1998-09-14 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14,1998, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Larry Wilkins
Helen Beckman
Richard Tetens
William Berger
Klaus Seeger
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Project Coordinator Alan Mueller; Police Chief Mike Hogg; City
Engineer John Hargrove; Grants Director Janet Berry; Planning and Development Director
Dennis Smith; Director of Finance David Castillo; Parks and Recreation Director Ed Hersh;
Director of Administrative Services Mary Hickling; Assistant Director of Administrative
Services Wendy Standorf; Public Works Director Jerry Burns; Emergency Management
Coordinator David Smith; Purchasing Officer Gordon Island; Assistant Chief of Police Chris
Doyle; Assistant Director of Finance Cindy Soto; Support Personnel Supervisor Paul Dillon;
EMS Director Keith Bonner; Fire Marshal Larry Steed; Communications Specialist John
Knight; Assistant Executive Director PEDC John Bowman: and Project Specialist Ruby
Perez.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Reverend Harold Gentry, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by City Secretary Young Lorfing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to approve
the Minutes of the August 24, 1998 Joint Public Hearing held at 6:30 p.m., and the Minutes
of the August 24, 1998 Regular Council Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid stated that due to the length of the meeting he would like to suspend his report
and the Council's reports. However, the Mayor recommended that everyone submit their
reports in writing to the City Secretary for inclusion in the minutes.
Mayor Reid reported that on August 25 he attended the Pearland Independent School
District Committee on Education and Goals Meeting; August 27 he attended the Chamber
Infrastructure Committee Meeting and the Installation of the Pearland Postmaster; August
28 he attended the Chamber Executive Luncheon and the Retirement Party for Alvin City
Secretary Wynette Stoner; September 1 he attended the AARP Monthly Meeting;
September 3-5 he attended the Texas Association of Regional Councils Legislative
Committee Conference; September 9-12 he attended the Texas Association of Regional
Councils Annual Meeting and on September 14 he attended the TML Legislative Committee
on Electric Deregulation.
COUNCIL'S ACTIVITY REPORTS:
All of the Councilmembers concurred with the Mayor's recommendation to suspend the
Council reports.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
None.
CITIZEN'S:
Betty Callaway, 2007 N. Galveston, addressed Council and stated that Paul was not hired
to be "Mr. Congeniality" he was hired to manage this rapidly growing city. He has done what
he was hired to do with a vision, and strategy, that is amazing. Ms. Callaway further stated
she is in support for Mr. Grohman.
John Bowman, 2525 Barry Rose, addressed Council and read a memo that he had sent to
the City Manager on July 1, 1998 regarding his concerns about public meeting violations,
by Councilmember Berger. Mr. Bowman further stated that he is a loyal city employee who
has worked hard to represent the City of Pearland in an efficient and effective manner. He
said he is concerned that people within City government are not judged based on
performance, but on positioning and process. Employees should be judged on what they
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accomplish, not how they went about completing the task. Mr. Bowman said he felt this
effort against Mr. Grohman is based on egos and control, not Mr. Grohman's leadership and
effectiveness as City Manager.
Diane Roberts, 2509 Stacy Drive, addressed Council and stated that she has in lived in
Pearland for 20 plus years. Ms. Roberts spoke in support of City Manager Paul Grohman.
Stella Roberts, 2918 Green Tee Dr. addressed Council and stated that the Council knows
her views on the fact. She thinks Mr. Grohman has done a great job. She gave a brief
history of how it used to be when she was on Council. Ms. Roberts also addressed the
number of votes that it took to remove the City Manager.
Chip Hosek, 3126 Yost Road, addressed Council and thanked Council for getting Pearland
back on the right track. Mr. Hosek stated that he has concerns about lawsuits that could be
generated from the action that was taken to remove the City Manager. He also stated that
he would like to submit his name to serve on the Charter Review Commission.
