2019-05-13 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES-6:00 PM MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order 6:00 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Mayor Pro-Tem Trent Perez
Councilmember Tony Carbone
Councilmember Derrick Reed
Councilmember Gary Moore
Councilmember Adrian Hernandez
Councilmember J. David Little
Councilmember Woody Owens
Deputy City Manager Jon Branson
City Attorney Darrin Coker
Deputy City Secretary Maria Rodriguez
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Deputy City Manager, Matt Buchanan President of EDC, Trent
Epperson Assistant City Manager, Michelle Graham Director of Human Resources, John
McDonald Director of Community Development, Chris Orlea Director of Parks and Recreation,
Kim Sinistore Executive Director CVB, Johnny Spires Police Chief, Robert Upton Director of
Engineering and Capital Projects, Scott Williams Building Official, Clarence Wittwer Director of
Public Works, Young Lorfing City Secretary, Andrea Brinkley Assistant Director of Public Works,
Joel Hardy Grants—Special Projects Administrator, Joshua Lee Communication Director, Daniel
McGhinnis Chief Information and Lawrence Provins Deputy City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council Action - Resolution No. 2019-130 - A Resolution Canvassing Returns and Declaring
Results of Bond Election.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is for Council to declare the Bond Election results.
Mayor Pro-Tem Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2019-130.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-129 -A Resolution and Order of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the General Election
Held in the City of Pearland, Texas, on May 4, 2019.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this will document the results of the General election and will
need Council approval.
Mayor Pro-Tem Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to approve
resolution No. R2019-129.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Mayor's issuance of Certificate of Election to J. David Little Councilmember Position
Number Five (5).
Mayor Reid issued the Certificate of Election to J. David Little for Council Position Number Five.
Administration of the Oath of Office by Judge Greg Hill to J. David Little Councilmember
Position Number Five (5).
Judge Greg Hill administered the Oath of Office to J. David Little.
Mayor's issuance of Certificate of Election to Trent A. Perez, Councilmember Position
Number Six (6).
Mayor Reid issued the Certificate of Election to Trent A. Perez for Council Position Number Six.
Administration of the Oath of Office by Judge Greg Hill to Trent A. Perez Councilmember
Position Number Six (6).
Judge Greg Hill administered the Oath of Office to Trent A. Perez.
Consideration and Possible Action Resolution No. R2019-131 - A Resolution and Order of
the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, ordering the holding of a General Runoff Election
to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, for the purpose of electing a Councilmember to Position
Number One (1) of the City of Pearland City Council.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is will be ordering the holding of a General Runoff Election
to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, for the purpose of electing a Councilmember to Position
Number One (1) of the City of Pearland City Council.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, Seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2019-131.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Carbone, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the_day of , A.D., 2019.
Tom Reid
Mayor
ATTEST:
Young Lorfing, TRMC
City Secretary
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019, AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order 6:30 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
Interim City Secretary
Tom Reid
Trent Perez
Luke Orlando
Derrick Reed
Gary Moore
Adrian Hernandez
J. David Little
Woody Owens
Clay Pearson
Darri'n Coker
Maria Rodriguez
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Deputy City Manager, Matt Buchanan President of EDC, Trent
Epperson Assistant City Manager, John McDonald Director of Community Development, John
McCarter Assistant Finance Director, Chris Orlea Director of Parks and Recreation, Cynthia
Pearson Director of Finance, Kim Sinistore Executive Director CVB, Johnny Spires Police Chief,
Robert Upton Director of Engineering and Capital Projects, Clarence Wittwer Director of Public
Works, Andrea Brinkley Assistant Director of Public Works, Joel Hardy Grants — Special Projects
Administrator, Joshua Lee Communications Director and Lawrence Provins Deputy City Attorney.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Moore and the Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Councilmember Orlando.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Reid, Mayor Pro -Tem Perez, Councilmembers Orlando, Reed, Hernandez,
Moore, Little and Owens.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Makaila Adams, 1214 Woodchase Drive, addressed Council and spoke about the proposed
removal of stop signs at Woodchase Drive and Sunset Meadows Drive.
Rachel Britt, 1212 Woodchase Drive, addressed Council and spoke regarding the proposed stop
sign removals.
Heather Zayas, 2303 Harbor Chase Drive, addressed Council and spoke in regards to Municipal
Utility District rebates.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2nd Public Hearing - Voluntary Annexation -Approximately 93 acres of land, generally located
east of County Road 48, between County Road 59 and County Road 895; approximately 7.2
acres of land, generally located east of County Road 48, between County Road 59 and County
Road 895; and approximately 0.56 acres of land, generally located at 2535 Stevenson Road.
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STAFF REVIEW:
Joel Hardy Grants — Special Projects Administrator presented to Council on the Voluntary
Annexation of property generally located east of County Road 48, between County Road 59 and
County Road 895; and a property generally located at 2535 Stevenson Road.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Reid adjourned the Public Hearing at 6:50 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes of May 13, 2019 Regular Meeting held at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes of May 13, 2019 Special Meeting held at 4:30 p.m.
Minutes of May 13, 2019 Election Canvassing Special Meeting held at 6:00 p.m.
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No.
2000M-185 - 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, All that certain lot, tract, or parcel of land
situated within the James Hamilton Survey, Abstract No. 876, and being all of a called 2.5
acre tract described in a deed to Suise M. Lorance, dated October 5, 2004, recorded in
Clerk File No. X977828 in the Official Public Records Real Property of Harris County,
Texas, and being the south half of Lot 57, all of Lot 57'2 and part of Lot 58'2 of Block F,
of the Allison -Richey Gulf Coast Homes Suburban Gardens Subdivision, described in a
deed to Suise M. Lorance, dated January 16, 2017, recorded in File RP -2017-28799 in
the Official Public Records of Harris County, Texas. (Northeast corner of Kirby Drive and
Fruge Road) Zone Change Application No. ZONE 19-00010, a request by David Velez,
Browne McGregor Architects, Inc., applicant, on behalf of David Teer, representing Lonza
Houston Inc., owner; for approval of a zoning change from Spectrum District S-3 to the
LNR Clear Creek Spectrum Planned Development District; on approximately 19.598 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.
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the Absence of Councilmember Derrick
Reed from the Regular Council Meeting on June 10, 2019.
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the Absence of Councilmember Gary
Moore from the Regular Council Meeting on June 10, 2019.
E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-123 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas reappointing directors to the Board of Directors
of the Pearland Municipal Management District No. 2.
F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-147 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending a contract for rental of paving
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construction equipment, with R. B. Everett & Co., in an amount not to exceed $66,600.00
for the period of July 1, 2019 through September 3, 2019.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez asked that Consent Agenda Item F be removed from the Consent Agenda
for further discussion.
Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Perez to adopt Consent
Agenda Items A through F with the exception of Item F as presented in the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2019-147 - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending a contract for rental of paving
construction equipment, with R. B. Everett & Co., in an amount not to exceed $66,600.00
for the period of July 1, 2019 through September 3, 2019.
Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2019-147.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is an amendment to a contract with R.B. Everett &
Company to add two additional pieces of equipment.
Conversation ensued between Mayor Pro -Tem Perez and Assistant Director of Public Works
Andrea Brinkley regarding the intended use of this equipment for repairs and roads that will be
addressed.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council Action - Regarding the Election of a Mayor Pro -Tem.
Mayor Pro -Tem Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to approve the
Election of Councilmember J. David Little to the position of Mayor Pro -Tem.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1568-2 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Pearland, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1568-1, the 2018-2019 Annual Budget
Ordinance, by; authorizing the 'City Manager or his designee to take all actions necessary to
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facilitate the changes identified herein without further approval of City Council; providing a savings
clause, a severability clause, a repealer clause, and an effective date.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Little to adopt
Ordinance No. 1568-2.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this will adopt the 2018-2019 Annual Budget with the Council
requested. changes.
Assistant Finance Director John McCarter made a presentation to Council regarding the Fiscal
Year 2019 Budget Projections and Mid -year Allocation.
Conversation ensued between Council and staff regarding the Budget Amendments.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1578 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland,
Texas, authorizing the issuance of City of Pearland, Texas, permanent improvement and/or
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 Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to adopt
Ordinance No. 1578.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this Ordinance will help further the City's investment in
infrastructure.
Finance Director Cynthia Pearson presented to Council regarding the issuance of Bonds as
described in the 2019 Fiscal Year Budget.
John Roebuck BOK Financial Services Representative addressed Council and spoke regarding
funding of future projects through General Obligation Debt Issuance and Market review.
Conversation ensued between Council, staff and BOK Financial Services Representative John
Roebuck regarding the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone reimbursement and issuing Certificate
of Obligations.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-153 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation
for the design, acquisition, construction and improvement of certain public works, authorizing
distribution of a preliminary official statement relating to such series of Certificates and authorizing
certain other matters relating thereto.
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Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to approve
Resolution No. R2019-153.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is authorizing notice of the intent to issue Certificates of
Obligation.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-154 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation
for the design, acquisition, construction and improvement of certain public works, authorizing
distribution of a preliminary official statement relating to such series of Certificates and authorizing
certain other matters relating thereto.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2019-154.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is an additional request authorizing notice of the intent to
issue Certificates of Obligation.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1579 -An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland,
Texas, authorizing the issuance of City of Pearland, Texas, water and sewer system revenue
bonds, series 2019A; prescribing the terms thereof; providing for the payment thereof; awarding
the sale thereof; making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto.
Councilmember Orlando made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to adopt
Ordinance No. 1579.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is authorizing the issuance of water and sewer system
revenue bonds, series 2019A.
Director of Finance Cynthia Pearson presented to Council the proposed 2019 Revenue Bond
Sales.
BOK Financial Services Representative John Roebuck presented to Council regarding the
funding of projects by Bonds.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1577 - 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
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'refunding bonds, series 201913; 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 an escrow agreement; and
containing other matters related thereto.
Councilmember Reed made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adopt Ordinance
No. 1577.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is authorizing issuance of water and sewer system
revenue and refunding bonds, series 20198.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-151 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, authorizing the Pearland Economic Development Corporation to proceed with
additional courses of action regarding the development of an Indoor Amateur Sports Facility.
Mayor Pro -Tem Little made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2019-151.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this is authorizing the Pearland Economic Development
Corporation to proceed with the proposed courses of action regarding the development of an
Indoor Amateur Sports Facility.
Pearland Economic Development Corporation Board Chairman Brandon Dansby presented to
Council regarding the proposed Indoor Amateur Sports Facility project.
Sports Facilities Advisory and Sports Facility Management, LLC Chief Operating Officer Evan
Eleff presented to Council his firms proposal for the construction of an Indoor Amateur Sports
Facility.
Councilmember Perez stated that although the City values its Parks, the projected loss after a
five year period on this project is not an economic driver. He further stated that land selection is
important and this proposal can start there.
Councilmember Moore stated the City already has the Natatorium that is not producing revenue
and does not want another facility that does not produce economically.
Councilmember Hernandez stated if the proposal is going to go any further, Public -Private
Partnerships need to be looked at more closely so the City has a partner in the project. He further
stated this is another venue for tournaments but the City needs more of an all-around recreation
facility.
Councilmember Reed stated he is not in support of this project due to already having the
Natatorium and that this project will not produce revenue for the foreseeable future. He further
stated a venue for Expos and Conventions included in the proposal would be a better fit for the
City.
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Councilmember Orlando stated Pearland Economic Development Corporation has already done
the analysis of which would be a more profitable facility for the City and it was determined in that
analysis that an Indoor Amateur Sports Facility is the best option. He further stated this needs to
be an opportunity for the City to be more attractive to visitors.
Conversation ensued between Council and Staff regarding the project feasibility, possible future
plans for a facility of this type or a similar type of venue and the positive direction the Pearland
Economic Development Corporation is going with bringing opportunity to the City.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to postpone
Resolution No. R2019-151 indefinitely.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Little and Moore.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to postpone passed 5 to 0, with Councilmember Reed and Councilmember Owens absent
from Chambers.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1576 - An Ordinance extending the city limits of the City of
Pearland, Texas, to include certain land area within certain limits and boundaries and annexing
to the City of Pearland the area within such limits and boundaries (approximately 0.56 acres
generally located at 2535 Stevenson Road); containing an effective date and other provisions
related to the subject; and providing a savings and severability clause.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adopt
Ordinance No. 1576.
Grants — Special Projects Administrator Joel Hardy stated Items 9, 10 and 11 are proposed
annexation for property generally located at 2535 Stevenson Road and two properties located off
of County Road 48, between County Road 59 and County Road 895. He further stated there
needs to be an amendment to show the properties in Item 9 and Item 10 listed as between County
Road 59 and County Road 895 are west instead of east of County Road 48.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 6 to 0 with Councilmember Reed absent from Chambers.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1575 - An Ordinance extending the city limits of the City of
Pearland, Texas, to include certain land area within certain limits and boundaries and annexing
to the City of Pearland the area within such limits and boundaries (approximately 7.2 acres
generally located east of County Road 48, between County Road 59 and County Road 895);
containing an effective date and other provisions related to the subject; and providing a savings
and severability clause.
Councilmember Moore made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Perez to adopt Ordinance
No. 1575 with the change of location to west of County Road 48.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
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Voting "Abstain" Councilmember Reed.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1574 - An Ordinance extending the city limits of the City of
Pearland, Texas, to include certain land area within certain limits and boundaries and annexing
to the City of Pearland the area within such limits and boundaries (approximately 93 acres
generally located east of County Road 48, between County Road 59 and County Road 895);
containing an effective date and other provisions related to the subject; and providing a savings
and severability clause.
Councilmember Perez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adopt Ordinance
No. 1576 with the change of location to west of County Road 48.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Council Input and Discussion - Regarding the Rebate Policy for in -City Municipal Utility
Districts.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated staff is looking for direction from Council on proceeding with
the rebate policy for in -City Municipal Utility Districts (MUD).
Director of Financing Cynthia Pearson addressed Council and provided information on Utility
Agreements and rebates. She further stated staff's recommendation is to discontinue rebates for
Municipal Utility Districts.
Lynne Humphries, 3200 Southwest Freeway, addressed Council and stated she is speaking on
behalf of multiple MUD's and spoke in opposition of discontinuing the MUD rebates.
Conversation ensued between Council, City Manager Clay Pearson and Grants — Special
Projects Administrator Joel Hardy regarding how other Cities are handling these rebates and if
they are offered outside of Pearland. Also discussed were other types of incentives the City can
offer and the financial impact on the City.
Council Action - Resolution No. R2019-155 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, awarding a bid for the purchase of fourteen (14) fleet vehicles from Silsbee
Ford, through the TASB Buyboard, in the amount of $516,393.64.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve
Resolution No. R2019-155.
City Manager Clay Pearson stated this will approve the purchase of fourteen (14) fleet vehicles
from Silsbee Ford, through the Texas Association of School Boards Buyboard.
Voting "Aye" Councilmember Orlando, Reed, Perez, Hernandez, Little, Moore and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
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MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION: None
OTHER BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 26th day of August, A.D., 2019.
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'sem' f Mayor
ATTEST:
ria E. Rodriguez
Interim City Secretary
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