Agenda Request

	City Council
	Agenda Request
Agenda Of:	06-01-10	Agenda Request No:		iii-b
Initiated By:	linda drapp, administrative Secretary	Responsible Department:		City Secretary
Presented By:	Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary	Department Head:		Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary
		Additional Department. Head (s):		N/A
Subject / Proceeding:	Minutes City Council Meeting may 18, 2010 Approve Minutes
Exhibits:	Minutes may 18, 2010
Clearances			Approval
Legal:	N/A		Executive Director:	N/A
Purchasing:	N/A		Asst. City Manager:	N/A
Budget:	N/A		City Manager:	Allen Bogard
Budget
Expenditure Required: $			N/A
Current Budget: $			N/A
Additional Funding: $			N/A
Recommended Action
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting May 18, 2010.
Exhibits

STATE OF TEXAS	§
COUNTY OF FORT BEND	§
CITY OF SUGAR LAND	§

CITY OF SUGAR LAND

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

tuesday, may 18, 2010

REGULAR MEETING

The City Council of the City of Sugar Land convened in a regular meeting open to the public and pursuant to notice thereof duly given in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, as amended, in Sugar Land City Hall within said City on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 5:30 o'clock P.M. and the roll was called of the members; to wit:

James A. Thompson, Mayor

Thomas Abraham, Council Member at Large, Position One

Jacqueline Baly Chaumette, Council Member at Large, Position Two

Donald L. Smithers, Council Member District One

Donald G. Olson, Council Member District Two

Russell C. Jones, Council Member District Three

Michael S. Schiff, Council Member District Four

QUORUM PRESENT

All of said members were present.

Also present were:

Allen Bogard, City Manager

Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

Joe Morris, City Attorney, and

A Number of Visitors

CONVENE MEETING

Mayor James Thompson convened the session, open to the public, to order at 5:35 o’clock P.M.

INVOCATION

Council Member Abraham delivered the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council Member Abraham led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

RECOGNITIONS

older americans month – fort bend seniors meals on wheels

Mayor Thompson introduced Ms. Manuela Arroyos, Chief Executive Officer of Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. Ms. Arroyos was presented a proclamation that recognized May as Older Americans Month, a time for awareness and special recognition to the valuable role of older American citizens in the community.

Mr. David Vasquez, Board Chairman of Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, stated Fort Bend Seniors, one of Fort Bend County’s oldest non-profit organizations, was established in 1974 in an effort to enable area seniors to remain in their homes and continue to be an integral part of the community. The organization provides services and programs including Meals on Wheels, transportation, case management, information and referral services, and recreation to help seniors stay active and engaged in the community. During the first year of service, Fort Bend Seniors provided 20,000 hot meals to seniors, and today provides services to over 1,000 seniors daily throughout Fort Bend County. The goal is to serve 250,000 plus meals to seniors in their homes.

houston business journal 2010 landmark award recipients

Mayor Thompson introduced Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development. Ms. Morales stated “The Houston Business Journal” selected four Sugar Land projects for 2010 Landmark Awards, a distinction that recognizes “commercial real estate projects and developments that make significant impressions on the Houston landscape.”

The Minute Maid Office Building was recipient of the 2010 Landmark Award for best “Office Project”. Minute Maid relocated corporate headquarters to Sugar Land in 2009. Mr. Richard Villanueva, Director of Finance for Minute Maid Corporation, and Mr. Don Janssen and Mr. Steve Ewbank, Planned Community Developers (PCD), were recognized; PCD is the developer that built the 8-story corporate office building which Minute Maid calls home. Telfair, a master-planned community developed by Newland Communities, received the 2010 Landmark Award for best “Residential Development”. Mr. Ted Nelson and Mr. Travis Stone of Newland Communities were recognized; Newland Communities has won a total of five Landmark Awards for different components of the Telfair Development.

Ms. Karen Glynn, Assistant City Manager, stated the Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land project won two 2010 Landmark Awards; one project for Rehabilitation and Renovation, submitted by Newland Communities. When the Telfair property was acquired, Newland Communities planned the development around the Prison Building, preserved the building, and provided initial face-lifting. The second award was for Public, Private Partnership; Newland Communities purchased the property and donated the prison building, built in 1939, and the 5.5 acre site to the City of Sugar Land. The City performed extensive site and building improvements utilizing $6 million funded by the Sugar Land 4B Corporation. The third partner was the Houston Museum of Natural Science; Ms. Susan Buck and Ms. Kathy Treibs of the Houston Museum of Natural Science were recognized. The city entered into a 50-year lease with the museum to operate the museum for the City. Mr. Jeff Gerber, of PGAL, architect for the City, was recognized; PGAL did the design work for the museum. Mr. Mark Reed, Mr. Mike Jones, and Mr. John Trevilion of E.E. Reed Construction, LP, were recognized for project construction.

RECOGNITIONS

houston business journal 2010 landmark award recipients

Ms. Jennifer May, Assistant to the City Manager, and Mr. Mike Hobbs, Public Works Director, City of Sugar Land, were recognized for overseeing the Museum project. Ms. Glynn commented that in October 2009, the Museum doors were opened; from October 3, 2009 to April 20, 2010, a total of 61,018 ticketed visitors attended the Museum at Sugar Land; the total included 22,000 member visits, 20,000 public visits, and 15,000 school children and chaperones but does not include Scout classes, birthday parties, teacher workshops, and all evening events. Mr. Ted Nelson, of Newland Communities, stated Sugar Land has one of the finest museums in the United States, the partnership is what made it happen, commenting that Karen Glynn and City Manager Allen Bogard were the driving forces behind the project.

Mayor Thompson thanked the participants who were involved in the Museum project and stated the city is proud of the museum and will be for generations to come as it honors the history of Sugar Land with the preservation of the Prison Building and renovation as the Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land.

hurricane awareness week

Mayor Thompson introduced Mr. Patrick Hughes, Emergency Management Coordinator, who stated staff is preparing for the June 1 through November 30 Hurricane Season, all indications are that this will be a very active season. From the city experience with Hurricane Ike, the best defense is preparedness and public education. The key points for homeowners and citizens are to take care of your family and pets, ensure documents are contained in one place, store food and water, inspect and maintain generators, and make plans with your children and family on where to meet if separated during a storm.

When a hurricane is approaching, every family needs to make the decision of whether to leave town or stay based on their own individual situation. Sugar Land is considered a pass-through community; all neighbors to the south generally evacuate and consider the city to be far enough away from the Gulf, but ultimately the decision must be made by each family.

Mayor Thompson presented a proclamation for Hurricane Awareness Week from May 23-29, 2010 urging residents to participate in hurricane preparedness activities and to pay close attention to hurricane watches and warning instructions.

oath of office

mayor

The Honorable Fort Bend County Judge Robert J. Kern, administered the Oath of Office to James A. Thompson, Mayor, who expressed how honored he was to serve with the City Council for the benefit of the citizens of Sugar Land.

council member at large positions one and two

Mayor James Thompson administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Thomas Abraham, Council Member At Large Position One, and Ms. Jacqueline Baly Chaumette, Council Member at Large Position Two, both of whom acknowledged with appreciation the confidence expressed in their ability to serve.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mayor Thompson introduced Public Comment and entertained registered speakers.

Mr. Rodrigo Carreon, Fresno, Texas, addressed the City Council regarding Item V.A, Professional Minor League Baseball in Sugar Land, and expressed his concerns regarding the city building a baseball stadium rather than using taxes to support public resources.

REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Thompson introduced Review of the Consent Agenda and entertained questions and/or comments.

Council Member Smithers requested that Item IV.D, Engagement Letter for Audit Services for Year Ending September 30, 2010, be pulled to the Regular Agenda for the purpose of clarification.

consent agenda

Mayor Thompson introduced IV.A) SECOND CONSIDERATION: 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; IV.B) CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS ADOPTING A POLICY ON NAMING OF CITY FACILITIES AND SUB-FACILITIES; IV.C) CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING ANALYSTS, INCORPORATED APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR A “MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION” FOR GROUNDWATER BENEATH 12715 ROYAL DRIVE, CERTAIN SURROUNDING PARCELS, AND A PORTION OF ROYAL DRIVE IN STAFFORD, TEXAS; IV.E) Authorizing execution of a one-year renewal in the amount of $117,421.14 to the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Dell Computer Corporation through Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative for product licenses and maintenance; IV.F) Authorizing acceptance of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $12,602.00; authorizing use of State Seizure Funds in the amount of $8,898.00; and authorizing a budget adjustment in the amount of $12,602.00 to revenue and $21,500.00 to expenditures for a surveillance camera system for City parks; IV.G) Authorizing ratification of Change Order Number Four in the amount of $57,086.67 with Apache Services, Incorporated for relocation of the west drainage ditch associated with the Recreation Center Construction Project PK0403; IV.H) Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 04, 2010.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Abraham, seconded by Council Member Chaumette, made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item IV.D which was pulled for consideration on the Regular Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

engagement letter for audit services for year ending september 30, 2010

Mayor Thompson introduced authorizing execution of an Engagement Letter in the maximum amount of $76,500.00 with Null-Lairson, PC, for audit services for year ending September 30, 2010.

Council Member Smithers requested clarification regarding a prior policy of changing the audit firm every five years, and whether the audit services for this contract will be a yearly process moving forward.

Ms. Linda Symank, Director of Fiscal Services, stated the item is a one-year contract with the option for four, one-year renewals. When the contract was negotiated with Null-Lairson, a fee schedule was included for the full five years. The city Financial Management Policy Statements regarding the audit require that the city be in compliance with the Local Government Code which states that an audit must be completed annually and requires that the city solicit qualifications from qualified firms including the current audit firm, provided the firm has performed satisfactorily over the past five years, at least once every five years; the Code further states that should the Evaluation Committee and staff recommend the current audit firm for an additional contract period, the firm is required to rotate the engagement partner and review partner.

Council Member Jones, Finance/Audit Committee member, stated the Committee participated extensively in the selection process and that Council Member Smithers was correct in that there was a prior policy of changing audit firms every five years. The policy was changed by City Council action approximately two years ago to allow the same firm to remain, but only after review of the firm and receiving proposals from other firms.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Smithers, seconded by Council Member Olson, made a motion to approve execution of an Engagement Letter in the maximum amount of $76,500.00 with Null-Lairson, PC, for audit services for year ending September 30, 2010. The motion carried unanimously.

contracts and agreements

letter of intent – professional minor league baseball

Mayor Thompson introduced execution of Letter of Intent by and between the City of Sugar Land and Opening Day Partners, LLC to develop professional minor league baseball in Sugar Land.

Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development, stated the City Council has been moving forward with the vision for several years to have minor league baseball in Sugar Land; adding entertainment components to create a sustainable Destination Activity Center that would have a community and regional draw to Sugar Land.

The first component the city has had to the Entertainment District is the Houston Museum of Natural Science public/private partnership; Minor league baseball will be the second component to entertainment venues for the community, to develop a sustainable center for professional minor league baseball in the city; the third provides for a first class Triple A caliber stadium with family oriented amenities; and the fourth energizes areas by maximizing the economic benefits and impact to surrounding developments.

Stadium Economic Impact: In 2008, Convention Sports & Leisure (CSL) performed a study for the city that addressed the feasibility of minor league baseball in Sugar Land. Recently the study was updated to reflect current economic times and adding in the components that Opening Day Partners (ODP) is proposing for the facility. The expectation is 300,000-plus visitors annually to the community. Tangible impacts in direct spending would be produced: ballpark construction (one time expenditure) and annual operations; teams, restaurants, hotel operators, and retail businesses.

Quantifiable benefits of the ballpark on economic and fiscal services: Direct spending flows into total output; direct spending which are the actual direct expenditures that visitors would create within our community; the total output includes the other indirect services and induced services that would be created because of the ballpark existence; direct employment of the ballpark and the spin-off services that would be created, the earnings of the employment, and tax revenues generated. In summary, CSL reflected over $5 million in net new annual expenditures, created a net new 30-year NPV of $110 million. Total output is estimated to be about $7.7 million in net new annually; net new 30-year NPV of $169 million. The numbers will be fine-tuned once a site is identified and the direct impact on the adjacent development is determined.

