City of Sugar Land

City of Sugar Land

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
 

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Michael S. Schiff
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
Council Member Michael S. Schiff
 
RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Christopher Steubing, City Engineer
Donnie Walsh, Natural Hazards Program Specialist
 
 

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

 

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.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ONE LANE OF STATE HIGHWAY 6 FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE FEST TO BE HELD JULY 04, 2010.  Mr. Chris Cameron, Traffic Operations Manager.

Resolution No. 10-26 | Status: Passed

 

B.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $22,849.50 with H. D. Supply, Incorporated;  and a Contract in the maximum amount of  $124,432.88 with CPR Services and Supplies, Incorporated dba MDN Enterprises for utility service repair parts.  Mr. Howard Christian, Utilities Operations Manager.

Utility Service Repair Parts | Status: Passed

 
  C.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $59,300.00 with Shrader Engineering, Incorporated for design services for Motor Control replacement at First Colony and Austin Parkway water plants, CIP WA1005.  Mr. Howard Christian, Utilities Operations Manager.

Motor Control Replacement | Status: Passed

 
  D.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Cost Sharing Interlocal Agreement in the maximum amount of $80,000.00 by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Drainage District for engineering services for the Oyster Creek overflow into Bullhead Bayou Study; and authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $40,000.00 in revenues and expenditures.  Mr. Shashi Kumar, Senior Engineer.

Bullhead Bayou Study | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

     
  E.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $90,000.00 with Republic Intelligent Transportation Service, Incorporated for continuous roadway lighting maintenance.  Mr. David Worley, Assistant Public Works Director.

Roadway Lighting Maintenance | Status: Passed

     
 

F.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of Contract in the maximum amount of $131,887.44 with Watlee Construction of Texas for Fire Station No. Two renovation, CIP MU1001.  Ms. Sereniah Breland, Support Services Director.

Fire Station No. Two Renovation | Status: Passed

     
  G.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Performance Contract in the maximum amount of $781,400.00 with McKinstry Essention, Incorporated for implementation of energy efficiency improvement projects.  Ms. Sereniah Breland, Support Services Director.

Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects | Status: Passed

     
  H.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Legal Services Contract in the maximum amount of $150,000.00 with Andrews Kurth, LLP for services related to the baseball stadium project; and authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of  $275,000.00 to revenues and expenditures under Sugar Land Development Corporation approved funding resolution for associated preliminary costs.  Mr. Joe Morris, City Attorney.

Baseball Stadium Project | Status: Passed

     
  I.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $91,680.00 with G&C Building Maintenance for custodial services for community centers and park concessions restrooms.  Mr. Erle Gooding, Parks Superintendent.

Custodial Services | Status: Passed

     
  J.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 01, 2010.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

 

IV.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA GOVERNING TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND. Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

Resolution No. 10-28 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

 
 

V.

TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 3

 

A.

Consideration of and action on approval of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 Annual Report Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2009.  Mr. Phil Wagner, Management Assistant.

Annual Report | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

 

VI.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

 

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Change Order No. Two in the amount of $155,371.44 to the Advanced Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for wireless communications network for additional high site for River Park; and authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $75,305.00 from Capital Improvement Program Fund Balance.  Mr. David Worley, Assistant Public Works Director.

Wireless Communications Network | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

 

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing Payment in the amount of $1,310,733.80 to Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division for Taxilane Juliette project; and authorizing a Budget Amendment in the amount of $860,734.00 in revenues and expenditures.  Mr. Phil Savko, Director of Aviation.

Taxilane Juliette Project | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

 

VII.

WORKSHOP

 

A.

Review of and discussion on Sugar Land Legacy Foundation Bylaws.  Ms. Karen Daly, Assistant City Manager.

Legacy Foundation Bylaws | Video Snippet

 

B.

Review of and discussion on Water Conservation Program.  Ms. Colleen Spencer, Water Resources Manager.

Water Conservation Program | Video Snippet

 
  C.

Review of and discussion of the Risk Based Infrastructure Management Program for wastewater collection system.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Risk Based Infrastructure | Video Snippet

 

IX.

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

X.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION | Video Snippet

 

A.

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

 
    Section 551.071 Legal Advice (Consultation with Attorney):
 

a)

For the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding:

 

  • Contractual, real estate and water supply issues with Gulf Coast Water Authority;

  • Participation in Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Fort Bend Water Control Improvement District No. One Application No. 5170A to amend Certification of Adjudication No. 11-5170;

  • Contemplated litigation with Gulf Coast Water Authority regarding 1937 Expired Canal Lease.  Mr. Brad Castleberry, Attorney, Lloyd Gosselink Blevins Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.

 

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.

 
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Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary
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Approved For Posting:
Allen Bogard, City Manager
 
Posted this  11th day of June, 2010, at 3:00 O’clock P.M.

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