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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
VIA TELECONFERENCE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
OCTOBER 28, 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:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
Yvette Dela Torre, Deputy Local Registrar
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
With a quorum present, the Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor
Mooney via In-Person and Teleconference at 4:03 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021, in the Council
Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas
77840.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.074-
Personnel, and §551.086-Competitive Matters, the College Station City Council convened into
Executive Session at 4:03 p.m. on October 28, 2021, to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit:
Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of
College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos County,
Texas; and
McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause
No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas; and
City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the
Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District
Court, Brazos County, Texas; and
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B. Consultation with attorney to receive legal advice; to wit:
Private activity bonds under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA).
C. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
City Manager
City Attorney
Municipal Court Judge
City Auditor
Council Self-Evaluation
D.
wit:
Power Supply
3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
Executive Session recessed at 6:19 p.m. No vote or action was taken in Executive Session.
4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
5. Presentation - Proclamations, Awards, and Recognitions.
5.1 Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to the Faith Riders for their achievements with the 4-H
Brazos County. Present to receive the proclamation in person were Coaches, Bill Merka and Whitt
Lightsey and Faith Riders: Tanner Lightsey, Jesse Lightsey, Lyssa Gutierrez, Jayde Andrews, Hanna
Fattig, Samantha Bingaman, Michaela Dunn, Sophie Willis, Kenzie Newton, Maddie Hardinm
Colbie Shirley, and Ella McClure.
6. Hear Visitors Comments
James Benham, College Station, came before the Council to denounce comments made by
Councilmember Maloney at the recent Candidate Forum.
Sara Salzer, College Station, stated she found Councilmember She
believes public servants should work to unify and not divide people.
Joseph Rodriguez, Bryan. was deeply offended when he heard the comments made by
Councilmember Maloney. He believes the Councilmember owes the community an apology.
Andy Cervantez, Bryan, stated that Councilmember were very upsetting and
believes Councilmember Maloney should give a sincere apology and to make things right.
John Anderson, College Station. Mr. Anderson said College Station and Bryan are two cities in one
community and we should work together for the benefit of all citizens of Brazos County
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Ralph Cruzan, College Station, was concerned by Councilmember After
speaking with College Station residents and local community leaders, Mr. Cruzan stated he is in
support of Councilmember Maloney.
Francis Maloney, College Station, spoke in support of Councilmember Maloney. She believes his
comments were misconstrued and stated we will not find a more honest and ethical person.
Joseph Munguia, resident of Bryan, believes the people that have made comments about
Councilmember Maloney are wrong and has found their comments hurtful.
Marie Garcia, College Station, said Councilmember Maloney is a great man and is in support of him.
Justin Ferrell, College Station, voiced his frustration and concerns about crime around the Bee Creek
area.
7. Workshop Items
7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an overview of strategies and
methods to address traffic congestion and mobility issues.
Item was postponed to a future meeting.
7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a review of solar power, City-supported
programs, and utilization of solar panels at City facilities.
Pat McIntyre, Electric, presented on the origins of solar power and detailed the usage and
infrastructure in the city today. The solar industry launched in 2006. In FY2010 College Station
utilities offered incentives of $12,000 per installation. In FY 2012 the incentive was reduced to about
$6,000 per installation and in FY 2014, due to oversupply of equipment, the program was eliminated.
Incentive funds from the program were transferred to other energy conservation programs.
Mr. McIntyre informed the council of the federal solar tax credit and the affordability of solar power
installation. The number of Solar permits has increased from FY2010 to FY2021. He believes the
city will be above 50 installations for FY2022. Mr. McIntyre presented a slide demonstrating the 160
solar meters installed within the city. He presented a visual and explained the cycle of the power
purchase price. The current buy back price for solar power is 5.5 cents. Elements of solar power
system include CSU charges for contracted power, infrastructure which are the distribution
substations, power lines, underground line, and operating costs which include employees, trucks, and
materials. Mr. McIntyre presented information of what would be needed for a city building to install
solar power and the financial impact it would have on the city.
8. CONSENT ITEMS
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consent items which consist of ministerial, or
"housekeeping" items as allowed by law: A Councilmember may request additional
information at this time. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda
for a separate vote.
Items 8.2 and 8.12 were pulled from Consent for clarification.
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Item 8.6 was pulled by Councilmember Cunha for a separate vote.
(8.2) Michael Dehaven, Finance Department, stated that requested a 90-day bid hold. The contractor
that was awarded the original bid, would not hold the bid for 90 days and was in violation of the
terms. The contract had to go back out for bid and was then awarded to the next lowest bidder.