Facility operations include the stadium and spin-off service jobs; expected to create 120 jobs, $3.3 million in earnings, and $229,000 in tax revenues, sales tax and lodging, and hotel occupancy taxes.

The intangible impacts include: spurring commercial development in immediate areas surrounding the ballpark; enhancing community pride, self-image, exposure and reputation; creating diversified, affordable entertainment options for families, drawing local and regional residents and visitors; and enhancing Sugar Land position as a regional activity center in the Houston region.

The Letter of Intent (LOI) establishes Opening Day Partners (ODP) as the city’s development partner; ODP will work with the city in the design, construction, and funding of the Professional Minor League Stadium. ODP will own the expansion baseball team which will be a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs and the first Western expansion team; ODP is committed to 20-years with renewal options for an additional 10 years.

The Atlantic League is independent baseball’s highest level of play, a full season of 140 games; most players have Major League or Triple-A experience; Sugar Land is the first club of a planned Western division.

The city selected Opening Day Partners after an extensive selection process. On February 16, 2010, the city entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, and within 90 days the Letter of Intent and a term sheet were created which defined the process to move forward on the future lease and development agreements. ODP has extensive experience in developing multi-use ballparks that create a community gathering place which closely aligns with City goals; ODP has designed, constructed and operated 14 stadiums, owned and/or operated minor league teams, currently owns three other teams in the Atlantic League, and is a community- focused operator emphasizing year-round community events.

Scope of the stadium includes: a First Class Professional Minor League stadium, Triple A caliber with capacity set at approximately 7,500 with opportunity to expand to 10,000; flexible multi-use facility; will support community events; incorporates family amenities; and quality and architectural features established with higher standards and finishes.

Project Costs will include the total overall costs associated with not only a stadium but bringing an independent professional minor league team to Sugar Land. Project costs: $40 million. ODP will provide the team franchise and startup costs estimated at $5 million and stadium contribution will be $5 million. The City has set a maximum of $25 million as a contribution to the stadium and an estimate for site/parking construction at $5 million. The Funding structure outlined in the Letter of Intent shows ODP $10 million participation with additional estimated $3 million contribution revenue sharing through life of the lease agreement. The City would take the balance of approved project costs once budgets are established.

City Funding Impact: There is no risk to the City’s O&M, General Fund; property taxes will not be used to fund the baseball stadium. The identified Funding sources, which have restricted uses, will be the Economic Development sales tax, HOT (Hotel Occupancy Tax), and Venue Taxes that voters approved in November 2008; provides for a 20-year commitment plus extensions; ODP will be responsible for the maintenance and operations of the stadium. Direct impact: The stadium project directly increases City sales tax and HOT revenues.

The Letter of Intent creates a timeline for a Spring 2012 opening season: selection of architect and site; schematic drawings and project budget; Atlantic League enters into agreement with the City to provide the team and a backup team; approval of definitive agreements; construction contracts; bond financing; all other approvals that will be needed in order to commence construction on the baseball stadium on March 1, 2011.

Site Selection for the Stadium: The city is currently assessing ideal sites for the stadium and has issued a Request for Statements of Interest to three (3) commercial developers within the city. The project will spur significant economic activity, provide the greatest benefit to the community and the surrounding development by ensuring the ideal location, act as economic stimulus for other development, and the city wants to ensure that the project is cost effective. The city is continuing to explore the University of Houston lease site and evaluating all other options; staff will return to City Council in August with an assessment of the most appropriate site for the development.

The Letter of Intent has binding components: The parties agree to spend up to $500,000, the City 2/3 and ODP 1/3, for professional design fees; ODP agrees to open a sales and marketing office in Sugar Land; and the LOI allows for termination by either party if the conditions are not met.

The Letter of Intent has been reviewed by the Economic Development Committee and City Council. With approval, the City commits to 2/3 costs of design with a total capped at $500,000, which allows the City and Opening Day Partners to move to the next step with schematics and project budget estimates prior to additional funding commitments. The LOI includes all changes that were provided to the City Council.

Mr. Mark Arnold of Andrews Kurth assisted with creation of the Letter of Intent.

