HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/25/2018 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
JANUARY 25, 2018
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Barry Moore
John Nichols
James Benham
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Lisa McCracken, Records Management Administrator
Yvette Dela Torre, Deputy Local Registrar
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to
order by Mayor Mooney at 7:07 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in the Council Chambers of
the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
Historic Marker presentation for 601 Montclair Avenue by Historic Preservation Committee
chairperson Lou Hodges.
Lou Hodges, Historic Preservation Committee Chair, provided a brief overview of the Historic
Marker program. Mayor Mooney presented Marker No. 93 to Paul Dutton, a resident of the house,
on behalf of Jeff and Brenda Hood for the residence located at 601 Montclair. The original plaque
has disappeared over the years so the current owners applied for a new plaque.
Historic Marker presentation for 700 Thomas Avenue by Historic Preservation Committee
chairperson Lou Hodges.
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Lou Hodges, Historic Preservation Committee Chair, provided a brief overview of the Historic
Marker program. Mayor Mooney presented Marker No. 92 to Jim and Stephanie Russ for the
residence located at 700 Thomas Avenue.
Hear Visitors Comments
James Benham, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of
Sergeant Glenn Hicks Jr.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
• January 11, 2018 Workshop Meeting
• January 11, 2018 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning award of contract 18300144 in
the amount of$560,900 to JaCody Construction to purchase and install replacement Screw
Lift Pumps 2 & 4 at the Carters Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
2c. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding Change Order No. 1 to
construction contract 17300389 with McDonald Municipal & Industrial decreasing the
contract amount by $52,182 resulting in a new contract total of$1,074,287.
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the second reading of Ordinance No.
2018-3974 a franchise agreement with CCAA Management Series,LLC d/b/a Brazos Valley
Recycling d/b/a The Big Dumpster; for the collection of recyclables from commercial
businesses and multi-family locations.
2e. Presentation, possible action and discussion on approving annual tire purchases and
retread services from Southern Tire Mart, LLC through the BuyBoard Purchasing
Cooperative (Contract 470-14) in the annual not-to-exceed amount of$230,000.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approving an annual blanket purchase
order for the purchase of repair parts and repair labor for fire trucks from Siddons-Martin
Emergency Group through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract 481-15) in an
amount not to exceed $120,000.
2g. Presentation,possible action,and discussion regarding adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-
3975 directing staff to prepare a service plan and establishing public hearing dates and times
for the annexation of approximately 65 acres on the west side of the City.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No. 2018-
3976 approving an Oversize Participation(OP) agreement with BKCK. LTD.in the amount
of$149,805.60 for a new water main along State Highway 6 South near the intersection of
Sebesta Road.
2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of an Ordinance No. 2018-3977 amending
Chapter 38,"Traffic and Vehicles,"Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1014 "Traffic
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Schedule XIV, No Parking Here to Corner and No Parking Any Time," of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by removing parking on the north side of
Hayes Lane from the intersection with Towers Parkway west to Papa Bear Drive, on both
sides of Regiment Way, and on the north and west sides of Papa Bear Drive from the
intersection with Towers Parkway and extending west and south to 120 feet southwest of the
intersection with Hayes Lane.
2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No. 2018-
3978 amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section
38-1014 "Traffic Schedule XIV, No Parking Here to Corner and No Parking Any Time," of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by removing parking on the
north side of Alamosa Street between Summit Crossing Lane and Dakota Lane,on the south
side of Buena Vista between Summit Crossing Lane and Dakota Lane, on the east side of
Dakota Lane between Alamosa Street and Buena Vista, and on both sides of the Public Alley
between Alamosa Street and Buena Vista.
2k.Presentation,possible action,and discussion regarding approval of construction contract
no. 18300175 with Larry Young Paving in the amount of$9,437,032.49 for the construction
of the Holleman South Widening Project.
21. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution No. 01-25-18-21 for
Strong and Sustainable Grant Program that repeals resolution No. 04-09-09-2d and
delegates authority to the City Manager to administer and implement the Strong &
Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant Program Policy.
City Attorney, Carla Robinson, distributed an updated Resolution No. 01-25-18-21 to the council.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent
Agenda with the updated resolution of(21). The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-3979 amending Appendix A, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 4.2, "Official
Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing
the zoning district boundaries from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned
Development District for approximately 5.6 acres being situated in Pooh's Park Subdivision,
more generally located in the 200 block of Holleman Drive East.
Jenifer Paz,Planning and Development stated that this request is to rezone approximately 5.6 acres
from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District with a base
zoning of T Townhouse. The PDD would modify the definition of townhouse to allow for detached
structures. With this modification, this development would allow for the development of 62
detached townhouses designed for students.
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The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their January 4, 2018 meeting and
voted 5-0 to recommend approval. Staff recommended approval of the PDD Planned Development
District zoning request and the associated Concept Plan.
At approximately 7:43p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik,the City Council voted seven(7) for and none(0) opposed,to adopt Ordinance no. 2018-
3979, amending Appendix A, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 4.2, "Official Zoning
Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning
district boundaries from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development
District for approximately 5.6 acres being situated in Pooh's Park Subdivision, more generally
located in the 200 block of Holleman Drive East. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-3980 amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from
Suburban Commercial, Estate, and Natural Areas Reserved to General Commercial and
Natural Areas Reserved for approximately 35 acres generally located at the intersection of
Rock Prairie Road and William D. Fitch Parkway.
Jade Broadnax, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant has requested an amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial,
Estate, and Natural Areas Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas Reserved. Though
the subject property is located near the intersection of two regionally significant roadways, with
the surrounding low density land uses, the Comprehensive Plan specifically states that the land
adjacent to the intersection of William D. Fitch Parkway and Rock Prairie Road would be
appropriate for suburban or neighborhood commercial and office uses. Staff recommends denial
of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map amendment due to the existing
rural and estate context, lack of changed conditions in the area, and the pending changes to the
Suburban Commercial zoning district.
The Planning&Zoning Commission considered this request at their January 4th meeting and voted
5-0 to recommended approval of General Commercial land use from the intersection of William
D. Fitch Parkway and Rock Prairie Road to the boundary of Williams Creek Drive with the
boundaries of Estate and Natural Areas Reserved to remain the same.
At approximately 8:10 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Dr. Bhaskar Dutta&Dr. Nandita Chaudhuri, provided written comments, attached.
Janet Johnson, provided written comments, attached.
Williams Creek Lake Estates Owners Association, provided written comments, attached.
Estate of Williams Creek Owners Association, provided written comments, attached.
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Joe Johnson, developer of Williams Creek Lake Estates and Estate of Williams Creek, would like
to stay close to the original comp plan.
James Bruggeman, resident of Williams Creek subdivision, opposes the amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan. Believes the area should remain rural in character and that there is no need
for General Commercial in the area.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:19 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (2) opposed, to deny Ordinance No. 2018-
3980, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban
Commercial, Estate, and Natural Areas Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas
Reserved for approximately 35 acres generally located at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road
and William D. Fitch Parkway. The motion carried.
3. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-3981 amending Appendix A, "Unified Development Ordinance," Article 4, "Zoning
Districts," Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural to PDD
Planned Development District on approximately 8 acres of land, located at 3596 Greens
Prairie Road West.
Rachel Lazo,Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone approximately 8 acres
located at the northwest corner of Greens Prairie Road West and Victoria Avenue from R Rural to
PDD Planned Development District with a base zoning district of WE Wellborn Estate. The stated
purpose and intent of the requested PDD is"proposing to build a unique product that is comparable
to the density required in the WE Wellborn Estate zoning district and designed for seniors and
others in need of living assistance." The Concept Plan proposes an assisted living development
that physically appears to be similar to the adjacent residential homes. Buildings are proposed to
be single-story. Access from Greens Prairie Road is proposed. The modifications requested: WE
Wellborn Estate is proposed as the base zoning district with a modification to increase the
maximum density from 0.5 dwelling units per acre, to 0.86 dwelling units per acre. A second
modification has been proposed to provide approximately 64 parking spaces for 72 residents. The
justification for this request is provided in the accompanying parking demand letter. Lastly, the
applicant is requesting a modification to allow Assisted Living as a permitted use in the WE
Wellborn Estate zoning district.
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their January 18, 2018 meeting and
voted 6-0 to recommend approval. Staff recommended approval.
At approximately 9:31 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Jane Cohen, provided oral and written comments, attached. Mrs. Cohen had concerns with the
disposal of hazardous and biomedical waste into the septic system. She also believes the area
should follow the established Wellborn Community Plan.
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Matthew Moore, a College Station resident, spoke in favor of the Small House Senior Living
concept.
Bao,Le D.O., a College Station resident, spoke in favor of the Small House Senior Living concept.
As a cardiologist, he sees patients that fear being institutionalized and losing their independence.
The elderly want to live in a quiet environment and belong to the community.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:48p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Moore, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-
3981, amending Appendix A, "Unified Development Ordinance," Article 4, "Zoning Districts,"
Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural to PDD Planned Development
District on approximately 8 acres of land, located at 3596 Greens Prairie Road West. The motion
carried unanimously.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an appointment to the City of
College Station Parks and Recreation Board.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted seven(7) for and none (0) opposed, to re-appoint Ann Hays to the
Park and Recreation Board. The motion carried unanimously.
5. 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.
Councilmember Rektorik requested update on the annexation.
11. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular M-eting of the City
Council at 9:58 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2017.
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