1999-04-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES-049
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON APRIL 12, 1999, 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
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Larry Wilkins
Richard Tetens
William Berger
Klaus Seeger
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Absent: Councilmember Helen Beckman and City Manager Glen Erwin.
Others in attendance: Sr. Project Manager Alan Mueller; Chief of Police J.C. Doyle; 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;
Public Works Director Jerry Burns; Emergency Management Coordinator David Smith;
Assistant City Attorney Nghiem Doan; Utility Accounts Supervisor Missy Miller; Assistant
Director of Finance Cindy Soto; Assistant Executive Director of P.E.D.C. John Bowman.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Sr. Project Manager Alan Mueller.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to approve
the minutes of the March 29, 1999 Joint Public Hearing held at 6:30 p.m. and the minutes
of the March 29, 1999 Regular Council Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
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Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger, to approve
the minutes of the March 15, 1999 Joint Public Hearing held at 6:30 p.m.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Wilkins.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 3 to 0, with 1 abstention, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Mayor Reid presented a Proclamation to Dennis Patek, with the Knights of Columbus,
proclaiming April 24, 1999 as the "12" Annual Crawdad Jamboree Day"
Mayor Reid presented a Proclamation to Project Graduation Coordinators Mike and Vicky
Lea and Mark and Kay Camble proclaiming May 29, 1999 as "Project Graduation Day."
Mayor Reid reported on March 30 he was a Celebrity Reader at Challenger School; on
March 31 he attended the Exchange Club Recognizing Officer Kevin Nichols, he presented
a Proclamation to Robert Tobin at his retirement party, he attended the Chamber Meeting,
and the Shadow Creek Ranch Public Forum; April 1 he attended the Tri -County Chamber
Luncheon, and the Southeast Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting; April 6
he attended the AARP Monthly Meeting, and the Pearland Independent School District
Educational Committee Meeting; April 8 he met with the Director of Southeast Economic
Development Corporation, attended three Chamber Ribbon Cuttings and the Ribbon Cutting
on the Parks Hike and Bike Trail at Independence Park, and he attended the Bay Area
Transportation Partnership Meeting; on April 9 the Annual Banquet Education Foundation
and on April 11 he attended the Lions Club Breakfast.
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COUNCIL'S ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilmember Tetens stated that the City did not have any "bandit" signs around town
after the developers erected the new signs. He said that recently he has started seeing the
"bandit" signs again, and asked for the appropriate person on staff to get that matter
corrected.
The remaining Councilmembers did not have anything to report.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Mayor Reid reported that City Manager Glen Erwin is ill.
CITIZEN'S:
David S. Miller, 2706 Shady Creek, addressed Council and stated regrading the procedure
of appointing people to the PEDC Board. He also stated that he did not see the new PEDC
By-laws on the agenda, and asked why not? He further stated that the PEDC Board is a
Corporate Board. It has importance in the community, and is also responsible for a budget.
Mr. Miller addressed his concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest with Randy
Ferguson serving on the PEDC Board and the Pearland State Bank being the City's
depository, and he again urged the Council to interview applicants before appointing them
to the board.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated that the PEDC By-laws were purposely left off of this
agenda due to the fact that Councilmember Beckman would not be attending this meeting.
He said that this is an important matter for the Council to consider, and wants to have all
five members of Council at the meeting when the By-laws are considered.
Mayor Reid confirmed with the City Attorney, that the By-laws are ready, and will be on the
April 26 agenda.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
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A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 509-291 - 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 LOCATION BEING 4.542 ACRES, A PART OF LOT
1, BLOCK 26, ALLISON RICHEY GULF COAST HOME COMPANY SUBDIVISION,
SECTION 4, TCRR SURVEY, A-675, VOLUME 2, PAGE 99, PLAT RECORDS OF
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 690) (15707 SOUTH
FREEWAY 288) FROM THE CLASSIFICATION OF SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT (SD) TO COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) AT THE REQUEST OF JAMES
W. & BARBARA A. DIXON, 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.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 509-292 - 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 9.983 ACRES, CALLED TRACT 16, H.T. &
B.R.R CO. SURVEY, SECTION 7, A-219, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 644) (13801 GARDEN ROAD) FROM
CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (M-2) AT THE REQUEST OF CARL A. DAVIS, 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. 509-293 - 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
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CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON BEING LOT 12 & THE EAST Y OF
LOT 11, BLOCK 3, CAS -CON ACRES, BEING THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4, H.T. & B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, SECTION 14, A-509, VOLUME 5,
PAGE 127, PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION
NO. 620) (6225 COTTONWOOD) FROM THE CLASSIFICATION OF SUBURBAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (R-1) AT THE
REQUEST OF JAMES SANDLING, 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. 509-294 - 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 NO'S. 628, 629, 630,
631, 636, 638, 639, & 673) 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 Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to
approve Ordinance Nos. 509-291, 509-292, 509-293, 509-294 on their second and final
reading as presented on the Consent Agenda..
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: None
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NEW BUSINESS:
COUNCIL ACTION - PRESENTATION OF AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, BY NULL-LAIRSON, AND ACCEPTANCE OF AUDIT INTO THE
RECORDS OF THE CITY.
Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to accept
the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Audit) into the records of the City as
presented.
Bob Stephens, CPA with Null-Lairson Certified Public Accountants, thanked all of the staff
that assisted the firm with the audit. Mr. Stephens introduced his wife Kimberly and son
Austin Hunter who was in attendance to see him "first hand" present the audit to the City.
Mr. Stephens presented the audit in detail.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Berger, Seeger, Tetens, and Wilkins.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R99-30 - 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 ARBITRAGE COMPLIANCE
SPECIALISTS, INC. FOR ARBITRAGE REBATE SERVICES OF ALL CURRENT
OUTSTANDING BOND ISSUES FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND.
Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem, to approve
Resolution No. R99-30.
Purchasing Officer, Gordon Island, gave a presentation regarding arbitrage. Mr. Island
stated that this is an extension of a contract executed April 14, 1998 for 1990,1991, and
1993 bond issues. Request for Qualifications were evaluated from three major firms
engaged in arbitrage services in Texas. Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Inc., with a
regional office in Houston, was rated the qualified provider of these services. Staff
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recommends extending this contract to include all current outstanding bond issues for the
fee not to exceed $31,825.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R99-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN AMENDED
INVESTMENT POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2256 OF THE GOVERNMENT
CODE ("PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT") FOR PURPOSES OF INVESTING CITY
FUNDS IN STATE AUTHORIZED SECURITIES.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger, to
approve Resolution No. R99-29.
Director of Finance, David Castillo, gave the annual review of the City's Investment Policy.
Mr. Castillo informed Council that the minor change to the current policy is the addition of
Lone Star (an investment pool) to Attachments A-1 to A-6, and in closing he asked the
Council to adopt the revised investment policy.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R99-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES PROMULGATED DURING THE CITY'S 1999 ANNUAL
PLANNING WORKSHOP.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to
approve Resolution No. R99-26.
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Grants Director, Janet Berry, gave a brief update of the Council Goals for 1999.
Mayor Reid asked staff to develop a method by which the Council can be updated from
time to time on the progress of the Council's Goals.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R99-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
AFFILIATED SPARTAN INSURANCE AGENCIES, INC. ("SPARTAN") FOR PURPOSES
OF ABATING THE INCREASED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY OWNED BY SPARTAN AT
THE INTERSECTION OF FM 518 AND PINE HOLLOW DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
OF PEARLAND AT A RATE OF FORTY PERCENT (40%) FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5)
YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000, 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. 898, WHICH ESTABLISHED
REINVESTMENT ZONE #5, AND THE GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR GOVERNING
REINVESTMENT ZONES AND TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS SET FORTH IN
RESOLUTION NO. R98-59.
Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
approve Resolution No. R99-25.
Pearland Economic Development Corporation Assistant Executive Director, John
Bowman, presented the tax abatement agreement for Spartan Insurance Agencies, Inc.,
in detail. He also reported that the total capital investment on this project is $1.6 billion.
The capital investment being requested to be abated is $1.1 million. It is estimated that
the cost for City Services will be about $7,306 annually. The total economic benefit is
$24,000 annually, therefore, during the five year period, the benefit will almost $17,000 a
year to the City. The abatement is for a five year period and is a 40% abatement. Mr.
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Bowman said that Spartan will be moving next to Moody Bank in front of Pine Hollow. It
will be a one-story building with 15,000 square feet.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
MOTION TO REMOVE FROM THE TABLE, COUNCIL ACTION - FIRST AND ONLY
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 897.
Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to remove
Ordinance 897 from the table.
Voting "Aye" Tetens, Berger, Seeger, and Wilkins.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 897 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, WAIVING THE ENCROACHMENT OF
A DECORATIVE WALK BRIDGE INTO THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEN -FOOT (10)
WATER/SEWER EASEMENT, LOCATED AT 3710 PINE BARK, LOT 12, BLOCK 3, PINE
HOLLOW ESTATES, IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS.
Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to
approve Ordinance No. 897 on its first and only reading.
Larry Marcott, 3606 Inverness Ct., addressed Council and stated that all new subdivisions
should have curbs and gutters so that the citizens do not have to pay additional tax dollars
to have the ditches cleaned. He said the bridge will be very nice, but it will cost money. The
City does not have that type of money and all subdivisions should be made to have curbs
and gutters. Mr. Marcott said that it is David Powers that is putting up the "bandit" signs by
the Chevron Station. He said he reported the signs at the last Council Meeting and they are
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still placing signs at that location. Mr. Marcott thanked the Council for having the meeting
regarding Shadow Creek Ranch Development.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, explained the protective covenants part of the agreement and
the requirements that it will have on the property owner in order to satisfy the protective
covenants.
There was additional discussion regarding bridges over ditches by the City Engineer and
Council.
After the discussion Mayor Reid called for the vote.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R99-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DONYA, L.L.C.,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS
CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY.
Passed to future agenda, no Council action taken.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 899 -AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO INCLUDE ALL LAND AREA WITHIN
CERTAIN LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND
ALL OF THE AREA WITHIN SUCH LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES (53.6 ACRES WEST OF
FM 1128 AT MARY'S CREEK) AT THE REQUEST OF MIKE ZIGAL AND JAY RICE,
OWNERS; APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR ALL OF THE AREA WITHIN SUCH
LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger, to
approve Ordinance No. 899 on its first reading.
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Sr. Project Manager, Alan Mueller, stated that this is a voluntary annexation requested by
the property owners. The City has conducted two required public hearings, and has
followed the required time lines established by state law.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 181-6 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 12, GARBAGEAND TRASH,
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM
TIME TO TIME, AMENDED, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF TRASH CANS AND OTHER
NON -DISPOSABLE RECEPTACLES WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to
approve Ordinance No. 181-6 on its first reading.
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated that we have held a workshop on this issue, and at that
time we received a directive from Council to proceed and prohibit trash cans within the
City limits. This ordinance will require all residents in the city limits to use disposable trash
bags and prohibits the use of trash cans. He also stated that Waste Management is willing
to work with the residents and have a grace period. Waste Management will put fliers on
the trash cans to inform the residents of the change. He further stated that this ordinance
stipulates that every household will be assessed a fee for the collection and disposal of
garbage, whether the service is used or not.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
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COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R99-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH MONTGOMERY-WATSON
ENGINEERING FOR DESIGN OF THE FM 518 WATER MAIN EXTENSION AND WATER
INTERCONNECT WITH THE CITY OF HOUSTON. �—
Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
approve Resolution No. R99-28.
Sr. Project Manager, Alan Mueller, stated that this an engineering contract for two
waterline extensions within the City. This is a "housekeeping" matter that we need to take
care of to make sure we are complying with the grant. The other item that is in the
amendment is $183,500 which is for special services under the engineering contract. The
project will be funded from a portion of the economic development administration grant
and the local share is funded through a revenue bond issue supported from the impact fee
fund.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R99-27- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING A MAJOR LEGISLATIVE
INITIATIVE FOR THE 76TH LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR THE
INTEGRATED STATE RECREATION AND PARK SYSTEM.
Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to
approve Resolution No. R99-27.
Parks and Recreation Director, Ed Hersh, stated that this was a great opportunity that
came out of Brazoria County Days last month. The legislature is being encouraged to
expand funding for local park and recreation programs and development. The adoption
of this support resolution will not cost the City anything.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
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Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - AWARD OF BID NO. 98-010 FOR LAPTOPS
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger, to award
Bid No. 98-10, to Allstar Systems, Houston, Texas in the unit amount of $2,518 for Laptop
Computers for the Police Department.
Purchasing Officer Gordon Island reviewed the bids received for laptop computers for the
police department to use in the field and recommended that B98-10 be awarded to Allstar
Systems, Houston, Texas for a twelve month supply contract, with, the option to extend it
for an additional twelve months for the unit price of $2,518 each.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R99-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
y OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF TEXAS CITY ALLOWING TEXAS CITY TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF ALLSTAR,
INC. IN A SIMILAR MANNER AS PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to
approve Resolution No. R99-31.
Purchasing Officer, Gordon Island, stated that this resolution will allow the City of Texas
City to participate in the cooperative buying program and give them the same opportunity
to have good unit pricing for the laptop computers for their police department.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-295 - 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 2.4988 ACRES OUT OF LOT 13, ALLISON RICHEY
GULF COAST HOME CO. SUBDIVISION, SECTION 7, H.T. & B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, A-
219, PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 661) FROM
CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT (M-2) ATTHE REQUEST OF WEIMAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 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 Berger, to table
Ordinance No. 509-295 (Application No. 661) on its first reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-296 - 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 0.0505 ACRES OUT OF A 10 ACRE TRACT IN THE
SOUTH '/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE G.C. SMITH
SURVEY, SECTION 16, A-546, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 315) FROM THE CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN
DEVELOPMENT (SD) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (M-1) AT THE REQUEST OF
KEITH SANDERS, 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.
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Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded.,by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to table
Ordinance No. 509-296 (Application No. 315) on its first reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-297 - 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 2.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE H.T. &
B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, A-546, A.K.A TRACT 7131, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDS
OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 575)(15910 HARKEY ROAD)
FROM THE CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT (SD) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT (M-1) AT THE REQUEST OF CHARLES R. UPSHAW & PAUL MULCAHEY,
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.
r-- Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger, to table
Ordinance No. 509-297 (Application No. 575) on its first reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-298 - 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 35.0 ACRES IN THE T.J. GREEN & T.D. YOCUM
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SURVEY, & 9.8895 ACRES OUT OF THE W.J. DISSEN 47.79 ACRE TRACT,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS
(APPLICATION NO. 641) FROM CLASSIFICATION SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT (R-2) AND GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT (R-2) AT THE REQUEST OF FROST PROPERTIES, LTD., 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. 509-298 (Application No. 641) on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to approve Application No. 641.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-299 - 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 2A, SHARONDALE SUBDIVISION, H.T. &
B.R.R. CO. SURVEY, A-546, BEING APPROXIMATELY 0.533 ACRES, AS RECORDED
IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 589)
(16230 HARKEY) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD)
TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF JOHN L. COLE, 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 Table
Ordinance No. 509-299 (Application No. 589) on its first reading.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-300 - 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 4.89 ACRES OUT OF TRACT 16A, M.T. & B.R.R. CO.
SURVEY, A-234, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 588) (13445 MAX ROAD) FROM CLASSIFICATION
SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT (MH)
AT THE REQUEST OF JOHN L. COLE, 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 Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to table
Ordinance No. 509-300 (Application No. 588) on its first reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Berger, Wilkins, and Tetens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-301 - 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 NO'S. 481, 568, 572, 580,
609,610,623,& 696) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
(SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF THE
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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 Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
approve Ordinance No. 509-301 (Application Nos. 481,568,572,580,609,610,623, & 696)
on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to approve Application Nos. 481,568,572,580,609,610,623, & 696.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
COUNCIL ACTION - REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CITY COUNCIL TO DENY (APPLICATION NO. 584) AT
THE REQUEST OF CHARLES P. SLACK, OWNER, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE
LAND USEAND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY CLASSIFICATION
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DISTRICT
(NS) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB) ON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY, TO -WIT: BEING 1.91 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE W.D.C. HALL
LEAGUE, A-70, RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGE 142, PLAT RECORDS OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TEXAS, (2105 E. BROADWAY).
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Wilkins, to accept
the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny Application No. 584.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to
deny (Application 584).
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Wilkins, Berger, and Seeger.
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Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Beckman absent.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:34 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this � the day of A.D. ,
1999.
Tom Reid
ATTEST: Mayor
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