HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/09/2015 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz, Absent
James Benham
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
JULY 9, 2015
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: 15 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 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.
Boy Scouts Chase Gibson, Troop 1221, and Daniel Wilson, Troop 1861, led the assembly in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Aldrich, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Absence Request
by Councilmember Schultz. The motion carried unanimously.
Presentation and recognition of the College Station Police Department for achieved
compliance with the Texas Law Enforcement Agency Best Practices Recognition Program
by the Texas Police Chiefs Association.
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James McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Texas Police Chiefs Association, presented the award
to Chief Scott McColl um of the College Station Police Department.
Citizen Comments
Laura Mendez, 1210 Antone, Bryan, Texas, came before council to speak about Chapter 4, Section
20 of the College Station Municipal Code which she feels negatively im pacts her mobile food
vending business in Northgate.
Ben Roper, 5449 Prairie Dawn Ct., came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Spec.
Richard Arriaga
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
• June 25, 2015 Workshop
• June 25, 2015 Regular Council Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the rejection of bid received for
Bid #15-047 for the Southwood Valley Substation Transformer Rewind.
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the award Contract #15300227
(Bid No. 15-044) between the City of College Station and WEG Electric Corp, in the amount
of $1,150,000 for the purchase and installation of two (2) substation transformers.
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the rejection of RFP #15-027 for
the Animal Deterrent Project for Post Oak Substation.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an annual price agreement with
Brazos Paving Inc. for the purchase of cement stabilized base rock and Type D grade
recycled crushed concrete base for an amount not to exceed $806,500 and with a $5.50
delivery charge per ton if needed.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the consideration of Ordinance 2015-
3665, amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code" by implementing an all-way stop control
intersection at the intersection of Francis Drive and Walton Drive.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the consideration of Ordinance 2015-
3666, amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code" by implementing a yield sign for the free right
turn bay going from southeast bound Walton Drive onto southwest bound Francis Drive.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on consideration of Ordinance 2015-3667,
amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code" Section 2(k) to prohibit Left-Turns for southbound
Francis Drive at the College Hills Elementary School driveway during morning drop-off and
afternoon pick-up times.
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2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approving the purchase of changeable
message signs in the amount of $170,950 from American Signal Company through the
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) cooperative contract (Contract PE05-15).
2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a professional services contract,
contract number 15300309, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $96,000
for the professional engineering services related to the design of the traffic signal and
intersection improvements at the intersection of SH 40 and Victoria Avenue and approval of
Resolution 07-09-15-2j, declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds
from debt.
2k. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the third renewal of a semi
annual competitive purchase agreement with Knife River for Type D Hot Mix Asphalt for
the maintenance of streets in the amount not to exceed $960,000.
21. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the renewal of a purchase agreement for
Type II, FGSMA Hot Mix Asphalt for an amount not to exceed $526,000.
2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approving the award of an annual price
agreement to ProST AR Industries for janitorial supply purchases not-to-exceed $60,022.40.
(Bid No. 15-046)
2n. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a bid award for the annual purchase of
single phase pad-mounted transformers, which will be maintained in electrical inventory and
expended as needed. The total recommended award is $283,639.04 and will be awarded by
line item to the lowest responsible bidder.
2o. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the second renewal of the award
for annual transformer repair and rebuild services to Greenville Transformer Company,
Inc. in the amount of $66,530.46.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Mooney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an Infrastucture and Economic
Development Agreement for the approximately 228 acres generally located along the south
side of Rock Prairie Road at the future Bird Pond Road intersection owned by College
Station Land Development, Incorporated.
Natalie Ruiz, Director of Economic Development, noted that the proposed agreement is
performance based and provides a funding mechanism to reimburse the property owner for the
construction of the primary infrastructure. The property taxes generated by the additional value
created by the property owner are to be deposited into a separate fund. Once the property owner
meets the performance obligations, he will be able to use that additional revenue to reimburse
himself for the infrastructure. In order to access the additional revenue, the property owner must
create an additional $50 million in taxable value and add at least 150,000 square feet of non-
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residential improvements. The more value the property owner creates, the more tax value is
available to reimburse for primary infrastructure.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Infrastructure and
Economic Development Agreement for the approximately 228 acres generally located along the
south side of Rock Prairie Road at the future Bird Pond Road intersection owned by College
Station Land Development, Incorporated. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 07-09-15-02, consenting
to the creation of Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 generally located within the
southeast quadrant of State Highway 6 and Rock Prairie Road.
Natalie Ruiz, Director of Economic Development, stated that this resolution consents to the
creation of District No. 2, which is predominantly the land owned by College Station Town Center,
LP. The purpose of the district is to construct and finance water, wastewater, storm water,
detention, drainage, roadways and recreational facilities to serve land within the District. Rock
Prairie Management District No. 2 will be managed by a Board of Directors appointed by the City
of College Station and meeting the criteria of state law. The District will have the authority to
issue, sell and deliver bonds as deemed necessary by the Board.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember
Aldrich, the City Council voted six ( 6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Resolution 07-09-15-
02, consenting to the creation of Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 generally located within
the southeast quadrant of State Highway 6 and Rock Prairie Road. The motion carried
unanimously.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the appointment of the Board of
Directors for Rock Prairie Management District No. 2.
Natalie Ruiz, Director of Economic Development, reported that the initial Board will consist of
five (5) voting directors who serve staggered terms of four (4) years with two (2) or three (3)
directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. The Board may change the number
of voting directors in the future with approval of the City Council. To qualify as a director, a person
must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the district; an owner of property in the district; an
owner of stock of a corporate owner of property in the district; an owner of a beneficial interest in
a trust that owns property in the district; or, an agent, employee or tenant of a person the listed
above. The owner of the College Station Town Center tract has nominated five directors that meet
the minimum qualifications: Jeff Brown, Hays Glover, Kamal Ariss, Uri Geva, and Randall
Rother.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Berry and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Benham
voting against, to appoint Jeff Brown and Kamal Ariss to two-year terms and Hays Glover, Uri
Geva, and Randall Rother to four-year terms on the Board of Directors for Rock Prairie
Management District No. 2. The motion carried.
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4. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2015-
3668, amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from
Restricted Suburban to General Suburban for approximately 22 acres located at 3940 and
4300 North Graham Road, and more generally located west of Holleman Drive South near
the Sherwood Heights Subdivision and immediately north of the city limit line.
Mark Bombek, Planning and Development, stated that this request is for an amendment to General
Suburban on the Future Land Use and Character Map and as a step toward permitting a high
density single-family residential subdivision on approximately 22 acres located west of the
Sherwood Heights Subdivision and immediately north of the city limits boundary.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their June 18 meeting and voted 3-
2 to recommend approval of the request. Staff recommends denial of the request.
At approximately 8:06 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Joan Dziezyc, 4838 Timberline Dr, spoke against this item, citing a lack of infrastructure.
C. Jane Welsh, 12922 Cedar Bend Rd, submitted written comments.
Robert Smith, 5011 Timberline Dr., spoke against this item citing a lack of infrastructure.
Barbara Sharf, 12966 Cedar Bend Rd, submitted written comments.
Elaine Rayburn, 12933 Cedar Bend Rd, submitted written comments.
Mary Williams, 5064 Holleman Dr. S, spoke against this item on behalf of her parents who cite a
lack of infrastructure in the area to support the additional traffic.
James Haverland, 5451 Timberwood, representing Timberwood HOA, spoke against the item,
citing a lack of infrastructure and traffic problems in the area.
Chad Wooten, 12975 S. Dowling Rd, spoke on his concerns regarding the increased density in this
area, flooding, and traffic issues.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8: 15 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Benham
voting against, to deny the request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map from Restricted Suburban to General Suburban for approximately 22 acres located
at 3940 and 4300 North Graham Road, and more generally located west of Holleman Drive South
near the Sherwood Heights Subdivision and immediately north of the city limit line. The motion
carried.
5. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2015-
3669, 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
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the zoning district boundaries for approximately 22.26 acres from R Rural to GS General
Suburban, consisting of one 11.26 acre tract being located in the Peter Norton Survey,
Abstract No. 186 and the John Payne Survey, Abstract no. 195, College Station, Brazos
County, Texas. Said tract being the same tract of land as described by a deed to Ovais Inc.
recorded in Volume 6863, Page 86 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas
and one 11.00 acre tract being located in the Peter Norton Survey, Abstract No. 186 and the
John Payne Survey, abstract no. 195, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. Said tract being
the same tract of land as described by a deed to Whitworth Financial Inc. recorded in
Volume 6508, page 41 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas; located at
3940 & 4300 North Graham Road, more generally located west of Holleman Drive South
near the Sherwood Heights Subdivision and immediately north of the city limit line,
providing a severability clause; declaring a penalty; and providing an effective date.
Mark Bombek, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone approximately 22
acres from R Rural to GS General Suburban for the property located at 3940 & 4300 North
Graham Road.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on June 18, 2015 and voted 3-2 to
approve the rezoning request. Staff recommends denial of the requested rezoning because the
request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the subject property has service
limitations including a lack of sewer infrastructure, rural road sections, and Fire Department
response time. The intensity of the proposed development cannot yet be served safely and
effectively.
At approximately 8:27 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Keith Roberts, 2168 Rockcliffe Loop, stated that he is part of the development team on this project
and spoke in favor of rezoning this property on the basis that it would have a minimal impact on
the infrastructure in area.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:28 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Mooney, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Benham
voting against, to deny Ordinance 2015-3669, 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 for approximately 22.26 acres
from R Rural to GS General Suburban, consisting of one 11.26 acre tract being located in the Peter
Norton Survey, Abstract No. 186 and the John Payne Survey, Abstract no. 195, College Station,
Brazos County, Texas. Said tract being the same tract of land as described by a deed to Ovais Inc.
recorded in Volume 6863, Page 86 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas and
one 11.00 acre tract being located in the Peter Norton Survey, Abstract No. 186 and the John Payne
Survey, abstract no. 195, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. Said tract being the same tract
of land as described by a deed to Whitworth Financial Inc. recorded in Volume 6508, page 41 of
the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas; located at 3940 & 4300 North Graham Road,
more generally located west of Holleman Drive South near the Sherwood Heights Subdivision and
immediately north of the city limit line, providing a severability clause; declaring a penalty; and
providing an effective date. The motion carried.
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6. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2015-
3670, amending the Comprehensive Plan -Future Land Use & Character Map from Estate
and Restricted Suburban to Restricted Suburban and Suburban Commercial for
approximately 25 acres located at 4201 Rock Prairie Road, and more generally located at
the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road.
Jennifer Prochazka, Planning and Development, stated that this request is for an amendment to
Restricted Suburban and Suburban Commercial as a step toward permitting a residential
subdivision on approximately 17 acres with an additional five to seven acres of Suburban
Commercial located at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their June 18 meeting and voted 5-
0 to recommend approval of the request. Staff also recommends approval.
David Colemen, Director of Water Services, gave information regarding the expense of
maintaining lift stations and the benefit of gravity fed lines.
At approximately 8:59 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Tim Spiars, 3101 Robert Drive, Richardson, Texas, owner of Flying Ace Ranch, a business that
sits on adjacent land, and spoke regarding his concerns that this item may change the way his
business is operated in the future.
Jeffery Leatherwood, 4618 Midsummer Ln., operations manager at Flying Ace Ranch, a business
that sits on adjacent land, spoke on his concerns that this item may change the way his business is
operated in the future.
Pete Catalena, 1601 Bird Pond Rd., spoke in favor of this item based on his discussions with the
developer and understanding of the types of lots and homes that will be constructed.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:08 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Aldrich and a second by Councilmember
Mooney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2015-3670,
amending the Comprehensive Plan -Future Land Use & Character Map from Estate and Restricted
Suburban to Restricted Suburban and Suburban Commercial for approximately 25 acres located at
4201 Rock Prairie Road, and more generally located at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road
and Bird Pond Road. The motion carried unanimously.
7. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2015-
3671, 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 for approximately 20.872 acres from R Rural to 17.14 acres
of RS Restricted Suburban and 3. 732 acres of SC Suburban Commercial, both tracts being
located in the Thomas Caruthers League, Abstract No.9, College Station, Brazos County,
Texas. Said Tracts being portions of the remainder of a called 26.25 acre tract as described
by a deed to Dale W. Conrad and Wife, Reba J. Conrad recorded in Volume 460, Page 505
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of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas; generally located at 4201 Rock Prairie Road,
and more generally located at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond
Road.
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Jennifer Prochazka, Planning and Development, reported the applicant has requested rezoning to
17.14 acres of Restricted Suburban and 3.732 acres of Suburban Commercial along the Rock
Prairie Road frontage. An additional five acres at the comer of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond
Road (also under consideration for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to Suburban Commercial)
is not requested to be rezoned at this time and would remain zoned Rural.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their June 18 meeting and voted 5-
0 to recommend approval of the request. Staff recommends denial of the requested rezoning
because the subject property has service limitations including a lack of sewer infrastructure, the
need for additional water line infrastructure to meet fire flow requirements, rural road sections,
and it is not located within the Fire Department's desired 4.5 minute response time. The intensity
of the proposed development cannot yet be served safely and effectively.
At approximately 9:22 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Tim Spiars, 3101 Robert Drive, Richardson, Texas, owner of Flying Ace Ranch, requested that
the Council consider adding an amendment to the motion that will add a buffer to the property
around the Flying Ace Ranch.
Jeffery Leatherwood, 4618 Midsummer Ln., operations manager at Flying Ace Ranch, requested
that a buffer amendment be added to the motion.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:30 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Mooney, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Aldrich
voting against, to postpone action on Ordinance 2015-3671 to the August 13th meeting. The
motion carried.
8. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion of Ordinance 2015-3672,
amending Chapter 10 "Traffic Code" to remove parking along Arrington Road.
Troy Rother, Traffic Engineer, reported that citizens have contacted the City with concerns about
parking along Arrington Road between State Highway 6 Frontage Road South and Decatur Drive.
A primary concern is vehicles needing to drive in the opposing left-tum lane or on the other side
of the double yellow line due to available pavement width. Traffic engineering evaluated the
parking situation and presented a need to remove parking along Arrington Road to the Traffic
Management Team.
The Traffic Management Team evaluated Traffic Engineering's request and recommends
removing parking along Arrington Road in the affected area.
At approximately 9:47 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
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There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:47 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Aldrich, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2015-3672,
amending Chapter 10 "Traffic Code" to remove parking along Arrington Road. The motion
carried unanimously.
9. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion of Ordinance 2015-3673,
amending Chapter 10 "Traffic Code" to remove stopping, standing, and parking along
Ravenstone Loop, Appleby Place, and Edinburgh Place.
Troy Rother, Traffic Engineer, reported that citizens have contacted the City with concerns about
the loading and unloading of Forest Ridge Elementary School students at trailheads along
Ravenstone Loop. A primary concern is the ability to see pedestrians crossing the street at the
trailheads and at Ravenstone Loop's intersection with Appleby Place and Edinburgh Place. An
additional concern is the ability for emergency vehicles to respond to emergencies along
Ravenstone Loop, Appleby Place, and Edinburgh Place during school pick-up and drop-off
periods.
Based upon the need for emergency vehicle access and the need to see pedestrians along
Ravenstone Loop, Appleby Place, and Edinburgh Place, the traffic management team recommends
approving this ordinance.
At approximately 9:53 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Jana Cogswell, 2055 Ravenstone Loop, submitted written comments.
Margaret Little, 2059 Ravenstone Loop, submitted written comments.
Shawn Palermo, 2072 Ravenstone Loop, submitted written comments.
Joe Guerra, 2079 Ravenstone Loop, spoke in support of this ordinance
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:55 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Mooney
voting against, to adopt Ordinance 2015-3673, amending Chapter 10 "Traffic Code" to remove
stopping, standing, and parking along Ravenstone Loop, Appleby Place, and Edinburgh Place.
The motion carried.
10. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council
at 9:56 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2015.
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