HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/2013 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
OCTOBER 24, 2013
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Jess Fields
Karl Mooney (absent)
John Nichols
Julie Schultz
James Benham
City Staff:
Kathy Merrill, Interim City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Ian Whittenton, Records Management Coordinator
Faye Scott, Deputy Local Registrar
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 7:13 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 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.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Nichols the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Councilmember
Mooney's Absence Request. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Bienski, City of Bryan, presented Mayor Berry with The Brazos Boot trophy, officially
marking the A&M Consolidated 2013 Football victory over Bryan High School.
Barbara Moore, Neighborhood and Community Relations Coordinator, gave recognition to the
Emerald Forest HOA for the Little Free Library. Recognized were Sandra and Steve Nash, Chip
Van Zandt, and members of Scout Group 1074.
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Mayor Berry thanked all of the city departments who worked hard during the recent storm
cleanup.
Citizen Comments
Michal Luther, 614 Welsh Ave., would like to warn the City of College Station about the
dangers of the destruction of technologies, including fiber cable, due to natural and man made
disasters.
Linda Harvell, 504 Guernsey, HPC and 75th Committee Chair, gave an update on the activities of
the 75th Anniversary Committee and events surrounding the committee's activities. Events
include: VIP Sponsor event November 12th at 5:30 p.m. at Bush Library, We've Never Been
Licked will be shown free of admission November 14th at the Bush Library,
Homecoming/Reunion event on November 15th, Vintage Car Show and free admission to the
Library Exhibit on November 16th. Special thanks to Mike Neu and the Parks Department.
Mayor Berry bestowed the The Brazos Boot to Committee Chair Harvell for display in the 75th
Anniversary Exhibit.
Lisa Halperin, 1811 Shadowood Dr., voiced support for the comprehensive planning process, the
UDO in general, and gave a special thanks to Jennifer Prochazka.
Gene Hawkins, 1805 Lawyer Place, spoke about the comprehensive plan and the City's failure to
address land uses with regards to neighborhood plans.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
• October 7, 2013 Workshop
• October 7, 2013 Regular Council Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action and discussion to approve an increase in expenditure
authorization for City solid waste disposal fees to the Brazos Valley Solid Waste
Management Agency, Inc in the amount of $175,000 for a total of $1,652,497 for fiscal year
2013.
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on ratification of a Service Contract
between the City of College station and Air Tech Brazos Valley Contracting, in the amount
of $58,572 for a new replacement chiller in City Hall to include all labor and materials.
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of construction
contract number 13-386 to Vox Construction, LLC in the amount of $383,424.10 for the
construction of Creek View Neighborhood Park.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Resolution 10-24-13-
2e, that will authorize City staff to negotiate for the purchase of an easement needed for the
Fiber Optic Infrastructure Project in the general location of the intersection of Holleman
Drive South and Saddle Lane.
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2f. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the Purchase of a portable heavy
truck lifts, safety jack stands and accessories, from Vehicle Service Group in the amount of
$69,999.99.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding award of a construction contract
to G.W. Williams in the amount of $480,365.95 for the Hike and Bike Trail Completion
Phase II.
2h. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
between the Cities of College Station and Bryan for the construction costs of a traffic signal
at the intersection of Wellborn Road with F&B and Old College. The City of College
Station's portion is estimated not to exceed $210,000.
2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion authorizing Allen Boone Humphries
Robinson, LLP (ABHR), to perform additional legal work related to Municipal
Management Districts #1 and #2 in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
2j. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding Ordinance 2013-3533, adding
Section 22 "Pedicabs" to Chapter 4 "Business Regulations" of the City of College Station
Ordinances.
2k. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a resolution
awarding a contract for Northgate Substation Underground Manholes and Conduit System
to Power Secure Inc. in the amount of $455,064.13.
21. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a resolution awarding a contract
for Annual Pad -Mount Equipment Repair and Restoration to Utility Restoration Services
Inc. in the amount of $102,370.
2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of the purchase of
an additional radio console and related equipment for the Utility Dispatch Operations
Center from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $63,503.64 for the purpose of expanding
communication capabilities.
2n. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a funding agreement for a grant
of HOME Investment Partnership funds to B/CS Habitat for Humanity, Inc in the amount
of $65,000 for the construction of two affordable single-family homes at 1117 Phoenix.
2o. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approval of the 2013 Property Tax Roll
in the amount of $26,407914.56.
2p. Presentation, possible action, and discussion to approve a consulting contract with First
Southwest Company in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for financial advisory services.
2q. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Resolution 10-24-13-2q, stating that the
City Council has reviewed and approved the City's Investment Policy, Broker -Dealer List
and Investment Strategy.
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2r. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Receipt Imaging Services Addendum
to the JPMorgan Chase Participation Agreement for the automated review and approval
process for procurement card processing.
2s. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a funding agreement between the City of
College Station and Keep Brazos Beautiful for FY14 in the amount of $46,240.
2t. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a funding agreement between the City of
College Station and College Station Noon Lions Club for FY14 in the amount of $10,000.
2u. Presentation, possible action and discussion on renewing the annual price agreement
for the purchase of fleet oils and lubricants with Kolkhorst Petroleum Co., Inc. for an
annual expenditure of $100,940.40. (Bid No. 12-004).
2v. Presentation, possible action, and discussion authorizing the payment of an economic
development incentive in the total amount of $693,900 to Radakor, LLC.
Items 2e, 2i, 2j, 2n, 2s, 2t, and 2v were pulled for a separate vote.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted six (6) for and none opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda,
less items 2e, 2i, 2j, 2n, 2s, 2t, and 2v. The motion carried unanimously.
(2e) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by
Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted six (6) for and none opposed, to approve item
2e. The motion carried unanimously.
(2i) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by
Councilmember Shultz, the City Council voted four (4) for and two (2) against, with
Councilpersons Nichols and Fields opposed, to limit the scope of the item to advisory legal
services only and not the drafting of a plan. The motion carried.
(2j) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by
Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with
Councilmember Fields voting against, to approve the item as written. The motion carried.
(2j) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by
Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted six (6) for and none opposed, to amend the
ordinance as written renaming Q as Display of Rates and Fares, minus Q1, Q3 and renumbering
Q2 and Q4 to Q1 and Q2, removing section R, and renumbering section S as section R. The
motion carried unanimously.
(2n) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by
Councilmember Shultz, the City Council voted four (4) for and two (2) opposed, with
Councilmembers Fields and Benham voting against, to approve a grant of HOME Investment
Partnership funds to B/CS Habitat for Humanity, Inc. in the amount of $65,000 for the
construction of two affordable single-family homes at 1117 Phoenix. The motion carried.
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(2s) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Shultz, the City Council voted four (4) for and two (2) opposed, with Councilmembers Fields
and Benham voting against, to approve a funding agreement between the City of College Station
and Keep Brazos Beautiful for FY14 in the amount of $46,240. The motion carried.
(2t) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Shultz and a second by
Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted four (4) for and one (1) opposed, with
Councilmember Fields voting against and Councilmember Nichols abstaining, to a funding
agreement between the City of College Station and College Station Noon Lions Club for FY14
in the amount of $10,000. The motion carried.
(2v) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by
Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with
Councilmember Fields voting against, to authorize the payment of an economic development
incentive in the total amount of $693,900 to Radakor, LLC. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on the Annual Review of
the Comprehensive Plan and the Annual Review of the Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO).
Bob Cowell, Director of Planning and Development, gave an introduction of the UDO's purpose
and its changes from year to year.
Jennifer Prochazka, Principal Planner, Gave a report on this year's annual review of the UDO,
the scope of its combined work, and the expected impact on the community on the community at
large.
At approximately 8:35 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
David Sahm, 1017 James Parkway, expressed his support for several components of the UDO;
including the Southside Plan.
Robert McGeachin, 1208 Glade St., expressed his desire to see the Council address the issue of
non -related persons inhabiting a residence zoned for single family housing. He also states he
believes that new development does not pay for itself.
Buck Pruitt, 2302 Scotney Ct., expressed his concern on the cities used as comparisons for
College Station and the uses of their own UDO in comparison to the City of College Stations use
of its UDO.
Jim Jett, 5004 Congressional Ct., states that he generally supports the comprehensive plan with
the exception that he would like to rezone land he owns. He also presented the council with a
map of the properties in question.
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Kim Eubanks, 408 Kings Lake Drive, McKinney TX, owns land adjacent to the previous speaker
and reiterated that he and Mr. Jett desire the lots to be rezoned from agricultural to general
commercial.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:59 p.m.
Upon a request by the Mayor, Brad Corrier, Planning and Zoning Commission, addressed the
council on any perceived issues with the Comprehensive Plan or UDO.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none opposed, to approve the Annual Review of
the Comprehensive Plan and the Annual Review of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
The motion carried unanimously.
3. Adjournment.
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the
City Council at 9:19 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2013.
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Tanya McNutt
From: Sherry Mashburn
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM
To: Tanya McNutt
Subject: FW: Request for Excused Absence
Please print out and attach to the Oct 24 minutes.
Thanks!
Original Message
From: Celia Hernandez
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 4:43 PM
To: Sherry Mashburn
Subject: FW: Request for Excused Absence
FYI
Original Message
From: Karl Mooney
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:38 AM
To: Nancy Berry; Celia Hernandez
Subject: Request for Excused Absence
Mayor Berry,
Due to an obligation to participate in the UTSA Annual Advising Conference in San Antonio, I
am requesting that my absence from the Council meeting on Thursday, October 24, be excused.
Karl P. Mooney
City Council, Place 3
City of College Station
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Comment Type:
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Agenda Item #: [x] 1 on Comprehensive Plan
For written comments, please type below:
I understand there is a move to dispense with the Comprehensive Plan. I haven't heard any
argument FOR this, but I'd like to weigh in on the possible motives:
1. There is a fabulous new, shiny, more valid way to involve citizen participation in decisions
that affect their lives. One hopes this might be the case. Bring it on! People are very eager to
find some way that government can be more responsive to the citizenry.
2. The Comprehensive Plan is inefficient because it impedes the speed with which developers
and other monied interests can sidle into the City offices and obtain permits to do whatever their
avarice leads them without any chance of the community finding out until its too late to mount
opposition. This will leave planning to the backrooms where planning can proceed
unencumbered by alternative views. If it is in fact the case that you wish to make planning less
transparent and relegate it to the people who take profits from "improving" neighborhoods other
than the ones where they reside, then of course you will want to pass this bill quickly. Be
warned, you've been noticed, but really, when it comes to profits, the citizens themselves are also
an inconvenience, eh?
3. This is part of a larger movement to make government more efficient by eliminating
government functions altogether: simply eliminate ANY planning and cut a number of wasteful
city jobs. In this view, planning of any sort is just one more socialist intrusion into our lives and
desecrates our values. Following this perspective you will also want to consider getting out of the
business of operating parks and swimming pools and fire departments: people who want those
things should do their own planning and leave the city out of it.
Our city is not dying, it is growing. Eliminating a comprehensive plan for growth is not
something anybody would do with their own business but it will open lots of opportunity for
looters to plunder our quality of life. I hope there is some good reason for doing this that I
haven't heard about.
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