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2015-10-12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESC C MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2015, 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 Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone. Tom Reid Derrick Reed Gary Moore Keith Ordeneaux Greg Hill Clay Pearson Darrin Coker Young Lorfing Others in attendance: Claire Bogard Director of Finance; Jon Branson Deputy City Manager; Matt Buchanan President of Economic Development Corporation; J.0 Doyle Police Chief; Trent Epperson Assistant City Manager; Chris Orlea Interim Director of Parks and Recreation; Michelle Graham Interim Director of Human Resource; Lata Krishnarao Director of Community Development; Frankie Legaux City Planner; Sue Polka Director of Engineering; Vance Riley Fire Chief; Kim Sinistore Executive Director, ConventionNisitors Bureau; Eric Wilson Public Works Director; Sparkle Anderson Communications Manager; Skipper Jones Assistant Director of Capital Projects; John Knight IT Manager; Richard Mancilla Assistant City Engineer; John McCarter Management Assistant; Daniel McGhinnis Chief Information Officer; Bob Pearce Purchasing Officer; Lawrence Provins Deputy City Attorney. The invocation was given by Councilmember Ordeneaux and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police Chief J.C. Doyle. ROLL CALL: Mayor Reid, Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, and Hill. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Nancy Kozanecki, 314 Rustic Lane, addressed Council stating she is planning the Veterans Day Walk, Hike for Mental Health. The Veterans Day Walk is planned for Saturday, November 7, 2015 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Pearland Natatorium. She invited everyone that would be interested in walking or would like to be a sponsor. With concurrence of Council Mayor Reid moved the following agenda items to be considered. ' Council Action - Resolution No. 2015-183 - A Resolution of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving the issuance of $65,995,000 Development Authority of Pearland Tax Increment Contract Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2015; approving a bond resolution, a private placement letter, and other documents relating to the bonds; making certain findings and containing other provisions related thereto. Page 1 of 15 - 10/12/2015 Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution No. R2015-183. BOSC Inc., Financial Advisor John Robuck presented the results of the competitive private I placement and recommendation of award. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Reed, and Moore. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1520 — An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas authorizing the issuance of Permanent Improvement 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 (principal amount to be refunded not to exceed $15,000,000), the interest rate, price, and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions. Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Reed, to approve Ordinance No. 1520 on its First Reading. BOSC Inc., Financial Advisor John Robuck reported the City has the opportunity to refund a portion of the City's existing outstanding General Obligation Bonds at a historic low interest rate environment in order to receive interest cost savings. Voting "Aye' Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, and Hill. ' Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-134 — 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 all of that certain 79.16 acres of land, located in the A.C.H. & B. Survey, Section 1, A-147 and in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey 11, A-239, Brazoria County, Texas, out of the tracts of land described as Lots A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U and V", and 2.011 acres in the deed from Felton M. Baker and wife, Mary C. Baker to the Felton M. and Mary C. Baker Revocable Trust, recorded under Document Number 2005011939, of the Official Records of Brazoria County, Texas (generally located between Main Street to the west and Old Alvin Road to the east, and south of Walnut Street, Pearland, TX), Zone Change 2015-05Z, a request of Alan Mueller, applicant; on behalf of The Felton M. and Mary C. Baker Revocable Trust, owner; for approval of a change in zoning from the General Commercial (GC) and Office and Professional (OP) zoning district, to a Planned Development (PD) known as Baker's Landing; on approximately 79.16 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. Page 2 of 15 — 10/12/2015 Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Ordinance No. 2000M-134 on its Second and Final Reading. ' Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to postpone Ordinance No. 2000M-134 Second and Final Reading to the next Regular Council meeting of October 26, 2015. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Reed, and Moore. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. Mayor Reid called the Public Hearings to order at 7:01 p.m. PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Annexation (Area 1) The annexation of approximately two hundred and forty two (242) acres of land, generally located North of Bailey Road, South of Arnold Drive, East of Kennedy Drive, and West of Manvel Road, in Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Annexation (Area 2) The annexation of approximately two hundred and forty two (242) acres of land, generally located South of ' Bailey Road, East of Manvel Road, and West of Veterans Road, in Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. STAFF REVIEW: City Planner Frankie Legaux reported that City Council identified annexation as one of their goals in 2010 to accommodate future population and development growth. Discussion was held regarding the significance of the areas along Bailey Road due to the Bailey Road expansion project which will eventually become a part of the City of Pearland. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Area Selena Woods, 3525 Charles Avenue, addressed Council stating her concerns regarding the drainage issues and land for her farm animals. Miladis Lopez Noriega, 3502 Curtis Lane, addressed Council stating she loves living in the country and does not want to be annexed. Bruce Kirby, 3610 Curtis Lane, addressed Council stating his concerns with the annexation. ' The City will be taking money out of his pocket to provide services that he already has. He does not want his property annexed. Jessica Roe, 3611 Curtis Lane, addressed Council stating she is a mother who is doing everything she knows to raise her children in a way that is going to glorify God and to be normal functioning citizens as adults. She further stated she has a 12 year old son with his Page 3 of 15 —10/12/2015 own business of selling eggs from his chickens. If the City annexes her property the City will be taking this away from her son. She stated she does not agree with what the City is doing. Ethan Roe, 3611 Curtis Lane, addressed Council stating he shows rabbits, chickens and ' goats. He stated he is saving money for a car and college, and if the property is annexed he will not be able to raise and show animals to earn money. Earl Shaw, 4811 Louise Lane, addressed Council stating he has lived here since 1984. He raises animals and he likes his place the way it currently is. If his property is annexed it will be a major inconvenience for him. Dawana Jones, 4801 Arnold Drive, addressed Council stating she has lived in Pearland her whole life and lives down the road from her parents. She stated the City is not doing them right. Juanita Vergeth, 4055 Bailey Road, addressed Council stating when she bought the property the plan was to put three homes on the property. A home for each of her three daughters. At this time she has two homes on her property. If the property is annexed she will not be able to put a third home on the property for her third daughter. David Draper, 8206 Arnold Drive, addressed Council stating he has owned his property since 1998 and has not seen any improvements on Arnold Drive during that time. He stated he wants to vote no to annexation it will not give him any benefit at this time. Robert Byrd, 4802 Arnold Drive, addressed Council stating this annexation is not going to benefit him at all. He stated he has animals and he is happy the way things are. ' Area 2 Mary Spencer, 16654 Berry Road, addressed Council stating she has lived on her property for 45 years. She stated her concerns regarding the people that do not want to be annexed. She further stated she hopes Council is listening to them. Jerry Kneblik, 16903 Herndge Road, addressed Council stating he has lived on his property for over 40 years. He has his own water, the Sheriffs department, and his own sewer, he does not want anything from the City. He is wanting to know if his property is going to be annexed. COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION: Councilmember Moore asked what the timeframe would be for residents with Ag exempt property. City Attorney Darrin Coker stated a development agreement is a statutory requirement per the annexation status the City is required to do on any Ag exempt property. The residents with Ag exempt properties are offered a development agreement that allows that property to remain Ag exempt and will not be annexed at this time if the residents do a development ' agreement. It is a five year agreement. It does not mean after five years that they cannot continue to be in Ag exempt status. This delays their annexation for a five year period. The agreement has a component that states if the property owner during that five year period goes to the county for a building permit to develop their property that would trigger the development agreement that the property owner violated the agreement during the five year period and is would be consenting to be annexed. At the end of the five year period and the Page 4 of 15 —10/12/2015 property is a business in Ag exempt status that business can continue even if they come into the City as a non -conforming use and would be grandfathered in. ' Councilmember Moore asked what the timeframe would be for the City to supply water and sewer to the annexed properties. City Attorney Darrin Coker stated there are two aspects to this. First the City is required to provide full municipal services within a certain time period under the statutes. Under the statute that period is four years. The issue that everyone needs to be clear on is the City has to have the water and sewer capacity to serve the area within four years. The city taxes that are paid do not go to support water and sewer service in Pearland it is a separate account. The only people that pay for water and sewer service in Pearland are those that are using Pearland water and sewer. City taxes do not support any of the infrastructure for the water and sewer. When it says in the statute that the City is to provide full municipal services within that four year period, what that is referring to is to provide water and sewer capacity not services to the property line. Councilmember Ordeneaux stated County Road 100 is his grandfather's rice field, the family still owns a part of it and the City annexed it. The City also took land for a drainage ditch. He asked the residents that when they talk about one side or the other, to remember some of the Councilmembers have been on both sides. He stated his family moved to this area in 1910 and land value is worth a whole lot more today than it was in 1910. Everybody present tonight that has owned land any period of time knows it is worth more now than when you bought it. A large part of the reason is for the City of Pearland. We can agree or disagree, but ' when people come here to develop it is because of the City. He further stated students that raise and show animals for Ag can continue to do that. The City has changed the animal ordinance with the permission of any adjacent owners that a student can raise a project as long as it is enrolled in the County Fair. It is all in the City ordinance on what is allowed. He asked the residents to talk to Council for correct information. Councilmember Hill stated he is proud of the young man that spoke tonight, it takes a lot of courage to do that. He further stated his family moved to Pearland in 1978 and he wishes it was still like that today, but he cannot control that and it will never be like that as sad as it may be. He stated Pearland has tried to keep the small town atmosphere and his goal is to try to continue to keep the small town atmosphere. He knows this is going to be a tough deal, but he hopes everyone can work together. Mayor Reid thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He stated Council has heard what everyone has communicated and thought it was very well organized. The Public Hearings adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Mayor Reid recessed the Regular Meeting at 7:55 p.m. Mayor Reid called the meeting back to order at 7:59 p.m. Page 5 of 15 - 10/12/2015 CONSENT AGENDA: A. Consideration and Possible Action -Approval Of Minutes: I 1. Minutes of the September 8, 2015, Public Hearings, held at 6:30 p.m. 2. Minutes of the September 8, Special Meeting, held at 6:30 p.m. B. Consideration and Possible Action - Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 718-1- An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending Chapter 28 Taxation, Article III, Hotel Occupancy Tax of the City Code of ordinances, allowing reimbursement of collection costs associated with the Hotel Occupancy Tax in accordance with Chapter 351 of the Tax Code, as amended; providing penalties for violations; having a codification and repealed clause, a savings clause and a severability clause; providing for publication and an effective date. C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2015-179 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the procurement of project management software from Atser Systems, Inc., in the amount of $80,000. D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2015-177 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a Development Agreement with Gehan Homes, LTD associated with the construction of a portion of the ' Green Tee Trail in the amount of $6,258.00. E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2015-175 - 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 the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) for participation in the DWI Task Force Grant Program. F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2015-174 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the procurement of additional Laserfiche modules, user licensing and implementation services from MCCi in the amount of $74,035.94. G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2015-176 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, conveying an easement to CenterPoint Energy for electrical service to the Fire Station No. 2 Project. Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux, to adopt Consent Agenda Items A through G as presented on the Consent Agenda. Page 6 of 15 - 10/12/2015 Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Reed, and Moore. ' Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. NEW BUSINESS: Council Action - Resolution No. R2015-178 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing an amended engineering service agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., for engineering services associated with the Reflection Bay Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project, in the amount of $120,630.00. Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve Resolution No. R2015-178. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve Contract Amendment No. 4 to the Engineering Services contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Reflection Bay Water Reclamation Facility (formerly far Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant) Expansion project in the amount of $120,630.00 for additional design services. Discussion ensued between Council and Public Works Director Eric Wilson regarding undeveloped property in the area if the total plant capacity of 6 million gallons a day will be sufficient. ' Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Reed, and Moore. Voting "No' None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-136 - 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 a 1.698 acre tract of land situated in the W.D.C. Hall League, Abstract No. 70, within the City Limits of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, being all of Lots 1 and 2 in block 4 of Creekview Subdivision No. 2 recorded in Volume 7, Page 47 and 48 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County; and lots 3, and 4, in block 2 of Creekview Subdivision, recorded in Volume 6, page 205, amended plat recorded in Volume 7, page 5, Public Records, Brazoria County, Texas, (generally located South of Broadway Street Between East Circle and West Circle Drive, Pearland, TX), Zone Change 2015-07Z, a request of C. Davis Wilson, applicant; on behalf of Ybarra Investments Inc., owner; for approval of a change in zoning from the Single Family Residential -1 (R-1) zoning district to the Neighborhood Services (NS) zoning district; on approximately 1.698 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. Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve Ordinance No. 2000M-136. Page 7 of 15 -10/12/2015 Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to forward to Council for approval of the Zone Change 2015-07Z. City Manager Clay Pearson reported this is a positive recommendation to change the zoning I from Residential - 1 (R-1) to Neighborhood Services (NS). Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, and Hill. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. First Reading of Ordinance No. CUP 2015-09 — An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a restaurant, Being 2.989 acres situated in the W.D.C. Hall League, Abstract No. 70, within the City Limits of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, being all of Lots 1 and 2 in block 4 of Creekview Subdivision No. 2 recorded in Volume 7, Page 47 and 48 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County; and lots 3, and 4, in block 2 of Creekview Subdivision, recorded in Volume 6, page 205, amended plat recorded in Volume 7, page 5, Public Records, Brazoria County, Texas. (Located at 2202 Broadway Street, Pearland, TX), Conditional Use Permit Application No 2015-09, within the Neighborhood Services (NS) zoning district, at the request of C. Davis Wilson, applicant; on behalf of Ybarra Investments, Inc., owner; containing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an effective date and other provisions related to the subject. , Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux, to approve Ordinance No. CUP 2015-09 on its First Reading. Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to forward to Council for approval of the Zone Change 2015-09. City Manager Clay Pearson reported this is a positive recommendation for an existing restaurant to expand their parking lot. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Reed, and Moore. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-137 — 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 a 4.6 acre tract of land in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 80 (AXA) the J.S. Talmage Survey, abstract 564, and being out of and a part of Lot A, of the Minor Plat of Ridge Rock ' Commercial Site No. 1, a Subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Document No. 2009028465 of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas, (generally located on the south side of Broadway Street, east of the Shadow Creek High School entryway, Pearland, TX), Zone Change 2015-08Z, a request of CDA Architects, applicant; on behalf Deborah Cabrera and William John Walsh, owner; Page 8 of 15 — 10/12/2015 for approval of a change in zoning from the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district to the General Business (GB) zoning district; on approximately 4.6 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. Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Ordinance No. 2000M-137 on its First Reading. Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to forward to Council for approval of the Zone Change 2015-08Z. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve the zone change request in order to allow the construction of a commercial development on the property which was originally designated as General Business (GB) in the original Planned Development (PD). Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Reed, and Moore. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-138 — 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, a tract of land containing 10 acres, more or less, situated in the southwest Y4 of the northwest % of Section 17, H.T. & B.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 242, Brazoria County, Texas, and being a tract of land containing 2.4033 acres, more or less, situated in the southwest Y4 of the northwest 114 of Section 17, H.T. & B.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 242, Brazoria County, Texas, (generally located north of Fite Road, east of Old Chocolate Bayou Road, Pearland, TX), Zone Change 2015-09Z, a request of Chad Thuman, applicant; on behalf of Mali the Estate of Earl M. Onitsuka, owner; for approval of a change in zoning from the General Business (GB) and Single Family Residential — 1 (R-1) zoning districts to the Single Family Residential (R-2) zoning district; on approximately 12.4033 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. Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hill, to approve Ordinance No. 2000M-138 on its First Reading. Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to forward to Council to deny Zone Change 2015-09Z. Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao reported Staff is unable to recommend approval of the request to change the zoning of the approximately 12.4033 acre site from ' General Business (GB) and Single Family Residential — 1 (R-1) to the Single Family Residential — 2 (R-2) is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Page 9 of 15 — 10/12/2015 Voting "Aye" None. Voting "No" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Reed, and Moore. ' Motion Failed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. Council Action - Resolution No. R2015-142 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a contract for construction management, construction inspection and material testing services with HDR, Inc., in the amount of $1,207,897.30 for services associated with the Bailey Road Expansion Project. Mayor Reid announced this item will be moved to a future agenda. Council Action - Resolution No. R2015-171 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, nominating a candidate for a position on the board of directors of the Fort Bend County Appraisal District. Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve Resolution No. R2015-171 as amended. Councilmember Reed made an amendment to the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to nominate Heather Zayas as a candidate for a position on the board of directors of the Fort Bend County Appraisal District. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, and Hill. ' Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original amended motion. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Reed, and Moore. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. Council Action - Resolution No. R2015-182 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Amended Municipal Management Agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDot") associated with the Cullen Boulevard Gateway Sign and Median Improvements. Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux, to ' approve Resolution No. R2015-182. Page 10 of 15 -10/12/2015 President of Pearland Economic Development Corporation Matt Buchanan reported Council ' is being asked to approve the amendment to the Municipal Management Agreement between the City of Pearland and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to allow the City to complete improvements in state right-of-way along the FM865 corridor. Councilmember Moore thanked Keep Pearland Beautiful for seeking grants for funds for enhancements to Cullen Boulevard, a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) corridor in the community. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, and Hill. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. Council Action - Resolution No. R2015.181 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, a Reimbursement Agreement between the City and the Pearland Economic Development Corporation and awarding a bid for the construction of the Cullen Boulevard, Gateway Signs and Median Project to Jerdon Enterprise, L.P., in the amount of $452,119.98. Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux, to approve Resolution No. R2015-181. President of Pearland Economic Development Corporation Matt Buchanan reported on the need for City gateways to signal a sense of arrival and stronger identity for the community. Councilmember Moore stated with this beautification project he asked to keep in mind regarding plants and bushes that need less maintenance. Councilmember Hill thanked Keep Pearland Beautiful for working with the City regarding beautification of the City. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Reed, and Moore. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. Council Action - Resolution No. R2015-186 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Agreement with Keep Pearland Beautiful for the operation of the Stella Roberts Recycling Center. ' Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution No. R2015-186. Page 11 of 15 -10/12/2015 City Manager Clay Pearson stated he appreciated working with the Board Members of Keep Pearland Beautiful regarding this agreement for the operation of Stella Roberts Recycling Center. ' Deputy City Manager Jon Branson reported one of the main benefits of Keep Pearland Beautiful taking over the Stella Roberts Recycling Center is after the second full year of operation, the City will realize an operating savings of approximately $190,000 annually. Additionally, by providing Keep Pearland Beautiful office and storage space at the Stella Roberts Recycling Center, the City will not be required to provide them office and storage space at the Nature Center once it is constructed, which will save the City money on the initial construction of the facility as well as, reduced operating costs once the facility opens. Mayor Reid thanked Delores Fenwick for the work she has done over the years regarding Keep Pearland Beautiful. Councilmember Moore stated Pearland is very fortunate to have a Recycling Center that is as efficient as it is. Councilmember Moore asked since Keep Pearland Beautiful will be their own entity will they have a choice in who the vendor will be for the recycled material. Deputy City Manager stated the City has a current agreement with Waste Management. That agreement is in place until 2021. Keep Pearland Beautiful will be able to seek out other markets for other types of materials that are not specified in the agreement as they deem ' appropriate. Councilmember Reed stated once Keep Pearland Beautiful takes over the Recycle Center they will continue with the programs that go on outside of the Recycling Center. Councilmember Ordeneaux thanked Keep Pearland Beautiful for taking over the Recycle Center. It is a big help to the City and it will give Keep Pearland Beautiful room to grow. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, and Hill. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. Council Action - Resolution No. R2015-184 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving an amended application for Texas Water Development Board Funding for the construction costs related to Reflection Bay Water Reclamation Facility Expansion and the design build costs for temporary wastewater treatment package plant in the amount of $61,200,000.00. Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to ' approve Resolution No. R2015-184. City Manager Clay Pearson reported this estimate, coupled with the $11 million construction of the package plant which is currently underway totals $54 million. The costs that still must be included are the loan closing costs and a contingency to protect against the continued Page 12 of 15 - 10/12/2015 rising prices, bringing the total funding needed above the initial $55 million request. Since the anticipated costs have risen above the initial $55 million loan request, an amended ' application is necessary to establish a maximum loan amount with the Texas Water Development Board (TWBD). Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Reed and Moore. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent Council Action - Resolution No. R2015-180 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a change order with Crain Group, LLC in the amount of $834,620.75 associated with the Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch Project. Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution No. R2015-180. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve the change order with Crain Group, LLC in the amount of $834,620.75 associated with the Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch Project. Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson regarding ' what was on the original plan that is not on this current plan and a tennis court. Councilmember Ordeneaux thanked Staff for getting everything possible in the Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, and Hill. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS Councilmember Reed stated he would like to workshop the school speed zones within the entire City. Councilmember Moore stated first he would like to see any correspondence from Alvin Independent School District regarding school speed zones. Councilmember Reed stated currently there is communication between several schools, but he would like to discuss the school speed zones regarding all schools for safety reasons. He ' thanked City Manager Clay Pearson and Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson for the progress that has already been made regarding the schools. Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson stated there is an upcoming item regarding school zone changes, the school zone ordinance and Staff can provide some background information. Page 13 of 15 -10/12/2015 Councilmember Reed stated to be clear he is specially speaking of the flashing lights or signs, the distance and the speed limits in the school zones. OTHER BUSINESS: ' Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 8:44 p.m. to discuss the following: EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 1. Section 551.087 - Consultation with City Attorney - Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. 2. Section 551.071 - Consultation with City Attorney - Regarding potential litigation associated with City right-of-way. 3. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Regarding appointments to the City's various Boards and Commissions. 4. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Regarding the appointment of two new department head positions. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED: Council returned from Executive Session at 10:16 p.m. , Council Action - Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hill to authorize approving a tax payment agreement and a loan agreement with Economic Development Prospect No. 1410 as discussed in Executive Session. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, and Hill. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. Council Action - Regarding appointments to the City's various Boards and Commissions. No Council action taken. Council Action - Regarding the appointment of two new department head positions. Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux to appoint ' Michelle Graham as the Director of Human Resource, Page 14 of 15 - 10/12/2015 Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Ordeneaux, and Hill. ' Voting "No" Councilmember Reed. Motion Passed 3 to 1, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. 1 Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux to appoint Chris Orlea as the Director of Parks and Recreation. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, and Hill. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Carbone absent. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 91" day of November, A.D., 2015. Tom Reid Mayor ATTEST: �PUumpgi ng Lo RMC th,Secr ry 11" "10, Page 15 of 15 —10/12/2015