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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/10/2023 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilCCM 081023 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN-PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION AUGUST 10, 2023 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: John Nichols, Mayor Council: Mark Smith William Wright Linda Harvell Elizabeth Cunha Bob Yancy Dennis Maloney City Staff: Bryan Woods, City Manager Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager Adam Falco, City Attorney Leslie Whitten, 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 Nichols via In -Person and Teleconference at 4:00 p.m. on August 10, 2023, in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 2. Executive Session Agenda. 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 4:00 p.m. on August 10, 2023, to continue discussing matters pertaining to: 2.1. 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  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; and CCM 081023 Minutes Page 2  City of College Station v. 47 Oaks, LLC, Cause No. 626-CC, in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Brazos County, Texas; and  SOAH Docket No. 473-22-2464 and PUC Docket No. 52728 – Application of the City of College Station to Change Rates for Wholesale Transmission Services; and  Legal advice related to Local Government Code Chapter 145 Financial Statements. 2.2. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit:  Approximately 4 acres of land generally located in the 15000 block of FM 2154 in College Station.  Approximately 4 acres of land south of Greens Prairie Road generally located between Arrington Road and Woodlake Drive in College Station. 2.3. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer; to wit:  City Manager  Council Self-Evaluation 3. The Open Meeting Will Reconvene No Earlier than 6:00 PM from Executive Session and City Council will take action, if any. Executive Session recessed at 6:10 p.m. No action was taken. 4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. 5. PRESENTATION - PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS. 5.1. Presentation proclaiming Allison Dohrman Day. Mayor Nichols presented a proclaiming honoring Allison Dohrman and the Road Rascals, who won two medals, a silver, and a bronze, at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany. 5.2. Presentation proclaiming the period of Spring, March 1st through June 15th and Fall, August 1st through November 30th as Lights Out Nights. Mayor Nichols presented a proclamation to Texas A&M Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections, Rio Brazos Audubon, Post Oak Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas, Brazos Valley Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists, Texas A&M Student Chapter: Society of American Foresters, Texas A&M Forest Service, the Southside Historic Neighborhood and the City of College Station Water Service and Parks and Recreation Departments recognizing the period of Spring, March 1st through June 15th and Fall, August 1st through November 30th as Lights Out Nights. 5.3. Presentation proclaiming the week of August 6th through 12th, 2023 as National Health Center Week. Mayor Nichols presented a proclamation to Hannah League, Marketing and Advocacy Specialist, HealthPoint and Nancy Dee Paschal, Marketing and Communications Manager, HealthPoint recognizing the week of August 6th through 12th, 2023 as National Health Center Week. 5.4. Presentation of a proclamation celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Twin City Mission. CCM 081023 Minutes Page 3 Mayor Nichols presented a proclamation to Dorothy Nevill, CEO, Frances Johnson, Board President, Ron Crozier, Lindsey Smart, and Joe Nance recognizing the 60th Anniversary of Twin City Mission. 6. Hear Visitors Comments. Sherry Frisk, College Station, came Council to invite them and all citizens to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the College Station Cemetery with the dedication of a state historical marker. Katherine Edwards, College Station, came before Council to discuss the concerns regarding over occupancy and her concerns around occupancy enforcement being pushed back another year because students have already signed lease agreements and needed to be educated. She stated that the homeowners know, the leasing agencies know, the landlords know, and so over occupancy needs to be enforced to be truly effective. Tre Watson, College Station, came before Council to ask about when the rental registration is coming back and looking into the Lincoln Center mural being more neighborhood themed and not a city-wide. Mary Linne, Bryan, came before Council to discuss her comparisons between Rosemary and Chimney Hill routes for sewer.  $728,208 difference Rosemary costs more than Chimney Hill even with Lift Station  Rosemary is only 20ft wide while Chimney Hill / Autumn are at least 40ft and Tarrow is 40ft.  Chimney Hill has at least 40ft to accommodate a 15ft open cut trench with equipment while allowing neighborhood traffic and Rosemary is 20ft wide.  Tarrow is 40ft wide – Boring only needs 20ft leaving full traffic access.  Rosemary is 20ft wide – Boring will completely shut down traffic. 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. Items 7.1, and 7.5 were pulled from Consent for clarification. (7.1) Tanya Smith, City Secretary, explained to Council that minutes are action minutes and not take by verbatim. Council directed City Secretary add to the July 17, 2023 Special (Budget) Minutes, “Majority of Council concurred to not Broadcast the Special (Budget) Meetings.” (7.5) Richard Mann, Fire Chief, explained that this property is for the development of a new fire station. Fire Station #7 was part of the 2022 Bond Program approved by voters in November 2022. The property being considered for purchase is 4.0 acres of land on Greens Prairie Road, across from its intersection with Dalton Drive. 7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for:  July 17, 2023 Special Meeting  July 18, 2023 Special Meeting  July 27, 2023 Council Meeting CCM 081023 Minutes Page 4 7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an annual blanket price agreement for emergency medical supplies with Bound Tree Medical, LLC for an estimated annual expenditure of $250,000. 7.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 08-10-23-7.3 adopting the Program Year (PY) 2023 Annual Action Plan and Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Community Development budget. 7.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Professional Services Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $570,993 for the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Filters Phase 1 Outfall improvements. 7.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Real Estate Contract with Jerry P. Windham and Patricia Windham, for the purchase of 4.0 acres of land on Greens Prairie Road for the purchase price of $784,080.00 for the development of Fire Station 7. 7.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an award to Techline Inc. for the purchase of Di-Electric Switchgears for Electric Inventory, not to exceed $882,766. 7.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the purchase of Single and Three Phase Transformers from KBS Electrical Distributors not to exceed $805,810 and Techline Inc. not to exceed $854,150 for a total expenditure of $1,659,960. 7.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding renewing an Interlocal Agreement with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Vital Statistics and Data Use. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Yancy, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Items. The motion carried unanimously. 8. WORKSHOP ITEMS 8.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on City-Initiated Rezonings to MH Middle Housing and potential modifications to the MH Middle Housing zoning district. Michael Ostrowski, Planning and Development Director, stated that staff has done several public input sessions on the areas that are being considered for City-initiated rezoning to MH Middle Housing. Valuable feedback has been provided, and the results of those input sessions, along with the other input that has been received. In addition to the specific areas being considered, has identified some potential ordinance amendments relating to the MH Middle Housing zoning district standards based on public feedback. Concerns were identified relating to allowing Shared Housing uses (a use that allows more than one family to reside in a single dwelling unit) within all the areas being considered for City-initiated MH Middle Housing. Mr. Ostrowski explained an option that would include creating an overlay district that would allow Shared Housing in specific areas only and removing the use out of the permitted uses within the MH Middle Housing. Therefore, a property that is zoned MH Middle Housing would also need the overlay district to allow Shared Housing. Another concern that has been raised is not allowing at least four (4) parking spaces per dwelling unit in the front yard. The current district standards require that parking be located in the rear yard when the required number of parking spaces exceeds three (3). While the CCM 081023 Minutes Page 5 intent of the district is to create a more walkable pattern of lots, with buildings lining the streets, this standard may limit an applicant’s desire rezone a property to MH Middle Housing, when a property’s current zoning district would allow four (4) spaces in the front yard. Mr. Ostrowski stated that this propose amending the district standard to increase the maximum number of parking spaces in the front yard to no more than four (4). This would allow single-family uses to park in the front yard, if they choose, and require Shared Housing uses and other larger multiplex developments to park in the rear yard. Recommended General Ordinance Changes  Change parking requirements to allow up to four spaces in the front, instead of three.  Remove Shared Housing uses from the permitted uses in MH Middle Housing and create a High Occupancy Overlay district to allow Shared Housing uses in certain areas only. Map 1 – Recommendations  Area B – Proceed with both MH and Overlay  Area C – Remove from City-Initiated Rezoning  Area D – Proceed with both MH and Overlay  Area E – Proceed with both MH and Overlay  Area F-G-H – Proceed with both MH and Overlay  Area I – Proceed with both MH and Overlay Map 2 – Recommendations  Area L – Proceed with MH  Area M – Proceed with both MH and Overlay  Area N – Proceed with MH, but remove a portion on Lemon Tree Lane  Area P-Q-R-S-T-U – Proceed with both MH and Overlay, except for areas on Colgate Circle and Stanford Circle where only proceed with MH  Area V – Proceed with MH  Area W – Proceed with both MH and Overlay  Area X – Proceed with MH Map 3 – Recommendations  Area Y – Proceed with both MH and Overlay  Area Z – Proceed with both MH and Overlay  Area BB – Proceed with MH for Swiss Court and Chalet Court only, remove the remainder from City-Initiated Rezoning  Area CC – Remove from City-Initiated Rezoning Map 4 – Recommendations  Area DD – Proceed with MH  Area EE – Proceed with MH  Area FF – Proceed with MH  Area GG – Proceed with MH Map 5 Recommendations  Area HH – Proceed with MH  Area II – Proceed with MH  Area JJ-KK – Proceed with both MH and Overlay  Area LL – Proceed with both MH and Overlay  Area MM – Proceed with both MH and Overlay Requested Direction  Change parking requirements to allow up to four spaces in the front. CCM 081023 Minutes Page 6  Remove Shared Housing uses from the permitted uses in MH Middle Housing and create a High Occupancy Overlay district to allow Shared Housing uses in certain areas only.  Map recommendations Majority of Council directed staff to move forward with recommendations as presented with the understanding there will be more discussion on Area P-Q-R-S-T-U – Proceed with both MH and Overlay, except for areas on Colgate Circle and Stanford Circle where direction was to only proceed with MH. 8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to interest in a potential future Recreation Center and Convention Center in College Station. Bryan Woods, City Manager, explained that this item is in response to a City Council request and is an opportunity for the Council to discuss the potential of a Recreation Center and/or a Convention Center in College Station. Mr. Woods provided comparison of size, cost to construct at the date of construction, and O&M of different city facilities: El Paso, TX – Eastside Rec Center, Bryan, TX – Legends Events Center, Allen, TX – Terrell Rec Center, Arlington, TX – Beacon Rec Center, TAMU Southside Rec Center, Athens, GA – The Classic Center, Waco Convention Center, Irving Convention Center, and McAllen Convention Center. Considerations:  Cost to Construct/O&M  ROI/Community Value  Partnerships  Demand/Features  Location  Management Next Steps  Scope for study – consultant selected via RFQ. At approximately 8:26 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened for Citizen Comments. Cindy Robinson, College Station, came before Council to speak on behalf of James Murr to support the potential future Convention Center in College Station. Charlie Lima with Boom Fit, College Station, came before Council not in support of a Recreation Center in College Station because it would compete with what he is trying to develop. John Books, Bryan, came before Council to discuss what transportation connections the Council is looking at with a potential Convention Center. Greg Stafford with Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, College Station, came before Council as an expert in the field of hotel and conference center management. He is in support of a potential convention center and stated he believes there is a demand but advised the council to seek outside management for its operations. CCM 081023 Minutes Page 7 Steve Diniaco, CEO True Fit, College Station, came before Council to give a brief overview of True Fit and how a Recreation Center will put them at a disadvantage because they will have the same amenities. Stephen Parker, College Station, came before Council on behalf of many gym owners and is not in support of a Recreation Center, which he believes will be detrimental to similar business in the area. Susan Gipson, College Station, came to Council on behalf of the local Harley Davidson dealership in support of a Convention Center. Tre Watson, College Station, came before the Council to state his support for a recreation center. He believes that this could be a community asset that could provide additional space when the Lincoln Center is overwhelmed with events. There being no further comments, the Citizen Comments was closed at 8.51 p.m. A consensus of Council indicated they would like a study with more information on the feasibility both Recreation Center and Conference Center. At 9:05 p.m., the Mayor recessed the Council Meeting. The Council Meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. 9. REGULAR ITEMS 9.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the 2023-2024 ad valorem tax rate; and calling a public hearing on a proposed ad valorem tax rate for FY 2023-2024. Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, stated that the Texas Property Tax Code requires that if an entity wishes to increase tax revenues over the no-new-revenue tax rate, then that entity must call and hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate. Estimated Certified Taxable Values  Total Estimated Certified Taxable Value • $13,971,187,792 • $12,724,688,961 Final  Under Review (Not Final) (8.9%) • Lower Value Used $1,246,498,831 • Taxable Under Protest $1,591,754,299  BCAD Required to use Lower Value Used  Lower Value Used is then included in Tax Office Rate calculations. Recommended Tax Rate: All Rates are in cents per $100 assessed valuation. Estimated for Proposed Budget Certified by Tax Office CCM 081023 Minutes Page 8 Effect on Average Home  Certified Average Home Price 2022 = $326,076  Certified Average Home Price 2023 = $360,867  Increase in Average Home Price = 10.7%  Estimated Dollar Impact = $141.00 At approximately 9:23 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened for Citizen Comments. Lloyd Davis, College Station, came before Council to give his comments and suggestions on ways to lower the tax rate There being no further comments, the Citizen Comments was closed at 9:27 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Smith and a second by Councilmember Wright, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to move forward with the tax rate of 51.3086 and setting the public hearing on the proposed ad valorem tax rate will occur, Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Nichols announced the public hearing on the proposed ad valorem tax rate will occur, Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers. 9.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2023- 4453 amending Appendix A “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 1 “General Provisions,” Article 2 “Development Review Bodies,” Article 3 “Development Review Procedures,” Article 4 “Zoning Districts,” Article 5 “District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards,” Article 6 “Use Regulations,” Article 7 “General Development Standards,” Article 8 “Subdivision Design and Improvements,” Article 9 “Nonconformities,” Article 10 “Enforcement,” and Article 11 “Definitions,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding formatting and content edits to the Unified Development Ordinance. Matthew Ellis, Planning and Development Services, stated that this ordinance amendment provides needed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for consistency, readability, and accuracy. These edits are not for policy changes, but rather clean-up items. Article 1. General Provisions Highlighted changes:  Reorganized the zoning district tables in Section 1.10. Transitional Provisions. CCM 081023 Minutes Page 9  Renamed WPC Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor to WPC Wolf Pen Creek to match how the zoning district is referred to throughout the UDO. Article 2. Development Review Bodies Highlighted changes:  Moved the Landmark Commission after the Design Review Board to align with the order of the review bodies in the table in Section 2.12. Summary of Review Authority. Article 3. Development Review Procedures Highlighted changes:  Reordered sections in development order.  Changed language to align with the practice of staff approving preliminary plans rather than the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Consolidated Wolf Pen Creek Site Plan and Building/Sign Permit sections into existing sections for all site plans and building/sign permits. Article 4. Zoning Districts Highlighted changes:  Reorganized the table of districts to align with the order of districts in Article 5. District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards. Article 5. District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards Highlighted changes:  Reordered Sections 5.1. Residential Zoning Districts and 5.3. Non-Residential Zoning Districts in the order they are presented in the respective dimensional standards tables.  Reformatted dimensional standards tables in Section 5.2. Residential Zoning District Dimensional Standards, including separating out the Dimensional Standards for Clustered Developments into its own table.  Moved HP Historic Preservation Overlay under Section 5.10. Overlay Districts. Article 6. Use Regulations Highlighted changes:  Reordered Section 6.4. Specific Use Standards in alphabetical order. Article 7. General Development Standards Highlighted changes:  Reordered different sign regulations in Section 7.5. Signs in alphabetical order.  Moved definitions from Section 7.14. Drainage and Stormwater Management to Article 11. Definitions. Article 8. Subdivision Design and Improvements Highlighted changes:  Updated the Certificate of the County Clerk in Section 8.9. Certifications to follow their new approach to certification and recordation of plats. Article 11. Definitions Highlighted changes:  Reordered some of the defined terms to make them easier to find. CCM 081023 Minutes Page 10 The Planning and Zoning Commission at their 7/20/23 meeting voted 6-0 to recommend approval. At approximately 9:45 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. Benito Flores, College Station, came before Council to bring forward a discrepancy in the UDO in Sec. 6.4. Mr. Flores stated that he forwarded this information to staff a year, and nothing has been done at this time. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:48 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-4453, amending Appendix A “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 1 “General Provisions,” Article 2 “Development Review Bodies,” Article 3 “Development Review Procedures,” Article 4 “Zoning Districts,” Article 5 “District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards,” Article 6 “Use Regulations,” Article 7 “General Development Standards,” Article 8 “Subdivision Design and Improvements,” Article 9 “Nonconformities,” Article 10 “Enforcement,” and Article 11 “Definitions,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding formatting and content edits to the Unified Development Ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. 9.3 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance No. 2023-4454 Sections 5.8.B Northgate Districts, 7.2 General Provisions, and 7.3 Off-Street Parking Standards to modify off-street parking and bicycle parking requirements. Jesse Dimeolo, Planning and Development Services, stated that as part of the departments Plan of Work, the Planning and Zoning Commission requested that staff explore the option of reducing or eliminating off-street parking requirements for certain uses and/or areas and introducing parking maximums. Reducing and/or eliminating minimum parking requirements can have significant benefits for a community, such as allowing land that would otherwise be used for predominately empty parking lots to be used for more productive development or recreational areas; improving the walkability of a community; and reducing the cost of development. The major changes in the proposed ordinance amendment include reducing the minimum parking ratios for non-residential uses citywide, eliminating parking requirements in redevelopment areas for non -residential uses, implementing parking maximum ratios, and modifying bicycle parking requirements. Currently, vehicular parking requirements and bicycle parking requirements are in two different sections of the UDO, with more emphasis being placed on automobiles. With the goal of building mobility equity into the UDO, it is proposed to have both modes of transportation shown in the off- street parking requirement chart in Section 7.3. This will make it easier for users to assess all parking requirements and place a stronger emphasis on alternative modes of transportation. Also, with reducing vehicular parking requirements citywide, bicycle parking requirements had to be reconsidered. Bicycle parking is now required per unit, whether it be gross square footage of a building or number of bedrooms, rather than providing spaces based on the number of vehicle spaces. Staff has discussed changes with external stakeholders like local real estate developers and engineering firms, other city departments, and the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board. Staff has received good feedback from these groups, which has helped shape the proposed ordinance. Since the most recent Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board meeting, some small changes were made to sections 5.8 and 7.3. These changes include: CCM 081023 Minutes Page 11  5.8.B.6 - Allowing for tandem vehicle parking spaces to count for up to 10-percent of the required parking spaces when located in a parking structure in Northgate.  5.8.B.7 - Referencing the revised Off-Street Parking Standards section, and striking certain other standards in this section, as the revised standards are now higher in Section 7.3.  7.3.F - Ensuring that a certain number of bicycle parking spaces are located outside of a building for visitor use. If bicycle parking is located in the interior of a building, appropriate signage will need to be provided to help properly direct users. The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board heard this item at their June 5, 2023 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance changes with a suggestion to clarify verbiage in the opening paragraph of Section 7.3 regarding parking areas. The proposed ordinance attached includes the suggested changes. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their July 20, 2023 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment with allowing multiple-family uses to park at 75% of the required parking ratio in redevelopment areas, which is the same requirement as in Northgate. Shared housing uses will be required to park at 100% of the required parking ratio. The proposed ordinance attached reflects this recommendation. At approximately 10:09 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 10:09 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Wright the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2023 -4454, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance Sections 5.8.B Northgate Districts, 7.2 General Provisions, and 7.3 Off-Street Parking Standards to modify off-street parking and bicycle parking requirements. The motion carried unanimously. 9.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Community Development Block Grant funding agreement with Elder Aid, Inc. in the amount of $170,000 for the acquisition of 700 Pasler and presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a HOME Investment Partnership Program funding agreement with Elder Aid, Inc. in the amount of $189,650 for the construction of a single-family house on the lot at 700 Pasler. Virgil Eric Barton, Community Services, stated that the 2020-2024 adopted Community Development Consolidated Plan and the 2023 Annual Action Plan identified the need to work with partners for the development of affordable housing for both homeowners and renters. Staff released a 2023 Affordable Housing Development Funding Request for Proposal (RFP) on April 14, 2023. Three (3) proposals were received in response to the RFP. Staff recommends the approval of two (2) funding agreements with Elder Aid: A Community Development Block Grant funding agreement in the amount of $170,000 for the acquisition of 700 Pasler and a HOME Investment Partnership Program funding agreement in the amount of $189,650 for the new construction of a single -family home that will be used as an elderly rental unit for households at or below 60% of the area median income. The HOME agreement also includes a Developer's Fee for the agency to manage the rental units. Mr. Barton explained that Elder Aid works to minimize the stress to the elderly as they cope with affordable housing, health and wellness, inadequate funding for basic needs, loneliness, disabilities, and the loss of loved ones. Their mission is to ensure that the elderly in the Brazos Valley remain independent and in the community for as long as possible. Elder Aid has partnered with the City of College Station since 2015 and has received $2,515,518 to purchase 11 duplexes in College Station CCM 081023 Minutes Page 12 that created 22 affordable rental units for low-income elderly households. Elder Aid has successfully utilized the new construction model with funding from the City of Bryan through Community Development funds for many years. Due to challenges in locating duplexes for sale at reasonable prices or finding sellers who are willing to accept a delayed closing date due to federal requirements, Elder Aid will construct a new rental home at 700 Pasler. Staff recommends that City Council approve two funding agreements with Elder Aid for the acquisition of 700 Pasler and the construction of a house to be used as an elderly rental unit. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember Yancy, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to deny a Community Development Block Grant funding agreement with Elder Aid, Inc. in the amount of $170,000 for the acquisition of 700 Pasler and presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a HOME Investment Partnership Program funding agreement with Elder Aid, Inc. in the amount of $189,650 for the construction of a single-family house on the lot at 700 Pasler. Council directed staff to investigate other avenues to spend the move more efficiently. The motion carried unanimously. 9.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the creation of a Housing Action Plan Steering Committee to advise and provide community input on the Housing Action Plan. David Brower, Community Services, stated that at the July 13, 2023 City Council meeting staff brought forward the plan to develop a Housing Action Plan to identify various tools and programs to create more housing opportunities in College Station for the local workforce and the low-to-moderate income population. This plan will support the impactful implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically actions:  2.3 - create incentives and programs to revitalize existing areas and established neighborhoods; and  3.4 - expand affordable housing and workforce housing and support efforts, programs, and incentives aimed at developing affordable housing stock and low- and moderate- income citizens to secure affordable homeownership and/or rental opportunities; and  3.6 - develop and refine data monitoring processes to analyze housing trends and define a strategic set of actions to address housing affordability, diversity, and gentrification; and  3.9 - continue partnering with local nonprofit organizations and area partners to support affordable housing options. Mr. Brower explained that the plan development process will include identifying existing conditions, research of incentives and programs across the country and the state, robust public engagement, and development of a plan that will include tools and programs for the City and partners to develop and expand access to affordable housing opportunities. The creation of a steering committee will help give staff direction and engage stakeholders in more consistent ways throughout the planning process. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the creation of a Housing Action Plan Steering Committee to advise and provide community input on the Housing Action Plan . The motion carried unanimously. 9.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2023-4055 prohibiting commercial motor vehicle parking in certain areas by amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article II "Stopping, Standing, and Parking," Section 38-45 "Parking Regulations for Certain Described Areas," and Section 38-79 "Civil Fines, Costs and Fees," CCM 081023 Minutes Page 13 adding, in Chapter 38 "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1016 "Traffic Schedule XVI, No Commercial Motor Vehicle or Trailer Parking," to the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, to prohibit commercial motor vehicles and trailers from parking along the south side of Ponderosa Drive, providing a severability clause; declaring a penalty; providing an effective date; and repealing Ordinance 2023-4449. Emily Fisher, Public Works Director, stated that the proposed ordinance will prohibit commercial motor vehicles and trailers from parking on the south side of Ponderosa, while allowing for other vehicles to park. Commercial motor vehicles are defined as any vehicles that have a gross combination weight or a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds, including a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight or a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,001 pounds. The proposed ordinance also adds language classifying trailers as commercial motor vehicles. Box type trucks such as delivery or moving trucks are not considered commercial motor vehicles. The proposed ordinance includes adding language to Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-45 (Exhibit A), a version of this section showing the revisions is attached. The proposed ordinance will also add a fine to Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-79 (Exhibit B), and will add a new section, 38-1016, to Chapter 38, Article VI (Exhibit C). Finally, the proposed ordinance will repeal Ordinance 2023 -4449. The currently placed "No Parking" signs will be replaced with "No Truck Parking" signs if the proposed ordinance is approved. For the purpose of signage, truck is defined the same as commercial motor vehicles and trailers as described in Sec. 38-45 (b) of the proposed ordinance. Public Works will replace the "No Parking" signs with "No Truck Parking". The cost of the signs is included in the Public Works Traffic Operations budget. The signs that are removed will be able to be reused. The signs cost approximately $100 each for a total cost between $600 and $700. At approximately 10:50 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened for Citizen Comments. Danial Steels, College Station, came before Council to speak as a truck driver who would be at a loss to find parking nearby that would be convenient for him. Jessica Steels, College Station, came before Council as the partner of the previous speaker to reiterate the hardship it would create for their household. Dan Daniel, College Station, came before Council and stated that both sides of Pondarosa need to be closed or the problem just moves to the other side of the street. Musa Bangura, College Station, came before council to express how hard it is to find parking already and this creates difficulty for those in his profession. There being no further comments, the Citizen Comments was closed at 11:04 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember Maloney the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Cunha voting against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-4455, prohibiting commercial motor vehicle parking in certain areas by amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article II "Stopping, Standing, and Parking," Section 38-45 "Parking Regulations for Certain Described Areas," and Section 38 -79 "Civil Fines, Costs and Fees," adding, in Chapter 38 "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1016 "Traffic Schedule XVI, No Commercial Motor Vehicle or Trailer Parking," to the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, to prohibit commercial motor vehicles and trailers from parking along the south side of Ponderosa Drive, providing a severability clause; declaring a penalty; providing an effective date; and repealing Ordinance 2023-4449. The motion carried. CCM 081023 Minutes Page 14 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. No items of Community Interest to report on at this time. 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 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 items at this time. 14. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 11:08 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023. ________________________ John P. Nichols, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary