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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
SEPTEMBER 13, 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
City Staff:
Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager
Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
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 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 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.
Proclamation declaring September 15th as Thank a Police Officer Day.
Mayor Mooney presented the proclamation and proclaimed September 15, 2018 as Thank a Police
Officer Day. Present to accept the proclamation were members of the College Station Police
Department.
Proclamation declaring September 17th through 23rd as Constitution Week.
Mayor Mooney presented the proclamation and proclaimed September 17-23, 2018 as Constitution
Week. Present to accept the proclamation was the La Villita Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Historic Marker 98 for 1106 Carolina, presented to Dr. Walden
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Gerald Burgner, Historic Preservation Committee Chairperson, provided a brief overview of the
Historic Marker program. Mayor Mooney and Linda Harvell presented Historical Marker 98 to Dr.
Walden for a residence located at 1106 Carolina. Also present were members of the Historical
Preservation Committee.
Hear Visitors Comments
James Benham, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Marine
Lance Cpl. Seth Huston.
Mary Fran Troy, College Station Library Advisory Committee Member, came before Council to
voice her concerns about the 7 month closure of the Larry Ringer Library due to construction.
Mrs. Troy said it unacceptable that the library will be closed for a full 7 months when she was told
the library would only close intermittently during construction. . She also would like Council to
find alternatives for the library services that the community relies on, such as book pick up and
drop off.
Susan Adams, College Station, came before Council with her concerns surrounding the library
closure that will last for 7 months. Mrs. Adams would like to see an alternative method for book
pick up and drop off during that time.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
August 20, 2018 Budget Meeting
August 21, 2018 Budget Meeting
August 23, 2018 Workshop Meeting
August 23, 2018 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of the professional
design services contract with Kirksey Architecture for the design of a New City Hall building
for an amount not to exceed $2,040,000.
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a professional services contract (Contract
No. 18300627) with Binkley & Barfield in the amount of $382,122.55 for the professional
engineering services related to the design of the FM 2154 and Holleman Intersection Project.
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the second renewal of the
Janitorial Services Contract for City facilities and the Northgate District with Andrews
Building Service, Inc. for $259,978.42.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the consideration of Ordinance No. 2018-
4038 amending Chapter 38, “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article VI, “Traffic Schedules,” Section
38-1003 “Traffic Schedule III, Stop Signs” of the Code of Ordinances by implementing a
temporary all-way stop at the intersection of Keefer Loop and Rock Prairie Road West
during construction of the Holleman Drive South construction project and after project
completion and when the signs are removed the intersection reverts to its original state with
no stop signs.
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2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a contract between
the City of College Station and Primoris T&D Services, LLC, for the construction of the
Graham Road Substation in the amount of $4,256,573.44 T&D Services, LLC, plus owner
furnished material of $1,768,599.67, for a total bonded project requirement of $6,025,173.11.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the ratification of a contract for
Hawkwood Energy LLC to purchase pond water from the City’s water wellfield property
called Hanson South.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of the first renewal of
the City’s annual copy and print services blanket orders with estimated annual expenditures
of: Alpha graphics (formerly Tops Printing) $80,000; Copy Corner $40,000. The total not to
exceed amount is $120,000 for Copy and Print Services.
2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the first reading on a non-exclusive
Pipeline Franchise Ordinance for Oil or Gas operations with Hawkwood Energy Midstream,
LLC to construct, operate, maintain, remove, replace and repair pipeline facilities, together
with equipment and appurtenances thereto, for the transportation of petroleum products
and byproducts.
2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the second renew al of a contract
for Annual Padmount Equipment Repair and Restoration with Utility Restoration Services
Inc. in the amount of $256,384.
2k. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the fiscal year FY 18 funding of
$1,073,572 to the Phase II Systems dba Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) OPEB
Trust.
2l. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of construction contract
18300633 with Hurricane Fence Company in the amount of $101,248.30 for replacing the
security fencing at Water Wells 1, 2, and 3 facilities along Sandy Point Road.
2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning the passage and approval of
Resolution No. 09-13-18-2m of the City of College Station, Texas, approving a negotiated
settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC") and Atmos Energy
Corp., Mid-Tex Division, regarding the Company's 2018 rate review mechanism filings and
approving a settlement agreement with attached rate tariffs and proof of revenues.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, 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 on the City of College Station
2019 advertised ad valorem tax rate of $0.505841 per $100 valuation resulting in an increase
in tax revenues. Also discussion and possible action on announcing the meeting date, time
and place to adopt the tax rate.
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Mary Ellen Leonard, Director of Finance, presented the first of two public hearings on the tax rate.
The proposed tax rate of 50.5841 cents per $100 assessed valuation will generate $46,434,418 in
taxes.
The certified property valuation totaled $9,487,074,377 billion, which is a total increase of
$584,983,822 or approximately a 6.57% increase in value over last year. The effective tax rate is
47.8968 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The current tax rate is 49.75 cents per $100 assessed
valuation, and the proposed tax rate is 50.5841 cents per $100 assessed valuation. If adopted, the
proposed tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation would be 50.5841 cents and would provide
22.0339 cents for debt service and 28.5502 cents for operations and maintenance. This tax rate
meets the Debt Service requirements, and funds the proposed General Fund budget. The FY19
Budget reflects a .8341 cent per $100 assessed valuation tax increase related to the 5% Homestead
exemption to provide property tax relief to permanent city residents and to shift a small portion of
the tax burden off of permanent residents to other taxpayers in the community. Therefore, we are
proposing that FY19 budgeted revenue be 2.5% over the FY18 yearend estimate or $29.9 million.
At approximately 6:36 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Mike Lee, College Station, stated that most people do not understand why the tax rate is constantly
increasing. Mr. Lee explained that the tax value of your home is based on the property value that
continues to rise; therefore, the city does not have to raise the tax rate for the owner to see an
increase in the effective tax due to property values.
Michael Nibert, College Station, stated that he was agreement with the thoughts of Mike Lee and
added that when increasing the tax rate the City should take into consideration its senior citizens.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:43 p.m.
Mayor Mooney announced that the Council will vote on the tax rate on Thursday, September 27,
2018 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on the City of College Station
FY2018-2019 Proposed Budget.
Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, presented the Operations and Maintenance that are
proposed at $252,279,750 and the Capital portion is proposed at $108,400,352 for a total proposed
budget of $360,680,102. The FY2018-2019 Budget is scheduled to be adopted in Council
Chambers on Thursday, September 27, at 6:00 p.m.
At approximately 6:44 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:45 p.m.
3. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-4039 vacating and abandoning a 0.138 acre, 15-foot wide Public Utility Easement lying
within Lots 1-14, Block 3 of Tauber Addition, according to the plat recorded in Volume 133,
Page 182, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
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Erika Bridges, Planning and Development, stated that this public utility easement abandonment
accommodates the expansion of the existing St. Mary’s church. There are currently no public
utilities located within the easement. The 0.138 acre, 15-foot wide Public Utility Easement is
located within Lots 1-14, Block 3 of Tauber Addition, according to the plat recorded in Volume
133, Page 182, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. Staff recommended approval of the
ordinance.
At approximately 6:46 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Glenn Schroeder, College Station, stated that he is the Director of Administration at St. Mary's and
has come before Council to answer any questions.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:47 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Moore, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, with Councilmember Nichols
abstaining, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-4039 vacating and abandoning a 0.138 acre, 15-foot wide
Public Utility Easement lying within Lots 1-14, Block 3 of Tauber Addition, according to the plat
recorded in Volume 133, Page 182, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion
carried unanimously.
4. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-4040 amendment to Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 7.3.H
“Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required” by amending certain sections relating to
parking requirements.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated as part of the 2017 Planning & Zoning
Commission Plan of Work, two community engagement meetings were held on April 30th to
gather input on various neighborhood protection proposals, including UDO Section 7.3, Off-Street
Parking Standards. Attendees were able to provide feedback via paper surveys at both community
engagement meetings and an online survey was also open for a period of two weeks following the
meetings. At the Planning & Zoning Commission Workshop meeting on June 21, 2018, the
Commission recommended to remove the cap of no more than four parking spaces for a single
family dwelling unit in areas designated Neighborhood Conservation on the Future Land Use Map,
but to keep this cap in place for all other areas. On June 28, 2018, City Council concurred with
this direction and directed staff to bring back the attached ordinance amendment.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their August 16th meeting and voted 4-1
to recommend approval.
At approximately 6:59 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Robert Rose, College Station, stated that large amount of concrete in neighborhoods could cause
flooding and that the City should look at a requirement for permeable concrete or other materials
that absorb water instead of causing increased amounts of runoff.
Anjel Helms, College Station, stated that she would like to preserve the character of the older
neighborhoods, which have a lot of surface area, and allowing additional surface area to be paved
is not the best solution.
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There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:01 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (1) opposed, with Councilmember Harvell
voting against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-4040 amending Appendix A, “Unified Development
Ordinance,” Section 7.3.H “Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required” by amending certain
sections relating to parking requirements. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-4041 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 for approximately 147 acres, generally located between State
Highway 47, Raymond Stotzer Parkway, Turkey Creek Parkway and the City limit from
PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District, Repealing
Ordinance Number 2012-3448 adopted on or about September 27, 2012; providing a
severability clause, declaring a penalty; and providing an effective date.
Alaina Helton, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to amend the terms and
development standards of the BioCorridor PDD Planned Development District, covering
approximately 147 acres that are generally located between State Highway 47, Raymond Stotzer
Parkway, Turkey Creek Parkway and the City limit. The purpose of the BioCorridor Planned
Development District is to provide a mixed-use zoning district that establishes a planned urban
environment that promotes leading-edged international bio-technology. Each development thus far
in the BioCorridor District has requested a variance of some type from the current standards of the
ordinance. The proposed changes are intended to provide additional process and design flexibility
for the District.
PDD Sections Proposed Changes
• Section 1.2.D.Use Table & Section 1.2.E.Prohibited Uses, to all "stand-alone multi-family
on property with frontage on Turkey Creek Road”.
• Section 1.3.Dimensional Standards, to increase the Maximum Building Setback to HSC
Parkway ROW, and establishing minimum requirements and additional flexibility for
building facades facing public streets.
• Section 3.Definitions, Add definition of Block Perimeter and Special District to provide
clarification.
• Section 3.Definitions, Add definition of Special District Identification Sign and citing
Appendix A-2.
• Section 4.4.Powers & Duties, Removing duty of the BioCorridor Board to make
recommendations to City Staff…regarding improvements in the public realm that further
the aesthetics, identity, and access to and within the BioCorridor PDD.
• Section 7.7.A.Sign Permits Required, regarding approval of Special District Signs in
general conformance with Appendix A-2.
• Section.9.4.H.1 & 3. Parking Lots, allowing parking within 10 feet of a local street and 25
feet of a non-local street, with buffering requirements.
• Section 9.5.A.k.Bicycle Parking at Bus Stop Shelters, providing clarification regarding the
location of bicycle parking.
• Section 9.6.G.Signs, adding references to Appendix A-2 for Special District Signs.
• Section 9.6.H.Sign Standards, Add reference to Appendix A-2 to Sign Table
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• Section 9.8.C. Landscaping Requirements, clarifying language regarding tree
measurements.
• Section 9.12.Drainage & Stormwater Management, clarifying submittal requirements for
water quality improvements.
• Add Appendix A-2.
Recommendations
• College Station Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-2.
(September 13th)
• Bryan Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a unanimous vote.
(September 13th)
• Item scheduled for September 18th Bryan City Council meeting.
At approximately 7:40 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Matthew Doss, College Station, came before Council on behalf of his clients. His clients are
opposed to removing standalone multi-family and single family from the list of prohibited uses.
Infrastructure is not in place in the Biocorridor for standalone multi-family and the community
would benefit more from business development in the area.
Robert Rose, College Station, stated his concerns on the maintenance of roadways and drainage
near Turkey Creek and has concerns that the area is not designed for multi-family.
Spencer Clements, Traditions Acquisition Partnership, Bryan, stated that he is trying to make
something better for this area, with a walkable and more urban feeling. Housing within our
planned developing is what this area is in need of.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:49 p.m.
Mayor Mooney recessed the Regular at 8:07 p.m.
Regular reconvened at 8:24 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, with Councilmember Moore
abstaining, to approve the amendment to the PDD Ordinance No. 2018-4041 to amend Sec. 1.2.d
to add the language “Stand-alone multi-family on property located between Turkey Creek Road
and the proposed Atlas Pear Drive extension” and to amend Sec. 1.2.e to add to the prohibition,
“Multi-Family not part of a mixed used development except as otherwise allowed in Sec. 1.2.d.”
The motion carried unanimously.
The remaining sections are being sent back to the BioCorridor Board for review.
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.
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Mayor Mooney requested a future agenda item on the various materials permitted to be used as
paving or parking surfaces as it may impact the comp plan review.
Mayor Mooney requested a future agenda item on the BioCorridor Review Board and their duties
to determine the necessity of the body.
Councilmember Brick requested a future agenda item to discuss the possible new options regarding
the boundaries of, and a number of unrelated residents permitted in the new “Middle Housing”
zoning district, and in existing private homes being rented in whole or by the room.
7. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City
Council at 8:31 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary