TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 5:30 O’CLOCK P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER |
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INVOCATION | Video Snippet Mayor David Wallace |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG Mayor David Wallace |
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RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet Texas Round-Up |
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PUBLIC COMMENT |
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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. |
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REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA | Video Snippet |
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Review of Consent Agenda |
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CONSENT AGENDA | Video Snippet |
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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. |
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SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1605 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING CHURCH LOCATED AT 3100 AUSTIN PARKWAY. Mr. Travis Tanner, Senior Planner. Ordinance No. 1605 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed |
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SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1606 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER TWO OF THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING THE LAND USE MATRIX TO ADD METAL STAMPINGS AS AN APPROVED USE IN THE RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M-1) ZONING DISTRICTS. Mr. Douglas Schomburg, Assistant Planning Director. Ordinance No. 1606 | Status: Passed |
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SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1607 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ZONING) RELATING TO MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES AND MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS. Mr. Douglas Schomburg, Assistant Planning Director. Ordinance No. 1607 | Status: Passed |
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FIRST AND FINAL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1612 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, CALLING AN ELECTION FOR SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2007, TO ELECT FOUR SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR EARLY VOTING AND FOR NOTICE OF THE ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE ELECTION. Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary. Ordinance No. 1612 | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE OPENING OF SECURITIES ACCOUNTS WITH WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC, AND THE CONTINUANCE OF SECURITIES ACCOUNTS WITH WACHOVIA SECURITIES, DUNCAN WILLIAMS, INC., FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, AND COASTAL SECURITIES. Ms. Jennifer Brown, Assistant Fiscal Services Director. Resolution No. 07-04 | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $186,043.00 with Zekkours Construction Company, L.L.C. for remodeling 10405 Corporate Drive for Fire Administration offices. Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works. Fire Administration Offices | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $144,800.00 with Groundbase Construction, Incorporated for slope pavement improvements at Sweetwater Bridge and Ditch A. Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works. Slope Pavement Improvements | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 06, 2007. Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary. Minutes | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing an Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County conveying 0.3646 acres of Duhacsek Park for widening of Old Richmond Road; and authorizing execution of a Memo of Understanding for in-kind work for drainage easement and right-of-way compensation. Mr. Joe Chesser, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. 0.3646 Acres of Duhacsek Park | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing a Contract by and between Fort Bend County Precinct 4 and First Colony Community Services Association for Sweetwater subdivision 2007 security services. Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief. 2007 Security Services | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Engineering Design Contract in an amount not to exceed $194,395.00 with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Incorporated for North Wastewater Treatment Plant diversion and force main upgrade. Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities. Engineering Design Contract | Status: Passed |
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DONATIONS |
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Consideration of and action on acceptance of donations valued at $3,200.00 from Frito Lay, Keep Sugar Land Beautiful, The Gulf Coast Master Naturalists, Girl Scout Troop No. 107 and Sugar Land Garden Club. Ms. Kimberly Terrell, Development Manager. Acceptance of Donations | Video Snippet | Status: Passed |
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
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SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1604 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING MONTHLY RETAIL WATER RATES AND MONTHLY RETAIL WASTEWATER CHARGES. Ms. Donna Svatek, Treasurer. Ordinance No. 1604 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY’S PROPOSED BOND ELECTION IN MAY OF 2007 FOR APPROXIMATELY $153 MILLION FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Dale Rudick, Director of Business and Intergovernmental Relations. Resolution No. 07-05 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS |
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PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on a request for permanent zoning of 7.775 acres, Telfair Section 8 located north of Telfair Avenue and West of University Boulevard from Interim Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District to Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential (R-1Z) District. Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner. |
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FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1603 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PERMANENTLY ZONING THE 7.775 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF TELFAIR AVENUE AND WEST OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AS ZONING DISTRICT R-1Z, ZERO LOT LINE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner. Permanent Zoning of 7.775 Acres | Video Snippet | Status: Passed |
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PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on Limited Purpose Annexation of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 1 (Riverpark Community) into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Land with an effective date for Full Municipal Purpose Annexation as described in the Strategic Partnership Agreement. Mr. Douglas Schomburg, Assistant Planning Director. |
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WORKSHOP |
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Review of and discussion on research of municipalities’ smoking ordinances and smoking practices in Sugar Land. Mr. Mike Goodrum, Community and Environmental Services Director. |
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Review of and discussion on Sugar Land Development Code 2007 strategic project and proposed amendments. Ms. Sabine Somers-Kuenzel, Director of Planning. |
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CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS | Video Snippet |
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Council Members/Council Committee Reports |
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Finance/Audit Committee |
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City Manager Report |
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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 ANY OTHER EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ANY TIME DURING THIS MEETING TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE MATTERS LISTED ABOVE, AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY); 551.072 (DELIBERATIONS ABOUT REAL PROPERTY); 551.073 (DELIBERATIONS ABOUT GIFTS AND DONATIONS); 551.074 (PERSONNEL MATTERS); 551.076 (DELIBERATIONS ABOUT SECURITY DEVISES); AND 551.087 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT). 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 (SEAL) Approved For Posting: Allen Bogard, City Manager Posted February 16, 2007 at 6:40 O’clock P.M. |
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