NovusAGENDA

Tuesday, December 5, 2023


CITY COUNCIL MEETING


CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 5:00 P.M.


	I.	ATTENTION


		A.	Members of the City Council, Board and/or Commission may participate in deliberations of posted agenda items through videoconferencing means. A quorum of the City Council, Board and/or Commission will be physically present at the above-stated location, and said location is open to the public. Audio/Video of open deliberations will be available for the public to hear/view, and are 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.


	II.	CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

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.

Elizabeth Huff, Director of Economic Development and Alba Penate-Johnson, Senior Business Development Manager


INVOCATION


Councilmember Suzanne Whatley


PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE


Councilmember Suzanne Whatley


RECOGNITION


DR. JAMES COX 26 YEARS OF SERVICE ANIMAL ADVISORY BOARD
Joe Zimmerman, Mayor


	III.	PUBLIC COMMENT

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, speakers requiring a translator will have six (6) 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.

Disclaimer: The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to remove any individual for comments deemed inappropriate, impertinent, profane, slanderous and/or for not adhering to the public comment rules outlined in this notice.

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


	IV.	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.


		A.	SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2322: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE VIII (SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES) TO LIMIT SMOKING IN CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE CITY.
			Nicole Solis, Assistant Director of Environmental & Neighborhood Services
		B.	SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2324: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE IX (SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND VEGETATION) TO BRING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BULKY WASTE IN LINE WITH CURRENT OPERATIONS.
			Nicole Solis, Assistant Director of Environmental & Neighborhood Services
		C.	Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 23-39: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK PROCUREMENT METHOD PROVIDES THE BEST VALUE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND DISPATCH CENTER.
			Lane Wolf, Senior Manager, Vertical Construction
		D.	Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 23-40: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, EXPRESSING INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE INCURRED.
			Jennifer Brown, Director of Special Projects
		E.	Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 23-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, APPOINTING A CITIZEN'S TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A FIVE-YEAR REVIEW OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL.
			Meredith Riede, City Attorney
		F.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Construction Contract with Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc., in the amount of $117,747.00, for the Covington West & Imperial Woods Drainage Improvements Project, CIP CDR2201.
			Timothy Jahn, Senior Engineering Manager
		G.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Contract with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc., in the amount of $57,045.00, for construction administration services for the Covington West & Imperial Woods Drainage Improvements Project, CIP CDR2201.
			Timothy Jahn, Senior Engineering Manager
		H.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Construction Contract with CFG Industries LLC, in the amount of $1,729,320, for rehabilitation of the Big Sweetwater Lift Station for the Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, CIP CWW2302.
			Idahosa Igbinoba, Engineer III
		I.	Consideration of and action on ratification of a Contract with Alsay Incorporated, in the amount of $78,045.00, for the Greatwood Water Well emergency repair.
			Danica Mueller, Water Operations Manager
		J.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Contract with Casco Industries, Inc., in the amount of $599,970.00 through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 698-23, for the purchase of turnout gear and accessories for the Fire-EMS Department.
			Doug Boeker, Fire - EMS Chief
		K.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Five-Year Contract with P.S. Lightwave, Inc., in the amount of $68,760.00, for data services from City Hall and Police Department to League City, Tx for the Computer Aided Dispatch System.
			Robert Bowman, IT Manager
		L.	Consideration of and action on authorization of Amendment No. 1 to the Reimbursement Agreement with John S. Beeson, Trustee, for improvements associated with the Park at Eldridge Public Improvement District.
			Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Director of Planning & Development Services
		M.	Consideration of and action on the minutes of the November 21, 2023 City Council meeting.
			Robin Lenio, City Secretary


	V.	CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS


		A.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Contract with Bass Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $8,015,000, for construction of the Public Safety Training Facility, Phase II, CIP CMU2204.
			Lane Wolf, Senior Manager Vertical Construction
		B.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Development Agreement with Pulte Homes of Texas LP, for a proposed development in the City of Sugar Land extraterritorial jurisdiction.
			Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Director of Planning & Development Services


	VI.	PUBLIC HEARINGS


		A.	PUBLIC HEARING 5:30 P.M.: To receive and hear all persons interested in the following: Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment to provide descriptions of the vision for the Lake Pointe Regional Activity Center and increase the anticipated number of multi-family units. Proposed Development Code amendment regarding the establishment of the Lake Pointe Redevelopment District and proposed rezoning for approximately 69 acres of land located along Creekbend Dr. and Fluor Daniel Dr. from Planned Development District (PD) to Lake Pointe Redevelopment District (LPR). Property being further described as all of Tract “6,” all of Tract “7,” all of Tract “8,” and all of Common Area “B” out of the Fluor Central Development Tract Replat No. 1; all of Reserve K out of Lake Pointe Tract “C;” and all of Reserve F1 out of Lake Pointe Tract “C” Replat Unrestricted Reserve “F” Replat located. Proposed Redevelopment Concept Plan for Lake Pointe Plaza, providing the opportunity to evaluate the location of proposed uses and their relationship to the surrounding area to ensure negative impacts are minimized during redevelopment. This is a new process being created by the proposed Development Code amendment for the Lake Pointe Redevelopment District per Section 2-124.
			Ruth Lohmer, Assistant Director of Community Planning & Redevelopment


	VII.	ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS


		A.	FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2326: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE AREAS OF CHANGE - LAKE POINTE REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER IN SECTION 5 OF THE LAND USE PLAN, CHAPTER 6 OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
			Ruth Lohmer, Assistant Director of Community Planning & Redevelopment

		B.	FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2325: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ADDING A NEW LAKE POINTE REDEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT (LPR), PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND A PERMITTED USES AND PARKING TABLE FOR THIS DISTRICT, AMENDING AND ADDING DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) TO LAKE POINTE REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (LPR) FOR APPROXIMATELY 69 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ALONG CREEK BEND DRIVE AND FLUOR DANIEL DRIVE.
			Ruth Lohmer, Assistant Director of Community Planning & Redevelopment

		C.	Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 23-41: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, CASTING A TOTAL OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN (127) VOTES OUT OF 5,000 TOTAL VOTES IN THE ELECTION OF FIVE DIRECTORS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FORT BEND CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2024-2025 TERM.
			Jennifer Brown, Director of Special Projects

		D.	FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2320: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
			Joshua Doyle, Chief Building Official; Nicole Solis, Assistant Director of Environmental and Neighborhood Services; and James Serrano, Chief Fire Marshal

		E.	FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2321: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 3 RELATED TO NUISANCES AND VEGETATION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
			Nicole Solis, Assistant Director of Environmental & Neighborhood Services

		F.	FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2327: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTERS 2 AND 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING FEE PROVISIONS LOCATED IN SECTIONS 2-137, 5-248, 5-249, 5-357 AND 5-421, AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 5-422; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
			Meredith Riede, City Attorney


	VIII.	WORKSHOP


		A.	Review of and discussion on applications received for appointment to the 2023 Charter Review Commission.
			Meredith Riede, City Attorney


	IX.	CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS


		A.	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


	X.	CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

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 annual performance evaluation.

Joe Zimmerman, Mayor


	XI.	CITY MANAGER FY24 COMPENSATION PACKAGE


		A.	Consideration of and action on the City Manager's Compensation for Period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
			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. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS.


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

Posted on this 1st day of December, 2023 at 3:20 P.M.