1995-12-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - 8:00PMwe
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 1995, AT 8:00 P. M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
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; Assistant Police Chief Chris Doyle; City Engineer
John Hargrove; and Parks & Recreation Director Ed Hersh.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Richard Tetens
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
After obtaining a consensus from the Council, Mayor Reid dispensed
_ with the formalities of the meeting as they had been handled during
the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- None
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT -- None
COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS -- None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT -- None
CITIZENS -- None
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARINGS -- None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 708 - 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;
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.
r Councilmember Weber moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 708 on
second and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Weber and Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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NEW BUSINESS:
AWARD OF BID NO. B95-30 - MINI -EXCAVATOR
Assistant City Manager Burdine recommended that this item be
awarded to Landsdowne -Moody Company in the amount of $38,976.00.
Councilmember Cole moved to award Bid No. B95-30 to Landsdowne -
Moody Company in the amount of $38,976.00. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Beckman.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Weber and Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
AWARD OF BID NO. B95-31 - 2 -TON CAB & CHASSIS
Assistant City Manager Burdine recommended that the bid be awarded
to Alvin Equipment Company in the amount of $30,877.00.
Councilmember Beckman moved to award Bid No. B95-31 to Alvin
Equipment Company in the amount of $30,877.00. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Cole.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Cole and Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
AWARD OF BID NO. B95-32 - VAN
Assistant City Manager Burdine recommended that this bid be awarded
to Crown Dodge with Alternate A (Extended Warranty) in the amount
of $17,642.00.
Councilmember Richardson moved to award Bid No. B95-32 to Crown
Dodge in the amount of $17,642.00, which will include Alternate A
(Extended Warranty). The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Cole.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Weber and Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
AWARD OF BID NO. B95-33 - 4 -WHEEL DRIVE PICK-UP
Assistant City Manager Burdine recommended that this bid be awarded
to Crown Dodge with Alternate A (Extended Warranty) in the amount
of $22,009.00.
Councilmember Richardson moved to award Bid No. B95-33 to Crown
Dodge in the amount of $22,009.00 with Alternate A (Extended
Warranty). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cole.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Cole and Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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AWARD OF BID NO. B95-29 - HYDE PARR
Mayor Reid introduced the guests from Banbury Cross Subdivision who
were present on behalf of this project: Deborah Morina, Allen
Thompson, and Don Dustin.
1. Deborah Morina - 3001 London Court. Ms. Morina addressed the
Council with regard to the presentation of a check from the
Banbury Cross Homeowners' Association in the amount of $5,500
to be used towards the purchase of playground equipment at
Hyde Park, with the stipulation that the City Council obtain
the remaining funds for the project.
City Manager Grohman noted the areas in the budget where the
remaining funds could be obtained for this project: 1) $5,000
from the Park Capital Account #6576 for Park Equipment
Replacements; 2) $7,860 from Account #5301 for Building
Maintenance and Grounds; 3) $2,000 from the Capital Projects
Account for Bleachers and Concession Equipment.
It was noted that there was a discrepancy in the bid number as
the caption in the agenda stated it was Bid No. B95-29 and the
back-up memo and bid tabulation sheet stated it was Bid No.
B95-28. It was suggested that the number stated in the agenda
should be used for the motion.
Councilmember Weber moved that Bid No. B95-29 be awarded to Gulf
Coast Landscape Services, Inc. in the amount of $45,360. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Cole and Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD
Councilmember Richardson nominated Lee Farnsworth as a member of
the Library Board. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember
Cole.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Weber and Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Upon the Mayor's request, the City Attorney granted approval for
the following ordinances to be read, motioned upon, and approved
under one motion.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 711 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RECOGNIZING,
AUTHORIZING, AND VERIFYING EXISTING STOP SIGNS AND ESTABLISHING TWO
ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE NEWLY ANNEXED AREA OFF OF FM 518
NOW WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PURSUANT TO
ORDINANCE NO. 708; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PUBLICATION AND CODIFICATION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED FOR 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.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 712 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RECOGNIZING, AUTHORIZING, AND VERIFYING
EXISTING YIELD SIGNS LOCATED WITHIN THE NEWLY ANNEXED AREA OFF OF
FM 518 NOW WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 708, UPON CULLEN BOULEVARD (FM 865) AT
ITS INTERSECTION WITH FM 518 FOR THE RIGHT TURN LANE ONTO FM 518
AND UPON FM 518 AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH CULLEN BOULEVARD (FM 865)
FOR THE TURN LANE ONTO CULLEN BOULEVARD; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PUBLICATION AND
CODIFICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED FOR YIELD
SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE TRAVELLING
PUBLIC AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY.
FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 713 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RECOGNIZING,
AUTHORIZING, AND VERIFYING EXISTING SPEED LIMIT SIGNS LOCATED
WITHIN THE NEWLY ANNEXED AREA OFF OF FM 518 NOW WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO.
708; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PUBLICATION AND CODIFICATION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED FOR SPEED LIMIT SIGNS INURES TO THE
BENEFIT OF THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY
UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY.
Councilmember Weber moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 711,
Ordinance No. 712, and Ordinance No. 713. Councilmember Cole
seconded the motion.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Weber and Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-72 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO CORRECT PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH INCONSISTENT
ADDRESSING TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE EFFICIENT PROVISION OF
FIRE, POLICE, AND AMBULANCE SERVICES TO PEARLAND RESIDENTS.
City Manager Grohman noted that there would be a substantial amount
of address changes being made due to the duplicity of many
addresses which were formerly in the City of Houston or in the
county. The majority of the address changes will occur on West
Broadway/FM 518. Discussion followed with regard to duplicate
addresses and the problems caused by such.
Councilmember Richardson moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
R95-72. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Beckman.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Richardson, Weber, Cole and Beckman.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
RESOLUTION NO. R95-73 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION BY BRAZORIA
COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 OF A SEVENTY (70) ACRE
TRACT LOCATED AT CR 403 AND FM 865.
City Manager Grohman noted that this area will be developed into
single-family homes.
Councilmember Cole moved for the adoption of Resolution No. R95-73.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Weber and Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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WAIVER OF ZONING APPLICATION FEE FOR ONE YEAR FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
IN NEWLY ANNEXED AREA OFF OF FM 518 NOW WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 708.
Councilmember Cole moved for the adoption of the waiver of zoning
application fees for one year for property located in the newly
annexed area off of FM 518 now within the corporate limits of the
City of Pearland pursuant to Ordinance No. 708. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Richardson.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Weber and Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH BRAZORIA COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4, AND OTHER AFFECTED
JURISDICTIONS AS APPROPRIATE, FOR PREPARATION OF A MASTER DRAINAGE
PLAN.
City Manager Grohman noted that a grant application had been
submitted to the Texas Water Board, and we have received tentative
approval in the amount of $190,000 in matching funds. He also
noted that the Drainage District has stated that they have
$200,000.00 to be used towards this project. City Manager Grohman
requested Council approval to approach the Drainage District for
discussion of this matter, and possibly negotiate and enter into an
agreement.
Councilmember Richardson moved to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and enter into an agreement with Brazoria County Drainage
District No. 4, and other affected jurisdictions as appropriate,
for preparation of a master drainage plan with the caveats stated,
i.e., that we would not support the study being done by the
Drainage District Engineers. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Weber with the stipulation that not only will we not
support it, we will not enter into that agreement.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Beckman, Cole, Weber and Richardson.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Minut approved as submitted and/or corrected this the ftk day
of , A. D., 1996.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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Yo a C. Benit z
Ci y Secretary