HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/2014 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz
James Benham
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
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 7:09 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014 in the Council Chambers of
the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 1074 led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizen Comments
Ron Frank, 2501 Texas Avenue, spoke regarding LED signage boards. In exchange for shared
parking with the adjacent church, he was willing to share his LED board. However, the City
says he can only change the sign once every 24 hours. A 24 -hour restriction to changing a LED
board seems arbitrary. He cited Clark v. Community for Creative Nonviolence, 468 US 288, 293
(1984) that ruled a City can regulate signage only if the restrictions are justified and are narrowly
tailored to serve a significant governmental interest.
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Shannon Pennington, 10114 Woodview Drive, spoke on LED signage boards and said this is a
more economical way to do business. The International Sign Association completed a four year
impact study on accidents due to message centers and found no negative impact. Business
owners just want to be able to change the signs to accommodate the customers.
Joe Sullivan, 406 West Grand Parkway, said when people think of these signs they think of a Las
Vegas strip. Any sign anywhere will provide a four- second read. Changing the LED board
every hour will not negatively impact traffic. When he changes his signs his sales increase 25 %.
They are not a hindrance to traffic. Some cities are requiring these types of signs be installed
because they have a small footprint and use less energy.
Camerone Salome, 2504 Texas Avenue, did not come forward.
Kevin Brightwell, 404 University Drive, said this is a benefit to the sign company, of course, but
it also benefits the business owner. He helps businesses promote their services and products.
Buyers will not make the investment when they learn they can only change the sign once every
24 hours.
Ben Roper, 5449 Prairie Dawn Court, reported that 590 Texas service members have died in
Iraq. As troops return home, there is a tendency is to forget their sacrifice. He is here tonight to
honor Tech Sgt. John A Chapman.
James Hill O'Brien, address not given, provided the Council with a packet on marijuana reform.
L He was not sure what steps need to be taken to perpetuate a dialog, but he cited several places
that have legalized marijuana and noted this is happening more rapidly. He wants to see what
we can do as a City.
Jerry Cooper, 602 Bell Street, spoke on rental registration and the program. He asked the
Council to review the survey that asked if the program was operating well. He noted the survey
was not adequately representative. The purpose of any fee could improve the code enforcement
program. History has shown that complaints about more than four unrelated persons have not
gone to Municipal Court. A fine could help to address the problem. A permit system could be
utilized to deny a permit to those in violation,
CONSENT AGENDA
City Attorney, Carla Robinson noted that the resolution in the packet for item 2c has been
replaced. Language was added to Part 7 that recognizes what the City Attorney does when we
acquire property. The resolution has been modified to authorize the City Attorney to execute the
necessary documents.
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
• January 23, 2014 Workshop
• January 23, 2014 Regular Council Meeting
• January 27, 2014 Council Retreat
• January 28, 2014 Council Retreat
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2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an Interlocal Agreement with the City
of Bryan and an Equipment Storage Lease with the Brazos Valley Solid Waste
Management Agency for the use of an impound lot by the Police Department.
2c. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding Resolution 02- 13- 14 -2c,
Determining Public Need and Necessity for the Park Zone 15 Neighborhood Park Project,
the Park Zone B Community Park Project and the Greenways Program Project
( "Projects ").
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the second renewal of an
Agreement for Services with the Brazos Valley Softball Umpires Association to provide
officiating services for City athletic leagues, programs and tournaments (Contract Number
12 -093) in an amount not to exceed $190,000 per year.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution 02- 13- 14 -2e, amending the
By -Laws and Solid Waste Facilities Operations Agreement among the City of Bryan,
Texas, the City of College Station, Texas, and the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management
Agency, Inc.
2f. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a Restricted Gift Agreement between the
City of College Station and the Estate of Robert Earl Meyer, Lone Star Trust and
Investment Services, Executor, whereby the City agrees to honor and accept a restricted
gift, devise or bequest made to the City to benefit senior programs and authorizing the
Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City Council.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance 2014 -3551, Budget
Amendment #1 amending ordinance number 3523 which will amend the budget for the
2013 -2014 Fiscal Year in the amount of $6,701,882; presentation, possible action and
discussion on a contingency transfer and a budget transfer.
Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager, presented Budget Amendment #1. Funds in the amount of
$3,943,810 were budgeted and encumbered, but not spent last year. This will move the
appropriation into FY 14.
Proceeds from the First Street sale will be used to fund facility improvement projects,
street/transportation projects, equipment purchases, neighborhood plan items, for Parks and
Recreation, and for an assessment of transportation and facility needs for the proposed 2015
capital bond authorization.
Other items included in the amendment are Veteran's Park turf and irrigation improvements and
the Aggies Go To War exhibit, with both being proposed to come from HOT funds. There is
also a contingency transfer from the Sanitation Fund.
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At approximately 7:49 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
c or There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:49 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2014-
3551, Budget Amendment #1 amending ordinance number 3523 which will amend the budget
for the 2013 -2014 Fiscal Year in the amount of $6,701,882; and to approve a contingency
transfer and a budget transfer. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Adjournment.
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the
City Council at 7:53p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014.
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Nancy Berry. 0 ayor
ATTEST:
Sherry Ma burn, City Secretary
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Let's call it
Marijuana Reform
"Marijuana ruins your life.
y f e.
So if I catch you with it Fm sending you to jail,
and ruining your life."
As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression.
In both instances, there's a twilight where everything remains
seemingly unchanged, and it is in such twilight that we
must be aware of change in the air, however slight,
lest we become unwitting victims of the darkness.
- - Supreme Court Justice William 0. Douglas - -
The eight federal priorities are:
• Preventing marijuana distribution to minors;
• Preventing money from sales from going to criminal groups;
• Preventing the diversion of marijuana from states where it is legal to states where it is illegal;
• Preventing criminal groups from using state laws as cover for trafficking of other illegal drugs;
• Preventing violence and the use of illegal firearms;
• Preventing drugged driving and marijuana- related public health problems;
• Preventing the growing of marijuana on public lands;
• Preventing marijuana possession or use on federal- property.
How can a city realistically model solutions to these federal level concerns?
Sovereign Citizen
College Station
Brazos County
Texas State
United States of America
One World
Colorado Legalizes through Public Election
D.C. City Council Decriminalizes
Gov. Perry Supports Investigation
Urugauy Legalizes
Congress asks President to change Drug Schedule
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http: //ballotpedia.org /
Colorado_Marijuana_L egalization _Initiative,_Amendment_64
norml.com
http:// en. wikipedia. org /wiki/Legal_history_of_marij uana_in_the_United_States
CSPD MONTHLY SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
December 2013
Dec 13 Dec 12 % Change YTD 13 YTD 12 % Change
TOTAL ACTIVITY 8951 9559 -6% 124789 133536 -7%
TOTAL CALLS 5648 6144 -8% 75622 80411 -6%
Calls for Service 3479 3614 -4% 47430 46220 3%
Self - initiated Calls 2169 2530 -14% 28192 34191 -18%
Major Offenses 214 194 10% 2457 2579 -5%
Part Offenses 448 523 -14% 6890 8018 -14%
Incidents 4858 5230 -7% 64410 67464 -5%
Accidents 128 197 -35% 1865 2350 -21%
Total Citations 1858 2045 -9% 30446 36564 -17%
Total Arrests 245 270 -9% 3744 4420 -15%
MAJOR OFFENSES: 'Dec 13 D v_� ; , ange YTD 13 YTD 12 % Change
Murder 0 0 0% 0 4 - 100%
Rape 0 $ - 100% 33 38 -13%
Robbery 7 4 75% 33 36 -8%
Agg. Assault 9 6 50% 64 61 5%
Theft 121 112 8% 1450 1477 -2%
Vehicle Theft 4 { 300% 44 34 29%
Burglary Total 73 ` 68 7% 833 929 -10%
Habitation 25 35 -29% 268 349 -23%
Building 13 5 160% 110 160 -31%
Vehicle 34 26 31% 440 410 7%
Coin op machine 1 2 -50% 15 10 50%
Total Major Offenses 214 194 10% 2457 2579 -5%
OFFENSES/INCIDENTS: Dec 13 Dec 12 % Change YTD 13 YTD 12' % Change
PATROL Offenses 574 612 -6% 7922 9215 -14%
Incidents 3805 4355 -13% 47814 52461 -9%
Total 4379 4967 -12% 55736 61676 -10%
TRAFFIC Offenses 5 2 150% 109 157 -31%
Incidents 248 197 26% 3485 3872 -10%
Total 253 199 27% 3594 4029 -11%
CID Offenses 5 7 -29% 174 316 -45%
Incidents 16 16 0% 548 490 12%
Total 21 23 -9% 722 806 -10%
COPP /SRO /OTHER Offenses 23 12 92% 335 99 238%
Incidents 88 5 1660% 2173 93 2237%
Total 111 17 553% 2508 192 1206%
COMMUNICATIONS Offenses 8 11, -27% 83 165 -50%
Incidents 341 343 -1% 4452 5017 -11%
Total 349 354 -1% 4535 5182 -12%
POLICE ASSISTANTS Offenses 47 73 -36% 721 643 12%
Incidents 101 108 -6% 1591 1253 27%
Total 148 181 -18% 2312 1896 22%
HUMANE Offenses 0 `> 0 0% 3 2 50%
Incidents 387 403 -4% 6212 6628 -6%
Total 387 403 -4% 6215 6630 -6%
Total Offenses 662 717 -8% 9347 10597 -12%
Total Incidents 4986 5427 -8% 66275 69814 -5%
Total Calls 5648 6144 -8% 75622 80411 -6%
ACCIDENTS: Dec 13 Dec 12 % Change YTD 13 _ ' % Change
Major 44 42 5% 483 482 0%
Minor 72 131 -45% 1138 1500 -24%
Fatality 0 0 0% 6 7 -14%
Non - Reportable 12 24 -50% 238 361 -34%
Total 128 197 -35% 1865 2350 -21%
Alcohol Related 10 9 11% 118 97 22%
% Accidents Alcohol Related 7.81% 4.57% 71% 6.33% < 4.13% 53%
CSPD MONTHLY SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
December 2013
ARRESTS: Dec 13 Dec 12 % Change YTD 13 YTD 12 % Change
PATROL Misd 204 234 -13% 3186 3883 -18%
Felony 21 19 11% 301 355 -15%
Total 225 253 -11% 3487 4238 -18%
CID Misd 5 4 25% 44 58 -24%
Felony 3 7 -57% 71 78 -9%
Total 8 11 -27% 115 136 -15%
Traffic Misd 4 1 300% 53 25 112%
Felony 0 1 - 100% 8 1 700%
Total 4 ;, 2 100% 61 26 135%
All Others Misd 6 3 100% 68 16 325%
Felony 2 1 100% 13 4 225%
Total 8 4 100% 81 20 305%
Total Misdemeanor 219 242 -10% 3351 3982 -16%
Total Felony 26 28 -7% 393 438 -10%
Total Arrests 245 270 -9% 3744 4420 -15%
DWI Arrests (included above) 37 25 48% 478 464 3%
DUI Arrests (included above) 1 0 100% 29 26 12%
CITATIONS: Dec 12 % Change YTD YTD 12 % Change
Patrol Total 1374 1424 -4% 22233 26740 -17%
Traffic Total 473 568 -17% 7603 8872 -14%
Others Total 8 52 -85% 445 724 -39%
Humane /Parking Total 3 1 200% 165 228 -28%
GRANT Total* 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Total Citations 1858 2045 -9% 30446 36564 -17%
PATROL Hazardous 195 190 3% 2905 3459 -16%
Non -Haz 204 200 2% 2975 3851 -23%
Non - Traffic 96 " 132 -27% 2235 2465 -9%
Warning 879' 902 -3% 14118 16965 -17%
Total 1374_' 1424 -4% 22233 26740 -17%
TRAFFIC Hazardous 425; 438 -3% 6364 7024 -9%
Non -Haz 33 78 -58% 704 1083 -35%
Non - Traffic 1 9 -89% 138 239 -42%
Warning 14 43 -67% 397 526 -25%
Total 473' 568 -17% 7603 8872 -14%
OTHERS Hazardous 0 10 - 100% 50 97 -48%
- Non -Haz 1 16 -94% 101 197 -49%
Non - Traffic 0 5 - 100% 44 66 -33%
Warning 7 21 -67% 250 364 -31%
Total 8 52 -85% 445 724 -39%
HUMANE /PARKING Non -Haz 0 0 0% 74 107 -31%
Non - Traffic 2 1 100% 79 98 -19%
Warning 1 0 100% 12 23 -48%
Total 3 1 200% 165 228 -28%
GRANT citations* Hazardous 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Non -Haz 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Non - Traffic 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Warning 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Total 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Total Hazardous 620 638 -3% 9319 10580 -12%
Total Non - Hazardous 238 294 -19% 3854 5238 -26%
Total Non - Traffic 99 147 -33% 2496 2868 -13%
Total Warning 901 966 -7% 14777 17878 -17%
TOTAL Citations 1858 2045 -9% 30446 36564 -17%
CID: Dec 13 Dec 12 % Change YTD 13 YTD 12 % Change
Sent to CID 981 961 2% 13711 14436 -5%
Assigned 159 2006 -92% 1937 2152 -10%
Cleared 130 97 34% 1393 1477 -6%
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