1998-01-26 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAAGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1998, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the January 5, 1998, Public Hearing held at 6:30 p.m.
2. Minutes of the January 12, 1998, Regular Council Meeting held at
7:30 p.m.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITIZENS
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RATIFICATION OF
CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF A MEDICAL DIRECTOR
FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES.
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CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R98-9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE 1998 HARRIS
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR
REHABILITATION OF THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM IN TWO
SERVICE AREAS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE PROJECT; AND ALLOCATING FROM THE CITY'S UTILITY
FUND, THE CITY'S COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R98-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING PEARLAND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR THE CREATION OF AN ADDITIONAL
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER POSITION IN THE PROGRAM
PREVIOUSLY IMPLEMENTED AT THE PEARLAND HIGH SCHOOL
CAMPUS.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R98-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING PEARLAND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR CONTINUATION OF THE SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAMS AT THE PEARLAND JUNIOR
AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R98-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE ALL
AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE 1998 TOBACCO COMPLIANCE
GRANT.
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CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - AUTHORIZE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENTS WITH BRAZORIA DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4
AND EXPEND FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $35,000.00 PER
AGREEMENT, AS NEEDED FOR COOPERATIVE PROJECTS.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - AWARD OF BID
NO. B97-20 FOR SEQUENCING BATCH REACTOR EQUIPMENT
FOR THE SOUTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 2.0 MDG
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - AUTHORIZE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE FOR AN UPGRADE OF
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE SYSTEM IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $53,000.00.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO THE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
BOARD.
10.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R98-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING
BRAZORIA COUNTY'S FUNDING OF THE GRAND PARKWAY
STUDY AND FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND
PARKWAY IN COOPERATION WITH FORT BEND COUNTY,
WHICH WILL CONNECT U. S. 59 AND S. H. 288.
11.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R98-14 - A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VINSON &
ELKINS, L.L.P., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FINANCING PLANS
AND LEGAL STRUCTURES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS.
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12.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R98-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE OPTION AGREEMENTS WITH
GULF COAST WATERAUTHORITYAND THE CITY OF HOUSTON
FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAW WATER.
13.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R98-1 - 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 TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE GROUP BENEFITS
RISK POOL, FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING CERTAIN
BENEFITS AND COVERAGES FOR CITY OFFICIALS,
EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND DEPENDENTS.
14.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - RESOLUTION NO.
R98-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RECOMMENDING A COUNTYWIDE BOND
ISSUANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
ROADS THROUGHOUT BRAZORIA COUNTY.
OTHER BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
SECTION 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY
REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION - ENGAGEMENT OF OUTSIDE
COUNSEL FOR REPRESENTATION IN THE TOM LEONARD
MATTER.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
15.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - INSTRUCTION TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING ENGAGEMENT OF OUTSIDE
COUNSEL FOR REPRESENTATION IN THE TOM LEONARD
MATTER.
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
For special assistance, please call YOUNG LORFING at 281-485-2411/Ext. 341 prior
to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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