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Home My WebLink About02/25/2019 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilRM022519 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION FEBRUARY 25, 2019 STATE OF TEXAS § § 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 Mary Ann Powell, City Attorney Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary Lisa McCracken, Records Management Administrator Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Mooney at 6:10 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 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. Presentation of Historic Marker 12 to New Victory Temple Church located at 1115 Detroit Street. Lou Hodges, Historic Preservation Committee, provided a brief overview of the Historic Marker program. Mayor Mooney presented Historical Marker 12 to Chaplain Edward G. Udell, Sr. of New Victory Temple Church located at 1115 Detroit Street. Also present were members of the Historical Preservation Committee and members of the church. Proclamation recognizing the Brazos Valley African American Museum’s leadership throughout February, designated as Black History Month. Mayor Mooney presented the proclamation celebrating the Brazos Valley African American Museum to Dr. Nkrumah Dixon, Dr. Gwendolyn Hasan, and Mildred Davis. Recognition to Deputy City Secretary for the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification. RM022519 Minutes Page 2 Ian Whittenton was recognized for achieving his certification from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program. Mayor Money spoke a few words and presented Ian with a pin and framed letter from the Texas Municipal Clerks Association. Hear Visitors Comments Elianor Vessali, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Army 1st Sgt. Jeffrey R. McKinney. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:  February 14, 2019 Workshop Meeting  February 14, 2019 Regular Meeting 2b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the naming of the grouping of the 7 athletic fields in the northwest portion of Veterans Park & Athletic Complex. 2c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the ratification of a construction contract with Brazos Paving, Inc. in the amount of $119,360.50 for the construction of the Spring Meadows Water Line Project. 2d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the annual traffic contact report required by Senate Bill 1074 of the Texas 77th legislative session. 2e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 02-25-19-2e regarding approval of a construction contract with CSA Construction, Inc., in the amount of $34,037,500 for the Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Expansion 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 Consent Agenda, less item 2b. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve item 2b. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Mooney invited members of American Legion Post 159 to join the council for a photo. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on Budget Amendment #1 Ordinance No. 2019-4074 amending Ordinance No. 4048 which will amend the budget for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year in the amount of $13,872,957 and presentation, possible action and discussion on interfund transfers totaling $795,117. Mary Ellen Leonard, Director of Fiscal Services, stated that the proposed budget amendment will increase the FY19 budget appropriations by $13,872,957. A summary was provided with a RM022519 Minutes Page 3 description of the items included on the proposed budget amendment. Highlighted items included the Encumbrance Roll for $7,995,063; Wastewater CIP – Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion for $3,687,000; Electric CIP – Transmission Poles and Optical Ground Wire for $770,817; Wastewater CIP – East Side FM158 Sewer Line for $927,000. An interfund transfer was also noted in the amount of $795.117. Staff recommend approval of Budget Amendment #1 and the interfund transfer. At approximately 6:45 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:45 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. 2019- 4074, amending Ordinance No. 4048 which will amend the budget for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year in the amount of $13,872,957 and presentation, possible action and discussion on interfund transfers totaling $795,117. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2019-4075 amending Chapter 103, “Building Regulations,” Section 103-131, “International Building Code Adopted,” and Section 103-162, “National Electric Code Adopted,” of the of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, adopting the 2018 International Codes, the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), and related amendments. 3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 16, “Fire Prevention and Protection,” Article III, “Fire Code" and Article IV "Life Safety Code" of the of the Code of Ordinances adopting the 2018 International Fire Code, the 2018 NFPA Life Safety Code and related amendments. Items 2 and 3 were taken together. Brian Binford, Planning and Development, stated that this ordinance adopts the latest edition of the International Codes (I-Codes), for use in College Station. The City of College Station currently uses the 2015 edition of the I-Codes and the 2014 edition of the NEC. The International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association issues updated codes every three years. The changes included in the latest codes help clarify intent, improve energy efficiency, and strengthen requirements designed to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals considered this item at their January 23, 2019 meeting and recommended approval of the updated codes and amendments, as presented. Staff recommends approval with an effective date of April 1, 2019. Eric Dotson, Fire Marshall, stated that this ordinance adopts the latest edition of the International Fire Code and the Life Safety Code for use in College Station. The City of College Station currently uses the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code and the 2015 edition of the Life Safety Code. The International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association issues updated codes every three years. The changes included in the latest codes help clarify intent and strengthen requirements designed to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare. RM022519 Minutes Page 4 The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals considered this item at their January 23, 2019 meeting and recommended approval of the updated codes and amendments, as presented. Staff recommends approval with an effective date of April 1, 2019. At approximately 7:00 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:00 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019- 4075, amending Chapter 103, “Building Regulations,” Section 103-131, “International Building Code Adopted,” and Section 103-162, “National Electric Code Adopted,” of the of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, adopting the 2018 International Codes, the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), and related amendments. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Rektorik the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019- 4076, amending Chapter 16, “Fire Prevention and Protection,” Article III, “Fire Code" and Article IV "Life Safety Code" of the of the Code of Ordinances adopting the 2018 International Fire Code, the 2018 NFPA Life Safety Code and related amendments. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to ratify additional claims paid in the amount of $392,414.04 for the 2018 Cigna Health claims expenses. Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, stated that this item is to ratify $392,414.04 for claims and expenses already paid. The requested amount will cover medical and prescription drug claim costs that were incurred through the 2018 plan year. Cigna has paid these claims and this formal action will ensure proper ratification of the change order. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember Nichols the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to ratify additional claims paid in the amount of $392,414.04 for the 2018 Cigna Health claims expenses. 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 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 Harvell requested a future agenda item on the appointment process for chairpersons to individual Committees, Boards, and Commissions. 6. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:11 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019. RM022519 Minutes Page 5 ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary