Agenda Request

	City Council
	Agenda Request
Agenda Of:	December 19, 2006	Agenda Request No:		III C
Initiated By:	Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary	Responsible Department:		City Secretary
Presented By:	Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary	Department Head:		Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary
		Additional Department. Head (s):		N/A
Subject / Proceeding:	Minutes City Council Meeting December 05, 2006 Approve Minutes
Exhibits:	Minutes December 05, 2006
Clearances			Approval
Legal:	N/A		Executive Director:	N/A
Purchasing:	N/A		Asst. City Manager:	N/A
Budget:	N/A		City Manager:	Allen Bogard
Budget
Expenditure Required: $			N/A
Amount Budgeted/Reallocation: $			N/A
Additional Appropriation: $			N/A
Recommended Action
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting December 05, 2006.
Exhibits

STATE OF TEXAS	§
COUNTY OF FORT BEND	§
CITY OF SUGAR LAND	§

CITY OF SUGAR LAND

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2006

REGULAR MEETING

The City Council of the City of Sugar Land convened in a regular meeting open to the public and pursuant to notice thereof duly given in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, as amended, in Sugar Land City Hall within said City on Tuesday, December 05^th, 2006 at 5:38 o'clock P.M. and the roll was called of the members; to wit:

David G. Wallace, Mayor

Thomas Abraham, Council Member at Large, Position One

Daniel O. Wong, Council Member at Large, Position Two

Dennis C. Parmer, Council Member District One

M. Cyril, Council Member District Two

Russell C. Jones, Council Member District Three

Michael S. Schiff, Council Member District Four

QUORUM PRESENT

All of said members were present with the exception of Mayor Wallace, who was absent.

Also present were:

Allen Bogard, City Manager

Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

Joe Morris, City Attorney, and

A Number of Visitors

CONVENE MEETING

Mayor Pro Tem Cyril Hosley convened the session, open to the public, to order at 5:38 o’clock P.M.

INVOCATION

Council Member Thomas Abraham delivered the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council Member Thomas Abraham led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

RECOGNITION OF BOY SCOUT

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley recognized Boy Scouts in attendance to earn the citizenship merit badge.

RECOGNITIONS – ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS AWARD

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley and Mr. Allen Bogard, City Manager commented on community leaders whose contributions through their work in the community were factors in the City being selected as One of Americas Best.

Mr. Gene Reed, E. E. Reed Construction, L.P., was recognized for construction of Sugar Land Regional Airport Terminal. Mr. Reed stated that he had been recently recognized by Associated Builders and Contractors which is the nation's leading commercial and industrial construction trade association, representing 23,000 members nationwide. The highest award in the category, Institutional Government Building Projects Under $25 million, was granted to the firm for construction of Sugar Land Regional Airport Terminal Building. He recognized members of his firm, the City of Sugar Land, and as PGAL Architects who worked on the beautiful Texana style building. Mr. Reed presented the beautiful “Ice Award” to City Manager Bogard, who stated the trophy will be displayed with pride and extended appreciation to Mr. Reed for the excellent working relationship with the Sugar Land based firm.

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Reed.

RECOGNITIONS – CITY OF SUGAR LAND

3cma SAVVY AWARD AND 2006 SPONSORS AWARD

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley stated awards had been earned on behalf of the City by City employees and engaged City Manager Bogard in recognition of the awards.

Mr. Bogard stated the Annual Employee Banquet to recognize the Championship City Workforce is being held December 7th and that it is only fitting to recognize City employees who have earned and received awards on behalf of the city.

Barbara Brescian, Public Communications Director, stated two national awards had been received for the official City web site. The Savvy Award was received at the annual conference of City, County Communications and Marketing Association for populations 70,000 to 200,000 being recognized for a fresh new look to municipal government with the creative appearance and functionality for residents.

In September, the City Web site was recognized with the 2006 Sponsors Award at the annual conference of the National Association of Government Webmasters. The conference sponsor, Delphia Consulting, based the recognition on the Web site’s branding of the City, marketing City events and improving usability through redesign of the site.

City departments contribute information to the web site to ensure that residents have access to city government 24/7. Public Communications manages the content on the site which includes the opportunity for residents, businesses and contractors to conduct City business online through e-services. The Web site provides residents with the opportunity to watch Sugar Land’s municipal channel, and SLtv, live. This expands SLtv’s audience beyond Time Warner subscribers who receive the channel as part of their television programming.

RECOGNITIONS – EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING AND DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD

The City has received the tenth consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the annual budget beginning October 1, 2005. The City also received recognition for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from the GFOA, receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the twenty-second consecutive year for the year ended September 30, 2005. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is a national nonprofit professional association serving approximately 15,000 government finance professionals in the United States and Canada.

To receive the distinguished budget award, budgets are evaluated by three reviewers and must be judged proficient in each of four major categories and meet established criteria.

The four categories are:

o Policy document -discussion of the long-term financial policies that are guiding the budget process

o Financial plan -clearly describes funding sources and planned expenditures for the budget period

o Operations guide -describes functions and services provided by the organization

o Communications device -helps readers quickly understand major budgetary issues, trends, and resource choices

The Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting is designed to recognize and encourage excellence in financial reporting by state and local governments. It is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Attaining this certificate represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The CAFR was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users to read and use the CAFR. Participation in the program reflects a significant proportion of larger local governments in the United States. Over 69 percent of all cities and 46 percent of all counties with populations in excess of 50,000 participate in the program. For the fiscal year ending in 2005, approximately 3,500 CAFRs were submitted for review through the program.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced Public Comment and entertained registered speakers. There were no public comments.

REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced review of the Consent Agenda and entertained questions and/or comments.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced consideration on III A) SECOND CONSIDERATION: CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1596 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ABANDONING AND RELEASING A PORTION OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED NORTHWEST OF COUNTRY CLUB BOULEVARD; III B) SECOND CONSIDERATION: CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1597 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SPEED LIMITS FOR WEST AIRPORT BOULEVARD; III c) Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 2006; III D) Authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $34,868.60 with G & K Services for uniform and floor mat rental services for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007; III E) Authorizing Fleet Purchases in the amount of $184,607.00 through Houston Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing for Fiscal Year 2007.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Wong, seconded by Council Member Parmer, made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

DONATIONS

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced acceptance of a Donation in the amount of $2,500.00 from The Anish Patel Foundation for a drinking fountain along Oyster Creek Trail; and authorizing a budget adjustment in the amount of $2,500.00.

Mr. Joe Chesser, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, stated The Anish Patel Foundation, was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Raj Patel to honor the memory of their son who was tragically killed in an automobile accident. The Patel family wishes to donate a drinking fountain to be placed along the Oyster Creek Trail in Lost Creek Park, which will incorporate a plaque stating “Donated by the Anish Patel Foundation”. Mr. and Mrs. Patel were then introduced and expressed appreciation to the city council.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Wong, seconded by Council Member Schiff, made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $2,500.00 from The Anish Patel Foundation for a drinking fountain along Oyster Creek Trail. The motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley addressed the Patel’s, thanking them for attending the meeting, for the generous donation and expressed the City Council’s deepest sympathies in the loss of their son.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

engineering contract with CDM, Incorporated

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced consideration on an Engineering Contract in an amount not to exceed $249,330.00 with CDM, Incorporated for a preliminary engineering report for expansion of the West Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities, stated the Wastewater Master Plan adopted in 2004 identifies and recommends the City build a wastewater treatment plant on the far west side of the ETJ near the New Territory wastewater treatment plant. The West Plant will serve the remaining areas to be developed in the City north of Highway 59 inclusive of Tracts 2, 3, Telfair, Lake Pointe, the business park infill and eventually flows from the North Plant when it is abandoned in the distant future. As part of existing strategic partnership negotiations with New Territory MUDs, the MUDs have indicated they are amenable to the City expanding the existing MUD plant to meet these demands.

To meet this recommendation, the Utilities staff completed a comprehensive RFQ process to choose the best qualified engineering firm to perform the initial preliminary engineering services for the project. Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) were sent to twelve (12) consulting firms with seven (7) teams responding with Statement of Qualifications (SOQs). Four (4) teams were short listed and interviewed by the consultant selection committee made up of City employees, representatives from M.U.D. 112, M.U.D. 111 and the Brazos River Authority (BRA). CDM was the recommended consultant selected by the committee.

The Utilities Department solicited a proposal from CDM, Inc to provide engineering consulting services to prepare a preliminary engineering report for the expansion of capacity at the Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 112 wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) site from 2.5 MGD to 6.0 MGD. Although the PER is focused on the expansion to 6 MGD it will take into consideration the footprint of the plant needed for the eventual expansion to approximately 10.5 MGD when the North plant is decommissioned. Additional services include geotechnical and surveying as necessary for project design.

Funding for the West Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project preliminary engineering services phase has been budgeted in the FY2006 Capital Improvement Program with design scheduled for FY2007 and construction scheduled for FY2009.

The city is currently working through the wastewater permit application process; staff will work with the consultant to ensure coordination and approvals necessary for finalizing the SPA agreements, the permit process and the project.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Wong, seconded by Council Member Schiff, made a motion to approve authorizing execution of an Engineering Contract in an amount not to exceed $249,330.00 with CDM, Incorporated for a preliminary engineering report for expansion of the West Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced consideration on a Contract in the amount of $149,994.18 with CLR, Incorporated for a preliminary engineering study for Dulles Avenue expansion.

Mr. Patrick Walsh, Interim City Engineer, stated in 2002 a Dulles/Kirkwood thoroughfare study was prepared to identify improvements to reduce traffic congestion along the Dulles Avenue corridor. Several improvements were identified and a further study was recommended. Improvements included a curb and gutter facility between U.S. 90A and Avenue “E” with additional turn lane capacity and improvements at specific locations. The study recommended an expansion from four (4) to six (6) lanes for a short section of Dulles between S.H. 6 and Cartwright Road; and additional southbound right turn lane capacity in front of Dulles High School.

The City subsequently worked with other agencies to obtain funding for a preliminary engineering study. In October of 2004, Council approved an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT); and entered into an agreement with Fort Bend County to share the local funding study match. The anticipated cost of the study was $150,000.00; through agreements funding for the preliminary engineering study was appropriated:

Ø $112,500 representing 75% of the anticipated $150,000.00 to be provided by TxDOT,

Ø $18,750 representing 12.5% funded by the City as half of the required 25% local match, and appropriated in the FY04 Capital Improvement Program, and

Ø $18,750 representing 12.5% funded by Fort Bend County representing the other half of the local match.

The City, working in coordination with TxDOT, issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) in 2005 and completed a formal process to select a consultant with Fort Bend County, City of Missouri City and City of Stafford participating in the selection committee. CLR, Inc. was selected based on scoring on numerous factors, including prior similar work experience, performance with TxDOT projects, and staff qualifications. With selection of the consultant the City and TxDOT began an extensive scoping, contract review and audit process. In September of 2006, TxDOT approved the contract between the City and CLR allowing the City to proceed with the execution of the contract.

The study will consist of preliminary engineering for development of a final alternative for Dulles Avenue, from U.S. Hwy 90A to S.H. 6, a length of approximately 3.2 miles.

Primary elements of the study include:

traffic analysis including identification of turn lane locations,
assessment of pedestrian facilities and needs,
public involvement process,
drainage study,
environmental study and cost estimates.

engineering contract Dulles avenue expansion

A noise study for the project is not included. TxDOT has indicated that since the project does not include additional thru lane capacity on Dulles, it does not qualify for a noise study or construction of sound walls.

Funding for preliminary engineering study is available in CIP ST0401, Dulles Avenue; TxDOT has committed to reimbursement of invoices pursuant to the 2004 agreement. The study is anticipated to be complete by mid year 2007. The 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.) included funds in FY-2008 for design in the amount of $575,000.00. The construction cost is estimated at approximately $7,770,000.00

The study will further refine the anticipated design and construction costs; the funding plan identifies a portion of funding as follows:

Ø approximately $3.3 million in federal funds have already been successfully obtained through the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s (H-GAC) Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.),

Ø voters in Fort Bend County approved $1.55 million in general obligation bonds through the 2000 mobility bond referendum. Some of this funding may be used for design of the project;

Ø the City may request that additional funds be included in the Fort Bend County’s next bond referendum, anticipated in May 2007. Preliminarily, this amount may be as much as $4.29 million;

Ø the City recently requested additional funding in the 2008-2011 T.I.P.;

Ø City of Sugar Land will likely need to fund a local match to federal and county funding. Early estimates placed this match at up to $490,000.00;

Ø Sugar Land will investigate the potential for Missouri City and Stafford to financially participate in the project as well, potentially through an equal match with Sugar Land’s participation.

Once the preliminary engineering study is completed, the next phase of the project will be design engineering and construction. Design for the project is anticipated to be completed in 2008, with construction completed in 2009 or 2010, as funding is secured.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Parmer , seconded by Council Member Abraham, made a motion to approve the a preliminary engineering study for the Dulles Avenue expansion. The motion carried unanimously.

ordinances and resolutions

RESOLUTION nO. 06-49 – ACCEPTANCE OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced consideration on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 06-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A POLICY ON ACCEPTING NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS.

Mr. Karl Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated in October 2006 staff discussed neighborhood park systems and the traditional role in providing services. Staff confirmed that while the POA plays a significant role in providing neighborhood parks, the City has goals to balance land use, to preserve and protect open space, and to preserve and improve the aging segments of the community. An important part of achieving the City goals is the continued existence of neighborhood parks.

There are currently eleven City-owned neighborhood parks. Staff has identified nine of the 39 POA parks that meet the City definition. In May 2006, Settlers Park HOA offered to donate to the City a 2.44-acre neighborhood park identified as Mesquite Park. In discussing the offer and the role of the City in providing neighborhood parks, staff proposed that all of the POA’s be given the opportunity to convey their neighborhood parks to the City.

In discussion City Council expressed concern that there is a need for a POA neighborhood park acceptance policy and that it should include a requirement for a positive consensus and vote from individual homeowners; and notification and understanding of the level of service a City neighborhood park is provided inclusive of the hours of operation.

The proposed policy includes:

Definition:

A neighborhood park is defined by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan as a “park serving a variety of age groups within a limited area or neighborhood; ranging in size from 1-15 acres and generally serving residents within a ¼ to ½ mile radius; area for active recreation such as field games, court games, playgrounds, picnicking, etc.; generally unlighted and with limited, if any, parking on site.”

Neighborhood Park Criteria:

The proposed policy states that the neighborhood park must be within the City of Sugar Land corporate City limits, be a minimum of 1 acre in size and a maximum of 15 acres in size, include no major recreation amenities such as community rooms, pools, tennis courts, etc, require no funding for capital improvements for two years following acceptance by the City, and have no unusable or inoperable equipment, facilities or amenities at the time of acceptance.

POA Obligations:

The POA must submit their request in writing and include a legal opinion stating the following: the request is in accordance with POA by-laws, the POA is the owner of the park, and there are no restrictions or conditions that would prevent the neighborhood park from being used as a public park. Additionally, it includes a copy of the deed showing ownership of the park and a statement representing that all POA Members have been informed the park will be open to all, understand the service level standards and rules and regulations of City-owned neighborhood parks (including especially the difference between City and POA standards and regulations), and proof of consensus. Consensus is proposed as having two levels: (1) a petition signed by 75% of the POA property

owners residing within 200 feet of the neighborhood park requesting that the City accept the park and (2) a petition signed by 51% of the POA property owners residing within ½ mile of the neighborhood park requesting that the City accept the park. The POA request should coincide with the City’s budget process.

City Responsibilities and Acceptance:

The City is obligated to ensure POA fulfillment of established obligations. The City Council will have final acceptance and approval authority of all donations and donation agreements. If accepted, the City would assume responsibility for the park no earlier than October 1^st of that calendar year.

City Council expressed concerns regarding the status of Mesquite Park, reiterating that City Council has final acceptance of donations and donation agreements. Concern was expressed regarding overall difficulty in obtaining 51% of residents signature on a petition within a (3) three month parameter in order to donate a park to the City. Council expressed apprehension with regard to additional water maintenance costs for parks near water stating that proper language would need to be added to decline acceptance if such costs are applied.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Hosley, seconded by Council Member Wong, made a motion to table CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 06-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A POLICY ON ACCEPTING NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS. The motion to table carried unanimously.

resolution NO. 06-50 – TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced consideration on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 06-50. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND; and authorizing a budget adjustment in the amount of $6,000.00 for revenues and expenditures.

Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief, stated the Police Department received notice of eligibility for a $6,000.00 Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant (IDM). The grant is a cooperative effort between the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Public Safety, and law enforcement agencies to be used for DWI enforcement waves during holiday periods to increase DWI awareness as part of the statewide “Drink, Drive, Go To Jail” campaign and in conjunction with the national Impaired Driving Mobilization Campaign. Periods include Christmas, New Year, Spring Break, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

The grant requires no matching funds and is for the period December 13, 2006 through September 20, 2007. A budget adjustment in the amount of $6,000.00 in revenues and expenditures is requested with grant approval.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Schiff, made a motion to approve CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 06-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND; and authorizing a budget adjustment in the amount of $6,000.00 for revenues and expenditures. The motion carried unanimously.

RECESS

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley recessed the Regular Meeting at 7:06 o’clock P.M.

RECONVENE

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley reconvened the Regular Meeting at, time 7:25 o’clock P.M.

WORKSHOP

TELFAIR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT nO. 3

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced discussion on Telfair General Plan Amendment No. 3.

Mr. Douglas Schomburg, Assistant Planning Director, stated the Telfair General Plan containing 2018 acres was first approved in October 2003 and amended in 2004 and 2006. The property contains permanent zoning for 269 acres of R-1, 146 acres of R-1Z, and 27.3 acres of commercial Planned Development; there are 719 single-family residential lots platted and recorded.

Mr. Travis Stone, Newland Communities discussed the proposed amendment inclusive of:

· Removal of the residential Planned Development (PD) at the northeast intersection of US Highway 59 and University Boulevard,

· Introduction of mixed-use concept for area north of future Westcott Avenue and existing Telfair Avenue on both sides of University Boulevard and the eastern-most commercial tract along US Highway 59 (total of 74.8 acres). The concept is to expand the commercial uses to be mixed with residential units. The previous multi-family residential sites (maximum of 200 units on each 10 acre site) on Tracts 4 and 5 would be removed, consolidated and distributed within the mixed-use concept in the new 74.8 PD area (maximum of 400 units),

· Introduction of Townhome land use (14.5 acres) between Telfair Avenue and US Highway 59,

· Clarification of intent for future R-1Z (zero lot single family) limited to the PF 1, 2, 3, 5,7, and 16 areas,

· Reduction in acreage for Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) above New Territory Boulevard,

· Reconfiguration of collector streets in northwest quadrant of Telfair (Tract 4) above New Territory Blvd.,

· One road connection through the commercial areas to US Highway 59 and a residential collector shown between the PF 3 area and the Townhome section,

· Redistribution of the minimum required acreage devoted to State-owned petroleum drill sites from two 6 acre sites to four 3 acres sites,

· Minor adjustments to acreage within other land use cells,

fort bend county narcotics task force and special crimes/gang unit

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced discussion on Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force and Special Crimes/Gang Unit.

Mr. Steve Griffith, Chief of Police, presented an overview stating that Sugar Land Police Department had participated in Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force for sixteen years and had recently evaluated the narcotics enforcement effort. The department determined that the most efficient manner in which to address neighborhood complaints of suspected narcotics activity is to move the assigned investigator from the County Task Force to the Special Crimes/Gang Unit.

Chief Griffith stated that there were 173 arrests in 2006. Thus far in 2007, 35 calls involving narcotics were received from citizens. The Special Crimes/Gang Unit will focus on the needs of the community by trafficking the stream of narcotics, increase exposure and awareness, and monitor sales and distribution within the neighborhoods so that criminal activity is impacted.

CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Pro Tem Hosley introduced reports from the Finance/Audit Committee, the Business Incentive Committee, and the Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Council Member Schiff reported that the new Recycling Center ribbon cutting ceremony and that the facility is exceptional. Sugar Land Town Square and the Fort Bend Education Foundation hosted the annual Holiday in the Square which was well attended. Outgoing members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were recently recognized by the Commission for their services to the community.

Council Member Parmer reported that he attended the Fort Bend County Mobility Committee meeting and that bond propositions are being considered for either a May or November 2007 election.

Council Member Hosley reported that Joe Esch, Executive Director Intergovernmental Relations and Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development are working tirelessly with the Business Incentive Committee.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Mr. Allen Bogard, City Manager reported that on December 6, 2006 the annual Share Your Holiday Food Drive would be held from 6:00 o’clock A.M. to 6:00 o’clock P.M. at the Community Center; and that the Employee Awards Banquet is being held on December 7, 2006 at Sugar Land Marriott Hotel.

ADJOURN

There, being no further business to come before Council, Council Member Schiff, seconded by Council Member Jones, moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion carried unanimously, the meeting adjourned, time at 8:15 o'clock P.M.

Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

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