Call to order: City Hall Council Chamber Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Reverend Deborah Prihoda, First Assembly of God, Rosenberg)
Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the City of Rosenberg as a Purple Heart City. (Vincent M. Morales, Jr., Mayor) Presentation of Rosenberg Image Committee Beautification and Renovation Awards. (William Benton, Councilor, At Large Position One)
1. Review of Consent Agenda. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one (ij motion. There will be no separate discussion of Consent Agenda items unless a City Council Member has requested that the item be discussed, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Regular Agenda. A. Consideration of and action on Regular Meeting Minutes for August 05, 2014. (Linda Cernosek, City Secretary) B. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1851, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute, for and on behalf of the City, a Special Event Agreement for use of the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, by and between the City and Fort Bend County. (Wade Goates, Fire Chief) C. Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2014-36, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by deleting all of Section 28-41 (b) and (d), Stop Signs Designated, of Article II, of Division 2 of Chapter 28, Stop Streets, and substituting therefor a new Section 28-41 (b) and (d) of Article II, Division 2 of Chapter 28 thereof; providing a penalty in an amount of not less than $1.00 or more than $200.00 for violation of any provision thereof; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services) D. Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2014-37, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by adding a certain portion of Alamo Street to Section 28-116 of Article III of Division 2 of Chapter 28 thereof, as a portion of a street within the City upon which it is unlawful to park a vehicle; providing for the installation of "No Parking" signs indicating the boundaries of the no parking zone along Alamo Street; providing a penalty in an amount of not less than $1.00 nor more than $200.00 for each violation of any provision hereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services) E. Consideration of and action on a Final Plat of Summer Lakes Section Six, being a subdivision of 17.16 acres out of the Jane H. Long League, A-55 and the Wm. Lusk Survey, A-276, in the City of Rosenberg, in Fort Bend County, Texas (Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 144); 80 lots, 6 blocks, 3 reserves (0.4624 ac). (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development) F. Consideration of and action on a Final Plat of Cottonwood Section Three-B, a subdivision of 8.333 acres of land located in the S.A. Stone Survey No. 10, A-392, City of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas; Lots: 44; Reserves: 1; Blocks: 4. (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development) G. Consideration of and action on a Final Plat of Bayou Crossing Section Three, a subdivision of 8.670 acres of land located in the James Lowery 1/3 League, A-275, City of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas; also being a partial replat of Reserve "A-2", Block 1, Bayou Crossing Section Two Partial Replat No. One recorded at Plat No. 20130258, F.B.C.P.R., and a partial replat of Lots 3 and 4, J. M. Donley Subdivision recorded at Vol. 1, Pg. 20, F.B.C.P.R. (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development) H. Consideration of and action on River Run at the Brazos Section Five Amending Plat No. 1, being a subdivision of 8.3492 acres out of the Wm. Lusk Survey, A-276, in Fort Bend County, Texas (Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 158); 39 Lots, 2 Blocks, 0 Reserves. (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development)
Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2014-34, an Ordinance approving and adopting the City of Rosenberg, Texas, Budget for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015; making appropriations for the City for such year as reflected in said Budget; and making certain findings and containing certain provisions relating to the subject. (Joyce Vasut, Executive Director of Administrative Services)
Consideration of and action on ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the City of Rosenberg 2014-2015 Budget. (Joyce Vasut, Executive Director of Administrative Services)
Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2014-35, an Ordinance providing for the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes of the City of Rosenberg, Texas, for the Year 2014; providing for the date on which such taxes shall be due and payable; providing for penalty and interest on all taxes not timely paid; repealing all ordinances or parrs of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; and providing for severability. (Joyce Vasut, Executive Director of Administrative Services)
Consideration of and action on the proposed installation of four (4) speed humps on Sally Anne Drive. (William Benton, Councilor, At Large Position One / Jimmie J. Pena, Councilor, District 1)
Review and discuss policy regarding Mayor/Council Members voting ability on all City-affiliated Boards, Corporations, Task Forces, Committees, Commissions, etc., and take action as necessary. (William Benton, Councilor, At Large Position One)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1855, a Resolution authorizing a request for a waiver of the Local Match Fund Participation requirement by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in consideration of planned improvements to the W. Fairgrounds Road Bridge; and, cause to be performed an "Equivalent-Match Project" located within the City in return for waiver of the Local Match Fund Participation requirement; and, authorizing the City Manager and/or Mayor to negotiate and execute, for and on behalf of the City, appropriate agreements and/or documents regarding same. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1814, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute, for and on behalf of the City, a Crossing Agreement, by and between the City and Enterprise Crude Pipeline, LLC, permitting the installation of a single, new common carrier pipeline. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1852, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager and/or Mayor to execute, for and on behalf of the City, a Standard Utility Agreement, by and between the City and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for water and sanitary sewer utility line relocations necessitated by the U.S. Hwy 59/1-69 Expansion Project. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1853, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager and/or Mayor to execute, for and on behalf of the City, a Standard Utility Agreement, by and between the City and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for water and sanitary sewer utility line relocations necessitated by the U.S. Hwy 59/1-69 Expansion Project. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1854, a Resolution suspending the October 01, 2014, effective date of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC's application to amend its rate schedules to permit the City time to study the request; approving cooperation with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities (GCCC); hiring Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle and Townsend, P.C., attorneys and consulting services to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; and requiring notice of this Resolution to the Company and legal counsel. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Review and discuss proposed cancellation of the October 07, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting to accommodate National Night Out activities, and take action as necessary. (Linda Cernosek, City Secretary)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1818, a Resolution providing for authorized compensation for the position of Presiding Judge of the Rosenberg Municipal Court. (Vincent M. Morales, Jr., Mayor)
Call to order: City Hall Council Chamber Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Reverend Deborah Prihoda, First Assembly of God, Rosenberg)
Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the City of Rosenberg as a Purple Heart City. (Vincent M. Morales, Jr., Mayor) Presentation of Rosenberg Image Committee Beautification and Renovation Awards. (William Benton, Councilor, At Large Position One)
1. Review of Consent Agenda. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one (ij motion. There will be no separate discussion of Consent Agenda items unless a City Council Member has requested that the item be discussed, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Regular Agenda. A. Consideration of and action on Regular Meeting Minutes for August 05, 2014. (Linda Cernosek, City Secretary) B. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1851, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute, for and on behalf of the City, a Special Event Agreement for use of the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, by and between the City and Fort Bend County. (Wade Goates, Fire Chief) C. Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2014-36, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by deleting all of Section 28-41 (b) and (d), Stop Signs Designated, of Article II, of Division 2 of Chapter 28, Stop Streets, and substituting therefor a new Section 28-41 (b) and (d) of Article II, Division 2 of Chapter 28 thereof; providing a penalty in an amount of not less than $1.00 or more than $200.00 for violation of any provision thereof; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services) D. Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2014-37, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by adding a certain portion of Alamo Street to Section 28-116 of Article III of Division 2 of Chapter 28 thereof, as a portion of a street within the City upon which it is unlawful to park a vehicle; providing for the installation of "No Parking" signs indicating the boundaries of the no parking zone along Alamo Street; providing a penalty in an amount of not less than $1.00 nor more than $200.00 for each violation of any provision hereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services) E. Consideration of and action on a Final Plat of Summer Lakes Section Six, being a subdivision of 17.16 acres out of the Jane H. Long League, A-55 and the Wm. Lusk Survey, A-276, in the City of Rosenberg, in Fort Bend County, Texas (Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 144); 80 lots, 6 blocks, 3 reserves (0.4624 ac). (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development) F. Consideration of and action on a Final Plat of Cottonwood Section Three-B, a subdivision of 8.333 acres of land located in the S.A. Stone Survey No. 10, A-392, City of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas; Lots: 44; Reserves: 1; Blocks: 4. (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development) G. Consideration of and action on a Final Plat of Bayou Crossing Section Three, a subdivision of 8.670 acres of land located in the James Lowery 1/3 League, A-275, City of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas; also being a partial replat of Reserve "A-2", Block 1, Bayou Crossing Section Two Partial Replat No. One recorded at Plat No. 20130258, F.B.C.P.R., and a partial replat of Lots 3 and 4, J. M. Donley Subdivision recorded at Vol. 1, Pg. 20, F.B.C.P.R. (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development) H. Consideration of and action on River Run at the Brazos Section Five Amending Plat No. 1, being a subdivision of 8.3492 acres out of the Wm. Lusk Survey, A-276, in Fort Bend County, Texas (Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 158); 39 Lots, 2 Blocks, 0 Reserves. (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development)
Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2014-34, an Ordinance approving and adopting the City of Rosenberg, Texas, Budget for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015; making appropriations for the City for such year as reflected in said Budget; and making certain findings and containing certain provisions relating to the subject. (Joyce Vasut, Executive Director of Administrative Services)
Consideration of and action on ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the City of Rosenberg 2014-2015 Budget. (Joyce Vasut, Executive Director of Administrative Services)
Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2014-35, an Ordinance providing for the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes of the City of Rosenberg, Texas, for the Year 2014; providing for the date on which such taxes shall be due and payable; providing for penalty and interest on all taxes not timely paid; repealing all ordinances or parrs of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith; and providing for severability. (Joyce Vasut, Executive Director of Administrative Services)
Consideration of and action on the proposed installation of four (4) speed humps on Sally Anne Drive. (William Benton, Councilor, At Large Position One / Jimmie J. Pena, Councilor, District 1)
Review and discuss policy regarding Mayor/Council Members voting ability on all City-affiliated Boards, Corporations, Task Forces, Committees, Commissions, etc., and take action as necessary. (William Benton, Councilor, At Large Position One)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1855, a Resolution authorizing a request for a waiver of the Local Match Fund Participation requirement by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in consideration of planned improvements to the W. Fairgrounds Road Bridge; and, cause to be performed an "Equivalent-Match Project" located within the City in return for waiver of the Local Match Fund Participation requirement; and, authorizing the City Manager and/or Mayor to negotiate and execute, for and on behalf of the City, appropriate agreements and/or documents regarding same. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1814, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute, for and on behalf of the City, a Crossing Agreement, by and between the City and Enterprise Crude Pipeline, LLC, permitting the installation of a single, new common carrier pipeline. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1852, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager and/or Mayor to execute, for and on behalf of the City, a Standard Utility Agreement, by and between the City and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for water and sanitary sewer utility line relocations necessitated by the U.S. Hwy 59/1-69 Expansion Project. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1853, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager and/or Mayor to execute, for and on behalf of the City, a Standard Utility Agreement, by and between the City and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for water and sanitary sewer utility line relocations necessitated by the U.S. Hwy 59/1-69 Expansion Project. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1854, a Resolution suspending the October 01, 2014, effective date of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC's application to amend its rate schedules to permit the City time to study the request; approving cooperation with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities (GCCC); hiring Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle and Townsend, P.C., attorneys and consulting services to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; and requiring notice of this Resolution to the Company and legal counsel. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Review and discuss proposed cancellation of the October 07, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting to accommodate National Night Out activities, and take action as necessary. (Linda Cernosek, City Secretary)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1818, a Resolution providing for authorized compensation for the position of Presiding Judge of the Rosenberg Municipal Court. (Vincent M. Morales, Jr., Mayor)