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Home My WebLink About05/27/1999 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilMayor Lynn Mcllhaney Mayor Pro Tempore Larry Mariott City Manager Thomas E. Brymer City Council James Massey Ron Silvia Winnie Garner Dennis Maloney Anne Hazen MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL Workshop Meeting Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. College Station Council Chambers COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Councilmembers Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Garner and Maloney STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., Management Assistant Broussard, Assistant City Secretary Casares, City Planner Kee Agenda Item No. 1 -Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council Meeting. Councilmembers removed Items No. 10.4, 10.5 and 10.9 10.4: Discussion and possible action on an ordinance amendment to Chapter 7 of the College Station City Code of Ordinances, establishing a twelve (12) month period for notice of violations. Fire Marshal Jon Mies explained that the amendment mirrors state statute and allows for notice of violation sent via certified mail, return receipt request to be a valid notification for a twelve month period. If a second violation of the same nature occurs within twelve months of the notification, the City may correct the violation at the owner's expense without further notification. 10.5: Minor modifications to the City's Down Payment Assistance Program (DAP). Councilman Garner stated that she would abstain from voting and a completed affidavit was on file. 10.9: Interlocal agreement between the City of College Station and Texas A&M University for the purchase of materials and supplies. Councilman Maloney commended staff for saving city dollars. Council Workshop 5/27/99 Page 2 Atlenda Item No 2 -- Presentation~ discussion and possible action on the proposed Greenways Master Plan as submitted by the Greenways Implementation Task Force. City Planner Kee presented an overview of the Greenways Master Plan as submitted by the Greenways Implementation Task Force. The Greenways plan shall provide flood control, water quality, protection of wildlife and vegetation, provide connections and alternate forms of transportation. The task force developed four implementation strategies accompanied by 24 action statements. 1. Acquisition Actions ao Accept Dedications Consistent with Plan Voluntary Conservation/Dedication Develop a Five Year Program for Acquisition Acquire Land Acquisition Service External Funding Sources Incentives for Voluntary Dedication 2. Regulation Actions Subdivision Regulations Parkland Ordinance Drainage Ordinance Overlay Zones Zoning Ordinance Annexations 3. Construction/Maintenance Actions Adequate Funding for Development Reference to Pan Guidelines Development Long Term Maintenance Program Incorporate Maintenance Costs in Future Budgets Design Using Staff ad Outside Resources 4. Coordination/Promotion actions ao Fund Plan Implementation Coordinate with Other Agencies Monitor and Continue Advocacy Neighborhood Association Participation Inventory by Outside Groups Access to Unique areas Public Information Council Workshop 5/27/99 Page 3 The Planning and Zoning Commission and Parks Board endorsed the Greenways Master Plan with the following recommendations. Planning and Zoning Commission a. Adopt Plan Concept as a Guide b. Appoint Permanent Greenways Committee c. Identify Staff Resources for Implementation Parks and Recreation Board a. Adopt plan b. Create Permanent Greenways Committee Councilman Silvia made a motion to adopt the Greenways Master Plan as presented with recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Parks Board. The Greenways position shall be included in the budget process and future appointment of citizens to a permanent Greenways Committee. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen. The motion carded unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation~ discussion and possible action on Vision Statement One (Transportation/Mobility), Mayor and Councilmembers discussed the transportation concerns in our community. No action was required. Agenda Item No. 4 -Discussion and possible action on the ranking of the City Council's 1999 Strategic Issues. City Manager Noe presented a list of the strategic issues that the Council developed and listed during the annual retreat. Staff listed these items under the corresponding vision statements for Council's consideration. The Council reviewed and streamlined the proposed 1999 Strategic Issues. Transportation/Mobility Traffic Management-North/South Public Transportation · Street Markings Program Parks and Recreation · Implementation of Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan · Passive/Garden Parks (Connecting Hensel Park to Horticulture Department) · Senior Programs Council Workshop 5/27/99 Page 4 Health and Public Safety · One Stop Social Services Facility · Drainage Maintenance (FEMA) · Fire Master Plan · Railroad Safety/Separations Education/Information · Communications with Citizens Quality Service · Streamlining Development Process (Staffing Issues) · Comparison of City Pay vs. Market o New City Hall · Centralized Customer Service · Paperless Council · Regional Water Authority · Cooperative Efforts with TAMU · Strategic Plan (technology replacement policy, implementing capital projects and policy regarding funds for future growth, including fee policies) · Joint Programs with CSISD Cultural Arts · Community Arts Center Employment Prosperity · Tourism Development (Marketing & Attractions) · Economic Development · Northgate Revitalization Civic Pride · Neighborhood Program and Policy (Code Enforcement, Historic Preservation/Overlay, Traffic Calming, Zoning Code Revisions · Streetscape/Overlay District/Entrance Beautification · Village Concept-Southgate Area · Comprehensive Plan Implementation · Growth Management City Manager Noe indicated that the staff'will update the list and present it at a future meeting for ranking. Council Workshop 5/27/99 Page 5 Agenda Item No. 5 - Agenda Request by Councilmembers No requests were brought forward at this time. Agenda Item No 6 - Council Calendars Council Workshop and Regular Meeting 6/10 Agenda Item No. 7 - Executive Session Mayer McIlhaney announced that the council would convene into executive session pursuant to 551.071 and 551.072 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 staff and legal reports, pursuant to Section 551.075. Staff and Legal Reports {Gov't Code Section 551.075} Pending and Contemplated Litigation {Gov't Code Section 551.071 }; possible action Bryan v. College Station Cause No. 40,381-85 Docket No. 15020 Docket No. 16157 Cause No. H-95-5626 Cause No. 43,098-85 Docket No. Tx-98-2000 Cause No. 96-03168 Cause No. 97-02587 Lewis V. College Station Franklin Gold v. College Station Wendy Boriskie v. College Station Swiki Anderson and Steve Esmond v. College Station and Connie Hooks Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072}; possible action a. Acquisition of land for future community park, greenway and street right of way. Aeenda Item No. 8 - Final action on Executive Session~ if necessary. The Council returned into open session at 8:04 p.m. No action was taken from executive session. Council Workshop 5/27/99 Page 6 Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 94 day of December, 1999. APPROVED: Mayc;r~Lynn McIlhaney ~ ~2i~y Secretary Comfie Hooks