TUESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2007 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 5:30 O’CLOCK P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER |
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INVOCATION | Video Snippet Council Member Donald Olson |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG Council Member Donald Olson |
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RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet Cans Across Sugar Land City Recycling Challenge OATH OF OFFICE | Video Snippet Sugar Land Boards and Commissions Mayor David Wallace Animal Advisory Board Buildings Standards Commission Parks and Recreation Policy Advisory Board Planning and Zoning Commission Sugar Land 4B Corporation Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals |
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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. 1649 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2007 MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN AS A PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Mr. Christopher Steubing, City Engineer. Ordinance No. 1649 | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Grant Agreement in the amount of $67,586.00 by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend Community Revitalization Projects for emergency home repairs through the Community Development Block Program. Mr. Matthew Aust, Management Assistant II. Grant Agreement | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $60,252.00 with Keep Sugar Land Beautiful, Incorporated for environmental and educational programs and services for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. Mr. Michael Leech, Assistant Public Works Director. Educational Programs and Services | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $197,936.00 with Bio Landscaping & Maintenance, Incorporated for non-state routes rights-of-way mowing for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. Mr. Michael Leech, Assistant Public Works Director. Non-State Routes Rights-Of-Way Mowing | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $75,000.00 with Andrews & Kurth, LLP for legal services relating to a proposed performing arts center. Mr. Joe Morris, City Attorney. Proposed Performing Arts Center | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 14 for spoil excavation from White Lily Pond located in Brazos Park area. Mr. Shashi Kumar, Drainage Engineer. Levee Improvement District No. 14 | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 for spoil excavation from White Lily Pond located in Brazos Park area. Mr. Shashi Kumar, Drainage Engineer. Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and First Colony Levee Improvement District No. 2 for spoil excavation from White Lily Pond located in Brazos Park area. Mr. Shashi Kumar, Drainage Engineer. First Colony Levee Improvement District No. 2 | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with Fort Bend Subsidence District for city sponsorship of WaterWise Water Conservation Education Program. Ms. Jessie Li, Assistant Utilities Director. WaterWise Water Conservation Education Program | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a one-year Contract extension in an amount not to exceed $91,000.00 with Lone Star Uniforms, Incorporated for police uniforms. Ms. Linda Symank, Director of Fiscal Services. Lone Star Uniforms, Incorporated | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing an Electrical Distribution Easement for extension of power to 101 Gillingham Lane. Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works. Electrical Distribution Easement | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 02, 2007. Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary. Minutes | Status: Passed |
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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County for Texas Transportation Institute intra-city transportation planning services, and authorizing a budget adjustment in the amount of $10,000.00. Mr. Dale Rudick, Director of Business and Intergovernmental Relations. Interlocal Agreement | Video Snippet | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the deductive amount of $237,067.00 with Zekkours Construction Company, Incorporated, and authorizing Purchase of a pre-engineered modular building in the amount of $211,248.00 from Houndquarters, Incorporated for animal control facility. Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works. Change Order No. 1 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Letter Agreement in the amount of $179,893.00 with CenterPoint Energy for street lights on University Boulevard. Mr. Michael Leech, Assistant Public Works Director. Letter Agreement | Video Snippet | Status: Passed |
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Consideration of and action on ratification of emergency purchase in the amount of $30,095.00 from Mark C. Pope and Associates for Sugar Land Regional Airport ground power unit. Mr. Philip Savko, Director of Aviation. Sugar Land Regional Airport | 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 Strategic Partnership Agreement with Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 67, 68, 69, 111 and 112 (New Territory Community) for municipal services and future annexation of the districts. Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director Community Development. |
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PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 106, 108, 109 and 117 (Greatwood Community) for municipal services and future annexation of the districts. Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director Community Development. |
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
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Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR SUGAR LAND REGIONAL AIRPORT T-HANGARS. Ms. Jennifer Brown, Assistant Fiscal Services Director. Resolution No, 07-36 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed |
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VII. |
WORKSHOP |
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Receive presentation, discuss and provide direction on Fort Bend Independent School District Bond Referendum November 2007. Dr. Timothy Jenney, Superintendent of Schools, Fort Bend Independent School District. |
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Receive presentation, discuss and provide direction on Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 Bond Referendum November 2007. Mr. Glen Gill, Director, Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2. |
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Review of and discussion on Water Master Plan update and Groundwater Reduction Plan. Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities and David Kasper, Claunch & Miller, Incorporated. |
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VIII. |
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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CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION | Video Snippet |
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Closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with: |
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Personnel Matters: Section 551.074, Texas Government Code. |
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For the purpose of discussion with respect to the City Manager annual performance evaluation. Mayor David Wallace. |
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CITY MANAGER |
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Consideration of and action oncompensation and benefits and authorizing execution of a contract with Allen Bogard, City Manager forthe period October 01, 2007 through September 30, 2008. Mayor David Wallace. Video Snippet | Status: Passed |
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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: Posted this October 12, 2007 at 4:25 O’clock P.M.
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