HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/2002 - Regular Minutes City Council Mayor City Council
Ron Silvia John Happ
Mayor Pro Tempore Winnie Gamer
James Massey Scott Mears
COLLEGE STATION City Manager Dennis Maloney
Tom Brymer Anne Hazen
College Station, Embracing the Past,
Exploring the Future
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College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, August 22, 2002 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 Massey, Council members
Happ, Garner, Mears, Maloney, Hazen
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney
Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Budget and Strategic Planning Director Kersten, Public
Communications and Marketing Manager Cole, Development Services Director Templin, City
Engineer Mosley, OTIS Director Burnside, Building Official Simms, Transportation Planner
Fogle, Assistant to the City Manager Rapelye and Assistant City Secretary Casares
Mayor Silvia called the workshop meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 -- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular
Council Meeting.
No items were removed for discussion.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on the cross -
connection control requirements for residential lawn irrigation systems in College Station,
including a recommendation from the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals for
amendments to the 2000 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and 2000 International
Residential Code (IRC) and staff recommendation for alternative amendments.
Water /Wastewater Division Manager Dale Schepers and Building Official Simms described the
current regulations, standards, ordinances and code that dictate the means and methods required
to protect the public water supply system from cross - connections and backflow conditions.
Mr. Simms explained that the 2001 International Codes did not recognize double check
assemblies in their list of methods approved to protect the public water supply system.
The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals recommended to amend the IPC and IRC
to allow the use of double check valve assemblies (DCA), not currently allowed, as protection
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for the public water supply system, and to extend the testing interval of all backflow assemblies
from one year to five or seven years.
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Staff did not recommend approval of double check assemblies, unless the installation was above
the ground. Staff also supported lengthening the testing intervals on specific backflow devices
from annually to once every five to seven years.
Staff noted that currently all commercial vacuum checks were tested annually. At this time, the
city did not require residential irrigation system testing unless it was a new installation.
After a number of questions of staff, it was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to
examine methods to protect the city's water system from back flow, including the cost of
inspections and to return with an ordinance that addressed the Construction Boards'
recommendation for double check systems.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an
update of the Bryan - College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization project priority
list.
Transportation Planner Ken Fogle, Assistant City Engineer Dale Picha, and Director of the
Bryan- College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization Michael Parks presented this item.
The BCS -MPO project priority list included transportation projects within the Brazos County
that have regional significance. Mr. Fogle emphasized that the project list, when adopted by the
BCS -MPO Policy Committee, will serve as the 25 -Year Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan project list may be updated when unforeseen changes in
the economy, population and rate of development could affect transportation in future years.
Mr. Fogle noted that the Technical Advisory Committee developed a prioritized project list to
present to the Policy Committee.
Mr. Fogle highlighted the top 15 projects on the Metropolitan Transportation Organization
priority list:
#1 Villa Maria Interchange
#2 State Highway 21
#3 FM 158 (Boonville Road)
#4 State Highway 6 South
#5 Briarcrest Drive
#6 University Drive East
#7 State Highway 40
#8 Texas Avenue — Phase II
#9 Wellborn Road
#10 Briarcrest - Villa Maria
#11 George Bush — Wellborn
4 10 #12 Earl Rudder Freeway
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#13 State Highway 47 — Villa Maria
#14 Harvey Road U -Turns
rr+' #15 FM 2818 — Wellborn Road
It was the consensus of the City Council to recommend to the Policy Committee that Projects
No. 6, 11, 12, 15, and 23 be moved to the top of the project list.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on the City of
College Station 2002 -2003 Proposed Budget.
This item was postponed until after the regular meeting.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 -- Discussion, review and possible action regarding the
following meetings. Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, Wolf
Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Metropolitan Planning
Organization, Brazos County Health Department, Brazos Animal Shelter, Brazos Valley
Council of Governments, College Station Business Development Corporation, Historic
Preservation Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Library Committee,
Intergovernmental Committee, and the Transportation Committee.
This item was postponed until after the regular meeting.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- Council Calendars
r Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, 8/21, 12:00 p.m., City of Bryan, Room 305
Council Special Meeting- Proposed Budget, 8/27, 3:00 p.m.
Council Special Meeting- Proposed Budget, 8/28, 3:00 p.m.
CSISD Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, 8/30, 12:00 p.m., Administrative Conference
Room
Council Special Meeting- Proposed Budget, 9/4, 3:00 p.m.
City Council Workshop and Regular Meetings, 9/12 & 9/26
Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 -- Executive Session
At 5:05 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would convene into
executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.086 and 551.087 of the Open Meetings Act,
to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to
consider economic development negotiations and competitive matters.
1. Cause No. 43,098 -85, Brazos County -Bryan v College Station
2. Cause No. 96- 03168, Travis County -Bryan, et al. v PUC (intervention)
3. Cause No. 97- 02587, Travis County -Bryan, et al. v PUC (intervention)
4. Cause No. 98- 13391, Travis County -Bryan, et al. v PUC (intervention)
5. Cause No. 96- 06940, Travis County -Bryan, et al v PUC (intervention)
6. Cause No. 97- 07000, Travis County -TMPA, v. PUC (intervention)
7. Cause No. 98- 11817, Travis County -TMPA, v. PUC (intervention)
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8. Cause No. GN002343, Travis County -San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
9. Cause No. GN002513, Travis County -San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
10. Cause No. GN000152, Travis County -TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
11. Cause No. 49,367 -CCL2, Brazos County- Wilkerson v. College Station
12. Cause No. 52,434 -361, Brazos County- College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al.
13. Cause No. 28,765, Grimes County- Harold & Rosealice Trant v. Grimes County, City of
College Station and City of Bryan.
14. Cause No. GN200090; Travis County- Reliant Entergy, Inc. v Big County Electric
Cooperative, Inc., et al.
15. Cause No. GN200100; Travis County -City of San Antonio, etc. v Brazos Electric Power
Cooperation; et al.
16. Cause No. G -02 -108; U.S. District Court- Catherine Lester v. College Station and Sonja
Piersall.
17. Docket Nos. TX96 -2 -000 & TX96 -2 -001, FERC - College Station, applicant
18. Docket No. 25197, Public Utility Commission- College Station request to set rates.
19. Docket No. 25395, Public Utility Commission- College Station (intervention).
20. Seek advice regarding City's legal rights regarding Cox Cable Franchise
21. TXU Lone Star Gas Distributions
22. Seek advice regarding City's legal rights regarding Duncan and Associates contract.
Competitive Matters {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
40 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.
1. Power Supply Contract
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:
1. The proposed city conference center and associated privately developed hotel.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 -- Final action on Executive Session, if necessary.
Council recessed from executive session at 7:00 p.m. No action was taken.
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Regular Meeting: Item No. 9
Mayor Silvia opened the regular meeting at 7:04 p.m. with all council members present. He led
the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Dr. Bruce Wood from Aldersgate Methodist Church
provided the invocation.
Regular Agenda Item No. 9.1 -- Hear Visitors
Robert Jefferson, 1728 Purple Martin, came forward to discuss weaknesses in the transportation
of residents for health care services within Brazos County and outer Counties.
Carol Holtzapple, 1805 Southwood Drive, presented three reasons for reinstating the Children's
Museum in the amount of $150,000 in the proposed 2002 -2003 Budget.
Mel Pruitt, 804 Waco Street, Bryan, representing the African American National Heritage
Society, requested the approval of a grant in the amount of $50,000 to assist with the
construction of the museum.
Mary Broussard, 2909 Pierre Place, encouraged the City Council to support a grant of $50,000
for the African American National Heritage Society Museum.
Laverne Hawkins, 1701 Brazoswood, encouraged financial support to the Brazos Valley African
American National Heritage Society Museum.
Lucille Young, 720 Churchill, encouraged financial support to the Brazos Valley African
American National Heritage Society Museum.
John Delaney, 4313 Birchcrest Lane, encouraged financial support to the Dispute Resolution
Center of the Brazos Valley.
Linda Ray, 15590 Whites Creek Lane, encouraged financial support in the amount of $4,500 for
the Bryan/College Station Sister Cities Association.
Leslie Schueckler, 15026 Post Oak Bend, encouraged financial support in the amount of $4,500
for the Bryan/College Station Sister Cities Association.
Consent Agenda
10.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for City Council workshop and regular
meeting, July 11, 2002 and August 8, 2002.
10.2 Approved by common consent an exemption from competitive bidding for professional
legal services as allowed in LGC 252.022(a)(4) for professional services related to utility
litigation for Whitfield Russell Associates for an estimated $25,000.
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Regular Agenda
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Regular Agenda Item No. 11.1 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an
ordinance rezoning the Cross Street Warehouse Apartments located in the 400 Block of
College Main, Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 4 of the W.C. Boyett Addition, and in the 400 Block
of Tauber, Lots 14, 15, and 16 of Block 4 of the W.C. Boyett Addition, from NG -3,
Residential Northgate, to NG -1 Historic Northgate.
Director of Development Services Kelly Templin explained the rezoning request and described
the adjacent tracts surrounding the subject property. The Land Use Plan showed the subject
property as an area for redevelopment. The Northgate Redevelopment Plan showed this property
as redevelopment as a multifamily structure. The applicant proposed a mixed -use development
with retail and residential uses in the same building.
Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Maloney moved approval of Ordinance No. 2572 rezoning the Cross Street
Warehouse Apartments from NG -3, Residential Northgate to NG -1, Historic Northgate. Motion
seconded by Council member Garner, which carried unanimously, 7 -0.
tor FOR: Silvia, Massey, Maloney, Garner, Happ, Mears, Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.3 -- Bid No. 02 -81 — Discussion and possible action on a
resolution approving a construction contract with JaCody, in the amount of $524,961.00
for Fire Station No. 1 repairs and renovations.
City Engineer Bob Mosley presented the history and pictures of the current condition of Fire
Station No. 1 on Holleman Drive. He cited the contributing factors to the foundation movement
and drainage problems. He also discussed remedies to alleviate future issues with the
reconstructed structure.
Council member Garner moved approval of Resolution No. 8 -22- 2002 -11.03 approving a
construction contract with JaCody, Inc for Fire Station No. 1 repairs and renovations. Motion
seconded by Council member Hazen, which carried unanimously, 7 -0.
FOR: Silvia, Massey, Maloney, Garner, Happ, Mears, Hazen
AGAINST: None
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Regular Agenda Item No. 11.2 -- Public hearing on the City of College Station 2002 -2003
Proposed Budget.
Budget and Strategic Planning Manager Jeff Kersten presented an overview of the proposed
budget. The proposed FY 2002 -2003 annual budget totaled $148,376,852 for all funds. Of this
amount, $122,092,097 was proposed for operations and maintenance expenditures and
$26,284,755 was proposed for capital improvement projects. This represented an overall
decrease from the current year budget of 9.23 %.
Mr. Kersten outlined key decision points, funding for Capital Project Operations and
Maintenance, maintaining current service levels, Wastewater and Sanitation Rate Increases,
Outside Agency requests, Use of savings from position reduction in General Fund.
Mr. Kersten noted that the budget must be adopted by September 27, 2002 and the tax rate
adopted by September 30, 2002. He also noted that the Special Budget Workshop meetings were
scheduled for August 27, 2002, August 28, 2002 and September 4, 2002.
Mr. Kersten explained that the property tax would remain at the FY 02 level of $47.77 cents per
$100 assessed valuation. The City's valuation increased by 9.4% due to 5.72% new
development and 3.68% was from revaluation of existing property on the current tax role. The
citizens tax statement would vary based on their assessed valuations of their property.
Approximately $200,000,000 dollars in additional value was added to the tax role in FY 2002.
Approximately $1,117,843 additional tax revenue was generated for FY 03. Of this amount,
$431,748 was proposed for the Debt Service Fund, $710,823 for the General Fund, and $24,727
less was proposed for the TIF. This in turn provided $52,500 more than was estimated in the
February Forecast. The February Forecast assumed a tax rate increase in FY 03; however, due to
the increase in new and existing property values, the proposed budget included no rate increase.
These funds were proposed for funding the increasing cost of day -to -day operations, fund Year
Two of Fire Station #5 operation, the City Pay Plan and increased health care costs. The
effective tax rate of $45.98 cents did not provide flexibility to cover additional costs.
Mr. Kersten noted that a Special Budget Workshop Meeting was scheduled for August 27, 2002
to discuss and vote on the property tax rate and set a public hearing date. On September 12,
2002 a public hearing is scheduled and the September 26, 2002 the tax rate will be considered.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
Dr John Nichols of 1317 Angelina Court expressed appreciation for the support that the Council
provided for the Parks and Leisure services. He also expressed gratitude for the funding of
sidewalks, bikeways and televising council meetings.
Benito Flores Meath, 901 Val Verde, asked the City Council to keep the property tax to a
reasonable level. He suggested reducing the tax rate as much as one cent.
Naomi Fackler, 4770 Enchanted Oaks, representing the Dispute Resolution Center, encouraged
the City Council to consider reinstating financial support to the outside agencies.
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Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
r° Mr. Kersten reminded council members that a Special Budget Workshop meeting was scheduled
for August 28, 2002 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, due to the conflict in the Council's
schedule, the August 28, 2002 meeting time was rescheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
No formal action was taken
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 -- Discussion, review and possible action regarding the
following meetings. Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, Wolf
Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Metropolitan Planning
Organization, Brazos County Health Department, Brazos Animal Shelter, Brazos Valley
Council of Governments, College Station Business Development Corporation, Historic
Preservation Committee, Joint Relief Review Committee, Library Committee,
Intergovernmental Committee, and the Transportation Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey inquired about topics to bring forward to the Intergovernmental
Committee. Council member Garner and Hazen suggested moving forward on the master plan
for a fire station location to accommodate both cities. Proposed items of discussion by the
committee members were:
• 800 Radio System
• Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Consolidated Water System
r • TX21 — Division of Dues between the County, City of College Station and City of Bryan
• Health Insurance
Mayor Pro Tem Massey noted that the Intergovernmental Committee would be meeting on a
regular basis, every third Wednesday of the month.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey remarked that the Intergovernmental Committee and the College Station
Independent School District were scheduled to meet on Friday, August 30, 2002. Council
members suggested examining the strategic plan for possible topics.
Council member Garner noted that the Transportation Committee was scheduled to meet on
Friday, August 30, 2002 at 3:00 p.m.
Regular Agenda Item No. 12 -- The City Council may convene the executive session
following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for
8/22/02.
At 8:55 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would reconvene
into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.086 and 551.087 of the Open Meetings
Act, to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to
consider economic development negotiations and competitive matters. Refer to executive
session list previously mentioned.
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Regular Agenda Item No. 13 -- Final action on executive session, if necessary.
Council concluded the executive session at 9:35 p.m. They returned to open session.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14 -- Action from executive session.
No action was taken.
Regular Agenda Item No. 15 -- Adjourn
Hearing no objections, the workshop, executive, and regular meetings were adjourned at
9:36 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2002.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12 day of September, 2002.
APPROVED:
Mayor Ron Silvia
ATTEST:
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City Secretary Connie Hooks
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