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2018-01-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMinutes of a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, held on January 22, 2018 at 6:30 PM, in the Public Safety Building, 2555 Cullen Parkway, City Hall, 3619 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas I 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 J. David Little Councilmember Trent Perez Councilmember Woody Owens City Manager Clay Pearson City Attorney Darrin Coker City Secretary Young Lorfing Others in attendance Jon Branson Deputy City Manager, Matt Buchanan President of Economic Development, Trent Epperson Assistant City Manager, Sparkle Anderson Director of Communication, Rick Overgaard Assistant Finance Director, John McDonald Planning, Daniel Baum Deputy Fire Chief, Roland Garcia Fire Marshal, John McCarter Management Assistant, Chris Orlea Interim -Director for Parks and Recreation ' Department, Kim Sinistore Executive Director Pearland Visitors & Convention Bureau, Johnny Spires Assistant Chief, Robert Upton City Engineer, Eric Wilson Director of Public Works, Daniel McGhinnis Chief Information Technology, and Bob Pearce Budget Officer. The invocation was given by Mayor Reid and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief of Police Johnny Spires. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Jarred Hostetler 17410 CR 127, Pearland, Texas 77581 addressed Council stating his home was the only home recently annexed on the north side of the airport by the City of Pearland. He states he feels singled out, and is here to request that his home be disannexed from the City. Mr. Hostetler requests to receive the same fire services, emergency services, and roads services as his neighbors. PUBLIC HEARING: None. Peadand Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2018 CONSENT AGENDA: A. Approval of Minutes: ' Minutes of the December 18, 2017, Joint Special Meeting held at 6:30 p.m. Minutes of the January 8, 2018, Special Meeting held at 5:30 p.m. B. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2018-21 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a change order with Construction Masters of Houston, Inc., in the amount of $87,472.06 associated with the Delores Fenwick Nature Center Project (Fire Protection Improvements). C. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2018-24 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a Unit Supply Contract for traffic signal heads and components with Traffic Parts, Inc., in the estimated amount of $100,000.00 for the period of February 28, 2018 through February 27, 2019. D. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2018-20 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing conveyance of Special Warranty Deed for the West Conveyance Pond to the Lower Kirby Pearland Management District ("LKPMD") and Pearland Municipal Management District No. 1 ("PMMD No. 1"). E. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2018-14 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing an , Interlocal Agreement between the City and Texas Department of Transportation ("TXDOT"), in the estimated amount of $4,500.00 for materials testing services associated with the Max Road Expansion Project (Hughes Ranch Road to Reid Road). F. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2018-19 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending a Seismic Testing Permit for Denbury Onshore to include an additional 2.5 square miles of testing area (generally located south of Bailey Road along SH 35 to CR 414). Councilmember Carbone asked that Consent Agenda Item B be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to adopt Consent Agenda Items A through F with the exception of Item B as presented on the Consent Agenda. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Reed, Carbone, Moore, Little, Ordeneaux, Owens, and Perez. Voting "No": None. ' Motion Passed: 7 to 0. Pearland Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2018 MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: ' As requested by Councilmember Carbone Consent Agenda Item B was removed for further discussion. B. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2018-21 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a change order with Construction Masters of Houston, Inc., in the amount of $87,472.06 associated with the Delores Fenwick Nature Center Project (Fire Protection Improvements). Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to table this item to a future agenda. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Reed, Carbone, Moore, Little, Ordeneaux, Perez, and Owens. Voting "No": None. Motion Passed: 7 to 0. ' NEW BUSINESS: First Reading of Ordinance No. 1554 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, temporarily suspending certain development regulations related to the renovation, remodeling, and expansion of facilities owned and maintained by the Pearland Independent School District ("District") to assist the District in expeditious implementation of its 2016 bond program. Clay Pearson City Manager stated the City has a section provided in the Unified Development Code to provide several exemptions to "Public Educational Facilities" Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 1544 permitting the temporarily suspension of certain development regulations related to the renovation, remodeling, and expansion of facilities owned and maintained by the Pearland Independent School District to assist the District in expeditious implementation of its 2016 bond program. Councilmember Perez stated he has had conversation with Staff and with some of the Trustees he has concern with treating the school different from everybody else. The other major school district in our area has never requested a waiver, or variance for any of their requirements. He is disappointed, and has a tough time voting for something that is a complete and total waiver of significant components of the City's criteria which ' are very easy to comply with. It is not appropriate to vote on this item without some sort of resolution from the school board making this request. Mayor Pro -Tem Reed stated he agrees with Councilmember Perez he would like a more speck request from the School Board. Pearland Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2018 Discussion ensued regarding the zoning requirements that should have already been considered at the time of the preliminary planning. ' John Posh Pearland Director of Bond Construction for the District addressed Council and states this started several months ago when looking at the Unified Development Code requirements and the impact on the projects. To comply with everything was well over $1 million. One of the initial question during the pre -development meetings with the Planning and Development Staff was whether some things such as landscape buffers could be differed. These things would ultimately still get done, just incorporated into the next bond, or the next 10 years whichever is sooner. Councilmember Carbone stated he agrees with Councilmember Perez, essentially the school district saying the same thing we hear from small business owners trying to develop in the City and we are handing out a waiver. As of tonight, I will have to vote no, or postpone, and would like to get the formal recommendation from the school board trustees. Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to postpone to a future meeting. Councilmember Ordeneaux absent from the chambers. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, and Little. Voting "No": Councilmembers Reed, Owens, and Perez. In order to break the tie vote, Mayor Reid cast his vote. Voting "No" Mayor Reid. Motion Failed: 4 to 3. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1497-5 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1497-4 as it applies to certain times and limits for school zones established for vehicles under the provisions of the Texas Transportation Code (Alvin ISD School zone start times and the school zone limits of Mary Burks Elementary and Nolan Ryan Junior High), upon certain streets and highways, of parts thereof, within the corporate limits of the City of Pearland, as set out in this ordinance; and providing a penalty. Mayor Pro -Tem Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to approve Ordinance 1497-5 on its First Reading. Clay Pearson City Manager stated the following changes have been discussed and agreed upon by City Staff and Alvin Independent School District. we are always looking at the school zones, with not only expansions but also with new schools we want to Pearland Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2018 upgrade some of the areas to harmonize the times with the actual school start time and ' extend the zones. Mayor Pro -Tem Reed stated he would like to thank staff for their work with the district and pushing this forward. Councilmember Owens stated he would like to see letters drafted and sent out to the residents between the City and Alvin Independent School District showing the recent changes that have been made addressing the concerns brought forth by the residents and the Alvin Independent School District Superintendent. Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson regarding as procedural to start looking on the school zone adjustments earlier next year to allow Staff and Council time to make needed modifications in a timely manner. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Reed, Carbone, Moore, Little, Ordeneaux, Perez and Owens. Voting "No": None. Motion Passed: 7 to 0 ' Council Action — Resolution No. R2018-23 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the power of eminent domain to acquire fee simple title to certain property for the FM 518 Turn Lane Project (FM 518 at SH 288); being a 0.0351 acre (1,530 square feet) parcel of land, out of the John M. Maxey Survey Abstract Number 675, Brazoria County, Texas and being out of that certain called 1.1810 acre tract conveyed to JP Morgan Chase Bank from That The Crossing At 288 Shopping Center, Ltd. by deed executed June 16, 2003 recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File Number 03 037078 of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas, for the construction and maintenance of road improvements on certain real property described herein; authorizing the city attorney, or his designee, and other city officials to take such actions as are necessary to acquire said property, located within the city, by donation, purchase, or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve Resolution No. R2018-23. Darrin Coker City Attorney stated this is an eminent domain matter and having to do this to obtain a clear title. He read into the record the caption to Resolution No. R2018-23. ' Councilmember Moore stated he has always thought a turn lane was needed in that area and is glad that it is finally happening. Pearland Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2018 Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Reed, Carbone, Moore, Little, Ordeneaux, Perez and Owens. Voting "No": None. Motion Passed: 7 to 0. Council Action — Resolution No. R2018-22 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Industrial District Agreement Extension with Danbury Resources, Inc. Councilmember Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux, to approve Resolution R2018-22. Clay Pearson City Manager stated the City has an existing development agreement with Danbury. This is the southeast part of town along the state highway 35. The agreement provides that Debury will pay in lieu of tax payments amounts based on value to the City in exchange the City will not incorporate that property. Staff recommends that the City extend the Agreement for a period of one year, and Denbury officials have agreed to our proposed terms and conditions. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Reed, Carbone, Moore, Little, Ordeneaux, Perez and ' Owens. Voting "No": None. Motion Passed: 7 to 0. MAYORICOUNCIL ISSUES FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS Councilmember Perez stated he would like to take the opportunity to commend Staff for the effort put in this weekend with the waterline that went down over at the west side during these freezing conditions. Councilmember Perez extended his appreciation to the Public Works department for all their hard work in restoring the water so quickly. OTHER BUSINESS: None. Pearland Regular Meeting Minutes January22, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 2611 day of March, A.D., 2018. Tom Reid Mayor ATTEST: PW�'cWli..'p unging, Tgl C ' ity S etary ' 7 Peadand Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2018