2020-08-24 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020, VIA TELEPHONE/VIDEO CONFERENCE,
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 6:31 p.m.
INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG.
Councilmember Carbone gave the Invocation, and Mayor Pro-Tern Little led the Pledges of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM:
Mayor - Tom Reid
Mayor Pro-Tern 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, Interim Finance Director John
McCarter, Director of Engineering and Capital Projects Robert Upton, Water Billing and
Collections Manager Nancy Massey, Grants/Special Projects Administrator Joel Hardy,
Communications Director Joshua Lee, and Chief Information Officer Daniel McGhinnis.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Jimmy Davis, 5004 Colmesneil Street, spoke on behalf of the Pearland Water Billing Discussion
Group. He stated their concerns for utility billing and water usage.
Erika Guerra, 2607 Kaman Lane, spoke in opposition of a two (2) percent Cost of Living
Adjustment and stated her concerns regarding the City's Budget.
Jeff Hunkele, 3912 Oakwood Drive North, spoke in opposition of a two (2) percent Cost of Living
Adjustment and utility billing issues.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONSENT AGENDA: •
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-150 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the purchase of one (1) Ford
Transit 350 Accessible Van, (Knapp Activity Center), from Silsbee Ford, utilizing
Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of$52,556.00.
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B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-147 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland,Texas, awarding a unit supply bid for the purchase
of automotive tires, from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, through a member
governmental purchasing agreement with the Texas Buyboard, in the estimated
amount of$125,000.00, for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-151 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the purchase of one (1) F-250
truck and response accessories (Rapid Response Vehicle), from Chastang Ford, in the
amount of$93,816.00.
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-148 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the purchase of Parks &
Recreation Management Software, from Perfect Mind, Inc., in the estimated amount of
$56,383.06 for FY21, $66,997.11 for FY22, and $68,464.96 for FY23.
E. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the Absence of Councilmember Gary
Moore from the Regular Council Meeting on August 10, 2020.
F. Consideration and Possible Action -Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2000T-32
- An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending selected
provisions of the Unified Development Code regarding the following section; 1.
Removing references to the "Director of Parks" within Division 2 of Chapter 4 and
replace with "City Manager or their designee", 2. Removing references to the "Director
of Engineering" and replace with the "City Engineer" and remove references to the
"Director of Planning" and replace with the "Director of Community Development"
throughout the UDC, 3. Clarifying the language to define the characteristics between a
dwelling unit and an accessory residential structure within Chapter 5, 4. Clarifying
banner signs regulations by removing the banner permit fee from Section 4.2.5.5(c)(3),
5. Removing and adding language to allow banners attached to lighting fixtures in
parking areas of sites used as public educational facilities or campuses.
G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-154 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to enter into election services agreements with Brazoria County, Fort Bend
County, and Harris County for the November 3, 2020 General Election and Special
Election.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Little, to adopt
Consent Agenda Items A through G, with the exception of Items B and C.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-147 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland,Texas, awarding a unit supply bid for the purchase
of automotive tires, from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, through a member
governmental purchasing agreement with the Texas Buyboard, in the estimated
amount of$125,000.00, for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
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Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to
approve Resolution No. R2020-147.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-147 is adopted.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-151 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the purchase of one (1) F-250
truck and response accessories (Rapid Response Vehicle),from Chastang Ford, in the
amount of$93,816.00.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. R2020-151.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez.
NAYS: Owens.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-151 is adopted.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Consideration and Possible Action — First Reading of Ordinance No. 1594 - An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the issuance
of City of Pearland, Texas, permanent improvement refunding bonds in one or more
series; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing refunding of certain
outstanding obligations; authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the
interest rate, price, and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions
relating thereto.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
the First Reading of Ordinance No.1594.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
2. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-152 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a professional services
agreement with Cannon Cochran Management Services Inc., (CCMSI) for
administration of the City's Workers' Compensation Program, in the amount of
$35,000.00; and authorizing the purchase of Workers Compensation Excess Insurance
Coverage from Midwest Employers, in the amount of $140,285.00, for the period of
October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Mayor Pro-Tern Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve
Resolution No. R2020-152.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-152 is adopted.
3. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-153 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the power of eminent domain
to acquire a water utility easement to certain property for the Surface Water Plant
Project; being a 0.4158 acre (18,114 square feet) parcel of land situated in the
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H.T.&B.R.R. CO Survey, Section 81,Abstract 300, in Brazoria County, Texas, and being
out of Lot 5, Block 1 of Kirby Crossing Section Two, Replat No. 1, as recorded under
Plat Number 2017028035 of the Brazoria County Map Records (B.C.M.R.), also being
out of Tract 1, as described in special warranty deed to COLE AH PEARLAND TX, LLC,
and recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File (B.C.C.F.) No 2018051077, of the
Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas, for the construction and
maintenance of water utility improvements on certain real property described herein;
authorizing the city attorney, or his designee, and other city officials to take such
actions as are necessary to acquire said property, located within the city, by donation,
purchase, or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
Councilmember Hernandez read the caption into the record per state law.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion,seconded by Councilmember Perez,to approve
Resolution No. R2020-153.
City Attorney Darrin Coker stated approval of this item would authorize the city attorney, or
his designee, and other city officials to take such actions as are necessary to acquire said
property, located within the city, by donation, purchase, or by the exercise of the power of
eminent domain.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-153 is adopted.
4. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-140 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a professional services contract
in the amount of $264,000.00 to MPACT Strategic Consulting, LLC., for the
administration of an emergency rental assistance program to qualifying economically
impacted by the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic.
Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to
approve Resolution No. R2020-140.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Little, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. Resolution No. R2020-140 is adopted.
5. Presentation: Utility Billing Status Report.
Interim Finance Director John McCarter provided an overview of the Utility Billing Update and
ways to continuously and proactively improve the processes.
Water Billing and Collections Manager Nancy Massey provided an update on the ongoing
projects for the 32/30 Plan.
Director of Engineering & Capital Projects Robert Upton provided an overview of the ongoing
Advance Meter Infrastructure Project.
No action was taken.
6. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2020-149 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a consultant services
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agreement for Utility Billing Process/System review and assessment services, to
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., in the amount of$98,000.00.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez,to approve
Resolution No. R2020-149.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Moore, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2020-149 is adopted.
7. Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Discussion #3.
Interim Finance Director John McCarter provided an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year
2021 Budget Discussion Number 3.
Council gave consensus to reduce the Council Professional Development budget by half, and
to reduce the Staff's Professional Development by ten percent and place the savings into the
General Fund.
Council provided a consensus to change the reconnection processing fee of$30 for the first
reconnection, and $50 for the second reconnection to a flat $30.00 reconnection fee.
8. MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION: None
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Executive Session -551.071 - Consultation with Attorney- Regarding confidential legal
matters and advice.
Executive Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Regarding appointments and/or
changes to membership of the Boards and Commissions.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 10:34 p.m.
Council returned from Executive Session at 11:18 p.m.
10. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding appointments and/or changes to
membership of the Boards and Commissions.
No action was taken.
11. OTHER BUSINESS: None
12.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reid adjourned the meeting at 11:19 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 12th day of October 2
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Tom Reid
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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