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Home My WebLink About05/23/2019 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilRM052319 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MAY 23, 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: Brian Woods, City Manager Jeff Capps, Deputy 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 6:39 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 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. Hear Visitors Comments Elianor Vessali, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Army Capt. Sean P. Sims. Carlos Espina, College Station, requested that Council bring back the soccer goals at Anderson Park. He stated that citizens do not have anywhere to go besides Veteran Park but those are largely reserved for practice or tournaments. Eduardo Espina, College Station, requested that Council bring back the soccer goals at Anderson Park, citing that the limited opportunities for soccer elsewhere in the city and underutilization of the park. Carlos Prida, College Station, requested that soccer goals be brought back to Anderson. He stated that there is plenty of space and the park is under used by the public. RM052319 Minutes Page 2 Raphael Cruzan, College Station, thanked the Council for all they do with the parks here is College Station but requested that Council bring back the soccer goals to all the parks, especially Anderson. Donald Deere, College Station, came before Council in opposition to the ordinance that would remove parking from Langford, Lancelot, and King Arthur streets. Mr. Deere stated that he and his wife own two homes, one on Langford and one on Lancelot, that would be affected and do not agree that the sacrifice of parking is worth the supposed safety benefits. Patsy Deere, College Station, came before Council in opposition to the ordinance that will remove parking from Langford, Lancelot, and King Arthur streets. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:  May 13, 2019 Workshop Meeting  May 13, 2019 Regular Meeting 2b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a job order construction contract for facilities corrective maintenance services from Air Tech Brazos Valley in the amount of $287,305. 2c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval to purchase furnishings totaling $330,029.53 from multiple vendors through various purchasing cooperatives for the newly renovated Larry J. Ringer Library. 2d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2019-4093 amending Chapter 40, "Utilities," Article IV, "Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, " Division 2 "Waster Collection Generally," Section 40-389, "Residential Collection Generally," of the Code of Ordinances regarding containers. 2e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2019-4094 amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article II "Stopping, Standing and Parking," Division 2 "Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations," Section 38-74 "Liability of the Vehicles Owner and Operator, Presumption of Liability, Presumption of Ownership," related to violation defenses. 2f. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2019-4095 amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article II "Stopping, Standing and Parking," Division 2 "Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations," Section 38-79 "Civil Fines, Costs and Fees," related to the civil fine for not paying the parking fee for the Northgate Garage. 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. The motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA RM052319 Minutes Page 3 1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of Ordinance No. 2019-4096 amending Chapter 38 “Traffic Schedules”, Article VI “Traffic Schedules,” Section 38-1014 “Traffic Schedule XIV, no parking here to corner and no parking any time,” of the Code of Ordinances by removing stopping, standing, and parking along Poplar Street, Live Oak Street, Ash Street, and Nimitz Street. Troy Rother presented Regular items 1-2 together and pulled Regular item 3. 2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of Ordinance No. 2019-4097 amending Chapter 38 “Traffic Schedules”, Article VI “Traffic Schedules,” Section 38-1014 “Traffic Schedule XIV, no parking here to corner and no parking any time,” of the Code of Ordinances by removing stopping, standing, and parking along Edelweiss Avenue. Troy Rother, Senior Engineer II, presented three items on “no parking here to corner and no parking any time,” by removing stopping, standing, and parking along Poplar Street, Live Oak Street, Ash Street, and Nimitz Street; Edelweiss Avenue; and Langford, King Arthur, Guadalupe, and Lancelot. Mr. Rother stated that the first removal along Poplar Street, Live Oak Street, Ash Street, and Nimitz Street was requested by a group of residents living on Ash Street. They contacted the City of College Station Public Works Department expressing their concern about cars being parked on both sides of the road, in particular during nighttime, and impeding access to emergency vehicles along the street. The second removal was requested by the Principal of Rock Prairie Elementary, having contacted the City of College Station Public Works Department expressing concern about cars being parked on both sides of the road, in particular during the afternoon pick-up times. 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.’s 2019- 4096 and 2019-4097, amending Chapter 38 “Traffic Schedules”, Article VI “Traffic Schedules,” Section 38-1014 “Traffic Schedule XIV, no parking here to corner and no parking any time,” of the Code of Ordinances by removing stopping, standing, and parking along Poplar Street, Live Oak Street, Ash Street, and Nimitz Street; and Edelweiss Avenue. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of Ordinance No. 2019-4098 amending Chapter 38 “Traffic Schedules”, Article VI “Traffic Schedules,” Section 38-1014 “Traffic Schedule XIV, no parking here to corner and no parking any time,” of the Code of Ordinances by removing stopping, standing, and parking along Langford, King Arthur, Guadalupe, and Lancelot. Council pulled per staff’s recommendation to take back for another public meeting and bring back to Council at a later date. 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval of general service contract for city-wide mowing and landscape maintenance to Green Teams, Inc. not to exceed amount of $1,058,252. Pete Caler, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that in 2019 staff solicited proposals for all of the City’s mowing and landscape maintenance services, except regional parks and athletic fields. The request was for proposals solicited from contractors for mowing and landscape maintenance were divided into five (5) categories: RM052319 Minutes Page 4 1. Facilities - City buildings and Northgate District 2. Electric - CSU electric substations and buildings 3. Water/Wastewater - CSU water and wastewater sites 4. Parks - Includes neighborhood parks and cemeteries 5. Finish mowing - Primarily street right of ways and medians Mr. Caler also stated that six vendors responded to RFP 19-021 and Green Teams, Inc. was selected as the most responsible bidder to provide all city-wide mowing and landscape services. The Green Teams, Inc. contract is in the amount of $1,058,252, the initial term of the Contract is for one (1) year with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms for a total of three (3) years. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve of general service contract for city-wide mowing and landscape maintenance to Green Teams, Inc. not to exceed amount of $1,058,252. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 05-23-19-05 for Advance Funding Agreement between the City of College Station and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, for an intersection improvement project at FM 2154 (Wellborn Road) and Holleman Drive. Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that this AFA covers work needed within Texas Department of Transportation right-of-way as part of the FM 2154 (Wellborn Road) and Holleman Drive Intersection Improvement project. Also, this project includes roadway profile adjustments along FM 2154 and Holleman Drive, concrete pavement for FM 2154 and Holleman Drive, retaining walls, curb and gutter, sidewalks, roadway drainage improvements, upgrading traffic signals at Holleman Drive intersection, median work at railroad crossing on Holleman Drive, pavement markers and markings, signing, and ancillary construction. This AFA is a $0.00 payment agreement. 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. 05- 23-19-05 for Advance Funding Agreement between the City of College Station and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, for an intersection improvement project at FM 2154 (Wellborn Road) and Holleman Drive. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Construction Services Contract with Palasota Contracting, LLC in the amount of $1,223,505 for the construction services for the Southwood Valley Trunk Line Phase 1 Project and Resolution No. 05-23-19-06 Declaring Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt. Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that this project involved the construction of approximately 2,250 linear feet of 26-inch sanitary sewer line and approximately 380 linear feet of 48-inch steel casing pipe. Mrs. Fisher explained that the project is generally located from a manhole approximately 160 feet south of Bee Creek on the west side of State Highway 6, then runs south towards the northwest corner of FM 2818 & State Highway 6 for about 1,000 linear feet, then jogs southwest towards Brothers Blvd for about 1,250 linear feet. The purpose of this project is to increase capacity for proposed future development. RM052319 Minutes Page 5 MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Mayor Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Construction Services Contract with Palasota Contracting, LLC in the amount of $1,223,505 for the construction services for the Southwood Valley Trunk Line Phase 1 Project and adopt Resolution No. 05-23-19-07 Declaring Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of the construction contract with JaCody Construction in the amount of $149,486 for the City Gateway South Signage Project. Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that this project will include construction of a gateway sign to be located just north of Peach Creek Cutoff along State Highway 6 within Texas Department of Transportation right-of-way. Also, Mrs. Fisher explained that the budget in the amount of $200,000 is included for this project in the General Government Capital Improvement Projects Fund. A total of $29,731.33 has been expended or committed to date, leaving a balance of $170,268.67 for this construction contract and remaining expenses. 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 appoint Kevin Henderson to the Parks and Recreation Board for an unexpired term. The motion carried unanimously. 8. 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 any state legislation that will affect the City’s budgeting process. Councilmember Maloney requested a future agenda item on the removal of the soccer goals at Anderson Park and options for adding soccer goals back to parks in general. Councilmember Brick requested a future agenda item evaluating the safety of parking on city streets, specifically in school zones. 9. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:44 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary