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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/1997 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor LYNN MCILHANEY Mayor Pro Tempore HUB KENNADY City Manager GEORGE K. NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members STEVE ESMOND LARRY MARIOTT DAVID HICKSON DICK BIRDWELL SWlKI ANDERSON MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 1997 Utility Service Center, 1601 Graham Road COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Protem Kennady, Councilmembers Anderson, Esmond, Mariott Birdwell, Hickson STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Cargill, Public Information Manager Calliham, Director of Technology and Information Services Piwonka, Communications Director Shear, Director of Economic and Community Services Ash, Director of Finance Cryan, Community Development Director Carroll Mayor Mcllhaney opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Item No. I -- Pledge of Allegiance Councilmembers and audience cited the pledge of allegiance. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Invocation Mayor Protem Kennady provided the invocation. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consider request for absence from meeting. All members were present. Providing Customer Service Excellence Council Regular 8~28~97 Page 2 A.qenda Item No. 4 -- Presentations a. Colle,qe Station Nationals Reco,qnition Day -- September 13,1997: Members of the National Little League All Stars received public recognition and gifts from the City. b. Brazos Valley Heat Recognition Day -- Au,qust 28, 1997: Members of the Girls 12 and Under Fastpitch Softball team were recognized by the City Council with a proclamation and gifts. c. Brazos County United Way Kick Of Celebration Week -- August 24-30, 1997: Bob Fleischer of the local United Way organization accepted the proclamation. A.qenda Item No. 5 -- Statutory A_clenda 5a. Approved purchase of one distribution circuit breaker for the Post Oak Mall Electrical Substation. Fund available per reimbursement of Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company. Awarded to Wesco, of San Antonio as Iow bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $19,803. 5b. Purchase for various decorative poles and light fixtures to be used on Patricia Street Project. This item was removed by Councilmember Birdwell. Mayor Protem Kennady moved approval to award bid to Dealers Electrical Supply as Iow bidder meeting specifications in the amount of $28,350. Motion seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried 5-2. Councilmembers Birdwell and Anderson voted against the motion. 5c. Approved purchase of traffic signal poles, mast arms, and accessories for traffic signal installation at Glenhaven & University Drive. Funds available as budgeted in 1995 GOB funds. Awarded to Techline, Inc. of Austin as Iow bidder meeting specifications in the amount of $21,670. Items 5a and 5c were approved by common consent. A.qenda Item No. 6 -- Consent Agenda 6a. Approved council minutes for workshop meeting, August 12, 1997 and regular meeting of August 12, 1997. 6b. Approved adoption of 1997 Strategic Issues. Council Regular 8/28/97 Page 3 6c. Approved an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M University for purpose of installing, operating and maintaining "Advance Pedestrian Warning Flashers" on Wellborn Road. 6d. Approved release of performance bond for contract with West Oaks Construction for Bee Creek Phase II Drainage Project. 6e. Approved Ordinance No. 2259 amending Chapter 10, Section 2f of the College Station Code of Ordinances by extending the existing school zone on Rock Prairie Road. 6f. Consider request in the amount of $48,000 for facade improvement program and contract for execution of renovation on exterior facades at 315 Church street property. Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve the monies allocation for facade improvement program at 315 Church street. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kennady. Motion carried by a vote of 5-2, with Councilmembers Birdwell and Anderson voting against. 6g. Approved 4 optional relocation program contracts in the amount of $172,988 at the following locations: 1221 Phoenix $39,500 1220 Phoenix $46,588 1001 Eleanor $42,700 421 Edwards $44,200 Funding provided by CDBG and Home grant funds. 6h. Approved award to Construction Resource Group for Wayne Smith Baseball Complex in the amount of $1,289,755. Approved reduction in change order by $152,220 to reduce cost of project within budgeted funding levels. 6i. Approved purchase of thoroughfare street lighting construction including labor, materials, and equipment for George Bush Drive. Monies allocated from CIP Bond funds in the amount of $374,205.49 and award bid to Rhode Construction. 6j. Authorized Mayor to sign an easement from Texas A&M University System for traffic signal light anchor to be located at Texas Avenue and Lone Star Pavilion intersection. Council Regular 8~28~97 Page 4 6k. Approved lease agreement with Noble Handy of 2718 Brookway Drive to lease approximately 3.7 acres of land located south and east of Switch Station Road near the Windwood Subdivision. 61. Approved Ordinance No, 2260 authorizing staff to install a 911 gate on Bent Tree Drive at its intersection with Sebesta Road. Items a-e and g-I were approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 7 -- ReQular A_clenda 7a. Public hearing on the City of College Station 1997-98 Proposed Budget. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. John Crompton of 1000 Rose Circle addressed the Council regarding the city's receipt of property for sale as parkland from Mr. and Mrs. Madeley. He noted concerns regarding access to the property and it is too small to develop as a neighborhood park. He asked the Council to consider placing monies in the proposed budget an amount to acquire property to allow access and give enough space to develop into a proper neighborhood park. Helen Pugh of 601 Fairview requested the Council increase police officer and animal control officer salaries as well as adding to the staff additional police officers and animal control officers. No one else spoke. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. 7b. Discuss and consider request for $250,000 funding to assist with the development, renovation and new construction of the consolidated health care facility to be located at 3400 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. Community Development Director Jo Carroll explained the request for $250,000 toward the development of a consolidated health care facility. This building project will provide a facility that will increase the health care needs of indigent and working poor citizenry within Bryan-College Station. Ms. Carroll presented information regarding possible CDBG funding sources and the relationship of this request to the City's goals relating to the delivery of health and human services. Council Regular 8~28~97 Page 5 Members of the Coalition addressed the Council to support the project: Eric Todd, Health Services Administrator BVCAA Buzz Pruitt, Professor Dept. of Health and Kinesiology, TAMU Craig Blakely, Past President of the Board Prenatal Clinic Following extensive council discussion, Councilman Birdwell made the motion to deny the request for funding. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hickson. Mr. Birdwell commented that there are a number of issues related to management, duplication of services, and the changing nature of the health care system as noted in a letter by the City Manager to Council on this request which have not been answered. Mr. Birdwell also added concerns related to the role of the City providing health care services. Councilman Esmond commented that the city may need to be involved due to the lack of federal government participation. Councilman Hickson noted that the citizens of College Station will be better served from a facility located in College Station due to the convenience to its citizenry. Mayor Protem Kennady made a substitute motion to allocate $100,000 from the $249,000 available in public facilities fund toward this project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Esmond. Mayor Mcllhaney mentioned the importance of providing full human related services (not just health issues) to the College Station citizenry. A step has been achieved toward this by acquiring land along the Lincoln Center Corridor with the next phase being the construction of a building. The substitute motion passed by a vote of 4-3. FOR: Anderson, Kennady, Mariott, Esmond AGAINST: Birdwell, Hickson, Mcllhaney Councilman Esmond made a motion to allocate $100,000 from the proposed $2.3 million surplus in the general fund to the project and add to amount of $100,000 approved in previous motion. The motion was not seconded. Council moved forward to next item. 7c. Consider purchase of TelePath Automated/Interactive Voice Response System to allow citizens access to a 24 hour City Hall in the amount of $53,860. Fundin.q available in FY 1997 Replacement Fund. Council Regular 8~28~97 Page 6 Linda Piwonka provided a brief update on this item to solicit support from council to fund this request. Council heard a detailed presentation from staff at its June 26th workshop meeting. Questions were raised by councilmembers. Helen Pugh of 601 Fairview came forward to express her opposition on this request. Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve the funding request for the purchase of this additional module to our telephone system. Motion seconded by Mayor Protem Kennady. Councilman Birdwell made a substitute motion to refer this item back to staff and direct them to study further and investigate other automated systems of lesser cost currently in operation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. FOR: Esmond, Birdwell, Hickson, Anderson AGAINST: Mariott, Mcllhaney, Kennady The substitute motion passed 4-3. 7d: Consider ordinance, resolution, and interlocal agreement ordering a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 re~ardin¢l a convention center to be located in the City of College Station. Councilman Birdwell made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2261 as presented which directed staff to proceed with the election on November 4th with the ballot language to read "Shall the City Council of the City of College Station proceed with the construction of a convention center." The motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Kennady which carried unanimously, 7-0. 7e. Discuss and possible action on the issue of conductinq a public offerin.q to solicit closed bids, subiect to a bid minimum and construction start date maximum for individual lots in the Business Park. Councilman Esmond made a motion to authorize staff to conduct a public offering to solicit closed bids on one lot, subject to the following conditions: 1) a minimum amount of $75,000 per acre 2) construction start date within two years from closing 3) land revert back to city with a penalty of 5 percent of the bid price for failure to meet the construction start date Council Regular 8~28~97 Page 7 4) city provide the following upon issuance of certificate of occupancy: a. cash infusion equal to bid price, b. ten years of tax abatements. 5) In exchange, the buyer would have to provide a minimum of: a. ten jobs per acre, b. $250,000 of appraised value per acre. Motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. Councilman Anderson made an amendment to the motion by deleting item No. 5 and item No. 4a. The motion was seconded by Councilman Birdwell. Councilman Hickson made a substitute motion to defer this item to a future workshop. Motion was seconded by Councilman Birdwell which carried 6-1, Councilman Anderson voted against. 7f. Discuss and possible action on calling a referendum to authorize the City to issue certificates of obligation and/or participate in the construction of a multi level parking .qara.qe at Northgate. John Raney, owner of Texas Aggie Bookstore urged council to move quickly on the construction of a garage because of its integral part of the parking solution in Northgate. Councilman Anderson made a motion to amend the ordinance calling the election previously approved at this meeting by adding a second referendum on the ballot "Shall the voters of College Station approve the construction of a parking garage at Northgate". The motion was seconded by Councilman Esmond. Motion failed by a vote 3-4. FOR: Anderson, Birdwell, Esmond AGAINST: Mcllhaney, Mariott, Hickson, Kennady 7.q. Consider and possible action on amendment to Economic Development Agreement between the City of College Station and Universal Computer Service, Inc, Dealer Computer Services, Inc., Rental System, Inc., and Universal Computer Systems~ Inc. Richard Smith, a member of the Board of Directors for EDC addressed the Council in support of this project. Council Regular 8~28~97 Page 8 Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve the agreement as presented and amended. The motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Kennady and carried 4-3. FOR: Mcllhaney, Mariott, Kennady, Hickson AGAINST: Anderson, Birdwell, Esmond 7h. Consider and possible action on Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of College Station and Universal Computer Service, Inc., Dealer Computer Service, Inc., Rental Systems~ Inc. and Universal Computer Systems~ Inc, for tax abatement in Reinvestment Zone 4, more fully described as Lot 1, Block 6 being 30.743 acres located within Phase II of the Business Center at Colle,qe Station. 7i. Consider ordinance for Budget Amendment 2 to the City of College Station 1996-97 Budget for the purpose of providin.q a grant of $922,2~0 to Economic Development Corporation to be used to purchase land for an economic development prospect. Councilman Hickson made a motion to approve the tax abatement agreement and budget amendment, Ordinance No. 2262 as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried 6-1, Councilman Anderson voted against. 7j. Consider relocation benefits as determined by the Uniform Relocation Act for the eligible relocation costs associated with the moving of the Burger Boy Restaurant from 301 C Patricia Street. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to authorize staff to proceed with settlement as outlined by staff in the amount of $20,000 of known actual expense with a potential of $5,000 additional expense, and a maximum of $10,000 provided for in another category for a total city obligation of $35,000. Motion seconded by Councilman Hickson. Norma Miller, 504 Guernsey, presented a letter regarding the relocation negotiations between Mr. Sopasakis and the City. Marianne Oprisko, 14125 Renee Lane addressed the Council about the notices received by Mr. Sopasakis to vacate the Burger Boy premises. Vote was taken on the motion, 5-2. Motion carried. FOR: Hickson, Mcllhaney, Birdwell, Kennady, Mariott AGAINST: Esmond, Anderson Council Regular 8~28~97 Page 9 7k. Consider appointment to Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board. Mayor Protem Kennady made a motion to appoint Larry Mariott to the TIF Board for a two year term. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Hickson currently serves as Chairman of the Board with one year remaining on the board. Councilman Esmond was also appointed to the Board at the August 11th meeting for a two year term. Agenda Item No. 8 - Hear visitors. Shannon Schunict of 309B First Street addressed the Council regarding the lack of sidewalks along Wellborn from Westgate Center to Cafe Eccell in College Station. Council asked staff to look into his request. Helen Pugh of 601 Fairview addressed the Council about a code violation of parked cars in the yard on George Bush. She asked who to contact on weekends regarding violations. City Manager Noe noted that the staff is working on a staggered shift to accommodate weekends and weeknights. Peter Keating of 8411 Shadow Oaks inquired about the newly formed engineering committee of the council. He also asked about the committee of engineers formed by staff and concerns about this process. Mayor Mcllhaney responded that the council is addressing his concerns. Marianne Oprisko acknowledged a recent article in the Eagle written by City Manager Skip Noe as a response to a councilmember's article in the same issue. Roxanne Brown of 306B Second St. came forward to express to council her opposition to the cost of $48,000 for the Facade Improvement program. She made comments about the procedures for public comments to the Council. A.qenda Item No. 9 -- Final action on executive session, if necessary. Council returned to executive session at 9:55 p.m. Council returned to open session at 10:25 p.m. No action was taken. Council Regular 8~28~97 Page 10 Agenda Item No. 10 -- Adjourn. Mayor Mcllhaney adjourned the meeting. PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of November., 199__~7. ~it~~oks APPROVED: Mayd~r Lynn Mcllhan~t GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1997 7:00 P.M. 19. 20.