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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/2000 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor Lynn Mcllhaney Mayor Pro Tempore Larry Madott City Manager Thomas E. Brymer City Council James Massey Ron Silvia Winnie Garner Dennis Maloney Anne Hazen MINUTES College Station City Council Workshop and Regular Meetings Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Protem Mariott, Councilmembers Massey, Maloney, Silvia, Hazen, Garner STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Director of Development Services Callaway, Director of Fiscal Services Cryan, Director of Office of Technology & Information Services Piwonka, Fire Chief Giordano, Assistant Fire Chief Hurt, Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy, and Budget Director Kersten Mayor McIlhaney called the workshop meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Agenda Item No. 1 --Discussion of consent agenda items. 13.3 Dale Schepers from Public Utilities explained the construction for the odor control project would begin June 1, 2000 and completion should occur the end of November, 2000. 12.5 Community Development Administrator Jo Carroll explained the funding for Project Unity's expansion to provide increased and "one-Stop" access to services for College Station residents through Lincoln Center. Ronnie Jackson from the City of Bryan addressed the Council on this issue. Council recessed for a demonstration of the Fire Department Mobile Data Terminal system. Council reconvened the meeting at 3:35 p.m. City Manager Tom Brymer recognized Brad Clark from the Fire Department with the Star Award. Agenda Item No 2. -- Presentation~ discussion and possible action on the automated Council Agenda Packet. (Strategic Issue No. 9} Director of Technology/Information Services Linda Piwonka made a presentation on the city's automated agenda packet Phase 1 and Phase 11. Piwonka stated that Phase 1 would provide citizens access to the council packet electonically via the city's web site. Citizens and staff could review, download and print any information as needed. This information would be accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phase II would provide Council with the use of laptops in the Council Meeting 4/27/00 Page 2 council chambers and electronic packet on CD. An estimated cost for Phase II is $37,200. The City Council directed staff'to prepare budget request for Phase II. A~enda Item No 3 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on the Fire Protection Master Plan. Fire Chief Giordano made a presentation on the Fire Protection Master Plan. The mission of the plan is to provide the citizens of College Station with cost effective, high quality Fire suppression and emergency medical services while providing non-emergency fire prevention, code enforcement, public education and support services to the Community. Giordano stated that the Fire Master Plan addresses changes to reflect growth issues in the community. Some of these issues include: a fire Protection Rating Schedule, two additional stations, relocation of station three, two dedicated truck companies, two additional engine companies and appropriate staffing, fourth staffed ambulance, Special Operations unit and appropriate staffing, additional Shift Commander, one Fire Inspector, one Code Enforcement Officer, part time Public Education Officer and one support staff position. He presented an analysis of the plan in terms of strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats. No action was taken. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation~ discussion and possible action concerning Strategic Issue #21 Senior Programs. PARD Director Steve Beachy made a presentation on the city's Senior Programs. The goal of the program is to assess the needs of the senior population of College Station and provide services that meet those needs. He addressed the accomplishments, Committee Mission Statement, Senior Profile, and Committee Goals. Mr. Wendell Home, representative from the "ad Hoc" Senior Advisory Committee, highlighted priorities that the Seniors' have compiled. A major issue was the addition of a Senior Center for the seniors in our community. The council directed staff and the Senior Advisory Committee to look into different options for a Senior Center. A~enda Item No. 9 - Hear Visitors At 5:45 p.m., Mayor Mcllhaney opened the floor for public comment. June Cooper, 900 Val Verde Drive, presented a letter to council about the need to change the ordinance decreasing the number of non-related persons living in one household in single-family zoned areas. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde Drive, presented a newspaper article on the problems of rental property in a single-family zoned area. He asked the City Council to consider the change Council Meeting 4/27/00 Page 3 in the ordinance decreasing the number of non-related persons living in one household zoned area. Robert Jefferson, 1728 Purple Martin, encouraged council to consider a memorial park in honor of Paul Bryant. Mr. Jefferson presented a list of questions in regard to a proposed contract with Unity Partners. He asked the council to defer approval of consent Item No. 13.05 until a public hearing is held. Marianne Oprisko, 14125 Renee Lane, commented on the removal of the plants in the atrium area adjacent to the Council Chambers. She also suggested combining bus services between Brazos Transit and A&M. Aeenda Item No. 10 -- Executive Session. At 6:00 p.m. Mayor McIlhaney announced that the City Council would convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.068 of the Open Meeting Act, 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 } Cause Cause Cause Cause Cause Cause No. 43,098-85, Brazos County-Bryan v. College Station No. 96-03168, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) No. 97-02587, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) No. 98-13391, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) No. 96-06940, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) No. 97-07000, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 98-11817, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 49,367-CCL2, Brazos County - Wilkerson v. College Station Civil Action No. 01-98-01056-CV, Court of Appeals - Gold v. College Station Docket Nos. TX96-2-000 and TX96-2-001, FERC - College Station, applicant Cause No. 49,989-85-John Lofferelli v. College Station Cause No. 377-CC, Brazos County - College Station v. Annie Mae Hughes, et al. Cause No. 50,813-85, Brazos County - College Station v. Phillips Swager Associates, Inc.; et al. TXU Gas Distribution Rate Request TXU Gas Pipeline Rate Request Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072}; possible action (refer to Real Estate Notice) a. Cemetery Site b. Freeman Tract c. City Center Economic Development Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.086} a. Hotel Conference Center b. Water Tower Land Sale Council Meeting 4/27/00 Page 4 Reeular Meetine Mayor Mcllhaney opened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Mariott made a motion to accept the absence request from Councilmember Hazen. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia and carried 6-0. Mayor McIlhaney led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Dr. Bruce Wood, pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church provided the invocation. Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for Water Utilities Awareness Week. Jennifer Nations accepted the proclamation. Mayor McIlhaney presented Steve Beachy with a Certificate of Achievement. Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for National Day of Prayer. Dr. Bruce Wood accepted the proclamation. Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week. Several city employees were acknowledged for their dedication to the city. Consent Agenda 13.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for City Council workshop and regular meeting on 4/13/2000. 13.2 Bid No. 00-15 - Approved by common consent an annual agreement for heavy machinery rental for various City departments. Awarded to each low bidder. Annual estimates by vendor are R.B. Everett & Company, $7,200; Await Rentals, $4,884; Mustang Rentals, $63,172; United Rentals, $41,050; and Equipment Investco $2,532. Total annual estimated expenditure, $118,838. 13.3 Bid No. 00-48 - Approved by common consent a resolution approving a contract for odor control improvements at the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Awarded to the lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Bryan Construction Company in the amount of $729,600. Funds available and budgeted in the Sewer Revenue Bond Fund. 13.4 Bid No. 00-59 - Approved by common consent a resolution approving the installation of 4,000 feet of 8" water line. Awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, Brazos Valley Utilities in the amount of $115,700 which includes $27,300 of City furnished materials. Funds available in the Water Utility Fund. 13.5 RFP No. 00-58 -Approved by common consent a resolution approving a service contract for coordination of administrative duties for Health and Human Services. Awarded to Unity Partners in the amount of $20,000. Funds available and budgeted in the General Fund, Community Development Division. (Strategic Issue No. 20) 13.6 Approved by common consent a resolution approving a consulting contract with Berg Oliver Associates to provide permit preparation and processing services for the Bee Council Meeting 4/27/00 Page 5 Creek Channelization Project in the amount of $17,250. Funds available in the Drainage Utility Fund. 13.7 Approved by common consent a resolution determining a public necessity to acquire an easement interest in certain property: giving notice of an official determination to acquire easement interest in property, and establish procedures for the acquisition of easement interest in certain property for the Cherry Street Reconstruction Project. 13.8 Approved by common consent a resolution determining a public necessity to acquire certain property: giving notice of an official determination to acquire property for the Wolf Pen Creek Trails and Bridges projects; and establish procedures for the acquisition of the property. 13.9 Approved by common consent a resolution designating the Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station personnel. 13.10 Approved by common consent changes to Chapter 5 (Emergency Management Procedures) Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual. 13.11 Approved by common consent an exemption from competitive bidding to refurbish an Alfa Laval PM 7500 Centrifuge used at Carter Creek Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant; as described more fully in LGC 252.022(a)(7)(D) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including captive replacement parts or components for equipment. Approved by common consent, original equipment manufacturer, Alfa Laval in the amount of $60,000. Funds available in the Wastewater Fund, Treatment Division. 13.12 Approved by common consent a resolution approving a professional service contract with Navigant Consulting, Inc. for services relating to potential expanded service territory in the amount of $12,500. Funds available in the Water Operating Fund. 13.13 Approved by common consent a legal service contract with Robert D. Fowler for the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency in the amount of $75,000. 13.14 Approved by common consent a legal service contract with Paul Gosselink of Lloyd, Gosselink, Blevins, Rochelle, Baldwin and Townsend, P.C. for the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency in the amount of $50,000. 13.15 Approved by common consent the ratification of an agreement for consulting services with Price Waterhouse Coopers for hotel consulting services. Council Meeting 4/27/00 Page 6 Reeular Agenda Aeenda Item No. 14.1 - Public hearing~ discussion and possible action on an ordinance, rezonine 18.17 acres~ Pebble Creek Phase 8-C~ located southeast of the intersection of Plum Hollows Drive and St. Andrews Drive from A-O Agricultural Open and M-I~ Planned Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential. Staff'Planner Jessica Jimmerson presented this item. She stated that this request is another phase of the Pebble Creek Subdivision, which has developed as a low and medium density single family development. This rezoning is in compliance with the Land Use Plan and the approved Pebble Creek Master Plan. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning from A-O Agricultural Open and M-1 Planned Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. She closed the public hearing. Councilman Silvia made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2447 rezoning 18.17 acres in the Pebble Creek Phase 8-C, located southeast of the intersection of Plum Hollows Dr. and St. Andrews Drive from A-O Agricultural Open, and M-l, Planned Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential. Motion seconded by Councilman Garner. Motion carried 6-0. Agenda Item No. 14.2 - Discussion and possible action on bid award of sale and excham, e of land generally located at the corner of Texas Avenue and Park Place to Montana Microgroove Associates~ A Tex~s general partnershio. Director of Economic Development Kim Foutz presented this item. She stated that in conjunction with the city's water and wastewater department, the city requested bids for Lots 2 and 3, Block 4 of the Anderson Ridge Subdivision Phase Four. The property is locally known as the existing water tower site located at the corner of Texas Avenue and Park Place. As part of the bid criteria, all bidders were required to submit an exchange property of a minimum of 1.1622 acres for the location of a new, three million gallon water tower. One bid was submitted. The economic development proposal and letter of intent was submitted by Montana Microgroove which includes development of a 76,887 square foot H.E.B. Food and Drug Store and Central Market. The proposal guarantees a minimum of a $5,000,000 building capital investment and the creation of fifty new jobs. The bid is contingent upon Montana Microgroove's successful rezoning of the tract to C-1 or PDD zoning. The city will retain ownership of the existing water tower tract (Lot 3) until dismantling and relocation have been accomplished. The City has reserved approximately .06 acres from the original bid for Texas Department of Transportation widening project on Texas Avenue. This results in a deduction of $19,445.18 from the original bid. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde Drive suggested shifting a lot line toward the Holleman area. He indicated the residents on Park Place are not aware of this project. Council Meeting 4/27/00 Page 7 Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve the bid award of sale and exchange of land at Texas Avenue and Park Place to Montana Microgroove Associates. Motion seconded by Councilman Massey. Motion carried 6-0. Agenda Item No. 14.3 - Discussion and possible action on the first reading of a franchise agreement with Enviromed for the collection and disposal services for treated and untreated medical waste. CIS Manager Charlie Shear presented the franchise agreement with Enviromed. This is a two-year agreement that allows for collection and disposal services for treated and untreated medical waste generated from within the corporate limits of the City of College Station. Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve the first reading of the franchise agreement. Councilman Massey seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0, Mayor Mcllhaney abstained. Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on review of citizen committee application. Mayor Mcllhaney stated the council recommended changing the application appointment process for the citizen committees. After a brief discussion, council directed staff to work on a questionnaire for the Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Northgate Revitalization Board, and College Station Business Development Corporation. Council also suggested staff meet with the Committee Chairmen for their input. City Secretary Connie Hooks stated that 69 applications have been received. The council directed staff to mail the applicants a questionnaire. Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 - Committee Reports Councilman Silvia reported that the Brazos County Health Department met on March 29, 2000 and suggested the City of Bryan and City of College Station review changes to their smoking ordinance to include no smoking in public facilities. Also, the board approved a FY 2000 budget amendment. Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 - Agenda Request by Councilmembers Mayor McIlhaney requested removing this item from the agenda until a request is made. Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 - Council Calendars Edelweiss Park Dedication Ceremony, 4/25, 5:30 p.m. Council Workshop and Regular Meetings, 5/11 Council Strategic Planning Retreat, 5/22-5/23, Del Lago Resort Council Meeting 4/27/00 Page 8 Joint Meeting with City of Bryan Council & County Commissioners to include dinner with spouses, 6/14, Brazos Center Texas Transportation Summit, 6/21-6/23, Irving Joint Council Retreat with City of Bryan, 7/14 & 7/15 AMCC Conference, 7/27-7/30, Corpus Christi Aeenda Item No. 15 -- Council Monitoring Report Councilman Silvia stated that the meeting was productive and council followed procedures. Anne Hazen returned to the City Council Meeting at 8:22 p.m. Aeenda Item No. 16 - Executive Session At 8:25 p.m. Mayor McIlhaney announced that the Council would reconvene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.068 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to discuss the purchase of real property, to consider economic development negotiations. Refer to executive session list previously mentioned. Aeenda Item No. 17 -- Final action on executive session~ if necessary The Council concluded its executive session at 10:04 p.m. They returned to open session. No action was taken. A~enda Item No. 18- Adiourn. The workshop, regular, and executive sessions were adjourned at 10:05 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of May, 2000. APPROVED: May~ Lynn Mcllhaney City Secretary Connie Hooks City of College Station Council Workshop Meeting APRIL 27, 2000 Sign In Sheet City of College Station 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 10. 20. City of College Station Council Regular Meeting APRIL 27, 2000 Sign In Sheet City of College Station o I 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. o 18. 19. 10. 20.