TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

INVOCATION | Video Snippet

Council Member Thomas Abraham

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

Council Member Thomas Abraham

RECOGNITIONS | Video Snippet

Government Finance Officers Association

Distinguished Budget Award

Government Finance Officers Association

Excellence in Financial Reporting Award

Government Treasurers Association of Texas

Certificate of Distinction for Investment Policy

Ms. Linda Symank, Director of Fiscal Services and

Ms. Jennifer Brown, Budget and Research Director

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. 1767 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PERMANENTLY ZONING 29.94 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF NEW TERRITORY BOULEVARD AND EAST OF CHATHAM AVENUE IN THE TELFAIR DEVELOPMENT AS STANDARD SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT.  Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner.

Ordinance No. 1767 | Status: Passed

B.

SECOND CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1768 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A CONTIGUOUS 701.96 ACRE GEOGRAPHIC AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AS REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FOUR, CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS; CREATING A BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR SUCH ZONE; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.  Ms. Regina Morales, Director of Economic Development, and Mr. Jim Callaway, Executive Director of Community Development. 

Ordinance No. 1768 | Status: Passed

C.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 09-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS ACCEPTING A DEDICATION DEED FROM LAKE POINTE TOWN CENTER, LTD. FOR 0.0245 ACRES OF LAND; ACCEPTING A DEDICATION DEED FROM TOWN CENTER LAKESIDE, LTD. FOR 0.0916 AND 0.0421 ACRES OF LAND; AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE THREE  DEDICATED PARCELS OF LAND FROM THE CITY TO THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, BY DONATION DEED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 6 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE TRANSACTIONS.  Mr. Clayton Taylor, Right of Way Manager.

Resolution No. 09-49 | Status: Passed

D.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a one year Contract renewal with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg, and Allen, P.C. for Sugar Land Municipal Court collection services for the period January 2010 through December 2010. Ms. Linda Symank, Director of Fiscal Services.

Municipal Court Collection Services | Status: Passed

E.

Consideration of and action on authorizing ratification of Payment in the amount of $52,576.10 to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for  Public Health Service Fee.  Ms. SuEllen Staggs, Director of Utilities. 

Public Health Service Fee | Status: Passed

F.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in an amount not to exceed $239,790.00 with HDR Engineering, Incorporated for Phase A Sanitary Sewer Collection System Survey and Preliminary Engineering Report CIP WW0802.  Mr. Timothy Jahn, Engineer IV.

Sanitary Sewer Collection System Survey | Status: Passed

G.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Subrecipient Grant Agreement in an amount not to exceed $84,735.00 with Fort Bend CORPS for minor single family housing rehabilitation for program year October 01, 2009 through September 30, 2010. Ms. Stacie Henderson, Community and Environmental Manager.

Subrecipient Grant Agreement | Status: Passed

H.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 01, 2009.  Ms. Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary.

Minutes | Status: Passed

IV.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing a Purchase Contract for Custom Spartan/Crimson Pumper Fire Engine and associated equipment in the amount of $663,500.00 from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Incorporated through Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative purchasing.  Mr. Clay Fenwick, Assistant Fire Chief.

Pumper Fire Engine | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on bid evaluation and  authorizing Fleet Purchases through Helfman Ford; Helfman Dodge; Philpott Motors, Limited; Planet Ford Dodge; and Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land  in the amount of $1,004,261 for thirty new vehicles and related equipment.  Ms. Sereniah Breland, Support Services Director.

Fleet Purchases | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

V.

APPOINTMENTS

A.

Consideration of and action on appointment of one member each to Position Six, Seven, and Eight, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors for the period January 01, 2010 through December 31, 2012.  Mayor James A. Thompson.

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on appointment of one member each to Position One and Three, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three Board of Directors for the period January 01, 2010 through December 31, 2012; and appointment of Chairman for the period January 01, 2010 through December 31, 2010.  Mayor James A. Thompson

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VI.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

A.

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1769 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION, DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS OPERATIONS, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, EXTEND, REMOVE, REPLACE, ABANDON, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN ITS FACILITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, DELIVERY, SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL GAS; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE FOREGOING SUBJECT; CONTAINING A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Ms. Eugenia Cano, Assistant City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 1769 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1770 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC (COMPANY) THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF 30 YEARS TO INSTALL, OPERATE, AND USE FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO CONDUCT AN ELECTRIC DELIVERY BUSINESS IN THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING USE OF THE COMPANY’S FACILITIES FOR OTHER BUSINESS PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE GRANTING OF ACCESS TO THOSE FACILITIES FOR THE DELIVERY OF BROADBAND OVER POWER LINES OR SIMILAR SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY.  Ms. Eugenia Cano, Assistant City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 1770 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

B.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 09-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING BY CONDEMNATION TWO DRAINAGE EASEMENTS CONSISTING OF 0.0430 ACRES (1,875 SQUARE FEET EACH) IN LANDSCAPE RESERVES “D” AND “L” IN THE SUGAR MILL, SECTION THREE SUBDIVISION.  Mr. Shashi Kumar, Drainage Engineer and Mr. Clayton Taylor, Right of Way Manager.

Resolution No. 09-48 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

VII.

WORKSHOP

A.

Review of and discussion on crime prevention and awareness initiatives.  Mr. Douglas Brinkley, Police Chief.

Crime Prevention | Video Snippet

B.

Review of and discussion on Fire Department Assessment and priorities for consulting firm.  Mr. Steve Griffith, Assistant City Manager.

Fire Department Assessment | Video Snippet

C.

Review of and discussion on Brazos River Park Phase II Preliminary Engineering Report and proposed design CIP PK0802.  Mr. Jimmy Vandever, CIP Development Manager.

Brazos River Park Phase II | Video Snippet

D.

Review of and discussion on Charter election ordinance and propositions.  Mr. Joe Morris, City Attorney.

Charter Election | Video Snippet

VIII.

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

IX.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION | Video Snippet

A.

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

Section 551.072 Real Property:

b) For the purpose of discussion with respect to acreage and value, offer to purchase and status of negotiations regarding real property to be acquired for Brazos River Park Expansion park improvements.  Mr. Clayton Taylor, Right of Way Manager.

C.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 09-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING BY CONDEMNATION THE FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO APPROXIMATELY 16.8632 ACRES OF PROPERTY FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BRAZOS RIVER PARK EXPANSION.  Mr. Joe Morris, City Attorney.

Resolution No. 09-41 | Video Snippet | Status: Passed

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.