HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/2009 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilOn Behalf of the Citizens of College Station, Home of Texas A&M University, We will continue to Promote and Advance the
Community’s Quality of Life
Mayor Councilmembers
Ben White John Crompton
Mayor ProTem James Massey
Lynn McIlhaney Dennis Maloney
City Manager Lawrence Stewart
Glenn Brown David Ruesink
Agenda
College Station City Council
Workshop Meeting
Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an update regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian and
Greenway Master Plan.
3. Presentation possible action and discussion regarding the apportionment of the costs of thoroughfare
development.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Larry J. Ringer Library Interlocal Agreement
Update Presentation.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding progress on regulatory changes for on-site sewer
facilities.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update of the 2009 Bryan/College Station
Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. trip taken May 11-14.
7. Council Calendar
June 10 16th Annual Newman 10 Business Performance Awards Luncheon, CS Hilton, 12:00 p.m.
June 11 Council Workshop/Regular Meeting, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future 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.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Arts Council of the Brazos
Valley, Audit Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos
Valley Wide Area Communications Task Force, Cemetery Committee, Design Review Board, Historic
Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief
Funding Review Committee, Library Committee, Metropolitan Planning Organization, National League
of Cities, Outside Agency Funding Review, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning
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City Council Workshop Meeting
Thursday, May 28, 2009
On Behalf of the Citizens of College Station, Home of Texas A&M University, We will continue to Promote and Advance the
Community’s Quality of Life
Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, Research Valley Partnership, Regional
Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Texas Municipal League, Transportation
Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board, Zoning Board of
Adjustments, BVSWMA, Signature Event Task Force, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin
board).
10. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting 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:
a. Application with TCEQ for permits in Westside/Highway 60 area, near Brushy Water Supply
Corporation
b. Sewer CCN permit requests for Brushy & Wellborn Services Areas
c. Water CCN permit requests for Brushy & Wellborn Services Areas
d. Bed & Banks Water Rights Discharge Permits for College Station and Bryan
e. Legal aspects of Water Well, permits and possible purchase of or lease of water well sites
f. Cliff A. Skiles, DVM & C.A. Skiles Family Partnership, Ltd. Water permit applications with the
Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District
g. TMPA v. PUC (College Station filed Intervention)
h. City of Bryan suit filed against College Station, Legal issues and advise on Brazos Valley Solid
Waste Management Agency contract, on proposed methane gas contract
i. Update on legal proceedings for Grimes County Landfill site and contracts for development of
Grimes County site
j. Weingarten Realty Investors v. College Station, Ron Silvia, David Ruesink, Lynn McIlhaney, and
Ben White
k. Chavers et al v. Tyrone Morrows, Michael Ikner, City of Bryan, City of College Station, et al
l. Review of legal aspects of the Open Meetings Act
m. Rogers Sheridan v. Barbara Schob & Greg Abbott
Real Estate {Gov’t Code Section 551.072}; possible action The City Council may deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect
on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final
action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Possible Purchase or Exchange of Property near E. University and Tarrow
Economic Development 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 with 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) may be discussed:
a. Proposed Development located North and East of the Intersection of William D Fitch and State Hwy 6
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On Behalf of the Citizens of College Station, Home of Texas A&M University, We will continue to Promote and Advance the
Community’s Quality of Life
b. Arctic Wolf Ice Center
11. Action on executive session, or any workshop agenda item not completed or discussed in today’s
workshop meeting will be discussed in tonight’s Regular Meeting if necessary.
12. Adjourn.
APPROVED:
City Manager
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Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas
will be held on the 28th day of May, 2009 at 3:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue,
College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda
Posted this 22nd day of May, 2009 at 2:00 pm
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E-Signed by Connie Hooks
VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt
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City Secretary
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of
College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of
said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City’s
website, www.cstx.gov . The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times.
Said Notice and Agenda were posted on May 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm and remained so posted continuously for at
least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
This public notice was removed from the official board at the College Station City Hall on the following date
and time: _______________________ by ___________________________.
Dated this _____day of _______________, 2009.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By____________________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the ______day of _________________,
___________________Notary Public – Brazos County, Texas My commission expires:________
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May 28, 2009
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an update regarding
the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenway Master Plan.
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary:
The Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan, a component of the College Station
Comprehensive Plan is currently being updated. The planning process began in November of
2008 with an inventory of existing bicycle, pedestrian and greenway facilities and the
selection of a technical task force and staff resource team. The project scope and timeline
are attached. The plan is proposed to be adopted in October of 2009.
Staff will provide an update on the planning process including an overview of proposed
physical recommendations (bike facilities, sidewalks, trails, etc) formalized through the
needs assessment process, the staff resource team, technical task force and second
community meeting.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
Project Scope and Timeline
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Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
Project Scope and Timeline
S C O P E
Project Initiation
Facility
Inventory
Needs Assessment System
Recommendations
Policies & Procedures
Operations &
Maintenance
Implementation
Plan Adoption
T I M E L I N E Nov 08 – Jan 09 Feb/March April/May June-August September-October
C I T I Z E N
E N G A G E M E N
T
· Focus Groups
· Community
Meeting
· Online Survey
· Community Meeting
· Online Comments to
Draft Chapters
· Stakeholder Meetings
· Online Comments to
Draft Chapters
· Public Hearings
· Online Comments
to Draft Plan
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May 28, 2009
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3
City Streets Participation and Rough Proportionality
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation possible action and discussion regarding the apportionment
of the costs of thoroughfare development.
Recommendation(s): Staff is looking for policy direction from Council regarding
development participation in light of past practice and the new “rough proportionality” rule.
Summary: Staff will make a presentation related to LGC Sec. 212.904 describing rough
proportionality as well as past oversize participation practice and how they relate to
thoroughfare development.
Budget & Financial Summary:
Attachments:
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 4
Larry J. Ringer Library Interlocal Agreement Update Presentation
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Marco A. Cisneros, Director, Parks and Recreation
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Larry J.
Ringer Library Interlocal Agreement Update Presentation.
Recommendation(s): Staff requests that the Council provide input and policy direction
on the analysis provided by staff for the Interlocal Agreement that is currently in place with
the City of Bryan for the operation of the Larry J. Ringer Library in College Station as a part
of the Bryan+College Station Library System.
The Bryan+College Station Library Board, which is made up of four (4) Council appointed
representatives from each city, last recommended approval of the current interlocal
agreement in March 2006.
Summary: The cities of Bryan and College Station have had an intergovernmental
contract in place for the operation of the Bryan+College Station Library System since 1986.
The Bryan+College Station Library System is made up of the Main Bryan Library, the
Carnegie Library in Bryan and the Larry J. Ringer Library in College Station. The Library
System Interlocal Agreement has been revised numerous times through the years in
keeping with changes in operations in both cities. In brief, College Station owns the
building, furnishings, equipment, van, land and book inventory at the Ringer Library. Bryan
hires and manages the City of Bryan employees that work at the Ringer Library. Bryan also
buys all library supplies and books and reports monthly library activities to the College
Station staff liaison in the Parks and Recreation Department. College Station pays Bryan for
these costs. The FY 09 Library Operations Budget is $1,130,871 of which $1,005,824 is
paid to Bryan to cover the library operations costs.
A survey of the City’s 10 benchmark cities showed that most other cities typically do not use
this type of Interlocal Agreement in the provision of their library operations and programs.
The other cities have their own stand alone library systems and operate them as such.
The policy issue is:
Should the City continue to utilize the current Library Interlocal Agreement
for the provision of its library services and operations?
Budget & Financial Summary: The impact to the Parks and Recreation Department
operations budget for the current fiscal year is dependent upon Council direction with
respect to the future of this Interlocal Agreement.
Attachments:
1. Current Library Interlocal Agreement, October 2006
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May 28, 2009
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5
Update on Regulation of On-Site Sewer Facilities
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Dave Coleman, Water Services Director
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding progress on
regulatory changes for on-site sewer facilities.
Recommendation: Receive the staff report and provide feedback and direction to City
Manager.
Summary: On November 5, 2008, City Council established a minimum lot size for
subdivision in the ETJ of one acre. Staff had recommended the minimum lot size be set at
two acres, but County officials requested that City Council consider a 1-acre minimum lot
size, which matches the County's minimum lot size for on-site sewer facilities (OSSF). This
request came with a commitment to review and modify the County's regulations, to prevent
aerobic spray fields from becoming health hazards.
City staff recently met with the County Department of Health (Don Plitt, Ken Bost and
others) and two of the County Commissioners (Lloyd Wasserman and Duane Peters) to
discuss potential changes to the County's regulation of OSSF in the ETJ. The County Health
Department has proposed three changes to their regulations. First, to prevent homes from
being constructed before the spray field is designed, the OSSF permit fees can be structured
to be highly punitive if the permit application is submitted after the slab is placed. Second,
the OSSF application can be required to include a checklist of amenities to be added to the
home, which can be used later to prevent amenities from being added that would interfere
with the spray field. Third, the setback distance for the spray field can be increased, which
necessitates a larger lot size for a larger home. City Staff feels these measures will be
highly effective, and will report back when these measures are implemented by the County.
Budget & Financial Summary: None.
Attachments: None.
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May 28, 2009
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6
Update of 2009 Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. Trip
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: City Manager’s Office
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update of
the 2009 Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. trip taken May 11-
14.
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: Mayor Ben White and City Manager Glenn Brown were a part of the
Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce delegation to Washington, D.C. on May 11-14.
The delegation participated in meetings with Congressman Edwards, Senator Hutchison,
Senator Cornyn, every member of the Texas legislative delegation and federal agency
officials.
This item serves as a report on the discussions they had. Attached is also the 2009
Legislative Action Plan distributed by the Chamber delegation to the legislators and officials.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Chamber of Commerce 2009 Legislative Action Plan
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2 0 0 9BRYAN/C O L L E G E S TAT I O N ,T E X A SCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE
- W O R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T / E D U C A T I O N -
Bryan/College Station is home to Texas A&M University and Blinn
College.e 60,000 college students and over 20,000 employees make
higher education a major economic force in our community.Texas A&M
University is one of the leading research centers in the countr y,and as
such,its strategic capabilities as a center of excellence in many research
areas should be encouraged and supported.
In the United States,51.8 percent of those employed work for
companies defined as small business.at compares to 48.5 percent for
the state of Texas and 63.9 percent in Bryan/College Station.Two-thirds
of all net new jobs over the last 25 years have been created by small
businesses.We must create an environment in Texas that removes
impediments to entrepreneurs and allow existing businesses to grow and
thrive,thereby adding new jobs to the local economy.
Support legislative initiatives that enhance Blinn College’s ability
to adequately service its entire service area and its ability to provide
broadening workforce development/skills training (Institute of
Technology)programs in the Research Valley.
Provide relief for school districts by providing an escalating Cost of
Education increase on an annual basis so that the target revenues can
adjust to changing market conditions related to the costs of good and
services.
Support legislation for competitive grants to encourage business
participation in education initiatives.
T E D I EL L I S ON
Chairman,Board of Directors
The Ellison Firm
979.696.9889 tedi@ellisonlaw.com
JAN LEE
Board Chair Elect
Dealers Lighting
979.775.1697 jlee@dealerselectrical.com
M A R Y LY N N E S T R AT TA
Legislative Affairs Committee Co-Chairman
City of Bryan
979.209.5002 mstratta@bryantx.gov
M A R T Y C A N G E L O S E
Legislative Affairs Committee Co-Chairman
M.G.Cangelose &Associates
979.260.1300 marty@mgcangelose.com
R OYC E HI C K M AN
President/CEO
B/C Station Chamber of Commerce
979.260.5200 royce@bcschamber.org
D E N A G A S K I N
Manager of Community Enhancement
B/C Station Chamber of Commerce
979.260.5200 dena@bcschamber.org
4001 East 29th Street,Suite 175 Bryan,Texas 77802 979.260.5200 www.bcschamber.org
The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce
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- T R A N S P O R T A T I O N -
Bryan/College Station in Brazos County is still one of the fastest growing metro areas in the State of Texas.Our community has experienced a 14%
growth rate since 2000 and is the largest MSMO without access to an interstate highway.
To meet the needs and challenges of a Twenty-First Centur y Texas,our complete transportation infrastructure must be strengthened.Further
development of our roads,bridges,railways and air ways depends on a solid plan,built by solid transportation policy.Support of public transportation
systems including air,cargo rail and high speed rail (Texas T-Bone)ultimately lessens the burden on congested roadways and provides businesses
multiple ser vice options.
Due to this lack of interstate highway access,4-lane divided highway linkage is extremely important for local businesses for many purposes
including delivery of goods,shipment of supplies and safety of commuting workers.There is a community-wide request for continued support of
funding for the final segment linking Bryan/College Station with Interstate 45 through Madisonville,Texas (Madison County).
Support limitations on the use of motor fuel taxes,except for the constitutionally-required percentage used to fund our education system,by
reducing diversions to the fullest extent.
Support of a new legislative initiative sponsored by the Texas Airports Association,a south Texas Senator,and our local Representative to create
a permanent Airport Development Fund.This fund would direct the revenue currently collected on aviation-related sales and franchise taxes from
the general fund into a TxDOT fund dedicated for the sole purpose of providing airport development grants for the 327 publicly owned airports
in Texas.
- H E A L T H C A R E -
Bryan/College Station has nearly 400 healthcare providers,including two full ser vice hospitals and one specialty hospital which deliver a level of care
usually available only in a major metropolitan area.Our business community continues to be concerned about the medically uninsured,mental health
ser vices and medical ser vice reimbursement.Competitive forces,along with transparency,must be available to provide consumers the opportunity
to make informed decisions about their own healthcare in pricing and provider performance.Emphasis on employee wellness must also be a high
priority to combat the rising costs to employers providing medical coverage to their employees and their families.
Support measures that would increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health services and health insurance.Oppose any measures that
increase costs for Texas employers and their employees and families.
Provide more competitive grant programs to encourage businesses to offer wellness programs and preventive services to employees.
Support legislation and appropriations to expand state funding to increase the number of physicians,nurses,physician assistants and other
healthcare professionals educated by public colleges and universities.
- T A X A T I O N -
Over the past five years,Texas has overcome challenges and turned hard
times into a thriving economy.e $10 billion shortfall that threatened
the state in 2003 is today a memor y.Before the 2009 session even
begins,Texas has $3 billion held aside for property tax relief,with
an additional $7 billion in reser ve for the appropriations process.
ough the franchise tax was the best option at the time,we can make
modifications this session that will make the new system more fair for
businesses of all sizes.
Support reinstating the research and development tax credit
(provided under the previous franchise tax)and allow it to be carried
forward.
Oppose any additional tax burdens on businesses in order to
maintain an equitable tax system that protects our citizens,businesses,
cities,counties and state.
The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce
has as its foremost mission the continuation and cultivation of a vigorous
local economy and through its many programs enhances the ability of
companies in the Brazos Valley to grow and prosper.One of the most
important roles for our Chamber is to take a proactive approach to
ensure that those who represent us nationally in Washington,D.C.,
state-wide in Austin and locally in Bryan/College Station hear about
the business interests of our community.
To accomplish this,the following “Legislative Action Plan”has been approved by the Bryan/College Station
Board of Directors based on input from a survey of our Chamber membership,community leaders and our elected officials.
The Chamber’s mission statement to enhance the economic well-being of the businesses in the communities it serves was
the guiding principle and the areas of legislative action selected include Transportation,Healthcare,Taxation,Energy and Work-
force Development/Education and few additional miscellaneous issues.
The purpose of the Action Plan is to summarize the important legislative goals in each area of concern.The Legislative Affairs
Committee has been in discussions for the past several months on both the short-term and long-term impact of the issues in the
document.While in Austin on February 3-4,2009,the delegation will meet personally with state Senators,Representatives,their
staff and relevant agencies to discuss the specifics of legislation that impact the businesses of our community.
- E N E R G Y -
Energ y powers our economy and our lives—without it,we are quite
literally in the dark .However,policy alone cannot overcome the
energ y challenges that we face as a nation.Without access to affordable
and reliable supplies of domestic energ y,Texas businesses are forced to
move elsewhere,taking jobs and support for the economy with them
and impacting our State’s competitiveness.
Support the production of adequate supplies of all forms of energy
at competitive prices.
Eliminate tax inequities between energy sources.
Require retail electric utility providers in Texas to have alternatives in
place to maintain service to customers in the event of significant
failure of the utility provider's facilities or equipment.
Tedi Ellison Royce Hickman
Chairman,Board of Directors President/CEO
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