HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/2021 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilCollege Station, TX
Meeting Agenda
City Council Workshop
Internet: https://zoom.us/j/95766531244
Phone: 888 475 4499 And Webinar ID: 957 6653 1244
February 11, 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 advice regarding the process to acquire needed property for the State Highway 6 Phase 3
waterline project.
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 Manager
b. Council SelfEvaluation
3.Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
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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 benefits and disadvantages of
holding local general elections in oddnumbered years.
Sponsors:Carla Robinson, Tanya Smith
Attachments:None
5.2.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to
Chapter 40, "Utilities" Articles I and II of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Section 4065, “Rates for Sewerage Service”, and amending Chapter 2 “Administration”, Art. V.
“Finance”, Div. 2 “Fees, Rates and Charges” of the Code of Ordinances; to establish a
wastewater rate surcharge for customers outside city limits.
Sponsors:Gary Mechler
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.)
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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 February 5, 2021 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
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.
Benefits and disadvantages of holding local general elections in odd-numbered years
Sponsor:Carla Robinson, City Attorney, Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the benefits and
disadvantages of holding local general elections in odd-numbered years.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
N/A
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: On February 10, 2020, during the City Council’s regular meeting the Council directed the
City Secretary and City Attorney to provide information at a future meeting regarding the benefits and
disadvantages of holding local general elections in November of odd-numbered years. As the result
of a 2018 charter amendment, the City of College Station is currently transitioning from three-year
council terms of office to four with elections held in November of even-numbered years rather than
annually. Providing for general elections in odd-numbered years will require a special charter
amendment election.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
None
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Item No. 5.2.
Ordinance Amendments for Establishing a Wastewater Rate Surcharge Outside City Limits
Sponsor:Gary Mechler, Director of Water
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a proposed ordinance
amendment to Chapter 40, "Utilities" Articles I and II of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Section 40-65, “Rates for Sewerage Service”, and amending Chapter 2 “Administration”, Art.
V. “Finance”, Div. 2 “Fees, Rates and Charges” of the Code of Ordinances; to establish a wastewater
rate surcharge for customers outside city limits.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Core Services and Infrastructure
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval.
Summary: Resolution 2-9-2006-13.04 was adopted in 2006 establishing the utility extension policy
to serve customers outside city limits. The following is a summary of the utility extension policy that is
not proposed to be amended. The resolution in summary states that water and wastewater services
will not be available to properties outside the City’s corporate limits without a petition for annexation
for the subject properties. Additionally, the costs of utility extensions will be borne by the developer.
However, the policy also allows for exceptions, so that utility services may be provided outside the
City limits or the City’s CCN in certain situations. Exceptions are allowed for three cases which are:
for other governmental agencies through interlocal agreements, for the purpose of economic
development, and for health and safety reasons.
In the instances where Council approves an exception to annexation, the subject ordinance
amendments would require a 50% surcharge to new sewer customers outside city limits. This is a
common surcharge and the same surcharge applied to customers in BCMUD-1 known as Speedway
MUD or Southern Point development. This surcharge will help offset the City’s cost of adding utility
capacity to meet the demands of the development. These changes are necessary to meet
operational costs and the demands of rapid growth.
Budget & Financial Summary: n/a
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
None
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