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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/1996 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor LYNN MCILHANEY Mayor Pro Tempore HUB KENNADY City Manager GEORGE K. NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members BILL FOX LARRY MARIOTT DAVID HICKSON DICK BIRDWELL BRAD MARTIN MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1996 7:00 P.M. COLLEGE STATION CITY HALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro tem Kennady, Councilmembers Mariott, Birdwell, Fox COUNCILMEMBERSABSENT: Councilmember Hickson STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Senior Planner Kuenzel, Staff Planner Dunn, Staff Engineer Leventis, Director of Communications and Information Services Shear, BVSWMA Executive Director Angelo Mayor Mcllhaney opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Councilmembers and audience cited the pledge of allegiance. A.qenda Item No. 2 -- Mayor Pro tem Kennady provided the invocation. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Statutory Agenda a. Considered one rehabilitation contract for 811 Fairview, a HOPE 3 Homeownership project. Total amount of contract, $15,730. Funding available from federal 1992 HOPE 3 Grant funds. Contract awarded to Purofirst. b. Approved Mayor to execute Quitclaim deed for reimbursement from TXDOT for utility line relocations, in the amount of $22,223.04. Councilman Mariott moved approval of the statutory agenda items. Councilman Fox seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. Providing Customer Service Excellence Regular 6/13~96 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consent Aqenda a. Approved council meeting minutes for workshop meeting of April 24, 1996, special meeting of May 6, 1996, special meeting of May 8, 1996, and regular meeting of May 9, 1996. b. Approved construction contract for Wellborn Road Water transmission line relocation project to Texcon contractors in the amount of $39,541. c. Approved construction contract for Old Arnold Road walkway, bikeway and drainage improvements to Elliott Construction as the lowest bidder in the amount of $259,173.60. d. Approved grant of easement rights to City of Bryan for purpose of electric power services to the new water well no. 5 near the intersection of OSR and Sandy Point Road. e. Approved construction contract for reconstruction of University Oaks Drive to the lowest bidder, Young Contractors of Bryan in the amount of $573,887.50. Mayor Mcllhaney explained that the staff presented information to councilmembers at the workshop meeting to indicate that an amendment will be brought forth in a future council meeting to reflect a $13,000 increase in the contract for a 50 day completion date and the use of a new material. f. Approved final plat on Lots A, B, C, D, E, and 118R, Block 9, Southwood Valley Section 5-A (96-200). g. Approved resolution designating the polling place and judges for August 10, 1996 special election. h. Approved purchase of 1996 patrol sedan. Funds available in contingency fund and Police Dept. operating budget. Contract awarded to Orange Ford as Iow bidder, in the amount of $19,297. i. Ratified increase in contract to Finway, Inc. (purchase order #952-62) by $150,000 for labor used for line extensions, system upgrades, underground conversion and installation, and street lighting projects through July, 1996. Funding available in FY 1995-96 utility fund and miscellaneous bond funds. Total revised contract amount for FY 1995-96 not to exceed $725,000. Regular 6/13~96 Page 3 j. Approved expenditure of funds for payment of legal fees to Haynes & Boone in the amount of $1,440.40. k. Approved expenditure of funds for payment of legal fees to Jenkens and Gilchrist in the amount of $12,619.99; David & Davis in the amount of $380.52, Duncan Weinberg, Miller and Pembroke in the amount of $10,946.70, Whitfield Russell & Associates in the amount of $18,409 and Bickerstaff, Heath, Smiley, Pollan, Keaver & McDaniel in the amount of $40,680.01. Total expenditure $83,036.22. I. Approved request for annual blanket purchase order of various electrical wire and cable, funds available as budgeted in electric inventory. Staff recommended award to Techline, Inc. as Iow bidder, $301,401.50. m. Approved reimbursement of $6,000 for lot cost of 801 Pasler, lots 25 and 26, Pasler Addition to Brazos Valley Community Action Agency. n. Approved change order to HDR Engineering, Inc. Contract for installation of methane gas vents at Rock Prairie Road Landfill not to exceed $36,110. Councilman Fox moved approval of the consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 5-0. Re.qular A.qenda Agenda Item No. 5a -- Public hearinq and consider rezoninq 32.72 acres located on the northeast corner of Schaffer and Graham Road intersection in the Robert Stevenson Leaque from A-O Aqricultural Open to R-2 Duplex Residential. Staff Planner Sabine Kuenzel remarked that the applicant requested council delay action on this item until the next council meeting because there are only five council members present. At the request of Councilman Birdwell, Ms. Kuenzel provided a brief summary of the request. She noted in the summary, that no vehicular access between the two subdivisions; even if there is access across from the creek from R-2 to R-l, no direct access will be provided to the west, with the exception of Graham Road. Regular 6/13/96 Page 4 Ms. Kuenzel replied to Councilman Fox's question regarding the compatibility of this request with the HOK master plan. The request is within the concept, discussions are still being held. The request is also in compliance with the existing plan and existing policies. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. The following individuals utilized their 5 minute time limit to express their opposition to the rezoning request. Andy Bland, 703 Hasselt Cheri Zdziarski, 720 Hasselt Ed Back, 706 Hasselt Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to delay this item to the next regular council meeting and to encourage the developer to negotiate with the adjoining neighborhood regarding development changes and problems connected with duplexes. Councilman Fox seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. A.qenda Item No. 5b -- Public hearinq and consideration of an amendment to Zoninq Ordinance No. 1638, creating Section 7.24 District NG - Northqate. Staff Planner Joey Dunn presented this item. The proposed ordinance amendment is the result of input from the previous Northgate Ad Hoc Steering Committee, the current Northgate Revitalization Board, members of city staff, Northgate merchants, residents, and property owners through a community meeting held on April 30, 1996 and by recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 16, 1996. The intent of the ordinance amendment is to "clean up" the various zoning districts within the Northgate area and to serve as an implementation tool for future redevelopment and revitalization efforts. Specific standards would be applied throughout the planned unit development, considered "subdistricts". · NG-1 Historic Northgate - generally applies to the "core area" of Northgate, in the vicinity of the existing C-NG Commercial Northgate district; · NG-2 Commercial Northgate - replaces the existing C-1 district in the general area of the Albertson shopping center; and, Regular 6/13~96 Page 5 · NG-3 Residential Northgate - existing residential areas to the north to be zoned for higher density residential redevelopment. Mr. Dunn highlighted the verbiage changes and other revisions throughout the ordinance. Councilmembers expressed no objection to add a specific term "convention or meeting room facility" to the permitted uses under NG-1 and NG-2. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in support of the ordinance amendment. Julius Gribou, Chairman of the Northgate Revitalization Board spoke in favor of the amendment as presented. Larry Haskins came forward on behalf of Northgate property owner, Jack Culpepper, business owner, William Boyett, First American Bank and Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan Association. His comments pertained to NG-2 area. Mr. Haskins outlined several recommended changes in the permitted and conditional use classification, off street parking, and landscaping. Additional remarks related to drive in sales were expressed by staff and councilmembers Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Kennady made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2183 with the revisions submitted by staff. Councilman Fox seconded the motion. Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to approve the ordinance to include the suggested changes outlined by Mr. Haskins. Councilman Fox seconded the motion which carried 4-1, Councilman Kennady voting against. The vote on the original motion as amended carried unanimously, 5-0. A.qenda Item No. 5c -- Public hearinq and consider revised land use assumptions and capital improvement plan for sanitary sewer service area "92-01", the impact fee area currently desi.qnated in the Graham Road area. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Regular 6/13/96 Page 6 Councilmembers discussed the assessment process and collection time. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to delay action on this item and ask the legal department to review the city's option in timing of collection and the notice requirements. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 5-0. Agenda Item No. 5d -- Public hearin.q on an ordinance creatin.q a draina_cle utility district in the City of Colle.qe Station. Public Works Director Mark Smith briefly outlined the drainage utility system. The drainage utility fee will provide revenues toward capital improvements. He reviewed the implementation schedule. Citizens identified below voiced the concerns and opinions to the utility fee: Fred Dollar, 1002 Goode Louis Thompson, 1901 Bee Creek Robert Kenefick, 1815 Medina Ed Burns, 1203 Park Place Helen Pugh, 601 Fairview Stefan Gartner, 1303 Angelina Kathleen Kenefick, 1815 Medina Mayor Mcllhaney thanked everyone for participating in the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 5e -- Consider selection of architects to provide planning. desi.qn and construction manaqement services for new College Station Utility Customer Services Buildinq and Maintenance Facility for Public Works. Staff recommended neqotiations with Charlie Burris Architects. Project Manager Paul Leventis described the item. Questions were raised by councilmembers regarding the funding appropriation. Councilman Fox moved approval to initiate negotiations with the architect, Charlie Burris for design services of College Station Utility Customer Services Building and the Public Services Maintenance Building. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Mcllhaney requested staff place this item on the first workshop agenda following the special election. Regular 6/13~96 Page 7 A.qenda Item No. 5f -- Appoint Mayor to community boards: Brazos Animal Shelter, Metropolitan Planning Or.qanization and Brazos Valley Development Council subcommittee. Councilman Kennady made a motion to appoint Mayor Mcllhaney to the boards specified above. Councilman Fox seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. A,qenda Item No. 5.q -- Appoint three members to the Wolf Pen Creek Tax Increment Financin.q District Board Reinvestment Zone No. 1. Councilman Mariott made a motion to appoint Councilmember Hickson as Chairman for a two year term, Councilmembers Birdwell and Kennady for a one year term. Councilman Fox seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. Council directed staff to notify the school district and Brazos County of this action. A.qenda Item No. 5-h -- Reappoint City Attorney, City Jud.qe and City Secretary. Councilman Kennady made a motion to reappoint City Judge, Randy Michel for a two year term to coincide with the Mayor's term. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 5-0. Councilman Kennady made a motion to reappoint City Secretary, Connie Hooks for a two year term to coincide with the term of Mayor. This motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 5-0. Councilman Mariott made a motion to not reappoint City Attorney Cathy Locke. Councilman Kennady seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. Mayor Mcllhaney mentioned that she understood the motion to include the City Attorney not be reappointed and her services utilized as a carryover. Following clarification of the original motion, Councilman Fox made a motion to employ services of the City Attorney on a month to month basis until .such time the council determines other action. Councilman Mariott moved to reconsider the previous motion for clarification purposes. Councilman Fox seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. Regular 6/13/96 Page 8 Councilman Mariott made the motion at this time to not reappoint the City Attorney but to put her on a month to month basis until after the election of new city councilmember in August when the council will begin the search for a new City Attorney. Councilman Kennady seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. A.qenda Item No. 5i -- Present and discuss open meetin.qs and public information acts. Assistant City Attorney Pete Shively was available to answer questions. A.qenda Item No. 5i -- Hear Visitors. Helen Pugh commented on the recent article regarding the pay scales and incentive programs proposed in next year's budget. Agenda Item No. 5k -- Adjourn. Mayor Mcllhaney adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Thursday, June 13, 1996, 10:00 p.m. Executive session was scheduled for 5:00 p.m, Thursday, June 13th; however due to the lack of quorum at that time, council delayed the executive session to follow the regular meeting. The Council convened in closed session at 10:00 p.m in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Local Government Code, Section 551. Council returned into open session from executive session at 10:25 p.m. for action to be recorded in open session. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to direct staff to proceed in intervention at the Public Utility Commission in the Docket Nos. assigned to TMPA, Brazos Electric Cooperative and the cities of Bryan, Garland, Greenville and Denton concerning cost of services for Open Access Comparable Transmission Service. Regular 6/13/96 Page 9 The motion was seconded by Mariott which carried unanimously, 4-0, with Councilmembers Hickson and Fox absent. Mayor Mcllhaney adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney/' ATTEST: City Secretary Connie Hooks GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1996 7:00 P.M.