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Home My WebLink About07/14/2005 - Regular Minutes City CouncilCrr ' OF COLLEGE STvION Mayor Council Members Ron Silvia. Ben. White Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Gay John Hap Susan Lancaster Acting City Manager Chris Scotti Glenn Brown Nancy Berry Minutes College Station City Council Executive Session and Regular Meeting Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Council members Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brynner, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares Mayor Silvia called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Agenda Item No. 2 — Executive Session At 5:01 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.051, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087 of the Open Meeting Act, to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to consider the purchase of real property, the appointment and evaluation of public officer and economic development negotiations. Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071} TCEQ Docket No. 2002-1147-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 County, 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. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, etc., and Wellborn Special Utility District TCEQ Docket No. 582-04-2840, Application of 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 Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087} Economic Development prospects and related incentives: Economic Development prospects and related incentives: Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 7/14/05 Page 2 a. Mixed use/new urbanism redevelopments — Church Avenue in Northgate b. University Town Center Shopping Center development — University Drive c. Retail, restaurant, and office development — northwest corner of Highway 6 and Greens Prairie Road 2. The proposed city conference center and associated privately developed hotel. Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.074}; 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: 1. Municipal Court Judge Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072}; 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: 1. Aggie Field of Honor 2. Land acquisition on Wellborn Road for proposed cemetery Workshop Agenda Item No. 3-- Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. At 6:55 pm, Council recessed from executive session and returned to the Council Chambers for the Regular Meeting. Regular Meeting Item No. 4: Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. with all Council members present. He led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Presentation: International Students — India Texas A&M University students from India demonstrated the similarities between India and Texas. Regular Agenda Item No. 5 -- Hear Visitors Veronica Morgan addressed the City Council regarding the proposed revisions to the City Council Meeting Procedures. Consent A ' enda 6.1 Bid No. 05-89. Approved by common consent an annual bid for heavy equipment rental with Mustang Rental Services of Bryan, Texas in the amount of $125,000.00. 6.2 Bid No. 05-103. Approved by common consent an annual bid for purchase of electrical wire and cable maintained in inventory as follows: Hughes Supply for $350,800.00; Techline Inc. for $3,800.00; and the Texas Electric Coop for $183,105.00. Total estimated annual expenditure is $537,705.00 Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 7/14/05 Page 3 6.3 Bid No. 05-75. Approved by common consent an award to purchase two (2) three phase electrical transformers from National Electric Systems Inc. for a total of $1,165,250.00. 6.4 Approved by common consent the award of Bid #05-97 for a re -roofing price agreement with BC/S Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $57,060.00. 6.5 Approved by common consent an annual price agreement with Cleveland Asphalt for an annual blanket purchase order to provide emulsified asphalt for the maintenance of streets in an amount not to exceed $143,200. 6.6 Approved by common consent a contingency transfer in the General Fund in the amount of $19,600 for the budget authorization for the purchase of 7 handheld laser radars for the police department motorcycles. 6.7 Approved by common consent an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the powder coating of signal pole assemblies at the intersection of FM2818 (Harvey Mitchell Parkway S and FM 2347) (George Bush Drive W), in an amount not to exceed $4,350.00. 6.8 Approved by common consent the ratification of property casualty claim expenses in the amount of $194,987.97, workers compensation claim expenses in the amount of $277,136.11; authorize annual estimated claims expenses for workers compensation claims in the amount of $102,864; and authorize additional estimated claims expenses for property casualty claims in the amount of $175,000 to Abercrombie, Simmons & Gillette (AS&G), our third party administrator. 6.9 Approved by common consent the first reading of an ordinance approving a non- exclusive medical waste hauling franchise agreement with Sterilcycle, Inc. 6.10 Presentation, discussion and possible action on revisions to the City Council Meeting Procedures. City Secretary Connie Hooks pointed out proposed changes to the City Council Meeting Procedures per Council direction from previous meeting. After a brief discussion, Council member Gay moved to remove this item from the Consent Agenda for review and discussion at the next meeting. . Council member White seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0. FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry AGAINST: None 6.11 Presentation, discussion and possible action on adopting a policy for appointments to Council appointed committees and citizens committees. Council member Berry moved to remove this item from the Consent Agenda for review and discussion at a future meeting. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0. FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No. 7.1 — Public hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action on an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Future Land Use Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 7/14/05 Page 4 Plan element, for the area generally described as 1000 Spring Loop and vicinity, bound by Spring Loop, University Drive East and Tarrow Street. Senior Planner Trey Fletcher stated that the property owner requested that the Land Use Plan be changed from Regional Retail and Single-family High Density to Residential, affecting 4.7 acres. This comprehensive plan amendment application has been filed in response to a denied rezoning request from A -P to R-4 on March 22, 2005. Among the reasons cited was non-compliance with the Future Land Use Plan. In response to this application, the City of College Station took the opportunity to expand the study area and assess the Land Use Plan. Staff recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment as presented. • Amend the TAMU Systems tracts from Single-family Residential High Density and Regional Retail to Office. • Amend multi -family tracts along Spring Loop from Single-family Residential High Density to Residential Attached. • Amend the subject parcel from Single-family Residential High Density and Regional Retail to Residential Attached. Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. The following citizens addressed the City Council. Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group Alton Ofczarzak, local developer Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Happ moved to approve Ordinance No. 2813 amending the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Future Land Use Plan element, for the area generally described as 1000 Spring Loop and vicinity, bound by Spring Loop, University Drive East and Tarrow Street. Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0. FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No. 7.2 — Public hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action on a Rezoning for 76.662 acres out of the Robert Stevenson Survey, A-54, generally located on the proposed State Highway 40, across from Castlegate from R-1 Single Family Residential to PDD Planned Development District. Staff Planner Molly Hitchcock noted that the proposed Planned Development District is for "a single family integrated residential community with amenities that provide for an enhanced quality of life". The developer desires to continue the development as it was originally envisioned in the Crowley Master Plan and included in the previous sections of the Castlegate Subdivision. The proposed land uses comply with the Crowley Master Plan and the Land Use Plan, which designates this property as Single-family Residential, Medium Density. The property will adjoin the proposed State Highway 40 at Helmsley, a future minor collector, eventually linking Victoria to SH 40. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 7/14/05 Page 5 Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request with the following land uses: • Single family Residential, Public Park, and Common areas consisting of open space, landscaped areas, and buffers. Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. Joe Schultz, 1707 Graham Road spoke in support of the rezoning and answered questions of the City Council. Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing. Council member Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2814 rezoning 76.662 acres out of the Robert Stevenson Survey, A-54, located on the proposed State Highway 40, across from Castlegate from R-1 Single Family Residential to PDD Planned Development District. Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0. FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No. 7.3 — Presentation, discussion and possible action on an agreement to conduct a feasibility study for Regional Transportation Operations for the Brazos Valley project in the amount of $6,250. Council member Lancaster abstained from this item. Transportation Planner Ken Fogle introduced this item. He recognized Dennis Christiansen, Deputy Director of Texas Transportation Institute. Mr. Christiansen addressed the City Council. He noted that the Texas Department of Transportation, Brazos County, the City of College Station, the City of Bryan, and Texas A&M University all share a common goal for operating and maintaining the transportation systems and that is to provide the safest, most efficient, transportation system possible with the resources available. As a result, each agency has developed programs and deployed infrastructure that support the services each provide. These agencies also have a long history of collaborating and working cooperatively to manage traffic regionally for construction projects, special events, or emergencies. Mr. Christiansen emphasized his remarks by stating that as the community continues to grow, as systems and programs become more complex to develop and sustain, and as funding becomes more difficult to secure, there may be a need for these agencies to take a regional perspective, not only in coordinating activities associated with these special events and situations, but also in the day-to- day operations of the transportation system as a whole. As a part of TTI's Intelligent Transportation System research program, the Institute has constructed a state of the art laboratory, TransLink Research Laboratory, which models the functions and capabilities of a full fledged traffic operations center. This laboratory facility contains the latest communications and computing systems and can support regional coordination and operations. The laboratory is supported by a substantial number of highly trained traffic operations professional staff. This facility could serve as a central location for sharing, analyzing, and distributing traffic and transportation related information and, if desired, Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 7/14/05 Page 6 serve as a command center for coordinating