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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260112 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesPearland City Council Minutes January 12, 2026 CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2026 The City Council of Pearland, Texas convened in a meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026 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 Cade gave the Invocation and Councilmember Chavarria 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 Clint Byrom Councilmember Joseph Koza Councilmember Tony Carbone Councilmember Mona Chavarria Councilmember Layni Cade Councilmember Rick Fernandez City Manager Trent Epperson Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins City Secretary Frances Aguilar All members were present except Councilmember Rushi Patel. IV.CITIZEN COMMENTS Alejandro Barrasa spoke regarding concerns about the toxicity of unleaded gasoline. Tarek Albaba and Obada Achkar with Move Pearland spoke regarding accessible sidewalks and bicycle lanes in Pearland. Jeff Webb, President of Forever Parks Foundation of Pearland addressed Council regarding the Foundation's 2024 Annual Report and support of the City's renewal agreement with Forever Parks Foundation. V.CONSENT AGENDA A.Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of the minutes of the Pearland City Council Special Meeting held on December 8, 2025 and City Council Regular Meeting held on December 8, 2025. Page 1 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A B. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the absence of Councilmember Layni Cade from the December 15, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting. C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-13 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, reappointing Erum Jivani to Municipal Court Associate Judge with a term beginning on October 26, 2025 and ending on October 31, 2029. D. Pulled for discussion. E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-7 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a contract (5-year initial term with 5-year renewal terms approved administratively) between the City and the Forever Parks Foundation of Pearland. F. Pulled for discussion. G. Pulled for discussion. H. Pulled for discussion. I. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-20 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing participation in an interlocal cooperative pricing arrangement for the purchase and installation of the Creekside Park Playground Replacement Project, in the amount of $158,586.06, from Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. d/b/a Game Time. J. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-12 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the final 1-year contract renewal for Fire Department Dispatch Services to East Harris County Communications, in the estimated amount of $438,700.00 for the period ending September 30, 2026. K. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-17 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing participation in an interlocal cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of City supplies from Staples Advantage, in the annual amount of $125,000.00, not to exceed $375,000.00 for the period January 13, 2026 through September 30, 2028. L. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-19 - 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 Hardware Supplies and Materials from Lowe’s, in the annual amount of $125,000.00, not to exceed $375,000.00 for the period January 13, 2026 through September 30, 2028. M. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-18 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing participation in an interlocal cooperative purchasing program for the Page 2 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A purchase of City supplies from Amazon.com Services, in the annual amount of $125,000.00, not to exceed $375,000.00 for the period January 13, 2026 through September 30, 2028. Councilmember Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cade to approve the Consent Agenda items A-M except D, F, G, and H. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. VI. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-15 - 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 $2,932,186.12). Councilmember Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone to approve Resolution No. R2026-15. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-21 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a second extension of Preliminary Plat 23-09 (Massey Oaks, Section 6) in accordance with Section 1.2.5.4 of the Unified Development Code. Councilmember Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Fernandez to approve Resolution No, R2026-21. John Sullivan, Managing Director with Trez Capital Finances spoke on behalf of Massey Oaks regarding agenda items F, G, and H. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-22 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a second extension of Preliminary PLAT 23-10 (Massey Oaks, Section 7) in accordance with Section 1.2.5.4 of the Unified Development Code. Councilmember Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Fernandez to approve Resolution No. R2026-22. Page 3 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A John Sullivan, Managing Director with Trez Capital Finances spoke on behalf of Massey Oaks regarding agenda items F, G, and H. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. H. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-23 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a second extension of Preliminary Plat 23-11 (Massey Oaks, Section 8) in accordance with Section 1.2.5.4 of the Unified Development Code. Councilmember Koza made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Fernandez to approve Resolution No. R2026-23. John Sullivan, Managing Director with Trez Capital Finances spoke on behalf of Massey Oaks regarding agenda items F, G, and H. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. VII. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 1. Public Hearing: A request by Thomas Forschner, applicant, on behalf of Pearland Storage LLC. and Al D Coker, owners, for approval of a zone change for 13.147 acres of land from General Commercial (GC) District to Light Industrial (M-1) District, to wit: Legal Description: Tract 1: A 10.594-acre (461,461 square foot) tract of land situated in the HT & B RR CO Survey, A-542, Brazoria County, Texas. Said 10.594-acre tract being out of the residue of Tract “A” of Ray Bellew & Sons Subdivision, by plat recorded in Volume 17, Pages 21 & 22 of the Brazoria County Map Records, (hereinafter B.C.M.R.), being all of a called 10.61-acre tract of land conveyed to Pearland Storage LLC, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk’s File Number 2022040143 (hereinafter B.C.C.F. No.) of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas (hereinafter O.P.R.B.C.). Tract 2: Being a description of a 2.553-acre (111,198 square foot) tract of land situated in the HT & B RR CO Survey, A-542, Brazoria County, Texas. Said 2.553-acre tract being all of a called 2.2550-acre tract of land conveyed to Al D. Coker and wife, Barbara A. Coker, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk’s File Number 1998043460 (hereinafter B.C.C.F. No.) of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas (hereinafter O.P.R.B.C.), General Location: South of Knapp Road, East of Main Street, Pearland, Texas. Page 4 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing. Presentation provided by Katya Copeland, City Planner. Eric Oliver, Owner/Developer with Junction Commercial Real Estate, gave a presentation and was present to answer questions from Council. Brad Crain, Owner with Crain Group Investments, LLC. spoke in opposition of the zone change request. Alejandro Barrasa, spoke in opposition of the zone change request. Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing. VIII. NEW BUSINESS NO. 1 1. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-279 - 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; being Tract 1: A 10.594-acre (461,461 square foot) tract of land situated in the HT & B RR CO Survey, A-542, Brazoria County, Texas. Said 10.594-acre tract being out of the residue of Tract “A” of Ray Bellew & Sons Subdivision, by plat recorded in Volume 17, Pages 21 & 22 of the Brazoria County Map Records, (hereinafter B.C.M.R.), being all of a called 10.61-acre tract of land conveyed to Pearland Storage LLC, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk’s File Number 2022040143 (hereinafter B.C.C.F. No.) of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas (hereinafter O.P.R.B.C.). Tract 2: Being a description of a 2.553-acre (111,198 square foot) tract of land situated in the HT & B RR CO Survey, A-542, Brazoria County, Texas. Said 2.553-acre tract being all of a called 2.2550-acre tract of land conveyed to Al D. Coker and wife, Barbara A. Coker, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk’s File Number 1998043460 (hereinafter B.C.C.F. No.) of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas (hereinafter O.P.R.B.C.) (located South of Knapp Road, East of Main Street, Pearland, Texas). Zone Change Application No. ZON2025-0509, a request by Thomas Forschner, applicant, on behalf of Pearland Storage LLC. and Al D Coker, owners, for approval of a zone change for 13.147 acres of land from General Commercial (GC) District to Light Industrial (M-1) District; providing for an amendment of the zoning district map; containing a savins clause, and an effective date and other provisions related to the subject. Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cade to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-279. AYES: None. NAYS: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. The motion failed. Page 5 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A IX. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2 2. Public Hearing: A request by Jeremiah Kamerer, Kimley-Horn, applicant, on behalf of Fidelis Realty Partners, LTD., owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Auto Repair (Minor) and Tire Sales use on approximately 1.12 acres of land within the General Commercial (GC) District, to wit: Legal Description: A 1.1200-acre tract of land situated in the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 675, Brazoria County, Texas; being a portion of Lot 3, Block 3 of the Fourth Amending Plat of Shadow Creek Town Center, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Document No. 2019016526 of the Brazoria County Map Records (B.C.M.R.). General Location: 10902 Memorial Hermann Drive, Pearland, Texas. X. NEW BUSINESS 2. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2025-CUP2025-0540 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Auto Repair (Minor) and Tire Sales use on approximately 1.12 acres of land within the General Commercial (GC) District, being a 1.1200-acre tract of land situated in the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 675, Brazoria County, Texas; being a portion of Lot 3, Block 3 of the Fourth Amending Plat of Shadow Creek Town Center, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Document No. 2019016526 of the Brazoria County Map Records (B.C.M.R.) (located at 10902 Memorial Hermann Drive, Pearland, Texas). Conditional Use Permit No. CUP2025-0540, for Auto Repair (Minor) and Tire Sales use within the General Commercial (GC) District at the request of Jeremiah Kamerer, Kimley-Horn, applicant, on behalf of Fidelis Realty Partners, LTD., owner, containing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an effective date and other provisions related to the subject. Page 6 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A 1. Bay doors shall only be located on the south and west side of the building. 2. A minimum 6-foot landscape strip must be provided along the west side of the property containing street trees and a continuous shrub row to screen the service bays. Street trees shall be a minimum three-inch (3'') caliper measured at twelve inches (12'') above the root ball with the total caliper inches equal to at least one-inch (1'') for each fifteen feet (15') of lot length and the shrubs shall be a minimum height of three (3') feet at the time of planting. 3. Proposed building materials shall be consistent with the existing building to the south on Lot 3. 4. A minimum 25% of the facades fronting Memorial Hermann Drive and South Freeway shall be transparent. 5. Existing integrated multi-tenant sign on the property shall be utilized for proposed ground signage. Applicant shall not be permitted to apply for their own ground sign. Wall signage allowances shall meet requirements identified in Chapter 4, Division 5 of the UDC. 6. P&Z added condition: No vehicle is permitted to be stored outside the building overnight. 7. Pipeline approval for parking and screening. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. Councilmember Chavarria made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cade to approve Resolution No. R2025-CUP2025-0540 as amended. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. 3. Action was taken on Agenda Item 4, but was later reconsidered. 4. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-277 - 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; being a 28.24-acre tract of land situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract No. 542, Brazoria County, Texas, and 1.119 acres being all of Lot 4, Block 1 of the Ferri Subdivision Replat No. 1 as recorded in Document No. 2025039635 in the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas (located South of 1021 North Main Street, Pearland, Texas). Zone Change Application No. ZON2025-0457, a request by James Melody, applicant, on behalf of Bell Bottom Foundation Company and Luis Perret, owners, for approval of for 29.359 acres of land from General Commercial (GC) District to Planned Development (PD) District for a Warehouse Development; providing for an amendment of the zoning district map; containing a savins clause, and an effective date Page 7 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A and other provisions related to the subject. Councilmember Cade made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone. Alejandra Barrasa spoke in opposition of the zone change request. Elias Barrasa spoke in opposition of the zone change request. Brad Crain, Owner with Crain Group Investments, LLC., spoke in opposition of the zone change request. James Melody, Development Partner with the Hanover Company, gave a presentation and was present to answer questions from Council. Councilmember Cade made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Carbone to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-277. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, and Fernandez. NAYS: Cade. The motion carried. 5. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-6 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing participation in an interlocal cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of twelve (12) unmarked police vehicles, from Sewell, in the amount of $513,918.00. New Business Item No. 5 was postponed to a future City Council agenda. 6. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-8 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing a Multiple Use Agreement with the State of Texas associated with the Shadow Creek Parkway Landscaping, Street Lighting, and Sidewalk Project. Councilmember Fernandez made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrom to approve Resolution No. R2026-8. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. 7. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-9 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a construction services contract associated with the Shadow Creek Parkway Landscaping, Street Lighting, and Sidewalk Project, to Jerdon Enterprises, LP, in the amount of $6,467,747.22. Page 8 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A Pearland City Council Minutes January 12, 2026 Councilmember Koza made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrom to approve Resolution No. R2026-9. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. 8.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-10 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a construction services contract associated with the Lakes of Country Place Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, to C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc, in the amount of $1,043,469.00. Councilmember Carbone made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Fernandez to approve Resolution No. R2026-10. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. 9.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-11 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, ratifying motor fuel expenditures from August 2025 through January 12, 2026; extending the contract term to the end of the current fiscal year; and authorizing the remaining two renewal terms (two 1-year renewals) of a unit price contract for the purchase of motor fuel with Houston-Pasadena Apache Oil Company, in the annual estimated amount of $1,250,000.00. Councilmember Chavarria made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Cade to approve Resolution No. R2026-11. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. 10.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-14 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Industrial District Agreement (5-year initial term; one 5-year renewal term) with Exxon Mobile Corporation. Mayor Pro-Tem Byrom made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Fernandez to approve Resolution No. R2026-14. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. 11.Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2026-16 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving Page 9 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A Pearland City Council Minutes January 12, 2026 the decertification of approximately 9.993 acres of land from the City of Pearland water CCN No. 11008 and City of Pearland sewer CCN No. 20403, being a tract or parcel containing 9.993 acres (435,303 square feet) of land, more particularly described as being all of Lot 56 in the Allison- Richey Gulf Coast Home Company’s Subdivision of Section 81, a subdivision of record filed at Volume 2, Page 98, of the Brazoria County Plat Records, situated in the H.T. & B. R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 300, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, and being all of a called 9.993 acre tract described in deed to Russell T. Rudy and Randall D. Rudy, as recorded and described by metes and bounds under Brazoria County Clerk’s File No. 1997038764 (located south of Broadway Street, Pearland, Texas and east of SH 288); Consenting to the decertification of approximately 9.993 acres of land from the City of Pearland water CCN No. 11008 and City of Pearland sewer CCN No. 20403, on behalf of Randall D. Rudy and the Estate of Russell T. Rudy, containing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an effective date and other provisions related to the subject. Councilmember Cade made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrom to approve Resolution No. R2026-16. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: None. The motion carried. 3.Consideration and Possible Action - Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-278 - 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; being a 15.0372-acre tract of land situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract No. 547, Brazoria County, Texas; said 15.0372 acre tract being all of a called 15.0375-acre tract of record in the name of Jachel Partnership, LTD., in Brazoria County Clerk’s File (B.C.C.F.) Number 2018064763 (located North of Magnolia Parkway, West of Manvel Road, Pearland, Texas). Zone Change Application No. ZON2025-0517, a request by Travis McDonnell, Rockport Ventures LLC., applicant, on behalf of Terry Oppliger, Jachel Partnership LTD., owner, for approval of a zone change for 15.0372 acres of land from Office & Professional (OP) District to Planned Development (PD) District, to accommodate a proposed Multifamily development; providing for an amendment of the zoning district map; containing a savins clause, and an effective date and other provisions related to the subject. Donnie Strouhal, spoke in opposition of the zone change request. Terry Oppliger, spoke in favor of the zone change request. Travis Donnell, applicant and owner of Rockport Ventures, LLC, spoke in favor of the zone change request. Page 10 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A Jennifer Evans, spoke in favor of the zone change request. Marilyn Bullard, spoke in favor of the zone change request. Bill Baldy, President of Weslea Civic Club, spoke in opposition of the zone change request. Melissa McCain, spoke in opposition of the zone change request. Shelley Morton, spoke in opposition of the zone change request. Cathie Tydelski, spoke in favor of the zone change request. Laurie Hollinger, spoke in opposition of the zone change request. Catherine Lees, spoke in opposition of the zone change request. Mayor Pro-Tem Byrom made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Fernandez to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-278. AYES: Byrom and Koza. NAYS: Carbone, Chavarria, Cade, and Fernandez. The motion failed. Councilmember Cade made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrom to reconsider the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-278. AYES: Byrom, Koza, Carbone, Cade, and Fernandez. NAYS: Chavarria. The motion carried. Councilmember Cade made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrom to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-278. AYES: Byrom, Koza, and Cade. NAYS: Cole, Carbone, Chavarria, and Fernandez. The motion failed. XI. OTHER BUSINESS There were no other business items. XII. MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION There were no issues to discuss. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Page 11 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A Pearland City Council Minutes January 12, 2026 Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m. The Minutes were approved on this the 16th day of March 2026. City of Pearland, Texas J. Kevin Cole Mayor ATTEST: Frances Aguilar TRMC, MMC City Secretary Page 12 of 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 0B27859C-80D5-4438-95BE-FB1CB6D9F24A