2007-10-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 22,2007, AT
7:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION GIVEN BY PASTOR JIM GILL OF THE
PEARLAND MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
III. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition for Planning and
Zoning Commissioner Neil West.
2. Presentation of 2007 Planning Excellence Award to the
Planning Department.
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 September 17, 2007, Joint Public Hearing
held at 6:30 p.m.
2. Minutes of the September 24, 2007, Special Meeting held
at 7:30 p.m.
3. Minutes of the October 1, 2007, Special Meeting held at
6:30 p.m.
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4. Minutes of the October 8, 2007, Special Meeting held at
6:00 p.m.
5. Minutes of the October 8, 2007, Public Hearing held at
6:30 p.m.
6. Minutes of the October 8, 2007, Regular Meeting held at
7:30 p.m.
7. Minutes of the October 15, 2007, Special Meeting held at
5:00 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000-T-5 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONS
OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY;
HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Nick Finan, Assistant City Manager.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JERRY ACOSTA TO SERVE IN
POSITION NO. 1 ON THE BUILDING / FIRE CODE BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENTS FOR A 5-YEAR TERM EXPIRING
NOVEMBER 1, 2012. Mayor Tom Reid.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - EXCUSE
COUNCILMEMBER FELICIA KYLE'S ABSENCE FROM THE
OCTOBER 9,2007, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
City Council.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-169 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE BONDS.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-168 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE STATE OF TEXAS PURCHASING CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
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G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-165 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH SUNGARD
HTE AND APPROVING A MAINTENANCE COST SCHEDULE.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-167 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PRICING ARRANGEMENT
WITH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGAC)
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WHEEL LOADER AND AN
EXCAVATOR. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
I. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF 1. STEWART COFFMAN TO
SERVE IN POSITION NO.5 ON THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A
3-YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 1, 2010.
Mayor Tom Reid.
IX. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - FIRST AND
ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1327-1 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1327,
THE 2007-2008 ANNUAL BUDGET ORDINANCE, BY
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ALTERATIONS TO THE GENERAL
FUND (POLICE DEPARTMENT STREET CRIMES UNIT);
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE
CHANGES IDENTIFIED HEREIN WITHOUT FURTHER
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A REPEALER CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO ADJUST THE CITY
BUDGET INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND,
THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH,
SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
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2. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-170 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND DECLARING THE INTENTION
TO REIMBURSE PROJECT EXPENDITURES. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
3. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-171 - 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 BRAZORIA COUNTY FOR
ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. Mr. Danny Cameron,
Director of Public Works.
4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION
NO. R2007-172 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPOINTING ONE (1)
REPRESENTATIVE AND ONE (1 ) ALTERNATE TO THE
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL 2007 GENERAL
ASSEMBLY AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mr. Darrin Coker,
City Attorney.
OTHER BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS -
REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S VARIOUS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Mayor Tom Reid.
2. SECTION 551.087 - CONSULTATION WITH CITY
ATTORNEY - REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEGOTIATIONS. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
3. SECTION 551.071 - CONSULTATION WITH CITY
ATTORNEY - REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION
ASSOCIATED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND
LAND USE. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS. City Council.
6. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS. City Council.
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7. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REGARDING
POTENTIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATED WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND LAND USE. City Council.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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