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Meeting Agenda
City Council Workshop
Internet: https://zoom.us/s/99259114379
*Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 992 5911 4379
December 10, 2020 3:00 PM 1101 Texas Ave, College Station,
TX 77840
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*The City uses a thirdparty vendor to help host the meeting and if the callin number is not
functioning access will be through the internet link only.
1.Call to Order.
2.Employee Recognition, Recognition of Employee of the Year Nominees, and Reception.
3.Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in Council Chambers. 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.
Legal Advice
a. Legal advice concerning requirements under the Interlocal Cooperation and Joint Development
Agreement between the City of College Station and the City of Bryan related to the Chapter 380
agreement between the City of Bryan, Bryan Commerce & Development, Inc., Bryan/Traditions, LP,
and Traditions Acquisition Partnership, LP.
Litigation
a.Kathryn A. Stever-Harper 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
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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.City Secretary
b.City Internal Auditor
c.City Manager
d.City Council Self Evaluation
4.Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
5.Presentation, discussion, and possible action on items listed on the consent agenda.
6.Workshop Agenda
Speaker Protocol: An individual who wishes to address the City Council regarding any item on the
agenda other than those items posted for Executive Session shall register with the City Secretary
two (2) hours prior to the meeting being called to order. Individuals must register to speak or provide
written comments at https://forms.cstx.gov/Forms/CSCouncil or provide a name and phone number
by calling 9797643500. 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.
6.1.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on assistance provided to
the community in response to COVID19.
Sponsors:Debbie Eller
Attachments:None
6.2.Presentation, discussion, and possible action on municipallyowned internet service options.
Sponsors:Sindhu Menon
Attachments:None
7.Council Calendar Council may discuss upcoming events.
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8.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, Census Committee Group, 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, Operation Restart, 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.)
9.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 on the website and at College Station City Hall,
1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on December 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
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
City Secretary
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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. 6.1.
Update on assistance provided to the community in response to COVID-19
Sponsor:Debbie Eller, Director of Community Services
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on assistance
provided to the community in response to COVID-19.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Good Governance, Neighborhood Integrity, Core Services and Infrastructure
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends City Council receive an update on assistance provided to
the community in response to COVID-19.
Summary: As requested at the November 23rd City Council meeting, Community Services will
provide an update to City Council regarding assistance provided to the community in response to
COVID-19.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
None
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Item No. 6.2.
Municipally-Owned Internet Service Options
Sponsor:Sindhu Menon, Director of Information Technologies
Reviewed By CBC:City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action on municipally-owned internet
service options.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
1. Core Services and Infrastructure
2. Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends Council receive the presentation and provide direction as
desired.
Summary: This is a presentation of research on internet services that are municipally-owned and provided. Staff will provide a
current assessment of internet connectivity in College Station, review how other cities and counties have enabled broadband options
for their residents, and offer a potential framework for alternatives locally.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Reviewed & Approved by Legal: No
Attachments:
None
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