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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
VIA TELECONFERENCE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
MARCH 11, 2021
STATE OF TEXAS §
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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
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
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 9:21 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021, in the Council
Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas
77840.
2. Hear Visitors Comments
Robert Rose, Bryan, came before Council to request they consider temporarily rescinding support for
, and that they allow concerned environmental scientists and
concerned persons to testify regarding the environmental impact.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
3.1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
February 25, 2021 Workshop Meeting
February 25, 2021 Regular Meeting
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3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 03-11-21-3.2 adopting fees,
rates and charges as provided by Chapter 2
repealing all prior resolutions and amendments.
3.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the fiscal year FY 20 deferred
funding of $1,146,926 to the Phase II Systems dba Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS)
OPEB Trust.
3.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the second reading of a franchise agreement
Ordinance No. 2021-4243 with Vos Transport LLC for the collection of demolition and
construction debris, recyclables, and organic waste from commercial, industrial, and
multifamily locations.
3.5 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 03-11-21-3.5
approving an advance funding agreement (AFA) in the amount of $31,464 between the City of
College Station and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation
(TXDOT) for the city's contribution for certain signal improvements for the intersection of SH
40 and FM 2154.
3.6 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction contract in the
amount of $326,577.33 with Bayer Construction Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the installation
of a traffic signal at the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) and Dartmouth
Drive.
3.7 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an Interlocal Agreement between
the City of College Station and Rock Prairie Management District No. 2. relating to park
facilities.
3.8 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 03-11-21-3.8 of the
City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, amending Resolution No. 07-09-15-02
adopted July 9, 2015, authorizing the Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 relating to park
and recreational facilities.
3.9 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 03-11-21-3.9 of the
City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, granting consent to the annexation of
approximately thirty-three acres of land into the Rock Prairie Management District No. 2
located within the city.
3.10 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the adoption of Resolution No. 03-
11-21-3.10 approving three (3) substantial amendments to the Program Year 2020 Annual
Action Plan to reprogram Community Development Block Grant funding and HOME
Investment Partnership Program funding to address repairs to owner-occupied homes and
economic assistance for businesses affected by COVID-19.
3.11 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4244
amending Chapter 40, "Utilities", Article II "Water and Sewer Service" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Section 40-.
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3.12 Presentation, discussion, and possible action as it relates to the appointment of a new
member, representing the City of College Station, to the Aggieland Humane Society Board.
3.13 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a revision to Community
Development Minor Repair Guidelines to provide greater flexibility in addressing housing
repairs that address the health and safety of the homeowner.
3.14 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4245 repealing
Ordinance No. 2020-4197 regarding face coverings for commercial entities.
3.15 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 03-11-21-3.15 recognizing
Texas A&M University and their Lead by Example campaign, which raised $4.25 billion in the
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Crompton the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda,
with the exception of Consent Items 3.7 and 3.10 with a no vote, and Item 3.15 for a separate vote.
The motion carried unanimously.
(3.15) 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 Consent Item 3.15
Resolution No. 03-11-21-3.15 recognizing Texas A&M University and their Lead by Example
. The motion
carried unanimously.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.1 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction manager at risk
contract with Jacody Construction, LP for the construction of the new facilities maintenance
shop and Resolution No. 03-11-21-4.1 declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures
with proceeds from debt.
Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that the city is constructing an approximately
7,500 square foot building and shop for the facilities maintenance division which is currently located
at 1207 Texas Avenue. The proposed building will be located behind the current municipal court
building located at 300 Krenek Tap Rd. Staff has determined that a construction manager at risk
procurement method is the most beneficial for this project. The submittals were evaluated by a staff
committee made up of stakeholders and Jacody Construction, LP was chosen, with a construction
budget for this project of $1,500,000. The proposed construction manager at risk fee is 5% of the
construction cost, and once design is further along, the contractor will submit a guaranteed maximum
price (GMP) for council consideration and approval. Mrs. Fisher explained that budget in the amount
of $1,700,000 is currently appropriated for this project in the Facilities and Technology Capital
Improvement Projects Fund. A total of $145,471 has been expended or committed to date, leaving a
balance of $1,554,529 for this contract and remaining project expenses
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Brick,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a construction manager at risk
contract with Jacody Construction, LP for the construction of the new facilities maintenance shop
and Resolution No. 03-11-21-4.1 declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds
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from debt. The motion carried unanimously.
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4246 consenting
to and extending the Mayor's renewal of a disaster declaration due to public health emergency.
Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager, stated that on March 8, 2021, 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, November 20, 2020, December 7,
2020, January 8, 2021, and February 8, 2021. 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 Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, with Councilmembers Cunha
and Nichols voting against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4246 consenting to and extending the
Mayor's renewal of a disaster declaration due to public health emergency. The motion carried
unanimously.
4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of Planning &
Zoning Commission representatives to the BioCorridor Board.
Tanya Smith, City Secretary, provided the recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission to
appointment Jeremy Osborne and Joe Guerra as the Planning & Zoning Commission representatives
to the BioCorridor Board.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Brick,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Jeremy Osborne and Joe Guerra
as the Planning & Zoning Commission representatives to the BioCorridor Board. The 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 Crompton requested an item on opportunities to promote masking wearing and other
COVID precautions in the city.
Mayor Mooney requested an item to discuss current and potential building restrictions, beyond the
NCO, for the protection of neighborhoods.
6. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council
at 9:48 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary
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