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Home My WebLink About07/26/2018 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilRM072618 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION JULY 26, 2018 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Bob Brick – via remote Jerome Rektorik - absent Linda Harvell Barry Moore John Nichols James Benham – via remote City Staff: Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Tanya Smith, City Secretary Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called t o order by Mayor Mooney at 6:13 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 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. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the absence requ est of Councilmember Rektorik. The motion carried unanimously. Presentation of Historic Markers by the Historic Preservation Committee to the following: Gerald Burgner, Historic Preservation Committee Chair, provided a brief overview of the Historic Marker program. Mayor Mooney and Linda Harvell presented Historical Marker #10 to representatives of St. Matthew Baptist Church located at 409 Holleman Drive, Marker #11 to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church located at 1216 Detroit Street, Marker #94 to Sterling Whitley for a residence located at 500 Holleman Drive, Marker #95 to Thomas & Sharon Merchant for a residence located at 1102 Detroit Street, Marker # 96 to Bobby Searcy & Adrian Merchant for a residence located at 1106 Phoenix Street, and Marker #97 to Rudell Baker-Wilson for a residence located at 1202 Phoenix Street. Also present were members of the Historical Preservation Committee. RM072618 Minutes Page 2 Hear Visitors Comments Ann Marsh, Chimney Hill, came before the council to make suggestion to help solve garbage can problems with property managers and/or owners of rental property. Ms. Marsh stated notifying property managers, and property owners for every citation, and summon the property managers, and property owners in a timely manner. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:  July 12, 2018 Workshop Meeting  July 12, 2018 Regular Meeting 2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution No. 07-26-18-2b to amend the Solid Waste Facilities Operations Agreement among the City of Bryan, Texas, the City of College Station, Texas, and the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, Inc. 2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the first reading of a franchise agreement with Organix Recycling, LLC. for the collection of recyclables from commercial businesses and multi-family locations. 2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a real estate contract 18300594 with Pebble Creek Interests, LTD for the purchase of easements needed for the Lick Creek Parallel Wastewater Trunk Line Project. 2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a real estate contract 18300607 with Aggieland Properties, Inc. for the purchase of land needed for the SH 47 Electric Substation Project. 2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Wirestar, Inc. for the lease of fiber optic cable, increasing the leased fiber strand miles to 88.74. 2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the approval of an annual price agreement for the purchase of Type D Hot Mix Asphalt to be picked up by City Crews or to be delivered to the job site as requested for the maintenance of streets to Knife River Corp for $1,435,500 and BPI Materials LLC for $438,000. The total annual not to exceed expenditure is $1,873,500. 2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning award of Construction Contract 18300286 with CF McDonald Electric, Inc. in the amount of $209,656 to install previously purchased VFDs at Sandy Point Pump Station. 2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance No. 2018-4027 amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-014 "Traffic Schedule XIV, No Parking Here to Corner and No Parking at Any time," at the West side of Boyett Street beginning 60 feet north of the intersection of University Drive and ending 130 feet north of University Drive, of the Code of Ordinances by providing a severability clause; declaring a penalty; and providing an effective date. RM072618 Minutes Page 3 2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance No. 2018-4028 amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article II, "Stopping, Standing and Parking," Division 3 "Northgate Area," Section 38-104, of the Code of Ordinances by amending certain sections relating to parking regulations; providing a severability clause, declaring a penalty; and providing an effective date. 2k. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance No. 2018-4029 amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article III, "Junked Vehicles," Section 38 -132 and 38- 140 of the Code of Ordinances by providing a severability clause; declaring a penalty; and providing an effective date. 2l. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the ratification of Change Order 3 to Capital Improvement Project Underground Distribution Bores, Contract 18300242 in the amount of $60,000. 2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a professional services contract 18300532 with Jones and Carter, Inc. in the amount of $608,000, for the design and construction phase services for the Carters Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Centrifuge Improvements Project. 2n. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a professional services contract 18300182 with Jones and Carter, Inc. in the amount of $267,000, for the design and construction phase services for the East Side Sewer and Lift Station Project. 2o. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the approval of a contract 18300609 to Krause Paint and Body Shop for Auto Heavy Truck Paint and Body Repairs in an amount not to exceed $120,000. 2p. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bryan for Management of the Larry J. Ringer Library. 2q. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a bid award for annual blanket purchase agreements for various electrical items to be stored in inventory as follows: KBS Electrical Dist.: $100,044.30, Wesco Dist.: $26,973.00, Texas Electric Cooperatives: $119,737.50, Techline, Inc.: $509,373.50, Anixter: $37,799.00. Total estimated annual expenditure is $793,927.30. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Moore, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of 2p, which was moved to August 9, 2018. The motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No. 2018-4030 amending Chapter 2, "Administration," Article VI, "Boards and Commissions," Division 2, "Historic Preservation Committee," Section 2-170, "Membership," and Division 4, "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board," Section 2-226, "Creation; Membership"; Chapter 103, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article II, "Administration and RM072618 Minutes Page 4 Enforcement," Division 2, "Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals; Appeals and Variances." Section 103-45, "Membership and Conflict of Interest"; Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 2.6, “Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board,” Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” 2, “Terms,” and Article 2, “Development Review Bodies,” Section 2.2, “Planning and Zoning Commission,” Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” 2, “Terms,” and 3, “Term Limits,” and Section 2.5, “Design Review Board,” Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas. Tanya Smith, City Secretary, provided an overview on the number of citizens applying to serve on various city boards, commissions, and committees, which has gradually declined. Staff recommended modifying all the terms for board, commission and committee members to three- year terms (as most are currently two-year terms) and to remove any term limits, unless otherwise required by law, that currently exist for boards, commissions and committees; with the exception of the Planning and Zoning Commission, which shall continue to be limited to two terms. Mrs. Smith explained the proposed changes in the draft ordinance amend the terms and term limits to the Historic Preservation Committee; the Parks and Recreations Advisory Board; the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals; the Bicycles, Pedestrians, and Greenways Advisory Board; the Planning and Zoning Commission; and the Design Review Board. Because the UDO requires the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider and make a report to the City Council regarding any proposed amendments to the UDO, this item was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the July 19, 2018 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. At approximately 6:50 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:50 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018- 4030 amending Chapter 2, "Administration," Article VI, "Boards and Commissions," Division 2, "Historic Preservation Committee," Section 2-170, "Membership," and Division 4, "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board," Section 2-226, "Creation; Membership"; Chapter 103, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article II, "Administration and Enforcement," Division 2, "Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals; Appeals and Variances." Section 103-45, "Membership and Conflict of Interest"; Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 2.6, “Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board,” Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” 2, “Terms,” and Article 2, “Development Review Bodies,” Section 2.2, “Planning and Zoning Commission,” Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” 2, “Terms,” and 3, “Term Limits,” and Section 2.5, “Design Review Board,” Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a construction contract 18300589 with CRT GC, Inc., in the amount of $942,123; for the construction of an all abilities park at Central Park. David Schmitz, Parks and Recreation Director, stated, that the Fun for All Park Project was planned as a new all abilities fully accessible park to provide inclusive play for everyone. The RM072618 Minutes Page 5 improvements will be added to the existing Stephen C. Beachy Central Park and will be constructed primarily by funds donated by charitable civic groups as well as private citizens. This construction contract is Phase 1 of the planned park and includes a playground, swings and a splash pad as well as additional parking, fencing and general playground infrastructure. Mr. Schmitz also stated that the funds have been received in the amount of $1,000,000 from private citizens and charitable organizations and will be transferred to the City. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Moore, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the construction contract 18300589 with CRT GC, Inc., in the amount of $942,123; for the construction of an all abilities park at Central Park. The motion carried unanimously. 4. 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. No future agenda items were discussed. 5. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary