TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2007

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Michael Schiff

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Boy Scouts of America

Pack 248 Den 3

RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet

2007-2008 Texercise

Shape Up Sugar Land Senior Citizens

Ms. Nicole Volek, President

Shanghai Special Olympics World Games

Ms. Jacqui Smith, Special Olympian

Bridget Stephney, Special Olympian

2007 Female Athlete of the Year

Mayor David Wallace

I.

PUBLIC COMMENT | Video Snippet

Citizens who desire to address the City Council with regard to matters on the agenda will be received at this time.  The number of speakers will be limited to the first ten (10) speakers and each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.

Comments or discussion by council members will only be made at the time the subject is scheduled for consideration.

II.

REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA | Video Snippet

A.

Review of Consent Agenda

III.

CONSENT AGENDA | Video Snippet

All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member requests in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $77,000.00 with Fort Bend Mechanical for on call services for heating, ventilation and air conditioning services for the period October 23, 2007 through September 30, 2008.  Ms. Karen Daly, Assistant City Manager.

HVAC Services | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Agreement by and between First Colony Community Services, Association, Incorporated and Fort Bend County for additional law enforcement services for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.  Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief.

Law Enforcement Services | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 with Precision Safe Sidewalks, L.L.C. for sidewalk trip hazard removal.  Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works.

Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a one-year Contract extension in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with S & C Construction Company, Incorporated for pavement and sidewalk approaches maintenance.  Mr. Michael Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

One-Year Contract Extension | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, 2007.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a two-year Contract with Wells Fargo Bank for depository banking services for the period to November 30, 2007 to December 1, 2009.  Ms. Dianne Stanford, Chief Accountant.

Depository Banking Services | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Strategic Partnership Agreements with Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 67, 68, 69, 111 and 112 (New Territory Community) for municipal services and future annexation of the districts.  Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director Community Development.

New Territory Community | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Strategic Partnership Agreements with Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 106, 108, 109 and 117 (Greatwood Community) for municipal services and future annexation of the districts.  Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director Community Development.

Greatwood Community | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Groundwater Participation Agreements by and between the City of Sugar Land and Plantation Municipal Utility District, Avalon CAI, New Territory Residential Community Association, Sugar Lakes Homeowners Association, River Park Homeowners Association,  WSG Sweetwater IV, L.P., River Point Golf Course, Texas Par Golf Academy, Incorporated and Schlumberger Technology, Corporation.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Groundwater Participation Agreements | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $591,976.42 with Robinson Landscape & Construction, L. L. C. for Baker Field renovations, and authorizing a budget reallocation in the amount of $20,000.00.  Mr. Joe Chesser, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.

Baker Field Renovations | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on authorizing Fleet Purchases in the amount of $1,007,911.82 through Fort Bend County Buy Board and Houston Galveston Area Council cooperative purchasing agreement for new and replacement vehicles.  Ms. Linda Symank, Director of Fiscal Services.

Fleet Purchases | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

VARIANCE

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing a Subdivision Regulations Variance for driveway separation requirements for 745 Park Two Drive.  Mr. Patrick Walsh, Assistant City Engineer.

Driveway Separation Requirements | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on  designation of Reinvestment Zone No. 2007-02 for 8.9 acres, being Reserve “A”, Block 1, One Sugar Creek Place.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1657 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, CREATING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2007-02 FOR AN 8.9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE BROWN & BELKNAP LEAGUE, A-15, RESERVE “A”, BLOCK 1, KNOWN AS ONE SUGAR CREEK PLACE. Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

Ordinance No. 1657 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on permanent zoning of 40.79 acres, Telfair Section 15, located south of U. S. Highway 90A and north of New Territory Boulevard to Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.  Ms. Ruth Lohmer, Planner II.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1654  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PERMANENTLY ZONING THE 40.79 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS TELFAIR SECTION 15 LOCATED SOUTH OF U.S. 90A AND NORTH OF NEW TERRITORY BOULEVARD, AS ZONING DISTRICT R-1, STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.  Ms. Ruth Lohmer, Planner II.

Ordinance No. 1654 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VII.

A.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, DIRECTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE A SERVICE PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION, UNDER CHAPTER 43, SUBCHAPTER C-1 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, OF 20.8 ACRES OF LAND (TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY) LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 59 AND STATE HIGHWAY 99 (GRAND PARKWAY) CONTIGUOUS WITH THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, WITH PORTIONS BOUNDED BY THE RIVERPARK COMMUNITY TO THE IMMEDIATE NORTH AND BY THE GREATWOOD COMMUNITY TO THE IMMEDIATE SOUTH, WITHIN THE JOSEPH KUYKENDALL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 49.  Mr. Douglas Schomburg, Assistant Planning Director.

Resolution No. 07-33 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1658 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, DISANNEXING THE RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 PREVIOUSLY ANNEXED FOR LIMITED PURPOSES BY ORDINANCE NO. 1615 UNDER A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.  Mr. Douglas Schomburg, Assistant Planning Director.

Ordinance No. 1658 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1653 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ABANDONING AND RELEASING A BOX CULVERT, STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT.  Mr. Michael Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Ordinance No. 1653 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

D.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1651  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, DIVISION 3 (RATES AND CHARGES) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING THE MONTHLY RETAIL WATER RATES AND MONTHLY RETAIL WASTEWATER CHARGES. Ms. Jennifer Brown, Assistant Fiscal Services Director.

Ordinance No. 1651 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

E.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1652 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE VIII, WATER AND WASTEWATER, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING CALCULATION OF WASTEWATER VOLUME CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS.  Ms. Jennifer Brown, Assistant Fiscal Services Director.

Ordinance No. 1652 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

F.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1660 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (LICENSES, PERMITS, AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY LICENSES; PROVIDE FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $500.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) TO PROVIDE FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (PUBLIC PROPERTY AND SERVICES) RELATING TO WATER CONNECTION SERVICES.  Mr. Mike Goodrum, Director of Community and Environmental Services.

Ordinance No. 1660 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VIII.

A.

Review of and discussion on an amendment to the residential solid waste service contract and ordinance revisions.  Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works.

Residential Solid Waste Service | Video Snippet

B.

Review of and discussion on an increase to the utility connection fee.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Utility Connection Fee | Video Snippet

C.

Review of and discussion on FEMA Map Modernization Program and revisions to Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.  Mr. Christopher Steubing, City Engineer.

FEMA Map Modernization Program | Video Snippet

IX.

CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS | Video Snippet

A.

Council Members/Council Committee Reports

Finance/Audit Committee

Business Incentive Committee

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

B.

City Manager Report

THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RESERVE THE RIGHT, UPON MOTION, TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO CONSIDER BUSINESS OUT OF THE POSTED ORDER. 

IN ADDITION TO ANY EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ABOVE, THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ANY TIME DURING THIS MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSULTATION WITH THE ATTORNEY AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 551.071 TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE MATTERS LISTED ABOVE.

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY, (281) 275-2730.  REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL SERVICES MUST BE RECEIVED FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TIME.  REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS.  CITY HALL IS WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND A SLOPED CURB ENTRY IS AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE, WITH SPECIALLY MARKED PARKING SPACES NEARBY.  THE COUNCIL CHAMBER IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND SPECIAL SEATING IS PROVIDED.  HEARING ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE AND THE FACILITY IS EQUIPPED WITH A HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM.

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Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

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Allen Bogard, City Manager

Posted this  November 02, 2008 at 5:00 O’clock P.M.