HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/10/2017 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
AUGUST 10, 2017
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Barry Moore
Julie Schultz
James Benham, via teleconference
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya McNutt, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
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 Mooney at 7:23 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017 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.
Presentation for Johanna Roman in recognition as recipient of the American Horticultural
Society Teaching Award.
Mayor Mooney recognized Johanna Roman as recipient of the American Horticultural Society
Teaching Award.
Hear Visitors Comments
Ben Roper, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Staff Sgt.
Rene Ledesma.
Fred Dupriest, College Station, spoke on taxation of Southside Residents at unconstrained
Commercial Business Rates. He stated that entire city pays less than 1/2 the taxes per acre as the
near Southside Neighborhoods, and much of it pays less than 1/3.
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CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
• July 24, 2017 Special Meeting
• July 27,2017 Workshop
• July 27,2017 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of contract #17300471, a standard form of
construction agreement for corrective maintenance services by Facilities Sources in the
amount of $120,793.42. Contract pricing is available from Facilities Sources through an
interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement the City has with The Cooperative Purchasing
Network(TCPN).
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of Ordinance 2017-3911 amending Chapter
10 "Traffic Code", to remove stopping, standing, or parking near Wellborn Middle School
Greens Prairie Elementary, and Pecan Trail Intermediate School.
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on consideration of Ordinance 2017-3912
amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code," Section 2(K) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station to prohibit Right Turns on School Days from Royder Road to Ledgestone
Trail and to a Private Alley 300 feet south of Ledgestone Trail.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on consideration of Ordinance 2017-3913
amending Chapter 10,"Traffic Code," Section 2(K) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station to prohibit Right Turns on Red from the Pecan Trail Intermediate School
Driveway and From Ledgestone Trail onto Greens Prairie Trail on school days.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of Ordinance 2017-3914 amending Chapter
10"Traffic Code",Section 2F"School zones"to extend the existing school zone along Greens
Prairie Trail and short sections of include school zones along George Bush Drive and along
sections of Royder Road, Flagstone Court, and Ledgestone Trail.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Renewal 2 of the award for the annual
purchase of electric distribution poles,which will be maintained in electrical inventory and
expended as needed. The total recommended award is $431,045 to Techline, Inc. This
includes a vendor requested price increases to specific line items,with an overall increase of
8.9%.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the proposed FY 2018
Community Development Budget and PY 2017 Annual Action Plan and request for approval
by Resolution 08-10-17-2h.
2i.Presentation,possible action,and discussion regarding approval of the award of the City's
annual copy and print services blanket orders with estimated annual expenditures of:
Alphagraphics (formerly Tops Printing) $80,000; Copy Corner $40,000. The total not to
exceed amount is $120,000 for Copy and Print Services.
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2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the first renewal of the award for the
annual purchase of single phase pad-mounted transformers to KBS Electrical Distributors
in the amount of$322,841; which will be maintained in electrical inventory and expended as
needed.
2k. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding ratification of construction
contract 17300530 for $144,503 with Environmental Improvements Inc. to remove, repair,
and reinstall the metal equipment inside clarifier 3A at the Carters Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
21. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on calling a public hearing on the City of
College Station FY 2017-2018 Proposed Budget for Monday September 11,2017 at 7:00 PM
in the City Hall Council Chambers.
2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City of College Station
Ground Lease Agreement with From Bastogne to Texas, Inc.
2n. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of an Interlocal
Infrastructure Agreement with Brazos County via Chapters 380 and 381 outlining
participation in core infrastructure near the Dartmouth Avenue and Harvey Mitchell
Parkway intersection.
2o. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a real estate contract
to convey approximately 5 acres of land to Amstad Development,LLC in the College Station
Business Center,Lot 1B, Block 3 of The Business Center at College Station Phase One.
2p. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance 2017-3915 adopting the
recodification of the Code of Ordinances, City of College Station, Texas.
2q. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution 08-10-17-2q adopting fees,
rates and charges as provided by Chapter 2 "Administration", Art. V. "Finance", Div. 2
"Fees, Rates and Charges" of the Code of Ordinances, City of College Station, Texas.
2r. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Ordinance 2017-3916
establishing infrastructure standards and requirements for wireless facilities located in the
public rights-of-way.
Items 2m and 2o were pulled for a separate vote.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember
Brick,the City Council voted seven(7)for and none(0)opposed,to approve the Consent Agenda,
less items 2m and 2o. The motion carried unanimously.
(2m)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by
Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve
the City of College Station Ground Lease Agreement with From Bastogne to Texas, Inc. The
motion carried unanimously.
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(2o)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik,the City Council voted seven(6) for and none (0) opposed,with Councilmember Moore
recusing himself, to approve a real estate contract to convey approximately 5 acres of land to
Amstad Development, LLC in the College Station Business Center, Lot 1B, Block 3 of The
Business Center at College Station Phase One. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance
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 PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned
Development District to amend the concept plan and related text for approximately 8 acres
in the Chimney Hill Retail Plaza, generally located at 701 & 715 University Drive East.
Madison Thomas, Planning and Development, stated that this Planned Development District
(PDD) request amends the existing PDD to realign it with the current vision for the site. This
property was previously owned by the City of College Station and was sold in 2014 in conjunction
with an adopted economic development agreement that provided an additional level of regulation
with the PDD. The City Council recently approved an agreement to terminate the economic
development agreement.
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request with the condition that sidewalks be added to
the concept plan along Tarrow Street, as identified on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways
Master Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their July 20 meeting and voted
unanimously to recommend approval.
Crissy Hartl, Mitchell and Morgan, representing the applicant, addressed the recommendation by
staff to construct sidewalks along Tarrow. They will be providing a sidewalk along East Tarrow
and along the interior drive from University Drive to the roundabout. The applicant is requesting
a modification to the requirement to provide a sidewalk from University Drive around the property
to connect to join the proposed sidewalk on East Tarrow, which would require 1,500' of a 6-8'
sidewalk and hinder future development. The development would be required by Texas
accessibility standards to provide pedestrian access, as well as providing interior walkways
throughout the site.
At approximately 8:52 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Richard West, College Station, business owner located on Tarrow, stated his concerns with what
can be placed there if the PDD Planned Development District is amended as staff has
recommended.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:56 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-
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3917, 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 PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development
District to amend the concept plan and related text for approximately 8 acres in the Chimney Hill
Retail Plaza, generally located at 701 & 715 University Drive East, with the condition that
Sidewalks be added to the Concept Plan along Tarrow. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of modifications to
Article III of the Bylaws of the Research Valley Partnership, Inc. (RVP).
Natalie Ruiz, Director of Economic Development, introduced RVP Managing Director Sylvia
McMullen.
Sylvia McMullen,RVP Managing Director, stated the RVP established a subcommittee to modify
the current bylaws to more closely reflect the funding levels for the corporation. Directors may be
appointed to the Board by those organizations, governments, educational institutions or business
entities wishing to participate in the mission of the Corporation and which fit into one of three
categories. There is also a provision that allows Texas A&M University to join the RVP as a full
funding partner. Currently, full funding partners including the cities of Bryan and College Station,
as well as Brazos County which each invest approximately$350,000 each per year.The RVP voted
to amend its bylaws on June 21, 2017. According to the bylaws, the City of College Station, City
of Bryan, and Brazos County(and any other oversight entity)must approve any changes to Article
III of the bylaws (concerning the appointment and qualifications of directors) in order for the
changes to that Article to be effective.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Schultz and seconded by Councilmember
Rektorik to approve modifications to Article III of the Bylaws of the Research Valley Partnership,
Inc. (RVP).
The previous motion was withdrawn by Councilmember Schultz and the second was withdrawn
by Councilmember Rektorik.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (5) for and none (0) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and
Councilmember Schultz abstaining, to reject the modifications to the current bylaws, and request
RVP to make modifications specifically around the area of equal participation guaranteed by tier
one funding partners and an equal board seat representation. The motion carried.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding appointments to the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenway Advisory Board.
The following appointments were made to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory
Board:
• Jonathan Coopersmith- D (Bicycling)
• Neal Johnson - E (Transportation Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or Landscape
Architecture)
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4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of
standing list of Council generated agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a
subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or
the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal
to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Councilmember Moore requested an item on the PDD zoning district and the role of the concept
plan in that district.
Councilmember Schultz requested a presentation on the bidding process of contracts and the
renewal of contracts.
5. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Retular Meeting of the City
Council at 9:37 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017.
K. 1 .s oney, Mayor
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
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make this affidavit and hereby, on oath, state the following: I, and/or a person or persons related to me, have a
substantial interest in a business entity that would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision of the above
body, as those terms are defined in Chapter 171, Texas Local Government Code.
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121-- Funds received by me from the business entity exceed 10%of my gross income for the previous year;
n Real property is involved and (I/we) have an equitable or legal ownership with a fair market value of
$2,500 or more;
❑ A relative of mine has a substantial interest in the business entity or property that would be affected by a
decision of the public body of which I am a member.
Upon the filing of this affidavit with the City Secretary, I affirm that 1 will abstain from voting on any decision
involving this business entity and from any further participation on this matter whatsoever.
Signed this 10 day of ►SOc-,r5; , 20 P-.
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