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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2017 - 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 Chambers3:00 PMMonday, November 20, 2017 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. 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 b. 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 c. 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 Competitive Matters (Gov't Code Section 551.086); Possible action. The City Council may deliberate, vote, or take final action on competitive matters as that term is defined in Gov't Code Section 552.133 in closed session. The following is a general representation of the subject matters to be considered: a. Power supply 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 Page 1 College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017 November 20, 2017City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public officer (s) may be discussed: a. Council Self Evaluation b. City Manager c. City Attorney d. City Internal Auditor 4:30 p.m. 3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, canvassing returns and declaring results of the general election, held on November 7, 2017, for the purpose of electing Councilmembers, Places 1, 3 and 5. Presentación, posible acción y discusión de una ordenanza del Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de College Station, Texas, sondeando los resultados electorales y declarando los resultados de las elecciones generales celebradas el 7 de noviembre de 2017, con el propósito de elegir a Miembros del Consejo Municipal para los Puesto número 1,3 y 5. 17-06394. Sponsors:Smith Canvassing Ordinance Canvassing Ordinance - Spanish.docx Attachments: Issuance of Certificates of Election to elected City Council Member Places 1, 3 and 5; and administer Oaths of Office. Entrega de los Certificados de las Elecciones a los Miembros del Consejo elegidos para los puestos n úmero 1, 3, y 5; y administrar los Juramentos al Cargo. 17-06695. Sponsors:Smith ***Reception*** 6. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding changes to the Suburban Commercial zoning district. 17-06587. Sponsors:Thomas Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City ’s bicycle parking requirements. 17-06868. Sponsors:Helton Page 2 College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017 November 20, 2017City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final UDO Section 7.2.JAttachments: 9. Council Calendar - Council may discuss upcoming events. 10.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Annexation Task Force, Architectural Advisory Committee , 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, Experience Bryan-College Station, Design Review Board, Economic Development Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, 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 Economic Development, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board). 11. 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. I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on November 16, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. _____________________ City Secretary This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (979) 764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least two business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations. Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun. "Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Page 3 College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017 November 20, 2017City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a Handgun that is Carried Openly." Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia. “Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.” Page 4 College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017 City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:117-0639 Name:Canvassing Status:Type:Ordinance Agenda Ready File created:In control:10/17/2017 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:11/20/2017 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, canvassing returns and declaring results of the general election, held on November 7, 2017, for the purpose of electing Councilmembers, Places 1, 3 and 5. Presentación, posible acción y discusión de una ordenanza del Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de College Station, Texas, sondeando los resultados electorales y declarando los resultados de las elecciones generales celebradas el 7 de noviembre de 2017, con el propósito de elegir a Miembros del Consejo Municipal para los Puesto número 1,3 y 5. Sponsors:Tanya Smith Indexes: Code sections: Attachments:Canvassing Ordinance Canvassing Ordinance - Spanish.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, canvassing returns and declaring results of the general election, held on November 7, 2017, for the purpose of electing Councilmembers, Places 1, 3 and 5. Presentación, posible acción y discusión de una ordenanza del Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de College Station, Texas, sondeando los resultados electorales y declarando los resultados de las elecciones generales celebradas el 7 de noviembre de 2017, con el propósito de elegir a Miembros del Consejo Municipal para los Puesto número 1,3 y 5. Relationship to Strategic Goals: ·Good Governance Recommendation(s): Approval Summary: None Budget & Financial Summary: None Attachments: Documentos Adjuntos • Ordinance Canvassing the General Election. (Borrador de la ordenanza de sondeo de los resultados de las elecciones generales.) College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ ORDINANCE NO. __________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PLACE 1, 3 AND 5. RECITALS: 1. On July 27, 2017 the City Council ordered that a General Election be held on November 7, 2017 for the purpose of electing City Councilmembers, Place 1, 3 and 5. 2. Notice of this election was duly published in The Eagle on October 11 and 18, 2017 and in La Voz Hispana on October 13 and 20, 2017. 3. A copy of the notice was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on October 10, 2017. 4. This election was duly and legally held on November 7, 2017, in conformity with the election laws of the State of Texas, and the results of the election have been certified and returned by the proper judges and clerks. 5. The City Council of the City of College Station, Texas with the following members present: Mayor Karl Mooney, Councilmembers Blanche Brick, Jerome Rektorik, Linda Harvell, Barry Moore, Julie Schultz, and James Benham have today considered the returns of the General and Special Election held on November 7, 2017. 6. It appears to the Council, and the Council finds, that the election was in all respects lawfully held. 7. It appears to the Council, and Council finds, that the tabulation of the results of the election is correct. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: SECTION 1. The General Election of November 7, 2017 was duly called, notice of the election was given in accordance with law, and the election was held in accordance with law. SECTION 2. The tabulation of votes cast in the General Election held on November 7, 2017, for the purposes stated in Recital 1 above, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance. is adopted as the official tabulation of the votes cast at the election, and the tabulation will be filed and recorded in the official records of the City of College Station as the official canvass of the election. SECTION 3. The official canvass of the returns of the election reflects the following: A. For the City Councilmember, Place 1, the following votes were cast: Elianor Vessali 1,978 Bob Brick 2,817 B. For the City Councilmember, Place 3: Linda Harvell 3,296 Dallas Shipp 1,527 C. For the City Councilmember, Place 5: John Nichols 3,782 SECTION 4. That Bob Brick received a majority of the votes and is elected to serve as City Councilmember, Place 1; that Linda Harvell received a majority of the votes and is elected to serve as City Councilmember, Place 3; that John Nichols received a majority of the votes and is elected to serve as Councilmember, Place 5.+ PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 20th day of November 2017. ____________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________________ City Secretary APPROVED: _________________________________________ City Attorney ORDENANZA NÚMERO __________ UNA ORDENANZA DEL CONSEJO DE LA CIUDAD DE COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, PARA SONDEAR LOS RESULTADOS DE LOS VOTOS Y DECLARANDO LOS RESULTADOS ELECTORALES DE LAS ELECCIONES GENERALES, CELEBRADAS EL 7 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2017, CON EL PROPÓSITO DE ELEGIR A LOS MIEMBROS DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA LOS PUESTOS NÚMERO 1, 3 Y 5. CONSIDERANDO: 1. El 27 de agosto de 2017, el Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad ordenó que se realizaran Elecciones Generales a celebrarse el 7 de noviembre de 2017, con el propósito de elegir a los Miembros del Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad para los Puestos Número 1, 3 y 5. 2. La Notificación de estas elecciones fue debidamente publicada en el periódico local The Eagle el 11 y el 18 de octubre de 2017; y en La Voz Hispana el 13 y el 20 de octubre de 2017. 3. Una copia de la notificación fue colocada en el boletín informativo de la Municipalidad de la Ciudad el 10 de octubre de 2017. 4. Las elecciones mencionadas anteriormente se celebraron de manera legal y debida, el 7 de noviembre de 2017, de acuerdo con las leyes de elecciones del Estado de Texas, y los resultados electorales han sido certificados e ingresados por los jueces y oficiales apropiados. 5. El Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de College Station, Texas, con los siguientes miembros presentes: Alcalde Karl Mooney, Miembros del Consejo Blanche Brick, Jerome Rektorik, Linda Harvell, Barry Moore, Julie Schultz, y James Benham han considerado hoy los resultados electorales de las Elecciones Generales celebradas el 7 de noviembre de 2017. 6. Los documentos electorales son presentados ante el Consejo, y el Consejo encuentra que las elecciones se celebraron debidamente con respecto a la ley. 7. Los documentos electorales son presentados ante el Consejo, y el Consejo encuentra que la tabulación de los resultados electorales es correcta. EL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, ORDENA LO SIGUIENTE: SECCIÓN 1. Las Elecciones Generales del 7 de noviembre de 2017 fueron debidamente anunciadas; la notificación de las elecciones fue realizada conforme a la ley; y las elecciones fueron celebradas de acuerdo a la ley. SECCIÓN 2. La tabulación de los votos en las Elecciones Generales celebradas el 7 de noviembre de 2017, para los propósitos mencionados en Considerando Número 1, una copia del cual se adjunta y se hace parte de esta ordenanza; se adopta como la tabulación oficial de los votos emitidos en las elecciones y la tabulación se registrará en los registros oficiales de la Ciudad de College Station como el sondeo oficial de las elecciones. SECCIÓN 3. El sondeo oficial de los resultados electorales refleja lo siguiente: A. Para el Miembro del Consejo Puesto Número 1, los siguientes votos fueron emitidos: Elianor Vessali 1,978 Bob Brick 2,817 B. Para el Miembro del Consejo Puesto Número 3: Linda Harvell 3,296 Dallas Shipp 1,527 C. Para el Miembro del Consejo Puesto Número 5: John Nichols 3,782 SECCIÓN 4. Que Bob Brick recibió una mayoría de los votos y se elige para servir como Miembro del Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad Puesto Número 1. Que Linda Harvell recibió una mayoría de los votos y se elige para servir como Miembro del Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad Puesto Número 3. Que John Nichols recibió una mayoría de los votos y se elige para servir como Miembro del Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad Puesto Número 5. PASADA, APROBADA, Y ADOPTADA este 20 día del mes de noviembre de 2017. ____________________________________ Alcalde DOY FE: _________________________________________ Secretaria de la Ciudad APROBADA: _________________________________________ Abogada de la Ciudad City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:117-0669 Name:Oaths of Office (Juramentos al Cargo) Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:10/31/2017 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:11/20/2017 Title:Issuance of Certificates of Election to elected City Council Member Places 1, 3 and 5; and administer Oaths of Office. Entrega de los Certificados de las Elecciones a los Miembros del Consejo elegidos para los puestos número 1, 3, y 5; y administrar los Juramentos al Cargo. Sponsors:Tanya Smith Indexes: Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Issuance of Certificates of Election to elected City Council Member Places 1, 3 and 5; and administer Oaths of Office. Entrega de los Certificados de las Elecciones a los Miembros del Consejo elegidos para los puestos número 1, 3, y 5; y administrar los Juramentos al Cargo. Attachments: (Documentos Adjuntos): 1. None (Ninguno) College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:117-0658 Name:Suburban Commercial Zoning Requirements Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:10/25/2017 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:11/20/2017 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding changes to the Suburban Commercial zoning district. Sponsors:Madison Thomas Indexes: Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation,possible action,and discussion regarding changes to the Suburban Commercial zoning district. Relationship to Strategic Goals: ·Good Governance ·Financially Sustainable City ·Neighborhood Integrity ·Diverse Growing Economy Recommendation(s): The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item on October 5 th and recommended the following amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO): •Amend the non-residential architectural element requirements allowing for the addition of three new elements: pitched roofline, canopies and pilasters; •Amend the non-residential architectural standards to allow buildings in Suburban Commercial Zoning that are adjacent to an arterial street or higher to meet General Commercial Zoning architectural elements; •Amend the non-residential architectural standards to allow additional options for inclusion in Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts. •Amend the uses permitted in Suburban Commercial Zoning District to include Live/ Work Units, Assisted Living and Group Homes, Restaurants, Outdoor Animal Care, Self-Storage, Fuel sales, Hotels and Drive-thru restaurants with some proposed guidelines associated with certain uses. •Amend the buffering standards to allow properties in Suburban Commercial Zoning the option to provide a single row of buffer plantings, a 15’ buffer space and a minimum 6’ high wall in lieu of the current standards. •Amend the lighting standards by increasing the language that speaks to shielding the light source from direct view of the adjacent single-family properties and buffer areas, and to add College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:17-0658,Version:1 some visual examples. Summary: This presentation is to provide the City Council with staff’s suggestions and the P&Z Commission’s recommendations regarding changes to the Suburban Commercial Zoning district as well as the public feedback on these suggestions from the community meetings. Staff is seeking City Council’s direction and feedback on these items. Under City Council direction, staff was requested to review the Suburban Commercial land use and zoning district in order to increase its development viability in a way that is compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. On August 30th, Planning and Development Services held two public meetings in a “come and go” format to receive input from stakeholders in the development community, neighborhood associations, and the general public on this, as well as other, potential changes to the Unified Development Ordinance being explored as part of the 2017 P&Z Plan of Work. Staff began this process with the analysis of this zoning district by looking at where Suburban Commercial zoned properties are currently located, and where they are shown on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. It was determined that the majority of current and future Suburban Commercial locations were adjacent to neighborhoods along major highways and thoroughfares. This creates a sensitive situation that puts market demands for greater intensity and neighborhood concerns over the impact of such development at odds. With this in mind, staff worked to develop flexible, context-sensitive options that could accommodate a variety of developments and locations within Suburban Commercial zoning district. The suburban land use discussion will be included as part of the upcoming Comprehensive Plan 10-year update The items listed below were the main topics that staff researched for consideration to make this zoning district more viable while maintaining its compatibility with the surrounding neighborhoods. •Architectural Elements: Structures in Suburban Commercial zoning are required to meet specific Non-Residential Architectural Standards. o Architectural Elements: A list in the UDO provides the list of permitted residential style elements that include planter boxes, shutters, front porches, etc. For increased flexibility and element options, staff proposes adding additional elements that are permitted in General Commercial Zoning. o Roofline: The UDO requires Suburban Commercial zoned buildings to have a pitched roof. Staff gained feedback on the community’s feelings towards commercial buildings with a pitched roof, and those without. o Screening Mechanical Equipment: Currently Suburban Commercial zoned areas are required to screen roof-mounted mechanical equipment. Staff sought feedback on whether this ordinance should be kept or not. •Permitted Uses: Uses of a smaller intensity and size are permitted in Suburban Commercial zoned areas. Due to a majority of Suburban Commercial zoning being located along major highways staff wanted feedback on the consideration to allow more intense General Commercial uses with restrictions based on the proximity of the adjacent single-family zoning. •Buffer Requirements: Currently Suburban Commercial zoning requires a more intense buffer against single-family than General Commercial zoned properties do. Due to Suburban Commercial zoning’s more restrictive uses and architectural elements, feedback was sought College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:17-0658,Version:1 on the possibility of modifying the buffer requirements. •Lighting: Staff is proposing to update our current lighting standards to current industry standards with the goal of possibly reduce light pollution on adjacent residential properties. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: N/A College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:117-0686 Name:Bicycle Parking Requirements Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:11/6/2017 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:11/20/2017 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City’s bicycle parking requirements. Sponsors:Alaina Helton Indexes: Code sections: Attachments:UDO Section 7.2.J Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City’s bicycle parking requirements. Relationship to Strategic Goals: ·Improving Mobility ·Sustainable City Recommendation(s): Receive Staff’s presentation and provide feedback or direction as desired. Summary: This workshop presentation is in response to a request from City Council. Earlier this year, the Council directed Staff to examine the City’s bicycle parking requirements to increase development flexibility and reduce requirements. This item was subsequently added to the Planning and Zoning Commission’s 2017 Plan of Work. Over the past few months, Staff has researched the bicycle parking requirements of peer cities, evaluated possible changes to our bicycle parking requirements, and conducted a survey to gather feedback regarding our current bicycle parking requirements. Staff presented this item to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board on 5 September and to the Planning and Zoning Commission on 16 November. Their recommendations will be provided at the City Council meeting. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1.UDO Section 7.2.J. - Current Bicycle Parking Standards College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:17-0686,Version:1 College Station, TX Printed on 11/16/2017Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ Chapter 12: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Article 7. General Development Standards Sec. 12-7.2. General Provisions. J. Bicycle Facilities. 1. Number Required. a. For sites subject to the Non-Residential Architectural Standards of this UDO except for MU Mixed-Use districts: 1. Each primary building shall provide a facility capable of storing a minimum of four (4) bicycles. 2. In multi-tenant buildings in excess of twenty thousand (20,000) gross square feet, one (1) or more facilities capable of storing eight (8) bicycles shall be provided. b. In MU Mixed-Use districts, bicycle storage facilities shall be provided at a rate [of] one (1) bicycle for every 15,000 square feet of non-residential uses, and one (1) bicycle for every two (2) dwelling units. c. Refer to the Alternative Parking Plan Section for the potential to substitute additional bicycle facilities for vehicular parking. 2. Placement and Design. a. Facilities shall be separated from motor vehicle parking to protect both bicycles and vehicles from accidental damage and shall be sufficiently separated from building or other walls, landscaping, or other features to allow for ease and encouragement of use. This separation shall be a minimum of three (3) feet. b. Where bicycle facilities are provided for four (4) bicycles, the area for such a facility shall be approximately fifty-four (54) square feet in area, approximately nine (9) feet by six (6) feet or as approved by the Administrator. c. Facilities shall be placed in clearly designated, safe, and convenient locations and such that no primary building entrance is further than one hundred fifty (150) feet from a bicycle facility. d. Bicycles may be permitted on sidewalks or other paved surfaces provided that the bicycles do not block or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. e. Bicycle facilities shall be constructed so as to enable the user to secure a bicycle by locking the frame and one (1) wheel of each bicycle parked therein. Facilities must be easily usable with both U-locks and cable locks and support the bicycle frame at two (2) points. Facilities shall be anchored securely to the ground.