TUESDAY DECEMBER 04, 2007

4:30 P.M. RECEPTION

CANE ROOM, ROOM 161

WELCOME NEW MANAGMENT STAFF

ANNOUNCEMENT OF TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AWARDS

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Thomas Abraham

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Commonwealth Den 4, Pack 1882 Scouts

RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet

Texas Municipal League Municipal Excellence Awards

Communications Program, Citizen Academies

Public Safety, Community Assistance Support Team

America’s Fifth Safest City

Congressional Quarterly

Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Parmer

I.

PUBLIC COMMENT

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. 1622  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Ordinance No. 1622 | Status: Passed

B.

SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1655 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HELICOPTER PAD IN THE GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT LOCATED AT 16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY (METHODIST HOSPITAL).  Mr. Travis Tanner, Senior Planner.

Ordinance No. 1655 | Status: Passed

C.

SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1656 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V. (FINANCE) AND CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE IX (SOLID WASTE AND VEGETATION) OF THE SUGAR LAND CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICE FEES AND COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN APPLIANCES AND TREE LIMBS.  Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works.

Ordinance No. 1656 | Status: Passed

D.

SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1661 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION REGULATIONS, OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.  Mr. Christopher Steubing, City Engineer.

Ordinance No. 1661 | Status: Passed

E.

SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1664 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO PERSONS WHO PAY THE COSTS OF EXTENDING CITY WATER AND WASTEWATER LINES.  Ms. Sabine Somers-Kuenzel, Director of Planning.

Ordinance No. 1664 | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $50,000 TO NNP-KEEPSAKE, LP TO EXTEND UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2008 THE CITY’S OPTION TO PURCHASE 95 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND U.S. HIGHWAY 59.   Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

Resolution No. 07-50 | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a one-year Contract extension in the amount of $32,000.00 with Republic Waste Services for city facilities commercial solid waste container services.  Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works.

One-Year Contract Extension | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on authorizing a Contract in the amount $83,030.00 with MAXIMUS, Incorporated for an accounting operational review.  Ms. Linda Symank, Director of Fiscal Services.

Accounting Operational Review | Status: Passed

I.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County for police protection for period ending September 30, 2009.  Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief.

Mutual Aid Agreement | Status: Passed

J.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $54,800.00 with Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Incorporated for administration of City of Sugar Land bonded indebtedness.  Ms. Dianne Stanford, Chief Accountant.

Bonded Indebtedness | Status: Passed

K.

Consideration of and action on authorizing Purchase in the amount of $468,588.96 through Houston-Galveston Area Council procurement for fifty-two (52) mobile data terminals for public safety.  Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief.

Purchase | Status: Passed

L.

Consideration of and action on authorizing acceptance of a Grant in the amount of $5,456.00 for bulletproof vests, and approval of a budget adjustment in the amount of $2,728.00 to revenues.  Mr. Steve Griffith, Police Chief.

Grant Acceptance | Status: Passed

M.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 2007.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

BONDS

A.

FIRST AND FINAL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1666 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,400,000 CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2007.   Mr. Joe Morrow, First Southwest Company.

Ordinance No. 1666 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $145,000.00 with Gulf Coast Water Authority for surface water supply; and approval of a budget reallocation in the amount of $75,000.00.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Surface Water Supply | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Groundwater Participation Agreements by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 106,  Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 112, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, First Colony Community Association, Sugar Mill Community Association, Royal Lake Estates Homeowners Association, and Royal Valley Utilities, Incorporated.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Groundwater Participation Agreements | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on a request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a short term rehabilitation hospital in the Business Office (B-O) District, Lake Pointe Development.  Ms. Ruth Lohmer, Planner II.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1659 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION FACILITY IN A BUSINESS-OFFICE DISTRICT.  Ms. Ruth Lohmer, Planner II.

Ordinance No. 1659 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on permanent zoning of 8.397 acres, Telfair Section 19 to Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.  Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1663 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PERMANENTLY ZONING THE 8.397 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS TELFAIR SECTION 19 LOCATED SOUTH OF U.S. 90A AND IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF NEW TERRITORY BOULEVARD AS ZONING DISTRICT R-1, STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.  Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner.

Ordinance No. 1663 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 3, City of Sugar Land, Texas.  Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director Community Development.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1667 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A CONTIGUOUS GEOGRAPHIC AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AS REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS; CREATING A BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR SUCH ZONE; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.  Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director Community Development.

Ordinance No. 1667 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

D.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on Water Master Plan 2007 update.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1662 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE WATER MASTER PLAN 2007 UPDATE AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND.   Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Ordinance No. 1662 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VII.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

A.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, CASTING ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE (143) VOTES IN THE ELECTION OF FIVE DIRECTORS OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2008-2009 TERM. Ms. Donna Svatek, Treasury Manager.

Resolution No. 07-49 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VIII.

A.

Review of and discussion on Settlers Way Parkland Master Plan.  Ms. Kimberly Terrell, Parks Development Manager.

Settlers Way Parkland Master Plan | Video Snippet

B.

Review of and discussion on City of Sugar Land information technology update.  Ms. Sharlett Chowning, Director of Information Technology.

Technology Update | Video Snippet

IX.

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 EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ANY TIME DURING THIS MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSULTATION WITH THE ATTORNEY AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 551.071.  TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE MATTERS LISTED ABOVE.

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.

Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

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Posted this November 30, 2007 at 2:30 O’clock P.M.