TUESDAY, AUGUST 03, 2010

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Council Member Thomas Abraham

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.

SECOND 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 | Status: Passed

B.

SECOND 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 | Status: Passed

C.

SECOND 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 OFFICE) ZONING DISTRICT.   Mr. Harold Ellis, Planner II.

Ordinance No. 1789 | Status: Passed

D.

SECOND 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 | Status: Passed

E.

SECOND 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 | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF THE MUNICIPAL CHANNEL.  Mr. Doug Adolph, Assistant Communications Director.

Resolution No. 10-27 | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on approval of Program Year 2010 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.  Ms. Stacie Henderson, Community and Environmental Manager.

Community Development Block Grant | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a two-year Lease Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and the Arc of Fort Bend County for real property lease of 123 Brooks Street, Building 3.  Ms. Sereniah Breland, Support Services Director.

Lease Agreement | Status: Passed

I.

Consideration of and action on authorizing a one-year Contract renewal in the maximum amount of $155,000.00 with ChemTreat, Incorporated for water treatment services for the City Corrosion Control Program for the period ending August 31, 2010.  Mr. Howard Christian, Utilities Operations Manager.

City Corrosion Control Program | Status: Passed

J.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Reimbursement Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Joint Terrorism Task Force.  Mr. Douglas Brinkley, Police Chief.

Joint Terrorism Task Force | Status: Passed

K.

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

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

PUBLIC HEARING

A.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on request to create Reinvestment Zone No. 2010-01 for 7.5 acres being Commercial Reserve A-1, Sugar Land Business Park, located Jess Pirtle Boulevard and Gillingham Lane.  Mr. Tim Neeley, Business Resource Manager.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1792 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, CREATING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2010-01 FOR A 7.5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SUGAR LAND BUSINESS PARK.  Mr. Tim Neeley, Business Resource Manager.

Ordinance No. 1792 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:  Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on nomination of Fluor Enterprises, Incorporated, One Fluor Daniel Drive, for Texas Enterprise Zone Program.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1794 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR LOCAL INCENTIVES; DESIGNATING A LIAISON FOR COMMUNICATION WITH INTERESTED PARTIES; AND NOMINATING FLUOR ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED, TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM THROUGH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

Ordinance No. 1794 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a one-year Supply Contract in the maximum amount of $500,000.00 to K. W. Industries, Incorporated for ornamental traffic signal pole assemblies.  Ms. Karen Daly, Assistant City Manager.

Traffic Signal Pole Assemblies | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Construction Contract in the maximum amount of $617,600.00 with W. W. Payton Construction Company for South Waste Water Treatment Plant Aeration Improvement Project WW0906.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Aeration Improvement | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cost Participation Agreement in the amount of $1,261,700.00 by and between the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Drainage District for construction of Ditch H Phase II Extension Project CIP DR0607.  Mr. Shashi Kumar, Senior Engineer.

Interlocal Cost Participation Agreement | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

A.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 10-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, EXPRESSING INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE INCURRED NOT TO EXCEED $875,000.00 FROM FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS.  Ms. Jennifer Brown, Budget and Research Director.

Resolution No. 10-40 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1793 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER TWO OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE TERM SERVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.  Mr. Joe Morris, City Attorney. 

Ordinance No. 1793 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VII.

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

VIII.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION | Video Snippet

A.

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

Economic Development:  Section 551.087 (Discuss Economic Development)

a)

For the purpose of deliberation regarding the offer of incentives for a business expansion prospect and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

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.

Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

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Posted this  30th day of July, 2010, at 5:00 O’clock P.M.