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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/2020 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION DECEMBER 10, 2020 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Bob Brick John Crompton Linda Harvell Elizabeth Cunha John Nichols Dennis Maloney City Staff: Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Tanya Smith, City Secretary Lisa McCracken, Records Management Administrator 1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present and Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Mooney via Teleconference at 7:38 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020, in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 2. Hear Visitors Comments Carrie Morgan, College Station, states that if the City would move to ranked choice voting we could make the December 2020 run-off election the last the citizens pay for. She went on to cite several other states that have moved to ranked choice in the last several years and believes the Council should consider this move. 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3.1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for: November 23, 2020 Workshop Meeting November 23, 2020 Regular Meeting SN232131!Njovuft!Qbhf!2! 3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding adoption of the 2021 Annual Council Calendar. 3.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Community Development Block Grant funding agreement in the amount of $403,708 with the Brazos Valley Food Bank to implement a new food delivery program for College Station residents affected by COVID-19 called Going the Extra Mile (GotEM). 3.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 12-10-20-3.4 appointing Tradd Mills Emergency Management Coordinator. 3.5 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an agreement for the video surveillance phase III project with Shrink Stoppers, LLC dba ASAP Security Services not to exceed $171,816.95. 3.6 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan Enterprise- Wide Calling, Smartnet Renewal Technology Service Contract. 3.7 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an annual purchase agreement for dewatering chemical (polymer) with Fort Bend Services, Inc. not to exceed $115,000. 3.8 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 12-10-20-3.8 Declaring Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt relating to capital vehicle purchases. 3.9 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a funding agreement between the City of College Station and the College Station Noon Lions Club for FY21 in the amount of $16,625. 3.10 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an amendment to a service contract with Paymentus Corporation for payment processing services to incorporate additional services to be provided to the City and increase the annual estimated contract amount of $1,200,000 to $1,500,000. 3.11 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 12-10-20-3.11 adopting a modification to the substantial amendment of the 2019 Annual Action Plan to include Substantial Amendment 6 for the addition of $822,034 in CARES Act Community Development Block Grant Funding to the Community Development budget. 3.12 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval of a contract extension to the existing janitorial services contract. 3.13 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2020-4227 amending Ch - Schedule XIV" by removing parking on a section of Luther Street at Wellborn Road. 3.14 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the third amendment to the General Service Contract with Emergicon, LLC adding Medicare, Uninsured and Charity Care Reimbursement Services. SN232131!Njovuft!Qbhf!3! 3.15 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Construction Contract with CSA Construction, Inc. in the amount of $3,933,727 for construction services for the Carters Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Centrifuge Improvements Project, Resolution No. 12-10-20-3.15 Declaring Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt, and the rejection of Bid No. 20-031. 3.16 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a change order to a professional services contract with Jones & Carter, Inc. in the amount of $90,000 for SCADA programming services for the Carters Creek WWTP Centrifuge Improvements Project. 3.17 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a Real Estate Contract in the amount of $830,000 with Juanita Martinez and Charles William Martinez for the purchase of 4.85 acres of land needed for the future CSNW Electric Substation. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda Item 3.9. The motion carried unanimously. (3.9) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted four (4) for and none (0) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and Councilmembers Harvell, and Nichols abstaining, to approve the Consent Agenda Item 3.9 for funding agreement between the City of College Station and the College Station Noon Lions Club for FY21 in the amount of $16,625. The motion carried unanimously. 4. REGULAR AGENDA 4.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2020-4228 amending the Jade Broadnax, Planning and Development Services, stated that the wide. Persons are considered unrelated if they are beyond the first or second degree of consanguinity (blood relation) or affinity (marriage.) The purpose of this amendment is to address public concern regarding the restrictive nature of these definitions and modernize the ordinance in accordance with legal precedent. The proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendment creates a more affinity and clarifies specific familial types. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their November 19, 2020 meeting and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the Unified Development Ordinance amendment contingent upon the inclusion of a clarifying statement that a maximum of one family unit would be allowed to share a single dwelling unit, and a restructuring of the definition to ensure it is easily read. At approximately 7:59 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. SN232131!Njovuft!Qbhf!4! Richard Woodward, representative of SCAN, stated that the SCAN is in support of this ordinance Julie Schultz, College Station, stated that the home builders would not propose the ordinance but per the survey the ordinance restricts the limit of the equal right to renters. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:03 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Cunha voting against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-4228, The motion carried unanimously. 4.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2020-4229 amending of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural to WC Wellborn Commercial on approximately 1.8 acres of land located at 14999 FM 2154. Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant has requested a rezoning for approximately 1.8 acres of land from R Rural to WC Wellborn Commercial. The subject property is zoned R Rural. Rural uses would not be ideal here due to the size, location, and close proximity of high-classification roads and commercial uses. The size of the tract would allow for one rural, single- and would not be compatible with the adjacent existing uses. However, the proposed zoning district would allow for limited commercial uses, which would be more appropriate for a tract immediately abutting 3 public streets and a railroad. Due to its proximity FM 2154, the subject property is appropriately placed for WC Wellborn Commercial development. Ms. Lazo explained that the subject property has frontage to three roadways: FM 2154 (Wellborn Road), Victoria Avenue, and Royder Road. FM 2154 is designated as a future 4-lane Major Arterial, Victoria Avenue as a future 2- Royder Road to the south is being realigned to FM 2154. Due to the acreage of the subject property, a traffic impact analysis (TIA) is not required for the rezoning request. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their November 19, 2020 Regular meeting where they unanimously voted to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. At approximately 8.20 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:21 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2020- 4229 by changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural to WC Wellborn Commercial on approximately 1.8 acres of land located at 14999 FM 2154. The motion carried unanimously. SN232131!Njovuft!Qbhf!5! 4.3 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2020-4230 amending Station, Texas, by changing the zoning district boundaries from PDD Planned Development District to SC Suburban Commercial on approximately 4.5 acres of land located at 412 William D. Fitch Parkway. Jesse Dimeolo, Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 4.5 acres of undeveloped land located between William D Fitch Parkway and WS Phillips Parkway. If approved, the change in the zoning district boundaries from PDD Planned Development District with a SC Suburban Commercial base to SC Suburban Commercial would bring new development opportunities to a vacant piece of land which sits near a major arterial in the city. The current PDD zoning only permits a self-storage facility and by removing this limitation it will open up greater marketability for the site. The applicant also stated that they believe the zoning change will allow for better marketability of the property and a better provision for development opportunities that will meet the intent of the requested zoning. The current PDD zoning ordinance completely limits the marketability by restricting the use and layout of buildings on the property. Mr. Dimeolo also explained that the subject property has frontage on three roads, William D. Fitch Parkway, wh Phillips Parkway, which is a 4 lane Minor Arterial and Barron Cut-Off Road, which is a 2 lane Minor Collector. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) was not required for this rezoning request but may be required in the future for site development if the trip generation from the proposed development warrants an analysis. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their November 19, 2020 Regular meeting where they unanimously voted to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. At approximately 8:27 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:29 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2020- 4230 by changing the zoning district boundaries from PDD Planned Development District to SC Suburban Commercial on approximately 4.5 acres of land located at 412 William D. Fitch Parkway. The motion carried unanimously. 4.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval of Resolution No. 12- 10-20-4.4 requiring landscaping on City capital projects for major collector and arterial roadways. Donald Harmon, Public Works Director, stated that this item is a continuation of the presentation and discussion in the October 8, 2020, City Council meeting concerning landscaping. City Council had requested a presentation on landscaping for City-owned major collector and arterial roadways. During that presentation, an example was provided that demonstrated budgeting landscaping as a percentage SN232131!Njovuft!Qbhf!6! of the construction budget. This resolution is a policy that would require budgeting for City capital projects for major collector and arterial roadways in the amount not less than 1% or greater than 2% of the project construction budget. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Crompton and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Resolution No. 12-10- 20-4.4 requiring landscaping on City capital projects for major collector and arterial roadways, with an amendment to include indigenous vegetation whenever possible in the landscaping. The motion carried unanimously. 4.5 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 12-10-20-4.5 regarding the City's 2021 Legislative Program for the upcoming 87th Texas Legislature. Brian Piscacek, Assistant to the City Manager, explained that the 87th Texas Legislative Session will begin on January 12, 2021. The purpose of this resolution is for the City Council to adopt a 2021 Legislative Program for the City of College Station and to direct the City Manager or his designee to act with regard to the priorities set forth by the document. The City's legislative efforts are intended to protect the City's interests by advocating for what is in the best interest of College Station residents and businesses. Many significant decisions affecting Texas cities are made by the Texas Legislature, and the number of city-related bills as a percentage of total bills filed rises every session. During the 2019 session, more than 2,000 bills were filed that would have affected Texas cities in some way. The Legislative Program highlights the City's position on the importance of home rule authority and local control, managing growth and development, and municipal finances. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Resolution No. 12- 10-20-4.5 regarding the City's 2021 Legislative Program for the upcoming 87th Texas Legislature. The motion carried unanimously. 4.6 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2020-4230 consenting to and extending the Mayor's renewal of a disaster declaration due to public health emergency. Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager, stated to Council that on December 7, 2020, the Mayor of College Station issued a proclamation pursuant to §418.014 of the Texas Government Code renewing the state of disaster proclaimed by the Mayor on March 17, 2020, April 21, 2020, May 22, 2020, June 22, 2020, July 22, 2020, August 21, 2020, September 21, 2020, October 20, 2020, and November 20, 2020. The conditions necessitating the declaration of a state of disaster and mayoral orders continue to exist. The Council needs to consent to and approve the Mayor's Disaster Declaration renewal. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2020- 4230 consenting to and extending the Mayor's renewal of a disaster declaration due to public health emergency. The motion carried unanimously. 4.7 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. SN232131!Njovuft!Qbhf!7! MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to motion carried unanimously. 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action 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 Nichols requested a future agenda item from the College Station Police Chief on the existing policies and procedures regarding the handling of citizen complaints. Councilmember Harvell requested information on what the city is doing to bring businesses into College Station that do not rely on TAMU. Councilmember Maloney requested information on ways Wolf Pen Creek could be used during COVID-19. 6. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary SN232131!Njovuft!Qbhf!8!