HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/2017 - 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 Chambers4:30 PMThursday, April 27, 2017
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. Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City
of College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1,
Brazos County, Texas
b. Charlton F. Clayton v. City of College Station; Case: 4:16-cv-03485 in the US District
Court for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division
c.Potential Settlement of City’s Claim Against Meadowbrook Insurance Group
d.McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station;
Cause No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
Legal Advice
a.Legal advice concerning acting duty pay under Texas Local Government Code
Section 141.033
b. Legal issues related to parkland dedication fees
6:00 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Presentation and discussion on Easterwood Airport.17-01355.
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Sponsors:Mashburn
Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an update to the
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway Master Plan.
17-01906.
Sponsors:Garza
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update
briefing of the City's Open Data Portal.
17-01967.
Sponsors:Roper
8. Council Calendar - Council may discuss upcoming events.
9.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, FBT/Texas Aggies
Go to War, 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
Economic Development, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City
Endowment, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of
Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
10. 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
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City Manager
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on April 21, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
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City Secretary
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This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as
interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary ’s Office at
(979) 764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989 , or email adaassistance@cstx .gov at least
two business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made .
If the City does not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting,
the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.
Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried
Handgun.
"Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an
Openly Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,
Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a
Handgun that is Carried Openly."
Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con
Licencia.
“Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de
mano al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H,
Capitulo 411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben
entrar a esta propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-0135 Name:Easterwood
Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready
File created:In control:3/23/2017 City Council Workshop
On agenda:Final action:4/27/2017
Title:Presentation and discussion on Easterwood Airport.
Sponsors:Sherry Mashburn
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation and discussion on Easterwood Airport.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Good Governance
Recommendation(s): None
Summary: Joshua Abramson, Airport Manager, has requested an opportunity to update the Council
on the projects at Easterwood Airport.
Budget & Financial Summary: None
Attachments: None
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-0190 Name:Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
Update
Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready
File created:In control:4/17/2017 City Council Workshop
On agenda:Final action:4/27/2017
Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an update to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway
Master Plan.
Sponsors:Venessa Garza
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an update to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway
Master Plan.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Good Governance
·Diverse Growing Economy
·Improving Mobility
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: The Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan, a component of the College Station
Comprehensive Plan, was adopted in January 2010 and is currently being updated. The intent of the
Master Plan is to provide information and guidance to implement the community’s desire to create a
bikable, walkable and environmentally aware city to live in.
The planning process began in October 2016 and includes a staff resource team and the Bicycle,
Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board. Citizen engagement has included a community meeting
and online survey.
Staff will provide an update on the planning process and a summary of citizen input received thus far
in preparation for adoption of proposed changes in the fall.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments: N/A
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File #: Version:217-0196 Name:Open Data Portal Update
Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready
File created:In control:4/18/2017 City Council Workshop
On agenda:Final action:4/27/2017
Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update briefing of the City's Open Data
Portal.
Sponsors:Ben Roper
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update briefing of the City's Open Data
Portal.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Good Governance
Recommendation(s): Presented as information.
Summary: At the January 22, 2015 Council Workshop, staff briefed Council regarding potential City
approaches to an Open Data Initiative. Council directed staff to proceed with developing an Open
Data plan. Initial funding was included in the FY 2016 budget to engage with a vendor to launch an
Open Data Portal.
Due to other projects, the implementation of the Open Data Portal was delayed by several months.
The Portal was launched on December 29, 2016.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funding for the current Open Data Portal through 9/30/2017 is
included in the IT Operational Budget. Funding through 9/30/2018 will be requested by SLA.
Attachments:
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