HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/2020 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilCollege Station, TX
Meeting Agenda
City Council Workshop
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840
Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 990 7628 0717
Internet: https://zoom.us/j/99076280717
August 27, 2020 4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
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1.Call to Order.
2.Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers. 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
a. Legal advice concerning a proposal to EBCS addressing the liabilities and assets of the
corporation.
Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072};
Possible action. The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City
in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken
will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. An approximately 18 acre tract of land along the north frontage road of Texas State Highway 6
south at its intersection with Corporate Parkway.
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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.
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
agenda other than those items posted for Executive Session shall register with the City Secretary
two (2) hours prior to the meeting being called to order. Individuals must register to speak or provide
written comments at https://forms.cstx.gov/Forms/CSCouncil or provide a name and phone number
by calling 9797643500. 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 (3) minute mark the City Secretary will announce that
the speaker must conclude their remarks.
5.1.Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the future planning and capital projects
for Mable Clare Thomas Park, including surrounding roadways, sidewalks, drainage and park
improvements.
Sponsors:Kelly Kelbly, Emily Fisher
Attachments:None
5.2.Presentation, discussion, and possible action on City Fiber Infrastructure and update on status
of current fiber leasing and fiber leasing opportunities.
Sponsors:Sindhu Menon
Attachments:None
6.Council Calendar Council may discuss upcoming events.
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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.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website at the City of College Station,
Texas, on August 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
City Secretary
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
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411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta
propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
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Item No. 5.1.
Future Planning and Capital Projects for Mable Clare Thomas Park
Sponsor:Kelly Kelbly, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Emily Fisher,
Assistant Director of Public Works
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the future planning and
capital projects for Mable Clare Thomas Park, including surrounding roadways, sidewalks, drainage
and park improvements.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
- Core Services and Infrastructure
- Neighborhood Integrity
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends Council approve the design funds in the FY '21 CIP.
Summary: Per Council’s direction during the FY ’21 budget workshops, staff has moved up the
design portions and associated funding to address the sections of James Parkway and Puryear Drive
from Francis Street to Kyle Street. In conjunction with this design, staff will move forward with the
design of the sidewalks and drainage within the accompanying areas of Thomas Park, broadly
referred to as the southern end. Numerous meetings with Dr. Crompton and the surrounding
community have identified this as a necessary phase as staff identifies future needs and amenities of
the park through Phases 3 & 4, including tree plantings, recreational amenities and an aquatic facility
Budget & Financial Summary: $340,000 Streets Funded CIP ’21; $250,000 Parks Funded CIP ’21
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
None
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Item No. 5.2.
Presentation on City Fiber Infrastructure and update on status of current fiber leasing and
fiber leasing opportunities
Sponsor:Sindhu Menon, Director of Information Technologies
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action on City Fiber Infrastructure and
update on status of current fiber leasing and fiber leasing opportunities.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
1. Core Services and Infrastructure
2. Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: The City currently has a main fiber ring with various spurs consisting of over 60 miles of fiber.
Based on City Council direction, the City has agreements in place for lease of spare fibers along these various
paths to local companies. There are two different local companies that lease City’s fiber infrastructure.
The fiber is used to interconnect locations requested by the leasing companies. The leasing company must be
able to meet at certain locations to ensure connectivity. There is availability to add additional leasing
companies to City’s Fiber infrastructure. The leasing would depend on the location and availability of spare
fibers.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
None
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