HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/2009 - 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 Pro Tem James Massey
Dave Ruesink Dennis Maloney
City Manager Katy-Marie Lyles
Glenn Brown Lawrence Stewart
Agenda
College Station City Council
Workshop Meeting
Thursday, August 27, 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 regarding an update on the European Union Center and
Grant Symposium projects, programs and activities impacting the City of College Station.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the FY 2009-2010 Proposed Budget.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an update for Council regarding the public engagement
process and park site recommendation.
5. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding Cell Phone Use in School Zones.
6. Council Calendar
September 1 Special Council Meeting in Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.
September 2 Dialogue Iftar Dinner at Pebble Creek Country Club, 7:30 p.m.
September 4 Senior Advisory Committee at CS Teen Center, 2:00 p.m.
September 7 City Offices Closed – Holiday
September 10 Council Workshop/Regular Meeting, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.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
of Cities, Outside Agency Funding Review, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning
Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, Research Valley Partnership, Regional
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City Council Workshop Meeting
Thursday, August 27, 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
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. Legal Aspects of Petition, Possibilities of and Restrictions on Political Activity regarding
Upcoming City Election
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
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.
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City Council Workshop Meeting
Thursday, August 27, 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
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 27th day of August, 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 24th day of August, 2009 at 2:00 pm
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E-Signed by Connie Hooks
VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt
_________________
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 24, 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:________
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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Workshop Agenda Item 2
European Union Center/Grant Symposium Update
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: City Manager’s Office
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update
on the European Union Center and Grant Symposium projects, programs and
activities impacting the City of College Station.
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: Mario Rojo del Busto, Director of International Faculty & Scholar Services
for Texas A&M University, will update the Council on several upcoming symposiums
being coordinated through the European Union Center as well as an event featuring a
keynote speaker from Ciudad Real, Spain that will be addressing the B/CS Chamber
of Commerce on European Union business issues.
Mr. del Busto is scheduled to be assisted with the presentation by:
* Royce Hickman, President and CEO of the BCS Chamber of Commerce,
member of the Fraternal Committee since its inception,
* Guy Whitten, Director of the TAMU-European Union Center, who will provide
an overview of the EU grant that lead to the symposiums,
* Todd McDaniel, President and CEO of the Research Valley Partnership,
member of the Fraternal Committee and Chair of the Wind Energy Symposium
Workgroup,
* John Happ, Director of the Easterwood Airport, member of the Fraternal
Committee and Chair of the High Speed Rail Symposium Workgroup
The European Union Center (EUC) is one of three regional offices within the
International Programs Office supporting Texas A&M University’s internationalization
efforts by fostering EU-related initiatives that enhance the University’s academic,
research, outreach, and service programs.
The mission of the EUC is to support and enhance the European educational,
research, and outreach activities at Texas A&M University; increase the level of
knowledge of the European Union, and promote a better understanding of the
policies and issues that influence the transatlantic relationship.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments: N/A
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 3
FY 10 Proposed Budget Workshop
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, and provide direction regarding any changes they would like to see incorporated
into the budget.
Summary: This is item is an opportunity for the City Council to provide input and
direction on the FY 2009-2010 Proposed Budget.
The Proposed budget was presented to the City Council at the August 17th meeting, and a
series of meetings have budget workshop meetings have been held to review the proposed
budget.
The budget is scheduled for adoption on Thursday September 10.
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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Workshop Agenda Item No. 4
Project Numbers PK0911
College Station Skate Park Project
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Chuck Gilman, Director of Capital Projects
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an update for Council
regarding the public engagement process and park site recommendation.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the park location as being the
Southwood Athletic Complex.
Summary: The College Station Skate Park Project was approved by the voters in the
2008 Bond Election. On June 11, 2009, the City Council approved a Professional Services
Contract with Bleyl and Associates for the design of the facility. Staff is now complete with
the public engagement and site evaluation portion of the conceptual design phase, and is
prepared to move to the preliminary.
As part of the Conceptual Design Phase public meetings were held in mid July to seek public
input on the location and potential design elements that the community would like to see
incorporated into the design. Staff utilized multiple media outlets and City resources to
advertise the public meetings.
The first meeting was held at the Exit Teen Center on July 13th and the second meeting
occurred the following evening as a Public Hearing in front of the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board. In addition to the public meetings, Staff developed an on-line poll to gather
input on a location, branding ideas and/or a name for the facility, and a keystone element in
the park that will make this facility unique from other skating facilities across the state.
Over one hundred individual responses were received through the online poll, and a variety
of information was gathered.
The design team evaluated the comments received during the public meetings and the data
collected from the on-line poll, and prepared a technical memorandum that includes a
recommendation on the site based on the public input, information from staff, and their
professional expertise. Southwood Athletic Complex is being recommended as the location
for the new skate park.
Budget & Financial Summary: The budget for the skate park project is $920,000. Funds
in the amount of $183,610.25 have been expended or committed to date, primarily for
engineering, leaving a balance of $736,389.75 for construction and related expenses.
Attachments:
1. Technical Memorandum developed by Design Team – Available in City Secretary’s
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 5
Cell Phone Use in School Zones
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding Cell Phone Use in
School Zones
Recommendation(s): Staff seeks Council’s direction regarding the enforcement of the
recent amendment to the Transportation Code prohibiting the use of wireless
communication devices by drivers in school zones.
Summary: In the last legislative session, House Bill 55 was approved. The new law makes
it an offense to use a cell phone without a hands free device while driving in a school zone.
There are several exceptions that allow certain emergency uses. In order to enforce this
provision, the City must install signage that meets guidelines described in the legislation.
Staff met to discuss this issue. We discussed enforcement, cost of implementation and
alternatives. Enforcement may be problematic due to the allowance of exemptions. To
enforce the law the City is required to install signs at a total of 52 locations throughout the
City. Each installation would cost from $200 to $1,000 depending on the specific type of
installation.
Budget & Financial Summary: The cost of installing the signage ranges between
$10,400 and $52,000. Funds are not currently budgeted for the purchase and installation
of the signs.
Attachments:
1. House Bill 55
2. Signage
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H.B.ANo.A55
AN ACT
relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device
while operating a motor vehicle.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTIONA1.AASection 545.425, Transportation Code, is amended
to read as follows:
Sec.A545.425.AAUSE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE; OFFENSE
[BY CERTAIN MOTORISTS].(a) In this section:
(1)AA"Hands-free device" means speakerphone capability
or a telephone attachment or other piece of equipment, regardless
of whether permanently installed in the motor vehicle, that allows
use of the wireless communication device without use of either of
the operator ’s hands.
(2)AA"Wireless communication device" means a device
that uses a commercial mobile service, as defined by 47 U.S.C.
Section 332.
(b)AAExcept as provided by Subsection (c), an operator may
not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor
vehicle within a school crossing zone, as defined by Section
541.302, Transportation Code, unless:
(1)AAthe vehicle is stopped; or
(2)AAthe wireless communication device is used with a
hands-free device.
(b-1)AAA municipality, county, or other political
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subdivision that enforces this section shall post a sign that
complies with the standards described by this subsection at the
entrance to each school crossing zone in the municipality, county,
or other political subdivision. The department shall adopt
standards that:
(1)AAallow for a sign required to be posted under this
subsection to be attached to an existing sign at a minimal cost; and
(2)AArequire that a sign required to be posted under
this subsection inform an operator that:
(A)AAthe use of a wireless communication device is
prohibited in the school crossing zone; and
(B)AAthe operator is subject to a fine if the
operator uses a wireless communication device in the school
crossing zone.
(c)AAAn operator [A person] may not use a wireless
communication device while operating a passenger bus with a minor
passenger on the bus unless [except in case of emergency or if] the
passenger bus is stopped [not in motion].
(d)AAIt is an affirmative defense to prosecution of an
offense under this section that:
(1)AAthe wireless communication device was used to make
an emergency call to:
(A)AAan emergency response service, including a
rescue, emergency medical, or hazardous material response service;
(B)AAa hospital;
(C)AAa fire department;
(D)AAa health clinic;
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(E)AAa medical doctor ’s office;
(F)AAan individual to administer first aid
treatment; or
(G)AAa police department; or
(2)AAa sign required by Subsection (b-1) was not posted
at the entrance to the school crossing zone at the time of an
offense committed in the school crossing zone.
(e)AAThis section does not apply to:
(1)AAan operator of an authorized emergency vehicle
using a wireless communication device while acting in an official
capacity; or
(2)AAan operator who is licensed by the Federal
Communications Commission while operating a radio frequency device
other than a wireless communication device.
(f)AAThis section preempts all local ordinances, rules, or
regulations that are inconsistent with specific provisions of this
section adopted by a political subdivision of this state relating
to the use of a wireless communication device by the operator of a
motor vehicle.
SECTIONA2.AAThe change in law made by this Act applies only
to an offense committed on or after the effective date of this Act.
An offense committed before the effective date of this Act is
governed by the law in effect when the offense was committed, and
the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. For
purposes of this section, an offense was committed before the
effective date of this Act if any element of the offense was
committed before that date.
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SECTIONA3.AAThis Act takes effect September 1, 2009.1
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______________________________ ______________________________
AAAAPresident of the Senate Speaker of the HouseAAAAAA
I certify that H.B. No. 55 was passed by the House on May 15,
2009, by the following vote:AAYeas 106, Nays 32, 1 present, not
voting; and that the House concurred in Senate amendments to H.B.
No. 55 on May 29, 2009, by the following vote:AAYeas 138, Nays 4, 1
present, not voting.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the HouseAAA
I certify that H.B. No. 55 was passed by the Senate, with
amendments, on May 26, 2009, by the following vote:AAYeas 27, Nays
4.
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Secretary of the SenateAAA
APPROVED: __________________
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADateAAAAAAA
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGovernorAAAAAAA
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