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Why it matters: Public comments brought allegations and requests for city action to the council’s attention on matters—private property deed restrictions and public records handling—that residents said affect enforcement, transparency and neighborhood safety.

Deed restrictions and neighborhood dispute

Ralph Morrissey, a resident, spoke at length about opposition to proposed multi-unit construction next to single-family homes and said allegations that he is racist are unfounded. Morrissey summarized neighbors’ concerns and wrote that an adjacent property owner, Steven Alvarez, \"attempted to charm the neighborhood into allowing him to build his apartment building\" and that neighbors contend the project violates deed restrictions. Morrissey said: \"Calling either of these 2 gentlemen a racist is ridiculous.\" The remarks were presented during the public-comment portion of the meeting andreflect neighbor grievances and requests for enforcement of deed restrictions.

Public records and police handling allegations

Eric Sanchez, a resident, addressed council alleging difficulties obtaining public records and raising specific questions about two criminal case numbers he identified as 163576 and 163577. Sanchez said the city had denied the existence of those case numbers and that the records office had not complied with an attorney general ruling he referenced: \"Pasadena refuses to release all, all audio from the trial,\" he said, and added he believes some records were altered. Sanchez asked the council to investigate those claims; the transcript records his allegations but the meeting produced no formal city response or directive on the record.

Neighborhood safety and infrastructure concerns

Julian Trevino, representing the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, used his time to promote an upcoming mayoral forum and the Chamber’s voter guide, saying the forum is \"open to the public\" and will be recorded for voters unable to attend. Other commenters raised local safety and traffic issues: one resident asked the council to address speeding on San Jacinto Drive and the absence of a traffic signal near a new housing subdivision; another speaker asked about a local duck congregation moving from Crenshaw Park into nearby neighborhoods.

Other public comments and personal grievances

Robert Jeter, a resident who said he was previously charged in a criminal case that was later dismissed, used his allotted time to criticize the city’s prior legal actions against him. He said the city’s attempt to prosecute him failed and framed his remarks as a defense of his reputation: \"I stand for new dawn rising where the citizens of this great city are free...\" His comments, like the others during public comment, did not produce an on-the-record council directive in the transcript excerpt.

What the record shows and limits

The public-comment period included a range of neighborhood and procedural complaints. The council received allegations about deed-restriction violations and requests for enforcement, allegations of withheld or altered police records, and routine community announcements (the Chamber’s forum and voter guide). The transcript records the statements but does not show council action taken at that meeting to investigate or respond to the specific allegations. Several speakers made forceful personal accusations; the record does not corroborate or adjudicate those claims.

Next steps recorded in the meeting

No formal motions or staff directives regarding these public comments are recorded in the transcript excerpt. Several speakers asked that the council and staff \"do the right thing\" and investigate or enforce rules; the meeting proceeded to its consent and ordinance items following the public-comment period.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pasadena Council Meeting 03/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters at the March 18 Pasadena City Council meeting criticized a prospective apartment build in a deed-restricted neighborhood, alleged withheld police records and raised traffic and neighborhood-safety concerns; the Chamber announced a mayoral forum and the city heard several personal grievances.","taxTitle","Pasadena, Harris County, Texas","taxId",2798,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124597,"Council adopts multiple ordinances, contracts and resolutions; appoints planning commissioner",482,1814000,2296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2681573-86d41985395212380fe16b29f061e5ea&start=1814&end=2296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2681573-86d41985395212380fe16b29f061e5ea/thumbnail_1814000.jpg","/articles/6124597/Pasadena/Harris-County/Texas/Council-adopts-multiple-ordinances-contracts-and-resolutions-appoints-planning-commissioner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124597-706bead0c4dc28d9cd6f96b011ecd82f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771118541&Signature=FjSIDdml5jRWXj~c-1~0VzTO4edqIEdm4P~yuJq0TamawfmAjaDjsG1ZwXUUvt2E5XEq2xuIFTajn7cVM7XkAcxn3dAQpArSNqLZYT0LSG0-SW6rVmiTSuFidXkdaKCgZCf2jay5Na5aqwoBmfBNUjMvkEn6dxLJjrEdn9r6EycsFNTeG~V8ximVd7cW7fGz3LlTojhXX9egn0gCCPdz5yj9kM5O240-12~yp0MvzBtQdhXJOdAu2FEy62-fwBby896PfL2x6-uD1Xb-A3Ncnqx2iI3aFGG2RsD0V9O~Mze0oNv0--P341Bl-H72a1gAse9nnk8tRI7v3OmNtbbV~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasadena City Council on March 18 approved a series of ordinances, contracts and resolutions, including funding for software maintenance, sidewalk repairs and park improvements, and confirmed an appointment to the city planning commission.

The council voted to approve final readings on multiple ordinances, moved by Councilmember Guerrero and seconded by Councilmember Dow, and then took first readings on additional ordinances and contract approvals listed by the city secretary. The council also approved a nomination of Suzanne Hernandez to the Planning Commission (motion by Councilmember Valerio, second by Councilmember Estrada).

Why it matters: The measures allocate city funds, extend or renew service contracts and authorize grant applications that affect city infrastructure, parks and public records systems. Among the items the council approved were a $467,032 annual maintenance agreement for the Munis financial software (Ordinance 20-25-71), an additional $221,920 on the 2025 annual sidewalk improvement project with Brooks Concrete (Ordinance 20-25-69), and appropriations for playground and restroom renovations from existing bond funds.

Key approved items and descriptions

- Ordinance 20-25-71: Annual maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies Inc. for Munis software, appropriating $467,032 (first reading and approval process recorded during the meeting).

- Ordinance 20-25-69: Amendment to contract with Brooks Concrete Inc. for the 2025 sidewalk improvement project (CIP S143) adding $221,920.

- Ordinance 20-25-75: Contract to renovate restrooms at Burt Crenshaw Park with Kim Nill and Associates LLC, CIP R069, appropriating $107,816.50 from the 2018 parks bond (approved using interlocal purchasing system/Buyboard contract language).

- Ordinance 20-25-79 and 20-25-76: Purchase and installation of playground equipment at Community Park and Memorial Park using existing Buyboard contracts; amounts appropriated were listed during the ordinance readings (Ordinance 20-25-79 cited $55,762.10 for one playground purchase).

- Ordinance 20-25-73 and 20-25-74: One-year contract extensions for wood grinding services (Novus Wood Group LP) and automotive/equipment batteries (Parts Authority LLC) were approved.

- Ordinance 20-25-77: Additional appropriation of $58,043.81 to complete installation of early warning emergency sirens at five remaining locations under an existing Federal Signal Corporation contract.

- Ordinance 20-25-81: Approval to purchase and implement Madison AI software to assist with searches and compilation of city records, appropriating $30,000.

- Ordinance 20-25-82: Amendment to the Code of Ordinances adding a new article on energy storage systems (Chapter 9, new article 12); ordinance text and penalty provisions were read at the meeting.

Resolutions approved

- Resolution 20-25-57 and 20-25-58: Acceptance of in-kind donations for senior center events (small-value prize donations).

- Resolution 20-25-59: Acceptance of a $10,000 donation from Chevron Phillips Chemical Company for Neighborhood Network’s Team Up to Clean Up 2025.

- Resolution 20-25-60 and 20-25-61: Adoption of the 2024 Drought Contingency Plan and the 2024 Water Conservation Plan for the City of Pasadena.

- Resolutions 20-25-62 and 20-25-63: Authorization for Public Works to apply for Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership Project grants for the Perez Road reconstruction project (CIP S185) and phase 2 of the Vince Bayou Greenway Trail project.

- Resolution 20-25-64 and 20-25-65/66 (as read): Authorization for Neighborhood Network to apply for ExxonMobil Good Neighbor Grant and Port Houston community grant funding for Team Up to Clean Up 2025; and a resolution to participate in the coalition opposing a CenterPoint Energy rate filing (the city’s participation in the Alliance of CenterPoint Municipalities was recorded).

Votes and procedure

Most motions carried with a voice vote recorded as \"Aye\" during the meeting. A single dissenting vote was noted on one resolution reading (a councilmember vocalized a \"no\" during roll call on the resolution to participate in the CenterPoint-related coalition); the transcript records the dissent but does not attribute it to a named member. Several items were read for first reading during the meeting; the city secretary read ordinance numbers and short titles aloud before the motions to proceed.

Other formal actions taken

- Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting (motion by Councilmember Guerrero, second by Councilmember Strada).

- Several consent items were brought down and approved by motion (progress payments, finance resolution, personnel changes), with no extended discussion recorded.

What the record shows and what it does not

The transcript lists ordinance and resolution numbers and short descriptions read into the record. Where the meeting recorded only a general voice vote of \"Aye,\" the transcript does not provide a roll-call tally or a complete list of individual \"yes\" votes; the meeting likewise does not record every mover and seconder for each ordinance reading in the transcript excerpt. Where a mover/second was given on specific motions (minutes, appointments, some motions to move items), that information is recorded above.

The meeting adjourned following the final votes and a short closing by the presiding officer.","At its March 18 meeting the Pasadena City Council approved a slate of ordinances, contracts and grant applications, confirmed an appointment to the planning commission and adopted water plans and donations for parks programs.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents raise deed-restriction dispute, public-records complaints and neighborhood safety at council meeting

Council adopts multiple ordinances, contracts and resolutions; appoints planning commissioner