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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/2015 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MAY 18, 2015 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Nancy Berry, Mayor Council: Blanche Brick Steve Aldrich Karl Mooney John Nichols Julie Schultz James Benham City Staff: Kelly Templin, City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary Ian Whittenton, records Management Coordinator Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Berry at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. Proclamation designating APWA National Public Works Week Mayor Berry presented a proclamation to the Director of Public Works, Donald Harmon and Assistant Directors Peter Caler and Emily Fisher as representatives of the College Station Public Works Department, proclaiming May 17-23, 2015 as APWA National Public Works Week. Proclamation designating May as National Bike Month. Mayor Berry presented a proclamation to Councilmember Brick as a representative of the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenway Committee, proclaiming May as National Bike Month. Recognition of College Station High School's first graduating class. RM051815 Minutes Page 1 Mayor Berry presented a proclamation to graduates and staff of College Station High School recognizing the first graduating class of College Station High School. Citizen Comments Ben Roper, 5449 Prairie Dawn Ct., came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Sgt. Daniel Methvin. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for: • April 23, 2015 Workshop • April 23, 2015 Regular Council Meeting 2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of a contract number 15-010 with Komatsu Architecture in the amount of$106,800 for the programming and conceptual design for the Larry J. Ringer Library Expansion project and approval of Resolution 05-18-15-2b,declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt. 2c. Presentation,possible action,and discussion regarding construction contract 15-109 with Kieschnick General Contractors, Inc., in the amount of$3,187,342 for a hike and bike trail from Creek View Park to Lick Creek Park. 2d. Presentation,possible action, and discussion regarding the award of Bid 15-037 between the City of College Station and S.D.P. Manufacturing, in the amount of $166,753 for the purchase of a Track Mounted Mini Diger. 2e. Presentation,possible action,and discussion on a bid award for the annual agreement for electric meters and sockets, to be stored in inventory, as follows: Priester-Mell & Nicholson: $122,179; Summit Electric Supply: $25,292.60; Texas Electric Cooperatives: $9,714; HD Supply: $37,576.90. Total estimated annual expenditure is $194,762.50. 2f. Presentation, possible action and discussion on approving annual water meter purchases from Aqua Metric Sales Company through the Houston-Galveston Area Council cHGAC1 contract (#WM08-14). Based on the attached contract unit pricing, the estimated annual expenditure for water meters is: $315,199.06. 2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a bid award for the annual agreement for various electrical items to be stored in inventory as follows: Hill Country Electric Supply: $26 6M• Wesco: $8,14'7.50; Ctnart f Irhv• 9:111 Z7R• Tevas Electric Cnnperativp,. w..rv,vvv, r. . vv. rrr-Jd ...,. w� , . , �., ...,..., F..,. ... $64,584.64; Techline: $232,214.50; KBS Electrical Distribution: $42,624.70; Priester-Mell& Nicholson: $36,000. Total estimated annual expenditure is $420,644.34. 2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVWACS) Operating Budget for FY 16 and authorizing the City's quarterly payments of approximately $50,567.50 for an annual total RM051815 Minutes Page 2 of$202,270; and approval of the BVWACS Capital Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund Budget for FY 16 and payment of the City's share in the amount of$96,047.61. 2i.Presentation,possible action,and discussion on the first of two readings of a non-exclusive Pipeline Franchise Ordinance for Oil and Gas Operations with Halcon Field Services, LLC to construct, operate, maintain,remove, replace, and repair pipeline facilities, together with. equipment and appurtenances thereto, for r the transportation of petroleum products and byproducts. Items 2c and 2h were pulled for a separate vote. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda, less items 2c and 2h. The motion carried unanimously. (2c) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember Aldrich, to deny approval of the construction contract 15-109 with Kieschnick General Contractors, Inc., in the amount of$3,187,342 for a hike and bike trail from Creek View Park to Lick Creek Park. (2c) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Berry and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted five (5) for and two (2) opposed, to amend the pending motion to postpone the construction contract 15-109 with Kieschnick General Contractors, Inc., in the amount of$3,187,342 for a hike and bike trail from Creek View Park to Lick Creek Park. to the May 28 City Council Meeting. The motion carried with Councilmembers Nichols and Aldrich voting against. (2h) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember Berry, the City Council voted seven(7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVWACS) Operating Budget for FY 16 and authorizing the City's quarterly payments of approximately $50,567.50 for an annual total of $202,270; and approval of the BVWACS Capital Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund Budget for FY 16 and payment of the City's share in the amount of $96,047.61. The motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion adopting the Standard of Care Ordinance 2015-3656, to comply with the exemption for child care licensing under Section 42.041 (b)(14) Texas Human Resources Code. David Schmitz,Director of Parks and Recreation,reported that the Department of Human Services and Department of Protective and Regulatory Services passed updated legislation specifically regarding the regulation of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services. According to Section 42.041,the services provided by the Parks and Recreation Department meet RM051815 Minutes Page 3 all exemptions to this legislation. However, our compliance must be evidenced through an approved Standard of Care Ordinance. Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance. At approximately 7:40 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt the Standard of Care Ordinance 2015-3656,to comply with the exemption for child care licensing under Section 42.041 (b)(14) Texas Human Resources Code. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2015- '1657, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately two acres located at 3751 Rock Prairie Road West,and more generally located at the southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Drive South. Jessica Bullock,Planning and Development,reported that the applicant has requested the proposed amendment to General Commercial from Suburban Commercial as a step toward permitting a convenience store with fuel sales on approximately two acres located at the southeast corner of Holleman Drive South and Rock Prairie Road West. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on April 16, 2015 and voted 5-0 to recommend denial. Staff also recommends denial of the proposed amendment to the Future Land Use & Character Map. At approximately 7:48 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. Rabon Metcalf, RME Engineering, spoke on behalf of the developer in favor allowing this development to move forward with the preference being to pass regular item 3 to allow the development to move forward. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember Nichols,the City Council voted seven(7) for and none(0) opposed,to deny Ordinance 2015-3657 amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately two acres located at 3751 Rock Prairie Road West, and more generally located at the southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Drive South. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2015- 3658. amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing RM051815 Minutes Page 4 the zoning district boundaries from SC Suburban Commercial to PDD Planned Development District for approximately two acres being a portion of Lot 1, Block 1,Jackson Estates, Phase One, according to the plat recorded in volume 9762, page 159 of the official public records of Brazos County, Texas and being the same tract of land as described by a deed to the JH Driving Range, LLC recorded in volume 9816, page 120 of the official public records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located at 3751 Rock Prairie Road West, more generallylocated at the southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Drive South. Jessica Bullock, Planning and Development, reported that the applicant has requested a PDD Planned Development District zoning on approximately two acres located at the southwest corner of Holleman Drive South and Rock Prairie Road West. The PDD, with a base zoning district of GC General Commercial, includes an approximate 8,000 square foot building with associated fuel sales. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on April 16th and voted 4-1 to approve the rezoning request. Staff recommends denial. At approximately 8:06 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:06 p.m. At approximately 8:09 p.m., Mayor Berry reopened the Public Hearing. Luke Marnel,wanted to inform council of a similar development close to this one that he feels will be larger and provided more services. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:10 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Ordinance 2015- 3658, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from SC Suburban Commercial to PDD Planned Development District for approximately two acres being a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Jackson Estates, Phase One, according to the plat recorded in volume 9762, page 159 of the official public records of Brazos County, Texas and being the same tract of land as described by a deed to the JH Driving Range, LLC recorded in volume 9816, page 120 of the official public records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located at 3751 Rock Prairie Road West, more generally located at the southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Drive South. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2015- 3659amending chapter 12 "TTnifierl Development Ordinance," Section 17_4,2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by changing the zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial for approximately 0.75 acres for the property being situated in the Morgan Rector League, Abstract No.46, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. Being a portion of a tract of land called 2.460 acres as described by a deed to Brazos Valley Decorative Center,LLC Recorded RM051815 Minutes Page 5 in Volume 12387,Page 287 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County,Texas,generally located near the northeast corner of Texas Avenue smith and Krenek Tap Road, Mark Bombeck, Planning and Development, reported that the applicant has requested a General Commercial zoning on approximately 0.75 acres located at the northeast corner of Texas Avenue South and Krenek Tap Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on April 16th and voted 5-0 to approve the rezoning request. Staff also recommends approval. At approximately 8:12 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:12 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Shultz and a second by Councilmember Benham,the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Ordinance 2015- 3659, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by changing the zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial for approximately 0.75 acres for the property being situated in the Morgan Rector League, Abstract No.46, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. Being a portion of a tract of land called 2.460 acres as described by a deed to Brazos Valley Decorative Center, LLC Recorded in Volume 12387, Page 287 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located near the northeast corner of Texas Avenue South and Krenek Tap Road. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding appointments to the following boards and commissions: • Historic Preservation Committee Council reviewed the applications and appointed Edelmiro Escamillia and Annette Naylor to fill the two unexpired terms, replacing David Higginson and Jeremy Nichols. 6. Adjournment. MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:16 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015. -Mtn Nancy Begy, Mayor ATTEST: Sherry Mash.8 r ; City Secretary RM051815 Minutes Page 6 �, , ( ( • -.,„...