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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/1997 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor LYNN MCILHANEY Mayor Pro Tempore HUB KENNADY City Manager GEORGE K. NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members STEVE ESMOND LARRY MARIOTT DAVID HICKSON DICK BIRDVVELL SWIKI ANDERSON MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September `1`1, '1997 Council Chambers, `1 `10`1 Texas Avenue COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Protem Kennady, Councilmembers Hickson, Mariott, Birdwell, Anderson, Esmond STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, City Attorney Cargill, City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Manager Brymer, Finance Director Cryan, PARD Director Beachy, Fire Chief Giordano, Development Services Director Callaway, City Planner Kee Agenda Item No. 1 -- Pled.qe of Allegiance Councilmembers and audience cited the pledge of allegiance. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Invocation Rev. Tom Estes of A&M Presbyterian Church provided the invocation. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consider request for absence from meeting. All councilmembers were present. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Constitution Week Mary Cooper accepted the proclamation read by Mayor Mcllhaney for Constitution Week, September 17-23, 1997. Providing Customer Service Excellence Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 2 A,qenda Item No. 5 -- Statutory Agenda a. Bid #97-46: Approved contract for employee uniform rental for various city departments. Funds appropriated in 1997-98 operating budgets for General, Utility, Sanitation and Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency. Award to Best Uniform Supply Company in Houston as lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $58,682. Item approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consent A.qenda a. Approved council minutes for special meeting, June 19, 1997. b. Approved award of construction contract for annual sidewalk project, No. ST-9711 to South Construction, Inc. in the amount of $67,698.40. Funds available from Sidewalk Master Plan budget for FY 1995-96 through FY 1999-2000. c. Approved interlocal agreement with CSISD for construction of sidewalks, handicap ramps and drainage structures between Southwood Athletic Park and College Station Junior High School and a contribution toward fencing along Rock Prairie Road at Jack and Dorothy Miller Park. d. Approved Ordinance No. 2263 amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances revising the appeal process for driveway permits. Ordinance revision is part of the Development Review streamlining effort. e. Approved resolution authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation Dept. to represent and act for the City of College Station with Texas Forest Service Public Outreach Challenge Grant Program. Items approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Regular Agenda 7a. Possible action on master preliminary plat for approximately 65 acres located in the Nantucket Subdivision, located on the southwest corner of Nantucket Drive and SH 6, includes Phases 6-12 and Leisure Island Phases 1-3. (97-312) Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 3 City Planner Jane Kee presented a staff report on this item. She stated the plat consists of 65 acres of land, approximately 13 lots located outside the city limits. The developer's intention is to build out the remainder of what was part of the Nantucket Subdivision with residential lots that will be in the city limits and connected to city sewer through an impact fee line. At this time, no fees have been approved by the City Council. A master preliminary plat showing lot sizes ranging from about a quarter of an acre to just over one half acre was submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the August 7 meeting. This plat showed three streets accessing Nantucket Drive. After much opposition, action on the plat was deferred until the next meeting to give the residents of Nantucket and the developer more opportunity to resolve differences. At the August 21 st meeting, the plat was revised with no access to Nantucket Drive with the exception of the roadway for the 13 lots. Landscape buffer is proposed to be along the SH 6 frontage road and along Nantucket Drive. The subdivision name was changed to South Hampton and will not be a part of the Nantucket subdivision. Ms. Kee emphasized the average overall density of all existing and proposed phases is approximately 1.4 acres per lot. Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denied the second preliminary plat. Staff recommended approval because it complied with the density range and the land use plan. Ms. Kee mentioned that the plat also contained two variance requests relative to sidewalk and street widths which the staff recommended approval. The applicant, Phyllis Hobson submitted a petition signed by homeowners who supported the proposed plat. Larry Wells, engineer for the project responded to Councilman Birdwell's question on the oversize participation in the sewer line. Mayor Mcllhaney allowed audience members to address council on this issue. The following individuals opposed the plat because it conflicted with existing rural lot sizes and it would have a negative impact on the neighborhood integrity and quality of life. A petition signed by homeowners who opposed the plat was presented to the Mayor. B.L. Harris, 1207 Nantucket Michael Rabins, 4587 Cricket Pass Leslie Hill, 2803 Adrienne Gareth Jones, 4712 Nantucket Sandra ,Jacobson, 4588 Cricket Pass Bonnie Kistler, 1424 Wayfarer Jack T. Madeley, 4715 Nantucket Jan Madeley, 4715 Nantucket Marq Synwolt, 4700 Scrimshaw Delmar Cain, 4701 Scrimshaw Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 4 John Boics, 4599 Sandpiper Cove Charles Akins, 1507 Wayfarer Robert Webb, Mariners Cove Margaret Norris, 4705 Scrimshaw John Pitts Public input concluded. Phyllis Hobson and Larry Wells addressed the Council on the lot size concerns and sewer line expansion. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to approve the preliminary plat with the understanding that the City will not allocate any monies for oversize participation in the sewer line, that this project will meet all the sidewalk requirements of the current city ordinances, and with the staff recommendation that the applicant successfully rezones each phase to comply with the zoning regulations prior to submitting a final plat of that phase. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion. Councilman Esmond noted that he would abstain from the motion due to his business relationship with the applicant. Council directed staff to bring forward information about the oversize participation cost to this group. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1-1. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Hickson, Kennady, Mariott, Birdwell AGAINST: Councilman Anderson ABSTAIN: Councilman Esmond 7b: Possible action on a Resolution determining a public necessity to acquire certain property; clivin.q notice of an official determination to acquire property for the Northgate public parkin(I claracle project; establishin.q procedures for the acquisition of property; and possible action on a resolution declarin~ intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt. This property is described as lots 16 through 257 Block 6-7~ and lot 147 Block 5 of the W.C. Boyett Estate Partition. Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer stated that this item is for council consideration to acquire property for the Northgate Parking Garage project to include a four story structure with 752 parking spaces at a cost of $6.8 million. Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 5 Councilmembers made comments based on the recommendations and final report submitted by John DeShazo and Associates. Councilman Esmond read a partial transcript of Council's May 22, 1997 Workshop Meeting in which Mr. DeShazo recommended that a parking lot be constructed first, then when people get used to paying for their parking, the appropriate elevated garage could be built. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the floor for public comment. The following individuals addressed the Council. Bill Bingham of 404 Fairview encouraged councilmembers to place this issue on a voter referendum. He supported a garage in the Northgate area. Debra Boyett of 502 Boyett St. indicated that the proposed parking garage will not be an asset to the area because the students will not pay to park. She indicated a desire for tenants and students to park on the street. Roxanne Brown of 306 B Second St. resides in rental property at the location that will be purchased for the construction. She encouraged councilmembers not to use their authority of eminent domain. Richard Benning and John Raney, merchants in Northgate supported the garage. John Szbaunewicz also supported the garage. He suggested the installation of parking meters for additional revenue. Dr. Mark Sicilio made several comments in support of the garage. Public input concluded. Councilman Hickson made a motion to approve the resolutions in Item No. 7b and award of contract to Architex, Inc. in Item No. 7c. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to divide the question, seconded by Councilman Anderson. Motion carried 4-3. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Anderson, Birdwell, Esmond AGAINST: Councilmembers Hickson, Mariott, Kennady Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to approve the first resolution as presented in the packet with an addition to the section entitled Part 4 by stating that the City Manager shall not exceed $6 per square foot for acquisition of parcels. The motion was seconded by Councilman Esmond. The motion failed by a vote of 3-4. Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 6 FOR: Councilmembers Birdwell, Esmond, Anderson AGAINST: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Mariott, Hickson, Kennady Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to change Part 6 of the resolution to replace the word "City Manage¢' to "Mayor after approval by the City Council is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to acquire each of the parcels needed for said project, on behalf of the City". The motion carried 4-3. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Birdwell, Anderson, Esmond AGAINST: Councilmembers Kennady, Hickson, Mariott The original motion to approve the first resolution as amended to include the change to Part 6 passed by a vote of 4-3. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Kennady, Hickson, Mariott AGAINST: Councilmembers Birdwell, Anderson, Esmond Councilman Hickson made a motion to approve the resolution declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott. Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to renumber the resolution Section 1 to Section la and add a Section lb to read "The debt issued for this purpose shall be limited to revenue bonds." Councilman Esmond seconded the motion. Motion failed by a vote of 3-4. FOR: Councilmembers Birdwell, Esmond, Anderson AGAINST: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Kennady, Hickson, and Mariott Original motion to approve the resolution carried 5-2. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Birdwell, Kennady, Hickson, Mariott AGAINST: Councilmembers Esmond, Anderson 7c: Possible action on award of a desi.qn contract in the amount of $370,980.23 to Arkitex Studio, Inc. for the schematic design, desi.qn development~ construction document, bidding and construction phases of the Colle.qe Main Parkin~ Garage project. Councilman Hickson made a motion to approve award of design contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott. Councilman Anderson made a motion to table this item. The motion was seconded by Councilman Birdwell and failed 3-4. FOR: Councilmembers Esmond, Anderson, Birdwell AGAINST: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Hickson, Mariott, Kennady Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 7 Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion, seconded by Councilman Esmond to change the contract document under Article III, Section 3.04 to read "Upon request, Architect shall meet with the City Council to make a presentation...." The amended motion carried 6-1, Councilmember Kennady voted against. The original motion to award the contract with the corrected statement in the contract document carried 4-3. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Kennady, Hickson, Mariott AGAINST: Councilmembers Esmond, Birdwell, Anderson 7j. Possible action on ordinance to adopt the 1997-98 Budget. Councilman Hickson moved to adopt the budget as presented by staff. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott. Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to move the $2.3 million fund balance in surplus monies from general fund to capital project fund to serve as debt avoidance with a line item budget of $300,000 in the capital project fund allocated toward a Teen Center. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to accept the city staff proposal to cut certain items in the budget by increasing the drainage maintenance fund by $30,000 of general fund monies. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hickson. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to delete $19,000 for plastic recycling. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson which failed by a vote of 2-5. FOR: Councilmembers Birdwell and Anderson AGAINST: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Hickson, Mariott, Esmond, Kennady Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to delete $1,086,000 of underground utilities along Harvey Road. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. Motion failed by a 2-5 vote. FOR: Councilmembers Birdwell and Anderson AGAINST: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Hickson, Mariott, Esmond, Kennady Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to delete $13,000 for the CPS system in the water utility budget. The motion was seconded by Councilman Esmond. Motion failed by a 3-4 vote. FOR: Councilmember Birdwell, Esmond, Anderson AGAINST: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Kennady, Hickson, Mariott Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 8 Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to direct staff to bring forward the ordinance to reduce the electrical revenue by $2 million in the form of rate reduction and properly prorated to the various classes of service to begin on January 1, 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilman Esmond. Motion failed by a 3-4 vote. FOR: Councilmembers Birdwell, Esmond, Anderson AGAINST: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Kennady, Hickson, Mariott Councilman Kennady made an amended motion to reduce the effective tax rate by 1/4 of a cent, ($45,000) and allocate the other 1/4 cent of $45,000 for an additional police officer. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hickson. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Mariott made an amended motion to appropriate $130,000 for the regional water supply study and $10,000 for the Brazos Valley Senior Center. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hickson. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to divide the question. Esmond seconded the motion. Motion failed 3-4. FOR: Councilmembers Esmond, Birdwell, Anderson AGAINST: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Hickson, Mariott, Kennady The amended motion made by Mariott passed by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Birdwell voting against. The original motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2266 as amended carried 4-3. FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Hickson, Mariott, Kennady AGAINST: Councilmembers Birdwell, Esmond, Anderson 7k: Possible action on ordinance to adopt ad valorem tax rate of $0.4318/~100 for 1997-98. Councilman Kennady made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2267 with an ad valorem tax rate of $0.4293/$100 taxable value. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott and carried unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Hickson left the meeting at 10:10 p.m. 7d: Public hearing and possible action on ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance which will revise the role of the Project Review Committee, defining development, and clarifies that improvements reflected on site plans be constructed at the time of development. Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 9 Director of Development Services Callaway briefly explained the item. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to defer this item for a future agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson which carried unanimously, 6-0. 7e: Public hearing and possible action on ordinance amending Subdivision Re.qulations, Section 3 and 4 defining development~ and clarify when plattin.q is required and Section 6 changin.q the timing for consideration of preliminary plats and master plans. Motion made by Councilman Birdwell to defer this item for a future agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson which carried unanimously, 6-0. 7f: Public hearing and possible action on proposed ordinance rezonin.q approximately 2 acres of a 5.1 acre tract located in the J.H. Jones Survey #26 at 4520 Raymond Stotzer Parkway from A-O Agricultural/Open to C-2 Commercial Industrial. (97-110). Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. She closed the public hearing. Councilman Esmond moved adoption of Ordinance No. 2264 to rezone approximately 2 acres of a 5.1 acre tract at 4520 Raymond Stotzer Parkway from A-O Agricultural Open to C-2 Commercial Industrial. (97-110) The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 6-0. 7.q: Discuss and possible action on property and liability insurance program renewals for the City of College Station and Brazos Valley Solid Waste Mana,qement Agency. Councilman Kennady moved approval to award A.J. Gallagher as the renewal program carrier and TML for BVSWMA and Worker's Compensation coverage. The motion was seconded by Councilman Esmond which carried unanimously, 6-0. 7h: Consider enterin,q into an interlocal agreement with the city of Bryan~ agreeing to reimburse Bryan for one half of the costs of engineering services for consulting and design work performed in the establishment of a joint water supply aclency, up to $129,881. Councilman Kennady moved approval of the interlocal agreement with the City of Bryan. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott. Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 10 Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion that the staff report back to council at the end of each phase and continue to solicit participation from A&M in this project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kennady which carried by a vote of 5-0-1, Councilman Esmond abstained. The original motion as amended carried 5-0-1, Esmond abstained. 7i. Consider ordinance amendin,cl Chapter 2, Section l(d) of the Code of Ordinances, revisin,q the permit exemptions for livestock permits. Councilman Birdweil made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2265 as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 6-0. John Szabuenewicz spoke to this item and requested council to deny the proposed ordinance. A,qenda Item No. 8 -- Hear Visitors. Helen Pugh addressed the Council on the budget adopted tonight. Council reiterated that the police department budget increased by four additional officers. Willie Allen of Brazos Valley Cyclists asked the council to consider a tribute on behalf of Wayne Bryant, former owner of Aggieiand Cycle who passed away from a traffic accident. A.qenda Item No. 9 -- Final action on executive session. No action was taken. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Adjourn The executive, workshop and regular meetings were adjourned at 10:40 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th day of September, 1997. APPROVED: May~ Lynn Mcllhaney ?~EST: . City Secretary Connie Hooks GUEST REGISTER WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 3:00 P.M. 11. 12. 13. 18. 19. 10. 20. GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 7:00 P.M. 19. 20. GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 7:00 P.M.