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Home My WebLink About02/27/2014 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilCity Council Workshop College Station, TX Meeting Agenda 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 City Hall Council Chambers4:30 PMThursday, February 27, 2014 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.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 272nd District Court of Brazos County, Tx. c.Cause No. 13-002978-CV-361, Deluxe Burger Bar of College Station, Inc. D/B/A Café Eccell v. Asset Plus Realty Corporation, City of College Station, Texas and the Research Valley Partnership, Inc., In the 361st Judicial District Court, Brazos County , Texas Legal Advice a.Legal advice related to the College Station power supply contract Competitive Matters {Gov't Code Section 551.086); possible action: The City Council may deliberate, vote, or take final action on a competitive matter as that term is defined in Gov't Code Section 552.133 in closed session. The following is a general representation of the subject matter to be considered: a.Power Supply 3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session. 6:00 P.M. Page 1 College Station, TX Printed on 2/21/2014 February 27, 2014City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the existing Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Grant Program administered by the Bryan-College Station Convention & Visitors Bureau. 14-2775. 6. Council Calendar March 3 Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Advisory Board Meeting at 2nd Floor Conference Room 1, 3:00 p.m. March 6 Grand Opening - Hilton Garden Inn at 3081 University Drive East, 4:30 p.m. March 6 P&Z Workshop/Regular Meeting, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Liaison: Steve Aldrich) March 13 Executive Session/Workshop/Regular Meeting at 4:30, 6:00 & 7:00 p.m. 7. 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. 8. 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, BVWACS, Compensation and Benefits Committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review 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, 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). 9. Adjourn. The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion. Page 2 College Station, TX Printed on 2/21/2014 City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda February 27, 2014 APPROVED L d L City Manager Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas will be held on the 27th of February, 2014 at 4:30 PM at the City Hall Council Chanlbers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this 21st day of February, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. ~/J1~/ ity Secr ary 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 February 21, 2014 at 5:00p.m. 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 posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: by ___ Dated this _ day ___,2014 By _________ 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. College Station, TX Page 3 Printed on 212112014 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:114-277 Name:Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Grant Status:Type:Updates Agenda Ready File created:In control:2/19/2014 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:2/27/2014 Title:Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the existing Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Grant Program administered by the Bryan-College Station Convention & Visitors Bureau. Sponsors: Indexes: Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the existing Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Grant Program administered by the Bryan-College Station Convention & Visitors Bureau. Relationship to Strategic Goals: ··Diverse Growing Economy Recommendation:Staff recommends Council receive the presentation. Summary:In 2011 the Bryan-College Station Convention &Visitors Bureau (CVB)engaged the Indigo Resource Group to study how to improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of the hotel occupancy tax (HOT)investments,and then make observations and recommendations to have that happen.The final report was delivered in June 2011,which the CVB then focused on three initiatives: (1)standardize the allocation process for requests to utilize HOT funds,(2)create and implement a way finding master plan, and (3) strengthen stakeholder relationships. On June 14,2012 city staff presented to Council an overview of a proposed HOT fund event grant application,review,and approval process in an effort to standardize how allocations are made for use of HOT funds.Staff worked with the CVB and the City of Bryan to collectively come to agreement for the basis of a program while leaving the actual approval for the use of each City’s HOT funds independent of the other.Staff also worked closely with the City Attorney and attorneys with the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. During the retreat earlier this year,City Council requested that representatives from the CVB provide an update regarding the grant program at the next available Workshop. Budget &Financial Summary:The FY14 Approved Budget includes $128,000 for the existing program. 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