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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
VIA TELECONFERENCE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
JULY 22, 2021
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick - absent
John Crompton – via remote
Linda Harvell
Elizabeth Cunha
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy 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.
With a quorum present, the Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor
Mooney via In-Person and Teleconference at 4:01 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, 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 4:02 p.m. on July 22, 2021, 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.
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B. Consultation with attorney to receive legal advice; to wit:
Legal Advice regarding regulation of subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
C. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit:
Property located generally at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Harvey Road in College
Station.
D. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
City Manager
Council Self-Evaluation
Executive Session recessed at 6:01 p.m.
3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
No vote or action was taken in Executive Session.
4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to accept Councilmember Brick’s
absence request for July 22, 2021. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Presentation - Proclamations, Awards, and Recognitions.
5.1. Gerald Burgner, Historic Preservation Committee Chairperson, provided a brief overview of the
Historic Marker program. Mayor Mooney presented Historical Marker 107 to the Mirza family for
their residence at 610 Welsh. Also present in person and by zoom were members of the Historical
Preservation Committee.
6. Hear Visitors Comments
No one signed up to speak.
7. Workshop Items
7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding whether citizens appointed to serve
on City boards, commissions, and committees are subject to a code of ethics.
Carla Robinson, City Attorney, stated that during the past few months the City Council has focused
discussions on ethical requirements for City Council members. In the ‘Future Agenda Items’ portion
of the July 8, 2021, council meeting, the City Council directed the City Attorney to provide
information regarding whether citizens appointed by the City Council to serve on a city board,
commission, or committee are subject to a code of ethics they are required to follow. Upon review of
state law and city requirements, the City Attorney determined that, similar to the City Council,
appointees to College Station boards, commissions, and committees are subject to certain ethical
restrictions, though no code of ethics has been adopted by the city.
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7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action relating to a legislative update and review of
the 87th Texas State Legislature.
Brian Piscacek, Assistant to the City Manager, introduced Legislative consultant Jennifer Rodriguez
who will provide a review of the 2021 Texas legislative session, including legislation impacting City
operations and management.
Jennifer Rodriguez, Legislative Consultant, presented a brief overview of the highlights of the 87th
Texas Legislature.
2022-2023 State Budget - $248 billion All Funds
COVID-19
Winter Storm Uri
Redistricting
Everything Else
RMA Funding
Clean up Texas Property Tax and Transparency Act of 2019
Clean up Public Education Finance Reform of 2019
PUC/ERCOT Reform
SB 2 - Governance of ERCOT
SB 3 - Weatherization requirements for generators and pipeline facilities
SB 2154 - PUC Membership
HB 16 - Prohibits sale of wholesale indexed power plans to residential customers
HB 1520 - Securitization for gas utility companies
HB 1580 - Securitization for electric cooperatives
HB 2586 - Requires an annual, public audit of ERCOT
HB 4492 - $800 million loan from Rainy Day Fund to ERCOT
Property Taxes
SB 1427 - Defines damage as physical damage for purposes of qualifying for the temporary property
tax exemption for property damaged by a disaster.
SB 1438 - Places a timeframe on how long a taxing unit can use the higher rate under a disaster that
caused physical damage.
SB 1449 - Raises the exemption for personal property tax used by a business from $500 to $2,500
HB 988 - Various amendments to the Tax Code related to an Appraisal Review Board.
HB 1090 - Reduces the time frame during which the chief appraiser can discover that real
property has been omitted from an appraisal and appraise the property.
HB 1869 - Amends the definition of debt used in truth-in-taxation property tax rate calculations to
debt that meets certain requirements.
HB 2429 - Clarifies the language used in the tax notice when the de minimis rate exceeds the voter -
approval tax rate.
HB 2723 - Requires the Department of Information Resources to develop and maintain an internet
website that lists and links to each property tax database maintained by appraisal districts.
7.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the implementation of a pay
parking program for on-street parking and in City-owned parking lots and facilities.
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Amy Albright and Eric Chapman, Planning and Development, stated that to address on-street parking
congestion in residential neighborhoods during certain events, such as football games, City staff have
explored the implementation of a paid parking system for on-street parking in certain neighborhoods
and in City-owned parking lots during these events.
Proposed program structure:
The program would be managed through a remote parking fee payment system (ParkMobile),
similar to the system on campus.
The system will allow for patrons to pay remotely for a specified time and be notified by phone,
text, or email when the time is expiring so that they can make another payment, if necessary.
The remote parking fee payment system will allow for residents in the neighborhood to register a
specified number of vehicles that can be parked on the street and be exempt from paying a parking
fee.
Signage posted in the area would direct people parking on the streets when paid parking is
required and provide options for payments using a QR code, a parking application, a 1-800
number, or visiting a website.
Unpaid parking and illegal parking would be enforced.
Paid parking would begin with gamedays only then potentially expand to other special events or
daily parking.
Areas for program:
An approximate 1.5-mile radius from Kyle Field
Approximately 6,000 parking spaces are located within this area
City-owned parking lots (City Hall site)
Proposed fee:
$3.50 per hour with no maximum time
Cost:
Convenience fee of $0.35 is charged to patron
City would be responsible for a 3% processing fee and $0.15 transaction fee
Contract with Park mobile will include a not to exceed amount of $75,000 for three years
Replacement signage cost will be borne by the City
Revenue:
Revenue from the program would be used to manage the program, as well as to fund
neighborhood enhancement programs
Neighborhood enhancement programs would be further evaluated and brought back to City
Council for consideration
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Mayor Mooney, the
City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the implementation of a pay parking
program for on-street parking and in City-owned parking lots and facilities. The motion carried
unanimously.
8. CONSENT ITEMS
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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consent items which consist of ministerial or
"housekeeping" items as allowed by law: A Councilmember may request additional
information at this time. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda
for a separate vote.
8.1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
July 8, 2021 Council Meeting
8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding adoption of Resolution No. 07-22-
21-8.2 approving the proposed FY 2022 (PY 2021) Annual Action Plan and Community
Development Budget.
8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2021-4276 amending
Chapter 38, “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article VI “Traffic Schedules,” Section 38-1012 “Traffic
Schedule XII, Speed Limits,” amending the Harvey Road speed limit.
8.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the first readin g of a franchise agreement
ordinance with CTTV, LLC dba Team 3 Rentals for the collection of recyclables from
commercial businesses and multi-family locations.
8.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a contract with Nation al
Field Services, Inc., for Annual Electric Substation Maintenance. This contract is for one year
in the amount of $133,333 with two possible one-year renewals, for a total contract amount not
to exceed $400,000. This contract covers all planned work and miscellaneous repairs that may
be needed in the eight substations during the term of the contract.
8.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction contract with Elliott
Construction in the amount of $1,613,354 for the State Highway 6 Waterline Phase 3 project.
8.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2021-4277 amending
Chapter 38 “Traffic and Vehicles”, by temporarily prohibiting bikeways and allow parking
along both sides of Sebesta Road, from 250 feet east of State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
to Pavilion Avenue.
8.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a professional services contract with
Kimley Horn & Associates in the amount of $604,200 for the State Highway 40 Waterline
project.
8.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a HOME Investment Partnership
Program Community Housing Development Organization funding agreement in the amount of
$229,000 with Elder Aid to provide funds to acquire and rehabilitation a duplex location at
1522 Pine Ridge.
8.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an interlocal government agreement with
Brazos County for the conduct and management of the City of College Station General and
Special Election a that will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. (Presentación, discusión, y
posible acción acerca de una resolución que apruebe un acuerdo interlocal de gobierno con el
Condado de Brazos para llevar a cabo y administrar las Elecciones Generales y Especiales de
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la Ciudad de College Station y para aprobar la Notificación de Elecciones Generales y
Especiales que se celebrarán el martes 2 de noviembre de 2021.)
8.11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving annual water meter purchases
from Badger Meter, Inc. Based on the current unit pricing, the estimated annual expenditure
for water meters is $125,000.
8.12. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of an Interlocal
Agreement between Brazos County, the City of Bryan, and the city of College Station for the
2021 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in which the City of College Station has
been allocated $15,685.90 for the purpose of supporting law enforcement programs.
8.13. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 07-22-21-8.13 authorizing
the Chief of Police as the authorized official to execute documents necessary for the release of
grant funds from the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Division for SWAT team night
vision equipment.
8.14. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Bryan for the Management of the Larry J. Ringer Library, related
to Information Technology Services.
8.15. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4278
amending Chapter 38, “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article II “Stopping, Standing, and Parking” by
adding Division IV “Remote Pay System Parking”.
8.16. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4279
amending an ordinance amending Chapter 38, “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article II “Stopping,
Standing, and Parking,” by amending and adding certain sections allowing remote pay system
parking.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Items with
modifications to the ordinance for item 8.15 as presented on the dais. The motion carried
unanimously.
9. REGULAR ITEMS
9.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Fiscal Year 2022 BVSWMA, Inc.
Budget.
Bryan Griesbach, Executive Director of BVSWMA, presented an overview of the BVSWMA, Inc.
proposed budget that was considered and approved by the BVSWMA, Inc. Board of Directors on
June 16, 2021. According to the BVSWMA, Inc. By-Laws and Operating Agreement, the BVSWMA
budget will be presented to the College Station and Bryan City Councils for consideration after being
approved by the BVSWMA Board. It is anticipated that the City of Bryan will consider this item on
July 13, 2020. The FY2022 BVSWMA, Inc. Budget Revenue is $9,369,600, the Operating Expenses
are $7,505,383, and Capital Expenses are $3,439,000. The Total Reserves, Cash, & Investments are
$12,552,380. The budget also reduces the gate rate for both owning cities from $15.00 to $13.00 per
ton.
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9.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2021-4280 amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance, “Article 4, Zoning
Districts,” Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from D Duplex to MF Multi -Family
for approximately 0.3 acres located at 1531 Pine Ridge Drive.
Derrick Williams, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone approximately 0.3
acres of land from D Duplex to MF Multi-Family. The subject property was platted over 40 years ago
and developed with a duplex. Surrounding properties include duplexes, apartments, and other multi-
plex developments. The subject property’s owner would like to consolidate this duplex lot with
adjacently owned property zoned for multifamily uses to create a more developable tract. The subject
property has frontage to Pine Ridge Drive which is a local street with duplexes and fourplexes
currently developed along it. A traffic impact analysis is not required for a property of this size as
any change in use would not be anticipated to have a substantial impact on traffic.
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their July 1, 2021 regular meeting where
they voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval of the rezoning.
At approximately 7:50 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4280,
amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance, “Article 4, Zoning Districts,” Section 4.2
“Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing
the zoning district boundaries from D Duplex to MF Multi-Family for approximately 0.3 acres located
at 1531 Pine Ridge Drive. The motion carried unanimously.
9.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance ordering a General and
Special Election to be held on November 2, 2021 for the purpose of electing a City Council
Member, Place 4, a City Council Member, Place 6, and to submit proposed amendments to the
City Charter to the voters; establishing early voting locations and polling places for this
election; and making provisions for conducting the election. (Presentación, discusión, y posible
acción acerca de una ordenanza que ordene Elecciones Generales y Especiales a celebrarse el 2
de noviembre de 2021 con el propósito de elegir un Miembro del Consejo de la Ciudad, Puesto
Número 4, un Miembro del Consejo de la Ciudad, Puesto Número 6, y para presentarles a los
votantes las enmiendas propuestas a los Estatutos de la Ciudad; estableciendo los sitios de
votaciones anticipadas y los centros de votaciones para estas elecciones; y elaborando las
provisiones para llevar a cabo las elecciones.)
Item was pulled and moved to August 3, 2021 Council Special Meeting.
10. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
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11. Items of Community Interest: The Council may receive reports from a Council Member or
City Staff about items of community interest for which notice has not been given, including:
expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
honorary or salutary recognitions of a public official, public employee, or other citizen;
reminders of upcoming events organized or sponsored by the City of College Station;
information about a social, ceremonial or community event organized or sponsored by an entity
other than the City of College Station that is scheduled to be attended by a Council Member,
another city official or staff of the City of College Station; and announcements involving an
imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the City of College Station that has
arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Nothing to report.
12. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commission : A Council Member may make
a report regarding meetings of City Council boards and commissions or meetings of boards
and committees on which a Council Member serves as a representative that have met since the
last council meeting. (Committees listed in Coversheet)
Councilmember Cunha reported on the BCS Library Board.
13. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda
Items: A Council Member may make a request to City Council to place an item for which no
notice has been given on a future agenda or may inquire about the status of an item on the
standing list of council generated future agenda items. A Council Member’s or City Staff’s
response to the request or inquiry will be limited to a statement of specific factual information
related to the request or inquiry or the recitation of existing policy in response to the request
or inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of a request will be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
No future agenda items requested
14. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Meeting of the City Council at 7:56
p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary