2.(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, defining outdoor storage; interpreting boundaries of Zoning Districts; providing for the elimination and amortization of nonconforming site improvements in the Primary Corridor (PC) and Island (IS) Districts; requiring the use of all weather material for the parking of commercial vehicles; amending provisions regarding outdoor display, sales and storage; permitting residential uses in District PC and District IS; requiring a Specific Use Permit for light industrial uses adjacent to residential property in District PC; amending Chapter 98 “Vegetation” regarding the requirements for parking lot and on lot trees and shrubs in District PC and District IS; providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date and finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance was passed was open as required by law. 2.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 2.(a).
3.(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, supporting legislation that requires a water control and improvement district with 50 percent or more of the district’s geographic territory located within the boundaries of a home rule city and the taxable value of the district’s accounts located within the boundaries of the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction comprise, on average, 60 percent or more of the taxable value of the district over the previous 5 years, to obtain the approval of a majority of the municipality’s governing body before taking a major action. 3.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 3.(a).
4.(a) Report by Police Chief and discussion of the Stafford Police Department 2010 Racial Profiling Report. 4.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4.(a).
5.(a) Discussion of request by Chief of Police to use a small conference room at the Stafford Centre on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 for the monthly Combined Agencies CID Meeting. 5.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 5(a).
6.(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the Emergency Management and Television Departments to purchase equipment from Information Station Specialists, Inc. to upgrade the City of Stafford’s AM radio station, 1160 AM, in the amount of $19,875. 6.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 6.(a).
7.(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas authorizing the Emergency Management and Police Departments to purchase audio visual equipment and computers for the Emergency Operations Center from Data Projections. 7.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 7.(a).
8.(a) Discussion of request by Public Works Director to purchase a ULV aerosol mosquito sprayer with spray attachment for the Street Department. 8.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8.(a).
Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving the terms and conditions of an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education, which sponsors choice facility partners, providing for a cooperative purchasing program for goods and services.
Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the purchase of office furniture from Computer Comforts for the Emergency Operations Center pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education in the amount of $14,656.80.
10.(a)Discussion of request by Parks Superintendent for monthly vehicle allowance for use of his personal vehicle including proposed budget amendment to reallocate funds. 10.(b)Consideration of appropriate action on Item 10.(a).
Consent Agenda (any item tagged will be considered at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). (a) Request by Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police for certain Police Department personnel to attend training as specified in memos dated February 15, 2011 and February 23, 2011. (b) Authorization for Finance Director to advertise for bids for bank depository contract including joint depository contract with Stafford Economic Development Corporation.
The City Council may go into Executive Session to discuss any item on the agenda as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. To hold an Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney on appropriate matters on items on agenda; Section 551.071 (1) (A) contemplated litigation; Sec. 551.071 (2) an attorney-client privilege/relationship; 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including employment of Patrol Officer position, removal of Telecommunications Officer from six month probationary period with salary increase, removal of Police Officer from six month probationary period with salary increase, appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and appointments to the Charter Review Commission; Sec. 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Stafford/Staffordshire Road Project; Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding security personnel and devices; and Sec. 551.078 (2) to discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Stafford.
2.(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, defining outdoor storage; interpreting boundaries of Zoning Districts; providing for the elimination and amortization of nonconforming site improvements in the Primary Corridor (PC) and Island (IS) Districts; requiring the use of all weather material for the parking of commercial vehicles; amending provisions regarding outdoor display, sales and storage; permitting residential uses in District PC and District IS; requiring a Specific Use Permit for light industrial uses adjacent to residential property in District PC; amending Chapter 98 “Vegetation” regarding the requirements for parking lot and on lot trees and shrubs in District PC and District IS; providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date and finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance was passed was open as required by law. 2.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 2.(a).
3.(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, supporting legislation that requires a water control and improvement district with 50 percent or more of the district’s geographic territory located within the boundaries of a home rule city and the taxable value of the district’s accounts located within the boundaries of the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction comprise, on average, 60 percent or more of the taxable value of the district over the previous 5 years, to obtain the approval of a majority of the municipality’s governing body before taking a major action. 3.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 3.(a).
4.(a) Report by Police Chief and discussion of the Stafford Police Department 2010 Racial Profiling Report. 4.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4.(a).
5.(a) Discussion of request by Chief of Police to use a small conference room at the Stafford Centre on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 for the monthly Combined Agencies CID Meeting. 5.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 5(a).
6.(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the Emergency Management and Television Departments to purchase equipment from Information Station Specialists, Inc. to upgrade the City of Stafford’s AM radio station, 1160 AM, in the amount of $19,875. 6.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 6.(a).
7.(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas authorizing the Emergency Management and Police Departments to purchase audio visual equipment and computers for the Emergency Operations Center from Data Projections. 7.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 7.(a).
8.(a) Discussion of request by Public Works Director to purchase a ULV aerosol mosquito sprayer with spray attachment for the Street Department. 8.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8.(a).
Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving the terms and conditions of an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education, which sponsors choice facility partners, providing for a cooperative purchasing program for goods and services.
Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the purchase of office furniture from Computer Comforts for the Emergency Operations Center pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education in the amount of $14,656.80.
10.(a)Discussion of request by Parks Superintendent for monthly vehicle allowance for use of his personal vehicle including proposed budget amendment to reallocate funds. 10.(b)Consideration of appropriate action on Item 10.(a).
Consent Agenda (any item tagged will be considered at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). (a) Request by Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police for certain Police Department personnel to attend training as specified in memos dated February 15, 2011 and February 23, 2011. (b) Authorization for Finance Director to advertise for bids for bank depository contract including joint depository contract with Stafford Economic Development Corporation.
The City Council may go into Executive Session to discuss any item on the agenda as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. To hold an Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney on appropriate matters on items on agenda; Section 551.071 (1) (A) contemplated litigation; Sec. 551.071 (2) an attorney-client privilege/relationship; 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including employment of Patrol Officer position, removal of Telecommunications Officer from six month probationary period with salary increase, removal of Police Officer from six month probationary period with salary increase, appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and appointments to the Charter Review Commission; Sec. 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Stafford/Staffordshire Road Project; Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding security personnel and devices; and Sec. 551.078 (2) to discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Stafford.