TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Donald L. Smithers

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Donald L. Smithers

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Council Member Donald L. Smithers

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

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. 1764 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (PUBLIC PROPERTY AND SERVICES) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SPEED ZONES FOR STATE HIGHWAY 99.  Mr. David Worley, Assistant Public Works Director.

Ordinance No. 1764 | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 09-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING IDENTITY THEFT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE FAIR AND ACCURATE CREDIT TRANSACTION ACT OF 2003; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Ms. Linda Symank, Director of Fiscal Services.

Resolution No. 09-40 | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 09-43 A RESOLULTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A DEMAND DEPOSIT ACCOUNT WITH JP MORGAN CHASE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS WITH CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.  Ms. Mary House, Director of Human Resources.

Resolution No. 09-43 | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract Addendum with Southwest Water Services, Incorporated for weather station inspection and maintenance through September 30, 2010; and authorizing a contract base fee increase in the amount of $8,645.76.  Mr. Shashi Kumar, Drainage Engineer.

Weather Station Inspection | Status: Passed

 E.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $100,000.00 with Uretek USA, Incorporated through Fort Bend County Interlocal Agreement for concrete street raising services. Mr. Mike Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Concrete Street Raising Services | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $224,500.00 with S & C Construction Company, Incorporated through Fort Bend County Interlocal Agreement for concrete street and drainage repair services. Mr. Mike Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

Drainage Repair Services | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on authorizing approval and execution of an Agreement by and between Fort Bend County and First Colony Community Services Association, Incorporated for additional law enforcement services for the period October 01, 2009 through September 30, 2010 for Sweetwater subdivision.  Mr. Douglas Brinkley, Police Chief.

Law Enforcement Services | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of Change Order No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $44,000.00 with Southwest Water Company for utility operations in annexed River Park, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 1 effective December 01, 2009.  Mr. Howard Christian, Utilities Operations Manager. 

Annexed River Park | Status: Passed

I.

Consideration of and action on approval of Telfair General Plan Minor Amendment No. 4.  Mr. Harold Ellis, Planner II.

Minor Amendment No. 4 | Status: Passed

J.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 03, 2009.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

VARIANCE

A.

Consideration of and action on a variance to the distance requirement for sale of alcoholic beverages for Teresita’s Restaurant, 957 Eldridge Road.  Mr. Harold Ellis, Planner II .

Teresita’s Restaurant | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT BONDS

A.

Consideration of and action on approval of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 106 issuance of $4,195,000 Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2009.  Ms. Jennifer Brown, Budget and Research Director and Mr. Craig Rathmann, Rathmann and Associates.

Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

APPOINTMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on appointment of seven members to First Colony Management District Board of Directors Positions 1 through 7 for term June 01, 2009 to June 01, 2013.  Mr. Steve Griffith, Assistant City Manager.

First Colony Management District Board | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VII.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

A.

FIRST AND FINAL CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1766 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVISED BUDGET FOR CERTAIN FUNDS BE ADOPTED AS THE BUDGETED AMOUNT FOR THOSE FUNDS, to reflect budget adjustments and carryovers.  Ms. Jennifer Brown, Budget and Research Director.

Ordinance No. 1766 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 09-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY THAT ADDRESSES THE USE OF THE MUNICIPAL CHANNEL.  Mr. Doug Adolph, Assistant Communications Director.

Resolution No. 09-42 | Video Snippet | Status: Tabled

 C.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1765 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A FEE FOR NOTICES ON THE MUNICIPAL CHANNEL’S COMMUNITY EVENT BULLETIN BOARD.  Mr. Doug Adolph, Assistant Communications Director.

Ordinance No. 1765 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VIII.

WORKSHOP

A.

Review of and discussion on Federal Emergency Management Agency Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps.  Mr. Shashi Kumar, Drainage Engineer.

Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps | Video Snippet

IX.

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.