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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
APRIL 25, 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
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 6:13 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 7784 0.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
Presentation and recognition for the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District to
present Pebble Creek Country Club with the 2018 "Groundwater Conservationist of the Year
Award" for Commercial Irrigation.
Alan Day and Megan Haas with the BV Groundwater Conservation District, announced that the
Pebble Creek Country Club had achieved the 2018 "Groundwater Conservationist of the Year
Award" for Commercial Irrigation. A plaque was presented to Justin London with the Pebble Creek
Country Club.
Presentation proclaiming May 5-11, 2019 as Drinking Water Awareness Week.
Mayor Mooney presented the proclamation and proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 as Drinking Water
Awareness Week. Present to accept the proclamation was Jennifer Nations, Water Services Program
Coordinator.
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Presentation proclaiming April 22-26, 2019 as National Community Development Week.
Mayor Mooney presented the proclamation and proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 as National Community
Development Week. Present to accept the proclamation were Debbie Eller, Director of Community
Services; Gus Roman, Assistant Director of Community Services; David Brower, Community
Development Analyst; Brian Piscacek, Assistant to City Manager/Special Project; and Raney
Whitwell, Code Enforcement Officer.
Presentation proclaiming May 5-11, 2019 as Municipal Clerk's Week.
Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to the City Secretary’s Office on behalf of all Municipal
Clerk’s, proclaiming May 5-11, 2019 as Municipal Clerks Week, and for the vital services the
perform all their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
Hear Visitors Comments
Elianor Vessali, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Air Force
Airman 1st Class, Corey C. Owens.
Suzanne Drolesky, College Station, submitted written comments on her concerns with Thomas Park.
Diane Davis, College Station, came before council because she does not understand why the city is
considering other options when the citizens voted in a recent survey in favor of a new pool in Thomas
Park.
Anthony Foote, College Station, came before Council stated his concerns with having a dog park in
Thomas Park. He believes the open park has never been a problem with owners and their dogs, plus
the area is too small for a dog park.
Rachel Smith, College Station, came before Council to state her concerns about eliminating Thomas
Pool and the need to reinvest in the neighborhood and replace the pool.
Patsy Johnson, College Station, came before Council to give her analysis of a 2018 survey which
showed support for replacing the pool at Thomas Park and should have given stronger direction to
the overall renovations at Thomas Pool.
Carrie Morgan, College Station, submitted written comments on her concerns with Thomas Park.
Paul Morgan, College Station, submitted written comments on his concerns with Thomas Park.
Melissa McIlhaney, College Station, came before Council stating she moved to this neighborhood
because of Thomas Park and its pool. She is also of the opinion that homes in the neighborhood
have large yards and the area does not need a dog park.
Mary Saslow, College Station, came before Council and stated she was on the Parks Board 40 years
ago, and the decisions that were made directly influenced not only this park but future parks. She
explained that there are many memories made at good parks and a new pool here would benefit the
community.
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Tom Dew, College Station, stated he has been a resident of the area adjacent to the proposed dog
park for 30 years and he is opposed to the dog park but in favor of repairs to existing facilities and a
new pool. He also has concerns about the current speed limit around the perimeter of the park.
Glenn Pruitt, College Station, stated his concerns about the lighted tennis and basketball courts. He
feels the crime level will increase and the city needs to look at decreasing the speed limit around
Thomas Park
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
April 11, 2019 Workshop Meeting
April 11, 2019 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving an annual blanket purchase
order for the purchase of repair parts and repair labor for fire trucks from Lonestar
Freightliner Group, LLC through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. Estimated annual
expenditure: $180,000.
2c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Change Order Number 1 to the
Graham Road Substation in the amount of $352,269.84 and revising the date of substantial
completion from October 1, 2019 to January 31st, 2020.
2d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a renewal of a service
contract between the City of College Station and All Around Tree Service, Inc., for an annual
amount not to exceed $150,000 for landscaping, tree trimming and removal services.
2e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction contract in the
amount of $281,998 with Bayer Construction Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the installation
of a traffic signal at the intersection of Barron Road and Alexandria Avenue.
2f. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2019-4087 amending
Chapter 8, "Business" Article VII, "Secondhand Dealers" of the Code of Ordinances relating
to secondhand dealers.
2g. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider Ordinance No. 2019-4088
amending Chapter 40, "Utilities", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas, by amending Division 5: Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Plan in its
entirety.
2h. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider Resolution No. 04-25-19-2h to
adopt an updated Water Conservation Plan, as required by TWDB and TCEQ.
2i. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-4089
amending: (A) Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article Vi, “Boards And Commissions,” Division
2, “Historic Preservation Committee,” Section 2-170, “Membership,” and Division 4, “Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board,” Section 2-226, “Creation; Membership;” (B) Chapter 103,
“Buildings and Building Regulations,” Article II, “Administration and Enforcement,”
Division 2, “Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals; Appeals and Variances,”
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Section 103-45, “Membership and Conflict of Interest;” and (C) Appendix A, “Unified
Development Ordinance,” Article 1, “General Provisions,” Section 2.6, “Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways Advisory Board,” Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” 2, “Terms,” and
Article 2, “Development Review Bodies,” Section 2.2, “Planning and Zoning Commission,”
Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” 2, “Terms,” and 3, “Term Limits,” and Section 2.5,
“Design Review Board,” Subsection B, “Membership and Terms,” of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of College Station, Texas, to stagger appointments to City Boards And Committees
in order to allow the City Council to make annual appointments.
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 approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Mooney pulled Regular Agenda Item # 6 out of order to be presented first on the agenda.
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of City Council,
Planning & Zoning Commission, and citizen representatives to the Comprehensive Plan
Evaluation Committee.
Justin Golbabai, Planning and Development, provided a brief overview of the Comprehensive Plan
Evaluation Committee (CPEC) that will serve as the steering committee for the Comprehensive Plan
10-Year review process and will provide direction in the development of the Comprehensive Plan
10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
At the March 21st Planning & Zoning Commission Retreat the Commiss ion recommended that the
CPEC consist of three City Council members, three P&Z Commissioners, and five citizens,
including one Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) representative. On April 18, 2019, the Commission
considered recommendations for P&Z member appointments.
Council increased the citizen’s members to seven (7) representatives; six (6) citizens and one (1)
ETJ member.
Councilmembers representatives are: John Nichols, Linda Harvell, and Elianor Vessali
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 P&Z
recommendation of Dennis Christianson, Elizabeth Cunha, Jeremy Osborne and an alternate, Joe
Guerra, as the P&Z representatives to the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee. The motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Brian Bochner,
Keith Brimley, Michael Buckley, Clint Cooper, Lisa Halperin, Julie Schultz and ETJ – Shana Elliott
to the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-
4090 amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate
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to Restricted Suburban for approximately 13 acres, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road
and 1404 Bird Pond Road.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant has requested an amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate to Restricted Suburban
as a step toward permitting a residential subdivision on approximately 13 acres located south of the
adjacent Bird Pond Estates. The subject property and properties to the north and east are primarily
designated Estate on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map, while the
properties to the south and west across Rock Prairie Road are designated Restricted Suburban. Mrs.
Lazo explained that the proposed amendment shifts the existing Restricted Suburban designation
further to the north to encompass all of the subject property. Further amendments to allow more
intense land uses in this area are discouraged due to a limited future street network and utility
constraints in this area, as well as to retain the existing rural character anticipated by the
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff believes there is limited opportunity to expand the Restricted Suburban land use further east
due to the majority of the area being comprised of either large amounts of floodplain or existing
estate and rural homes. The request neither furthers, nor limits the general goals of the
Comprehensive Plan. However, the amendment limits more specific goals stated as a part of Growth
Area III which indicates a desire to protect the prevailing rural character of this area.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on April 4, 2019 and voted 6-0 to
recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-
4090 amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate to
Restricted Suburban for approximately 13 acres, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road and 1404
Bird Pond Road. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2019-4091 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 boundaries from E Estate to PDD Planned Development District on
approximately 13 acres of land, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road and 1404 Bird Pond
Road.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone approximately 13 acres
located at 1402 and 1404 Bird Pond Road from E Estate to PDD Planned Development District with
a base zoning district of RS Restricted Suburban. She explained that for consistency, the Concept
Plan includes Restricted Suburban-sized lots for the portion of the development adjacent to the
developing Waterford Heights Subdivision, and Estate-style lots adjacent to the existing Bird Pond
Estates (Area 1 on the Concept Plan). As provided by the applicant, the stated purpose and intent of
the requested PDD is “to provide single-family Restricted Suburban lots to meet the high demand
for lots near the Medical District which will have more urban land uses.” The applicant offers the
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following as community benefits to off-set the requested modification: less dense Estate-style lots
in Area 1 on the Concept Plan to allow for a transition to the abutting established Bird Pond Estates
subdivision.
The modification requested, RS Restricted Suburban, is proposed as the base zoning district with a
modification to not connect the proposed development to the existing projection of Yellow Tanger
Court from Bird Pond Estates. The developer has requested this modification in response to the
desires of the Bird Pond Estates Homeowners Association, as detailed in the accompanying letter of
support from the HOA.
Staff is recommending denial of this modification request. The subject tract was originally planned
as Phase 3 of the Bird Pond Estates subdivision, but never constructed. Yellow Tanger Court stubs
to the subject tract from Bird Pond Estates and Crystal Lane projects from Waterford Heights
currently under construction as shown below.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on April 4, 2019 and voted 6 -0 to
recommend approval of the PDD and associated Concept Plan, including a proposed street extension
modification. Staff also recommends approval of the PDD Planned Development District zoning,
but believes the street extension should be made.
At approximately 7:44 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Sid Hodges, College Station, stated he is not in favor of opening up his neighborhood by connecting
Bird Pond Estates and Crystal Lane projects from Waterford Heights.
Bob Yancy, College Station, came before Council asking for approval of the change of the zoning
district boundaries from E Estate to PDD Planned Development District located at 1402 Bird Pond
Road and 1404 Bird Pond Road.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Vessali and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-
4091 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 boundaries from E Estate to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 13 acres
of land, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road and 1404 Bird Pond Road, as submitted and with
the P&Z recommendations. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving a Professional Architectural &
Engineering Contract with Wantman Group, Inc. in the amount of $188,035, to complete a
Northgate District Study and Plan to Address Operational Challenges.
Debbie Eller, Community Services Director, stated that this contract will allow the City to hire
Wantman Group, Inc. to complete a study of the Northgate District. Big Red Dog Engineering, a
division of Wantman Group, Inc., will be performing the work and was selected from six (6)
responses received through a Request for Qualifications process.
There are four elements to the proposed project approach:
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Identify locations within the Northgate District that have the potential for improved mobility
and operations.
Identify additional uses for the public realm that could serve as vibrant centers of activity for
the Northgate District. Parks, plazas, and open space networks can serve to create stronger
connections within the area. Analyze key periods during different times/days of the week to
understand the differing conditions and operations that the Northgate District experiences.
To improve public safety and accessibility, locate opportunities to improve and address
lighting, landscaping, and solid waste needs in the Northgate District while considering the
use and implementation of wireless broadband connectivity.
Provide a set of cost estimates, along with funding strategies, potential quick-build options,
and a priority project list for short-term, near-term, and long-term implementation.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Mayor Mooney, the
City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a Professional Architectural &
Engineering Contract with Wantman Group, Inc. in the amount of $188,035; to complete a Northgate
District Study and Plan to Address Operational Challenges. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Thalle
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $10,932,672.50 for the construction of the Lick
Creek Trunk Line Project and Resolution No. 04-25-19-04 Declaring Intention to Reimburse
Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt.
Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that this project includes the construction
of a 48-inch and 54-inch PVC sanitary sewer line from the Lick Creek WWTP, north, to W.D. Fitch.
The 54-inch sewer line extends from the Lick Creek WWTP north through Lick Creek Park up to
the southern boundary of the Pebble Creek golf course. The sewer line will reduce to a 48-inch line
and continue north through the Pebble Creek golf course to tie onto an existing 48-inch line just
north of W.D. Fitch. Two pipe material options were bid with the project, PVC and Fiberglass
Reinforced Pipe. PVC was chosen based on the significant cost savings as compared to Fiberglass
Reinforced pipe. This line has been identified in the wastewater master plan and in the future will
carry diverted flows from Carter Creek WWTP to the Lick Creek plant.
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 a construction
contract with Thalle Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $10,932,672.50 for the
construction of the Lick Creek Trunk Line Project and Resolution No. 04-25-19-04 Declaring
Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt. The motion carried
unanimously.
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval to purchase
$460,396.34 of shelving from Lone Star Furnishings on Buy Board Contract #503 -16, with
project funds, as a portion of the furnishings for the newly renovated Larry J. Ringer Library.
Erica Wozniak, state that the Larry J. Ringer renovation project budgeted $875,000 to purchase the
necessary furnishings for the newly renovated building. The shelving requested by the library staff,
at a cost of $460,396.34, has a lead time of 12 weeks. Staff is requesting approval to purchase this
item now in order to meet the project completion date, and a request to purchase the remaining
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furnishings will be presented to council at a later date. The total cost of all of the requested furniture
is within the budgeted amount of $875,000.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the purchase of
$460,396.34 for shelving from Lone Star Furnishings on Buy Board Contract #503-16, with project
funds, as a portion of the furnishings for the newly renovated Larry J. Ringer Library. The motion
carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda Item # 6 was moved to the first item of the regular agenda items.
7. 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 Maloney requested a future agenda item on water rates for residential and
commercial and how these integrate with groundwater conservation.
Councilmember Vessali requested a future agenda item on “clawback” provisions in our staff
education and training as well as a presentation on the education and training budgets for
departments.
8. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council
at 8:23 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary