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1. Call to Order.

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; and Section 551.076(a) to deliberate specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices.

3. Pledges of Allegiance.

5. Public Comments.

6. Presentation: Recognition Letter to Alice Hsiao.

7. (a) Presentation from Ron Cox Consulting regarding the City Council Governance Session held on December 11, 2024. (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

8. (a) Discussion regarding scheduling a date for a pre-planning budget meeting for Council Members and Directors (Caldwell). (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

Items 9 & 10

11. (a) Discussion regarding appointments to the Drainage, Flood Mitigation, and Subsidence Committee (Caldwell). (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

12. (a) Discussion regarding the implementation of an application form for volunteer City Boards and Commissions (Rosas). (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

13. (a) Discussion regarding possibly implementing a fee assessment to owners of vacant retail buildings and warehouses (Rosas). (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

14. (a) Discussion regarding Interim Pay request for the Administration Department. (b)Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

15. 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.

16. (a) Consent Agenda (Items i.-v.). 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.) Investment Report for period ending January 31, 2025. (ii.) Request by Chief of Police Richard Ramirez, for S. Smith and K. Hernandez, to receive a Field Training Officer stipend, in the amount of $700.00. (iii.) Training request by Fire Chief Larry Di Camillo, for G. Ybarra, to attend Emergency Vehicle Operator training, in the amount of $250.00. (iv.) Request by Chief of Police Richard Ramirez to send five (5) Police Department vehicles to be auctioned. (v.) Request from the Exchange Club of Fort Bend to place signage and stakes on U.S. 90-А. (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on items (i.-v.).

17. (a) Approval of Minutes from the February 5, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. (b) Approval of Minutes from the February 11, 2025 Joint Meeting with SMSD. (c) Approval of Minutes from the February 12, 2025 Revenue Exploration Workshop. (d) Approval of Minutes from the February 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. (e) Public Comments on items (a)-(d). (f) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on items (a)-(d).

18. Council Member requests for future agenda items.

Mar 05, 2025 City Council

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1. Call to Order.

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; and Section 551.076(a) to deliberate specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices.

3. Pledges of Allegiance.

5. Public Comments.

6. Presentation: Recognition Letter to Alice Hsiao.

7. (a) Presentation from Ron Cox Consulting regarding the City Council Governance Session held on December 11, 2024. (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

8. (a) Discussion regarding scheduling a date for a pre-planning budget meeting for Council Members and Directors (Caldwell). (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

Items 9 & 10

11. (a) Discussion regarding appointments to the Drainage, Flood Mitigation, and Subsidence Committee (Caldwell). (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

12. (a) Discussion regarding the implementation of an application form for volunteer City Boards and Commissions (Rosas). (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

13. (a) Discussion regarding possibly implementing a fee assessment to owners of vacant retail buildings and warehouses (Rosas). (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

14. (a) Discussion regarding Interim Pay request for the Administration Department. (b)Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).

15. 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.

16. (a) Consent Agenda (Items i.-v.). 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.) Investment Report for period ending January 31, 2025. (ii.) Request by Chief of Police Richard Ramirez, for S. Smith and K. Hernandez, to receive a Field Training Officer stipend, in the amount of $700.00. (iii.) Training request by Fire Chief Larry Di Camillo, for G. Ybarra, to attend Emergency Vehicle Operator training, in the amount of $250.00. (iv.) Request by Chief of Police Richard Ramirez to send five (5) Police Department vehicles to be auctioned. (v.) Request from the Exchange Club of Fort Bend to place signage and stakes on U.S. 90-А. (b) Public Comments on item (a). (c) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on items (i.-v.).

17. (a) Approval of Minutes from the February 5, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. (b) Approval of Minutes from the February 11, 2025 Joint Meeting with SMSD. (c) Approval of Minutes from the February 12, 2025 Revenue Exploration Workshop. (d) Approval of Minutes from the February 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. (e) Public Comments on items (a)-(d). (f) Possible Consideration of appropriate action on items (a)-(d).

18. Council Member requests for future agenda items.

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