Tuesday, September 19, 2017

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 5:30 P.M.
INVOCATION
Council Member Bridget Yeung
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Council Member Bridget Yeung
I.PUBLIC COMMENT
A.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

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. 2110  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 7, SECTION 5-306 AND SECTION 5-307 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN; AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH OFFENSE.

Katie Clayton, Water Resources Manager
B.

SECOND CONSIDERATION:  Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2109 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4, SECTION 2-136 (FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES) AND CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 1, SECTION 5-421 (FIRE PROTECTION FEES FOR DISTRICTS IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION) BY REVISING CITY SERVICE FEES.

Justin Alderete, Budget Officer
C.SECOND CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2108 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE 2080, REGARDING THE USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Scott Schultz, Assistant Chief of Police

 

D.Consideration of and action on execution of a five-year Contract in a maximum amount of $250,000 ($50,000 per year), with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., for bank depository services for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2022.
Jennifer Brown, Director of Finance
E.Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $209,550.00 with ARKK Engineers, LLC for design and bid phase for the Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation Project D and East Interceptor Phase III, CIP WW1601.
Guillermo I. Salcedo, Senior Engineer
F.Consideration of and action on execution of a Contract in the amount of $122,450.00 with ESE Partners, LLC for asbestos abatement and demolition preparations on the approximate 121-acre former Central Unit prison site.
Phil Wagner, Director of Economic Development and Dave Hill, Public / Private Partnerships Manager
G.Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a Contract in the amount of $101,790.00 with Shrader Engineering Inc. for design of emergency generators for City Hall Annex and Public Works Service Center.
Pat Hughes, Assistant Fire Chief and Jimmy Vandever, Construction Services Manager
H.Consideration of and action on execution of a one-year Contract in the amount of $203,445.00 with Landscape Professionals of Texas, and with an option to renew for four additional one year terms, for landscaping services.
Abimbola Fadimu, Facilities Services Manager
I.Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement by and between Fort Bend County and the City of Sugar Land, Texas to furnish fire protection, firefighting, and assistance in emergency medical services to the surrounding unincorporated areas in Fort Bend County.
Jeff Krehmeier, Assistant Fire Chief
J.

Consideration of and action on approval of minutes of the City Council Special Emergency Meeting August 27, 2017.

Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary
VIDEOK.

Consideration of and action on approval of the minutes of the September 05, 2017 City Council meeting.

Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

 

IV.REAPPRAISAL OF DAMAGED PROPERTY
VIDEOA.

Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND RESOLUTION NO. 17-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, REQUESTING THAT THE FORT BEND CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT REAPPRAISE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS AND DAMAGED DURING HURRICANE HARVEY.

Jennifer Brown, Director of Finance

V.BUDGET
VIDEOA.

FIRST AND FINAL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2113 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018; APPROPRIATING THE SUMS AS SET FORTH THEREIN; ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 2018 - 2022; AND ADOPTING A COMPENSATION PLAN.

Justin Alderete, Budget Officer
VIDEOB.

FIRST AND FINAL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 2114 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, LEVYING A PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR THE YEAR 2017; AND DIRECTING THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR TO ASSESS, ACCOUNT FOR, AND DISTRIBUTE THE PROPERTY TAXES AS HEREIN LEVIED.

Jennifer Brown, Director of Finance
VIDEOC.

Consideration of and action on ratifying the property tax revenue increase included in the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget.

Justin Alderete, Budget Officer
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
VIDEOA.FIRST CONSIDERATION: Consideration of and action on CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO 2112  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2018 SERVICE PLAN; THE 2017 ASSESSMENT ROLL AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2017 CALENDAR YEAR FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE ENCLAVE AT RIVER PARK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Justin Alderete, Budget Officer
VII.CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
VIDEOA.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of all documents relating to the execution of Year 2 of a multi-year contract with CIGNA for self-funded group medical plan claims and fixed administrative costs, fully insured group dental, and voluntary vision insurance coverage for period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018; funded in the amount of $8,855,548.00 for services.

Paula J. Kutchka, Director of Human Resources
VIDEOB.

Consideration of and action on ratifying emergency purchase in the amount of $141,450.00 from U. S. Flood Control Corporation for Tiger Dams in response to Hurricane Harvey emergency; and approval of a budget amendment in the amount of $141,450.00 in revenue and expenses.

Eric Oscarson, Assistant Director of Public Works
VIDEOC.Consideration of and action on execution of an Amendment to the General Services Contract with T.F.R Enterprises, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $490,000.00 for clearance and debris removal associated with Hurricane Harvey; and approval of a budget amendment in the amount of $490,000.00 in revenue and expenses.
Dawn Steph, Director of Environmental & Neighborhood Services
VIDEOD.Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of an Amendment to the General Services Contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $101,000.00 for debris monitoring services associated with Hurricane Harvey and approval of a budget amendment in the amount of $101,000.00 in revenue and expenses.
Dawn Steph, Director of Environmental & Neighborhood Services
VIII.CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS
A.

Council Member Reports

  • Community Events Attended or Scheduled
VIDEOB.

City Manager Report

  • Community Events Attended or Scheduled
  • Other Governmental Meetings Attended or Scheduled
  • Council Meeting Schedule
IX.CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
VIDEOA.

Closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with: Section 551.074 Public Officers.

 

For the purpose of discussion with respect to appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Building Standards Commission and Sugar Land 4B Corporation.
Steve Griffith, First Assistant City Manager and Meredith Riede, City Attorney
X.APPOINTMENTS
VIDEOA.Consideration of and action on appointment of seven members to the Building Standards Commission for one-year term expiring September 30, 2018; three alternate members for terms expiring September 30, 2018; and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair.
Mayor Joe R. Zimmerman
VIDEOB.Consideration of and action on appointment of nine members to Planning and Zoning Commission for one-year term expiring September 30, 2018; and appointment of Chair, Vice Chair, and Second Vice Chair.
Mayor Joe R. Zimmerman
VIDEOC.Consideration of and action on appointment of two members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for terms expiring September 30, 2019; three alternate members for terms expiring September 30, 2018; and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for term expiring September 30, 2018.
Mayor Joe R. Zimmerman
VIDEOD.Consideration of and action on appointment of three members to the Sugar Land 4B Corporation for two-year term expiring September 30, 2019.
Mayor Joe R. Zimmerman
E.Consideration of and action on appointment of four members to Sugar Land Legacy Foundation for two-year term expiring September 30, 2019; and appointment of President from membership to serve one year term expiring September 30, 2018.
Mayor Joe R. Zimmerman
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 WHEELCHAIR 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. THE FACILITY IS EQUIPPED WITH A HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE.
THE AGENDA AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE CITY WEBSITE (WWW.SUGARLANDTX.GOV) UNDER MEETING AGENDAS.

 

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 Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary

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Allen Bogard, City Manager

Posted this 15th day of September, 2017, at 4:15 O'clock P.M.