TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

4:00 O’CLOCK P.M.

CANE ROOM NUMBER 161

I.

WORKSHOP

A.

Review of and discussion on transit and circulator concepts for transportation improvements.  Mr. Patrick Walsh, Assistant City Engineer.

Transportation Improvements

B.

Review of and discussion on Central Park at Riverstone proposed General Plan and Supplemental Development Agreement.  Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director Community Development

Central Park at Riverstone Proposed General Plan

RECONVENE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Donald G. Olson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Council Member Donald G. Olson

RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet

Congressman Nick Lampson

United States 22nd Congressional District of Texas

First Colony Swim Team

Nationally Ranked Competitive Team

Mayor James A. Thompson

II.

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.

III.

REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA

A.

Review of Consent Agenda

IV.

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. 1720 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE VIII, WATER AND WASTEWATER, TO ADD PERMIT FEES FOR INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGERS AND GREASE TRAP INSPECTION FEES UNDER THE WASTEWATER PROGRAM AND TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING CALCULATION OF WASTEWATER VOLUME CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS AND PUMPAGE FEES FOR GROUNDWATER REDUCTION PLAN PARTICIPANTS.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Ordinance No. 1720 | Status: Passed

B.

SECOND CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1722 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO ANIMAL SERVICES, ESTABLISHING ANIMAL ADOPTION FEES, AND ADDING A MEMBER TO THE ANIMAL ADVISORY BOARD.  Mr. Mike Goodrum, Director of Community and Environmental Services.

Ordinance No. 1722 | Status: Passed

C.

SECOND CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1723 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2-167 OF THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO MIXED USE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (MUC) REGULATIONS.  Mr. Aaron Dobbs, Assistant City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 1723 | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 08-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM IMPAIRED DRIVING MOBILIZATION GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND; and authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $11,905.00 to revenues and expenditures.  Mr. Scott Schultz, Captain Staff Services.

Resolution No. 08-52 | Status: Passed

E. 

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with Brown and Gay Engineers, Incorporated for evaluation of Brazos River and Oyster Creek new base flood elevations.  Mr. Shashi Kumar, Drainage Engineer.

New Base Flood Elevations | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a one year Network Service Agreement in the amount of $37,200.00 with Comcast Commercial Services, LLC for internet provider service.  Ms. Sharlett Chowning, Director of Information Technology.

Network Service Agreement | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $69,500.00 with Wilbur Smith & Associates, Incorporated for engineering services for Dairy Ashford widening project; and authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $9,500 to revenues and expenditures.  Ms. Keisha Seals, Engineer III.

Dairy Ashford Widening Project | Status: Passed

H.

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

Uniform and Floor Mat Rental Service | Status: Passed

I.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Amendment Number One to Tax Abatement Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Town Center Lakeside, Limited to extend the construction deadline.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

Tax Abatement Agreement | Status: Passed

J.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Amendment Number One to Performance Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Lake Pointe Town Center, Limited for reimbursement of completed infrastructure.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

Performance Agreement | Status: Passed

K.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Funding Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility Districts No. 137 and No. 138; and authorizing execution of Change Order No. One in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 with Prime Controls, Limited Partnership for computerized SCADA control for two sanitary sewer lift stations; and authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $40,000.00 to revenue and expenditures.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Funding Agreement | Status: Passed

L.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $100,000.00 with HillCo Partners for legislative consulting services.  Mr. Dale Rudick, Director of Intergovernmental Relations.

Legislative Consulting Services | Status: Passed

M.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $111,930.00 with Klotz Associates, Incorporated for U.S. 90A traffic signal optimization and railroad preemptions.  Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works.

Traffic Signal Optimization | Status: Passed

N.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 02, 2008.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

V.

DONATIONS

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Donation Agreement and acceptance of donation in the amount of  $75,000.00 from Robert and Valerie Brindley for a mountain bike trail in Sugar Land Memorial Park.  Mr. Jim Browne, Director of Parks and Recreation. 

Donation Agreement | Status: Pulled

VI.

ELECTIONS TASK FORCE

A.

Receive Elections Task Force Report and Recommendations.  Council Member Russell Jones, Elections Task Force Chairman.

Elections Task Force Report | Video Snippet

VII.

CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION

A.

Receive 2008 Charter Review Commission Report and Recommendations.  Ms. Mary Von Tungeln, Chairman Charter Review Commission.

2008 Charter Review Commission Report | Video Snippet

VIII.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Amendment Number Two to the Development Contract by and between the City of Sugar Land and Pelec Development, Limited for intersection improvements Julie Rivers Drive and Reed Road. Mr. Patrick Walsh, Assistant City Engineer.

Amendment Number Two | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

IX.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

A.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1724 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN PERMIT FEES FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ROOFS OF BUILDINGS.  Mr. Danny Batts, Management Assistant II.

Ordinance No. 1724 | Video Snippet | Status: Amended

B.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 08-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 81st SESSION OF THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE.  Mr. Dale Rudick, Director of Intergovernmental Relations.

Resolution No. 08-41 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 08-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS.  Mr. James A. Thompson, Mayor.

Resolution No. 08-53 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

X.

WORKSHOP (CONTINUED)

C.

Review of and discussion on City of Sugar Land Recreation Center.  Mr. Jim Browne, Director of Parks and Recreation.

Recreation Center | Video Snippet

XI.

CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS | Video Snippet

A.

Council Member Reports

• Community Events Attended or Scheduled

B.

City Manager Report

• Community Events Attended or Scheduled
• Other Governmental Meetings Attended or Scheduled
• Council Meeting Schedule

XII.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

A.

Closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with:  Section 551.087 Economic Development and Section 551.074 Discuss Public Officers

a)

For the purpose of deliberation regarding the offer of a financial or other incentive to business prospects with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations.  Mr. Joseph Esch, Executive Director Business and Intergovernmental Relations.

b)

For the purpose of discussion with respect to the appointment of members to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Positions Three, Four, and Five, and Position Eight unexpired.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

c)

For the purpose of discussion with respect to the appointment of members to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three Positions Two and Four, and Position Three unexpired.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

RECONVENE

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

XIII.

APPOINTMENTS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS

A.

Consideration of and action on Appointment one member each to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. One Position Three, Four and Five, Board of Directors for the period January 01, 2009 through December 31, 2010; and one member to Position Eight for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2009.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. One | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on Appointment one member to Reinvestment Zone No. Three Board of Directors, Position Two and Four for the period January 01, 2009 through December 31, 2010; one member to Position Three for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2009; and appointment of Chairman for the period January 01, 2009 through December 31, 2009.   Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Reinvestment Zone No. Three | 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.

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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