City Council

PRE-COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF PASADENA June 18, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wagner called the Pre-Council Meeting to order. Proceeded to go over agenda. (14) – FINANCE RESOLUTION NO. 2904: Mayor Wagner advised there would be a removal of two checks from the Finance Resolution. Back and forth discussion followed between Councilmember Van Houte and Mayor Wagner. (19) – (A)-(1) FINAL READINGS: Ordinance 2024-111- Councilmember Schoenbein questioned why they were canceling the contract with the clinic when there is not a new contract ready. Question/answer session followed between Councilmembers Schoenbein, Villarreal, Ybarra and Van Houte; Mayor Wagner, Trena White, HR Director, and Sherry Womack, Financial Planning Director, regarding such issues as if a new clinic has been chosen, who would be operating the new clinic, if the current clinic staff was able to apply and if it will be cost saving for the City to go with a new provider. (19) – (A)-(2) FIRST READINGS: Item (D) – Councilmember Ybarra questioned how much the City spends in a year on this service. Robin Green, Public Works Director, responded. (19) – (B) RESOLUTIONS: Item (K) - Mayor Wagner advised this item would be deferred. Item (F) – Councilmember Van Houte asked for more information on Jennifer Valencia. Noted she has previously requested that Council receive full bios of members being appointed to boards and committees. Item (L) – Councilmember Van Houte noted that the results of a study conducted by CenterPoint Energy would be available the following day and from those results they should be able to tell if this would be a reasonable increase. Asked if this item could be deferred to the next meeting in order to review those results. Short discussion followed between Mayor Wagner, Jay Dale, City Attorney, Robin Green and Councilmember Van Houte. (21) – EXECUTIVCE SESSION: Item (A) - Mayor Wagner reminded everyone there would be an Executive Session. Noted that afterwards Mayor Pro Tem Valerio would close the council meeting. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 1 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 5:45 p.m. – Mayor Wagner adjourned the Pre-Council Meeting. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS CITY OF PASADENA June 18, 2024 – 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: Mayor Wagner RUBEN VILLARREAL - District A JONATHAN ESTRADA - District E BIANCA VALERIO - District B DOLAN DOW - District F PAT VAN HOUTE - District D ORNALDO YBARRA - District G THOMAS SCHOENBEIN - District H Absent – Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero Also present at the Council table was Amanda Mueller, City Secretary. INVOCATION – Rex Lindberg, Director of Community Relations PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Ornaldo Ybarra COMMUNITY INTEREST COMMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551.0415 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE Councilmember Ybarra – Passed; no comments. Councilmember Schoenbein – Wished everyone a good evening. Commented that it is a rear occasion when there are Strawberry Queens at the meeting. Asked everyone to be weather conscious the next couple of days and take all the necessary precautions. Councilmember Villarreal – Passed; no comments. Councilmember Valerio – Passed; no comments. Councilmember Van Houte – Noted that Team Up to Clean Up does minor home repairs and yard work for people who are not able to do it themselves. Advised anyone that needs help, or sees that their neighbor needs help, to turn in an application. Commented this resource is available and we need to use it. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 2 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Estrada – Commented he was excited to share some news. Stated that every fiscal year members of Congress have the opportunity to request funding for community projects in their congressional district. Announced that with the collaboration between the City of Pasadena Parks Director and Congresswoman Sylvia Garica, District E will receive funding for improvement projects for Strawberry Park. Listed some of the projects that will be included such as resurfacing the parking lot, ball park improvements and rebuilding a concession stand. Thanked Parks Department, Congresswoman Garcia’s Office and the Mayor’s Office for their continued support. Councilmember Dow – Passed; no comments. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Robert Jetter III – Mentioned comments made at the previous meeting where he discussed attempts that were made to fabricate a civil or criminal case against him in April 2023 in retaliation for a voter guide. Proceeded to discuss copies of text messages he has received and the failure to receive responses to information requests he has submitted. Stephen Alvarez – Wished everyone a good evening. Commented to Mayor Wagner that he (Mayor Wagner) should respond to Mr. Jetter’s comments. Mentioned an incident that occurred in January where an individual wrote down, and passed out to other neighbors, the comings and goings of himself and his family. Stated that Mayor Wagner has backed up this individual. Remarked that Mayor Wagner knew he needed signatures from neighbors that would agree he needed to be left alone but instead the City used tax dollars to install sidewalks to encourage neighbors to not sign for him. Referred to comments made in previous meetings by a former Councilmember. Noted that Juneteenth was coming, stating that hate has come a long way but there is still a lot of work to be done. Sgt. Brian Linthicum – President, Pasadena Police Officers Union. Stated he has been approached by many employees regarding the city clinic. Commented that the clinic has been great and many employees have concerns they will lose their primary doctor and the patient relationships they have built. Asked that Council take consideration and defer the vote on cancelling the contract that the City currently has with Care ATC. Jed Aplaca – Director, Parks and Recreation. Announced that the Annual Pasadena 4th of July Fest is scheduled for Thursday, July 4th, 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. Gave information on festival activities; food trucks, kid zones, amusement rides, live music, appearances by the Pasadena Idol winners and fireworks. Noted that due to construction work at the Convention Center, most activities will be on the southern part of the grounds. Hopes everyone can join. Murline Staley – Representative, Pasadena Strawberry Festival. Stated she would like to extend a huge thank you to the partnership the Strawberry Festival has with the City. Commented that it takes an army to do what they do and she loves her army. Explained that things started off a little crazy when right after open ceremonies they had to shelter in place because of a storm. Remarked that she just recently saw pictures of the damage and it was devastating, noting there were over 70 vendors that lost everything during the storm. Noted that even thought there was unpredictable weather, they had a record- breaking attendance. Introduced the 2024 Beauty Queens Jeralyn Chaddock, Miss City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 3 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m. Pasadena, Sophia Delfierro, Young Strawberry and 2024 Pasadena Idol, Desmond Pelt. Urged everyone to come out to the Pasadena 4th Fest. (Photo op with Mayor Wagner and Council) DOCKETED CITY COUNCIL HEARINGS PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS PROPOSALS FOR CITY BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF MINUTES – June 4, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. Councilmember Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that the Minutes from the June 4, 2024 Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS PROGRESS PAYMENTS (A) Contractor: DL Glover, Inc. Estimate No.: Eight (8) Amount: $199,671.00 Project: 2023 Citywide Sanitary Sewer Rehab Project No.: WW069 Ordinance No.: 2022-180 (B) Contractor: SER Construction Partners, LLC Estimate No.: Eight (8) Amount: $497,801.38 Project: Preston Ave Recon SH225 to Fleming & Flamborough Project No.: S132 Ordinance No.: 2023-119 (C) Contractor: T Construction, LLC Estimate No.: Two (2) Amount: $20,140.00 Project: 2023 Citywide Fire Hydrant Installation Project Project No.: W072 Ordinance No.: 2022-183 (D) Contractor: Teamwork Construction Services, Inc. Estimate No.: Four (4) Amount: $216,787.45 Project: Browning Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project No.: D042 Ordinance No.: 2023-172 (E) Contractor: Traf-Tex, Inc. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 4 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m.  Estimate No.: One (1) Amount: $30,255.95 Project: 2024 Traffic Mobility Improvements Project Project No.: T019 Ordinance No.: 2023-233 Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Progress Payments (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. FINANCE RESOLUTION NO. 2904 MISC. CLAIMS & INVOICES Councilmember Schoenbein moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Finance Resolution 2904 be APPROVED. “Abstain” – Councilmember Dow abstained from voting on any item on Finance Resolution having to do with “Dow Pipeline and Fencing.” MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. PERSONNEL CHANGES (A) REGULAR EMPLOYEES (B) FINANCE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES (C) ADMINISTRATION CHANGES IN PERSONNEL (D) INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES Councilmember Schoenbein moved, seconded by Councilmember Estrada that Personnel Changes (A) be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES MAYOR’S REPORT ORDINANCES FINAL READINGS ORDINANCE 2024-111 - Authorizing and approving the cancellation of Ordinance 2008- 149 between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Care ATC, Inc. Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2024- 111 be passed on second and final reading. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 5 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Valerio – Stated she will be voting no on this item. Councilmember Schoenbein – Explained why he has a problem terminating a contract without knowing who the new provider is going to be and what services they are going to provide. Commented he will be voting no on this item Councilmember Ybarra – Stated that City employees are the backbone of the City. Commented that he will be voting no on this item. Remarked that he has never received so many calls and emails to keep the clinic. Councilmember Van Houte – Commented that the Council has not been informed of the companies that are involved in the proposal for this item and was told that the new contract is not ready yet. Remarked that Council needs to see the proposals to be able to make good decisions and if she can’t see the basis for the decision, she can’t support it. Councilmember Estrada – Stated that he shares the same concerns and will vote no until he can see more information. MOTION FAILED AS FOLLOWS: “Nays” – Councilmembers Villarreal, Valerio, Van Houte, Estrada, Dow, Ybarra, Schoenbein and Mayor Wagner ORDINANCE 2024-112 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Purcell Construction, Inc. for the rebuild of Fire Station No. 6 Project (CIP #F011), for a total appropriation of $7,665,271.33 from the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2024- 112 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-113 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Way-Tech, Inc. for the rebuild of Fire Station No. 7 Project (CIP #F014), for a total appropriation of $6,813,718.83 from the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2024- 113 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-114 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and T Construction, LLC for the 2024 Citywide Waterline Replacement Project (CIP #W073) for a total appropriation of $1,521,440.00 from the System CIP Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2024- 114 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-115 - Authorizing and approving the second of two (2) one (1) year extensions of the contract for Emergency Debris Removal by and between the City of City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 6 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m. Pasadena, Texas, and Ashbritt Environmental, as previously approved by Ordinance 2018-059. Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2024- 115 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-116 - Authorizing and approving the second of two (2) one (1) year renewals of the contract for Disaster Debris Removal Monitoring and Consulting Services by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and True North Emergency Management, as previously approved by Ordinance 2018-068. Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2024- 116 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-117 - Authorizing and approving the purchase and installation of playground equipment by the City of Pasadena, Texas, for Sherwood Park from The Playwell Group, Inc. using BuyBoard Contract #679-22. Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2024- 117 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-118 - Authorizing and approving the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Burke Crenshaw Park from Lone Star Recreation of Texas, LLC using BuyBoard Contract #679-22. Councilmember Valerio moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2024- 118 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. FIRST READINGS ORDINANCE 2024-125 - Amending Ordinance 2023-145, which adopted the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024, for the City of Pasadena, Texas. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-125 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-126 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and LJA Engineering, Inc. for Geographic Information Systems services for a total appropriation of $40,000.00. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-126 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-127 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Ziegler Cooper, Inc. for design services for the Special Ops Garage Building (CIP #P015) for a total appropriation of $160,000.00 from the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-127 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 7 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m. ORDINANCE 2024-128 - Amending Ordinance 2023-094, contract with Frontier Waste Solutions to include servicing of the City’s Recycling Center located at 2800 Pasadena Boulevard for the City of Pasadena, Texas. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-128 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-129 - Authorizing and approving an interlocal agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Harris County to provide the services of a Youth Service Specialist for a period of one year. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-129 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-130 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and SER Construction Partners, LLC for the Shaver Street Paving & Drainage Improvements Phase III Project (CIP #S135) for a total appropriation of $11,728,578.89 from the 2022 Certification of Obligation Fund Balance Account, the 2018 Certification of Obligation Fund Balance Account and the General CIP Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-130 be passed on first reading only. Councilmember Ybarra – Commented that he knows there has been a lot of questions about what was going to be done on Shaver. Explained the different phases that would take place during the project. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-131 - Authorizing and approving an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and the Port of Houston Authority for the installation of a pavilion at Holly Bay Park. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-131 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-132 - Contract to purchase and install a pool chiller at Strawberry Water Park with Hancock Pool Services. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-132 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-133 - Authorizing and approving the purchase and installation of early warning emergency sirens by the City of Pasadena, Texas, from Federal Signal Corporation utilizing TIPS Cooperative Contract #220105; and appropriating the amount of $1,346,272.95. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-133 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 8 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m. ORDINANCE 2024-134 - Authorizing and approving the purchase by the City of Pasadena, Texas, of one (1) 2024 Toyota 4Runner and one (1) 2024 Toyota Tundra from Silsbee Toyota utilizing the TIPS Cooperative Contract #210907; and appropriating the amount of $106,932.15. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-134 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2024-135 - Commitment between the Community Development Department and the Public Works Department for a Public Facilities and Improvement Project: Dabney Storm Interconnect Project for a total appropriation of $1,164,863.20 with funds provided under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2024-135 be passed on first reading only. Councilmember Estrada – Remarked that he is happy to this support item. Gave details of what improvements would be made with the project. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. EMERGENCY READINGS ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 2024-108 - A Resolution setting a public hearing in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1149 Ellsworth Drive, Pasadena, Texas, 77506 at 6:00 p.m., July 16, 2024, for the purpose of hearing any interested citizen on the proposed budget for the Crime Control and Prevention District for the budget year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 108 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2024-109 - Authorizing the Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department to accept a donation of $500.00 from Atlas Foreign Auto Parts as a sponsorship for the City of Pasadena 4th Fest event. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 109 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2024-110 - Authorizing the Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department to accept a donation of $1,000.00 from Pipe Fitters Local Union 211 as a sponsorship for the City of Pasadena 4th Fest event. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 110 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 9 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m. RESOLUTION 2024-111 - Authorizing the Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department to accept a donation of $500.00 from Clark Freight Lines as a sponsorship for the City of Pasadena 4th Fest event. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 111 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2024-112 - Authorizing the Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department to accept a donation of $1,000.00 from Shell Federal Credit Union as a sponsorship for the City of Pasadena 4th Fest event. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 112 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2024-113 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena, Texas appointing members Denise Jennings, Liz Olivarez, Jennifer Valencia, JR Holt, and Rex Lindberg to the Neighborhood Matching Grant Board to serve a two-year term, in accordance with Ordinance 2018-044. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 113 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2024-114 - Authorizing the Animal Shelter to accept a grant check from PetCo Love in the amount of $50,000.00 to be used to fund programs that will increase the lifesaving impact at the Animal Shelter and in the community. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 114 be passed, approved and adopted. Councilmember Schoenbein – Thanked PetCo Love for their donation. Stated it is a tremendous investment and a blessing to our community. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2024-115 - A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute the Letter of No Objection from Shell Pipeline Company LP (SPLC) for the Industrial District 20” transmission line project (CIP #W087). Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 115 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2024-116 - A Resolution accepting donations from various donors in the combined amount of $4,168.80 for the care and treatment of animals housed in the animal shelter. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 116 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 10 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m. RESOLUTION 2024-117 - Accepting donations from various donors in the combined amount of $5,089.87 to be deposited in Account No. 006-242920 for the transport of shelter animals to other shelters/rescues. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 117 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. (K) - Approval of the Annual PHA Plan Beginning FY October 2024; the Housing Administrative Plan; Reaffirming Participation by Designating Responsible Officials for the Execution of this plan; and Designating the Director of Housing and Community Development and the Mayor as the Authorized Representative as Executive Directors. **Note** By common consent of Mayor Wagner and all members of Council present and voting, Resolution Item (K) was DEFERRED. RESOLUTION 2024-118 - Resolution by the City of Pasadena, Texas, (“City”) denying the application of the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC for authority to increase rates submitted on or about March 6, 2024; requiring the reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses; finding that the meeting complies with the Open Meetings Act; making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Resolution 2024- 118 be passed, approved and adopted. Councilmember Van Houte – Explained reasons she would not be supporting this item. MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: “Ayes” – Councilmembers Villarreal, Valerio, Estrada, Dow, Ybarra and Schoenbein and Mayor Wagner “Nays” – Councilmember Van Houte OTHER BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION (A) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 regarding closing of the job posting of City Controller position and plans to interview candidates to fill vacancy of City Controller. **NOTE** 6:33 p.m. – At this time Mayor Wagner recessed the Council Meeting and the scheduled Executive Session proceeded in closed chambers. **NOTE** 7:09 p.m. – At this time Mayor Pro Tem Valerio reconvened the Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER Mayor Pro Tem Valerio – Thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 11 Minutes: 06-18-24 6:00 p.m.