2014-06-23 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Keith Ordeneaux
Tony Carbone
Scott Sherman
Gary Moore
Greg Hill
Clay Pearson
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Daniel Baum Deputy Fire Chief; Claire Bogard Director of Finance; Jon
Branson Assistant City Manager; Matt Buchanan President of Pearland Economic
Development Cooperation; Trent Epperson Director of Engineering and Capital Projects;
Michelle Graham Director of Parks and Recreation; Bonita Hall Director of Human Resource
and Safety Management; Lata Krishnarao Director of Community Development; Vance Riley
Fire Chief; Kim Sinistore Executive Director of the Convention/Visitors Bureau; Sparkle
Anderson Communications Manager; Skipper Jones Assistant Director of Capital Projects.
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by City Manager Clay Pearson.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux, Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman,
Moore, and Hill.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Jack McGuff, McGuff Architect, addressed Council stating this is regarding the property at
1603 Main Street for Associated Equipment Company. He stated he has proposed to do an
office warehouse facility at that location and is disappointed the City cannot find a solution to
bring water to that site.
Jerry Koza Jr., 2823 Knobhill, addressed Council stating Associated Equipment Company is
a family owned business starting in Pearland over 40 years ago. Last October 2013 they filed
a permit with the City to put in a new facility. They were informed they would need to put in a
fire hydrant. He stated at one time they had a fire hydrant on their property, but when
Highway 35 was widened the waterline was abandoned and the fire hydrant was removed.
The City was aware the property was going to be developed. He stated he would like the fire
hydrant put back on their property so they can move forward with the development of the
property.
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Becky Cornelius, 2415 Golfcrest, addressed Council stating she is the broker/owner of Pat
Griffin Realty in Pearland. She stated she has known the Koza's for many years and they
have never asked for Pearland Economic Development Corporation money or tax
abatement. The Koza's give back to the Community through every organization in town. She
does not like to see the City pay for improvements for new businesses coming into town on
the backs of the older established businesses.
Mike O -Day, 6213 Dublin Lane, addressed Council stating O -Day Drilling Company is the
oldest business in Pearland. He stated he is representing the Koza's thoughts. They may not
be able to benefit from their property because of the situation the City has put them in. He
feels the City should return the fire hydrant to restore the right to the Koza's property.
Suzanne Elliott, 6614 Broadway, addressed Council stating she is asking Council to do what
they can to help out a fellow business owner. There are businesses in town that have been
here before Pearland ever had a stop light and before Pearland Economic Development
Corporation was ever formed. These businesses have been supportive and helped make
Pearland what it is today. Please take a step back and support the old timers and come up
with a plan that is fair and acceptable for all parties.
Craig Slater, 2705 Shakerfort, addressed Council stating he would like to concur with what
Jack McGuff and Jerry Koza Jr. stated. Mr. Koza has been in business over 40 years in
Pearland and he hopes the City will find a solution to help Mr. Koza with the fire hydrant
issue.
Tom Alexander, 2415 Broadway, addressed Council stating he is a longtime resident, born
and raised in Pearland. He feels an injustice has happened to the Koza's regarding the fire
hydrant. The right thing to do is to find a way to return the fire hydrant so they can expand
their business and continue working in Pearland.
Brad Crain, 3801 Knapp Road, addressed Council stating he is the owner of the Crain Group
in Pearland. He stated he has known the Koza's since high school and they are great people.
He asked Council to give the Koza's some consideration in putting the fire hydrant back on
their property.
Nancy Kozanecki, 314 Rustic Lane, addressed Council stating she would like to announce
the Veteran's Day Walk on November 8, 2014 for mental health. This walk will raise funds
and awareness for Veteran's with Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She thanked the
City of Pearland for being a sponsor of this event and Assistant City Manager Jon Branson,
Director of Parks and Recreation Michelle Graham, Recreation Superintendent Colene
Cabezas, and Manager, Resource Development Carry Capers for their help and assistance.
Larry Marcott, 3606 Inverness Court, addressed Council stating he also supports the Koza's
situation. He would like to correct a statement made at the last Council meeting regarding
Ordinance No. 1026-3, Truck Traffic. When he was on City Council this Ordinance was
passed stating trucks for the Hill Sand dump could travel Dixie Farm Road and all other
trucks take a different route. He stated that was the intent of the Ordinance.
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Kris Schoeffler, 1601 North Main, addressed Council stating he has the Pearland Animal
Hospital next to Koza's. He is concerned about this situation Mr. Koza is going through. He
further stated that he has faith that the present Councilmembers have much more business
friendly mentality than the image that has been portrayed to Pearland. He believes this issue
will be resolved in the right way.
Texas State Representative Ed Thompson, 2205 Broadway, addressed Council stating he
has an Insurance Agency in Pearland. He stated the Koza family have brought a lot to this
City. He respects the decisions the Councilmembers have to make and he would appreciate
Council's consideration in this matter.
Mayor Reid thanked Brazoria County Commissioner Stacy Adams and Texas State
Representative Ed Thompson for attending the Council Meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Consideration And Possible Action — Approval Of Minutes:
1. Minutes of the June 9, 2014, Regular Meeting, held at 6:30 p.m.
B. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. 200OM-114 — An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2000M, the zoning map of the
City of Pearland, Texas, for the purpose of changing the classification of
certain real property, being 16.871 acres of land situated in the H.T. &
B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 542, and identified as Lot 1, Block 1,
Associated Industrial Park, Brazoria County, Texas, located (East side of
Main Street and south of Mchard Road; 1603 N. Main Street, Pearland,
Texas), Zone Change 2013-18Z, a request of Gerald Koza, owner/applicant,
for approval of a change in zoning from GC, General Commercial to M-1,
Light Industrial on approximately 16.871 acres of land, providing for an
amendment of the zoning district map; containing a savings clause, a
severability clause, and an effective date and other provisions related to the
subject. Ms. Lata Krishnarao, Director of Community Development.
C. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. 200OM-115 — An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2000M, the zoning map of the
City of Pearland, Texas, for the purpose of changing the classification of
certain real property, being 24.154 acres of land located within three (3)
tracts originally identified as Tract 1 (now proposed as Tract C); Tract 2
(now proposed as Tract B); and Tract 3 (now proposed as Tract A) and
legally described as Tract A: A 5.176 -acre tract in the W.D.C. Hall Survey,
Abstract No. 23, Harris County, Texas. Said 5.176 -acres is in a 5.732 -acre
tract described in a deed to TEXPROJ2008, L.L.C., as recorded in Clerk's
File No. 20070659409 in the Harris County Clerk's Office; Tract B: A
13.361 -acre tract in the Thomas J. Green Survey, Abstract No. 198,
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Brazoria County, Texas. Said 13.361 -acres is in a 21.898- acre tract
described in a deed to TEXPROJ2008, L.L.C. as recorded in Clerk's File
No. 2007062105 in the Brazoria County Clerk's Office; and Tract C: A
5.617 -acre tract in the Thomas J. Green Survey, Abstract No. 198, Brazoria
County, Texas. Said 5.617- acres is in a 9.805 -acre tract described in a
deed to TEXPROJ2008, LLC, as recorded in Clerk's File No. 2007062105 in
the Brazoria County Clerk's Office; situated in the W.D.C. Hall Survey,
Abstract No. 23; the Thomas J. Green Survey, Abstract No. 198; and the
Thomas J. Green Survey, Abstract No. 198, respectively; Brazoria County
and Harris County, Texas (located at the northeast of the intersection of
Broadway Street and Pearland Parkway and west of Country Club Drive,
Pearland, TX), Zone Change 2014-5Z, a request of Alan Mueller, applicant;
on behalf of Texproj2008, LLC, owner; for approval of an amendment to
three (3) tracts identified as Tracts A, B and C located within the Province
Village Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for single family homes,
on approximately24.154acres of land, providing for an amendment of the
zoning district map; containing a savings clause, a severability clause, and
an effective date and other provisions related to the subject.
Ms. Lata Krishnarao, Director of Community Development.
D. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. 1499 — An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas extending traffic rules and regulations to certain private
roads owned and maintained by the Lakes at Highland Glen Community
Association and contained within the Lakes at Highland Glen Subdivision;
providing for enforcement; providing for penalties and fines; providing for
administration; providing for conflicts with other laws; providing for
severability; providing for an effective date. Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
E. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. 1026-3 — An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, amending Chapter 29, Article XVI, Truck Traffic, of the
City of Pearland Code of Ordinances, as it may have been, from time to
time amended, providing for enforcement and penalties, and containing
other matters relating to the subject; providing a penalty for violation; having
a savings clause, a repealer clause, a severability clause; providing for
codification, publication and an effective date. Mr. Darrin Coker, City
Attorney.
F. Consideration and Possible Action — Excuse Mayor Tom Reid from the
June 9, 2014, Regular Council Meeting. City Council.
G. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-66 —
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
bid with the Pearland Journal, as the official newspaper of record for
publishing City legal notices, in the estimated amount of $15,000.00
annually. Mr. Bob Pearce, Purchasing Officer.
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H. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-67 —
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing
unit supply bids for EMS Medical Supplies to Bound Tree Medical, Kentron
Health Care and Moore Medical, and to award a unit supply bid for EMS
Medical Supplies to Henry Schein EMS in the estimated amount of
$115,000.00 annually. Mr. Bob Pearce, Purchasing Officer.
I. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-63 —
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a
proposed project associated the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Formula Grant (JAG) for Police Department Equipment, and authorizing an
Interlocal agreement with Brazoria County.
Pearland Police Chief, Chris Doyle.
Councilmember Hill asked that Consent Agenda Items B and G be removed from the
Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember Carbone asked that Consent Agenda Item E be removed from the Consent
Agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to adopt
Consent Agenda Items A through I with the exception of item B, E, and G as presented on
the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
As requested by Councilmember Hill Consent Agenda Item B was removed for further
discussion.
B. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. 2000M-114 — An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2000M, the zoning map of the
City of Pearland, Texas, for the purpose of changing the classification of
certain real property, being 16.871 acres of land situated in the H.T. &
B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 542, and identified as Lot 1, Block 1,
Associated Industrial Park, Brazoria County, Texas, located (East side of
Main Street and south of Mchard Road; 1603 N. Main Street, Pearland,
Texas), Zone Change 2013-18Z, a request of Gerald Koza, owner/applicant,
for approval of a change in zoning from GC, General Commercial to M-1,
Light Industrial on approximately 16.871 acres of land, providing for an
amendment of the zoning district map; containing a savings clause, a
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severability clause, and an effective date and other provisions related to the
subject. Ms. Lata Krishnarao, Director of Community Development.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-114.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported the applicant is requesting approval of a change in
zoning from the General Commercial (GC) zoning district to the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning
district. The purpose of the zone change request is to continue to use the property and
existing building for industrial type uses.
Councilmember Hill stated he pulled this Ordinance because it has to do with the discussion
of the fire hydrant issue. He further stated he is in agreement with what was said and
believes the fire hydrant needs to be replaced. No doubt the Koza's can afford to put in a fire
hydrant, but that is not the point, it is the principal of the matter. He further stated there needs
to be something on the books to alleviate this problem and take care of the City's local
businesses.
Councilmember Carbone stated he agrees with Councilmember Hill, it is the right thing to do.
Councilmember Sherman stated he also agrees and believes going through Pearland
Economic Development Corporation funds to take care of this issue.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated he agrees and also believes going through Pearland
Economic Development Corporation funds is the way to take care of this issue.
Councilmember Moore stated when he ran last year for Council he heard a lot of comments
how unfriendly the City was to local, smaller, older businesses in Pearland. He stated that
shocked him. He believes this is one of those cases that involves common sense. The fire
hydrant was there, it is not there now and believes it needs to be pursued through the funds
available to get the fire hydrant put back.
Councilmember Hill stated he thought about Pearland Economic Development Corporation
funds, but there are restrictions. Why do we need to make Koza's jump through hoops when
the right thing to do is to put the fire hydrant back that the City removed.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
As requested by Councilmember Carbone Consent Agenda Item E was removed for further
discussion.
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E. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. 1026-3 — An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, amending Chapter 29, Article XVI, Truck Traffic, of the
City of Pearland Code of Ordinances, as it may have been, from time to
time amended, providing for enforcement and penalties, and containing
other matters relating to the subject; providing a penalty for violation; having
a savings clause, a repealer clause, a severability clause; providing for
codification, publication and an effective date. Mr. Darrin Coker, City
Attorney.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1026-3.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported staff has been working with the Police Department on
proposed amendments to the City's truck route ordinance. Council is being asked for
approval.
Councilmember Carbone stated he pulled Item E because of Mr. Marcott's comments. He
asked City Attorney Darrin Coker if he would address those comments.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated Mr. Marcott was referring to the section under "Exceptions"
"Local Operations" which was not changed. It states, Any commercial vehicle traveling to and
from its base of operation or storage not located on a designated truck route, provided the
base of operation or storage is designated as a place of business on the tax rolls of the City
and was in operation prior to the passage of this Article or annexation of said base of
operation or storage into the City. For purposes of this ordinance, a landfill shall be
considered the base of operation for commercial vehicles traveling to or from it's location.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Moore, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
As requested by Councilmember Hill Consent Agenda Item G was removed for further
discussion.
G. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-66 —
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
bid with the Pearland Journal, as the official newspaper of record for
publishing City legal notices, in the estimated amount of $15,000.00
annually. Mr. Bob Pearce, Purchasing Officer.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2014-66.
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City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to renew a bid for the official
newspaper of the City of Pearland to the Pearland Journal.
Councilmember Hill stated last year when this item came up Council was pretty active in
pushing forward some potential legislation that failed. He asked if anyone new if this
legislation would come up again. He further stated last year there was discussion that the
Reporter had no online presence, and there was no subscription service on the west end of
town. He would like to hear from the Reporter Representative if that information is still
accurate.
Councilmember Sherman stated the legislation died in the house at the Senate for various
reasons, but he has no doubt that Texas Municipal League will bring it up again.
Laura Emmons with the Reporter stated they have been in Pearland for 27 years. The
Reporter does have online presence, they are in the Texas Press Directory, they have paid
subscribers that receive their paper by mail and they have free delivery. They have three
newspapers, Pearland, Friendswood and Manvel. All legal notices are put in all three
newspapers.
Councilmember Moore asked how the Pearland Journal was delivered.
Buzz Crainer with the Pearland Journal stated they are a combination of paid and free
delivery. They also have an online presence. The current buy for legal notices are reaching
82,000 households in Pearland, Friendswood, Bay Area, Pasadena and Deer Park.
Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux stated he hopes the legislation will pass next time which will
allow all legal notices to be online and not have to be in paper form.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
First and Only Reading of Ordinance No. 1500 — An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas authorizing the issuance of permanent improvement and/or refunding
bonds in one or more series; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing refunding
of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the
interest rate, price, and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions relating
thereto, and declaring an emergency. Ms. Claire Bogard, Director of Finance.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux to
approve Ordinance No. 1500 on its First and Only Reading.
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City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve and authorize the
issuance of City of Pearland Permanent Improvement and/or Refunding Bonds in one or
more series, setting certain parameters for the bonds, authorizing refunding of certain
outstanding obligations; authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rate,
price, and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions relating thereto, and
declaring an emergency.
Mayor Reid stated he believes this is a right and positive decision the City needs to make at
this point. He believes people move to Pearland for the quality of life and not the tax rate.
Councilmember Carbone stated he is clearly against this. The refinancing 69,000,000 will
raise taxes. He further stated through the agenda packet there was no discussion of the tax
rate increase, and there is only one reading of the Ordinance. He is concerned because the
citizens were not told their taxes will go up and there will be no second reading to give the
citizens a chance to commit.
Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux stated he has no problem having a second reading. He hopes
the voters and tax payers realize they will not get things built for nothing. He feels the
conservative thing is to pay debt off as soon as you can.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherman, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Carbone and Moore.
Motion Passed 3 to 2.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone to
reconsider New Business Item 1, Ordinance No. 1500.
Councilmember Sherman stated the reason he would like to reconsider this Item is because
Councilmember Carbone stated his concerns that this is a one time reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hill to amend the
motion to have a second reading at the next regular Council Meeting on July 14, 2014 for
Ordinance No. 1500.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Moore, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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Council Action — Resolution No. R2014-59 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Amended
Lease Agreement for the Pearland Library located in the Shadow Creek Ranch Town Center,
and authorizing Library expansion expenditures from the general fund balance.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman to
approve Resolution No. R2014-59.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve the Amended Library
Lease.
Commissioner Stacy Adams stated the Westside Library submitted in their budget for
additional personnel and to go to a 6 day a week schedule. The Westside and Pearland
Libraries are the 2 leading Library's in the county.
Councilmember Hill thanked Commissioner Stacy Adams and Councilmember Sherman for
everything they did to get a Library on the Westside of Pearland.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Council Action — Resolution No. R2014-65 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, authorizing a contract for professional services associated with the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan Update, with Green Play, LLC., in the amount of $89,695.00.
Ms. Michelle Graham, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hill to approve
Resolution No. R2014-65.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to award the contract for Parks
Master Planning Services to be awarded to GreenPlay LLC. for the amount of $89,695.
Discussion ensued between Council and Director of Parks and Recreation Michelle Graham
regarding significant community changes and opportunities in the planning process.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Moore, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Council Action — Resolution No. R2014-64 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, accepting the 2013 annual report for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2.
Ms. Claire Bogard, Director of Finance.
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Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman to approve
Resolution No. R2014-64.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve the Pearland TIRZ
#2 Annual Report for 2013.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Moore, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Council Action — Resolution No. R2014-61 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, renewing a unit supply bid for water meters and related parts with HD
Supply and Park USA in an estimated amount of $841,226.00 annually. Ms. Claire Bogard,
Director of Finance and Mr. Eric Wilson, Director of Public Works.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman to
approve Resolution No. R2014-61.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked for approval to renew a one (1)
year contract for the supply of small water meters and related parts to HD Supply and large
water meters to Park USA.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Council Action — Resolution No. R2014-62 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, renewing a bid for water treatment chemicals and water analysis services
with Napco Chemical Company, Inc., in the estimated amount of $795,000.00 annually.
Mr. Eric Wilson, Director of Public Works.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux to
approve Resolution No. R2014-62.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to renew an award for water
treatment chemicals to Napco Chemical Co. with an estimated total annual expenditure of
approximately $795,000.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Moore, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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Council Action - Resolution No. R2014-68 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, expressing support for Texas Department of Transportation to Re -Establish
in Project Scope the 8 Direct Connect Lanes from Beltway 8 to forthcoming new Route 288
Managed Lanes and support the overall project.
Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman to
approve Resolution No. R2014-68.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported this is a policy Resolution asking Council to formally
request TxDOT to get back the 8 Direct Connect Lanes from Beltway 8 to forthcoming new
Route 288 into the project as they were intended.
Kevin Cole, 3808 Houston Lake Drive, addressed Council stating he is representing the
Greater 288 Partnership. As Chair and Board member we do agree with this type of letter
stating to put the 8 Direct Connect Lanes from Beltway 8 back into the project. He further
stated the Greater 288 Partnership would welcome the City's support regarding this issue.
Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux stated he would like to make sure the residents understand what
is going on. The direct connects will get you from 288 to the Beltway without having to get on
service roads with stop signs and traffic lights.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Council Action — Regarding Delinquent Property Tax and Fine & Forfeiture Collections.
Ms. Claire Bogard, Director of Finance.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported the City has the option to renew these contracts or go
out for a competitive proposal.
Councilmember Carbone stated he is in favor of going out for new proposals.
Councilmember Sherman stated he is not a big fan in changing things just to say we
changed things. The current vendor has done an excellent job, he has not heard a single
complaint from Staff or Council regarding the current vendor.
Councilmember Hill stated he agrees with Councilmember Sherman regarding changing
things to change is not necessary, however in this case he believes the time is right to go out
for proposals to see what is out there.
Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux stated since it has been over 10 years since the City has gone
out for proposals he does not have a problem with going out for new proposals. He stated he
would like to look at qualifications and not rates since the rates are dictated by State Law.
Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone to give
notice of intent not to renew to the current vendors and authorize Staff to go forward
requesting proposals and statement of qualifications.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill.
Voting "No" Councilmember Sherman.
Motion Passed 4 to 1.
Mayor Reid called for a recess at 8:31 p.m.
Mayor Reid called the meeting back to order at 8:45 p.m.
Council Action — Regarding Employee Health Care Strategies Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Ms.
Bonita Hall, Director of Human Resources.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to outline and determine the
budgetary guidelines within which it wishes staff to work when determining the best option(s)
for the City's health plan and in building the health budget for fiscal year 2014/2015.
Adam Carroll, 2502 Alexander, addressed Council stating he is representing and is the
President of the Police Officer's Association. He suspects the City will go with the
recommendation of dependent care coverage going down from 70% to 62%. Eight years ago
the City was at 30% coverage and 70% was the norm. A few years ago several Police
Officers gave up pay increases to get the health coverage up to 70%. If the coverage is
lowered to 62% for the employees with dependent coverage is like getting a pay cut. The City
offers different Wellness Programs to the employees which are volunteer. From what he has
read these programs will be forced on the employee to participate in if they want a better
premium rate. He stated some employees could take offense to being forced to participate in
these programs. Some employees are already upset being told Kelsey is the only place they
can go for medical attention. He hopes Council will choose to not force the employees to
participate in the wellness programs, and let that be the employee's choice, also leave the
health coverage at 70%. In general the City Council we have now has been very good to the
City employees and he appreciates everything Council has done for the employees.
IPS Advisors, Inc. representative Brent Weegar gave a presentation of the Healthcare
Benefits Strategy.
Discussion ensued between Council and IPS Advisors, Inc. representative Brent Weegar
regarding the cost of the Plan Design Options, the actual number of employees and
dependents, Option 6a, and 6b.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated there is a comfort level with Council to step up the City's
budget towards the employee health care. Staff will launch some information regarding
employee education awareness and will report back to Council.
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 9:59
p.m.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. SECTION 551.074 — Personnel Matters — Regarding appointments to
the City's various Boards and Commissions. Mayor Tom Reid.
2. SECTION 551.087 — Consultation with City Attorney — Regarding
Economic Development Incentives. Mr. Matt Buchanan, President of
Pearland Economic Development Corporation.
3. SECTION 551.072 — REAL PROPERTY: Discussion regarding the sale,
lease, purchase, or exchange of real property.
Mr. Clay Pearson, City Manager.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Council returned from Executive Session at 10:30 p.m.
Council Action — Regarding appointments to the City's various Boards and Commissions.
City Council.
Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman to
appoint Dr. Hugh P. Patton to Position No. 1 of the Pearland Economic Development
Corporation Board set to expire in November 2015.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill.
Voting "No" Councilmember Carbone.
Motion Passed 4 to 1.
Council Action — Regarding Economic Development Incentives. City Council.
No Council action taken.
Council Action — Regarding the sale, lease, purchase, or exchange of real property. City
Council.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux to
authorize Staff to proceed with the sell of City property generally located at the east of
McHard Road overpass at Hickory Slough.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Moore, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
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MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES:
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated this is the time to discuss an issue Council would like to
see on a future agenda.
Councilmember Carbone stated he feels Council needs to revisit the Unified Development
Code.
Councilmember Hill stated he agrees, regarding UDC, Building Codes and Fire Codes.
Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux stated the expectation of this is to see how Staff and Council can
work better with small developers. He further stated he is looking for a report or plan to give
him an idea for improvement.
Councilmember Hill stated there needs to be some kind of foundation regarding the codes,
but he does not want it to get in the way of budgeting.
Councilmember Ordeneaux agreed, sometime after the budget is over and complete if Staff
could give him a report or plan for improvement.
Councilmember Moore stated in that amount of time that should allow for some feedback.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 14th day of July A.D. 2014.
Tom Reid
Mayor
ATTEST
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