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2019-07-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JULY 22, 2019 AT 6:30 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS I PEARLAND CITY HALL I 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. with the following present: Mayor Tom Reid Councilmember Luke Orlando Councilmember Derrick Reed Councilmember Trent Perez Councilmember Adrian Hernandez Councilmember Gary Moore Councilmember Woody Owens Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem J. David Little Others in Attendance: Clay Pearson City Manager, Darrin Coker City Attorney, Maria Rodriguez Deputy City Secretary, Jon Branson Deputy City Manager, Matt Buchanan President of Economic Development, Trent Epperson Assistant City Manager, Roland Garcia Fire Marshal, Michelle Graham Human Resource Interim -Director, John McDonald Planning, John McCarter Management Assistant, Robert Upton City Engineer, Clarence Wittwer Director of Public Works, Joel Hardy Grant Coordinator, Skipper Jones Project Manager, Joshua Lee Director of Communication, Daniel McGhinnis Chief Information Technology, and Lawrence Provins Deputy City Attorney The invocation was given by Councilmember Perez and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Reed. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Victoria Chavez, 1131 East Hampton Drive, addressed Council regarding hedges causing visibility issues at Shelton Drive. Diana Fernandez - Chavez, 1131 East Hampton Drive, addressed Council regarding concerns regarding the hedges on the corner of East Hampton Street that limit visibility. Mathew Alex, 2702 Lambeth Drive, addressed Council and stated his concerns regarding the sidewalks near Southdown Drive and Lambeth Drive. James Presley, 2724 Shauntel Street, addressed Council and stated his concern regarding perceived behavior of government officials. Tammy Dexter, 1412 North Pine Orchard Drive, addressed Council regarding treatment of City Office candidates and Officials. Renee Braun, 2302 Arron Drive, addressed Council regarding Councilmember promises made during their campaign. Page 1 of 15 PUBLIC HEARING: NO. 1 Conduct the second of two docketed Public Hearings in accordance with 24 CFR 91.105 (Citizen Participation) of the Code of Federal Regulations for the City of Pearland's FY 2020 (HUD Program Year 2019) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Annual Allocations; and providing an opportunity for citizen participation and public involvement. STAFF REVIEW Grants and Special Projects Administrator Joel Hardy presented to Council regarding the City of Pearland's FY 2020 (HUD Program Year 2019) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Annual Allocations. CITIZEN COMMENTS: None COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION Mayor Pro -Tem Perez recused himself from the discussion for personal reasons. Councilmember Owens stated little has been done regarding the train depot and more funds should be directed at preserving the history of Pearland. ADJOURNMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 J Mayor Reid adjourned Public Hearing No.1 at 7:15 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: NO. 2 Conduct the second of two docketed Public Hearings in accordance with 24 CFR 91.105 (Citizen Participation) of the Code of Federal Regulations for the City of Pearland's Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR) Action Plan, per the Texas General Land Office. STAFF REVIEW Grants and Special Projects Administrator Joel Hardy presented to Council regarding the City of Pearland's Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR) Action Plan, per the Texas General Land Office. CITIZEN COMMENTS Melissa Washington, 2903 Amber Hill Trail, addressed Council as a representative of the Texas General Land Office regarding the funding outlined in the presentation. J Page 2 of 15 Alex Camcar, 3409 Ashton Spring Lane, addressed Council regarding his disagreement with allocating funds for the purchase of a generator by the City and the cost allocated for an Administration fee. COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION Councilmember Owens asked staff if the School District would help on the allocated cost for the generator discussed in the Public Hearing. City Manager Clay Pearson stated it would not pertain to the School District since it is designated for Emergency Use. Councilmember Moore stated he has an issue with the generator proposed for use at the Natatorium and if it is designated for an emergency, finding fuel for the generator to run would be difficult. Councilmember Hernandez asked staff what other facilities can be used for Emergency shelter in the same area of the Natatorium, such as a school. City Manager Clay Pearson stated the City needs to have its own emergency shelters. Schools cannot be used as emergency shelters because their goal is to get those back in session as quickly as possible. Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson stated the generator listed in the proposal is a Lombardi Marine Generator and that type of generator does not require fuel. Councilmember Perez stated the reality is that the Natatorium is the City's best place to set up shelter and the generator would be a necessity. ADJOURNMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING: NO. 2 Mayor Reid adjourned Public Hearing No. 2 at 7:36 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: NO. 3 Public Hearing- Recommendations of the 2019 Charter Review Commission City Attorney Darrin Coker presented to Council the members of the Charter Review Commission. CHAIR REVIEW PRESENTATION Charter Review Commission Chair Craig Slater presented to Council the Charter Review Commission's recommendations. CITIZEN COMMENTS: None. COUNCILISTAFF DISCUSSION: Page 3 of 15 Councilmember Orlando asked staff if there has been any research done on whether any other large Cities are using a Member at Large form of Council. Charter Review Commission Chair Craig Slater