TUESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2008

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP

4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.

CANE ROOM NUMBER 161

I.

WORKSHOP

A.

Review of and discussion on amendments to City Council policies regarding responsibilities, guidelines, code of conduct, protocols, appointment of city council committees and rules of procedure.  Mr. Allen Bogard, City Manager.

RECONVENE

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Dennis Parmer

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Council Member Dennis Parmer

RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet

The Eagle

“The Day America Cried” by Sculptor David Mattiza

Mr. Robert E. Hebert, Fort Bend County Judge

Community Economic Development Award

Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development and

Mr. Carlton Schwab, President / CEO Texas Economic Development Council

Texans Against Crime

Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief

II.

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.

III.

REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA

A.

Review of Consent Agenda

IV.

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.

SECOND CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1703 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR THE OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT LOCATED IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE (B-O) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 14135 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY.  Ms. Ruth Lohmer, Senior Planner.

Ordinance No. 1703 | Status: Passed

B.

SECOND CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1704 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER TWO OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING FEES FOR THE SUGAR LAND REGIONAL AIRPORT.  Mr. Phillip W. Savko, Director of Aviation.

Ordinance No. 1704 | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 08-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CITY OF HOUSTON’S ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF DESIGNATED GROUNDWATER FROM BENEATH A TRACT OF LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF GESSNER DRIVE AND WEST BELLFORT AVENUE AND THE ISSUANCE OF A MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION FOR THAT TRACT BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Resolution No. 08-36 | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Agreement by and between Fort Bend County and First Colony Community Services Association, Incorporated for additional law enforcement services to Sweetwater Subdivision.  Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief.

Sweetwater Subdivision | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on authorizing a one year extension of a Contract in the amount of $149,700.00 with Kustom Sweeping, L.L.C. for street sweeping services.  Mr. Mike Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Kustom Sweeping, L.L.C. | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $46,273.00 with Internal Control Systems of Houston, Incorporated  for security fence and DSX Control System at Fire Administration and Annex Building.  Ms. Sereniah Breland, Support Services Director.

DSX Control System | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $84,104.00 with Landscape Professionals of Texas for facilities landscape maintenance.  Ms. Sereniah Breland, Support Services Director.

Facilities Landscape Maintenance | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a one year Contract renewal in an amount not to exceed $55,584.00 with Sugar Land Family Physicians for Firefighter physicals and immunizations.  Mr. Jeff Krehmeier, Assistant Fire Chief.

Firefighter Physicals and Immunizations | Status: Passed

I.

Consideration of and action on an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County for fire protection and emergency medical services in designated unincorporated areas.  Mr. Clay Fenwick, Interim Fire Chief.

Interlocal Agreement | Status: Passed

J.

Consideration of and action on approval of Fiscal Year 2009 Fire and Police Compensation Plans.  Ms. Mary House, Director of Human Resources.

Fire and Police Compensation Plans | Status: Passed

K.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $208,384.89 with E. L. Harris III Construction Company for construction of left turn lanes on Dairy Ashford at West Airport and Austin Parkway and Lakefield Boulevard.  Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works.

E. L. Harris III Construction Company | Status: Passed

L.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $50,000.00 with Fort Bend Subsidence District for sponsorship of WaterWise Program.  Mr. Justin Bower, Water Resources Manager.

WaterWise Program | Status: Passed

M.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 2008 and September 23, 2008.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

September 16, 2008 | September 23, 2008 | Status: Passed

V.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on rejection of bids and authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $800,000.00 with Susser Petroleum Company, Limited Partnership, through the Interlocal Agreement with TCPN for Fiscal Year 2009 fuel purchase.  Ms. Sereniah Breland, Support Services Director.

Fiscal Year 2009 Fuel Purchase | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing a Contract in the amount of $340,391.00 with Deep South Construction, Incorporated, for South System Settlers Way Lift Station 24-Inch Force Main Replacement Project.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Force Main Replacement Project | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

PUBIC HEARINGS

A.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on a request for a Conditional Use Permit to develop a hotel in a B-O District located in Lake Pointe Development Reserve A, Tract C.  Mr. Harold Ellis, Planner II.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1711:  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HOTEL IN A B-O DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE LAKE POINTE DEVELOPMENT.  Mr. Harold Ellis, Planner II.    

Ordinance No.1711 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on November 2008 Ballot Propositions for development of a Cultural Entertainment District.  Mr. Joe Esch, Executive Director Business and Intergovernmental Relations.

Cultural Entertainment District | Video Snippet

VII.

WORKSHOP

A.

Review of and discussion on a donation from Robert and Valerie Brindley for a mountain bike trail in the Sugar Land Memorial Park.  Mr. Jim Browne, Director of Parks and Recreation.

Mountain Bike Trail | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Review of and discussion on CAAP long term Power Purchase Agreement with Luminant.  Ms. Linda Symank, Director of Fiscal Services.

Power Purchase Agreement | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

Review of and discussion on implementation update on Groundwater Reduction Plan.  Mr. Justin Bower, Water Resources Manager.

Groundwater Reduction Plan | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VIII.

CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS | Video Snippet

A.

Council Members/Council Committee Reports

• Finance/Audit Committee
• Intergovernmental Relations Committee

B.

City Manager Report

• Calendar of Events
• Governmental Meetings and Events
• Economic Development Activities

IX.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

A.

Closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government code, in accordance with Section 551.087 Economic Development.

a.

For the purpose of deliberation regarding the offer of incentives to business prospects that the City Council seeks to have locate in the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development

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.

The agenda and supporting documentation is located on the City Website (www.sugarlandtx.gov) under meeting agendas.

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Approved For Posting:

Allen Bogard, City Manager

Posted this  3rd day of October, 2008  at 2:00 O’clock P.M.