2020-02-10 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020, AT 6:30 PM, IN THE CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOCATED AT 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Reid called the meeting
to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
J. David Little
Councilmember
Luke Orlando
Councilmember
Tony Carbone
Councilmember
Gary Moore
Councilmember
Adrian Hernandez
Councilmember
Trent Perez
Councilmember
Woody Owens
City Manager
Clay Pearson
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Crystal Roan
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Jon Branson, President of Economic Development
Corporation Matt Buchanan, Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson, Director of Human
Resources Michelle Graham, Director of Community Development John McDonald, Budget &
Procurement Manager John McCarter, Director of Finance Cynthia Pearson, Fire Chief Vance
Riley, Police Chief Johnny Spires, Director of Engineering Robert Upton, Director of Public
Works Clarence Wittwer, Grants — Special Projects Administrator Joel Hardy, Communications
Director Joshua Lee, Chief Information Officer Daniel McGhinnis, and Deputy City Attorney
Lawrence Provins.
INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG:
The Invocation was given by Councilmember Carbone and the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Councilmember Perez.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Little, Councilmembers Orlando, Carbone, Moore,
Hernandez, Perez and Owens.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Dr. Ron Peters, 9403 Sundown, thanked Mayor Reid for his years of service and
spoke regarding preservation of the City.
Ron Shirley, 11509 Kay Lane, spoke regarding damages to his fence caused by
construction located at 15555 Magnolia.
Denise Hewitt, 3404 Blue Spruce Trail, spoke regarding the water billing issues.
Jimmy Davis, 3004 Colmesneil Dr., spoke regarding the water billing issues.
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Brent Homes, 3602 Lindhaven Dr., spoke regarding the water billing issues.
Patty Varnada, 13420 Vintage Trail Ln, spoke regarding the water billing issues.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Excuse the Absence of Councilmember Woody Owens from the Regular
Council Meeting on January 27, 2020.
B. Consideration and Possible Action - The appointment of John Allen
Fischer to Position No. 3 with the term expiring November 1, 2021, to
serve on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-33 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, rejecting
any and all bids for construction services associated with the
Intersection Improvement Project (Winward Bay at Broadway; Pearland
Parkway at Oak Ridge; and Dixie Farm Road near Long Oak).
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-21 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a
unit supply bid for waste water polymer services to Fort Bend Services,
in the estimated amount of $123,876.00 beginning February 26, 2020
through February 25, 2021.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to adopt
Consent Agenda items A through D with exception of Item C.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-33 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, rejecting
any and all bids for construction services associated with the
Intersection Improvement Project (Winward Bay at Broadway; Pearland
Parkway at Oak Ridge; and Dixie Farm Road near Long Oak).
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. R2020-33.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
Mayor Pro -Tem Little was absent from the Chambers.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-37 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, providing
that a General Municipal Election be held on May 2, 2020, for the purpose
of electing the Mayor and two (2) Councilmembers, providing that a
Special Election on the same date for the purpose of submitting to the
qualified voters of the City certain proposed amendments to the existing
Charter of the City, stating the subject matter of the proposed
amendments to the City Charter to be voted upon at said election,
providing the form of the ballot for such election, designating the polling
places, providing the form of the ballot for such election, directing and
giving notice of such election, and providing details relating to the
holding of such election.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. R2020-37.
Councilmember Orlando made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to amend the
motion to include a proposal for consideration of the voters to amending Article 3, Section 3.01 to
read the following: as (Subsection F). The Mayor shall be limited to three full consecutive elected
terms of office and shall not be eligible to run for Mayor or Council until the third Regular City
Election following the expiration of the Mayor's third consecutive elected term.
AYES: Orlando.
NAYS: Little, Carbone, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens
The amended motion fails.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original motion.
AYES: Orlando, Little, Carbone, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-37 is adopted.
Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance 2000M-
197 - 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,
A tract of land containing 9.28 Acres, being a portion of Lots 37 & 38,
Block 80, Allison -Richey Gulf Coast Home Company as recorded in
Volume 2, Page 98 of the Brazoria County Plat Records, being a portion
of a tract recorded in the name of Trinity Presbytery of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church as recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No.
2004025666 of the Official Records of Brazoria County, Texas. (11900
Block of Broadway Street). Zone Change Application No. ZONE 19-00023,
a request by Karen Wunsch, Masterplan, applicant, on behalf of Ble Dodd
Investments, owner, represented by Patrick Brett Dodd; for approval of a
amendments to the Southern Trails Planned Development, on
approximately 9.28 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.
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Councilmember Perez stated he has an existing business relationship with the applicant. He
further stated he feels in fairness to the citizens, he will recuse himself from the discussion.
Councilmember Perez left the chambers.
Councilmember Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve the
first reading of Ordinance 2000M-197.
AYES: Orlando, Little, Carbone, Hernandez, Moore, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-34 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a
construction services contract for the Hughes Ranch Road Gravity Trunk
Sewer Project (Brookney Street to Cullen Blvd), to Reddico Construction,
Inc., in the amount of $1,676,600.00.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. R2020-34.
AYES: Orlando, Little, Carbone, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-34 is adopted.
Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-36 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending
the Construction Manager at Risk contract for the Surface Water
Treatment Plant Project to include Early Work Package No. 1, in the
amount of $7,479,256.00 for construction services.
Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve
Resolution No. R2020-36.
AYES: Orlando, Little, Carbone, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-36 is adopted.
Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-31 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
a contract through the Texas Buyboard with Petroleum Solutions, Inc., in
the amount of $702,566.49, for the Orange Street Service Center Fuel
Island Relocation Project.
Mayor Reid postponed this item to the next City Council Regular meeting scheduled for February
24, 2020.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION: None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
1. Section 551.087- Regarding Deliberation Regarding Economic Development
Negotiations.
2. Section 551.074 — Personnel Matters — Ratification of the City Manager's
appointment of the Director of the Pearland Convention and Visitors
Bureau.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:04 p.m.
Council returned from Executive Session at 8:57 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding Deliberation Regarding
Economic Development Negotiations.
City Attorney Darrin Coker recommended approval to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement
with the Pearland Economic Development Corporation to fund public infrastructure costs not to
exceed $1,650,000 and enter into a Development Agreement with Prospect Number 1903, and
with the Pearland Economic Development Corporation.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to approve this
item.
AYES: Orlando, Little, Carbone, Hernandez, Moore, Perez Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding ratification of the City
Manager's appointment of the Director of the Pearland Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
City Attorney Darrin Coker recommended Council ratify the City Manager's appointment for the
Director of the Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone, to approve the
City Manager's ratification for the Director of the Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau.
AYES: Orlando, Little, Carbone, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS: There was none.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Reid adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 27th day of July 2020.
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