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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/2026 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN -PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MAY 28, 2026 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZOS Presiding: John Nichols, Mayor Council: Mark Smith - absent William Wright, Mayor ProTem - absent 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 Kim Dickey, Records Management Administrator 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 28, 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 §551.07 1 -Consultation with Attorney, §551.072-Real Estate, §551.074-Personnel, and §551.087-Economic Development, and the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:02 p.m. on May 28, 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 052826 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: • Council Self -Evaluation 2.4. 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 Citv; 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. • Economic development agreement between the City and CS Science Park, LLC as assigned to OGC College Station Park, 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 6:00 p.m. 4. Pledee of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence reauest. Invocation given by City Councilmember David White. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember White and a second by Councilmember Shafer, the City Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed, to approve absence request from Councilmember William Wright for the May 28, 2026 City Council Meetings. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Hear Visitors Comments. John Hamilton from College Station addressed the City Council regarding difficulties obtaining audit logs for flock cameras from the College Station Police Department, detailing his open records requests. Mr. Hamilton concluded by asking the council to stop resisting his requests and to work collaboratively to address transparency concerns regarding flock camera data. 6. 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. Item (6.3), (6.4) and (6.8) were pulled for clarification. CCM 052826 Minutes Page 2 (6.3) Jeremiah Cook, Tourism Assistant Director, explained the payment formula for the Texas State soccer match at Kyle Field, clarifying that the city guarantees a minimum payment of $250,000 based on hotel occupancy tax, with potential for additional payment if hotel revenue exceeds the threshold. (6.4) Brian Piscacek, Economic Development Assistant Director, explained that the increased budget for the parking access and revenue control system, noting the inclusion of a parking guidance system and hardware replacement, and clarified that ongoing maintenance costs would be appropriated annually from the enterprise fund. Mr. Piscacek explained that the fluctuation in parking revenue projections, changes in parking lot decisions, normalization of fees, and evolving demand from adjacent residential structures contributed to the revised estimates. (6.8) Jason Schubert, Transportation Planning Administrator, provided an update on the selection of a consultant for the Northgate pedestrian and bicycle safety study, stating that negotiations are underway and the contract will be presented to council once finalized. 6.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for: • Mav 18, 2026 Council Meeting 6.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a sponsorship agreement with Texas A&M Universitv for the USA Track & Field Lone Star Grand Prix on June 6, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $175,683. 6.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an agreement with Texas A&M University for the Roadto26 soccer match at Kvle Field on June 6, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $500,000. 6.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the approval of a contract with DESIGNA Access Corporation in an amount not to exceed $962,805 for a Parking Access and Revenue Control Svstem in the College Main Parking Garage. 6.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an amendment to a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Garnev Construction, Inc. accepting the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $22,548,606.44 for all remaining electrical components and a micro -tunnel under the Little Brazos River, plus the Citv's contingencv in the amount of $563,715 for a total appropriation of $23,112,321.44. 6.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an agreement granting Communitv Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to Brazos Vallev Communitv Action Programs (BVCAP) in the amount of $330,000 for the purchase and rehabilitation costs related to the acauisition of a single-familv home located at 2402 Colgate Circle in order to create an affordable rental opportunity. 6.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a contract award to Freeit Data Solutions, Inc. for computer hardware, software licensing, and multi-vear support services, not -to -exceed $334.794.14. 6.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an Interlocal Agreement with the Brvan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization for the South College Avenue/University Drive Complete Streets Plan for an amount not to exceed $40.000. CCM 052826 Minutes Page 3 MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember White and a second by Councilmember McIlhaney, the City Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 7. WORKSHOP ITEMS 7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an overview of the Harvev Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan, including processes and work to date. Heather Wade from Planning and Development provided an overview of the Harvey Road Corridor redevelopment plan, detailing the planning process, area boundaries, community engagement strategy, and next steps, with council members providing feedback and requesting inclusion in information updates. Harvey Road Corridor Overview: • This corridor serves as one of the City's most prominent east -west thoroughfares. • It functions as a gateway to Texas A&M University and connects key commercial, residential, and recreational zones. • Despite its strategic location, the corridor currently lacks a cohesive identity and consists of diverse commercial developments, underperforming retail centers, and older apartment complexes. Key Considerations: • Analysis includes existing conditions, the current economic landscape, notable attributes, and future growth potential. • Texas Avenue experiences nearly 50,000 vehicles daily. Additional Points for Discussion: • The area encompasses sorority and fraternity housing, apartment residents, and adjacent neighborhoods. The Council directed staff to move forward with the Harvey Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan. 8. REGULAR ITEMS 8.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 05-28-26-8.1 directing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation. Series 2026 and providing an effective date. Michael DeHaven, Assistant Finance Director, presented the process for issuing certificates of obligation, outlining the timeline, cash flow analysis, and project funding, with council members asking about call protection, interest costs, and the allocation of funds for water projects. Mr. Dehaven described the steps for issuing certificates of obligation, including publishing a notice of intent, a 45- day waiting period, conference calls with rating agencies, and council approval of the parameter's ordinance, followed by pricing and closing. The fiscal year 2026 budget projected $90 million in cash flow expenditures, but analysis determined only $37.25 million in certificates were needed, optimizing interest exposure and aligning with project timelines. At the July 23rd meeting, City Council may approve a sale parameters ordinance for the CO Bonds or postpone it for up to ninety days if not ready. Staff reviewed the COs' impact on debt service and tax rates, recommending approval; annual reviews will occur with budget forecasts. To comply with Tex. H.B. 477, the City's current debt principal is $406,880,000; total required payments are $530,037,626; maximum new CO principal is $37,250,000; and estimated payment for new COs is $54,695,080. The maximum interest rate complies with legal limits; maturity is set for February 15, 2046. CCM 052826 Minutes Page 4 FY26 Certificates Issuance Process Facilities & Tech $ Parks Streets Water Wastewater 2,000,000 Facilities &Tech $ 3,000,000 Parks 16,200,000 Streets 50,200,000 19,500,000 Water 37,250,000 Wastewater - Total Debt Issue $ 90,900,000 Total Debt Issue $ 37,250,000 o Changes due to lower cost on existing projects, shifting expenses from FY26 to FY27, and investment earnings on CIP fund balances in Facilities, Parks, and Streets. Water and Wastewater are shifting expenses from FY26 to FY27, along with investment earnings on CIP fund balances. o Review of I&S tax rate assumption relating to debt service requirement and planned defeasance of 2014 General Obligation bonds. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember White and a second by Councilmember McIlhaney, the City Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Resolution No. 05- 28-26-8.1, directing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026 and providing an effective date. The motion carried unanimously. 8.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-4688 Budget Amendment No. 2 amending Ordinance No. 2025-4612 amending the budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year in the amount of $5.154.124. Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, stated that the charter of the City of College Station provides for the City Council to amend the annual budget in the event there are revenues available to cover expenditures, and after holding a public hearing on such budget amendment. The proposed budget amendment is to increase the FY26 budget appropriations by $5,154,124 primarily due to the addition of $3,850,00 in Capital Projects. This amendment also includes one interfund transfer from the IT Replacement Fund to contribute cash for a work order system replacement. The City has resources or can reasonably expect resources to cover the appropriations in this budget amendment. If approved, the net revised 2025-2026 budget appropriations will be $512,095,985. Operating Budget Amendment Items: • Drainage Engineering Flood Study and Early Flood Warning System — Drainage Fund - $250,000 (Budget Amendment). • Additional Electric Telecomm Joint Use Permitting Specialist — Electric Fund - $94,424 (Budget Amendment; 1.0 FTE). • CGDB — MIT Award — CDBG Fund - $500,000 (Budget Amendment). • Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Items for Fire Station #7 — General Fund - $126,700 (Budget Amendment). • Northgate Garage PARCS System Increase — Northgate Fund - $281,000 (Budget Amendment). • Donation for the Conservation of Native Plants — General Fund - $52,000 (Budget Amendment). Capital Improvement Project Budget Amendment Items: • Lincoln Center Splashpad — Parkland Zone 1 CIP - $1,300,000 (Budget Amendment). CCM 052826 Minutes Page 5 • Jones Butler Extension and Roundabout — Water CIP - $1,300,000 (Budget Amendment). • Dowling Road Pump Station Storage Tanks Improvements — Water CIP - $800,000 (Budget Amendment). • Software Conversion Upgrade — Facility and IT CIP - $450,000 (Budget Amendment and Interfund Transfer). At approximately 7:00 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:00 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Shafer and a second by Councilmember McIlhaney, the City Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026- 4688, Budget Amendment No. 2 amending Ordinance No. 2025-4612 amending the budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year in the amount of $5,154,124. The motion carried unanimously. 8.3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and Possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026- 4689 amending Appendix A. Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 "Official Zoning May." of the Code of Ordinances of the Citv of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural and E Estate to RS Restricted Suburban for approximately 7.73 acres generally located southwest of the intersection of Sebesta Road and Foxfire Drive. Gabriel Schrum, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone approximately 7.73 acres of mostly developed land, generally located southwest of the intersection of Sebesta Rd and Foxfire Dr from R Rural and E Estate to RS Restricted Suburban. These platted lots proposed to be rezoned consist of an existing developed church, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, which has frontage to Sebesta Rd. This zoning request is an effort to bring these lots to a consistent zoning throughout the entirety of the development. The applicant is requesting a zoning district change in an effort to make improvements on the property in a cohesive manner based on the RS Restricted Suburban zoning district and its associated zoning standards as required. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request. This item was heard at the May 7, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and was unanimously recommended for approval (6-0). At approximately 7:04 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember McIlhaney, the City Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026- 4689, amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural and E Estate to RS Restricted Suburban for approximately 7.73 acres generally located southwest of the intersection of Sebesta Road and Foxfire Drive. The motion carried unanimously. 8.4. Public Hearing, Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-4690 amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by expiring the Northgate Redevelopment Plan, the Revised Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan, the Northgate Redevelopment Implementation Plan, the Medical District Master Plan, and the Bicvcle. Pedestrian, and Greenways Master CCM 052826 Minutes Page 6 Plan, and adding the Active Transportation Master Plan, and by amending the text in all chapters, and by amending Map 2.1 titled "Planning Areas Map" by removing the Medical District Master Plan, renaming the Harvev Road Redevelopment Area to the Harvev Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan, and by amending a Mao 6.2 titled "Functional Classification & Context Mao" by reclassifving Pebble Creek Parkwav from Minor Arterial to a Maior Collector. Christine Leal and Jesse DiMeolo, Planning and Development, stated that this item is to consider proposed amendments to the city's comprehensive plan and the adoption of the Active Transportation Master Plan. This covers map updates, plan retirements, economic development strategies, crash data analysis, prioritized corridors, and policy discussions, with extensive council and staff dialogue on neighborhood traffic management and connectivity. The proposed amendments implement recommendations: • Revising text throughout the plan to reflect current context and remove outdated data, • Updating all maps to reflect changes since the 10-year update and adding an "as of date, • Eliminating repetitive or redundant narrative, • Incorporating additional narrative and strategies from the Economic Development Master Plan, and • Revising the implementation table to clarify the intent of certain action items and align them with specific staff responsibilities. The Planning & Zoning Commission received the proposed redlines for the Comprehensive Plan at its May 7, 2026 meeting and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the proposed amendments. The Commission will consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the new Active Transportation Master Plan at its May 21, 2026 meeting. The Master Plan was approved 6-0 by the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board at its May 11, 2026 meeting. Staff recommends approval. At approximately 8:01 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:01 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Shafer and a second by Councilmember McIlhaney, the City Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026- 4690, amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by expiring the Northgate Redevelopment Plan, the Revised Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan, the Northgate Redevelopment Implementation Plan, the Medical District Master Plan, and the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan; and adding the Active Transportation Master Plan; and by amending the text in all chapters; and by amending Map 2.1 titled "Planning Areas Map" by removing the Medical District Master Plan, renaming the Harvey Road Redevelopment Area to the Harvey Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan; and by amending a Map 6.2 titled "Functional Classification & Context Map" by reclassifying Pebble Creek Parkway from Minor Arterial to a Major Collector. The motion carried unanimously. 9. 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 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 emplovee, or other citizen. reminders of upcoming events organized or sponsored by the Citv of College Station: information about a social, ceremonial or communitv CCM 052826 Minutes Page 7 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. Mayor Nichols and Councilmember Yancy spoke on the retirement of Scott Delucia, highlighting his long-standing role in the community and his contributions through radio interviews, with plans for the city manager to share best wishes on air. Bryan Woods, City Manager, highlighted several upcoming events in College Station, including 4H, track and field, soccer matches, and the International Town and Gown Association Conference, recognizing Councilmember Shafer and staff members Barbara Moore and Tatelyn Morris Wise. 10. 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) Mayor Nichols spoke about vacancies on the Construction Board, the Parks Board, and the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Councilmember White reported on an upcoming Legislative Committee Survey. 11. 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 inauiry will be limited to a statement of specific factual information related to the request or inauiry or the recitation of existing volicv in response to the reauest or inauirv. 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. No future agenda items at this time. 12. Adiournment. There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Jo ?f-)17� P.ichols, Mayor ATTEST: Tanya Smith`; City Secretary CCM 052826 Minutes Page 8