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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2019 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilRM031419 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MARCH 14, 2019 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Bob Brick Jerome Rektorik Linda Harvell Elianor Vessali John Nichols Dennis Maloney City Staff: Bryan Woods, City Manager Jeff Capps, Assistant City Manager Mary Ann Powell, City Attorney Tanya Smith, City Secretary 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 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019 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. Proclamation recognizing the renaming a group of fields at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex to “Legion Fields”. Mayor Mooney presented the proclamation recognizing Legion Fields as the official name of the field grouping at Veterans Park & Athletic Complex in honor of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. Proclamation for the Environmental Protection Agency Water Sense “Fix a Leak Week” campaign. Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation on WaterSense program that celebrates Fix a Leak Week the third week of March as a time to remind Americans to check their household fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks. Mayor Mooney also stated that College Station is partnering with WaterSense to encourage Americans to detect and fix leaks and promote efficient water use to ensure adequate water supplies for future generations. RM031419 Minutes Page 2 Hear Visitors Comments Elianor Vessali, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Army Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey R. McKinney. Jim Elmquist, College Station, spoke on saving his company money. Mr. Elmquist asked Council if anyone has looked at hiring outside of city staff to see if the Thomas Park Pool problems can be fixed before demolishing it. Fred Dupriest, College Station, spoke on overlay considerations and how the people should keep the rights to change the rules that is governing their lives and neighborhoods. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:  February 25, 2019 Workshop Meeting  February 25, 2019 Regular Meeting 2b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a construction contract with Jamail and Smith Construction, LP, in the amount of $177,234.53 for improvements to Richard Carter Park and Thomas Park and Resolution No. 03-14-19-2b Declaring Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt. 2c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a contract with CCG Systems, Inc., dba FASTER Asset Solutions in the amount of $128,044 for a fleet management system for the Public Works Department. 2d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the second amendment to the lease agreement with CEO, Etc, Inc. for the lease of City Fiber Optic Cable Facilities. 2e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 03-14-19-2e in support of H.B. No. 884 relating to designating a portion of Texas Avenue in Brazos County as the Carolyn and John David Crow Memorial Parkway. 2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution No. 03-14-19-2f adopting an update to the fees, rates and charges as provided by Chapter 2 “Administration”, Article V “Finance” Division 2 “Fees, Rates and Charges” of the Code of Ordinances and presentation, possible action, and discussion on repealing the previous fees, rates and charges resolution. 2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance No. 2019-4077 amending Chapter 2 “Administration”, Article V “Finance” Division 2 “Fees, Rates and Charges” Section 2-122 of the Code of Ordinances related to plumbing fees. 2h. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the mutual termination of Interlocal Agreement with the College Station Independent School District. Mary Hirsch, College Station, came before Council to state her concerns on consent agenda item #2e addressing the HB 884 proposal to designate a long portion of Texas Avenue as the “Carolyn RM031419 Minutes Page 3 and John David Crow Memorial Highway”. Ms. Hirsch also stated it would not be such a concern if the proposal was for a roadway, park, or building that is newer and not such an iconic historical feature of the community. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda, less item 2e. The motion carried unanimously. (2e) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Mayor Mooney voting against, to postpone item (2e) to the April 11, 2019 Council Meeting. The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019- 4078 amendment to Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 8.3.K.5.b ‘Fee In Lieu of Construction’ of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas regarding the approval of sidewalk fees in lieu of construction. Lauren Hovde, Planning and Development, stated that as part of the Planning & Zoning Commission’s 2018 Plan of Work, staff and the Commission have worked to identify opportunities to amend the Unified Development Ordinance to improve development processes. This item proposes that, in the platting process, Fee In Lieu of Construction requests for sidewalks be approved by the Administrator rather than the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approval criteria will remain the same. With this proposed amendment, it is anticipated that more Preliminary Plans may be approved at a staff level, saving hours of staff time and saving applicant’s weeks in waiting for a scheduled Commission meeting. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their February 21, 2019 meeting and unanimously recommended approval of the amendment. Staff also recommends approval. At approximately 7:12 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:12p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Vessali and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019- 4078, amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 8.3.K.5.b ‘Fee In Lieu of Construction’ of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas regarding the approval of sidewalk fees in lieu of construction. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-4079 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 GS General Suburban for Bald Prairie Subdivision, Lot 10 (portion of), being approximately 1.5 acres, generally located between Victoria Avenue and Renee Lane near Barron Road. RM031419 Minutes Page 4 Lauren Hovde, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant is requesting a rezoning from R Rural to GS General Suburban. Adjacent properties are currently zoned for residential uses with a GS General Suburban zoning. In the surrounding area, other properties are zoned R Rural or PDD- H Planned Development District for Housing. Ms. Hovde explained that the subject property is designated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map as General Suburban. General Suburban is intended for medium-density single-family housing development. Therefore, the request of GS General Suburban zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their February 21, 2019 meeting and unanimously recommended approval. Staff also recommends approval of the request. At approximately 7:22 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. Christian Galindo, representing the applicant, spoke in regards to the drainage way located along the northern side that assists the flow of water from neighboring developments. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019- 4079, 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 GS General Suburban for Bald Prairie Subdivision, Lot 10 (portion of), being approximately 1.5 acres, generally located between Victoria Avenue and Renee Lane near Barron Road. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-4080 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 amending PDD Planned Development District located on approximately .5 acres of land situated in the Haney Highway 6 Subdivision generally located at 3125 Texas Avenue South adopted by Ordinance 2922 adopted on or about August 24, 2006 by changing one or more allowed uses within a portion of such planned development district. Lauren Hovde, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant is requesting to revise the PDD Planned Development District (ordinance #2922, August 24, 2006) by changing the base zoning district of the PDD from C-3 Light Commercial to SC Suburban Commercial on Block A, Lot 1R2. The change in base zoning will allow for the affected portion of the existing PDD to develop as a restaurant with a drive-thru, along with all other uses allowed in SC Suburban Commercial. Drive- thru restaurants were expressly excluded in the original 2006 PDD Planned Development District zoning. Ms. Hovde explained that the subject property is designated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map as Suburban Commercial. Suburban Commercial is intended for non-residential development that is compatible in both use and form with surrounding residential development. The proposed PDD revision to include a base zoning of SC Suburban Commercial on Block A, Lot 1R2 is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their February 7, 2019 meeting and voted 5- 1 to recommend approval of the PDD Planned Development District rezoning request at 3125 Texas Avenue S. RM031419 Minutes Page 5 At approximately 7:50 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Vessali and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019- 4080, 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 amending PDD Planned Development District located on approximately .5 acres of land situated in the Haney Highway 6 Subdivision generally located at 3125 Texas Avenue South adopted by Ordinance 2922 adopted on or about August 24, 2006 by changing one or more allowed uses within a portion of such planned development district. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action, on Resolution No. 03-14-19- 04 of the City Council, authorizing the establishment of Public Utility Corridors for the Lick Creek Wastewater Trunkline Project within certain College Station parkland sections located generally south of Wm. D. Fitch Parkway, east of Pebble Creek Parkway and west of Rock Prairie Road in College Station, plus the City Council determination that the use of parkland property is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for the Public Utility Corridors for the project, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such parkland. Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that the City of College Station is planning to develop a wastewater trunkline project that will include the construction of a 48-inch and 54-inch sanitary sewer trunk line from William D. Fitch Parkway to the Lick Creek wastewater treatment plant. In order to build the project, Public Utility Corridors are being proposed along an existing utility corridor that crosses two city-owned parkland sections known as Lick Creek Park and Pebble Creek Phase 1A Park located generally south of Wm. D. Fitch Parkway, east of Pebble Creek Parkway and west of Rock Prairie Road. The easements will allow for development of the wastewater project as well as existing and future utilities. It is anticipated that the approval of the public utility corridors will not have any potential negative impact to the parks or their operations. The public utility corridors will also provide for future park development and improvements. No other feasible or prudent alternative for the public utility corridors exist for the project and all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such parks. Staff recommends approval of this item, which will establish public utility corridors across certain parts of Lick Creek Park and Pebble Creek Phase 1A Park. At approximately 7:59 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:59 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Resolution No. 03- 14-19-04, to authorizing the establishment of Public Utility Corridors for the Lick Creek Wastewater Trunkline Project within certain College Station parkland sections located generally south of Wm. D. Fitch Parkway, east of Pebble Creek Parkway and west of Rock Prairie Road in College Station, plus the City Council determined that the use of parkland property is allowable and that no other RM031419 Minutes Page 6 feasible or prudent alternative exists for the Public Utility Corridors for the project, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such parkland. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a contract award to Larry Young Paving, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,872,000 for annual concrete curb, gutter and flatwork installation to maintain City infrastructure. Pete Caler, Assistant Director of Public Works/Operation, stated that the sealed bids for ITB #19- 019 were opened on January 16, 2019, with three bid responses received from Larry Young Paving, Inc., Texcon General Contractors and Brazos Paving, Inc. Larry Young Paving, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder on the net bid. Contract unit pricing is $35.00 per linear foot and $508.00 per cubic yard. Maintenance of flatwork, curb and gutters is contracted on an as -needed basis by the Public Works Department and College Station Water Services. This is the first contract term, with two additional one year renewals possible. The funding for the annual blanket purchase order for the concrete curb, gutter and flatwork installation is available in the Street/Drainage Maintenance and Water Services operational budgets. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a contract award to Larry Young Paving, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,872,000 for annual concrete curb, gutter and flatwork installation to maintain City infrastructure. The motion carried unanimously. 6. 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 Vessali requested a future agenda item on reviewing qualification requirements on historical makers. 7. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:07 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary