HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/2000 - 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, March 23, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
College Station City Hall, Council Chambers
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott,
Councilmembers Hazen, Silvia, Massey, Maloney, Garner
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks,
Public Relations and Marketing Manager Cole, Public Works Director Smith, Assistant City
Secretary Casares, Electrical Superintendent Massey, Public Utilities Director Woody, Human
Resources Director O'Connell, Director of Development Services Callaway, Budget Director
Kersten, Electrical Superintendent Massey, Fire Chief Giordano, Fire Marshal Mies, Purchasing
Manager Turney
Mayor Mcllhaney opened the workshop meeting at 3:04 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 1 -- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council
Meeting.
Councilman Maloney requested changes to the 3/9/00 workshop minutes, Agenda Item No. 3,
related to policy on city participation in upgrading private alleyways. Amended minutes were
provided to council prior to regular meeting.
Agenda Item No. 2 -- Presentation~ discussion and possible action on Senate Bill 7 (SB-7)
pertaining to Electric Utility Dereeulation.
David Massey, Electrical Superintendent introduced the item. Mark Zion, Executive Director of
Texas Public Power Agency discussed the provisions of Senate Bill 7. He also discussed the
customer's options in choosing their electricity. In addition, he pointed out financial integrity
and local control factors in the Senate Bill. Mr. Zion encouraged the city to publicize
information about the deregulation issue. No council action was taken.
Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation~ discussion and possible action on a report regardin~
preliminary Strategic Planning and Fiscal Year 2001 budget priorities; including the salary
and benefits survey results. (Strategic Issue #7 Comparison of Compensation to Market;
and Issue #16 Strategic Plan}.
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Budget Director Jeff Kersten presented preliminary budget priorities for FY 01. The report also
contained input from council appointed boards and committees. As the strategic planning
process and budget process move forward, these issues will be prioritized based on how they
move the strategic plan forward. He noted that this report did not include all budget priorities
from the departments.
Director of Human Resources Julie O'Connell presented the salary survey results, pay plan audit
findings, and pay plan recommendations from the Management Team. Bruce Lawson, the city's
pay plan consultant was present to answer questions.
Jeff presented a review of the financial forecast.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to approve the pay plan with staff recommendations
effective April 1, 2000, and the pay policy. Motion seconded by Councilman Massey, which
carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action re~ardin~ a orooosal to
review and revise development codes.
Director of Development Services Jim Callaway stated that request for proposals related to
revisions to the development code were sent to four consulting firms. Duncan Associates
submitted a proposal. The proposal addressed the critical areas brought forward to staff during
joint workshop meetings between Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. An estimated
cost of $112,000 is expected for the nine month process. Mr. Duncan was present to answer
questions. Mayor Mcllhaney pointed out that the scope of services provided by the consultant
references many areas of concern in terms of infill, protecting neighborhoods, historic areas, and
updated ordinances. Council showed consensus for the project. No council action was
taken.
Agenda Item No. 5 -- Committee Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott stated that the Economic Development Corporation met to discuss the
council issues related to the B-CS bylaws. A report will be provided to council.
Councilman Maloney stated that he attended the Planning and Zoning Commission held on
March 17 and there were several residents concerned about the rezoning case in the Henton
Subdivision.
Mayor Mcllhaney received an economic development marketing packet from NLC delegates in
Canada. This information will be available in the Mayor's office.
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to Councilman Silvia for his work in coordinating
the TML Region 10 meeting held March 20.
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Agenda Item No. 8 -- Hear Visitors at 5:45 p.m.
Marianne Oprisko of 14125 Renee Lane addressed the council on three items. She thanked the
council for their recent decision to remove on street parking in Northgate. She expressed
concern about the city receiving only one bid for the development code revisions process. And
lastly, she discussed the possible grade separation at Barton Road and Highway 6.
Agenda Item No. 6 -- Agenda Request by Councilmembers
No requests were made.
Agenda Item No. 7 -- Council Calendars
Council Workshop and Regular Meetings 4/13
TML Region 10 Meeting, 3/20, George Bush Conference Center
"Eternal Winds" Ceremony, 3/21, 11:30 p.m., Eastgate
Traditional Neighborhood and Mixed Use Development, 3/28, 7:00 p.m. Conference Center
Agenda Item No. 9 -- Executive Session
At 5:55 p.m., Mayor McIlhaney announced that the Council would convene into executive
session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.086 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 the appointment and evaluation of public
officers, and to consider economic development negotiations.
Pending and Contemplated Litigation {Gov't Code Section 551.071 }
Cause No. 43,098-85, Brazos County-Bryan v. College Station
96-03168. Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No.
Cause No. 97-02587.
Cause No. 98-13391.
Cause No. 96-06940.
Cause No. 97-07000.
Cause No. 98-11817.
Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
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
TXU Gas Distribution Rate Request
TXU Gas Pipeline Rate Request
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Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072}
a. Landfill
b. New Business Center
Economic Development Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.086}
a. Hotel Conference Center
b. Big Box Retail
Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.074}
a. Evaluation of City Manager in reference to council expectations
Agenda Item No. 10 -- Final action on Executive Session~ if necessary.
No action was taken.
Regular Meetin~
Mayor Mcllhaney called the regular meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. with all councilmembers
present. She lead the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Mrs. Christy Busch of the Baha'i
Faith provided the invocation.
· Chelsa Kennedy and Mark Smith accepted the proclamation read by Mayor Mcllhaney for
Earth Month in April
· Jennifer Compton accepted the proclamation read by Mayor Mcllhaney for Sexual Assault
Awareness Month in April
· Gary Balmain from the Community Development Division accepted the proclamation for the
Big Event scheduled for April 1, 2000.
Consent Agenda
12.1
Approved by common consent the revised minutes for City Council workshop and
regular meeting on 3/9/2000.
12.2
Bid No. 00-28 - Approved by common consent the purchase of replacement copier for
Parks and Recreation Central Office. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder meeting
specifications, Ikon Office Solutions in the amount of $13,683.37. Funds available in the
Copier Replacement Fund.
12.3
Bid No. 00-43 - Approved by common consent the construction contract on Phase 3 of
the College Station Business Center. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder meeting
specifications, Young Contractors in the amount of $601,621.30. Approved a resolution
declaring intent to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt. Funds
available and budgeted in the College Station Business Park Fund.
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12.4
Bid No. 00-45 - Approved by common consent the purchase of soft body armor for the
Police Department. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, GT
Distributors for an annual estimated expenditure of $18,670.50. Funds available and
budgeted in General Fund, Police Department.
12.5
Bid No. 00-47 - Approved by common consent the purchase of articulating aerial device
for Public Utilities, Electrical Division. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder meeting
specifications, Time Manufacturing in the amount of $60,276. Funds available and
budgeted in the Fleet Replacement Fund.
12.6
Contract No. 00-49 - Approved by common consent an annual agreement for PVC Pipe
and Fittings. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder by line item; annual estimated
expenditure by vendor is KBS Electrical $1,826; Ward Electric in the amount of $14,136;
and Dealer's Electric $6,918.40. The combined annual estimated expenditure is
$22,880.40. Funds available in the Electrical Fund.
12.7
Bid No. 00-50 - Approved by common consent an annual agreement for various electrical
items. Awarded to each low bidder by line item; annual estimated expenditure by vendor
is KBS Electrical $2,208; Priester-Mell & Nicholson $13,360.50; Priester Supply of
$15,587.25; Techline $31,958.75; Temple $14,326.40; Ward Electric $5,860.50 and
Wesco $11,023. The combined annual estimated expenditure is $94,324.40.
12.8
Bid No. 00-55 - Approved by common consent a construction contract for alteration to
City Hall. Awarded to lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, JaCody, Inc. in
the amount of $428,453, including alternates for phases IV, V and VI and does not
include alternate 5.
12.9
Approved by common consent the removal and purchase of carpet for City Hall
Renovations in the amount of $86,189.50. Awarded to Gomez Floor Covering through
state contract. Funds available and budgeted in the General Government, Capital
Improvement Projects.
12.10 Approved by common consent a change order in the amount of $64,114 to Techline for
additional quantities of electrical distribution padmount and polemount transformers.
12.11
Approved by common consent the purchase of one full size, 8-passenger van from
Philpott Motors (state contract) in the amount of $17,502. The City of College Station
received $11,416.13 from USAA Casualty Insurance Company and the remaining
balance of $6,085.87 is available in the Equipment Replacement Fund.
12.12 Approved by common consent a resolution supporting the legislative approval of the
Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA).
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12.13 Approved by common consent the payment of electric transmission access fees and
losses associated with power delivery.
12.14
Approved by common consent a resolution determining a public necessity to acquire
easement interest in certain property; giving notice of an official determination to acquire
easement interest in property for the Northgate Sewer Trunkline Project; and establish
procedures for the acquisition of easement interest in property.
12.15
Approved by common consent a resolution determining a public necessity to acquire
easement interest in certain property; giving notice of an official determination to acquire
easement interest in property for the Northgate Water Main Project; and establish
procedures for the acquisition of easement interest in property.
12.16
Approved by common consent the assignment to the TML Intergovernmental Employee
Benefits Pool of the rights and responsibilities of the Texas Municipal League Group
Benefits Risk Pool under the contracts and agreements entered into between the Texas
Municipal League Group Benefits Risk Pool and City of College Station. Mayor
Mcllhaney abstained
12.17
Approved by common consent a professional service contract and authorization of
expenditure of funds for design services related to a parking lot at Holleman and
Dartmouth. The contract for preliminary and final designs, and permitting services is not
to exceed $10,000. $672,925 is budgeted and available in the Wolf Pen Creek TIF Fund
for Wolf Pen Creek projects.
12.18
Approved by common consent a professional service contract and authorization of
expenditure of funds for design services related to Wolf Pen Creek Trail System between
Texas Avenue and Dartmouth. The contract for preliminary and final designs is not to
exceed $82,000. $672,925 is budgeted and available in the Wolf Pen Creek TIF Fund for
Wolf Pen Creek projects.
12.19
Approved by common consent the trade-in, upgrading, and maintenance of Soitware
Licenses for ESRI products (GIS system) in the amount of $23,868.34. Funds available
and budgeted in the FY 1999-2000 Budget.
Regular Agenda
Agenda Item No. 13.1 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action on rezonin~
approximately 2.08 acres located on the northwest corner of Holleman at Harvey Mitchell
from R-1 Single Family Residential to PDD-B Planned Development District-Business.
Senior Planner Sabine Kuenzel stated that the applicant, Tony Jones, requested the rezoning
for approximately 2.08 acres located on the northwest corner of Holleman at Harvey Mitchell for
a convenient store and service station. This case came before the City Council in December and
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council denied the C-1 request without prejudice to give the applicant an opportunity to return to
the Planning and Zoning Commission with a PDD-B request. The PDD zone allowed for
concerns addressed by council and P&Z regarding internal access, driveway access, buffering,
land uses, and site orientation. Council asked questions about pedestrian access to R-2.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
Elrey Ash addressed the Council on behalf of the applicant, Tony Jones. He discussed the
buffer conditions between the R-2 and this site, such as landscaping (trees along the front
parallel to Harvey Mitchell) and detention pond to the north. Also, included is a sidewalk along
Holleman to access the neighborhood.
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2441 rezoning 2.08 acres
from R-5 to PDD-B. Motion seconded by Councilman Garner. Substitute motion by
Councilman Massey to add to the original motion that the ordinance also require a condition that
the northeast corner of the site include a 4 ft. sidewalk to the adjacent R-5 neighborhood.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 13.2 -- Discussion and possible action on a development agreement
between the City of College Station and FF Realty~ LLC, providing for financial
participation by FF Realty in filture Jones-Butler Road improvements.
Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve staff recommendations for a development
agreement between the City of College Station and FF Realty, LLC providing for financial
participation by FF Realty in future Jones-Butler Road improvements. Motion seconded by
Councilman Silvia, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 13.3 -- Discussion and possible action on a resolution approvin~
notices of sale, preliminary official statements~ and related materials for the sale of
"City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000"~ City of College
Station, Utilities System Revenue Bonds~ Series 2000", and "City of Colleee Station,
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2000", including selection of a date for
opening bids.
Councilman Silvia made a motion to approve the resolution as stated in the caption. Motion
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 13.4 -- Presentation~ discussion and possible action on a resolution
requesting that the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) begin advanced
planning~ design and development of a grade separation at the intersection of Barron Road
and Earl Rudder Freeway and stating that the City of College Station commits to payin~ it
10 percent local share for this proiect.
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Transportation Planner Edwin Hard made a presentation to highlight the need for a grade
separation at Barron Road and Earl Rudder Freeway. This grade separation has been shown
on the Thoroughfare Plan since 1994. It is a key part of the plan since it provides for a
connection and extension of Barron Road east of Earl Rudder Freeway.
Following council discussion and modifications made to the resolution, Mayor Pro Tem
Mariott made a motion to approve the resolution with the language revisions to the
document by changing the text to state that the city request TXDOT to begin preliminary
study and design of a grade separation .... And that the City of College Station commit to
pay its ten percent local share of this important right of way project". Motion also included
direction to staff to bring back the cost for a study. Motion seconded by Councilman
Maloney, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 13.5 - Discussion and possible action on a professional service contract
and authorization of expenditure of funds for design and permitting services related to
Wolf Pen Creek Channel Improvements from Texas Avenue to Earl Rudder Freeway
South.
Graduate Engineer Frank Simoneaux, Jr., made brief comments.
Councilman Hazen made a motion to approve the professional services contract with
McClure Engineering, Inc. for the development of preliminary and final designs and
permitting services for Wolf Pen Creek Channel Improvements. Motion seconded by
Councilman Massey, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 13.6 - Discussion and possible action on appointment of Patrick Meece
and David B. Wagner as Associate Judges for Municipal Court.
Councilman Maloney made a motion to appoint Patrick Meece and David Wagner as
Associates Judges for Municipal Court. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia, which
carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 13.7 - Discussion and possible action on re-appointments to the
Board of Directors of the College Station Business Development Corporation.
Economic Development Director Kim Foutz explained the purpose of this item. She
recommended reappointment ofJere Blackwelder, Mark Weichold, Nancy Crouch, and
Gene Joyce.
Councilman Garner made a motion to table this item to April 13, 2000. Motion seconded by
Councilman Maloney, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Council took a short recess.
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Agenda Item No. 14 -- Council Monitorine Reoort
Councilman Maloney reported that the council conducted a productive meeting.
Agenda Item No. 15 -- Executive Session
Mayor McIlhaney announced that the Council would reconvene into executive session at 8:40
p.m. pursuant to Sections 551.071,551.072, 551.074, and 551.086 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 the appointment and evaluation of public
officers, and to consider economic development negotiations.
Pending and Contemplated Litigation {Gov't Code Section 551.071 } 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. 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
TXU Gas Distribution Rate Request
TXU Gas Pipeline Rate Request
Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072}
a. Landfill
b. New Business Center
Economic Development Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.086}
a. Hotel Conference Center
b. Big Box Retail
Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.074}
a. Evaluation of City Manager in reference to council expectations
Agenda Item No. 16 -- Final action on executive session~ if necessary.
No action was taken. Council commented on the accomplishments made by the city staff as
well as positive comments on the performance of the City Manager.
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Agenda Item No. 17 -- Ad[ourn
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to adjourn the meetings at 11:11 p.m.
by Councilman Silvia, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of April, 2000.
Motion seconded
ATTEST:
C~ty Secretary Connie Hooks
APPROVED:
Mayc~Lynn Mcllhaney
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