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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/2005 - Regular Minutes City Council Mayor City Council Ron Silvia James Massey Mayor Pro Tempore John Happ Dennis Maloney Robert Wareing City Manager Susan Lancaster CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Thomas E. Brymer Nancy Berry College Station, Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking in the Research Valley Minutes College Station City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Berry COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT: Lancaster STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares Mayor Pro Tem Maloney called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 -- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular ( ( Council Meeting. Igor No items were removed for discussion. Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 — Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Development Review Update from the Director of Planning and Development Services. Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn presented an overview of the City of College Station implementation action plan updates. Mr. Dunn reviewed the following information that was used to make modifications within the Planning and Development Department: • Planning and Development Services Department — recent and future changes • Ordinance Updates • Planning and Development Department Update of FY 2004 -2005 Approved Strategic Plan • Department Focus No formal action was taken. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 2/10/05 Page 2 Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 — Presentation, tour and discussion of various public and private projects. The City Council members left City Hall for a tour of the features proposed and ongoing capital projects as well as development activity, and other points of interest. No formal action was taken. Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 — Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Council Member 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. Council member Happ requested a future agenda item regarding how committee and subcommittee are structured and term limits related to said Council Committees /Subcommittees. Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. Council member Happ requested a future agenda item pertaining to implementing the City of College Station Code of Ordinances within the ETJ, and partner with the Brazos County with enforcement issues. Council member Maloney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 — Council Calendars Agenda Planning Calendar February 7 Council Retreat February 8 Transportation Committee — 5:30 p.m. — TTI- Gilchrist Bldg. Rm. 102 February 10 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting — 2:00 p.m. February 11 Intergovernmental Meeting — noon - CISD February 12, 13 AMCC Conference — Austin February 14 TML Legislative Briefing — Austin February 15 Chamber of Commerce Meeting 8:00 a.m. February 16 Research Valley Partnership — 3:00 p.m. February 18 Fire Department Recognition Banquet — Pebble Creek —:00 p.m. February 21 Intergovernmental Meeting — noon — Brazos County February 24 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting 3:00 p.m. Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Brazos County Health Department, Brazos Animal Shelter, Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Cemetery Committee, City Center, Design Review Board, Facade Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Fraternal Partnership, Historic Preservation Committee, Intergovernmental Committee and School District, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Library Committee, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, The Research Valley Partnership, Transportation Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustments. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 2/10/05 Page 3 Council member Massey presented highlights of the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney conveyed comments from the Sister City Committee. Council member Happ presented a brief summary of the Transportation Committee meeting. Mayor Silvia presented an overview of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments meeting. Council member Berry expressed comments from the Student Senate meeting. Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 — Executive Session At 5:40 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, and to consider the purchase of real property. Consultation with Attorney (Gov't Code Section 551.071) TCEQ Docket No. 2002 - 1147 -UCR; Applications of Brushy Water Supply and College Station (Westside/Highway 60) 2. TCEQ Docket No. 2003- 0544MWD; Application of Nantucket, Ltd. 3. TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request. 4. Cause No. 03- 002098- CV -85, Brazos County — College Station v. Wellborn Special Utility District 5. Cause No. 04- 002379 -CV -272, Brazos County - JK Development v. College Station 6. Atmos Energy Corporation — Prudence Review 7. Atmos Energy Corporation — Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) Rate Adjustment Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072} The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject (s) may be discussed: Aggie Field of Honor Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 -- Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Council recessed from executive session at 6:59 p.m. No action was taken. Regular Meeting Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council member Wareing moved to approve the absence request from Council member Lancaster. Council member Council member Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. Mayor Silvia led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 2/10/05 Page 4 The International Students of Republic of China made a presentation describing their culture, traditions, and heritage. Mayor Silvia and City Manager Brymer presented a SOAR Award to Kevin Joyner for the implementation of a software program for Municipal Court. Regular Agenda Item No. 10 — Hear Visitors Phil Shackelford, 400 Marion Pugh, Apt. 2010, expressed comments regarding the proposed regulation of alcohol and open containers in the Central Business District in Northgate. Jay Brooks, 1810 Willow Pond Court, conveyed comments and alternatives to the proposed regulation of alcohol or open containers in the Central Business District in Northgate. Consent Agenda 11.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting November 23, 2004. 11.2 Approved by common consent the rejection of Bid No. 04 -74 and the award of Bid No. 05 -38 for the purchase of drainage materials for the Old Schaffer Road Drainage Rehabilitation Project (SD -0400) in the amount of $111,088.70. 11.3 Contract 04 -226. Approved by common consent Change Order 1 to Gulf States Protective Coating in the amount of $27,500.00 11.4 Approved by common consent Bid No. 05 -27, Contract #05 -069 to Utility Service and Maintenance, Inc. for $117,132.70 for painting street light and traffic light poles, and consideration of a General fund contingency transfer in the amount of $25,000. 11.5 RFQ No. 04 -81, Contract No. 04 -193. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2- 10- 2005 -11.05 approving the design contract for the Rock Prairie Road Widening Design and ROW from Highway 6 to Greens Prairie Road to Bleyl Associates for an amount not to exceed $795,000. 11.6 Approved by common consent the acquisition of Southland, Block 1, Lot 20, for the greenways program, in the amount of $60,200. Regular Agenda Regular Agenda Item No. 12.1 — Presentation, discussion and possible action on amending the consulting contract with Bottino Grund Architects, LLP for conceptual design services related to the City Center Project for the amount of $52,000. Manager of Special Projects and Legislative Affairs Don Fazzino remarked that the proposed contract amendment would increase by an amount of $52,000. On November 23, 2004, Council C approved one of the proposed layouts but had concerns related to the shape, character and size of the lake, traffic flow and design features of the roundabout, and pedestrian safety and crossing. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 2/10/05 Page 5 This contract amendment would provide Bottino Grund to collaborate with Walter P. Moore, a civil engineering firm. This action would enable the City Center committee and city staff to complete the conceptual design phase, and move to the master plan phase. The City Center Committee and staff recommended approval of the contract amendment with Bottino Grund Architects, LLP increasing the contract by $52,000 for a total contract amount of $80,000. Council member Massey moved to approve amending the consulting contract with Bottino Grund Architects, LLP for conceptual design services related to the City Center Project in the amount of $52,000, with the caveat that the findings would be presented to Council at the April 28, 2005 Council meeting. Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. FOR: Silvia, Maloney, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Berry AGAINST: None ABSENT: Lancaster Regular Agenda Item No. 12.2 — Presentation, discussion and possible action on a resolution ordering a general municipal election to be held on May 7, 2005 for the purpose of election Council Members to Places 1,3, and 5. This resolution provides for a joint election to be held between the City of College Station and the College Station Independent School District. The resolution also orders a runoff election on June 11, 2005 if necessary. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 2 -10- 2005 -12.02 ordering the general municipal election to be held on May 7, 2005 for the purpose of electing Council members to Places 1, 3, and 5. The resolution also provided for a joint election to be held between the City of College Station and the College Station Independent School District and a runoff election on June 11, 2005 if necessary. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. City Secretary Connie Hooks encouraged the citizens of College Station to vote on May 7, 2005 FOR: Silvia, Maloney, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Berry AGAINST: None ABSENT: Lancaster Regular Agenda Item No. 13 — the City Council may convene the executive session following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for February 10, 2005. Council completed Executive Session prior to the regular meeting. Regular Agenda Item No. 14 — Final Action on executive session, if necessary. No action was taken. Regular Agenda Item No. 15 — Adjourn Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley City Council Meeting 2/10/05 Page 6 Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 9` day of June, 2005. 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