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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/2002 - Regular Minutes City Council Mayor City Council Now Lynn Mcllhaney James Massey Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Silvia Larry Mariott Winnie Garner COLLEGE STATION City Manager Dennis Maloney Thomas E. Brymer Anne Hazen College Station, Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future MINUTES College Station City Council Workshop and Regular Meetings Thursday, April 11, 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 Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Councilmembers Silvia, Massey, Garner, Maloney, Hazen STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy, Director of Public Works Smith, Fire Chief Giordano, Director of Development Services Templin, Director of Economic Development Foutz, Director of Fiscal Services Cryan, Traffic Engineer Picha, Assistant to the City Manager Rapaleye, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Public Relations and Marketing Assistant Jett Mayor Mcllhaney called the workshop meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. with all councilmembers present. 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 regarding proposed changes to the regulations for the parking, storage and screening of recreational vehicles (RV), boats, boat trailers, campers and similar recreational equipment in residential areas. Director of Development Services Kelly Templin presented the proposed parking regulations for recreational vehicles, boats, and other types of recreational equipment within the proposed Unified Development Ordinance. He explained that the proposed regulations would add requirements for all specified equipment to be parked upon an asphalt or concrete pad and screened by a six -foot fence. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 4/11/02 Page 2 Staff recommended the removal of the additional regulations from the draft Unified Development Ordinance. The City Council agreed with staff recommendations to remove the additional regulations from the draft Unified Development Code. Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on the overview of the Police Department's Bicycle Patrol Unit. Police Chief Ed Feldman, Assistant Police Chief Scott McCollum and Bicycle Unit Coordinator Blaine Krauter presented an overview of the city's current Police Department's Bicycle Patrol Unit. Officer Krauter noted that the Bicycle Patrol Unit was designed to further the department's efforts of Community Policing while also providing an innovative tool for patrol officers. The use of a bicycle was found to be a more effective means of addressing particular patrol situations as well as patrolling special events and densely populated areas such as Northgate. Officer Krauter highlighted the following goals of this service: • The unit provides an effective means of addressing vehicle burglaries and other offenses, which are difficult to monitor from a patrol car. • The unit provides an effective means of patrolling special events and high - density areas. • The service enhances community policing efforts by providing means of patrol which would minimize barriers between police and community and providing for a public t io relations tool by promoting better communications between the police and the public. Councilmembers commended the police officers for a successful program. Workshop Agenda No. 4 — Presentation, discussion and possible action of the Rock Prairie /Greens Prairie Triangle Planning study and the recommended amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Vision Statement #8, Strategy #3b. Update the comprehensive plan through small area planning. City Planner Jane Kee and Transportation Planner Ken Fogle presented the small area planning study and recommended amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Kee noted that this study addressed Implementation Plan b. of Vision #8, Strategy #3, whereby the Comprehensive Plan will be updated through the small area planning process. The City's acquisition of property for a new Business Center on the north side of Greens Prairie Road resulted in a major change in anticipated future land uses in the area. With this purchase, a large portion of and previously intended for single family residential uses in now intended for industrial and business uses. This, along with water and sewer impact fee lines that have been extended into the area over the past two years created a need to review all elements of the comprehensive plan as they relate to this particular area. The proposed plan preserves the majority of the Rock Prairie Road frontage for residential uses and places retail commercial and office use along the Highway 6 frontage and at major Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 4/1 1 /02 Page 3 intersections consistent with the City's adopted land use policies. The plan provides for a mix of housing types and residential densities. The following changes are proposed for the current thoroughfare plan: • The realignment of Pebble Creek Parkway and Lakeway Drive to accommodate the access needs of the City's new business park. • Realignment of Barron Road to accommodate an existing closed landfill. • The location of the two east -west collectors was modified. The City Council was amenable to the idea of enlarging the commercial area at the corner of Rock Prairie Road and Highway 6 frontage road. Councilmember Maloney requested staff meet with Mr. Uvacek regarding his questions at the Planning and Zoning Meeting on April 4, 2002 related to the existing oil well. In general, the Council was pleased with the recommendations of the plan. Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 -- Council Calendars Grand Re- Opening of Fire Station #2, 3/26 City Council/Volunteer Opportunities Presentation, 4/1, Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m. George Bush Extension Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 4/6, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Council Workshop and Regular Meetings, 4/11 & 4/25 Joint Unified Development Ordinance Meeting, 4/19, Council Chambers 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Regional Transportation Summit, 4/26, Hilton Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- Hear Visitors Council did not receive any public comments. Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 -- Executive Session At 4:28 p.m., Mayor Mcllhaney announced that the City Council would convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.087 of the open meetings act, to seek the to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to discuss the purchase of real property, and to consider economic development negotiations. Pending and Contemplated Litigation {Gov't Code Section 551.071 }; possible action Cause No. 43,098 -85, Brazos County -Bryan v. College Station Cause No. 96- 03168, Travis County — Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 97- 02587, Travis County — Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 98- 13391, Travis County — Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 96- 06940, Travis County — Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 97- 07000, Travis County — TMPA v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 98- 11817, Travis County — TMPA v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. GN002343, Travis County — San Antonio v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. GN002513, Travis County — San Antonio v. PUC (intervention) Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 4/11/02 Page 4 n — TMPA v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. GN000152, Travis County ( ty Cause No. 49,367 -CCL2, Brazos County — Wilkerson v. College Station Cause No. 52,434 -361, Brazos County — College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al. Cause No. 28,765, Grimes County - Harold & Rosealice Trant v. Grimes County, City of College Station and City of Bryan. Cause No. 54,313 -272; Brazos County - Bradford C. Bindock and Damon K. Bindock v. Thomas J. Brown, James Richter, Lee Ann Carpenter and Bryan Schwartz Cause No. GN200090; Travis County - Reliant Energy, Inc. v. Big Country Electric Cooperative, Inc., et al. Cause No. GN200100, Travis County - City of San Antonio, etc. v. Brazos Electric Power Cooperation, et al. Cause No. G -02 -108, U.S. District Count — Catherine Lester v. College Station and Sonja Piersall. Docket Nos. TX96 -2 -000 & TX96 -2 -001, FERC — College Station, applicant Docket No. 25197, Public Utility Commission — College Station request to set rates. Docket No. 25395, Public Utility Commission — College Station (intervention) Economic Incentive Negotiations Gov't Code Section 551.087 }; 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 6 1. following subject(s) may be discussed: 1. The proposed city conference center and associated privately developed hotel. 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. Fire Station No. 5 Site, South Part of College Station East of Highway 6. Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 -- Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Council returned at 7:00 p.m. No action was taken. Regular Meeting Item No. 11 Mayor Mcllhaney opened the regular meeting at 7:03 p.m. with all councilmembers present. She led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Jerry House from Christ United Methodist Church provided the invocation. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 4/11/02 Page 5 Mayor Mcllhaney read the proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Bridgette George from the Brazos County Rape Crisis Center accepted the proclamation. Mayor Mcllhaney read the proclamation for Bike to Work Day. Robert Rose from the Brazos Valley Cyclists accepted the proclamation. Jere Blackwelder presented the Mayor and City Council with a plaque recognizing the City of College Station for their efforts to provide simple, decent, affordable homes for local families in need. Mayor Mcllhaney read the proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Zeta Fail accepted the proclamation. Mayor Mcllhaney read the proclamation for Restorative Justice Week. Pat Howard accepted the proclamation. Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for Health and Safety Awareness Week. Michele Boriski of the City of College Station received the proclamation. Consent Agenda 10.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for City Council workshop and regular meeting, March 28, 2002. 10.2 Bid Number 02 -20 — Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4 - 2002 - 10.02 approving a contract for the construction of a new water transmission pipeline, construction phase 2. Awarded to the lowest, responsible bidder meeting the City's Standard Bid Documents and Contract Requirements, Gamey Companies, Inc., for the amount of $2,735,338.00. Funds available and budgeted in the Water Revenue Bond Fund, Capital Outlay, Project Number WT0005. 10.3 Bid No. 02 -56 — Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4 - 2002 - 10.03 approving a construction contract for Electric System Improvements. Awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting City of College Station Bid Documents and Contract Requirements, C & M Linebuilders, in the amount of $147,993.93. Funds available and budgeted in the Utilities Capital Improvements Project Funds, Electric Division 10.4 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4 - 2002 - 10.04 appointing election officials to serve in the May 4, 2002 City of College Station and CSISD general election. 10.5 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4 - 2002 - 10.05 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Standard Utility Agreement, Utility Joint Use Agreement and Statement Covering Contract Work and Affidavit as required to obtain State reimbursement for the relocation cost for electric utilities located along FM 158 in Brazos County, Texas from FM 60 to SH 30. Funds available and budgeted in the Electric Division for Capital Improvement Projects. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 4/11/02 Page 6 10.6 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4 - 2002 - 10.06 determining a public necessity to acquire certain property; giving notice of an official determination to acquire property for the Longmire South Extension Project, Phase I and II (Project No ST- 0100); and establish procedures for the acquisition of property. Councilmember Garner abstained. 10.7 Approved by common consent the first reading of a franchise agreement with Enviromed for the collection and disposal services for treated and untreated medical waste. 10.8 Approved by common consent one (1) Optional Relocation Program Rehousing Agreement between the City of College Station and an eligible housing assistance applicant. As proposed, the budget allowance includes a maximum of $63,500 in 10.9 Approved by common consent construction costs for this project, plus the cost of demolition and necessary temporary relocation expenses. Regular Agenda Regular Agenda Item No. 11.1 -- Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on rezoning from A -O Agricultural Open to C -1 General Commercial for the 26.95 -acre tract located at 4401 Highway 6 South. Director of Development Services Kelly Templin remarked that the applicant has stated the request for rezoning is being sought to market the property. The subject property was recently sold to the City of College Station by the applicant for the new business center. The current Land Use Plan reflects Single Family Medium Density for the subject area. The Thoroughfare Plan shows the future Lakeway passing through the eastern portion of the property. Mr. Templin 4 00 pointed out that the draft small area plan recommends that commercial zoning is appropriate for the land and would provide more locations for retail uses while buffering abutting uses through greenway and transportation corridors. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Councilmember Massey made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2554 rezoning 26.96 acre tract located at 4401 Highway 6 South from A -O Agricultural Open to C -1 General Commercial. Motion seconded by Councilmember Maloney, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No. 11.2 -- Discussion and possible action on an ordinance establishing the appropriateness of a cemetery, the Aggie Field of Honor, proposed to be located on the 11.63 acre Pornada Tract at the northwest corner of Harvey Mitchell and Raymond Stotzer Parkway. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 4/11/02 Page 7 Director of Development Services Kelly Templin indicated that this request is to determine the appropriateness of the proposed location of the cemetery. The State Health Code was amended to allow for charitable non - profit corporation to request approval to establish a cemetery, crematory, or mausoleum within a city. Mr. Templin noted that Ordinance 2506 stated that for any application to be approved, the City Council of the City of College Station shall find that the use of the proposed property does not adversely affect public health, safety and welfare and the property is located in an area with limited urban growth potential. The Cemetery Advisory Committee discussed this matter at several of their meetings. Staff recommended approval of the proposed land use. Councilmember Garner and Councilmember Massey expressed concern regarding future growth of the airport, Highway 47 interchange and additional right -of -way needs in this area The applicant, Larry Wells from Municipal Development Group stated that he met with the University and Highway Department officials and to his recollection did not have discussions about future expansion of the airport. He emphasized that the cemetery would not affect this tract significantly due to the property being located north of Highway 60 and West of 2818. TxDot expressed no plans for 8 -10 years, if ever, extending the frontage roads. He also met with the area engineer and worked out the details regarding access points. Councilmember Silvia made a motion to approve Ordinance 2555 establishing the 409 appropriateness of a cemetery, the Aggie Field of Honor, to be located on the 11.63 acre Pornada Tract at the northwest corner of Harvey Mitchell and Raymond Stotzer Parkway. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hazen, which carried by a vote of 6 -0 -1. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Maloney and Hazen AGAINST: None ABSTAINED: Garner Regular Agenda Item No. 11.3 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the College Station Business Development Corporation's Overall Economic Development Plan. College Station Business Development Corporation board members present were Jere Blackwelder, Mark Weichold, Gene Joyce and Joseph Byrne. Jere Blackwelder called the 4B Board Meeting to order at 7:48 p.m. The CS Business Development Corporation Board presented an overview of the Economic Development Plan. The plan contained recommendations designed to address local economic development issues and provide College Station with a strong and diverse economic environment. This action plan included a five -year implementation time frame for most of the recommendations. 