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1993-07-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JULY 12, 1993, 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 C. V. Coppinger Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Joy Colson Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney City Secretary D. A. Miller Benny Frank Randy Weber David Smith Paul Grohman Lester Rorick Pat Jones Others in attendance: Division Directors Richard Burdine and Glen Erwin, City Engineer John Hargrove, Police Chief Mike Hogg, and Parks Director Ed Hersh. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by Chief Mike Hogg. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Smith. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that the minutes of the special meeting of June 21, 1993, be approved as submitted. Councilmember Colson stated it was her belief this meeting was not called pursuant to the City Charter, Section 3.08, and vc_ced her personal objection to the minutes being accepted into the official records of the City. Mayor Coppinger asked City Attorney Rorick for guidance and Mr. Rorick stated Councilmember Colson had made an o;:,ja.::-'on and advised Mayor Coppinger to call the question. Motion failed 3 - 2, with Councilmembers Miller, Frank, and Colson voting no. It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 1993, be approved as submitted. Councilmember Smith asked that a correction be made on page 58 of the minutes. On the top line, the word "corrected" should be changed to "directed." The maker and seconder agreed to this amendment to the motion. Motion passed 5 to 0. MAYORfS ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Coppinger called upon former Mayor Tom Reid, Chairman of the Centennial Committee. Mr. Reid introduced former City Secretary Dorothy Cook and Delores Fenwick, Executive Director of Clean Pearland, who serve on the committee with him. Other community representatives are Joy Colson of the Council, Dick Wagoner of the School Board, and Jayne Ann Miller of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Reid informed. Mr. Reid addressed the Council, discussing the progress of the 5 Committee, and touched on many of the events which are being planned for the coming year. The committee plans to work throughout the coming year with other organizations of the community such as the Lions and Rotary Clubs. Mr. Reid introduced Ben Lenamon who has been selected by the committee as its official artist. Mr. Lenamon displayed his painting of the Centennial logo which has been chosen for this event. Mr. Lenamon also showed slides of his other works. As time progresses, Mr. Lenamon will prepare a montage depicting the history of our City during its 100 year life. The original, which will be approximately 3' x 41, will hang in City Hall and prints will be available for purchase. Closing his remarks, Mr. Reid informed Council of other ideas the committee is considering such as inventorying the City's trees and designating the oldest one as the Centennial tree, possibly renaming McLean Park as Centennial Park, and naming a street or boulevard after the event. Mayor Coppinger thanked Mr. Reid and the committee for their work and asked Council to keep this event in mind for funding during the coming budget preparations. Mayor Coppinger presented Certificates of Appreciation to Jim Sudela and Max White for their service on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Sudela was present to receive his certificate and thanked the Council for this opportunity to serve. Mayor Coppinger related the information he had gathered during his recent attendance at a seminar on the preservation of Galveston Bay. Mayor Coppinger reported the new site for the YMCA opened today with a formal dedication planned for July 24. Word has been received that the metropolitan YMCA will donate to the Pearland "Y" a sum of one million dollars which will allow our facility to have a complete gymnasium. Mayor Coppinger inquired when the budget workshop process would begin and City Manager Grohman announced it will be held at 5:30 P. M. on July 26. Closing his report, Mayor Coppinger read the following letter into the records: Mayor, Councilmembers and Citizens: I recently learned from my attorney that the Constitution of the State of Texas prohibits me from receiving compensation for serving as a councilmember while I am employed as an instructor at a community college. I have, therefore, returned to the City of Pearland all of the compensation I have received to date and have notified the City Secretary that I renounce and will not accept any future compensation. Sincerely, /s/ D. A. Miller, Jr. COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Miller thanked the Mayor for reading this into the record which he had intended to do himself to make it a matter of public record, he said. Closing his remarks, Mr. Miller stated he hoped this set matters straight as far as the law is concerned. Councilmember Frank praised the results of the recent meeting with the School Board which he noted had been worked toward for several years. Mr. Frank asked that the proposed road to the "Y" be put back on the agenda to see where matters are at this time. Councilmember Frank noted that the budget review process may require more time than the two hour workshop allotted. Mr. Grohman stated Council would receive a copy of the budget about a week in advance for its review. Closing his remarks, Councilmember Frank reminded that one of the items coming from the retreat was the evaluation of the City Manager and he would like to see it placed on the agenda, in executive or open session, as it was not completed the last time. We received the paperwork, but time ran out, Mr. Frank, said, and this is an item we need to complete as budget time is approaching. Councilmember Colson had nothing to report at this time. Councilmember Weber stated he, too, thought the meeting with the School Board went well. Mr. Weber has attended a recent leadership meeting and, closing his remarks, commended the City's 4th of July celebration. Councilmember Smith thanked all involved in the 4th of July celebration, especially the Fire Department. Continuing his report, Mr. Smith reported he met with Drainage District No. 4 and had thanked them for their help throughout the City. At the request of Staff, after some visible surveying, Mr. Smith stated, we asked Drainage personnel if the ditch that runs parallel to the railroad on the west side and goes south from Magnolia down to a trestle about 1/2 mile could be cleaned and opened under the railroad track. The Clear Creek Watershed Committee will be meeting here Wednesday, July 21, and the public is invited, Mr. Smith said. Referring to Councilmember Frank's remarks concerning the road to the YMCA site, Councilmember Smith stated he would like Staff to take a look at the cost to move Stratford Street down to the east from where it dead ends now and tie it into a new street that would come out from the Y. The concept is that the landowners on either side would donate the right-of-way and be credited for this at the appraised value and each owner would be assessed a third with the City assuming the remaining third of the cost. Concluding his remarks, Mr. Smith stated he felt this was a fair and equitable solution and one way to get the job done. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Grohman stated there is a traffic signal contract on this agenda from the Highway Department for Cole's Flea Market. The Highway Department is doing a widening job in that area and is on schedule. When the signal is in place, the other drive entrances will be closed. A walk-through was done last Saturday by City Staff and warnings and citations were issued to some vendors which, Mr. Grohman stated, we feel will make significant improvements in the way the establishment conducts business. The impact fee study update has been negotiated with Walsh Engineering for a cost of $45,000, as Council had imposed, Mr. Grohman informed. Work should begin within the next ten days, with a ninety day string. The meeting with the School Board was successful and a lot of good is expected from this meeting. Staff is developing drawings and sketches that would allow us to move our road over on the school property and contact will be made sometime next week to see if this is feasible to them. This plan will not have as much impact on the park and an existing softball field will be salvageable. Railroad arms have been installed at Knapp and Mykawa. Recent major rains have caused some localized street flooding but no homes received water and the drainage appears to be working well, Mr. Grohman continued. The 4th of July event was great with a good attendance. Mr. Grohman commented about the enhanced quality of life in the City as evidenced by the public hearing on this agenda for amendments to the zoning ordinance and the rate of building activity in the area. Ronny McWhirter and Cecil Bowery were commended for working with the FM 518 waterline contractor to solve some problems and Mr. Grohman expressed admiration for the CART team's resolution of a suicide situation. Closing his report, City Manager Grohman advised a Highway Department press release indicates work will soon begin at John Lizer and Highway 35 for improved signalization at that intersection. CITIZENS 1. Nell Fuller, 2213 N. Washington. Mrs. Fuller spoke on the need for courtesy to be extended to citizens at the Council meetings and quoted from the City's Ethics Policy. 2. Doug and Cheryl Mills, 2906 Stratford. Mr. & Mrs. Mills urged a resolution to the "Ye road situation and suggested Stratford be made a dead end street, if possible. 3. Daphne Hereford, 2904 Yost. Ms. Hereford asked who wrote the story which appeared in the July 7, 1993, editions of the Journal and the Reporter. Ms. Hereford also asked if it was true that Mayor Coppinger had visited both newspapers, indicating he was unhappy with their reporting styles, and reminding them that Westside Bank advertised in their papers. 4. Carlton McComb, 3914 Shadycrest. Mr. McComb asked the Council to ask the City Manager not to be in the newspaper business. Mr. McComb discussed comp time and the way previous city managers were paid for their services. Mr. McComb stated a good solution was suggested in February of 1992 by the City Attorney to solve these problems, and, closing his remarks, Mr. McComb stated he would be back in two weeks with additional city data to prove his points. City Manager Grohman began a rebuttal to Mr. McComb's statements and Councilmember Frank suggested the proper place for this type discussion was in the City Manager's office and noted that Council often listens to citizens under similar circumstances without matters being handled in this manner. 5. Frances Jamison, FM 518. Mrs. Jamison discussed the City's Ethics policy, suggesting Council apply it toward the citizens. 6. Helen Beckman, 2705 Churchill. Mrs. Beckman discussed the need for sidewalks throughout the City and related their many benefits, asking that Council take this into consideration during their budgeting process. MEETING RECESSED AT 8:37 P. M. MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:52 P. M. DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS Number of people signing attendance roster: 5 1. Amendments to Ordinance No. 509, Land Use & Urban Development Ordinance: 1. Section 3 - Definitions - to revise the definition of boarding house, lot, shopping center and sign 2. Section 20 - landscape regulations 3. Section 22 - signs 4. Section 28.5 - vote required in the event of protest - to revise in accordance with state law 5. Revise Table III to allow dwellings in Neighborhood Service, General Business and Commercial Zoning Districts by Specific Use Permit Richard Burdine, Director of Planning, conducted the public hearing using the overhead projector and answering questions on the various sections. Section 3 - Definitions and Section 20 - landscape regulations were discussed at length. It was the consensus of the Council that the public hearing be recessed momentarily so that an item under New Business could be expedited. PUBLIC HEARING RECESSED AT 9:37 P.M. CHANGE IN THE ORDER OF BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. R93-26, APPROVING THE RESOLUTION OF BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 Resolution No. R93-26 was read in caption by Mayor Coppinger. Craig Rathmann, representing Municipal Utility District No. 4, stated this proposed funding is to finance a new $1,710,000 facility which will serve 312 lots in the Countryplace Subdivision located in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The Texas Water Commission has reviewed and approved the schedule of events, Mr. Rathmann informed. Future annexation of the area was touched upon. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that Resolution No. R93-26 be passed and approved on its first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R93-26 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R93-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RESOLUTION OF BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS 1993 SERIES UNLIMITED TAX BONDS. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Weber, Colson, Frank, and Miller. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENED AT 10:00 P. M. Mr. Burdine continued the public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Land Use Ordinance. Section 22 - Regulations for signs were discussed with particular discussion centering around the maximum height to be allowed for pole signs. Input was given by Council which will be edited into the final draft of the amending ordinance. Section 28.5 was discussed next with Mr. Burdine explaining the revision suggested is to bring the current ordinance into conformance with State law. On the advice of legal counsel, Mr. Burdine informed, at the phrasing "all members of the city council" the words "entitled to vote on the question" have been added. This is in an instance where owners of 20% of either the area of the lots or land covered by the proposed change or 20% of the area of the lots or land immediately adjoining the area covered by the proposed change extending 200 feet from that area submit a written objection. In a situation like this, it requires, at least, the affirmative vote of three-fourths of all members of the city council entitled to vote on the question. Four out of five councilmembers will have to vote affirmatively, as the mayor is not entitled to vote on the question except in the event of a tie, Mr. Burdine explained. Because of the requirement for the super majority vote, the mayor's vote in the event of a tie would not be effective. Council discussed this scenario and its effect upon Charter requirements. Possible amendment of the Charter in this regard was discussed. Possible conflicts of interest by councilmembers which W would preclude them from voting, thereby limiting the number of members entitled to vote on a zone change was considered. It was suggested this solution may solve these type issues. The last section to be considered was to Revise Table III to allow dwellings in Neighborhood Service, General Business, and Commercial zoning districts by specific use permit. Mr. Burdine discussed the history of these type requests which have in recent years often resulted in the requirement of the granting of two separate zoning changes to allow a residence in these areas, some of which, though zoned General Business, for example, have many residences in them. PUBLIC HEARING ADJOURNED UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 509-39, AMENDING LAND USE ORDINANCE AT THE REQUEST OF MELVIN J. THERIOT, OWNER, FROM M-1 TO R-2 Ordinance No. 509-39 was read in caption by Councilmember Weber. It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that ordinance No. 509-39 be passed and approved on its second and final reading. Said Ordinance No. 509-39 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 509-39 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 IN THE H. MASTERSON SUBDIVISION, H.T. AND B.R.R. SURVEY, A-237, FROM M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, TO R-2, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, AT THE REQUEST OF MELVIN J. THERIOT, SR., OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Frank, Colson, Weber, and Smith. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 509-41, AMENDING LAND USE ORDINANCE AT THE REQUEST OF DONALD R. BARRAS, AGENT FOR ALVIN STATE BANK, OWNER, FROM GB & C TO R-2 Ordinance No. 509-41 was read in caption by Councilmember Colson. It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember Weber, that Ordinance No. 509-41 be passed and approved on its second and final reading. Said ordinance No. 509-41 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 509-41 -- 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 IN THE H. MASTERSON SUBDIVISION, SECTION 51 H.T. & B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, ABSTRACT 237 FROM GB, GENERAL BUSINESS, AND C, COMMERCIAL, TO R-2, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT AT THE REQUEST OF DONALD R. BARRAS, AGENT FOR ALVIN STATE BANK, OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. 70 Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Weber, Colson, Frank, and Miller. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Coppinger noted that Item No. 1 had been acted upon earlier in the agenda. RESOLUTION NO. R93-27, AUTHORIZING STOP SIGNS IN WILLOWCREST AND LONGWOOD SUBDIVISIONS Resolution No. R93-27 was read in caption by Councilmember Smith. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Resolution No. R93-27 be passed and approved on its first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R93-27 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R93-27 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, DIRECTING, AND RATIFYING PLACEMENT AND ERECTION OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, SO AS TO CREATE A THREE-WAY STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF CEDAR AND PLUM STREETS, AND A FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF WILLOW AND PLUM STREETS (WILLOWCREST SUBDIVISION); A FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF LONGWOOD AND MCDONALD, AND A THREE-WAY STOP INTERSECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF LONGWOOD AND PAUL STREETS (LONGWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION). Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Frank, Colson, Weber, and Smith. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TERAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that the City Manager be authorized to enter into an interlocal agreement with Texas Municipal League. Motion passed 5 to 0. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH USTI AND IBM FOR MUNICIPAL COURT SYSTEM COMPUTER NEEDS City Manager Grohman stated that many avenues had been considered to handle the urgent matter in the municipal court's computer system. These firms are highly recommended, Mr. Grohman. Funds of $200,000 for computer work were previously budgeted, with approximately $25,000 spent to date, and this cost will be in the neighborhood of $49,000, Mr. Grohman informed. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that the City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with United States Technical, Inc. (USTI) and International Business Machines (IBM) for the purchase and installation of computer hardware, software, and training for the municipal court system. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Frank abstaining. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH J. T. DUNKIN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DESIGN OF MCLEAN PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS City Manager Grohman recalled that a grant has been obtained for the park and the design work is ready to be done. This firm did a good job on the Park and Open Space Plan and is recommended for this work. It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Frank, that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with J. T. Dunkin & Associates, Inc., for design of McLean Road Park improvements. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 654, WAIVING THE ENCROACHMENT OF A 2000 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE INTO THE DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MAGNOLIA STREET Ordinance No. 654 was read in caption by Mayor Coppinger. City Manager Grohman informed that these individuals built their structure in our right-of-way. It is not currently a problem; however, it is understood, and they will sign documentation to this effect, that if the City ever needs access, the building will have to be removed. It was moved by Councilmember Colson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Ordinance No. 654 be passed and approved on its first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 654 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 654 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING THE ENCROACHMENT OF A CERTAIN 2000 SQ. FT WAREHOUSE INTO THE DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MAGNOLIA STREET. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Weber, Colson, Frank, and Smith. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. ORDINANCE NO. 450-13, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 450, ESTABLISHING AND REESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATIONS AND NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE CITY Ordinance No. 450-13 was read in caption by Councilmember Miller. Councilmember Miller inquired if this was the ordinance that allows the creation of one more officer within the Police Department. City Manager Grohman stated this provides for the additional DARE officer which will be funded by the School District, making this basically budget -neutral except for a few hundred dollars. It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Ordinance No. 450-13 be passed and approved on its first of two readings. Said Ordinance No. 450-13 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 450-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 450 AS THE SAME MAY HAVE BEEN FROM TIME TO TIME AMENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND REESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATIONS AND NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE OF CITY OF PEARLAND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 143.021 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A REPEALING CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. 72 Councilmember Frank stated that, from information obtained at the meeting with the School District, it appears this individual has already been named and trained without the Council's knowledge. Our instructions to the City Manager, Mr. Frank continued, were that no officer would leave the streets to go into any department. Are we going to hire a new officer to do the DARE program or are we making a DARE officer out of an existing officer, Mr. Frank asked? City Manager Grohman informed that a selection had been made of an existing officer which, Mr. Grohman said, is a better idea because someone is needed who relates to children, who is a seasoned professional, and who knows law enforcement. Councilmember Frank asked if all DARE officers in the State of Texas are police officers. Chief Hogg responded that all are certified peace officers, but this term would depend upon what the �- term police officer implies. Discussion followed regarding whether a seasoned officer was not more appropriate and who actually made the decision. Chief Hogg informed that the selection was made by a joint committee of the Pearland I S D and his staff, himself excluded. Pam Anderson was selected, Mr. Hogg stated. Responding to Councilmember Frank's earlier question, Chief Hogg stated that this person had been sent to school, anticipating planning, with the City Manager's prior knowledge, as the school is only offered in December and June. Anticipating approval, application was made in January for training as there is a waiting list for this training which has stringent requirements. Councilmember Frank stated his objection was not against Ms. Anderson, nor, though it appeared to be, was the Council against the DARE program, but the Council's previous decision was not to take any officers off the street. We keep getting pushed into a box and don't have knowledge of what is going on, Mr. Frank said. Chief Hogg responded that this was not his intention and that he had discussed all of his actions with the City Manager. Chief Hogg stated he had sought funding from the School District because he was faced with a zero growth budget and, feeling this program was vital, wanted to identify funding before presenting this to the Council. Councilmember Frank stated he needed no additional information and moved the question. Councilmember Colson stated it was regretful this had become an issue because she did not think any member of the Council was ever against the DARE program and expressed the wish Council had been informed in January of this plan and had been allowed to be part of the plan. I think that has been the problem, Mrs. Colson said, that Council was not informed. Upon call for the question, Council voted as follows: Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Frank, Colson, Weber, and Smith. Voting "No" - None. Motion passed 5 to 0. APPOINTMENT BY COUNCIL OF TWO OF ITS MEMBERS TO SERVE ON A COMMITTEE AS LIAISON WITH P I S D BOARD OF TRUSTEES Councilmember Smith expressed the hope that Councilmembers Colson and Weber would accept these appointments as they have children still in school. Councilmember Colson stated she and Mr. Weber had been appointed to the Community Leadership Council and she would like to, personally, allow someone else this opportunity. Councilmember Weber stated he would be glad to serve. 7 Councilmember Colson suggested Councilmember Frank be one of the appointees as he had previously worked with the District on the resolution of the school road. It was the unanimous consent of the Council that Randy Weber and Benny Frank be appointed as liaisons to the School District. ORDINANCE NO. 655, PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH STATE FOR SIGNAL IN CITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (COLE'S FLEA MARKET SITE) Ordinance No. 655 was read in caption by Councilmember Frank. It was moved by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Colson, that Ordinance No. 655 be passed and approved on its first and only reading. Said Ordinance No. 655 reads in caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 655 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF PEARLAND, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS/ ILLUMINATION AT THE LOCATION SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED OF IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION BEARS DIRECTLY ON THE SAFETY OF THE TRAVELING PUBLIC AND THEREFORE, INURES TO THE GENERAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY. Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Smith, Weber, Colson, Frank, and Miller. Voting "No" - None. r--- Motion passed 5 to 0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:07 P. M. M nIxt.,es approved as submitted and/or corrected thisday of A. D., 1993. C. V. C69044ger, Mayor ATTEST: Pat Jones,/Cty Secretary