2019-08-05 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESt MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order 6:05 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
J. David Little
Councilmember
Luke Orlando
Councilmember
Derrick Reed
Councilmember
Gary Moore
Councilmember
Adrian Hernandez
Councilmember
Trent Perez
Councilmember
Woody Owens
City Manager
Clay Pearson
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
Interim City Secretary
Maria Rodriguez
Absent: None.
Councilmember Reed arrived at 6:10 p.m.
' Others in attendance: Jon Branson Deputy City Manager, Matt Buchanan President of EDC, Trent
Epperson Assistant City Manager, John McDonald Director of Community Development, Joel
Hardy Grants — Special Projects Administrator, Joshua Lee Communications Director, Daniel
McGhinnis Chief Information Officer and Lawrence Provins Deputy City Attorney.
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS
Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-194 - A Resolution of The City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas ("City) denying the application of the Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric LLC
for authority to increase rates submitted on or about April 5, 2019; requiring the reimbursement
of municipal rate case expenses; finding that the meeting complies with the Open Meetings Act;
making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to approve
Resolution No. R2019-194.
City Attorney Damn Coker stated this is denying the application of the Centerpoint Energy
Houston Electric LLC for authority to increase rates.
' Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion passed 6 to 0 with Councilmember Reed absent. '
Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-193 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, supporting the expedited construction of "Segments A, B and C" of SH 99
(Grand Parkway) in Brazoria, Fort Bend and Galveston counties; and setting forth other related
matters thereto.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2019-193.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is for the expedited construction of "Segments A, B and
C" of SH 99 (Grand Parkway) in Brazoria, Fort Bend and Galveston counties.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 6 to 0 with Councilmember Reed absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Councilmember Reed arrived at Chambers at 6:10 p.m.
Council adjourned into Executive Session under Texas Government Code at 6:10 p.m. to discuss '
the following:
Section 551.072 - Consultation with City Attorney - Regarding the Sale, Lease, Purchase, or
Exchange of Real Property.
Section 551.087 - Consultations with City Attorney - Regarding Economic Development
Negotiations.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Council returned from Executive Session at 6:24 p.m.
Council Action - Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
City Attorney Darrin Coker recommended a motion that the Pearland Economic Development
Corporation to proceed with a loan agreement between the City and Prospect No. 1808.
Councilmember Reed made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve the
recommendation made by City Attorney Darrin Coker.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Little, Hernandez, Moore and Owens. '
Voting "No" None.
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Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Perez.
Motion passed 6 to 0 with Councilmember Perez abstaining.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 28' day of October, A.D., 2019.
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Maria Rodriguez
Interim City Secretary
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Tom Reid
Mayor
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