HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/2014 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
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, arrived after roll call
James Benham, arrived after roll call
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
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 Berry at 5:00 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.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071- Consultation with Attorney,
§551.086- Competitive Matters, and §551.087- Economic Incentive Negotiations, the College
Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13,
2014 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to
wit:
• College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:11 -CV- 02023.
Cow
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• 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. 11- 003172-
CV -272, in the 272ndDistrict Court of Brazos County, TX
• Cause No. 13- 002978 -CV -361, Deluxe Burger Bar of College Station, Inc. D/B /A Cafe
Eccell v. Asset Plus Realty Corporation, City of College Station, Texas and the Research
Valley Partnership, Inc., In the 361s Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas
B. Consultation with Attorney to seek legal advice; to wit:
• Legal advice related to the College Station power supply contract
C. Deliberation on a competitive matter as that term is defined in Government Code §552.133;
to wit:
• Power Supply
D. Deliberation on economic development negotiations regarding an offer of financial or other
incentives for a business prospect; to wit:
• Economic incentives for a proposed development located generally near the intersection
of University Drive and College Avenue.
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
C riv No action was required from Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an Aggies Go To War exhibit.
Todd McDaniel, Research Valley Partnership, provided a brief overview on the Research
Valley Partnership. In 2006, TAMU led the way through an innovative economic
development model and cooperation agreements. He gave brief bios on current companies
involved in other activities and remarked on the relationship with the Rouen region.
Linda Ravey, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor, stated this is a unique opportunity and
provided a brief overview of the Aggies Go To War exhibit, commemorating the 70
anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. A short video tour was shown.
Mr. McDaniel said funding will be shared among Belgium partners, TAMU, College Station,
Bryan and the RVP Economic Development Fund. The emphasis of Phase II is to return the
exhibit back to College Station for a permanent home. The RVP wants to continue with their
awareness strategy of who we are. The exhibit will catalyze a grander vision that will attract
and retain visitors and be representative of the collaboration with our most important
international economic development partner. On February 24, the Mayor of Bastogne will be
in College Station. This is an opportunity to think of Belgium as a gateway to Europe for
future international gateway projects.
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L ir 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Item 2f was pulled for clarification.
2f Marci Rogers, Senior Services Coordinator, gave a brief history of Robert Earl Meyer. He
was always willing to help and to volunteer. He supported everything Parks did. The program
continues to grow because of his efforts.
Workshop recessed at 7:01 p.m.
Workshop reconvened at 7:54 p.m.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding College Station's water supply
and the State Water Planning Process.
Dave Coleman, Director of Water Services, briefly provided background information on the
Water Master Plan, water demand projections, the State Water Planning Process, and
Proposition 6 and SWIFT. He also provided a schematic depicting from where our water
comes. The Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District regulates and permits all of our
water wells. We have nine wells, seven of which are in the Simsboro aquifer and provide
98% of our water supply. District -wide, Simsboro is over - permitted. It is unclear what will
happen when actual pumping reaches the maximum allowable many years from now. Recent
Texas Supreme Court decisions make regulation of groundwater very uncertain, and any
pumping restrictions might be seen as a "Regulatory Taking ". The TCEQ controls service
areas and issues the Certificate of Public Convenience & Necessity (CCN) which define non-
competitive utility service areas. The College Station Water CCN is fully surrounded and not
likely to grow.
The August 2010 Water Master Plan concluded that our water supply is most likely adequate
to "Build -Out" and short-term capital work is required for TCEQ compliance. We must also
plan for future major CIP projects for growth and re- habilitation. We have to closely track
the density of development and water usage, the availability of water permitted supply, and
state legislative initiatives and judicial decisions. We must also search out alternate water
sources and consider other options such as Aquifer Storage and Recovery, Direct Potable Re-
Use, Desalination, and obtaining an Operation Permit from the Brazos River Authority
System. The Master Plan will be updated in 2014 and engineering firms' Statement of
Qualifications (SOQ) packages are under review now.
The State Water Planning Process was briefly reviewed. The state is broken into sixteen
Regional Water Planning Groups, and College Station is in Brazos Region G. This region
stretches from Sweetwater to Navasota, following the Brazos River. Each Region is
responsible for evaluating its water needs, supplies, and deficits. Each regional plan will
identify water supply strategies for the State Plan. The 2011 Brazos G Regional Water Plan
includes TAMU in College Station's numbers and ignores CCN boundaries, which skews the
results in the 2011 Plan (TAMU will be separate in the 2016 Plan). Recommendations to meet
the projected shortage include: conservation; wastewater reuse; additional Simsboro Aquifer
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L Development; and BRA System Operation (for Surface Water). The Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB) assembles the sixteen Regional Plans into the State Water Plan,
and summarizes the overall data and water supply strategies. The 2012 State Water Plan
identified the water needs of the Brazos County area as a whole and was not city specific.
Proposition 6 was overwhelmingly approved by the voters in the November election and
completely changed the Board composition at TWDB (3 full -time now). $2 billion from the
Rainy Day Fund was transferred to create the SWIFT fund. The SWIFT money is collateral to
sell bonds, with bond revenue used for low- interest loans. 10% is set aside for rural water
conservation projects, and 20% is set aside for water conservation and reuse projects. It also
sets up a process to prioritize water projects. The Regional Water Planning Groups must
prioritize projects since the State Water Planning process was not set up for this: projects in
the State Water Plan are often not separate, unique projects. Draft priority lists are due June 1,
2014 and the final priority lists are due September 1, 2014. A Stakeholder Committee is
establishing standards for prioritization of projects. Criteria include: decade of need;
feasibility; viability; sustainability; and cost effectiveness.
7. Council Calendar
• Feb. 19 RVP Board Meeting, 3:00 p.m.
• Feb. 20 Business After Hours - Neutral Posture - 3904 N. Texas Avenue, 5:30
p.m.
• Feb. 20 P &Z Workshop/Regular Meeting, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Liaison: Julie
Schultz)
„ • Feb. 21 Chancellor's Century Council Annual Banquet at the Bernard C.
Richardson Zone - Kyle Field, Suite 12, 6:00 p.m.
• Feb. 25 Council Transportation & Mobility Committee in Room 203
Conference Room A Municipal Court, 3:30 p.m.
• Feb. 27 Executive Session/Workshop /Regular Meeting at 4:30, 6:00 & 7:00
p.m.
Council reviewed the calendar.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: a Councilmember
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.
Mayor Berry said she wants to re -visit the sign ordinance and received Council consensus.
Councilmember Schultz asked about door -to -door solicitation. City Manager Templin said staff
would review.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub - committee, Audit Committee,
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio- Corridor Board of Adjustments,
Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos
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Valley Council of Governments, Bryan /College Station Chamber of Commerce, Budget
and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and Benefits Committee
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic Development Committee,
Gigabit Broadband Initiative, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue
Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee,
Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and
Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership,
Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of
Governments, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU Student Senate, Texas
Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of
Adjustments.
Mayor Berry reported on the TML Winter Conference.
Councilmember Mooney also reported on the TML Conference and noted the Employees
University.
10. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the
College Station City Council at 8:38 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014.
Nancy Berry, ayor
ATTEST:
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Sherry Ma burn, City Secretary
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