Jerry Richardson, 5309 Groveton Lane, addressed Council and stated that he could not
believe that a Special Meeting was scheduled on a Friday night prior to Labor Day
weekend. He also referenced an old movie "Hang Um High" and not allowing someone to
speak. He stated that he felt that three Councilmembers need to be evaluated, and allow
the citizens of Pearland to perform that evaluation as soon as they can get to the polls.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA:
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A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 862 - AN APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1998, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
1999.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 609-220 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BEING A 5.10 ACRE TRACT OUT
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OF 37.948 ACRE TRACT KNOWN AS A-240 H.T.&B.R.R. COMPANY
SURVEY ACCORDING TO THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 298) (HATFIELD ROAD) j
FROM CLASSIFICATION SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-
4) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF JOHN
MASSEY, OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE
LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-228 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BEING A4.3705 ACRE TRACT OUT
OF RESERVE "B", REPLAT OF CORRIGAN ADDITION, SECTION 1,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT IN VOLUME 11, PAGES 97-98, PLAT
RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (5400 W. BROADWAY)
(APPLICATION NO. 312) FROM CLASSIFICATION
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DISTRICT (NS) TO GENERAL —
BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF E. MAURIS
HARDCASTLE, AGENT FOR V.L. JEFFORD, OWNER, PROVIDING
FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 609-229 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BEING LOT 24 OF THE CAS -CON
ACRES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, HT& B R R CO. SURVEY, A-
504, AS RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TX (6102 RAZA STREET) (APPLICATION NO. 320) FROM
CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO
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SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF
JOEL AND LINDA GUERRERO, OWNERS, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-230 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, FORTHE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BEING 1.1157 ACRES, KNOWN
AS TRACT 8C6 -8K, HT & B R R CO. SURVEY, A-509, RICHLAND
ACRES SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TX (16020 AUBRELL) (APPLICATION NO.
321) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT
THE REQUEST OF JOEL GUERRERO,SR. AND JOEL
GUERRERO, JR., OWNERS, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT
OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-231 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, FORTHE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BEING LOT 5, BLOCK 7 OF
HICKORY CREEK PLACE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN VOLUME 11, PAGES 1-2, PLAT RECORDS OF
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, (14207 MELANIE LANE)(
APPLICATION NO. 323) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF GROVER C. AND JOY L.
ATKINS, OWNERS, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE
LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER
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PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-232 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BEING LOT 3, BLOCK 5, HICKORY
CREEK PLACE SUBDIVISION, PART OF SECTION 7, HT & B R R
CO. SURVEY, A-219, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN
VOLUME 11, PAGES 1-2, PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TEXAS (5811 KELLY) ( APPLICATION NO. 328) FROM
CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) ATTHE REQUEST OF
JACK W. BONDS, OWNER, PROVIDING FORAN AMENDMENTOF
THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins stated that due to the recent situation, he would like to amend the
motion for Item A.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated that Council would have to remove Item A from the
consent agenda.
Mayor Reid stated that if Item A was removed; it would be placed under items removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Reid called for a vote on the previous motion.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Motion Failed 3 to 2.
Mayor Reid stated the motion failed. He asked if anyone would like to remove anything
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from the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins requested that Item A, Ordinance No. 862, be removed from the
Consent Agenda.
Mayor Reid stated that it is the Councils privilege to do that. It has now been moved to
Matters Removed From Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to
approve the following Ordinances on the Consent Agenda on their second and final
reading; Ordinance No. 509-220,509-228, 509-289, 509-230, 509-231, and 509-232.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 862 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A
,-- BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1998, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve the Ordinance No. 862 on i second and final reading as presented.
Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger, to amend
the budget due to the expenditure that the City is going to incur in the funding of the City
Manager's severance package; by removing the new Project Manager position, two
Project Coordinator positions, the new EMS Director position, and also amend the
organizational chart to transfer the supervision of the Public Works Department from the
Emergency Management Coordinator to the City Manager.
Councilmember Beckman asked f the cuts are necessary to cover that expense.
