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Home My WebLink About08/27/2020 - Workshop Minutes - City CouncilWKSHP082720 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP VIA TELECONFERENCE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION AUGUST 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: Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Tanya Smith, City Secretary Lisa McCracken, Records Management Administrator 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 via Teleconference at 4:03 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 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 4:03 p.m. on Thursday, August 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  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 WKSHP082720 Minutes Page 2  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. Consultation with attorney to receive legal advice; to wit:  Legal advice concerning a proposal to EBCS addressing the liabilities and assets of the corporation. C. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit:  An approximately 18 acre tract of land along the north frontage road of Texas State Highway 6 south at its intersection with Corporate Parkway. 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 5:26 p.m. 3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Mooney and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to authorize the Interim City Manager to negotiate reasonable terms and conditions for a Letter of Intent relating to the sale of approximately 18 acres southeast of Corporate Parkway and State Highway 6 northbound frontage road; and to execute this Letter of Intent on behalf of the City of College Station. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Items (3.2) were pulled from Consent for clarification. (3.2): Kelly Kelbly, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation, explained that funds for this project were budgeted through the Memorial Cemetery Funds. Memorial Cemetery funds can only be spent in this cemetery. 5. Workshop 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. Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that 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. Capital Project Overview  James Pkwy. & Puryear Drive (South Of Francis Drive)  Asphalt street, no curb WKSHP082720 Minutes Page 3  Replace with concrete street and drainage improvements  Explore options for least impact to park and surrounding area  Total Budget $2,540,000  FY 21 - $330,000  Combine with park project Kelly Kelbly, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation, stated that 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 Mabel Clare Thomas Park (Phase 2)  Identified by Council and community members  Southern portion of park  Drainage  Sidewalks  $250,000 (Phase 3)  As discussed by Dr. Crompton and surrounding community  Historical markers, benches, and trees  Shade structures  Expanded play areas at the north end  Disc golf and Pickleball lines (Phase 4)  Parking and restrooms  Aquatic amenity At approximately 6:00 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened for Citizens Comments. Diane Davis, College Station, came before Council to discuss the enhancements of Mable Clare Thomas Park and the four (4) phases of this project. Ms. Davis also explained that a lot of time has gone into this project, which council needs to move forward, but the last 2 phases are important in the completion of park. Jessie Jeffers, College Station, came before Council to express her support for the Thomas Park project. Ms. Jeffers explained that she move to this area because of the atmosphere for raising her family. When she heard about the refreshing of the park, she wanted to reach out regarding her support. Leslie Miller, College Station, came before Council to express her support for the enhancements of Thomas Park. Ms. Miller explained that she remembers when the pool was first built and then watching the decline in the maintenance of the pool, so Phase 4 needs to be addressed to bring back a formal design of a new pool. She stated Thomas Park is in the heart of College Station. There being no comments, the Citizens Comments was closed at 6:17 p.m. WKSHP082720 Minutes Page 4 Council directed staff to move forward with Phase 1-3 of Thomas Park and a placeholder for a new pool. 5.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on City Fiber Infrastructure and update on status of current fiber leasing and fiber leasing opportunities. Isaias Hernandez, Information Technology, stated that 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. Mr. Hernandez explained that there are two different local companies that lease City’s fiber infrastructure, which 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, and 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. Current Use  10-year lease. $500/strand mile licensing fee. Maintenance Fee Calculated Annual (currently $52.08/strand mile/year)  Two Companies – Wirestar Networks and CEO Technologies  Wirestar – leasing 88.74 fiber strand miles. Leased through October 2025. Has had 2 Lease Amendments. Currently pay $4,621.58/year  CEO Technologies – leasing 146.26 fiber strand miles. Leased through Sep 2027. Has had 3 Lease Amendments. Currently pay $7,617.22/year  Provide High-Speed Internet, Managed IT Services, VoIP Phone Systems, Security Monitoring Availability  Partnership with CSISD and A&M to interconnect their facilities  Interconnection of majority of traffic signals and water services.  Many of the fibers used to connect one part of the city with another.  Currently there are up to six dark fibers available on the Fiber ring that loop around the city.  Additional fiber available on spurs 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, Census Committee Group, 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 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, WKSHP082720 Minutes Page 5 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 at this time. 8. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Workshop of the College Station City Council at 6:42 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary