2021-03-01 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON MARCH 1, 2021 AT 6:30 P.M., 1N -PERSON AND VIA
TELEPHONEN1DEOCONFERENCE 1DEOCONFERENCE IN THE PEARLAND CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor J. Kevin Cole called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
Mayor Cole gave the Invocation and Councilmember Luke Orlando led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the United States of America Flag and Texas Flag.
ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Mayor J. Kevin Cole
Mayor Pro -Tem Adrian Hernandez
Councilmember Luke Orlando
Councilmember Tony Carbone
Councilmember Alex Kamkar
kar
Councilmember J. David Little
Councilmember Trent Perez
Councilmember Woody Owens
City Manager Clay Pearson
City Attorney Darrin Coker
City Secretary Crystal Roan
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jimmy r Davis, 5004 Colmesneil St., Pearland, Texas, stated his concerns regarding the proposed
utility billing ordinance changes. He also spoke regarding the need for a City Project Manager.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - February 8, 2021
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021 - 43 - Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing an Amended Sub -recipient
Agreement with the Pearland Neighborhood Center to extend the contractual time
for performance, associated with the expansion of City -owned property located at
2335 N. Texas Avenue, to September 30, 2022.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little, to approve
Consent Agenda Item A.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Hernandez, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
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The motion carried. Consent Agenda Item A is approved.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration and Possible Action — Second and Final Reading of Ordinance N.
1599 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
issuance of City of Pearland, Texas, water and sewer system revenue bonds, series
21A; 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 adopt
the Second and Final Reading of ordinance No.1599.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: Kamkar.
The motion carried. Ordinance No. 1599 is adopted.
2. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading Ordinance No. 220-12 - An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending Chapter 30,
Utilities, Article 1, IN N 1L, and Article 11, RATES ' AND CHARGES, S, f the code
of ordinances; providing a penalty for violation; contain-ing a savings clause and a
severability clause; providing for codification, publication, and an effective date.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hernandez made the motion, f seconded by Councilmember Little, to
approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 220-12.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Hernandez, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
3. Presentation and Discussion: Alcoholic Beverage Local Option Election
No action taken.
4. Consideration and Possible Action Resolution No. R2021- 44 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Perland, Texas, amending the City Council Rules and
Order of Business ("Rules") as guidelines for the organization and governance of
the City Council.
Councilmember Kamkar made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little, to adopt
Resolution No. 82021-44 with the addition of a threshold amount of $499,999 for Consent
Agenda Items and to revise language in Section 9 to read "which shall include roll call
voting".
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Hernandez, Little, Perez.
NAYS: Owens.
The motion carried.
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. Consideration and Proposed Action - Resolution No. R2021-46 -A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending the Council Meeting times
and dates for 2021.
Councilmember Little made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hernandez, to adopt
Resolution No. R2021-46.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Hernandez, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-46 is adopted.
. Consideration & Possible Action - Direction from the City Council for Adjustments
to Utility Billing Charges incurred during the week f February 14, 2021 due to
implications of the February 2021, Texas Severe Winter Weather Event.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hernandez, to
adopt Option 4.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Hernandez, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
MATTERS REMOVED ED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021 - 43 -A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing an Amended Sub -recipient
Agreement with the Pearland Neighborhood Center to extend the contractual time
for. performance, associated with the expansion of City -owned property located at
2335 N. Texas Avenue, to September 30, 2022.
Councilmember Kamkar ar made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little, to adopt
Resolution No. R2021-43.
AYES: Carbone, Kamkar, Hernandez, Little, Owens.
NAYS: None.
Abstain: Orlando, Perez.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-43 is adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
There was none.
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
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• Section 551.071)- Consultation with City Attorney - Regarding pending or potential
litigation associated with wastewater infrastructure improvements.
City Council adjourned into Executive session at 8:20 p.m.
City Council returned from Executive Session at 9:05 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
. Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding pending or potential litigation
associated with wastewater infrastructure improvements.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little, to
terminate the professional services contract as discussed in executive session.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Hernandez, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 12th day or April 2021.
ATT
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City Secretary
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