4110 Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 4/11/02 Page 8 The proposed Overall Economic Development Plan contained the following five main strategies: 4 110 • Complete Phase One (1) of the new business park • Identify and promote the development of several focal points to help define a sense of place and identity • Promote the redevelopment of at least two underutilized commercial properties • Encourage the development of a Class `B" Business Park and speculative office space within five (5) years • Promote the development of a multi - anchor power center at the right location within five (5) years The College Station Business Development Corporation Board and staff recommend approval of the plan. Mr. Blackwelder closed the CS Business Development Corporation Board meeting at 8:14 p.m. Councilmember Massey made a motion to approve the College Station Business Development Corporation Overall Economic Development Plan as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Garner, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No. 11.4 -- Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution adopting a revised investment policy. Director of Fiscal Services Charles Cryan presented an overview of the investment policy. The investment policy was adopted by the City Council in 1989 and it was last revised in January 2001. The act requires the City Council to review the investment policy annually and to approve any modifications. The Investment Committee did not recommend any changes to the policy. However, the Investment Committee recommended the following changes to the Investment Procedures as stated below: • Increase the proportion of the investment portfolio that may be invested in repurchase agreements • Increase from 30% to 50% • Allow greater flexibility to invest bond procedures that are to be used with a specified period of time The increase in the authorization would allow the city to invest the recently issued debt in instruments that may be better tailored to the unique requirements of capital projects. Staff recommended approval of the proposed change in procedures. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 4/11/02 Page 9 Councilmember Silvia made a motion to approve the increase in authorization for repurchase agreements from the current limit of thirty (30 %) percent of total investments to fifty (50 %) percent of total investments. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hazen, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No. 11.5 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on two appointments to the Bryan /College Station Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors to fill expired terms. Economic Development Director Kim Foutz explained that this item was placed on the agenda for the Council to consider appointing two representatives of the City of College Station to the Bryan/College Station Economic Development Corporation. The bylaws of the Bryan- College Station EDC stated that a one of the City's appointees must be an elected official. Appointments are for a three -year term from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2005. Councilmember Silvia made a motion to appoint Dennis Maloney to fill Councilmember Mariott's position on the EDC. Motion seconded by Councilmember Massey, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. 4 10 0 FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen AGAINST: None Councilmember Silvia made a motion to table the appointment of the remaining position. Motion seconded by Councilmember Massey, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No. 11.6 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on an appointment to the Twin Cities Endowment, Inc. Board of Directors (formerly the Brazos County Industrial Foundation). Economic Development Director Kim Foutz stated that the primary purpose of the Twin Cities Endowment, Inc. is to oversee an endowment in excess of one million dollars, the earnings from which are used to further economic development in Brazos County. The Brazos County Industrial Foundation recently adopted new bylaws, which changed the name of the organization to Twin Cities Endowment, Inc. and the makeup of the Board of Directors from a 9- member board to a five- member board. The five- member board consist of appointees from the City of College Station, City of Bryan, Brazos County, Texas A &M University, and the Chamber of Commerce. The initial Board of Directors shall serve staggered terms. 40 Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 4/11/02 Page 10 Mr. Louis Newman and Mr. Red Cashion described functions of the board. 4 1.0 Councilmember Garner made a motion to appoint Dennis Maloney to the Twin Cities Endowment, Inc Board of Directors. Motion seconded by Councilmember Massey, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No. 12 -- Executive Session. The City Council completed Executive Session prior to the Regular Meeting. Regular Agenda Item No. 13 -- Final Action on executive session, if necessary. No action was taken. Regular Agenda Item No. 14 -- Adjourn. Hearing no objections, the workshop, executive session and regular meetings were adjourned at 8:38 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2002. PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of May, 2002. APPROVED 4111 1 _, ‘e May Ron Silvia ATTEST: City Secretary Connie Hooks 4# Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas (1 City of College Station Council Regular Meeting APRIL 11, 2002 Sign In Sheet `" COLLEGE STATION g C i t y of C o l l e g e S t a t i o n 1 . snit O 11 2. - 00AA 12. ' RA 3 . A, 13. Go-k-e- - / 4. C- - ii.1 14. im�,J / _ 7) 5 . 15. Ped Lam' E 6. &l7 61- v\ 16. if ! r 7. toW/k (X/d/P 17. f A CT do 8. /9 n dre Sc)f 3 18. -,)61., et o n - c Gc ,Ce2 � GC�i.c e 9. Y Rfe.2--- 19. Dar D Airew, 10. (,\ C---,GJ 20. 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