HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/2023 - Regular Agenda - City CouncilCollege Station, TX
Meeting Agenda
City Council
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840
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Phone: 888 475 4499 and Meeting ID: 967 2839 3278
January 26, 2023 4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, TX Page 1
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the meeting body will be present in the physical location
stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s) participating by
videoconference call as allowed by 551.127, Texas Government Code. The City uses a third-
party vendor to host the virtual portion of the meeting; if virtual access is unavailable, meeting
access and participation will be in-person only.
1.Call to Order.
2.Executive Session Agenda.
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, et al., Cause No. 22-001122-CV-85, in
the 85th District Court, Brazos County, Texas.
d. Robert Danny Clack, II v. City of College Station, et al., Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-02404, in the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
e. Kristin Marriott v. City of College Station, Cause No. 22-002259-CV-272, in the 272nd District Court,
Brazos County, Texas.
f. Legal advice regarding City facility use policies and the public’s rental and use of City-owned
buildings and facilities.
The City Council may according to the Texas Open Meetings Act adjourn the Open Meeting during
the Consent, Workshop or Regular Agendas and return into Executive Session to seek legal advice
from its attorney regarding any item on the Workshop, Consent or Regular agendas under Chapter
551, Texas Government Code.
2.1 Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in the 1938 Executive Conference
Room.
2.2 Consultation with Attorney {Gov’t Code Section 551.071};
2.3 Personnel {Gov’t Code Section 551.074};
Possible action. The City Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending or
contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client 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 attorney-
client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in
public. The following subject(s) may be discussed.
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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. Zoning Board of Adjustments
b. City Manager
c. Council Self Evaluation
3. The Open Meeting will Reconvene No Earlier than 6:00 PM from Executive Session and
City Council will take action, if any
4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, and Consider Absence Request.
Speaker Protocol
An individual who desires to address the City Council regarding any agenda item other than those items
posted for Executive Session must register with the City Secretary two (2) hours before the meeting
being called to order. Individuals shall register to speak or provide written comments at
https://forms.cstx.gov/Forms/CSCouncil or provide a name and phone number by calling 979-764-
3500. 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. Please do not carry purses, briefcases, backpacks,
liquids, foods or any other object other than papers or personal electronic communication devices to
the lectern, nor advance past the lectern unless you are invited to do so. Each speaker’s remarks are
limited to three (3) minutes. Any speaker addressing the Council using a translator may speak for six
(6) minutes. The speaker’s microphone will mute when the allotted time expires and the speaker must
leave the podium.
5. Hear Visitors.
During Hear Visitors an individual may address the City Council on any item which does not appear on
the posted agenda. The City Council will listen and receive the information presented by the speaker,
ask staff to look into the matter, or place the issue on a future agenda. Topics of operational concern
shall be directed to the City Manager.
6. Workshop Items.
6.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding proposals received in response to
Request for Information 23-018 - Affordable Housing Development in College Station through the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs 2023 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
allocation process.
Sponsors: Debbie Eller
Attachments: 1. Location Maps
6.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the nature of Electric Vehicle (EV) Fast
Charger stations and the City’s addition of a retail electric rate to address this new customer type.
Sponsors: Timothy Crabb
Attachments: None
7. Consent Agenda.
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 Consent for discussion or a separate vote.
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7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for:
• January 12, 2023 Council Meeting
Sponsors: Tanya Smith
Attachments: 1. CCM011223 DRAFT Minutes
7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the First Amendment to Resolution No. 08-25-
22-8.4, that adopts fees, rates and charges as provided by Chapter 2 “Administration”, Article V
“Finance”, Division 2 “Fees, Rates and Charges” of the Code of Ordinances, City of College
Station, Texas.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. FY 22-23 Fee Resolution 01.26.23 - Final (1)
2. FY 22-23 Fee Resolution 01.26.23 - redline
7.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 40, “Utilities,”
Article I, “In General,” 40-11 “Payment of Bills” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, by amending certain sections relating to bill payment; providing a severability
clause; declaring a penalty; and providing an effective date.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. CH 40 Sec 40-11 Payment of Bills Ord Amend 12-20-22
7.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 40,
"Utilities," Article III “Electric System,” Division 2 “Rate Schedules,” of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of College Station, Texas, by amending Section 40-322 “Electric Rate Schedule TDA
(transmission delivery adjustment)” and creating a new Section 40-326 “Electric Rate Schedule
EV (electric vehicle fast charger);” providing a severability clause and an effective date.
Sponsors: Timothy Crabb
Attachments: 1. Ch. 40-322 TDA & 40-326 EVFC Ord
7.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a $189,696 change order to the ten-year master
service agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (“AXON”) for cameras and storage for eight (8)
additional patrol vehicles.
Sponsors: Mike Pavelka
Attachments: 1. Change Order No.1 Contract 23300001
7.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding adoption of a resolution consenting to the
issuance of bonds by the Brazos County Municipal Utility District No. 1 in an amount not to exceed
$4,005,000 for water improvements.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. Brazos County MUD #1 Bond Resolution 1-26-23
7.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the purchase of Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) electric meters for Electric warehouse inventory stock from Landis+Gyr
Technology, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $216,023.96.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. CC Req23102412 010323
7.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving annual purchases of auto parts, shop
equipment and services from NAPA Auto Parts through Purchasing Solutions Alliance purchasing
cooperative not-to-exceed amount of $180,000.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
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Attachments: 1. 20-201 1st Amendment and Extension
2. NAPA Award Letter
7.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving an annual blanket purchase order for
parts and repair labor for fire trucks from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the BuyBoard
Purchasing Cooperative not to exceed $250,000.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. BuyBoard 651-21 Siddons Martin Emergency Group
7.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving annual tire purchases and retread
services from Southern Tire Mart, LLC through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract
636-21) in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $310,000.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. BuyBoard 636-21 Southern Tire Mart
7.11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the repeal of Resolution No. 2-23-2006-
10.13 that will sunset the Joint Relief Funding Review Committee.
Sponsors: David Brower
Attachments: 1. Resolution
7.12
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Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution accepting a $170,920.84 grant
from the Office of the Governor for purchasing bullet resistant shields for the police department.
Sponsors: Rodney Sigler
Attachments: 1. Grant Resolution
7.13
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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a revised resolution nominating FUJIFILM
Diosynth Biotechnologies, LLC for designation by the Governor's Office of Economic
Development and Tourism as a Texas Enterprise Project and repealing resolution number 10-13-
22-8.11.
Sponsors: Brian Piscacek
Attachments: 1. Revised Nomination Resolution
8. Regular Agenda.
8.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance vacating and
abandoning a 0.274 acre portion of a variable width Public Utility Easement, said portion lying
within Lot 2, Block 1, of the Traditions Subdivision Phase 23 according to the easement recorded
in Volume 13417, Page 155, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Sponsors: Anthony Armstrong
Attachments: 1. Ordinance
2. Ordinance Exhibit A
3. Vicinity Map
4. Location Map
5. Application
8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the award of a contract to Brazos Paving,
Inc. for base failure repairs and pavement reconstruction treatments in an amount not to exceed
$8,410,000. This item is for contracted equipment, labor, and materials for standard maintenance
activities associated with asphalt streets.
Sponsors: Emily Fisher
Attachments: 1. 23-017 Base Failure Repairs and Reconstruction Bid Tab
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8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution forming a CDBG Public
Service Agency Funding Review Committee.
Sponsors: David Brower
Attachments: 1. 1 - Resolution CDBG Public Service Agency FRC
8.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding appointments to the following boards,
committees and commissions:
• Architectural Advisory Committee
• Audit Committee
• B/CS Library
• Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board
• Design Review Board
• ZBA
Sponsors: Tanya Smith
Attachments: None
9. Council Calendar - Council May Discuss Upcoming Events.
10. 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.
11. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commissions.
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)
12. 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 notice has been
given on a future agenda or may inquire about the status of an item on the standing list of council
generated future agenda items. A Council Member’s or City Staff’s 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.
13. Adjourn.
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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) 764-3541, TDD
at 1-800-735-2989, 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 Sub-Capitulo 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.”
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 January 20, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
City Secretary