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CITY OF COLLFGE STATION
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College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda
City Council
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840
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July 25, 2024
4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
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.
Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in the 1938 Executive Conference Room. 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
the City Attorney regarding any item on the Workshop, Consent or Regular Agendas under Chapter
551, Texas Government Code.
2.1. 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 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:
a. 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.
b. City of College Station v. 47 Oaks, LLC, Cause No. 626-CC, in the County Court at Law No. 2
of Brazos County, Texas.
c. SOAH Docket No. 473-22-2464 and PUC Docket No. 52728 — Application of the City of College
Station to Change Rates for Wholesale Transmission Services.
d. Cynthia Hopkins & Geoffry Hopkins v. City of College Station, Cause No. 23-002880-CV-85 in
the 85th District Court, Brazos County Texas.
e. CBL & Associates Management, Inc. v. City of College Station, Cause No. 23-003159-CV-85
In The 85th District Court, Brazos County Texas.
f. Legal advice related to a development agreement regarding land generally located at the 2200
block of Arrington Road.
2.2. 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
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discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public officer(s) may be
discussed:
a. City Manager
b. 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. Comments should not
personally attack other speakers, Council or staff. 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. 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.
6.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for:
• July 8, 2024 Special Meeting
• July 11, 2024 Council Meeting
Sponsors: Tanya Smith
Attachments: 1. SPM070824 DRAFT Minutes
2. CCM071124 DRAFT Minutes
6.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance ordering a General Election to be
held on November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing a City Council Member, Place 3, a City
Council Member, Place 4, a City Council Member, Place 5, and a City Council Member, Place 6;
by the qualified voters of the City of College Station, establishing early voting locations, polling
places for this election and making provisions for conducting the election. (Presentacion, posible
accion y discusion acerca de una ordenanza que ordene Elecciones Generales a celebrarse el
5 de noviembre de 2024 con el proposito de elegir un Miembro del Consejo de la Ciudad, Puesto
Numero 3, un Miembro del Consejo de la Ciudad, Puesto Numero 4, un Miembro del Consejo de
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la Ciudad, Puesto Numero 5, un Miembro del Consejo de la Ciudad, Puesto Numero 6, y para
presentarles a los votantes las enmiendas propuestas a los Estatutos de la Ciudad;
estableciendo los sitios de votaciones anticipadas y los centros de votaciones para estas
elecciones; y elaborando las provisiones para Ilevar a cabo las elecciones.)
Sponsors: Ian Whittenton, Tanya Smith
Attachments: 1. ORD Ordering General Election 2024 - English
2. ORD Ordering General Election 2024 - Spanish
6.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an interlocal government agreement with Brazos
County for the conduct and management of the City of College Station General and Special
Election that will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. (Presentacion, discusion, y possible
accion un acuerdo interlocal de gobierno con el Condado de Brazos para Ilevar a cabo y
administrar las Elecciones Generales y Especiales de la Ciudad de College Station que se
celebraran el martes 5 de noviembre de 2024.)
Sponsors: Ian Whittenton, Tanya Smith
Attachments: 1. 24300599--AD(CC 7.25.24)
6.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the second reading of a franchise agreement
ordinance with Organix Recycling, LLC for the collection of recyclables from commercial
businesses and multi -family locations.
Sponsors: Emily Fisher
Attachments: 1. Organix Recycling, LLC Franchise Agreement
6.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the bid award of annual transformer repair and
rebuild services and capacitor disposal to Greenville Transformer Company, Inc. for $225,000.
Sponsors: Timothy Crabb
Attachments: 1. 24-052 Summary Award
6.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police as
the authorized official to execute documents necessary for the release of grant funds from the
Homeland Security Division for Bomb Squad X-ray equipment.
Sponsors: Billy Couch
Attachments: 1. FY 25 Homeland Security Grant Resolution
6.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Brazos County Interjurisdictional
Emergency Management Basic Plan.
Sponsors: Richard Mann
Attachments: 1. Basic Plan - 2024
6.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the purchase of replacement network switches
from The Personal Computer Store, Inc. (Avinext) in the amount of $142,792 for Water and
Wastewater (W/WW) infrastructure.
Sponsors: Timothy Crabb
Attachments: 1. Avinext Q206764 dtd 21324
6.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an amendment to and renewal of a
sponsorship agreement with Land of Lights, Inc., DBA Santa's Wonderland, in the amount of
$75,000.
Sponsors: Michael Ostrowski
Attachments: 1. Amendment No 1 Land of Lights COCS
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6.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction contract with The PlayWell
Group, Inc. and PlayWorks, Inc. for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for
the Fun for All Playground enhancement project in the amount of $252,970.54.
Sponsors: Kelsey Heiden
Attachments: 1. FFAP Mtg Minutes 4/4/23 / Chairman correspondence 4/15/23
2. 24300126 The Playwell Group Inc Playworks Inc_
6.11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a resolution accepting
$500,000 in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation funding from the Texas General
Land Office and distributed through the Brazos Valley Council of Governments and committing
General Funds in the amount of $8,175 and Community Development Block Grant Entitlement
in the amount of $54,365 funds.
Sponsors: Debbie Eller
Attachments: 1. CDBG-MIT Resolution
6.12. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution authorizing the submission
of a Local Parks Grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for up to $750,000
in grant funds to be matched by the City, designating the City Manager as an authorized official
for the submission of the application, and dedicating Texas Independence Park for permanent
public park and recreational purposes.
Sponsors: Kelsey Heiden
Attachments: 1. Resolution Authorizing Application
7. Workshop Agenda.
7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 BVSWMA, Inc.
budget.
Sponsors: Pete Caler
Attachments: 1. BVSWMA Proposed FY2025 Budget
7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Parks and Recreation Cost Recovery Policy and
User Fees.
Sponsors: Kelsey Heiden
Attachments: 1. DRAFT Parks and Recreation User Fees Including Non Res Price Model
(1)
8. Regular Agenda.
8.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on the City of College Station
FY2024-2025 Proposed Budget.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: None
8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of
general obligation bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain
documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing an official statement and
instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; and enacting other provisions relating to the
subject.
Sponsors: Michael DeHaven
Attachments: 1. Ordinance (GO Imp and Ref Bonds Series 2024) (ver 1)
2. DRAFT 2024 Debt Issue
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8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of
certificates of obligation; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain
documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing an official statement
and instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; and enacting other provisions
relating to the subject.
Sponsors: Michael DeHaven
Attachments: 1. Ordinance (CO Series 2024) (ver 1)
2. DRAFT 2024 Debt Issue
8.4. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, "Unified Development Ordinance," Article 8, "Subdivision Design and
Improvements", Section 8-9, "Certifications" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station.
Sponsors: Anthony Armstrong
Attachments: 1. Section 8.9 Certifications redline
2. Certification Ordinance
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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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 July 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
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City Secre`Cary
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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."
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