2017-04-10 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017 AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
Gary Moore
Councilmember
Tony Carbone
Councilmember
Derrick Reed
Councilmember
Keith Ordeneaux
Councilmember
Greg Hill
Councilmember
Trent Perez
City Manager
Clay Pearson
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Young Lading
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Deputy City Manager; Matt Buchanan President of
Economic Development Corporation; J.C. Doyle Police Chief; Trent Epperson Assistant
City Manager; Michelle Graham Director of Human Resource; Lata Krishnarao Director
of Community Development; Jimontanae McBride City Planner; John McCarter Budget
Officer; Chris Orlea Director of Parks and Recreation; Vance Riley Fire Chief; Robert
Upton City Engineer; Eric Wilson Public Works Director; Sparkle Anderson
' Communications Manager; Joel Hardy Management Assistant; Skipper Jones Assistant
Director of Capital Projects; Daniel McGhinnis Chief Information Officer; Bob Pearce
Purchasing Officer; Lawrence Provins Deputy City Attorney; Johnny Spires Assistant
Police Chief.
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Police Chief J.C. Doyle.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Moore, Councilmembers, Carbone, Reed,
Ordeneaux, Hill and Perez.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Nancy Zumalt, 11404 Tara Place, addressed Council stating her concerns regarding the
criminal activity in the park in the Southgate Subdivision. She asked if lights and cameras
could be installed in the park to hopefully cut down on the criminal activity.
Delia Kasseb, 12308 Signal Hill Court, addressed Council stating it has been amazing to
watch the community come together for Resolution No. R2017-68 regarding the Blue
Ridge Landfill.
' Carolyn Legg, 11401 Carson Avenue, addressed Council stating she currently serves on
the Homeowners Association Board for Southgate Subdivision. She stated her concerns
regarding the unlawful activities taking place in the park and requested lights and
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cameras to be installed in the park. '
Renate Medlock, 14106 Spring Knoll Lane, addressed Council stating her concerns
regarding the Lakes of Savannah not having a staffed fire station after seeing on
television the shooting at the Elementary School in San Bernardino, California.
Mayor Reid recognized a group of Boy Scouts attending the Council meeting to earn
different types of Scout badges.
Mayor Reid asked the candidates attending the Council meeting to stand and introduce
themselves.
Sherry Stockwell running for Council Position No. 7.
Dalia Kasseb running for Council Position No. 7.
Woody Owens running for Council Position No. 7.
Terry Gray running for Council Position No. 7.
Councilmember Hill stated he will be running for Judge for Brazoria County Court
of Law in the March 2018 Primary Election.
Mayor Pro -Tem Moore stated he is running for re-election for Council Position No. 3. '
Quentin Wiltz running for the office of Mayor.
Tom Reid running for re-election for the office of Mayor.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. Consideration and Possible Action - Minutes
of the March
20, 2017, Regular Meeting held at 5:30 p.m.
2. Consideration and Possible Action - Minutes
of the March
20, 2017, Joint Public Hearing held at 6:30 p.m.
3. Consideration and Possible Action - Minutes
of the March
20, 2017, Joint Special Meeting held at 7:30 p.m.
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2017-71 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a contract I with CenterPoint Energy, in the amount of $57,600.00, for the
extension of electric facilities to serve the Reflection Bay Water
Reclamation Facility.
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C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2017-69 - A
' Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
approving the purchase of a restroom building through the TASB
Buyboard, from Restroom Facilities Ltd., in the amount of $274,284.00
for the Independence Park Project, Phase 1.
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2017-70 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding
a contract for chemical containment wall coating and chemical tank
replacement, for City water reclamation facilities, to C3 Constructors in
the amount of $187,500.00.
E. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the Absence of
Councilmember Derrick Reed from the Regular Council Meeting held
on March 27. 2017.
F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2017-73 - 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 County of Galveston; the City of Webster; the City
of Seabrook; the City of League City; the City of South Houston; the
' City of Texas City; and the City of Friendswood for Breath Alcohol
Technical Supervisor Services through the Texas Department of Public
Safety.
Councilmember Reed asked that Consent Agenda Item E be removed from the Consent
Agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember Perez asked that Consent Agenda Item C be removed from the
Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore, to
adopt Consent Agenda Items A through F with the exception of Items C and E as
presented on the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember: Carbone, Reed, Moore, Ordeneaux, Hill, and Perez.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
_ MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
As requested by Councilmember Perez Consent Agenda Item C was removed for
further discussion.
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C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2017-69 - A '
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
approving the purchase of a restroom building through the TASB
Buyboard, from Restroom Facilities Ltd., in the amount of $274,284.00
for the Independence Park Project, Phase 1.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore to
approve Resolution No. R2017-69.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported this is part of the improvements for Independence
Park. Council is being asked for approval of the purchase of a restroom building through
the TASB Buyboard, from Restroom Facilities Ltd., in the amount of $274,284.00.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Perez and Assistant City Manager Trent
Epperson regarding the utilities to the restroom.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Moore, Ordeneaux, Hill, and Perez
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
As requested by Councilmember Reed Consent Agenda Item E was removed for further '
discussion.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore
to approve the absence of Councilmember Derrick Reed from the Regular Council
Meeting held on March 27, 2017.
E. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the Absence of
Councilmember Derrick Reed from the Regular Council Meeting held
on March 27, 2017.
Councilmember Reed stated he attended the Regular Council Meeting held on March
27, 2017. He was absent from the Regular Council Meeting held on March 20, 2017.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hill to amend
the motion to excuse the absence of Councilmember Derrick Reed from the Regular
Council Meeting held on March 20, 2017.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the motion as amended.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Moore, Ordeneaux, Hill, and Perez.
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' Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the amended motion.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Moore, Ordeneaux, Hill, and Perez.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council Action - Resolution No. R2017-68 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, requesting that the Executive Director of the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality ('TCEQ") suspend TCEQ Municipal Solid Waste
Permit No. 1505A ("Permit) until the Blue Ridge Landfill ("BRL") demonstrates to the
TCEQ that landfill is operating in strict compliance with the Permit and all rules and.
regulations governing nuisance odors and surface concentration monitoring associated
with the landfill
' Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2017-68.
Edward Mears, 2827 Moss Lake Lane, addressed Council thanking them for their
service and creating the Resolution requesting the Executive Director of the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) suspend TCEQ Municipal Solid Waste
Permit from Blue Ridge Landfill. He further stated he appreciates the City's position and
support regarding better regulations towards landfills.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported staff has been monitoring this issue continuously.
This resolution has been drafted for Council's consideration.
Mayor Pro -Tem Moore stated he is grateful to have the organization like Keep Peadand
Beautiful and the Recycle Center. Our recycle center is one of the best in the state. By
taking more items to the recycle center keeps less out of the landfills. He further stated
the City does not use Republic Services which owns and operates Blue Ridge Landfill in
the City of Fresno in Fort Bend County. The City is contracted through Waste
Management.
' Councilmember Reed thanked City Attorney Darrin Coker, Deputy City Manager Jon
Branson and the rest of staff for continually being involved with the Blue Ridge Landfill
issue.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Reed, Moore, Ordeneaux, Hill, Perez, and Carbone. '
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
Council Input and Discussion - Regarding the Master Drainage Plan Phase I Update
Presentation.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported the City has received the final drainage report for
Phase I and associated electronic deliverables. He further thanked Brazoria County
Drainage District No. 4, Mike Yost and his staff as full partners in this endeavor.
City Engineer Robert Upton introduced Terry Barr with Halff Associates.
Terry Barr with Halff Associates gave a presentation of the Master Drainage Plan Phase
land IL
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Hill and Halff Associates Representative
Terry Barr regarding the time line of completion for Wagon Trail.
Mayor Pro -Tem Moore thanked staff for putting Wagon Trail at the front of the list '
because of the rain and many issues in that area.
Discussion ensued between Mayor Pro -Tem Moore and Halff Associates
Representative Terry Barr regarding the time line for Galveston and Walnut streets in
Pearland old town site area.
Councilmember Perez stated it is imperative what the City develops is something the
City can possess and edit in minor form and regularly input into those models of
development.
Councilmember Perez stated potentially in Phase III he would like for the City to take a
look at what it would take for the City to identify areas where a 100 year conveyance in
certain areas is just not getting there to prevent some of the localized flooding. It is not
the conveyance of the channel it is the conveyance of the storm sewer that reaches the
channel.
Discussion ensued between Mayor Pro -Tem Moore and Halff Associates
Representative Terry Barr regarding the size of the drainage ditches, where flooding is
occurring, and what is causing the flooding.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated to make sure everyone understands he lived through '
the 1979 flood in Alvin which he thinks still holds the record in the United States. He
further stated during that rain he received 2 inches in his front yard and 2 Y2 inches in
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' his back yard at no fault to the City. It was the way the back yard was done when the
house was built. That water has to get to public property before the City can do anything
about it. He does not want people to think this is going to stop all the flooding in the Gulf
Coast which unfortunately will never happen. Compared to what he has grown up with,
Pearland has done a great job in taking care of the flooding issues.
Councilmember Perez stated rain fall gets more intense over time. He would like for the
City to be aggressive, at least from the model and planning documents to be
conservative about what the City is determining for the 100 year event.
Mayor Pro -Tem Moore thanked Mike Yost with Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4
for working with City Staff on this project.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2017-72 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a
contract with Halff Associates, in the amount of $266,335.00, for professional services
associated with the City of Pearland and Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 Joint Master
Drainage Plan Project — Phase II.
Mayor Pro -Tem Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux to
approve Resolution No. R2017-72.
' City Manager Clay Pearson stated there is nothing to add.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Ordeneaux, Hill, Perez, Carbone, and Reed.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-155 — 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 property, the
east 224.54 feet of Lot twenty-two (22), and the adjoining East 224.54 feet of North
330.0 feet of Lot Thirty (30), Orchard Ridge Subdivision, a subdivision in Harris County,
Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 64, Page 7, Deed
Records of Harris County, Texas. (324 Riley Road, Pearland, TX.) Zone Change
Application No. ZONE 17-00001, a request of Minna Fernandez of WGA, applicant, on
behalf of Martin Harrison, owner; for approval of a change in zoning from the
Spectrum District Sub -district 5 (S5) zoning to a Light Industrial (M-1) zoning
district; on approximately 4.949 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.
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Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore to '
approve Ordinance 2000M-155 on its First Reading.
Larry Marcott, 3606 Inverness Court, addressed Council stating he recommends
Council follow the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve Zone
Change Application No. ZONE 17-00001.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for approval of Zone Change Application No. ZONE 17-00001.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao gave a presentation on Zone
Change Application No. ZONE 17-00001.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Ordeneaux, Hill, Perez, Carbone, Reed, and Moore.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2017-59 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Peadand, Texas, awarding a construction services contract for the Tom Reid
Library Expansion Project to Construction Masters of Houston, Inc., in the amount of '
$3,319,200.00.
Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2017-59.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported this is a project that was identified in the 2007
bond election. Council is being asked to award a construction services contract for the
Tom Reid Library Expansion Project to Construction Masters of Houston, Inc., in the
amount of $3,319,200.00.
Mayor Reid asked about the parking lot north of the Library to be utilized for over flow
parking during election time at the Library.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated staff will take a look at that.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Carbone, City Manager Clay Pearson and
Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson regarding the limited service interruption of the
Library during the time of construction.
Councilmember Perez thanked Staff in response to Triad Construction. He stated '
Council received an email from the Contractor with Triad Construction who was in
protest at the last Council Meeting stating there was no unfairness with the City's bid
process.
