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Meeting Agenda
City Council Special Meeting
Phone: 888 475 4499 and Enter Meeting ID: 622 660 5081
Internet: https://zoom.us/j/6226605081
Administrative Conference Room
March 23, 2020 3:00 PM 1101 Texas Ave, College Station
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 public meeting will resume at the conclusion of executive
session.
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.
Legal Advice
a. Legal advice regarding special election runoff to elect City Councilmember Place 4.
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:
a. Council Self Evaluation
b. City Manager – Discussion of Duties related to COVID19 Response
c. City Secretary
3.Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
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4.Special Agenda
Speaker Protocol: An individual who wishes to address the City Council regarding any item on the
Special Agenda shall register with the City Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order. To
register the individual must provide a name and phone number by calling 9797643500 or emailing
CSO@cstx.gov prior to the start of the meeting. To submit written comments to the Council email
CSO@cstx.gov and they will be provided at the meeting. Upon being called to speak an individual
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. Each speaker’s remarks are limited to three (3) minutes. Any speaker addressing the
Council through the use of a translator may speak for six (6) minutes. At the (3) minute mark the City
Secretary will announce that the speaker must conclude their remarks.
4.1.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the extension of the City’s Declaration
of Disaster.
Sponsors:Bryan Woods
Attachments:1.Covid19 Disaster Ordinance 31920 Final (2)
2.College Station COVID19 Disaster Declaration
3.DocuSign_Covid19_Order_and_Dec_Amend
5.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.
City Secretary
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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.
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“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. 4.1.
Disaster Declaration Regarding COVID-19
Sponsor:Bryan Woods, City Manager
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the extension of the City’s
Declaration of Disaster.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Good Governance
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends Council adopt the ordinance.
Summary: On March 17, 2020, the Mayor of College Station issued a proclamation declaring a state
of disaster for the City of College Station resulting from the threat of a public health emergency from
COVID-19. The proclamation was amended March 18, 2020, to include an order closing all bars,
limiting restaurants to only take-out, drive-through, or delivery services, and limiting gatherings to
less than ten (10) people.
Texas Government Code provides that a local state of disaster may not be continued for a period of
more than seven (7) days without the consent of the governing body of the political subdivision.
Therefore, this Extension of Disaster Ordinance will continue the existing state of disaster until
terminated by the College Station City Council.
Budget & Financial Summary: The disaster declaration enables City to respond appropriately to
the COVID-19 pandemic and enables the City to seek state or federal assistance.
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
1.Covid-19 Disaster Ordinance 3-19-20 Final (2)
2.College Station COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
3.DocuSign_Covid-19_Order_and_Dec_Amend
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CITY ORDINANCE NO.__________
EXTENSION OF DISASTER ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Mayor of College Station issued a proclamation declaring a
state of disaster for the City of College Station resulting from the threat of a public health
emergency resulting from coronavirus disease 2019, now designated SARS-CoV2, (COVID-19);
and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020 the Mayor of College Station issued an order closing all bars,
limiting restaurants to only take-out, drive-through, or delivery services and limiting gatherings to
less than ten (10) people in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare to protect life
in College Station in response to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the conditions necessitating declaration of a state of disaster and order continue to
exist; and
WHEREAS, §418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code provides that a local state of disaster
may not be continued for a period of excess of seven days without the consent of the governing
body of the political subdivision;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLLEGE
STATION:
1.That the state of disaster proclaimed by the Mayor on March 17, 2020, and the order and
amended disaster declaration issued by the Mayor on March 18, 2020, as set out in Exhibit
A shall both continue until terminated by order of the College Station City Council; and
2.This ordinance is passed as an emergency measure and pursuant to local authority for
emergency measures and shall become effective on the 23rd day of March, 2020.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 23rd day of March, 2020.
APROVED:ATTEST:
______________________________________
Mayor City Secretary
APROVED:
___________________
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
MARCH 17, 2020 DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER
AND
MARCH 18, 2020 ORDER AND AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF LOCAL
DISASTER OF MARCH 17, 2020
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DECLARATION OF DISASTER
WHEREAS, the City of College Station on the 17th day of March, 2020, has identified an
imminent threat of a public health emergency resulting from coronavirus disease 2019, now
designated SARS-CoV2, (COVID-19); and
WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, the virus causing COVID-19 was first identified
during an outbreak detected in Wuhan, China; and
WHEREAS, the symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe illness and cause further
complications including death; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 mainly spreads between people who are in close contact with one another
through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, declared COVID-19 a pandemic;
and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas issued a proclamation
certifying that COVID-19 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declaring a state of
disaster for all counties in Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of College Station has determined extraordinary measures
must be taken to contain and prevent COVID-19 from spreading, to alleviate people from suffering
and to protect life throughout the City of College Station; and
WHEREAS, this state of disaster requires certain emergency protective measures be taken
pursuant to the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 relating to Emergency Management and Public Health,
pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION:
1. That a local state of disaster is hereby declared pursuant to §418.108(a) of the Texas
Government Code.
2. Pursuant to §418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code, the state of disaster shall
continue for a period of not more than seven days from the date of this declaration,
unless continued or renewed by the City Council of College Station.
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City of College Station
COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Page 2 of 2
3. Pursuant to §418.108(c) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local state
of disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with
the City Secretary.
4. Pursuant to §418.108(d) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local state
of disaster activates the, City of College Station’s Emergency Management Plan.
5. That this declaration authorizes the City to take any actions necessary to promote health
and suppress the virus, including the quarantine of persons and occupied structures,
examining and regulating hospitals, regulating ingress and egress from the City,
regulating ingress and egress to occupied structures, establishment of quarantine
stations, emergency hospitals, and other hospitals, and insuring compliance for those
who do not comply with the City’s rules, pursuant to §122.006 of the Health and Safety
Code.
6. That this declaration hereby recommends the size of gatherings to not more than ten
(10) people and recommends the cancellation of all such gatherings until further notice.
A “gathering” refers generally to a scheduled event or common endeavor where more
than ten (10) persons are present in a confined space, room, or area.
7. In accordance with §418.173 of the Texas Government Code, a person who knowingly
or intentionally violates this declaration commits an offense, punishable by a fine up to
$1,000.00 or confinement in jail for a term that does not exceed 180 days.
8. That this declaration hereby authorizes the use of all lawfully available enforcement
tools.
9. That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
DECLARED this 17th day of March, 2020.
APROVED: ATTEST:
___________________ ___________________
Mayor City Secretary
APROVED:
___________________
City Attorney
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ORDER BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY COLLEGE STATION AND
AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF DISASTER
WHEREAS, the City of College Station on the 17th day of March, 2020 issued a Declaration of
Local Disaster, attached and incorporated into this Order, identifying an imminent threat of a
public health emergency resulting from coronavirus disease 2019, now designated SARS-CoV2,
(COVID-19); and
WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, the virus causing COVID-19 was first identified
during an outbreak detected in Wuhan, China; and
WHEREAS, the symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe illness and cause further
complications including death; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 mainly spreads between people who are in close contact with one another
through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, declared COVID-19 a pandemic;
and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas issued a proclamation
certifying that COVID-19 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declaring a state of
disaster for all counties in Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of College Station has determined extraordinary measures
must be taken to contain and prevent COVID-19 from spreading, to alleviate people from suffering
and to protect life throughout the City of College Station; and
WHEREAS, this state of disaster requires certain emergency protective measures be taken
pursuant to the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 relating to Emergency Management and Public Health,
pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code.
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City of College Station
COVID-19 Order & Declaration Amendment Page 2 of 3
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED AND PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION:
1. Effective as of 9:00 p.m. on March 18, 2020 and continuing until terminated or
modified, the Mayor of College Station deems it in the best interest of public health,
safety and welfare and to protect life in the City of College Station to order that:
a. All restaurants with or without drive-through services may only provide take
out, drive-through, or delivery services as allowed by law; and
b. All indoor and outdoor restaurant dining rooms and areas shall close; and
c. All bars, nightclubs, lounges, taverns, and private clubs shall close; and
d. The College Station Police Department and College Station Fire Marshal’s
Office and any other peace officers are authorized to enforce this Order.
2. Part 6 of the March 17, 2020 Declaration of Disaster is amended to read as follows:
That this declaration limits the size of gatherings to not more than ten (10) people and
mandates the cancellation of all such gatherings until further notice. A “gathering”
refers generally to a scheduled event or common endeavor where ten (10) persons are
present in a confined space, room, or area.
3. That this order and proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its
issuance.
ORDERED AND DECLARED this 18th day of March, 2020.
APROVED: ATTEST:
___________________ ___________________
Mayor City Secretary
APROVED:
___________________
City Attorney
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City of College Station
COVID-19 Order & Declaration Amendment Page 3 of 3
ATTACHMENT:
DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER OF MARCH 17, 2020
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DECLARATION OF DISASTER
WHEREAS, the City of College Station on the 17th day of March, 2020, has identified an
imminent threat of a public health emergency resulting from coronavirus disease 2019, now
designated SARS-CoV2, (COVID-19); and
WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, the virus causing COVID-19 was first identified
during an outbreak detected in Wuhan, China; and
WHEREAS, the symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe illness and cause further
complications including death; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 mainly spreads between people who are in close contact with one another
through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, declared COVID-19 a pandemic;
and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas issued a proclamation
certifying that COVID-19 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declaring a state of
disaster for all counties in Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of College Station has determined extraordinary measures
must be taken to contain and prevent COVID-19 from spreading, to alleviate people from suffering
and to protect life throughout the City of College Station; and
WHEREAS, this state of disaster requires certain emergency protective measures be taken
pursuant to the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 relating to Emergency Management and Public Health,
pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION:
1. That a local state of disaster is hereby declared pursuant to §418.108(a) of the Texas
Government Code.
2. Pursuant to §418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code, the state of disaster shall
continue for a period of not more than seven days from the date of this declaration,
unless continued or renewed by the City Council of College Station.
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City of College Station
COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Page 2 of 2
3. Pursuant to §418.108(c) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local state
of disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with
the City Secretary.
4. Pursuant to §418.108(d) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local state
of disaster activates the, City of College Station’s Emergency Management Plan.
5. That this declaration authorizes the City to take any actions necessary to promote health
and suppress the virus, including the quarantine of persons and occupied structures,
examining and regulating hospitals, regulating ingress and egress from the City,
regulating ingress and egress to occupied structures, establishment of quarantine
stations, emergency hospitals, and other hospitals, and insuring compliance for those
who do not comply with the City’s rules, pursuant to §122.006 of the Health and Safety
Code.
6. That this declaration hereby recommends the size of gatherings to not more than ten
(10) people and recommends the cancellation of all such gatherings until further notice.
A “gathering” refers generally to a scheduled event or common endeavor where more
than ten (10) persons are present in a confined space, room, or area.
7. In accordance with §418.173 of the Texas Government Code, a person who knowingly
or intentionally violates this declaration commits an offense, punishable by a fine up to
$1,000.00 or confinement in jail for a term that does not exceed 180 days.
8. That this declaration hereby authorizes the use of all lawfully available enforcement
tools.
9. That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
DECLARED this 17th day of March, 2020.
APROVED: ATTEST:
___________________ ___________________
Mayor City Secretary
APROVED:
___________________
City Attorney
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