TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Michael S. Schiff

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Council Member Michael S. Schiff

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. 09-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS APPROVING THE UNANIMOUS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS DOCKET NOS. 36918 AND 37200 REGARDING CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC'S APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF HURRICANE RESTORATION COSTS AND OF A FINANCING ORDER AUTHORIZING SECURITIZATION OF THE COSTS; AND RATIFYING THE SIGNATURE OF THE CITY’S COUNSEL ON THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS.  Ms. Eugenia A. Cano, Assistant City Attorney.

Resolution No. 09-37 | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Lease Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Longhorn Holding, LLC for 0.76 acre Sugar Land Regional Airport executive hangar land lease for a term of thirty years effective December 01, 2009.  Mr. Philip W. Savko, Director of Aviation.

Executive Hangar Land Lease | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a License Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Cherokee Sugar Land, Limited Partnership for installation of two antennas to support the Three Tier Wireless Communications Project.  Ms. Sharlett Chowning, Director of Information Technology.

Cherokee Sugar Land, Limited Partnership | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a License Agreement by and between the City of Sugar Land and Town Center Lakeside, Limited for installation of two antennas to support the Three Tier Wireless Communications Project.  Ms. Sharlett Chowning, Director of Information Technology.

Town Center Lakeside, Limited | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on authorizing acceptance of Solid Waste Recycling Awareness Grant in the amount of $13,459.00 from Houston-Galveston Area Council; and authorizing budget adjustment in the amount of $13,459.00 to revenues and expenditures.  Mr. Adam Smith, Environmental Manager.

Solid Waste Recycling Awareness Grant | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $63,703.00 with Keep Sugar Land Beautiful for environmental education and public awareness programs and services.  Mr. Adam Smith, Environmental Manager.

Keep Sugar Land Beautiful | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $133,870.90 with Third Coast Services, LLC for reinstallation of U.S. 90A street lights.  Mr. Mike Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

U.S. 90A Street Lights | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 06, 2009.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT BONDS

A.

Consideration of and action on approval of First Colony Municipal Utility District No. 10 issuance of $4,280,000 Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2009.  Mr. Bryan Guinn, Budget Manager and Mr. Richard Muller, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson, LLP.

Tax Bonds | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $1,596,099.02 with TransCore ITS, LLC for Three Tier Wireless Communications Network for Traffic Management Center.  Mr. David Worley, Assistant Public Works Director.

Three Tier Wireless | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing Purchase of one replacement ladder  truck and associated equipment in the amount of $1,045,542 from Metro Fire Apparatus through the Houston Galveston Area Council.  Mr. Clay Fenwick, Assistant Fire Chief.

Ladder  Truck | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

SURFACE WATER

A.

Review of and discussion on current water supplies and long range water supply contracts and strategies.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities.

Water Supplies | Video Snippet

B.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $4,296,000 with CDM, Incorporated for final engineering design for CIP SW0802 Phase I Surface Water Treatment Plant.  Ms. Jessie Li, Assistant Utilities Director.

Final Engineering Design | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VII.

PUBLIC HEARING

A.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.:   Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on proposed 2009 Property Tax Rate.  Ms. Donna Svatek, Treasury Manager.

Proposed 2009 Property Tax Rate | Video Snippet

VIII.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

A.

FIRST AND FINAL CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1759 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2009; 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. 1759 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

FIRST AND FINAL CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1760 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2009; 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.  Ms. Jennifer Brown, Budget and Research Director.

Ordinance No. 1760 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

C.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1758 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE CITY MANAGER’S AUTHORITY OVER PURCHASES AND REAL ESTATE MATTERS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF SECTION 2-11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES.  Mr. Aaron Dobbs, Assistant City Attorney and Ms. Karen Daly, Assistant City Manager.

Ordinance No. 1758 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 09-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, NOMINATING ONE OR MORE CANDIDATES FOR THE FORT BEND COUNTY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE 2010/2011 TERM OF OFFICE.  Ms. Donna Svatek, Treasury Manager.

Resolution No. 09-38 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

IX.

WORKSHOP

A.

Review of and discussion on City of Sugar Land 50th Anniversary Celebration. Ms. Teresa Preza, Event Production Manager and Ms. Honor Iosif, Recreation Coordinator.

50th Anniversary Celebration | Video Snippet

B.

Review of and discussion on conceptual plan for development of 300 acres located near U.S. 59 and University Boulevard.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development.

Conceptual Plan | Video Snippet

C.

Review of and discussion on 2008 Charter Commission report and recommendations.  Mr. Joe Morris, City Attorney.

2008 Charter Commission report | Video Snippet

X.

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

XI.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION | Video Snippet

A.

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

Real Property:  Section 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property).

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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Approved For Posting:

Karen Daly, Assistant City Manager

Posted this 16th day of October, 2009, at 1:00 O’clock P.M.