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Meeting Agenda
City Council Workshop - Amended
Internet: https://zoom.us/j/98293900006
Phone: 888 475 4499 And Webinar ID: 982 9390 0006
January 14, 2021 4:00 PM 1101 Texas Ave, College Station,
TX 77840
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*The City uses a thirdparty vendor to help host the meeting and if the callin number is not
functioning access will be through the internet link only.
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
Legal Advice
a. Legal review of the requirements of Sec. 39.02 of the Texas Penal Code
b. Legal advice regarding the Texas Open Meetings Act requirements related to the future agenda
item posting in College Station’s council agendas
c. Legal advice regarding ranked choice elections
d. Legal advice regarding changing College Station elections from evennumbered to oddnumbered
years
e. Legal advice regarding possible changes to College Station’s conflict of interest requirements
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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. Construction Board of Adjustments
b. Planning and Zoning Commission
c. Zoning Board of Adjustments
d. City Secretary
e. City Manager
f. Council SelfEvaluation (Mayor Pro Tempore)
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 on the election of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Sponsors:Tanya Smith
Attachments:None
5.2.Presentation, discussion, and possible action relating to a legislative update and preview of the
87th Texas State Legislature.
Sponsors:Brian Piscacek
Attachments:None
5.3.Presentation, discussion, and possible action of potential alternatives to address the symptoms
of residential overoccupancy.
Sponsors:Jade Broadnax
Attachments:None
5.4.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an overview of the Rental Registration
Program and information regarding a cost analysis completed on the registration fee.
Sponsors:Debbie Eller
Attachments:None
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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, Fun For All Steering 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 and at College Station City Hall,
1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on January 11, 2021 at 3:45 p.m.
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."
City Secretary
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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.”