The Opening Day Partners team was in attendance; Peter Kirk, Chairman of ODP; Jon Danos, Partner, President and COO; Hugh Schindel, Vice-Chairman; and Brooks Robinson, Partner and Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. ODP stated they loved the city, especially the Sugar Land people, and have had a wonderful experience over the past six months working with the Mayor, City Council, and Staff, stating the dedication by the City of Sugar Land to public/private partnerships is unmatched in their experience to anywhere in the country. Mr. Robinson stated ODP is thrilled that the City picked Opening Day Partners to bring baseball to Sugar Land, Texas.

Council Members stated the public/private partnership with Opening Day Partners will be a quality partnership that the City is proud to be a part of; Opening Day Partners will be community partners that become established in the community of Sugar Land as they have in the other cities and ballparks. In cities visited the stadiums blended well within the surrounding neighborhoods, implementation of the project will achieve the vision and goal of the City Council.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Olson, seconded by Council Member Abraham, made a motion to approve execution of Letter of Intent by and between the City of Sugar Land and Opening Day Partners, LLC to develop professional minor league baseball in Sugar Land. The motion carried unanimously.

houston museum of natural science at Sugar land project

Mayor Thompson introduced execution of deductive Change Order Number 25 in the amount of $89,435.00 with E. E. Reed Construction, LP for the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land Project.

Ms. Jennifer May, Assistant to the City Manager, stated Change Order Number 25 is the final change order with E. E. Reed Construction for renovations of the Central State Farm Prison Building as part of the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land project. On May 6, 2008, City Council approved a contract with E. E. Reed and used an alternative delivery method called Competitive Sealed Proposals; as part of the contract, a method of sharing savings that were accrued throughout the project was outlined once the guaranteed maximum price was established. Sixty (60) percent of the savings will go to the owner and 40 percent to the contractor. The project is completed and E. E. Reed has submitted the final pay application which indicated there is approximately $149,059 in savings; the city will receive a credit of $89,435, which is a true reflection of the excellent work by all of the partners.

Staff provided an overall project update and information on some minor instances, water infiltration along exterior walls in heavy rain events. There was no indication of such leaks until the Museum took over operational responsibility for the facility. The project team performed immediate and extensive testing and determined that it is not the fault of any construction by E. E. Reed or any other firms who have done construction on the building, only a factor of the aging of the building and the original design and construction methods used back in 1939. At this time, the severity and frequency has been minimal with no major impact on the museum operations, and it was agreed that the best approach is to continue monitoring and manage the infiltration until the operations are affected. The contracts with E. E. Reed and the architect PGAL will be wrapped up and both are committed to continuing to assist City in monitoring the problem and outlining the best solution if and when it requires repairs.

The savings that the City is receiving are allocated in the project budget to go toward the 53 percent share of reimbursing Newland Communities for construction of the access road through the overall Telfair Central Tract.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Smithers, seconded by Council Member Chaumette, made a motion to approve execution of deductive Change Order Number 25 in the amount of $89,435.00 with E. E. Reed Construction, LP for the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land Project. The motion carried unanimously.

phase ii state highway 6 capacity improvements project

Mayor Thompson introduced bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $737,432.71 with Main Lane Industries, Limited for Phase II State Highway 6 Capacity Improvements Project TR0804.

Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works, stated on April 15, 2010, a total of four bids were received for Phase II of State Highway 6 Capacity Improvements Project. The low bidder, Main Lane Industries, performs primarily TxDOT and Harris County Engineering Department work and favorable references regarding performance have been received. Purpose of the project is to help improve traffic flows on Highway 6, generally from Kensington Boulevard to west of Lexington Boulevard.

To accomplish the improvements, Public Works will take slivers of right-of-way and part of the median to extend all the turn lanes; currently the queuing distance is too short and cars are backing up in the turn lanes, thus impeding through-traffic. By extending the turn lanes and realigning the lanes which will consist of striping, cars will be able to get out of the main lanes and allow the through-traffic to continue unimpeded.

Due to the location, conditions in the contract state that work involving lane closures will only occur between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. There is 120 day construction period which will start in June with completion by early October 2010.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Olson, seconded by Council Member Chaumette, made a motion to approve execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $737,432.71 with Main Lane Industries, Limited for Phase II State Highway 6 Capacity Improvements Project TR0804. The motion carried unanimously.

sugar mill drainage project

Mayor Thompson introduced bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $1,283,833.35 with Metro City, LP for Sugar Mill Drainage Project DR0803.

Mr. Mike Hobbs, Director of Public Works, stated on April 22, a total of 9 bids were received for Phase II of the Sugar Mill Drainage Improvement Project. The low bidder, Metro City, L.P., has completed several projects in the past for the City and is in good standing.

Purpose of the project is to alleviate structural and street flooding problems and increase storm sewer capacity in Sections 2 and 3 of the Sugar Mill subdivision.

Scope of the project will include constructing a pilot channel in the A-22 Ditch from Eldridge Road to Covington Woods Ditch. The City will be replacing two existing storm sewer outfalls and installing two new storm sewer lines that are much larger in capacity, including inlets, manholes, and outfalls. Due to size of the storm sewer, it will be installed under pavement, which is acceptable as the pavement in the section is 30-plus years old and will be replaced at the same time.

The project has 180 calendar day schedule with construction beginning in June and completion in November 2010.

Following a full and complete discussion, Council Member Smithers, seconded by Council Member Chaumette, made a motion to approve execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $1,283,833.35 with Metro City, LP for Sugar Mill Drainage Project DR0803. The motion carried unanimously.

workshop

city event production program

Mayor Thompson introduced discussion on City Event Production Program.

Ms. Teresa Preza, Event Production Manager, stated event production responsibilities involve hosting City-funded events, community events and grand openings, groundbreakings; City-sponsored events, the Dragon Boat Regatta in October at which the City helps with logistics and coordination; events held in the City parks, helping with compliance issues for Relay for Life, Comcast Football and Cheerleader One Day Camp, and other events.

City-funded events for Fiscal Year 2010 included: Grand Openings of Pawn Springs Dog Park and the Brindley Trail; Halloween Town, Christmas Tree Lighting, EGGStravaganza, Spring Concert Series. Upcoming City-funded events include the Memorial Day Ceremony and the Red, White and Bluefest.

Additions/enhancements included the 50^th Anniversary and New Year’s Eve Celebration, Cultural Kite Festival, and the final enhancement for the year is the Memorial Day Ceremony; The Wall That Heals, a traveling piece of Maya Lin’s Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be in the City from Thursday, May 27, to Monday, May 31, at Sugar Land Memorial Park, open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Council Member Smithers inquired why the Spring Concert Series is currently only held at Oyster Creek Park and no longer held at Eldridge Park. Staff stated the change was made as a result of significantly low attendance at Eldridge Park. Mr. Smithers inquired if a trial-series could be held at Eldridge Park next year to determine if attendance would increase, Staff responded this could be evaluated and considered.

City Manager Bogard stated City Council will discuss a policy for accepting sponsorships for City events at the May 25 workshop.

CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Thompson introduced Community Events Attended or Scheduled.

Council Member Smithers reported attending Chamber Government Relations meeting and Town Hall meeting with Congressman Pete Olson.

Council Member Chaumette reported attending the Intergovernmental Relations meeting, Indo-American Charities 5K which supports several non-profits, Fort Bend Boys Choir Concert, and will attend Fort Bend Literacy event at Stafford Center on Friday.

Council Member Jones reported meeting with the new audit partner from Null-Lairson at the Finance/Audit Committee meeting.

Council Member Abraham attended TML Revenue and Finance Board meeting on May 7 in Austin, Texas, IG Committee meeting, Houston-Galveston Area Council Board meeting, Houston HGAC Goal for Tomorrow Planning Committee meeting; and TIRZ Number Three meeting.

Council Member Olson reported on the Economic Development Committee meetings and SL4B meeting.

Council Member Schiff reported that Council Member Chaumette and he conducted a meeting with assistance from staff for the Brazos Landing Homeowners Association and area residents regarding University Boulevard, the citizens had an opportunity to be heard, issues are currently being evaluated.

CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

There was no report.

ADJOURN

There, being no further business to come before Council, Council Member Smithers, seconded by Council Member Olson, moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned, time at 7:28 o'clock P.M.

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Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

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