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Home My WebLink About05/23/2013 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION (iv MAY 23, 2013 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Nancy Berry, Mayor Council: Blanche Brick Jess Fields Karl Mooney John Nichols Julie Schultz James Benham City Staff: Kathy Merrill, Interim City Manager James "Rod" Hogan, Interim Assistant City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary Ian Whittenton, Records Management Coordinator Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Berry at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77842. 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. Presentation: Mayor Berry presented a proclamation to the A &M Garden Club in recognition as the recipients of the 2012 Texas Garden Club of the year Award. Citizen Comments Gary Ives, 3943 Blue Jay Court, stated his hopes and concerns regarding the Lick Creek Trail project. He would like to be given the opportunity to meaningfully engage with the City to help assure that the end result will enhance our community's infrastructure, functionality, and aesthetics. His concerns were summarized to these points: quality of life for residents, preservation and renovation of landscaping elements, and continuing City commitment. RM052313 Minutes Page 1 Coo CONSENT AGENDA Cr 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for: • May 9, 2013 Workshop • May 9, 2013 Regular Council Meeting 2b. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the renewal of the Building Use Agreement between the City of College Station and the Arts Council of Brazos located at 2275 Dartmouth Drive. 2c. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the second of two readings of a non- exclusive franchise agreement Ordinance No. 2013 -3497 with MedStar Services, LLC for the purpose of collecting and disposing treated and untreated medical waste from various healthcare related facilities. 2d. Presentation, possible action and discussion on an Ordinance No. 2013 -3498 adopting a new Rate Review Mechanism Tariff with Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division. 2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the award of two annual purchasing agreements for dewatering chemical (polymer) with Fort Bend Services, Inc. not to exceed $130,800, and with Atlantic Coast Polymer, Inc. not to exceed $7,400. Items No. 2b & 2d were pulled for a separate vote. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by Councilmember Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda, less items 2b & 2d. The motion carried unanimously. (2b)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Schultz, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Fields voting against, to approve the renewal of the Building Use Agreement between the City of College Station and the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley located at 2275 Dartmouth Drive. The motion carried. (2d)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember Mooney, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Fields voting against, to approve Ordinance No. 2013 -3498 adopting a new Rate Review Mechanism Tariff with Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division. The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No. 2013 -3499 amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance, Section 4.2, "Official Zoning Map" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by rezoning approximately 3.7 acres, generally located at the intersection of Barron Road and Victoria fi rnpor Avenue, from A -O Agricultural Open to SC Suburban Commercial. RM052313 Minutes Page 2 At approximately 7:15 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. Doug Bishop, 4000 Rehel Dr., stated his concerns with rezoning, which include 24 -hour operations and drive thru business. Also, when attempting to sell, homeowners may encounter additional hardship in the form of decreased desirability and home value. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Ordinance No. 2013 -3499 rezoning approximately 3.7 acres, generally located at the intersection of Barron Road and Victoria Avenue, from A -O Agricultural Open to SC Suburban Commercial. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an Ordinance No. 2013- 3500 establishing additional commercial loading zones in the Northgate District. At approximately 7:25 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. Chris Scotti, 305 Gleeson Ct., stated his appreciation of staff and Council for having this item as a public hearing. He felt, even though there still will be challenges, this ordinance will establish a balance with deliveries and run smoother. This is the first step in addressing the challenges owing to the density and urban nature of the area. He supports staff recommendation as presented. L Stephanie Steele, 2943 Ambrose Dr., stated that her business is located by loading zones. She feels staffs recommendation will not help nor hurt their business. They have deliveries throughout the day. Most deliveries will work except with 18- wheelers. She also stated this will not help with the loading zones located on University and College Main. Josh Haynes, 2407 Glacier Dr., stated he appreciated all the efforts with the loading zones presented but still feels there will be challenges, especially on the east side of Northgate. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:32 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Ordinance No. 2013 -3500 establishing additional commercial loading zones in the Northgate District. The motion carried unanimously. RM052313 Minutes Page 3 3. Adjournment. MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:46 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013. • Nancy Berry, ayor ATTEST: 2(`19444, Sherry M 4shburn, City Secretary (11W c RM052313 Minutes Page 4 . . . - (