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Mayor
Ron Silvia
Mayor Pro Tempore
John Happ
City Manager
Glenn Brown
Council Members
Ben White
Ron Gay
Susan Lancaster
Chris Scotti
N aney Berry
CiTY OF COLLEGE STATION
Minutes
City Council Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Council members, Happ, Gay,
Lancaster, Berry
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: White, Scotti
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., Assistant City
Secretary Casares, Management Team
Mayor Silvia called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
Workshop Aeenda Item No.1 - Presentation, possible action. and discussion on
items listed on the consent aeenda.
13.12 - Presentation. possible action. and discussion regarding a resolution for the Click
It or Ticket Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant contract for the fiscal vear
2006.
Police Sergeant James Woodward described the Click It or Ticket Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program grant.
13. I 3 ~ Presentation. possible action. and discussion regarding the approval of a new
interlocal agreement with the Citv of Brvan for providing librarv services at the Larrv J.
Ringer Librarv.
Director of Office of Technology and Information Services Olivia Burnside described the
interlocal agreement with the City of Bryan.
Workshop Aeenda Item No.2 - Presentation, possible action. and discussion on the
annual companv compliance review. the economic impact of the Research Vallev
Partnership from 1996 to 2005. and an overview oUhe oreanization and its eoals.
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CEO of the Research Valley Partnership Mr. Todd McDaniel and Vice President of the
Research Valley Partnership Mr. Bob Malaise illustrated companies that are in full
compliance, partial compliance, or default related to their contractual obligations with the
Research Valley Partnership and the City of College Station. He noted that payroll and
capital investment make up the primary criteria for compliance evaluation.
No formal action was taken.
Workshop Aeenda Item No.3 - Presentation, possible action. and discussion
concernine the concept of a Youth Commission for the Cities of Colleee Station and
Brvan.
Manager of Special Projects and Legislative Affairs Don Fazzino introduced Mr. Corey
Nichols, a member of the Team Empower - Follows Group XXIV.
Mr. Nichols presented a brief overview of the Twin Cities Youth Commission that will
assist in the formation of an alliance among youth, youth services agencies, city
government, schools, and the community to secure for all youth the highest advantage in
physical, mental, social, and moral development. This organization would also advise on
how to solve problems facing the community's youth and give young people a more
active and involved role in the community.
Mr. Nichols asked the City Council to support a joint resolution in supporting the Youth
Commission.
Council member Gay made a motion directing staff to move forward with a joint
resolution. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion which carried unanimously,
5-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, Gay, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Scotti, White
Council recessed for a short break at 4: I 0 p.m. and reconvened the workshop meeting at
4:20 p.m.
Workshop Aeenda Item No.4 - Presentation. possible action and discussion on the
status of the Subdivision Reeulation revisions.
Director of Public Works Mark Smith provided a brief update on the Subdivision
Regulation revisions. He illustrated the following key issues:
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Construction Procedures
Assurance for Completion and Warranty
Perimeter Streets
Grading and Drainage
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. Non-City provision of water, sewer and electric
. Streetscape Requirements
. Access and Connectivity
No formal action was taken.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.5 - Presentation, possible action. and discussion on an
update rel!ardinl! the selection of a consuItinl! firm to complete the Comprehensive
Plan Update.
City Manager Glenn Brown provided a brief update regarding the selection of a
consulting firm to complete the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Acting Director of Planning and Development Services Lance Simms explained that
$75,000 was approved for Phase I of the Comprehensive Plan Update as part of the FY
06 budget. Additional funding for Phase II will be requested as part of the FY 07 budget
process. A number of five RFQ's were received on April 7, 2006 and the Selection
Committee has reviewed the submittals using the ranking process that included weighted
criteria. Currently, staff is checking references and would like to bring this back for
contract approval/CP AC selection in June, 2006.
Council directed staff to move forward with the selection of a consulting firm.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.6 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion on
future al!enda items: A Council Member mav inquire about a subiect for which
notice has not been l!iven. A statement of specific factual information or the
recitation of existinl! policv mav be l!iven. Anv deliberation shall be limited to a
proposal to place the subiect on an al!enda for a subsequent meetinl!.
No items were requested.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.7 - Council Calendars
Apr 20-22
Apr24
Apr27
May 1-9
May 4
May4
May8-11
May 13
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18-22
May 24
Annual Historic Preservation Conference - Galveston
Power of Five Youth Summit 20069:30 - 10:30 am - Church of Christ
Building
City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting - 3:00 p.m.
Early Voting - See Notice of Elections at wwW.cstX.gOV for times
Special Council Workshop Meeting - Noon
Evening Honoring Mervin Peters 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Bar P Ranch
Chamber of Commerce Washington DC Trip
Election Day
Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, noon - BVCOG office
Transportation Committee Meeting - 4:30 p.m. - Admin Conf. Rm
Police Memorial- Noon - I :45 p.m. - Police Dept.
Making Cities Livable Conference - Santa Fe - La Fonda Hotel
Canvas of Election (time to be announced)
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May 25
City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting and Swearing in of New
Council Members - 3:00 p.m.
Office Closed
May 29
The City Council reviewed their upcoming events.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.8 -- Discussion, review and possible action rel!ardinl!
the followinl! meetinl!s: Brazos Countv Health Dept.. Brazos Animal Shelter,
Brazos Vallev Council of Governments. Cemeterv Committee. Citv Center, Desil!n
Review Board. Facade Improvement Prol!ram Advisorv Committee. Fraternal
Partnership. Historic Preservation Committee. Interl!overnmental Committee and
School District. Joint Relief Fundinl! Review Committee, Librarv Committee.
Makinl! Cities Livable Conference, Metropolitan Planninl! Orl!anization. Outside
Al!encv Fundinl! Review, Parks and Recreation Board. Planninl! and Zoninl!
Commission. Sister Citv Association, TAMU Student Senate, The Research Vallev
Partnership. Transportation Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversil!ht Committee.
Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board. Zoninl! Board of Adiustments.
Council member Berry made comments regarding the Power of Five meeting and Wolf
Pen Creek Trail dedication ceremony.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ presented highlights ofthe Transportation Committee Meeting.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.9 - Executive Session
At 5:06 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would
convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.086,
and 551.087 of the open meetings act, to seek the advice of our attorney, to consider the
purchase of real property, the evaluation of a public officer, economic development
negotiations, and competitive matters.
TCEQ Docket No. 2002-ll47-UCR, Applications of Brushy Water Supply and College Station
(Westside/Highway 60)
TCEQ Docket No. 2003-0544MWD, Application of Nantucket, Ltd.
TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request.
Cause No. 03-002098-CV -85,Brazos Co., College Station v. Wellborn Special Utility District
Civil Action No. H-04-4558, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division,
College Station v. Us. Dept. of Agriculture, etc., and Wellborn Special Utility District
Civil Action No. H-04-3876, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division,
JK Development v. College Station
GUD No. 9530 - Gas Cost Prudence Review, Atmos Energy Corporation
GUD No. 9560 - Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) rate increases, Atmos Energy
Corporation
Cause No. GN-5020l2, Travis County, TMPA v. PUC (College Station filed Intervention 7/6/05)
Competitive Matter (Gov't Code Section 551.086}: possible action
The City Council may deliberate, vote, or take final action on a competitive matter in closed
session. The City Council must make a good faith determination, by majority vote of the City
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Council, that the matter is a Competitive Matter. A "Competitive Matter" is a utility-related
matter that the City Council determines is related to the City of College Station's Electric Utility
Competitive Activity, including commercial information, which if disclosed would give
advantage to competitors or prospective competitors. The following is a general representation of
the subject(s) to be considered as a competitive matter.
a. Discuss power supply contract for electric utility
Real Estate IGov't Code Section 551.072l: possible action
The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final
action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Aggie Field of Honor
Economic Incentive Negotiations IGov't Code Section 551.087l: possible action
The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council
has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand
in or near the city with which the City Council in conducting economic development negotiations
may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect. After
executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following
subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Incentives for development of Culpepper Plaza
PersonnellGov't Code Section 551.074l: possible action
The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. After executive session
discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public
officer( s) may be discussed:
a. City Manager
Mayor Silvia left the City Council meeting after the executive session.
Workshop Al!enda Item No. 10 - Final Action on executive session, if necessarv.
Council returned from executive session at 7:01 p.m. No action was taken.
Rel!ular Meetinl!
Mayor Pro Tern Happ called the regular meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. He led the
audience in the pledge of allegiance. Council member Gay moved to approve the
absence requests frorn Mayor Silvia, Council rnember White and Scotti. Council member
Berry seconded the motion, which carried unanirnously, 4-0
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Mayor Pro Tern Happ and Council members recognized April Avison, the city's reporter
from The Eagle for her birthday.
Hear Visitors
Laura Stanley, Freebirds World Burrito, encouraged everyone to participate in the Bike to
Work on Friday, April 28, 2006.
Consent Al!enda
13.1 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2885 amending Chapter 10,
"Traffic Code," Section 2.D of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station by updating the Traffic Control Device Inventory - Schedule III to add
STOP signs at various intersections.
13.2 Approved by common consent an annual price agreement with Crafco Texas, Inc.
to provide crack sealant material and de-tack sealant material for the maintenance
of streets in an amount not to exceed $57,648.75.
13.3 Approved by common consent a Policy to allow Creek Meadows Partners to
construct sewer infrastructure necessary to connect the Carnes Tract homes to the
City sewer system.
13.4 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-27-2006-13.04 amended version
of the Needs Resolution approved on October 13, 2005, which determines the
need for a sanitary control easernent required for the new water well at the Well 5
site.
13.5 Approved by cornmon consent Change Order No. I to the professional services
contract (Contract No. 05-204) with Bleyl & Associates in the amount of
$7,600.00 for the design of sidewalk additions to John Crompton Park.
13.6 Approved by common consent the purchase of wireless data access services,
cellular phone services and related equipment from Cingular Wireless LLC
available through the State of Texas Department ofInformation Resources (DIR)
contract for an annual estimated amount of$80,000.00.
13.7 Bid #06-90. Approved by common consent a bid award for the purchase ofPVC
pipe and fittings maintained in inventory to Priester Supply for $158,312.30; TEC
Supply for $19,682.00; Hughes Supply for $242.40 and KBS for $49,400.00 for
total estimated expenditures of $227,636.70 for a twelve month period.
13.8 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2886 amending Chapter II,
Utilities, by adding Section 1 I, Infrastructure Provisions, to the Code of
Ordinances to clarify ownership of water lines for fire protection.
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13.9 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-27-2006-13.09 of the City
Council of the City of College Station, Texas, selecting a financial advisor,
approving a consulting contract and authorizing the expenditure of funds for
financial advisory services with First Southwest Company in an amount not to
exceed $200,000.
13.10 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-27-2006-13.10 approving a
construction contract (Contract #06-180) with Elliott Construction, Ltd. in the
amount of$509,005.75 for construction ofa sanitary sewer line.
13.11 Approved by common consent the first reading of an ordinance amending the
cable television franchise ordinance (Ordinance No. 2682) pertaining to the
assignment of the franchise from Cox Southwest Holdings, L.P. to Cebridge
Acquisition, L.P.
13.12 Approved by comrnon consent Resolution No. 4-27-2006-13.12 for the Click It
or Ticket Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant contract for the fiscal year
2006.
13.13 Approved by common consent an interlocal agreement with the City of Bryan for
providing library services at the Larry J. Ringer Library.
13.14 Approved by common consent an amended contract that will authorize the
purchase oftwo tracts of land needed for the Cemetery Acquisition Project for the
price of$765,633.00. The property is owned by the Texas A&M University and
The Texas A&M University System.
13.15 Approved by common consent the City of College Station Council Workshop and
Regular Meeting minutes for March 23, 2006.
Rel!ular
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.1 -- Public hearinl!, presentation. possible action and
discussion rel!ardinl! an ordinance naminl! State Hil!hwav 40 and renaminl! a
portion of Greens Prairie Road.
Transportation Planner Ken Fogle presented a staff report and recommended selecting a
single name for the State Highway 40 and renaming a portion of Greens Prairie Road
corridor. Mr. Fogle suggested closing the nornination after the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ opened the public hearing.
The following citizens addressed the City Council and proposed names for the renaming
of State Highway 40 and a portion of Greens Prairie Road.
Jack Adams, 10346 Trails Ends
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David Cooper, 1103 Walton Dr.
Travis Normand, 1212 Haley
Pete Normand, 918 Grand Oaks
Mayor Pro Tern Happ closed the public hearing.
Council member Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2887 naming State Highway 40
in it entirety, and renaming Greens Prairie Road between State Highway 30 and State
Highway 6 to William D. Fitch Parkway. Council member Berry seconded the motion,
which carried by a vote of 3-1.
FOR Gay, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: Happ
ABSENT: Silvia, White, Scotti
Rel!ular Al!enda Item 14.2 -- Public hearinl!. presentation, possible action. and
discussion of a resolution addressinl! streetscapinl! in the Citv of Collel!e Station
Acting Director of Planning and Development Services Lance Simms described the
resolution addressing streetscaping within the City of College Station. The Planning and
Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board recornmended approval of the
resolution.
Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission Scott Schafer conveyed comments
regarding the resolution and encouraged the City Council members to approve the
proposed resolution.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ opened the public hearing.
The following citizens conveyed comments regarding the proposed resolution.
Steve Arden, 411 Celia Circle
Robert Rayburn, 18488 State Highway 6 South
Mayor Pro Tern Happ closed the public hearing.
Council member Berry moved to approve Resolution No. 4-27-2006-14.02 addressing
streetscaping in the City of College Station. Council member Lancaster seconded the
motion which carried unanimously, 4-0.
FOR: Happ, Gay, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Silvia, White, Scotti
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.03 - Public hearinl!, uresentation, possible action, and
discussion on a rezoninl! from C-l General Commercial to C-l General Commercial
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with the ROD Redevelopment Overlav District for Culpepper Plaza, consistinl! of
19.15 acres located at 1505 Texas Avenue South, beinl! the northeast corner of
Harvev Road and Texas Avenue.
Senior Planner Trey Fletcher noted that the purpose of the request for the Redevelopment
Overlay District was to facilitate the partial redeveloprnent and renovation of Culpepper
Plaza. Mr. Fletcher described the waivers that were requested. The Planning and Zoning
Commission and staff recommended approval of this item with all of the requested
waivers.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ opened the public hearing.
Veronica Morgan, 5 I I University Drive East spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning and
redevelopment overlay district.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ closed the public hearing.
Council member Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2888 rezoning from C-I General
Commercial to C-I General Commercial with the Redevelopment Overlay District for
Culpepper Plaza. Council member Berry seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4-0.
FOR: Happ, Gay, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Silvia, White, Scotti
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.4 -- Public hearinl!. presentation, possible action and
discussion on an ordinance for a rezoninl! for Crescent Point Subdivision consistinl!
of 137.14 acres located at 300 Universitv Drive East in the l!eneral vicinitv of
Copperfield Parkwav between Universitv Drive and Harvev Road from M-l. Lil!ht
Industrial to a combination of C-l. General Commercial. A-P. Administrative
Professional and R-4. Multi-Familv.
Staff Planner Lindsay Boyer presented a brief description of the proposed rezoning and
pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not recommend approval of
the rezoning. However staff recommended approval of this request with the condition
that no fence be constructed between the park and the R -4 property to the west.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ opened the public hearing.
Jane Kee, IP A Group, spoke in favor ofthe rezoning.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ closed the public hearing.
Council rnember Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2889 approving the rezoning
request with a condition that no fence be constructed between the park and the R-4
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property to the west. Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 4-0.
FOR: Happ, Gay, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Silvia, White, Scotti
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.5 - Presentation, possible action, and discussion
rel!ardinl! a resolution to award construction contract 06-146 to Brvan Construction
Companv in the amount of $3,352.100 for odor control and sludl!e processinl!
improvements at the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a resolution
dec\arinl! intention to reimburse expenditures from the issuance of debt.
Water/Wastewater Division Manager David Coleman presented a staff report and noted
that staff recommended approval of the resolutions awarding the construction Contract
06-146 to Bryan Construction Company and to reimburse the City cash funds frorn future
debt.
Council member Lancaster moved to approve Resolution No. 4-27-2006-14.05a to
award construction contract 06-146 to Bryan Construction Company in the amount of
$3,352, I 00 for odor control and sludge processing improvernents at the Carter Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant and approve Resolution 4-27-2006-14.05b declaring
intention to reimburse expenditures from the issuance of debt. Council member Berry
seconded the rnotion which carried unanimously, 4-0.
FOR: Happ, Gay, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Silvia, White, Scotti
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 15 - The Citv council mav convene the executive session
followinl! the rel!ular meetinl! to discuss matters posted on the executive session
al!enda for April 27, 2006.
Council completed the executive session prior to the regular meeting.
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 16 - Final action on executive session, if necessarv.
No action was taken.
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 17 - Adiourn.
Hearing no objections, the rneeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2006.
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