TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010

I.

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.

II.

REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA

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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. 1787 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (PUBLIC PROPERTY AND SERVICES) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BYADDING SPEED ZONES FOR EAST RIVERPARK DRIVE, WEST RIVERPARK DRIVE, AND SUMMIT CREEK DRIVE.  Mr. David Worley, Assistant Public Works Director.

Ordinance No. 1787 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

Resolution No. 10-38 | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE SUGAR LAND 4B CORPORATION.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

Resolution No. 10-39 | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $80,000.00 with Brown and Gay Engineers, Incorporated for Bullhead Bayou Study for Oyster Creek overflow.  Mr. Shashi Kumar, Senior Engineer.

Bullhead Bayou Study | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $328,000.00 with Brown and Gay Engineers, Incorporated for preliminary design for State Highway 6 Phase III Capacity Improvements from First Colony Boulevard to Lexington Boulevard CIP TR0804.  Mr. Robert Valenzuela, Assistant City Engineer.

State Highway 6 Phase III | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Change Order No. 1 in the maximum amount of $119,937.50 with S&C Construction Company, Incorporated for Fiscal Year 2010 Sidewalk Rehabilitation CIP ST0903.  Mr. Michael Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Sidewalk Rehabilitation | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with S&C Construction Company, Incorporated for concrete street and drainage infrastructure repairs under unit prices through Fort Bend County Interlocal Agreement.  Mr. Michael Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Infrastructure Repairs | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 06, 2010.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

DONATION

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Consideration of and action on authorizing acceptance of a cash donation in the amount of $350.00 from Lane Clemens to the City of Sugar Land Animal Shelter.  Ms. Kathryn Ketchum, Animal Services Manager.

Cash Donation | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the maximum amount of $149,983.00 to Malcolm Pirnie, Incorporated for Pipe Loop Corrosion Study; and authorizing a budget adjustment in the amount of $149,983.00 from the Utility Fund Balance.  Mr. Howard Christian, Utilities Operations Manager.

Pipe Loop Corrosion Study | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

BUDGET FILING

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Receive for filing the City Manager recommended Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Allen Bogard, City Manager and Ms. Jennifer Brown, Budget and Research Director.

Fiscal Year 2011 Budget | Video Snippet 1 | Video Snippet 2

VII.

PUBLIC HEARING

A.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on a Conditional Use Permit to operate a daycare in Commerce Green Plaza, Commerce Green Boulevard and U.S. Highway 90A in the Business Office (B-O) District.  Mr. Harold Ellis, Planner II.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1789 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A CHILD CARE SERVICES FACILITY IN A B-O (BUSINESS OFFCE) ZONING DISTRICT.   Mr. Harold Ellis, Planner II.

Ordinance No. 1789 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on a Strategic Partnership Agreement by and between Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 128 (Riverstone) and the City of Sugar Land providing for municipal services to and future annexation of the District into the corporate City limits.  Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner.

Strategic Partnership Agreement | Video Snippet

VIII.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

A.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE AUGUST 6, 2010 EFFECTIVE DATE OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC’S REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; AND HIRING THE LAW FIRM OF LLOYD, GOSSELINK, ROCHELLE, AND TOWNSEND, P.C. TO NEGOTIATE WITH CENTERPOINT AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION AND APPEALS.  Ms. Eugenia Cano, Assistant City Attorney.

Resolution No. 10-35 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, DENYING THE COST OF SERVICE ADJUSTMENT FILED BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS ON APRIL 29, 2010; AND FINDING THAT THE CITY’S REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES MUST BE REIMBURSED BY CENTERPOINT.  Ms. Eugenia Cano, Assistant City Attorney.

Resolution No 10-36 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, GIVING ITS CONSENT FOR FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 128 TO ANNEX A 33.15 ACRE TRACT OF LAND INTO THE DISTRICT.  Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director Community Development.

Resolution No. 10-30 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING HOUSTON METRO’S PROPOSAL FOR COMMUTER RAIL TRANSIT ALONG THE U.S. 90A CORRIDOR FROM THE EXISTING METRORAIL LINE TO BELTWAY 8.  Mr. Patrick Walsh, Transportation Director.

Resolution No. 10-37 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

E.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1790 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND THE 2008 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.  Mr. Clark Peschel, Building Official.

Ordinance No. 1790 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

F.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1791 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-136 AND 5-237 OF THE SUGAR LAND CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING AN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEE RELATING TO PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AND THE CITY’S EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.  Mr. Chris Steubing, City Engineer.

Ordinance No. 1791 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

G.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1788 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS AMENDING THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 11 REGARDING STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION  9.0 TO THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND DESIGN STANDARDS REGARDING THE CITY’S GUIDELINES FOR BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.  Ms. Colleen Spencer, Water Resources Manager.

Ordinance No. 1788 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

H.

FIRST AND FINAL CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1780 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER THREE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING NUISANCES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE.  Mr. Scott Schultz, Assistant Chief of Police.

Ordinance No. 1780 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

IX.

WORKSHOP

A.

Review of and discussion on Civic Wayfinding Sign programs and directional sign regulations.   Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director Community Development and Mr. Les Newton, Planned Community Developers.

Civic Wayfinding | Video Snippet

B.

Review of and discussion on the process for Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for design/build team selection and construction of the professional baseball stadium.  Mr. Mike Hobbs, Special Projects Manager.

Design/build Team Selection | Video Snippet

X.

CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS | Video Snippet

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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.