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Home My WebLink About09/27/2018 - 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, September 27, 2018 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. 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 c. City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas d. Maura Juarez Garcia v. Andres Garcia and City of College Station; Cause No . 18-000419-CV-85; In the 85th 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. Council Self Evaluation b. City Manager Page 1 College Station, TX Printed on 9/21/2018 September 27, 2018City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final 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 potential ordinance amendments related to open storage; vegetation; right of way maintenance; parking, standing, or storing of recreational vehicles, trailers, or truck; and shopping carts for consistent code enforcement. 18-06065. Sponsors:Eller 6. Council Calendar - Council may discuss upcoming events. 7.Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Annexation Task Force, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory Committee, 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, Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation, Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and Benefits Committee, Experience Bryan-College Station, Design Review Board, Economic Development Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition, 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 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, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board). 8. 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. I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on September 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. _____________________ City Secretary Page 2 College Station, TX Printed on 9/21/2018 September 27, 2018City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final 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.” Page 3 College Station, TX Printed on 9/21/2018 City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:218-0606 Name:Ordinance Revisions - Code Enforcement Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:9/7/2018 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:9/27/2018 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding potential ordinance amendments related to open storage; vegetation; right of way maintenance; parking, standing, or storing of recreational vehicles, trailers, or truck; and shopping carts for consistent code enforcement. Sponsors:Debbie Eller Indexes: Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding potential ordinance amendments related to open storage; vegetation; right of way maintenance; parking, standing, or storing of recreational vehicles, trailers, or truck; and shopping carts for consistent code enforcement. Relationship to Strategic Goals: ·Good Governance ·Core Services and Infrastructure ·Neighborhood Integrity Recommendation(s): Staff recommends a presentation of potential ordinance amendments and request feedback and direction. Summary: The Code Enforcement staff reviewed the Code of Ordinances to determine where there are inconsistencies in language between various ordinances and/or where language should be added to clarify the intent of the ordinance. These revisions and clarification will assist Code Enforcement Officers in their daily efforts to educate and enforce. Additionally, there is not efficient way to address shopping carts abandoned throughout the City. Code Enforcement met with local store managers to determine language to be included in a new ordinance that will allow for the development of a process to fairly address abandoned shopping carts. Staff will present each item, provide information on complaints and violations, current enforcement efforts, and request direction from Council. Changes will be included on a future Council agenda for adoption. The following indicates sections of the Code of Ordinances that will be discussed: 1) Sec. 26-6: Open Storage 2) Sec. 30-24: Trees, Shrubs, and Vegetation 3) Sec. 34-65: Streets, Sidewalks, Right-of-Way and Driveway Constructions and Repair 4) Sec. 38-43: Parking, Standing, or Storing Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, or Trucks in College Station, TX Printed on 9/21/2018Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:18-0606,Version:2 Residential Areas 5) Sec. 30-25: Shopping Carts Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: N/A College Station, TX Printed on 9/21/2018Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™