2021-06-14 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON JUNE 14, 2021 VIA TELEPHONENIDEO-CONFERENCE AT 6:30
PM, IN PEARLAND CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor J. Kevin Cole called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
II. INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
Mayor J. Keven Cole gave the Invocation and Councilmember Alex Kamkar led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag and the Texas Flag.
I11. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Mayor J. Kevin Cole
Councilmember Luke Orlando
Councilmember Tony Carbone
Councilmember Alex Kamkar
Councilmember J. David Little
Councilmember Trent Perez
Councilmember Woody Owens
City Manager Clay Pearson
City Attorney Darrin Coker
City Secretary Crystal Roan
Mayor Pro-Tem Adrian Hernandez was absent from roll call.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez arrived by videoconference at 7:15 p.m. to the Council
Meeting.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Renee McGuire, 7918 Broadway Street, Suite 104, Pearland, Texas 77581, addressed
the Council stating her concerns regarding proposed Resolution No. R2021-121, which
directs staff to prepare an election measure for submission to the voters at the
November 2, 2021 election, which seeks authorization to establish a Municipal Drainage
Utility System pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 552. She also stated
her concerns regarding utility billing and her concerns with the two Council Input and
Discussion Items; appropriation of the Police Department budget and the City of
Pearland's process for selecting consulting firms.
City of Pearland Fire Captain Zach Ward, 2703 Veterans Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581,
addressed the Council stating his concerns regarding the classification and
compensation study completed by Evergreen, LLC.
Betty Odish addressed the Council stating her concerns regarding the local option
coalition's lack of transparency.
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City of Pearland Police Officer Association President Adam Carole addressed the
Council stating his concerns regarding the classification and compensation study
completed by Evergreen, LLC.
Veronica Longoria, 2907 Julie Ann Drive, Pearland, Texas 77584, addressed the
Council stating her concerns regarding the 51 % rule, new apartments in Pearland, and
the Alvin Texas Department of Transportation elevated highway.
V. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
Public Hearing - Public hearing and commencement of the public comment
period on the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
CDBG Award No. B-21-MC-48-0400 - $455,947.
Grants/Special Projects Administrator Joel Hardy gave an overview.
Mayor Cole called for citizen comments for or against the request. There were
none.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2
Public Hearing: A request by Anthony E. Eaddy, applicant and owner, for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Accessory Dwelling located
within the Residential Estate (R-E) District, to accommodate the
construction of a 1,600-square foot dwelling unit to serve a private living
quarters for grandparents, on approximately 2.439 acres of land; to wit:
Legal Description: Being all of Lot 2, Block 1 of the Amended Plat of Lot 6,
Block 1 of Hickory Place Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Pearland,
Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded under
Clerk's File No. 2016051080 in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 2317 Bryan Court, Pearland, Texas.
Senior Planner Mohamed Bireima gave an overview.
Mayor Cole called for citizen comments for or against the request. There were
none.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021- CUP21-00013
- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving
a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Accessory Dwelling use located within
the Residential Estate (R-E) District, on approximately 2.439 acres of land;
being all of Lot 2, Block 1 of the Amended Plat of Lot 6, Block 1 of Hickory
Place Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Pearland, Brazoria County,
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Texas, according to the map or plat recorded under Clerk's File No.
2016051080 in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas (Located at 2317
Bryan Court, Pearland, Texas). Conditional Use Permit Application No
CUP21-00013, for Accessory Dwelling use located within the Residential
Estate (R-E) District, at the request of Anthony E. Eaddy, applicant and
owner, 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 Perez,
to adopt Resolution No. R2021-CUP21-00013
Councilmember Little made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem
Hernandez, to strike the condition recommended by the Planning & Zoning
Commission stating no compensation can be received on the tertiary structure.
AYES: Little, Hernandez, Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Owens.
NAYS: Perez.
The motion carried.
Mayor Cole called for the vote on the original motion as amended.
AYES: Hernandez, Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Owens.
NAYS: Perez.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-CUP21-00013 is adopted as
amended.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 3
Public Hearing: A request by A. Ron Thrower, applicant, on behalf of
Amreit SPF Shadow Creek LP, owner, for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for Liquor/Package Store located within the General
Commercial (GC) District, to accommodate a liquor retail store within a
corner tenant space of the HEB shopping center, on approximately 0.094
acres of land; to wit:
Legal Description: Being 0.094 acres (approximately 4,084 square feet),
being a portion of Lot 2, Block 3, Fourth Amending Plat of Shadow Creek
Town Center, an addition of record according to the plat recorded in
Document No. 2019016526 of the Official Public Records of Brazoria
County, Texas.
General Location: 2803 Business Center Drive, Suite 127, Pearland, Texas.
Senior Planner Mohamed Bireima gave an overview.
Ron Thrower, Applicant, and Sylvia Lunce, representative for Twin Liquors, gave
an overview of the request.
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Mayor Cole called for citizen comments for or against the request. There were
none.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
2. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021- CUP21-00011
- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving
a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a liquor/package store within the
General Commercial (GC) District, on approximately 0.094 acres
(approximately 4,084 square feet), being a portion of Lot 2, Block 3, Fourth
Amending Plat of Shadow Creek Town Center, an addition of record
according to the plat recorded in Document No. 2019016526 of the Official
Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas (2803 Business Center Drive,
Suite 127, Pearland, Texas); Conditional Use Permit Application No
CUP20-00011, within the General Commercial (GC) District, at the request
of A. Ron Thrower, applicant, on behalf of Amreit SPF Shadow Creek, LP,
owner, 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 Perez,
to adopt Resolution No. R2021-CUP21-00011.
AYES: Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Carbone, Kamkar, Little.
NAYS: Owens.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-CUP21-00011 is adopted.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of Minutes
City Council Special Meeting Minutes - May 14, 2021
City Council Special Meeting Minutes - May 15, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - May 24, 2021
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-78 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a
design build contract for the Parks Equipment Recapitalization Irrigation
Project (Phase I Services), to Landscape Art, Inc., in the amount of
$55,344.75.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-105 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
an Advanced Funding Agreement with the State of Texas, in the amount of
$70,000.00, for the Liberty Drive/FM 518 Traffic Signal Project.
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-109 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
the City Manager or his designee to participate in the Texas BuyBoard
cooperative purchasing program for the lease -purchase of Fitness
Equipment from Johnson Health Tech North America dba Matrix Fitness,
in the amount of $187,380.00.
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E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-128 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a
construction services contract for the Hughes Ranch Road Fiber Optic
Project, to One Global Telecom, in the amount of $239,999.58.
F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-117 - 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 from Precision Delta Corporation, in the estimated amount of
$60,372.82.
G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-118 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
service contract for Preventative Maintenance and Repairs associated with
HVAC Systems and Ice Machines with TD Industries, in the estimated
amount of $272,450.00, for the period beginning July 1, 2021 through June
30, 2022.
H. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-124 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
a contract with LEAF Engineers for design services associated with the
Cowart's Creek Pump Station Generator Project, in the estimated amount
of $63,040.00.
Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-126 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, ratifying and
amending a contract with Pearland Animal Hospital to ratify additional
expenditures of $15,000.00 (total contract amount of $60,000.00);
extending the existing contract term for an additional 30 day period; and
renewing a contract for municipal veterinary services with Pearland
Animal Hospital, in the estimated amount of $60,000.00; for the period of
June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022.
J. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-120 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas approving the
Amended bylaws of the Pearland Library Board.
K. Consideration and Possible Action — Second Reading of Ordinance No.
1600 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas
authorizing issuance of City of Pearland, Texas, Water and Sewer System
Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B; prescribing the terms and
conditions thereof; providing for the payment thereof; establishing
parameters with respect to the sale of the bonds; authorizing the
preparation and distribution of an official statement to be used in
connection with the sale of the bonds; making other provisions regarding
such bonds and matters incident thereto; authorizing execution and
delivery of a paying agent/registrar agreement; and containing other
matters related thereto.
L. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-129 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
a planning services contract with Kimley-Horn, associated with the
Comprehensive Plan Update, in the estimated amount of $233,300.00.
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Councilmember Kamkar made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez,
to adopt Consent Agenda Items A through L, with the exception of Consent
Agenda Items D and L.
AYES: Hernandez, Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
XI. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
3. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-125 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, adopting the
City of Pearland Strategic Priorities developed during the City's 2021
Governing Body Strategic Planning Retreat.
Councilmember Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to
adopt Resolution No. R2021-125.
AYES: Hernandez, Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-125 is adopted.
4. Consideration and Possible Action- Resolution No. R2021-121 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, directing staff
to prepare an election measure, for submission to the voters at the
November 2, 2021 election, seeking authorization to establish a Municipal
Drainage Utility System pursuant to Texas Local Government Code
Chapter 552 ("Code").
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little, to
adopt Resolution No. R2021-121.
Councilmember Kamkar made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Orlando, to amend the election date strike November 2, 2021 election and
replace with May 7, 2022 election.
AYES: Perez, Hernandez, Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Owens.
NAYS: Little.
The motion carried.
Mayor Cole called for the vote on the original motion as amended.
AYES: Hernandez, Orlando, Kamkar, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: Carbone, Little.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-121 is adopted as amended.
5. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-122 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, renewing the
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employee health insurance benefits for stop loss and administration
services with Cigna, renewing employee dental insurance with Cigna, and
renewing employee vision plan benefits with UNUM and awarding the
flexible spending account toWEX/Discovery for fiscal year 2021-2022.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez left the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
Mike Weaver, Hub International, gave a brief presentation regarding the City's
health and wellness services.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez,
to adopt Resolution No. R2021-122.
AYES: Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-122 is adopted.
6. Consideration and Possible Action — Second Reading of Ordinance No.
1601 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
authorizing the issuance of City of Pearland, Texas, permanent
improvement bonds in one or more series; setting certain parameters for
the bonds; 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 Little,
to adopt Ordinance No. 1601.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Ordinance No. 1601 is adopted.
7. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-116 - A
Resolution of The City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
the City Manager or his designee to participate in an interlocal cooperative
pricing arrangement with the Choice Partners Cooperative for the
purchase of library furnishings, in the amount of $1,143,505.12, from
Library Interiors of Texas.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez,
to adopt Resolution No. 2021-116.
Councilmember Kamkar made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Carbone, to postpone this item to the June 28, 2021, City Council Regular
Meeting.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
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8. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-127 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a
construction services contract for the Water Production Rehabilitation
Project, to C3 Constructors, in the amount of $627,000.00.
Councilmember Kamkar made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez,
to adopt Resolution No. R2021-127.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Perez.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
9. Consideration and Possible Action — First Reading of Ordinance No. 537-
1 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas
repealing Article IV, Records and Information Management, of Chapter 2 of
the Code of Ordinances and adopting a new Article IV, Records and
Information Management, of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances;
providing for a penalty; having a savings clause; a severability clause, and
a repealer clause; and providing for codification.
Councilmember Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to
approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 537-1.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
10. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance No. 187-4
- An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending
Chapter 15, Article II, Library Board, of the City of Pearland Code of
Ordinances, as it may have been, from time to time amended; and
containing other matters relating to the subject; having a savings clause,
a repealer clause, a severability clause; providing for codification,
publication and an effective date.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little, to
approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 187-4.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
XII. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-109 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
the City Manager or his designee to participate in the Texas BuyBoard
cooperative purchasing program for the lease -purchase of Fitness
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Equipment from Johnson Health Tech North America dba Matrix Fitness,
in the amount of $187,380.00.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez,
to adopt Resolution No. R2021-109.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-109 is adopted.
L. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2021-129 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
a planning services contract with Kimley-Horn, associated with the
Comprehensive Plan Update, in the estimated amount of $233,300.00.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Little,
to adopt Resolution No. R2021-129.
AYES: Orlando, Carbone, Kamkar, Little, Perez, Owens.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried. Resolution No. R2021-129 is adopted.
XIII. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
XIV. MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
1. Council Input and Discussion: Regarding comparison of the appropriation
to the Police Department budget adopted for the fiscal year prior to
September 1, 2021 and the preceding fiscal years.
Council and Staff discussed this item.
No action taken.
2. Council Input and Discussion: Regarding the selection process currently
used by the City for selection of consulting firms for the City of Pearland.
Council and Staff discussed this item.
No action taken.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 28th day of June, 2021.
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Mayor
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City Secretary
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