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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/13/1976 - Regular Minutes City Council (2)MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting May 13, 1976 7'00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT' MEMBERS ABSENT' VISITORS PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Dozier; Councilmen Gardner, Hazen, Stephenson, Halter, Ringer; City Manager Bardell; Building Official Koehler; City Engineer Ash; City Planner Mayo; Director of Public Works Ford; Fire Chief Landua; Planning Assistant Longley; Student Liaison Ward; Administrative Secretary Moss Mayor Bravenec See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of meetings .qf April 17, April 22 and April 27, 1976. Councilman Gardner pointed out that paragraph six, item three of the April 22 meeting should be amended to read, "Councilman Gardner suggested the establish- ment of an Administrative-Professional zone ..... " Councilman Gardner requested that paragraph five, item on of the April 27 meeting be amended to read, "Councilman Gardner asked what legal action would be taken if the straw vote indicated that a majority of those voting did not favor the ward system." Councilman Dozier stated that Mayor Bravenec had requested that agenda item three of the April 22 meeting indicate that Mayor Bravenec pointed out that it was unlikely that the City Council would grant any curb cuts on University Drive and in fact would probably not grant rezoning if such curb cuts were necessary. And further, that Mr. Wehunt understood this. Councilman Dozier stated that Mayor Bravenec had pointed out that item no. one of April 27 minutes should show Mrs. Fume Sugihara rather than Sugi Sugihara as speaking to the issue in question. Councilman Gardner moved that the minutes of the meetings be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. Ag. enda Item No. 3-- Consideration of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850 to allow fraternity and sorority houses in certain commercial and apart~ ment zones as a conditional use. Mr. Roy Hann of 1300 Walton representing the Sigma Chi Fraternity spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Ms. Joy House of 1015 Guadalupe representing the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Councilman S tephenson moved that the proposed ordinance be sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further study and possible inclusion of some of the suggestions offered by Mr. Hann setting up precise criteria for approval 0 939 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 13, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 2 of use permits for fraternities and sororities. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ringer and failed by the following vote: FOR .... Councilmen Ringer, Stephenson, Halter AGAINST .... Councilmen Hazen, Gardner, Dozier Councilman Gardner moved that Ordinance No. 1019 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hazen and failed by the following vote: FOR .... Councilmen Gardner, Hazen, Dozier AGAINST .... Councilmen Stephenson, Halter, Ringer Councilman Stephenson moved that the proposed ordinance be sent to Mr. Pugh for his review and recommendations and that the ordinance be voted on at the next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hazen and approved with Councilman Dozier voting against. Agenda Item No. 4-- Consideration of two ordinances establis.h, ing late hours for li_quor consumption. Mr. Ed Pohorelsky, 506 Tatum, Bryan, spoke in favor of the ordinances. Mr. Warren Mauk of 1207 Munson Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinances. Mr. Jim Nance spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinances. Councilman Hazen moved that the proposed ordinances not be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier. Student Liaison Ward spoke in fmvor of the proposed ordinances. Councilman Hazen spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinances. Councilman Stephenson indicated that he had mixed emotions on this issue. Councilman Halter stated that he also had mixed emotions toward this matter. Councilman Gardner spoke in favor of the proposed ordinances. Councilman Ringer spoke in favor of the proposed ordinances. Councilman Dozier spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinances. Councilman Hazen's motion to not adopt the proposed ordinances failed by the following vote: FOR .... Councilman Hazen, Councilman Dozier AGAINST .... Councilmen Gardner, Ringer, Halter ABSTAINING .... Councilman S tephenson Councilman Halter moved that Ordinance No. 1020 be approved as written and that o1 4o MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 13, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 3 Ordinance No. 1021 be approved with the amendment that the specified closing hours be changed from 2:15 A.M. to 1:15 A.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ringer and failed by the following vote: FOR .... Councilmen Ringer, Halter AGAINST .... Councilmen Hazen, Dozier Councilman Gardner moved that Ordinances 1020 and 1021 be approved as written. The motion failed for lack of a second. Councilman Halter moved that Ordinance No. 1020 be approved as written and that Ordinance No. 1021 be approved with the amendment that the specified closing hours be changed from 2:15 A.M. to 1:15 A.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ringer and approved by the following vote: FOR .... Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, Halter AGAINST Councilmen Hazen, Dozier Councilman Stephenson abstained. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of authorization of curb work at Redmond Terrace. City Manager Bardell outlined the recommenations of the City Engineer and Safety Commit tee. Councilman Hazen moved that City forces be authorized to proceed with the proposed work and that an assessment be levied against the property owner for his share of the cost. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of Fair Housing Resolution. Mayor Pro-Tem Dozier explained the intent of the resolution. Councilman Halter suggested that the phrase "the principal of" be removed from the fourth paragraph making that paragraph read, "WHEREAS, the City Council supports fair and open housing ..... " Councilman Ringer moved that the following resolution be adopted as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and unanimously approved. RESOLUTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION WHEREAS, the City of College Station has assumed the responsibility to administer all programs and activities relating to housing and urban development in a manner to affirmatively further fair housing; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that every human being is entitled to and should be guaranteed fair and open access to adequate housing of his choice; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the problems facing the citizens of College 019, 1 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 13, 1976 7'00 P.M. Page 4 Station in obtaining adequate housing; and WHEREAS, the City Council supports fair and open housing as set forth in Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968; that is, to prohibit discrimination based on a person's race, color, religion, sex or national origin; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: THAT this City Council encourages all citizens to respect the rights of every person to have fair and open access to adequate housing of his own choice; and THAT this City Council encourages all citizens to voluntarily promote fair and open housing and to avoid discrimination in all sale and rental of property; and THAT this City Council will support the development of low and moderate income housing within the City, provided the housing sites will not be limited to any given area of the City and will be available to all citizens without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; and THAT the City will inform the local housing authority, realtors, and other necessary agencies of the existence and implications of this resolution; THAT the City will encourage local newspapers and owners of housing to comply with the HUD advertising guidelines, and THAT the City, in order to ensure equal housing opportunities, will when necessary, inform the real estate industry of their responsibilities under Federal law and encourage minority citizens to exercise their lawful rights. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1976. APPROVED S/Lorence L. Bravenec Mayor ATTEST S/Florence Neelley City Secretary Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of an ordinance _amending__ the speed limit on Texas Avenue. City Engineer Ash explained the proposed speed zones and discussed with the Council the Highway Department's methods for setting such speeds. Mr. Ash explained that although the Council could set any speeds they wished on Texas Avenue, the Highway Department had the power to override such action. Councilman Halter moved that Ordinance No. 1022 be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stephenson and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of bid tabulations on fire apparatus. Mayor Pro-Tem Dozier reviewed the details of the bids received. Councilman Halter moved that the recommendations of the Fire Chief be accepted and that the bid be awarded to Martin Apparatus and Equipment Co. for a Pierce 1500 G.P.M. pumper. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 13, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 5 The motion was seconded by Councilman Ringer and unanimously approved. A~ge_nda Item No. 9 -- Consideration o.f an ord.inance abandonin8 a portion of an easement in Southwood Section 21. City Engineer Ash explained the proposed easement abandonment. Councilman Halter moved that Ordinance No. 1023 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hazen and unanimously approved. .Agenda Item No. 10-- Consideration of a request for the abandonment of a 15 foot access easement in the Wolf Pen Creek P.U.D. City Planner Mayo explained the proposed abandonment. Mr. J. W. Wood spoke in favor of the proposed abandonment and stated that he was willing to relocate the easement to allow for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Councilman Ringer moved that the easement be abandoned subject to the relocation of a 15 foot access easement parallel to the side property lines lying on lots 2 through 5. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hazen. Parks Director Wojciechowski pointed out that there would have to be access from Armistead Street to the relocated easement. Councilman Ringer stated that this was the intent of his motion. Councilman Ringer's motion was amended to state that the easement be abandoned provided that the property owners of lots 1 through 6 provide a 15 foot access easement parallel to the side property lines, acceptable to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and also provide a similar access easement in the existing drainage easement bordering on said lots 1 through 6 up to Armistead Street. Councilmmn Ringer's motion was amended to provide that the location of the portion of the access easement between lots be specified as between lots 4 and 5. The motion as amended was approved with Councilman Dozier and Halter voting against. Agenda Item No. 11-- Consideration of a preliminary plat - Southwood Valley~ Section 7. Councilman Gardner pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission had granted certain variances to the Subdivision Regulations in that bodies approval of the plat. Mr. W. D. Fitch, developer of the proposed subdivision, spoke to the Council stating his reasons for requesting the indicated variances. Mr. Fitch presented his proposed development plans for the subject addition as well as future sections of Southwood Valley. Councilman Ringer moved that the preliminary plat be approved with the recommenda- tions of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning sidewalks. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hazen and unanimously approved. 01.943 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 13, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 6 Agenda Item No. 12 -- Consideration of a fin. al pl.at - Southwo.~d Terrace, Section 1. The plat was approved by consent. Agenda Item No. 13 -- Consideration of a final plat resubdividing a portion of Block C- Culpepper Plaza Addition. City Planner Mayo advised the Council of the action of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding sidewalks on this plat and recommended that this provision be attached to the plat. Mr. Morris Burkhalter, developer of the subject property, pointed out that the plat before the Council contained no new right-of-ways and, thus, he should not be required to provide sidewalks. Councilman Stephenson moved that the final plat be approved with the provision that sidewalks be provided on University Oaks and Puryear Drive as per the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and unanimously approved. Agenda I temNo._ 14 -- Appointment of Board of Equalization. The Council had no recommendations at this time. Agenda Item No. 15 -- Discussion of Comprehensive Personnel Study. Councilman Halter related to the Council the particulars of the proposed study. City Manager Bardell stated that the study would involve three phases- 1. Personnel Classification Study 2. Personnel Management Recommendations 3. Personnel Manual Mr. Bardell advised that the cost of the study would be approximately $8 , 000 . 00 and that although a grant was available to defray this cost, it could not be secured during the current fiscal year. Mr. Bardell suggested that work be begun on the Personnel Manual and delay the other phases of the study until funds could be obtained. The Council directed the City Manager to determine how proceeding with the Personnel Manual and the personnel Management Recommendations while delaying the Classifica- tion Study would effect the total cost. Agenda Item No. 16 -- Other business. There was no other business. Agenda Item No. 17 -- Adjourn. Councilman Halter moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned. ~~~~ MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 13, 1976 7:00 P.M. 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