2019-12-16 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 5:30 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 Resources Michelle Graham, Director of Community Development
John McDonald, Budget and Procurement Manager John McCarter, 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 Orlando 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:
Donald Hayes, 4606 Russet Place South, Officer of the Pearland Historical Society, addressed
Council stating his support and request for the restoration of the Pearland's Historic Train Depot.
V. PUBLIC HEARING: None
VII. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed under the "Consent Agenda" are considered to be routine and require
little or no deliberation by the City Council. These items will be enacted/approved by
one motion unless a councilmember requests separate action on an item, in which event
the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered by separate action
(VI. matters removed from Consent Agenda). Approval of the Consent Agenda enacts
the items of legislation.
Pearland Regular Meeting Agenda December 16, 2019
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Second and Final 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-B, Block 1 of the Fite at
F.M. 1128 Addition, a subdivision in the City of Pearland, 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.
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Second and Final 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.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-310 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
contract for Fire Department Dispatch Services with Cypress Creek EMS
in the estimated amount of $226,775.00 for the period of December 16,
2019 through December 15, 2020.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to adopt Consent
Agenda Items A through C with exception of Items A and C as presented on the Consent Agenda.
AYES: Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens, Orlando, Carbone, Little.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Second and Final 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-B, Block 1 of the Fite at
F.M. 1128 Addition, a subdivision in the City of Pearland, 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
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zoning district map; containing a savings clause, a severability clause,
and an effective date and other provisions related to the subject.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve the
second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-194.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Perez, Hernandez, Moore.
NAYS: Owens
The motion carried. Ordinance No 2000M-194 is adopted.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-310 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
contract for Fire Department Dispatch Services with Cypress Creek EMS
in the estimated amount of $226,775.00 for the period of December 16,
2019 through December 15, 2020.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. R2019-310.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-310 is adopted.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Second and Final 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.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve the
second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1584-1.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Ordinance No. 1584-1 is adopted.
2. Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-306 - A Resolution of The City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, accepting the award of $5,064,214 in the federal and local
share of costs of participating in the 2018 Texas Division of Emergency Management
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, for the purpose of acquiring 23 severe repetitive
loss and/or repetitive loss residential properties flooded during Hurricane Harvey.
Mayor Pro -Tem Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve Resolution
No. R2019-306.
AYES: Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens, Orlando.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No R2019-306 is adopted.
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3. Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-308 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a bid for construction services associated with the
FM 521 Ground Storage Tank Project (Phase II), to W.W. Payton, in the amount of
$2,075,000.00.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve
Resolution No. R2019-308.
AYES: Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens, Orlando.
NAYS: None.
The Motion Carried. Resolution No. R2019-308 is adopted.
Councilmember Carbone left the chambers.
4. Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-307 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, adopting a Code of Conduct for Boards and Commission
Members.
Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve
Resolution No. R2019-307.
AYES: Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens, Orlando.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2019-307 is adopted.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Section 551.087 - Consultations with City Attorney - Regarding Economic
Development Negotiations.
Section 551.074- Personnel Matters- Regarding the ratification of the City
Manager's appointment of a City Secretary.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 6:43 p.m.
Council returned from executive session at 7:14 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
5. Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
City Attorney Darrin Coker recommends a motion to include the following, based on discussions in
Executive Session:
(1) Authorize the Pearland Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and enter into a
Revised Loan Agreement with Project No. 1905;
(2) Authorize the Pearland Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and enter into a Loan
and Infrastructure Agreement with Project No. 1906;
(3) Authorize the Pearland Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and enter into a Loan
Agreement with Project No. 1907.
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Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve Economic
Development Negotiations as recommended by City Attorney Coker.
AYES: Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens, Orlando, Little.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding the ratification of the City Manager's
appointment of a City Secretary.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve the
ratification of the City Manager's appointment of a City Secretary.
AYES: Owens, Orlando, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT: 7:14 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 13'h Laof July, A D?,220.
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