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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
IN-PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
APRIL 14, 2022
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick - absent
John Crompton
Linda Harvell
Elizabeth Cunha
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Mary Ann Powel, Deputy 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, April 14, 2022, 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, and
§551.074-Personnel, and §551.087-Economic Incentive Negotiations, the College Station City
Council convened into Executive Session at 4:02 p.m. on April 14, 2022, 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; and
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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; and
B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
City Manager
Council Self-Evaluation
C. Deliberation on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect that the Council
seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City; to wit:
Potential incentives for a possible location of a new storage and delivery business.
3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
Executive Session recessed at 6:12 p.m. No action was taken.
4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
5. Hear Visitors Comments
Will Leskowitz, College Station, stated that he is a student at TAMU with Students for Sensible Drug
Policy and has come before council to express his concerns with the status of cannabis crimination
in the city. He is in support of decriminalization, would like council to consider a different policy
with regards to its use, and will return at a future meeting to address this issue again.
Shruti Mavuri, College Station, stated that she is a student at TAMU with Students for Sensible Drug
Policy and has come before council to state her support for Cannabis decriminalization. She cited
what she considers to be the questionable history of cannabis criminalization as a national policy
which disproportionally certain groups.
6. WORKSHOP ITEMS
6.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the proposed Military Heritage Center.
John White, Military Heritage Center, presented an overview of the proposed Military Heritage
Center that would reflect the spirit and commitment of the City of College Station and its citizens by
honoring and remembering those who have served our country. He explained that the mission of the
Military Heritage Center is to connect all generations with those who have served our country by
bringing their stories of service and sacrifice to life. Furthermore, the proposed MHC would foster
this connection through interactive and thematic exhibits, educational programs, and enlightening
seminars.
6.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the proposed “Cooling” College Station:
Five-Yeas Planting Plan for Urban Heat Mitigation.
Michael Ostrowski, Planning and Development Director, stated that at a previous meeting the City
Council directed staff to research urban heat islands and determine costs for mitigation strategies
focused on tree planting. This item and the associated report provided an overview of the urban heat
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island phenomenon, maps, and analysis on the City’s vegetative cover and surface area temperatures
and proposes priority locations for tree planting over the next five years. The report recommends
specific tree species and estimates program costs, methods of monitoring implementation, and
additional strategies the City Council may wish to consider.
Estimated Programs Costs:
Residential Tree Planting Program:
Assumptions
$75 per tree, plus inflation
500 trees per year (2,500 trees over five
years)
A consensus of the Council directed staff to have options to purchase different size trees for planting
in residential areas in addition to the a five-year planting plan for City-controlled properties.
6.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding development bordering the College
Station Cemetery.
Kelly Kelbly, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, stated that the Planning & Development
Services and Parks & Recreation staff have worked alongside a developer regarding a proposed car
wash bordering the College Station Cemetery. The purpose of this item is to discuss topics requested
by council concerning surrounding development, such as: impact to vegetation from runoff, aesthetic,
and sound barrier. Mr. Wright explained that the city is waiting for final approval from TxDOT in
order to approve the site plan.
Runoff:
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Planning & Development Services and developer address in plans
Upgraded main drain and water flow; stormwater captured/relayed to TxDOT ROW (no
adjacent properties)
Minimal curb cuts
15’ buffer
Aesthetics & Sound Barrier:
6’ Block wall with masonry cap
16 Canopy (3” Caliper)
27 Non canopy trees (Larger than 1.25” Caliper)
A consensus of the Council directed staff to work with the developer or to build a 10ft wall bordering
the College Station Cemetery.
6.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on accepting the strategic priorities from
Council Retreat.
Bryan Woods, City Manager, presented an overview of the Strategic Priorities discussed by Council
during the Council Retreat and prioritize them within the Strategic Plan.
Good Governance:
Increase transparency and improve the public's ability to participate in government by
continuing to offer virtual options for public meetings, providing a centralized calendar for
public meetings and events, allowing citizens to book city facilities through the city website.
Work with College Station ISD to form a joint legislative committee.
Explore annexation opportunities.
Assist in completing transitional housing on Anderson.
Financial Sustainability:
Explore and pursue methods of diversifying sources of city revenue.
Consider alternative infrastructure funding opportunities.
Core Services & Infrastructure:
Explore options for a community recreation center.
Identify a site and begin the design of Fire Station No. 7.
Increase and expand programming in the parks system.
Partner with local agencies to build a medical examiner's office, a coroner's facility in Brazos
County, and a mental health facility.
Begin the planning and design of Southwest Park.
Contribute to the HOME Revitalization Project.
Evaluate library services.
Make infrastructure improvements in aging areas of the community (e.g., McCulloch).
Improve parks facilities, including tennis courts, baseball storage at Bachmann Park, and the
construction of outdoor restrooms at the Lincoln Recreation Center.
Explore options for expanded museums.
Neighborhood Integrity:
Advance the next phase of Mabel Clare Thomas Park improvements.
Plan and design a downtown concept at Midtown.
Diverse & Growing Economy:
Begin Phase 2 of the Texas Independence Ballpark.
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Explore options for an indoor sports facility.
Find opportunities to connect Century Square with Hensel Park.
Pursue options for redeveloping Post Oak Mall and Wolf Pen Creek Park.
Expand Christmas in College Station.
Improve infrastructure, programming, and opportunities in Northgate.
Add gateway signage at major entrances into College Station.
Improving Mobility:
Expand public transit options and increase multimodal infrastructure.
Improve cooperation with Brazos Transit, including possible board representation.
Sustainable City:
Examine ways to use co-production for service delivery.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to accept the strategic priorities
from Council Retreat. The motion carried unanimously.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
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.
No consent items pulled for discussion.
7.1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
March 24, 2022 Council Meeting
7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the second reading of a franchise
agreement Ordinance No. 2022-4343 with Jetsam Removals & Roll-Offs LLC for the collection
of recyclables from commercial businesses and multi-family locations.
7.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2022-4344 amending
Chapter 40, “Utilities,” Division 2 “Waste Collection,” Section 40-388, 40-391, and 40-392 and
renumbering the remaining sections of Division 2 and Resolution No. 04-14-22-7.3 amending
fees related to waste collection in Resolution 08-12-21-8.4 establishing the fees, rates and
charges as authorized in Chapter 2 “Administration”, Art. V. “Finance”, Div. 2 “Fees, Rates
and Charges”.
7.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 04-14-22-7.5 the
repeal of the existing Section 3 Implementation Plan and Administrative Guide and the
adoption of a revised Section 3 Implementation Plan and Administrative Guide to comply with
24 CFR, Part 75 of the United States Department of Housing an d Urban Development Section
3.
7.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the award of Bid 22-045 to Custom
Truck One Source, in the amount of $139,000 for the purchase of a flatbed boom truck.
7.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding ordinance 2022-4345 consenting to
and extending the Mayor's renewal of a disaster declaration due to a public health emergency.
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Councilmember Crompton left chambers during the consent items.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Items.
The motion carried unanimously.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
8.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on to consider Ordinance No.
2022-4346 a Conditional Use Permit request for a Night Club, Bar or Tavern use encompassing
5,218 square feet on approximately 2.05 acres located at 3164 Holleman Drive South Suite 100,
generally located near the intersection of Kenyon Drive and Holleman Drive South.
Robin Macias, Planning and Development, stated that this request is for a Conditional Use Permit for
the use of a Night Club, Bar or Tavern for 5,218 square feet of an existing shopping center consisting
of indoor and rooftop bar amenities, located at 3164 Holleman Dr South Suite 100. The property is
currently zoned GC General Commercial.
Conditional Use Permits:
Nightclub, bar, or tavern uses are required to obtain a conditional use permit to be located in
a zoning district outside of the Northgate District.
The proposed use shall not be detrimental to the health, welfare or safety of the surrounding
neighborhood or its occupants.
May impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to mitigate adverse effects of the
proposed use.
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their March 17, 2022 meeting and
unanimously recommended approval (7-0) of the request with the condition that live music on the rooftop
area be limited to non-amplified acoustic music and a 3 foot perimeter barrier be installed on the south
side of the open air bar area. Staff also recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the
condition that only acoustic music shall be allowed on the rooftop area, no amplified music but not include
the use of radio or television.
At approximately 7:56 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:56 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. 2022-4346,
a Conditional Use Permit request for a Night Club, Bar or Tavern use encompassing 5,218 square
feet on approximately 2.05 acres located at 3164 Holleman Drive South Suite 100, generally located
near the intersection of Kenyon Drive and Holleman Drive South as amended with the P&Z
Commission’s recommendations. The motion carried unanimously.
8.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2022-4347 amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance, “Article 4, Zo ning
Districts,” Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from R Rural and GC General
Commercial to MF Multi-family and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 42.8
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acres generally located at Holleman Drive South and General Parkway.
Robin Macias, Planning and Development, stated that the owner’s original request was to rezone
approximately 42.8 acres of undeveloped land generally located at the intersection of Holleman Drive
South and General Parkway from R Rural and GC General Commercial to MF Multi-family and NAP
Natural Areas Protected. The request was modified (Modified Request #1) to reduce the amount of
MF Multi-family being requested, and to reserve land along Holleman Drive South for potential
future commercial. The request was then modified a second time (Modified Request #2) to add back
some MF Multi-family zoning between the NAP Natural Areas Protected and the area for potential
future commercial. The applicant's reason for this modification was to provide a park amenity for
the multi-family development between the potential future commercial use and the portion being
rezoned to NAP Natural Areas Protected.
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their March 17, 2022 Regular Meeting and
voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval of Modified Request #2. Staff recommends denial
of the Original Request but would be supportive of Modified Request #1 and Modified Request #2,
which both reserve a portion of land along Holleman Drive South for potential future commercial.
At approximately 8:26 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:26 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-4347,
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 boundary from R Rural and GC General Commercial to MF Multi-family and NAP
Natural Areas Protected for approximately 42.8 acres generally located at Holleman Drive South and
General Parkway with staff recommendation as presented with Option No. 3. The motion carried
unanimously.
9. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
10. 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.
Councilmember Harvell reported on a tour with individuals from California.
Councilmember Cunha recognized the Parks Department who send staff to CSISD to speak on their
employment. She also thanked police and fire dispatchers for their work in recognition of National
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Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Councilmember Maloney recognized TAMU for being in the top 10 graduate schools as reported in
a national news publication.
11. 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 Nichols reported on Sister Cities.
12. 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.
Councilmember Crompton requested item on leash laws in city parks.
Councilmember Crompton requested an item to discuss a policy on wildlife preserves.
Councilmember Maloney requested a presentation from electric regrading transformer operation,
maintenance, and costs.
13. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Meeting of the City Council at 9:57
p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary