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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/22/2007 - Regular Minutes City Council 4 Mayor Council Members Ron Silvia John Happ Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Gay Ben White Lynn Mcllhaney City Manager Chris Scotti CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Glenn Brown David Ruesink Minutes City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, February 22, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council members, Happ, 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 requests. • Mayor Silvia called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. with all council members present. He led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Hear Visitors: Tyler Koch, 2533 Teal Drive, illustrated a resolution passed by the Student Senate regarding the Warrant Amnesty Program. Consent Agenda Councilmember Gay moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 2a -2L as presented. Mayor Pro Tem White seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None a. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2 -22- 2007 -2a supporting the Bee Creek Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Improvement project for inclusion in the Transportation, Community, and System Preservation Program. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, • TEXAS, APPROVING THE BEE CREEK CROSSING BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AS THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION CANDIDATE Council Regular Meeting 2/22/07 Page 2 . PROJECT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY, AND SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM. b. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2 -22- 2007 -2b supporting the College Station - Bryan Data Collection project for inclusion in the Transportation, Community, and System Preservation Program. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION DATA COLLECTION PROJECT AS THE BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CANDIDATE PROJECT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY, AND SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM. c. Approved by common consent an Interlocal agreement between the City of College Station and Brazos County regarding animal control services. d. Approved by common consent an award of bid 07 -41 for a Mini Digger Derrick & Mini Aerial Device to S.D.P. Manufacturing, Inc. in the amount of $213,890.00. e. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2 -22- 2007 -2e awarding the professional services contract (Contract No. 07 -90) with Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. (BRW) in the amount not to exceed $200,000 for • engineering design services for the CSU Meeting /Training Facility project. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, SELECTING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR, APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE COLLEGE STATION UTILITIES MEETING /TRAINING FACILITY PROJECT (WF0847168). f. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2 -22- 2007 -2f to award a construction contract in the amount of $88,900 to MasterTech Services Incorporated for the repair and upgrade of the water cooling towers at Sandy Point Pump Station. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE COOLING TOWER REPAIR PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS. g. Approved by common consent Change Order 2 to Contract #05 -175 reducing the contract by $46,982.60. h. Approved by common consent a bid award for the purchase of 1000 MCM 411 aluminum electrical primary wire maintained in the electrical inventory to Council Regular Meeting 2/22/07 Page 3 • WESCO in the amount of $376,586.00. This will be for a one time purchase of the annual estimated amount of 51,800 feet. Bid #07 -51 i. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2 -22- 2007 -2i authorizing a License Agreement with John Alvernaz for the encroachment of a portion of a structure located at 8428 Turtle Rock Loop in the Emerald Forest Phase 11 -B Subdivision. A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION AND APPLICANT, JOHN ALBERNAZ, PERTAINING TO THE ENCROACHMENT OF A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT LOT 4, BLOCK 22, EMERALD FOREST PHASE 11 -B SUBDIVISION, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 8428 TURTLE ROCK LOOP, INTO THE EASEMENT. j. Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2957 amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code," Section 2.D of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station by updating the Traffic Control Device Inventory — Schedule III adding STOP signs at various intersections. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAFFIC CODE ", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; • DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. k. Approved by common consent minutes from the February 8, 2007 Workshop and February 8, 2007 Regular Meeting. I. Approved by common consent the renewal of contract with Dan Shelley for state legislative and consulting services in the amount of $48,000. Regular Agenda Agenda Item No. 1 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on an application for the proposed Santour Court Housing Tax Credit development; and authorization for the Mayor to sign a Resolution and Letter of Support for the application. Community Revitalization Coordinator Art Roach presented a staff report on the proposed development which consist of sixteen, four - bedroom, single - family homes and located on Santour Court in Edelweiss Gartens Phase 7 Subdivision. Mr. Roach clarified that the development will exclusively serve families and be constructed with private funds, State of Texas Housing Tax Credit funding, State of Texas Home Investment Partnership Grant funds, and Federal funds from the City's HOME Investment Partnership grant. All of the units are established at below the current fair - market rate. If • successful, the State Housing Tax Credit Program requires that the property be maintained as an affordable family housing development for a minimum of forty years. Council Regular Meeting 2/22/07 Page 4 • The City's 2004 - 2009 Consolidated Plan, as adopted by the City Council, identified a need for this type of affordable, residential development. Staff recommended approval of the resolution and letter of support endorsing the proposed development. Councilmember Gay moved to approve the application for the proposed Santour Court Housing Tax Credit development; Resolution No. 2 -22- 2007 -01 and a letter of support. Councilmember Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE HOMESTEAD DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LTD. JOINT HOUSING TAX CREDIT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE YEAR 2007. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving an ordinance vacating and abandoning a 400 square foot portion of a twenty (20) foot wide utility easement, which is located at 506 Shire Drive in the • Devonshire Subdivision Phase 1 -A. Senior Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs noted that the applicant requested abandonment of a portion of the utility easement for the construction of a swimming pool in the backyard. The proposed easement abandonment is a 400 square foot portion of a twenty (20) foot wide utility easement, which is located within Lot 3, Block A of the Devonshire Phase 1A Subdivision. There are no public or private utilities in this portion of the utility easement to be abandoned. Staff recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing. Councilmember Happ moved to approve Ordinance No. 2958 vacating and abandoning a 400 square foot portion of a twenty (20) foot wide utility easement, located at 506 Shire Drive. Councilmember Gay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, Mcllhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS AND • VACATING AND ABANDONING A 400 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF THE TWENTY (20) FOOT WIDTH PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, SAID PORTION Council Regular Meeting 2/22/07 Page 5 • LYING IN LOT 3, BLOCK A, OF THE DEVONSHIRE PHASE 1 -A, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 1986, PAGE 157 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving an ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of a twenty (20) foot wide utility easement, which is located within Lot 13, Block B of the Culpepper Plaza Addition. Senior Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs remarked that the easement abandonment is for the Kohl's retail store development. The proposed resolution provides a thirty (30) day time period to relocate the utilities. The proposed easement abandonment is a 0.1014 acre portion of a twenty (20) foot wide utility easement, which is located within Lot 13, Block B of the Culpepper Plaza. The existing water and sewer mains have been relocated to another public utility easement and there are no other infrastructures in this easement to be abandoned. Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive, Suite 204, made comments regarding the proposed easement abandonment. She expressed thanks, appreciation and gratitude to key staff for their assistance with the project. • Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing. Councilmember Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2959 vacating and abandoning a portion of a twenty (20) foot wide utility easement, located within Lot 13, Block B of the Culpepper Plaza Addition. Mayor Pro Tem White seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS AND VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.1014 ACRE PORTION OF A TWENTY (20) FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT, WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN LOT 13, BLOCK B OF THE CULPEPPER PLAZA ADDITION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 7692, PAGE 177 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation, possible action and discussion of the appointment of an East College Station Transportation Study Advisory Committee to provide guidance to the City staff and the transportation study consultant with the objective of ensuring that all relevant transportation concerns are addressed in the work done by the consultant. Council Regular Meeting 2/22/07 Page 6 • Director of Public Works Mark Smith reminded the City Council about their direction to staff to coordinate the appointment process for citizens to apply for a Council appointed committee for oversight of the East College Station Transportation Study. Mr. Smith proposed the following names: Tim Rhome, Charlotte Slack, Bill Stockton, Chuck Ellison Councilmember Gay moved to appointment Tim Rhome, Charlotte Slack, Bill Stockton and Chuck Ellison. Councilmember Ruesink seconded the motion. Councilmember McIlhaney amended the motion to add Kelly Brumbelow to serve on the East College Station Transportation Study Committee. Councilmember Ruesink seconded the motion. Motion failed by a vote of 1 -6. FOR: McIlhaney AGAINST: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, Scotti, Ruesink Councilmember Gay moved to appoint Tim Rhome, Charlotte Slack, Bill Stockton and Chuck Ellison. Councilmember Ruesink seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink AGAINST: None Agenda Item No. 5 -- The City Council may convene the executive session following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for February 22, 2007. At 7:58 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would reconvene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.087 of the Open Meetings Act, to consider economic development negotiations. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Final action on executive session, if necessary. City Council returned to the regular session at 8:40 pm. The following action was taken. Councilmember Scotti made the motion to approve the settlement agreement with Canyon Creek Partners related to condemnation in the amount of $195,000. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gay. Motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, Ruesink, McIlhaney, Scotti AGAINST: None Workshop Agenda Items No. 6 - Future Agenda Items Councilmember Ruesink made a motion to place on future agenda an item related to • posting of candidate financial statements on the website. Motion seconded by Councilmember McIlhaney. Motion failed 2 -5. Council Regular Meeting 2/22/07 Page 7 410 FOR: Ruesink, Mcllhaney AGAINST: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, Scotti Councilmembers directed staff to contact Dr. Carlton of TAMU Health Science Center to schedule a presentation about information on pandemic flu. Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 -- Council Reports Councilmember Happ reported on the recent meeting of the College Station Transportation Committee. Councilmember McIlhaney reported on the Brazos County Health Board meeting. Councilmember Scotti reported on the items discussed at the Research Valley Partnership Board meeting. Councilmember Ruesink and Mayor Silvia provided a report from his attendance at the AMCC Conference and Legislative trip in Austin, February 9 -14. Regular Agenda Item No. 7. -- Adjourn. Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 9:03 pm on Thursday, February 22, • 2007. PASSED and APPROVED on 8`" day of March, 2007. APPRO Mayor Ron Si via ATTEST: r y Secretary Connie Hooks • Mayor Council Members No Ron Silvia John Happ Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Gay Ben White Lynn Mcllhaney City Manager Chris Scotts CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Glenn Brown David Ruesink College Station City Council Workshop Meeting Sign In Sheet Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 1. I Aa / 11. 2. / :/' 12. 3. 1of 13. 4. G+( 14. 5. 15. 6. 16. 7. 17. 8. 18. 9. 19. 10. 20.