(8.12) Steve Wright, Parks and Recreation, clarified the scope of work for this item and funding.
(8.6) Ty Elliott, Internal Auditor, explained the auditing standards which were followed for the EMS
Billing Audit, the audit scope, role on the control of the vendor.
Michael Dehaven, Finance Department, clarified that revenue collected from Emergicon do go into
the Fire Departments fund.
8.1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
October 14, 2021 Council Meeting
8.2.
Agreement for Electric Warehouse Single-Phase Padmount Transformers with estimated
annual expenditure in the amount not to exceed $654,440 awarded to KBS Electrical
Distributors Inc.
8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a funding agreement between the City of
College Station and the Keep Brazos Beautiful for FY22 in the amount of $46,730.
8.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regardi
Agreements for Various Materials for CSU Electric, with estimated annual expenditures
through Anixter Inc. for $75,164 KBS Electrical Distributors for $253,016.51 and Techline for
$1,303,689.25. The total recommended award is for an amount not to exceed $1,631,869.76.
8.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a bid award for the annual purchase of
sodium hypochlorite, which will be maintained by water services and expended as needed. The
total recommended award is $160,425 to DXI Industries.
8.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a five-year service agreement with
Emergicon, LLC for EMS medical billing, accounts receivable, delinquent accounts collections,
medical records requests, and fire billing and other related fire and EMS billing and records
services not to exceed $225,000 per year.
8.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the second renewal of the Master
Agreement between the City of College Station and The Reynolds Company (TRC) for the
purchase of Rockwell Automation products and services for maintenance of Water Services
Department SCADA infrastructure for a not to exceed amount of $150,000.
8.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval of an annual price
agreement for the purchase of Type D Hot Mix Asphalt to be picked up by City Crews or to be
delivered to the job site as requested for the maintenance of streets to BPI Materials LLC for
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$1,200,000 and Knife River Corporation - South for $800,000. The total annual not to exceed
expenditure is $2,000,000.
8.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approval of the 2021 Property Tax Roll in
the amount of $54,446,371.84.
8.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount
of $85,000 to the professional services contract with Kirksey Architects, Inc. for the Renovation
of 1207 Texas Avenue Project.
8.11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of resolution 10-28-21-
8.11 to support the adoption and approval of the Texas Opioid Abatement and Fund Council
and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet, approval of a Settlement Participation Form electing to
laims, approval of a Settlement
and authorization for the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City.
8.12. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approval of Change Order No. 1 to the
construction contract with Vaughn Construction in the amount of $17,962 for improvements.
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, to approve Consent Agenda less
Item 8.6. The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Mayor Mooney, the
City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Cunha voting against, to
approve Consent Item 8.6, a five-year service agreement with Emergicon, LLC for EMS medical
billing, accounts receivable, delinquent accounts collections, medical records requests, and fire
billing and other related fire and EMS billing and records services not to exceed $225,000 per year.
The motion carried.
Mayor Mooney recessed the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 8:22 p.m.
9. REGULAR ITEMS
9.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2021-4305 amending Appendix A,
Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from R Rural to GS General Suburban
for approximately 30 acres generally located west of the intersection of W.S. Phillips Parkway
and Brewster Drive.
Brandi Tedrick, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone approximately 30
acres of undeveloped land generally located west of the intersection of W.S. Phillips Parkway and
Brewster Drive from R Rural to GS General Suburban. The tract was originally zoned A-O
Agricultural-Open upon annexation to the City in 1995. Also, this zoning request is in effort to
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provide additional single-family housing supply to this area of the city. The applicant has stated there
is little marketability for this property under the current zoning due to the development activity in this
area. Ms. Tedrick explained that the tract contains portions of 3 thoroughfares. W.S. Phillips Parkway
is along its eastern edge and classified as a future 4-lane Minor Arterial. The extension of Brewster
Drive as a proposed 2-
Etonbury Avenue as a 2-lane Minor Collector is along the western edge. There are two residential
streets stubbed to the tract, Tradewind Drive and Bramber Drive, that will be extended with platting.
While the acreage amount can require a TIA, a TIA was not required with this rezoning. The applicant
provided a conceptual layout of 96 lots as the tract has thoroughfares and other encumbrances such
as a significant gas pipeline crossing, a large pond, and detention requirements that limit the
developable area. If a Preliminary Plan is submitted in the future with 150 or more lots, a TIA can be
required with that application.
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their October 7, 2021 Regular Meeting and
voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
At approximately 8:26 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:27 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4305,
lege Station, Texas by changing
the zoning district boundary from R Rural to GS General Suburban for approximately 30 acres
generally located west of the intersection of W.S. Phillips Parkway and Brewster Drive. The motion
carried unanimously.
9.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2021-4306
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Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from C-3 Light Commercial and GS
General Suburban to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 0.6 acres located
at 1201 Wellborn Road and 104 Southland Street, generally located east of the intersection of
FM 2154 (Wellborn Road) and Southland Street.
Brandi Tedrick, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant has proposed a PDD Planned
Development District for approximately 0.6 acres generally located at the corner of Southland Street
commercial center onto this property and develop a drive-thru restaurant with buffering to the
adjacent single-family neighborhood. She explained that the Comprehensive Plan proposes a
commercial development connecting to the existing Southwest Crossing commercial center with a
proposed drive-thru restaurant.
Mrs. Tedrick explained that the applicant is requesting modifications to the standard SC Suburban
Commercial requirements for restaurants with a drive-thru that include being located a minimum of
150 feet from any single-family use or zoning and the requirement that drive-thru facilities (menu
board, speaker box, pick-up window) cannot be located between the building and any single-family
use or zoning. The applicant is proposing the following:
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Distance from pick-up window to the single-family property line: 59 feet
Distance from back-of-curb of by-pass lane to single-family property line: 36 feet
Distance from menu board to single-family property line: 67 feet
Community Benefits: The applicant offers the following as community benefits:
A 30-foot-wide buffer with landscaping and solid screening wall along the common property
line of residential uses.
Five queuing spaces for the pick-up window, which is an additional space, and three queuing
spaces for the order window.
A shared parking and private access easement(s) provided with neighboring Southwest
Crossing commercial center.
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their October 7, 2021, Regular Meeting and
voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
At approximately 8:38 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:38 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4306,
amending Appendix A,
the zoning district boundary from C-3 Light Commercial and GS General Suburban to PDD Planned
Development District for approximately 0.6 acres located at 1201 Wellborn Road and 104 Southland
Street, generally located east of the intersection of FM 2154 (Wellborn Road) and Southland Street.
The motion carried unanimously.
9.3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2021-7307
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Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from PDD Planned Development
District to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 13 acres located at 4003 State
Highway 6 South, generally located at the corner of Midtown Drive and the State Highway 6
Frontage.
Jesse Dimeolo, Planning and Development, stated that the subject property is identified as Tract 6 in
the original Scott & White PDD Planned Development District (Ordinance #2010-3300), which
requires Tracts 2-7 to obtain approved, revised Concept Plans prior to site plan approval or the
issuance of permits for the development of the property. This rezoning request proposes a Concept
Plan for Tract 6 in accordance with the existing PDD district zoning. No other changes are proposed
to the PDD. Mr. Dimeolo explained that the applicant is proposing an updated concept plan for tract
6, totaling approximately 13 acres, fronting on Midtown Drive and the State Highway 6 Frontage
Road. The tract is part of the larger Medical District Master Plan and is suitable for development
because it is a permitted use, fits the surrounding area and has access to a public road. The proposed
concept plan shows a single, medical office building at the hard corner of Midtown Drive and the
State Highway 6 Frontage Road. The building and surrounding parking area occupy approximately
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two acres out of the total 13 acres. In the future, when the remainder of the tract is developed, an
additional revised concept plan will be required as set forth in the original PDD language.
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request and associated concept plan. The Planning and
Zoning Commission heard this item at their October 21, 2021, meeting and voted unanimously for
approval. Staff recommends approval.
At approximately 8:43 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:43 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. 2021-
4307,
by changing the zoning district boundary from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned
Development District on approximately 13 acres located at 4003 State Highway 6 South, generally
located at the corner of Midtown Drive and the State Highway 6 Frontage. The motion carried
unanimously.
9.4. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2021-4308 amending Appendix A, "Unified Development Ordinance," Article 8, "Subdivision
Design and Improvements," Section 8.8 "Requirements for Park Land Dedication," of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas in its entirety, including amending the
official Park Zones Map.
Michael Ostrowski, Planning and Development Director stated that for parkland dedication purposes,
developers are required to dedicate either land and/or fee in lieu of land for new residential
development (both single-family and multi-family). The intent is that this dedication or fee will offset
the demand that the new residents will place of the parks system. In addition to land, developers are
also required to either construct or provide a fee for the improvements of the parks facilities. These
funds are not to be used for maintenance or current parks facilities, but rather new or improved parks
facilities. The land and improvements required for each development are to be located within the
same park zone where the development is taking place. Through a couple of City Council work
sessions, the City Council has directed staff to make several changes to the parkland dedication
requirements within the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The proposed changes are broken
down into three categories (1) zones, (2) fees, and (3) credits.
The Parks and Recreation Board met on October 12, 2021 and recommended approval of the item as
presented. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 21, 2021 and recommended
approval of the item as presented. Staff recommends approval.
At approximately 9:27p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:27 p.m.
A consensus of Council directed staff to return with options to add an appeals process, fee changes,
an affordability policy, and contact with development community for further recommendations.
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Items 9.5 and 9.6 presented has one item with separate motions.
9.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2021-4309 amending
the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to
Urban for approximately 10 acres, generally located at 1660 Graham Road.
Michael Ostrowski, Planning and Development Director, stated that the applicant is requesting an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban
Commercial to Urban on approximately 10 acres located at Longmire and Graham Rd. The subject
property and properties to the north and east are primarily designated as Suburban Commercial on
the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map, while the properties to the west and
south are General Suburban. In February 2021, City Council denied a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment request for Urban on the same parcel, as the former developer at the time intended
to develop a multi-family product.
Mr. Ostrowski explained that this request for the Urban land use designation is accompanied by a
rezoning request for a PDD Planned Development District with a T Townhouse base to allow for a
transitional single-family residential use between the Dove Crossing Subdivision and the ILT charter
school campus. The City Council heard this item at their September 9, 2021, meeting, held the public
hearing, and postponed action on the item this day, October 28, 2021. This application coincides
with the 10-year Comprehensive Plan update, which will eliminate the Urban land use designation
and reclassify all properties that were previously designated as Urban. The new Mixed Residential
land use is the most appropriate for the townhouse uses proposed with this development. If approved
by City Council, the Urban land use for this property will take effect immediately and then be
reclassified to Mixed Residential when the 10-year Comprehensive Plan Update goes into effect on
November 8, 2021.
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their August 19, 2021, meeting where they
voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval of the request to Urban
with the understanding that if this request is approved by City Council, the 10-year Comprehensive
Plan update will necessitate a redesignation to Mixed Residential, which best reflects the proposed
townhouse use and inherently limits the scale and density of this development.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Crompton, the City Council voted three (3) for and four (4) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and
Councilmembers Nichols, Brick, and Cunha voting against, to deny Ordinance No. 2021-4309,
amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial
to Urban for approximately 10 acres, generally located at 1660 Graham Road. The motion failed.
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2 MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Mooney and a second by Councilmember Brick, the
City Council voted four (4) for and three (3) opposed, with Councilmembers Maloney, Crompton,
and Harvell voting against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-4309, amending the Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to Urban for approximately 10
acres, generally located at 1660 Graham Road. The motion carried.
9.6. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2021-4310 ance," Article 4, "Zoning
Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from R Rural to PDD Planned
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Development District on approximately 10 acres of land generally located at 1660 Graham
Road.
Crissy Hartl and Veronica Morgan, Mitchell and Morgan, came before council representing the
applicant and spoke I favor of items 9.4 and 9.5.
Mary Elizabeth Herring, the applicant, urged the Council to vote in favor of the rezoning and PDD.
John Huffman, Developer, College Station, came before Council to state that the concerns the Dove
Crossing residents have expressed to him and what they have expressed to council are contradictory.
He stated that they have in good faith addressed all of their concerns.
At approximately 9:57 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Kyle Bryant (group), College Station, came before council to reiterate his opposition and to inform
council that the developer has not come close to meeting their requests. They had 11 requests, 1 item
was granted, 1 item was met halfway, and the other 8 were denied.
Diane Cahill Bedford, College Station, came before Council in opposition and expressed that the
developer has not tried to communicate or listen to the residents and their concerns. She believes that
the Council is should support the residents, not the developer.
Matt Shipley, College Station, came before council in opposition of the rezoning. He reiterated that
the developer does not want to want to work with the people and urged council to vote against the
rezoning.
Amber Schafnitz-Sherman, College Station, came before council in opposition to the rezoning. She
wants the neighborhood to be safe for children and is not opposed to families living in the
development but is in opposition of college students living there.
Andrew Spellman, College Station, came before council voice his opinion that the covenants and
current zoning around Dove Crossing is the reason why the residents purchased and move in the area.
Catherine Higgins, College Station, came before council in opposition of the rezoning. She has
attended many of the community meetings and a majority of community members do not find the
Linda Lee, College Station, came before council to say she does not feel the developer wants to
approve work with the requests of the Dove Crossing residents.
