City Council
Regular MeetingPasadena, TX · October 18, 2022
Minutes
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF PASADENA
October 18, 2022 – 5:30 p.m.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wagner called the Pre-Council Meeting to order.
(19) (A) - (2) FIRST READINGS:
Item (E) – Councilmember Valerio questioned who would be replacing R. W. Patrick on
this project and the progress so far. Robin Green, Director of Public Works, responded.
Item (O) – Councilmember Schoenbein asked Chief Bruegger what the criteria was for
an officer to receive the $10,000 sign-on bonus. Chief Bruegger explained how the bonus
would be paid out. Back and forth discussion followed between Councilmembers Van
Houte, Ybarra, Schoenbein, Valerio and Estrada, Mayor Wagner and Chief Bruegger
regarding issues such as what other incentives could be used to recruit officers,
surrounding cities competitive sign on bonuses, the allowance of beards and tattoos, what
happens if an officer leaves after training and how soon this item would go into effect.
ADJOURNMENT
5:42 p.m. – Mayor Wagner adjourned the Pre-Council Meeting.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF PASADENA
October 18, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular Council Meeting of the City of Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, was called
to order by Mayor Wagner.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL PRESENT:
Jeff Wagner – Mayor
ORNALDO YBARRA - District A JONATHAN ESTRADA - District E
BIANCA VALERIO - District B PHIL CAYTEN - District F
DON HARRISON - District C CARY BASS - District G
PAT VAN HOUTE - District D THOMAS SCHOENBEIN - District H
**NOTE** Councilmember Harrison was absent during the first part of the meeting. He
joined the meeting during the reading of Resolutions.
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 1 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
Also present at the Council table was Amanda Mueller, City Secretary.
INVOCATION – Julianna Sciscoe, Senior at First Baptist Christian Academy
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Thomas Schoenbein
COMMUNITY INTEREST COMMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER
551.0415 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE
Councilmember Schoenbein – Welcomed everyone to the meeting. Commented that it
was good to see so many people participating in the Council meeting. Noted that the
Houston Astros will be playing in the upcoming Championship Series.
Councilmember Ybarra – Passed, no comment.
Councilmember Valerio – Thanked Miss Julianna Sciscoe for her prayer. Commented it
is good to see students participating in student council.
Councilmember Van Houte – Announced that early voting would start on Monday,
October 24th. Noted there will be three Harris County Bond Propositions on the ballot for
Public Safety, Transportation and Parks. Stated she had flyers for anyone in the audience
that may want more information. Commented on the street and sidewalk project in the
second block of Tilden, in Red Bluff Terrace, which was recently completed. Announced
that TxDot will be holding public meetings for citizens to provide feedback on what
improvements need to be made to the section of State Highway 225 from State Highway
146 to Interstate 610; meetings will be held on Tuesday, October 25th from 5:00 – 7:30
p.m. at Pueblo’s Royal Christian School - 1600 Pasadena Blvd. and Thursday, October
27th from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Deer Park First Baptist Church – 438 East 8th Street.
Councilmember Estrada – Passed, no comment.
Councilmember Cayten – Passed, no comment.
Councilmember Bass – Passed, no comment.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
Mayor Wagner – Reminded Mr. Alvarez of the rules to address Council. Advised that he
would be allowed to speak on items on the agenda or things concerning the community;
such as a birthday wish or a celebration.
Stephen Alvarez – Commented that he was taught in church that when you need help
you should reach out to your public officials or a brother or sister in Christ. Stated that he
is working very hard to take care of his mother, who has dementia, and his family by
providing food, shelter and paying for very expensive medications for his mother.
Explained that he needs to make modifications to his home for handicap amenities.
Discussed issues he has had in getting permits and passing inspections for these
modifications to his home, commenting there are people that have connections with the
Mayor and Councilmember Cayten and they are trying to stop him from doing these
modifications.
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 2 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember Cayten – Raised a Point of Order.
**NOTE** At this time, Mayor Wagner gaveled to bring the meeting back to order and
again reminded Mr. Alvarez of the rules to address Council. Mr. Alvarez continued to
speak over Mayor Wagner, stating that he can’t let people know what is going on because
“they are trying to block the truth”. Mayor Wagner asked officers to come forward to walk
Mr. Alvarez out of the meeting. {Mr. Alvarez continued to speak loudly and make
comments as he was escorted out of the Council Chamber.}
Joseph Thomas – Wished everyone a good evening. Handed packets to the City
Secretary to give to the Council members. Stated the packet contained letters from local,
state and U.S. representatives endorsing the establishment of a Community Based
Outreach Clinic (CBOC) in La Porte, Texas. Explained that the V. A. system has
established over 800 outreach clinics across the United States. These clinics are to help
make access to health care easier for Veterans by providing outpatient services, including
health and wellness visits, without having to visit a larger medical center. Further,
explained reasons why a clinic in La Porte would help Veterans in Eastern Harris County.
Robert Jeter III – Shared feedback he has received from his constituents concerning pot
holes on Red Bluff Rd., complaints of street beggars and impeding traffic at Allen Genoa
Rd. and Space Center Blvd.
Juan Flores – Manager, Air Alliance Houston. Commented they are a non-profit company
that is trying to improve the air quality in the area. Announced that a community meeting
will be held on Thursday, October 27th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal
Church. Stated they have been working for the last year to build an air monitoring network
in Pasadena. Gave information on where they have already set up air monitors and how
they plan on expanding their network. Explained how they will use this data to help people
know, on a daily basis, what the air quality is by going on a website.
DOCKETED CITY COUNCIL HEARINGS
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS AND COMMUNITY
EVENTS
PROPOSALS FOR CITY BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES – October 4, 2022 – 10:00 a.m.
Councilmember Cayten moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that the
Minutes from the October 4, 2022 Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED,
UNANIMOUS.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING-
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS
PROGRESS PAYMENTS
(A) Contractor: D & W Contractors, Inc.
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 3 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
Estimate No.: Fourteen (14)
Amount: $8,098.75
Project: 2021 Annual Drainage & Paving Improvements
Project No.: D046
Ordinance No.: 2021-029
(B) Contractor: D & W Contractors, Inc.
Estimate No.: One (1)
Amount: $13,471.19
Project: Easthaven Dr. Paving & Drainage Improvements
Project No.: S118
Ordinance No.: 2021-028
(C) Contractor: D & W Contractors, Inc.
Estimate No.: Four (4)
Amount: $83,662.32
Project: Magnolia Dr. Paving & Drainage Improvements
Project No.: S119
Ordinance No.: 2021-028
(D) Contractor: D & W Contractors, Inc.
Estimate No.: Five (5)
Amount: $123,030.33
Project: Tilden Dr. Paving & Drainage Improvements
Project No.: S120
Ordinance No.: 2021-028
(E) Contractor: Paskey Incorporated
Estimate No.: Eight (8)
Amount: $28,551.48
Project: Partnership Park and Annex Drainage Improvements
Project No.: D039
Ordinance No.: 2021-050
(F) Contractor: Paskey Incorporated
Estimate No.: Nine (9)
Amount: $76,171.26
Project: Partnership Park and Annex Drainage Improvements
Project No.: D039
Ordinance No.: 2021-050
(G) Contractor: Paskey Incorporated
Estimate No.: Ten (10)
Amount: $115,231.53
Project: Golden Acres Detention
Project No.: D044
Ordinance No.: 2021-050
(H) Contractor: Paskey Incorporated
Estimate No.: Eleven (11)
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 4 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
Amount: $22,052.39
Project: Golden Acres Detention
Project No.: D044
Ordinance No.: 2021-050
(I) Contractor: Polk Mechanical Company
Estimate No.: One (1)
Amount: $253,859.00
Project: City Hall Air Handlers
Project No.: M053
Ordinance No.: 2021-147
(J) Contractor: RAC Industries, LLC
Estimate No.: Seven (7)
Amount: $115,848.23
Project: 2022 Annual Paving & Drainage Improvements
Project No.: S136
Ordinance No.: 2022-009
(K) Contractor: Texas Pride Utilities, LLC
Estimate No.: Fourteen (14)
Amount: $96,707.62
Project: 2020 Citywide Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Project No.: WW064
Ordinance No.: 2020-043
Councilmember Bass moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Progress
Payments (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (I), (J) and (K) be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
FINANCE RESOLUTION NO. 2864 MISC. CLAIMS & INVOICES
Councilmember Schoenbein moved, seconded by Councilmember Estrada that Finance
Resolution 2864 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
PERSONNEL CHANGES
(A) REGULAR EMPLOYEES
(B) FINANCE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
(C) ADMINISTRATION CHANGES IN PERSONNEL
(D) INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES
Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Bass that Personnel
Changes (A) be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 5 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
MAYOR’S REPORT
ORDINANCES
FINAL READINGS
ORDINANCE 2022-169 - Authorizing and accepting a grant award from the State of
Texas Office of the Attorney General, Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant Program in
the amount of Forty-three Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-two and No/100 ($43,632.00)
Dollars. This is a continuation (year 2 of 2) of the Pasadena Police Department Crime
Victim Liaison program grant previously authorized under City of Pasadena Ordinance
2021-157.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-169 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-170 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the
City of Pasadena, Texas and LJA Engineering, Inc. for Phase I MS4 Permit Compliance
Assistance for a total appropriation of $180,000.00.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-170 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-171 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the
City of Pasadena, Texas and LJA Engineering, Inc. for regulatory compliance, grant
assistance and related services for a total appropriation of $190,400.00.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-171 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-172 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the
City of Pasadena, Texas and LJA Engineering, Inc. for assistance related to the FEMA
Community Rating System (CRS) Program and assistance with flood control complaints
and development permit inspections for the City of Pasadena for a total appropriation of
$80,000.00.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-172 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-173 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the
City of Pasadena, Texas and LJA Engineering, Inc. for assistance with Harris County
Regulations and Compliance requirements for the City of Pasadena for a total
appropriation of $40,000.00.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-173 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 6 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
ORDINANCE 2022-174 - Authorizing and approving annual Consulting Agreement by
and between the City of Pasadena, Texas and Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for
consulting services for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 for a total of
$126,000.00; and appropriating the amount of Ninety-four Thousand Five Hundred and
No/100 ($94,500.00) Dollars for fiscal year 2023.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-174 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-175 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the
City of Pasadena, Texas and HR Green, Inc. for professional services for Water System
Model Update for a total appropriation of $75,000.00.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-175 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-176 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the
City of Pasadena, Texas and HR Green, Inc. for design services for the Golden Acres
WWTP Influent Line Project (CIP #WW087) for a total appropriation of $83,860.00 to be
funded from the 2008 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds and the 2017 Certificate of Obligation
Fund Balance Account.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-176 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-177 - Authorizing and approving Construction Manager at Risk
contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas and Christensen Building Group,
LLC for preconstruction services of the new Pasadena Police Annex (CIP #P010) in the
amount of $12,000.00 from the General CIP Fund Balance Account.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-177 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-178 - An Ordinance disannexing and discontinuing certain land from
the limits and boundaries and as part and parcel of the City of Pasadena, Texas, as
authorized by the laws of the State of Texas; establishing and designating said
disannexation part of the area located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of
Pasadena, as an Industrial District as authorized by V.T.C.A., Local Government Code,
Section 42.044, as amended, formerly Article 970a, Section 5, Vernon’s Annotated Texas
Civil Statutes, to be known as a portion of the Bayport Industrial District.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-178 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-179 - An Ordinance authorizing and approving a contract for the
purchase of two (2) 2023 John Deere 5055E 4WD Utility Tractors from John Deere
Company by the City of Pasadena, Texas, through BuyBoard Contract #611-20.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-179 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 7 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
FIRST READINGS
ORDINANCE 2022-180 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City
of Pasadena, Texas and D.L. Glover, Inc. for the 2023 Citywide Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project (CIP #WW069) for a total appropriation of One Million Five Hundred
Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and No/100 ($1,500,450.00) Dollars from the System CIP
Fund Balance Account.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-180 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-181 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City
of Pasadena, Texas and Weisinger Incorporated for the Sycamore Water Well
Improvements Project (CIP #W079) for a total appropriation of One Hundred Seventy-
one Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-six and 40/100 ($171,956.40) Dollars from the System
Fund Other Charges Account.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-181 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-182 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City
of Pasadena, Texas and T Construction, LLC for the Southmore/Preston Waterline
Improvements Project (CIP #W076) for a total appropriation of Three Million Four
Hundred Eighty-six Thousand One Hundred Five and No/100 ($3,486,105.00) Dollars
from the System Fund CIP Fund Balance Account.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-182 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-183 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City
of Pasadena, Texas and T Construction, LLC for the 2023 Citywide Fire Hydrant
Installation Project (CIP #W072) for a total appropriation of Four Hundred Forty-two
Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty and No/100 ($442,760.00) Dollars from the System Fund
Other Charges Account.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-183 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-184 - An Ordinance to rescind Ordinance 2022-081, a contract with
R. W. Patrick & Associates for design services for the Kolb Road Roadway project (CIP
#S167), for a total appropriation of $40,000.00 from the General CIP Fund Balance
Account.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-184 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-185 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City
of Pasadena, Texas and Brooks Concrete, Inc. for the 2023 Annual Sidewalk
Improvements Project (CIP #S139); for a total appropriation in the amount of One Million
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Four Hundred Sixty-four Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-seven and 50/100
($1,464,487.50) Dollars.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-185 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-186 - Authorizing and approving the acceptance of an award from the
Office of Justice Programs FY22 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership, Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number 16.607, in the amount of $12,154.80.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-186 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-187 - Authorizing and approving a contract between the City of
Pasadena, Texas and Stripes & Stops Company, Inc. for traffic pavement marking
services for the City of Pasadena for a period of one year.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-187 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-188 - Authorizing and approving extension of annual contract for
automotive & light truck transmission repair or exchange services for a period of one year
approved by Ordinance 2020-090 between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and A-1 DTS
Corporation.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-188 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-189 - An agreement with North Pasadena Community Outreach to
provide food pantry services to low and moderate-income persons $75,000.00.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-189 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-190 - Contract extension with Concept Engineers, Inc. for
professional consulting services related to construction management for the City of
Pasadena HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-190 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-191 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City
of Pasadena, Texas and JS MD Sigma PLLC for administration of wellness screenings
for employees of the Pasadena Police Department for a total amount of One Hundred
Fifty-nine Thousand Eight Hundred and No/100 ($159,800.00) Dollars.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-191 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 9 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
ORDINANCE 2022-192 - An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Pasadena,
Texas, adopting a Police Service Officer (PSO) Hiring Incentive Program to be
administered by the Chief of Police of the Pasadena Police Department; establishing an
effective date; and setting forth other matters related thereto.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-192 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-193 - An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Pasadena,
Texas, authorizing payment of a discretionary referral bonus of $1,000.00 to eligible,
current City of Pasadena employees who refer a Police Service Officer (PSO) applicant,
with payment per the terms in Exhibit A; and providing an effective date; and setting forth
other matters related thereto.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-193 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-194 - An Ordinance approving “Police Officer Hiring Incentive Policy”
and repealing Resolution 2021-105. This program will be administered by the Chief of
Police of the Pasadena Police Department to assist in the hiring and retention of highly
qualified police cadets to attend the Pasadena Police Department’s Police Academy.
This Ordinance would approve the payment of $10,000 hiring/sign-on bonus to qualified
police cadets who are hired into the City’s Police Department, to be effective January 1,
2023.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-194 be passed on first reading only.
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
“Ayes” – Councilmembers Ybarra, Valerio, Estrada, Cayten, Bass, Schoenbein and
Mayor Wagner
“Nays” – Councilmember Van Houte
ORDINANCE 2022-195 - An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Pasadena,
Texas approving the payments of step grade pay to Lateral Police Service Officers (PSO)
who are already certified and/or experienced in law enforcement as a telecommunicator
and/or detention officer (Jailer) in another jurisdiction, and who are hired to the City’s
Police Department as a PSO; and proving an effective date; and setting forth other
matters related thereto.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-195 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
ORDINANCE 2022-196 - An Ordinance authorizing and approving the Office of
Emergency Management (OEM) to purchase a new FEMA Type 1 Mobile Emergency
Command (MERC) trailer from Comprehensive Communication Services (CCS) with
UASI funding that was accepted by the City via Ordinance 2022-106.
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 10 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance
2022-196 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
**NOTE** Following the reading of all First Readings, there was discussion as follows:
Councilmember Van Houte – Commented the City has had difficulty getting enough police
officers and police service officers so there are four items with various incentives on the
agenda to try and get people in the door. Noted issues she has with the hiring bonuses
and why she believes the City needs to look for some incentives other than more money.
Explained reasons she would be voting no on Item O {Ordinance 2022-194}.
Councilmember Schoenbein – Stated he would like to speak on the items pertaining to
the Police Department. Commented that we are in challenging times right now and are
looking at creative ways to solve the problem of recruiting police officers in our society.
Expressed concern with the way that the bonuses are to be paid out but believes the City
should go out and recruit the finest.
EMERGENCY READINGS
ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS
**NOTE** At this time Councilmember Harrison entered the Council Chamber.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 2022-177 – Accepting an in-kind donation of lunch for Lunch & Learn
valued at $364.50 from Village Medical for use by the Parks and Recreation Department
in connection with Madison Jobe Senior Center.
Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Harrison that Resolution
2022-177 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
RESOLUTION 2022-178 – Accepting an in-kind donation of prizes for BINGO valued at
$40.00 from JWB Insurance Group for use by the Parks and Recreation Department in
connection with Madison Jobe Senior Center.
Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Harrison that Resolution
2022-178 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
RESOLUTION 2022-179 – Approving the quarterly compiled financial statements of the
City of Pasadena, Texas for the nine months ended June 30, 2022, as submitted by Belt
Harris Pechacek, LLLP, Certified Public Accountants.
Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Harrison that Resolution
2022-179 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
RESOLUTION 2022-180 – Authorizing the Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department
to apply for an HEB Community Investment grant for the Christmas Tree Lighting event
on December 2, 2022.
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 11 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Harrison that Resolution
2022-180 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
RESOLUTION 2022-181 – Authorizing the Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department
to apply for a Facility Grant from USTA for the Harry Taylor Tennis Center fencing and
windscreen improvements at Strawberry Park.
Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Harrison that Resolution
2022-181 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
RESOLUTION 2022-182 – A Resolution authorizing and approving the acceptance of an
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) on behalf of the Pasadena Police
Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of
Justice Assistance, in the amount of $62,446.00 to be used to fund overtime for additional
police activities to enhance public safety, reduce crime, and for crime prevention.
Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Harrison that Resolution
2022-182 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
RESOLUTION 2022-183 – A Resolution to accept the Defense Logistics Agency
Disposition Services addendum to the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program
State Plan of Operation (SPO) as a participating Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) in
accordance with Presidential Executive Order (EO) 14074 (Section 12).
Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Harrison that Resolution
2022-183 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS.
OTHER BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
Mayor Wagner – Thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. God bless.
City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 12 Minutes: 10-18-22 6:00 p.m.
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