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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/2019 - 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, April 25, 2019 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in the Administrative Conference Room. The open meeting will resume no earlier than 5:00 pm. 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. Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18-003271-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 4/18/2019 April 25, 2019City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final 3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any. Presentation, discussion, and possible action, and a joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, regarding the 2018 and 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission’s Plan of Work. 19-02064. Sponsors:Prochazka 2018 Plan of Work DRAFT 2019 Plan of Work Attachments: 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Thomas Park Improvements Master Plan Options. 19-02046. Sponsors:Schmitz April 09, 2019 minutesAttachments: 7. Council Calendar - Council may discuss upcoming events. 8. 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, Spring Creek Local Government Corporation, 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). 9. 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 April 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Page 2 College Station, TX Printed on 4/18/2019 April 25, 2019City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final _____________________ City Secretary 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. 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Sponsors:Jennifer Prochazka Indexes: Code sections: Attachments:2018 Plan of Work DRAFT 2019 Plan of Work Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, discussion, and possible action, and a joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, regarding the 2018 and 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission’s Plan of Work. Relationship to Strategic Goals: ·Good Governance Recommendation:The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work. Summary:In a joint workshop with the City Council,the Planning and Zoning Commission will present an update on their accomplishments related to the 2018 Plan of Work and their recommended 2019 Plan of Work. The Commission’s Plan of Work is updated and revised annually. The Planning and Zoning Commission held an extended Workshop meeting in March to develop the 2019 Plan of Work.The Commission is seeking input and concurrence from the Council.Following discussion of the draft Plan of Work in the joint meeting,the Commission may adopt the Plan by majority vote of the members present. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1.2018 P&Z Plan of Work 2.Draft 2019 P&Z Plan of Work College Station, TX Printed on 4/18/2019Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ Page 1 of 4 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work Comprehensive Plan Items UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review Summary: Review of adopted UDO amendments and a summary of the implementation of adopted master plans and neighborhood, district, and corridor plans, namely: Central College Station, Eastgate, Southside Area, Wellborn Community, and South Knoll Area neighborhood plans, and Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways, Parks and Recreation, Water, Waste Water, Medical District, and Economic Development master plans. Project Dates: 12/20/18: P&Z presentation of the UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review (LH & JC). 1/10/18: City Council presentation of the UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review (LH & JC). Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: On-Going 2018 Existing Conditions Report Summary: Develop and adopt the 2019 Existing Conditions Report in preparation of the 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update Project Dates: 3/21/19: P&Z Retreat Presentation on the 2018 Existing Conditions Report. 4/11/19: City Council presentation on the 2018 Existing Conditions Report. Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: April 11, 2019 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update Summary: Begin the first phases of updating the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. This phase will include forming a joint City Council-P&Z Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee, selecting consultants, and planning for community outreach efforts. Project Dates: 11/30/19: RFP launched for consultant services for the Comprehensive Plan. Proposals due to the City in mid-January. 1/17/19: City received four proposals for services for a 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Staff is still in the evaluation phase of the RFP process. 3/15/19: Release of applications for citizens wanting to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee. 3/21/19: P&Z Retreat Presentation on the 10- Year Comprehensive Plan Update process. 4/11/19: City Council presentation on the on the 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update process and the contract for the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report. 4/15/19: Application deadline for citizens wanting to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee. 4/25/19: City Council selection of P&Z members and citizens to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee. Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Initiation: Spring 2019 Page 2 of 4 Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan Update Summary: Bring additional updates to the Planning and Zoning Commission as the Master Plan update moves forward. Project Dates: 4/19/18: P&Z Commission recommended approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment updating the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. 5/14/18: City Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment updating the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. Staff Assigned: Venessa Garza Completed: May 14, 2018 Neighborhood Integrity Items Neighborhood Conservation Overlay and Student Housing in Established Single- Family Neighborhoods Community Meeting Summary: Conduct a community outreach meeting to obtain neighborhood, developer, and community feedback on potential options to provide more options and flexibility to the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO), as well as obtain feedback on other options to manage student housing in single-family neighborhoods, such as more flexibility for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and changing the off-street parking and drainage requirements. Report findings to P&Z and Council for direction on possible ordinance amendments. Project Dates: 4/30/18: Two community meeting to be held discussing possible changes to accessible living quarters, single-family on-site parking, single- family height protection, the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay, and a middle housing zoning district. An online survey covering these same topics will also open from April 30th – May 14th. 6/21/18: P&Z Presentation of neighborhood workshop survey results for accessory living quarters, single-family on-site parking, and single-family height protection (LS & PAZ). 6/28/18: City Council Presentation of neighborhood workshop survey results for accessory living quarters, single-family on-site parking, and single-family height protection (LS & PAZ). 7/5/18: P&Z Presentation of neighborhood workshop survey results for the neighborhood conservation overlay and middle housing (JG). 7/12/18: City Council Presentation of neighborhood workshop survey results for the neighborhood conservation overlay and middle housing (JG). 8/2/18: Ordinance amendment presentation to P&Z Commission on SF Height Protection (LS). 8/9/18: Follow-up City Council Presentation of neighborhood workshop survey results for the neighborhood conservation overlay and middle housing (JG). 8/16/18: Anticipated ordinance amendments to P&Z for Single-Family Parking (RL). 11/1/18: Anticipated ordinance amendments to P&Z for Accessory Living Quarters (LG). 11/15/18: Revised ordinance amendment presentation to P&Z Commission on SF Height Protection (MH). Page 3 of 4 11/19/18: Ordinance amendment presentation to City Council on SF Height Protection (MH). 11/19/18: Ordinance amendments to City Council for Accessory Living Quarters and Single-Family Parking (LG). March 7, 2019: Presentation to P&Z Commission on revisions to the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (JP). March 28, 2019: Presentation to City Council on revisions to the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (JP). Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz, Lance Simms, Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Rachel Lazo Anticipation Initiation: April 30, 2018 UDO Regulatory Items Evaluation of UDO Regulations Summary: Project Dates: Continue review of UDO requirements that add minimal value as identified by staff and consider opportunities to reduce regulations and streamline processes. 2/21/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to P&Z Commission on sidewalk fee-in-lieu. 3/7/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to P&Z on block length, street projections, and eliminating block perimeter requirements. 3/14/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to City Council on sidewalk fee-in-lieu. 3/28/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to City Council on block length, street projections, and eliminating block perimeter requirements. Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff, Lauren Hovde Anticipated Initiation: On-going Sign Ordinance Revisions Summary: Review and update the City’s sign ordinance in light of the recent Supreme Court decision regarding sign regulations based upon content. Project Dates: Staff Assigned: Molly Hitchcock, Rachel Lazo & Legal Anticipated Completion: Summer 2019 Non-Residential Landscaping Requirements Summary: Adopt an ordinance updating the city’s landscaping requirements (including streetscaping and buffer standards) and include options for water-conserving landscaping. Project Dates: 5/17/18: P&Z Commission consideration of an ordinance amendment updating the City’s landscaping requirements. 6/14/18: City Council adopted an ordinance amendment updating the City’s landscaping requirements. Staff Assigned: Rachel Lazo Completed: June 14, 2018 Page 4 of 4 On-Going Items Economic Development Updates Summary: Receive regular updates from the Economic Development Department. Receive a presentation and discussion on “fast-tracking” reviews for Economic Development projects that have a significant economic impact. Project Dates: 4/19/18: Economic Development update given on Spring Creek Business Park (JP). 8/16/18: Economic Development Update 2/21/19: Economic Development Update. Staff Assigned: Economic Development Anticipated Completion: On-Going Planning Performance Measures Summary: Develop and regularly report on the “top three” performance indicators. Project Dates: 12/20/18: P&Z Presentation on planning performance measures. (JG) Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai Anticipated Completion: On-Going Semi-Annual Review of Pre-Application Conference Surveys Summary: Provide an update on the survey results from the Pre-Application Conference process. Project Dates: 6/7/18: Provide an update on the status of the PAC meeting process and implementation of the PAC survey. (JG) 12/20/18: P&Z Presentation on PAC Surveys to be incorporated into planning performance measures presentation. (JG) Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai Anticipated Completion: On-Going Impact Fees Summary: Provide a semi-annual update on impact fees, to include impact fee collections and planned projects. Project Dates: 5/3/18: P&Z Presentation on the Impact-Fee Semi-Annual Report. 5/24/2018: City Council Presentation the Impact-Fee Semi-Annual Report. 11/15/18: P&Z Presentation on the Impact-Fee Semi-Annual Report. Staff Assigned: Carol Cotter Anticipated Completion: On-Going Educational/Informational Items City of Bryan Update Summary: Hear a presentation from the City of Bryan to discuss areas of mutual concern and partnership opportunities across jurisdictional boundaries. Project Dates: 11/1/2018: P&Z presentation from the City of Bryan Planning Staff 11/8/2018: City Council presentation from the City of Bryan Planning Staff Staff Assigned: Completed: November 8, 2018 Page 1 of 4 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work Comprehensive Plan Items UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review Summary: Review of adopted UDO amendments and a summary of the implementation of adopted master plans and neighborhood, district, and corridor plans , namely: Southside Area, Wellborn Community , and South Knoll Area neighborhood plans, and Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways , Parks and Recreation, Water, Waste Water, Medical District, and Economic Development master plans. Project Dates: Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: On-Going 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update Summary: Begin the first phases of updating the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. This phase will include forming a Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee, creating a communications and outreach plan and a public participation plan, hosting public input work sessions and online activities, conducting informational interviews, creating a public input and stakeholder out reach report and a best practices report, conducting an analysis of the existing land use and transportation situation, building and testing alternative scenarios for land use and transportation, and developing and adopting a final 10-Year Evaluation and A ppraisal Report. Project Dates: Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: June 2020 Neighborhood Integrity Items Single Family Overlays Summary: Adopt an ordinance amending the City’s Single Family Overlays, including the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO). Project Dates: Staff Assigned: Anticipation Completion: Page 2 of 4 Middle Housing Zoning District Summary: Adopt an ordinance to create a middle housing zoning district. Project Dates: Staff Assigned: Anticipation Completion: UDO Regulatory Items Evaluation of UDO Regulations Summary: Project Dates: Continue the review of UDO requirements that add minimal value as identified by staff and consider opportunities to reduce regulations and streamline processes. Staff Assigned: Anticipated Initiation: On-going Sign Ordinance Revisions Summary: Review and update the City’s sign ordinance in light of the recent Supreme Court decision regarding sign regulations based upon content. Project Dates: Staff Assigned: Molly Hitchcock, Rachel Lazo & Legal Anticipated Completion: Summer 2019 Off-Street Parking Requirements Summary: Explore the option of eliminating off-street parking requirements. Staff Assigned: Completed: Notification Process Explore increasing the 200-foot notification distance, including an option that varies the notification based on density (such as using thoroughfare classification area designations). Staff Assigned: Completed: Page 3 of 4 On-Going Items Economic Development Updates Summary: Receive regular updates from the Economic Development Department. Project Dates: Staff Assigned: Economic Development Anticipated Completion: On-Going Development Performance Measures Summary: Present performance indicators annually. Include pre- and post -application surveys and begin the process of gathering development benchmark data from peer cities . Project Dates: Staff Assigned: Anticipated Completion: On-Going Impact Fees Summary: Provide a semi-annual update on impact fees, to include impact fee collections and planned projects. Project Dates: Staff Assigned: Carol Cotter Anticipated Completion: On-Going Educational/Informational Items Regional Mobility Authority and University Drive Improvements Provide an update on plans for a new Regional Mobility Authority, the potential improvements along University Drive, and a potential TIF for the surrounding area. Staff Assigned: Completed: Greens Prairie and Arrington Road Improvements Provide an update on the plans for improvements to Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road. Staff Assigned: Completed: Railroad Crossings Provide an update on staff’s interactions with Union Pacific to include College Station’s plans for its railroad crossings, future grade separated crossings, and Union Pacific’s plans long-term plans for double tracking. Staff Assigned: Completed: Page 4 of 4 Planning for Alternative Transportation Modes Provide an educational presentation on what is being done to make the city less auto-dependent and encourage alternative modes of transportation such as walking, bicycling, and transit. Staff Assigned: Completed: Engineering Update s Provide an update on potential updates to the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines and College Station’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit . Staff Assigned: Completed: City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:119-0204 Name:Thomas Park Design Options Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:4/11/2019 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:4/25/2019 Title:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Thomas Park Improvements Master Plan Options. Sponsors:David Schmitz Indexes: Code sections: Attachments:April 09, 2019 minutes Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Thomas Park Improvements Master Plan Options. Neighborhood Integrity Providing Core Services and Infrastructure Recommendation(s):Staff recommends completing the Improvement Plan over multiple years. The first year staying within the $1 million allocated for FY19 and going with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommendations. Summary:Staff designed the Thomas Park Improvements Master Plan, laying out numerous options identifying additional amenities for the linear corridor of Thomas Park. Each amenity is listed with an opinion of probable construction costs. The recent Parks and Recreation Survey showed the top three amenities for Thomas Park were: 1.New Swimming Pool 2.Splash Pad 3.Dog Park At the April 9th 2019 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting Paul Dyson made a motion to spend the one million set aside by Council on the covered tennis court, a dog park and 2 covered picnic tables on the North end of Thomas Park and Ann Hays seconded the motion. The vote was called. Seven (7) were in favor, one (1) abstained vote and one (1) opposed. The motion passed. Budget & Financial Summary:Funding source and availability would vary pending which options Council chooses. Attachments: College Station, TX Printed on 4/18/2019Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:19-0204,Version:1 1. Thomas Park Proposal Map (On file in City Secretary Office) 2. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recommendation College Station, TX Printed on 4/18/2019Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA 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. TUESDAY APRIL 09, 2019 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES ~ 6:00 p.m. Lick Creek Nature Center 13600 Rock Prairie Rd. College Station, TX 77845 Staff Present: David Schmitz, Director; Kelly Kelbly, Assistant Director; Andrea Lauer, Staff Assistant; Ty Elliott, Internal City Auditor Board Present: Don Hellriegel ; Joel Cantrell; Thomas Marty; Paul Dyson; Madeline Giroir; John Polasek; Rhys Blavier; Ann Hays; Megan Fuentes 1. Call to order and Roll Call. The meeting was called to order with a quorum present at 6:00 p.m. 2. Possible action concerning requests for absences of members. No absence requests received. 3. Hear visitors. No visitors spoke at this time. 4. Consideration, possible approval, and discussion of minutes from the March 12, 2019 meeting. Rhys Blavier made a motion to approve the minutes, and Ann Hays seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. 5. Presentation, discussion, possible action, on the Parkland Dedication Audit. Ty Elliott spoke about the results of the audit. This item was informational only and no action was taken. Staff recommendations will be added as a future agenda item. 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Thomas Park Improvements Master Plan. Paul Dyson made a motion to spend the one million set aside by Council on the covered tennis court, a dog park and 2 covered picnic tables on the North end of Thomas Park and Ann Hays seconded the motion. The vote was called. Seven (7) were in favor, one (1) abstained vote and one (1) opposed. The motion passed. 7. Presentation, discussion, possible action on Fun For All update. A fundraiser will be held at The Stella Hotel on Thursday Apri1 11th 2019. All proceeds will go towards Phase 2. This item was informational only and no action was taken. 8. Strategic planning: Short and Long term.  Presentation, discussion, possible action regarding Park and Recreation Advisory Board Goals. Informational item only. No action was taken. 9. Report, possible action, and discussion concerning the current Parks Projects Summary and Dedications of Less than Five Acres from Kelly Kelby on behalf of Rusty Warncke. Informational item only, no action was taken. 10. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A Board 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.  Next Meeting: May 14, 2019 11. Adjourn. Thomas Marty made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Paul Dyson seconded the motion. The vote was called. All were in favor, and the meeting adjourned at 08:15 p.m.