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Home My WebLink About06/27/2013 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilTable of Contents Agenda 2 Workshop No. 5 - 2013 Legislative Session Update Coversheet revised 5 Workshop No. 6 - Natatorium Review Coversheet revised 6 Natatorium Review 6-27-13 7 1 CITY OF COllEGE STATION Mayor Home ofTexas A&M University (j Council members Nancy Berry Blanche Brick Mayor Pro Tern Jess Fields Karl Mooney John Nichols Interinl City Manager Julie Schultz Kathy Merrill James Benham Agenda College Station City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, June 27, 2013, 4:30 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 conten1plated 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. College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No.4: 11-CV -02023 b. 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. c. Cause No. 12-002918-CV-361; Tom Jagielski v. City of College Station; In the 361 st Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas d. State v. Carol Arnold, Cause Number 11-02697-CRF-85, In the 85 th District Court, Brazos County, Texas e. Robyn Taylor, individually and as next friend of Faith Taylor, a minor child v. Lincoln Recreation Center, Cause No. 13-001244-CV-361, in the 361 st District Court, Brazos County, Texas Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072}; possible action The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed: a. Property located at or near 204-220 Holleman Drive in College Station 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. 2 Pa e City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, June 27,2013 After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public officer(s) may be discussed: a. City Manager 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 negotiatiol?-s n1ay 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. Economic Incentives for a project located generally in the vicinity of Barron Road and Victoria Drive in College Station 3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session. 6:00 PM 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a review of the 2013 Legislative Session. 6. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the possible inclusion of a Natatorium in the upcoming College Station Independent School District (CSISD) Bond package, and the possible involvement by the City of College Station. 7. Council Calendar June 28 CSPD Promotional Reception in Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m. July 1 Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Advisory Board Meeting In City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room 1 at 3:00 p.m. July 1 Candidate Orientation in Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. July 4 City Offices Closed -HOLIDAY July 8 Joint Meeting -COCS, COB and Commissioners Court at BVCOG at 11 :30 a.m. July 9 Special Council Meeting in Council Chambers at 3 :00 p.m. July 11 Executive Session/Workshop/Regular Meeting at 4:30, 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 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. 9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub-committee, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVW ACS, Compensation and Benefits Committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review P a e 3 City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, June 27,2013 Board, Economic Development Committee, Gigabit Broadband Initiative, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership, Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Transportation and Mobility Committee, T AMU 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. APPROVED: ka'---------='-"""""'--lli~ek~v-/~---=-=--~~CL=?--;;;>-__~ City Manager Notice is hereby given that a Council Group Photo's, Executive Session and Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas will be held on the 27th of June, 2013 at 4:30 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 City Secreta 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 June 21, 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 (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. June 27, 2013 Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 2013 Legislative Session Update To: Kathy Merrill, Interim City Manager From: Jason Stuebe, Assistant to the City Manager Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a review of the 2013 Legislative Session. Relationship to Strategic Goals: All Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council receive the presentation. Summary: The Law Office of Dan Shelley was retained seven years ago as the City’s state legislative lobbyist. Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez will present an update to the Council on the recently completed legislative session and discuss municipal related legislation that will impact the City and address any questions from the Council. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Legal Review: N/A Attachments: N/A 5 June 27, 2013 Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 Natatorium Review To: Kathy Merrill, Interim City Manager From: David Schmitz, Director Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the possible inclusion of a Natatorium in the upcoming College Station Independent School District (CSISD) Bond package, and the possible involvement by the City of College Station. Relationship to Strategic Goals: • Diverse Growing Economy Recommendation(s): N/A Summary: The College Station Independent School District is exploring the possibility of including a Natatorium as part of an upcoming bond package. This presentation reviews current ISD/City relationships regarding construction, operations, and maintenance of Natatoriums. Several facility operations around the state were studied. Of particular note is the Conroe ISD Natatorium and the Corpus Christi Natatorium due to their close proximity to the CSISD project scope. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Reviewed and Approved by Legal: Yes Attachments: N/A 6 June 27, 2013 7 Natatorium Facility College Station ISD proposed facility Natatorium 50 meter X 25 meter facility for competition (UIL, Club, City) Swimming Meets Diving Competition Water Polo, Synchronized Swimming, etc. Additional amenities for instruction and programs Swim Team Training (School District & Private Clubs) ISD Instructional Programs City Parks & Recreation Programs & Public Swimming Use by other organizations and private groups 8 Natatorium Operations City/School District Joint Use Agreements School District builds; City operates Shared expenses (College Station (based on % of use)) School District builds & operates City “rents” space (Conroe, McAllen (fee is waived)) City builds and operates; School District gives money toward project School District uses at no charge for specific time period (Texas City) School District builds & operates; City gives money toward project School has control of the facility during the school year; City has control during the Summer; City does not charge for water or gas; Other costs shared based on % of use) (Corpus Christi) 9 Natatorium Operations City/School District Joint Use Agreements School District gives property; City builds and operates School District uses at no charge (McAllen outdoor pool) School District reimburses for lifeguard staff (Bryan, Pearland) City gives property; School District builds and operates Possible scenario for proposed College Station ISD Natatorium 10 Natatorium Operations Current College Station ISD Natatorium Shared expenses based upon % of use CSISD use = 26%; City use = 74% No dedicated FT staff Total budget FY12 = $74,876 11 Natatorium Budget Operations & Maintenance at Similar Facilities College Station ISD (estimate): Exp. = $549,555 Rev. = $238,820 Conroe ISD: Exp. = $789,410 Rev. = $360,283 Corpus Christi ISD: Exp. = approximately $200,000/yr (does not include water or gas) (CCISD only) 12 DISCUSSION 13