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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/2022 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN-PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION NOVEMBER 21, 2022 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor John Nichols, Mayor-elect Council: Bob Brick Mark Smith, Council-elect John Crompton - absent William Wright, Council-elect Linda Harvell Elizabeth Cunha John Nichols Bob Yancy, Council-elect Dennis Maloney City Staff: Bryan Woods, City Manager Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager Adam Falco, City Attorney Leslie Whitten, Assistant 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 4:03 p.m. on November 21, 2022, in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 2. Canvassing of Election 2.1 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2022-4406 of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, canvassing returns and declaring results of the general and special election, held on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, City Councilmember Place 1, a City Councilmember Place 2; and to fill a vacancy for the two-year remainder of the unexpired term of office of Councilmember, Place 5. (Presentación, posible acción y discusión acerca de una ordenanza del consejo de la ciudad de College Station, Texas, para escrutinar los resultados de los votos y declarando los resultados de las elecciones generales y especiales, celebrada el 8 de noviembre de 2022 con el propósito de elegir a un Alcalde, y a un Miembro del Concejo Municipal, Lugar 1, un Miembro del Concejo Municipal, Lugar 2; y para DDN223233!Njovuft!Qbhf!2! llenar una Puesto número 5.) Tanya Smith, City Secretary, presented the results of the General and Special Election to the Mayor and Councilmember Place 1, 2 and 5: Mayor Rick Robison 5,333 John Nichols 10,353 Jacob Randolph 2,325 Councilmember, Place 1 Mark Smith 11,314 Aron Collins 8,571 Councilmember, Place 2 David Levine 9,314 William Wright 10,276 Councilmember, Place 5, 2-year unexpired term Nicole Gallucci 7,018 Bob Yancy 10,527 Willie E. Blackmon 2,647 John Nichols, Mark Smith, William Wright, and Bob Yancy each received a majority of the votes cast for their respective race and were declared elected. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted six (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-4406, canvassing returns and declaring results of the general and special election, held on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, City Councilmember Place 1, a City Councilmember Place 2; and to fill a vacancy for the two-year remainder of the unexpired term of office of Councilmember, Place 5. The motion carried unanimously. 2.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2022-4407 of the City of College Station, Texas, canvassing returns and declaring the results of the Special Bond Election, held on November 8, 2022. (Presentación, discusión y posible acción sobre una ordenanza de la Ciudad de College Station, Texas, solicitando devoluciones y declarando los resultados de la Elección Especial de Bonos, celebrada el 8 de noviembre de 2022.) Tanya Smith, City Secretary, presented the results of the Special Bond Election: Proposition A - $18,000,000 for a New Fire Station and Equipment: Votes for Proposition A: 17,470 Votes against Proposition A: 7,987 Proposition B - $16,100,000 for Transportation and Mobility Infrastructure: Votes for Proposition B: 15,587 Votes against Proposition B: 9,599 DDN223233!Njovuft!Qbhf!3! Proposition C - $32,400,000 for Improvements Ballpark: Votes for Proposition C: 11,961 Votes against Proposition C: 13,216 Proposition D - $22,000,000 for Parks and Recreational Facilities: Votes for Proposition D: 15,375 Votes against Proposition D: 9,844 Proposition E - $3,900,000 for a New Swimming Pool at Mabel Clare Thomas Park: Votes for Proposition E: 12,103 Votes against Proposition E: 12,950 Propositions A, B and D received a majority of the votes cast and that Propositions C and D did not receive a majority of the votes cast in the election. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-4406, canvassing returns and declaring the results of the Special Bond Election, held on November 8, 2022. The motion carried unanimously. 2.3 Issuance of Certificates of Election to elect a Mayor, City Council Member Place 1, City Council Member Place 2, and a two-year unexpired term for City Council Member Place 5; and administer Oaths of Offices. (Entrega de los Certificados de Elección para elegir un Alcalde, Miembro del Concejo Municipal Lugar 1, Miembro del Concejo Municipal Lugar 2, y un término no vencido de dos años para Miembro del Concejo Municipal Lugar 5; y administrar juramentos de cargos.) Judge Spillane administered the oath of office to John Nichols, newly elected Mayor; Mark Smith, newly elected Councilmember, Place 1; William Wright, newly elected councilmember, Place 2; and Bob Yancy, newly elected Councilmember, Place 5. The Council Meeting recessed at 4:22 p.m. for a reception honoring Karl Mooney, Mayor; Bob Brick, Councilmember Place 1; and John Crompton, Councilmember Place 2. 3. Reception. The Council Meeting reconvened at 5:06 p.m. 4. 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 5:06 p.m. on November 21, 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 DDN223233!Njovuft!Qbhf!4! Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, et al., Cause No. 22-001122-CV- 85, in the 85th District Court, Brazos County, Texas Robert Danny Clack, II v. City of College Station, et al., Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-02404, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division Kristin Marriott v. City of College Station, Cause No. 22-002259-CV-272, in the 272nd District Court, Brazos County, Texas B. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit: Property generally located in the southwest quadrant of Texas State Highway 6 and Harvey Road. Property generally located at the intersection of State Highway 6 South and Corporate Parkway in the Midtown Business Park. C. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer; to wit: Council Self-Evaluation 5. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any. Executive Session recessed at 6:16 p.m. No action was taken. 6. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. 7. Hear Visitors Comments John Nicks, Plantersville, brought before Council a variety of topics: Welcomed Mayor Nichols and Councilmembers Mark Smith, William Wright, and Bob Yancy. Would like to see a disability taskforce created. Would like upgrades/repairs made to AggieSpirit bus stop for route 15 in Northgate. Believes there should be a dedicated traffic light in front of the City Hall on Texas Ave Gilcrest or Francis. Believes that the family definition of 4 unrelated and the ROO with 2 unrelated can hurt certain communities or classes of people. 8. 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. Items 8.4 was pulled from Consent for clarification. (8.4) Timothy Crabb, Electric Director, highlighted that Due to market volatility in manufacturing, Techline, Inc. has requested a 16.5% increase in unit pricing for units in production on or after November 1, 2022. The adjusted pricing results in an increase in the amount of $246,875.81, for a new total purchase order amount of $2,073,697.81. This increase is in accordance with the Escalation/De-escalation clause which was in conditions. DDN223233!Njovuft!Qbhf!5! John Nicks, Plantersville, came before Council to urge the council to reject item 8.2 as he believes used equipment would be a better value. 8.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for: November 10, 2022 Council Meeting 8.2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding purchasing of replacement computers from Dell Technologies for $201,442.95. 8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a Change Order to a Contract with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) for an increase of $21,645.17 for a new not-to exceed amount of $516,645.17. 8.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a Change Order for Purchase Order with Techline Inc., for electric warehouse inventory of transformers increasing of $246,875.81 for a new purchase order amount of $2,073,697.81. 8.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2022-4408 amending Chapter 38, Traffic and Vehicles, Article VI Traffic Schedules, Section 38-1002 Traffic Schedule II, Four-way Stop Intersections, by adding Holleman Drive South at Deacon Drive West and regarding Ordinance No. 2022-4409 amending Chapter 38, Traffic and Vehicles, Article VI Traffic Schedules, Section 38-1002 Traffic Schedule II, Four-way Stop Intersections, by adding Deacon Drive West at General Parkway. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Smith, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Items. The motion carried unanimously. 9. REGULAR ITEMS 9.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2022- 4410 amending Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the Concept Plan for approximately five acres located at 404 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, generally located east of the Memorial Cemetery Park. Anthony Armstrong, Planning and Zoning, stated that This request is to amend the Concept Plan for the existing PDD Planned Development District zoning located at 404 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. The property is the southernmost lot out of three lots that share driveway access off Harvey Mitchell Parkway. The two northern lots have been developed for commercial and office related uses, with this lower lot still undeveloped. The PDD zoning was recently amended in May 2022 to allow a different bedroom-to-unit mix, building layout, and modifications to parking requirements. This Concept Plan amendment is to allow a fire lane to extend around the building and be located between the building and the adjacent cemetery. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their November 3, 2022 regular meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. DDN223233!Njovuft!Qbhf!6! At approximately 6:32 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:32 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney, and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2022- 4410, the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the Concept Plan for approximately five acres located at 404 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, generally located east of the Memorial Cemetery Park. The motion carried unanimously. 10. Council Calendar Council reviewed the calendar. 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. Mayor Nichols recognized the recognized the reception for the outgoing councilmembers. Councilmember Harvell spoke on the 25 Years: George H.W Bush Presidential Library & Museum 25 Year Celebration. 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) Nothing to report at this time. 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 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 items at this time. DDN223233!Njovuft!Qbhf!7! 14. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the Meeting of the City Council at 6:26 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2022. ________________________ John P. Nichols, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary DDN223233!Njovuft!Qbhf!8!