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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/2021 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION FEBRUARY 25, 2021 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Bob Brick John Crompton Linda Harvell Elizabeth Cunha John Nichols Dennis Maloney City Staff: Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Tanya Smith, City Secretary Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary 1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present and Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Mooney via Teleconference at 6:47 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021, in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 2. Hear Visitors Comments No one signed up to speak. 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3.1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for: February 5, 2021 Retreat January 28, 2021 Workshop Meeting January 28, 2021 Regular Meeting SN133632!Njovuft!Qbhf!2! 3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the first reading of a franchise agreement with Vos Transport LLC for the collection of demolition and construction debris, recyclables, and organic waste from commercial, industrial, and multifamily locations. 3.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a resolution ratifying and approving an economic development incentive by the City of Bryan to a development in the bio-corridor project in accordance with the interlocal cooperation and joint development agreement between the cities of Bryan and College Station. 3.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a two-year janitorial services contract with Andrews Building Service, Inc. for $465,011.10 for city facilities and the Northgate District. 3.5 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a contract with Iteris Inc. for $357,920 purchasing services, equipment, and maintenance of hardware and software. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Brick the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 4. REGULAR AGENDA 4.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4241 vacating and abandoning 0.19 acre and 0.58-acre portions of 20-foot wide Public Utility Easements lying along Lots 1-4, of the Century Hill Development Subdivision, according to the plat recorded in Volume 7623, Page 231, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas. Alma Guerra, Planning and Development, stated that the partial Public Utility Easement abandonments are proposed by the applicant to address site constraints recognized during redevelopment of the property. The portions of easements subject to abandonment are no longer necessary, as there is no public infrastructure within either easement. The remainder of the 20-foot wide Public Utility Easements are adequate to serve all existing public infrastructure. At approximately 6:56 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:56 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Mayor Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4241 vacating and abandoning 0.19 acre and 0.58-acre portions of 20-foot wide Public Utility Easements lying along Lots 1-4, of the Century Hill Development Subdivision, according to the plat recorded in Volume 7623, Page 231, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously. 4.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4242 amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to Urban for approximately 10 acres, generally located at 1660 Graham Road. Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant is requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to Urban on SN133632!Njovuft!Qbhf!3! approximately 10 acres located west of the existing International Leadership of Texas public charter school campus. This is in preparation for rezoning the property to multi-family to allow for additional residential options in the area. Mrs. Lazo explained that this amendment is consistent with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan: Staff believes that the Urban designation is appropriate for this property as it would provide a higher concentration of dwelling units located within walking distance to a school (ILT campus), grocery store (Kroger), medical offices, and employment centers. The land use change would support more housing diversity in an area that is largely suburban, and it could provide professionals who work in the medical corridor more housing options near their places of employment. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their October 1, 2020 meeting where they voted 3-1 to recommend approval. At approximately 7:50 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. Kyle Bryant, College Station, came before council speaking for a group to state that they oppose this change and proposed development. Among the reasons for opposition, he stated that traffic congestion would become a larger issue, the lift station is not properly sized for the density, the homeowners invested in their properties with the current zoning in mind and would suffer a change of community and loss of privacy for those who live closest to the development. The group he represents believes that the comprehensive plan should be followed and written. Linda Lee, College Station, stated that she and her sister are about to purchase a home in Dove Crossing and she is mostly concerned that young children play are in this area. Andrew Spellman, College Station, stated that he and his wife concur with Kyle Bryant and the traffic concerns for this area. Mr. Spellman explained that he has 4 young kids that play in the back yard which any apartment complex would have visibility into. Amber Schafntiz-Sherman, College Station, came before Council to express her concerns regarding the rezoning. She stated her and her family purchased this home because of the area and the perceived safety which could be compromised with this comp plan amendment. Jeremiah Baker, College Station, came before Council to express his concerns about the height restrictions. This proposed property comp plan amendment backs up to his home and the apartment complex would have a view of his back yard. Sushil Pauldyal, College Station, stated that he bought his home in this area about a year ago because of the residential neighborhood and if something like this was in this area, he would have never of bought this home. Robert Borham, College Station, stated he just moved into this area from Katy due to a decline in the residential areas he believes is caused by situations just like this. Louis Tassinary, College Station, stated that what surprises him is that this is the perfect area for the current suburban commercial zoning. SN133632!Njovuft!Qbhf!4! Lauren Nescio, College Station, stated that there are three things to think about the lighting, wet land, and traffic concern. The Charter School is already creating difficult traffic patterns and this will make that worse. Vicki Lambert-Rodden, College Station, stated that she is against the proposed rezoning. She stated that the current zoning is appropriate for the areas and a rezoning would change the character of the surrounding area. She also believes that the city website could also use improving and is not efficient at providing information. Nan Crouse, College Station, came before Council to express her concern on the bringing a multi- use complex into a residential neighborhood and all the concerns that come along with it: traffic concern, safety, and land use. Patrick Donaldson, College Station, stated that he is not in favor of this proposed plan, especially with the height restrictions. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:33 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember Crompton, the City Council voted five (5) for and two (2) opposed, with Councilmembers Cunha and Nichols voting against, to deny Ordinance No. 2021-4242 amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to Urban for approximately 10 acres, generally located at 1660 Graham Road. The motion carried. 4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 02-25-21-4.3 determining that an easement containing 0.0761 acres of land, and a temporary construction easement containing 0.0799 acres is needed to be acquired from Tortuga 3209, a Texas Joint Venture, for the construction, operation, maintenance, inspection, replacement, and removal of one or more public utility lines and other public infrastructure as part of State Highway 6 waterline, phase 3 project for the City of College Station, Texas; and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings. Emily Fisher, Assistant Director Capital Projects, stated that the city staff has negotiated the purchase or dedication of easements from 17 of the 20 parcels needed for the State Highway 6 Waterline, Phase 3 project. The project will install an 18-inch and 20-inch waterline along the SH 6 frontage road to just north of Woodcreek Drive to north of Emerald Plaza. This resolution authorizes eminent domain proceedings for the needed public utility easement and temporary construction easement from one of the remaining three parcels, owned by Tortuga 3209. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Crompton, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, that the City of College Station approve Resolution No. 02-25-21-4.3 authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property belonging to Tortuga 3209 described in the resolution for public utility and public infrastructure purposes. The motion carried unanimously. Recorded Vote: Mayor Mooney - aye SN133632!Njovuft!Qbhf!5! Councilmember Brick - aye Councilmember Crompton - aye Councilmember Harvell - aye Councilmember Cunha - aye Councilmember Nichols - aye Councilmember Maloney - aye 4.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 02-25-21-4.4 determining that an easement containing 1.092 acres of land, and a temporary construction easement containing 0.541 acres is needed to be acquired from Brazos RE Investors Group, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, for the construction, operation, maintenance, inspection, replacement, and removal of one or more public utility lines and other public infrastructure as part of State Highway 6 waterline, phase 3 project for the City of College Station, Texas; and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings. Emily Fisher, Assistant Director Capital Projects, stated that the city staff has negotiated the purchase or dedication of easements from 17 of the 20 parcels needed for the State Highway 6 Waterline, Phase 3 project. The project will install an 18-inch and 20-inch waterline along the SH 6 frontage road to just north of Woodcreek Drive to north of Emerald Plaza. This resolution authorizes eminent domain proceedings for the needed public utility easement and temporary construction easement from one of the three remaining parcels, owned by Brazos RE Investors, LLC. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, that the City of College Station approve Resolution No. 02-25-21-4.4 authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property belonging to Brazos RE Investors Group, LLC described in the resolution for public utility purposes and public infrastructure purposes. The motion carried unanimously. Recorded Vote: Mayor Mooney - aye Councilmember Brick - aye Councilmember Crompton - aye Councilmember Harvell - aye Councilmember Cunha - aye Councilmember Nichols - aye Councilmember Maloney - aye 4.5 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 02-25-21-4.5 determining that an easement containing 0.086 acres of land is needed to be acquired from HRKR, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, for the construction, operation, maintenance, inspection, replacement, and removal of one or more public utility lines and other public infrastructure as part of State Highway 6 waterline, phase 3 project for the City of College Station, Texas; and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings. Emily Fisher, Assistant Director Capital Projects, stated that the City staff has negotiated the purchase or dedication of easements from 17 of the 20 parcels needed for the State Highway 6 Waterline, Phase 3 project. The project will install an 18-inch and 20-inch waterline along the SH 6 frontage road to just north of Woodcreek Drive to north of Emerald Plaza. This resolution authorizes eminent domain proceedings for the needed public utility easement from one of the three remaining parcels owned by SN133632!Njovuft!Qbhf!6! HRKR, LLC. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Cunha and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, that the City of College Station approve Resolution No. 02-25-21-4.5 authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property belonging to HRKR, LLC described in the resolution for public utility and public infrastructure purposes. The motion carried unanimously. Recorded Vote: Mayor Mooney - aye Councilmember Brick - aye Councilmember Crompton - aye Councilmember Harvell - aye Councilmember Cunha - aye Councilmember Nichols - aye Councilmember Maloney - aye 4.6 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City's response to the recent winter storm impacting the State of Texas. Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager, gave a brief overview of recent winter storm that struck the State of Texas the weekend of February 13th and 14th, and through the following week, plunged temperatures across the state to lows not seen in some time and severely stressed the core services and infrastructure provided by state and local governments. The presentation offered a review of the storm's impact on our local community and City operations: Police (Chief Billy Couch) - Roadway/Crashes - Facility Concerns Fire (Chief Richard Mann) - Roadway/Crashes - Automatic Aid - Emergency Management Electric (Timothy Crabb) - Timeline/notifications from ERCOT - Rolling Outages/Grids Water (Gary Mechler) - Steps taken to ensure stabilization - Interconnect Activities Public Works (Donald Harmon) - Roadways/Bridges - Sanitation - Facilities Maintenance Communication in a Crisis (Jay Socol) - Mass and timely communication is always difficult 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on future agenda items and review of standing list of Council generated agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of SN133632!Njovuft!Qbhf!7! existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. No discussion at this time. 6. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 10:04 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary SN133632!Njovuft!Qbhf!8!