DECEMBER 18, 2007

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Donald Olson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Council Member Donald Olson

RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet

Sugar Land Community Festival, Incorporated

Mr. Michael Schiff, Board of Directors President

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. 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 | Status: Passed

B.

SECOND 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 | Status: Passed

C.

SECOND 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 | Status: Passed

D.

SECOND 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 | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN AMENDED CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON USING THE CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO BY ADDING AN ENFORCEMENT PROVISION. Mayor David Wallace.

Resolution No. 07-45 | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SETTLERS WAY PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN.  Ms. Kimberly Terrell, Parks Development Manager.

Resolution No. 07-47 | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, RECOGNIZING THE VALUABLE SERVICES PROVIDED BY AND ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE SUGAR LAND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL, INC. AND DIRECTING THE FUNDS TO BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOALS OF THE VISIONING REPORT APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 7, 2007, and approval of a budget adjustment in the amount of $45,463.00 to revenues and expenditures.  Ms. Karen Glynn, Assistant City Manager.

Resolution No. 07-51 | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $35,130.00 with TC&B, Incorporated for engineering and design services for Sweetwater Lift Station.  Ms. Jessie Li, Assistant Utilities Director.

Sweetwater Lift Station | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

I.

Consideration of and action on approval of a budget amendment in the amount of $228,271.00 for reimbursement to Greatwood Municipal Utility Districts for purchase of “Learning to be Water Wise” education kits from Fort Bend Subsidence District.  Ms. Jessie Li, Assistant Utilities Director.

Budget Amendment | Status: Passed

J.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a one-year Contract extension in an amount not to exceed $34,868.60 with G & K Services, Incorporated for uniform and mat rental services.  Ms. Sereniah Breland, Support Services Director.

One-Year Contract Extension | Status: Passed

K.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and Purchase in the amount $73,840.00 from NMC-Wollard for two airport tug vehicles.  Ms. Linda Symank, Director of Fiscal Services.

Purchase | Status: Passed

L.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $436,507.00 with Precision Site Works for 2008 Pavement Rehabilitation Project.  Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works.

2008 Pavement Rehabilitation Project | Status: Passed

M.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $198,080.00 with Houston Grotech Services for park landscape management services for the period February 01, 2008 through January 31, 2009.  Mr. Erle Gooding, Parks Superintendent.

Park Landscape Management Services | Status: Passed

N.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 04, 2007.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 with Newland Texas for acquisition of a 1.75 acre site for Fire Station No. 7.  Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works.

Fire Station No. 7 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

APPOINTMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on appointment of one member and one alternate member to Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly and Board of Directors for a term January 01, 2008 through December 31, 2008.  Mayor David Wallace.

Appointment | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on appointment of one member and one alternate member to Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council for a term January 01, 2008 through December 31, 2008.  Mayor David Wallace.

Appointment | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on adopting the 2007 Sugar Land Hike and Bike Trails Master Plan as a part of the Comprehensive Plan.  Mr. Joe Chesser, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1650 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2007 HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS MASTER PLAN AS A PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.  Mr. Joe Chesser, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.

Ordinance No. 1650 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on Amendment No. 3 to Lake Pointe Planned Development District.  Mr. Travis Tanner, Senior Planner.

FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1670 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FINAL PLAN FOR THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT KNOWN AS LAKE POINTE TOWN CENTER BY REPLACING EXHIBITS B AND C WITH EXHIBIT B-C.  Mr. Travis Tanner, Senior Planner.

Ordinance No. 1670 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VII.

A.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, EXPRESSING INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE INCURRED TOTALING $14,427,000 FROM FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS FOR DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC, WATER, SURFACE WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS.  Ms. Jennifer Brown, Assistant Fiscal Services Director.

Resolution No. 07-48 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-52

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AGREEING TO ESTABLISH A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS PURSUANT TO SECTION 457 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED.  Ms. Mary House, Director of Human Resources.

Resolution No. 07-52 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON THE USE OF MEETING ROOMS AND THE DISPLAY OF PRINTED MATERIAL AT CITY HALL.  Mayor David Wallace.

Resolution No. 07-44 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS.  Mayor David Wallace.

Resolution No. 07-46 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 07-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY PERTAINING TO PROCLAMATIONS.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Resolution No.07-43 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VIII.

WORKSHOP

A.

Review of and discussion on the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II permit requirements and the draft Stormwater Management Program.  Mr. Adam Smith, Environmental Manager.

Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System | Video Snippet

B.

Review of and discussion on Right-of-Way Management Policy.  Mr. Michael Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Right-of-Way Management Policy | Video Snippet

C.

Review of and discussion on entertainment district update.  Mr. Joseph Esch, Executive Director Business and Intergovernmental Relations.

Entertainment District 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

X.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION | Video Snippet

A.

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

Public Officers and Economic Development Negotiations: Section 551.074 Personnel) and Section 551.087, (Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.

a)

For the purpose of discussion with respect to appointments of members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. One.  Mayor David Wallace.

b)

For the purpose of discussion with respect to economic development negotiations.  Mr. Joseph Esch, Executive Director Business and Intergovernmental Relations.

RECONVENE MEETING

XI.

APPOINTMENT

A.

Consideration of and action on appointment of one member each to Position Six, Seven, and Eight, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. One Board of Directors for the period January 01, 2008 through December 31, 2009.  Mayor David Wallace.

Position Six, Seven, and Eight | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

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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Allen Bogard, City Manager

Posted this December 14, 2007 at 6:30 O’clock P.M.