City Council

PRE-COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF PASADENA January 28, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wagner called the Pre-Council Meeting to order. Proceeded to go over the agenda. (19)– (A)-(2) – FIRST READINGS: Items (D), (R), (S), (T), (W), (X), (Y), (Z), and (AA) – Mayor Wagner advised these items would be read separately with a consent vote. A short question/answer session followed with Councilmember Ybarra, Mayor Wagner, and Amanda Mueller, City Secretary. ADJOURNMENT 5:35 p.m. – Mayor Wagner adjourned the Pre-Council Meeting. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF PASADENA January 28, 2025 – 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 Jeff Wagner. ROLL CALL COUNCIL PRESENT: Jeff Wagner – Mayor COUNCIL MEMBERS BIANCA VALERIO - District B JONATHAN ESTRADA - District E EMMANUEL GUERRERO - District C DOLAN DOW - District F PAT VAN HOUTE - District D ORNALDO YBARRA - District G THOMAS SCHOENBEIN - District H Absent – Councilmember Ruben Villarreal. Also present at the Council table was Amanda Mueller, City Secretary. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 1 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION – Amanda Mueller, City Secretary PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero COMMUNITY INTEREST COMMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551.0415 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE Councilmember Guerrero – Welcomed everyone. Commented he hoped no one was affected by the freeze. Councilmember Van Houte – Passed, no comment. Councilmember Estrada – Passed, no comment. Councilmember Dow – Stated it was good to see everyone at the meeting supporting local government. Councilmember Ybarra – Welcomed everyone. Councilmember Schoenbein – Wished everyone a good evening. Recognized the employees retiring; thanked them for their service. Councilmember Valerio – Passed, no comment. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Yen Rabe – Expressed her concern about the PISD School Board’s decision to not fill a board vacancy. Cristina Womack - President & CEO, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Gave information on upcoming Pasadena Chamber events; advised that additional information can be found on the Chamber’s website. Discussed the reasons the Chamber would like for the City to establish a strategic appointment process. Stephen Alvarez – Spoke about what he feels is corruption in Pasadena. Robert Jeter III – Spoke about the residency of a council member who resigned from one district to run for another. Questioned if Pasadena’s Integrity Unit would be investigating this and if the money that was paid to this council member will be reimbursed to the city. Commented on previous council meetings where untrue statements were made to defame him. Maria Castillo – Commented on a cease and desist letter she received over comments that were made at previous council meetings. Remarked there needs to be better people representing and speaking for the citizens. Ty Smith – Discussed his views of oversite and censorship in Pasadena. Talked about the current construction at Partnership Park. Commented on the lack of parking spaces and how long the project is taking. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 2 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m. Gaye Hart – Stated that Prayer Warriors United has been traveling all over to share Jesus. Read scripture 2 Chronicles 7:13-15. Angel Cortes – Commented that it is ridiculous that Lone Star Texas is no longer a lone star. Spoke on his views of the integrity of identity. DOCKETED CITY COUNCIL HEARINGS PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS PROPOSALS FOR CITY BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF MINUTES – January 7, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Estrada that the Minutes from the January 7, 2025 Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING – January 6, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that the Minutes from the January 6, 2025 Special Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS PROGRESS PAYMENTS (A) Contractor: JTR Constructors, Inc. Estimate No.: Sixteen (16) Amount: $119,863.13 Project: Vince Bayou WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements Project No.: WW083 Ordinance No.: 2023-015 (B) Contractor: Traf-Tex, Inc. Estimate No.: Eight (8) Amount: $13,314.55 Project: 2024 Traffic Mobility Improvements Project Project No.: T019 Ordinance No.: 2023-233 (C) Contractor: SER Construction Partners, LLC Estimate No.: Nine (9) Amount: $1,831,167.61 Project: Cotton Patch Bayou Drainage Improvements Project No.: D048 Ordinance No.: 2023-141 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 3 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m.  (D) Contractor: SER Construction Partners, LLC Estimate No.: Three (3) Amount: $1,695,083.73 Project: Shaver St. Paving & Drainage Improvements Phase III Project No.: S135 Ordinance No.: 2024-130 Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Ybarra that Progress Payments (A), (B), (C) and (D) be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. FINANCE RESOLUTION - NO 2918 MISC. CLAIMS & INVOICES Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Finance Resolution 2918 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 Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Guerrero 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 FIRST READINGS ORDINANCE 2025-005 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Binkley & Barfield, Inc. for design services for the 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program Project (CIP #S191) for a total appropriation of $550,000.00 from the General Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Ordinance 2025-005 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 4 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m. ORDINANCE 2025-006 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Brooks & Sparks, Inc. for design services for Pendleton Ave. & Gilbert St. Paving & Drainage Projects (CIP #S149 & S150) for a total appropriation of $135,455.00 to be funded from the General Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Ordinance 2025-006 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-007 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and B2Z Engineering, LLC. for design services for Ellaine Ave. Paving & Drainage Project (CIP #S210) for a total appropriation of $182,040.52 to be funded from the General Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Ordinance 2025-007 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-008 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Agility Engineering and Management, Inc. for design services for Arno St. Paving & Drainage Project (CIP #S208) for a total appropriation of $97,000.00 to be funded from the General Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Ordinance 2025-008 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-009 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. for Design services for Perez Road Reconstruction & Cleveland St. Paving and Drainage (CIP #S185 & S221) for a total appropriation of $552,000.00 to be funded from the General Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Ordinance 2025-009 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-010 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Ally General Solutions, LLC. for design services for Glenn Ave. Paving & Drainage Project (CIP #S176) for a total appropriation of $116,610.80 to be funded from the General Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Ordinance 2025-010 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-011 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Atser, L.P., for Geotechnical Investigation Services for Multiple Paving & Drainage Projects (CIP #S149, S150, S171, S176, S185, S186, S208, S210 and S221) for a total appropriation of $37,374.00 funded from the General Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Ordinance 2025-011 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 5 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m. ORDINANCE 2025-012 - An Ordinance authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Ally General Solutions, LLC for Surveying Services for Multiple Paving & Drainage Projects (CIP #S149, S150, S171, S176, S185, S186, S208, S210 and S221) for a total appropriation of $153,786.00 funded from the General Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Ordinance 2025-012 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-013 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Sirrus Engineers, Inc. for design services for Lawrence Ave. Phase I Project (CIP #S171) for a total appropriation of $82,460.00 from the General Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Estrada moved, seconded by Councilmember Valerio that Ordinance 2025-013 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. **NOTE** Following the reading of First Readings 2025-005 - 2025-013, there was discussion as follows: Councilmember Guerrero – Discussed the different streets that would be included in these projects. Commented that only nine of the projects listed will benefit the north side of Pasadena but he will vote yes on these items for the benefit of the city as a whole. Councilmember Schoenbein – Commented that all of these projects are long overdue. Stated that many streets in Pasadena are over 50 years old and the city has to prioritize what needs to be fixed and how it is fixed. Councilmember Van Houte – Stated there are differences in the number of projects from each district. Noted that the south side projects are getting overlays and although the north side has fewer projects, they will be getting concrete, sidewalks, and utility lines. Councilmember Estrada – Stated this is an initiative that has been talked about for years. Glad to see these street projects on the agenda. Councilmember Ybarra – Noted streets in District G that are included in the planned projects. ORDINANCE 2025-014 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and T Construction, LLC for the 2025 Citywide Waterline Replacement Project (CIP #W074) for a total appropriation of $1,952,415.15 from the System CIP Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-014 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-015 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and T Construction, Inc. for the 2025 Citywide Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (CIP #WW071) for a total appropriation of $1,957,940.50 from the System CIP Fund Balance Account. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 6 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-015 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-016 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and LJA Engineering, Inc. for design services for the Animal Shelter Generator Project (CIP #M062) for the City of Pasadena for a total appropriation of $140,000.00 from the General CIP Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-016 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-017 - Authorizing and approving extension of annual contract for Automotive & Light Truck Transmission Repair or Exchange for a period of one year approved by Ordinance 2024-009 between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and A-1 DTS Corporation. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-017 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-018 - An Ordinance authorizing and approving extension of an annual contract for flexible base materials for a period of one year approved by Ordinance 2022- 235 and extended by Ordinance 2024-029 between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Texas Materials Group, Inc. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-018 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-019 - Authorizing and approving extension of annual contract for the purchase of Fuel, 87% Octane Reformulated Unleaded Gasoline w/10% ethanol and ultra-low Sulphur #2 Diesel/Low Emission for a period of one year approved by Ordinance 2024-027 between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Tartan Oil, formerly Saratoga Rack Marketing. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-019 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-020 - An Ordinance granting to NuStar Logistics, L.P., the non- exclusive right, privilege, franchise and permit to lay, replace, construct, repair, maintain, operate, and remove one (1) 12-inch pipeline within the City of Pasadena routed on and across parcels of land the centerlines and routes of which are shown as attached and in accordance with plans and specifications heretofore filed with the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Planning; prescribing the terms and conditions under which said right, privilege, franchise, and permit is granted; and providing for acceptance. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-020 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-021 - Authorizing and approving a contract between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Landscape Art, Inc. for City Hall Landscape and Irrigation Project (CIP #M057) for the City of Pasadena. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 7 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-021 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-022 - Authorizing and accepting an award from the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $63,148.00 to be used to fund a continuation of the Pasadena Police Department Tactical Patrol Program. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-022 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-023 - Authorizing and approving the purchase by the City of Pasadena, Texas, and installation of an inclusive free-standing playground structure to add an additional feature to Sunset Park from Fun Abounds, Inc. using the BuyBoard Contract #679-22; and appropriating the amount of $166,287.32. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-023 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-024 - Authorizing and approving a contract between the City of Pasadena and Hancock Pool Services to replaster the Red Bluff Pool using BuyBoard Contract #701-23, for a total appropriation of $135,003.75. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-024 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-025 - Authorizing and approving extension of an annual contract for security services for a period of one year approved by Ordinance 2022-204 and extended by Ordinance 2023-236 between the City of Pasadena, Texas and S & S Investigations, Inc. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-025 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-026 - Approving the sale of lots Twenty-two (22), Twenty-three (23), and Twenty-four (24), in Block “B”, of G.A. Brown’s Subdivision of Block 115, Outlot 21, in the City of Pasadena, a subdivision in Harris County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in/under Volume 855, Page(s) 260-261 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, (Also known as 606 Witter, 604 Witter, and 602 Witter, Pasadena, Texas), to Angel E. Gonzalez, for the amount of $189,000.00. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-026 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-027 - Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pasadena, on behalf of the Pasadena Police Department, to accept a grant award from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, FY24 Justice Assistance Grant Program-PD Digital Intelligence Unit award in the amount of $52,000.00. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 8 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-027 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-028 - Authorizing and approving a contract between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Library Interiors of Texas, LLC to purchase and install mobile bookshelves at the Fairmont Library, using Choice Partners Cooperative Contract #23/022MF-14 for a total amount of $169,571.53. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-028 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-029 - An Ordinance accepting, approving and adopting the valuation and assessment of Industrial District properties lying within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Pasadena for the 2024 tax year; and, based upon the provisions of the contract agreements, distributing the applicable funds in the appropriate general fund accounts of the City; providing for a repealing clause; and containing a severability clause. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-029 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-030 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and MBCO Engineering, LLC. for design services for Rosemead Paving & Drainage Project (CIP #S186) for a total appropriation of $151,840.00 to be funded from the General Fund Balance Account. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-030 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-031 - Authorizing and approving an agreement between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Carahsoft Technology Corp. for a one (1) year subscription to Procore, utilizing the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #DIR- TSO-4288, which was competitively bid and awarded according to State law; and appropriating the amount of $125,571.50. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-031 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-032 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Gerry De Camp, P.E., PTOE for design services for the 2025 Traffic Mobility Improvements Project (CIP #T021); and appropriating the amount of $85,310.00. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-032 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-033 - Authorizing and approving agreement with CenterPoint for the temporary removal, installation, and relocation of facilities as part of the Glenmore Ditch Bridge Replacement – Portsmouth Street Project (CIP #S147) and appropriating the amount of $18,560.00 from the General CIP Fund Balance Account. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 9 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-033 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-034 - Authorizing and approving extension of an annual contract for the purchase of automotive repair parts and supplies for a period of one year approved by Ordinance 2023-026 and extended by Ordinance 2024-005 between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Chastang Ford, Helfman Ford, Monument Chevrolet, Parts Authority LLC, and Allen and Kerber Auto Supply. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-034 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. **NOTE** Following the reading of all First Readings, there was discussion as follows: Councilmember Schoenbein – Stated that one of the basic functions of being on the council is to support safety and infrastructure within the city. Noted some of the items that would be improving the infrastructure. Commented it is nice to see that there will be a new generator for the animal shelter. EMERGENCY READINGS ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 2025-011 - Authorizing and approving a public auction for the sale of abandoned and confiscated vehicles and City Departments’ rolling stock and equipment to be held on the following Saturdays in 2025: January 25, March 15, May 17, July 19, September 20 and November 15, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Fleet Maintenance Facility, 3124 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena, Texas, publication of the auction notices, authorizing the auctioneer’s ten percent (10%) fee of the sale for abandoned and confiscated vehicles and City departments’ rolling stock and equipment, and a five percent (5%) buyer’s premium to be added to the final purchase price. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-011 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-012 - Accepting an in-kind donation of snacks for Movie & Snacks event valued at $45.00 from Humana for use by the Parks and Recreation Department in connection with Madison Jobe Senior Center. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-012 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-013 - A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Pasadena, Texas, reappointing members Phillip Johnson, Bruce Leamon, John Eric Hebert and Paul Leteff to the Board of Directors of the City of Pasadena Crime Control and Prevention District; and providing for severability. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 10 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-013 be passed, approved and adopted. Councilmember Guerrero – Noted that many times he has voiced what he feels is a lack of transparency in appointing boardmembers. Stated he would be voting no on this item. Councilmember Valerio – Commented that she would also be voting no on this item. MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: “Ayes” – Councilmembers Van Houte, Estrada, Dow, Ybarra, Schoenbein and Mayor Wagner “Nays” – Councilmembers Valerio and Guerrero RESOLUTION 2025-014 - Accepting a donation of $2,500.00 from The Kaneka Foundation for use by Volunteer Pasadena for Food Drive 2024. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-014 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-015 - Accepting a donation of $2,500.00 from The Cadillac Fabrication of Texas for use by Volunteer Pasadena for Food Drive 2024. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-015 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-016 - Accepting funding to be used for the purpose of overtime reimbursement from the United States Department of Justice, United States Marshal Service, in the amount of $48,000.00. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-016 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-017 - Authorizing the Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a KidsGardening Youth Garden Grant. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-017 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-018 - Authorizing the Office of Emergency Management to submit a grant application to the Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for a Personnel Sustainment grant. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-018 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-019 - Authorizing the Office of Emergency Management to submit a grant application to the Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for the Pasadena Police Department - Bay Area Bomb Squad. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 11 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-019 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-020 - Authorizing the Office of Emergency Management to submit a grant application to the Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), for the Pasadena Police Department SWAT Team. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-020 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-021 - Authorizing the Office of Emergency Management to submit a grant application to the Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Sustainment grant. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-021 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-022 - Accepting donations from various donors in the combined amount of $19,654.69 for the care and treatment of animals housed in the animal shelter. Councilmember Dow moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-022 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. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 12 Minutes: 01-28-25 6:00 p.m.