2017-09-25 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 AT 6:30 P.M., IN
THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 2555 CULLEN PARKWAY, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
Derrick Reed
Councilmember
Tony Carbone
Councilmember
Gary Moore
Councilmember
Keith Ordeneaux
Councilmember
Trent Perez
Councilmember
Woody Owens
City Manager
Clay Pearson
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Young Lorfing
Absent: Councilmember J. David Little.
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Deputy City Manager; Matt Buchanan President of
Economic Development Corporation; Trent Epperson Assistant City Manager; Michelle
Graham Director of Human Resource; Jimontanae McBride City Planner; Cynthia Pearson
Director of Finance; Vance Riley Fire Chief; Kim Sinistore Executive Director of the
Convention/Visitors Bureau; Johnny Spires Police Chief; Robert Upton City Engineer; Eric
Wilson Director of Public Works; Sparkle Anderson Communications Director; Andrea
Brinkley Assistant Director of Public Works; Joel Hardy Interim Management Assistant;
Jennifer Huhn Court Administrator; Skipper Jones Assistant Director of Capital Projects;
John Knight IT Manager; Daniel McGhinnis Chief Information Officer; Rick Overgaard
Assistant Director of Finance; Lawrence Provins Deputy City Attorney.
The invocation was given by Pearland Independent School District Superintendent Dr. John
Kelly and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police Chief Johnny Spires.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Reed, Councilmembers Carbone, Moore,
Ordeneaux, Perez and Owens.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Nancy Kozaneck, 314 Rustic Lane, addressed Council inviting everyone to the Pearland
Veterans Day Walk for mental health on November 11, 2017 at the Parks and Recreation
Center from 8:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m.
Adrien LaBombarde, 2818 Poplar Creek Lane, addressed Council with the results of Country
Place Homeowners Owners Association Election of September 20, 2017.
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Larry Marcott, 3606 Inverness Court, addressed Council stating his concerns regarding the
traffic lights at the intersection of Dixie Farm Road and FM 518.
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Tony Barcelona, 3602 Pine Tree Drive, addressed Council stating his concerns of the
flooding issues in his subdivision Pine Hollow, especially on Pine Tree Drive.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Consideration and Possible Action Approval of :
1. Minutes of August 12, 2017, Special Meeting held at 8:30 a.m.
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2017-199 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, changing
the Regular Meeting time for the October 9th Regular City Council
Meeting from 6:30 PM to 5:00 PM due to conflicts with scheduled
Annexation Public Hearings.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2017-196 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding
a bid for construction services associated with the Pearland Heights Lift
Station Consolidation and Sewer Line Project, to Reliance Construction
Services, in the amount of $194,056.60.
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2017-197 - 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 IMS
Infrastructure Management Services, Inc., in the amount of $71,817.00
for emergency related data collection services associated with asphalt
roadways in the City.
E. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2017-180 - A
Resolution granting the consent of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, consenting to the annexation of approximately 14.720
acres, generally located at the southeast corner of Pearland Parkway
and Hughes Road, into Harris-Brazoria Counties Municipal Utility District
No. 509.
F. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. CUP 17-00014 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
amend a previously approved site plan in the Business Park
District -288 (BP -288) zoning district, Being a 3.0679 acre tract of land
located in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 300, Brazoria
County, Texas; said 3.0679 acre tract being all of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block
1 of Minor Plat of Medical Resort at Pearland, a subdivision plat
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recorded in Clerk's File Number 2015027678 of the Brazoria County Plat
Records (B.C.P.R). (Approximately 1,600 feet north of County Road
59 on the west side of Business Center Drive, Pearland, Texas.)
Conditional Use Permit Application No CUP 17-00013, within the
General Business (GB) zoning district, at the request of Kerry R. Gilbert
& Associates represented by Jennifer Curtis, applicant, on behalf of
Global XYZ Development LLC represented by Archana Thota, owner,
containing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an effective date
and other provisions related to the subject.
G. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2017-201 - A
Resolution of The City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to participate in an
interlocal cooperative pricing arrangement with the General Services
Administration (GSA) for the purchase of a Wireless Router System for
public safety vehicles, from Sequel Data Systems Incorporated, in the
estimated amount of $230,024.13.
H. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the Absence of
Councilmember Gary Moore from the Regular Council Meeting held on
September 18, 2017.
I. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2017-149 - 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, for the construction of off-site
public improvements associated with the Creek Bend Development
(generally located along Magnolia Boulevard between Veterans and
McLean Roads).
J. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2017-191 - A
Resolution of The City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, adopting
an Amended Investment Policy, Investment Strategy and approved
Brokers in accordance with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code
("Public Funds Investment Act").
K. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. 1404-3 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, amending Section 18711 of Chapter 18; Municipal
Court, of the City of Pearland Code of Ordinances as it applies to the
juvenile case manager fee; providing a repealing clause, a saving clause
and severability clause and providing for codification.
Councilmember Perez asked that Consent Agenda Item E be removed from the Consent
Agenda for further discussion.
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Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adopt
Consent Agenda Items A through K with the exception of Item E as presented on the
Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, Perez and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
As requested by Councilmember Perez Consent Agenda Item E was removed for further
discussion.
E. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. 82017-180 - A
Resolution granting the consent of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, consenting to the annexation of approximately 14.720
acres, generally located at the southeast corner of Pearland Parkway
and Hughes Road, into Harris-Brazoria Counties Municipal Utility District
No. 509.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve Resolution No. R2017-180.
City Attorney Darrin Coker reported the City recently received a request to consent to the
annexation of approximately 14 acres into the boundaries of Municipal Utility District
(MUD) 509. The property cannot be annexed into a MUD without first obtaining consent
of the City.
Councilmember Perez stated from the Agenda packet he was not able to see exactly
where the 14 acres was and needed clarification before he voted.
Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone to
postpone Resolution No. R2017-180 to a future meeting.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, Perez and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. CUP 17-00013 — An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
to allow for a Liquor/Package Store in the General Business (GB) zoning district,
Being a tract or parcel containing 22.3385 acres (973,065 square feet) of land situated in
the Thomas J. Green Survey, Abstract Number 198, Brazoria County, Texas, and being
out of and a portion of the called 118.755 acre tract as described in the deed to Marion
E. Settegast, et al, recorded in Volume 1421, Page 25, of the Brazoria County Deed
Records, said 22.3385 also being all of Lot A of Pearland Commons, a subdivision of a
portion of said called 118.755 acre tract. (Located at 2708 Pearland Parkway, Pearland,
TX.) Conditional Use Permit Application No CUP 17-00013, within the General Business
(GB) zoning district, at the request of Aaveg Desai, applicant, on behalf of HEB Grocery
Company, LP represented by Debbie Knox, 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 Carbone to
approve Ordinance No. CUP 17-00013 on its Second and Final Reading.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported this is a request for approval of a Liquor/Package
Store to be located at 2708 Pearland Parkway.
Councilmember Owens stated there has been three Liquor/Package Stores approved,
one pending, and now this one. They are all within walking distance of each other and
getting a little crazy. The City spends a lot of money on amenities to entice people to live
in Pearland. People are not moving to Pearland because of all the Liquor stores. He is
totally against it and will not be voting for this.
Discussionensued between Councilmember Perez and City Manager Clay Pearson
regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission looking at the modification of the Unified
Development Code to govern where these liquor stores could be allowed.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens to
postpone Ordinance No. CUP 17-00013 until the City has developed some governing
criteria.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Perez, Owens and Carbone.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Moore, Reed and Ordeneaux.
Mayor Reid voted yes to postpone to break the tie.
Motion Passed 4 to 3, with Councilmember Little absent.,
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Mayor Reid stated a citizen wanted to speak regarding New Business Item No. 1. He did
not understand the Speaker Request form needed to be completed and given to the City
Secretary before the Council meeting begins.
Aaveg Desai, 3011 Glenwood Drive, addressed Council stating his concerns regarding
New Business item No. 1 being postponed. He further stated he started the Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) process four months ago and he still has not received an answer to
move forward.
Mayor Pro -Tem Reed stated this body has wanted to make the Conditional Use Permit
process easier for the business man, instead Council has made it more difficult for this
man. Aaveg Desai has gone through the process, the first reading passed, several
Councilmembers have already stated how they are going to vote. Why not vote now, it is
not right to keep this man waiting.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated at the Chair's discretion gave a citizen the ability to
speak at the end to discuss something that was brought up earlier in the agenda. He
further stated the only way the item can be discussed again is if there is a motion to
reconsider. The motion to reconsider would have to be made by a Councilmember that
was in support to postpone the item, it would need to be seconded and voted on.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Reed to
reconsider Ordinance No. CUP 17-00013 on its Second and Final Reading.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux and Perez.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Carbone and Owens.
Motion Passed 4 to 2, with Councilmember Little absent.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the original motion was to postpone, so Council is now
reconsidering the motion to postpone. If the motion to postpone fails you will vote on the
original motion.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the motion to postpone.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Perez, Owens and Carbone.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Moore, Reed and Ordeneaux.
Mayor Reid broke the tie by voting "NO" to postpone.
Motion Failed 4 to 3, with Councilmember Little absent.
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City Attorney Darrin Coker stated now that the motion to postpone has failed, there is the
original motion to vote on.
Councilmember Owens stated his concerns is too many liquor/package stores in
Pearland.
Councilmember Carbone stated the reason he supported to postpone is the Planning and
Zoning Commission is working on some guidelines regarding liquor/package stores.
Councilmember Moore stated he has issues when the applicant is halfway through the
process and Council changes the rules. It is not right.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Perez, Moore, Reed and Ordeneaux.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Owens and Carbone.
Motion Passed 4 to 2, with Councilmember Little absent.
Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2000T-26 - An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending selected provisions of the Unified
Development Code regarding Lumber MillsNards, Open Air Markets, Transfer Stations,
revisions to the UDC Conditional Use Permit approval process, and revisions to the UDC
regarding the exemptions of Tree Farms and Nurseries; having a savings clause, a
severability clause, and a repealer clause; providing for codification, publication and an
effective date.
Mayor Pro -Tem Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone to
approve Ordinance No. 2000T-26 on its Second and Final Reading.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported as a response to the changing needs of the
community, local laws, and concerns, regular updates are often proposed to the Unified
Development Code (UDC).
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated he will be voting against this as he has in the past. His
issues are the open markets and tree farms, which the state did pass the tree ordinance.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the City will apply the City ordinance in the same way,
but the property owner will be required to mitigate their property. What that,will do is give
them a 50% reduction in what they would pay as part of their fee. If they do not mitigate
they will pay the full amount.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Reed, Perez, Owens, Carbone and Moore.
Voting "No" Councilmember Ordeneaux.
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Motion Passed 5 to 1, with Councilmember Little absent.
Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. CUP 17-00002 -An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
allow for a Gasoline Station in the General Business (GB) zoning district, Being
2.0537 acres of land situated in the A.C.H.&B. Survey, Abstract Number 147 and the T.D.
Yocum Survey, Abstract Number 399, Brazoria County, Texas, being all of that certain
RESERVE "A" OF THE MINOR PLAT OF ADAM & MALIK DEVELOPER, LLC, a
subdivision as shown on map or plat recorded in the Official Public Records of Real
Property of Brazoria County, Texas, under County Clerk's File Number 2016027588, also
being a portion of that certain called 27.12 acres of land described in deed and recorded
in the Official Public Records of Real Property of Brazoria County, Texas under County
Clerk's File Number 93-007446. (Located at 3201 Pearland Parkway, Pearland, TX.)
Conditional Use Permit Application No CUP 17-00002, within the General Business (GB)
zoning district, at the request of Capital Construction Management represented by
Michael Seery, applicant, on behalf of Adam & Malik Developer, LLC., owner, 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 Moore to
approve Ordinance No. CUP 17-00002 on its Second and Final Reading.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked for approval of a Gasoline
Station located at 3201 Pearland Parkway.
Councilmember Owens stated concerns regarding the traffic and the right in, right out on
the site plan.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Perez and City Planner Jimontanae
McBride regarding the site plan is part of the ordinance.
Councilmember Perez asked the applicant if he is aware that he is on the tail end of one
set of rules before Council adopts a new set of rules. If this item is approved tonight and
the applicant makes significant changes to the site plan the applicant will have to go
through the entire process again. Councilmember Perez stated to the applicant he could
reapply and have more freedom under the new rules to be able to modify the site plan,
make changes without having to go through another Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
Mayor Pro -Tem Reed left the Council Chambers at 7:05 p.m.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Ordeneaux, Perez, Owens, Carbone, and Moore.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion Passed 5 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Reed absent from the Chambers and
Councilmember Little absent.
Mayor Pro -Tem Reed returned to the Council Chambers at 7:12 p.m.
Council Action — Resolution No. R2017-200 — A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a
contract for disaster recovery and public assistance services associated with the
Hurricane Harvey recovery.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone to
approve Resolution No. R2017-200.
Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson reported on the disaster recovery and public
assistance services associated with the Hurricane Harvey recovery.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Carbone and Assistant City Manager Trent
Epperson regarding the FEMA reimbursement and the remaining funds will come from
the solid waste enterprise fund.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone to amend
Resolution No. R2017-200 and approve a consulting services contract with DCMC LLC.,
not to exceed $200,000 without Council approval.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Perez, Owens, Carbone, Moore, Reed and Ordeneaux.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original motion as amended.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Perez, Owens, Carbone, Moore, Reed and Ordeneaux.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1544 — An appropriation Ordinance
adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2017, and ending September
30, 2018, and pay plans for fiscal year 2018.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux to
approve Ordinance No. 1544 on its Second and Final Reading.
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City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to adopt the budget for fiscal
year beginning October 1, 2017, and ending September 30, 2018, and pay plans for fiscal
year 2018.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Ordeneaux, Perez, Owens, Carbone, Moore and Reed.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
Second and Final Reading Ordinance No. 1545 — An Ordinance adopting a tax of
$0.685059 and levying taxes for the use and support of the Municipal Government of the
City of Pearland, Texas, and providing for the interest and sinking fund of the taxable year
2017.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore that the
property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.685059 per $100
valuation, which is effectively a 2.7% increase in the tax rate by Ordinance No. 1545 on
its Second and Final Reading.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported the tax rate is split into two components, operating
and debt service. The proposed operating tax rate is $0.255059, an increase of
$0.013859 from the current year, and the proposed debt service tax rate is $0.4300, a
decrease of $0.0100 from the current year.
Councilmember Owens stated his concerns regarding the budget and tax rate.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, Perez and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
Second and Final Reading Ordinance No. 1023-7 - An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending development and permit fees; containing a
savings clause, a severability clause and a repealer clause; providing for publication and
an effective date.
Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone to
approve Ordinance No. 1023-7 on its Second and Final Reading.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve the amended
development and permit fees.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, Perez, Owens and Carbone.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Failed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
Second and Final Reading Ordinance No. 1358-15 -An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending non -development usage and service fees;
containing a savings clause, a severability clause and a repealer clause; providing for
publication and an effective date.
Mayor Pro -Tem Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Ordinance No. 1358-15 on its Second and Final Reading.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve the amended
non -development usage and service fees.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Reed, Ordeneaux, Perez, Owens, Carbone and Moore.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
Council Action Resolution No. R2017-188 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Pearland, Texas Approving and Adopting the Five -Year Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) 2018 — 2022.
Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve Resolution No. R2017-188.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to approve and adopt the
Five -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2018-2022.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Ordeneaux, Perez, Owens, Carbone, Moore and Reed.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
Council Action Resolution No. R2017-194 —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.
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Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2017-194.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked that Heather Zayas to be
nominated as a candidate for the position on the Board of Directors of the Fort Bend
County Appraisal District.
Voting "Aye".Councilmembers Perez, Owens, Carbone, Moore, Reed and Ordeneaux.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
Council Action — Resolution No. R2017-193 - 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 Harris County Appraisal District.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve Resolution No. R2017-193.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Ed Heathcott was nominated as a candidate, but
because of the number of years he has served another candidate will need to be
nominated.
Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez to
amend the motion by nominating Mike Sullivan as a candidate for the position on the
Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux and Perez.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original motion as amended.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux and Perez.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
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Council Action — Resolution No. R2017-192 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, nominating candidate(s) for a position on the Board of Directors
of the Brazoria County Appraisal District.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux to
approve Resolution No. R2017-192.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported that Rubye Jo Knight be nominated as a candidate
for the position on the Board of Directors of the Brazoria County Appraisal District.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, Perez and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2017-152 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a unit supply contract for landscape maintenance
services (combined medians, right of way and facilities) to Maldonado Nursery and
Landscaping, Inc., in the estimated amount of $999,937.00 for the period of September
1, 2017 through August 31, 2018.
Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Reed to approve
Resolution No. R2017-152.
City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to award a unit supply
contract for landscape maintenance services to Maldonado Nursery and Landscaping,
Inc.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Owens and Assistant City Manager Trent
Epperson regarding the irrigation control system and amount of the bid.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated the school district put in an irrigation control system
and it saved man power.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Moore and Assistant City Manager Trent
Epperson regarding the work history was part of the evaluation bid process.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Carbone and Assistant City Manager Trent
Epperson regarding the highlights of.0y: the bid chosen was the best value for the City.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Perez and Assistant City Manager Trent
Epperson regarding consolidating all contracts.
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Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore,,Reed, Ordeneaux and Perez.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Owens and Carbone.
Motion Passed 4 to 2, with Councilmember Little absent.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS: None.
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 8:17 p.m. to
discuss the following:
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. Section 551.074 — Personnel Matters — Regarding appointments to the Boards
and Commissions.
2. Section 551-072 — Consultation with City Attorney — Regarding the purchase,
lease, or exchange of real property.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Council returned from Executive Session at 9:35 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 13th day of November, A.D.,
2017.
D rick Reed
Mayor Pro -Tem
ATTEST:
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