TUESDAY APRIL 17, 2007

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Daniel Wong

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Council Member Daniel Wong

RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet

Youth Art Month and
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Boot Art
Dulles and Fort Settlement Middle School
Dickinson and Campbell Elementary School

Earth Day
Keep Sugar Land Beautiful
Ms. Vicki Gist, Executive Director

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.

SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1608 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PERMANENTLY ZONING THE 52.873 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF U.S. HIGHWAY 59 AND EAST OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD IN THE TELFAIR DEVELOPMENT AS ZONING DISTRICT R-1, STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.  Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner.

Ordinance No. 1608 | Status: Passed

B.

SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1609 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PERMANENTLY ZONING THE 47.079 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND NEW TERRITORY BOULEVARD AS ZONING DISTRICT R-1, STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.  Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner.

Ordinance No. 1609 | Status: Passed

C.

SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1610 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM BUSINESS OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT (B-O) TO RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT (M-1) FOR APPROXIMATELY 13.45 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 111 GILLINGHAM LANE.  Mr. Douglas Schomburg, Assistant Planning Director.

Ordinance No. 1610 | Status: Passed

D.

SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1616 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVISIONS TO COMPLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW AND ENACTING NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF CITY PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY BY CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS.  Ms. Eugenia Cano, Assistant City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 1616 | Status: Passed

E.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1621 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ABOLISHING THE AVIATION POLICY ADVISORY BOARD BY DELETING SECTION 2-62 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES.  Mr. Joseph Esch, Executive Director Business and Intergovernmental Relations.

Ordinance No. 1621 | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 06-05 RELATING TO THE AVIATION POLICY ADVISORY BOARD AND RESOLUTION NO. 05-48 RELATING TO THE BUSINESS INCENTIVE COMMITTEE.  Mr. Joseph Esch, Executive Director Business and Intergovernmental Relations.

Resolution No. 07-10 | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on authorizing a ten-year extension to the Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and City of Missouri City for Joint Ownership of the Radio Communications System.  Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief.

Joint Ownership | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $37,752.85 with G and C Building Maintenance Services, Incorporated for custodial services for municipal parks facilities, rental pavilions and community centers.  Mr. Erle Gooding, Parks Superintendent.

Custodial Services | Status: Passed

I.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $29,950.00 with Airflow Systems Southwest for fleet exhaust removal system.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Fleet Exhaust Removal System | Status: Passed

J.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and the City of Missouri City for cooperative purchasing opportunities.  Ms. Jennifer Montgomery, Purchasing Manager.

Cooperative Purchasing Opportunities | Status: Passed

K.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 03, 2007.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

L.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a one-year Contract renewal in the amount of $32,257.90 with ieSmart Systems L.L.C for broadcasting and presentation equipment maintenance.  Mr. William Harvey, Operations Manager.

Equipment Maintenance | Status: Passed

M.

Consideration of and action on authorizing technology replacement purchases in the amount of $124,543.14 from Dell, Incorporated and INX, Incorporated.  Mr. William Harvey, Operations Manager.

Technology Replacement Purchases | Status: Passed

N.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Agreement to Convey Property in the amount of $37,500.00 by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 for acquisition of real property and water facilities.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Acquisition of Real Property | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

O.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Water Control District No. 1 for storage of Fort Bend County Water Control District No. 1 records.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Storage Records | Status: Passed

P.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $187,731.90 with S&C Construction Incorporated for Lexington Boulevard and Williams Trace Boulevard turn lane improvements.  Mr. Mike Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Turn Lane Improvements | Status: Passed

IV.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and casting of lots for purchase of police firearms in the amount of $58,800.00 and rejecting all other bids.  Ms. Jennifer Montgomery, Purchasing Manager.

Police Firearms | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing a budget adjustment in the amount of $24,000.00 for the Public Health Authority contract.  Mr. Dannie Smith, Fire Chief.

Budget Adjustment | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $403,000.00 with RJ Construction Company, Incorporated for Harman Street Lift Station rehabilitation.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Harman Street Lift Station Rehabilitation | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $651,807.50 with TJ&T Enterprises, Incorporated for State Highway 6 and W. Airport Boulevard turn lane improvements.  Mr. Mike Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Turn Lane Improvements | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

WORKSHOP

A.

Review of and discussion on Recreation Center preliminary design.  Mr. Joe Chesser, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.

Recreation Center | Video Snippet

VI.

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

VII.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION | Video Snippet

A.

Closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with:

Consultation with Attorney:  Section 551.071, Texas Government Code

a)

For the purpose of discussion with respect to Brandon Tingey vs. City of Sugar Land litigation.  Mr. Joe Morris, City Attorney.

Public Officer and Personnel Matters: Section 551.074, Texas Government Code

b)

For the purpose of discussion with respect to the city manager quarterly performance.  Mr. Allen Bogard, City Manager.

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.

Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

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Posted this April 13, 2007 at 5:15 O’clock P.M.