TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2008

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Donald G. Olson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Council Member Donald G. Olson

I.

PUBLIC COMMENT

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 Second Amendment to Utility Agreement by and between First Colony Municipal Utility District No. 10, Planned Community Developers, and the City of Sugar Land; and CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 08-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, GIVING ITS CONSENT FOR FIRST COLONY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT 10 TO ANNEX A 13.33 ACRE TRACT OF LAND INTO THE DISTRICT.  Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director Community Development.

Resolution No. 08-38 | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $323,130.00 with Prime Controls, Limited Partnership for computerized SCADA control for 12 wastewater pump lift stations.   Ms. Jessie Li, Assistant Utilities Director.

Computerized SCADA Control | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on authorizing expenditure in the lump sum amount of $250,000.00 to Allied Waste Services, Incorporated for emergency removal of bagged storm related debris. Mr. Mike Goodrum, Community and Environmental Services Director.

Allied Waste Services, Incorporated | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on authorizing expenditure in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with Uretek USA, Incorporated through Fort Bend County Interlocal Agreement for concrete street foam lifting services.  Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works.

Concrete Street Foam Lifting Services | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on and authorizing expenditure in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with S & C Construction Company, Incorporated through Fort Bend County Interlocal Agreement for on call pavement repair services.  Mr. Mike Leech, Assistant Director of Public Works.

On Call Pavement Repair Services | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Change Order in the amount of $21,100.00 with Houston-Galveston Area Council to amend Fiscal Year 2008 Solid Waste Implementation Grant for recycling program; and authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $21,100.00 to revenues and expenditures.  Mr. Adam Smith, Environmental Manager.

Change Order | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on authorizing purchase in the amount of $79,105.00 through Tiburon, Incorporated for annual software support and maintenance fees.  Ms. Sharlett Chowning, Director of Information Technology. 

Software Support and Maintenance Fees | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Cooperation Agreement by and between Sugar Land Fire Department and Fort Bend County Emergency Medical Services for first responder basic and advanced life support and Fort Bend County emergency medical services.  Mr. Clay Fenwick, Interim Fire Chief.

Cooperation Agreement | Status: Passed

I.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County for emergency medical services housing Fire Station No. Two and No. Six.  Mr. Clay Fenwick, Interim Fire Chief.

Emergency Medical Services Housing | Status: Passed

J.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 21, 2008.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

DONATIONS

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Donation Agreement and acceptance of a donation valued in the amount of $150,000.00 from the Astros in Action Foundation for 2009 Grand Slam Youth Baseball Field Refurbishment Program for First Colony Park Baseball Fields One and Three.  Mr. Jim Browne, Director of Parks and Recreation.

Donation Agreement | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

VARIANCE

A.

Consideration of and action on a variance request for driveway separation requirement for proposed driveway on Matlage Way for Lake Pointe West development.  Mr. Patrick Walsh, Assistant City Engineer.

Driveway Separation Requirement | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on approval of 2008 City of Sugar Land Tourism Program Budget in the amount of $100,000.00 with Fort Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau for tourism services.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development and Mr. Louis Garvin, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.

Sugar Land Tourism Program | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a contract in an amount not to exceed $1,458,049 with Freese and Nichols, Incorporated for design of Dulles Avenue improvements.  Ms. Keisha E. Seals, Engineer III.

Dulles Avenue Improvements | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $348,327.40 with Uticon, Limited for Mayfield Park Street Reconstruction Phase IV Project.  Mr. Mike Leech, Assistant Director of Public Works.

Mayfield Park Street Reconstruction | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VII.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on a request for permanent zoning of 4.858 Acres for Telfair Central Museum site from Interim Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Planned Development (PD) District. Ms. Ruth Lohmer, Senior Planner.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1717 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PERMANENTLY ZONING APPROXIMATELY 4.858 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND NEW TERRITORY BOULEVARD IN THE TELFAIR DEVELOPMENT AS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT (PD); AND APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT. Ms. Ruth Lohmer, Senior Planner.   

Ordinance No. 1717 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on a request for rezoning of 7.775 acres Telfair Section Eight from Zero Lot Line Single- Family Residential (R-1Z) to Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1). Ms. Ruth Lohmer, Senior Planner.   

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1714 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, REZONING THE 7.775 ACRES KNOWN AS TELFAIR SECTION 8 FROM ZERO LOT LINE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1Z) DISTRICT TO STANDARD SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT.  Ms. Ruth Lohmer, Senior Planner.   

Ordinance No. 1714 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on a request for rezoning 79.9 acres Telfair Sections Twenty-One, Twenty-Two and Twenty-Three from Interim Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Permanent Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1).  Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1713 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PERMANENTLY ZONING 79.9 ACRES KNOWN AS TELFAIR SECTIONS 21, 22, AND 23 WITHIN THE TELFAIR DEVELOPMENT TO STANDARD SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT.  Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner.

Ordinance No. 1713 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VIII.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

A.

FIRST AND FINAL CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1718 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, TERMINATING THE LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER.  Mr. Patrick Hughes, Emergency Management Coordinator.

Ordinance No. 1718 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO 1719  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE XI, CHAPTER 3, CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO EXPAND THE RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS; PROHIBITING SEXUAL OFFENDERS FROM ENTERING PUBLIC PARKS; AND PROVIDING PENALITIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE.  Mr. Douglas Brinkley, Assistant Chief of Police.

Ordinance No. 1719 | Video Snippet | Status: Pulled

IX.

WORKSHOPS

A.

Review of and discussion on Phase I of Economic Development Plan Market Analysis and Baseline Data.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development and Mr. Charlie Savino, CDS Market Research.

Economic Development Plan | Video Snippet

B.

Review of and discussion on Sugar Land Regional Airport Minimum Standards for Commercial Operators.  Mr. Phillip W. Savko, Director of Aviation.

Commercial Operators | Video Snippet | Status: Tabled

C.

Review of and discussion on 2009 Legislative Agenda.  Mr. Dale Rudick, Director of Intergovernmental Relations.

2009 Legislative Agenda | Video Snippet

X.

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

XI.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION | Video Snippet

A.

Closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with: Section 551.087, Economic Development and Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney.

b)

For the purpose of discussion with respect to political signage; and recent Attorney General Opinion No. GA-0668 regarding posted agenda notice requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act.  Mr. Joe Morris, City Attorney.

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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Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

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Posted this 31st day of October, 2008 at 1:00 O’clock P.M.