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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
MARCH 28, 2019
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
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Mooney at 4:01 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 7784 0.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and
§551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:01
p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to wit:
Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of
College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos
County, Texas; and
McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause
No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the
Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18-003271-CV-85; In the 85th District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
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B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
Council Self-Evaluation
City Manager
The Executive Session recessed at 5:12 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
No action was taken.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Items 2d, 2e, and 2g were pulled from Consent for clarification.
(2d): Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, provided a brief explanation on the cost
of the project. Due to development in the area this agreement is a need for the construction of
intersection improvements at FM 2154 and Deacon Drive. This AFA covers work needed within
TXDOT right-of-way as part of the Cain/Deacon UPRR Crossing Switch project.
(2e): Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, gave clarification on the widening and
realignment of Royder, which has necessitated the relocation of 4”, 8” & 12” Wellborn SUD
waterlines.
(2g): Billy Couch, Assistant Police Chief, provided a brief explanation on the proposed purchase
under Change Order #3 is for a 5 year obligation total dollar amount of $147,287 that adds 17
Axon "Body 2" cameras and 14 "Flex 2" cameras including hardware and accessories, annual
license and storage services, and warranty plans. These devices will outfit the Detectives in the
Criminal Investigations Division and members of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team
(SWAT).
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an annual report on the activities
of the Historic Preservation Committee.
Gerald Burgner, Historic Preservation Chair, provided Council with an annual report on the
activities of the Historic Preservation Committee, including 80th Anniversary Celebration,
Boonville Days, Historic Markers (7 Homes and 3 Business), Exploring History Luncheons,
continuing programs, and upcoming or new projects for 2019. Plans for 2019 are to continue with
the aforementioned activities.
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 8,
"Business," Article VII, "Secondhand Dealers," of the Code of Ordinances relating to
secondhand dealers.
Billy Couch, Assistant Police Chief, stated that the purpose of the proposed modification is to
strengthen the consistency of record keeping among "secondhand dealers." The proposed
ordinance modifications would strengthen the likelihood of interdicting stolen property, therefore,
reducing victimization and making the City of College Station a safer place to live and visit.
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Staff recommends receiving the information and providing feedback regarding amendments to
Chapter 8, "Business," Article VII, "Secondhand Dealers".
Council directed staff to move forward with amending the ordinance.
7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding recommendations related to the
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay zoning district and its associated standards and
processes.
Jennifer Prochazka, Director of Planning and Development, stated that staff is seeking City
Council direction on potential Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) modifications.
Direction received will form amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. Council
previously provided direction to staff at their August 9, 2018 workshop meeting; however, since
that time, the Council received additional information related to neighborhood conservation
ordinances in the City of Bryan, and the Heart of Southside NCO process has concluded. Staff
provided recommendations based on lessons learned and direction received over the past year.
Staff Recommends:
Eliminating the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay (NPO) option
If the policy direction is to limit the number of unrelated, then staff recommends creating
an additional overlay option
Similar to the City of Bryan’s process / regulation
Higher threshold of buy-in – 58%
Grandfathering
City-wide Neighborhood Standards
Define and limit parking in the rear of single-family structures
Limit impervious cover
The Planning & Zoning Commission received this information at their March 7, 2019 Workshop
meeting.
Council directed staff to draft an ordinance and bring back for discussion as a workshop item.
8. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
9. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Annexation Task Force, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory
Committee, Arts Council Sub-committee, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos
Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of
Governments, Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation, Bryan/College Station
Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS,
Compensation and Benefits Committee, Experience Bryan -College Station, Design Review
Board, Economic Development Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, Gulf Coast
Strategic Highway Coalition, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue
Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee,
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Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and
Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Technology Council,
Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Sister Cities Association,
Spring Creek Local Government Corporation, Transportation and Mobility Committee,
TAMU Economic Development, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City
Endowment, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of
Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
Councilmember Rektorik reported on Experience Bryan-College Station.
Councilmember Nichols reported on the Brazos County Health Department.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 6:57 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary