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Home My WebLink About08/13/2015 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilCity Council Workshop College Station, TX Meeting Agenda - Final City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 City Hall Council Chambers4:00 PMThursday, August 13, 2015 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.Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County, Texas, 12th Judicial District b. Juliao v. City of College Station, Cause No. 14-002168-CV-272, In the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas c. City of College Station, Texas, v. Embrace Brazos Valley, Inc., Cause No. 15-000804-CV-85, In the 85th Judicial 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. 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 b. City Manager 5:00 P.M. 3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session. 4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City of 15-03925. Page 1 College Station, TX Printed on 8/7/2015 August 13, 2015City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final College Station Capital Plan. Sponsors:Harmon Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the 2015 Bond Citizen Advisory Committee’s prioritized project recommendations for the potential 2015 bond election and funding alternatives. 15-04436. Sponsors:Nettles Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the FY 2015-2016 Proposed Budget. 15-04277. Sponsors:Kersten 8. Council Calendar - Council may discuss upcoming events. 9.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. 10.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Annexation Task Force, 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, Sister Cities Association, 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). 11. 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. APPROVED _____________________ Page 2 College Station, TX Printed on 8/7/2015 August 13, 2015City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final City Manager I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on August 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. _____________________ City Secretary 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 3541 or (TDD) 1 800 735 2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. Page 3 College Station, TX Printed on 8/7/2015 City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:115-0392 Name:Capital Plan Update Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:7/14/2015 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:8/13/2015 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City of College Station Capital Plan. Sponsors:Donald Harmon Indexes: Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City of College Station Capital Plan. Relationship to Strategic Goals: ·Core Services and Infrastructure Recommendation(s): Staff recommends that Council receive the presentation. Summary: Following the discussion of several capital projects during the public meetings held by the Citizens Advisory Committee, City Council requested an update on the Capital Plan. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: None College Station, TX Printed on 8/7/2015Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:115-0443 Name:Potential 2015 bond election Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:8/4/2015 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:8/13/2015 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the 2015 Bond Citizen Advisory Committee’s prioritized project recommendations for the potential 2015 bond election and funding alternatives. Sponsors:Aubrey Nettles Indexes:2015 Bond Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation,possible action,and discussion on the 2015 Bond Citizen Advisory Committee’s prioritized project recommendations for the potential 2015 bond election and funding alternatives. Relationship to Strategic Goals: 1. Core Services and Infrastructure 2. Improving Mobility Recommendation(s):Staff requests that the Council receive the presentation and provide further direction to staff. Background &Summary:On August 14,2014 the City Council adopted Resolution No.08-14-14- 2e,creating a 2015 Bond Citizen Advisory Committee.The committee was given the following charge:“to assess the City of College Station’s current and future transportation,parks,and facility needs in order to present a prioritized list of projects to the College Station City Council to be considered on a proposed 2015 Bond Election,and to ensure that any 2015 Bond timeline and/or schedule shall not exceed five (5) year.” After several months of research and deliberation,the committee decided on their final list of recommended projects for Council’s consideration.The recommended projects were presented to council on May 18,2015.On July 28,2015 the Council heard further information on the potential 2015 bond election from staff,and some funding alternatives.Tonight staff will provide a brief overview of the CAC’s recommendations,staff’s recommendations,and the advantages and disadvantages of the funding options available. Budget & Financial Summary:N/A College Station, TX Printed on 8/7/2015Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:15-0443,Version:1 Attachments: College Station, TX Printed on 8/7/2015Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:115-0427 Name:Proposed Budget Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:7/28/2015 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:8/13/2015 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the FY 2015-2016 Proposed Budget. Sponsors:Jeff Kersten Indexes: Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the FY 2015-2016 Proposed Budget. Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the Council receive the FY 2015-2016 Proposed Budget presentation. Summary: Staff will present an overview of the City of College Station FY 2015-2016 Proposed Budget. The City’s charter says the City Manager will prepare and submit a proposed budget to the City Council no later than 30 days prior to the end of the fiscal year. The budget is being presented on August 13th. The calendar for the budget process includes a public hearing on September 10 th. Adoption of the Budget is scheduled for September 21. According to the charter, final action on the Proposed Budget must take place on or before September 27. Budget workshop meetings are scheduled for August 17th, August 18th, August 19th, and August 20th (if needed) to review the proposed budget, and the key budget decision points. Budget & Financial Summary:The budget is discussed in detail in the Proposed Budget document. Reviewed and Approved by Legal: N/A Attachments: 1. The Proposed Budget will be distributed under separate cover. College Station, TX Printed on 8/7/2015Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™