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Home My WebLink About09/10/2015 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilCity Council Workshop College Station, TX Meeting Agenda - Final City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 City Hall Council Chambers4:30 PMThursday, September 10, 2015 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Executive Session will be held in the Administrative Conference Room. Consultation with Attorney {Gov’t Code Section 551.071}; possible action. The City Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing process and questions may arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer, which needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the City Council may need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed: Litigation a.Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County, Texas, 12th Judicial District b. Juliao v. City of College Station, Cause No. 14-002168-CV-272, In the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas c. City of College Station, Texas, v. Embrace Brazos Valley, Inc., Cause No. 15-000804-CV-85, In the 85th Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas Personnel {Gov’t Code Section 551.074}; possible action - The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public officer(s) may be discussed: a. City Manager Competitive Matters {Gov't Code Section 551.086); possible action: The City Council may deliberate, vote, or take final action on a competitive matter as that term is defined in Gov't Code Section 552.133 in closed session. The following is a general representation of the subject matter to be considered: a. Power Supply Page 1 College Station, TX Printed on 9/4/2015 September 10, 2015City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov’t Code Section 551.087}; possible action The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the city which the City Council in conducting economic development negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) maybe discussed: a.Economic incentives for a proposed development located generally near the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Dartmouth Street in College Station 5:30 P.M. 3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session. 4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a report from Keep Brazos Beautiful (KBB) regarding activities of the organization. 15-05095. Sponsors:Garza 6. Council Calendar - Council may discuss upcoming events. 7.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. 8.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Annexation Task Force, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub-committee, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and Benefits Committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic Development Committee, Gigabit Broadband Initiative, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership, Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Sister Cities Association, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin Page 2 College Station, TX Printed on 9/4/2015 September 10, 2015City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final board). 9. Adjourn The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion. APPROVED _____________________ City Manager I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on September 4, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. _____________________ City Secretary This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764 3541 or (TDD) 1 800 735 2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. Page 3 College Station, TX Printed on 9/4/2015 r;€-<;lita� City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:115-0509 Name:Keep Brazos Beautiful (KBB) Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:8/26/2015 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:9/10/2015 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a report from Keep Brazos Beautiful (KBB) regarding activities of the organization. Sponsors:Venessa Garza Indexes: Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a report from Keep Brazos Beautiful (KBB) regarding activities of the organization. Relationship to Strategic Goals: ·Core Services and Infrastructure Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the City Council receive the presentation. Summary: The City Council has expressed interest in hearing from KBB as an outside funding agency. Raena Blumenthal, Executive Director of KBB, will provide a report on the activities of the non-profit organization for the current and upcoming fiscal year. Budget & Financial Summary: The City provided $52,740 in funding to KBB from the Sanitation Division Fund in FY15. KBB is requesting $56,690 in funding for FY16. Attachments: College Station, TX Printed on 9/4/2015Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™