Tuesday, July 6, 2021

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY HALL

5:30 P.M.

ATTENTION:

Members of the City Council, Board and/or Commission may participate in deliberations of posted agenda items through telephonic/videoconferencing means. Audio/Video of open deliberations will be available for the public to hear/view, and recorded as per the Texas Open Meetings Act.


The meeting will live stream at https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/1238/SLTV-16-Live-Video or https://www.youtube.com/user/SugarLandTXgov/live. Sugar Land Comcast Cable Subscribers can also tune-in on Channel 16.

INVOCATION
Mayor Joe Zimmerman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Joe Zimmerman
VIDEOI.PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC HEARING
A.

Option 1: Members of the public desiring to submit written comments to be read during the Public Comment or Public Hearing portions of the meeting, will be allowed to submit their comments to the Office of the City Secretary (citysec@sugarlandtx.gov). Written/e-mailed comments must be received by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to remove any written/emailed comments deemed inappropriate or not adhering to the public comment rules outlined in this notice. The City reserves the right to not read any comments containing -

 

  • Links to for-profit sites
  • Advertising
  • Promotion of illegal activities
  • Sexual oriented/explicit comments and sites
  • Information promoting discrimination/harassment
  • Political/religious rhetoric, advocacy, or commentary

 

Members of the public desiring to participate during the set/posted time of the Public Comment or Public Hearing must e-mail (citysec@sugarlandtx.gov) or call ((281) 275-2730) the Office of the City Secretary by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Once properly registered, the Office of the City Secretary will provide instructions for direct participation during the Public Hearing.

 

Option 2: Citizens who desire to address the City Council, Board and/or Commission in person with regard to matters on the agenda must complete a "Request to Speak" form and give it to the City Secretary, or designee, prior to the beginning of the meeting. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, and speakers requiring a translator will have six minutes, regardless of the number of agenda items to be addressed. Comments or discussion by the City Council, Board, and/or Commission Members, will only be made at the time the subject is scheduled for consideration.

 

For questions or assistance, please contact the Office of the City Secretary (281) 275-2730.

 

VIDEOII.CONSENT AGENDA

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.

VIDEOA.Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 21-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, 2021 UPDATE.
Patrick Hughes, Administrator Office of Emergency Management
B.Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 21-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY (RAISE DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM) AND APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, AS AUTHORIZED GRANT OFFICIAL TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, OR DECLINE THE GRANT AND TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS.

Monique Johnson, Transportation & Mobility Innovation Manager

C.Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 21-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY (RAISE DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM) AND APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, AS AUTHORIZED GRANT OFFICIAL TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, OR DECLINE THE GRANT AND TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS.

Monique Johnson, Transportation & Mobility Innovation Manager

D.Consideration of and action on authorization of a Professional Services Contract with Jones & Carter, Inc., in the amount of $156,000.00, for design, bid phase, and construction administration services for the Well Rehabilitation Project, CIP CWA2102.

Greg Nichols, Senior Project Manager

E.Consideration of and action on authorization of a Contract with Ratliff Utilities, DBA JS Ratliff, Inc., in the amount of $178,133.00, for small meter replacement and material costs.
Katie Clayton, Assistant Director of Public Works
F.Consideration of and action on authorization of a Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $283,345.00 through Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract No. RA05-18, for the purchase of eighty-nine (89) portable and mobile police radios. 
Todd Zettlemoyer, Support Services Captain
G.Consideration of and action on authorization of an Engagement with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP, in the amount of $140,000.00, for Fiscal Year 2021 audit services.

Jennifer Brown, Director of Finance

H.Consideration of and action on authorization of the Fifth Amendment to the License Agreement between the City of Sugar Land and T-Mobile West, LLC, for the replacement and upgrade of existing equipment at the Mason Road Elevated Storage Tank.

Brian Butscher, Director of Public Works

I.Consideration of and action on ratification of expenditures with Burke's Mechanical Services, Inc., in the amount of $61,252.00, for emergency repairs to the New Territory Groundwater Plant well.  
Danica Mueller, Facilities Operations Manager
J.Consideration of and action on a request from the Fort Bend County Tax Assessor/Collector to write-off delinquent property tax accounts, in the amount of $13,391.92, for tax years 2005-2010.
Jennifer Brown, Director of Finance 
K.Consideration of and action on the minutes of the May 25, 2021 City Council Retreat and June 15, 2021 regular meeting.
Thomas Harris III, City Secretary
III.APPOINTMENTS
VIDEOA.
Consideration of and action on the appointment of one member to the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation for an unexpired term ending September 30, 2021.
Joe Zimmerman, Mayor
IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIDEOA.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M. Receive and hear all persons interested in the proposed amendments to Chapter 2 Zoning Regulations of the Development Code related to The Hill Area Residential (HR-1) district. The amendments address new construction and additions on the topics of maximum building width and size, maximum height, entry features, exterior building finishes, and tree preservation.

 

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2237 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY CREATING NEW, AND AMENDING EXISTING, DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR THE HILL AREA RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (HR-1) BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTIONS 2-155, 2-158, 2-159, 2-171, 2-191, 2-310, 2-311, 2-312, 2-313, 2-315, 2-316, 2-317, 2-381, 2-384, 2-388, AND 2-389; ADDING NEW SECTIONS 2-156 AND 2-160; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Abigail Martinez, Senior Planner
VIDEOB.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M. Receive and hear all persons interested in the proposed change in zoning from Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential (R-1Z) for Sugar Mill Section 7 (commonly known as Misty Lake), Grants Lake Patio Homes (commonly known as The Enclave at Grants Lake), and Chimneystone Sections 1, 2, and 3.

 

FIRST CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2238 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT TO ZERO LOT LINE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1Z) DISTRICT FOR APPROXIMATELY 183.90 ACRES OF LAND IN THE AREAS KNOWN AS (1) SUGAR MILL SECTION 7, ALSO KNOWN AS MISTY LAKE, (2) GRANTS LAKE PATIO HOMES, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ENCLAVE AT GRANTS LAKE, AND (3) CHIMNEYSTONE SECTIONS 1, 2, AND 3.

Abigail Martinez, Senior Planner
V.WORKSHOP (CANE ROOM - 161)
VIDEOA.Review of and discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program.
Keisha Seals, Engineering Manager and Jennifer Brown, Director of Finance
VIDEOVI.CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS
VIDEOA.City 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
VII.CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
VIDEOA.

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

 

Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations:

 

For the purpose of deliberation regarding the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City.

Alba Penate-Johnson, Business Development Manager
B.

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

 

Section 551.074 Personnel Matters:

 

For the purpose of discussion with respect to the City Manager quarterly performance report.

Joe Zimmerman, Mayor
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.
THE AGENDA AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE CITY WEBSITE (WWW.SUGARLANDTX.GOV) UNDER MEETING AGENDAS.

 

Posted on this 2nd day of July, 2021 at 4:16 P.M.