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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/2024 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN -PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION OCTOBER 24, 2024 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZOS Present: John Nichols, Mayor Council: Mark Smith William Wright Linda Harvell Elizabeth Cunha Bob Yancy Dennis Maloney § § City Staff: Bryan Woods, City Manager Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager Adam Falco, City Attorney Leslie Whitten, Deputy City Attorney Tanya Smith, City Secretary Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary 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 Nichols via In -Person and Teleconference at 3:00 p.m. on October 24, 2024, in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 2. Executive Session Agenda. In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and §551.072- Real Estate, §551.074-Personnel, and §551.087- Economic Incentive Negotiations, and the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 3:01 p.m. on October 24, 2024, to continue discussing matters pertaining to: 2.1. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: • 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; and • City of College Station v. 47 Oaks, LLC, Cause No. 626-CC, in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Brazos County, Texas; and • The City of College Station v. The Public Utility Commission of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN- 24-005680 in the 200th District Court, Travis County, Texas; and CCM 102424 Minutes Page 1 • Cynthia Hopkins & Geoffry Hopkins v City of College Station, Cause No. 23-002880-CV-85 in the 85th District Court, Brazos County Texas. • Texas A&M University System v. BVGCD, et al, Cause No. 24-002626-CV-472, in the 472nd District Court, Brazos County. • Legal advice related to College Station's water permits issued or pending from the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District and any production or transport permits pending or issued from the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District. 2.2. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit: • Approximately 28 acres of land generally located at Midtown Drive and Corporate Pkwy in the Midtown Business Park. • Approximately 1.5 acres of land located 301 Patricia Street and review of the sealed bids submitted under bid number 24-073. • Approximately 8 acres of land located at 1508 Harvey Road. 2.3. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer; to wit: • City Auditor • City Judge • City Secretary • City Manager • City Attorney • Council Self -Evaluation 2.4. Deliberation on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect that the Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City; to wit: • A development agreement for a possible development generally located at FM 2818 and Waxwing. 3. The Open Meeting Will Reconvene No Earlier than 6:00 PM from Executive Session and City Council will take action, if any. Executive Session recessed at 6:38 p.m. No action was taken. 4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. 5. PRESENTATION - PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS. 5.1. Presentation proclaiming the month of October 2024 as Community Planning Month. Mayor Nichols presented a proclamation to Andrew Armstrong and the Planning and Development staff declaring the week of October 2024, as Community Planning Month. 5.2. Presentation proclaiming the week of November 4-8, 2024 as Municipal Court Week. Mayor Nichols presented a proclamation to Judge Spillane and the Municipal Court staff declaring the week of November 4-8, 2024, as Municipal Court Week. 5.3. Presentation proclaiming November 1, 2024, Texas Arbor Day. CCM 102424 Minutes Page 2 Mayor Nichols presented a proclamation to Andrea Lauer, Gene Ballew, Michael Isermann and Parks and Recreation staff declaring the week of November 1, 2024, as Texas Arbor Day. 6. Hear Visitors Comments. Brian Watford, College Station, came before Council to speak about the areas feral cats, give his opinion that the City needs help volunteers actively manage colony's, and raise awareness that local shelters are overwhelmed and help is needed. 7. 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. Item 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.13, 7.15 and 7.17 was pulled from Consent for clarification. (7.3) Anthony Armstrong, Planning and Development Director, explained the process of the ETJ petitions and how they are handled by law. Staff was only reached out by the petitioner Scott Lovett, College Station, stated that he was in fully complaint with the compliance with the ETJ process and that if the city denied his application they are in violation of state law. (7.4) Anothony Armstrong, Planning and Development Director, explained that the previous petition was denied but the second petition which the petitioner is now the owner has been approved and staff will be work with Mr. Lovett. (7.5) Anthony Armstrong, Planning and Development Director, explained that petitioner has not reached out to regarding his petition. Staff recommending denial of this release ETJ petition. (7.12) Jeremiah Cook, Tourism Manager, explained that the contract is broken into multiple tasks, but ultimately two phases. Phase I will determine the market demand based on the facility and program recommendations. Phase II will include site evaluation, feasibility, financing, economic impact, and return on investment. At the conclusion of Phase I, the City will have the option of either continuing onto Phase II, or ceasing any further work efforts and concluding the contract at the completion of Phase I. (7.13) Emily Fisher, Public Works Director, explained that in 2021, the residents of the Stonebridge neighborhood in Woodcreek applied for the Traffic Calming Program and were approved as part of the FY 2022 cycle. The working group agreed on a roundabout at the intersection of Stonebridge Drive and Scarborough Drive as the preferred traffic calming method and the neighborhood voted in favor of the project 16-8. Design and bidding for the roundabout commenced. However, residents voiced concern regarding construction of the roundabout after bids were opened. The increase in traffic anticipated from development in the area did not materialize and residents felt there was not a need for the roundabout at this time. After corresponding with the working group, another neighborhood vote was taken and the project was struck down 30-0. Since bids have already opened, the Council will need to reject all bids to formally withdraw the project. The neighborhood will not be eligible for the traffic calming program for five (5) years. CCM 102424 Minutes Page 3 (7.15) Emily Fisher, Public Director, explained that a citizen concern was received regarding street parking along Redmond Drive. This area is the last remaining area containing signs that manually flip down during special events to prohibit parking on one side of the street. During the investigation into the concern, Public Works staff discovered that ordinance language did not match signage in the field. Furthermore, the width of the street along with the curve of Redmond Drive did cause a safety issue due to sight distance. Finally, the manual flip down sign is worn and in need of replacement. (7.16) Jennifer Cain, Capital Projects Director, explained that this project was bid as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) and 4 responses were received of which Larry Young Paving, Inc. is the lowest qualified responsible and responsive bid with the fastest construction time of 300 days, for the rehabilitation of William D. Fitch Parkway from SH30 to Tonkaway Lake Drive in the amount of $5,654,859. (7.17) Jennifer Cain, Capital Projects Director, explained that this under this contract, the design team would assist with the initial design requirements of the Public Works Department's programming of spaces, process a full needs assessment, and develop specific site feasibility reports for the City's use in determining the correct property to place this project upon. Eight firms submitted Statement of Qualifications (SO(?) packages on August 29, 2024. All packages were carefully reviewed by a selection committee and two firms were then shortlisted for interviews. Interviews with both firms were made on October 3, 2024, and the final recommendation from the selection committee is Marmon Mok Architecture for the initial design efforts of space programming, needs assessment, and site feasibility studies for the Public Works Facility Project in the amount of $372,319. 7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for: • October 7, 2024 Council Meeting 7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a change order for the 2016 Design Contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for the Barron/Capstone Alignment Project for $324,447.21. 7.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) release petition for approximately 97.89 acres of land generally located at 14933, 14727, and 14788 Redman Lane. 7.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) release petition for approximately 96.52 acres of land generally located at 5445 Stousland Road. 7.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) release petition for approximately 40.68 acres of land generally located at 14268 South Dowling Road. 7.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the rejection of bids received and cancelation of Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-085 for the construction and installation of the control house at the Northwest Electric Substation. 7.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving a contract with D. Reynolds Company, LLC dba The Reynolds Company, for the annual purchase of Water SCADA infrastructure products and services for an amount not to exceed $250,000. 7.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-4554 amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1002 "Traffic CCM 102424 Minutes Page 4 Schedule II, Four -Way Stop Intersections" by removing the intersection of Deacon Drive W. and General Parkway and amending Chapter 38 "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI, "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1003, "Traffic Schedule III, Stop Signs," by adding the intersection of Deacon Drive and General Parkway, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas. 7.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on purchasing network switches for the Traffic Signal Network from The Personal Computer Store Inc DBA Avinext in the amount of $445,984. 7.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the purchase of new Panasonic Toughbook Rugged Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs), Cradlepoint Routers, and Airgain Antennas from Baycom Inc. for the Fire Department in the amount of $177,664. 7.11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to the BVWACS Annual Operating & Maintenance and Capital Budget. 7.12. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a contract with Hunden Strategic Partners Inc. for a Convention Center Feasibility Study in the amount of $80,000. 7.13. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the rejection of the received proposals and cancelation of ITB 24-068 for construction of the Stonebridge Drive and Scarborough Drive roundabout. 7.14. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approval of the 2024 Property Tax Roll in the amount of $74,435,521.40. 7.15. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-4555 amending Chapter 38 "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1014 "Traffic Schedule XIV, No Parking Here to Corner and No Parking Any Time," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by amending parking on Milliff Road, Rosemary Lane, Redmond Drive, and Armistead Street. 7.16. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Larry Young Paving, Inc., in the amount of $5,140,781 for the rehabilitation of William D. Fitch Parkway from SH30 to Tonkaway Lake Drive, plus the City's contingency in the amount of $514,078; for a total appropriation of $5,654,859. Approval of this item grants authority for the City Manager to authorize project expenditures up to the City's contingency amount. 7.17. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a design contract with Marmon Mok Architecture, in the amount of $372,319 for the pre -design work required for space programming, needs assessment, and site feasibility studies for the Public Works Facility Proi ect. 7.18. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Jon Tucker Construction, Ltd., dba Tucker Construction, for the Pickleball and Futsal Courts at Anderson Park in the amount of $1,075,911.41, plus the City's contingency in the amount of $108,000 for a total appropriation of $1,183,911.41. Approval of this item grants authority for the City Manager to authorize project expenditures up to the City's contingency amount. CCM 102424 Minutes Page 5 MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Smith, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 8. WORKSHOP ITEMS 8.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an update from the Texas A&M Off - Campus Student Services Office. Barbara Moore, University & Community Relations Manager, introduced Jaclyn Upshaw-Brown and Nickie McDaniel of Texas A&M Student Life who presented an update about Off -Campus Student Services and teaching students about off campus living. Target Audiences: • New students through mandatory online orientation and First Year Seminars • Students living on -campus who did not renew with Residence Life for the following year • Students currently searching for next year's housing • Students currently in violation Outreach includes: • Educational marketing campaign (print marketing on and off campus; social media; bulk emails) • Parent and Family member webinars, emails, social media posts, and Aggie Moms Club meetings • Student organization/class presentations • Good Neighbor education walk-n-talks including specific information for homes inside and outside recently approved HOOs • Featured announcement on AggieSearch home page plus information on Student Life website Ms. Upshawn-Brown explained that "Party Smart" packs contained educational materials and supplies for the responsible hosting/attending of parties and being a good neighbor. They were distributed to approximately 700 homes across three neighborhoods that were identified with the help of partners at the City of College Station. In the largest neighborhood, City representatives from Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Services, and Waste Management also assisted with the distribution. The Party Smart event was hosted about two weeks before Spring Break and was attended by more than 50 students. Resource tables hosted by on- and off -campus partners provided information about safety, host responsibility, risk management, student conduct expectations, and alcohol laws. Students were also able to sample several mocktails as examples of non-alcoholic alternatives that could be offered at parties. Neighborhood engagement efforts are focused on bettering relations between students and permanent residents in mixed neighborhoods: • Quarterly Community Luncheon to engage with students and local residents/gather feedback about student and community needs. • Upcoming series of Block Parties in neighborhoods with a mix of rental and owner -occupied properties. Good Neighbor education efforts are focused on equipping off campus students with tools, resources, and strategies to be a respectful community member now and beyond their time at TAMU, including: • Providing information about local ordinances. CCM 102424 Minutes Page 6 • Encouraging students to make safe and responsible choices around alcohol use and hosting parties. 9. REGULAR ITEMS 9.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-4556 creating a voluntary rental inspection and certification program. Debbie Eller, Community Services Director, stated that in April 2023, City Council directed staff to develop a proactive rental inspection program aimed at addressing rental property maintenance concerns. The Council specified that the program should be multi -phased beginning with a voluntary program. Program development was placed on hold to allow Texas A&M University to open the Off Campus Student Services (OCSS) office. On October 7, 2024, Council considered an ordinance creating a voluntary Rental Inspection and Certification Program. The City Council tabled this item until the October 24th meeting. Ordinance for Consideration Implement a voluntary Residential Rental Inspection & Certification Program • All types of rental units — certified by building • Number of units to be inspected determined by type of property - multifamily units randomly selected by the inspector • Certificate issued is valid for 2 years • Address included on list posted on web page — "Gig'em List" Mayor Nichols opened for Citizen Comments. Pasquale Mazzoccoli, College Station, came before Council opposing the program and stated that passing these regulations would be detrimental. Jaime Stanley, College Station, came before Council speaking on behalf of the Bryan College Station Realtor Association. She stated that if council passes this voluntary program the organization has recommendations on how to implement or develop it. Tre Watson, College Station, came before Council stating that he was part on the group that brought this forward a few years ago and felt the council at that time supported the inspection program. He went on to state that many of the people opposing this program do not live in the city. Kevin Matthews, College Station, came before Council to ask at what point something is broken and the responsibility of the tenant. Ivan Teter, College Station, came before Council and stated that he knows when you move in with problems it's already too late but inspections would protect the tenant before moving. Kevin Pierce, College Station, came before Council to echo Ivan Teter on the voluntary inspections and went on that some rentals should not even be rented and having an inspection will help address issues before hand. Jessica Williams, Illiano, came before Council stating that she moved to Urbana, Illinois and they have a Rental Inspection Program. She stated the proposed program is fantastic as it is and does not need to be changed as it balances the relationship between the renter and landlord. CCM 102424 Minutes Page 7 Mario Runco, Jr., College Station, came before Council to express strong opposition to the proposed city ordinances implementing voluntary rental property inspections. Mr. Runco stated that he recommends that Council refrain from lumping all of the responsible property owners in with the few bad apples who have caused this issue to arise in the first place. Jamie Lynn Johnson, College Station, came before Council to express her opposition to the proposed city ordinances implementing voluntary and/or mandatory rental property inspections. She believes this program would only reach compliant owners and non -compliant locations would not improve. Jeff Leatherwood, College Station, came before Council to state his concerns on the voluntary rental inspection certification program, including what he feels are plans to eventually make this inspections mandatory. Grant Hockenberry and Campbell Gattis, TAMU Student Government, came before Council representing the Texas A&M Student Body and they are in strong opposition to the proposed city ordinance implementing voluntary and/or mandatory rental property inspections. There being no further comments, citizen comments were closed. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Cunha and a second by Councilmember Yancy, the City Council voted four (4) for and three (3) opposed, with Councilmember Maloney, Wright and Harvell voting against, to deny Ordinance No. 2024-4556, creating a voluntary rental inspection and certification program. The motion carried. Mayor Nichols recessed the meeting at 9:16 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:26 p.m. 9.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024- 4557 amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Section 3.6 "Conditional Use Permits," Section 6.3.0 "Use Table," and Section 9.2.0 "Abandonment" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding conditional use permits, the abandonment of nonconforming uses, and requiring conditional use permits for new and expanding bars, nightclubs, and taverns in the NG-1 Core Northgate and NG-2 Transitional Northgate zoning districts. Anthony Armstrong, Planning and Development Director, stated this proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendment affects all Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) in the City; nightclubs, bars and tavern uses in Northgate; and non -conforming uses that are discontinued. Specifically, the amendment: 1. Extends Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirement to bars in Northgate 2. Adds additional thresholds for new CUP related to occupancy loads 3. Extends CUP opening deadline when part of a larger development under construction 4. Strengthens language to revoke a CUP 5. Doubles time to backfill uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their meeting on October 3, 2024 and unanimously recommended approval of the amendment with the exception of conditional use permits being required for bars in NG-1 Core Northgate. CCM 102424 Minutes Page 8 Richard Mann, Fire Chief, presented information on Northgate Fire and EMS responses. Fire Department Calls: Northiate FY24 Ambulance Reponses 454 Engine Ladder Responses 441 Bike Responses 91 Command Responses 22 Prevention 176 TOTAL 1184 • Monday -Thursday • Friday -Sunday FY24 Northgate Fire Responses by Time of Day 47% 18% 5% 8% 7% 5% 4% 6% Noon to 3PM to 6PM to 9PM to Midnight 3AM to 6AM to 9AM to 3PM 6PM 9PM Midnight to 3AM 6AM 9AM Noon Northgate High Density Residential Responses: 242 315 College Main (REV Northgate) 78 315 Boyett St (The Standard Apartments) 70 301 Church Ave (12 North) 37 711 Univerty Dr. (Aspire) 22 717 University Dr. (The Rise at Northgate) 15 101 Church Ave. (Domain Northgate) 20 Northgate Remaining Occupancies Total: 942 FY 24 Northgate Response Locations 80% 20% H igh Density Remaining Northgate Billy Couch, Police Chief, presented the impact of high -density residential high-rises and the Northgate Bar District Activity FY 22 — FY 24. Assault DUI/ DWI 95 123 Minor in Possession 1:569 Aggravated Assault 3 Evading ! Interfering 59 g Fail to Identify 43 Sexual Assault Drug Possession Fight/ Civil Disturbance 115 Welfare Concern 789 1.030 Un1au.-ful Carrying a Weapon 14 Public Intoxication 501 Total Arrests 883 CCM 102424 Minutes Page 9 At approximately 10:20 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. Travis Vollering, College Station, stated that he agreed with P&Z the area should be left as is. He stated that the city is blaming the alcohol related businesses around Northgate for a problem that is now centralized but would be decentralized if this zoning is changed. Lisa Broadway, Bryan, came before Council stating if the law is changed a property zoned as a bar now could lose their zoning designation in the future. She asked Council to look at P&Z's recommendations and consider the Northgate business owners thoughts as well. Tyler Skinner, College Station, came before Council as a Texas A&M student and stated that Northgate is a backyard to their living room, allowing students place to unwind. He feels the proposed change will diminish the character and businesses in this area. Robert Grabowski, College Station, came before Council as a business owner from Northgate and stated everything he does is here is College Station. His fear is that bars are not wanted there but many of the business owners there have made a home here, but not the individual owners of the high rises. Robert Forrest, College Station, came before Council to go through the history of Northgate and the evolution of the characteristic in this area. Hunter Shurtleff, College Station, came before Council and understands where Council is coming from as an attorney, but this proposed ordinance will cause unforeseen issues and there are other ways to address safety concerns. Justin Manning, College Station, came before Council to request that bar and nightclub owners be a part of the conversation before the changes that are being made and delay any action on this item. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 10:49 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Nichols and a second by Councilmember Smith, the City Council voted four (4) for and three (3) opposed, with Councilmember Harvell, Yancy and Maloney voting against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-4557, amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Section 3.6 "Conditional Use Permits," Section 6.3.0 "Use Table," and Section 9.2.0 "Abandonment" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding conditional use permits, the abandonment of nonconforming uses, and requiring conditional use permits for new and expanding bars, nightclubs, and taverns in the NG-1 Core Northgate and NG-2 Transitional Northgate zoning districts. The motion carried. 9.3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024- 4558 amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by changing the zoning district boundaries from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the Concept Plan for approximately 45 acres generally located at 600 Scott & White Drive. Gabriel Schrum, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to amend the Concept Plan for the existing PDD Planned Development District zoning located at 600 Scott & White Drive. The original PDD (Ordinance No. 2010-3300) had a meritorious modification granted to Section 7.5 "Signs" of the College Station UDO, to allow for 29 freestanding signs to be installed at locations CCM 102424 Minutes Page 10 shown in the campus wayfinding master sign plan (Exhibit G). The applicant proposes to amend the Concept Plan to allow for a total of 33 signs to provide adequate wayfinding for patients within the expanded medical facilities on the hospital campus. This Concept Plan amendment will be adding this modification for Tracts 1 and 3 that have now been developed. This item was heard at the October 3rd Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, where approval was recommended 6-0. Staff is also recommending approval for this rezoning request for the proposed changes to the Concept Plan. At approximately 11:23 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 11:23 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember Wright, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024- 4558, amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by changing the zoning district boundaries from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the Concept Plan for approximately 45 acres generally located at 600 Scott & White Drive. The motion carried unanimously. 9.