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) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, amending Chapter 102 “Zoning” of the City of Stafford Code of Ordinances; amending the official Zoning District map to rezone approximately 5.8 acres of land located at 13715 Murphy Road Stafford, Texas from Arts and Education (AE) to (PDD) Planned Development District; 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. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, amending chapter 102 “Zoning” of the City of Stafford Code of Ordinances; amending the official Zoning District map to rezone approximately 5 acres of land located at 13570 Murphy Road, Stafford, Texas 77477 from Primary Corridor (PC) to (PDD) Planned Development District; 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. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, amending Ordinance 1055 and Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances of the City, the same being the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by granting a specific use permit to Sugar Creek Hospitality, Inc. to allow the construction and operation of a grocery store with fuel sales on a 2.765 acre tract of land being restricted “A-2” of the replat of reserve “A” block 1 of the Lois Stafford addition; located within the city in Zoning District Mixed Use-1; providing requirements and conditions for this specific use permit; providing for severability; and providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars for violation of any provision hereof (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
Discussion of requested items from Councilmember Don Jones: (a) Discussion of City Council establishing and maintaining a Stafford City Council Ethical Standards Committee. (b) Discussion of Mayor Pro Tem resignation. (c) Discussion of the selection of Mayor Pro Tem. (d)Designation of the order of succession in which other Councilmembers shall have the power to perform the duties of the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem in the event the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem are unable to act. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on items (a-d).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the City of Stafford Elections: (a) Discussion of a resolution of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving an agreement with Fort Bend County to conduct the February 20, 2021 Special Election of the City of Stafford. (b) Setting date, time, and place for the February 20, 2021 Candidates Forum. (c) 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 1, 2021, for the purpose of electing two (2) Councilmembers; and providing details relating to the holding of such elections. (d) Discussion of a resolution of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving an agreement with Fort Bend County to conduct the May 1, 2021 joint general election of the City of Stafford and the Stafford Municipal School District. (e) Setting date, time, and place for the May 1, 2021 Candidates Forum. (f) Consideration of appropriate action on items (a-e).
(a) Discussion of the request by Fort Bend County for the City to cosponsor the use of a city facility for a COVID-19 vaccine immunization location. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving an agreement with Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services for Fire Dispatch Services. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Consent Agenda (Items “i through iv) 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 $10,500. ii. Approval to decommission items from the Stafford Centre and Stafford Civic Center Inventories. iii. Approval of Battalion Chief Operations, Jose Magana’s request to approve the removal of probation and a $50 per month salary increases, effective September 3, 2020 for the following employees: Ryan Berg; James Aston; Bradley Wolf; Shunn Blanks; and Melvin Evanicky. iv. Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to approve training and all related expenses for employees in the Police Department for $170.00. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on items (i-iv).
Approval of the following City Council Meeting minutes. (a) September 30, 2020 Special City Council Meeting (b) November 16, 2020 Special City Council Meeting (c) November 18, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting (d) December 2, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting (e) December 16, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting (f) Consideration of appropriate action on items (a-e).
(a) Discussion of requests by Councilmembers for future agenda items. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
2. Executive session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A) pending or contemplated litigation; Section 551.071(2), authorized under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas; Section 551.074(1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, complaint, dismissal or appeal of termination of the Chief of Police. 18. 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) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, amending Chapter 102 “Zoning” of the City of Stafford Code of Ordinances; amending the official Zoning District map to rezone approximately 5.8 acres of land located at 13715 Murphy Road Stafford, Texas from Arts and Education (AE) to (PDD) Planned Development District; 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. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, amending chapter 102 “Zoning” of the City of Stafford Code of Ordinances; amending the official Zoning District map to rezone approximately 5 acres of land located at 13570 Murphy Road, Stafford, Texas 77477 from Primary Corridor (PC) to (PDD) Planned Development District; 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. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, amending Ordinance 1055 and Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances of the City, the same being the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by granting a specific use permit to Sugar Creek Hospitality, Inc. to allow the construction and operation of a grocery store with fuel sales on a 2.765 acre tract of land being restricted “A-2” of the replat of reserve “A” block 1 of the Lois Stafford addition; located within the city in Zoning District Mixed Use-1; providing requirements and conditions for this specific use permit; providing for severability; and providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars for violation of any provision hereof (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
Discussion of requested items from Councilmember Don Jones: (a) Discussion of City Council establishing and maintaining a Stafford City Council Ethical Standards Committee. (b) Discussion of Mayor Pro Tem resignation. (c) Discussion of the selection of Mayor Pro Tem. (d)Designation of the order of succession in which other Councilmembers shall have the power to perform the duties of the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem in the event the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem are unable to act. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on items (a-d).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the City of Stafford Elections: (a) Discussion of a resolution of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving an agreement with Fort Bend County to conduct the February 20, 2021 Special Election of the City of Stafford. (b) Setting date, time, and place for the February 20, 2021 Candidates Forum. (c) 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 1, 2021, for the purpose of electing two (2) Councilmembers; and providing details relating to the holding of such elections. (d) Discussion of a resolution of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving an agreement with Fort Bend County to conduct the May 1, 2021 joint general election of the City of Stafford and the Stafford Municipal School District. (e) Setting date, time, and place for the May 1, 2021 Candidates Forum. (f) Consideration of appropriate action on items (a-e).
(a) Discussion of the request by Fort Bend County for the City to cosponsor the use of a city facility for a COVID-19 vaccine immunization location. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving an agreement with Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services for Fire Dispatch Services. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Consent Agenda (Items “i through iv) 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 $10,500. ii. Approval to decommission items from the Stafford Centre and Stafford Civic Center Inventories. iii. Approval of Battalion Chief Operations, Jose Magana’s request to approve the removal of probation and a $50 per month salary increases, effective September 3, 2020 for the following employees: Ryan Berg; James Aston; Bradley Wolf; Shunn Blanks; and Melvin Evanicky. iv. Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to approve training and all related expenses for employees in the Police Department for $170.00. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on items (i-iv).
Approval of the following City Council Meeting minutes. (a) September 30, 2020 Special City Council Meeting (b) November 16, 2020 Special City Council Meeting (c) November 18, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting (d) December 2, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting (e) December 16, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting (f) Consideration of appropriate action on items (a-e).
(a) Discussion of requests by Councilmembers for future agenda items. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
2. Executive session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A) pending or contemplated litigation; Section 551.071(2), authorized under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas; Section 551.074(1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, complaint, dismissal or appeal of termination of the Chief of Police. 18. Adjournment.