(a) Discussion of request by Sta-Mo Baseball to place banners in the City to advertise registration. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 3.(a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, defining outdoor storage; interpreting boundaries of Zoning Districts; discontinuing the nonconformance of sale and display items in the Island District (IS) Zoning District; providing for the amortization of properties with nonconforming site improvements in the Primary Corridor (PC) District; 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. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 2.(a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, defining outdoor storage; interpreting boundaries of Zoning Districts; discontinuing the nonconformance of sale and display items in the Island District (IS) Zoning District; providing for the amortization of properties with nonconforming site improvements in the Primary Corridor (PC) District; 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. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 2 (a).
(a) Discussion of request by Stafford Municipal School District Superintendent for City to approve funding to College Prep, LLC for SAT prep courses. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4.(a).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest to an agreement for election services by and between the City and Fort Bend County for the conduct of the joint City of Stafford and Stafford Municipal School District election on May 14, 2011. (b) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, providing for the holding of a joint general election with the Stafford Municipal School District to be held on May 14, 2011, for the purpose of electing one (1) Mayor and three (3) Councilmembers; and providing details for the holding of such election. (c) Discussion of setting date and time for Candidates Forum. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 5.(a) – 5.(c).
(a) Discussion of the preliminary and final plat approval of replat of lots, 10, 11, and 12, also known as 2414 and 2422 West Bend Drive, of the West Bend Subdivision (Vol. 5, pg. 11 F.B.C.P.R.) in the Hoffman Survey, Section No. 200 Abstract No. 117 City of Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas from 3 lots into 2 lots – the proposed replat of the 0.7382 acre of land located in the West Bend Subdivision would plat the property into 2 lots with 0 reserves. (b) Public Hearing on proposed replat as described in Item 6.(a). (c) Discussion of comments received during Public Hearing. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 6.(a).
City Engineer’s and Public Works Department’s report and discussion of engineering matters including: (a) Stafford/Staffordshire Roads Project addressing progress of construction; (b) Progress of developments on the US 90A Improvement Project; (c) Status of Mobility Projects addressing Dulles Avenue, Brand Lane and Kirkwood Road improvement projects; (d) Local street and drainage improvements; and (e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 7.(a) – 7.(d).
8.(a) Discussion of matters pertaining to the Fire Department including approval to replace six volunteer fire fighters and approval of 90 day leave of absence for Assistant Fire Chief Efrem Burns, with related budget impacts. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8.(a). 9.(a) Discussion of request by Emergency Management Coordinator and Police Chief for approval to spend UASI grant funds to purchase a T1line through Verizon Wireless. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 9.(a).
(a)Discussion of matters pertaining to the Street Department generator including request by Public Works Director for approval of installation, purchase of trailer and future budget amendment to cover costs for generator connection, engineering fees and trailer for generator. (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). Request to increase cleaning rates for Stafford Civic Center as approved by the Stafford Centre Committee on November 17, 2010.
13. 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; 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.
(a) Discussion of request by Sta-Mo Baseball to place banners in the City to advertise registration. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 3.(a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, defining outdoor storage; interpreting boundaries of Zoning Districts; discontinuing the nonconformance of sale and display items in the Island District (IS) Zoning District; providing for the amortization of properties with nonconforming site improvements in the Primary Corridor (PC) District; 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. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 2.(a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, defining outdoor storage; interpreting boundaries of Zoning Districts; discontinuing the nonconformance of sale and display items in the Island District (IS) Zoning District; providing for the amortization of properties with nonconforming site improvements in the Primary Corridor (PC) District; 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. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 2 (a).
(a) Discussion of request by Stafford Municipal School District Superintendent for City to approve funding to College Prep, LLC for SAT prep courses. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4.(a).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest to an agreement for election services by and between the City and Fort Bend County for the conduct of the joint City of Stafford and Stafford Municipal School District election on May 14, 2011. (b) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, providing for the holding of a joint general election with the Stafford Municipal School District to be held on May 14, 2011, for the purpose of electing one (1) Mayor and three (3) Councilmembers; and providing details for the holding of such election. (c) Discussion of setting date and time for Candidates Forum. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 5.(a) – 5.(c).
(a) Discussion of the preliminary and final plat approval of replat of lots, 10, 11, and 12, also known as 2414 and 2422 West Bend Drive, of the West Bend Subdivision (Vol. 5, pg. 11 F.B.C.P.R.) in the Hoffman Survey, Section No. 200 Abstract No. 117 City of Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas from 3 lots into 2 lots – the proposed replat of the 0.7382 acre of land located in the West Bend Subdivision would plat the property into 2 lots with 0 reserves. (b) Public Hearing on proposed replat as described in Item 6.(a). (c) Discussion of comments received during Public Hearing. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 6.(a).
City Engineer’s and Public Works Department’s report and discussion of engineering matters including: (a) Stafford/Staffordshire Roads Project addressing progress of construction; (b) Progress of developments on the US 90A Improvement Project; (c) Status of Mobility Projects addressing Dulles Avenue, Brand Lane and Kirkwood Road improvement projects; (d) Local street and drainage improvements; and (e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 7.(a) – 7.(d).
8.(a) Discussion of matters pertaining to the Fire Department including approval to replace six volunteer fire fighters and approval of 90 day leave of absence for Assistant Fire Chief Efrem Burns, with related budget impacts. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8.(a). 9.(a) Discussion of request by Emergency Management Coordinator and Police Chief for approval to spend UASI grant funds to purchase a T1line through Verizon Wireless. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 9.(a).
(a)Discussion of matters pertaining to the Street Department generator including request by Public Works Director for approval of installation, purchase of trailer and future budget amendment to cover costs for generator connection, engineering fees and trailer for generator. (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). Request to increase cleaning rates for Stafford Civic Center as approved by the Stafford Centre Committee on November 17, 2010.
13. 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; 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.