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1996-09-09 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1996, 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 Tom Reid Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Jerry Richardson Councilmember Helen Beckman Councilmember Richard Tetens Councilmember Larry Wilkins Councilmember Kevin Cole City Manager Paul Grohman City Attorney Amy McCullough City Secretary Yolanda C. Benitez Others in attendance: Assistant City Managers Glen Erwin and Richard Burdine; City Engineer John Hargrove; Police Chief Mike Hogg; and Assistant Police Chief Chris Doyle. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by City Attorney Amy McCullough and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the former Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Tom Everett. Mayor Reid acknowledged some Pearland High School students who were attending the Council meeting as part of their curriculum. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Tetens moved that the minutes of the Joint Public Hearing held on August 26, 1996, 6:00 p.m. be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. Motion passed 5 to 0. Councilmember Tetens moved that the minutes of the Public Hearing held on August 26, 1996, 7:00 p.m. be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. OR• Motion passed 5 to 0. Councilmember Tetens moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 26, 1996, 7:30 p.m. be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Reid and City Manager Paul Grohman presented a proclamation in recognition of "Salute to Industry" week to members of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation and the Pearland/Hobby Area Chamber of Commerce. This will take place during the week of September 16-20, 1996. Chamber President Billye Everett stated that there will be a schedule of events published in the paper on September 11, 1996. Mayor Reid reported on his activities which included the following: Chamber Infrastructure Committee on newly -formed County Road District on August 27th; presentation of proclamation to Charles and Marie Garner on their 50th Anniversary and attendance at the 35th Anniversary celebration for Councilmember Richard and Anna Tetens on August 31 st; meeting with Commissioner Broadus on September 3rd; meeting of the County Tax Abatement Committee, meeting with TCI Cable Company, and the Chamber Open House for Houston Cellular on September 5th. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Beckman reported that she attended the Vision 20/20 meeting and the Girl Scout open house on August 28th; memorial service for Peggy Mayfield on August 29th; the United Way Campaign Kick-off luncheon in Angleton on September 4th; the Clean Pearland Fall clean-up and the Adult Reading Center Book Fair on September 7th. Councilmember Tetens had no official report; however, he commended Councilmember Beckman and all those involved in the Fall clean-up for the good job they did on John Lizer Road. Councilmember Richardson reported that he took part in a joint meeting with one of the Strategic Planning committees, the Electronic Community Committee and representatives from TCI to discuss Pearland's access channel and cable modems for Internet and other things we might be able to obtain. Councilmember Wilkins reported that the Pearland Lions Club recently approved the sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 469, which is a new troop. Councilmember Cole had no activities report, but he commented on funding applications for training workforces for the businesses in the City. He noted that there are businesses in the City that are desperately needing technical workers, i.e., machinists, CAD operators, etc. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Paul Grohman reported that the traffic improvements have been delayed due to the all of the rain we have had. He stated that we are out for bid on Centennial Boulevard and they will be opened on September 16th. Mr. Grohman stated that he and City Engineer John Hargrove met with Brazoria County Drainage District #4's new General Manager and one of the Drainage Commissioners to discuss drainage problems in the City and possible solutions. He announced that MTI is now open for business. City Manager Grohman provided clarification concerning the widening of Dixie Farm Road. He stated that a preliminary engineering study would reflect: 1) an environmental assessment; 2) determine the needed right-of-way; 3) determine what part of the right-of- way is presently there; and 4) who owns the right-of-way and can it be acquired and at what price. Another aspect of the study would respond to the question of whether we could go around the Brio Site if remediation is not attainable. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 737 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1996, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. Councilmember Beckman moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 737 on its second and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cole. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins and Cole. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 738 - AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND OF THE TAXABLE YEAR 1996, AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE. Councilmember Tetens moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 738 on its second and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. City Manager Grohman stated that the tax rate will remain the same as last year at 69.5%. M46 Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Wilkins, Richardson, Tetens and Beckman. Voting "No" - None Motion passed 5, to 0. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-79 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 509, THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR ANIMAL HUSBANDRY IN A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-2) LOCATED ON 5.00 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, BEING THE NORTH 1/20F LOT 37, SECTION 6, (HATFIELD ROAD) AT THE REQUEST OF CHERYL AND DOUGLAS COLLINS, AGENTS FOR LEE DETENBECK, 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 Richardson moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 509-79 on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cole. Mayor Reid read the letter of recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission which stipulated that the Ordinance include the wording "limited to horses". The Council had directed staff to amend the Ordinance to include this phrase, and City Secretary Yolanda Benitez stated that it had been inserted in the body of the Ordinance. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins and Cole. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-80 - AN ORDINANCE 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 1.00 ACRE OF LAND OUT OF A 3.144 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 23 OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY'S SUBURBAN GARDENS SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 8, H.T.&B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, A-504, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN VOL. 2, PAGE 23 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (6905 BROADWAY) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) AT THE REQUEST OF GEORGE H. MCCAA, 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 Wilkins moved for the approval of Ordinance No. 509-80 on its second and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tetens. Mayor Reid presented the letter of recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Wilkins, Richardson, Tetens and Beckman. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 743 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, FINDING THAT THE CITY HAS ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR GRANTING TAX ABATEMENT PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R96-12; DESIGNATING AND DESCRIBING A REINVESTMENT ZONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT ACT; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS SOUGHT ARE FEASIBLE AND PRACTICAL AND WOULD BE A BENEFIT TO THE LAND TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ZONE AND THE MUNICIPALITY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS WHEN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Cole moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 743 on its second and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Wilkins. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins and Cole. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: AWARD OF RFP - REFUSE COLLECTION City Manager Grohman requested that this item be tabled to allow for all information to be distributed to the Council for their review. Councilmember Cole moved that the Award of the RFP for the Refuse Collection be tabled. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Wilkins, Richardson, Tetens and Beckman. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. AWARD OF RFP - CONSOLES AND APPURTENANCES SUITABLE FOR 800 MHz RADIO TRUNKED SYSTEM Police Chief Mike Hogg presented the information on the Request for Proposal for Council approval. He recommended that the RFP be awarded to IWL Communications in the amount of $99,950.00. Chief Hogg pointed out that this RFP is for the consoles and appurtenances only at this time. He stated that all of this was necessary in order to comply with FCC regulations. Councilmember Beckman moved to award the RFP for the Consoles and Appurtenances suitable for 800 MHz Radio Trunked System to IWL Communications for a Zetron 4000 Dual Station Control Console in the amount of $99,950.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins and Cole. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. AWARD OF RFP - BANK DEPOSITORY CONTRACT City Manager Grohman recommended that the bank depository contract be awarded to Pearland State Bank for a two-year period. Councilmember Richardson moved to award the RFP for the bank depository contract to Pearland State Bank. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cole. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Wilkins, Richardson, Tetens and Beckman. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 746 - 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 LAURA LANE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH GINGER LANE, UPON COLLEEN DRIVE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH GINGER LANE, UPON PARKVIEW DRIVE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH GINGER LANE, UPON JULIE STREET IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH GINGER LANE (PARKVIEW, SECTION 1): 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 Cole moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 746 on its first and only reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tetens. Police Chief Mike Hogg noted that there were no traffic control devices at this particular area and there is a need for them. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Richardson, Wilkins and Cole. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor Reid recommended that the following five Ordinances be read into the record and acted upon together. City Attorney Amy McCullough concurred. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-81 - AN ORDINANCE 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 A 0.9977 ACRE (43,460 SQUARE FEET) TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 32 OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 9, H.T.&B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, ABSTRACT 234, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 24 OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY PLAT RECORDS; AND BEING ALL OF THE HENRY H. WINSTON, ET UX, CALL 1. 1966 ACRE TRACT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 8456, PAGE 194, OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS, NOT WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE FARM MARKET ROAD NO. 518 FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF PGAL, AGENT FOR HENRY H. WINSTON AND WIFE, BETTY JOURDAN WINSTON, 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. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-82 - AN ORDINANCE 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 A 2.2713 ACRE (98,936 SQUARE FEET) TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 64 OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY SUBDIVISION OF m SECTION 9, H.T.&B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, ABSTRACT 234, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 24 OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY PLAT RECORDS; ALSO BEING THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE RUBY LEE COX TRACT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 958, PAGE 925, OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY DEED RECORDS, FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF PGAL, AGENT FOR RUBY LEE COX, 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. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-83 - AN ORDINANCE 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 A 4.4869 ACRE (195,451 SQUARE FEET) TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 32 OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 9, H.T.&B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, ABSTRACT 234, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 24 OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY PLAT RECORDS; ALSO BEING A SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE DAN KELLER, TRUSTEE, ET AL, CALL 9.977 ACRE TRACT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1748, PAGE 488, OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY DEED RECORDS, FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF PGAL, AGENT FOR HENRY V. MINGARELLI, TRUSTEE, AND JAMES R. DEKERLEGAND, D.D.S., TRUSTEE (DECEASED), 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. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-84 - AN ORDINANCE 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 A 0.6234 ACRE (27,157 SQUARE FEET) TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 32 OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 9, H.T.&B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, ABSTRACT 234, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 24 OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY PLAT RECORDS; ALSO BEING ALL OF THE EDWARD L. THOMPSON CALL 0.756 ACRE TRACT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1762, PAGE 182, OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY DEED RECORDS, NOT WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE FARM MARKET ROAD NO. 518 FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF PGAL, AGENT FOR EDWARD L. THOMPSON, 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. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-85 - AN ORDINANCE 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 A 1.1641 ACRE (50,707 SQUARE FEET) TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 32 OF THE ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 9, H.T.&B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, ABSTRACT 234, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 24 OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY PLAT RECORDS; AND BEING THE SOUTHERLY PORTIONS OF TRACTS 3 AND 8 OF THE EPHRIAM SMITH TRACTS AS RECORDED IN THE BRAZORIA COUNTY CLERK'S FILE NO. 96-005167 AND THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE EPHRIAM SMITH CALL 0.487 TRACT OF LAND AS RECORDED IN BRAZORIA COUNTY CLERK'S FILE NO. 96-014328 FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF PGAL, AGENT FOR EPHRIAM SMITH, 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 Cole moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 509-81, Ordinance No. 509-82, Ordinance No. 509-83, Ordinance No. 509-84, and Ordinance No. 509-85 on their first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. Councilmember Tetens stated that he would be abstaining as he was one of the owners of the property involved. Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine reviewed a map of the area involved. He recommended approval of these ordinances. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Richardson, Wilkins and Cole. Voting "No" - None. Abstaining - Councilmember Tetens Motion passed 4 to 0, with one abstention. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 747 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO AT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ALLOWANCE ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; TO INCREASE THE RATE OF DEPOSITS TO THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS, CLAUSE, A REPEALER CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Beckman moved for the approval of Ordinance No. 747 on its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. City Manager Grohman reported that this ordinance covers the updated service credits and the increase in the retirement system. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Wilkins, Richardson, Tetens and Beckman. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. RESOLUTION NO. R96-46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KEMLON PRODUCTS & DEVELOPMENT CO./WHK FAMILY INTERESTS PARTNERSHIP, LTD. ("KEMLON") FOR PURPOSES OF ABATING THE INCREASED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY OWNED BY KEMLON ON STATE HIGHWAY 35 WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF PEARLAND AT A RATE OF'ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) FOR A CONSTRUCTION PERIOD OF ONE YEAR TO BEGIN JANUARY 1, 1997, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1997, AND AT A RATE OF FIFTY PERCENT (50%) ANNUALLY FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1998, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT AND PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE AGREEMENT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 312 OF THE TAX CODE, V.A.T.S., AS AMENDED, ORDINANCE NO. 743, WHICH ESTABLISHED A REINVESTMENT ZONE, AND THE GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR GOVERNING REINVESTMENT ZONES AND TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. R96-12. Councilmember Tetens moved for the approval of Resolution No. R96-46. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Wilkins, Richardson, Tetens and Beckman. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed}5 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551'.074- DISCUSSION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF O01-1 NE (1) MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:08 p.m. M Council returned to Open Session at 9:28 p.m. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED): APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Mayor Reid stated that the Council had decided to interview each of the applicants for the position on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Richardson moved to table this item and to direct staff to set up interviews of the three (3) candidates that were discussed in Executive Session for the Planning & Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Wilkins. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Cole, Wilkins, Richardson, Tetens and Beckman. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Minut prov as submitted and/or corrected this the 42 Lt,31-4 day of A. D., 1996. Tom Reid Mayor ATTEST: Yolocia C. Benitez City Secretary