2000-05-08 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MAY 8, 2000, 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
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
William Berger
Helen Beckman
Richard Tetens
Larry Wilkins
Klaus Seeger
Glen Erwin
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller; Executive Director P.E.D.C. Mike
Chance; Police Chief J.C. Doyle; City Engineer John Hargrove; Director of Community
Development & Services Gene Tumlinson; Director of Finance; Parks & Recreation
Director Ed Hersh; Assistant City Attorney Nghiem Doan.
The invocation was given by Reverend Barnett, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Public Works Director, Jerry Burns.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve the minutes of the April 24, 2000, Joint Public Hearing held at 6:30 p.m.; minutes
of the April 24, 2000, Public Hearing (Reinvestment Zone Nos. 9,10, & 11) held at 6:30
p.m.; minutes of the April 24, 2000, Regular Council Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Berger, Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Reid reported that on April 25 he attended the Emergency Management Meeting
for the Hurricane Test Alert; April 26 he attended the TNRCC/HGAC Joint Solid Waste
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Briefings for Brazoria County; April 27 he attended the PEDC Industrial Broker Meeting;
April 28 he attended the Transportation Policy Council Monthly Board of Directors Meeting,
and the Keep Pearland Beautiful Annual Awards Banquet; April 29 he attended the
Spencer Lodge Blood Drive; May 2 he attended the AARP Monthly Meeting, the
Management Development Advisory Committee Meeting at San Jacinto South Campus,
the Pearland District Education Improvement Committee Meeting, and spoke to the
League of Women Voters; May 3 he attended the Pearland Neighborhood Center
Community Forum; and May 5 he attended the Southeast Economic Development Council
Annual Awards Meeting.
Mayor Reid introduced one of the first members of the Citizen Police Academy, Frances
Denton, and asked her and Councilmembers Tetens and Beckman to address Council
regarding the ribbons for National Police Week. Mrs. Denton stated that beginning Sunday
it is National Police Week, and passed out blue ribbons to be worn in honor of National
Police Week. Councilmember Beckman praised the Pearland Police Department and
encouraged citizens to wear or display the ribbons. Councilmember Tetens also
encouraged citizens to attend the Citizens Police Academy.
Delores Fenwick addressed Council regarding the success of the Household Hazardous
Materials Day that was held on April 15. She stated that of the 697 cars representing 807
homes passed through the drop-off area, and 97,240 pounds of Hazardous Materials was
collected. She also addressed Council regarding the need for a slight increase in the City
budget if possible to off set the raising landfill costs.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Beckman reported that on April 26 she attended the TNRCC/HGAC Joint
Solid Waste Briefings for Brazoria County, and the SEED Meeting; April 27 she attended
the PEDC Industrial Broker Meeting; April 28 she attended the Keep Pearland Beautiful
Annual Awards Banquet; May 3 she attended the Pearland Neighborhood Center
Community Forum; she also stated the B.J. Hill organization had a used book sale this
past weekend.
Councilmember Wilkins gave recognition for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Councilmember Tetens, Berger, and Seeger did not give a report.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Glen Erwin, City Manager stated that after five years the SWEC plant is complete. It will
take on everything west of the Railroad and South of Scott St. He also stated that we have
had 69 building permits issued this past month and if we keep it up we will break another
record this year.
CITIZENS
Michael Cotter, 2549 Lazy Bend addressed council regarding his concerns with the posting
of meetings on the Internet and would like to see the posting of minutes once approved.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 966 - 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. R98-59; DESIGNATING AND DESCRIBING A
REINVESTMENT ZONE (TO BE KNOWN AS REINVESTMENT ZONE #9), 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. Mr. Darrin Coker,
City Attorney.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 967 - 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. R98-59; DESIGNATING AND DESCRIBING A
REINVESTMENT ZONE (TO BE KNOWN AS REINVESTMENT ZONE #10), IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX
ABATEMENT ACT; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS SOUGHT ARE
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FEASIBLE AND PRACTICAL AND WOULD BEA 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. Mr. Darrin Coker,
City Attorney.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SECOND AND FINAL READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 968 - 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. R98-59; DESIGNATING AND DESCRIBING A
REINVESTMENT ZONE (TO BE KNOWN AS REINVESTMENT ZONE #11), 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. Mr. Darrin Coker,
City Attorney.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Tetens, to adopt the Consent
Agenda Items A through C, on their second and final reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Berger, Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None.
NEW BUSINESS
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COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2000-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING A DEBT POLICY
DESIGNED TO UTILIZE DEBT FINANCING TO PROVIDE NEEDED CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WHILE MINIMIZING THE
IMPACT OF DEBT PAYMENTS ON CURRENT REVENUES. Mr. Bob Stephens, CPA.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve Resolution No. R2000-60.
In an executive summary given by Bob Stephens, CPA he stated that the policy
addresses the areas of planning, issuing, structuring, as well as the mechanics of actually
selling debt instruments. It also defines the type of construction projects, and other assets
that qualify for long-term financing by the City. After debt has been issued this policy
addresses issues such as refinancing, continuing disclosure requirements, and arbitrage
filings with the IRS. Alternative financing vehicles available to the City, as opposed to the
traditional tax-free bonds, such as lease/purchasing are also the decision making process
by the proposed debt advisory committee who would then be responsible for presenting
the information to the City Council before long-term finances are undertaken. Staff
recommends approval of the Debt Policy.
Mayor Reid commented that this is a good example of how Staff has assisted Council
with getting ahead of an issue, instead of waiting and reacting to an issue. He further
stated that a number of cities are implementing debt polices.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2000-59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH TERRA -MAR, INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHADOWCREEK
PARKWAY SEWER PROJECT, THE FITE-HARKEY SEWER PROJECT, THE CULLEN
WATER AND SEWER PROJECT, THE MAGNOLIA-HARKEY PROJECT AND THE
WASTEWATER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION PROJECT. Mr. Michael Ross, Project
Manager.
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Mayor Pro -Tem Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins, to
approve Resolution No. R2000-59.
In an executive summary given by Project Manager, Michael Ross, stated that the City
has solicited and received a proposal from Terra -Mar, Inc., for construction materials
testing on the Shadowcreek Parkway Sewer Project, the Fite -Harkey Sewer Project, the
Cullen Water & Sewer Project, the Magnolia -Harkey Project and the Wastewater Inflow
and Infiltration Project (Sewer I & 1). Terra -Mar, Inc. will provide sampling and testing of
soils and concrete associated with the construction of the project improvements. Terra -
Mar has worked on several previous City projects and has always performed
satisfactorily. These projects are part of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State Revolving Fund (SRF) Tier III Projects; therefore, the final award is contingent on
the TW DB's approval. Staff recommends that Council approve the attached contract with
Terra -Mar, Inc., and subsequent expenditure of $52,746 for the testing services
associated with the project.
Councilmember Tetens stated there is a slight discrepancy in the draft contract regarding
Sunday work and overtime, and he has brought that to the City Manager's Attention.
Project Manager, Michael Ross, reported that several drafts had proposed to the City
before accepting the current draft. Mr. Ross reaffirmed that there is no Sunday working
allowed on any of the projects, therefore, the double time language that is in the contract
cannot be used.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Berger, Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2000-58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN OVERSIZE AGREEMENT WITH LINGO S.
HAMPTON, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE OVERSIZING OF A
WATER LINE ON MILLER RANCH ROAD FROM EIGHT INCHES (8") TO TWELVE
INCHES (12"). Mr. Alan Mueller, Deputy City Manager.
Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Berger, to
approve Resolution No. R2000-58, in the amount $11,635.07.
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In an executive summary given by Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, he stated that
South Hampton is located at the southeast corner of Miller Ranch Road and Hughes
Ranch Road. The project will oversize 1,300 feet of water line on Miller Ranch Road from
8" to 12". A map and cost estimate was reviewed. The agreement is in the City's standard
form. Staff recommends adoption of agreement.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2000-61 - 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 PROJECT SURVEILLANCE,
INC. FOR INSPECTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHADOWCREEK
PARKWAY SEWER PROJECT. Mr. Michael Ross, Project Manager.
Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins, to
approve Resolution No. R2000-61.
In an executive summary given by Project Manager, Michael Ross, he stated that staff
has solicited and received statements of qualifications for construction inspection
services from four firms. Staff reviewed the qualifications and selected . Project
Surveillance, Inc., as the best candidate for the City's Shadowcreek Parkway Sewer Line
Project. Subsequently, staff requested and received the attached proposal in the amount
of $51,880 for inspection services. The funding for this project is available, and the
project is one of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) State Revolving Fund
(SRF) Tier III Projects. Therefore, the final award is contingent on the TWDB's approval.
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached proposal with Project Surveillance,
Inc., and subsequent expenditure of $51,880 for the services associated with the project.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 969 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, WAIVING THE ENCROACHMENT OF A
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SUBDIVISION GROUND SIGN INTO THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF WOODCREEK DRIVE AND FM 518, IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. Mr. Gene Tumlinson, Director of Community Development
and Services.
Councilmember Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
approve Ordinance No. 969 on its first reading.
In an executive summary given by Director of Community Development and Services
Gene Tumlinson, he stated that Woodcreek Land, L.P, is requesting to build the
Woodcreek Subdivision sign in the esplanade. The existing sign will be removed. A waiver
of encroachment is requested in order to allow the sign to be built in the right of way
(esplanade).
City Attorney, Darrin Coker, stated that this is the standard waiver of encroachment for a
neighborhood sign at the entrance to the subdivision. The reason it is being requested is
just south of the Woodcreek Subdivision the property where the existing sign is now
erected has been sold, and is being developed. The developer has requested that the sign
be moved and the residents have requested that the sign be moved to the esplanade.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-E - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE LAND USEAND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CODE OF
ORDINANCES, (ORDINANCE NO. 509), AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN, FROM TIME TO TIME,
AMENDED, BY PROVIDING A MINIMUM TWENTY FOOT (20') FRONT YARD
REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN LOTS LOCATED ON CUL-DE-SACS; PROVIDING A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO
REGULATE LAND USE WITHIN THE CITY INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC
AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
OF THE CITIZENRY. Mr. Alan Mueller, Deputy City Manager.
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Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Beckman, to
approve Ordinance No. 509-E on its first and only reading.
In an executive summary given by Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller, he stated that the
City Council at the May 1 public hearing indicated its desire to hold a second workshop
prior to adopting the proposed changes to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance. However, due to the frequent requests for variances associated with yard
requirements on cul-de-sacs, it has been recommended that the City Council take action
on this amendment separately. Therefore, the proposed ordinance will allow 20 foot set
backs on certain lots located on cul-de-sacs. Staff recommends consideration of
Ordinance No. 509-E.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Berger, Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION - RESOLUTION NO. R2000-62 - A RESOLUTION CALLING A
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2000, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, A PROPOSITION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS
FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins, to
approve Resolution No. R2000-62.
Jack Click, 1509 Pine Grove Lane, Park and Recreatii
Council and stated that the Board feels the parks have bE
in Pearland the Board feels that now is the time to buy
already been designed as a water park, soccer fields, etc.
youth programs are growing every year. In closing he
appreciates Council support of the bond election.
n Board Member, addressed
en neglected. With the growth
park land, finish the park has
He further stated that all of the
stated that the Park's Board
In an executive summary given by City Attorney, Darrin Coker, he stated that at the
January 22, 2000, City Council Retreat, the Council expressed a desire to hold a bond
referendum to finance several Park and Recreation projects, previously recommended by
the Parks Board. As you recall, the City Council and Park Board met in a Joint Workshop
on February 7, 2000, to discuss the needs of the Parks Department, and reiterated the
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desire for a bond election to finance improvements for Parks and Recreation. To achieve
this end, the attached Resolution calls a $20 million bond election for July 15, 2000. Staff
recommends consideration of Resolution No. R2000-62
Councilmember Seeger stated that he is in favor of the bond election. However, in casual
conversations with citizens at this point, he has a sense that the citizens have not heard
enough about the park's bond election yet. He further stated it maybe hard to sell at this
time. He also stated that something needs to be done to get more information to the
residents and get feed back as well.
Mayor Reid stated there is a big silence right now regarding this. It should be a lot louder
at this point.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger had concerns regarding that it will appear on the ballot which in
a $20 million lump sum. He said that the amount may be broke down.
Councilmember Tetens stated that the Park's Board has recommended that it all be
together in the lump sum of $20 million.
Jack Click, Park and Recreation Board Member, addressed Council and stated that if the
amount is broken down, you take of risk of funding one project and canceling the others,
and all of the projects are needed. Also with the increasing cost, the longer the project are
put off the higher the price of the project goes. Since one project depends on the other the
Board would like to do it all in one lump sum of $20 million.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger said his only concern is that you roll the dice and take the chance
of not having any bond money for the park projects.
Mr. Click agreed that is a roll of the dice, but any bond election is. He further stated that
it will only be a slight increase on the resident's property tax and the park improvements
will be well worth the money.
Councilmember Beckman also had concerns if there was enough time to publicize the
bond election. She said it is difficult to publicize if the bond election isn't called. She asked
Mr. Click if two months is enough time?
Mr. Click said it is tight, but they really cannot get out and promote if there is not a bond
election called. He said that the Park's Board is going to dedicate their free time to trying
inform the different organizations, PTA, and homeowner's associations about the bond
election.
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Additional discussion ensued between Council and Staff
Rick Witte, Mayor, Day, Caldwell & Ketton, L.L.P., addressed Council and stated that the
language on the ballot is the broadest language possible, it is for park purposes but not
locked into anyone park's project. With the language written as it is the City can have the
maximum flexibility available for park's purposes only.
Councilmember Wilkins, stated that he concurs with the Park's Board. He also stated that
if it is listed item after item on the ballot, and one project is approved it could eliminate the
other projects. He said he is a strong supporter of have the one lump sum on the ballot
of $20 million, and also supports holding the election July 15, 2000.
Councilmember Seeger stated that he would like to see workshops held for the public to
better inform them of the bond election.
Mr. Click stated the Board will do their best to inform the public of the upcoming bond
election and the projects that are proposed to be funded with the bond issuance.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger stated that he would be remiss if he did not say that the Little
League folks have said that they will come out and fight this bond election, unless they are
included along with the soccer players.
Mr. Click stated that has been discussed, and the Little League is not under the City
programs. The soccer program is a City program and is completely different. In closing he
said the Board is ready move forward and promote the bond election if it is approved.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-451 - 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 23.26 ACRES OUT OF THE W.D.C.
HALL SURVEY, A-23, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, RECORDED UNDER COUNTY
CLERK'S FILE NO. T464162 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF REAL
PROPERTY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 911) (VILLA VERDE,
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Additional discussion ensued between Council and Staff.
Rick Witte, Mayor, Day, Caldwell & Ketton, L.L.P., addressed Council and stated that the
language on the ballot is the broadest language possible, it is for park purposes but not
locked into anyone park's project. With the language written as it is the City can have the
maximum flexibility available for park's purposes only.
Councilmember Wilkins, stated that he concurs with the Park's Board. He also stated that
if it is listed item after item on the ballot, and one project is approved it could eliminate the
other projects. He said he is a strong supporter of have the one lump sum on the ballot
of $20 million, and also supports holding the election July 15, 2000.
Councilmember Seeger stated that he would like to see workshops held for the public to
better inform them of the bond election.
Mr. Click stated the Board will do their best to inform the public of the upcoming bond
election and the projects that are proposed to be funded with the bond issuance.
Mayor Pro -Tem Berger stated that he would be remiss if he did not say that the Little
League folks have said that they will come out and fight this bond election, unless they are
included along with the soccer players.
Mr. Click stated that has been discussed, and the Little League is not under the City
programs. The soccer program is a City program and is completely different. In closing he
said the Board is ready move forward and promote the bond election if it is approved.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-451 - 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 23.26 ACRES OUT OF THE W.D.C.
HALL SURVEY, A-23, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, RECORDED UNDER COUNTY
CLERK'S FILE NO. T464162 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF REAL
PROPERTY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 911) (VILLA VERDE,
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SECTION ONE) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD)
TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-2) AT THE REQUEST OF RENEE WEST,
AGENT FOR GREEN -HOLLOW, 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. Mr. Gene Tumtinson, Director of Community Development and Services.
Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
approve Ordinance No. 509-451 (Application No. 911) on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to approve (Application No. 911).
In and executive summary given by Director of Community Development and Services
Gene Tumlinson, he stated that zone change Application No. 911 is a request to change
the zoning classification from Suburban Development District (SD) to Single Family
Dwelling District (R-2). Staff recommends consideration of request.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Beckman, Tetens, Berger, Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-452 - 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 48.7516 ACRES LOCATED IN THE
W.D.C. HALL SURVEY, A-23, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AS RECORDED UNDER
COUNTY CLERK'S FILE NO. T464162 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF REAL
PROPERTY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 910) (VILLA D'ESTE,
SECTION ONE & SECTION TWO) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT
THE REQUEST OF RENEE WEST, AGENT FOR GREEN -HOLLOW, 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. Mr. Gene Tumtinson, Directorof Community
Development and Services.
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Councilmember Seeger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Tetens, to
approve Ordinance No. 509-452 (Application No. 910) on its first reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to approve (Application No. 910).
In an executive summary given by Director of Community Development and Services
Gene Tumlinson, he stated that zone change application no. 910 is a request to change
the zoning classification from Suburban Development (SD) to Single Family Dwelling
District (R-1). Staff recommends consideration of request.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Seeger, Wilkins, Berger, Tetens, and Beckman.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 22nd day of May 2000.
ATTEST:
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Tom
Tom Reid
Mayor
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