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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/13/2019 - Workshop Minutes - City CouncilWKSHP051319 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP 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 1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Mooney at 4:00 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. 2. Executive Session In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and §551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:00 p.m. on May 13, 2019 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to: A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to wit:  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; and  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  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  Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18-003271-CV-85; In the 85th District Court, Brazos County, Texas WKSHP051319 Minutes Page 2 B. Deliberation on a competitive matter as that term is defined in Gov’t Code Section 552.133; to wit:  Power Supply C. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer; to wit:  Council Self-Evaluation The Executive Session recessed at 5:00 p.m. 3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any. No action was taken. 4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. No items were pulled from Consent for clarification. 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding bicycle safety. Venessa Garza, Planning and Development, presented an overview of where bicyclists are riding, crash data analysis, and the City’s current safety programs and policies. Current City Efforts  Engineering/Infrastructure Improvements  All new roads have bicycle facilities based on context  Education  Distribute bike lights and bike maps  Share public safety announcements and videos  Be Kind Ride Kind  Local initiative by Public Communications  Offer bicycle classes – as requested  Police Department participates in Hard Hats for Little Heads  Distribute helmets to 2nd graders Potential Strategies  Top Concerns  Motorists Failing to Yield Right of Way  Bicyclists Riding the Wrong Way on Sidewalk and Bike Lane  Distracted Driving and Biking  County-Wide  Partner with Brazos County and Texas A&M University on a Safety Campaign  Support Safe Passing Ordinance at the State level  City-Wide  Engineering  Continue adding dedicated bicycle facilities (multi-use paths/separated bike lanes)  Education/Encouragement  Continue current efforts WKSHP051319 Minutes Page 3  Safety Campaign  Enforcement:  Targeted enforcement for most common traffic violations 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding College Station Utilities’ (CSU’s) electric energy efficiency programs. Patrick McIntyre, Electric, presented an update to Council on the various energy efficiency programs currently offered to the customers of CSU. Some of the various programs are: Good Cents Home, Energy Back II Rebate, LED Lighting Rebate, Green Light Commercial Lighting Program, Connected Thermostat Rebate Program, Personalized Energy Audits, and the Customer Guide 2019. 7. Council Calendar Council reviewed the calendar. 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). Mayor Mooney reported on the YMCA. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station City Council at 6:05 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary