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Agenda 2
No. 2 - Taxi Cab Ordinance Update
Cover Sheet revised 5
Taxi Ordinance Admendment 6
CTC Meeting Summary 8
Council Agenda Item 10/19/09 10
No. 3 - Jitney Ordinance Review
Cover Sheet revised 11
No. 4 - Electric Utility Regulatory and Compliance Issues
Coversheet revised 12
No. 5 - FY 12 Budget Calendar
Coversheet revised 13
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Mayor Council members
Nancy Berry Blanche Brick
Mayor Pro Tem Jess Fields
Dave Ruesink Karl Mooney
City Manager Katy-Marie Lyles
David Neeley Julie Schultz
Agenda
College Station City Council
Workshop Meeting
Thursday, July 14, 2011 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding update to the existing ordinance regulating
taxicabs operating within the city limits of College Station.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding update to the existing ordinance regulating Jitneys
operating within the city limits of College Station.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the regulatory and compliance issues that have
presented themselves to the electric utility in the last five to ten years. There are two items on the consent
agenda today that are directly related to these new regulations. (SCADA Network Purchase and CSU
Dispatch Construction Contract).
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the FY 12 Budget Calendar.
6. Council Calendar
July 15-16 2011 Newly Elected City Officials' Orientation in Austin at 8:00 a.m.
July 18 IGC Meeting at BVCOG, 12:00 p.m.
July 19 Grand Opening/Tour - TAMHSC Medical Research and Education Building at the
TAMHSC Bryan Campus - 8447 Hwy 47 at 4:00 p.m.
July 20 Exploring History Lunch Lecture at CS Conference Center, 11:30 a.m.
July 21 CS Business Council Meeting at CS City Hall - Administrative Conference Room - 1101
Texas Avenue, 12:00 p.m.
July 21 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
July 28 City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting at 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future 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.
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City Council Workshop Meeting
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8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Arts
Council of the Brazos Valley, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board,
Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Wide Area
Communications Task Force, BVSWMA, BVWACS. Cemetery Committee, Code Review Committee,
Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental
Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Mayor’s
Council on Physical Fitness, Mayor’s Development Forum, Metropolitan Planning Organization, National
League of Cities, Outside Agency Funding Review, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning
Commission, Research Valley Partnership, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of
Governments, Signature Event Task Force, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, Texas
Municipal League, Transportation Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Zoning Board of
Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
9. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Administrative Conference
Room.
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 occasi on 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. City of Bryan’s application with TCEQ for water & sewer permits in Westside/Highway 60 area, near
Brushy Water Supply Corporation to decertify City of College Station and certify City of Bryan
b. Clancey v. College Station, Glenn Brown and Kathy Merrill, Civil Action No. 09-CV-01480
c. Rachel Rahn v. Alma Martinez, The Arkitex Studio, Inc. et al, cause No. 09-000656-CV361
d. Chavers et al v. Tyrone Morrow et al, No. 10-20792; Chavers v. Randall Hall et al, Case No. 10 CV-
3922
e. College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:11-CV-02023
Legal Advice
a. Legal issues regarding possible revenue sharing and legislation in bio-corridor
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
10. Adjourn.
APPROVED:
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City Manager
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City Council Workshop Meeting
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Tex as
will be held on the 14th day of July, 2011 at 3:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas
Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda
Posted this 8th day of July, 2011 at 5:00 pm
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City Secretary
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of
College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of
said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City’s
website, www.cstx.gov . The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times.
Said Notice and Agenda were posted on July 8, 2011 at 5:00 pm and remained so posted continuously for at
least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
This public notice was removed from the official board at the College Station City Hall on the following date
and time: _______________________ by ___________________________.
Dated this _____day of _______________, 2011.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By____________________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the ______day of _________________,
___________________Notary Public – Brazos County, Texas My commission expires:________
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viewed on www.cstx.gov. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19.
July 14, 2011
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2
Taxi Cab Ordinance Update
To: David Neely, City Manager
From: Jeff Capps, Chief of Police
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding update to the
existing ordinance regulating taxicabs operating within the city limits of College Station.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Goal III.4: Promote business-friendly attitude.
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: Council directed a review of the existing ordinance regulating the operation of
taxicabs within the city limits of College Station. Staff has completed the review and
recommends changes to the current ordinance to more adequately address operation of
taxicabs within the city limits.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments: N/A
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COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTES
November 17, 2009
Assistant Chief Larry Johnson spoke to the committee about the current taxi ordinance and
possible revisions.
The Committee heard from some of the local taxi company owners. Topics discussed included;
1. Taxi companies should make sure their company portrayed a positive image of the
community.
2. There was some discussion regarding the need to ensure the fares are posted
conspicuously so that patrons could easily determine what they would be expected to pay.
3. Taxi owners were not in favor of regulating the age of a vehicle used as a taxi. As long
as the vehicle passed all required safety inspections they felt that they should be allowed
to use the vehicle.
4. Rates need to be posted both inside and outside of the vehicle
Chairman Maloney suggested that we discuss with John Happ about the way taxis are staged at
Easterwood airport. He also asked that hoteliers and CVB representatives be invited to future
meetings.
January 19,2010
Former City Manager Glenn Brown addressed the Committee. Mr. Brown asked the CTC for
direction regarding the taxi ordinance. Mr. Brown requested that all local taxi cab company
owners be invited to the next meeting.
March 4, 2010
Chairman Maloney opened the meeting and asked for input from stakeholders in attendance.
1. Received information from a representative from Easterwood Airport regarding their
requirements for taxis. The representative stated that the Airport requires taxi operators
to pay an annual fee to be allowed to pick up customers. They operate on a “first in, first
out” basis, but passengers can still chose what taxi they wish to use.
2. Shannon Overby from the Convention & Visitors Bureau said they have received
complaints about quality, customer service and inconsistent fares. She also stated that
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hoteliers comments centered on accountability, having a clear point of contact, clear
display of pricing but not necessarily price fixing.
3. Tedi Elison stated that Chamber members were directed to send comments to Hayden
Migl and he stated there was only one comment that questioned if additional regulation is
needed.
4. The CTC heard from several taxi company owners. The general consensus was that the
fare rates should not be regulated. There was no opposition to requiring that fare rates be
posted both inside and outside the vehicle.
The CTC agreed that the fare rates should be posted both inside and outside the taxi vehicle.
Also proposed that the police department be designated as the central point of contact for
complaints about taxis.
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Agenda Item
Council Regular Session
October 19,2009
10. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding update to the existing ordinance
regulating taxicabs operating within the city limits of College Station.
Larry Johnson, Assistant Chief of Police updated Council on existing taxicab ordinance and
regulations and the ordinance intention to provide for and promote adequate and efficient
vehicles for hire in the City of College Station. But the current City ordinance does not regulate
taxi fare rates and only requires fare rate be displayed in a "conspicuous place" inside the taxi.
Staff recommended fares to be displayed both inside and outside of vehicle and taxi vehicle
maximum age not more than five (5) years.
Council member Crompton moved to approve displaying fares both inside and outside of vehicle
and refer remainder of issues, such as maximum age and flat fare rates to Transportation
Committee. Council member Lyles seconded the motion, which carried 7 - 0.
FOR: Mayor Ben White, Mayor Pro tern Ruesink, Crompton, Massey, Maloney, Lyles and
Stewart
AGAINST: None
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July 14, 2011
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3
Jitney Ordinance Review
To: David Neely, City Manager
From: Jeff Capps, Chief of Police
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding update to the
existing ordinance regulating Jitneys operating within the city limits of College Station.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Goal III.4: Promote business-friendly attitude.
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: Council directed a review of the existing ordinance regulating the operation of
Jitneys within the city limits of College Station. Staff has completed the review and
recommends changes to the current ordinance to more adequately address operation of
Jitneys within the city limits.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments: N/A
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July 14, 2011
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4
Electric Utility Regulatory and Compliance Issues
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: David Massey, Director of College Station Electric Utilities Department
Chuck Gilman, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the regulatory
and compliance issues that have presented themselves to the electric utility in the last five
to ten years. There are two items on the consent agenda today that are directly related to
these new regulations. (SCADA Network Purchase and CSU Dispatch Construction Contract)
Recommendation(s): This presentation is for informational purposes only. Staff is not
seeking any action from Council.
Summary: This is an overview presentation on the history of regulatory and compliance
mandates that are now being required of electric utilities by federal and state regulatory
authorities.
Budget & Financial Summary: All of the demands being put on electric utilities are
governmental unfunded mandates. The financial burden and implications are significant,
and the penalties for non-compliance are exorbitant.
Attachments:
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July 14, 2011
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5
FY 12 Budget Calendar
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Jeff Kersten, Chief Financial Officer
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the FY 12 Budget
Calendar
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the City Council receive the report and
provide any desired direction.
Summary: Staff will be presenting a proposed calendar for reviewing the FY 12
budget.
The proposed budget is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on July 28. A
series of budget workshops are proposed to be held in August. Proposed dates are
August 15, August 16, August 17, and August 18 from 3 – 6. The Public Hearing on
the proposed budget is scheduled for August 25, and budget adoption is currently
scheduled for September 8.
This proposed schedule will b e reviewed with the City Council, and modified as
necessary.
Budget & Financial Summary:
Attachments: NA
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