local traffic operations and responses in the community. Mr. Christiansen stated the importance of conducting a feasibility study to identify the possibility, appropriateness, costs and benefits that are involved, and what alternative strategies are for regional collaboration. Total cost for the feasibility study is $50,000. Council members made comments in support of this concept. Council member White moved to approve an agreement to conduct a feasibility study for a Regional Transportation Operations for the Brazos Valley project in the amount of $6,250. Council member Gay seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 6-0-1. FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Scotti, Berry AGAINST: None ABSTAINED: Lancaster Council recessed for a short break at 8:25 pm and returned to the regular meeting at 8:34 pm. Regular Agenda Item No. 7.4 — Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Community Development Division's proposed 2005-09 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2005-06 proposed Action Plan and Budget. Council members Ron Gay and Nancy Berry abstained from this item. Director of Community Development Randy Brumley described the purpose of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and Budget. He reviewed the Plan Development Process, the required Plan Elements and Goals. The amounts due to be received next year included $2,279,808 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $712,311 in Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) funds. The following citizen addressed the City Council. Doug Weedon, Executive Director of Twin City Mission No formal action was taken. Regular Agenda Item No. 7.5 — Discussion and possible action on appointments to various Citizen Committees. The City Council made the following appointments to various Citizen Committees. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 7/14/05 Page 7 B/CS Library Committee Don Scherr, 7/2007 Katherine Edwards, 7/2007 Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Frank Cox, 7/2007 Mike Lane, 7/2007 Larry Patton, 7/2007 Steve Parker, Alternate, 7/2007 David Hart, Alternate, 7/2007 David Ruesink, Alternate, 7/2006 Design Review Board Nancy Sawtelle, Citizen at Large, 7/2008 Alan King, Landscape Architect, 7/2008 Hunter Goodwin, Property Owner, 7/2008 Rick Heaney, Business Owner, 7/2006 Ward Wells, Architect, 7/2008 Susie Cox, Alternate, 7/2006 Cemetery Committee Don Hensel, Chair, 7/2007 Sarah Adams, 7/2007 Virginia Reese, 72007 Greg Silber, 7/2007 Herbert Thompson, Alternate, 7/2006 Kevin John Myers, Alternate, 7/2006 Historic Preservation Committee Marsha Crenwelge, 7/2007 David Ruesink, 7/2007 Sen Dipankar, Alternate, 7/2007 Ernie Wright, 7/2007 Marguerite Anthony, 7/2007 Marsha Sanford, Chairman, 7/2007 Zoning Board of Adjustments Jay Goss, Chairman Marsha Sanford, alternate Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board James Massey, 7/2007 Regular Agenda Item No. 7.6 — Presentation, discussion and possible action on appointment of Council representatives to various boards and committees. The City Council made the following appointments composed of Council members to various local community committees. Brazos County Board of Health Council member Berry for a two year term Brazos Valley Council of Governments Board of Directors Mayor Silvia B/CS MPO Mayor Silvia BVSWMA Policy Advisory Board Council member Lancaster to serve with Mayor Silvia Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 7/14/05 City Center Committee No appointments were recommended. Intergovernmental Committee Council member White Joint City/School Intergovernmental Committee Council member White Sister City Association Council member Gay Transportation Committee Council member Ron Gay Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee Council member Gay and Council member Scotti Page 8 Council member Berry moved to approve the appointments of citizens to the Citizen Committees listed above as well as the Council member's representation to various local community boards and committees. Council member Scotti seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0. FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Lancaster, Gay, Scotti, Berry AGAINST: None Re2ular A2enda Item No. 8 — The City Council may convene the executive session following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for July 14, 2005. At 10:12 pm, Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would reconvene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551,072, 551.074 and 551.087 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of our attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to consider the purchase of real property, the appointment and evaluation of public officer(s), and economic development negotiations. Re2ular A2enda Item No. 9 -- Final action on executive session, if necessary. At 1:00 am on Friday, July 15, 2005, Council concluded the executive session and returned to the Council Chambers. The following action was taken. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 7/14/05 Page 9 Council member Gay moved to terminate the employment of City Manager Tom Brymer effective immediately. Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried by a vote 4-3. FOR: Happ, Scotti, Gay, Berry AGAINST: Silvia, White, Lancaster Regular Agenda Item No. 10 -- Adjourn Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 1:03 am on Friday, July 15, 2005. City Secretary Connie Hooks APPROVED: 14:04r. Mayor Ron Silvia Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley CITY OF COLLECE STATION Mayor Council Members Ron Silvia Ben White Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Gay John Happ Susan Lancaster City Manager Chris Scotti Tom Brymer Nancy Berry College Station City Council Regular Meeting Sign In Sheet Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas L014�� 11. 5 • 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 8. 18. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley