TUESDAY JULY 03, 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

Council Member Michael Schiff

RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet

United States Conference of Mayors
Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award
Internet Safety Program
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

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 and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1625 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ALLOWING FUTURE REVISIONS TO THE SUGAR LAND DESIGN STANDARDS BY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, AND ADOPTING NEW DESIGN STANDARDS.  Mr. Patrick Walsh, Assistant City Engineer.

Ordinance No. 1625 | Status: Passed

B.

SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1628 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR A PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND RENUMBERING A PORTION OF THE CHAPTER.  Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief.

Ordinance No. 1628 | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND.  Mr. Gary Cox, Captain Criminal Investigations.

Resolution No. 07-18 | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, NAMING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS ITS AGENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF APPLYING FOR, RECEIVING AND DISBURSING ALL FUNDS FOR A PROJECT FOR THE SUGAR LAND REGIONAL AIRPORT.  Mr. Phillip Savko, Director of Aviation.

Resolution No. 07-20 | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $116,665.00 with Holmes Murphy and Associates, Incorporated for employee benefits consulting for the period July 01, 2007 through May 31, 2010.  Ms. Mary House, Director of Human Resources.

Employee Benefits Consulting | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on authorizing a Contract extension in an amount not to exceed $74,445.00 with Chemtreat, Incorporated for corrosion prevention services for the period September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.  Ms. Jessie Li, Assistant Director of Utilities.

Corrosion Prevention Services | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 with Casco Industries, Incorporated for fire protective jackets and trousers.  Mr. Clay Fenwick, Assistant Fire Chief.

Fire Protective Jackets and Trousers | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 with The Secretary Incorporated dba Tempower for temporary clerical services.  Ms. Jennifer Montgomery, Purchasing Manager.

Temporary Clerical Services | Status: Passed

I.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $105,038.00 with Charter Industrial Coatings for roof replacement, 200 Matlage Way, and approval of budget reallocation in the amount of $130,000.00 for roof replacement.  Ms. Linda Richard, Facilities and Internal Services Manager.

Roof Replacement | Status: Passed

J.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 19, 2007.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an engineering design Contract in an amount not to exceed $55,225.00 with Costello, Incorporated for Ditch A-22 restrictor structure relocation.  Mr. Shashi Kumar, Drainage Engineer.

Engineering Design Contract | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $66,614.25 with Railroad Controls Limited for wayside horns construction.  Mr. Christopher Steubing, City Engineer.

Wayside Horns Construction | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

A.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1631 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ARTICLE XI MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENDERS TO RESIDE WITHIN 2500 FEET OF PLACES WHERE CHILDREN GATHER; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE ORDINANCE; PROHIBITING PROPERTY OWNERS FROM RENTING REAL PROPERTY TO CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENDERS; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE.  Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief.

Ordinance No. 1631 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1632 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, PUBLIC PROPERTY AND SERVICES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A SCHOOL ZONE FOR CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.  Mr. Michael Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Ordinance No. 1632 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1633 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RENAMING THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENT AND BY GRANTING ADDITIONAL DUTIES TO THE BOARD.  Mr. Danny Batts. Management Assistant.

Ordinance No. 1633 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

D.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1634 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 3, HEALTH AND SAFETY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROHIBIT DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; AND PROVIDE FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2000 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.   Mr. Danny Batts. Management Assistant.

Ordinance No. 1634 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

E.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1635 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII (PROPERTY MAINTENANCE).   Mr. Danny Batts. Management Assistant.

Ordinance No. 1635 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

A.

Review of and discussion on Texas 80th Legislative Session.  Mr. Dale Rudick, Director of Business and Intergovernmental Relations.

Texas 80th Legislative Session | Video Snippet

B.

Review of and discussion on My Neighborhood website.  Mr. Mike Goodrum, Community and Environmental Director.

My Neighborhood Website | Video Snippet

VII.

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 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 June 29, 2007at 4:20 O’clock P.M.