HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/22/2005 - Regular Minutes City CouncilCITY OF COLLECIE rATI.C.)N
Mayor Council Members
Ron Silvia Ben White
Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Gay
John .I::I app Susan Lancaster
Interim City Manager Chris Scotti
Glenn Brown Nancy Berry
Minutes
College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 2:30 and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tem Happ, Council
members White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City
Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares
Mayor Silvia called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 -- Presentation, discussion, and possible action on items
listed on the consent agenda.
13.2 - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize additional expenditures up
to $180,000 for the purchase of diesel fuel and gasoline with Brenco Marketing bringing
the total annual estimated expenditures to $1,044,830.00. Contract #05-056.
Purchasing Services Manager Cheryl Turney described the bidding process, and pointed
out that the City's current contract expires December 19, 2005. In 2004, the City of
College Station joined with the City of Bryan, Brazos County, Texas A&M University,
College Station ISD and Bryan ISD in a cooperative bid for fuel.
13.7 - Presentation, discussion, and possible action approving a Sub -Recipient Agreement
between the City of College Station and the Governor's Division of Emergency
Management (GDEM) for a State Homeland Security Program Grant of $160,266.00 and a
Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant of $196,419.00.
Emergency Management Coordinator Bryan Hilton described the equipment grant.
13.8 - Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a resolution requesting permission
from the Texas Department of Transportation to let the construction contract for the
pedestrian improvements at the intersection of FM 2818 and Welsh Avenue.
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Director of Public Works Mark Smith described the proposed pedestrian improvements for
the intersection of FM 2818 and Welsh Avenue.
13.9 - Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Change Order No. 1 for Dartmouth
Drive Extension Phase II Design to Mitchell & Morgan, LLP for the engineering services
to prepare the project for construction, in the amount of $40,300.
City Engineer Bob Mosley presented an overview of the selection process for engineering
services.
13.11 - Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consideration of an ordinance
amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code" Section 4E(3)(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of College Station to restrict parking on the south side of Boswell Street at its
intersection with Langford Street.
Assistant City Engineer Troy Rother remarked that the parking restriction was in response
to a request from the South Knoll Elementary School. The request indicated that vehicles
parking on this section of Boswell Street limit the ability of motorists to efficiently exit the
school. Staff agreed that this should improve the ability of motorists to exit the elementary
school.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding student safety concerns in the Northgate area.
Police Chief Clancy noted that at the October 13, 2005 City Council Meeting a number of
concerns was brought forward by student representatives including lighting, sidewalks, and
emergency telephones. He presented an overview of the endeavors to date, time lines,
operations safe streets, and future and continued safety effort.
Director of Public Works Mark Smith described the Northgate Street improvements.
Assistant Director of Public Utilities David Massey presented a brief overview on the
current Northgate Street Lights and on-going street light activities.
Special Projects and Legislative Affairs Manager Don Fazzino noted that staff examined
three emergency phones in the Northgate area and only two phones worked. He illustrated
the costs of the replacement phone and additional phones for Northgate.
Human Resource Director Julie O'Connell briefed the City Council on a training program
regarding Cultural Awareness. The training session will be held in April and May of 2006.
No formal action was taken.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a
request from Mr. Tony Jones to extend sewer service into the College Station
extraterritorial jurisdiction for development of duplexes on an 8.22 acre tract out of
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the Crawford Burnett Survey, Abstract No. 7, generally located west of the
intersection of Jones Butler Road and Cain Road, Brazos County, Texas.
Director of the Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn noted that Mr. Tony Jones
requested the City Council to consider allowing him to extend City of College Station
sewer service outside of the city limits in order to construct approximately 27 duplexes
along a single cul-de-sac street, accessible from Jones Butler Road.
Mr. Dunn illustrated the current policy and noted that under the current policy, these steps
would involve the following:
1. Annexation of a portion of Jones Butler Road and the 8.22 -acres subject tract.
2. An amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to reflect residential attached
at this location (map currently reflects Rural Residential).
3. Rezoning the property from A -O Agricultural Open to R-2 Duplex District.
4. Approval of a preliminary and final plat for the property, meeting city standards for
extension of streets and utilities, including sewer service from the City of College
Station, and water service from Wellborn Special utility district to provide both
potable water and fire protection.
5. Approval of building permits for duplex development.
Currently, the City policy requires owner to petition for annexation in order to receive
sewer service from the City, unless the request involves an inter -local agreement with
another governmental agency, if it is for the purpose of economic development, or for
health and safety reasons.
