2013-12-16 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013, AT 7:30 P.M., IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Greg Hill
Tony Carbone
Scott Sherman
Keith Ordeneaux
Susan Sherrouse
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Daniel Baum Deputy Chief; Jon Branson Assistant City Manager;
J.C. Doyle Police Chief; Bonita J. Hall Director of Human Resources and Safety
Management; Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Claire Bogard Finance Director;
Michelle Smith Director of Parks and Recreation; Vance Riley Director of Fire Services;
Sparkle Anderson Communications Manager; Harold Ellis City Planner; Carlos Guzman
Vice President of Pearland Economic Development Corporation.
The invocation was given by Mayor Reid and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by J.C.
Doyle Police Chief.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill stated Council would like to recognize City Manager Bill Eisen in the
event of his retiring the end of December, 2013.
Councilmember Sherrouse stated the City and Council has been fortunate to have Bill
Eisen as the City Manager for the last several years. She further stated it has been a
pleasure working with him and thanked him for his contribution to the City.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated it has been a pleasure working with Mr. Eisen and
getting to know him and his family. The City would not be where it is today without the
guidance of Mr. Eisen.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill stated he was not acquainted with Mr. Eisen when he was hired in
2001 as the Pearland City Manager. He further stated in the last two years getting to
know him he has found Mr. Eisen to be a person of great character and he rises above
the politics to get the job done.
Councilmember Sherman stated during his time as a Councilmember the City has been
through some tough times regarding the budget. He further stated Mr. Eisen being a
Leader and having a steady hand is what brought the City through the tough times. He
appreciates everything Mr. Eisen has brought to the City.
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Councilmember Carbone stated he echoes the sentiments of the Councilmembers and
he hopes to continue to see Mr. Eisen and his family throughout City.
Mayor Reid stated he is impressed with Mr. Eisen's calm nature and his ability to
assess an issue and come up with the correct solution. Mr. Eisen has put together a
Staff of quality individuals that is the finest in the Gulf Coast area. His guidance and
judgment have made Pearland the City it is today. He further stated he appreciates
what Mr. Eisen stands for, represents, and everything he has accomplished.
City Manager Bill Eisen was presented with two framed aerial maps of the City of
Pearland. A 2001 map when City Manager Bill Eisen was hired and a 2013 map of the
City of Pearland today.
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DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the November 25, 2013 Regular Meeting, held at 7:30
p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — EXCUSE THE
ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER SUSAN SHERROUSE FROM THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 2013.
City Council.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000-T-16 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY; HAVING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Lata Krishnarao, Director of Community
Development and Mr. Harold Ellis, City Planner.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. CUP2013-10 — AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY, BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
CVS SHERWOOD, RECORDED IN VOLUME 24, PAGE 170,
B.C.P.R., BEING OUT OF THOMAS J. GREEN SURVEY, A-198,
BRAZORIA COUNTY, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS (LOCATED AT
2906 BROADWAY ST., PEARLAND, TX), FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
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PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 2013-10 TO ALLOW AN
EMERGENCY CARE CLINIC WITHIN THE GENERAL BUSINESS
RETAIL (GB) DISTRICT AT THE REQUEST OF GREG MCGAHEY,
APPLICANT FOR CVS PHARMACY, INC., OWNER, CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
Mr. Mike Hodge, Assistant City Manager.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1496 — 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. R2013-14; DESIGNATING AND DESCRIBING A
REINVESTMENT ZONE (TO BE KNOWN AS REINVESTMENT ZONE
#25), 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; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through E as presented on the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-205 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF POLICE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT. Mr. Bill Eisen,
City Manager.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hill, to
approve Resolution No. R2013-205.
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City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked to award a bid for the purchase
and installation of required Police vehicle equipment. The anticipated total will be
$65,765.79 to All America Sales Corporation and for the purchase of digital video
systems in the amount of $61,500 to Coban Technologies.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-206 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR
PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2013-206.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked for approval authorizing the
purchase of one Ford F-350 cab/chassis from Philpott Motors in the amount of
$29,679.60. One Jeep Cherokee from Grapevine Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep in the amount of
$25,430.75 through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Buyboard
cooperative purchasing program. One scissor -type lift unit from Stamm Manufacturing in
the amount of $49,965.
Discussion ensued between Council and Police Chief J.C. Doyle regarding the
purchase of police vehicles.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-207 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A PAY PLAN FOR
TRANSITIONAL PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherrouse,
to approve Resolution No. R2013-207.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported it is proposed the Transitional Paramedic/Firefighters
will be paid using the current Firefighter/EMT pay classification and an additional $450
per month Paramedic certification pay. This certification pay was discussed during the
consolidation workshops and is needed to attract qualified candidates, and be
competitive with other Fire Departments. The Paramedic certification pay is only being
proposed for the Transitional Paramedic/Firefighter positions. The pay proposal is
primarily due to these four people having a less desirable shift structure. Staff proposes
on or after October 1, 2014 when former EMS department employees move to the new
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Fire Department shift schedule and pay plan, that all certified fire fighters of all ranks in
the Department, who are also Paramedics, get Paramedic certification pay in the
amount of $450 per month.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-208 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSOCIATED WITH THE
VETERANS SPORTS COMPLEX. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Sherrouse made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to
approve Resolution No. R2013-208.
Councilmember Ordeneaux left the Chambers at 8:05 p.m. due to his employment with
Pearland Independent School District.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported in the 2013-2014 budget there are funds allocated to
begin to lease the fields behind the Recreation Center and Natatorium from Pearland
Independent School District. The fields are currently used at a minimal level by PISD
and are mainly used by outside user groups. With the construction in Centennial Park
there will be some park programs displaced as well as programs of other user groups.
By adding these fields to the inventory managed by the Parks & Recreation
Department, we can increase the usage of this community asset, alleviate the burden
on the school district to manage these outside user groups, and use our policies that
are being developed to consistently manage the various user groups.
Discussed ensued between Council, City Manager Bill Eisen, and Parks & Recreation
Director Michelle Smith regarding the additional property next to the fields and sufficient
parking.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Councilmember Ordeneaux absent from the Chambers.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at
8:12 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.074 — PERSONNEL MATTERS — REGARDING
THE SELECTION OF AN INTERIM CITY MANAGER.
City Council
2. SECTION 551.074 — PERSONNEL MATTERS — DISCUSSION
REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER'S SELECTION
PROCESS. City Council.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Council returned from Executive Session at 9:54 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING THE SELECTION OF AN INTERIM CITY
MANAGER. City Council
Councilmember Sherman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to
appoint Jon Branson as Interim City Manager effective January 1, 2014 and adjusting
his salary on a temporary basis until a new City Manager is hired as discussed in
Executive Session.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER'S SELECTION PROCESS.
City Council.
No Council action taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 10th day of February, A.D.
2014.
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