City Council

PRE-COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF PASADENA March 4, 2025 – 9:30 a.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: Item (Q) – Mayor Wagner advised that this item would be deferred. Item (A) – Councilmember Van Houte advised that correspondence to this company regarding canceling the contract should not go out until final reading. Discussion followed between Councilmember Van Houte, Mayor Wagner, Jay Dale, City Attorney, and Robin Green, Director of Public Works. Item (I) – Councilmember Van Houte asked why the city is selling the old fire truck rather than trading it in. Question/answer session followed between Councilmembers Van Houte and Guerrero, Mayor Wagner, and Fire Chief Lanny Armstrong. Item (M) – Councilmember Van Houte questioned the amount of separate fees on this item. Dan Pennington, Chief of Staff, stated that Allan Teague, Director of Maintenance Service, would contact her with additional information. 19) – (B) RESOLUTIONS: Item (A) – Councilmember Van Houte asked if anything has been done to set up a procedure for the public to apply for the appointment of boards and commissions. Mayor Wagner responded that this is being looked at. ADJOURNMENT 9:45 a.m. – Mayor Wagner adjourned the Pre-Council Meeting. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS CITY OF PASADENA March 4, 2025 – 10:00 a.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: City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 1 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m.  Mayor Jeff Wagner RUBEN VILLARREAL - District A DOLAN DOW - District F EMMANUEL GUERRERO - District C ORNALDO YBARRA - District G PAT VAN HOUTE - District D THOMAS SCHOENBEIN - District H Absent – Councilmember Bianca Valerio and Jonathan Estrada Also present at the Council table was Amanda Mueller, City Secretary. INVOCATION – Jeremy Armstrong, Asst. Director, Code Enforcement PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Ornaldo Ybarra COMMUNITY INTEREST COMMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551.0415 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE Councilmember Ybarra – Thanked the service award recipients for their years of service. Councilmember Schoenbein – Welcomed Keller Middle School. Recognized the service award recipients for their years with the city. Talked about the condition of sections of road on Red Bluff that is maintained by Harris County. Commented this area is greatly in need of repairs. Also discussed the road conditions on the Beltway 8 feeder road from Fairmont to 225. Stated this construction has been going on for too long. Councilmember Villarreal – Commented it is always good to see the students at the meeting. Congratulated the service award recipients. Councilmember Guerrero – Thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. Recognized Keller Middle School, thanked them for being at the meeting. Thanked the service award recipients for their years of service. Councilmember Van Houte – Announced the following events: 1) A chalk art festival to be held at the Main Library on Saturday, March 15th, 2) Animal Shelter will host a free drive-thru vaccines and microchip event on Friday, March 7th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Councilmember Dow – Welcomed Keller Middle School to the meeting. Congratulated the service award recipients on their years of service. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Keller Middle School – Commented they are always excited to attend city council meetings. Stated it is important that they learn from the leaders of the community; however, they can also teach them some things. Proceeded to show the council a breathing exercise they do every day at school to help them stay in the thinking part of their brain. Explained that when they are not in the thinking part of their brain they may say or do things that do not represent their brilliant self. Rangers the way. Robert Jeter III – Discussed public information requests that he believes the city has failed to release the information for. Asked the council why the City Attorney has not sought an City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 2 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m. Attorney General opinion on collecting reimbursement for improper payment or the residency of a specific candidate. Ralph Morrisey – Discussed statements made in a recent declaration to Harris County concerning an ongoing settlement case with Mr. Alvarez. Alan Fowler – Questioned why councilmembers are getting involved with a case that has been settled. Commented that this just prolongs the case. Erin Webb – Vice President, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Thanked everyone who attended the State of the City. Announced the following events: 1) Mayoral Forum to be held on Tuesday, March 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Slocumb Auditorium, San Jacinto College Central, 2) Meet the Candidates – Thursday, April 10th from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Pasadena Ballroom, 3) Job Fair, Discover Your Future – Wednesday, April 23rd at the Pasadena Convention Center. DOCKETED CITY COUNCIL HEARINGS (A) Public Hearing - Parks and Recreation Department Standards of Care. **NOTE** 10:17 a.m. – At this time Mayor Wagner opened the Public Hearing for Item (A), inviting comments from the audience or Councilmembers. Mayor Wagner - Noted that no citizen signed up to speak and address the Council. Asked if there was anyone there to speak at the public hearing. **NOTE** 10:18 a.m. – At this time Mayor Wagner closed the Public Hearing for Item (A) and reconvened the Council Meeting. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS (A) Service Award Charles Ricky Bryant 35 years Janitorial (B) Service Award Victor R. Rendon 35 years Project Development & Management **NOTE** At this time, Trena White, HR Director, introduced the service award recipients. Victor R. Rendon was not present. Asked that everyone express their congratulations to these employees for their dedication and commitment to the City of Pasadena. {Applause} PROPOSALS FOR CITY BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF MINUTES – February 18, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Guerrero that the Minutes from the February 18, 2025 Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 3 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS PROGRESS PAYMENTS (A) Contractor: DVL Enterprises, LLC Estimate No.: One (1) Amount: $112,527.50 Project: Glenmore Ditch Bridges - Portsmouth St. Bridge Replacement Project No.: S147 Ordinance No.: 2024-226 (B) Contractor: Mar-Con Services, LLC Estimate No.: Six (6) Amount: $121,102.30 Project: Red Bluff Road Drainage Improvements Project No.: D066 Ordinance No.: 2024-078 (C) Contractor: McKinney Construction Inc. Estimate No.: Fifteen (15) Amount: $6,555.00 Project: 2022 Citywide Waterline Improvements Project No.: W066 Ordinance No.: 2022-095 (D) Contractor: McKinney Construction Inc. Estimate No.: Ten (10) Amount: $73,055.00 Project: 2023 Citywide Waterline Improvements Project No.: W069 Ordinance No.: 2023-002 (E) Contractor: Purcell Construction Estimate No.: Three (3) Amount: $562,723.73 Project: Demolition & Reconstruction of Fire Station No. 6 Project No.: F011 Ordinance No.: 2024-112 (F) Contractor: SER Construction Partners, LLC Estimate No.: Four (4) Amount: $1,353,420.48 Project: Shaver St. Paving & Drainage Improvements PH III Project No.: S135 Ordinance No.: 2024-130 (G) Contractor: Teamwork Construction Services, Inc. Estimate No.: Twelve (12) Amount: $68,122.43 Project: Browning Subdivision Drainage Improvements City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 4 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m.  Project No.: D042 Ordinance No.: 2023-172 (H) Contractor: W.W. Payton Corporation Estimate No.: Two (2) Amount: $368,600.00 Project: Sycamore Water Plant Improvement Project No.: W071 Ordinance No.: 2024-145 Councilmember Schoenbein moved, seconded by Councilmember Guerrero that Progress Payments (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), and (H) be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. FINANCE RESOLUTION NO. 2921 MISC. CLAIMS & INVOICES Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Ybarra that Finance Resolution 2921 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 Guerrero that Personnel Changes (A) and (C) be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES MAYOR’S REPORT ORDINANCES FINAL READINGS City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 5 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m. 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 Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2025-020 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-043 - Authorizing and approving the purchase of a new FEMA Type 1 Mobile Emergency Command (MERC) trailer from Comprehensive Communication Services (CCS). Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2025-043 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-044 - Authorizing and approving a contract between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Avaya, Inc. for the City’s annual maintenance for Avaya phone system and Audix answering system, utilizing the TIPS Co-operative Contract #210101; and appropriating the amount of $71,380.80. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2025-044 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-045 - Authorizing a contract with Kim Neal & Associates, LLC through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Contract RCSP 241001 to replace fence at the Maintenance Facility, 3124 Red Bluff Rd. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2025-045 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-046 - Authorizing and approving annual radio service agreement for maintenance and repairs to the dispatch center and four towers located at 1201 Davis, 1114 Davis, 7601 Red Bluff and mobile radio tower at 3124 Red Bluff, by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Motorola Solutions, Inc., using H-GAC Contract #RA05- 21; and appropriating the amount of $69,755.57. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2025-046 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-047 - Authorizing and approving the purchase by the City of Pasadena, Texas, of one (1) 2024 Bomag CR820W Asphalt Paver from R.B. Everett & Co. through BuyBoard Contract #685-22; and appropriating the amount of $499,970.00. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2025-047 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 6 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m. ORDINANCE 2025-048 - Amending Section 3.02 of a Lease Agreement approved by Ordinance 2011-174, as amended by Ordinance 2013-139 and 2014-135, and entered into by the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Spay-Neuter Assistance Program, Inc. (SNAP) to modify the required minimum number of spay and neuter surgery slots per month for animals housed at Animal Control Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2025-048 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-049 - Authorizing and approving a contract with Santos Hernandez for Karate Lessons to be provided through the Parks and Recreation Department. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2025-049 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-050 - Authorizing the Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department to accept a Texas Parks & Wildlife Local Parks grant for the amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00. The department was previously authorized to apply for this grant as passed on Resolution 2023-161. To also authorize the Mayor or his designee to sign and accept the agreement on behalf of the City of Pasadena. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Dow that Ordinance 2025-050 be passed on second and final reading. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. FIRST READINGS ORDINANCE 2025-051 - An Ordinance to terminate the contract authorized by City Ordinance 2015-120 between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Inframark, formerly Serven Trent Environmental Services, Inc., for the operation and maintenance of New Vince Bayou and Golden Acres Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-051 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-052 - Amending Ordinance 2025-009, which authorized a contract with Entech Civil Engineers for design and construction services for Perez Road Reconstruction & Cleveland St. Paving and Drainage (CIP #S185, S221), to add/remove parts of Section II, Section IV, Section V, and Section VI. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-052 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-053 - Authorizing and approving an agreement by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Public Management, Inc. to provide Administration/Planning Services for Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (CDBG-DRRP) funding and authorizing assistance with pre-funding services. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-053 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 7 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m. ORDINANCE 2025-054 - Authorizing and approving a contract between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua Metric Sales Company dba Utiliuse for the installation of water meters around the City using H-GAC Contract #WM09-20. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-054 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-055 - Authorizing and approving a contract between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Ferguson Waterworks for purchase by the City of Pasadena of full circle repair clamps for a period of one (1) year. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-055 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-056 - Authorizing and approving adopting a Standards of Care as required by the State of Texas’ Human Resources Code, Subchapter C, Section 42.041 for elementary age recreation programs operated by a municipality. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-056 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-057 - Authorizing and approving a contract by and between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and K & K Tractor Service, LLC to provide Demolition Services for dangerous buildings in the amount of $130,000.00. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-057 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-058 - Authorizing and approving a contract between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Cypress Creek Mosquito Control, LLC to provide Mosquito Control Services for the entire City of Pasadena for a period of one (1) year with two (2) one year extensions. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-058 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-059 - Authorizing and approving the purchase by the City of Pasadena of one (1) 2025 Pierce Custom Impel Aerial, HD Ladder 107-ft ASL Single, PUC Fire Truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC using H-GAC Contract #FS12-23; and appropriating the amount of $1,685,181.00. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-059 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-060 - Authorizing and approving a contract between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and USIO Output Solutions Inc. for the printing and mailing of utility bills for a period of two years. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-060 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 8 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m. ORDINANCE 2025-061 - Authorizing and approving extension of an annual contract for Traffic Pavement Marking Services for a period of one year approved by Ordinance 2024- 007 between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Stripes and Stops Company Inc. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-061 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-062 - Authorizing and approving extension of an annual contract for Traffic Signal Maintenance, Repair and Emergency Services for a period of one year approved by Ordinance 2022-159 and extended by Ordinance 2023-211 between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Creacom Inc. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-062 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-063 - Authorizing and approving the purchase by the City of Pasadena, Texas, of two (2) Freightliner M-2-106 Conventional Cab Grapple Body trucks, two (2) Freightliner M2-106 Conventional Cab-25 Yard McNeilus 25XC Rear Loaders, and three (3) Freightliner M2-106 Yard Dump Trucks from Houston Freightliner using HGAC Contract #HT06-20; and appropriating the amount of $1,596,747.00. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-063 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-064 - Authorizing and approving an Ordinance of the City of Pasadena, Texas, appropriating $10,000,000.00 from the fund balance assigned in the General Fund for the purpose of funding the OPEB Trust, authorizing the execution of trust related documents, and providing an effective date. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-064 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-065 - 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, FY25 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant in the amount of $160,166.00 Dollars. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-065 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. ORDINANCE 2025-066 - Authorizing and approving the acceptance of a grant award for the FY 24 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program in the amount of $191,680.00 to procure Energy-Efficient Lighting and Controls, Upgrade HVAC Equipment, and Conduct HVAC System Improvements at various City buildings. Councilmember Guerrero moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Ordinance 2025-066 be passed on first reading only. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 9 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m. (Q) – Authorizing and approving the termination of contract between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Program Driven Data, LLC approved by Ordinance 2024-140 related to consulting services provided to the City of Pasadena, Texas and signed on July 16, 2024. **Note** By common consent of Mayor Wagner and all members of Council present and voting, First Readings (Q) was DEFERRED. EMERGENCY READINGS ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 2025-048 – Authorizing and approving the reappointment of Brad Hance to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for a two (2) year term. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-048 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-049 – Accepting an in-kind donation of snacks for Movie & Snacks event valued at $75.00 from Humana for use by the Parks and Recreation Department in connection with Madison Jobe Senior Center. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-049 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-050 – Authorizing Victor Rendon, Project Development Director, to sign documents on behalf of the City of Pasadena related to projects that are managed by the Project Development Department. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-050 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-051 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena, Texas, authorizing and approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (passed by Resolution 2024-143), for the Pasadena Crime Control and Prevention District as approved by the Board members on February 12th, 2025 and illustrated in Exhibit “A”. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-051 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-052 – Authorizing the Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a $15,000.00 HEB Community Investment grant for the 4 th Fest, Music & Movie in the Park, and Christmas Tree Lighting events. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 10 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-052 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-053 – Authorizing and approving granting CenterPoint Energy a ten (10) foot easement located at the Pasadena Police Annex (CIP #P010) 1211 Southmore Ave. Pasadena, Texas 77502. Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-053 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-054 – Amend Resolution 2021-123 and adopt revised Affirmative Marketing Plan as required under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-054 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-055 – Amend Resolution 2024-200 and adopt revised Policies and Procedures for the Community Development Department’s Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-055 be passed, approved and adopted. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUS. RESOLUTION 2025-056 – Authorizing and approving a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena approving the adoption of the Public Agencies Post-employment Benefits Trust administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). Councilmember Ybarra moved, seconded by Councilmember Schoenbein that Resolution 2025-056 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. City of Pasadena – Council Meeting 11 Minutes: 03-04-25 10:00 a.m.