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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
John Crompton
Linda Harvell
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager
Jeff Kersten, 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 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020 in the Council Chambers of the City
of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.074-
Personnel, and §552.133-Competive Matter the College Station City Council convened into
Executive Session at 4:01 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020 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
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Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18-003271-CV-85; In the 85th District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
Council Self-Evaluation
City Manager
C. Deliberation on a competitive matter as that term is defined in Gov’t Code Section 552.133; to
wit:
Power Supply
Executive Session recessed at 5:29 p.m.
3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
No vote or action was taken in Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Items 4.2 were pulled from Consent for clarification.
(4.2): Emily Fisher, Capital Projects, gave a brief presentation on the background of the
preliminary design phase services for the SH 40/ FM 2154 Interchange and FM 2154 Widening
Project. Mrs. Fisher, explained that the scope of this contract includes the feasibility study of an
interchange at SH 40 & FM 2154 that would include a separated grade crossing of the Union
Pacific tracks and connect into the city roadway network to the west of the railroad tracks. The
scope also includes the feasibility study and schematic design of FM 2154 Widening from Graham
to Greens Prairie Road. The amount of the preliminary design phase services contract is in the
amount of $1,340,729.56.
5. Workshop
5.1 Presentation regarding Five-Year Consolidated Planning process for receipt of CDBG &
HOME grants.
Debbie Eller, Community Services Director, stated that the City of College Station is required to
develop a 2020 - 2024 Consolidated Plan to receive Community Development Block Grant funds
and HOME Investment Partnership Program Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development. The process includes completing a community needs assessment,
housing market analysis, and housing conditions survey. The information collected will be utilized
to develop Goals and Objectives that will guide programs, initiatives, and funding decisions for
the next five years.
5-Year Consolidated Plan
• Includes needs assessment, housing conditions and market analysis
• Identifies local community needs
– Health & Human Services
– Housing & Homeless needs
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– Non-housing needs
• Sets goals and objectives for the 5-year period
• Prioritizes and guides activities
• Includes Annual Action Plan
• Required by HUD for funding
5.2 Presentation to discuss health concerns regarding vaping and adding language to sections
of the current smoking ordinance to include e-cigarettes and vaping.
Barbara Moore, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that this will recommend adding electronic
cigarettes and vaping to a few sections in the current smoking ordinance that did not originally
include specific references to electronic cigarettes. Staff recommends adding language to sections
of the current smoking ordinance to include electronic cigarettes and vaping.
Proposed Ordinance Changes
First ordinance passed in 2009 with minor revisions in 2010.
Electronic cigarettes were included in the first ordinance.
In 2019, the City of Bryan passed its first smoking ordinance, and it included more specific
language related to vaping and e-cigarette use.
We are proposing to add similar language that expressly includes vaping in sections where
vaping is not stated.
Amend definitions of smoking to include vaping, and add a vape shop definition.
Amend minors’ age to 21 with an exception for military service, following recent changes
to state law.
Add that vape possession and use of e-cigarettes by minors is prohibited.
Council directed staff to move forward with the proposed ordinance changes.
6. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
7. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory Committee, Audit Committee,
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments,
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,
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee, Experience Bryan-College Station, Design
Review Board, Economic Development Committee, Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition,
Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental
Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library
Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board, Pla nning 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 Student Senate,
Texas Municipal League, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Zoning Board of Adjustments,
(Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
No discussion need.
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8. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 6:09 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary