2018-09-17 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 AT 6:30 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PEARLAND CITY HALL 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
Trent Perez
Councilmember
Tony Carbone
Councilmember
Derrick Reed
Councilmember
Gary Moore
Councilmember
Adrian Hernandez
Councilmember
J. David Little
Councilmember
Woody Owens
City Manager
Clay Pearson
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Daniel Baum Assistnat Fire Chief, Jon Branson Deputy City Manager, Matt
Buchanan President of EDC, Trent Epperson Assistant City Manager, Roland Garcia Assistant
Chief -Community Risk Reduction, Michelle Graham Director for Human Resources, John
McDonald Director of Community Development, John McCarter Budget & Procurement Manager,
Chris Orlea Director of Parks and Recreation, Cynthia Pearson Director of Finance, Vance Riley
Fire Chief, Kim Sinistore Executive Director CVB, Johnny Spires Police Chief, Robert Upton
Director of Engineering, Joel Hardy Grants -Special Projects Administrator, Skipper Jones
Assistant Director of Capital Projects and -Daniel McGhinnis Chief. Information Officer.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Carbone and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Baum.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Perez, Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Moore, Hernandez,
Little, and Owens.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None
PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of July 9, 2018, Regular Meeting held at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes of July 23, 2018, Special Meeting held at 5:45 p.m.
Minutes of August 6, 2018, Public Hearing held at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes of August 6, 2018, Joint Public Hearing held at 6:30 p.m.
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B. Consideration and Possible Action - Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No.
1012-3 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, establishing a
curfew for persons under the age of 17 years, providing defenses to prosecution for
violations hereunder, providing a penalty for violation; providing for timely review and
analysis of said ordinance to determine its effectiveness; containing a savings clause, a
severability clause and a repealer clause; providing an effective date and for codification,
and containing other provisions relating to the subject.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2018-169 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a unit supply bid for the purchase of
Fire Department medical supplies to Life -Assist, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$50,000.00 for the period of September 18, 2018 through September 17, 2019.
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2018-168 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a unit supply bid for the purchase of
Fire Department medical supplies to Bound Tree Medical, LLC., in an amount not to
exceed $70,000.00, for the period of September 18, 2018 through September 17, 2019.
E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2018-167 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a bid for the purchase of two (2)
HVAC Carrier Chillers (Public Safety Building), from A/W Mechanical Services L.P., in the
amount of $274,369.00.
F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2018-166 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a contract for Ditch Cleaning
Services to Donmar Grading, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00, for the period
of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2018-162 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a bid for the construction of the Max
Road Fiber Improvement Project (FM 518 to the Hickory Slough Detention Basin) to
TDC2, LLC, in the amount of $202,838.50.
H. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2018-163 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a contract with Kimley-Horn &
Associates, Inc., for design services associated with certain Intersection Improvements
(signalization Windward Bay at Broadway; left turn on Pearland Parkway at Oak Ridge
Drive; and left turn on Dixie Farm Road near Long Oak Drive), in an amount not to exceed
$98,900.00.
I. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2018-47 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, conveying a drainage easement (east of
Pearland Parkway and south of Hughes Road between the Clear Creek Park Subdivision
and Clear Creek) to Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 for the construction and maintenance
of drainage facilities associated with Clear Creek.
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Councilmember Carbone asked that Consent Item E be removed from the Consent Agenda for
further discussion.
Councilmembers Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Consent Agenda Items A through I with the exception of Item E as presented on the Consent
Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
As requested by Councilmember Carbone Consent Item E was removed for further discussion.
E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2018-167 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a bid for the purchase of two (2)
HVAC Carrier Chillers (Public Safety Building), from ANV Mechanical Services L.P., in the
amount of $274,369.00.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2018-167.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated two HVAC chillers are at the end of their lifecycle and this bid
will award the replacement of those chillers.
Councilmember Carbone stated in the request it states due to the amount of deterioration and.
rust the cause was determined to be inferior steel and poorly applied powder coating, asking staff
if the vendor has been approached for warranty repair. He asked staff if the City is using the same
vendor for these chillers.
Director of Engineering Robert Upton stated he has followed up for those warranty repairs and
the new units will also come from Carrier, as did the previous units.
Councilmember Carbone asked staff if the vendor should be changed because the City has gone
back for warranty repair and none was provided, but now staff wants to purchase two more.
Director of Engineering Robert Upton stated there are already two other Carrier units there and
staff wants to move forward with standardization and will work with Carrier to ensure the City's
expectations are met.
Conversation ensued between Councilmember Carbone and Director of Engineering Robert
Upton regarding the standardization of units with Carrier and any other issues that have come up
with units from Carrier.
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Councilmember Moore asked staff to provide the age of the existing units that are being removed
for replacement.
Director of Engineering Robert Upton stated the units are going on ten years since installation.
Councilmember Owens asked staff if the reason for going with the same vendor is the hookups
on the existing units and will a better warranty be given on the new units.
Director of Engineering Robert Upton stated a better warranty will be provided and in order_ for
the unit to work properly all parts need to come from the same manufacturer.
Conversation ensued between Councilmember Little and Director of Engineering Robert Upton
regarding the life expectancy of the units.
Voting "Aye Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1568 - An appropriation Ordinance adopting a budget for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019, and pay plans for fiscal
year 2019.
Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Ordinance No. 1568 as amended.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this Ordinance is to approve the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and
is balanced.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to amend the
PEDC Budget to include $12.9 million to provide sufficient funds for bond payments, amending
Fund 900 to reflect $11,730, 381 in revenue and $27,757,741 in expenditures.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the amended motion.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original motion as amended.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
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Voting "No" None.
Motion as amended passed 7 to 0.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1567 - An Ordinance adopting a tax rate of $0.709158 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 2018.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Ordinance No. 1567.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this Ordinance is for the upcoming tax rate and is at the
effective rate, the budget also includes the operating and debt service rates.
Gary Hozmer, 4026 Ravenwood Ct, addressed Council and stated his opposition of the tax rate
increase.
Conversation ensued between Councilmember Owens and City Manager Clay Pearson regarding
whether the proposed tax rate will carry the City through the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018/2019
with the additional programs added. Councilmember Owens and City Manager Clay Pearson
further discussed the addition of Emergency Services employees.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1358-16 - 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, a repealer clause, providing for publication and an effective date.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Ordinance No. 1358-16.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this will codify the non -development fees and reflects the
changes Council asked be done.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
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First Reading of Ordinance No. 1023-8 - 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 Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Ordinance No. 1023-8.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this Ordinance reflects the enhanced development and Permit
fees.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
First and Only Reading of Ordinance No. 1569 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Pearland, Texas, temporarily altering the prima facie speed limits established for vehicles under
the provisions of Section 545.356, Texas Transportation Code, upon certain streets and
highways, of parts thereof, within the corporate limits of the City of Pearland (SH 288 Frontage
Roads between FM 518 and FM 2234), as set out in this ordinance; providing a penalty; and
declaring an emergency.
Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little to adopt Ordinance
No. 1569 on its First and Only Reading.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this will lower the speed limit on the Frontage roads along
Farm to Market Road 518 and Farm to Market Road 2234 during construction.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 6 to 0 with Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-174 - 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 of land in the
Commercial Reserve of Block 12, Section 3, West Lea Subdivision, an addition in Brazoria
County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 12, Page 23, Plat Records, Brazoria
County; Texas same being that tract of land conveyed to Frank A. Travino and wife, Sidella
Travino, by deed recorded in Volume 1530, Page 652, Deed Records, Brazoria County, Texas.
(North of Heron Lane on the east side of FM 1128 immediately north of property addressed 4033
Manvel Road, Pearland TX.) Zone Change Application No. ZONE 18-00011, a request of Hitesh
Patel, applicant and owner; approval of a change in the zoning classification from Suburban
Residential -12 (SR -12) zoning district to General Business (GB) zoning district; on approximately
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1.20 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 Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Ordinance No. 2000M-174.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is a proposed rezoning request from the property owner
and staff is giving a negative recommendation.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Perez, Hernandez and Owens.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Carbone, Little and Moore.
Mayor Reid voted "No" to break the tie.
Motion failed 3 to 4, with Councilmember Reed absent from the Chambers.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2018-175 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Commercial Electricity Service
Agreement with a retail electric provider as determined to be the best offer in the City's electricity
market pricing solicitation.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2018-175.
Deputy City Manager Jon Branson stated the City was previously in a coalition that allowed for
energy to be purchased at a lower rate then what was in the open market, the City used a broker
to procure energy and the rate was cut in half at that time. He further stated the City now has the
opportunity to purchase renewable solar power in the year 2024 at a rate lower than the City's
current rate.
Conversation ensued between Councilmember Carbone and Deputy City Manager Jon Branson
regarding the cost of solar energy versus non -solar energy in comparison to the City's current
rates.
Bob Wooten Tradition Energy Representative addressed Council regarding the different energy
options available and how the City could benefit from the use of solar energy.
Councilmember Carbone asked for pricing comparisons to be compiled by Tradition Energy
Representative Bob Wooten and presented to Council at a later date. He further asked that
Tradition Energy provide their relationship in the purchase of energy.
Tradition Energy Representative Bob Wooten stated his company coordinates the process, uses
its position in the wholesale market to secure better rates and monitors the market to make sure
contracts are done at the proper time.
Conversation ensued between Councilmember Carbone and Tradition Energy Representative
Bob Wooten regarding how Tradition Energy is compensated for the service that they provide.
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Deputy City Manager Jon Branson stated the City has been in a commitment almost identical for
years and this will allow the City to continue in a similar structure with half of the cost to the City
for the services Tradition Energy will offer.
Councilmember Carbone stated the proposal is for a contract that is years out and does not want
to be looking from the outside in at a Council that is tied into this contract.
Councilmember Reed stated previously it was suggested that contracts be limited on the length
of time contracted and this proposal is a good example of a contract that will outlast the present
Council, which is something not desired.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez asked staff why a contract that does not begin for several years is being
discussed at this time.
Bob Wooten Tradition Energy Representative stated timing is the most important factor when
trying to secure electricity and prices are low at the present time, supply and demand is not high.
He further stated the City is should be wanting to lock in rates while they are low.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez stated if the City locks in these rates now and rates change in 2024 how
would the rates the City's contracted rates change.
Bob Wooten Tradition Energy Representative stated they City would be locked into the rates I agreed upon whether the rates went higher or lower throughout the term of the contract.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez stated his caution in locking in rates so far in advance and does not want
the City to buy into something that is unclear at this point what the City is buying. He further stated
the City does need to look at ways to save money but cannot make a decision that may or may
not save money for the City and residents, it's not something the City needs to do right now.
Councilmember Hernandez asked if the procurement services fee was paid as an embedded rate
or invoiced separately as a retainer, would that effect Tradition Energy's services to the City.
Bob Wooten Tradition Energy Representative stated the way the fee is paid would not affect the
services provided to the City and new opportunities would always be explored.
Councilmember Hernandez asked if Tradition Energy has a set group of providers that it deals
with or is the market shopped.
Bob Wooten Tradition Energy Representative stated there is a set group of providers used, but
any new companies that enter into the field are looked at to determine stability before being
brought in to that group.
Councilmember Little asked if the other participants of the coalition have already agreed to this
contract.
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Conversation ensued between Councilmember Little and Bob Wooten Tradition Energy
Representative regarding the status of the other members of this coalition and what would happen
to the rate with limited participation from the other groups.
Councilmember Little asked Bob Wooten Tradition Energy Representative if the contract could
have a clause that all members have to sign for the contract to be upheld, that way the City is not
locked in and the rates change because a member did not sign.
Bob Wooten Tradition Energy Representative stated the idea is to not enter into something legal
that will bound the members as a whole rather than as an individual.
Councilmember Little stated the proposed price is good and the energy rates should not drop
below that in the future.
Councilmember Moore stated this is something new and would like to see how the other groups
are going about this process and how many are on board with signing this agreement. He further
stated it is a little too soon to make this decision without knowing which other Cities are ready to
sign.
Councilmember Owens stated if the City signs this agreement is it going to be contingent on the
other members signing also.
Deputy City Manager Jon Branson stated if Council approves this proposal tonight the City would
be locked into this contract at the rate in the contract.
Councilmember Owens stated he would like to know also which other Cities are going to sign
before it is approved and the City is the only one that signed and the price escalates.
Conversation ensued between Councilmember Carbone and Deputy City Manager Jon Branson
regarding the process going forward if the City does sign the agreement and what options the
City has before signing.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez stated a company could have significant backing and good financial history
but by the time this contract goes into effect that could all change and the City would be tied into
a contract with an unreliable company.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to postpone
Resolution No. R2018-175 to the next Regular City Council meeting.
Mayor Reid called for the vote to postpone Resolution R2018-175.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reid, Hernandez, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" Councilmembers Perez and Little.
Motion passed 5 to 2.
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Council Action - Resolution No. R2018-172 - 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 Freese
and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $493,507.00, for professional services associated with the
City's Wastewater Master Plan.
Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2018-172.
Councilmember Owens asked staff to clarify what is meant by Other Funding Source and System
Revenue Cash as listed in the Resolution.
Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson stated it is the close out of a water fund where projects
were closed and the funds were put into the current project because it was already part of a
water/sewer fund.
Councilmember Owens stated the contract does not have a not to exceed clause written into it
and that has been discussed recently.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated the language of the Resolution limits the amount to what Council
approves and is what is listed in the Resolution.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated the City's Wastewater Master Plan was done 10 years ago
and the system has grown in complexity in that time. He further stated bids were reviewed and I the proposed vendor was the best fit for the project.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez stated he would like to know what is being used as the base assumption
for the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction going out to the years 2025 and 2040, will the City be servicing
those areas.
Director of Engineering Robert Upton stated that would not be the case at this time and is set
forth by the boundaries today.
Mayor Pro -tem Perez asked staff what model the City is using for sewer lift station consolidation.
Director of Engineering Robert Upton stated gravity flow and the amount of time a station has
been in use will be factors in determining if a lift station is consolidated.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2018-171 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, approving the annexation by Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 35 of
approximately 9.6237 acres of land.
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Mayor Pro -Tem Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2018-171.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated this is for a proposed annexation to include this property in the
Municipal Utility District for the construction of an Assisted Living Facility. He further stated this
would be a cash project with no need to issue debt.
Mayor Pro -tem asked staff for clarification on if a public infrastructure is going to be put in this
location.
Lynn Humphries Allen, Boone, Humphries, Robinson LLP Representative addressed Council and
stated most of the infrastructure is there and the only change to infrastructure would be drainage
due to an unsightly retention pond.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1121-1 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, Amending Ordinance No. 1121, authorizing the offering of health benefits
coverage to City retirees; containing a repealer clause; providing an effective date; and providing
an open meetings clause.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Ordinance No. 1121-1 on its Second and Final Reading.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is for the amended Ordinance to offer benefits to City of
Pearland retirees for the insurance gap between retirement and Medicare eligibility.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little and Owens.
Voting "No" Councilmember Moore.
Motion passed 6 to 1.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2018-174 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite the design and
construction of the fully funded and authorized Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk Management
Project, and consider the Project for implementation under the Non -Federal Implementation Pilot
Program with the Harris County Flood Control District as the lead non -Federal sponsor.
Resolution encouraging the U.S Army Corps of Engineers to expedite and complete the Clear
Creek Project AIR -18-304
Councilmember Little made the motion seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2018-174.
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City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is to expedite the project as part of a plan to improve flood
control in the area of State Highway 288 and Farm to Market Road 518.
Councilmember Owens stated originally the project was limited from State Highway 288 to Dixie
Farm Road and the cost amount was different.
Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson stated the project was revised to include all parts of the
Clear Creek Project; Mary's Creek, Turkey Gully and Mud Gully. He further stated the contributors
have been updated to include Brazoria Drainage District No. 4, Harris County Flood Control and
Galveston County.
Conversation ensued between Councilmember Owens and Assistant City Manager Trent
Epperson regarding future projects outside if the Clear Creek Project and the possible existence
of matching funds.
Councilmember Little asked staff if the passing of this Resolution will realistically push the project
forward.
Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson stated the passing of the Resolution will put Harris County
Flood Control in the lead of this project and with their experience in these types of projects there
will be leverage to move forward sooner.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens. .
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
MAYORICOUNCIL ISSUES FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS:
Council Input and Discussion - Regarding the formation of a City Council committee to review
rules, regulations, and policy affecting the platting and development of real property within the city
limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this item was requested from Council for staff to submit and
the City waits for Council direction.
Councilmember Carbone stated some type of committee needs to be formed to expedite
processes, who serves on those committees can be discussed at a later date.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez stated a committee needs to be set up so the City can be more proactive
in dealing with ongoing issues and look at the broader scope of issues rather than fixing one issue
at a time.
Councilmember Moore stated he is in support some but not all of the proposed actions and would
like more time for research.
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Councilmember Reed stated a committee was formed years back to do the same thing and does
not think that more committees need to be formed, Council can give direction to staff. He further
stated it becomes micro managing to keep creating committees when there are more pressing
issues.
Mayor Reid stated attention needs to be given to these issues but some are already being
addressed by Council and the City has a capable staff to address those issues as they arise by
creating Resolutions and action items for Council to consider.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez stated in the past Council has asked staff to make changes that do not
always fit easily and that is unfair to do to the staff. He further stated there would be a benefit to
having a committee review to determine if there is valid reasoning behind some policies.
Councilmember Owens stated he agrees with Mayor Reid that Staff can review some policies and
make changes without having a committee.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated there is a balance between being comprehensive and being
overwhelming, if Council wants to'create.a committee it needs to handle large parts of the issue
instead of portions.
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 8:19 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 551.074 — Personnel Matters — Regarding the appointment of a Director of
Public Works.
Council returned from Executive Session at 8:45 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Council Action — Regarding ratification of the City Manager's appointment of a Director of Public
Works.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little to approve the City
Manager's appointment of a Director of Public Works.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Carbone, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion passed 6 to 0 with Councilmember Reed absent from the Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 22nd day of October, 2018.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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