2019-12-09 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES1
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019 AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
Interim City Secretary
Tom Reid
J. David Little
Luke Orlando
Tony Carbone
Adrian Hernandez
Gary Moore
Trent Perez
Woody Owens
Clay Pearson
Darrin Coker
Maria E Rodriguez
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Jon Branson, President of Economic Development
Corporation Matt Buchanan, Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson, Director of Parks and
Recreation Chris Orlea, Director of Human Resource Michelle Graham, Director of Community
Development John McDonald, Budget and Procurement Manager John McCarter, Fire Chief
Vance Riley, Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, Police Chief Johnny Spires,
Communications Director Joshua Lee, Director of Finance Cynthia Pearson, Director of
Engineering Robert Upton, Grants -Special Project Administrator Joel Hardy.
The Invocation was given by Councilmember Owens and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember Carbone.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Little, Councilmembers Orlando, Carbone, Moore, Hernandez, Perez,
and Owens.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Lisa Lake, 2009 Westminster, Pearland, addressed Council stating her concerns regarding Animal
Services and State Law requirements for euthanizing animals.
Carol Artz-Bucek, President of the Chamber of Commerce, 6117 Broadway, Pearland, wished all a
Happy Holiday Season and invited everyone to the Chamber's Annual Christmas Open House.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2nd Public Hearing - Voluntary Annexation - Approximately 18 acres of land, generally
located east of County Road 48 (Kingsley Drive), north of County Road 59 (Magnolia
Parkway), and just south of Floral Park Lane in Southern Trails Subdivision.
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STAFF REVIEW
Joel Hardy Grants/Special Projects Administrator provided an overview of the second Public
Hearing for a Voluntary Annexation.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Perez and Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson
regarding utility services in the area and requirements for extension of water and sewer.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Moore and City Manager Pearson regarding Police
and Fire dispatch coverage.
ADJOURNED at 6:49 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. 1586 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, prescribing the type of notice to be given of the time
and place of the January 6, 2020 joint public hearing of the City Council
and the Planning and Zoning Commission for amendments to the
Southern Trails and Stonebridge Planned Developments.
B. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. 1585 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, amending the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone
Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Amendment No. 5),
City of Pearland, Texas to facilitate the construction of City facilities and
infrastructure improvements ("Improvements"); authorizing the City
Secretary to distribute such plans; containing findings and provisions
related to the foregoing subjects; and providing for severability.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-305 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing
and amending a unit supply contract for fire apparatus & preventative
maintenance and repairs with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, in the
estimated amount of $300,000.00, for the period beginning December 18,
2019 and ending December 17, 2020.
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-303 - A
Resolution of The City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving
an amended application submitted by CenterPoint Energy Resources
Corp. d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex ("CenterPoint"), on or about
October 11, 2019, for authority to issue a refund to customers; directing
CenterPoint to issue a refund; directing CenterPoint to reimburse the
City's rate case expenses; finding that the meeting complies with the
Open Meetings Act; and making other findings and provisions related to
the subject.
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E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-302 - 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 BuyBoard for heavy
equipment services (repair, rental and parts) with Associated Supply
Company Inc. (ASCO), in the estimated amount of $160,000.00., for the
period of December 20, 2019 through December 19, 2020.
F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-300 - 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 purchase of Fire Department Radio Equipment,
from Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the estimated amount of $72,395.71.
G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-301 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas renewing a
unit supply contract for the supply of traffic signs and related materials
with Municipal Signs, Inc., in the estimated amount of $112,500.00, for the
period of December 17, 2019 through December 16, 2020.
H. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-304 - 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 League City for Pearland's contribution of $25,000.00
toward League City's Flood Mitigation Study for Lower Clear Creek.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to adopt
Consent Agenda Items A through H with exception of Items B, F, G, and H, as presented on the
Consent Agenda.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
B. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of
Ordinance No. 1585 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, amending the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone
Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Amendment No. 5),
City of Pearland, Texas to facilitate the construction of City facilities and
infrastructure improvements ("Improvements"); authorizing the City
Secretary to distribute such plans; containing findings and provisions
related to the foregoing subjects; and providing for severability.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve the
second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1585.
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AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Ordinance No. 1585 is adopted.
F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-300 - 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 purchase of Fire Department
Radio Equipment, from Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the estimated
amount of $72,395.71.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No R2019-300.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-300 is adopted.
G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-301 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas renewing a
unit supply contract for the supply of traffic signs and related materials
with Municipal Signs, Inc., in the estimated amount of $112,500.00, for the
period of December 17, 2019 through December 16, 2020.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No R2019-301.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-301 is adopted.
H. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-304 - 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 League City for Pearland's contribution of $25,000.00
toward League City's Flood Mitigation Study for Lower Clear Creek.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No R2019-304.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-304 is adopted.
NEW BUSINESS:
Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance 2000M-194 - 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 Being all of Lots 1-A & 1-13,
Block 1 of the Fite at F.M. 1128 Addition, a subdivision in the City of Pearland,
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Brazoria County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in File No. 2008035185 of the
Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas.(2832 Manvel Road & 7221 Fite
Road). Zone Change Application No. ZONE 19-00020, a request by Jennifer Pollak
Evans, applicant, on behalf of Signature Companies, owner; for approval of a zoning
change from General Business District (GB) to General Commercial District (GC), on
approximately 6.1479 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 Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve the first
reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-194.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
2. Consideration and Possible Action First Reading of Ordinance No. 1584-1 - An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending Ordinance
No. 1584, the 2019-2020 Annual Budget Ordinance, by; authorizing the City Manager
or his designee to take all actions necessary to facilitate the changes identified
herein without further approval of City Council; providing a savings clause, a
severability clause, a repealer clause, and an effective date.
Mayor Pro -Tem Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to approve the
first reading of Ordinance No. 1584-1.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
Councilmember Hernandez left the chamber.
3. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-295 - A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to enter into three (3) Letter Finance Agreements with Reinvestment
Zone No. 2, City of Pearland, Texas, associated with Fire Station No. 8, the Shadow
Creek Library and the Shadow Creek Nature Trail Connection.
Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve
Resolution No. R2019-295.
AYES: Orlando, Moore, Carbone, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-295 is adopted.
4. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-283 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending a contract with PGAL, for
architectural design services associated with the Shadow Creek Library Project, in
the additional amount of $310,044.00 (total contract amount of $1,654,514.00).
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. R2019-283.
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AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-283 is adopted.
5. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-293 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a Construction Manager at
Risk to SpawGlass Corp in the amount of $36,520.00 for pre -construction services,
$823,313.00 for General Conditions, and authorizing the payment of 3.00% for profit
and overhead based on the Guaranteed Maximum Price which shall be subject to
future City Council approval.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve -
Resolution No. R2019-293.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez and Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-293 is adopted.
6. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-296 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to enter into an Annexation Development Agreement with Dr. Venugopal
Menon, for the provision of sanitary sewer service to property located in the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ("ETJ") (6962 Aimee Lane).
Councilmember Perez stated for the record, he has not received any money or is under any
contract for this project; however, he did previously advise the applicants before they were
negotiating with the City. Councilmember Perez recused himself from this discussion.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. R2019-296.
AYES: Owens, Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-296 is adopted.
7. Consideration and Possible Action First Reading of Ordinance No. 1587- An Ordinance
of the city council of the City of Pearland, Texas, repealing Chapter 29, TRAFFIC, of the
City of Pearland Code of Ordinances in its entirety and adopting a new Chapter 29,
TRAFFIC; having a savings clause, a severability clause, and a repealer clause; and
providing for codification -and an effective date.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve the
first reading of Ordinance No. 1587.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
8. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-297 - A Resolution and
Order of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, casting votes for candidates
for the Brazoria County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term.
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Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, toapprove
Resolution No. 2019-297.
AYES: Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens, Orlando.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-297 is adopted casting votes for George Sanders.
9. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-298 - A Resolution and
Order of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, casting votes for candidates
for the Fort Bend County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term.
Councilmember Carbone made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. 2019-298.
AYES: Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens, Orlando, Carbone.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. 2019-298 is adopted casting all votes for Michael D.
Rozell.
10. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-299 - A Resolution and
Order of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, casting votes for
candidates for the Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2020-
2021 term.
Councilmember Carbone made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. 2019-299.
AYES: Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens, Orlando, Carbone, Little.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-299 is adopted casting all votes for Mike Sullivan.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Section 551.072 - Consultation with City Attorney - Regarding the Sale, Lease
or Exchange of Real Property.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:54 p.m.
Council returned from Executive Session at 9:09 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
11. Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding the Sale, Lease or
Exchange of Real Property.
No action was taken.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNED: 9:11 p.m.
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