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Home My WebLink About20251208 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG III. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS Page 1 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8098862D-ACFD-4202-B0B4-7CBAE34E5141 Council. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of the minutes of the Pearland City Council Special Meeting held on October 27, 2025; City Council Regular Meeting held on October 27, 2025; City Council Regular Meeting held on November 10, 2025; City Council and Planning and Zoning Joint Workshop held on November 17, 2025; City Council Regular Meeting held on November 17, 2025; and City Council Special Meeting held on November 24, 2025. B. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-213 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a second extension of Preliminary Plat 22-112 (Magnolia Creek, Section 1) in accordance with Section 1.2.5.4 of the Unified Development Code. C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-214 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a second extension of Preliminary Plat 22-113 (Magnolia Creek, Section 2) in accordance with Section 1.2.5.4 of the Unified Development Code. D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-196 - A Resolution and Order of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, casting votes for candidates for the Brazoria County Appraisal District Board of Directors for a four (4) year term beginning January 1, 2026. E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-195 - A Resolution and Order of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, casting votes for candidates for the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for a four (4) year term beginning January 1, 2026. F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-194 - A Resolution and Order of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, casting votes for candidates for the Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for a four (4) year term beginning January 1, 2026. G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-201 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, accepting the City’s Investment Report for the quarter ending June 2025. H. Pulled for discussion. I. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-147 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, adopting an Amended Investment Policy, Investment Strategy, and approved Brokers in accordance with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code (“Public Funds Investment Act”). J. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-197 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, authorizing the use of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds for the buyout acquisition of real property located at 2701 Green Tee Dr. (“Property”), to be demolished, owned, and Page 2 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8098862D-ACFD-4202-B0B4-7CBAE34E5141 maintained as greenspace in perpetuity by the City of Pearland. K. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-199 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending Texas General Land Office (GLO) contract No. 20-065-106-C288, associated with the City Capital Improvement Drainage Program Projects, in the additional amount of $275,039.12 (total contract of $2,921,186.12). L. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-200 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing execution of an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation for Pearland Parkway at Barry Rose/Hughes Road Intersection Improvements Project. M. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-179 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a professional services contract to Prime Controls, LP for the SCADA Improvement Project (Phase3C), in the estimated amount of $209,088.00. N. Pulled for discussion. Councilmember Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cade to approve the Consent Agenda items A-N, except H and N. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, Fernandez, and Patel. NAYS: None. The motion carried. VI. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA H. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-148 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending the City’s Comprehensive Financial Management Policy Statement. Councilmember Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Fernandez to approve Resolution No. R2025-148. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, Fernandez, and Patel. NAYS: None. The motion carried. N. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-205 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a supply contract with BDP Industries, Inc., for the purchase of repair and replacement parts (Belt Presses) serving the Reflection Bay Reclamation Facility, in the amount of $121,182.99. Councilmember Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Fernandez to approve Resolution No. R2025-205. Page 3 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8098862D-ACFD-4202-B0B4-7CBAE34E5141 AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, Fernandez, and Patel. NAYS: None. The motion carried. VII. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 1. Public Hearing: A request by Daniela Braganholo applicant, on behalf of Paradise Cemetery South, Inc., owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Recreation Center (private, for profit) use on approximately 2.960 acres (128,938 sq.ft.) of land within the Cullen-Mixed Use (C-MU) District, to wit: Legal Description: Reserve “A”, Block 15 in the Plat of Paradise Cemetery South, a subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 19, Page 261-262 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 2237 Cullen Parkway, Pearland, TX. Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing. Presentation was provided by Katya Copeland, Planning Manager. Reid Wilson, Real Estate and Land Use Attorney with Wilson Cribbs and Goren; Daniela Braganholo, R.A., applicant with Harry Gendel Architects; Jorge Guerra, P.E. with ALJ Lindsey; and Ronnie Buggs, General Manager with Paradise Funeral Home & Cemeteries, gave a presentation and were present to answer questions from Council. There were no citizen comments. Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-CUP2025-0213 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Recreation Center (private, for profit) use within the Cullen-Mixed Use (C-MU) District, on approximately 2.960 acres (128,938 sq.ft.) of land being Reserve “A”, Block 15 in the Plat of Paradise Cemetery South, a subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 19, Page 261-262 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas (located at 2237 Cullen Parkway, Pearland, Texas). Conditional Use Permit No. CUP2025-0213, for Recreation Center (private, for profit) use within the Cullen-Mixed Use (C-MU) District, at the request of Daniela Braganholo applicant, on behalf of Paradise Cemetery South, Inc., owner, containing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an effective date and other provisions related to the subject. Page 4 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8098862D-ACFD-4202-B0B4-7CBAE34E5141 AYES: Byrom, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, and Patel. 2. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance No. 1650- 1 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1650, the 2025-2026 Annual Budget Ordinance, to facilitate the changes identified herein; providing a savings clause, a severa-bility clause, a repealer clause, and an effective date. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, Fernandez, and Patel. NAYS: None. 3. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-203 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, hereinafter referred to as “Applicant,” designating certain officials as being responsible for, acting for, and on behalf of the Applicant in dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, hereinafter referred to as “Department,” for the purpose of participating in the Local Parks Rider 2025, hereinafter referred to as the “Program”; certifying that the Applicant is eligible to receive program assistance; certifying that the Applicant matching share is readily available; and dedicating the proposed site for permanent public park and recreational uses. Page 5 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8098862D-ACFD-4202-B0B4-7CBAE34E5141 Mayor Pro-Tem Byrom made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone to approve Resolution No. R2025-203. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, Fernandez, and Patel. NAYS: None. The motion carried. 4. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-204 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending a service and supply contract for water and wastewater maintenance to Vector Controls & Automation Group, in the additional amount of $500,000.00 (total contract amount of $1,650.000.00). Councilmember Cade made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Fernandez to approve Resolution No. R2025-204. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, Fernandez, and Patel. NAYS: None. The motion carried. 5. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-202 - 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 for the purchase of Manhole Rehabilitation Services for 1-year: from December 9, 2025, to December 8, 2026, in the estimated annual amount of $500,000.00, from National Works, Inc. Councilmember Fernandez made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cade to approve Resolution No. R2025-202. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, Fernandez, and Patel. NAYS: None. The motion carried. IX. OTHER BUSINESS There were no other business items. X. MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION There were no issues to discuss. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. Section 551.072 - Regarding the Sale, Purchase, Lease or Exchange of Real Property. Page 6 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8098862D-ACFD-4202-B0B4-7CBAE34E5141 Pearland City Council Minutes December 08, 2025 Conducted. Council returned from Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. XII.NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 6.Consideration and Possible Action - Regarding the Sale, Purchase, Lease, or Exchange of Real Property. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, Fernandez, and Patel. NAYS: None. The motion carried. XIII.ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. The Minutes were approved on this the 12th day of January 2026. Page 7 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 8098862D-ACFD-4202-B0B4-7CBAE34E5141