2021-02-22 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES of A CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING of THE CITY of PEARLAND, D, TEXAS,
HELD ON FEBRUARY Y , 2021 AT 6:30 P.M., IN-PERSON AND IIIA
TELEPHONENIDEOCONFERENCE IN THE PEARLAND CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, D, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor J. Kevin Cole called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
Councilmember Woody Owens gave the Invocation and City Attrney Darrin Coker led the Pledge
of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag and Texas Flag. = i
ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Mayor J. Kevin Cole
Mayor Pro -Tem Adrian Hernandez
Councilmember Luke Orlando
Councilmember Tony Carbone
Councilmember Alex Kamkar
Councilmember J. David Little
Councilmember Trent Perez
Councilmember ber Woody Owens
City Manager Clay Pearson
City Attorney Darrin Coker
City Secretary Crystal Roan
CITIZEN COMMENTS
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Jeffrey Hunkele, 3912 Oakwood Drive North, Pearland, Texas, thanked Mayor Cole for his
leadership during the Winter Storm. Mr. Hunkele updated Council on an excessive water bill item
he spoke about at a previous council meeting, stating that the City did credit the elderly citizen's
account. He stated that some citizens are concerned with how the Winter Storm will affect their
sewer seasonal average and the meter reads.
George Baltrukevich, 1915 Winding Creek Dr., stated his concerns regarding the sewer line on
his street that is caving in.
Allen Smith, 2929 Perdido Bay Ln., stated his suggestion to have LED lights display facts about
Pearland at traffic lights. He stated this could decrease automobile accidents. =.
Carol Art - ucek, 6117 Broadway, spoke on the State of the City Address.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021- 32 - Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending a contract for design services
with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation, in the additional amount of $255,109.15
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(total contract amount of $'1,367,840.65), associated with the Smith Ranch Road
Expansion Project. ;
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-37 - A Resolution of the i
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a unit supply contract for the
purchase of office supplies to staples Advantage via Burwell cooperative
contract, in the estimated amount of $100,000.00, for the period of April 10, 2021
through April 9, 2022.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hernandez to
adopt Resolution No. R2021-37.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Kamkar, kar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-37 is adopted.
MATTERS REMOVED VED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021- 32 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending a contract for design services
with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation, in the additional amount of $255,169.1
(total contract amount of $1,367,840.65), associated with the smith Ranch Road
Expansion Project.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little, to adopt
Resolution No. R2021-32.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-32 is adopted.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Input & Discussion: Initial Recommendations from Utility Billing Ad Hoc Advisory
Committee.
No action taken.
. Presentation: Utility Billing Quarterly Update
No action taken.
. Consideration and -Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance No. 528-9 - An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas repealing Chapter 6,
Animal {and Fowl, of the City of Pearland Code of Ordinances in its entirety, as it
may have been amended from time to time, and adopting a new Chapter 6, Animals
and Fowl; having a savings clause; severability clause;, having a repealer clause;
providing for codification; and providing an effective date and for publication.
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New Business Item No. 3 was postposed to a future City Council Meeting:
4. Consideration and Possible Action -- First Reading of Ordinance No. 1599 - An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Peariarnd, Texas, authorizing issuance
of City of Pearland, Texas, water and sewer system revenue bonds, series 2021A;
prescribing the terms thereof; providing for the payment thereof; awarding the sale
thereof; making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident
thereto.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little, to
approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1599.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: Kamkar.
The motion carried.
5. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-40 - Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending the Construction Manager at
Risk contract with PLIC Waterworks to include Early Work Package N. 1, in the •
amount of $19,995,251.00 for construction services associated with the John
Hargrove Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez,- to
adopt Resolution N . R2021-40.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: Kamkar.
The motion .carried. Resolution No. R2021-40 is adopted.
6. Input and Discussion -- Current Status and Priorities from Week of February 14
Weather Emergency and resulting power losses, water system interruption,
damage to facilities, etc.
No action taken.
7. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. 2021-41 - Resolution of The
City Council ofthe City of Pearland, Texas, extending the Mayor's February 18, 2021
Declaration of Disaster associated with the imminent threat and public health
emergency resulting from the February 2021 Texas Sever Winter Storm (3554 -TP).
Councilmember Ka kar made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to adopt
Resolution n N . R2021-41.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-41 is adopted.
8. Consideration and Possible Action Resolution No. R2021-42 - Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, temporarily waiving building permit
fees, associated with the repair of homes and businesses damaged by the effects,
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of the February 2021 Texas Severe Winter Storm ("Winter Storm"), until March 5,
2021. •
Mayor Pro -Tem Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Counciimember Orlando,. to
amend the language to read that the wavier is retroactive to February 18th to last through
March 12th.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hernandez withdrew the amended motion. There were no objections.
Mayor Hernandez made a motion to amend the amended motion, seconded by
Councilmember Orlando, to have the wavier last through the end of March.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried to amend Resolution No. R2021-42 to extend the date of waiving the
permit fees to March 31, 2021.
Councilmember Lillie made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to adopt
Resolution No. R2021-42 as amended.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
. , Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-35 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, adopting City Council Rules and Order
of Business ("Rules") as guidelines for the organization and governance of the City
Council.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little, to adopt
Resolution No. R2021-35.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Little, Perez.
NAYS: Kamkar, Owens.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-35 is adopted.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
There were none.
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Regarding City Council ratification of the
City Manager's appointment of the Chief Financial Officer.
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:41 p.m.
City Council returned from Executive Session at 10:17 p.m.
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NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
10. Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding City Council ratification of the City
Manager's appointment of the Chief Financial Officer.
Councilmember ber Perez made the motion, seconded by C un it emb r Little, to move
forward with hiring the Finance Director as discussed in Executive Session.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: Kamkar.
The motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cale adjourned the meeting at 10:18 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 12111 day or April 2021.
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Crysta Roan Tl MC, CMC
City Secretary
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evin Cele
Mayor