INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Thomas Abraham

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Council Member Thomas Abraham

RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet

II.

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.

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.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE CITY’S COMPENSATION POLICY.  Ms. Mary House, Director of Human Resources.

Resolution No. 10-07 | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND INVESTMENT POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT.  Ms. Linda Symank, Director of Fiscal Services.

Resolution No. 10-10 | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on authorizing reimbursement in the amount of  $251,285.02 to Newland Communities for upsizing storm sewer drainage facilities on New Territory Boulevard and University Boulevard.  Mr. Richard Mancilla, Engineer II.

Storm Sewer Drainage Facilities | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on authorizing a budget adjustment in the amount of $50,000.00 in revenues and expenditures for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One funding for Town Center Plaza Events.  Mr. Bryan Guinn, Budget Manager.

Town Center Plaza Events | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 2010.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

V.

GRANT

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing acceptance of Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness Grant in the amount of $12,000.00; and authorizing budget amendment in the amount of $12,000.00 to revenues and expenditures.  Mr. Jeff Trinker, Management Assistant I.

Governor’s Advisory Council | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

VARIANCE

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing approval of a Variance to Sugar Land Development Code Chapter 5, Article VIII, Section 5.51 for driveway separation requirements for City of Sugar Land Fire Station No. 7.  Mr. Chris Steubing, City Engineer.

Driveway Separation Requirements | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VII.

contracts and agreements

A.

Consideration of and action on approval of Fort Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau 2010 Program Budget in the amount of $110,000.00 for tourism activities on behalf of the City. Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development and Ms. Keri Schmidt, Director of Special Events, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.

Tourism Activities | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VIII.

public hearing

A.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on zoning of 8.018 acres Telfair Section 32 from Interim Standard Single Family Residential (R-1) to Permanent Standard Single Family Residential (R-1).  Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1774 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PERMANENTLY ZONING 8.018 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF TELFAIR AVENUE AND WEST OF KEMPTON AVENUE IN THE TELFAIR DEVELOPMENT AS STANDARD SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT.  Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner.

Ordinance No. 1774 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

IX.

ordinances and resolutions

A.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1776 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE II REQUIRING BUILDING CONTRACTORS TO REGISTER WITH THE CITY.  Mr. Clark Peschel, Building Official.

Ordinance No. 1776 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1772 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION TWO OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES.  Mr. Bryan Guinn, Budget Manager.

Ordinance No. 1772 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

X.

workshop

B.

Review of and discussion on Google's efforts to bring high-speed internet to communities. Ms. Sharlett Chowning, Director of Information Technology.

High-Speed Internet | Video Snippet

C.

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

Legacy Foundation | Video Snippet

D.

Review of and discussion on proposed cultural arts program and related options. Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

Cultural Arts Program | 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

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.

Posted this  26th day of February, 2010, at 3:00 O’clock P.M.