HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/2012 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
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JUNE 28, 2012
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Jess Fields, arrived after roll call
Karl Mooney
Katy -Marie Lyles, absent
Julie Schultz, arrived after roll call
Dave Ruesink
City Staff:
filiw Kathy Merrill, Deputy City Manager
Frank Simpson, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Nancy Berry at 4:37 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012 in the Council Chambers of the
City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77842.
Mayor Jason Bienski and representatives from Hot Dogs, Etc., presented hot dogs to the City
Council.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071- Consultation with Attorney and
§551.074 - Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:40
p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to
wit:
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• City of Bryan's application with TCEQ for water & sewer permits in Westside /Highway
60 area, near Brushy Water Supply Corporation to decertify City of College Station and
certify City of Bryan
• Chavers et al v. Tyrone Morrow et al, No. 10- 20792; Chavers v. Randall Hall et al, Case
No. 10 CV -3922
• College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:11 -CV -02023
• Shirley Maguire and Holly Maguire vs. City of College Station, Cause No. 11 -0025 16-
CV -272, in the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas
• Tracy Lynn Sheets, City of College Station (Intervener) v. Get Lucky. L.L.C. d/b /a Lux
Nightclub and Alex Taylor Ford
• Patricia Kahlden, individ. and as rep. of the Estate of Lillie May Williams Bayless v.
Laura Sue Streigler, City of College Station and James Steven Elkins, No. 1 1- 003172-
CV-272,in the 272'IdDistrict Court of Brazos County, Tx.
• Claim and potential litigation related to a June 24, 201 1 collision with a city vehicle.
B. Consultation with Attorney to seek legal advice; to wit:
• Legal issues related to 2004 Economic Development Agreement Between College
Station, RVP and Fidelis Ventures, LLC.
C. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline,
or dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
• Council self - evaluation
The Executive Session adjourned at 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
No action was required from Executive session.
4. Recognition of the College Station business recipients of the Newman 10 Award.
Reba Ragsdale, representing the Bryan Rotary Club, announced the College Station businesses
that received the Newman 10 Award:
• Brazosland Classic Realty
• Kellen Commercial Interiors
• The Pool Guy
• Celebrity Spa
• Keys and Walsh Construction
She also announced that Andrew Strong, CEO for Kaylon Biio, won the Research Valley
Commercialization Rising Star Award.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
No items were pulled.
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6. Presentation and discussion on a report from the Brazos Animal Shelter regarding
activities of the organization.
Victoria Greene, President of the Animal Shelter Board, presented the Mission Statement, "The
Aggieland Humane Society, formally known as the Brazos Animal Shelter, provides humane
shelter, care, and placement for stray and unwanted animals, and promotes the human animal
bond and responsible pet ownership to enhance the quality of life for the people and animals in
our community," and noted their vision is to be a leader among animal welfare organizations in
Texas. The new Executive Director is Kathy Bice, and new and re- energized board leadership
has been created with Victoria Greene, President; Molly Georgiades, Vice President /Treasurer;
and Darby Roberts, Secretary.
Kathy Bice, Executive Director, reported the goal of the new business model is to save all
adoptable animals, return lost pets to their owners, treat as many treatable animals as possible,
and to be the City's Animal Shelter and community resource. Their new location is at 5359
Leonard Road in Bryan. The Town and Gown program enhances the community/University
connection through volunteerism, internship, and teaching programs offered at Blinn and Texas
A &M. There is a parks and tourism partnership; Weiner Fest provides a great partnership
between the Humane Society and College Station. They assist Animal Control in health and
safety programs, rabies observations, cruelty support, and they are working on increasing the
number of pets with tags. The adoption program safely places pets into forever homes and keeps
them off the streets and healthy.
L .• 7. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed community Development FY 2013
(PY 2012) Action Plan and Budget.
Bob Cowell, Executive Director of Development Services, Debbie Eller, Assistant Director of
Economic Development, and David Brower, Community Development Analyst, presented the
FY 2012 Annual Action Plan and Budget. Since 1975 the City has received over $32 million in
Community Development Block Grant funding. Since 1992 the City has received over $12
million in HOME funds. The total amount of funding received as of September 2012 is
$32,656,555 for CDBG. While CDBG funds may be used for a variety of community
development activities, HOME funds may only be used for affordable housing activities. Our
local objectives include economic opportunity, strong neighborhoods, and safe, decent,
affordable housing. Funds for public facilities may be used to expand, improve and/or add
public facilities and infrastructure. It must benefit low -to- moderate areas or low -to- moderate
clientele. Improvements may include streets, parks, neighborhood/community centers, sidewalk
projects, and facilities for persons with special needs. Absent these funds, these projects would
either not be competed or would need to be paid for out of general fund revenues /local taxes.
Current affordable housing programs include Down Payment Assistance, Tenant -Based Rental
Assistance, Home Owner Minor Repair/Rehabilitation, Home Owner Reconstruction, Rental
Rehabilitation, and New Construction (Non Profit Partners). Since 1979, the housing needs of
1,221 families have been met. In addition to helping families, this re- development has helped
neighborhood integrity and the City tax rolls. Up to 15% of CDBG funds can be allocated for
( local non - profits. In Program Year 2012, $201,215 was allocated to eleven local programs.
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A one -year action plan for Program Year 2012 /Fiscal Year re- validates and updates local needs,
addresses specific goals outlined in the City's 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan and proposes
activities for the upcoming year, represents annual formal application to the Department of HUD
and lists funded activities and specific amounts, and provides for a regular public process.
$46,550 is the cut off for a low -to- moderate income family of four. The proposed budget for the
FY 2012 budget is $1,246,592 for CDBG and $1,992,519 for HOME funds. Funding levels were
recommended for external public services such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas,
Brazos Maternal and Child Health Clinic, Brazos Valley Counseling Services, etc. Funding
levels were also recommended for City public services such as Kids Klub and Lincoln Center.
Planned initiatives for 2012 -2013 include:
• Support senior housing development
• Construction of new affordable houses through non - profit partners
• Four public facility activities including two Sidewalk Design and Construction Projects,
one Street Rehabilitation Project, and one Park Improvement Project
• Continue Down- Payment Assistance, Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction,
and Security Deposit Assistance programs
• Initiate a Rental Rehabilitation Program
• Continue to proactively manage costs
• Technical assistance for non - funded agencies
Next steps will be to make a formal application to HUD, and then to advertise for public
comments from July 1 — August 1. A Public Hearing will be held July 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Lincoln Center. The plan will be available for public view at City Hall, the Community
Development office, and the Lincoln Center. Council approval is scheduled for August 9.
8. Council Calendar
• July 4 City Offices Closed - HOLIDAY
• July 5 P &Z Workshop/Meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. (Dave Ruesink,
Liaison)
• July 12 City Council Executive/Workshop /Regular Meeting at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00
p.m.
Council reviewed the Council calendar. Julie Schultz is the liaison for the July 5 P &Z meeting.
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: a Council Member
may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall
be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
There were no requests.
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10.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Arts Council of the Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub - committee, Audit Committee
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos
Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications Task Force,
BVSWMA, BVWACS, Code Review Committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design
Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association,
Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Neighborhood Parking Taskforce, Joint Relief
Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan
Planning Organization, National League of Cities, Outside Agency Funding Review, Parks
and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership.
Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Signature Event Task
Force, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League,
Transportation Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Councilmember Mooney reported on BVSWMA.
Mayor Berry announced that the Rogue Riders were in town. Jay Socol, Director of
Communications, reported on the events tomorrow to meet and greet the Rogue Riders.
11. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the
College Station City Council at 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012.
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Nancy Ben , Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sherry Mas rn, City Secretary
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