HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/2005 - Regular Minutes City Council Mayor City Council
Ron Silvia James Massey
Mayor Pro Tempore John Happ
Dennis Maloney Robert Wareing
City Manager Susan Lancaster
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Thomas E. Brymer Nancy Berry
College Station, Traditional Values,
Progressive Thinking in the Research Valley
Minutes
College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Massey, Happ,
Wareing, Berry
COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT: Lancaster
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney
Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 -- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular
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No items were removed for discussion.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 — Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the
Development Review Update from the Director of Planning and Development Services.
Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn presented an overview of the City of
College Station implementation action plan updates. Mr. Dunn reviewed the following
information that was used to make modifications within the Planning and Development
Department:
• Planning and Development Services Department — recent and future changes
• Ordinance Updates
• Planning and Development Department Update of FY 2004 -2005 Approved Strategic
Plan
• Department Focus
No formal action was taken.
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 — Presentation, tour and discussion of various public and
private projects.
The City Council members left City Hall for a tour of the features proposed and ongoing capital
projects as well as development activity, and other points of interest.
No formal action was taken.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 — 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 Happ requested a future agenda item regarding how committee and
subcommittee are structured and term limits related to said Council Committees /Subcommittees.
Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0.
Council member Happ requested a future agenda item pertaining to implementing the City of
College Station Code of Ordinances within the ETJ, and partner with the Brazos County with
enforcement issues. Council member Maloney seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 6 -0.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 — Council Calendars
Agenda Planning Calendar
February 7 Council Retreat
February 8 Transportation Committee — 5:30 p.m. — TTI- Gilchrist Bldg. Rm. 102
February 10 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting — 2:00 p.m.
February 11 Intergovernmental Meeting — noon - CISD
February 12, 13 AMCC Conference — Austin
February 14 TML Legislative Briefing — Austin
February 15 Chamber of Commerce Meeting 8:00 a.m.
February 16 Research Valley Partnership — 3:00 p.m.
February 18 Fire Department Recognition Banquet — Pebble Creek —:00 p.m.
February 21 Intergovernmental Meeting — noon — Brazos County
February 24 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- 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, 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, Zoning Board of Adjustments.
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Council member Massey presented highlights of the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney conveyed comments from the Sister City Committee.
Council member Happ presented a brief summary of the Transportation Committee meeting.
Mayor Silvia presented an overview of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments meeting.
Council member Berry expressed comments from the Student Senate meeting.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 — Executive Session
At 5:40 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would convene into
executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek
the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, and to
consider the purchase of real property.
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)
2. TCEQ Docket No. 2003- 0544MWD; Application of Nantucket, Ltd.
3. TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request.
4. Cause No. 03- 002098- CV -85, Brazos County — College Station v. Wellborn Special Utility District
5. Cause No. 04- 002379 -CV -272, Brazos County - JK Development v. College Station
6. Atmos Energy Corporation — Prudence Review
7. Atmos Energy Corporation — Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) Rate Adjustment
Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072}
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:
Aggie Field of Honor
Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 -- Final action on Executive Session, if necessary.
Council recessed from executive session at 6:59 p.m. No action was taken.
Regular Meeting
Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council member Wareing moved
to approve the absence request from Council member Lancaster. Council member Council
member Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. Mayor Silvia led the
audience in the pledge of allegiance.
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The International Students of Republic of China made a presentation describing their culture,
traditions, and heritage.
Mayor Silvia and City Manager Brymer presented a SOAR Award to Kevin Joyner for the
implementation of a software program for Municipal Court.
Regular Agenda Item No. 10 — Hear Visitors
Phil Shackelford, 400 Marion Pugh, Apt. 2010, expressed comments regarding the proposed
regulation of alcohol and open containers in the Central Business District in Northgate.
Jay Brooks, 1810 Willow Pond Court, conveyed comments and alternatives to the proposed
regulation of alcohol or open containers in the Central Business District in Northgate.
Consent Agenda
11.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for City Council Workshop and Regular
Meeting November 23, 2004.
11.2 Approved by common consent the rejection of Bid No. 04 -74 and the award of Bid No.
05 -38 for the purchase of drainage materials for the Old Schaffer Road Drainage
Rehabilitation Project (SD -0400) in the amount of $111,088.70.
11.3 Contract 04 -226. Approved by common consent Change Order 1 to Gulf States
Protective Coating in the amount of $27,500.00
11.4 Approved by common consent Bid No. 05 -27, Contract #05 -069 to Utility Service and
Maintenance, Inc. for $117,132.70 for painting street light and traffic light poles, and
consideration of a General fund contingency transfer in the amount of $25,000.
11.5 RFQ No. 04 -81, Contract No. 04 -193. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2-
10- 2005 -11.05 approving the design contract for the Rock Prairie Road Widening Design
and ROW from Highway 6 to Greens Prairie Road to Bleyl Associates for an amount not
to exceed $795,000.
11.6 Approved by common consent the acquisition of Southland, Block 1, Lot 20, for the
greenways program, in the amount of $60,200.
Regular Agenda
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.1 — Presentation, discussion and possible action on amending
the consulting contract with Bottino Grund Architects, LLP for conceptual design services
related to the City Center Project for the amount of $52,000.
Manager of Special Projects and Legislative Affairs Don Fazzino remarked that the proposed
contract amendment would increase by an amount of $52,000. On November 23, 2004, Council
C approved one of the proposed layouts but had concerns related to the shape, character and size of
the lake, traffic flow and design features of the roundabout, and pedestrian safety and crossing.
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This contract amendment would provide Bottino Grund to collaborate with Walter P. Moore, a
civil engineering firm. This action would enable the City Center committee and city staff to
complete the conceptual design phase, and move to the master plan phase.
The City Center Committee and staff recommended approval of the contract amendment with
Bottino Grund Architects, LLP increasing the contract by $52,000 for a total contract amount of
$80,000.
Council member Massey moved to approve amending the consulting contract with Bottino
Grund Architects, LLP for conceptual design services related to the City Center Project in the
amount of $52,000, with the caveat that the findings would be presented to Council at the April
28, 2005 Council meeting. Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 6 -0.
FOR: Silvia, Maloney, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Lancaster
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.2 — Presentation, discussion and possible action on a
resolution ordering a general municipal election to be held on May 7, 2005 for the purpose
of election Council Members to Places 1,3, and 5. This resolution provides for a joint
election to be held between the City of College Station and the College Station Independent
School District. The resolution also orders a runoff election on June 11, 2005 if necessary.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 2 -10- 2005 -12.02 ordering the
general municipal election to be held on May 7, 2005 for the purpose of electing Council
members to Places 1, 3, and 5. The resolution also provided for a joint election to be held
between the City of College Station and the College Station Independent School District and a
runoff election on June 11, 2005 if necessary. Council member Massey seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously, 6 -0.
City Secretary Connie Hooks encouraged the citizens of College Station to vote on May 7, 2005
FOR: Silvia, Maloney, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Lancaster
Regular Agenda Item No. 13 — the City Council may convene the executive session
following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for
February 10, 2005.
Council completed Executive Session prior to the regular meeting.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14 — Final Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action was taken.
Regular Agenda Item No. 15 — Adjourn
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Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9` day of June, 2005.
APPROVED:
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Mayor Ron Silvia
ATTEST:
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Ron Silvia James Massey
Mayor Pro Tempore John Happ
410 Dennis Maloney Robert Wareing
City Manager Susan Lancaster
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Thomas E. Brymer Nancy Berry
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Progressive Thinking in the Research Valley
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Thomas E. Brymer Nancy Berry
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