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Home My WebLink About07/08/2004 - Regular Minutes City CouncilCollege $latlon. Traditional !'glues.. Pro, red,ye TklnkmE m tl~e Research VailO, Mayor Ron Sflwa Mayor Pro Tempore Denms Maloney City Manager Thomas E Brymer City Council James Massey John Happ Robert Ware~ng Susan Lancaster Nancy Ben'y Minutes College Station City. Council Workshop nnd Regular Meetings Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. City. Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Sfiv~a, Mayor Pm Tern Maloney, Counol members Massey, Happ Waremg, Lancaster, Berry STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant C,ty Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks. D,rector of Parks and Recreauon Beachy, Fire Chief Glordano, Director of Budget and Strategic Planning Kersten. Director of Economic and Commun,ty Development Foutz. Director of Office of Teclmology and Informauon Burnside, Assistant to the C,ty Manager Curt,s. Ass,stant C,ty Secretary Casares Mayor Sfima called the meeting to order at 3'00 p.m. Workshop Agenda Item No. I - Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular council Meeting. No ,tems were removed for discussion. Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action regarding a report from the Brazos Valley Council of Governments concerning a proposal to create a larue, nature-based regional park in Grimes County and appointment of a member to the related Advisory Committee. D,rector of Parks and Recreanon Steve Beachy remarked that the report was prepared at the request of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments as a class project under the direction of Dr Scott Shafer, Department of Recreatmn, Parks and Tourism Sc,ences. Mr Beachy introduced Dr Scott Sharer. Dr. Sharer noted that the report provides a vts~on and potential benefits for the acqmsmon and development of the Texas Mumc~pal Power Agency ITMPA} hgmte mine site for use as a nature-based regional park The properly is located m Gnmes County and includes a total of Providing C#stomer Service Excellence OJfice of the Ctn' College Statmn Texa~ Council Meeting 7/8/04 Page 2 approximately 10,500 acres. Reclamation ofthe first 3.000 acres will be complete within the next three years and released from the Railroad Commission and wall be sold for other uses. Th~s property ~s envisioned to be Phase I project to beg,n the acqmsmon and development of the site. TMPA Is supportive of the proposal to transfer the property to Games County for the use as a regional park. The Grimes County Commissioners Ccourt endorsed the project through a resolution passed on March 22. 2004. Dr. Shafer noted that the goal was to create a park that wdl offer oppormnmes for new economic development, enhance local quality of hfe, conservauon &nature and education for all ages. Dr Shafer described the following budget totals Phase One I · Land Acqms,tion $3,000,000 · Zone Use Development $ 437.275 · Architect. Survey Permit & Incidentals Fees $ 126.340 Grand Total $3.57 Mflhon The proposed partners and requested funding include the following · Clues of College Stauon and Bryan · Local Trusts · Houston based trusts/endowments · Texas Parks and Wildlife (50% match) Total $1.000.000 $ 200,000 $ 500.000 $1.700.000 $3,400,000 Mayor Sflvla noted that Council member Waremg was selected to serve on the Advisory Committee. No formal action was taken. Council recessed at 3:54 p m for a short break and returned to the workshop meeting at 4-10 p.m. Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action by City Council on staff review and recommendations from the Ad Hoe Citizens Task Force code enforcement noise regulations~ rental Inspections and registration. Assistant City Manager Glenn Brown introduced this ttem Provtdtng Customer Setn,tce E%cellence O.l]~ce o] the City Secretary College Stutton Tcras Council Meeting 7/8/04 Page 3 Noise Registration Scott McCollum presented an overview of the Ad Hoc Citizens Task Force recommendations regarding noise and the C~ty of College Stat,on current noise abatement program Staff recommended continuing noise abatement program to include' · Continue education in an effort to heighten awareness and obtain voluntary comphance. · Continue enforcement effort to address violations which do occur. · Continue follow-up notification of property owners to encourage allies in controlling noise concerns. Code Enforcement Assistant Fire Chief Eric Hurt described the city's current pohcles and procedures regarding weeds and grass, junk vehicles, etc Rental Inspection and Rental Registration Assistant Fire Chief Eric Hurt summarized the incentives for a city inspection program. An Inspection program would enhance the safety of our cmzens and property maintenance. However. an inspection program would not solve behavioral ~ssues; also. the city has laws pertaining to the quality ofhfe ~ssues. Most inspection programs inspect every two to three years Mr Hurt pointed out that the City is not experiencing life safety problems with rental property Mr Hurt presented an overview of a proposed rental registration Staffrecommended rental regtstranon and tenants' reg,stratlon for single family and duplex properties. Mr Hurt remarked that staffs recommendation was fornmlated for consideration; therefore, there would be a cost revolved if the Counc,I approved a rental registration program. No formal action was taken Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on the Community Development Division's Fiscal Year 2004-2005 proposed Action Plan and Budget. Community Development Admlmstrator Randy Bramley presented the FY 2004 - Annual Action Plan and proposed annual budget. The purpose of the Action Plan and Budget is to provide direction on the use of CDBG and HOME funds and a formal application to the U.S. Department of HUD Also. it addresses goals outhned in the City's current five year Consolidated Plan and proposes activities for the fiscal year. CDBG and HOME funds may only be used to' I I benefit Iow and moderate income persons; 2) md in the ehminatlon of slum and bhghtmg influences, and/or. 3) meet a particular urgent need. Funds due to rece,ve next year include $1,345.000 on Community development Block Grant Providing Customer Servtct l~rcellence Office of the Cm Secretata, Colh'ge Statton Ter,ts Council Meeting 7/8/04 Page 4 (CDBG) and funds and $755,095 m HOME Investment Partnership Gmat (HOME) funds, and Afford Housing 240,000 (Cedar Creek funds) The proposed Plan and Budget was developed with input received from a series ofpubhc hearings, program committees, needs assessments, and citizen surveys. The goals and objectives in the 2000-2004 Consolidated Plan was also followed in prepanng this year's plan. The goals and objectives were prepared In accordance with the City's Strategic Plan to meet the specific needs of lower-income citizens, and to provide support for families working towards self- sufficiency Also, the proposed Plan and Budget was developed m accordance with federal requirements The City utilized these funds for a variety of programs and activities, including affordable housing programs, funding ofdlrect services to Iow-income families, demolition, commercml rehabilitation, streets, parks, infrastructure, and public facility improvements in Iow-income areas of the city. CDBG funds may be unhzed to meet local community needs through a wide range of ehg~ble acnvmes, while HOME fi. rods may only be used for affordable housing projects and programs Mr. Brumley noted that staffwlll return to Council on the August 12, 2004 meeting to make available the final draft of the FY 2004-2005 Action Plan and Budget for approval. No formal action was taken Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 - 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. No agenda items were requested. Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 - Council Calendars Agenda Planning Calendar as of July 2, 2004 July 6 Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 00 p.m. Admzmstrat~ve Conference Room July 6 July 7 July 19 July 20 July21 July 21 July 22 August 3 August 11 August 10 August 16 August 17 August 18 City Center Committee Meeting, 6:00 p m. Brazos Ammal Shelter Meeting, 12 00 p.m. Intergovernmental Commmee Meeting, 12 00 p.m., City of Bryan Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 8 00 a.m. H:story Lunch Lecture, 12'00 p m. CS Conference Cei~ter Research Valley Partnership Board of Directors Meeting, 3:00 pm. City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting Transportation Commmee Meeting, 5:00 p.m., Administrative Conference Room Brazos Animal Shelter Board Meeting, 12:00 p m C~ty Council Workshop and Regular Meeting. 2'00 p m. Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, 12 00 p.m., Brazos County Chamber of Commerce Board Meet,ag, 8'00 a m Research Valley Partnersinp Board of Directors Meeting, 3'00 p.m. Providing Customer Service ~xcellence O]ficc o£the Cttt Secretatn, t~olleg, Sfi~lttltt Counctl Meeting 7/8/04 Page 5 August 25 August 26 H~story Lunch Lecture, 12:00 p.m., CS Conference Center Ctty Council Workshop and Regular Meeting Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 - Executive Session At 5:38 p m Mayor Sdvla announced m open sesston that the City Council would convene into executive session pursuant to Secuons 551 071,551 072 and 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated lmgatlon, to consider the purchase of real property, and the appomtment and evaluation of public officer(s). Cause No 52,434-361, Brazos County - College Station v Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd, et al. Case No G-02-108, U S. Dxsmct Court - Lester v College Station and P~ersall TCEQ Docket No. 2002-1147-UCR: Applications of Brushy Water Supply and College Station (Westslde/H~ghway 60) TCEQ Docket No. 2003-0544MWD.; Application ofNantucket, Lld TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request. Cause No 03-002098-CV-85, Brazos County-College Station v Wellborn Special Utflny D~stnct Cause No 04-000708-CV-361, Brazos County- College Stauon v Westfield Addition, Ltd, et al C~wl Action No H-04-1921, U S District Court CHouston) - Blue Dolphin, inc v College Station Real Estate {Gov't Code Sectton 551 072}, possible action The Ctty Council may dehbemte the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation m an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the posmon of the City tn negotiations with a third person. After executive session d~scusslon, any final action or vote taken will be m pubhc The following subJect(s) may be discussed' Parttal assignment of College Station easement to Bryan Texas Utthties for properties located along 2818 in College Station Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551 074}, possible action The City Counctl may dehbemte the appointment, employment, evaluatton, reasstgnment, duties. dtsciplme, or dismissal ora public officer. After executive sesston discussion, any final action or vote taken will be m public The following public officer{s) may be d,scussed' a. Planning and Zoning Commisston Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 - Final action on Executive Session~ if necessary. Council returned from executive session at 6 48 p m. No action was taken. Reuular Auenda Mayor Silvla called the regular meettng to order at 7 00 p.m. with all council members present He led the audience in the pledge of allegmnce. Providing Customer Servtce E.~cellenee Olfwe of the Cttv Secretary Coll~ge Slotton T~xas Counc,I Meeting 7/8/04 Page 6 Mayor Silvla presented a proclamation for 75* Anniversary of the Texas Municipal Fire Trmnmg School to Les Bunte, D~vts~on Dtrector TEEX Emergency Services Training Institute and Pat Barrett, Associate Director of TEEX Emergency Services Training Institute. City Manager Tom Brymer and Risk Manager Bill Cody recognized the employees of Pubhc Works and Public Utilities for their dlstmgmshed improvement regarding workers compensation cia,ms 10. Hear Visitors: Council did not receive any public comment Consent Agenda I 1.1 Approved by common consent City Council retreat minutes for May 25, 2004 and workshop and regular m~nutes for June 10, 2004. 112 Approved by common consent the third and final reading of an ordinance approving a non-exclusive medical waste franchise agreement with American Me&cai Waste Management. thc I I 3 B~d No. 04-63 - Approved by common consent annual bid for purchase of steel elecmcal distribution poles 114 Discussion and posstble action on a resolution approving a conveyance agreement to transfer ownership of 1211 Arizona, a single-family undeveloped property, to the local Habitat for Humamty affiliate Council member Happ moved to approve Resolution No 7-8-2004-11.4. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 6-1. FOR SiIvla, Maloney, Massey, Happ, Waremg, Lancaster AGAINST: None ABSTAINED' Berry ReRular A~enda Regular Agenda Item No. 12.1 - Public hearing~ discussion and possible action on an ordinance rezoning the Neeley subdivision located along south side of Graham Road east of Cypress Grove Intermediate School from A-O Agricultural Open to R-I Single Family. Natalie Rmz remarked the apphcant requested the proposed rezomng of approximately 98 acres from A-O Agricultural Open to R-I Single Family The subject property will have approximately 1800 feet of frontage along Graham Road, which is considered a Major Collector on the Thoroughfare Plan Providing Customer Service ~rcellenee O/rice oJ the Ctt~ Secretary Colleg~ SfitltOn. Texas Council Meeung 7/8/04 Page 7 In January 27, 2003, the applicant came before the Plann,ng and Zoning Commms~on request,ng R-1 Single Family for approximately 92 acres and requested A-P Admm~strat,ve Professional for the 7 acres that fronts Graham Road. Staffand the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the A-P request because it did not comply with the C,ty's Land Use Plan However both the Plann,ng and Zon,ng Commlss,on and staffrecommended approval for the entire tract to be rezoned as R-I S,ngle Family. Mayor SiIvia opened tile public hearing Tony Jones. 6022 Augusta Circle spoke m favor of the rezomng. Mayor S,Iv,a closed tile public heanng Council member Warelng moved to approve Ordinance No 2731 rezonmg the Neeley Subdivision located along south sMe of Graham Road east of Cypress Grove Intermediate School from A-O Agricultural Open to R-I S:ngle Famdy Courted member Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 7-0, FOR. S,lvla, Maloney, Massey, Happ, Ware~ng. Lancaster, Berry AGAINST' None At 7:18 p.m. Mayor Sfivla announced in open session that the City Council would reconvene into executive sessmn pursuant to Sectmns 551.07 I. 551 072 and 551.074 of the Open Meeting Act, to seek the adwce of the c~ty attorney with respect to pending and on contemplated litigation, to consider the purchase of real property, and the appointment and evaluation ofpubhc officer{si Council concluded the executive session at 8'52 p m They returned to open session. No action was taken Regular Agenda Item No. 12.2 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on a partial assignment of Colle~,e Station easement to Bryan Utilities {BTU} for properties located along FM 2818 in College Station. City Manager Tom Brymer remarked that the City of College Station acquired easements along FM 2818 from Luther to Marion Pugh through purchase and condemnations. The easements were acqmred over the last few years, and are for water transmmsion and distribution lines for both the current and future needs of the City. Bryan Texas Utilities needs an easement for construction of an electric transmission line to provide a transmission loop for Texas A&M University. The staff of both orgamzatmns has negotiated an arrangement that will provide an easement for Bryan Texas Utilities, while at the same t~me providing the necessary easements for College Station Utflmes to expand the system as future growth d~ctates In return for the City assigning a l0 foot wide easement, which is part a larger easement. Bryan Texas Ut, hires agrees toprovldeareplacementeasementwlthm 12monthsoftheexecutlonofthedocument Ifthatls not accomplished. Bryan Texas Utilities obhgated to reimburse the C~ty for our cost associated w~th securing the replacement easement Staffrecommended approval Pr~dtng Customer Sen,tee Excellence O.~ce of the Cax Secrelata College Station T, fas Council Meeting 718/04 Page 8 Council member Happ moved lo approve the parcel assignment of agreement with a modification to Section 6 by deleting the words in that section "exceed to a successor in interest to BTU". Mayor Pro Tern Maloney seconded the motion, which earned unanimously, 7-0. Council member Happ moved to approve the agreement with BTU regarding replacement easements Mayor Pro Tern Maloney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0. FOR SiIvla, Maloney, Massey, Happ, Warelng, Lancaster, Berry AGAINST None Rel~ular Al~enda Item No. 13 - Discussion~ review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Brazos County Health Department~ Brazos Animal Shelter~ Brazos Valley Council of Governments~ Cemetery CommJttee~ City Center~ Facade Improvement Program Advisory Committee~ Fraternal Partnership~ Historic Preservation Committee~ Intergovernmental Committee and School Distrlet~ Joint Relief Funding Review Committee~ Library Committee~ Metropolitan Planning Organization~ Parks and Recreation Board~ Planning and Zoning Commission~ Sister City Assoeiation~ TAMU Student Senaten The Research Valley Partnership~ Transportation Committee~ Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee~ Zoning Board of Adiustments. Council member Happ noted that the local summit will be held on January 21, 2005. Council member Happ encouraged all council members to attend the Summit in lxvmg on August 10-13, 2004 Councd member Waremg presemed highlights of the Research Valley Partnership Board of Directors Meeting. Regular Agenda Item No. 14 - The City Council may convene the executive session following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for July 8~ 2004. Council members completed the execution session dunng the regular meeting Regular Agenda item No. 15 - Final action on executive session~ if necessary. No action taken Reeular Agenda Item No. 16 -Adjourn. Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 9'00 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2004. .d PASSED and APPROVED this 22 day of July, 2004. APPROVED: A~EST: City Secretary Co~mle Hooks Prmqdlng Customer Set.ce Evcellence O~tce of the Ctt~ Secretary College Statton. 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