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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
OCTOBER 7, 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 Student Liaison
Bryan Woods, City Manager Jacquelyn Askew, Municipal Affairs
Jeff Capps, Deputy 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 to order
by Mayor Mooney at 6:09 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 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 proclaiming November 4th through 8th as Municipal Court Week.
Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation marking November 4th through 8th as “Municipal Court
Week” to Judge Ed Spillane; Court Administrator Marie Barringer; Deputy City Marshall, Tina
Paulus; and court staff Shasi Smith, Abby Bazy, Leticia Rico, Englesh Rhodes, Audrey Capra,
Temika Garrett, Michael Mullen; and court intern, Breanna Hall.
Hear Visitors Comments
Elianor Vessali, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Army
Capt. Michael A. Norman.
CONSENT AGENDA
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2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
September 26, 2019 Workshop Meeting
September 26, 2019 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a professional services contract with
Mitchell & Morgan, LLP, in the amount of $109,014, for the conceptual design of the Bird
Pond Road Extension (SH 6 to Lakeway Drive) Project.
2c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a construction contract
with Palomares Construction, Inc. in the amount of $192,629.68 for the construction of
sidewalk improvements along Munson Avenue.
2d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a purchase contract for computer
equipment with Dell Marketing, LP in the amount of $162,665.60.
2e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a three year small enterprise agreement
with ESRI, Inc., for GIS systems software licensing and support not to exceed $225,000.
2f. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving Resolution No. 10-07-19-2f
approving the City's investment policy, the City's investment strategy, reviewing and
recording changes to such policy and strategy, approving a collateral policy, and designating
investment officers for fiscal year ending September 30, 2020.
2g. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 10-07-19-2g
accepting the FY 2018 Staffing for Adequate Fir e and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant
in the amount of $911,476.50.
2h. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the City’s Traffic Calming Policy.
2i. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2019-4131 amending
Chapter 38 “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article VI “Traffic Schedules,” Section 38-1005 “Traffic
Schedule V, School Zones,” of the Code of Ordinances by amending school zone operation
times and by adding a school zone for River Bend Elementary on Rock Prairie Road West and
Holleman Drive South.
2j. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-4132 amending
Chapter 38, Section 38-1012 of the Code of Ordinances by changing the speed limit on
Holleman Drive South between North Dowling Road to the Rock Prairie West Road
Intersection to 40 mph on the southern section and to 45 mph for the northern section.
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.
The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2019-
4133 amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 4, Zoning Districts,”
Section 4.2, “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
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Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural to RS Restricted Suburban,
GC General Commercial, O Office, and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 210
acres generally located at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and William D. Fitch Parkway.
Lauren Hovde, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant is requesting to rezone the
subject property from R Rural to RS Restricted Suburban, GC General Commercial, O Office, and
NAP Natural Areas Protected. The change in zoning allows for a 175-acre continuation of the Pebble
Creek Subdivision with an additional non-residential component of approximately 18 acres. This
proposal also includes the protection of approximately 17 acres of floodplain through an NAP
Natural Areas Protected zoning abutting the Pebble Creek Golf Course.
Ms. Hovde explained that the location proposed for the GC General Commercial and O Office
zoning districts, being the intersection of a future 6-Lane Major Arterial and 4-Lane Major Arterial,
is well situated to serve development in this area. Future traffic mitigation, such as a signalized
intersection, will increase the safety for patron use of that commercial area making it a more
desirable property. Therefore, staff believes there to be positive marketability of this property for the
zoning districts proposed.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their August 15, 2019 meeting and voted 5-
1 to recommend approval of the rezoning request. Staff also recommends approval of the request.
At approximately 6:48 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Justin Collins, College Station, questioned if there is a need to move from R Rural to NAP Natural
Areas Protected for a minority portion of the subject area.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:49 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-
4133, amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 4, Zoning Districts,”
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 R Rural to RS Restricted Suburban, GC General
Commercial, O Office, and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 210 acres generally
located at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and William D. Fitch Parkway. The motion carried
unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2019-4134 amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use and Character Map from
Natural Areas Reserved to Urban and Natural Areas Reserved for approximately 2.7 acres of
land located at 1700 George Bush Drive.
Alaina Chafin, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant has requested an amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use and Character Map from Natural Areas Reserved to
Urban and Natural Areas Reserved to better align with the current zoning and multi -family
development existing on the property, and to prepare the property for marketability and potential
redevelopment in the future. The Urban land use designation is generally for areas that should have
a very intense level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of town homes,
duplexes, and high-density apartments.
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Mrs. Chafin, explained that the proposal is consistent with the goals and strategies of the
Comprehensive Plan. The goal for College Station’s Future Land Use and Character is to create a
community with strong, unique neighborhoods, protected rural areas, special districts, distinct
corridors, and a protected and enhanced natural environment. The proposed urban future land use
encourages compatible growth by reflecting the existing development of the property and providing
a transition between land uses of the surrounding area. The Urban future land use also provides for
more diverse land use options on a developed property situated along the periphery of a commercial
corridor.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their September 19, 2019 meeting and voted
5-0 to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment. Staff
also recommends approval of the request.
At approximately 7:12 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Fred Dupriest, College Station, came before Council to speak for College Station Association of
Neighborhoods (CSAN) and elaborate on why it opposes approval of the Urban land use category
for the property at 1700 George Bush. He stated that this is inside a mature neighborhood and the
zoning allowed in Urban is overly broad for a mature neighborhood, which some believe would be
damaging to its current character.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Vessali voting
against, to deny Ordinance No. 2019-4134, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use
and Character Map from Natural Areas Reserved to Urban and Natural Areas Reserved for
approximately 2.7 acres of land located at 1700 George Bush Drive. The motion carried.
3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2019-4135 renaming Midtown Loop as Durham Loop, Bird Pond Road west of Rock Prairie
Road as Town Lake Drive, Pebble Creek Parkway between State Highway 6 and Lakeway
Drive as Corporate Parkway, and Lakeway Drive between State Highway 6 and William D.
Fitch Parkway as Midtown Drive.
Item was presented before Regular Item #1.
Jason Schubert, Planning and Development, stated that the area bounded by State Highway 6, Rock
Prairie Road, and William D. Fitch Parkway is a developing area of College Station and part of the
Medical District Master Plan area. Significant investments have been made in recent years by the
City and private development to provide the public infrastructure needed to support development of
the area. The City is developing its next business park in this area and the Council has chosen to co-
brand the business park with the adjacent Midtown mixed-use development to the north. The City is
making a conscious effort to market these projects together and the street name changes are proposed
at the request and in consultation with the Midtown development. These changes will further
enhance on-going marketing efforts and help distinguish the Midtown area in College Station as a
destination location. As the existing streets are extended in the future, the proposed street names will
be continued.
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The proposed ordinance contains only the existing street sections to be renamed which are as
follows:
Area 1: rename Midtown Loop as Durham Loop;
Area 2: rename Bird Pond Road west of Rock Prairie Road as Town Lake Drive;
Area 3: rename Pebble Creek Parkway between State Highway 6 and Lakeway Drive as
Corporate Parkway; and
Area 4: rename Lakeway Drive between State Highway 6 and William D. Fitch Parkway as
Midtown Drive.
The owners of the properties along these roadways have been notified by letter of the proposed
changes and informed of its consideration at the October 7, 2019 Council meeting. There are three
addresses of developing properties that will be affected by the changes. In addition, courtesy notices
were sent to nearby home owners associations and stakeholders to inform them of the proposed
changes.
The staff Traffic Management Team recommended approval of the proposed street name changes at
their August 15, 2019 meeting. The proposal was presented to the Council Economic Development
Committee on September 16, 2019 and the Council Transportation & Mobility Committee on
September 17, 2019 and received support from both committees.
At approximately 6:33 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:33 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-
4135, renaming Midtown Loop as Durham Loop, Bird Pond Road west of Rock Prairie Road as
Town Lake Drive, Pebble Creek Parkway between State Highway 6 and Lakeway Drive as Corporate
Parkway, and Lakeway Drive between State Highway 6 and William D. Fitch Parkway as Midtown
Drive. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval to purchase
furnishings, furniture, information technology items, security equipment, audio/visual items,
dispatch equipment, and evidence shelving and storage totaling $2,846,010.90 from multiple
vendors through various purchasing cooperatives for the new police station.
Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Capital Projects, stated that this purchase includes all furniture,
appliances, gym equipment, shelving, evidence storage, IT infrastructure and equipment, audio and
video components, security items, and dispatch furniture to furnish the new police station. The
purchase totals $2,846,010.90 and includes purchases from several vendors using various purchasing
cooperatives. Staff recommends approving the use of project funds to purchase furnishings and
equipment for the new police station.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the purchase of
furnishings, furniture, information technology items, security equipment, audio/visual items,
dispatch equipment, and evidence shelving and storage totaling $2,846,010.90 from multiple
vendors through various purchasing cooperatives for the new police station. The motion carried
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unanimously.
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding appointments to Experience Bryan-
College Station.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Mooney and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the
City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Councilmember Rektorik to
Experience Bryan-College Station. The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Mooney and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the
City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint, Jay Primavera, Karen Bonarrigo,
and Greg Stafford to the Experience Bryan-College Station and make a recommendation that Jay
Primavera be appointed Chairperson. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of a representative
of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to serve as a member of the Capital Improvements
Advisory Committee (aka Impact Fee Advisory Committee or "IFAC").
Council concurred to appoint James Jones to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (aka
Impact Fee Advisory Committee or "IFAC").
7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the recommendation of an
individual to the Brazos County Commissioners Court for possible appointment to the Brazos
County Regional Mobility Authority.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Mooney and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the
City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to recommend Veronica Morgan to the
Brazos County Commissioners Court for possible appointment to the Brazos County Regional
Mobility Authority. The motion carried unanimously.
8. 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 examining the health effects of vaping and the
enforceability of vaping as it relates to the city’s ordinance banning smoking in public buildings.
9. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council
at 8:28 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary