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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2020 - Workshop Minutes - City CouncilWKSHP022720 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP CITY OF COLLEGE STATION FEBRUARY 27, 2020 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 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 3:04 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 2. City Hall Ground Breaking Mayor Mooney recessed the Workshop Meeting at 3:04 p.m. The Workshop Meeting reconvened at 3:52 p.m. 3. Executive Session In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.072- Real Estate, and §551.074-Personnel the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 3:52 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020 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 WKSHP022720 Minutes Page 2  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  Veronica Alejandra Ibarra v. The City of College Station; Cause No. 20000325CV361; in the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas B. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit:  2611 Texas Avenue South in the City of College Station, Texas. C. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer; to wit:  Council Self-Evaluation  City Manager Executive Session recessed at 5:42 p.m. 4. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any. No vote or action was taken in Executive Session. 5. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Item 4.7 was pulled from Consent for clarification. (4.7): Gary Mechler, Director of Water Services, gave a brief explanation of the Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Structure Study contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. 6. Workshop 6.1 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the annual traffic contact report required by Senate Bill 1074 of the Texas 77th legislative session. Billy Couch, Assistant Chief of Police, stated that each year, in an effort to remain transparent to our community, the Police department employs an independent consultant to analyze traffic contact data and develop this report. The report indicates that the department is in compliance with state law and continues to employ best practice strategies. Summary of Findings • While annual variance can be expected due to an ever changing environment, a historical review of data reveals remarkable similarities in data analysis across the most recent 10 years of data. • Overall, the comprehensive analysis of data demonstrates that the College Station Police Department has complied with the Texas Racial Profiling Law and all of its requirements. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to accept the annual traffic WKSHP022720 Minutes Page 3 contact report required by Senate Bill 1074 of the Texas 77th legislative session. The motion carried unanimously. 6.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an overview of the appropriateness of aesthetic tools such as zoning overlays at key City gateways. Jennifer Prochazka, Planning & Development Director, stated that this item was requested by the City Council on information related to the appropriateness of zoning overlays and other tools for aesthetic enhancement at key entryways to the City. Direction is needed promptly to be considered during the updating of the Comprehensive Plan. OV Overlay Zoning • Increased setbacks • Building colors • Limited sign height • Limitation on fuel sales Mrs. Prochazka explained that these aesthetic tools such as zoning overlays at key City gateways will help to enhance the overlays. There are incentives to help with the setbacks and regulations. Council directed staff to continue to pursue improved aesthetics inside the city limits and have open dialog with landowners in the extra territorial jurisdiction. 7. Council Calendar Council reviewed the calendar. 8. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory Committee, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments, 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 B enefits Committee, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee, Experience Bryan-College Station, Design Review Board, Economic Development Committee, 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 Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board). No discussion. 9. Adjournment WKSHP022720 Minutes Page 4 There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station City Council at 6:12 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary