HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/2004 - Regular Minutes City Council College St~t~,
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Mayor
Ron Silvia
Mayor Pro Tempore
Anne Hazen
City Manager
Tom Brymer
City Council
James Massey
John Happ
Robert Wareing
Scott Meats
Dennis Maloney
Minutes
College Station City Council
Work~hop and Regular Meetings
Thursday April 8, 2004 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tem Hazen, Council members,
Massey, Happ, Wareing, Meats,
COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT: Maloney
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer. Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney
Cargill Jr., City Sec~tary Hooks, Director of Community Development and Economic
Development Foutz, Budget and Strategic Planning Director Kersten, Director of Fiscal S~rvices
Ctyan, Dir~tor of Office of Technology and Information Services Burnside, City Planner Kee,
Development Manager Ruiz and Assistant City Secretary Casare~
Mayor Silvia called the meeting W order at 3:04 p.m.
Workshop Aeendn Item No. 1 - Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular
Council Meeting.
No items were removed for discussion.
Worl~hop Agend~ Item No. 2 - Pre~entation~ discussion and possible action on the annual
contract review bv the Research Valley Partner~hip.
Community and Economic Development Director l~m Foutz zntroduced Bob Malaise, Vice
President of Admlnistration for the Research Valley Partnership. Mr. Malaise presented an
overview of the performanc~ and status of companies who have economic development contracts
with the Re~earoh Valley partnership (RVP) and/or the City of College Station. He provided a
summary ofthe contractual comm~tmants, successes and shortfalls and the overall performance
of the Re~enreh Valley Partnership's economic development program for the 2003 year.
No formal action was taken
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WorkshoD Anenda Item No. 3 - Presentation, discussion and possible action to follow up on
the mid year crv council retreat.
Budget and Stratcgtc Planning Director JeffKersten remarked that at the January 30, 2004 City
Council mid year ~a'ent, the City Council participated in a picture excre~se to determine likes
and dislikes pertaining to the City of College Station. Th,s ~nformation was the basis for
determining the changes to the Strategic Plan. Mr. Kersten noted there were common themes
that were identified through the process. The themes ~dentlfied were in Vision Statement #2 -
Parks and Leisure S~rvices and Vision Statement #3-Planning and Development.
Vision Statement #2 - Parks and Leisure Services
Mr. Kersten noted there were a number of key themes that were identified through the process.
The seven themes identified were in Vision Statement #2 - Parks and Leisure Services, The
seven key themes were:
· Neighborhood Parks
· Playground Facilities
· Working with CSISD
· Field Equity Issue
· Strategic Placement ofPublic Ar~
· Landscaping Emphasis on Community
Policy Issues
· Continue to improve neighborhood parks to meet the needs of the community.
· Continue to improve playground facilities.
· Determine opportunities for collaboration with others.
· Continue fo review opportunities for collaboration on facilities and programming.
· Det~mine what level of service is desired, and begin to allocate resources in the budget
proee~s.
· Continue to r~view policies on pubhc art, and adjust as necessary to meet Council goals.
· Review desired public appearance and review standards to see ifthey meet the desired
level.
· Continue to work with TxDot and other on landscaping.
· Continue to encourage activities that enhance the sense ofcommunity.
Vision Statement #3 - Planning and Development
Mr. Kersten noted there were a number of key themes that were identified through thc process.
The seven themes identified were ~n V~sion Statement #3 - Planning and Development. The
seven key themes were:
· Gateways
· Landscaping
Code Related Issues
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· Development Standazds
· Compatibility of Land Uses
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Policy Issues
· Rewew, and as appropriate, change pohc:es that ~mpact appearance in the community.
· Continue to work with TxDot on plans to ~mpmve state highways in College Station.
· Review ways to improve connectivity in College Station.
· Review ways to address traffic congestion.
· Continue to work with TxDot and others on improving gateways.
· Continue cooperation with TxDot on Landscaping for capital projects.
· Revtew growth related development policies.
· Continue to review development policies to ensure they result in the kind ofdevelopmenl
desired.
· Continue to review comprehensive plan.
After a brief discuasion, the City Council appointed Council members Maloney, Mears and
Massey to a subcommittee, along with key staffto examine the City's land uses and development
standards.
WorkshoD Anenda item No. 4 - Discussion and possible act_ion on future agenda _i!e_~__.: - A
Council Member may inquire about a subiect for which notice has not been given. A
statement of specific factual information or the r~elt~on of ~.~ast_!n_g policy may be Rivon
Any deliberotion shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an anenda for n
subse uent meetin .
Mayor Pro Tam Hazen requested a workshop agenda item regarding the proposed ordanance
addressing parking of trailers on the pubhc streets.
Council member Happ requested a workshop agenda item regarding the planned improvements
to Greens Prairie Road adjacent to the proposed Forest Grove Elementary School.
WorkshoD Anenda Item No. S -- Council Calendars
Agenda Planning Calendar as of April 2, 2004
April 3
April 6
April 7
April 12
April 13
April 19
April 20
April 21
April 22-23
Citizen's University Session 10, Tour and Graduation
Transportataon Committee Meeting, 5:00 p.m., City Hall
Brazos Animal Shelter Meeting, 12:00 p.m., City Hall
City Center Meeting, 12:00 p.m., City Hall
Citizens Committee Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Pebble Creek Country Club
Intorgovenunental Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m.
Chamber of Commeree Meeting, 8:00 a.m., Chamber of Commerec Board Room
Research Valley Parmersh~p Meeting, 3:00 p.m. Chamber Development
Office Board Room
Brazos Valley Transportation Summit, Annenberg Presidentml Conference Center
Council reviewed the upcoming events.
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WorkshoD Anendn Item No. 6 - Executive Session
At 4:40 p.m., Mayor Sflvia announced in open session that the City Council would convene into
executive session pursuant to Sections 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 litigation, to
constder the purchase of real property and the appoinlment and evaluation of public officer.
Cause No. 52,434-361, Brazes County - College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., ct al.
Case No. G-02-108, U.S. District Court - Lester v. College Station and Piersall.
Cause No. 02-001154-CV-85; Brazes County - Municipal Dnlling vs. College Station
Cause No. 02-002445-CV-272, Brazes County - Evelyn L. Bruce v. College Station, C.D.
Henderson, Inc., and Scott Elliott, d/b/a Elliott Construction
Cause No. 03-000617-CV-272, Bruzos County - TCA Holdings, et al. v. College Station
Cause No. 03-CV-129115, Fort Bend County - College Station v. Contract Land Staff, Inc.
TCEQ Docket No. 2002-1147-UCR; Applications o£ Brushy Water Supply and College Station
(Westsidefrlighway 60)
TCEQ Docket No. 2003-0544MWD; Application of Nantucket, Ltd.
TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request.
Wellborn Special Utility District
Real Estate ~Gov't Code Section 551.072). nossible action
The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if
deliberation in an open meeting would have a delrimental effect on the position of the City in
negotiations with a tinrd person. After execmive session discussion, any final action or vote
taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
Easement Condemnation
Personnel IGov't Code Section 551.074h oosstble action
The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal cfa 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. Municipal Judge Evaluation
Workshop Anenda Item No. 7 - Irinal action on Executive Session~ if nee~**nrv.
Council recessed from Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. No action was taken.
Regular Meetinn
Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He led the audience in the pledge of
allegiance. Mayor Pro Tern Hazen moved to approve the absence request by Council member
Maloney. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
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Mayor Silvia presented a proclamation for National Student Employment Week to Daniel
Mason.
Mayor Silvia presented a proclamation for Bike to School and Work Day to Robert Rose owner
of Bicycle Etc. and the Brazes Valley Cyclists.
Mayor Silvia presented a proclamation for Administrative Professionals Week to Charlene
Ewald and Melissa Weber
9.1 Hear Visitors
John Nichols, 1317 Angelina Court, addressed the City Council regarding pedestrian safety and
access issues on Harvey Mitchell Parkway Comdor.
Veronica Morgan, 700 South Dexter, address the City Council regarding personnel issues within
the Development Services Department. Ms. Morgan provided an update from the Planning and
Zomng Commission meeting regarding personnel issues within the Development Services
Deparlmcnt.
Bmlt McCully, 3009 Adrienne Drive, passed out information regarding personnel issues that
exist within the engineering staffer the Development Services Deparlment.
Don Jones, 804 B~,,y Creek, expressed thanks and appreciation and gratitude to the City Council
and staff for meeting the needs in the building community. He also expressed concern regarding
the high turnover of staff in the Development Services Department.
Jessica Jimmerson, 3211 Westwood Main, expressed concerns regarding the high remover of
staff in the Development Services Department.
Christopher Faust, 1003 Walton Drive, addressed the City Council regarding the National
American Candidate Meeting.
10.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for Workshop and Regular meeting March 25,
2004.
10.2
Approved by common consent thc renewal agreement including Change Order No. I for
the annual Janitorial Mmntenance Services Contract #03-057, Bid No. 03-46 for an
annual e~penditure of $186,549.40.
10.3
Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-8-2004-11.03 appointing elect~on
officials to serve in thc May i$, 2004 City of Collega Station and CSISD general
election.
10.4 Approved by common consent changes to the Council Meeting Procedures.
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10.5 Approved by common consent on Change Order No. I to a contract with CSC
Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $480,000.00.
10.6 Approved by common consent on the first reading of an ordinance approving a non-
exclusive medical waste franchise agreement with Tejas Medical Waste.
10.7
Approved by common consent an advance funding agreement (AFA) with TxDOT
providing streetscape improvements in conjunction with the Texas Avenue Widening
project.
11.8 Approved by common consent an agreement between the City of College Station and
TxDOT to enhance landscaping on University Drive.
10.9
Approved by common consent a letter in support of Texas A&M University's application
to the National Telecommunications and Information Admimstrntion (NTIA) for a grant
to do research on a Voice over lnternet Protocol (VolP) enabled Pubhc Safety Answenng
Point (PSAP).
10.10 Approved by common consent the Guidelines for the Naming of Pubhc Facilities.
Reeular Aaenda Item No. ! 1.1 - Public h~n_ring, d~_i_*el,**i,~n and possible action on a.
ordinance rezoning Phase 6 of the Castlegate Subdivision from A-O agricultural Open tn
PDD Planned development District, gopei~_i_no_ of 10,80 aeres generally !oea_!ea_ on the north
side of Greens Prairie Road~ Just west of Casflegate Drive
Development Manager Natalie Ruiz remarked that the proposed Planned Development District is
a s~nglc family integrated residential community with emcnities that provide for an enhanced
quality of life. The Planned Development District is the only available district that provides for
the mexitonons modifications of the regulations that allows for the developer to continue the
development as it was originally envisioned and implemented in the prevmus Sections 1-5 of the
Castlegute Subdivision. Uses proposed will include single family residential, parkland, open
space and greenways. The proposed development is in compliance with the Land Use Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the zoning request as
submitted.
Mayor Silvia opened the public heanng. No one spoke. Mayor Silvla closed the public hearing.
Council member Waremg moved to approve Ordinance No. 2714 rezoning Phase 6 ofthe
Castlegute Subdivision from A-O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned Development D~strict,
consisting of 10.80 acres gc-nerally located on the north side of Greens Prairie Road, west of
Castlegate Drive. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which earned unanimously,
6-0.
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FOR: Salvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Maloney
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Regular Anendn Item No. 11.2 - Public hearin*,, d_!se~_*_*~on and possible action on an
ordinance re'zoning Nantucket Phase 7. eonsistinn of 4.794 acres !oeo_Led_ south of Nantucket
Drive between State HJRhwav 6 and Harper's Ferry R~_~a_. from A=O Anrlenl~_~ai Open _t,~
R=I Sinnle Family Residential.
Development Manager Natalie Ruiz noted the property was annexed in 2002 and A-O
.Agricultural-Open was placed on the property as a holding zone at that time. The R-I request
m compliance with the Land Use Plan, which designates this property as Single Family
Residential Medium Density.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Mayor Pm Tern Hazen opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Pm Tern Hazen dosed
the public hearing.
Council member Masscy moved to approve Ordinance 2715 rezoning Nantucket Phase 7,
consisting of 4.794 acres, from A-O Agricultural Open to R-I Single Family Residential.
Council member Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Maloney
Renulnr Anenda Item No. 1 !.3 - Public hearing~ d|~eu~ian and po~,ihle get!un on ~-
ordinance ereafinn a desinn overlay for the Krenek Tap R~_~d Corridor.
City Planner Jane Kee noted that staffwas directed to prepare an overlay to place along Krenek
Tap Road what will enhance the views to create a sense of identity for the City, not only on the
municipal property but along Krenek Tap Road. The elements in the overlay address the views
by limiting facade materials, hiding parking behind structures, hmiting fence materials and
pulling single family residential structures closer lo the street. Ms. Kee described the Planning
and Zoning Commission modifications to Section 2 and 6 of the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Siivia opened the public hearing.
The following citizens addressed the City Council regarding the design overlay for Krenek Tap
Road Corridor:
Varoniea Morgan, 700 South Dexter
Thomas Madison, Austin, TX.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
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Council member Happ moved to approve Ordinance No. 2716 creating a design overlay for the
Krcnek Tap Road Corridor, with the Planning and Zon/ng Conumssions modifications. Council
member Meats seconded the motion, which earned unartimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, Hazen, Maasey, Happ, Wareing. Mears
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Maloney
Renular Anenda Item No. 11.4 - Presentnfinn= dise-~inn and po_._.!ble action announeinl,
the Certificates of Deposit~ Series 2004 that will be issued at the Renular Council meefl~--
scheduled for Auril 29~ 2004.
Council member Massey moved to approve the Certificates of Deposit, Series 2004 to be issued
at the Regular City Council meeting on April 29, 2004. Council member Happ seconded the
motion, which carried by a vote of 5-0.
FOR: Sdvia, Hazen, Meseey, Happ, Mears
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Maloney
ABSTAINED: Warcmg
Renular Anenda Item No. 12 - Disen=don, review and p_fl_~_~_ible action renardinn
followine meetinns: Brozos County Hen_!th Departmont~ Bra-n__* Avimnl Sbalt_er~ Brn_~-
Valley Council of Goveroments~ Cemetery Comm[_~__~_~ Fnend~_~ ImnroVemOnt Program
Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commies?= lnternovern-?-~l Commi~a~_
School District, Joint Relief Flsndin~I Review _~-nmmi~tee. Library ~_.nrnmlte~,~,. Metropnlitnn
Planninn Ornanization~ Parks and Ree~n_!!_nn Bonrd~ Plnnnin~ nnd 7~nnlng Comm~ool,,.~
Sister City Assoelation~ TAMU S_~_,de_nt Senate~ The Rese*_reh Valley Partnersbin.
Transnortation Committee~ Wolf Pen Creek Oversilht Cnmmltta~= Zonlun Board
Council member Happ pr'-~oented highlights of the Transportation Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Hazen presented a summary of the Planmng and Zoning Commission and Board
of Health meetings.
Council member Meats presented an overview of the Sister City Association meeting.
Mayor Silwa conveyed comments of the MPO and Brazos Animal Shelter Meetings.
City Managsr Brymer presented an outhne of the Research Valley Pa~nersh~p mooting.
A~istant City Manager Brown briefed the C~ty Council on the Neighborhood Task Force
Meeting.
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Regular Auenda Item No. 13 - The Cit~ Council may convene the executive
followinn the renular meefina to discuss matters Dos!ed_ on the og,~,_,tive session agenda for
ADril 8. 2004.
Council completed the Executive Session prior to the Regular Meeting.
Renular Anenda Item No. 14 - Final action on executive sf~do~n~ if n~essnry.
Council member Hazen moved to ~ncrease the Municipal Judge annual salary to $75,000 and 1%
~ncrease to the retirement benefit. Council member Happ seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Sflvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ. Waretng, Meats
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Maloney
Renular Anenda Item No. 15 - Adjourn
Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, April 8. 2004.
PASSED and APPROVED this 29th day of April, 2004.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: ~
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