stated when the Commission reviewed that subject the decision was made to not disturb a working form of government. Councilmember Reed stated he is in support of the recommendations of the Commission apart from extending Council terms to four years. He further stated he is not in support of breaking up the City into Districts and representatives for Council but does see the importance of representation and feels Council is spread out enough to accomplish that. Councilmember Perez stated he is in support of the Commission's recommendations, including the proposal of expanding the City Council terms to four years. He further stated he is not a supporter of breaking the City up into Districts. Councilmember Hernandez stated he is in support of changing the Councilmember term to four years and does not have issue with any points presented by the Charter Review Commission. Councilmember Moore asked staff to discuss the process of implementing a four-year term for City Councilmembers. Charter Review Commission Chair Craig Slater provided an outline of a way to gradually put into effect a system of term expansions for City Council positions. Councilmember Owens stated he does not have an issue with sending the Charter Review Commission's recommendations to voters. He further provided the history of trying to create districts within the City and its results. Councilmember Perez asked staff if these items can be brought to voters as individual items or does it have to go as a package on the ballot. City Attorney Darrin Coker stated it is required that these items appear individually on ballots for the voters to consider. He further addressed Council and explained what actions will be taken at this meeting regarding the Charter Review Commission's recommendations. ADJOURNMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING: NO. 3 Mayor Reid adjourned Public Hearing No. 3 at 8:23 p.m. Mayor Reid called the session to recess at 8:41 p.m. Mayor Reid called the session back into order at 8:47 p.m J Page 4 of 15 CONSENT AGENDA: A. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the Absence of Councilmember Woody Owens from the Regular Council Meeting on July 8, 2019. B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-174 -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, accepting the final report of the 2019 Charter Review Commission into the official record of the City. C. Consideration and Possible Action - Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-186 - 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, Tract (1): Being a tract containing 0.146 acre situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Survey, Section 11, Abstract No. 239, Brazoria County; being out of and a part of a called 0.2152 acre tract conveyed to the City of Pearland as described by deed recorded in Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2007037608; being out of and a part of Lots 5 and 6, Airport Sites Subdivision No. 2, an unrecorded subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas. Tract (2): Being a tract containing 0.097 acre situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Survey, Section 11, Abstract No. 239, Brazoria County; being out of and a part of a called 0.1435 acre tract conveyed to the City of Pearland as described by deed recorded in Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2008057966; being out of and a part of Lot 9, Airport Sites Subdivision No. 2, an unrecorded subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas. Tract (3): Being the residue of Lots 7 and 8 of Airport Sites Subdivision No. 2, an unrecorded subdivision in Brazoria County, out of Tract 6B of the Subdivision of Section No. 11, situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 239, Brazoria County, Texas, described in Deed to Elias Garcia, Jr. and Eufemia Garcia recorded in Vol. 797, Page 386 of the Deed Records of Brazoria County, Texas, Less, Save and Except a previously conveyed 0.0689 acre tract recorded by Deed in File No. 2013033107 of the Official Records of Brazoria County, Texas. (3718, 3804 & 3808 E. Walnut Street, Pearland Texas) Zone Change Application No. ZONE 19-00012, a request by Kevin Cole, applicant, on behalf of Great Barrier, LLC (Series D), owner, for approval of a zoning change from General Commercial District (GC) to Planned Development District (PD), on approximately 0.439 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. D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-175 -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending a contract for plan review and inspection services with AG/CM, in an additional amount of $19,000.00, for a total of $64,000.00, for the period ending September 30, 2019. E. Consideration and Possible Action -Resolution No. R2019-158 -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a construction material testing contract with Alpha Testing, in the amount of $53,000.00, for the Mykawa Lift Station Construction Project (Packages 1, 2 and 3). Page 5 of 15 F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-170 -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 Trafficware, in the amount of $83,619.50, for the purchase of new traffic management equipment associated with the Bailey Road Intersection Improvement Pilot Program. G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-185 -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland supporting Brazoria County's appointment of the City's Public Works Director, Clarence Wittwer, to the Board of Directors of the Gulf Coast Water Authority ("GCWA"). H. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution R2019 - 180 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a Community Development Block Grant unit supply contract forwaterline fittings, valves, and hydrants to Core & Main, LP, in the estimated amount of $109,827.84 for the period of July 23, 2019 through September 30, 2019. Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve, Consent Agenda Items A through H with the exception of Items C, D, E and F as presented on the Consent Agenda. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Little Motion Passed 6 to 0 MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: C. Consideration and Possible Action -Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-186 -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, Tract (1): Being a tract containing 0.146 acre situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Survey, Section 11, Abstract No. 239, Brazoria County; being out of and a part of a called 0.2152 acre tract conveyed to the City of Pearland as described by deed recorded in Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2007037608; being out of and a part of Lots 5 and 6, Airport Sites Subdivision No. 2, an unrecorded subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas. Tract (2): Being a tract containing 0.097 acre situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Survey, Section 11, Abstract No. 239, Brazoria County; being out of and a part of a called 0.1435 acre tract conveyed to the City of Pearland as described by deed recorded in Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2008057966; being out of and a part of Lot 9, Airport Sites Subdivision No. 2, an unrecorded subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas. Tract (3): Being the residue of Lots 7 and 8 of Airport Sites Subdivision No. 2, an unrecorded subdivision in Brazoria County, out of Tract 6B of the Subdivision of Section No. 11, situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 239, Brazoria County, Texas, described in Deed to Elias Garcia, Jr. and Eufemia Garcia Page 6 of 15 recorded in Vol. 797, Page 386 of the Deed Records of Brazoria County, Texas, Less, Save and Except a previously conveyed 0.0689 acre tract recorded by Deed in File No. 2013033107 of the Official Records of Brazoria County, Texas. (3718, 3804 & 3808 E. Walnut Street, Pearland Texas) Zone Change Application No. ZONE 19-00012, a request by Kevin Cole, applicant, on behalf of Great Barrier, LLC (Series D), owner, for approval of a zoning change from General Commercial District (GC) to Planned Development District (PD), on approximately 0.439 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 Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adopt Ordinance No. 2000M-186. Councilmember Perez stated he is recusing himself from the discussion due to personal involvement with the Item. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is for approval of a zoning change from General Commercial District (GC) to Planned Development District (PD) with staff recommendation to approve. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Reed, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Councilmember Perez recused himself from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0. D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-175 -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending a contract for plan review and inspection services with AG/CM, in an additional amount of $19,000.00, for a total of $64,000.00, for the period ending September 30, 2019. Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution No. R2019-175. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is an amendment to a contract for plan review and inspection services with AG/CM. Councilmember Owens asked staff if this is due to employee turnover and requested an explanation on why this item is being reviewed. City Manager Clay Pearson stated it has been due, in part, to employee retirement. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Reed, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Page 7 of 15 Voting "No': None. Absent: Councilmember Perez absent from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0. E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-158 -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a construction materials testing contract with Alpha Testing, in the amount of $53,000.00, for the Mykawa Lift Station Construction Project (Packages 1, 2 and 3). Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution No. R2019-158. Councilmember Perez stated he is recusing himself from the discussion due to personal involvement with the Item. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is authorizing a construction material testing contract with Alpha Testing for the Mykawa Lift Station Construction Project (Packages 1, 2 and 3). Councilmember Owens asked staff if Alpha Testing has done any work previously for the City. Director of Engineering Capital Projects Robert Upton stated Alpha Testing has done work for the City in the past and has performed well in those projects. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Reed, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Voting "Recuse" Councilmember Perez. Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Little. Motion Passed 5 to 0. F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-170 -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 Trafficware, in the amount of $83,619.50, for the purchase of new traffic management equipment associated with the Bailey Road Intersection Improvement Pilot Program. Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution No. R2019-170. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is a contract with Trafficware for the purchase of new traffic management equipment associated with the Bailey Road Intersection Improvement Pilot Program. Page 8 of 15 Conversation ensued between Councilmember Owens and Director of Engineering and Capital Projects Robert Upton regarding surrounding Cities that use this vendor and the cost associated with approval of this contract. Councilmember Moore asked staff how the cost was determined, whether it is based on distance or signals installed. Director of Engineering and Capital Projects Robert Upton stated the fees would be based on a per intersection basis but after the pilot phase it will be based on a group of intersections at a time. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Reed, Moore, Orlando, Perez, Hernandez and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Little. Motion Passed 6 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-187 - 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 62.46 acres tract of land located in the H.T. & B RR Company Survey, Abstract No. 551, Brazoria County, Texas, said 62.46 acre tract also being out of a called 38.57 acre tract conveyed to Forgotten Angels Inc. as per an instrument recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 05-002608 of the Official Records of Brazoria County, Texas and a called 31.628 acre tract as per an instrument recorded in Volume 92-1024, Page 275 of the Official Records of Brazoria County, Texas. (3900 Block of Pearland Parkway, Pearland, Texas) Zone Change Application No. ZONE 19-00001, a request by Justin Barnett, R. West Development Co, Inc., applicant, on behalf of Triangle 31 LLC, owner, for approval of a zoning change from Single-family Residential -4 (R-4) and Light Industrial (M-1) to Planned Development (PD), on approximately 62.46 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 Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Orlando to adopt Ordinance No. 2000M-187. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is for approval of a zoning change from Single-family Residential -4 (R-4) and Light Industrial (M-1) to Planned Development (PD) with a split recommendation from staff. Senior Planner Martin Griggs presented to Council on the proposed zone change. He further "i stated that if Council approves the First Reading of this zone change, staff is recommending not passing it on the Second and Final Reading until the Thoroughfare Plan is complete. Page 9 of 15 Attorney at Law Kenneth R. Phillips, 2515 Meadow Hurst, spoke in the capacity of Attorney for his client who owns land south of Industrial Road. He stated his client is not in support of the proposed zone change and stated his business has been overlooked. Roy Grasha, 4001 Pine Mill Court, addressed Council and stated there is a need for more senior housing due to the 55 years of age and over population making up 35% of the City's population. Councilmember Moore stated that in the Joint Public Hearing on this item it was discussed that the roads are not wide enough in that area for Emergency vehicles. Senior Planner Martin Griggs stated there has been no updates to the road since the last discussion. Councilmember Perez stated he is in support of the development but not the plan as it stands now and agrees the Second and Final Reading needs to be held off until the Thoroughfare Plan is completed. Conversation ensued between R. West Development Co. Inc Representative Renee West and Councilmember Owens regarding the site plan requirements of the City for the developer and the ability to meet those requirements. Councilmember Hernandez stated he is in support of this project and the needs it will meet with the City's senior population. Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Orlando to add the condition that there be sidewalks on both sides of the development. Mayor Reid called for the vote on the amended motion. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0. Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original motion. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0 Page 10 of 15 Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-183 - 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 Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise services, from SHI Government Solutions, in the estimated amount of $82,000.60 for FY19 and $260,285.56 for the next three fiscal years. Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution No. R2019-183. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is an interlocal cooperative multiyear pricing arrangement with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise services, from SHI Government Solutions. Conversation ensued between Councilmember Owens and City Manager Clay Pearson regarding the cost breakdown for this software. Voting "Aye": Councilmember Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0. Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-178 - 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 City of Missouri City for sale and exchange of the City of Pearland's Waste Water Treatment Package Plant for the amount of $2,300,00.00. Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to approve Resolution No. R2019-178. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Missouri City for sale and exchange of the City of Pearland's Waste Water Treatment Package Plant. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0. Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-173 - 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 Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC) for the Page 11 of 15 purchase of one (1) Vac Hunter Truck Combination, in the amount of $404,904.00 from Under Ground Inc. Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution R2019-173. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is an interlocal cooperative pricing arrangement with the Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC) for the purchase of one (1) Vac Hunter Truck Combination from Under Ground Inc. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0. Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-156 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a construction services contract for the Mykawa Lift Station Construction Project (Packages 1 and 3) to Nerie Construction Company, LLC, in the amount of $716,362.50 (Package 1) and $947,221.00 (Package 3) for a total combined amount of $1,663,583.50. Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve r Resolution No. R2019-156. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is awarding a construction services contract for the Mykawa Lift Station Construction Project (Packages 1 and 3) to Nerie Construction Company, LLC. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0. Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-157 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a construction services contract for the Mykawa Lift Station Project (Package 2) to Black Castle General Contractor, in the amount of $4,424,640.00. Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution No. R2019-157. Page 12 of 15 City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is awarding a construction services contract for the Mykawa Lift Station Project (Package 2) to Black Castle General Contractor. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0. Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-184 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, renewing the employee health insurance benefits for stop loss and administration services with Cigna, renewing employee dental insurance with Cigna, and renewing employee vision plan benefits with UNUM for fiscal year 2019-2020; awarding a contract for employee ancillary benefits for Employee Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long Term Disability to Symetra, for fiscal year 2019-2020; and authorizing an interlocal agreement with Public Employee Benefits Alliance ("PEBA") to provide City retirees and/or retirees dependents, access to a Medicare Supplement Plan. Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution R2019-184. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is renewing the employee health insurance benefits with Cigna and the vision plan benefits with UNUM for fiscal year 2019-2020; awarding a contract for employee ancillary benefits for Employee Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long Term Disability to Symetra, for fiscal year 2019-2020; and authorizing an interlocal agreement with Public Employee Benefits Alliance ('PEBA") to provide City retirees and/or retirees dependents, access to a Medicare Supplement Plan. HUB Senior Vice President Brent Weegar addressed Council and presented on the 2019-2020 City Employee Benefits Renewal Recommendations, Mayor Reid called the session into recess at 10:30 p.m. Mayor Reid called the session back into order at 10:35 p.m. Voting "Aye: Councilmembers Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0. Council Input and Discussion - Regarding referral to the Planning and Zoning Commission for possible amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding regulations addressing credit Page 13 of 15 access businesses, pawn shops, and other similar business types, and corridor screening requirements along HWY 35. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is for Council review to add additional uses to the Conditional Use Permit requirements, no Council decision is required at this time. He further stated with Council approval the Planning and Zoning Committee will begin reviewing the new uses proposed. Conversation ensued between Council regarding the way similar businesses have been treated in the past versus the proposed changes and provided a positive recommendation for the Planning and Zoning Committee to review additional uses to be included in the existing Conditional Use Permit process. Council Input and Discussion - Regarding the Fiscal Year 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program Presentation. City Manager Clay Pearson stated no Council action is required on this item, staff would like to provide the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program and present on it separate from the other Budget items. Director of Engineering and Capital Projects Robert Upton presented to Council on the 2020-2024 proposed Capital Improvement Program. Conversation ensued between Councilmember Hernandez and City Manager Clay Pearson regarding projects that did not receive funding as expected and what future funding will be available. Councilmember Owens stated he is most concerned with the Wastewater Project funding requested. Councilmember Moore stated the issue is the City continues to go into debt every year and some of these projects may not be necessary. Councilmember Perez stated Council can elect to not do Capital Projects and that would not be desired by the residents. He further stated a debt ceiling needs to be set and then projects added to stay under that amount. Councilmembers Perez, Orlando, Moore and Hernandez stated they would like staff to include Independence Park Phase II into the 5 -year Capital Improvement Plan. Council Input and Discussion - Regarding Storm Water Utility Fee Presentation and Update Director of Engineering and Capital Projects Robert Upton presented to Council regarding the Stormwater Utility Fee, including how those fees will be calculated and the current Master Drainage Plan. Page 14 of 15 Conversation ensued between Council and staff regarding the steps the City can take to adopt this new plan, the way other Cities have handled the adoption in the past and how rates can be set. Council Action - Resolution R2019 - 176 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, adopting and implementing a Rebate Policy for municipal utility districts located within the incorporated limits of the City. Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Resolution No. R2019-176. City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is for the adoption and implementation of a Rebate Policy for municipal utility districts located within the incorporated limits of the City. Voting "Aye": Councilmembers Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. Voting "No": None. Absent: Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers and Mayor Pro -Tem Little absent. Motion Passed 5 to 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS: None. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 11:47 p.m. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 1311 day of January, A.D., 2020. .: ATTEST' ''',�����punaN```,. Maria E. Rodriguez Interim City Secretary Tom Reid Mayor Page 15 of 15