Design Standards been formulated? These standards have been formulated at a very conceptual level. The T AC will be responsible for working out the actual standards and requirements. Since the City is represented in the TAC, the City's interests will be addressed. 6. Is the location of the "Star" finalized. No. The City's representative would work with the City Council and other City officials to decide what the best place for this star would be, once the overall urban design plan is formulated. 7. Will the City of Pearland have any input in the formulation of the overall Plan. Yes. The City's representative on the TAC would be able to get input from and update the City Council and other officials on regular basis. Once the Plan is formulated and finalized, the City would have the opportunity to decide if it wants to participate and to what extent. 8. What is the time frame? This is a long-term plan. T AC will start working on defining the plan better, drafting a scope of work and preparing an RFP. Once the final plan is prepared and adopted, it may take up to 20 years to get all the components in place. However, the plan will serve as a "Comprehensive Plan" to guide individual developments and projects. The Plan will also assist in applying for grants and funding from various agencies. Since TXDOT is a prominent player, the Plan will serve as a guide for TXDOT improvements within the historic district. 9. Is any monetary contribution required from the City? Not at this time. When the time comes to implement the recommendations of the plan, the City will have the option to participate in the plan, either by adopting regulations or undertaking projects such as construction of the star, landscaping etc. The Alliance will seek funding from other sources also.