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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/13/2017 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION APRIL 13, 2017 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Blanche Brick Jerome Rektorik Linda Harvell Barry Moore Julie Schultz James Benham City Staff: Student Liaison Kelly Templin, City Manager Spencer Davis, VP Municipal Affairs Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Mooney at 7:21 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2017 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. Presentation to the Bryan College Station Sister Cities Association and the Late Night Singers, Greifswald, Germany, proclaiming April 9-14, 2017 as Bryan College Station and Greifswald, Germany Sister Cities Music Week. Mayor Mooney recognized April 9-14, 2017 as Bryan College Station and Greifswald, Germany Sister Cities Music Week and presented the proclamation to the Late Night Singers, Greifswald, Germany, and representatives of the BCS Sister Cities Association. The Late Night Singers regaled the audience with a beautiful song. RM041317 Minutes Page 1 Hear Visitors Comments Richard Dabney, Cove of Nantucket, spoke about the new street lighting (new LED fixtures). He is concerned with the new level of lighting flooding his bedroom. He provided pictures of the light in his bedroom. He would like a shield to limit the horizontal angle of the light, directing the light down to the street. Ben Roper, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Wesley C. Fortenberry. Suzanne Droleskey, College Woodlands, President of the College Woodlands HOA, expressed appreciation to the applicant for withdrawing the Gilchrist replat. However, there are still three issues of concern for all neighborhoods in College Station: protecting children, protecting homes, and protecting neighborhoods. She asked Council to consider these issues when considering any changes to the UDO. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for: • March 23, 2017 Workshop • March 23, 2017 Regular Meeting 2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an agreement (Contract No. 17300272) with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for $131,794 for a school zone flasher system upgrade. 2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the second renewal of a blanket order with Techline, Inc., for the annual purchase of wire and cable. These materials will be maintained in electrical inventory and expended as needed. The total recommended price agreement renewal is $653,264. 2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the consideration of Ordinance 2017- 3873. amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code", Section 10-2., "Traffic Control Devices," Subsection C "Four-Way Stop Intersections", Traffic Schedule II - Four-Way Stop Intersections,by adding an all-way stop at the intersection of Southern Plantation Drive and Alexandria Avenue. 2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the consideration of Ordinance 3874, amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code", Section 10-2., "Traffic Control Devices," Subsection C "Four-Way Stop Intersections", Traffic Schedule II - Four-Way Stop Intersections by adding an all-way stop at the intersection of Decatur Drive and Southern Plantation. 2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding construction Change Order No. 7 to contract 15-109 with Kieschnick General Contractors,Inc., reducing the contract amount of$3,099,503.67 by $174,101.52 for the Lick Creek Hike & Bike Trail Project. RM041317 Minutes Page 2 2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the renewal of landscape maintenance contracts to Green Teams, Inc. and Grassmasters for a total amount of $952,946. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 1.Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution 04-13-17-01 of the City Council,authorizing the establishment of public rights-of-way and easements within a certain 0.224 acre portion of Summit Crossing Park property, plus the City Council determination that the use of parkland is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for the public rights-of-way and easements for the project, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such park property. David Schmitz, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that this item will establish the public rights-of-way and easements needed for safe and effective access/egress into the Summit Crossing Park and subdivision. The use of a small portion of park property will allow for the addition of a turning lane and associated utilities where Summit Crossing Lane intersects with Highway 30. The use of the park property as described includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the park property. Staff recommended approval of the resolution, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously recommended approval at their March 14, 2017 meeting. At approximately 7:52 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember Moore,the City Council voted seven(7) for and none(0) opposed, to adopt Resolution 04-13-17- 01 of the City Council,authorizing the establishment of public rights-of-way and easements within a certain 0.224 acre portion of Summit Crossing Park property,plus the City Council determination that the use of parkland is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for the public rights-of-way and easements for the project,and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such park property. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution 04-13-17-02 of the City Council, authorizing the establishment of a Public Utility Corridor on City property, plus the City Council determination that the use of parkland is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for a Public Utility Corridor to run water lines and other public utilities for the proposed Southern Pointe development, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such parkland. RM041317 Minutes Page 3 Dave Coleman,Director of Water/Wastewater Services,reported this will establish a Public Utility Corridor across Lick Creek Park and across City property needed for the development of Brazos County MUD #1, known as Southern Pointe. The route across City property and through the park is the only feasible route for the utility corridor, since the park lies directly between Southern Pointe and the water main along Pebble Creek Parkway. The site will be restored to original condition, including the bike path. The Parks Board recommended approval of this use of Park Land, and Staff recommended approval of the easement across City property. At approximately 7:59 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:59 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember Moore, the City Council voted seven(7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Resolution 04-13-17- 02 of the City Council,authorizing the establishment of a Public Utility Corridor on City property, plus the City Council determination that the use of parkland is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for a Public Utility Corridor to run water lines and other public utilities for the proposed Southern Pointe development, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such parkland. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Hearing,presentation,possible action, and discussion on Resolution 04-13-17-03 of the City Council, authorizing the establishment of Public Utility Easements for Phase 1 of the Northeast Wastewater Trunkline Project within certain College Station greenways sections located generally south of Harvey Road and west of Carter's Creek, plus the City Council determination that the use of greenway property is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for the Public Utility Easements for the project, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such greenways. Donald Harmon, Director of Public Works, reported this will establish public utility easements across the 78.90 acre and the 34.10 acre City-owned lands located generally south of Harvey Road and west of Carter's Creek in College Station. This will allow for development of the Phase 1 of the Northeast Wastewater Trunk Line Project as well as existing and future utilities.The easements will also provide for future greenways and park development and improvements such as water fountains,trails, bathrooms, etc. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. At approximately 8:01 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:01 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Harvell,the City Council voted seven(7) for and none(0)opposed,to adopt Resolution 04-13-17- 03 of the City Council, authorizing the establishment of Public Utility Easements for Phase 1 of RM041317 Minutes Page 4 the Northeast Wastewater Trunkline Project within certain College Station greenways sections located generally south of Harvey Road and west of Carter's Creek, plus the City Council determination that the use of greenway property is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for the Public Utility Easements for the project, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such greenways, The motion carried unanimously. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding appointments to the Audit Committee. Ty Elliott, Internal Auditor, reported that Staff reviewed applications from the last call for committee appointments, specifically for individuals with banking/finance backgrounds. In addition, he reached out to the Texas A&M University System's Office of Internal Audit. Michael Ashfield and Nathan Sharp were appointed to serve on the Audit Committee. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the Historic Preservation Committee and consideration of funding for the College Station history book project. Louis Hodges, Chair of the Historic Preservation Committee, updated the Council on 2016 accomplishments: History Luncheons, Historical Home Markers, Project HOLD booth at the Boonville Days Festival, distribution of historical periodicals, the American Mile, and a brochure on Campus Houses. Plans for 2017 include the continuation of the current projects. A new project being considered is to update the College Station Texas 1938/1988 historical publication by Deborah Lynn Balliew. They are requesting that the Council authorize the expenditure of$2,000 towards this project: $1,000 each to be paid as honoria to the two cooperating authors. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to authorize the expenditure of$3,000 towards this project: $1,000 each to be paid as honoria to the two cooperating authors, plus $1,000 for the book layout and some copies. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of standing list of Council generated agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given.Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Councilmember Harvell asked to continue the discussion regarding safety on the streets, such as stop signs. Staff was asked to provide a written report about traffic calming options to Council once the P&Z has completed it. There will be a joint meeting of the Council and P&Z on May 11, and this will be on the Plan of Work. 7. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2017. RM041317 Minutes Page 5 Aif K. 1 / coney Mayor ATTEST: Sherry Ma urn, City Secretary RM041317 Minutes Page 6