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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
JUNE 14, 2018
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Barry Moore
John Nichols
James Benham – via remote
City Staff:
Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager
Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Lisa McCracken, Records Management Coordinator
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called t o
order by Mayor Mooney at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in the Council Chambers of the
City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
Hear Visitors Comments
Robert Rose, Bryan, came before council to express his concerns on bicycle safety. Mr. Rose
stated that more people would ride long distance bicycle riding, if there were a care free
environment. He asked Council to look into a facility for Bicyclist as the City of Austin has called
the Austin Galloway.
Stacy Watt, Bryan, came before council to express her concerns on bicycle safety. Mrs. Watt
stated that she has fallen in love with bicycling and would like Council to consider developing a
Galloway for bicyclist and their safety.
Presentation to Ashley Poprick in recognition as recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award
Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to Ashley Poprick, honoring her achievement in
receiving the Gold Award and proclaimed June 9, 2018 as Ashley Poprick Day.
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CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
May 24, 2018 Workshop Meeting
May 24, 2018 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance No. 2018-4014 amending
Chapter 38, “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article VI “Traffic Schedules,” Section 38-1005 “Traffic
Schedule V, School Zones” by extending school zone times around A&M Consolidated High
School on Nueces Drive, Welsh Avenue and FM 2818.
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance No. 2018-4015 amending
Chapter 38 “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article VI, “Traffic Schedules,” Section 38-1003 “Traffic
Schedule III, Stop Signs” of the Code of Ordinances by adding stop signs at various
intersections as shown in Exhibit "A" of the ordinance.
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a bid award for the annual purchase of
wire and cable, which will be maintained in electrical inventory and expended as needed.
The total recommended award is $712,700 to Techline, Inc.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the award of a three year contract
(contract no. 18300533; RFP no. 18-078) for Electric Right-of-Way Tree Trimming Services
to All Around Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $1,500,505.26 and the rejection of ITB 18-
057.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of a construction
contract (No. 18300465) with Palomares Construction, Inc., in the amount of $364,759.40 for
the construction of sidewalk improvements along Southwest Parkway.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Cedar Hill for cooperative purchasing.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Professional Services Contract No.
18300543 with Binkley & Barfield, Inc. in the amount of $409,825.90 for the professional
engineering services related to the design of the Greens Prairie Trail Widening Project, and
approval Resolution No. 06-14-18-2h declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures
with proceeds from debt.
2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution No. 06-14-18-2i
updating the fees for solid waste collection services.
2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance No. 2018-4016 amending
Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article V, “Finance,” Division 2 “Fees, Rates, and Charges”
Section 2-120 of the Code of Ordinances and presentation, possible action, and discussion on
Resolution No. 06-14-18-2j amending Resolution No. 80-10-17-2Q that established the fees,
rates, and charges as authorized in Chapter 2 “Administration”, Art. V. “Finance”, Div. 2
“Fees, Rates, and Charges” of The Code of Ordinances, both regarding establishing fees for
commercial and residential burn permits.
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2k. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of construction change order 5 to Acklam
Construction Company, LTD for $93,272.19 and a time extension of 45 days for changes at
Larry J. Ringer Library.
2l. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the award of Contract 18300482,
Bid 18-076, for a project to replace of twelve 138kV transmission poles and hardware; and
the replacement of 5.62 miles of steel shield wire on the 138kV transmission line with OPGW
(optical ground wire) fiber optic conductor to Forbes Bros. Timberline Construction, Inc.
The total recommended award is $1,340,054.11.
2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a real estate contract
(contract no. 18300542) in the amount of $425,203 for the purchase of right-of-way needed
for the Capstone/Barron Road Realignment Project.
2n. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution No. 06-14-18-2n to re-adopt
the City’s Guidelines and Criteria Governing Property Tax Abatement.
2o. Presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning ratification of the City
Manager’s authority to sign a letter, affidavit and Joinder Agreement designating
Experience Bryan College Station as the Local Organizing Committee to coordinate the
application for funding for the 2018 American Quarter Horse Association Youth World Cup
Event under the Event Trust Fund for the City of College Station and approval of the Event
Support Contract regarding the same.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Moore, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-4017 amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2,
“Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by
changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District
on approximately seven acres generally located along the south side of Lakeway Drive, near
the intersection of Medical Avenue. Case REZ2018-000004
Alaina Helton, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone seven acres located
along the south side of Lakeway Drive and east of Medical Avenue, from R Rural to PDD Planned
Development District with a base zoning of MF Multi-Family for the use of a Senior Housing
Development.
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their May 17, 2018 meeting and voted
5-0-1 to recommend approval of the request.
At approximately 7:11 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:11 p.m.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Moore, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-
4017 amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official Zoning
Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning
district boundaries from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District on approximately seven
acres generally located along the south side of Lakeway Drive, near the intersection of Medical
Avenue. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-4018 amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 7, “General
Development Standards”, Section 7.6, “Landscaping and Tree Protection”, and Section 7.7,
“Buffer Requirements” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station.
Rachel Lazo, Planning & Development, stated as part of the 2017 Plan of Work, the City Council
and Planning and Zoning Commission directed staff to review current city landscaping
requirements, including streetscaping and buffer standards, and the water usage needed to maintain
current landscaping requirements. Staff was also encouraged to explore options for water-
conserving landscaping.
Summary of Changes
Encouraging drought tolerant irrigation by increasing the point credit from 10 percent to
20 percent for water-conserving irrigation systems.
Providing an extra 50 percent increase in landscaping points for Texas native plants.
Incentivizing the retention of older/larger trees by doubling the point values for each
protected tree.
Creating administrative flexibility to waive buffer requirements adjacent to residential
common area, and exempting buffers adjacent to FEMA 100-year floodplain.
Removing the double landscape point requirements for building plots over 10 acres.
Removing the heightened 2.5-inch caliper tree requirement for building plots over 15 acres
and allow these sites to meet the 2-inch caliper tree requirement of other sites.
Providing water conserving landscaping options, such as xeriscaping in lieu of sod.
Requiring buffer by developed/proposed use instead of by zoning district.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on May 22, 2018 and voted 6-0 to recommend
approval of the request.
At approximately 7:22 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-
4018 amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 7, “General
Development Standards”, Section 7.6, “Landscaping and Tree Protection”, and Section 7.7,
“Buffer Requirements” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station. The motion
carried unanimously.
3. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-4019 amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2,
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“Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by
changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural and GC General Commercial to PDD
Planned Development District on approximately 31 acres of land located at 1775 Greens
Prairie Road West and 1590 Arrington Road, more generally located at the southwest
intersection of Arrington Road and Greens Prairie Road West.
Alaina Helton, Planning & Development, stated that this request is to rezone 31 acres located at
the southwest intersection of Arrington Road and Greens Prairie Road West, from R Rural and GC
General Commercial to PDD Planned Development District with a base zoning of GC General
Commercial and MF Multi-Family to provide a mix of uses with central open space.
Applicant required modifications to remove Bars/Taverns/Night Clubs as a permitted use in the
Multi-Family designated area, and the addition of the following language under the Subdivision
Design and Improvements section of the Development Standards: “Vehicular and Pedestrian cross
access between the Public Way and the adjacent Rural tract(s) may be provided without amending
the PDD Concept Plan.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on June 7, 2018 and voted 6-0 to recommend
approval.
At approximately 8:05 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Jenny Hobson, College Station, stated she enjoys living in a rural area and has concerns for the
integrity of her neighborhood. Mrs. Hobson also stated that she was not notified of the
development.
Christina Hancock, College Station, stated her concern about the integrity of the rural area around
their homes, the increase of traffic, the median being added and more complications for them.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:11 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-
4019 amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official Zoning
Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning
district boundaries from R Rural and GC General Commercial to PDD Planned Development
District on approximately 31 acres of land located at 1775 Greens Prairie Road West and 1590
Arrington Road, more generally located at the southwest intersection of Arrington Road and
Greens Prairie Road West, with modifications to remove Bars/Taverns/Night Clubs as a permitted
use in the Multi-Family designated area, and the addition of the following language under the
Subdivision Design and Improvements section of the Development Standards: “Vehicular and
Pedestrian cross access between the Public Way and the adjacent Rural tract(s) may be provided
without amending the PDD Concept Plan. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an interlocal agreement between
the City of College Station and Brazos County for improvements to Rock Prairie Road
between Holleman South and FM 2154.
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Donald Harmon, Director of Public Works, stated that this agreement addresses the section of
Rock Prairie roadway outside of the City of College Station. The proposed cross section of this
roadway is two travel lanes, a continuous two -way left turn lane, bike lanes, and sidewalks. The
amount budgeted is $5,900,000; which is currently included for this project in the Streets Capital
Improvement Projects Fund. A total of $911,028 has been expended or committed to date, leaving
a balance of $4,988,972 for the City’s portion of the project. Based on this ILA, the County will
participate in the cost of the improvements and will reimburse the City of College Station for an
amount not to exceed $1,200,000 for design and construction of the County’s portion of the project.
Mr. Harmon explained that upon completion, the City of College Station will maintain the
improvements in perpetuity. As the construction of the County’s portion of the project is not
included in the project budget, a budget amendment will be needed in the future to support the
additional budget needed for the construction of the County portion of the project.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the interlocal
agreement between the City of College Station and Brazos County for improvements to Rock
Prairie Road between Holleman South and FM 2154. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an appointment to the board of
Experience Bryan-College Station.
Upon a majority vote Council appointed Karen Bonarrigo to fill a two (2) year unexpired term to
the board of Experience Bryan-College Station. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of
standing list of Council generated 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.
Councilmember Nichols requested a discussion on the upcoming Charter Amendment language.
Councilmember Rektorik requested an update on the Week of Remembrance; estimate number of
attendees, estimate number of visitors, and estimate number of cost.
Councilmember Rektorik requested a discussion on the feasibility of a bike trail around Lick creek
Park.
7. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City
Council at 8:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2018.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary