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Home My WebLink About05/13/2019 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilRM051319 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MAY 13, 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: Jeff Capps, Deputy 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 to order by Mayor Mooney at 6:13 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 7784 0. 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. Presentation of The Arts Council - College Arts Scholarship Winners. Pam Smits, The Arts Council, noted that there was one College Station recipient of a $5,000 scholarship and one of a $3,000; graduating from College Station High School and then two College Station recipients of a $3,000 scholarship, graduating from A&M Consolidated High School. The four recipients are Lindsey Franks, plans to study acting at Oklahoma City University, Aimee Deng, plans to study painting at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, Jacob Eaker, plans to study theatrical design at the University of Texas in Austin, and Benjamin Moder who plans to study design at Carnegie Mellon. Presentation proclaiming May as National Bike Month. Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to representatives of the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Committee and the College Station Department’s Bicycle Unit, proclaiming May as National Bike Month. Presentation proclaiming May 19th – 25th as National Public Works Week. RM051319 Minutes Page 2 Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to the Public Works Department, proclaiming May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week. Hear Visitors Comments Elianor Vessali, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Navy Airman Adrian M. Campos. Jorge Sanchez, College Station, came before Council to speak on how protected bike lanes can save our city and our kids. Mr. Sanchez also spoke on the registration and scholarships from NACTO the National Association of City Transportation Officials. Andrea Hooper, College Station - written comments on Thomas Park. Robert Rose, Bryan, came before Council to speak on the bicycle lanes item that was presented in Workshop. Also, Mr. Rose spoke on HB 962, that it doesn’t look like it will pass and asked council to join in with other citizens on this bill. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:  April 25, 2019 Workshop Meeting  April 25, 2019 Regular Meeting 2b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the award of RFP 19 -028, Annual Electric System Construction and Maintenance Labor, to two (2) vendors for a total amount of $1,500,000. The two vendors are Kasparian Underground, LLC dba H&B Contractors for a not to exceed amount of $600,000 and Primoris T&D Services LLC for a not to exceed amount of $900,000. 2c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a contract amendment to the Employee Health Clinic contract between the City of College Station and CHI St. Joseph Health to extend the agreement term through December 31, 2019, to align with the City's benefit plan year. 2d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 05-13-19-2d adopting the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) dated May 2019. 2e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 05-13-19-2e adopting the Mitigation Action Plan titled “Mitigating Risk: Protecting Brazos County from All Hazards 2019-2024." 2f. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 05-13-19-2f reappointing Brian Hilton as the Emergency Management Coordinator. 2g. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Jamail and Smith Construction, LP, in the amount of $153,394.92 for construction at three parks: Lincoln Recreation Center basketball pavilion structure painting and repairs, installing a water drinking fountain, court resurfacing, and lighting upgrades; the installation of water drinking RM051319 Minutes Page 3 fountains at Lick Creek Park; and concrete pads for bench installations at Cove of Nantucket Park. 2h. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a change order in the amount of $9,925 to the TriTech Subscription Service, License and Use Agreement related to the police CAD/RMS project. 2i. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the renewal of a contract with Brazos Valley Softball Umpires Association to provide officiating services for City athletic leagues, programs and tournaments in an amount not to exceed $125,000 per year. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2019-4092 authorizing the issuance of up to $82,000,000 in principal amount of “City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019”; delegating the authority to certain City Officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to the certificates; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject. Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, stated that March 28, 2019 Council approved a resolution directing staff to advertise the issuance of CO’s and that Council is authorized to approve the issuance of Certificates of Obligation (CO’s) after approving a resolution directing notice to be published of the intent to issue the CO’s. Mr. Boyd London, City’s Financial Advisor with Hilltop Securities, Inc. stated the this particular issue will provide resources for streets, parks, city hall construction, information technology, electric, and water and wastewater improvements; and debt issuance costs. This issuance is up to $82,000,000 in principal amount of “City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019.” Mr. Boyd London with Hilltop Securities, Inc. recommended that the City issue Certificates of Obligation for utility projects rather than Utility Revenue Bonds. Staff recommended approval of the issuance is up to $82,000,000 in principal amount of “City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019.” 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 Ordinance No. 2019- 4092 authorizing the issuance of up to $82,000,000 in principal amount of “City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019”; delegating the authority to certain City Officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to the certificates; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 05- 13-19-02 of the City Council, authorizing the establishment of Public Utility Easements for the RM051319 Minutes Page 4 Huntington Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Project within 2.079 acre and 0.079 acre portions of College Station greenways located generally east of Lakeway Drive and north of William D. Fitch Parkway, plus the City Council determination that the use of greenway property is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for the Public Utility Easements for the project, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such greenways. Erika Bridges, Planning and Development, stated that the approval of this item will establish public utility easements within 2.079 acre and 0.079 acre portions of College Station greenways located generally east of Lakeway Drive and north of William D. Fitch Parkway. The Public Utility Easements are being proposed along the perimeter of City-owned greenways property and will allow for development of the Huntington Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Project as well as existing and future utilities. It is anticipated that the granting of the easements will not have any potential negative impact to the greenways or its operations. Staff recommended approval of this resolution. At approximately 6:55 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:56 p.m. 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 adopt Resolution No. 05- 13-19-02 authorizing the establishment of Public Utility Easements for the Huntington Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Project within 2.079 acre and 0.079 acre portions of College Station greenways located generally east of Lakeway Drive and north of William D. Fitch P arkway, plus the City Council determination that the use of greenway property is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative exists for the Public Utility Easements for the project, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such greenways. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board. 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 appoint Kevin Henderson to the Parks and Recreation Board for an unexpired term. 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. Councilmember Brick requested a future agenda item on methods of raising funds for Certificates of Obligations and a comparison of certificates of obligation and general obligation bonds. 5. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 6:59 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019. RM051319 Minutes Page 5 ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary