tuesday, May 04, 2010

2010 Sugar Land 101 Graduates

Mayor James A. Thompson

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. 1781 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN A B-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT.  Mr. Harold Ellis, Planner II.

Ordinance No. 1781 | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Amendment Number One in the maximum amount of $55,590.00 to the Contract with Malcolm Pirnie, Incorporated for Alternative Disinfection Project CIP WA0605.  Mr. Timothy Jahn, Engineer IV.

Alternative Disinfection | Status: Passed

Consideration of and action on authorizing rejection of all bids for Bid No. 2010-21 Continuous Lighting Maintenance Contract.  Mr. Chris Cameron, Traffic Operations Manager.

Continuous Lighting Maintenance | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Street Light Replacement Agreement in the maximum amount of $108,110.00 with CenterPoint Energy for Williams Trace Boulevard street light installation and maintenance.  Mr. Chris Cameron, Traffic Operations Manager.

Street Light Replacement Agreement | Status: Passed

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Lease Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Anson Air, LLC for 1.81 acre Business Hangar Land Lease, Sugar Land Regional Airport, effective July 01, 2010.  Mr. Phillip W. Savko, Director of Aviation.

Business Hangar Land Lease | Status: Passed

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 2010.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

DONATIONS

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing acceptance of a cash donation in the amount of $600.00 from Colony Meadows Elementary School Student Council for City of Sugar Land Animal Shelter; and authorizing a budget adjustment in the amount of $600.00 to revenues and expenditures. Ms. Kathryn E. Ketchum, Animal Services Manager.

Cash Donation | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $479,750.00 with S & C Construction for Fiscal Year 2010 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project.   Mr. Mike Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Sidewalk Rehabilitation | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $317,447.00 with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for Sugar Creek Drainage Phase II Preliminary Engineering Report; and authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $117,447.00 to revenues and expenditures. Mr. Shashi Kumar, Drainage Engineer.

Preliminary Engineering Report | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

A.

FIRST AND FINAL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1783 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010; SETTING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION PRIOR TO MATURITY OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE AMOUNT, THE INTEREST RATE, PRICE, AND TERMS THEREOF AND CERTAIN OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE ADVANCE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND THE SUBSCRIPTION FOR AND PURCHASE OF CERTAIN ESCROWED SECURITIES. Ms. Jennifer Brown, Budget and Research Director.

Ordinance No. 1783 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1782 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE PARKS AND RECREATION POLICY ADVISORY BOARD.  Mr. Jim Browne, Director of Parks and Recreation.

Ordinance No. 1782 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VII.

WORKSHOP

VIII.

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.