2014-02-10 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014, AT 7:30 P.M., IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Interim City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Greg Hill
Tony Carbone
Scott Sherman
Keith Ordeneaux
Susan Sherrouse
Jon Branson
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Daniel Baum Deputy Chief; Claire Bogard Director of Finance;
J.C. Doyle Police Chief; Trent Epperson Director of Engineering and Capital Projects;
Vance Riley Director of Fire Services; Eric Wilson Public Works Director; Bob Pearce
Purchasing Officer; John Knight Information Technology Manager; Joel Hardy Grants
Coordinator.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Ordeneaux and the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by J.C. Doyle Police Chief.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS: None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Charles McMurry, 5209 Spring Branch Drive, addressed Council stating something
needs to be done to jazz up the Pearland Election. Less than 6% voted when
Councilmember Carbone was running for office. Let us jazz up this election by raising
the homestead exemption tax in Pearland.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the January 27, 2014, Regular Meeting, held at 7:30
p.m.
2. Minutes of the January 25, 2014, Special Meeting, held at 8:30 a.m.
3. Minutes of the January 25, 2014, Special Meeting, held at 6:45 p.m.
4. Minutes of the January 13, 2014, Regular Meeting, held at 7:30
p.m.
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5. Minutes of the December 16, 2013, Regular Meeting, held at 7:30
p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — EXCUSE THE
ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER SCOTT SHERMAN FROM THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 2014.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION NO.
R2014-10 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENEWING A UNIT SUPPLY CONTRACT
FOR AUTOPARTS. Mr. Jon R. Branson, Interim City Manager.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through C 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. R2014-11— A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CITY'S SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN -2014. Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to
approve Resolution No. R2014-11.
Interim City Manager Jon Branson reported the Federal Safe Routes to School Program
has apportioned nearly $1.15 billion to states as of September 30, 2012. These funds
have benefited or will benefit more than 14,000 schools. Beginning in October 2012
"Safe Routes to School" (SRTS) activities were eligible to compete for funding alongside
other programs. The City budgeted and spearheaded a Safe Routes to School Plan in
the hopes of funding opportunities through federal grants. Council is being asked to
adopt the City's Safe Routes to School Plan.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated he would like to see the City adopt this plan.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2014-8 — A RESOLUTION AND ORDER
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ORDERING THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY,
MAY 10, 2014, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE MAYOR AND ONE
MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO POSITION NUMBER THREE (3) IN AND FOR
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO
THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, CERTAIN
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS; ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES;
NAMING CLERKS; AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR SAID REGULAR CITY
OFFICERS AND SPECIAL ELECTION. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2014-8 as amended.
Interim City Manager Jon Branson reported Council is being asked to approve the
General and Special Election to be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014.
Discussion ensued between Council and City Attorney Darrin Coker regarding an
increase to the size of City Council from five (5) Councilmembers to seven (7)
Councilmembers over a period of four (4) years.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
amend the Proposed Amendment No. 1 of exhibit C to reflect that it would be going
from 5 Councilmembers to 7 Councilmembers over a period of 3 years with the initial
election occurring in 2016 and the next election occurring in 2017. The rationale to not
have the election in 2015 is to maintain a more balanced approach with the positions of
Councilmembers relative to the Mayor's position in any one election year.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the amended motion.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original motion.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Hill, Ordeneaux, and Sherrouse.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2014-9 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN ELECTION SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BRAZORIA COUNTY. Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
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Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman,
to approve Resolution No. R2014-9.
Interim City Manager Jon Branson reported Council is being asked to approve the
Election Services Agreement with Brazoria County.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherrouse, Ordeneaux, Hill, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Mayor Reid stated per the request of the President of Economic Development Matt
Buchanan and Interim City Manager Jon Branson, Section 551.087 will be moved to a
future agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. SECTION 551.087 - REGARDING CONSULTATIONS WITH CITY
ATTORNEY — REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEGOTIATIONS. Mr. Jon Branson, Interim City Manager.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
COUNCIL ACTION — REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS.
City Council.
No Council action taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 24th day of February A.D.
2014.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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