HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/09/2020 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilCollege Station, TX
Meeting Agenda
City Council Workshop
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840
March 9, 2020 4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, TX Page 1
1.Call to Order.
2.Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in the Administrative
Conference Room. The open meeting will resume no earlier than 5:00 pm.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov’t Code Section 551.071};
Possible action. The City Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending or
contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorneyclient privileged information. Litigation
is an ongoing process and questions may arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer, which
needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the City Council may need information
from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or
attorneyclient privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote
taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed.
Litigation
a. Kathryn A. SteverHarper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of College
Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos County, Texas
b. McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause No. 17
000914CV361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
c. City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of
Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17002742CV361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos
County, Texas
d. Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18003271CV85; In the 85th District Court,
Brazos County, Texas
e. Veronica Alejandra Ibarra v. The City of College Station; Cause No. 20000325CV361; In the
361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
Legal Advice
a.Legal advice regarding thirdparty funding agreements
Personnel {Gov’t Code Section 551.074};
Possible action. The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. After executive session discussion,
any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public officer(s) may be discussed:
City Council SelfEvaluation
City Manager
3.Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
4.Presentation, discussion, and possible action on items listed on the consent agenda.
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5.Workshop Agenda
Speaker Protocol: An individual who wishes to address the City Council regarding any item on the
Workshop Agenda other than those items posted for Executive Session shall register with the City
Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration forms are available in the Office of
the City Secretary. Upon stepping to the podium the speaker must state their name and city of
residence, including the state of residence if the city is located out of state. Speakers are
encouraged to identify their College Station neighborhood or geographic location. An individual
speaking on a Consent Agenda item on the Workshop agenda may not speak on that item at the
Regular Meeting on the same day. Each speaker’s remarks are limited to three (3) minutes. An
individual speaking on multiple Consent Agenda items must speak on all items when the speaker is
called to the podium. An individual speaking on multiple Consent Agenda items will have three (3)
minutes to speak on the first item and one (1) additional minute to speak per each additional item
regardless of the number of items they wish to address. Any speaker addressing the Council through
the use of a translator may speak for six (6) minutes and in the case of Consent Agenda items an
additional two (2) minutes per item. An individual may speak for ten (10) minutes on behalf of a
group of five (5) or more. The five (5) or more individuals must sign the registration form and must be
present when the speaker is introduced. Those signing may not speak individually. A speaker who
wishes to include computerbased information while addressing the Council must provide the
electronic file to the City Secretary by noon on the day of the Council meeting. During each
speaker’s remarks a timer light will change from green to yellow when there is thirty seconds
remaining. The speaker must conclude their remarks when the timer light changes from yellow to
red.
5.1.Presentation, discussion, and possible action relating to receiving the annual audit reports and
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019.
Sponsors:Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments:1.Coversheet Attachments CAFR
6.Council Calendar Council may discuss upcoming events.
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, BioCorridor 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 BryanCollege 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, 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 Student
Senate, Texas Municipal League, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Zoning Board of Adjustments,
(Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board.)
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8.Adjourn.
The City council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on the agenda if a
matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue,
College Station, Texas, on March 5, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
City Secretary
This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting
and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters,
readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (979) 7643541, TDD
at 18007352989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least two business days prior to the
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive
notification at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable
attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.
Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun.
"Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly
Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,
Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a
Handgun that is Carried Openly."Codigo
Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia.
“Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano al
aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del SubCapitulo H, Capitulo
411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta
propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
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Item No. 5.1.
Presentation of 2019 Audit Reports and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Sponsor:Mary Ellen Leonard, Director of Fiscal Services
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action relating to receiving the annual audit
reports and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30,
2019.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Good Governance
Financial Stability
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends that Council accept the 2019 audit reports and CAFR.
Summary: The City's Charter and Fiscal and Budgetary Policies along with State law require that not
less than thirty (30) days prior to the end of each fiscal year, the City Council shall designate a
qualified public accountant or accountants who, as of the end of the fiscal year, shall make an
independent audit of accounts and other evidences of financial transactions of the City government
and shall submit the report to the City Council. Also, the City's budgetary policies require that the
auditor jointly review the management letter/audit results with the City Council within 30 days of
receipt by the staff.
Ms. Amanda Eaves of BKD, LLP will present the results of the fiscal year 2019 audit and present,
along with staff, the 2019 CAFR. Ms. Eaves will also be available to answer any questions the City
Council may have.
Budget & Financial Summary: The reports provide a summary of the City's financial position as of
September 30, 2019.
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
1.Coversheet Attachments - CAFR
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Attachments:
1.Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2019
(Delivered to Council under separate cover)
2.Single Audit Reports (Delivered to Council under separate cover)
3.Management Letter (Delivered to Council under separate cover)
4.Staff response to Management Letter (Delivered to Council under separate cover)
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