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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Elianor Vessali
John Nichols
James Benham - Absent
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 Monday, November 19, 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.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the absence request
of Councilmember Benham. The motion carried unanimously.
Presentation of Historic Marker 99 to Carolyn Lyons for 1201 Carolina St.
Gerald Burgner, Historic Preservation Committee Chairperson, provided a brief overview of the
Historic Marker program. Mayor Mooney and Linda Harvell presented Historical Marker 99 to
Carolyn Lyons for a residence located at 1201 Carolina Street. Also present were members of the
Historical Preservation Committee.
Hear Visitors Comments
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Councilmember Nichols introduced Santos Navarrette Jr., incoming director of the Brazos County
Health Department, who stated his desire to work with council for the benefit of the residents of
the county.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
November 8, 2018 Regular Meeting
November 8, 2018 Workshop Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion concerning adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-
2018-4055 ordering a Runoff Election to be held on December 11, 2018 for the purpose of
electing a City Council Member, Place 6, and approval of an interlocal government
agreement with Brazos County for the conduct and management of the City of College
Station Runoff Election. (Presentación, posible acción, y discusión sobre una ordenanza que
ordena una elección de la segunda vuelta que se celebrará el 11 de diciembre de 2018 con el
propósito de elegir a un miembro del Concejo Municipal, lugar 6, y un acuerdo de gobierno
Interlocal con brazos Condado para la conducta y el manejo de la ciudad de la Universidad
de la estación de segunda vuelta elección.)
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No. 2018-4056
amending Chapter 30, "Nuisances," Article II, "Lot Clearing," Section 30-24, “View of
Traffic Obstructed by Trees, Shrubs, and Vegetation of the Code of Ordinances by amending
certain sections relating to view of traffic obstructed by trees, shrubs, and vegetation.
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No. 2018-4057
amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article II, "Stopping, Standing and Parking,"
Division 1, "Generally," Section 38-43, "Parking, Standing, or Storing of Recreational
Vehicles, Trailers or Trucks in Residential Areas," of the Code of Ordinances by amending
certain sections relating to parking, standing, or storing of recreational vehicles, trailers, or
trucks in residential areas.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No. 2018-4058
amending Chapter 26, "Miscellaneous Provisions and Offenses," Section 26 -6, "Open
Storage in Residential Areas," of the Code of Ordinances amending certain sections relating
to open storage.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a general service contract with
NextGEN for delivery, installation, training and four (4) years maintenance and support for
the College Main Garage Parking Access & Revenue Control System (PARCS) in the amount
of $319,767.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approval of Resolution No. 11-19-18-2g
authorizing banners for the annual Christmas Parade.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the renewal of an annual blanket
order for the purchase of Cement Stabilized Base and Type D Grade 1 Cement Stabilized
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Recycled Crushed Concrete Base with BPI Materials, LLC for an amount not to excee d
$335,380.
2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Design Change Order
No. 3 in the amount of $114,108 to the Lakeway Drive Extension Project professional services
contract with Mitchell & Morgan, LLP.
2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Change Order No. 10
in the amount of $162,650.25 to the Lincoln Recreation Center Addition construction
contract with JaCody, Inc. and consideration of a debt reimbursement Resolution No 11-19-
18-2j.
2k. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an increase of the Annual Rental
of Heavy Machinery contract with Mustang Rentals from $85,000 to $150,000.
2l. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of a contract wi th
USA Shade & Fabric Structures, for purchase and installation of a cantilevered shade
structure for the Lick Creek Park amphitheater for $139,516.49; and presentation, possible
action, and discussion regarding consideration of a debt reimbursement resolution.
2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approving the increase of the
Annual Auto Parts and Services contract with NAPA Auto Parts from $95,000 to $150,000.
2n. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the rejection of all bids submitted
for Bid (ITB) #18-091 for the repair and sealcoat of city streets.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda,
with the exception of 2l, which will be moved to the December 13, 2018 meeting. The motion
carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-4059 amendment Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Section 6.5 “Accessory
Uses”, Section 7.3.H, “Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required”, and Section 11.2,
“Defined Terms”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, to provide
for the rental of accessory living quarters.
Laura Gray, Planning and Development, stated that the purpose of this proposed ordinance is to
provide for the rental of accessory living quarters while maintaining neighborhood integrity. The
proposed ordinance would:
Remove language restricting accessory living quarter use to bona fide servants and family
along with the single metering requirement.
Require the property owner resides on-site and uses the subject property as their primary
residence.
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Limit the number of accessory living quarters on a building plot to one (1) per principal
residence.
Limit the number of unrelated people living in the living quarters to no more than two (2).
Require a minimum of one off-street parking space for the accessory living quarters.
Clean-up of number sequencing, removal of redundant text and reordering of provisions
for clarity.
P&Z Commission recommendation: Provide a minimum allowance for accessory uses of
400-square feet. (Option B only)
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their November 1, 2018 meeting and
voted 5-1 to recommend approval with the recommendation that staff consider provisions allowing
property owners to have minimum allowance for accessory uses of around 400-square feet. An
additional redline and ordinance with this recommendation is included as Section 6.3 Option B in
the supporting materials.
At approximately 6:26 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Joel Cantrell, College Station, stated that in his opinion the city has a difficult time enforcing the
more than (4) four unrelated residency restriction a current ordinance, and the (2) two unrelated in
this ordinance would be equally difficult to enforce.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:31 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-
4058 to amend Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Section 6.5 “Accessory Uses”,
Section 7.3.H, “Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required”, and Section 11.2, “Defined
Terms”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, to provide for the rental
of accessory living quarters as presented and to include Section 6.3, Option B in the supporting
materials. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No.
2018-4060 amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 7.2.H,
“Height,” and Section 11.2, “Defined Terms,” regarding single-family height protection and
building height.
Jennifer Prochazka, Planning and Development Director, staff presented an overview of UDO
Section 7.2.H that was presented to Planning & Zoning Commission in April. The Commission
expressed a desire to make changes to the section. The topic was presented as part of the
community engagement meetings and surveys this past spring. Mrs. Prochazka state that the
current proposed ordinance seeks to clarify and simplify the regulation. The purpose has been
edited, an applicability section has been added, and the standard for height protection clearly states
that structures shall fall under a certain sloped plane. In addition, a definition of building height
(with graphics included) is proposed for the Defined Terms section of the Unified Development
Ordinance.
Proposed Ordinance
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1. Aligns “single family” with buffer ordinance
2. Keeps slope requirement
3. Moves definition of “building height” to “Defined Terms”
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their November 15, 2018 meeting and
voted 6-0 to recommend approval with the additional language:
3. Slope Requirement
a. Multi-family and non-residential structures shall remain under an imaginary line
formed by a 1.2 slope as illustrated by the inclined plane in the graphic below, where
‘A’ is located at the property line shared with a detached single-family, manufactured
home park or townhouse use or district.
When the adjacent lot is one dedicated by plat for detention or open area and is not
buildable for a detached single-family house, townhouse, or manufactured home or
residential amenity, the measurement shall be taken from the closet property line shared
with a buildable detached single-family, townhouse, manufactured home lot.
At approximately 6:47 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:48 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Vessali, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-
4059 to amend Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 7.2.H, “Height,” and
Section 11.2, “Defined Terms,” regarding single-family height protection and building height. The
motion carried unanimously.
3. 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 Brick requested a future agenda item comparing costs for the provision of
wastewater disposal service on a property east of Turkey Creek Road and south of F&B Road,
estimating service costs for either College Station or Bryan.
4. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City
Council at 6:55 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary