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2014-08-11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 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 6:30 p.m. with the following present: Mayor Mayor Pro -Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager Deputy City Attorney City Secretary Tom Reid Keith Ordeneaux Tony Carbone Scott Sherman Gary Moore Greg Hill Clay Pearson Nghiem Doan Young Lorfing Others in attendance: Daniel Baum Deputy Fire Chief; Claire Bogard Director of Finance; Jon Branson Deputy City Manager; Matt Buchanan President of Pearland Economic Development Cooperation; J.C. Doyle Police Chief; Trent Epperson Assistant City Manager; Michelle Graham Director of Parks and Recreation; Bonita Hall Director of Human Resource and Safety Management; Lata Krishnarao Director of Community Development; Kim Sinistore Executive Director of the Convention/Visitors Bureau; Eric Wilson Director of Public Works; Sparkle Anderson Communications Manager; Joel Hardy Grants Coordinator; Skipper Jones Assistant Director of Capital Projects; Bob Pearce Purchasing Officer. The invocation was given by Councilmember Carbone and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Michelle Graham Director of Parks and Recreation. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux, Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Moore, and Hill. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Lisa Zalisky, 2704 Fern Creek Lane, addressed Council stating a month ago the Woodcreek Subdivision was approached by the Pearland Parks and Recreation department regarding a "Day in the Park." She stated they were very excited 45 to 50 people were present. The residents completed surveys and returned them to the Parks and Recreation. Her concern is no one has contacted them since the meeting. They have tried several times to contact the Parks and Recreation and never a return call. She feels by this time someone from Parks and Recreation should have returned their calls. Mike Milam, 1926 Crooked Creek, addressed Council stating he is hoping to improve communication between Woodcreek Home Owners Association and the Pearland Parks and Recreation Department. He stated a month ago the Association and the Parks Department had a meeting and was told some of the equipment in the subdivision's park would be removed because of safety reasons. The equipment was removed several months ago, and has not been restored. We are hoping to improve communications regarding this matter, and would like to see the park restored and improved. Page 1 of 12 — 8/11/2014 Rene Beckman, 1805 Winding Creek Drive, addressed Council stating she lives down the street from the park in Woodcreek Subdivision. The equipment was removed nine months ago. She feels the equipment should have been replaced by now. The residents feel the Pearland funds are going to the other side of town and Woodcreek is not being considered. After the surveys were completed the residents have made several attempts to get the results from the Pearland Parks and Recreation Department. The residents would like a walking trail, the equipment restored, and the bridge repaired. Layni Cade, 1901 Meadow Creek Drive, addressed Council stating she has four children that ride their bikes to the Woodcreek Park. She stated the bridge to get to the park was not addressed, it is in need of repair and it is safety hazard. The Homeowners Association was told to contact Center Point to have the lights repaired at the Park. She contacted Center Point immediately, and within three days Center Point repaired their portion of the lights at the park, but the City has not repaired their portion of the lights. The residents feel because they live in an older subdivision they are being ignored by the City. She would like to appeal to the City to please repair and restore the Woodcreek Park. Andie McIntyre, 1931 Winding Creek Drive, addressed Council stating she has seventeen grandchildren and three grandnieces that live in Woodcreek Subdivision. The condition of the park had deterrated to the point that she no longer allows her grandchildren to go to the park. A park with no amenities will not be utilized. The condition the park is in, and with no lighting it will not take long for undesirable elements to take over. She implores the Council and Parks and Recreation Department to use whatever resources they have to address this issue in a timely manner. Larry Marcott, 3606 Inverness Court, addressed Council stating his concerns with the condition of the City in terms of the streets and tall grass along FM 518. There are large land owners that do not mow their grass out to the curb or maintain their property. In Sleepy Hollow there is piles of brush everywhere that needs to be taken care of. He thinks it is time to make some revisions to the ordinances. After seeing the City budget last week he became concerned that Community Development was only requesting two new people for Code Enforcement. That is not enough people to cover the City of Pearland. Adam Carroll, 2502 Alexander Lane, addressed Council stating he is representing the Pearland Police Officers Association. He thanked Council for leaving the dependent care coverage where it is. He also appreciated the Councilmembers asking the Benefit Representatives the same questions the employees had regarding the Health Insurance. Mayor Reid called the Public Hearing Meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: To gather public comment and testimony regarding the City's plans to apply for grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Grants Coordinator Joel Hardy reported the City is proposing to Council a request for approval to apply for funding from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — Local Park Grant Program. All grant applications must hold at least one public hearing prior to submission in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. The hearing may be a separate public meeting, or it may occur at the time the governing body regularly meets. The public hearing must be properly posted and advertised in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, and there must be an opportunity for public comment. The City intends to request $400,000 in grant funds. Page 2 of 12 — 8/11/2014 CITIZEN COMMENTS: None. COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION Discussion ensued between Council and Grants Coordinator Joel Hardy regarding no major strings attached to this grant and the park will be built to the City's specifications and design. Discussion ensued between Council and Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Graham regarding the grant funds will not offset the funds the Municipal Utility District is going to provide. There is a $300,000 to $400,000 gap between the project price and funds available. The grant funds will go towards filling that gap. Councilmember Sherman asked when the application is made for grant funds will it specifically be for Shadow Creek Ranch Park or will it be a generic request. Grants Coordinator Joel Hardy stated it has to be specific to Shadow Creek Ranch Park. Councilmember Sherman stated Shadow Creek Ranch Park is a park the City needs to pay for. If there are other needs and issues with established parks in the City we should be able to use grant funding to offset those projects. Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Graham stated there are some issues with this grant regarding how it is scored and what is adopted in the City's Master Plan. The City is more likely to receive grant funds and score higher points if the park is a community park verses a neighborhood park. It was this type of grant the City was able to produce Independence Park and Centennial Park. The City has not received this type of grant for smaller parks, however the City has sought out private funding and other grants when the opportunity rises. She stated she communicated that to the residents of Woodcreek. This is an opportunity to seek additional funding, however it is not applicable for the Woodcreek Park project. Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux asked for clarification, if there are funds left after the Shadow Creek Ranch Park is completed can the remaining funds be used for the Woodcreek Park? Assistant City Manager Jon Branson stated the grant application is very specific for the park you are applying for. As the Director of Parks and Recreation Michelle Graham stated each project is scored based on its merit, and the City's Master Plan. If the City applies for a grant for $400,000 for a certain park and receives the grant funds, the City has to use those funds for that certain park. If the City wants to make a separate application for another project that can occur, but typically, and historically neighborhood parks do not score high. That does not mean you could not free up funds in the general fund for another project, but this grant is going to be specifically for Shadow Creek Ranch Park. Mayor Reid stated we need to figure out what needs to be done with the Woodcreek Park and work on a budget to address that. The Parks and Recreation Department is probably already looking to do that. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Page 3 of 12 — 8/11/2014 CONSENT AGENDA: A. Consideration And Possible Action — Approval Of Minutes: 1. Minutes of the July 14, 2014, Regular Meeting, held at 6:30 p.m. B. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1501 — An ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Pearland, Texas, 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. C. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. CUP 2014-04 — An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), for certain property, being legally described as a tract or parcel containing 1.1019 acres or 47,999 square feet of land, out of a called 9.993 acre tract situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. CO. Survey, Abstract No. 506, Brazoria County, Texas Conveyed to the Old Place, Inc. as recorded in the Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 97-001270, Brazoria County, Texas, the parent tract being located at the northwest corner of Broadway Street and Hillhouse Road, Pearland, TX., for Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP2014-04, to allow for the construction of an Auto Wash (Self Service), with the General Business (GB) zoning district; at the request of Chan Patel with Sparkles Express, applicant; on behalf of The Old Place, Inc., owner; containing a savings clause, a severability clause and an effective date and other provisions related to the subject. D. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-95 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the rental of an asphalt recycling machine from R. B. Everett and Company, through fiscal year 2015, in the amount of $182,000, and ratifying a prior expenditure with Barrier Equipment in the amount of $67,341.57. E. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-97 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the purchase of an extended warranty, associated with the Far Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant, with Ultra Tech Systems, Inc., in the amount of $54,190 for the period of August 21, 2015 through August 21, 2017. F. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-86 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a bid for purchase of three (3) Chevrolet Police Package vehicles, from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, in the amount of $84,226.00. G. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-88 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a contract for custodial services with C & S Janitorial Services, in the estimated amount of $149,884.00, annually for the period of September 3, 2014 through September 2, 2015. Page 4 of 12 — 8/11/2014 H. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-89 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, changing the regular meeting times and dates for September 2014 to comply with City Charter requirements for the City budget process. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-96 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing payment of the City Manager's relocation/moving expenses to Mayflower moving company and Action Auto Carriers. J. Consideration and Possible Action — Regarding the appointments to the Library Board of Dale E. Pillow, to Position No. 5 for unexpired term expiring November 1, 2016 and Roshanda Cayette-Contreras to Position No. 6 for an unexpired term expiring November 1, 2015. K. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-87 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a contract for professional services associated with traffic signal timing to Gerry de Camp, in the estimated amount of $50,000.00 for the period beginning August 2014 and ending July 2015. L. Consideration and Possible Action — regarding appointments to the Animal Control Advisory Committee of Dr. Cara Campbell, to Position No. 1 for term expiring November 1, 2017, Cynthia Rothermel, to Position No. 4 for an unexpiring term November 1, 2015, Mary Hickling, to Position No. 5 for an unexpiring term November 1, 2016. M. Consideration and Possible Action— Resolution No. R2014-94 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, as hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," designating certain officials as being responsible for, acting for, and on behalf of the Applicant in dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, hereinafter referred to as "Department," for the purpose of participating in the Local Park Grant Program, hereinafter referred to as the "Program"; certifying that the Applicant is eligible to receive program assistance; certifying that the Applicant matching share is readily available and is approved for use in the completion of this project; and dedicating the proposed site for permanent (or for the term of the lease for leased property) public park and recreational uses. N. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-90 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, adopting an Athletic Field Use Policy for public park facilities. Councilmember Carbone asked that Consent Agenda Items B and D be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Councilmember Moore asked that Consent Agenda Item F be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Page 5 of 12 — 8/11/2014 Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to adopt Consent Agenda Items A through N with the exception of Items B, D, and F 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 Carbone Consent Agenda Item B was removed for further discussion. B. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1501 — An ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Pearland, Texas, 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. Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1501. City Manager Clay Pearson reported this is an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Pearland, Texas, 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. Councilmember Carbone asked if this was the refunding only, and not issuing any new debt. BOSC, Inc. Representative John Robuck gave an explanation of Ordinance No. 1501. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Moore, Ordeneaux, and Sherman. Voting "No" Councilmember Carbone. Motion Passed 4 to 1. As requested by Councilmember Carbone Consent Agenda Item D was removed for further discussion. D. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-95 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the rental of an asphalt recycling machine from R. B. Everett and Company, through fiscal year 2015, in the amount of $182,000, and ratifying a prior expenditure with Barrier Equipment in the amount of $67,341.57. Page 6 of 12 — 8/11/2014 Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux, to approve Resolution No. R2014-95. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve the rental of the asphalt recycle machine from R.B. Everett and Company at a rate of $13,000 per month through fiscal year 2015, based on the Brazoria County Interlocal Agreement, in order to complete scheduled street rehabilitation projects, and ratification of the expense for the trial recycler rental as described above in the total amount of $67,341.57. Discussion ensued between Council and Purchasing Officer Bob Pearce regarding the monthly rate. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 5 to 0. As requested by Councilmember Moore Consent Agenda Item F was removed for further discussion. F. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2014-86 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a bid for purchase of three (3) Chevrolet Police Package vehicles, from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, in the amount of $84,226.00. Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve Resolution No. R2014-86. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to authorize the purchase of three (3) Chevrolet Police Package vehicles from Caldwell Chevrolet in the amount of $84,226 through the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Buyboard cooperative purchasing program. Discussion ensued between Council and City Manager Clay Pearson regarding older vehicles and the safety of the Pearland Police Officers. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Moore, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Carbone. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 5 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: Council Action — Resolution No. R2014-93 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a contract for professional services, associated with the Far Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project, with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of $4,162,000.00. Page 7 of 12 — 8/11/2014 Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to approve Resolution No. 2014-93. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve the proposal and award a professional services contract to CDM Smith, Inc. for the Far Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project in the amount of $4,162,000. Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson regarding a rule of thumb on what percent Engineering/design should be of a total project. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 5 to 0. Council Action — Resolution No. R2014-98 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a bid for construction services, associated with the Hughes Ranch Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, to Calco Contracting, Ltd., in the amount of $897,607.00. Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to approve Resolution No. 2014-98. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to award a construction contract to Calco Contracting, Ltd. for the abandonment of the West Oaks and Somersetshire Lift Stations and Installation of the Hughes Ranch Road Sanitary Sewer in the amount of $897,607. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Moore, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Carbone. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 5 to 0. Council Action — Resolution No. R2014-91 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a bid for construction services, associated with the McHard Waterline Project (Phase 1), to Calco Contracting, Ltd., in the amount of $3,740,000.00. Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to approve Resolution No. 2014-91. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to award the contract for the construction of the McHard Waterline Phase 1 (SH35 to Mykawa Road and Business Center Drive to Cullen Parkway) in the amount of $3,740,360 to Calco Constructing, Ltd. Page 8 of 12 — 8/11/2014 Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Sherman, Ordeneaux, Moore, and Hill. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 5 to 0. First Reading of Ordinance No. Cup 2014-05 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a Conditional Use Permit for certain property, being 5.00 Acres out of the G.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, A-304 in Brazoria County, Texas being the same land described as 5.00 Acres in a warranty deed from Steven C. Muth to Houston Chinese Church, dated July 5, 2007 and recorded as Document No. 2007039242, official records of Brazoria County, Texas. (located at the 2500 Block of Miller Ranch RD., Pearland, TX Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2014-05 to allow for a church, temple, or place of worship in the single family residential -1 (R- 1) District at the request of Raymond JJ ZHUO, Applicant, on behalf of Houston Chinese Church, owner, containing a savings clause, a severability clause, an effective date and other provisions related to the subject. Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve Ordinance No. CUP 2014-05 on its First Reading. Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to forward to Council for approval of Application No. CUP2014-05. Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao reported Staff recommends approval of the CUP 2014-05 to allow for the construction of a church on the approximately 5.00 acres of land. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Moore, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Carbone. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 5 to 0. Council input and Discussion on: Fiscal Year 2015 Budget, Multi -Year Financial Plan — Debt Service Fund and Tax Rate. City Manager Clay Pearson reported City Council held its first budget workshop for the 2014- 2015 budget on August 4, 2014. The budget as filed included a proposed tax rate of $0.7201 per $100 valuation; $0.4950 for the debt service component per $100 valuation of the tax rate and $0.2251 for the operating component per $100 valuation of the tax rate. The proposed tax rate as filed of $0.7201 is a 1.5 cent increase per $100 valuation from the current tax rate of $0.7051; half a cent increase on the debt component and a penny increase on the operating component per $100 valuation. Finance Director Claire Bogard gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the Debt Service Fund and Tax Rate. Discussion ensued between Council and Finance Director Claire Bogard regarding the City receiving the Harris County values if there is a chance the roll back rate could decrease further. Page 9 of 12 — 8/11/2014 Councilmember Carbone thanked Finance Director Claire Bogard and Staff for all the work they did in preparing the budget and the Debt Service scenarios. Councilmember Carbone asked for an explanation of the Revenue Loss to the General Fund. Finance Director Claire Bogard stated the City receives revenue from the TIRZ based on the total tax rate and an administrative fee. When the total tax rate changes the City will see a lower revenue from the TIRZ. Councilmember Carbone stated his concern with rescheduling the Budget Meetings for the reason that not all Councilmembers will be in attendance. In the past he did not think Budget Meetings were rescheduled. When there is a quorum business can be conducted. City Manager Clay Pearson stated the schedule was put out based on the information Staff had at the time. With a topic of this importance Staff recommends to have more Councilmembers present than less. Councilmember Carbone stated he appreciates that, but he also appreciates the time for citizen comments before the City publishes the tax rate. There is a balance between having a quorum that the City would have had on August 18, 2014, and getting citizen input and having more credibility and time to review it. City Manager Clay Pearson stated August 18, 2014 is the time to publish the tax rate. On September 2, 2014 and September 8, 2014 there will be two Public Hearings, and September 22, 2014 and September 29, 2014 readings on the budget. There are multiple opportunities in September for more input. Councilmember Carbone stated once the City publishes the tax rate does that not tie our hands to some degree. City Manager Clay Pearson stated it gives you a tax cap. The City could not go above that cap, but the City could go down. Mayor Reid stated regarding the budget it is best if every Councilmember is able to participate. Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux stated he believes the first year is was on Council the Budget Meetings were rescheduled due to Councilmember attendance. Councilmember Hill asked if the City has anticipated with the forecasted rates that are out there having the same issue in the coming years with the rollback tax rate that the forecast may have to be adjusted. Finance Director Claire Bogard stated she has not done a forecast for the coming years, because she does not have all the information that would go into the calculation. City Manager Clay Pearson stated Staff will ask for formal action on this issue August 13, 2014. Page 10 of 12 — 8/11/2014 Council input and Discussion on: Fiscal Year 2015 Budget, Multi -Year Financial Plan — Including 5 -Year Capital Improvement Plan — Budget 2015-2019. City Manager Clay Pearson reported pursuant to State law and according to City Charter, the City must adopt a budget by the last regularly scheduled Council meeting in September, prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. The budget must contain a complete financial statement of the City and the City must hold a public hearing on the budget and follow truth -in -taxation requirements. The budget process began the last week of July, with the filing and submission of the budget. Council had its first workshop on Monday, August 4, 2014. Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the 2015-2019 Five -Year Capital Improvement Program. Discussion ensued between Council and Director of Parks and Recreation Michelle Graham regarding the Wookcreek Park is not in the Capital Improvement Program. Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux stated after looking at the budget and where the City's debt service is, he would like to see the cost for the Tom Reid Library Expansion and City Hall Complex be reduced. If there is anyway in staying within the spirit of the bond passed in 2007 and reduce some of those costs to make up for the increase due to inflation. He further stated anytime there is mechanical equipment that is 25 years old, your only hurting yourself in the long run by operating equipment that is less efficient and end up costing more than if it were new. As far as trying to reduce some things in the budget I'm looking more at space and things of that nature. Councilmember Carbone stated he agrees with Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux especially with the City Hall Complex, the City should consider reducing some of that cost. Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson regarding the Kirby Drive Expansion, Smith Ranch Road (CR 94), and Hughes Ranch Road (CR 403). Discussion ensued between Council and Deputy City Manager Jon Branson regarding the Park -N- Ride, and street lighting on Smith Ranch Road. Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson regarding the Annual Traffic Signal Improvements at Business Center and Discovery Bay. Mayor Pro -Tem Ordeneaux stated he would like the people to understand that we all want these projects, but we have to come up with the funds. If we are going to do these projects debt will be incurred. The City has to pay that debt down, if not when you look out past 2019 what is the debt going to look like. He would like for the City to pay for these projects as soon as possible. Mayor Reid stated State Law requires the City to provide adequate services for the safety and welfare of the community. There are a number of Capital Improvements to be made to address the safety and welfare of the community. The City needs to look at how this is going to be addressed in the future. Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson thanked Staff for the hard work of putting this together. Page 11 of 12 — 8/11/2014 Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson regarding the Southdown Water Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation. Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson regarding the 8" water line for Regency Park Subdivision. City Manager Clay Pearson stated Staff will have a packet for Council before the next Regular Council Meeting on August 25, 2014. OTHER BUSINESS: None. MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES: None. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 22nd day of September, A.D. 2014. Tom Reid Mayor ATTEST: �QFARLA* Y ng Lo TRM y Secr ry Page 12 of 12 — 8/11/2014