Also, a pending application from the City of College Station to the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to obtain a Certificate of Convenience as Necessity for
sewer service outside of the existing city limits, within Brazos County. If approved, the
City would be obligated to provide sewer service in this area, and the existing policy
Resolution No. 3-13-2005-11.05 would need to be amended to allow sewer service to be
provided without condition of owner -petitioned annexation.
Mr. Tony Jones addressed the City Council and presented an overview of the history of the
proposed project. He solicited the City Council to consider allowing him to extend sewer
services outside of the city limits in order to construct duplexes, accessible from Jones
Butler Road, at his expense. Also, Mr. Jones requested consideration to plat the property as
a rural subdivision. He would develop the property to the College Station's specifications,
and at the City Council request follow through with the annexation process.
Council member Gay moved to amend the City of College Station policy to allow the
extension of sewer service to Mr. Jones property, at his expense. Mayor Pro Tem Happ
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
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Council recessed for a short break at 4:29 p.m. and reconvened the Workshop meeting at
4:43 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 — Presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding status update on the implementation of the Rental Registration Program
for duplex and single family rentals.
Fire Chief Alley noted that the Rental Registration ordinance was approved by City
Council in March of 2005, and at the July 28, 2005 City Council meeting an extension of
the effective date of the ordinance to January 2, 2006 was approved. Staff recommended
repealing the ordinance for the following reasons:
1. Substantial strides have been made during the last 18 months resulting in reduction
in the compliance time of Code Enforcement violations. Compliance for a majority of the
code violations are being resolved within 30 days. The original reason for the rental
registration program was to help expedite compliance of violations.
2. The County Appraisal District has no statutory authority to require owners to
provide the name of a local contract person.
Chief Alley described staff efforts for the 30 day compliance. Staff believes that the
changes made over the last 18 months have reduced the need for a Rental Registration
program. Staff will continue to look for ways to improve the compliance rates within the
30 day time frame.
Staff recommended Council to consider repealing the Rental Registration ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Happ suggested that staff make this presentation at the Student Senate
meeting.
Council member Berry moved to place this item on a future City Council agenda for the
consideration of repealing the Rental Registration Ordinance. Council member White
seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0-1.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: Scotti
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 — Presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding the Brazos Valley Transportation Summit planned for February 2006.
Interim City Manager Glenn Brown presented an overview of this item. He pointed out
that preparations for the Summit involves months of planning.
Manager of Special Projects and Legislative Affairs Don Fazzino remarked that the City of
College Station has hosted the Annual Transportation Summit which provides an
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opportunity for staff, elected/appointed officials from local, county, and state government,
and the private sector to discuss transportation issues that the Brazos Valley is facing. The
City of College Station is currently in the process of collaborating with the City of Bryan
and Brazos County to send out a joint Request for Proposal for a transportation consultant.
This is ongoing, and it appears it will interfere with the Transportation Summit if the
Summit remains at its currently scheduled date of February 2006. Staff recommended
placing the Brazos Valley Transportation Summit on hold until a decision is reached
regarding the Transportation Policy and Legislative Consultant. The Council
Transportation Committee recommended canceling the Transportation Summit.
Mayor Pro Tem Happ remarked that TxDOT requested a meeting pertaining to new
information for the Transportation Summit. He moved to postpone the agenda item until
December 15, 2005 City Council meeting. Council member White seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: None
Council member Berry moved to amend the motion to postpone from December 15, 2005
to an earlier meeting date, which would be determined by the City Council, for a one item
only special called meeting. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: None
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 — Presentation, discussion, and possible action on
future agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice
has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of
existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place
the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
This item was postponed until after the Regular Meeting.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 — Council Calendars
Agenda Planning Calendar
Nov. 19
Nov.22
Nov. 24-25
Nov. 30
Dec. 6-10
Employee Annual Banquet — Brazos Center — 6:00 p.m.
Workshop and Regular Meeting 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Holiday — Office closed
Wells Fargo Program on Ethics w/Dennis Ross — Presidential
Library Center 6:00 p.m.
NLC Conference — Charlotte, NC.
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Dec 12-14
Dec. 15
Dec. 19
Attorney General Open Meetings Conference — Austin, TX.
Workshop and Regular Council Meeting, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Intergovernmental Committee, Noon, Adm. Conf. Room, CS City
Hall
This item was postponed until after the regular meeting.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 -- Discussion, review and possible action regarding the
following meetings: Brazos County Health Department, Brazos Animal Shelter, Brazos
Valley Council of Governments, Cemetery Committee, City Center, Design Review Board,
Facade Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Fraternal Partnership, Historic
Preservation Committee, Intergovernmental Committee and School District, Joint Relief
Funding Review Committee, Library Committee, Making Cities Livable Conference,
Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning
Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, The Research Valley
Partnership, Transportation Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Wolf Pen
Creek TIF Board, Zoning Board of Adjustments.
This item was postponed until after the regular meeting.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 9 — Executive Session
At 5:41 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 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
evaluation of a 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
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 -502012, Travis County, TMPA v. PUC (College Station filed Intervention
7/6/05)
Council Prayer, Liability, Risk, Current Legal Status
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Open Meetings Act, Legal Liability, Risk, Discussion of Ramifications of Order October
18th
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:
a. Aggie Field of Honor
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:
a. Council Self-evaluation
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.0871; 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. Mixed use development in Northgate
Workshop Agenda Item No. 10 — Final Action on executive session, if necessary.
Council returned from executive session at 6:59 p.m. No action was taken.
Regular Meeting
Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. He led the audience in the
pledge of allegiance. Pastor Dan Deleon from Friends Congregational provided the
invocation.
Hear Visitors
No public comment was received.
Consent Agenda
13.1 Approved by common consent minutes for City Council Special Meeting October
18, 2005 and City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting November 10, 2005.
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13.2 Approved by common consent additional expenditures up to $180,000 for the
purchase of diesel fuel and gasoline with Brenco Marketing bringing the total
annual estimated expenditures to $1,044,830.00. Contract #05-056.
13.3
Approved by common consent a bid award for an annual price agreement for the
purchase of electric meters maintained in the electrical inventory. Estimated
annual expenditures to Wesco are $58,020.00 and Texas Meter and Device is
$24,640.00 for total estimated annual expenditures of $82,660.00. Bid #05-149.
13.4 Approved by common consent on a renewal agreement for purchase of various
automotive and truck parts. Estimated expenditures with Napa Auto Parts is
$48,500.00 and Truckmotive is $53,500.00 for the total annual estimated
expenditures of $102,000. Bid #04-05.
13.5
Approved by common consent the bid for the purchase of seven transmission high
voltage substation breakers to HVB AE Power Systems, Inc. in the amount of
$316,400. Bid #06-08.
13.6 Approved by common consent Resolution No.11-22-2005-13.06 approving a
construction contract with Lone Star Lining Company in the amount of
$470,661.96 for the Rock Prairie Road Landfill Fill Sector 19 construction
project.
13.7 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 11-22-2005-13.07 approving a
Sub -Recipient Agreement between the City of College Station and the Governor's
Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) for a State Homeland Security
Program Grant of $160,266.00 and a Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention
Program Grant of $196,419.00.
13.8 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 11-22-2005-13.08 approving
support from the Texas Department of Transportation to let the construction
contract for the pedestrian improvements at the intersection of FM 2818 and
Welsh Avenue.
13.9
Approve by common consent Change Order No. 1 for Dartmouth Drive Extension
Phase II Design to Mitchell & Morgan, LLP for the engineering services to
prepare the project for construction, in the amount of $40,300.
13.10 Approve by common consent a Right -of -Way Easement from Texas A&M
University System. The easement affects 1.969 acres of land currently improved
with Luther Street and an open -ditch drainage system. The easement will be
dedicated to the City of College Station at no charge.
13.11 Approve by common consent Ordinance No. 2846 amending Chapter 10,
"Traffic Code," Section 4E(3)(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
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Station to restrict parking on the south side of Boswell Street at its intersection
with Langford Street.
13.12 Approve by common consent Resolution No. 11-22-2005-13.12 authorizing the
condemnation of the entire property and 31 interior tracts for mineral rights and
ten interior surface tracts of real property needed in order to develop the State
Highway 30 Landfill Project.
13.13 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 11-22-2005-13.13 selecting
Citibank as the City's depository bank, approving a bank depository contract,
selecting a custodian bank and approving a third party custodian agreement,
designating the City Manager or his Designee as the designated officer to
administer the depository services for the City, and authorizing the maximum
expenditure of funds not to exceed $45,000 in any year for the term of the
contract.
Regular Agenda
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.1 — Public hearing, presentation, discussion, on an
ordinance to amend the City's Thoroughfare Plan, by reflecting additional existing
and realigned thoroughfare within the City.
Transportation Planner Ken Fogle noted that the thoroughfare plan was implemented by
constructing roadways through the capital program and the platting process, by the City
and private development. Periodically, the platting process results in the construction of
roadways that meet thoroughfare standards that are not shown on the thoroughfare plan,
or realigned thoroughfares compared to those shown on the plan. It is necessary to
amend the thoroughfare plan to reflect the following changes:
Additional Thoroughfares
Navarro Drive —Wellborn Road to Welsh Avenue,
Brandenburg Land —Graham Road to Eagle Avenue (Future),
Hartford Drive —Brandenburg Lane to Victoria Avenue
Realigned Thoroughfares
Dove Crossing
Fojitik
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Silvia closed the public
hearing.
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Council member White moved to approve Ordinance No. 2847 amending the City of
College Station Thoroughfare Plan, by reflecting additional existing and realigned
thoroughfares within the City. Council member Gay seconded the motion
Council member Scotti amended the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2847 amending
The City of College Station Thoroughfare by adding Navarro Drive, Brandenburg Lane,
Hartford Drive, as additional thoroughfares and Eagle Avenue, Alexandria Avenue, Dove
Crossing and Mountain Breeze Way as realign thoroughfares. Council member White
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: None
Council member Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2847 amending the City of
College Station Thoroughfare Plan by realigning Raintree Drive as a minor collector.
Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0-1.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: Scotti
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.2 — Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and
possible action on an ordinance changing the street name from MARION PUGH
DRIVE to JONES -BUTLER ROAD, an ordinance changing the street name from
SOUTHWEST PARKWAY WEST to CORREGIDOR DRIVE, and an ordinance
changing the street name from MOUNTAIN BREEZE WAY to EAGLE AVENUE
within the City of College Station, Texas.
Transportation Planner Ken Fogle remarked that in an effort to maximize efficiency for
emergency responders including fire, police, and medical services, the City of College
Station strives to maintain street names that are clearly distinguishable from others within
our local 9-1-1 service areas. The following three street names need to be modified:
Marion Pugh Drive to Jones -Butler Road
Southwest Parkway West to Corregidor Drive
Mountain Breeze Way to Eagle Avenue
Staff recommended the proposed name changes.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Silvia closed the public
hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Happ moved to approve Ordinance No. 2848 renaming Southwest
Parkway West to Corregidor Drive, Ordinance No. 2849 renaming Marion Pugh Drive
from Harvey Mitchell Parkway to Dowling Road and Ordinance 2850 renaming
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Mountain Breeze Way to Eagle Avenue. Council member Lancaster seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.3 -- Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and
possible action on an ordinance rezoning a portion of a tract of land affecting 4.435
acres generally located at 450 Earl Rudder Freeway South, approximately 1500 feet
north of the SH 6/University Drive Intersection along the southbound frontage road
from R-1 Single-family Residential to C-1 General Commercial. (05-160)
Senior Planner Trey Fletcher commented that the property owner is seeking to develop
property in the vicinity of Gateway Shopping Center for general commercial uses. The
rezoning request for C-1 General Commercial is in compliance with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. On October 24, 2005, the City Council approved the request to
amend the Land Use Plan from Floodplain & Streams to Regional Retail, reversing the
Commission's recommendation. The applicant is proposing to rezone 4.435 -acres of
property that is being reclaimed from the floodplain, out of an original 10 -acre tract. Of
the remaining acreage, 4.47 acres will retain the R-1 zoning, and 1.08 acres are in the
City of Bryan and zoned C Commercial.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
The following citizens spoke in favor to the proposed rezoning.
Veronica Morgan, Mitchell and Morgan
Doug Patterson, Developer
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member White moved to approve Ordinance No. 2851 rezoning a portion of a
tract of land affecting 4.435 acres generally located at 450 Earl Rudder Freeway South,
approximately 1500 feet north of the SH6/University Drive intersection along the
southbound frontage road from R-1 Single-family Residential to C-1 General
Commercial. Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried unanimously,
7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: None
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Regular Agenda Item No. 14.4 --Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and
possible action on an ordinance rezoning the Dahlis Waller tract, consisting of 13.79
acres generally located west of Longmire Drive and north of the Cypress Meadows
Subdivision, from A -O Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family Residential.
Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn commented that the proposed
rezoning consists of raw land being prepared for single family development. The request
is in compliance with the Land Use Plan, which shows the land and that surrounding it as
Single Family Residential medium density.
The Thoroughfare Plan showed Longmire Drive, a major collector, abutting the property
to the east. The extension of Longmire from Graham Road to the Cypress Meadows
subdivision was recently completed by the City of College Station as a capital
improvement project. Eagle Avenue, a minor collector, currently extends from the
Highway 6 frontage road through Cypress Meadows to the subject tract. It will be
extended through this tract to the Dove Crossing Subdivision when platted.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning.
Mayor opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Silvia closed the public
hearing.
Council member Lancaster moved to approve Ordinance No. 2852 rezoning the Dahlis
Waller tract, consisting of 13.79 acres generally located west of Longmire Drive and
north of the Cypress Meadows Subdivision, from A -O Agricultural Open to R-1 Single
Family Residential. Council member Scotti seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.5 — Public hearing, presentation, discussion and
possible action on an ordinance to amend the City's bikeway and pedestrian plan.
Transportation Planner Ken Fogle remarked that amendments would add bike lanes along
Greens Prairie Road, Rock Prairie Road, the western (nonresidential) portion of Wood
Creek Drive, and Bird Pond Road. The amendment would also add bike routes to
Wellborn Road and Texas Avenue, and one off-street bike/pedestrian path along the Bee
Creek Trail — Southwest project.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
comprehensive plan amendment with the exception of the proposed bike routes on Texas
Avenue and Wellborn Road.
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Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following citizen addressed the City Council.
Brett Blankner, GIS Coordinator
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Berry moved to approve Ordinance No. 2853 amending the
comprehensive plan amendment with the exception of the proposed bike routes on Texas
Avenue and Wellborn Road. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: None
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- Presentation, discussion, and possible action on
future agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice
has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of
existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place
the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Council member Gay suggested modifying the wording on City Council agenda items to
read: presentation, possible action and discussion.
Council member Gay requested a future agenda item on the City Council members
attending the Chamber of Commerce trip to Washington D.C. Council member Berry
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: None
Mayor Pro Tem Happ requested a future agenda item regarding a travel policy for the City
Council. Council member Gay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: None
Council member Gay requested a future agenda item on re -naming Highway 40. Council
member Berry seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
AGAINST: None
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ABSTAINED: None
Council member White requested a future agenda item regarding appointing a
parliamentarian. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 7-0.
The City Council confirmed to hold a special joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning
Commission on December 14, 2005, 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m., regarding the UDO Ordinance.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 -- Council Calendars
Agenda Planning Calendar
Nov. 19
Nov.22
Nov. 24-25
Nov. 30
Dec. 6-10
Dec 12-14
Dec. 15
Dec. 19
Employee Annual Banquet — Brazos Center — 6:00 p.m.
Workshop and Regular Meeting 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Holiday — Office closed
Wells Fargo Program on Ethics w/Dennis Ross — Presidential
Library Center 6:00 p.m.
NLC Conference — Charlotte, NC
Attorney General Open Meetings Conference — Austin, TX.
Workshop and Regular Council Meeting, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Intergovernmental Committee, Noon, Adm. Conf. Room, CS City
Hall
Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 -- Discussion, review and possible action regarding the
following meetings: Brazos County Health Department, Brazos Animal Shelter, Brazos
Valley Council of Governments, Cemetery Committee, City Center, Design Review Board,
Facade Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Fraternal Partnership, Historic
Preservation Committee, Intergovernmental Committee and School District, Joint Relief
Funding Review Committee, Library Committee, Making Cities Livable Conference,
Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning
Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, The Research Valley
Partnership, Transportation Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Wolf Pen
Creek TIF Board, Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Council member Berry and Lancaster conveyed comments from the Brazos County
Health Department and Intergovernmental Committee meeting.
Council member Scotti presented an outline of the Research Valley Partnership
Committee meeting.
Council member Gay expressed comments from the Sister City Association and Council
Transportation Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Happ presented highlights of the Council Transportation Committee
meeting.
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Regular Agenda Item No. 15 -- The City Council may convene the executive session
following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session
agenda for November 22, 2005.
The City Council completed executive session prior to the regular meeting.
Regular Agenda Item No. 16 -- Final Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action was taken.
Regular Agenda Item No 17 -- Adjourned.
Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, November 22,
2005.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of January, 2006.
APP' I VED:
Mayor Ron Silvia
EST:
City Secretary Con ie Hooks
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Crr Crry of COLLEGE STATION
Mayor Council. Members
Ron Silvia Ben White
Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Gay
John Rapp Susan Lancaster
Interim City Manager Chris Scotti
Glenn Brown Nancy Berry
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College Station City Council
Regular Meeting
Sign In Sheet
Thursday, November 22, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
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