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Home My WebLink About07/09/2020 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilCollege Station, TX Meeting Agenda City Council Workshop Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 997 0027 4418 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/99700274418 July 9, 2020 4:00 PM 1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Page 1 1.Call to Order. 2.Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in the Administrative Conference Room. The open meeting will resume no earlier than 5:00 pm. 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 attorneyclient 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 occasion the City Council may need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorneyclient 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. Kathryn A. SteverHarper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos County, Texas b. McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause No. 17 000914CV361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas c. City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17002742CV361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas d. Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18003271CV85; In the 85th District Court, Brazos County, Texas e. Veronica Alejandra Ibarra v. The City of College Station; Cause No. 20000325CV361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas Legal Advice a. Legal advice regarding termination of the FY20 funding agreements between the City and Experience Bryan College Station and issues related to possible dissolution of EBCS. 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.City Council Self Evaluation b. City Manager 3.Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any. Page 1 of 12 City Council Workshop Page 2 July 9, 2020 4.Presentation, discussion, and possible action on items listed on the consent agenda. 5.Workshop Agenda Speaker Protocol: An individual who wishes to address the City Council regarding any item on the Workshop Agenda other than those items posted for Executive Session shall register with the City Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order. To register the individual must provide a name and phone number by calling 9797643500 or emailing CSO@cstx.gov one (1) hour prior to the start of the meeting. To submit written comments to the Council email CSO@cstx.gov and they will be provided at the meeting. Upon being called to speak an individual must state their name and city of residence, including the state of residence if the city is located out of state. Speakers are encouraged to identify their College Station neighborhood or geographic location. Each speaker’s remarks are limited to three (3) minutes. Any speaker addressing the Council through the use of a translator may speak for six (6) minutes. At the three (3) minute mark the City Secretary will announce that the speaker must conclude their remarks. 5.1.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the conversion of existing greenways property to park land in three areas. The total sum of greenways being considered for conversion is 195.8 acres, all located adjacent to existing park properties. Sponsors:David Schmitz Attachments:1.Parkland Expansion 6.Council Calendar Council may discuss upcoming events. 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, BioCorridor 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, Census Committee Group, Compensation and Benefits Committee, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee, Experience BryanCollege 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, Operation Restart, 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.) 8.Adjourn. The City council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. Page 2 of 12 City Council Workshop Page 3 July 9, 2020 I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website of the City of College Station at 5:00 p.m. on July 2, 2020. This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (979) 7643541, TDD at 18007352989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least two business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations. Penal Code § 30.07. 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Park Land Expansion Sponsor:David Schmitz, Director of Parks and Recreation Reviewed By CBC:Parks & Recreation Board Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the conversion of existing greenways property to park land in three areas. The total sum of greenways being considered for conversion is 195.8 acres, all located adjacent to existing park properties. Relationship to Strategic Goals: 1. Sustainable City 2. Core Services and Infrastructure Recommendation(s): Staff recommends support and approval for the conversion of the 195.8 acres of greenways to park land. On June 9 2020, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board unanimously passed a motion to approve the properties as park property. Summary: In proposition 6 of the 1998 Capital Improvements Program, City leaders approved the purchase of a portion of the above-mentioned acreage for greenways. The description within the proposition includes implicit statements regarding the ability of land use for hike and bike trails and passive recreational activities. The Spring Creek section of the greenways was deeded to the City in 2005 with certain conservation restrictions. Through the conversion of this land to parkland, it is protected as park land, located near adjacent park properties. Budget & Financial Summary: No budgetary or financial implications. Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No Attachments: 1.Parkland Expansion Page 4 of 12 Consideration of Expanding Park Land from Greenways Property College Station Parks & Recreation Page 5 of 12 CONSIDERATIONS 1998 Bond Language – Funding Source •Proposition #6 | Drainage mitigation, hike and bike trails, and passive recreational opportunities Conservation Easement & Deed Restriction •Portions of land restricted use Page 6 of 12 CONSIDERATIONS Local Government Code 253.001 (b) •Land owned, held, or claimed as a public square or park may not be sold unless the issue of the sale is submitted to the qualified voters of the municipality at an election and is approved by a majority of the votes received at the election Page 7 of 12 SMITH TRACT •13.6 acres of park land •65.9 acres of greenways Page 8 of 12 ART & MYRA BRIGHT PARK •11.92 acres of park land •58.9 acres of greenways Page 9 of 12 CASTLEROCK •6.04 acres of park land •71 acres of greenways Page 10 of 12 TRAIL SYSTEM Page 11 of 12 POTENTIAL USES •Hike & Bike Trails/Connectivity •Birding Areas & Wildlife Viewing •Monarch & Bee Plantings •Natural Resource Protection •Drainage Mitigation Page 12 of 12