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2018-03-05 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES' MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 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 J. David Little Councilmember Trent Perez Councilmember Woody Owens City Manager Clay Pearson City Attorney Darrin Coker City Secretary Young Lorfing Others in attendance: Daniel Baum Deputy Fire Chief; Jon Branson Deputy City Manager; Matt Buchanan President of Economic Development Corporation; Trent ' Epperson Assistant City Manager; John McCarter Budget Officer; Chris Orlea Director of Parks and Recreation; Cynthia Pearson Director of Finance; Robert Upton City Engineer; Eric Wilson Director of Public Works; Carry Capers Interim Communications Director; Andrea Brinkley Assistant Director of Public Works; Skipper Jones Assistant Director of Capital Projects. The invocation was given by Councilmember Ordeneaux and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant Police Chief Chad Randall. ROLL CALL: Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Reed, Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, Ordeneaux, Little, Perez and Owens. CITIZENS COMMENTS: George Sandars, 2402 Francis Drive, addressed Council stating his concerns regarding improvements needed on Cherry Street. Ruby Sandars, 2402 Francis Drive, addressed Council stating her concerns regarding the amount of traffic and repairs needed on Cherry Street. ' Caye Hauser, 2807 Honeysickle, addressed Council thanking them for allowing residents to attend and speak at Council meetings. She further stated in the Executive Session later tonight she hopes the right decision is made regarding the annexation of Area A. Page 1 of 7 - 3/5/2018 Arun Subramanian, 2829 Westchester Circle, addressed Council stating his concerns ' regarding the traffic and the gate that was installed on Westchester Circle. Luke Beard, 2726 Westchester Circle, addressed Council stating his concerns regarding the traffic and the unsightly gate installed on Westchester Circle. Elaine Thomas, 2727 Westchester Circle, addressed Council stating her concerns regarding the traffic and the esthetics of the gate on Westchester Circle. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Consideration and Possible Action - Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1547 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renaming a portion of Brookside Road between Cullen Boulevard and Stone Road to McHard Road; containing a savings clause, a severability clause and a repealer clause. B. Consideration and Possible Action - The appointment of Somarajan Nair to Position No. 1 with the term expiring November 1, 2020 and the appointment of Paula Franklin to Position No. 4 with the term expiring November 1, 2020 to serve on the Library Board. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: None. 1 Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adopt Consent Agenda Items A and B as presented on the Consent Agenda. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, Little, Perez and Owens. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 7 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: Council Action - Resolution No. R2018-46 -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the Lower Kirby Pearland Management District ("District') to issue and sell bonds, totaling $2,985,000, for certain water, sewer and drainage projects (South Spectrum Boulevard West) in the District. Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Reed to approve I Resolution No. R2018-46. Page 2 of 7 — 3/5/2018 ' Lynne Humphries with Allen, Boone, Humphries, Robinson, LLP. provided a presentation of the Lower Kirby Pearland Management District regarding the issuing and selling bonds for certain water, sewer and drainage projects in the District. Councilmember Carbone thanked Lynne Humphries for the presentation of the difference between the City issuing bonds and the District issuing bonds. Discussion ensued between Councilmember Perez and Lynne Humphries regarding the professional fee. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and President of Economic Development Corporation Matt Buchanan regarding concerns with the District Engineer. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, Little, Perez, Owens and Carbone. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 7 to 0. Council Action - Resolution No. R2018-43 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City ' of Pearland, Texas, awarding a bid for the construction of Fire Station No. 1 (Old Alvin Road at McHard Road) to C. A. Walker Construction, in the estimated amount of $4,408,000.00, and authorizing the sale of $525,000.00 in Certificates of Obligation. Mayor Pro -Tem Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux to approve Resolution No. R2018-43. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to award a bid for the construction of Fire Station No. 1 to C.A. Walker Construction. Discussion ensued between Councilmember Perez and City Engineer Robert Upton regarding the score sheet for bids. Discussion ensued between Councilmember Owens and City Engineer Robert Upton regarding clarification on some of the expenses. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Reed, Ordeneaux, Little, Perez, Owens, Carbone and Moore. Voting "No" None. ' Motion Passed 7 to 0. Page 3 of 7 — 3/5/2018 Council Action - Resolution No. R2018-45 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City ' of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into Master Services Agreement, Task No. 6, with Arcadis U. S., Inc., in an amount of $189,387.74, for construction management and inspection services associated with Fire Station No. 1. Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution No. R2018-45. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to enter into a Master Services Agreement, Task No. 6, with Arcadia U.S., Inc. for construction management and inspection services. Discussion ensued between Councilmember Carbone and City Engineer Robert Upton regarding some of the services being done in-house. Discussion ensued between Councilmember Little and City Engineer Robert Upton regarding hiring an outside Inspector. Discussion ensued between Councilmember Perez and City Engineer Robert Upton regarding the location of the main driveway of the fire department. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Ordeneaux, Little, Perez, Owens, Carbone, Moore and ' Reed. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 7 to 0. Council Action - Resolution No. R2018-48 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, conveying an easement to CenterPoint Energy for electrical service to serve the Fire Station No. 1 Project (Old Alvin Road at McHard Road). Councilmember Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution N. R2018-48. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked for the conveying of an easement to CenterPoint Energy for electrical service to serve the Fire Station No. 1. Councilmember Little absent from the Chamber at 7:38 p.m. Voting "Aye' Councilmembers Perez, Owens, Moore, Carbone, Reed and Ordeneaux. Voting "No" None. Page 4 of 7 — 3/5/2018 ' Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Little absent from the Chamber. Councilmember Little returned to the Chamber at 7:40 p.m. Council Action - Resolution No. R2018-" -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a contract with Joiner Architects for architectural design services, associated with Fire Station No. 8, in an amount not to exceed $622,350.00. Councilmember Perez stated he has a relationship with the contractor that is being awarded this contract, he will excuse himself from the Chamber. Councilmember Perez absent from the Chamber at 7:39 p.m. Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ordeneaux to approve Resolution No. R2018-04. City Manager Clay Pearson reported Council is being asked to award a contract to Joiner Architects for architectural design services associated with Fire Station No. 8. Discussion ensued between Councilmember Owens and City Engineer Robert Upton ' regarding a breakdown of the additional services hourly fees. Discussion ensued between Councilmember Moore and City Engineer Robert Upton regarding the esthetics of Fire Station No. 8. Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux and Little. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 6 to 0, with Councilmember Perez absent from the Chamber. Councilmember Perez returned to the Chamber at 7:43 p.m. MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS: None. Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Governmental Code at 7:45 p.m. to discuss the following: EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE ' 1. Executive Session — Section 551-071 — Consultation with City Attorney — Regarding pending and potential litigation related to property acquisition, municipal boundary adjustments, and environmental issues. Page 5 of 7 — 3/5/2018 2. Executive Session — Section 551-074 — Personnel Matter — Regarding the ' Annual Evaluation of the City Manager. Council returned from Executive Session at 9:39 p.m. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Council Action — Regarding pending and potential litigation related to property acquisition, municipal boundary adjustments, and environmental issues. Mayor Pro -Tem Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to authorize staff to proceed with the acquisition of right-of-way for the Max Road Project as discussed in Executive Session. Voting "Aye' Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, Little, Perez and Owens. Voting "No" None Motion Passed 7 to 0. Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore directing ' staff to proceed with the preparation of an Ordinance to repeal the Ordinances annexing Areas A and L and directing staff to develop a transition plan to end the provision of City emergency services in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, Little, Perez and Owens. Voting "No" None. Motion Passed 7 to 0. Council Action - Regarding the Annual Evaluation of the City Manager. Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adjust the City Manager's salary as discussed in Executive Session. Voting "Aye' Councilmembers Carbone, Moore, Reed, Ordeneaux, Little, Perez and Owens. Voting "No" None. , Motion Passed 7 to 0. Page 6 of 7 — 3/5/2018 ' ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. 1 Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 911 day of April, A.D., 2018. Tom Reid Mayor ATTEST: YSg Lori 7.: ecreYdry - '""nnin,�'` Page 7 of 7 - 3/5/2018