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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/2026 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN -PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MAY 18, 2026 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Presiding: John Nichols, Mayor Council: Mark Smith - absent William Wright, Mayor ProTem David White Melissa McIlhaney Bob Yancy Scott Shafer Citv 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 Ouorum 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 May 18, 2026, 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, §551.074-Personnel, §551.076-Security, and §551.087-Economic Development, and the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:01 p.m. on May 18, 2026, to continue discussing matters pertaining to: 2.1. Consultation with Attornev to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: • The City of College Station v. The Public Utility Commission of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN- 24-005680 in the 200th District Court, Travis County, Texas. • Hopkins v. City of College Station, et al., Civil Action No. 4:25-CV-00473, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. 2.2. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit: • Approximately 8 acres of land located at 1508 Harvey Road. CCM 051826 Minutes Page 1 • Approximately 28 acres of land generally located at Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway in the Midtown Business Park. • Property located within the Midtown Business Park. 2.3. Deliberation on the appointment, emplovment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. to wit: • City Auditor • City Attorney • City Manager • Council Self -Evaluation 2.4. Deliberation on devlovment, or specific occasions for implementation, of securitv personnel or devices or a securitv audit, to wit: • Computer network vulnerability and security assessment. 2.5. Deliberation on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect that the Council seeks to have locate, stav or expand in or near the City, to wit: • Economic development agreement for a development on the 28 acres of land generally located at Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway in the Midtown Business Park. • Economic development agreement for a development within the Midtown Business Park relating to baseball fields. • Economic development agreement with College Station Town Center, LP. 3. The Open Meeting Will Reconvene No Earlier than 6:00 PM from Executive Session and Citv Council will take action, if anv. Executive Session recessed at 6:31 p.m. 4. Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation, consider absence reauest. Invocation given by Chaplain Mike Armstrong, College Station Fire Department. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember White and a second by Councilmember Wright, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve absence requests from Councilmember Smith for the May 18th and May 28th City Council Meetings. The motion carried unanimously. 5. PRESENTATION - PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS. 5.1. Presentation proclaiming the week of Mav 17-23, 2026, as "National Public Works Week." Mayor Nichols presented a proclamation to Emily Fisher, Public Works Director and staff, proclaiming the week of May 17-23, 2026, as "National Public Works Week." 6. Hear Visitors Comments. Jane English from College Station stated her concerns about the use of Flock cameras which she believes violate citizens right to unwarranted surveillance. She also worries about potential expenses from wrongful arrest lawsuits and Flock's broad rights to analyze and sell city data without CCM 051826 Minutes Page 2 transparency. The city's agreement with Flock gives them ownership of any studies or results, and they are not required to disclose them, making it difficult to trust their handling of citizen information. John Hamilton from College Station requested clarification on Flock's operations, emphasizing public safety support and data protection protocols. He requested information about demos, system tracking, camera locations, and stored license plate photos, noting only 0.1 % of Flock data relates to crimes. He urges Council to review Flock operations and provide accountability for residents. 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. Anv Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Consent Item 7.2 was pulled for discussion and a separate vote. Item (7.3), (7.8) and (7.15) were pulled for clarification. (7.3) Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, clarified that a transposed number was a clerical error and would not affect the finalized numbers. (7.8) Jennifer Cain, Capital Projects Director, stated that this item initiates the construction manager at risk contract. The selected firm will be responsible for finalizing and reviewing design plans for Thomas Park and the adjacent projects, which have been consolidated under a single contract to optimize costs and logistics. The firm will verify cost estimates, oversee the bidding process, and provide at least one guaranteed maximum price prior to the commencement of construction. This represents the first stage in the process, with bidding anticipated later this summer or in early fall. (7.15) Bryan Woods, City Manager, confirmed that agreement covers participation from both College Station and Bryan where appropriate. 7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for: • Avril 23. 2026 Council Meeting 7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Hotel Occupancv Tax Grant agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for the 2026-2028 Texas 4-H Roundup in an amount not to exceed $150.000. 7.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a contract award to Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. for water meter reading services, not -to -exceed $463.296. 7.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an interlocal agreement with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool for group critical illness coverage. 7.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a license agreement with the Sheriffs' Association of Texas for the installation and displav of a sculpture, monument, and memorial at Veterans Memorial Park. CCM 051826 Minutes Page 3 7.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a contract award to C&G Electrical, LLC, for electric overhead distribution proiects in the amount not to exceed $399.063.46. 7.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a three-vear professional services contract with McCord Engineering, Inc. for $1.800.000 for electrical engineering services. 7.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Construction Manager -at -Risk (CMAR) contract with Crain Group, LLC for Thomas Park and surrounding streets proiect, not -to - exceed the remaining proiect budget of $13.869.380 for this CMAR contract and other future proiect costs. 7.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction contract with Brazos Paving, Inc for the construction of 3 crosswalks across Welsh Ave at A&M Consolidated High School in the amount of $287,337.98, plus the Citv's continuencv in the amount of $28,730 for a total appropriation of $316.067.98. Approval of this item grants authoritv for the Citv Manager to authorize proiect expenditures up to the Citv's continuencv amount. Veronica Morgan, representing Mitchell and Morgan and College Station ISD, came before council to publicly thank staff. She stated that when it became clear that Welsh Ave raised crosswalks wouldn't be completed in time for A&M Consolidated High School's 2027 opening, Melissa Thomas, Randall Smith, and Jennifer Cain proactively worked with consultants and CSISD to separate and expedite the crosswalk project. 7.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a landscape maintenance agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the maintenance of landscape along State Hiuhwav 6 (SH 6). 7.11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Larry Young Paving, Inc. for the Southwest Parkwav Drainage Proiect for $567,622.25 plus the Citv's continuencv in the amount of $96,500 for a total appropriation of $664,122.25. Approval of this item grants authoritv for the Citv Manager to authorize proiect expenditures up to the Citv's continuencv amount. 7.12. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a design contract with Studio 16:19 for the design of the Splashpad Proiect at the Lincoln Center in the amount of $144,725 in Communitv Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. 7.13. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-4676 amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1014 "Traffic Schedule XIV, No Parking Here to Corner and No Parking Anv Time" by removing parking on the northwest side of Cherry Street between Nagle Street and Tauber Street, of the code of ordinances of the Citv of College Station, Texas. 7.14. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 05-18-26-7.14 approving an Advance Funding Agreement for Hiuhwav Safetv Improvement Program Off-Svstem between the Citv of College Station and the State of Texas, acting through the Department of Transportation for the Citv's participation in the installation of sidewalks along Holleman Drive and Anderson Street. 7.15. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 05-18-26-7.15 approving an Advance Funding Agreement in the amount of $562.770.02 between the Citv of College Station CCM 051826 Minutes Page 4 and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the citv's contribution for various aesthetic enhancements to the State Highwav 6 Central Widening Proiect. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember White and a second by Councilmember Shafer, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent agenda, except for Item 7.2. The motion carried unanimously. (7.2) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember McIlhaney and a second by Councilmember Wright, the City Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed, with Councilmember White abstaining, to approve a Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for the 2026-2028 Texas 4-H Roundup in an amount not to exceed $150,000. The motion carried unanimously. 8. WORKSHOP ITEMS 8.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Public Works Facilitv Proiect. Emily Fisher, Public Works Director, and Jennifer Cain, Capital Projects Director, outlined three programming options for the new Public Works Facility. Their briefing compared the William King Cole Drive and Rock Prairie sites, incorporating growth projections, site evaluations, cost estimates, and operational considerations. Mrs. Fisher reviewed the history of the current Public Works facility, highlighting expansions since 1978, significant personnel growth, and physical constraints posed by floodplain boundaries and insufficient space for fleet maintenance —factors that increasingly necessitate the development of a new site. Mrs. Cain described the evaluation of both City -owned and private properties, noting that geotechnical borings and environmental analysis confirmed the site on Rock Prairie as a suitable location for future construction. Council members engaged in discussion focusing on long-term planning, financial impacts, and logistical needs. Three program options were presented: • Program 1: 20-year growth, full build -out • Program 2: 10-year growth, limited scope without administrative space • Program 3: 10-year growth, relocation of all divisions to Rock Prairie • The presentation included comparative costs and operational impacts for each scenario. CCM 051826 Minutes Page 5 Program Comparison Existing Site Program 1 (20 yr+) Program 2 (10 yr+) Program 3 (10vr+) Budqet KT:$76M RP: $72.7M KT.$41.1 M RP:$42M $49.95M Fleet SF: 19,000 sf 41,400 sf 38,000 sf 27,250sf Shops SF: 13,000 sf 25,750 sf 15,100 sf 22,200 sf Admin SF: 9,500 sf 22,800 sf Removed completely 16,000 sf INo. Bays heavy : auto 8 : 4 14 :14 14 : 12 12 : 6 INo. Work Stations 29 80 44 61 Parking Spaces: Visitors 10 30 15 15 Employees 140 200 150 150 Fleet City Vehicles 204 262 KT.200 RP: 144 226 Covered Parking/ Storage 14,000 sf 77,000 sf No covered parking No Covered parking Usable Acreage: KT: 20 KT: 20 RP:55 KT-20 RP:55 RP: 25 of 55 (planned) Number of FTE's 139 200 projected 170 projected 170 projected Ability to Issue COs (debt): Yes No Yes *Program 2 Excludes Admin &Traffic • KRENEK TAPAPPRAISED VALUE FOR THE SITE IS S20.6M • ALL OPTIONS INCLUDE PROGRAMMING & PRE -CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF ARCHITECT AND CM@R TOTALING $517,319 The Council directed staff to proceed with Program 3, supporting the relocation of all Public Works divisions to the Rock Prairie site. 3 — Rock Prairie CCM 051826 Minutes Page 6 Program Comparison I Existing Site Program 1 (20 yr+) Program 2 (10 yr+) Program 3 00yr+) Budget KT:$76M RP: $72.7M KT.-$41.1 M RP:$42M $49 95M (Fleet SF: 19,000 sf 41,400 sf 38,000 sf 27,250sf (Shops SF: 13,000 sf 25,750 sf 15,100 sf 22,200 sf Admin SF: 9,500 sf 22,800 sf Removed completely 16,000 sf INo. Bays heavy: auto 8 : 4 14: 14 14 : 12 12 : 6 INo. Work Stations 29 80 44 61 (Parking Spaces: Visitors 10 30 15 15 Employees 140 200 150 150 Fleet City Vehicles 204 262 KT.200 RP: 144 226 Covered Parking) Storage 14,000 sf 77,000 sf No covered parking No covered parking (Usable Acreage: KT: 20 KT: 20 RP:55 KT.20 RP 55 RP: 25 of 55 (planned) lNumbeir of FTE's 139 200 projected 170 projected 170 projected I bility to Issue COs (debt): Yes No Yes *Program 2 Excludes Admin &Traffic • KRENEK TAPAPPRAISED VALUE FOR THE SITE IS $20.6M • ALL OPTIONS INCLUDE PROGRAMMING & PRE -CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF ARCHITECT AND CMQR TOTALING $517,319 8.2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Recreation Center Feasibilitv Study. Kelsey Heiden, Parks and Recreation Director, summarized a contract approved in October 2023 with Brinkley, Sargent, Wiginton Architects and BerryDunn for evaluating a potential recreation center in College Station. Phase one findings, including a market analysis and needs assessment, and statistically valid survey were presented to the City Council in August 2024 and February 2025. Phase two, presented in August 2025, covered building program development, operations assessment, cost projections, and steering committee engagement. After the August 2025 meeting, the Steering Committee toured facilities and took part in an online survey, reconvening in March 2026 to discuss site and space recommendations. Mrs. Heiden stated that this workshop will present the Steering Committee feedback and outline possible next steps for Council review. She also explained that the committee supports proceeding with the 97,500 SF space program, including indoor aquatics, prioritizing multi -purpose design. Public feedback shows strong community interest in aquatics, so the committee recommends keeping them in the plan but urges careful evaluation of lap lane swimming. Ideal aquatic spaces should serve a wide range of users to maximize cost recovery. • High Priority Indoor Amenities • Indoor running/walkingtrack • Swimming pool for lap swimming • Cardio equipment/free weights • Swimming pool for leisure/play • Pickleball Courts Top Priorities for Investment for Amenities Based on Priority Investment Rating kingereib �n�prn,mir�w. Sximrrng pool Ipr Lp liw mming sw.mmlre pool Fo, Iri,u,e/play Co p'vkl¢Aall courts Np4„. p![nW Rnq, elypy wyoup ezer¢i,e ,p¢¢ul re �enK, �r�mnlai..�re�' Ppblk bpns¢ gesyoetbdl ce 1W N petls �•¢Va Spov helm Am1.W q�h,..sKilisyg spin mom C tlwalcti arrr •�vYminB.i . i Three sites were reviewed for suitability, supported by population density mapping: Post Oak Mall / Macy's Site CCM 051826 Minutes Page 7 • Midtown City Business Center • Victoria & W.D. Fitch (West and East parcels) Post Oak Mall / Macy's was considered the top option due to its central location and high population density, with discussion noting student versus family composition may affect membership projections. Midtown City Business Center ranked second, valued for City -owned land, proximity to baseball development, trails, and future park. Victoria & W.D. Fitch placed third, highlighted for growth near College Station High School and its family -oriented demographics, fitting the recreation center's target audience. Square Footage 1 69,500 sf Estimated $57M Capital Cost* Estimated $2 8M Operating Cost -`these are 2026 costs PROPOSED MEMBERSHIP (98% Cost Recovery) Hours Total Hours 86,827 sf $76M 97,500 sf $91M RATES AND HOURS Resident Annual Monthly Adult $408.00 $34.00 Senior $288.00 $24.00 Youth $288.00 $24.00 Family $744.00 $62.00 M - F Sat Sun 5:00am - 9:00pm, 7:00am - 7:00pm � 10:00am - 6:00pm 16 12 Mayor Nichols opened for Citizen Comments. R Weekly Annually 100 5000 ` John Crompton of College Station expressed concerns regarding the Recreation Center proposal, citing weak demand for the planned facilities, questionable consultant data, and insufficient justification for additional aquatic space. He noted that existing lap lanes in the community are rarely crowded and warned that a new indoor leisure pool could divert users from current outdoor facilities. Mr. Crompton also questioned the need for city -operated fitness amenities given the number of CCM 051826 Minutes Page 8 commercial fitness centers already available. He recommended the use of focused stakeholder groups, similar to the Grand Prairie Epic Center approach, and urged the Council to reassess the project based on demonstrated community needs. Karl Mooney of College Station spoke in support of a Recreation Center focused on family swimming and noted past interest from USA Swimming if a competitive pool were built. Mr. Mooney highlighted the YMCA's potential role, citing local programs he oversees, and stated that a center could provide childcare and senior services. Tre Watson of College Station recommended expanding Bachmann Center for better accessibility, especially for residents without cars, rather than building a new facility due to budget limits. This expansion would benefit both youth and seniors, address overcrowding at Lincoln Center, and reduce the city's dependence on outside venues for basketball tournaments. Valen Cepak of College Station expressed support for pursuing partnerships in the Recreation Center effort, noting frequent successful collaborations with A&M and other organizations. Cepak highlighted comments emphasizing the YMCA's strength in providing camp scholarships and operating seasonal programs and stated that continued partnership with the YMCA would be beneficial. Mr. Cepak noted that prior cooperative efforts have been effective and encouraged greater mayoral involvement, stating that it is inefficient for the City to act alone when strong partners such as the YMCA are available. There being no further comments, Citizen Comments was closed. The Council directed staff to bring back refined language for a Bond Election in 2027 on a possible Recreation Center. 9. REGULAR ITEMS 9.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026- 4677 amending the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Thoroughfare Plan and Bicvcle. Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to remove the future extension of Pavilion Avenue, a Minor Collector, between Sebesta Road and State Highwav 6 South including associated future bike lanes and sidewalks. Jason Schubert, Planning and Development, discussed changes around Pavilion Avenue, noting its 0.6-mile planned extension was added to the Thoroughfare Plan in 2007 to support future commercial access and reduce traffic through nearby residential streets. When car dealerships were built along State Highway 6's frontage road in 2018, they constructed gated parking lots with rear cross access and sidewalks, enabling circulation that fulfilled much of the plan's original intent. TxDOT's ongoing State Highway 6 project will install a shared use bicycle and pedestrian path between Sebesta Road and Woodcreek Drive, further improving connectivity and reflected in the upcoming Active Transportation Master Plan. The removal or completion of the Pavilion Avenue extension would minimally affect environmentally sensitive areas, as the zone is slated for commercial development. Infrastructure impacts, including water, wastewater, and drainage, are negligible. A traffic study showed minor differences in delays depending on whether the extension is built, with private cross access already mitigating commercial traffic in residential zones. The goals of the Comprehensive Plan are still met; removal of the extension from various master plans does not affect long-term transportation objectives because alternative connections now exist. CCM 051826 Minutes Page 9 The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board considered this request at their April 13, 2026 meeting and recommended approval (6-0). The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this request at their April 16, 2026 meeting and recommended approval (4-1). Staff recommended approval of the request. At approximately 9:30 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:30 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember McIlhaney and a second by Councilmember Shafer, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-4677, to amending the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Thoroughfare Plan and Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to remove the future extension of Pavilion Avenue, a Minor Collector, between Sebesta Road and State Highway 6 South including associated future bike lanes and sidewalks. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Nichols recessed the meeting at 9:31 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:36 p.m. 9.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026- 4678 vacating and abandoning a 0.103 acre 15-foot-wide Sewer Easement, said easement lying over, across, and upon Lot 'C' and Lot 'D' of The Resubdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and 'D', Tauber Addition, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 145, Page 333 of the Official Public Records of Brazos Countv, Texas. Items 9.2 through 9.10 were presented together. 9.3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026- 4679 vacating and abandoning two utilitv easements totaling 2,110 square feet, said easements lvina over, across, and upon Lot 'C' of The Resubdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and 'D', Tauber Addition, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 2888, Page 337 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas. 9.4. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026- 4680 vacating and abandoning a 301.5 sauare-foot utilitv easement, said easement lving over, across, and upon Lot 'C' of The Resubdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and 'D', Tauber Addition, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 2888, Page 337 of the Official Public Records of Brazos Countv, Texas. 9.5. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026- 4681 vacating and abandoning a 0.096 acre portion of a 15-foot-wide Sewer Easement, said easement lving over, across, and upon Lot 'B' of the Tauber Addition and Lots 1 of the Matt Coolev Subdivision, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 145, Page 333 of the Official Public Records of Brazos Countv, Texas. 9.6. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026- 4682 vacating and abandoning a 0.096 acre portion of a 15-foot-wide Sewer Easement, said easement portion lving over, across, and upon Lot 'C' and Lot 'D' of The Resubdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and W. Tauber Addition, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the CCM 051826 Minutes Page 10 instruments recorded in Volume 145, Page 333 of the Official Public Records of Brazos Countv, Texas. 9.7. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026- 4683 vacating and abandoning a 0.122 acre 15-foot-wide Sewer Easement, said easement lving over, across, and upon Lot'B' of the Tauber Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Matt Coolev Subdivision, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 145, Page 333 of the Official Public Records of Brazos Countv, Texas. 9.8. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026- 4684 vacating and abandoning two utilitv easements totaling 0.261 acre, said easements lvina over, across, and upon Lot 'C' and Lot 'D' of The Resubdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and 'D', Tauber Addition, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 2888, Page 337 of the Official Public Records of Brazos Countv, Texas. 9.9. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026- 4685 vacating and abandoning a 974 so-ft 15-ft-wide Utilitv Easement, said easement lving over, across, and upon Lots 1 of the Matt Coolev Subdivision, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 3865. Page 300 of the Official Public Records of Brazos Countv, Texas. 9.10. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026-4686 vacating and abandoning a 4,028 so-ft 10-ft-wide Utilitv Easement, said easement lving over, across, and upon Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Matt Coolev Subdivision, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 177, Page 219 of the Official Public Records of Brazos Countv, Texas. Lindsey Pressler from Planning and Development stated that these abandonments of the utility and sewer easements are being requested by the applicant in order to build an apartment complex over existing easements on the site. The proposed layout necessitates relocating the easements and utility lines along Cherry St, Nagle St, and the northern lot lines of the Re -subdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and 'D', Tauber Addition, the Tauber Addition, and the Matt Cooley Subdivision. • The utility easement is located approximately four hundred and twenty (420) feet southwest of the intersection of Cherry St and Nagle St. • The utility easements are located approximately three hundred feet (300 ft) southwest from the intersection of Nagle and Cherry. • The utility easement is located approximately four hundred feet (400 ft) southwest from the intersection of Nagle and Cherry. • The utility easement is located approximately three hundred forty feet (340 ft) northwest from the intersection of Nagle and Cherry. • The utility easement is located approximately four hundred and forty (440) feet west of the intersection of Cherry St and Nagle St. • The utility easement is located approximately one hundred fifty feet (150 ft) southwest from the intersection of Nagle and Cherry. • The utility easements are located approximately four hundred and twenty (420) feet southwest of the intersection of Cherry St and Nagle St. • The utility easement is located approximately three hundred forty feet (340 ft) northwest from the intersection of Nagle and Cherry. • The utility easement is located approximately one hundred fifty feet (150 ft) southwest from the intersection of Nagle and Cherry. CCM 051826 Minutes Page 11 At approximately 9:40 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:40 p.m. (9.2) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember McIlhaney and a second by Councilmember Yancy, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-4678, to vacating and abandoning a 0.103 acre 15-foot-wide Sewer Easement, said easement lying over, across, and upon Lot 'C' and Lot 'D' of The Resubdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and 'D', Tauber Addition, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 145, Page 333 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously. (9.3) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember McIlhaney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026- 4679, to vacating and abandoning two utility easements totaling 2,110 square feet, said easements lying over, across, and upon Lot 'C' of The Resubdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and 'D', Tauber Addition, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 2888, Page 337 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously. (9.4) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember McIlhaney and a second by Councilmember White, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-4680, to vacating and abandoning a 301.5 square -foot utility easement, said easement lying over, across, and upon Lot 'C' of The Resubdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and 'D', Tauber Addition, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 2888, Page 337 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously. (9.5) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember McIlhaney and a second by Councilmember Yancy, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-4681, to vacating and abandoning a 0.096 acre portion of a 15-foot-wide Sewer Easement, said easement lying over, across, and upon Lot 'B' of the Tauber Addition and Lots 1 of the Matt Cooley Subdivision, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 145, Page 333 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas.. The motion carried unanimously. (9.6) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember McIlhaney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026- 4682, to vacating and abandoning a 0.096 acre portion of a 15-foot-wide Sewer Easement, said easement portion lying over, across, and upon Lot 'C' and Lot 'D' of The Resubdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and 'D', Tauber Addition, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 145, Page 333 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously. (9.7) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember White, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-4683, to vacating and abandoning a 0.122 acre 15-foot-wide Sewer Easement, said easement lying over, across, and upon Lot'B' of the Tauber Addition and Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Matt Cooley Subdivision, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 145, Page 333 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas.. The motion carried unanimously. (9.8) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember McIlhaney and a second by Councilmember Yancy, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance CCM 051826 Minutes Page 12 No. 2026-4684, to vacating and abandoning two utility easements totaling 0.261 acre, said easements lying over, across, and upon Lot 'C' and Lot 'D' of The Resubdivision Final Plat of Lot 'C' and 'D', Tauber Addition, generally located at 603 Cherry St, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 2888, Page 337 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas.. The motion carried unanimously. (9.9) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember McIlhaney and a second by Councilmember Yancy, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-4685, to vacating and abandoning a 974 sq-ft 15-ft-wide Utility Easement, said easement lying over, across, and upon Lots 1 of the Matt Cooley Subdivision, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 3865, Page 300 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas.. The motion carried unanimously. (9.10) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember McIlhaney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026- 4686, to vacating and abandoning a 4,028 sq-ft 10-ft-wide Utility Easement, said easement lying over, across, and upon Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Matt Cooley Subdivision, according to the instruments recorded in Volume 177, Page 219 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously. 9.11. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion. and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026-4687 adopting the standards of care for the Citv's Parks and Recreation Department's elementary age (5-13) Recreational Program in compliance with the exemptions for childcare licensing according to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041(b)(14). Kelsey Heiden, Parks and Recreation Director, explained that the Texas Human Resource Code, Section 42.041(b)(4), allows municipalities to exempt recreational day camps for children ages 5-13 from State childcare licensing if certain requirements are met. College Station Parks and Recreation programs qualify for this exemption as they are recreational, not child-care facilities, and meet all legislative criteria. Municipalities must submit their Standards of Care, notice of a public hearing, and the adopting ordinance annually for exempt status. The Standards of Care set minimum guidelines, including: • Staff ratios • Staff qualifications • Facility, health, and safety standards • Monitoring and enforcement mechanisms • Notice to parents that the day camp is not state licensed At approximately 9:45 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:45 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember McIlhaney and a second by Councilmember White, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-4687, to adopt the standards of care for the City's Parks and Recreation Department's elementary age (5-13) Recreational Program in compliance with the exemptions for childcare licensing according to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041(b)(14). The motion carried unanimously. 10. Items of Communitv Interest and Council Calendar: The Council may discuss upcoming events and receive reports from a Council Member or Citv Staff about items of communitv CCM 051826 Minutes Page 13 interest for which notice has not been given, including: expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence, information regarding holidav schedules, honorary or salutary recognitions of a public official, public emOovee, or other citizen, reminders of upcoming events organized or sponsored by the Citv of College Station; information about a social, ceremonial or community event organized or sponsored by an entitv other than the Citv of College Station that is scheduled to be attended by a Council Member, another citv official or staff of the Citv of College Station., and announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safetv of people in the Citv of College Station that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. Councilmember Shafer reported on the Ride with Council bicycle event. Bryan Woods, City Manager, reported on the Savanna Banana Baseball Event. Mayor Nichols reported on the Legislative trip to Washington DC and Regional Economic Development. 11. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commission: A Council Member may make a report regarding meetings of Citv 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 Yancy reported on Interlocal Government Committee Meeting. 12. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda Items: A Council Member may make a request to Citv 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 Citv Staffs 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 volicv in response to the request or inquirv. Anv deliberation of our decision about the subiect of a request will be limited to a proposal to place the subiect on the agenda for a subseauent meeting. Councilmember Shafer requested that staff broaden the upcoming presentation on Southside neighborhood parking to include walking, biking, and micro -mobility concerns. 13. Adiournment. There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 9.59 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026. Jot ?P. ichols, Mayor ATTEST: Tanya SmA6, City Secretary CCM 051826 Minutes Page 14 CCM 051826 Minutes Page 15