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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19/2009 - Regular Agenda Packet - City CouncilMayor Ben White Mayor Pro Tem Dave Ruesink City Manager Glenn Brown Council members John Crompton James Massey Dennis Maloney Katy-Marie Lyles Lawrence Stewart Agenda College Station City Council Regular Meeting Monday, October 19,2009 at 12:OO PM City Hall Council Chamber, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, Consider absence request. 2. Hear Visitors. Consent Agenda Individuals who wish to address the City Council on a consent or regular agenda item not posted as a public hearing shall register with the City Secretary prior to the Mayor's reading of the agenda item. Registration forms are available in the lobby and at the desk of the City Secretary. The Mayor will recognize individuals who wish to come forward to speak for or against the item. The speaker will state their name and address for the record and allowed three minutes. A timer will sound at 2 112 minutes to signal thirty seconds remaining for remarks. 3. Presentation, possible action and discussion of consent agenda items which consists of ministerial or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be removed from the consent agenda by majority vote of the Council. a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for City Council Workshop and Regular meeting, September 24,2009. b.Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approving the budget of the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation; and presentation, discussion and possible action on a funding agreement between the City of College Station and the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation for FYlO in the amount of $50,000. c. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a resolution stating that the City Council has reviewed and approved the City's Investment Policy, Broker-Dealer List and Investment Strategy. d.Presentation, possible action and discussion on a funding agreement between the City of College Station and the Keep Brazos Beautiful for FYlO in the amount of $60,240. e.Presentation, possible action and discussion to approve the Master Cash Management Service Agreement with the City's bank depository, Citibank Texas, N.A. City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 Monday, October 19,2009 f. Presentation, possible action and discussion approving a resolution authorizing expenditures for the Brazos Animal Shelter in the amount of $71,2 14. g.Presentation, possible action, and discussion on changes to the City's Homebuyer Down-Payment Assistance Program (DAP) Guidelines. h.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding adoption of a resolution to award contract 09-306 to HDR Engineering Inc in the amount of $209,500 for a Wastewater Collection System Planning Evaluation. i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a change order to the Design Contract 06-238 with Bleyl and Associates in the amount of $5,350; for the Westminster Sanitary Sewer Line Extension Project to update the topographic survey and revise the design drawings to reflect current conditions. j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of resolutions awarding bids for the installation of roadway traffic markings and traffic control to lowest responsible bidder Highway Technology of Austin, Texas in the amount of $163,182.50 and, traffic control services to lowest responsible bidder N-Line Traffic Maintenance of Bryan, Texas in the amount of $18,706.25. k.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a request for release of lien on 150 Venture Lane currently held by the City. 1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion authorizing the payment of an economic development incentive in the total amount of $250,000 to Texas A&M University's Texas Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS). m. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of College Station, Bryan, and Wickson Creek Special Utility District (WCSUD) in the amount of $171,833.00 to extend water service to the BVSWMA Twin Oaks Landfill in Grimes County and a payment authorization in the amount of $16,976.00 for easements assigned to WCSUD related to the water service extension project. n.Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding approval of Service, Construction and Defined Corporate Easement ApplicationIAgreements between the Cities of College Station, Bryan, and Mid-South Synergy in the total amount of $54,142.54 to connect electric service to the BVSWMA Twin Oaks Landfill in Grimes County. o.Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the purchase of a D8T Dozer G-om Mustang Tractor & Equipment to be used by the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency in the amount of $719,000.00. p.Presentation, possible action and discussion to authorize an increase in funds for professional services rendered in fiscal year 2009 from Coats, Rose, Yale, Ryman & Lee PC for litigation concerning the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) in the amount of $33.284.46 for a total of $123,284.46. Approval by the Council of this request will ratify $33,284.46 expended for additional legal costs associated with this project through September 30,2009. q.Presentation, possible action, and discussion to approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $60,000 with the legal firm of Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, L.L.P. to establish an entity, such as a local government corporation, to own and operate Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency and authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement. City Council Regular Meeting Monday, October 19,2009 Page 3 r. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the Economic Development, Drainage and Corridor Beautification Participation Agreement between the City of College Station and Sahara Realty. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding construction on the campus of Texas A&M University and their current capital project program. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the potential creation of a "Medical Corridor" in the southern portion of the City. 6. Presentation, possible action and discussion to approve a funding addendum that will authorize expenditures for the Brazos County Health Department in the amount of $35 1,500. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a potential amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance related to architectural standards for municipal facilities that are industrial in nature. 8. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a resolution approving a preliminary official statement, and related material; and on an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of College Station, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009; establishing parameters regarding the sale of the bonds; approving the execution of an escrow agreement; and ordaining other matters related thereto, including immediate effectiveness. 9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of a Real Estate Contract for the purchase of 204 - 220 Holleman Drive East. 10. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding update to the existing ordinance regulating taxicabs operating within the city limits of College Station. 11. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding video surveillance cameras recently installed in the Northgate Entertainment District. 12. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the College Station Storm Water Management Plan. 13. Council Calendar October 19 Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet at CS Hilton, 6:00 p.m. October 20-23 TML 97th Conference in Ft. Worth, Texas, 8:00 a.m. October 21 Exploring History Hunch Lecture Series at CS Conference Center Rm 127, 11 :30 a.m. October 22 Central CS Neighborhood Plan Meeting at Peace Lutheran Church, 6:00 p.m. October 26 Community Mtg - Hike & Bike Trail on FM28 18 at Peace Lutheran Church, 6:30 p.m. October 27 Wind Energy Symposium at Pebble Creek Country Club, 8:00 a.m. October 28 Community Covenant Signing Ceremony at Kyle Field, 1 :00 p.m. November 3 Community Mtg - Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Master Plan, at CS Conf Center, Rm 127, 6:30 p.m. November 4 ZBA Public Hearings in Council Chambers, 5:00 p.m. November 9 Council WorkshopIRegular Meeting in Council Chambers, 12:OO to 4:30 p.m. November 9 The Fall of the Berlin Wall 2oth Anniversary at George Bush Library & Conference Center, 5:30 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Monday, October 19,2009 November 10-14 NLC Congress of Cities in San Antonio, Texas, 8:00 a.m. Page 4 14. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A stateme& 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. 15. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Arts Council of the Brazos Valley, Audit Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications Task Force, Cemetery Committee, Code Review Committee, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Committee, Metropolitan Planning Organization, National League of Cities, Outside Agency Funding Review, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Sister City Association, TAW Student Senate, Research Valley Partnership, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Texas Municipal League, Transportation Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board, Zoning Board of Adjustments, BVSWMA, Signature Event Task Force, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board). 16. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Administrative Conference Room. Consultation with Attorney fGov7t 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: a. Application with TCEQ for permits in WestsideIHighway 60 area, near Brushy Water Supply Corporation b. Sewer CCN permit requests for Brushy & Wellborn Services Areas c. Water CCN permit requests for Brushy & Wellborn Services Areas d. Bed & Banks Water Rights Discharge Permits for College Station and Bryan e. Legal aspects of Water Well, permits and possible purchase of or lease of water well sites f. Cliff A. Skiles, DVM & C.A. Skiles Family Partnership, Ltd. Water permit applications with the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District g. TMPA v. PUC (College Station filed Intervention) h. City of Bryan suit filed against College Station, Legal issues and advise on Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency contract, on proposed methane gas contract i. Update on legal proceedings for Grimes County Landfill site and contracts for development of Grimes County site j. Weingarten Realty Investors v. College Station, Ron Silvia, David Ruesink, Lynn McIlhaney, and Ben White k. Chavers et a1 v. Tyrone Morrows, Michael Ikner, City of Bryan, City of College Station, et a1 1. Rogers Sheridan v. Barbara Schob & Greg Abbott m. Clancey v. College Station, Glenn Brown, and Kathy Merrill n. Legal issues related to the real estate contract between City of College Station and CHSC, Ltd. Real Estate fGov'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 City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Monday, October 19,2009 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. Possible Purchase or Exchange of Property near E. University and Tarrow 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 negotiations may 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. Arctic Wolf Ice Center 17. Action on executive session, or any workshop agenda item not completed or discussed in today's workshop meeting may be discussed in tonight's Regular Meeting if necessary. 18. Adjourn. If litigation issues arise to the posted subject matter of this Council Meeting an executive session will be held. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas will be held on the Monday, October 19, 2009 at 12:OO PM at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this 16'~ day of October, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. City Secretary 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.czov . The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on October 16, 2009 at 12:00 p.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 of ,2009 By Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of ,2009. City Council Regular Meeting Monday, October 19,2009 Page 6 Notary Public - Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: The 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.nov . Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19.