2007-04-09 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
AGENDA
CITY OF PEARLAND . CITY COUNCIL
April 9, 2007 7:30 p.m.
MAYOR
Tom Reid
Richard T etens
Mayor Pro-Tern
Position 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 Liberty Drive.
AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON APRIL 9, 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. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming "20th Annual Crawfish
Festival Day"
2. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming April as "Child Abuse
Prevention Month"
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 - APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the March 26, 2007, Regular Meeting held at
7:30 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A UNIT
PRICE SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR DITCH CLEANING
SERVICES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
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C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE
CITY'S FIXED AND CAPITAL ASSETS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, REAPPOINTING GARY
COOK TO TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
NUMBER TWO, POSITION FOUR, FOR A 2-YEAR TERM TO
EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2008. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - EXCUSE
COUNCILMEMBER COLE'S ABSENCE FROM THE
FEBRUARY 26,2007, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
City Council.
IX. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
THE CITY SECRETARY'S SUBMISSION OF DULY
CERTIFIED PETITION FORMS REQUESTING AN
ORDINANCE TO REGULATE "SMOKING IN PUBLIC
PLACES". Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney and Mr. Young
Lorfing, City Secretary.
2. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1322 - AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 20,
OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS BY
ADDING ARTICLE VI, GRAFFITI ABATEMENT, DECLARING
GRAFFITI TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; MAKING IT
UNLAWFUL FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO FAIL TO
REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE PROPERTY;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING DEFENSES;
HAVING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
AND FOR PUBLICATION. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
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3. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROPERTY TAX RESALE
COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-56 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING A CONTRACT
FOR SURVEY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
MAGNOLIA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Trent Epperson,
Projects Director.
5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-55 - 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 ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE FM 1128 WATERLINE. Mr. Trent Epperson,
Projects Director.
6. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-54 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING CHANGE
ORDER NO.5 ASSOCIATED WITH THE WEST MARY'S
CREEK DETENTION FACILITY AND SWEC OUTFALL
MODIFICATIONS. Mr. Trent Epperson, Projects Director.
7. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION BID, A CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT/lNSPECTION SERVICES CONTRACT, AND A
MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES CONTRACT ASSOCIATED
WITH THE MAGNOLIA ROAD EXPANSION (HARKEY ROAD
TO VETERANS DRIVE). Mr. Trent Epperson, Project Director.
8. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-57 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING A CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FM
518 WATERLINE. Mr. Trent Epperson, Projects Director.
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9. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
CONSIDERATION OF UTILIZING UP TO 15% OF THE CITY'S
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDING FOR GRANTS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PROVIDERS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
OTHER BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS - ANNUAL
EVALUATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. City Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY.
City Council.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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