2023-12-18 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESPearland City Council Minutes December 18, 2023
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The City Council of Pearland, Texas convened in a meeting on Monday, December 18, 2023 at
the Pearland City Hall Council Chambers, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland Texas. The following
represents the actions taken by City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. All
motions are made by Council in consecutive order, as determined by the Mayor.
I.CALL TO ORDER
Mayor J. Kevin Cole called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II.INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
Councilmember Carbone gave the Invocation and Mayor Pro-Tem Koza led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag and the Texas Flag.
III.ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Mayor J. Kevin Cole
Mayor Pro-Tem Joseph Koza
Councilmember Tony Carbone
Councilmember Mona Chavarria
Councilmember Adrian Hernandez
Councilmember Layni Cade
Councilmember Chad Thumann
City Manager Trent Epperson
City Attorney Darrin Coker
City Secretary Frances Aguilar
All members were present except for Councilmember Rushi Patel.
IV.CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
V.PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
1.Public Hearing - Adoption of 2021 International Building Codes & 2020
National Electrical Code.
Presentation was provided by Vance Wyly, Director of Community
Development of Community Development.
Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing.
Scott Feuless, 3203 Forrester Drive, Pearland, Texas 77584, supports the
adoption of 2021 International Building Codes and Local Codes.
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Isabella Seretti, 1207 Cowards Creek Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546,
supports the adoption of 2021 International Building Codes and Local Codes.
Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing.
VI.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Consideration and Possible Action – Resolution No. R2023-316 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, accepting
the City’s Investment Report for the quarter ending September 2023.
B.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-315 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
the City Manager or his designee to enter into a Tax Abatement
Agreement with Brask, Inc.-Neela.
C.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution R2023-318 - A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, certifying and assuring
of its efforts aimed at Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, in
compliance with U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
(HUD) regulations.
D.Consideration and Possible Action Resolution R2023-320 - The
appointment of Rick Fernandez to Position No. 7 for a 2-year term
expiring November 1, 2025 to serve on the Pearland Economic
Development Corporation Board of Directors.
E.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-311 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for
the cooperative purchase of goods and services with Harris County,
Texas.
F.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-313 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
participation through an interlocal agreement with Harris County for the
purchase of vehicle leasing services from EAN Holdings, LLC, in the
estimated amount of $70,000.00, for the period of December 19, 2023
through December 18, 2024 (1-year term with 4-renewal options).
G.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-312 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
contract for the purchase of EMS Billing Services from EMERGICON,
LLC, in the estimated amount of $130,000.00, for the period of December
19, 2023 through December 18, 2024.
H.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-289 - 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 Texas Department of
Information Resources (DIR), for the purchase of Project Management
Software Services from Procore Technologies, in the estimated amount
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of $171,846.04, for the period of December 22, 2023 through December
21, 2024.
I.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-308 - 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 Texas Buyboard for heavy
equipment services (repair and parts), in the estimated amount of
$130,000.00, from Associated Supply Company, Inc. (ASCO) for the
period of December 19, 2023 through December 20, 2024.
J.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-302 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit price contract for utility chemicals with Polydyne Inc., in the
estimated amount of $200,000.00, for the period of January 24, 2024
through January 23, 2025.
K.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-306 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit price contract for utility chemicals with DXI Industries, in the
estimated amount of $216,000.00, for the period of January 24, 2024
through January 23, 2025.
L.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-307 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a
service and supply contract for Variable Frequency Drives, to serve the
Kirby Drive and Cullen Parkway Water Plant Booster Pumps, to Vector
Controls and Automation Group, in the estimated amount of $70,247.46,
for the period of December 19, 2023 through December 18, 2024.
Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Cade, to approve Consent Agenda items A-L.
AYES: Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Hernandez, Cade, and Thumann.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-310 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a
Construction Manager at Risk contract Hillhouse Road Annex Phase II
Project to Teal Construction Company in the amount of $30,000.00 for
pre-construction services, $1,145,150.00 for General Conditions and
authorizing the payment of 3.00% for profit and overhead based on the
Guaranteed Maximum Price which shall be subject to future City Council
approval.
Councilmember Chavarria made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem
Koza, to approve Resolution No. R2023-310.
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AYES: Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Hernandez, Cade, and Thumann.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
2.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-305 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit price contract for utility chemicals with Hawkins Inc., in the
estimated amount of $1,011,800.00, for the period of January 24, 2024
through January 23, 2025.
Mayor Pro-Tem Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Carbone, to approve Resolution No. R2023-305.
AYES: Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Hernandez, Cade, and Thumann.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
3.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-303 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit price contract for utility chemicals with Univar Solutions, in the
estimated amount of $940,750.00, for the period of January 24, 2024
through January 23, 2025.
Councilmember Hernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Cade, to approve Resolution No. R2023-303.
AYES: Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Hernandez, Cade, and Thumann.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
4.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-304 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
unit price contract for utility chemicals with USALCO (formerly G20
Technologies LLC), in the estimated amount of $585,000.00, for the
period of January 24, 2024 through January 23, 2025.
Councilmember Cade made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Hernandez, to approve Resolution No. R2023-304.
AYES: Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Hernandez, Cade, and Thumann.
NAYS: None.
The motion carried.
5.Council Discussion and Direction -Regarding proposed amendments to
the City's Tree Protection and Preservation Ordinance.
Council directed staff to present a comprehensive analysis of the economic
implications associated with amending the fees related to the tree ordinance.
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VIII. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items removed from Consent Agenda.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
There were no other business items.
X. MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
There were no Mayor/Council Issues for City Council Discussion.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:28 p.m.
1. Section 551.071 - Consultation with City Attorney Regarding Potential
Litigation.
Conducted.
2. Section 551.074 - Deliberations regarding adoption of the City
Manager's Annual Performance Goals.
Conducted.
Council reconvened from Executive Session at 8:34 p.m.
XII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
1. Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding Potential Litigation.
No action was taken.
2. Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding adoption of the City
Manager's Annual Performance Goals.
No action was taken.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
The Minutes were approved on this the 9th day of January 2024.
City of Pearland, Texas
J. Kevin Cole
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Frances Aguilar TRMC, MMC
City Secretary
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