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Home My WebLink About04/23/2020 - Workshop Minutes - City CouncilWKSHP042320 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP VIA TELECONFERENCE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION APRIL 23, 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 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 4:11 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020 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, §551.072- Real Estate, and §551.074-Personnel the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:12 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 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  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 WKSHP042320 Minutes Page 2  Veronica Alejandra Ibarra v. The City of College Station; Cause No. 20000325CV361; in the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas B. Consultation with attorney to receive legal advice; to wit:  Legal advice regarding third-party funding agreements C. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit:  Property located generally in the vicinity of Highway 50 in South Robertson County, Texas. D. 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 5:55 p.m. 3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to designate Jeff Capps to the position of Interim City Manager, such appointment to be effective on the date City Manager Bryan Woods officially leaves for Military duty with Mr. Capps serving at the will of the Council until such time as Mr. Woods completes his current Military duty assignment and officially assumes his position as City Manager. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Mayor Mooney noted that Consent item 3.3 will be pulled during the Regular meeting for clarification. No other items were pulled from Consent for clarification. 5. Workshop 5.1 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a prospective ordinance regulating short-term rental units in College Station. Brian Piscacek, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that staff presented to Council on January 23, 2020, regarding the municipal regulation of Short Term Rental units (STRs) and staff efforts to research ordinances adopted by several Texas cities. The purpose of any proposed STR ordinance would be to safeguard the life, health, safety, welfare, and property of the occupants of residential dwelling units, the neighbors of said occupants, and the general public, through the registration and regulation of and to ensure the collection and payment of hotel occupancy taxes. Staff also reported on the stakeholder feedback gathered from STR hosts, real estate professionals, commercial lodging operators, College Station residents, and others. Mr. Piscacek explained at the stakeholder meeting that Council directed staff to bring a draft STR ordinance for consideration, and describe how City staff will permit and enforce STRs in College Station, which is: WKSHP042320 Minutes Page 3 Elements of the permit:  Information on property owner and local contact  Life safety inspection  Permit issued for one year  Permit does not convey if property is sold or otherwise transferred  Denial or revocation  Appeal process Permit standards:  Informational brochure  Life safety requirements  Guest conduct  HOT collection and remittance  Violations and revocation The city policy allows for full cost recovery. An appropriate annual fee to receive a permit will be applied at application and renewal. Also, all STRs operating in College Station are required to collect and remit the appropriate Hotel Occupancy Taxes. At approximately 6:25 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Citizens Comments. David Higdon, College Station, came before council speaking for a group of citizens and thanked Mr. Piscacek for his work on the ordinance but asked for a better definition of a violation. He stated that his group supports STR’s, but believes they should be owner occupied for the safety of our neighborhoods and homeowners association. Mr. Higdon requested that the city will need to be careful on what we give up because it may be difficult to get it back. Fred Dupriest, College Station, concurred with David Higdon comments from Mr. Higdon and has no other comments. There being no further comments, the Citizens Comments was closed at 6:45 p.m. Council directed staff to bring back a second draft with options on an owner-occupied requirement, 3rd party inspections, and options related to the city’s four-unrelated ordinance. 6. Council Calendar Council reviewed the calendar. 7. 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 Benefits 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 WKSHP042320 Minutes Page 4 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). Councilmember Harvell reported on Operation Restart with the Health Department. 8. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station City Council at 7:28 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary