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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/2007 - Regular Minutes City Council (1111J11114111 Mayor Council Members Ben White James Massey Ron Gay City Manager Lynn Mcllhaney Glenn Brown Chris Scotti CITY OF COLLEGE STATION David Ruesink Minutes City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, May 24, 2007, 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor White, Council members Massey, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Management Team. Regular Agenda Item No. 1 — Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request, presentation by Fire Department. Mayor White called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with all Council members present. Assistant lbw Police Chief Larry Johnson provided the invocation. Fire Chief Robert Alley presented the Local Hero Award to employees from the Texas A &M University Forestry Service. Chief Alley received a proclamation for "Emergency Medical Services Week." He recognized Dr. Joe Jones for his services to the College Station Fire Department as Medical Director. Hear Visitors Charles Brooks, 3001 Pierre Place, expressed concerns pertaining to the College Station Police Department rewriting the College Station Animal Control Ordinance. Rick Young, 5250 Hidden Acres Drive, expressed flooding concerns adjacent to the Meadow Creek Subdivision. He provided a video illustrating the flood water disbursing through the homeowner's property and up to their homes. Larry Young 5205 Hidden Acres Drive, expressed flooding concerns adjacent to the Meadow Creek Subdivision. He requested assistance form the City of College Station to help correct the flooding dilemma. L City Council Regular Meeting 5/24/07 Page 2 Consent Agenda 2a. Approved by common consent a renewal agreement to Stresscrete, Inc., for pre- stressed spun cast concrete poles. The estimated annual expenditure of $209,534.00 is a five percent increase over last year. 2b. Approved by common consent the renewal of a consulting contract with First Southwest Company in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for financial advisory services. 2c. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5 -24- 2007 -2c award of contract 07 -171 to Bryan Construction in the amount of $284,066 for improvements at the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF SCREW LIFT PUMP # 4 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS. 2d. Approved by common consent the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $612,102 with Ultra -Tech Inc. for a new Ultra Violet Disinfection System at the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. 2e. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5 -24- 2007 -2e approving a construction contract with Bayer Construction Inc., in the amount of $207,510.56 for the construction and installation of underground electric conduit and conductor for Underground Feeder Routes for Spring Creek Substation. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC CONDUIT AND CONDUCTOR FOR UNDERGROUND FEEDER ROUTES FOR SPRING CREEK SUBSTATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS. 2f Approved by common consent an annual agreement for Temporary Employment Services with Human Resource Connection for $50,000 and Express Personnel Services for $25,000 for annual estimated expenditures of $75,000. 2g. Approved by common consent an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to construct medians on Southwest Parkway between Anderson Street and Ashford Drive. 2h. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5 -24- 2007 -2h awarding the professional services contract (Contract No. 07 -201) to Mitchell & Morgan in the amount not to exceed $73,120 for an engineering study and submittal of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for Bee Creek from Southwest Parkway to Carter Creek and a portion of Bee Creek Tributary A and Tributary B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, L SELECTING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR, APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL City Council Regular Meeting 5/24/07 Page 3 L SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE BEE CREEK LOMR PROJECT (SD- 0703). 2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the exterior painting of City buildings with a HGAC Contract price agreement with Jamail /Smith, in the amount of $97,796.10. Council member Gay moved to approve with an amendment that HGAC be replaced with BuyBoard. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. FOR: White, Massey, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None 2j. Approved by common consent a revised Gateway Grant Policy. 2k. Approved by common consent an annual price agreement with Deery American Corporation to provide crack sealant material and de -tack sealant material for the maintenance of streets in an amount not to exceed $58,401.75. 21. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5 -24- 2007 -21 awarding a construction contract to Jamail & Smith Construction, in the amount of $86,447.05, for the installation of three emergency power generators. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, L APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE EMERGENCY POWER GENERATORS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS. 2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the resolution approving construction contract with Knife River Corporation in the amount of $1,079,289.65 for pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Welsh and FM 2818. Council member McIlhaney moved to approve Resolution No. 5 -24- 2007 -5m approving a construction contract with Knife River Corporation in the amount of 1,079,289.65 for pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Welsh and FM 2818, contingent of the City of College Station obtaining all of the right -of -way. Council member Scotti seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6 -0. FOR: White, Massey, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FM 2818 /WELSH PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS. 2n. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5 -24- 2007 -2n approving a grant application for the Oakwood Intermediate School / A &M Consolidated Middle School Pedestrian Improvement Project as the City of College Station's candidate project for the Safe Routes to School Program. City Council Regular Meeting 5/24/07 Page 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE OAKWOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AND A &M CONSOLIDATED MIDDLE SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AS THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION CANDIDATE PROJECT FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. 2o. Approved by common consent a bid award for the purchase of PVC pipe and fittings maintained in inventory to Stuart C. Irby for $40,595.65; H. D. Supply for $32,810.00 and KBS for $40,090.00 for total annual estimated expenditures of $113,495.65. Bid #07 -65. 2p. Approved by common consent a bid award for the purchase of water meters and registers maintained in inventory to Badger Meter Inc., for $125,600.98 and Aqua- Metric Sales Co., for $29,501.50 for total annual estimated expenditures of $155,102.48. Bid #07 -74. 2q. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of minutes for the April 26, 2007 Workshop Meeting and Regular Meeting. This item was removed from the consent agenda by staff. 2r. Presentation, possible action, and discussion authorizing the Mayor to sign the notice of election designating the hours and polling place locations for the runoff election to be held on June 23, 2007 for the purpose of electing a council member to fill an unexpired term for Place 1. Council member Gay moved to approve Resolution No. 5 -24- 2007 -2r and adding a second polling place at the College Station Utilities, Information Services Training Room 11111 at 310 Krenek Tap Road. Council member Scotti seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. FOR: White, Massey, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE RUNOFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 23, 2007 IN THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING ONE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION COUNCILMEMBER, PLACE 1 TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM; DESIGNATING ELECTION PRECINCTS; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS. ESTABLISHING PAY RATES FOR ELECTION WORKERS; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; PROVIDING FOR EARLY VOTING; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2s. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5 -24- 2007 -2s authorizing a banner for Scott & White Clinic in recognition of their 20th anniversary. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS APPROVING A BANNER DISPLAY THAT HONORS SCOTT & WHITE CLINIC'S 20 ANNIVERSARY. • 2t. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5 -24- 2007 -2t awarding contract number 07- 184, a construction contract with JaCody Inc. Construction in the amount of $779,152 for City Council Regular Meeting 5/24/07 Page 5 the construction of a Forestry shop; and a resolution declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FORESTRY SHOP PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS. Regular Agenda Item No. 1 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, discussion on an ordinance rezoning 3.331 acres from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family Residential at 14125 Lane, generally located at the intersection of Barron Road and Renee Lane. Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock described the proposed rezoning and noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Council member Massey moved to approve Ordinance No. 2976 rezoning 3.331 acres from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family Residential at 14125 Lane generally located at the intersection of Barron Road and Renee Lane. Council member Gay seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6 -0. FOR: White, Massey, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink c AGAINST: None AN ORDINANCE 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 CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES AS DESCRIBED BELOW; DECLARING A PENALTY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Agenda Item No. 2 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance rezoning 3.611 acres from PDD (Planned Development District) to A -P (Administrative Professional) at 525 William D. Fitch Parkway, generally located on the north side of William D. Fitch Parkway across from Castlegate Subdivision. Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock presented a brief overview of the proposed ordinance rezoning 3.611 acres from PDD Planned Development District to A -P Administrative Professional at 525 William D. Fitch Parkway, generally located on the north side of William D. Fitch Parkway across from Castlegate Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning and staff recommended approval. Mayor White opened the public meeting. Wallace Phillips, 4490 Castlegate Drive, offered to answer questions of the City Council. Mayor White closed the public meeting. City Council Regular Meeting 5/24/07 Page 6 Council member Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2977 rezoning 3.611 acres from PDD (Planned Development District) to A -P (Administrative Professional) at 525 William D. Fitch Parkway, generally located on the north side of William D. Fitch Parkway across from Castlegate Subdivision. Council member Scotti seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. FOR: White, Massey, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None AN ORDINANCE 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 CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES AS DESCRIBED BELOW; DECLARING A PENALTY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code," to restrict parking on portions of Mortier Avenue, Valley View Drive, and selected streets in the South Side area. This item was removed from the regular agenda by staff. Regular Agenda Item No. 4 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance amending Chapter 12, City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Section 5.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance, regarding Residential Dimension Standards. • Acting Director of Planning and Development Services Lance Simms presented an overview of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 12, City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Section 5.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance, regarding Residential Dimension Standards. Mr. Simms remarked that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Council member Massey moved to approve Ordinance No. 2978 amending Chapter 12, City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Section 5.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance, regarding Residential Dimension Standards. Council member Gay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. FOR: White, Massey, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE," SECTION 5.2, "RESIDENTIAL DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Agenda Item No. 5 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on C an ordinance amending Chapter 12, City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Section 6.4.E of the Unified Development Ordinance, regarding Portable Storage Structures. City Council Regular Meeting 5/24/07 Page 7 Acting Director of Planning and Development Services Lance Simms illustrated factors pertaining to the amendment of Chapter 12, Section 6.4.E of the Unified Development Ordinance, regarding Portable Storage Structures. Mr. Simms noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Mayor White opened the public hearing. The following citizen addressed the City Council regarding Portable Storage Structures. Arleen Tishler, 5585 Rio Visa Drive, Coral Gables, Florida; representing PODS Storage Systems Corporate Office. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Council member Massey supported the public's need for the storage structures, but objected to developing the ordinance without more input from other vendors. Council member Scotti moved to approve Ordinance No. 2979 amending Chapter 12, City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Section 6.4.E of the Unified Development Ordinance, regarding Portable Storage Structures; with an amendment, of an application for permit of a storage container shall be accompanied by a fee of $40.00 for a 28 day period for residential. Council c or member Gay seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 5 -1. FOR: White, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: Massey AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE," SECTION 6.4.E, "PORTABLE STORAGE STRUCTURES," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Agenda Item No. 6 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance amending Chapter 12, City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Section 7.6 of the Unified Development Ordinance, regarding buffers. Acting Director of Planning and Development Services Lance Simms presented a brief summary of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 12, City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Section 7.6 of the Unified Development Ordinance, regarding buffers. He noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Council member Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2980 amen ding Chapter 12, City of L College Station Code of Ordinances, Section 7.6 of the Unified Development Ordinance, regarding buffers. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. City Council Regular Meeting 5/24/07 Page 8 FOR: White, Massey, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti Ruesink AGAINST: None AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE," SECTION 7.6.F, `BUFFER REQUIREMENTS, MINIMUM BUFFER STANDARDS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Agenda Item No. 7 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance amending Chapter 12, City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Article 2 Development Review Bodies, Article 3 Development Review Procedures and Article 5 Design District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards regarding Concept Plans. Acting Director of Planning and Development Services Lance Simms summarized the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 12, City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Article 2 Development Review Bodies, Article 3 Development Review Procedures and Article 5 Design District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards regarding Concept Plans. Mr. Simms remarked that the planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Council member Mcllhaney moved to approve Ordinance No. 2981 amending Chapter 12, City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Article 2 Development Review Bodies, Article 3 Development Review Procedures and Article 5 Design District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards regarding Concept Plans. FOR: White, Massey, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE," ARTICLE 2 "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BODIES ", ARTICLE 3 "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES, AND SECTION 5.5 "PLANNED DISTRICTS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STAITON, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN ARTICLES AND SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Agenda Item No. 8 -- Presentation, possible action and discussion on a bid award for the purchase of electrical wire and cable maintained in inventory as follows: HD Supply for $661,270.00 ($80,800 to be decided in a tie - breaker); Techline for $134,960.00 ($80,800 to be decided in a tie - breaker); and WESCO for $159,375.00. Total estimated semi - annual expenditure is $1,036,405.00. Bid #07 -64. Buyer for the Purchasing Dept Alan Degelman remarked that the bid tabulation has resulted in two (2) bidders furnishing identical bids for one (1) of the electrical wire items, i.e. Line #21 (477 MCM AAC) both bid $01.01 per foot. Local Government Code 271.901 "Procedure for Awarding Contract if Municipality or District Receives Identical Bids" requires the governing body of the • municipality to enter into a contract with only one of the bidders, rejecting all other bids. If only one of the bidders submitting identical bids is a resident of the municipality, the City must select that City Council Regular Meeting 5/24/07 Page 9 c bidder; however, neither bidder in this case is a local resident. The City must select from the identical bids by the casting of lots. The casting of lots must be in a manner prescribed by the Mayor and must be conducted in the presence of the Council. Line #21 has an identical bid between HD Supply and Techline. The casting of lots is necessary for this one (1) wire item only. All other items have a single apparent low bidder that staff is recommending award to. Mr. Degelman prepared a bag to be used as the casting of lots necessary to award Line #21 between Techline and HD Supply. He pointed out that two index cards with the vendor name and bid price were placed in the bag. He asked a member of the audience to draw a card from the bag. Mr. Degelman announced that Line #21 was awarded to Techline with the bid price of $1.01 per foot. Council member Mcllhaney moved to approve a bid award for the purchase of electrical wire and cable maintained in inventory and the tie - breaker was awarded to Techline. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. FOR: White, Massey, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No. 9 -- The City Council may convene the executive session following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for May 24 2007. C ie Council concluded the executive session prior to the regular meeting. Regular Agenda Item No. 10 -- Final action on executive session, if necessary. No action taken. Regular Agenda Item No. 11— Adjourn. Hearing no objections, Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2007. PASSED and APPROVED this 1 4`h day of June, 2007. 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