2020-04-13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES1
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020, BY VIA TELEPHONE/VIDEO
CONFERENCE AT 6:30 PM, BY VIA TELEPHONE/VIDEO CONFERENCE IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL, 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, City Manager Trent Epperson,
Finance Director Cynthia Pearson, Communication Director Joshua Lee, Chief Information
Officer Daniel McGhinnis.
Councilmember Owens gave the Invocation and Councilmember Moore led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM:
Mayor Tom Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem J. David Little, Councilmember Luke Orlando,
Councilmember Tony Carbone, Councilmember Gary Moore, Councilmember Adrian
Hernandez, Councilmember Trent Perez, and Councilmember Woody Owens.
PURPOSE FOR TELENIDEO CONFERENCE- CITY ATTORNEY DARRIN COKER
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro -Tem Little recognized Jimmy Davis, 5004 Colmesneil Street Mr. Davis spoke in
opposition of the utility billing rates, utility billing issues, and his concerns for the City's process
to speak at the City Council meetings held via telephone/videoconference.
Mayor Pro -Tem Little recognized Felicia Harris -Noss, 3112 Sumac Drive. Ms. Harris -Noss
stated her concerns for the utility billing issues.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
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CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-60 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
a contract with Weston Solutions, Inc. for design services associated
with the Miller Ranch Regional Lift Station Project, in the estimated
amount of $99,935.00.
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-48 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit supply bid for landscape maintenance services (water production,
water reclamation, and lift station grounds) with Cornerstone
Maintenance and Landscaping, in the estimated amount of $93,035.71,
from April 18, 2020, through April 17, 2021.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-49 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Amended Subrecipient
Agreement, in the additional amount of $80,000.00 (total amount of
$220,350.00), with the Forgotten Angels Foundation to provide
Community Development Block Grant Funding to construct a 4,000
square foot vocational services building.
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-54 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit supply bid for the purchase of office supplies with Staples
Advantage, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, for the period of
April 10, 2020, through April 9, 2021.
E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-62 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
Unit Supply Contract for Public Works chemical reagents,
instrumentation and supplies with USA Bluebook, in the estimated
amount of $140,000.00 beginning April 22, 2020 through April 21, 2021.
F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-61 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending
a contract with Freese and Nichols for design services, associated with
the Hughes Ranch Road Gravity Trunk Sewer Project, in the additional
amount of $8,653.00 (total contract amount of $55,853.00).
G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-66 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a
unit supply contract for the purchase of Police Department firearm
ammunition with Bailey's House of Guns, in the estimated amount of
$60,000, for the period of April 20, 2020 through April 21, 2020.
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H. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution R2020-68 - A Resolution
of The City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, designating the City
Manager and/or his designee, as the authorized official for the purpose
of executing a grant agreement between the City and the State of Texas -
General Land office, for flood -drainage infrastructure improvements
related to Hurricane Harvey.
Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-47 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit supply contract to Inland Environments, Ltd., for demolition and
disposal services associated with substandard residential structures, in
the estimated amount of $60,000.00, for the period of April 14, 2020
through April 13, 2021.
J. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-65 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
the Lower Kirby Pearland Management District ("District') (no City of
Pearland bond obligation) to issue and sell road bonds, totaling
$1,880,000.00, for certain roadway and storm drainage projects (South
Spectrum Boulevard East at Promenade Shops Drive and preparation of
preliminary engineering reports for various projects) and to issue and
sell park bonds, totaling $ 1,870,000.00 for certain park projects (Lower
Kirby Trail along the west side of the North Central and South Detention
Facilities).
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to adopt
Consent Agenda Items A through J, with the exception of A, B, D, and I.
AYES. Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-60 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
a contract with Weston Solutions, Inc. for design services associated
with the Miller Ranch Regional Lift Station Project, in the estimated
amount of $99,935.00.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve
Resolution No R2020-60.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-60 is adopted.
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-48 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit supply bid for landscape maintenance services (water production,
water reclamation and lift station grounds) with Cornerstone
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Maintenance and Landscaping, in the estimated amount of $93,035.71,
for the period of April 18, 2020 through April 17, 2021.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No R2020-48.
AYES: Orlando, Little, Hernandez, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: Carbone, Moore
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-48 is adopted.
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-54 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit supply bid for the purchase of office supplies with Staples
Advantage, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, for the period of
April 10, 2020 through April 9, 2021.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve
Resolution No R2020-54.
Councilmember Carbone made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Little, to amend the
motion to include the not to exceed amount to $120,000.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
Mayor Reid called for the vote on the original motion as amended.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-54 is adopted as amended.
I. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-47 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit supply contract to Inland Environments, Ltd., for demolition and
disposal services associated with substandard residential structures, in
the estimated amount of $60,000.00, for the period of April 14, 2020
through April 13, 2021.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Little, to approve
Resolution No. R2020-47.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-47 is adopted.
NEW BUSINESS:
Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance 2000M-202- 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 3.172 -acre tract in the D. H. M. Hunter Survey,
Abstract No. 76 in Brazoria County, Texas. Said 3.172 -acre tract is in a 39.50 -acre tract
of land described in a deed to Musgrave-Grohman Ventures, Ltd. As recorded in Clerk's
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File No. 2004027202 in the Brazoria County Clerk's Office. (East of 1853 Pearland
Parkway). Zone Change Application No. ZONE 19-00024, a request by Paul Grohman,
applicant, on behalf of Musgrave-Grohman Ventures, Ltd., the owner; for approval of an
amendment to the Stonebridge Planned Development to allow a pet store and care
facility, on approximately 3.17 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 Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve
the first reading of Ordinance 2000M-202.
Mayor Pro -Tem Little recognized Allan Mueller, representative for the property owner Paul
Grohman, 4201 Broadway. Mr. Mueller stated the applicant has chosen to proceed with this item
as a Planned Development amendment with General Business uses and follow all the Unified
Development Code requirements.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-64 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a unit supply contract for electrical
services (maintenance and repairs of Public Works Facilities) with Boyer Inc., in the
estimated amount of $500,000.00, beginning April 30, 2020 through April 29, 2021.
Mayor Pro -Tem Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve
Resolution No. R2020-64.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-64 is adopted.
Council Input and Discussion - Regarding Utility Billing Matters.
Discussion ensued between Council and Staff regarding utility billing matters, next steps to
move forward with a solution, and to formalize provisions to allow residents to pay their
outstanding balances in full.
Consideration and Possible Action - Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1358-19 - An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending non -development
usage and service fees; containing a savings clause, a severability clause, a repealer
clause, providing for publication and an effective date.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve
the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1358-19.
AYES: Orlando, Little, Hernandez, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: Carbone, Moore
The motion carried. Ordinance No. 1358-19 adopted.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
There were none.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Executive Session - 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney- Regarding Consultation with
the City Attorney regarding confidential legal matters associated with utility billing.
Executive Session- 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Regarding the employment, duties, and
responsibilities of the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Director of Finance with
respect to water utility billing issues.
Executive Session 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Regarding appointments to the Boards
and Commissions.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:08 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Council returned from Executive Session at 11:57 p.m.
Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding Consultation with the City Attorney
regarding confidential legal matters associated with utility billing.
There was no action.
Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding the employment, duties, and
responsibilities of the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of Finance with
respect to water utility billing issues.
There was no action.
Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding appointments to the Boards and
Commissions.
Councilmember Carbone made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Little, to rescind the
contingency requiring Brandon Dansby to immediately resign from the Pearland Economic
Development Board to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reid adjourned the meeting at 12:00 a.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 10th day of Augus 020.
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