Director of Finance, David Castillo, stated that the expenses for the severance package
would be paid for out of the current budget if they are paid by September 301H
Mayor Reid stated that he felt it would be wise to leave the budget as it was on the first
reading, and that it should be adopted as it is now structured. He further stated that he
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would like to leave the positions in the budget, and just not to fill them.
Mayor Reid asked the Director of Finance, David Castillo, how much monies we have in
the reserves.
Director of Finance, David Castillo, stated at this time we do not have any monies set
aside specifically for the severance package.
Councilmember Berger stated that if the expenditure is paid out of this budget, it could be
recouped out of next years budget, as a result of cutting the positions. He further stated
that Mr. Erwin is qualified for the position of City Manager, if he accepts the position; and
that Mr. Erwin is the seconded highest paid individual on the staff for the City of Pearland,
let him decide if he needs additional employees for the project.
Mayor Reid called for a vote on the motion to amend the budget.
Councilmember Tetens stated that if the positions are cut out of the budget they cannot
be filled. If they are left in the budget and they are needed, they can be filled. He further
stated that they do not have to be filled, but if you take them out of the budget they are
gone.
Mayor Reid called a for vote on the motion to amend the budget.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Beckman and Tetens
Motion Passed 3 to 2.
Mayor Reid stated that the amendment has now been drafted into the original motion.
Mayor Reid called for a vote on the original motion with the amendment.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" Councilmember Tetens.
Motion Passed 4 to 1.
NEW BUSINESS:..
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-239 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509,
THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW FOR THE MACHINING, FABRICATION, AND MANUFACTURING OF PLASTIC,
RUBBER, AND METAL PRODUCTS, WITHOUT THE EMISSION OF DETECTIBLE DUST,
ODOR, SMOKE, GAS OR FUMES BEYOND THE PROPERTY LINES OF THE LOT OR
TRACT UPON WHICH THE USE IS LOCATED AND CHANGING THE LAND USE FROM
SUBURBAN DISTRICT (SD) DISTRICT TO COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) ON THE
FOLLOWING PROPERTY BEING 4.9902 ACRES, THE N % OF LOT 47, H.T. & B.R.R.
CO. SURVEY, SECTION 85, A-304 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME
2, PAGE 107, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (1939 C.R. 93) (SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO.
65) AT THE REQUEST OF THOMAS AMUNDSEN, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT
OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to
approve Ordinance No. 509-239 (Specific Use Permit No. 65) on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to approve Specific Use Permit No. 65.
Teresa Turner, 1302 E. Broadway, addressed Council and stated that she is an employee
of Mr. Amundsen's Business. She further stated that she is a single mother, and if the
business had to be relocated it would not be as convenient for her to be close to her
children. Ms. Turner asked Council to grant the zoning he is asking for.
Paul Mulcahey, 15910 Harkey Road, addressed Council and stated that he is in the similar
type business. He said Mr. Amundsen has jobs this City needs and Pearland needs
industry. Mr. Mulcahey recommended the zone change.
Suzanne Elliot, 6614 Broadway, addressed Council and stated that Mr. Amundsen has a
very clean business. He shopsIQ. ally and has been a loyal customer. She further stated
she would appreciate a vote in port of this change.
Gaylon Patterson, 3406 Owens Road, addressed Council regarding his concerns about
his father and mother-in-law, in that they have concerns about the drainage on their
property. Mr. Patterson asked Council to consider his comments.
Sue Similer, C.R.- 93, addressed Council and stated that in this Ordinance it does not
prohibit him from putting up buildings, and bringing in other machines shops with different
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owners, or renting them, and still having an Industrial Park. Ms. Similer asked to have the
Ordinance amended so that he can only use it for his personal business.
Debra Amundsen, 9447 Gates Loop, addressed Council and stated that they were here
three weeks ago seeking a favorable decision regarding the zone change request. She
stated that they have listened to several residents opposed to this change, and she did
not feel that they have the right to be opposed to the change. Ms. Amundsen stated they
take care of what they own and asked Council to vote in favor of the zone change.
Gary Bucek, 3907 Abbleywood Dr., addressed Council and stated that he has been a
business owner for the last thirteen years, and he felt that the City needs to help healthy
businesses grow.
Karen Ritchey, 1855 C.R. 93, addressed Council and stated that she owned a lot of
property around Mr. Amundsen, and that if he is going to put up several buildings, it will
be an Industrial Park. Ms. Ritchey said she would like to see his business grow, just not
become an Industrial Park.
Daniel Kidwell, 2 Windsong Lane, addressed Council and stated that he and his family
moved to this area because of Mr. Amundsen, and that he works for Mr. Amundsen, and
asked that he be allowed to expand the business.
Biff Barker, 3703 Drummond, addressed Council and stated that he has been around the
Pearland area all of his life. He also stated that it is handy to have Mr. Amundsen's
business close to his, and asked Council to support this zone change.
Tom Amundsen, 9447 Gates Loop, addressed Council and stated that after meeting with
the City Attorney and Staff, that a compromise could be reached to mutually benefit all the
parties. concerned. He further stated that the Ordinance before Council is that of a
compromise. Mr. Amundsen said that he has always kept his property well maintained and
will do the same in the future. Mr. Amundsen asked Council to vote for his zone change.
Steve Mutz, 8339 Dover, addressed Council and stated that he has briefly reviewed the
Ordinance. He further stated that he is concerned about barrels being stacked up, and if
Mr. Amundsen sold the property, who, and then what type of business could be there. Mr.
Mutz said he is sincerely concerned.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated that he and staff have met with Mr. Amundsen and tried
to get a comprise, and through the Planning and Development Director, Dennis Smith, that
has been accomplished with a commercial type zoning with a specific use permit; This
would allow the current business to expand and grow. Mr. Coker further stated that any
future expansion of that business would require him to submit a drainage plan which would
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then be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer before a building permit would be
issued.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - AWARD OF BID NO. B98-16 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SOUTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins made the motion, seconded by-Councilmember Tetens, to award
Bid No. B98-16 for the construction of the Southwest Environmental Center Wastewater
Treatment Plant to T & C Construction in bid in the amount of $5,314,000.
City Engineer John Hargrove reviewed the bids received for the for the construction of the
Southwest Environmental Center Wastewater Treatment Plant, and recommended that
Bid No. B98-16 be awarded to T & C Construction, in the base amount of $5,309,000 and
accept Alternate No. 3 in the amount of $5,000 to add vinyl coating to the chain link fence
for a grand total of $5,314,000.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE VILLAGES OF EDGEWATER
ESTATES SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION.
Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to accept
Villages of Edgewater Estates Section One Subdivision.
City Engineer John Hargrove addressed Council and stated that this section consist of
approximately 45% acres which makes up 103 lots. Mr. Hargrove recommended its
acceptance.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman
Voting "No" None.
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92,
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R98-55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO MYKAWA
ROAD FROM BELTWAY 8 TO 0.2 MILES SOUTH OF McHARD ROAD.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger, to
approve Resolution No. R98-55.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 868 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND UPON MAILY MEADOW LANE
IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH NORTH FORK DRIVE,
UPON MAILY MEADOW LANE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION
WITH EDGEWATER BEND LANE, UPON SHELL ISLAND COURT IN A
SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH EDGEWATER BEND
LANE, UPON EDGEWATER BEND COURT IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH EDGEWATER BEND LANE, UPON SILVER STAR COURT IN A
SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH EDGEWATER BEND LANE,
UPON SHOAL LAKE COURT IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH EDGEWATER BEND LANE, UPON CASTLEBAY COURT IN A
SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH EDGEWATER BEND LANE,
UPON EDGEWATER BEND LANE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH IRISH SHORES LANE, UPON IRISH SHORES LANE IN A
SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH EDGEWATER BEND LANE,
UPON IRISH SHORES LANE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION
WITH LAKECREST LANE, UPON LAKECREST LANE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AT
ITS INTERSECTION WITH IRISH SHORES LANE, UPON PEBBLE BROOK LANE IN A
NORTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH LAKECREST LANE, UPON
BEACON VIEW COURT IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH
LAKECREST LANE, UPON LAKEWAY LANE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH LAKECREST LANE, UPON NORTH FORK DRIVE IN AN
EASTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH MAILY MEADOW LANE, UPON
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EDGEWATER BEND LANE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH
MAILY MEADOW LANE, UPON EDGEWATER BEND LANE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION
AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH MAILY MEADOW LANE, UPON LAKEWAY COURT IN A
NORTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH LAKEWAY LANE, UPON
LAKECREST LANE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH
COUNTY ROAD 89 (VILLAGES OF EDGEWATER ESTATES, SECTION 1); A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, FOR PUBLICATION, AND
FOR CODIFICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO
ESTABLISH STOP SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE
TRAVELLING PUBLIC AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH,
SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY.
Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to
approve Ordinance No. 868 on its first and only reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 869 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND UPON PINE CHASE DRIVE IN
A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH PINE FOREST DRIVE, AND
UPON PINE CHASE DRIVE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION
WITH PINE FOREST DRIVE (PINE HOLLOW SECTION 1-8); PROVIDING A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, FOR PUBLICATION AND
FOR CODIFICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO
ESTABLISH STOP SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE
TRAVELLING PUBLIC AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH,
SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman to
approve Ordinance No. 869 on its first and only reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 870 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, DETERMINING CHARGES FOR
WATER AND SEWER SERVICES FURNISHED BY THE CITY, AS PROVIDED IN
CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE II, SECTION 30-38 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES;
REPEALING PREVIOUS WATER AND SEWER SERVICE RATE SCHEDULES;
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, FOR PUBLICATION AND
FOR CODIFICATION.
Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens to approve
Ordinance No. 870 on its first and only reading.
Project Coordinator Alan Mueller stated that this is a funding agreement, similar to the one
that was passed two months ago for the Magnolia Road Project. The agreement states
that the City will be funding 20% and TxDot will fund 80% of the project. This is
improvements to Mykawa Road, starting at Beltway 8, going south passed McHard Road,
where the new over pass is being constructed, and including the bridge at Hickory Slough.
This project, as it was originally funded a year ago, stopped at McHard Road and did not
include the bridge. Recently we were successful in getting the bridge added to the project.
The estimated total cost for the project is approximately $5.3 million dollars, our local
share of that is 20% a little over $1 million dollars. The local funding is laid out in the
certificates of obligation in the budget.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 871 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A STOP SIGN WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND UPON 9-10 HIGH SCHOOL
PRIVATE DRIVE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH
PEARLAND PARKWAY; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, FOR PUBLICATION, AND FOR CODIFICATION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO ESTABLISH STOP SIGNS AT
INTERSECTIONS INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC AND,
THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF
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Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve Ordinance No. 871 on its first and only reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION -AWARD OF BID NO. B98-39 FOR MEDICAL AND LIFE INSURANCE
FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND EMPLOYEES.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger, to
consider the awarding of Bid No. B98-39 for Medical and Life Insurance for the City of
Pearland Employees.
Councilmember Berger stated that when we first started talking about the insurance, the
Council asked for a survey to be put in the paychecks to get a feed back from the
employees asking how they felt about their current coverage, and if the bid premiums are
guaranteed.
Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to table
the awarding of Bid No. B98-39 for Medical and Life Insurance for the City of Pearland
Employees, until they get some information from Personnel regarding the survey.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Beckman.
Voting "No" Councilmember Tetens.
Motion passed 4 to 1.
COUNCIL ACTION - PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE CITY
SECRETARY OF A PETITION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RECALL OF WILLIAM
BERGER.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
accept the petition for the recall of William Berger.
City Attorney Darrin Coker addressed Council and stated that Council does not have to
take any action tonight. This is a formality that must occur pursuant to our Charter.
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Mr. Coker read the Certification of the Recall Petition of William Berger, as presented by
City Secretary, Young Lorfing, certifying that 197 petitioners have complied with Sections
6.01, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, and 6.05 of the Charter for the City of Pearland, Texas as submitted
to the City Secretary's Office on the 9th day of September 1998.
Councilmember Berger stated that he would like to go on record by stating that the
charges are not only untrue but absurd. He said that at the Public Hearing he will go into
greater detail regarding the charges. Councilmember Berger further stated as a new
PEDC Board Member he provided a lead to the staff regarding a company i.e. Kemlon
where his wife is employed. The Company indicated during his wife's interview that they
liked Pearland and would like to move here someday. He also said that neither he or his
wife has any financial interest in Kemlon. The only benefit that they receive by their
relocating to Pearland, is the same available to any other taxpayer who resides in this
community. He also stated that we gained a valuable addition to the assets of our City.
Councilmember Berger also addressed the accusations that are on the petition.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Berger
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 4 to 0, with 1 abstention.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-234 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509,
THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BEING 3.9507 ACRES OUT OF A 4.846 ACRE TRACT
UNDER BCCF 93-035649 OUT OF THE H.T. & B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, A-234, PLAT
RECORDS OF BRAZORIA CO., TX (APPLICATION NO. 349) FROM CLASSIFICATION
SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE
REQUEST OF MELVIN DILLING, OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE
LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to
approve Ordinance No. 509-234 (Application No. 349) on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
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to approve Application No. 349.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-235 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509,
THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BEING LOT 37, WESTCHESTER SUBDIVISION,
ACCORDING TO THE H.T. & B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, A-242 RECORDED IN THE PLAT
RECORDS OF BRAZORIA CO., TX (APPLICATION NO. 322) FROM CLASSIFICATION
SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE
REQUEST OF JESSIE P. SCOTT, OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE
LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT.
Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
approve Ordinance No. 509-235 (Application No. 322) on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to approve Application No. 322.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-236 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509,
THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON BEING A 4 ACRE PARCEL OUT OF LOT 8,
THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4, H.T. & B.R.R. CO. SURVEY A-509, PLAT RECORDS OF
BRAZORIA CO., TX AND BEING A 2 ACRE PARCEL OUT OF LOT 8, KNOWN AS
TRACT 1, THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4, H.T.&B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, A-509, PLAT
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RECORDS OF BRAZORIA CO., TX (APPLICATION NO. 282) FROM THE
CLASSIFICATION OF SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO COMMERCIAL
(C) AT THE REQUEST OF H. WAYNE WHITT, OWNER, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT.
Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve Ordinance No. 509-236 (Application No. 282) on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to approve Application No. 282.
The Council, City Attorney, and Planning and Development Director discussed the
possibility of issuing a specific use permit to allow for mini -storage buildings.
Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to table
Ordinance No. 509-236 (Application No. 282) on its first reading for further review.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-237 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509,
THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BEING 38.699 ACRES, OUT OF THE S'/2 OF THE SE 1/4,
H.T. & B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, A-546, RECORDED IN VOL. 84, PG. 313, DEED RECORDS
OF BRAZORIA CO., TX (SPECIFIC USE APPLICATION NO. 64) CLASSIFICATION
SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT(SD)TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
(R -1S) AT THE REQUEST OF R. WEST DEVELOPMENT, AGENT, FOR RAVENWOOD
SECTION 2, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE
AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger, to
approve Ordinance No. 509-237 (Specific Use Application No. 64) on its first reading.
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Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to approve Specific Use Application No. 64.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-238 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509,
THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NOS. 336, 324, 331, 314, &
330) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH
REAL PROPERTY, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE DISTRICT
MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
,_. Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
approve Ordinance No. 509-238 (Application Nos. 336,324,331,314, & 330) on their
first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to approve Application Nos. 336, 324,331,314, & 330.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 28t`' day of September, A.D.,
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ATTEST:
Tom - e -id
Mayor
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