HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/2009 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City Council 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, September 10, 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 a Floodplain Management best management practice (BMP)
initiatives.
3. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the implementation and maintenance of the
Thoroughfare Plan by the development of planned roadway projects.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding public Internet access at city facilities.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the establishment of a Code Coordination Sub-
Committee of various Boards, Commissions, and Council involved in the implementation and
enforcement of the Unified Development Ordinance and other development related regulations and
standards.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the FY 2009-2010 Proposed Budget.
7. Council Calendar
September 11 Patriot Day Celebration at Veterans Park American Pavilion, 4:30 p.m.
September 15 Council Transportation Committee Meeting in Admin Conf. Room, 4:30 p.m.
September 16 Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series at CS Conf. Center Room 127, 11:30 a.m.
September 20 BCS Chamber of Commerce Lobster Fest at Brazos Center, 6:00 p.m.
September 21 IGC Meeting at BVCOG, 12:00 p.m.
September 22 Swearing in Ceremony/Reception for COB Police Chief Eric W. Buske at the 1st Floor
Lobby of Bryan Municipal Building, 5:00 p.m.
September 22 Joint Meeting Between City Council and School Board at the CSU Electic Utility Training
Facility – Assembly Room, 6:00 p.m.
September 24 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
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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
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. 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 issues related to the real estate contract between City of College Station and CHSC, Ltd.
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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
11. 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.
12. 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 10th day of September, 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 4th day of September, 2009 at 5:00 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 September 4, 2009 at 5:00 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 No. 2
Floodplain Management Best Management Practices
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion a Floodplain Management
best management practice (BMP) initiatives.
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: Since last November staff has made a series of presentations to Council
regarding floodplain management. An ordinance is on the Regular Agenda that enacts a “no
adverse impact” (NAI) amendment to our floodplain ordinance. In addition to NAI there are
other practices that we can consider that will further mitigate flood hazards, improve water
quality and reduce flood insurance premiums.
The June 25th City Council Workshop covered the following initiatives:
· Floodplain and Drainage Requirements in ETJ
· Clarification of “Non-Speculative Fill” Policy
This workshop presentation will cover the following remaining initiatives:
· Additional Freeboard
· Requirement/Incentive for leaving parallel open space between creek and road
· Regional Detention Ponds
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 3
Road Projects and Funding Mechanisms
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the
implementation and maintenance of the Thoroughfare Plan by the development of planned
roadway projects.
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: The Thoroughfare Plan was presented to the Council for approval on May 28,
2009. At that time there was a discussion of the implementation of that plan along with a
cost estimate of $200 million. Council has asked for a workshop discussion regarding the
implementation of those roadway improvements and mechanisms for funding those
improvements.
Budget & Financial Summary: Implementation of street capital improvements are
funded in a variety of ways.
Attachments:
Project List
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 4
Wireless Internet Demo
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Ben Roper, Director, Information Technology
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding public Internet
access at city facilities.
Recommendation(s): Information only, no action required.
Summary: On October 9, 2008, Council approved the Wireless Plan, which included making
public Internet available at designated city buildings and facilities. Wireless Internet is now
available at City Hall and Veterans Park baseball fields. This demonstration will give Council
a brief overview of how citizens are able to use the new service.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds to accomplish this project are included in the
Wireless Infrastructure Project, CO 0704, and the IT Operating Budget.
Attachments:
None
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September 10, 2009
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5
Code Coordination Sub-Committee
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the establishment
of a Code Coordination Sub-Committee of various Boards, Commissions, and Council
involved in the implementation and enforcement of the Unified Development Ordinance and
other development related regulations and standards.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the Council provide direction regarding the scope
of the sub-committee, the membership of the sub-committee, etc.
Summary: At their annual Council retreat, the Council prioritized the establishment of a
“UDO Oversight Committee”. At a recent Council meeting, the Council instructed staff to
bring this item forward at a future Council meeting for discussion.
The attached memo provides a general approach to this committee. Staff will present
further details about this approach and is seeking Council clarification on the committee and
further direction prior to bringing forward a Resolution establishing a committee.
Budget & Financial Summary: NA
Attachments:
1. Staff Memo
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September 3, 2009
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
RE: Establishment of a Code Coordination Sub-Committee
Code Coordination Sub-Committee (CCC)
Purpose: Facilitate coordination among the Council, Boards, and Commissions
that use/implement City development codes and regulations resulting
in an effort to keep the codes and regulations responsive to current
needs and methods.
Scope of Authority: The Sub-committee is a coordination committee offering analysis and
recommendation to the Council regarding adopted codes and
regulations. The Sub-committee is not a decision-making body nor is
it intended to review specific amendments to codes and regulations,
which remain the purview of the P&Z Commission and City Council.
Membership: The Sub-committee shall consist of the following members:
· (2) City Council appointees – The Committee shall be chaired by
one of these members as designated by the Council
· The Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission or his/her designee
· The Chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustment or his/her designee
· The Chair of the Design Review Board or his/her designee
· The Chair of the Landmark Commission or his/her designee
Meetings: The Sub-committee shall meet as deemed necessary by the
membership but not less than quarterly. One of the meetings shall be
concurrent with the annual Comprehensive Plan and UDO reviews
conducted by the P&Z Commission and City Council.
Miscellaneous: The Sub-Committee shall be supported by the staff of the Planning &
Development Services and other City staff as deemed necessary. The
Sub-Committee shall develop and maintain Rules of Procedure to
govern their operations.
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 6
FY 10 Proposed Budget
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 provide any final direction
regarding any changes they would like to see incorporated into the budget.
Summary: This item is a final 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.
This item is being placed on the agenda in case there is any additional direction the Council
wishes to provide prior to budget adoption.
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.
2. Memo outlining budget revisions will be provided prior to the meeting.
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