1995-06-19 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - 8:00PM60
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TERAS, HELD ON JUNE 19, 1995, AT 8:00 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order at 9:16 p.m., with the following
present:
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Richard Tetens
Jerry Richardson
Randy Weber
Kevin Cole
Helen Beckman
Paul Grohman
Amy McCullough
Yolanda Benitez
Others in attendance: Assistant City Managers Glen Erwin and
Richard Burdine; City Engineer John Hargrove; Police Chief Mike
Hogg; and Parks Director Ed Hersh.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Mayor Pro Tem Tetens presented a proclamation, with assistance from
Parks & Recreation Director Ed Hersh, naming July as National
Recreation and Parks Month.
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS -- None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT -- None
CITIZENS -- None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS -- None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None
Councilmember Weber asked the City Attorney if items 1, 2 and 3
under New Business could be lumped together in one motion. City
Attorney McCullough stated that this could be done.
NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF COBBLESTONE SUBDIVISION.
ORDINANCE NO. 694, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TERAS ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND UPON WHITESTONE DRIVE AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH MAGNOLIA, UPON FOX RUN DRIVE AT ITS INTERSECTION
WITH WHITESTONE DRIVE, UPON STONEBRIDGE DRIVE AT ITS INTERSECTION
WITH WHITESTONE DRIVE, UPON TEAL GLEN DRIVE AT ITS INTERSECTION
WITH WHITESTONE DRIVE, UPON FOR RUN DRIVE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH
STONEBRIDGE DRIVE, UPON TEAL GLEN DRIVE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH
STONEBRIDGE DRIVE, AND UPON STONEBRIDGE DRIVE AT ITS INTERSECTION
WITH VETERANS DRIVE (COBBLESTONE SUBDIVISION); PROVIDING A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, FOR PUBLICATION
AND FOR CODIFICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED
TO ESTABLISH STOP SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF
THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC AND, THEREFORE BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY.
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ORDINANCE NO. 695 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TERAS ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND UPON GEORGE STREET AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH BRIARGLEN DRIVE, UPON BRIARGLEN DRIVE (SOUTH) AT
ITS INTERSECTION WITH GEORGE STREET, UPON BRIARGLEN DRIVE (NORTH)
AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH GEORGE STREET (BRIARGLEN SUBDIVISION,
SECTION TWO); PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, FOR PUBLICATION AND FOR CODIFICATION;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO ESTABLISH STOP SIGNS
AT INTERSECTIONS INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC
AND, THEREFORE BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
OF THE CITIZENRY.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, to accept the Cobblestone Subdivision, approve
Ordinance No. 694, and approve Ordinance No. 695.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-40, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND
EXECUTE THE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH TEJAS GAS PIPELINE COMPANY
REGARDING DRAINAGE SWALE CONSTRUCTION ON TGC TRACT NO. 45082 IN
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS FOR PURPOSES OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
It was moved by Councilmember Beckman, seconded by Councilmember
Cole, to approve Resolution No. R95-40.
City Engineer John Hargrove reviewed the map detailing the area
noted above. He noted that he had been in discussions with the
City Attorney regarding final language of the contract. It was the
City Engineer's recommendation that this resolution be approved
conditioned upon the City Attorney's acceptance of the final
r- language of the contract.
City Attorney Amy McCullough cautioned the Council that the
possibility remained that they would not be able to negotiate the
contract to the satisfaction of both the City and the contractor.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CHANGING THE REGULAR MEETING DATES IN JULY,
1995.
It was moved by Councilmember Richardson and seconded by
Councilmember Cole that a double meeting for the month of July be
held on Monday, July 31, 1995 due to conflicts in the
Councilmembers' vacation and business schedules.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ACCEPTANCE OF RUSTIC OARS SUBDIVISION.
Councilmember Cole moved to accept the Rustic Oaks Subdivision,
seconded by Councilmember Richardson.
City Engineer John Hargrove recommended acceptance by the Council
r subject to the completion of listed deficiencies which he itemized
for the Council.
Councilmember Cole amended his motion to approve acceptance of
Rustic Oaks Subdivision condition upon the completion of the
deficiencies noted by John Hargrove. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Richardson.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ORDINANCE NO. 696, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TERAS ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND UPON INVERNESS LANE AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH DIXIE FARM ROAD, UPON INVERNESS COURT AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH INVERNESS LANE (RUSTIC OARS SUBDIVISION);
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE, FOR PUBLICATION AND FOR CODIFICATION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO ESTABLISH STOP SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS
INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC AND, THEREFORE,
BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE
CITIZENRY.
Councilmember Richardson moved that Ordinance No. 696 be approved,
seconded by Councilmember Cole.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-38, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUTOMOBILE
THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA) GRANT PROGRAM AND GIVING
NECESSARY ASSURANCES REGARDING THE COST SHARE OF THE PROJECT.
Councilmember Weber moved to adopt Resolution No. R95-38, seconded
by Councilmember Richardson.
Police Chief Mike Hogg explained the benefits of participating in
this project and noted that there would be 100% funding for this
year and next year, with an option to apply for the 3rd -5th years
at 80%. He also noted that funds for educational materials would
also be included in this grant.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
PRESENTATION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS) AND AUTHORIZATION TO
NEGOTIATE WITH PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FUNDING.
Chief Mike Hogg noted the features of this program and explained
that the school board is in agreement with this program, and he
recommended that authorization be granted.
Councilmember Richardson moved to authorize negotiation with the
Pearland Independent School District for funding of school resource
officer(s), seconded by Councilmember Weber.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-39, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE
THE LONGWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PERMIT AMENDMENT
APPLICATION TO INCREASE THE PERMITTED FLOW THROUGH THE PLANT, AND
TO APPLY FOR STATE REVOLVING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED.
Councilmember Cole moved to approve Resolution No. R95-39, seconded
by Councilmember Richardson.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
OF OAKBROOK ESTATES, SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION.
City Engineer John Hargrove explained that this subdivision would
be adding 25.6 acres of land or 72 lots. He asked that Council
grant approval to accept this subdivision subject to the completion
of a list of deficiencies which he itemized for the Council.
Councilmember Weber moved for the acceptance of this subdivision
subject to the completion of the deficiencies listed by City
Engineer John Hargrove, seconded by Councilmember Richardson.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
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ORDINANCE NO. 697, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TERAS, ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND UPON BESTIN OAKS DRIVE AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH DIXIE FARM ROAD, UPON BESTIN OAKS DRIVE AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH BRANCH HILL DRIVE, UPON BRANCH HILL DRIVE AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH OAKWICK DRIVE, UPON OAK LODGE DRIVE AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH OAKWICK DRIVE (OAKBROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISION,
SECTION ONE) PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, FOR PUBLICATION AND FOR CODIFICATION;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED TO ESTABLISH STOP SIGNS
AT INTERSECTIONS INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC
AND, THEREFORE BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
OF THE CITIZENRY.
It was moved by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember
Cole, to approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 697.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-46, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR AN INFLOW AND INFILTRATION REDUCTION STUDY
OF THE CORRIGAN AND RYAN ACRES SUBDIVISIONS.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, seconded by Councilmember
Richardson to approve Resolution No. R95-46.
City Manager Grohman noted that the general cost of this study
would be about $18,000. He also noted that they anticipate finding
that there will be over $100,000 worth of construction problems due
to age and change in technology.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS --
At this point, 10:10 p.m., the Council went into Executive Session
to discuss the following:
Section 551.072 - Acquisition of land - Discussion of possible
purchase of property for a sewer plant and/or detention
facilities.
Section 551.072 - Acquisition of land - Discussion of possible
condemnation of property for a drainage easement.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF REGARDING ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR A SEWER
PLANT AND/OR DETENTION FACILITIES.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, and seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that Council direct City staff to proceed with the
acquisition of land for a sewer plant and/or detention facilities
based on the lowest possible price obtainable and in the City's
best interests.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF REGARDING ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR A
DRAINAGE EASEMENT.
It was moved by Councilmember Weber, and seconded by Councilmember
Richardson, that Council direct City staff to proceed with the
acquisition of the land for a drainage easement.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this g day of
A. D., 1995.
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Richa d F. Tetens
Mayor Pro Tem
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4Yoan a C. Benit z
City Secretary