HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/2020 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City Council (2)College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda
City Council Workshop Amended
Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 984 6115 5646
Internet: https://zoom.us/j/98461155646
July 23, 2020 3:00 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 4:00 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.
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.
Legal Advice
a.Legal advice concerning a proposal to EBCS addressing the liabilities and assets of the
corporation.
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
Page 1 of 6
City Council Workshop Amended
Page 2 July 23, 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 on the FY 20202021 Proposed Budget.
Sponsors:Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments:None
5.2.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the FY20 Utility Customer Service
(UCS) Update.
Sponsors:Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments:None
5.3.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway
Connectivity to Texas A&M University.
Sponsors:Venessa Garza
Attachments:None
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.)
Page 2 of 6
City Council Workshop Amended
Page 3 July 23, 2020
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.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website of the City of College Station at
2:00 p.m. on July 20, 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. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun.
"Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly
Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,
Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a
Handgun that is Carried Openly."
Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia.
“Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano al
aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del SubCapitulo H, Capitulo
411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta
propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
City Secretary
Page 3 of 6
July 23, 2020
Item No. 5.1.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the FY 2020-2021 Proposed Budget.
Sponsor:Mary Ellen Leonard, Director of Fiscal Services
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the FY 2020-2021 Proposed
Budget.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Financial Sustainability
Good Governance
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the Council receive the FY 2020-2021 Proposed Budget
presentation.
Summary: Staff will present an overview of the City of College Station FY 2020-2021 Proposed
Budget.
The City’s charter says the City Manager will prepare and submit a proposed budget to the City
Council no later than 30 days prior to the end of the fiscal year. The budget is being presented on
July 23rd. The calendar for the budget process includes a public hearing on August 13th. Adoption
of the Budget is scheduled for August 27th. According to the charter, final action on the Proposed
Budget must take place on or before September 27th.
Budget workshop meetings are scheduled for July 27th, July 28th, and July 29th to review the
proposed budget and the key budget decision points.
Budget & Financial Summary: The budget is discussed in detail in the Proposed Budget document.
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
None
Page 4 of 6
July 23, 2020
Item No. 5.2.
FY20 Utility Customer Service (UCS) Update
Sponsor:Mary Ellen Leonard, Director of Fiscal Services
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the FY20 Utility Customer
Service (UCS) Update.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Good Governance
Financial Sustainability
Core Services & Infrastructure
Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the City Council receive the information and provide any
direction if determined.
Summary: Staff will present the status of various Utility Customer Service initiatives and activities
and the current status of community assistance.
Budget & Financial Summary: None.
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
None
Page 5 of 6
July 23, 2020
Item No. 5.3.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway
Connectivity to Texas A&M University
Sponsor:Venessa Garza
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenway Connectivity to Texas A&M University.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Core Services and Infrastructure
• Improving Mobility
• Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends that Council receive the presentation and provide direction
as desired.
Summary: City Council requested this item at their April 23rd Council meeting. Staff will provide an
overview of opportunities to increase bicycle, pedestrian and greenway connectivity around and to
Texas A&M University.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
None
Page 6 of 6