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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/26/1984 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1984 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: VISITORS PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Runnels, Anderson, Boughton, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke Mayor Halter City Manager Bardell, Assistant City Manager VanDever, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Director of Planning Mayo, City Engineer Pullen, City Secretary Jones, Assistant Director of Planning Callaway, Acting City Attorney Locke, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Major Feldman, Municipal Court Clerk Choate, Police Dept. Records Manager Norton, Planning Assistant Longley, Personnel Manager Dickson, Utilities Office Manager Piwonka, Detective Mason, Council Coordinator Jones See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, July 12, 1984. Councilman Runnels stated that on the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, July 12, 1984, Agenda Item No. 14, the motion should include a statement that indicates that the funds for the contract will be appropriated from the Utility Fund Contingency in the amount of $12,000.00. Councilman Anderson moved approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, July 12, 1984, with the above addition. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 2 - Consideration of a resolution adopting a service plan for the annexation of a 535.74 acre tract of land south of and adjacent to the southernmost City Limits and east of and adjacent to the proposed right-of-way for State Highway 6. 00 .55 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1984 PAGE 2 A~enda Item No. 3 - A public hearin~ on the question of annexin~ an area of approximately 535.74 acres of land south of and adjacent to the southernmost City Limits and east of and adjacent to the proposed ri~ht-of-way for State Highway 6. Councilman Anderson moved to table Agenda Item Nos. 2 and 3 for consideration at a later date. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. A~enda Item No. 4 - A public hearing on the question of rezonin~ Lots 19 through 27, Richards Addition, from Apartments High Density District R-6 and Single Family District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of James E. Jett, Trustee (84-113). Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the rezoning request concerns Lots 19 through 27, Richards Addition, from Apartments High Density District R-6 and Single Family District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. He noted that the area is reflected as low density residential on the city's Land Use Plan. He stated that the staff recommends denial of this request for the following reasons: (1) These lots are part of an established low density residential area; (2) This request does not comply with the Land Use Plan. He further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request (4-2) with the following conditions: (1) That the eight lots are replatted into one plat; (2) That a fence which meets city ordinance requirements for visual screening be erected fifteen feet from the property line; and, (3) That a building setback line be established sixty feet from the property line. Director of Planning Mayo referred to the goals of the city's Comprehensive Plan and noted that this rezoning would be in conflict with a number of them. Mayor Pro-Tem Runnels opened the public hearing. Jim Jett, owner of the property, stated that he had accepted the conditions approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He noted that he had offered the most easterly one and one half lots to the Parks Department for the development of a neighborhood park, but the proposal was not accepted by the Parks Department because of maintenance reasons. He stated that he had tried to contact the residents within 200 feet of the tract and was aware of only one permanent resident in the area. He further stated that this resident was aware of the situation and attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which this request was approved. 00 . 56 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1984 PAGE 3 He stated that he intends to deed restrict the property to prohibit businesses which produce loud noises and noxious fumes. Councilman Prause asked why the rezoning request was for General Commercial C-1 rather than Administrative-Professional A-P. Mr. Jett stated that the configuration of the property does not allow for Administrative-Professional A-P. He explained that an A-P zone does not want to be that close to a major arterial. · Mr. Jim Gardner suggested that the Council deny this rezoning request. He noted that this request is in conflict with the city's comprehensive plan. He questioned whether there is a real need for this commercial zoning and stated that commercializing Hollemah will not provide relief for Harvey Road. Mr. Bob Cornish stated that the residents of College Station are destined to have commercial development along Holleman all the way to the East Bypass. Mayor Pro-Tem Runnels closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezonin~ the above lots. Councilman Anderson stated that one of the city's development goals is to encourage the development of vacant property within the city limits and noted that this request is in agreement with this particular goal. He further stated that this property conforms to the C-1 depth requirements and lends itself to commercial zoning. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1539 rezoning the above lots including the conditions approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman McIlhaney asked where the eight lots are located in relation to the city's Community Development project. Director of Planning Mayo stated that the Community Development Project is in Richards Addition on Sterling Street. Councilman Boughton stated that she is concerned about destroying the residential neighborhood by rezoning these lots commercial after the city has made great strides in improving it through the Community Development project. Councilman Prause asked what changes would have to made in the Land Use Plan if this property is zoned General Commercial C-1. 00 657 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1984 PAGE 4 Director of Planning Mayo stated that the consultants did not show Holleman as commercial development. He pointed out that there would be some changes in the map. He further stated that any additional rezonings to the projected C-1 would create a surplus. Councilman Anderson withdrew his motion. Mr. Jett stated his opinion for the record that "we are getting considerably less from our staff than we are paying for." He stated that he was unaware of Mr. Mayo's feelings on this rezoning and thought that the staff had agreed that his proposed buffer was the most compatible to the area. He further stated that he has not been contacted by the city concerning the Holleman Street extension. He expressed his agreement with buffered zoning. He explained that he had designed the buffer and presented it to city staff members whom expressed no opposition. Councilman Anderson stated that the citizens of College Station voted for a referendum several years prior, which showed that they prefer a flexible approach to zoning rather than a rigid plan. Mr. Jett made several comments concerning the proposed Holleman Street extension. Councilman McIlhaney stated that she had requested that a Workshop City Council Meeting during the month of September address questions concerning the Holleman Street extension, Dartmouth Street extension, FM 2818 extension, and the proposed overpasses on the East Bypass. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1539 rezoning the above lots including the requirements stipulated by the Planning and Zoning Commission in their approval of this rezoning. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion. Councilman Reinke asked Mr. Jett if he is willing to build a brick or masonry fence. Mr. Jett stated that he had not considered the material for the construction of the fence, but noted that the fence would be built in compliance with the requirements set forth in the city's ordinance. Councilman Reinke moved to amend the motion to include that the fence be either brick or masonry to prevent any type of pathway between the C-1 and R-1 from developing. She included in her motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission accept this amendment on the site plan. 00/.,./,,.58 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1984 PAGE 5 Councilman Anderson seconded the amendment which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Councilman McIlhaney stated that she was voting to rezone this request to C-1 based on the Council's action at a previous meeting. She directed City Manager Bardell and the staff to initiate discussions with Council at an earlier date if there are problems concerning rezoning requests. The motion to approve Ordinance No. 1539 rezoning the above lots with the previous amendment was approved by a vote of 5-1 as follows: FOR: Mayor Pro-Tem Runnels, Councilmen Anderson, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke AGAINST: Councilman Boughton Agenda Item No. 6 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of Bids for memory upgrade for existing NCR Computer System, Data Processing Department Consideration of Bids for Stationary contacts, moving contacts and locking tabs for existing transformer, Electric Department Consideration of Bids for three police motorcycles, Police Department Consideration of Bids for three-phase pad-mounted transformers - 3 each, Electric Consideration of Bids for Sandy Point Road Pump Station - 1983 Improvements RWI No. 81-4700 Ail items were approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of Bids for Public Safety Computer System. Police Dept. Records Manager Norton presented the item. He referred to his letter in the packet dated July 29, 1984. He stated the proposed system will accommodate the Police, Fire, EMT and Municipal Court. Councilman Reinke asked if the consultant would automate the system for use by the City of College Station. Mr. Norton stated that the system will be maintainable with current staff and it will be molded and designed specifically for College Station. Councilman McIlhaney asked if this feature was included in the bid price. 00 59 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1984 PAGE 6 Mr. Norton replied affirmatively. Councilman Reinke asked if the bid price includes all software necessary to make the system operational. She questioned whether the firm will offer software maintenance after the twenty-five week installation period for no extra cost. Mr. Norton stated that the system will be developed and implemented over a twenty-five week period. He stated that the maintenance costs were outlined in the bid. Councilman Reinke asked if Nixdorf will provide training for all employees. Mr. Norton replied affirmatively. Councilman Runnels questioned the funding for the purchase of this system. Assistant City Manager VanDever stated that funds for this system will be appropriated from GOB 1984 Bond Interest Income. Councilman Prause moved approval of the bid submitted by the Nixdorf Computer Corporation to provide a Public Safety Computer System in the amount of $166,107. to be appropriated from GOB 1984 Bond Interest Income. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. A~enda Item No. 8 - Consideration of fundin~ request for Brazos Beautiful, Inc. from the Sanitation Contin~enc~ Fund. Councilman Anderson left the room temporarily. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He recommended that the Council approve a transfer from the Sanitation Contingency Fund in the amount of $9,000.00 for Brazos Beautiful, Inc. He explained that this amount would be for the second half ($5,000.00) of their 1984 funding request and the first half ($4,000.00) of their 1985 funding request. He pointed out that the remainder of their 1985 request will be funded in the city's 1985-86 budget. Councilman Boughton moved approval of a transfer of $9,000.00 from the Sanitation Contingency Fund for Brazos Beautiful, Inc. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 5-0, with Councilman Anderson temporarily absent from the room. 00 . .60 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1984 PAGE 7 Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of an Ordinance abandoning a portion o~ Haines Drive. (Applicant: Mr. Wayne R. Jordan) Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1540 abandoning a portion of Haines Drive. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 5-0, with Councilman Anderson temporarily absent from the room. A~enda Item No. 10 - Consideration of an Ordinance authorizin~ the Mayor to execute an agreement styled "Mutual Aid Agreement." Acting City Attorney Locke presented the item. She explained that this agreement is between the City of College Station and the County of Madison and only concerns emergency medical services. She noted that a change was made in Section II of the proposed agreement which makes it a third party beneficiary contract and requires that Madison County pay the City of College Station automatically. Councilman Prause moved approval of Ordinance No. 1541 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement styled "Mutual Aid Agreement" between the City of College Station and Madison County. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 5-0, with Councilman Anderson temporarily absent from the room. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an A~reement with Texas Commercial Waste. Councilman Anderson returned to the meeting. Acting City Attorney Locke presented the item. She explained that the city by ordinance requires all commercial, industrial, and other types of businesses to maintain refuse disposal containers on the site for disposal of all refuse. She noted that the city has accepted the Application of Texas Commercial Waste to provide refuse disposal containers that conform with city requirements, which are necessary for use with the city-owned refuse disposal trucks. She stated that this proposal will provide commercial and industrial businesses an alternative to buying the disposal containers. 00/ 61 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1984 PAGE 8 City Manager Bardell stated that the contract allows Texas Commercial Waste to place and remove the disposal containers, but does not grant them permission to haul waste. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1542 authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Texas Commercial Waste. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 12 - Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 13 - Closed Session to discuss pending litigation [6252-17(2)(e)] and land acquisition [6252-17(2)(f)]. A. Land Acquisition [6252-17(2)(f)]. 1. Foster Street. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to bhe public. Agenda Item No. 14 - Action on closed session. No action was taken on closed session. Agenda Item No. 15 - Adjourn. Mayor Pro-Tem Runnels adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M. ATTEST: ,"'7 ~ian Jones~it~ Secretary 00& 62 GUEST REGISTER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1984 7:00 P.M. 18. 19. 20. 11. ~~ 28. 15. ~ ~~~~_~2. 17. 34. 004463