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Discussion ensued between Councilmember Perez and Assistant City Manager Trent
' Epperson regarding what the City holds the Contractor to in respects to the schedule of
phases of construction.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Perez, Carbone, Reed, Moore, and Ordeneaux.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2017-65 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a contract for custodial services associated with City
Facilities to A & A Cleaning Services, in an estimated amount of $325,000.00, beginning
April 25, 2017 through April 24, 2018.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore to
approve Resolution No. R2017 -65 -
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to award the contract for
custodial services to A & A Cleaning Services.
' Couricilmember Carbone stated not only is this a local vendor, they do a good job and a
great service in Pearland.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Perez, Carbone, Reed, Moore, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-156 - 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 property, being
a tract or parcel containing 5.9316 acres (258,382 square feet) of land situated in the
W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract Number 70, Brazoria County, Texas; being out of and a
part of the 16.835 acre remainder portion of that certain called 297.58 acre tract
conveyed to Aaron Pasternak, Trustee by deed recorded in Volume 1023, Page 297
Brazoria County Deed Records (B.C.D.R.), Brazoria County, Texas.(Southeast corner
of Liberty Drive and East Broadway Street, Pearland, TX.) Zone Change Application
No. ZONE 17-00003, a request of Chris Sick of Kimley-Horn, applicant, on behalf of
Matt Pasternak, president of Pasternak Management, Inc., manager of 313 Acre
'
Pearland Joint Venture, owner; for approval of a change in zoning from the Single -
Family Residential -1 (R-1) zoning to a General Business (GB) zoning district; on
approximately 5.9316 acres of land; providing for an amendment of the zoning district
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map; containing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an effective date and other '
provisions related to the subject.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hill to
approve Ordinance No. 2000M-156 on its First Reading.
Mayor Reid read into the record the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation
to forward to Council for approval of Zone Change Application No. ZONE 17-00003.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao reported on the requested Zone
Change Application No. ZONE 17-00003.
Councilmember Perez asked if the applicant is present.
Civil Engineer Steven Freeman representing the applicant stated the applicant nor is the
owner present.
Councilmember Perez stated his concerns regarding building the fence around the dry
detention for the safety of the school students unless the owner has given the Civil
Engineer Steven Freeman the authority.
Civil Engineer Steven Freeman stated he has been given the authority to speak on ,
record that a fence or wall will be built to separate the school from this property.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Moore, Ordeneaux, Hill, and Perez.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2017 -45-A - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, appointing additional members to the ad hoc committee to
review Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirements and related processes and
appointing a Chair and Vice -Chair of that committee.
Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2017 -45-A.
Mayor Reid stated he would recommend Councilmember Tony Carbone as the Chair
and Planning and Zoning Commissioner Thomas Duncan as the Vice -Chair of the Ad
Hoc Committee.
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Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore to amend
the motion to appoint Councilmember Tony Carbone as the Chair and Planning and
Zoning Commissioner Thomas Duncan as the Vice -Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the amended motion.
Voting "Aye" Ccuncilmembers Reed, Moore, Ordeneaux, Hill, Perez, and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported the first advisory Ad Hoc Committee met on March
10, 2017 to discuss reviewing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirements and related
processes.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated a CUP is a Conditional Use Permit, he hopes the
committee understands that, Council approves the use and everything else looks to the
Unified Development Code (UDC). He does not like seeing what the CUP has become.
He will not vote until the CUP goes back to the original meaning of a CUP.
Discussion ensued between Mayor Pro -Tem Moore, Mayor Reid and City Attorney
Darrin Coker regarding the Chair or Vice Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee will let Council
know when the meetings are scheduled and if minutes will be taken.
Mayor Reid stated the Ad Hoc Committee is Councilmember Tony Carbone as Chair,
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Thomas Duncan as Vice Chair, Drew Palter, Russ
Wilkins, Alan Mueller, Brandon Dansby, Heather Zayas, Councilmember Reed and
Councilmember Perez.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the motion as amended.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Reed, Moore, Hill, Perez, and Carbone.
Voting "No" Councilmember Ordeneaux.
Motion Passed 5 to 1.
Council Input and Discussion - Regarding potential modifications of the City's Ethic's
Ordinance.
City Attorney Darrin Coker reported the City Council recently provided direction to
prepare proposed modifications to the City's Ethic's Ordinance. There was a clear
consensus for changes to the Ordinance, there was no consensus with respect to how it
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should be amended. Five varying options was forwarded to Council for review and
feedback. After receiving four responses to the options, there is still no clear consensus
regarding how Council would like to revise the Ordinance. The purpose of this
discussion is to reach a consensus on how the Council would like to proceed so an
Amended Ordinance can be presented to Council for consideration at the April 24"'
Council meeting.
Councilmember Hill stated he thinks all the options are good, the only issue he has is
with option 3 with the phrase "or as a citizen." The purpose of the Ethic's Ordinance is to
prohibit a Councilmember to use their authority or influence a staff member's ability to
carry out their duties. He further stated it conflicts with option 2 when it states "in the
ordinary course of business and for their own benefit with respect to various City
services" should be taken out.
Mayor Pro -Tem Moore stated he agrees because this ordinance does not have anything
to do with citizens.
Councilmember Reed stated the last part of the last sentence in option 2 should be
removed also.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated all 5 of the options as a whole makes this body the
most transparent.
Councilmember Perez stated his main concern is Council does not create a
classification for people that want to run for council. We do have people that are local
business owners that are highly localized and the type of work they do requires them to
interact with staff. For example a plumber or contractor. He further stated he likes the
idea of option 3, he does not know if he likes the 72 hour provision. He stated he likes
option 4 and option 3 with the 72 hour modification.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated option 1 is in conjunction to be read with option 2. The
last part of option 1 states "prohibited conduct." Option 2 defines prohibited conduct.
Councilmember Hill stated in option 2 "in the ordinary course of business" should be
taken out and option 3 take out "or as a citizen" and the rest should be fine. He further
stated he does not see that this would keep anybody from running for council. There
would be some restrictions once the person is successfully elected to be on council.
Councilmember Reed stated he agrees, no one is prohibited from running. You may
have to give up some business under these guide lines. With option 3 he does not see
anything wrong with the 72 hour provision.
Councilmember Carbone stated regarding the 72 hours, all he cares about is being put
on notice. He then can follow up with the City Manager. He's comfortable with being put
on notice, as long as he is aware that something is happening.
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' Councilmember Ordeneaux stated he personally would like to change the 72 hours to
one business day. He would like. to be aware before the meeting happens, but he does
not need to know three days before the meeting happens.
Councilmember Reed stated he does not have a problem with one business day. He
would like to have notice before the meeting will occur.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the way he is reading this option 1 establishes the
expectation of prohibiting conduct, option 2 is the strict application of that rule, option 3
is the exception to where it would be allowed. He further stated option 4 could still be
provided which means we will go through this process and the City Manager would be
notified.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and City Attorney Darrin Coker regarding
a formal complaint filed, a hearing process, and the power to remove anyone off of
Council.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Perez and City Attorney Darrin Coker
regarding ethical training on a yearly basis.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated looking back Pearland has always had
Councilmembers that want to work together and get along. It has always been nice to
have that circumstance. An Ethic Ordinance is great as long as it is used properly. He
further stated he would like to thank Council for always acting professional, courteous,
respecting one another and trusting each other. That has made a good environment to
work in. He will make the changes to the Ethics Ordinance and bring it back before
Council at the April 24, 2017 Council meeting.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS:
Councilmember Perez stated he would like to have a discussion regarding the sidewalk
program.
Councilmember Reed stated he would like to have a discussion regarding the lighting
for Southgate Park.
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 9:05 p.m.
to discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
' 1. Section 551.074 — Personnel Matters — Regarding the Approval of Police
Chief Appointment.
Council returned from Executive Session at 9:17 p.m.
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NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED: ...
Council Action – Regarding the Approval of Police Chief Appointment.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Moore to
appoint Assistant Police Chief Johnny Spires as Police Chief.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, Ordeneaux, Hill, and Perez.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 5 to 0, with Councilmember Reed absent from the Chamber.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 8th day of May, A.D., 2017.
Tom Reid '
Mayor
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