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1997-10-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 13, 1997, 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 Manager City Attorney City Secretary Tom Reid Helen Beckman Larry Wilkins Kevin Cole William Berger Paul Grohman Amy McCullough Young Lorfing Others in attendance: Project Coordinator Alan Mueller; Police Chief Mike Hogg; City Engineer John Hargrove; Planning and Community Development Director Dennis Smith; Parks and Recreation Director Ed Hersh; Public Works Director Jerry Burns; and Advanced Intern Ruby Perez. Members Absent: Councilmember Richard Tetens. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Councilmember Wilkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m.; and the Regular Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. held on September 22, 1997. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m.; and the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. held Page 1 of 17 - 10/13 on September 15, 1997. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Voting "Abstain" Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman. Motion Passed 3 to 0, 1 abstention, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman, and Councilmember Berger presented a Proclamation to U.S. Army Recruiter, Sergeant Paul Esler, proclaiming the 1997-1998 School Year as "Stay In School, Stay Off Drugs & Plan for Life Year. Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman, and Councilmember Berger presented a Proclamation to the League of Women Voters President, Nell Fuller, proclaiming November 4, 1997 as "Exercise Your Right To Vote And Vote Day". Mayor Reid stated that he attended a luncheon for Dr. Loston, the new President, of the San Jacinto Junior College South Campus; September 26 the Mayor and Chamber Director Billy Everett attended President Clinton's Presentation at the San Jacinto College Main Campus; September 30 he attended the Brazoria County Tax Abatement Review Committee Meeting; October 1 he attended the Salute to Industry Celebration; October 7 he attended the City's Open House; October 8 he attended the Adult Reading Center Monthly Meeting; and on October 13 Mayor Reid and PEDC Executive Director Glenn Erwin meet with George Bayliss Executive Director of the Southeast Economic Development Corporation. COUNCIL'S ACTIVITY REPORTS: Councilmember Wilkins stated that he did not have anything to report at this time. However, he emphasized how important it is to vote and he encouraged everyone to go out and vote in the upcoming November Election. Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman stated that on September 23 she attended the Public Meeting for the Clear Creek Project; September 25 she attended Association for Retarded Citizens Annual Awards Banquet; September 26 she presented a Proclamation at Pearland High School; September 27 she attend the dinner and dance at the K.C. Hall in honor of Detective Troy Mashue who is the Pearland 100 Club's Officer of the Year; Page 2 of 17 - 10/13 '12; October 1 she the attended the Salute to Industry Celebration; October 2 she attended the Adult Reading Center Board Meeting; October 6 she attended the PEDC Meeting; October 7 she attended the City's Open House; and on October 8 she went on a tour of Rice University's Simons Teaching Laboratory, with the Pearland Electronic Committee, for the Electronic Village Committee. Councilmember Berger stated on October 1 he attended Salute to Industries Celebration and he thanked, PEDC Vice -President Stella Roberts, the Board, Staff, and the Hobby Chamber for an excellent presentation; Oct 6 he attended the PEDC Board Meeting. Councilmember Cole stated on September 23 he attended the Public Hearing for the Clear Creek Core Project in Friendswood and the auditorium was full; October 1 he made a presentation to the Clear Creek Core Project's Citizens Advisory Committee regarding the City's Regionalized Detention, and the Salute To Industry Celebration; and on October 7 he attended the City's Open House. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated that on October 7 we had our 3rd annual Facility Tour. He enjoyed seeing the people that came out as well as the Cub Scout and Boy Scout Groups. He further stated that the tour of the facilities gives them a genuine knowledge of how local government works. Mr. Grohman reported that Chief Hogg was a guest speaker at the Texas State Association of School Boards and Administrators Annual Conference held in Houston. Chief Hogg made a presentation regarding School Resource Officers, and as a result, several School Districts are looking at a School Resource Officer Program. Mr. Grohman stated that we have had fifteen inches of rain in the last twelve days, and we have had over seventy inches of rain this year. He further stated that this has been one of the wettest years in history and we have not had any substantial flooding. Mr. Grohman also reported that major excavation of the Southwest Environmental Center site is taking place and it is amazing how much progress has been made. It was originally a three to four year project and we are probably a year ahead of schedule. He further reported that we are accepting bids on the Intake Structure for the Independence Park Regional Detention Site, also work is being done on the Haul Road at the David L. Smith Site. He further stated that we closed on our fifth site between the Beltway and Clear Creek two weeks ago. Mr. Grohman stated that when we have a wet year like this one, and we survive as well as Pearland has, especially looking at the other communities that have had the same amount of rainfall, we are really blessed by a lot of good efforts Page 3 of 17 - 10/13 on a lot of peoples part. CITIZEN'S: Pamela Stines, 4949 FM 2321, addressed Council regarding her concern for her children. She described an incident that occurred on September 21, 1997 at the Whataburger Drive-thru regarding an arrest of the children's father by the Pearland Police Department. Delores Fenwick, 1910 Washington Irving, Clean Pearland, presented the City Council with a statewide recycling award from the Recycling Coalition of Texas for the "Best On-going Community Public Education Program for Recycling". Ms. Fenwick received the award at a dinner at the Recycling Summit in Austin on October 6, 1997. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 450-21 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, 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 THE 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 REPEALER CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman to approve Ordinance No. 450-21 on its second and final reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 637-1 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 637, WHICH ADOPTED THE CITY'S FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, FOR PURPOSES OF EXTENDING SAID FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR; CONTAINING A $AVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND Page 4 of 17 - 10/13 PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve Ordinance No. 637-1 on its second and final reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-166 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 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 LOT 7, BLOCK 3, SECTION 2 OF THE GARDEN ACRES SUBDIVISION OF THE H.C. JOHNSTON 99 ACRE TRACT, ALSO BEING THE SOUTH 99 ACRES OF SECTION 7 OF THE H.T.&B.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, A-219 IN BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (2628 LAZY BEND STREET) (APPLICATION NO. 224) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF MARK & ROBYN SMITH, 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 Councilmember Cole to approve Ordinance No. 509-166 (Application No. 224) on its second and final reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. NEW BUSINESS: City Attorney, Amy McCullough, informed Council that Ordinance No. 826 and Ordinance No. 828 could be acted upon together. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 826 -AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY Page 5 of 17 - 10113 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 (MANVEL ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 101 AREA ANNEXATION); 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. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 828 -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 (COUNTY ROAD 89 AND COUNTY ROAD 91 AREA ANNEXATION); 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 Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger to approve Ordinance No. 826 and Ordinance No. 828 on their first reading. David Longley, 7931 CR 118, addressed Council regarding the first reading of Ordinance No. 826 (Manvel Road and County Road 101 Area Annexation) and stated that they enjoyed country living and have established a little mini farm and all they have to gain is Police protection and so far the County has taken good care of them. He further stated that with all the property that is around, why do they have to be annexed and would like to know what they stand to gain. He also stated that he had concerns regarding their animals. Mr. Longley stated that he is against the annexation. Lari Lynn Longley, 7931 CR 118, addressed Council regarding the first reading of Ordinance No. 826 (Manvel Road and County Road 101 Area Annexation) and stated that they intentionally bought outside the city limits of Pearland, because they wanted to raise their children outside the City. Ms. Longley asked how the annexation will benefit them and what about their animals? Stanley Cobb, 7801 Warren, addressed Council regarding the first reading of Ordinance No. 826 (Manvel Road and County Road 101 Area Annexation) and stated that he had a list of people that could not attend and did not want to be annexed. The list had eighteen names and addresses on it. Mr. Cobb asked that the five streets in his area not to be included in the annexation. City Manager Paul Grohman stated that the animals that are now on the property will be Page 6 of 17 - 10/13 grandfathered, however the number of animals can not be increased. He further stated that there is one provision that if there a legitimate health complaint which will be dealt with at that time. Mr. Grohman also reviewed the Service Plan recapping the City Services that are available after the annexation Ordinance is adopted on its second and final reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. City Attorney, Amy McCullough, informed Council that Ordinance No. 809-1 and Ordinance No. 794-1 could be acted upon together. FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 809-1 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 809, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 35 MILES PER HOUR TO 30 MILES PER HOUR IN CERTAIN SCHOOL ZONES LOCATED ALONG MAIN STREET (STATE HIGHWAY 35), BASED UPON AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION AT SAID LOCATION; 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 MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS IN THIS AREA 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. 794-1 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 794, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN SECTIONS OF McHARD ROAD FROM 30 MILES PER HOUR TO 40 AND 50 MILES PER HOUR; 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 MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS IN THIS AREA INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENRY. Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to approve Page 7 of 17 - 10/13 Ordinance No. 809-1 and Ordinance No. 794-1 on their first and only reading. City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated that after working long and arduous with Texas Department of Transportation the numbers were incorrect. Mr. Grohman asked that Council revise them. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. City Attorney, Amy McCullough, informed Council that Ordinance No. 824 and Ordinance No. 825 could be acted upon together. FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 824 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND UPON GOLFCREST COUNTRY CLUB ENTRANCE/EXIT ROAD IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AT ITS NORTHERNMOST INTERSECTION WITH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AND UPON GOLFCREST COUNTRY CLUB ENTRANCE/EXIT ROAD IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS SOUTHERNMOST INTERSECTION WITH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE; 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. FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 825 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND UPON BRIAR CIRCLE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH PLUM STREET, UPON LINWOOD OAKS WEST IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH PLUM STREET, UPON LINWOOD OAKS EAST IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH PLUM STREET, UPON YUPON CIRCLE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT ITS WESTERNMOST INTERSECTION WITH PLUM STREET; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, FOR PUBLICATION AND FOR Page 8 of 17 - 10/13 11 ST 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 Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve Ordinance No. 824 and Ordinance No. 825 on their first and only reading. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. RESOLUTION NO. R97-55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PEARLAND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE OLD CITY HALL SITE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF PEARLAND AND BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger to approve Resolution No. R97-55. City Attorney, Amy McCullough, addressed Council reviewing the minor changes to this contract. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. RESOLUTION NO. R97-57 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve Resolution No. R97-57 nominating Dennis Frauenberger to serve on the Board of Directors of the Brazoria County Appraisal District. Page 9 of 17 - 10/13 Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. RESOLUTION NO. R97-58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A REVISED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RAVENWOOD SECTION ONE JOINT VENTURE FOR OVERSIZE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER MAIN TO SERVE THE RAVENWOOD SUBDIVISION IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTERSECTION OF HARKEY ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 101. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to approve Resolution No. R97-58. City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated this is an amendment to the oversize agreement. The City wants to extend a water line through Ravenwood which will better service areas like West Lea and other areas. Mr. Grohman further stated this is an inexpensive way to provide water service to large area and recommended its approval. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. RESOLUTION NO. R97-59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPOINTING ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE AND ONE (1) ALTERNATE TO THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL 1998 GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to approve Resolution No. R97-59, appointing Mayor Tom Reid as Representative, and Councilmember Richard Tetens Alternate Representative, to the Houston -Galveston Area Council 1998 General Assembly. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Page 10 of 17 - 10/13 Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. COUNCIL ACTION - APPOINTMENT OF THREE (3) MEMBERS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman to appoint Paul Knoble, Dwayne Lum, and Rosella Webb to the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board for a three year term. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. COUNCIL ACTION - AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE SUCCESSFUL RESPONDENT TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND'S RFQ FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY TURNKEY SERVICES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANALYZING THE CITY'S ENERGY USAGE AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMP STATIONS AND MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EFFICIENCY MEASURES. Councilmember Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger to authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate a service agreement with the successful respondent to the City of Pearland's RFQ for Energy Efficiency Turnkey Services, for the purpose of analyzing the City's energy usage at wastewater treatment plants, pump station and municipal buildings, and making recommendations for efficiency measures. City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated that we are trying to find ways to reduce our energy consumption. The City did go out for Request For Qualifications and did get one respondent that met the criteria, which is Energy Masters. He further stated that they will come and do a good energy audit and make suggestion on retrafits of pumps, valves, and other equipment. Mr. Grohman recommended its approval. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. FIRST AND ONLY READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 827 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE Page 11 of 17 - 10/13 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, WAIVING THE ENCROACHMENT OF A PRIVATE PERIMETER FENCE INTO A GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 2301 AUGUSTA DRIVE, LOT 24, BLOCK 3, GREEN TEE TERRACE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 7, IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE NEED FOR SAID WAIVER INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENRY AND, THEREFORE, BEARS DIRECTLY UPON THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to approve Ordinance No. 827 on its first and only reading City Manager, Paul Grohman, stated that this happens sometimes when a builder or someone does not do something quite right. Mr. Grohman recommended the approval of Ordinance No. 827. City Attorney, Amy McCullough, commended the parties involved with this request for their quick action on getting the necessary documents to the City. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. COUNCIL ACTION - AWARD OF BID NO. B97-16 FOR FINANCING OF THE CITY'S LEASE/PURCHASE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT. `T"' Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman made the motion seconded by Councilmember Wilkins to award Bid No. 97-16 for financing of the City's lease/purchase of radio equipment, to Banc One Leasing Corporation, at 5.2 %, for three year lease/purchase financing. City Manager, Paul Grohman, discussed the bids received for the lease/purchase financing of Radio Equipment. He recommended that the Council accept the bid submitted by Banc One Leasing. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. Page 12 of 17 - 10/13 COUNCIL ACTION - AWARD OF BID NO. B97-17 FOR A MINI EXCAVATOR. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman to award Bid No. 97-17 for a Mini Excavator, to Carruth -Doggett Industries, Inc. for the amount of $39,667. Public Works Director, Jerry Burns, discussed the bids received for the Mini Excavator. He recommended that the Council accept the bid submitted by Carruth -Doggett Industries, Inc. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. COUNCIL ACTION - COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF PINE HOLLOW SECTION 1C SUBDIVISION. No Council Action COUNCIL ACTION - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS PARADE APPLICATION. Councilmember Wilkins made the motion seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman to approve the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Application. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-167 - 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 ON TRACT 26 OF WESTCHESTER ESTATES, ACCORDING TO JACK C. MCKNIGHT SURVEY, A PARTITION IN THE H.T.&B.R.R. SURVEY, ABSTRACT 242, IN BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 225) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE Page 13 of 17 - 10/13 41 FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF GEORGE E. BIBBS, 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 Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger to approve Ordinance No. 509-167 (Application No. 225) on its first reading. Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve (Application No. 225). Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-168 - 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 ON 2.811 ACRES OF LAND IN THE W.D.C. HALL SURVEY, A-23, IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS (APPLICATION NO. 228) FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-1) AT THE REQUEST OF SHERRY L. APPLEWHITE, AGENT, FOR AYRSHIRE CORPORATION, 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 Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger to approve Ordinance No. 509-168 (Application No. 228) on its first reading. Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve (Application No. 228). Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. Page 14 of 17 - 10/13 1fy FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-169 - 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 ON LOTS 10-15,25-26,27-34,35-38, AND 39- 44, BLOCK 26 OF THE PEARLAND TOWNSITE OUT OF PLAT RECORDED VOLUME 29, PAGES 41-42, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS (GRAND AVENUE) (APPLICATION NOS. 222 & 223) FROM CLASSIFICATION GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-4) AT THE REQUEST OF THE NITA BOOTH, AGENT FOR JOHN ALEXANDER, AND THOMAS P. ALEXANDER 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 Cole made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Berger to approve Ordinance No. 509-169 (Application Nos. 222 & 223) on their first reading. Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve (Application Nos. 222 & 223). Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-170 - 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 1.550 ACRE TRACT BEING PART OF THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 14 OF THE H.T. &B.R.R. SURVEY, ABSTRACT 509, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. (3512 MCLEAN ROAD) (APPLICATION NO. 227) FROM THE CLASSIFICATION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-2) TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) AT THE REQUEST OF HAROLD D. GENTRY, AGENT, FOR MAJESTIC CHRISTIAN CENTER 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. Page 15 of 17 - 10/13 Councilmember Wilkins made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to approve Ordinance No. 509-170 (Application No. 227) on its first reading. Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve (Application No. 227). ,._, Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 509-171 - 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 .056 ACRE OUT OF LOT 34 OF GEORGE W. JENKINS SUBDIVISION (LOCATED IN JAMES F. PERRY/EMILY M. AUSTIN LEAGUE ABSTRACT 111), BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. (SPECIFIC USE NO. 58) FROM THE CLASSIFICATION OF GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) TO GENERAL BUSINESS SPECIFIC USE (GBS) AT THE REQUEST OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL COMPANIES, PETER S. THOMPSON, AGENT FOR HOUSTON PINE HOLLOW ASSOCIATES, LTD.,OWNER, PROVIDING FORAN 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 Cole made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Beckman to approve Ordinance No. 509-171 (Specific Use No. 58) on its first reading. Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve (Specific Use No. 58). Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Cole, Berger, Beckman, and Wilkins. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. OTHER BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Page 16 of 17 - 10/13 Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 9:17 p.m. to discuss the following: 1. SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS - REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY OF PEARLAND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED) Council returned from Executive Session at 9:37 p.m. COUNCIL ACTION - DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY OF PEARL -AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Councilmember Berger made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole to authorize staff to schedule interviews of potential Planning and Zoning Board Members as directed in Executive Session. Voting 'Aye" Councilmembers Wilkins, Beckman, Berger, and Cole. Voting "No" None. Motion passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Tetens being absent. XI. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 9:39 p.m. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this theze-11 day of Tom eid Mayor Page 17 of 17 - 10/13