HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/2009 - 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
James Massey
Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Maloney
Katy-Marie Lyles
City Manager Lawrence Stewart
Glenn Brown David Ruesink
Agenda
College Station City Council
Workshop Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2009 12:00 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 the FY 2009-2010 Proposed Budget.
3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an assessment of community benefits provided by
the Bryan-College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a draft of the Master Plan for the BioResearch
Valley.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Water Conservation and Irrigation Plan for the
College Station Parks and Recreation Department, as requested by Council.
6. Council Calendar
August 19 Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series at CS Conf. Center Rm 127, 11:30 p.m.
August 20 Council Budget Workshop at Carter Creek Training Rm, 4:00 p.m.
August 21 WTAW Radio Interview Spot at 8:10 a.m.
August 21 Council Budget Workshop in Council Chambers, 4:00 p.m.
August 25 Community Impact Award Luncheon at Briarcrest Country Club, 1145 a.m.
7. 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.
8. 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
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City Council Workshop Meeting
Monday, August 17, 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
of Cities, Outside Agency Funding Review, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning
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).
9. 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. Rogers Sheridan v. Barbara Schob & Greg Abbott
m. Clancey v. College Station, Glenn Brown, and Kathy Merrill
n. Legal issues related to Economic Development Agreement between City of College Station &
Sahara Realty
o. Acquisition by condemnation of easements for the Wellborn Water Line Relocation Project on
land owned by Betty Sue Ellington Schuette Hill, et al.
p. Legal Issues Related to Arts Council Ground Lease
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
b. Possible purchase of land in the vicinity of Spruce Street and College Main
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City Council Workshop Meeting
Monday, August 17, 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
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
subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Mayor ProTem
10. Action on executive session, or any workshop agenda item not completed or discussed in today’s
workshop meeting may be discussed in tonight’s Regular Meeting if necessary.
11. Adjourn.
APPROVED:
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City Manager
Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas
will be held on the 17th day of August, 2009 at 12:00 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 14th day of August, 2009 at 11:00 am
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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 August 14, 2009 at 11:00 am 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:________
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) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be
viewed on www.cstx.gov. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19.
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August 17, 2009
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2
FY 10 Proposed Budget Presentation, and Budget Workshop #2
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Jeff Kersten, Chief Financial Officer
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the FY 2009-2010
Proposed Budget.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the Council review the FY 10 Proposed
Budget.
Summary: Staff will present an overview of the City of College Station 2009-2010
Proposed Budget, and then will move into Budget Workshop #2.
The City’s charter says the City Manager will prepare and submit a proposed budget to the
City Council no later than 30 days prior to the end of the fiscal year. This item is the formal
presentation of the proposed budget. A budget workshop meeting was held on July 7th, and
additional budget workshops will be held August 17th, August 20th, and August 21st to review
the proposed budget. After presenting the budget overview, staff will move into the 2nd
Budget Workshop.
The calendar for the budget process also includes a public hearing on August 27th. Adoption
of the Budget is scheduled for September 10.
According to the charter, final action on the Proposed Budget must take place on or before
September 27.
Several areas have been and will continue to be discussed at these workshop meetings
including a review of the impact of the economy on the preparation of the budget, a review
of the Fiscal and Budgetary Policies, a review of all funds, the proposed pay plan, tax rate
options, outside agency funding, capital projects, utility rates, and other budget issues.
This is an opportunity for discussion and direction on the Proposed Budget.
Budget & Financial Summary: The budget is discussed in detail in the Proposed Budget
document.
Attachments:
1. The Proposed Budget has been distributed under a separate cover
Please bring your copy of the proposed budget to the meeting.
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August 17, 2009
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3
Bryan-College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau
Community Benefits Assessment
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: David Gwin, Director of Economic and Community Development
Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an
assessment of community benefits provided by the Bryan-College Station Convention
and Visitors Bureau (CVB).
Recommendation(s): Staff requests that the Council receive a briefing and provide
desired input on a presentation provided by staff regarding any benefits the City
derives from ongoing funding of the CVB.
Summary: Utilizing funding budgeted from both College Station’s and Bryan’s
respective hotel occupancy tax Funds, the B-CSCVB provides marketing and
promotion of the College Station-Bryan area as related to hospitality and tourism.
This assessment will provide the City Council with an analysis of the CVB’s efforts in
this regard.
Budget & Financial Summary: The City allocated $1,160,000 from the City’s
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to support the B-CSCVB in Fiscal Year 2009.
Attachments: N/A
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August 17, 2009
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4
Draft Master Plan for BioResearch Valley (RVP/TEEX)
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: David Gwin, Director of Economic and Community Development
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a draft of the
Master Plan for the BioResearch Valley.
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: The BioResearch Valley in a nonprofit organization whose mission is to attract,
expand, and retain businesses with a bioscience business and/or research focus to locate or
expand in the Brazos Valley. On August 3rd of this year, a draft of the Master Plan
underwent review by the BioResearch Valley Steering Committee. Committee members
include Blinn College, College Station Medical Center, St. Joseph Health System, Texas A&M
Health Science Center, Texas A&M University and Texas AgriLife Research. The draft plan
being presented is a product of this review process. RVP staff will be on hand to make this
presentation.
Budget & Financial Summary: The estimated cost to implement this plan will be
discussed during the presentation.
Attachments: N/A
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August 17, 2009
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5
Water Conservation Plan - Parks and Recreation
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: David Schmitz, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Water
Conservation and Irrigation Plan for the College Station Parks and Recreation Department,
as requested by Council.
Recommendation(s): Staff requests that the Council provide input and policy direction on
the current water conservation and irrigation plan for the College Station Parks and
Recreation Department.
Summary: The City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department has set a goal to
modify the current system wide water use and irrigation procedures to assist in the City of
College Station water conservation efforts. The plan focuses on more frequent irrigation
systems checks, repairs and modifications to existing systems, reducing the number of
watering days to coincide with the City’s water conservation plan, reducing run times to the
minimal needed, and replacing select planting beds with low water use perennials.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds for the implementation of these water
conservation and irrigation efforts will be funded from the current FY09 General Fund
budget.
Attachments: None
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