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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/2013 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilTable of Contents Agenda 2 Workshop No. 5 - University Community Next Generation Innovation Project (Gig.U) Coversheet revised 5 Workshop No. 6 - 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work Coversheet revised 6 Draft 2013 Plan of Work 7 1 CITY OF COllEGE STATION Mayor Hom( ofTfXJZS AdM Univmity' Council members Nancy Berry Blanche Brick Mayor Pro Tern Jess Fields Karl Mooney John Nichols Interim City Manager Julie Schultz Frank Simpson J ames Benham Agenda College Station City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, January 24, 2013, 5:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Executive Session will be held in the Administrative Conference Room. Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071}; possible action. The City Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing process and questions may arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer, which needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the City Council may need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed: Litigation a. City of Bryan's application with TCEQ for water & sewer permits in WestsidelHighway 60 area, near Brushy Water Supply Corporation to decertify City of College Station and certify City of Bryan b. Chavers v. Randall Hall et aI, Case No. 10 CV-3922; Thomas Chavers et al. v. Kalinec Towing Company, Inc. et aI., Cause Number 201237978, In the 270 District Court of Harris County, Texas. c. College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:11-CV-02023 d. Shirley Maguire and Holly Maguire vs. City of College Station, Cause No. 11-002516-CV -272, In the 272 nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas e. Patricia Kahlden, individ. and as rep. of the Estate of Lillie May Williams Bayless v. Laura Sue Streigler, City of College Station and James Steven Elkins, No. 11-003172-CV-272, in the 272 nd District Court of Brazos County, Tx. f. Cause No. 12-002918-CV-361; Tom Jagielski v. City of College Station; In the 361 st Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas g. State v. Carol Arnold, Cause Number 11-02697-CRF-85, In the 85 th District Court, Brazos County, Texas Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.074}; possible action -The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. Page 12 City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, January 24,2013 After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public officer(s) may be discussed: a. City Attorney Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087}: possible action The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the city with which the City Council in conducting economic development negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed: a. Discuss economic development incentive negotiations with T AMUS b. Discuss approval of economic development incentives to Woodbolt International 3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session. 6:00PM 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. 5. Presentation and discussion regarding information the University Community Next Generation Innovation Project by Executive Director Blair Levin. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion, and a joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council regarding the 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work. 7. Council Calendar Jan. 28 & 29 Council Strategic Plan Retreat at MTF Assembly Room -1603 Graham Road, 8:00 am. Jan. 30 RVP Board Meeting at RVP, 3:00 pm. Jan. 31 CSPD Annual Awards Banquet, MTF Assembly Room -1603 Graham Road, 7:00 pm. Feb. 4 Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Advisory Board Meeting, Council Chambers, 3:00 pm Feb. 4 Audit Committee Meeting, Administrative Conference Room, 4:30 pm. Feb. 5-6 Chamber Legislative Trip, Austin, Texas, 8:00 am. Feb. 7 P&Z WorkshoplMeeting, CSU Training Facilities, 6:00 p.m. (Julie Schultz, Liaison) Feb. 14 Executive SessionlWorkshop/Regular Meeting at 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 p.m. 8. 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 f{)r which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shan be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. 9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Arts Council of the Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub-committee, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, BVSWMA, BVW ACS, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Neighborhood Page 13 City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, January 24, 2013 Parking Taskforce, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, National League of Cities, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board). 10. Adjourn. Notice is hereby given that an Executive Session and Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas will be held on the 24th day of January, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. respectively in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City's website, www.cstx.gov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on January 18,2013 at 5:00 pm and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: by _____________ Dated this __day of ,2013. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By______-----:-_______ Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of ,2013. _________Notary Public -Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: ____ This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TOO) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. January 24, 2013 Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 University Community Next Generation Innovation Project (Gig.U) To: Frank Simpson, Interim City Manager From: Ben Roper, IT Director Agenda Caption: Presentation and discussion regarding information on the University Community Next Generation Innovation Project by Executive Director Blair Levin. Relationship to Strategic Goals: 1. Financially Sustainable City 2. Core Services and Infrastructure Recommendation(s): Presented for information and discussion. Summary: The University Community Next Generation Innovation Project, or Gig.U, is a broad-based group of over 30 leading research universities from across the United States. Drawing on America’s rich history of community-led innovation in research and entrepreneurship, Gig.U seeks to accelerate the deployment of ultra high-speed networks to leading U.S. universities and their surrounding communities. Improvements to these networks drive economic growth and stimulate a new generation of innovations addressing critical needs, such as health care and education. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A. Reviewed and Approved by Legal: N/A, informational only Attachments: None 5 January 24, 2013 Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work To: Frank Simpson, Interim City Manager From: Bob Cowell, AICP, CNU-A, Executive Director - Planning & Development Services Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion, and a joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council regarding the 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work. Recommendation: Staff recommends endorsement of the items contained within the 2013 P&Z Plan of Work. Summary: The Planning and Zoning Commission adopted Rules and Procedures state that the Planning and Zoning Commission may adopt a Plan of Work. The Plan of Work should consider future tasks for a prescribed period and be updated and revised annually in coordination with the City Council Strategic Planning process. Upon presentation of a draft Plan of Work by the Commission in a joint meeting with the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Commission may adopt the Plan by majority vote of the members present. The Planning and Zoning Commission met in October for a mini-retreat scheduled in part to begin developing its 2013 Plan of Work. As part of the development, the Commission was given a limitation in the amount of items to pursue due to estimated workload in which the Planning & Development Services staff would have available to accomplishing the Plan of Work when considering the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, Council initiated items, and other already programmed planning items. The Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking input from the Council on the Plan of Work and concurrence with the same. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1. Draft 2013 P&Z Plan of Work 6 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Implementation of Adopted Plans Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: On-going Wellborn District Plan Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: M. Robinson, L. Hovde Anticipated Completion: Spring 2013 Economic Development Master Plan Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: R. Heye Anticipated Completion: Spring 2013 South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka, M. Hester Anticipated Completion: Summer 2013 Neighborhood Parking Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: B. Cowell, T. Rogers Anticipated Completion: Winter 2012/2013 Analyze neighborhood parking issues by engaging stakeholders and working in a Joint Task Force Subcommittee with Council. Implement recommended solutions. DRAFT 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work Development of a district plan for the recently annexed Wellborn area that contains elements of a rural historic community with a unique character that residents of the area desire to retain. Implementation of adopted master plans and neighborhood, district, and corridor plans, namely: Central College Station, Eastgate, and Southside Area neighborhood plans, and Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways, Parks and Recreation, Water, Waste Water, and Medical District master plans. Development of a Master Plan to provide consistent direction on how the City will help ensure its economic health for years to come while providing a positive business development environment. Development of a neighborhood plan for a number of unique neighborhood areas. The plan area is generally bounded by Holleman Drive, Welsh Avenue, Wellborn Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway, and Texas Avenue. Page 1 of 2 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com7 Residential Zoning Districts Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka, T. Rogers Anticipated Completion: Medical District Zoning Districts Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka, M. Robinson Anticipated Completion: Research and Education Plan Implementation Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: Character and Urban Design Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: Affordable Housing and Community Development Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: On-going Single-Family and Multi-Family Housing Markets Summary:Project Dates: Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: Discuss impact of large amount of new multi-family units and single-family dwellings being used for student rental purposes on the local housing market. Receive updates regarding affordable housing and other community development efforts. The linkage between the Comprehensive Plan, Master Plans, and Neighborhood, District, and Corridor Plans. The linkage between regulations, funding, etc and plan implementation. The purpose and definition of community character, urban design, and the role they play in community vitality and success. Create and adopt new residential zoning districts to implement the future land use and character designations identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Create and adopt Medical and Urban Village zoning districts to implement the new future land use and character designations established by the Medical District Master Plan. Page 2 of 2 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com8