2020-03-02 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:34 P.M.
INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
The Invocation was given by Councilmember Gary Moore, and the Pledges of Allegiance was led
by Councilmember Luke Orlando.
ROLL CALL
Mayor
Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem
J. David Little
Councilmember
Luke Orlando
Councilmember
Tony Carbone
Councilmember
Gary Moore
Councilmember
Woody Owens
Deputy City Manager
Jon Branson
City Attorney
Darrin Coker
City Secretary
Crystal Roan
Absent: Councilmember Trent Perez and Councilmember Adrian Hernandez.
Others in attendance: President of EDC Matt Buchanan, Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson,
Director of Community Development John McDonald, Budget & Procurement Manager John
McCarter, Finance Director Cynthia Pearson, Fire Chief Vance Riley, Police Chief Johnny Spires,
Director of Engineering Robert Upton, Grants — Special Projects Administrator Joel Hardy,
Communication Director Joshua Lee, McGhinnis, and Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Felicia Harris-Hoss, 3112 Sumac, stated her concerns regarding the budget and the water rate
increases for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-46 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, terminating prior Advanced Funding
Agreements, and authorizing a new Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation ("TxDOT"), for the Smith Ranch Road Widening Project
(Hughes Ranch Road to north of Broadway/FM 518), in the amount of $5,173,341.00.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. R2020-46.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Moore, Owens.
NAYS: None.
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MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: NONE
NEW BUSINESS
1. Council Input and Discussion- Regarding Utility Billing - 32/30 Plan Options.
Mayor Pro -Tem Little recognized those wishing to speak.
Denise Hewitt, 3404 Blue Spruce Trail, spoke regarding her concerns relating to water billing and
requested an investigation be conducted by an independent auditor.
Arnae Fulton-Draughon, 3107 Centennial Village Drive, spoke regarding her experience as the
Pearland Utility Manager during the water billing conversion to a 28 -day water billing cycle.
Jeff Hunkele, 3912 Oakwood Drive, stated his concerns relating to water billing.
Deputy City Manager Branson gave an overview of the presentation given at the February 17,
2020 and February 24, 2020 City Council meetings. Deputy City Manager Branson gave an
overview of Plan Option B: 32/30 Plan, Option B: 34/30 Plan, Option C: Bill Full Amount Due Plan,
and Option C: Hybrid Option.
Mayor Pro -Tem Little recognized others wishing to speak.
Felicia Harris-Hoss, 3112 Sumac, stated her concerns regarding the accuracy of information,
relating to water billing, provided to Council by Staff. Ms. Hoss requested an independent
investigation be conducted.
Jimmy Davis, 5004 Colmesneil Street, stated his concerns regarding water billing and requested
an independent investigation be conducted.
Council directed Staff to proceed with Option B: 32/30 Plan; prepare responses to the concerns
presented by the residents; and train Utility Billing staff to properly respond to residents wishing
to settle their balance. This item will be scheduled for the March 16, 2020 City Council Special
meeting for Council's consideration of Option B: 32/30 Plan.
2. Consideration and Possible Action -First 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 Carbone made the motion to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1358-
19 to include the directive given to Staff to proceed with Option B; 32/30 Plan; prepare Utility
Billing staff to respond to residents wishing to settle their balance; provide responses to the
concerns presented by residents; and provide an update at the March 16, 2020, City Council
Special Meeting, seconded by Councilmember Moore.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Moore, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
2000M, the zoning map of the City of Pearland, Texas, for the purpose of changing the
classification of certain property, Being all of Lots 1, 2, 3 and a Detention Reserve of
the Rice Drier Commerce Park Addition, an addition in the City of Pearland, Brazoria
County as described in the Final Plat recorded in County Clerk's File No. 2019027535
in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. (West of Main Street, between Halik Road
and Orange Street). Zone Change Application No. ZONE 19-00027, a request by request
by Duane Bingham, applicant, on behalf of Presidio Equities, LLC., owner, for
amendments to the Rice Drier Commerce Park Planned Development (PD) to allow a
Farm Supply Store and Outdoor Storage within the PD, on approximately 22.86 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.
Mayor Pro -Tem Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve the First
Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-198.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Moore, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
4. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance 2000M-201 - 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, Being Lots A, B, C, D and Reserve A, Block 1 of the
Center at Pearland Parkway Addition, an addition in the City of Pearland, Brazoria
County as described in the Amending Plat recorded in County Clerk's File No.
2014046177 in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas; being Lot A and Reserve A,
Block 1 of the Center at Pearland Parkway Phase II Addition, an addition in the City of
Pearland, Brazoria County as described in the Minor Plat recorded in County Clerk's
File No. 2016011948 in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas; and also being Lots
1, 2, 3 and Reserve A, Block 1 of the Center at Pearland Parkway Phase III Addition, an
addition in the City of Pearland, Brazoria County as described in the Final Plat recorded
in County Clerk's File No. 2018047201 in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
(2400-2600 Block of Pearland Parkway). Zone Change Application No. ZONE 19-00030,
a request by Jeff Boutte, Windrose Land Services, applicant, on behalf of SR Pearland
II, LLC., owner; for approval of a amendments to the Center at Pearland Parkway
Planned Development, including zero -foot side setbacks, on approximately 52.48 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 Moore made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Little, to approve the First
Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-201.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Moore, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
5. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance 2000M-199 - An
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classification of certain property, Being a tract of land containing 0.63 acres, more or
less, out of Lots 3 and 4, L.W. Murdock Subdivision, A C. H. & B Survey, Abstract No.
507, Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map thereof in Volume 29, Page 174 of
the Deed Records of Brazoria County, Texas. (3429 Main Street). Zone Change
Application No. ZONE 19-00028, a request by Jon Arledge, applicant, on behalf of V &
B Cornerstone LLC, owner; for approval of a zoning change from Single-family
Residential -3 (R-3) District to General Commercial (GC) District, on approximately 0.63
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 Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve the
First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-199.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Moore, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
6. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance 2000M-200 - 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, Being a 3.08 -acre tract of land situated in the George
C. Smith Survey, Abstract Number 551 and being a portion of a called 8.430 -acre tract
of land conveyed to DMP Acquisition Fund, LLC by the Deed recorded under the
Brazoria County Clerk's File Number (B.C.C.F. No.) 2017023566 of the Official Public
Records of Real Property of Brazoria County, Texas (East of 4155 S. Main Street). Zone
Change Application No. ZONE 19-00029, a request by Alan Mueller, applicant, on behalf
of DMP Acquisition Fund, LLC., owner; for approval of a zoning change from Single-
family Residential -4 (R-4) District to Light Industrial (M-1) District, on approximately
3.08 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 Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve the
First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-200.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Moore, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reid adjourned the meeting at 9:04 PM.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 26th day
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City Secretary
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Mayor