NovusAGENDA

Tuesday, October 20, 2020


CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

4:30 P.M.


	ATTENTION:

City of Sugar Land will limit meeting attendance to 25% of capacity in order to maximize social-distancing and limit the spread of COVID-19. 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.

Members of the public desiring to submit written comments to be read during the Public Comment and/or Public Hearing portions of the meeting, will be allowed to submit their comments to the Office of City Secretary (citysec@sugarlandtx.gov). Written/e-mailed comments must be received by 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2020. The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to remove any written/e-mailed comments deemed inappropriate and/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 virtually during the set/posted time of the Public Comment and/or Public Hearing must e-mail (citysec@sugarlandtx.gov) or call ((281) 275-2730) the Office of the City Secretary by 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Once properly registered, the Office of the City Secretary will provide instructions for direct virtual participation during the Public Comment and/or Public Hearing.

In-person public comment and/or public hearing participation will be held in accordance to the aforementioned meeting room capacity standards. Should the meeting room be at said capacity, members of the public exceeding capacity desiring to speak will be asked to wait in the lobby, and allowed in the meeting room once capacity allows.

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


	I.	CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION


		A.	Closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code in accordance with: Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney For the purpose of receiving legal advice related to the Third Amendment to the Imperial Redevelopment Agreement.
			Jim Callaway, Director of Special Projects and Mark Arnold, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP
		B.	Closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code in accordance with: Section 551.087 Economic Development Negotiations For the purpose of discussion with respect to a financial or other incentive to a business prospect to locate, stay, or expand in the City.
			Devon Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Economic Development
		C.	Closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with: Section 551.074 Public Officers For the purpose of deliberations regarding appointments to, and duties of, the Building Standards Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, Sugar Land 4B Corporation, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4, Independent Ethics Review Board, and Imperial Redevelopment District.
			Cindy Dees, Director of Public Affairs and Carrie Paxton-Lamke, Community Engagement Manager


RECONVENE


INVOCATION


Council Member Naushad Kermally


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG


Council Member Naushad Kermally


RECOGNITION


COACH BILL YEOMAN DAY OCTOBER 20, 2020
Joe Zimmerman, Mayor
2020 INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION IN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Kylie Jackson, Innovation Manager


VIDEO	II.	PUBLIC COMMENT


		A.	Citizens who desire to address the City Council, Board and/or Commission with regard to matters on the agenda will be read and/or received at this time. Members of the public desiring to make comments during this portion of the meeting will be allowed to submit their comments (as outlined above) to the Office of the City Secretary (citysec@sugarlandtx.gov). Written/e-mailed comments and/or requests to participate during this portion of the meeting must be received by 2:00 p.m. on, Tuesday, October 20, 2020. The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to remove any written/e-mailed comments deemed inappropriate (as outlined above) and/or not related to matters posted on the agenda. 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.


	III.	REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA


VIDEO	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.	Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 20-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR, TEXAS, REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD; AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
			Jorge Alba, Senior Engineering Manager
		B.	Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 20-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY RELATING TO STAKE SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY USED AS POLLING PLACES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 20-25.
			Nicole Solis, Assistant Director of Environmental and Neighborhood Services
		C.	Consideration of and action on authorization of renewal of a one-year Agreement with Superion, LLC, a CentralSquare Company, in the amount of $152,515.99, for the Enterprise Resource Planning System annual software maintenance and support.
			Erik Schenck, IT Manager
		D.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Contract with Intertech Security, LLC, dba Intertech Ci, LLC, in the amount of $97,992.00, for Phase 1 of the U.S. Customs Renovation Project.
			Mitchell Davies, Airport Planning & Development Manager
		E.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Contract with Andritz Separation, Inc., in the amount of $84,587.25, for one (1) centrifuge repair at the Surface Water Treatment Plant.
			John Bailey, Surface Water Plant Manager
		F.	Consideration of and action on the appointment of Paula Noble and James Thompson for terms expiring September 1, 2024 to the Imperial Redevelopment District Board of Directors.
			Joe Zimmerman, Mayor
		G.	Consideration of and action on the appointment of Barbara Brescian, Heather Guillen, Joan Maresh-Hansen, Kelsey Johnson, HoJin Lim, Kelsey Low, Andy Phan, Tracy Pipes, and Kelly Reynolds for terms expiring September 30, 2021; and appointment of Barbara Brescian as Chair, to the Parks, Art, Recreation, Culture, and Streetscapes (PARCS) Board.
			Joe Zimmerman, Mayor
		H.	Consideration of and action on the appointment of Aftab Ghesani, Steve Porter, Sharon Saunders, and Amy Suhl for terms expiring September 30, 2022, to the Sugar Land 4B Corporation Board of Directors.
			Joe Zimmerman, Mayor
		I.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a contract with Wilson Fire Equipment & Service Company, Inc., in the amount of $273,000.00, for the construction of security improvements at the City's water facilities for the Utilities Security Phase III Project, CIP WA1101.
			John Bailey, Surface Water Plant Manager
		J.	Consideration of and action on acceptance of the Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Texas Division of Emergency Management, in the amount of $33,638.43, for hazard emergency preparedness and local emergency management program expenses.
			Patrick Hughes, Administrator, Emergency Management
		K.	Consideration of and action on the minutes of the October 6, 2020 meeting.
			Thomas Harris III, City Secretary


	V.	CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS


VIDEO	A.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Construction Contract with NBG Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $576,835.00, for the construction of the Flood Control Improvements - Dam III Oyster Creek at Lexington Project, CIP CDR2103.
		Fabiola de Carvalho, Engineer II
VIDEO	B.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Construction Contract with Wadecon, LLC, in the amount of $3,293,689, for the Sugar Creek Drainage Improvements - Montclair Boulevard Phase 1 Project, CIP CDR2102.
		Guillermo Salcedo, Senior Engineer Manager
VIDEO	C.	Consideration of and action on authorization of a Contract with Cigna Healthcare, in the amount of $1,623,168, for specific and aggregate stop-loss coverage premiums for the self-funded medical plan for period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
		Paula Kutchka, Director of Human Resources


	VI.	ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS


VIDEO	A.	Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 20-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 87th SESSION OF THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO INCLUDE SPECIAL CALLED SESSIONS OF THE 87th LEGISLATURE AND THE INTERIM.
		Rick Ramirez, Intergovernmental Relations Manager


	VII.	APPOINTMENTS


VIDEO	A.	Consideration of and action on the appointment of two members for unexpired terms ending September 30, 2021; five members for terms expiring September 30, 2022; and appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair, to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
		Joe Zimmerman, Mayor

VIDEO	B.	Consideration of and action on the appointment of five members for terms expiring September 30, 2022; appointment of one member, promotion of one alternate to member, and appointment of three alternate members for terms expiring September 30, 2021; and appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair to the Building Standards Commission.
		Joe Zimmerman, Mayor

VIDEO	C.	Consideration of and action on the appointment of nine members for terms expiring September 30, 2021, and appointment of a Chair to the Animal Advisory Board.
		Joe Zimmerman, Mayor

VIDEO	D.	Consideration of and action on the appointment of one member to an unexpired term ending September 30, 2021; promotion of one alternate to member, and appointment of one alternate member for terms expiring September 30, 2022; appointment of two members and one alternate member for terms expiring September 30, 2023; and appointment of a Chair, to the Independent Ethics Review Board.
		Joe Zimmerman, Mayor

VIDEO	E.	Consideration of and action on the appointment of two members, promotion of one alternate to member, and appointment of one alternate member for terms expiring September 30, 2022; appointment of one alternate member for an unexpired term ending September 30, 2021; and appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair, to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
		Joe Zimmerman, Mayor


	VIII.	CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS


VIDEO		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


VIDEO	IX.	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


	X.	Meeting Vote Log


		Meeting Voting Log


	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 this 16th day of October, 2020 at 7:15 p.m.