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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/2019 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilRM121019 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION DECEMBER 10, 2019 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Bob Brick John Crompton Linda Harvell John Nichols Dennis Maloney City Staff Bryan Woods, City Manager 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 6:52 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve an absence request from Councilmember John Crompton for the November 25, 2019 Council Meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Presentation proclaiming December 8th to 14th as La Villita Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Week. Mayor Mooney presented La Villita Chapter, with a proclamation proclaiming December 8th to 14th, 2019 as “La Villita Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Week,” and recognized their 75 years of outstanding service to this community. Hear Visitors Comments RM121019 Minutes Page 2 Janet Dudding, Bryan, stated that she is running for the Texas House and wanted to introduce herself since one of her issues is local control and coordination with local government. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:  November 25, 2019 Workshop Meeting  November 25, 2019 Regular Meeting 2b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the renewal of the City’s contract with CHI St. Joseph Health for Employee Health Clinic operations and management services. 2c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 12-10-19-2c approving an agreement for construction, maintenance, and operation of continuous lighting systems between the City of College Station and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT). 2d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 12-10-19-2d reappointing Brian Hilton as the Emergency Management Coordinator. 2e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a construction contract with CRT GC, Inc., dba Caprock Construction, in the amount of $2,126,384 for the demolition and reconstruction of three facilities within Bee Creek Park and Central Park. 2f. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding adoption of the 2020 Annual Council Calendar. 2g. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Professional Services Contract with Mitchell & Morgan in the amount of $633,067.84 for design phase services for Corporate Parkway. 2h. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2019-4142 authorizing a Special Election to be held on January 28, 2020, for the purpose to fill a vacancy for the two year remainder of the unexpired term of office of Councilmember, Place 4, by the qualified voters of the City of College Station, establishing early voting locations, polling places for this election and making provisions for conducting the election; and approval of an interlocal government agreement with Brazos County for the conduct and management of the City of College Station Special Election. Presentación, posible acción y discusión sobre una ordenanza autorizando una Elección Especial para celebrarse el 28 de enero de 2020, para el propósito de cubrir una vacante por el resto de dos años del mandato no expirado del Miembro del Consejol, Lugar 4, por medio de los votantes calificados de la Ciudad de College Station, estableciendo los puestos de votaciones tempranas, los centros de votaciones para esta elección y hacer disposiciones para llevar a cabo la elección, y la aprobación de un acuerdo de gobierno interlocal con el Condado de Brazos para la conducta y gestión de la Elección Especial de la Ciudad de College Station. Consent Item 2h was pulled for a separate vote. RM121019 Minutes Page 3 MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Crompton, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of 2h. The motion carried unanimously. (2h) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Mayor Mooney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda Item 2h, adopting Ordinance No. 2019-4142 authorizing a Special Election to be held on January 28, 2020, for the purpose to fill a vacancy for the two year remainder of the unexpired term of office of Councilmember, Place 4, by the qualified voters of the City of College Station, establishing early voting locations, polling places for this election and making provisions for conducting the election; and approval of an interlocal government agreement with Brazos County for the conduct and management of the City of College Station Special Election. The motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval of an Annexation Service Agreement between The City of College Station and David Whitt for an approximate four-acre tract on the southwest side of the City, generally located on the east side of Wellborn Road between Barron Cut-Off Road and McCullough Road. Molly Hitchcock, Planning and Development, stated that prior to holding a public hearing and considering the annexation of property at the request of a property owner, new state legislation requires that the city enter into a written agreement with the owner of the land regarding the provision of services. This agreement defines what city services will be provided to the property upon annexation and the period within which other services will be provided. The city is not required to provide a service that is not in the agreement. Mrs. Hitchcock explained that there is a four-acre tract on the southwest side of the City on Wellborn Road that is completely surrounded by the city of College Station. The property owner of this tract has requested annexation and has agreed to the terms of the attached Service Agreement. The Service Agreement is generic in nature, offering the same level of services to the subject property as would be offered to any other property in the City in similar conditions. In brief, there are no parks or public facilities on the property for the City to assume responsibility of. The subject property will immediately receive basic services such as police, fire, and emergency medical services, solid waste and recycling services upon establishment of a utility account, animal control and development services. The property falls within the Wellborn SUD CCN for water and BTU for electric, but it is in the College Station CCN for wastewater and it is adjacent to a 12-inch wastewater main. If annexed, the property will enter into the City with R Rural zoning, which can be served by the existing infrastructure; however, downstream wastewater capacity is limited so any proposed increase in density may require improvements to the system by the property owner upon development. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve an Annexation Service Agreement between The City of College Station and David Whitt for an approximate four-acre tract on the southwest side of the City, generally located on the east side of Wellborn Road between Barron Cut-Off Road and McCullough Road. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action Ordinance No. 2019-4143 RM121019 Minutes Page 4 regarding the annexation upon request of landowner of approximately four acres on the southwest side of the City, generally located on the east side of Wellborn Road between Barron Cut-Off Road and McCullough Road. Molly Hitchcock, Planning and Development, stated that with an interest in selling the property for possible development, the owner has requested annexation of the property into the City limits. The subject property is completely surrounded by the City of College Station. Mrs. Hitchcock explained that according to recently adopted state legislation, the City Council may annex an area on request of the owner after a Service Agreement has been entered into with the property owner and after a public hearing has been held where persons interested in the annexation have the opportunity to be heard. The subject property is one that is subject to an agreement from 2011, expiring in 2021. Mrs. Hitchcock stated that if annexed, the property will enter into the City with R Rural zoning, which can be served by the existing infrastructure; however, downstream wastewater capacity is limited, so any proposed increase in density may require improvements to the system by the property owner upon development. The property is identified on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map as Wellborn Commercial. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their November 21, 2019 meeting and voted 6 to 0 to recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval of the annexation. At approximately 7:14 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-4143 regarding the annexation upon request of landowner of approximately four acres on the southwest side of the City, generally located on the east side of Wellborn Road between Barron Cut -Off Road and McCullough Road. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-4144 vacating and abandoning an approximately 10-foot wide portion of a Public Utility Easement lying within Lot 2, Block 2 of the Crescent Pointe Phase One subdivision. Alma Guerra, Planning and Development, stated that the 10-foot wide portion of a Public Utility Easement subject to abandonment is located within Lot 2, Block 2 of the Crescent Pointe Phase One subdivision, according to the final plat recorded in Volume 6880, Page 188, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. This public utility easement abandonment will accommodate future development of the aforementioned lot. There are currently no existing utilities in the easement. At approximately 7:17 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-4144, vacating and abandoning an approximately 10-foot wide portion of a Public Utility Easement lying RM121019 Minutes Page 5 within Lot 2, Block 2 of the Crescent Pointe Phase One subdivision. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-4145 amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately 1.8 acres, for the property located at 12925 & 12965 FM 2154. Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant is requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial to better align with the existing uses and development pattern in the surrounding area and to prepare the property for commercial development. The subject property includes a portion of Edelweiss Business Center Block 1, Lot 9, and the adjacent unplatted lot. The portion of Lot 9 adjacent to the Edelweiss Estates subdivision is requested to remain Suburban Commercial. This request is in conjunction with a request for a rezoning from C-3 Light Commercial and R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial and GC General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their November 21, 2019 Regular meeting and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map amendment. At approximately 7:23 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-4145, amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately 1.8 acres, for the property located at 12925 & 12965 FM 2154. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-4146 amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from C-3 Light Commercial and R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial and GC General Commercial on approximately 1.5 acres of land, located at 12965 FM 2154. Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from C-3 Light Commercial and R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial and GC General Commercial to better align with the surrounding area and to prepare the property for commercial development. The rezoning request was submitted in conjunction with a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial. The proposed rezoning creates a contiguous node of GC General Commercial zoned property located near the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and FM 2154. Rezoning to allow general commercial uses closer to FM 2154 is anticipated to increase the marketability of the property. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their November 21, 2019 Regular meeting and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval of the rezoning request. RM121019 Minutes Page 6 At approximately 7:26 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019- 4146, amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from C-3 Light Commercial and R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial and GC General Commercial on approximately 1.5 acres of land, located at 12965 FM 2154. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Annual Review of the Comprehensive Plan and the Annual Review of the Unified Development Ordinance. Lauren Hovde, Planning and Development, stated that the Annual Review of the Comprehensive Plan and UDO highlighted some of the City’s major initiatives this past year. The Review is organized by project type and assesses significant actions and accomplishments during the past year that further the implementation of the Plan. The report is an interactive format that links to detailed information on the City’s web pages, including the original plans, maps, and a more detailed implementation status. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this presentation at their November 21st Regular meeting, with no recommended changes. Staff recommends that City Council receive the report and provide any feedback that the Council sees appropriate. At approximately 7:32 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:32 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Annual Review of the Comprehensive Plan and the Annual Review of the Unified Development Ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Semi-Annual Report on System- Wide Impact Fees for Water, Wastewater, and Roadway. Carol Cotter, Planning and Development, presented a brief update on the “System-Wide” Impact Fees for water, wastewater, and roadways that was adopted the latter part of 2016. The fee implementation has occurred in phases, with full fee implementation having occurred in December of last year. The service area for roadway impact fees is bounded by the City-limits; however, service areas for system-wide water and wastewater impact fees do not strictly follow City-limit lines and include some areas of the City’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Mrs. Cotter explained that the Land Use Assumptions and the related Capital Improvements Plans have remained unchanged over the reporting period April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. This RM121019 Minutes Page 7 report primarily documents the fees collected in each of the service areas, since there have been no major changes to any of the impact fee programs during the reporting period. At Planning and Zoning meeting on November 7, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission along with a representative from the ETJ, acting in their capacity as the Impact Fee Advisory Committee, unanimously recommended acceptance of the Report. Staff also recommends that Council acknowledge and accept the Semi-Annual Report - No Further Action is required at this time. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Mayor Mooney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Semi-Annual Report on System- Wide Impact Fees for Water, Wastewater, and Roadway. The motion carried unanimously. 8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the proposed Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) Process Handbook. Jade Broadnax, Planning and Development, stated that staff created a Neighborhood Conservation (NCO) Process Handbook to assist neighborhoods through the overlay zoning process. The handbook outlines the responsibilities of both the neighborhood and the City in the process, and includes checklists and templates for things such as the rezoning petition, neighborhood meeting agendas, and meeting minutes. Ms. Broadnax explained that in March of 2019, Planning and Development Staff presented potential changes to the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) district in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, including both standards and processes. The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council reached consensus to move forward with proposed changes to simplify the NCO rezoning process. The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed this item at their December 5th meeting. Staff recommends that City Council receive the report and provide any feedback that the Council sees appropriate. At approximately 8:05 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened for Citizens Comments. Fred Dupriest, College Station, stated that the proposed Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) Process Handbook is really good work. He then gave the opinion that most people will not get involved until they are handed a petition, and that the council should empower the advocacy groups from the being to the end of the process. Nan Crouse, College Station, spoke on the proposed Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) Process Handbook, stating that neighborhood groups are always fighting the facts of the miss communication. There being no comments, the Citizens Comments was closed at 8:37 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to bring the proposed Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) Process Handbook back along with the Ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. RM121019 Minutes Page 8 9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of Councilmembers to boards and commissions. Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System: Linda Harvell RELLIS External Advisory Council: Bob Brick Spring Creek Local Government Corporation Serve: John Nichols (reappointed); one vacancy Architectural Advisory Committee: remain vacant until after January 28, 2020 Special Election Audit Committee: Linda Harvell Budget and Finance: Dennis Maloney Compensation and Benefits: remain vacant until after January 28, 2020 Special Election Economic Development: John Crompton MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve appointments list above. The motion carried unanimously. 10. 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 proposa l to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Councilmember Crompton requested a future agenda item to discuss impact fees as related to the fiscal impact of future infrastructure necessitated by development. Councilmember Nichols added to Councilmember Crompton’s request to do an examination on the impact of impact fees on development. 11. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:49 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary