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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
OCTOBER 25, 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 6:27 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 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.
Community Service Recognition to Brazos Fellowship Church.
Mayor Mooney introduced Chief Scott McCollum, College Station Police Department, and Chief
Jonathan McMahan, College Station Fire Department, who presented Will Lewis and Shawn
Parish with Brazos Fellowship Church a plaque for their support to both departments during the
barricaded subject incident which occurred on August 13, 2018.
Proclamation in recognition of Municipal Court Week, November 5th through the 9th.
Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation marking November 5th through 9th as “Municipal Court
Week” to Judge Ed Spillane; Court Operations Supervisor, Marie Barringer; Customer Services
Coordinator, Shasi Smith; Collection Services Coordinator, Lucy Coronilla; Deputy Court Clerk,
Sherry Brown; Deputy Court Clerks, Cynthia Sosa, Jongelyn Williams, and Leticia Rico; Assistant
Collections Coordinator, Alysia Ybarra, and City Marshal, Michael Lundy.
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Proclamation in recognition of October as Community Planning Month.
Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation marking October 2018 as “Community Planning Month”
to Planning and Development Services Director, Jennifer Prochazka; Assistant Director, Molly
Hitchcock; City Engineer, Carol Cotter; Planning Administrator, Justin Golbabai; Development
Coordinator, Bridgette George; GIS Analyst, Julie Burden; Graduate Engineer, Anthony
Armstrong; Senior Planner, Alaina Helton; Staff Planner, Rachel Lazo; Senior Planners, Laura
Gray, Lauren Hovde, and Justin Constantino; and Engineering Program Specialist, Debbie
Stickles.
A certificate of achievement for planning excellence was also presented to the Planning
Department by Mayor Mooney on behalf of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning
Association.
Hear Visitors Comments
Jerome Rektorik, College Station, came before Council to thank Jeff Capps for his leadership
during his time as Interim City Manager.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
October 8, 2018 Regular Meeting
October 8, 2018 Workshop Meeting
October 15, 2018 Special Meeting
October 16, 2018 Special Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of approval of the renewal of the award of
RFP No. 18-001 for the purchase of City branded uniforms (T-Shirts, Caps and Polos) for
Parks athletic programs and for other City departments with CC Creations ($65,000) and
M&M Apparel ($65,000) for a combined annual estimated expenditure of $130,000.
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approving a contract 19300043
with Marek Brothers Construction, Inc. for the renovation of the Bob and Wanda Meyer
Senior and Community Center (formerly the Arts Council Building) for the construction
value of $589,787.
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the renewal of the award for the annual
blanket purchase of three phase pad-mounted transformers, which will be maintained in
electrical inventory and expended as needed. The total recommended renewal is for an
amount not to exceed $503,214.55.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a bid award for the annual purchase of
electric distribution poles, which will be maintained in electrical inventory and expended as
needed. The total recommended award is $859,640 to Techline, Inc.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a construction contract with Larry Young
Paving, in the amount of $1,415,178.75 for the rehabilitation of Bachmann and Central Park
parking lots and lighting.
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2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval on Resolution No.’s 10-
25-18-2g, 10-25-18-2g-a, and 10-25-18-2g-b declaring intention to reimburse certain
expenditures with proceeds from debt for Public Works, General Government, and Waste
Water projects that were included in the FY19 Capital Improvements Program Budget.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approval of the 2018 Property Tax Roll
in the amount of $46,985,166.65.
2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on amending Ordinance Number 2018-
4031ordering a General and Special Election to be held on November 6, 2018 for the purpose
of electing a City Council Member, Place 4, a City Council Member, Place 6, and to submit
proposed amendments to the City Charter to the voters; establishing early voting locations
and polling places for this election; and making provisions for conducting the election. The
amended Ordinance No. 2018-4050 modifies the location, dates and times for voting in the
general and special election. (Presentación, posible acción y discusión acerca de una
enmienda de ordenanza número 2018-4031 que ordene Elección General y Especial a
celebrarse el 6 de noviembre de 2018 con el propósito de elegir un Miembro del Consejo de
la Ciudad, Puesto Número 4, un Miembro del Consejo de la Ciudad, Puesto Número 6, y
para presentarles a los votantes las enmiendas propuestas a los Estatutos de la Ciudad;
estableciendo los sitios de votaciones anticipadas y los centros de votaciones para estas
elecciones; y elaborando las provisiones para llevar a cabo las elecciones. La ordenanza
enmendada número 2018-4050 modifica la ubicación, las fechas y los horarios de votación
para la elección general y especial.)
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 approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-4051 vacating and abandoning a 20-foot wide Public Utility Easement lying centered
on the shared lot line of Lots 5 and 6 of the Century Hill Development Subdivision, according
to the plat recorded in Volume 7623, Page 231, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Carol Cotter, City Engineer, stated that This Public Utility Easement abandonment will
accommodate future development of the aforementioned tract. There are no existing City utilities
within the Public Utility Easement, and there are no planned needs for use of the Public Utility
Easement. Mr. Armstrong explained that the 20-foot Public Utility Easement is located centered
on the shared lot line of Lots 5 and 6, of the Century Hill Development, according to the plat
recorded in Volume 7623, Page 231, of the Deed Records of Brazos County. Staff recommended
approval of the easement abandonment.
At approximately 6:54 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:54 p.m.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-
4051 vacating and abandoning a 20-foot wide Public Utility Easement lying centered on the shared
lot line of Lots 5 and 6 of the Century Hill Development Subdivision, according to the plat recorded
in Volume 7623, Page 231, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried
unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-4052 to consider a Conditional Use Permit request for a Night Club, Bar or Tavern use
encompassing 1,425 square feet on approximately eight acres, located at 2418 Texas Avenue
South Suite F, generally located southwest of the intersection of Southwest Parkway and
Texas Avenue South.
Rachel Lazo, Planning & Development, stated that this request is for a Conditional Use Permit for
the use of a Night Club, Bar or Tavern for 1,425 square feet of an existing shopping center, located
at 2418 Texas Avenue South Suite F, and currently zoned GC General Commercial. The land use
requested includes: a drive-up window; potential food sales; retail sales; limited interior-only
seating; and alcohol sales for on-site and off-site consumption. The proposed use of a bar in this
location requires a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Nightclub, Tavern or Bar Use. The
applicant has proposed to turn approximately 1,425 square feet of existing commercial space in
the Parkway Square Shopping Center into a use classified as a Nightclub, Tavern or Bar, allowing
more than 75% of their annual gross revenue to be derived from the sales of alcohol. The applicant
has not proposed any additional changes to the site. Ms. Lazo explained that the proposed location
is within an existing space with a drive-thru, therefore keeping the site plan and circulation plan
harmonious with the character of the surrounding area. Also, given the property’s close proximity
to multiple commercial developments in the area, the location supports the proposed use, while
matching the character of the surrounding area.
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their October 4, 2018 meeting and
voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval.
At approximately 7:09 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:10 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Moore, the City Council voted five (5) for and two (2) opposed, with Councilmembers Harvell
and Nichols voting against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-4052 a Conditional Use Permit for a
Night Club, Bar or Tavern use encompassing 1,425 square feet on approximately eight acres,
located at 2418 Texas Avenue South Suite F, generally located southwest of the intersection of
Southwest Parkway and Texas Avenue South. The motion carried.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding contract 19300095 with CORE
Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the new City Hall project.
Erica Wozniak, Project Manager - Vertical Design & Construction, gave a brief explanation on
the 12 proposals received from Construction Management firms, and after reviewing the proposals
and completing a bid tabulation; 4 of the 12 firms were selected for interviews. Staff believes
CORE Construction would provide the best value for the City of College Station in regards to the
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New City Hall project. Staff is recommending approval of contract 19300095 with CORE
Construction as the CMAR for the New City Hall Project.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve contract 19300095
with CORE Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the New City Hall
project. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution No. 10-25-18-04
appointing Mr. Bill Harris as a member of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation
District Board of Directors, subject to approval by the Brazos County C ommissioners Court.
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 Resolution No.
10-25-18-04 appointing Mr. Bill Harris to Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District
Board of Directors. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of
standing list of Council generated agenda items: A Council Member may inquire abou t 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 Harvell requested presentation from Troy Rother on the Brazos Route Transit and
round about policy.
6. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City
Council at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2018.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary