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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/1995 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor LARRY RINGER Mayor ProTem LYNN MCILHANEY City Manager GEORGE IC NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members BILL FOX HUB KENNADY LARRY MARIOTT DAVID HICKSON NANCY CROUCH MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1995 COLLEGE STATION CITY HALL 7:00 P.M. COUNClLMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Ringer, Mayor Protem Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Crouch, Fox, Hickson, Mariott COUNCILMEMBERABSENT: Councilmember Kennady STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Locke, Administrative Assistant Kersten, Director of Economic and Development Services Callaway, Director of Public Services Smith, City Engineer Laza, Asst. Director of Fiscal/Human Resources Cryan, Director of Economic and Development Services Ash, Purchasing Agent Kettler, Asst. Director of Management Services Shear, and Asst. City Attorney Reynolds STAT U TO RY AG E N DA (S-1) Approved request for contingency authorization from the Electric Fund for $45,000 to pay for legal fees arising from litigation with the City of Bryan. CONSENT AGENDA (C-1) Approved minutes for the Council regular meeting on May 11, 1995. City of College Station Providing Customer Service Excellence City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, June 8, 1995 Page 2 (C-2) Approved Resolution 6-8-95-C-2 authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and City Attorney to acquire an interest in Lots 24, 26, and 32 of Block E, Lots 7, 14, 30, 32, 35, 36, and 38 of Block F, and Lots 3,10, 14, 16, 23, 25, 26, 33 and 34 of Block G, Eastmark Subdivision, for the Purpose of Removing Article VI, Section 1 of the Subdivision Covenants Restricting the Subdivision to Residential Use for the Development and Construction of Parking Facilities for Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, and Other Public Facilities, and Other Public Purposes which the City Council may Determine from Time to Time. (C-3) Approved final plat for the Brown Addition, a two lot subdivision consisting of 3.27 acres, located on Graham Road between Schaffer and Wellborn Roads. (95-215) (C-4) Approved final plat for the Deuel Addition, a single lot subdivision consisting of 1.00 acre, located on Graham Road between Schaffer and Wellborn Roads. (95-216) (C-5) Approved final plat (Replat) of Block A, Lot 2 & 3, Post Oak Forest Subdivision, located on Forest Drive. Applicant is J.R. Birdwell. (95-217) (C-6) Approved final plat (Replat) of the Polar-Bek Subdivision, located on Holleman Drive developed as the Enclave Apartments. Applicant is John Godfrey, Enclave Associates. (95-218) (C-7) Approved Change Order No. 5 for Sebesta Rd. Improvements,. Projects No. ST 1020, to modify the proposed storm inlets and AMS back driveway entrance. REGULAR AGENDA (R-l) Consideration of third and final readinq of an ordinance Rranting a Franchise to American Medical Waste Mana.qement, Inc. for the collection and disposal of Treated and Untreated Medical Waste from Health Care Related Facilities within the City. Sanitation Superintendent Jim Smith presented this item. Mr. Smith stated this is the third and final reading of the American Medical Waste Management, Inc. Franchise and asked if there were any questions. Mayor Ringer pointed out that the automatic renewal section has been removed and that all of the City's franchise agreements are not exclusive agreements. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, June 8, 1995 Page 3 Councilman Crouch moved approval of Ordinance 2128 to adopt the third and final reading granting a franchise to American Medical Waste Management, Inc..Councilman Hickson seconded the motion which carried, 6-0. (R-2) Public hearinq and action on proposed budqet amendment 6, authorizin.q appropriation of $104,912 from General Fund balance to pay legal fees and related costs associated with a joint action to collect delinquent franchise fees from General Telephone Company of the Southwest. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Mariott moved approval of Ordinance No. 2129. Councilman Crouch seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0. (R-2) Public hearinq and action on proposed budqet amendment 7, authorizinR appropriation of $840,000 for the purchase of apartments located at 1000 University Drive East, Colle.qe Station, Texas, related costs associated with the purchase and necessary capital improvements. All funds to be made available throuqh an interfund loan from the Electric Fund, that may be refunded throuqh a future debt instrument, and to provide $66,000 in appropriations for operations and maintenance of the apartment complex to be paid from revenues estimated to be $98,420. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Ms. Debra Boyett, 502 Boyett addressed the Council. Ms. Boyett asked why is the City of College Station going to buy the apartments if RTC can not sell to a willing buyer. Mayor Ringer stated that RTC received proposals for purchase from a number of entities. RTC and the State housing department first preference was a non-profit entity. College Station was selected as their first entity to purchase the property. The City does not intend to utilize this purchase as a long term obligation. Ms. Boyett stated the apartments in College Station are no longer 100% occupied and the apartment owners do not want to compete with the City for renters. Mayor Ringer replied this project will be operated from the Community Development Office and it is not the intent of the city to be a long term owner. The purpose in purchasing the property was to prevent the sale to persons who may not take care of the property, subsequently in non-conformance of the city's goals in this area. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, June 8, 1995 Page 4 Interim City Manager Tom Brymer explained that the property had been under RTC ownership for a period of time. The property had been offered for sale but RTC did not sell it. After a period of time, a policy decision was made by RTC that the property would become available to Iow to moderate income housing. RTC offered the property through the State of Texas Department of Community Affairs and Housing for sale to certain qualified non-profit organizations for the use of Iow income housing. The City of College Station qualified for the purchase through the Community Development Office. The City of College Station's goal is not to be in the apartment ownership business for any length of time. Staff is currently preparing request for proposal for the sell of the apartments. Ms. Boyett asked who will manage the apartments. Mr. Brymer replied that the current management firm will continue to manage the apartments. Ms. Boyett asked if the City Council understood that some of the A&M students fall under the category of Iow to moderate. Mr. Brymer replied affirmatively. Ms. Boyett asked what will happen when the city does not follow the guidelines for Iow to moderate income. She expressed concern about the city becoming a private enterprise. Councilman Hickson explained that the Council looked at the best interest of the citizens of College Station and also as a major gateway into this community. The Council must maintain the ethnic value of a major artery coming into the city. The City is not in the apartment business and does not plan to be in this business for a substanital length of time, provided the city will find a buyer who qualifies. Mayor Protem Mcllhaney commented that the City Council is not interested in getting into the apartment management business. The apartment units were no longer being offered to the private sector. Karen Natowitz, 709 Honeysuckle Lane addressed the Council. She opposed the city taxes being allocated for real estate. Leslie Feigenbaum, 2005 Lis Lane, Bryan, addressed the Council. He explained that he offered RTC more money than the City is paying for it. Mr. Feigenbaum was concerned that the city is getting involved in the private real estate business. He stated concern about the price of insurance and possible litigation. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, June 8, 1995 Page 5 Mayor Ringer stated that a resolution is being considered to acquire the property. Dennis Maloney, 803 Welsh addressed the Council. Mr. Maloney stated his concern being ethics and asked if the Council would be interested in acquiring Southgate Village Apartments. Councilman Hickson replied that the City is not an owner of Southgate. Interim City Manager Tom Brymer replied that the city has examined the Southgate Village Apartments but with the restriction involved, it was too difficult for the city to engage in negotiations. Mr. Maloney asked if the residents will be allowed to drink alcohol and smoke in a city park. Mayor Ringer stated that there is no ordinance against consumption of alcoholic beverages in a city park. Mr. Maloney asked if the city is allowed to have a certain percentage of Iow income or HUD housing in any housing project. Councilman Hickson stated that the city cannot regulate HUD housing. Mayor Ringer explained that through the city's housing program, the city's goal is to encourage residents in single family housing, ownership and to avoid concentration of subsidized housing. Helen Pugh, 601 Fairview expressed concern about the citizen's conduct and the ordinances which citizens should comply. Steven Miller, 906 Munson addressed the Council. Mr. Miller stated that he is in support of the City Council and Interim City Manager of their explanations. Mr. Miller understood that the City does not want to be involved, but the city has to be involved. He urged the enforcement of city ordinances. Ms. Schaub asked a question regarding the ownership of roperty located in front of the Cedar Creek apartments. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Hickson moved approval of Ordinance No. 2130. Councilman Mariott seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 6-0. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, June 8, 1995 Page 6 (R-4) Hear Visitors No one spoke. (R-5) Adjourn. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The council returned to executive session. ATTEST: City Secretary Connie Hooks APPROVED: Mayor~y~ -'-'--' GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1995 7:00 P.M. 19. 10. 20.