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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/2021 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION OCTOBER 14, 2021 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Bob Brick John Crompton Linda Harvell Elizabeth Cunha John Nichols Dennis Maloney City Staff: Bryan Woods, City Manager Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Tanya Smith, City Secretary Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary 1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present. With a quorum present, the Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Mooney via In-Person and Teleconference at 2:38 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 2. Executive Session In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.072- Real Estate, §551.074-Personnel, and §551.087-Economic Incentive Negotiations, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 2:39 p.m. on October 14, 2021, to continue discussing matters pertaining to: A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos County, Texas; and McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas; and DDN212532!Njovuft!Qbhf!2! City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas; and B. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit: An approximately 19-acre tract of land along the north frontage road of Texas State Highway 6 south of its intersection with Corporate Parkway. Property generally located in the southwest quadrant of Texas State Highway 6 and Harvey Road. C. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer; to wit: City Attorney City Secretary Municipal Court Judge City Auditor City Manager Council Self-Evaluation E. Deliberation on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect that the Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City; to wit: Potential incentives for a possible expansion of a business located within the Biocorridor area near the intersection of Health Science Center Parkway and Riverside Parkway. 3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any. Executive Session suspended at 6:28 p.m. and will return after the public meeting. 4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. 5. Hear Visitors Comments No one signed up to speak. 6. Workshop Items 6.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding potential changes to the Dockless Bike Share Program ordinance. Venessa Garza, Planning and Development, stated that the City Council adopted an ordinance in 2018 introduction of a bike share program. The ordinance currently excludes scooters and other electric modes of transportation. Since that time, there have been changes with the current operator, Veoride, to ensure a successful and orderly program, as well as interest from companies including Veoride to offer electric micro-mobility options. The term micro-mobility includes different types of micro- vehicles that are typically human powered or electric, low speed (i.e., less than 20 miles per hour) and light weight. DDN212532!Njovuft!Qbhf!3! Micro-Vehicle Concerns Pros: Cons: o Convenient alternative to human-o Safety concerns with stand-up scooters powered micro-vehicles or cars for Less stable and controllable than short distances bicycles and sit-down scooters o Expand the area riders can easily travel Small wheel size is more sensitive without a car to road conditions (potholes, o Potentially help alleviate traffic uneven pavement, etc.) congestion T-up o Veoride scooters on campus Crash and Injury data is limited Considerations: Electric micro-vehicles will be hard to regulate without changes to current ordinance Additional micro-vehicles may require more staff resources to enforce new regulations if not followed by users Staff proposed Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board recommends: Allow shared electric micro-vehicles - Yes Parking - - Type: o Most preferred larger wheel size vs smaller for scooters o Most preferred stand-up scooters vs. sit-down scooters Service area concerns with some neighborhoods not having access depending on geofences Ordinance Amendment Options Allow shared electric micro-vehicles? (Yes) Change Parking? o - (Lock-to system) Specify Types to Allow? o Sit-down vs. Stand-up scooters (Both) o Scooter wheel size: large vs. small (Possible, but not at this time) Define Service area o Everywhere vs. Pilot program/location (Pilot) Consider Fleet Size o Limit total number of micro-vehicles allowed per company (Possible, but not at this time) o Limit based on # of rides per day (Possible, but not at this time) A majority of the City Council expressed to move forward with the Ordinance Amendment with shared electric micro-vehicles for both sit-down and stand-up scooters. Council also directed staff to bring back changes and recommendations. 7. CONSENT ITEMS Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consent items which consist of ministerial, or "housekeeping" items as allowed by law: A Councilmember may request additional DDN212532!Njovuft!Qbhf!4! information at this time. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. No items pulled for discussion. 7.1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for: September 23, 2021 Council Meeting 7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $80,100 to the professional services contract with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc for the Jones Butler Extension and Roundabout project. 7.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the first renewal of a contract to Brazos Paving, Inc. for base failure repairs and pavement treatments in an amount not to exceed $4,613,250. This item is for contracted equipment, labor, and materials for standard maintenance activities associated with asphalt streets. 7.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction contract with Larry Young Paving, Inc. in the amount of $8,799,523.75 for the Greens Prairie Road Widening Phase 2 project. 7.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction contract with Jacody Construction, LP in the amount of $278,521.79 for the Fleet Upgrades - Oil Pit and Storm Drain project. 7.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4301 approving a participation agreement by and between the City, Costco Wholesale Corporation and RSR Construction Company for the development of certain public infrastructure including a detention pond and authorization of public funds in the amount of $1,239,660 for property generally located near the intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway and Corporate Drive in the Midtown Business Park. 7.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a reciprocal easement and shared use agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation for property generally located near the intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway and Corporate Drive in the Midtown Business Park. 7.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants by and between the City of College Station and Costco Wholesale Corporation for property generally located near the intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway and Corporate Drive in the Midtown Business Park. 7.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2021-4302 the second reading of a ten (10) year franchise agreement with the City of Bryan for retail sale of electricity within the City of College Station as certificated to Bryan by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. 7.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval of a contract with Oldham Goodwin Group, LLC for commercial real estate brokerage services for City-owned property in the Midtown Business Park. DDN212532!Njovuft!Qbhf!5! MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Items. The motion carried unanimously. 8. REGULAR ITEMS 8.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4303 repealing the official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan (adopted by Ordinance No. 3186) and adopting a new Comprehensive Plan as part of the 10-year update to the City of College Station Comprehensive Plan, and all associated map updates within the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan, the Water System Master Plan, and the Wastewater System Master Plan, as the "Official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan". Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Planning and Development, stated that this item is to consider adoption of the 10-year update to the City of College Station Comprehensive Plan. The plan update includes revised goals, policies, actions, narrative, and maps, along with associated maps from related master plans. The proposed update to the Comprehensive Plan stems from the 10-year evaluation of the plan branded The Next 10 that occurred during 2019 and 2020. City staff spent that time evaluating the plan, considering growth and development trends, and engaging with over 800 citizens and stakeholders from across the community. City staff have been working to implement the recommended changes, which include significant updates to the plan narrative and maps including, but not limited to, updates to the Future Land Use & Character Map and Thoroughfare Plan. In addition, associated maps from the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan, Water System Master Plan, and Wastewater System Master Plan are included within the update. Ms. Halle-Schramm went on to explain that changes to future land uses, density, development patterns, and thoroughfares within the Comprehensive Plan have necessitated changes to those respective maps. City staff hosted a final round of public engagement efforts throughout August and into September 2021. This included virtual participation options and in-person open houses. Over 100 participants provided feedback in-person, and staff received another 98 comments through the virtual maps and 18 online surveys during this final check on the proposed plan update. City staff made refinements based on that public input. City staff presented the relevant chapters of the updated plan to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board (Chapters 5-6 and the proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities maps) and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (Chapter 5). Both boards unanimously recommended approval to the Planning & Zoning Commission. At their September 16, 2021, meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission directed staff to make three minor text revisions and recommended approval of the 10-year update to the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on September 16, 2021 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the 10-year update to the Comprehensive Plan, with minor text revisions. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board heard this item on September 14, 2021 and voted unanimously to recommend approval. The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board heard this item on September 13, 2021, and voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval. At approximately 8:03 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. DDN212532!Njovuft!Qbhf!6! Theresa Holland, College Station, stated we own property of Victoria Rd and Hwy 40 and we opposed to the proposed amendment and the land use change. She also stated that she was not notified of the proposed plan change. Brian Bochner, College Station, requested that the Council consider the impacts the connection will make on the area of Fitch and Pebble Creek Parkway. He would like to see an alternative plan considered. Bob Cohan, College Station, stated that he was not aware of the proposed plan. The plan which connects Rooster Road is not aligned with an agreement in the Wellborn Community Plan. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:30 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Mayor Mooney, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4303, repealing the official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan (adopted by Ordinance No. 3186) and adopting a new Comprehensive Plan as part of the 10-year update to the City of College Station Comprehensive Plan, and all associated map updates within the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan, the Water System Master Plan, and the Wastewater System Master Plan, as the "Official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan" with the modification to the land use as proposed to the Seaback property as presented. AMENDED MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Mayor Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021- 4303, repealing the official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan (adopted by Ordinance No. 3186) and adopting a new Comprehensive Plan as part of the 10-year update to the City of College Station Comprehensive Plan, and all associated map updates within the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan, the Water System Master Plan, and the Wastewater System Master Plan, as the "Official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan" with the modification to the land use as proposed to the Seaback property with additional modification to the throughfare plan to show the alignment of Corporate Parkway to Pebble Creek Parkway. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION AS AMENDED: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Mayor Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4303, repealing the official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan (adopted by Ordinance No. 3186) and adopting a new Comprehensive Plan as part of the 10-year update to the City of College Station Comprehensive Plan, and all associated map updates within the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan, the Water System Master Plan, and the Wastewater System Master Plan, as the "Official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan" with the modification to the land use as proposed to the Seaback property and the additional modification to the throughfare plan to show the alignment of Corporate Parkway to Pebble Creek Parkway. The motion carried unanimously. 8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 10-14-21-8.2 to set a public hearing on amendments to land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees for roadway, water, and wastewater. Jason Schubert, Carol Cotter, Planning and Development, stated that this resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing on amendments to land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees for roadway, water, and wastewater on the November 22, 2021, City Council Regular Meeting, where Council will consider the amendments, impact fees, and associated ordinances. The DDN212532!Njovuft!Qbhf!7! City adopted city-wide impact fees for roadway, water, and wastewater facilities in 2016. State law requires municipalities to consider updates to the impact fee studies every 5 years. Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. (KHA) was contracted to perform the roadway impact fee study update and Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) for the water and wastewater impact fee study updates that are in progress. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Resolution No. 10-14-21-8.2, resolution to set a public hearing on amendments to land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees for roadway, water, and wastewater. The motion carried unanimously. 8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4304 consenting to and extending the Mayor's renewal of a disaster declaration due to public health emergency. Bryan Woods, City Manager, stated that on October 7, 2021, the Mayor of College Station issued a proclamation pursuant to §418.014 of the Texas Government Code renewing the state of disaster proclaimed by the Mayor on March 17, 2020, April 21, 2020, May 22, 2020, June 22, 2020, July 22, 2020, August 21, 2020, September 21, 2020, October 20, 2020, November 20, 2020, December 7, 2020, January 8, 2021, February 8, 2021, March 8, 2021, April 6, 2021, May 7, 2021, June 7, 2021, July 2, 2021, August 6, 2021, and September 6, 2021. The conditions necessitating the declaration of a state of disaster and mayoral orders continue to exist. The Council needs to consent to and approve the Mayor's Disaster Declaration renewal. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021- 4304, consenting to and extending the Mayor's renewal of a disaster declaration due to public health emergency. The motion carried unanimously. 9. Council Calendar Council reviewed the calendar. 10. Items of Community Interest: The Council may receive reports from a Council Member or City Staff about items of community interest for which notice has not been given, including: expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary or salutary recognitions of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; reminders of upcoming events organized or sponsored by the City of College Station; information about a social, ceremonial or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the City of College Station that is scheduled to be attended by a Council Member, another city official or staff of the City of College Station; and announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the City of College Station that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. Mayor Mooney recognized the Council of Governments work with TAMU for the use of emergency funds for medical clinics. 11. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commission: A Council Member may make a report regarding meetings of City Council boards and commissions or meetings of boards DDN212532!Njovuft!Qbhf!8! and committees on which a Council Member serves as a representative that have met since the last council meeting. (Committees listed in Coversheet) Councilmember Harvell report on the Historic Preservation Committee. 12. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda Items: A Council Member may make a request to City Council to place an item for which no notice has been given on a future agenda or may inquire about the status of an item on the response to the request or inquiry will be limited to a statement of specific factual information related to the request or inquiry or the recitation of existing policy in response to the request or inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of a request will be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. Councilmember Harvell requested a future agenda item on neighborhood integrity and quality of life and restrictions of concerts in a neighborhood. Councilmember Harvell requested a report on fleet maintenance and the city equipment. Councilmember Maloney request staff to bring back items for consideration to recognizing current and pass elected officials by honoring them for their contributions to the City of College Station: Norma Miller James Massey Hub Kennedy Gary Halter John Nichols Mayor Mooney requested item on the possible use of QR codes on park signs or buildings named after individuals with information on their contributions to the City. Executive Session reconvened at 9:10 p.m. Executive Session recessed at 11:01 p.m. No vote or action was taken in Executive Session. 13. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Meeting of the City Council at 11:01 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary DDN212532!Njovuft!Qbhf!9!