HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/2004 - Regular Minutes City Council CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
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Mayor
Ron Sdwa
Mayor Pro Tempore
Denms Maloney
City Manager
Thomas E Brymer
Minutes
City Council
James Massey
John Happ
Robert Waremg
Susan Lancaster
Nancy Berry
College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney, Council members Massey.
Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Ben'y
COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT: Mayor Silvia
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary
Hooks, Assistant C~ty Secretary Casares
Mayor Pre Tern Maloney called the meeting to order at 2:00 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 on a ]oint
meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the thoroughfare plan in the
southeastern area of the eity~ including the Pebble Creek and Animate Habitat
developments.
The Planmng and Zoning Commission was called to order at 2:03 p.m. by Commissioner Ben
White, Commissioners present are: John Fedora Ken Reynolds, John Nichols, Marilyn Hooten.
D~rector of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn ~ntroduced this ~tem and Robert
Harem P.E. Project Manager of Wilbur Smith Associates.
Mr Harem presented an overview of the current Thoroughfare Plan, specifically as it relates to
the connectivity of high-growlh areas in the southeast quadrant of the city. He described the
Iocatmns of the study areas. The study of the thoroughfare plan rewew included the following
issues.
· Review of the overall thoroughfare plan within the study area for continuity.
connectw~ty, and applicability with the proposed development master plans,
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· Review and evaluation ofthe proposed Congressional Drive extension to Lakeway Drive
and SH 6 and the three concepts developed by City staff as alternatives to the
Congressional Drive extension;
· Rev,ew and evaluate the connectivity between Parkv,ew, Venture. Lakeway.
Congressional, Spearman, and St. Andrews and the need for additional roadway
connect,OhS between the Pebble Creek Subdivision and Greens Pm, ne Road. Rock
Prairie Road and SH 6.
· Evaluate new arterial and collector street extension/realignments in the Peach Creek
areas;
· Review and evaluate the roadway classifications and connectivity to SH 6. considering
TxDOT's current plans for ran~p relocations and new interchange location at Nantucket:
and.
· Review and evaluate the connectivity of the roadway network between the north and
south sides of Greens Prairie Road.
Mr. Harem described the following Thoroughfare Plan Revisions:
Congressional Street Extension provides important connections/access to the subdivision, it will
help alleviate congestion/traffic concerns along Parkvlew and Lakeway; Congressional Street
should be realigned and connected to Pebble Creek Parkway and the new alignment should be
extended beyond Lakeway to SH 6 frontage road.
Spearman Realignment will provide additional connection/access to Greens Prairie Road and
allewate congestion/traffic concerns along Parkview and Lakeway. The realignment will
provide direct access for Fire Station No. 5
Mr. Hamm proposed a new minor arterial in the southern part of the study area to serve the
animate Habitat development, it will and connect to TxDOT proposed interchange with SH 6.
Pebble Creek Parkway Extension will connect to new minor arterial to the south, and provides
important regional connection between residential and commercial land uses.
Rock Prairie Road Classification recommended upgrading Rock Prairie Road to minor arterial
throughout the study area connects w,th Peach Creek Road. Th~s is a regmnal connection to
future development.
Mr Harem recommended an extension through the City ETJ in order to preserve future corridors
in developing areas. There is a need to make connectmns and continuations into the ETJ
regarding Peach Creek Road. Peach Creek Cutoff and new minor arterial.
Mr. Hamm noted that the area North of Greens Pnnrie Road has a series of major collectors
proposed on the existing Thoroughfare Plan. whtch provides important connections, and should
be pursued as development occurs in the area.
Council member Happ moved to accept the consultants Thoroughfare Plan modificattons and
directed staff to present the modificat~nn to the development community and the Home Owners
Association Council member Lancaster seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 6-0
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FOR Maloney, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Silvia
Commissioner White adjourned the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 3:07 p.m.
Council recessed for a shott break at 3:07 p.m. and returned to the workshop meeting at 3:15
p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on resolution
to petition the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for an order prohibiting open
containers or public consumption of alcoholic beverage in a central business district.
Chief of Police Feldman remarked that one of the Core Values for the City of College Station is
to promote the health, safety and general well being of the community. A primary concern was
to maintain the public safety in the Northgate area Staff has observed the increase in number of
individual's congregating in the promenade area during the spring of 2004 Chief Feldman
introduced Assistant Pohee Chief Scott McCollum and Lleutent Rodney Sigler.
Assistant Police Chief Scott McCollum remarked that the following summer, staff began
receiving complaints from bar owners/managers The following concerns voiced were'
· Very large crowds on the promenade and surrounding areas.
· Patrons bringing in coolers and kegs
· Unregulated consumption of alcohol in public area
· Sale of alcohol in parking lot adjacent to promenade.
· Minors drinking in the promenade area.
· Personal drinking on the promenade but using facilities of surrounding businesses
· Large quantities oftrash and filth found by others the morning after.
Mr. McCollum pointed out that many groups tout the Northgate promenade as a gathering point
for various occasions and special events. However, Northgate is no longer a small bar and
business district; it is more of an entertainment district like 6 Street in Austin.
Lieutenant Rodney Sigler presented a video clip of the Northgate area describing their
experiences on a regular basis. Mr. Slgler began to evaluate the City's options. He solicited
mformauon from other agencies, visited Austin Police Department pertaining to the managing of
6th Street Areas and consulted with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Also, staff'
conducted focus group meeting with Northgate bar owners and managers, and conducted a
sur~ey of cities in the Big 12 In order to manage the Northgate promenade area staff
recommended the passage of a resolution to petition for the adoption of an order by the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Commissmn that prohibits the possession of an open container or the public
consumption of alcoholic beverages. After an order has been issued by the Commission, the
City of College Station could move forward approving an ordinance to prohibit open containers
or public consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Central Business District.
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The City Council concurred with staffrecommendations.
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on an
ordinance amendint 7.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Non-residential
Architectural Standards and Site Requirements.
Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn presented an overview of the
proposed changed to the non-residential standards ordinance. He presented photos and other
information to illustrate these standards that will be applied to future commercial projects. The
proposed ordinance includes standards for building mass and design, materials, colors, parking
lot design, landscaping, and pedestrian improvements. Requirements for traffic impact analysis
are outlined in the ordinance
Mr Duns highlighted the following proposed changes:
· Exempted NG-I, Ng-2. and NG-3 districts; exempted churches.
· Copper and silver metalhc colored roofs are allowed.
· Clarified that mitigation projects required by TUA are only to pre-development levels.
· Add reflective glass as an allowed material. Reflective glass is allowed on 100% on all
facades except the front fa~:ade (.80%).
· Add stainless steel, chrome, standing seam material and premium grand architectural
metal as an allowed material up to 20%.
· Increased percentage of accent color allowed on buildings of less than 50.000 s.f. to 15%
[previously 10%)
· Clarified when the color palette applies (redevelopment, existing building, fa~:ade work,
etc).
· Clarified that the additional setback reqmrements (.I 0') for building over 50.000 s.f. shall
not apply if the proposed building (s) resides in an existing overlay district.
· Provide additional alternative for parking lot configuration and related landscaping.
(double row of landscaping concept and clustered buildings}
· Allows interior islands required by Section 7 2 Parking Lots to be consolidated.
· Clarified that areas for plazas and public areas can be the same area utilized to meet
parking lot standards.
· Added that the Design Review Board can authorize a material if it is not listed as an
allowed material so long as it is similar and comparable in quality and appearance
· Add that the Design Review Board can authorize alternate colors or materials on
franchised chain restaurants under certain c~rcumstances.
· Add Design Review Board authority to approve alternative materials that are an ~ntegral
part ofa therned building (example 50's diner in chrome).
· Add Demgn Review Board authority to approve alternative methods for screemng
mechanical equipment and detention areas.
· Reduced material requirement to apply to first lwo stories (formerly three stories)
· Added tinted, smooth face concrete masonry units as an allowed material up to 10%.
· Clarified that brick/stone requirement only applies to the front faqade of the primary/main
building(s).
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· Accent colors on braidings of 150.000 s f. or greater reduced to 5%. Note: This was
added because the percentage of accent color allowed for smaller buildings was increased
and larger building have greater visual m~pact when using accent colors.
· Add Design Review Board authority to approve alternatives to the architectural relief
requirements.