Zac Johnson, Burleson, TX, A&M graduate, came before council to express that he does not feel the
rezoning is a benefit to the community.
Mary Estes, College Station, came before council in opposition and to express her concerns related
to the additional traffic that the development will create.
Randall Mason, College Station, believes this townhome development seems more like apartments
and feels the development will lower the property values in Dove Crossing.
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Jack Rodden, College Station, came before council and asked council to focus on neighborhood
integrity and listen to the residents. He also spoke in support of Councilmember Maloney describing
him as one of the neighborhoods strongest supporters in the community.
Matthew Stewart, Developer, College Station, stated that his development has merit, and has gone
above and beyond to accommodate residents. He believes his development is beneficial for the
community.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 10:54 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Mooney and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the
City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Cunha voting against, to
deny Ordinance No. 2021-4310,
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College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from R Rural to PDD Planned
Development District on approximately 10 acres of land generally located at 1660 Graham Road.
The motion carried.
9.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Resolution setting a tentative schedule
for a 2022 bond election and the creation of a 2022 Bond Citizen Advisory Committee.
Bryan Woods, City Manager, stated that the City Council has expressed interest in a bond election in
2022 for infrastructure and facility capital improvement projects. Staff has developed a preliminary
schedule of activities and tasks that must be accomplished prior to the election. The schedule includes
meetings with Council appointed boards and commissions and meetings with the community at-large.
At the end of this process, there will be a final list of recommended projects for Council to consider
before the ballot language is adopted. Mr. Woods explained that one of the first tasks in the process
is the creation of a City Council appointed citizen advisory committee to help identify and prioritize
potential projects. As part of this presentation staff outlined the bond election process, tentative
schedule, and proposed citizen advisory committee make-up.
Staff is recommending that the Council create a committee that will consider transportation, parks,
and facilities projects.
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 Resolution No. 10-28-
21-9.7, setting a tentative schedule for a 2022 bond election and the creation of a 2022 Bond Citizen
Advisory Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
9.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the creation of a committee to update the
book detailing the history of the City of College Station.
Bryan Woods, City Manager, stated that
Deborah Lynn Balliew, was published in 1989 and highlighted College Station during the period of
1938 (the year of its incorporation) through 1988. On August 12, 2021, Council requested that an
item be presented to Council regarding the formation of a committee to review the existing literature
and examine steps toward updating that history from 1989-onward. Mr. Woods discussed the
possibility of creating a committee to update the book detailing the history of this City.
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The costs may be determined later based on the direction of Council along with suggestions from a
committee formed to address the recent history of the city.
A consensus of Council recommended the creation of the committee and the appointment of
Councilmembers Harvell, Maloney, and Brick to that committee.
9.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an appointment to the Joint Relief
Funding Review Committee.
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary, stated that this item is to appoint to the Joint Relief Funding
Review Committee due to a resignation. He informed the Council that staff would like to fill the
position at this time to get a new member up to speed before they start meeting in January. Debbie
Eller, Community Services, clarified the council that the appointment could wait until after November
th
29.
A majority of Council directed staff to bring an appointment back after November 29, 2021.
10. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
11. Items of Community Interest: The Council may receive reports from a Council Member or
City Staff about items of community interest for which notice has not been given, including:
expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
honorary or salutary recognitions of a public official, public employee, or other citizen;
reminders of upcoming events organized or sponsored by the City of College Station;
information about a social, ceremonial or community event organized or sponsored by an entity
other than the City of College Station that is scheduled to be attended by a Council Member,
another city official or staff of the City of College Station; and announcements involving an
imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the City of College Station that has
arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Councilmember Cunha recognized the Lisa Halpren and the great work she did while on the Joint
Relief Funding Review Committee.
Councilmember Maloney also recognized Lisa Halpren and her work. He also attended the retirement
reception of Officer Patterson and recognized his work.
12. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commission: A Council Member may make
a report regarding meetings of City Council boards and commissions or meetings of boards
and committees on which a Council Member serves as a representative that have met since the
last council meeting. (Committees listed in Coversheet)
Nothing to report at this time.
13. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda
Items: A Council Member may make a request to City Council to place an item for which no
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notice has been given on a future agenda or may inquire about the status of an item on the
response to the request or inquiry will be limited to a statement of specific factual information
related to the request or inquiry or the recitation of existing policy in response to the request
or inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of a request will be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Nothing to report at this time.
14. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Meeting of the City Council at 11:50
p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary
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