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Tourism Advisory Committee. Bryan Woods, City Manager, stated that this item was at Council's request for discussion. Councilmember Harvell requesting that the Tourism Advisory Committee be created and to make this a City Council appointed committee. Majority of Council requested that this discussion be brought to the strategic planning with then new elected officials. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember Cunha, the City Council voted four (4) for and three (3) opposed, with Mayor Nichols and Councilmember Wright and Maloney voting against, to create a Tourism Committee of 10 to 15 members appointed by City Council with the perimeters. The motion carried. 9.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding on -street parking removal policy and guidelines. Emily Fisher, Public Works Director, stated that staff has developed a policy and guidelines for the removal of on -street parking based on current procedures and practices. The purpose of the policy is to provide guidance when staff receive concerns and complaints regarding on -street parking. The intent is that all cases are investigated and implemented consistently city-wide. On -street parking is generally allowed on local and some minor collector roads that are 27 feet or more wide, do not contain striped bike lanes, and do not already have an ordinance prohibiting parking. A citizen or city staff may bring a concern about vehicles parking on streets to the Traffic Engineering Division to be investigated. Staff will evaluate several factors including, but not limited to, street width, traffic patterns, emergency vehicle access, and other observations to determine whether parking should be removed. Once the CCM 102424 Minutes Page 11 investigation is complete, staff will present its findings to the Traffic Management Team, which consists of representatives from the Fire Department, Police Department, Code Enforcement, Planning and Development Services, Neighborhood Services, and Public Communications. In most cases, if the recommendation from the TMT is to remove parking, staff will schedule a public meeting and, if needed, bring any feedback back to TMT. Finally, an ordinance is drafted and presented to the City Council for adoption. If needed, a parking removal ordinance may be brought before the Council Transportation and Mobility Committee prior to City Council for additional feedback. This policy will be reviewed regularly, and any major revisions will be presented to the City Council for adoption. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Smith, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve on -street parking removal policy and guidelines. The motion carried unanimously. 9.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Garney Companies, Inc. for the Water Wells 10,11,12 and Collection Line project. The budget for this project is $51,500,000. Jennifer Cain, Capital Projects Director, stated that this project involves the design and construction three new water wells and a collection line in the well field. Each well will have a pumping capacity of 3,300 gpm and will be operated using Motor Control Cabinet, Variable Frequency drive, and a generator for backup power. • The project will build internal access roads and power distribution. • The project will build approximately 12,000 linear feet of collection line between the three wells and the tie in point along Sandy Point Road. • Coordination with BTU, Union Pacific and TXDOT is needed for power, access, and utility work. • Land acquisition will be needed for easements. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember Smith, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Garney Companies, Inc. for the Water Wells 10,11,12 and Collection Line project. The budget for this project is $51,500,000. The motion carried unanimously. 9.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Crain Group, LLC., for the Veterans Park Baseball Fields Project. The budget for this Project is $20,000,000. Jennifer Cain, Capital Projects Director, stated that this project involves the design, and construction of three (3) new, fully synthetic baseball fields at Veterans Park, located at 3101 Harvey Road. All three fields will be 365' to center field, with the capability of playing different age groups on them. In addition, one of the three fields will be designed as a championship field. The championship field will have increased sitting, locker rooms, and more, that will set it apart from the other two fields. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Yancy, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Crain Group, LLC., for the Veterans Park Baseball Fields Project. The budget for this Project is $20,000,000. The motion carried unanimously. 10. Items of Community Interest and Council Calendar: The Council may discuss upcoming events and receive reports from a Council Member or City Staff about items of community CCM 102424 Minutes Page 12 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 Harvell hosted 16 fourth graders from the Boy Scouts at City Hall and took them on a tour of the facility. Councilmember Yancy thanked the outgoing Councilmembers. 11. 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) Councilmember Maloney reported on the Legislative Affairs Committee. 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 No futures items at this time. 12. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 12:42 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Joh P. Nichols, Mayor ATTEST: Tanya Smith, City Secretary CCM 102424 Minutes Page 13