· Add TIA may be reqmred for non-residential site plans submitted for approval "when the
peeking characteristics could have a detrimental impact on the transportation system as
determined by the Administrator or hi designee"
Add that the study area will be defined m the pre-submission consultation meeting with
the Administrator
Deleted paragraph "g" in Traffic Impact Study -Administrator Report.
No formal action was taken.
Workshol) Aoenda Item No. 5 -- Discussion and possible action on future agenda items
Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been give.
statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existinz policy may be ~,iven,
Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for
subseGluent meeting:
Council member Berry requested a workshop agenda item regarding the Blue Ribbon Report.
Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR Maloney, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST. None
ABSENT. Silvia
Mayor Pro Tern Maloney remarked that the College Station/Bryan area was ranked as the 14th
most livable city in the United States. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney requested a workshop agenda
item to discuss how to move up on the rating hst Council member Happ seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Maloney, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster. Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Silvia
Council member Happ requested that the November 9, 2004, City Cotmcll member, time/date be
moved to accommodate the Council members ~n attending the Chamber of Commerce function.
Workshoo A~enda Item No. 6 - Council Calendars
Agenda Planning Calendar
October 21-22 Tex-21 Reception and Quarterly Meeting - Houston
October 26 TAMU Im'l Scholars Social - Central Park 6 p.m. - 9:00 p m
October 27 - 29 TML Annual Conference - Corpus Chnstt
November 2 Transportation Committee - 5 p.m.
November 3 Trans-Tex Corridor [TxDot} Brazos Center Conf Rm. 4-5 p.m.
November 3 MPO 10:30- I 1'30 a.m.
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November 3 Brazos Valley Animal Shelter - Noon
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 -- Discussion~ review and possible action regardinR the
followinf~ meetings: Brazos County Health Department~ Brozos P, ntmal Shelter~ Brazo~
Valley Council of Governments~ Cemetery committee~ City Center~ Facade Improvement
ProRram Advisory, Committee~ Froternnl Pnrtner~hlp~ Historic Preservation committee,
Intergovernmental committee and School Distriet~ Joint Relief Fundln~= Review
Commlttee~ Library Committee~ Metropolitan planning OFganJzarifm~ Parks nnd
Recreation Bonrd~ Plnnnin~ and Zonlno Commission~ Sister City Assoeiation~ TAMll
Student Senate~ The Research Valley Partnership~ Transpor_~n_r_,_'on Committee~ Wolf
Creek Oversight Committee~ Zoning Board of Adjustments~ (see attached posted notiee~
for subject matters).
Council member Waremg presented highlights of the Research Valley Partnership Committee
meeting.
Workshop A~enda Item No. g -- Executive Session
At 4:43 p m., Mayor Pm Tern Maloney announced in open session that the City Council would
convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071,551.072, 551.074, and 551.087 of
the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the city atlomey with respect to pending and
contemplated litigation, to consider the purchase of real prope~y, the appointment and evaluation
of public officer(s) and to consider economic negotiations.
Cause No 52,434-361, Brazos County - College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al
TCEQ Docket No. 2002-1147-UCR: Applications of Brushy Water Supply and College Station
( Westside/Highsvay 60)
TCEQ Docket No 2003-0544MWD, Application of Nantucket. Ltd.
TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request
Cause No 03-002098-CV-85, Brazos Count)' - College Station v Wellborn Special Utility
District
Civil Action No. H-04-1921. U.S. District Court (,Houston) - Blue Dolphin, Inc. v. College
Station
Cause No. 04-002379-CV-272, Brazos County - JK Development v. College Station
Final action on Executive Session, if necessary.
Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.074}; possible action
The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal ora public officer After executive session discussion, any final action or
vote taken will be in public The following public officer(s) may be discussed.
1. City Manager Evaluation
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551 087}, possible action
The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financml information that the C~ty Council
has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand
in or near the city with which the City Council m conducting econonnc development
negntiatlons may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect.
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After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be m public. The
following subjeetCs} may be d~scussed:
I University Town Center Incentives
Workshop Agenda Item No. 9 - Final Action from Executive Session, if necessary.
Council returned from executive session at 6:55 pm. No action was taken.
ReRular Meetinu
Mayor Pro Tern Maloney called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with all council
members present. He led the audience m the pledge of allegmnce. Council member Wareing
moved to approve Mayor Sflvia absence request. Council member Happ seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously, 6-0
Judge Spfllane introduced Luther O'Banion as the new City Marshal and described his job
obligation. Also, Judge Spillane introduced Carol Arnold as the new Municipal Court
Administrator and described her role wathin the municipal court system.
!0. Hear Visitors
The following cflizens addressed the City Council in opposition the proposed Fire Station No 3
location.
Jo Ellen (Jean) Nixon, 1213 Skyline Court,
David Rudd, 1203 Skyhne Court,
Paula Murphy, 1802 Sprmgbrook Estates Drive,
Betty Milburn, 1215 Skyline Court,
Mary Triana, 1204 Baywood Court,
Richard Rychetsky, 1109 Mallory,
Rebecca Love, 1212 Mar 'kham Lane
Joan Ghani, I 110 Coeburn Court,
Kathy Rudd. 1203 Skyhne Court
Damon Pfaltzgraff, 1217 Skyline Court
Christine Livingston, 1203 Baywood Court,
Richard Rudd. 1203 Skyline Court
Council recessed for a short break at 7:30 p.m and returned to the regular meeting at 7 35 p m
Consent Agenda
12.1
Approved by common consent the minutes for C~ty Council Special Workshop Meetings
August 17, 2004, August 23, 2004, August 31, 2004 and Special Meeting 3 00 p.m.
September 28. 2004 and Special Meeting 5:00 p.m September 28, 2004.
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Contract 04-176. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10-21-2004-12.02
approving a professional services contract w~th Epsflon Engineering, Inc. to provide
engineering and design services for the Barron Road Improvements Project, ST-0409 in
the amount of $678,313.00.
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B~d #04-05. Approve by common consent a renewal agreement for the purchase of
various automotive and truck parts to Napa Auto PaRRs for $48,500.00 and Truckmotive,
Inc. for $53,500 00 - annual estimated expenditures of $102,000 00.
12.4 Bid #04-93. Approve by common consent annual bid for purchase of concrete meter
boxes maintained in inventory to S~ms Plastic of Waco in the amount of $79,815.75
12.5
Contract #04-221 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10-21-2004-12.05
approving a professional services contract with O'Malley Engineers. L.L.P.. to provide
survey, design, construction document preparation services, and construction observation
services for Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. Phase 11 addition, Project PK-0501 ,n
the amount of $458.485.00.
12.6
Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2762 assigning the oil and gas pipeline
franchise agreement with Mitchell Gas Services, L. P. to ETC Texas P~peline. LTD. a
wholly owned subsidiary of LaGrange Acquisition. L P.
12 7 Approved by conm~on consent the renewal of Third Party Claims Administrator, A S 8:
G Claims Administration, Inc. Total expenditure is $50.000.
12 8 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10-21-2004-12.08 approving the landfill
rates and fees for the Brazos Valley Sohd Waste Management Agency.
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Approved by common consent an agreement for the relocation of a water hne owned by
Wellborn SUD to facilitate the construction of improvements to Greens Prairie and
Arrington Roads.
12.10 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10-21-2004-12.10 adopting the document.
"M~tigating Risk: Protecting the Brazos Valley from All HaT~rds. 2004-2009."
12.11
Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10-21-2004-12.11 approving an Optional
Relocation Program fOR.P) Rehousing Agreement between the C~ty and an ehglble
housing assistance apphcant, and authorizing the expenditure of funds for
demolition/construction costs of $67.450 for the project located at 515 Banks.
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Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10-21-2004-12.12 determining a public
necessity to acquire the fee simple interest in certain property, gives notice of an official
determination to acquire the property and establishing procedures for the acquisition of
the property. Smd property is located on FM 2154. southeast of Wellborn and Northwest
of Millican in Brazos County, Texas.
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12.13 Approved by common consent a real estate contract that will authorize the purchase of
the remaining property to be used for a proposed community park. The property is
located on East Rock Prairie Road, in the southeast part of College Station.
ReRular ARenda
Reuular Agenda Item No. 13.1 -- Public hearing~ diseng~i,~u~ and possible action on
ordinance rezoning for Tract 9~ consisting of 9.62 acres~ and Tract 7~ eonslsting of
aeres~ of the Kenneth W. Schick Addition~ generally located on the Southeast corner of
Southwest Parkway and Wellborn Road~ from A-O Agricultural-Open and C-I General
Commercial to 11.98 acres of R-4 Multi-family and 2.86 acres of A-O Agricultural=Open
Th~s item was removed by the applicant.
Renular Auenda Item No. 13.2 - Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an
ordinance amending Articles 7 and 11 of the Unified Development Ordinanee~ clarifyin?
standards for commercial banners.
Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn remarked that as directed by Council,
the Unified Development Ordinance was also amended to prohibit banners throughout the City
of College Station In exchange, additional square footage for permanent attached signage was
included in the ordinance Staff recommended the exemption for banners to be allowed for
grand openings C ma.ximum of 14 days, after issuance of certificates of occupancy, with a permit).
Although ~t was not discussed specifically during the September 23rd Council Meeting, the
ordinance also included another exemption for banners to be allowed at special events, with the
same 14-day, C.O, and permit requirements, as the grand openings exemption. After adoption
of the ordinance, a staff' task force was formed to develop an implementation plan for the
prohibition of banners throughout the city The following outcomes were determined:
1. A grace period would be allowed until Jan 1, 2005 for all estabhshments and orgamzat~ons to
come into compliance x,,qlh the new banner regulations.
2 During this time, staff would systematically notify sign compames, printing companies, and
affected businesses and organizations of the new requirements.
3. The City of College Station will stop using banners for city events following the Oct 9th
Sparktacular Event (Numerous banners were already made for this City event.)
4. An ordinance amendment would be brought back to Council to clarify the Council's intent
regarding special event banners
The proposed ordinance amendment includes clarified definitions and terms for banners, and
removes the 14-day allowance for banners at a special event, leaving the exemption for banners
to be allowed only during the event itself
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney opened the public hearing No one spoke Mayor Pro Tem Maloney
closed the public hearing
Council member Berry moved to deny the proposed ordinance. Council member Happ seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
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FOR. Maloney, Massey, Happ, Waremg, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST' None
ABSENT: Silvia
Council member Wareing moved to strike the following language in Section 7.4 Signs
"After adoption of the resolution or approval of the contract, the City of College Station can
authorize the following:
a. Sign on a city of College Station water tower;
b An entrance sign Io be located on City of college Station property such that it is visible
from the highway Six East By-pass; or
c. A sign to be located on City right-of-way. Said sign shall be displayed for a period
ordered by the City Council or as may be decided by it from time-to time."
Council member Wareing motion also included to remove Section E - Exempt Signs and adopt
the remainder of the language under 7 4 (D) of the Unified Development Ordinance. Council
member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR- Maloney, Massey, Happ, Ware~ng, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Silvia
Regular A~enda Item No. 13.3 -- Public hearing~ discuaalnn~ and possible action on ~R
Ordinance amending Section 7.9 of the Unified Development Ol'dinAnee regardino. Non-
Residential Architectural Standards and Site Requirementa_
Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn presented an overview of the
proposed ordinance, with photos and other reformation illustrating how these standards will be
applied lo future commercial projects. The proposed ordinance includes standards for building
mass and design, materials, color, parking lot design, landscaping, and pedestrian improvements.
Requirements for a traffic impact analysis are also outlined in the ordinance, with specific input
from local Ixaffic engineer.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney opened the public hearing
The following citizens addressed the C~ty Council regarding the proposed Architectural
Standards and Site Reqmrements
Sherry Elhson, 2705 Brookway Drive
Veronica Morgan. Mitchell and Morgan Engineering, 511 University Drive East
Mayor Pro Tern Maloney closed the public hearing
Council member Wareing moved to approve Ordinance No. 2764 amending Section 7.9 of the
Umfied Development Ordinance regarding Non-Residential Architectural Standards and Site
Requirements, as recommended by staff. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion
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Council member Massey amended the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2764 amending
Section 7 9 of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Non-Residential Architectural
Standards and Site Requirements, by removing the exemption of stand along restaurants, by
adding an exemption under Section I 3 (c) 'bLandscaping" for Auto Sales, and approving the
proposed color palette. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Maloney. Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Silvia
The City Council returned to Agenda Item 13.2 for staffto clarify the City Council's action.
Council recessed for a short break at 8:35 p.m. and returned to the regular meeung at 8'40 p m.
ReRular Agenda Item No. 13.4 -- Presentation~ discussion and posslhle action on a
resolution to petition the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for an order prohibifin?
open containers of public consumption of alcoholic beverages in a Central B~snin~ss
District.
Assistant Police Chief of Operations, Scott McCollum remarked that one of the Core Values for
the City of College Station is to promote the health, safety and general well being of the
community. A primary concern was to maintain the public safety in the Northgate area Staff'
has observed the increase in number of individual's congregating in the promenade area dunng
the spring of 2004. He introduced Lieutent Rodney Sigler.
Assistant Police Chief Scott McCollun~ remarked that the following summer staff began
receiving complaints from bar owners/managers The following concerns voiced were:
· Very large crowds on the promenade and surrounding areas
· Patrons bringing in coolers and kegs.
· Unregulated consumption of alcohol in public area
· Sale of alcohol in parking lot adjacent to promenade.
· Minors drinking in the promenade area
· Personal drinking on the promenade but using facilities of surrounding businesses
· Large quantities oftrash and filth found by others the morning after.
Mr McCollum pointed out that many groups tout the Northgate promenade as a gathering point
for various occasions and special events. Northgate is no longer a small bar and business
district, ~t is more of an entertainment district like 6~" Street in Austin.
Lieutenant Rodney Sigler presented a video clip of the Northgate area describing their
experiences on a regular basis Mr. Sigler began to evaluate the City's options He solicited
reformation from other agencies, visited Austin Police department pertaining to the managing of
6th Street Ares and consulted with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Also. staff
conducted focus group meeting with Northgate bar owners and managers, and conducted a
survey of cities in the Big 12 In order to manage the Northgate promenade area staff
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recommended the passage of a resolution to petition for the adoption of an order by the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Commission that proh,bJts the possession of an open container or the public
consumption of alcohohc beverages After an order has been ~ssued by the Commission, the
City of College Station could move forward approving an ordinance to prohibit open containers
or public consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Central Business D~strict.
Mayor Pm Tem Maloney opened this item as a pubhc hearing.
The following citizens addressed the City Council regarding the proposed resolunon
Deborah Boyett, 502 Boyett Street
Daniel Bnghtwell, 1118 South Dexter
Joann Smith. 600 University Oaks Blvd.
Chris Scot-ti, 710 A San Marlo
Berry lfih~. 404 College Main
Robert Forest, 3011 West Wood Mare
James Jordan, 2300 Central Park Lane
Carisse Deper. 612 Peyton
Mayor Pro Tern Maloney closed the public hearing
Council member Massey moved to approve Resolution No. 10-21-2004-13.04 to petition the
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commsssion for an order prohibiung open containers or public
consumption of alcoholic beverages in a Central Bustness District. Council member Wareing
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 5-I.
FOR: Maloney, Massey, Wareing, Lancaster. Berry
AGAINST: Happ
ABSENT Silvia
Re~,ular Agenda Item No. 13.5 - Discussion and possible action of two positions on Design
Review Board.
City Secretary Conrac Hooks described the item and pointed out that staff solicited applicants for
the vacant positions through the Architecture Society and Architecture Department at TAMU.
Also advemsements were placed in the Eagle and Channel 19. As of date, the City Secretary
ottice has not received any applications. Ms. Hooks requested that this item be removed from
the agenda and schedule the appointments on a future agenda.
The City Council concurred with Ms. Hooks request
Regular Aeenda Item No. 13.6 -- Ciudad Real Committee Report
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney presented highlights of the C~udad Real journey.
Regular A~enda Item No. 14 -- The City Council may convene the executive session
followine the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda
October 21~ 2004.
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At 10:00 p m, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney announced in open session that the City Council would
convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071,551.072. 551.074, and 551.087 of
the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and
contemplated liugation, to consider the purchase of real property, the appointment and evaluation
of public officer(s) and to consider economic negotiations.
Regular Agenda Item No. 1 $ -- Final action on executive session~ if necessary.
Council returned to the regular meeting at 10.42 pm. No action was taken.
Regular Agenda Item No. 16 -- Adiourn.
Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m. on Thursday. October 21. 2004.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of December, 2004.
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