Council Reports: The Mayor and Council may make announcements of community interest on the following items: (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedules; (3) an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; (4) a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; (5) information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the political subdivision; and (6) announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the political subdivision that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
(a) Approval of the August 5, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting minutes. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Consent Agenda (Items "i through xi") any item tagged will be discussed and considered at the conclusion of this item or at the next regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses. i. Approval of refunds or transfer of fees for canceled events at the Stafford Centre as requested by clients or required by the City due to COVID-19, totaling $15,400. ii. Approval of Fire Chief, Larry DiCamillo's request to approve training and all related expenses for employees in the Fire Department at no cost. iii. Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to approve training and all related expenses for employees in the Police Department for $1,452.85. iv.Approval of Public Works Director, Chris Riggs request to approve training and all related expenses for employees in Code Enforcement for $1,848.25. v. Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to extend the probationary period to October 1, 2020 for the following employees in the Police Department: Glenda Deleon, Jasmine Williams, and Kameron Rodriguez. vi. Approval of IT Director, Ryan Young's request to purchase three (3) Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches for $42,182.53 (Budgeted in FY 2019-2020 budget). vii.Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas authorizing the Mayor Pro Tern to sign a maintenance agreement with Craig Mechanical, Inc. for HVAC maintenance services at the Stafford Civic Center, Stafford City Hall, and the Stafford Police Department. viii. Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford accepting a grant from the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas for the Crime Victims Liaison Program (Previously approved in 2018). ix. Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas authorizing the Mayor Pro Tern to accept a grant of $28,001.88 from the Texas Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division for the BG-Rifle Resistant Body Armor (Previously approved in 2019). x. Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas authorizing the Mayor Pro Tern to sign an agreement with Landrum Consulting, LLC for site investigations and construction document reviews. xi. Approval of IT Director, Ryan Young's request to purchase technology equipment totaling $23,651.26 to be 100% reimbursed through the CARES Act Funding. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on items (i-xi).
(a) Discussion of re-opening the Stafford Centre, Stafford Civic Center, and the Stafford Pool. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Report by Judge Sinclair on Municipal Court operations. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to post a Criminal Investigations, Detective position. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Stafford, Texas, amended by amending Section 26-79(b) of Article IV "Flood Damage Prevention" of Chapter 26 Drainage and Flood Control; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for severability. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of setting the date, time, and place for the Candidates Forum. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of the Public Comments Item on the agenda. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
16. (a) Discussion of requests by Councilmembers for future agenda items. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a). 17. Adjournment.
Council Reports: The Mayor and Council may make announcements of community interest on the following items: (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedules; (3) an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; (4) a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; (5) information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the political subdivision; and (6) announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the political subdivision that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
(a) Approval of the August 5, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting minutes. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Consent Agenda (Items "i through xi") any item tagged will be discussed and considered at the conclusion of this item or at the next regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses. i. Approval of refunds or transfer of fees for canceled events at the Stafford Centre as requested by clients or required by the City due to COVID-19, totaling $15,400. ii. Approval of Fire Chief, Larry DiCamillo's request to approve training and all related expenses for employees in the Fire Department at no cost. iii. Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to approve training and all related expenses for employees in the Police Department for $1,452.85. iv.Approval of Public Works Director, Chris Riggs request to approve training and all related expenses for employees in Code Enforcement for $1,848.25. v. Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to extend the probationary period to October 1, 2020 for the following employees in the Police Department: Glenda Deleon, Jasmine Williams, and Kameron Rodriguez. vi. Approval of IT Director, Ryan Young's request to purchase three (3) Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches for $42,182.53 (Budgeted in FY 2019-2020 budget). vii.Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas authorizing the Mayor Pro Tern to sign a maintenance agreement with Craig Mechanical, Inc. for HVAC maintenance services at the Stafford Civic Center, Stafford City Hall, and the Stafford Police Department. viii. Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford accepting a grant from the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas for the Crime Victims Liaison Program (Previously approved in 2018). ix. Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas authorizing the Mayor Pro Tern to accept a grant of $28,001.88 from the Texas Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division for the BG-Rifle Resistant Body Armor (Previously approved in 2019). x. Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas authorizing the Mayor Pro Tern to sign an agreement with Landrum Consulting, LLC for site investigations and construction document reviews. xi. Approval of IT Director, Ryan Young's request to purchase technology equipment totaling $23,651.26 to be 100% reimbursed through the CARES Act Funding. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on items (i-xi).
(a) Discussion of re-opening the Stafford Centre, Stafford Civic Center, and the Stafford Pool. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Report by Judge Sinclair on Municipal Court operations. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to post a Criminal Investigations, Detective position. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Stafford, Texas, amended by amending Section 26-79(b) of Article IV "Flood Damage Prevention" of Chapter 26 Drainage and Flood Control; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for severability. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of setting the date, time, and place for the Candidates Forum. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of the Public Comments Item on the agenda. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
16. (a) Discussion of requests by Councilmembers for future agenda items. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a). 17. Adjournment.