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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/10/1994 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMAYOR Larry J. Ringer MAYOR PRO-TEM Fred Brown CITY MANAGER Ron Ragland COLLEGE STATION COUNCILMEMBERS Hub Kennady /ynn Mcllhaney emon Schneider David Hickson Nancy Crouch MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994 7:00 P.M. COUNClLMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Crouch, Hickson, Mcllhaney, Kennady COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Protem Brown and Councilmember Schneider STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Director of Development Services Ash, Assistant Director of Development Services Callaway, Public Information Officer Calliham, Executive Director of Fiscal/Human Resources Schroeder, Executive Director of Management Services Piwonka, City Planner Kee, Purchasing Agent Kettler, Public Services Director Smith, City Engineer Pullen Mr. Tom Wilkinson of the Brazos Valley Development Council accepted the proclamation read by Mayor Ringer to recognize "Older Workers Week". Mayor Ringer called the meeting to order. A_~enda Item No. I - Recognition of key personnel and respective city departments for their outstanding efforts relating to the arrest of the person suspected of committing multiple burglaries and arsons in Brazo-~ County and College Station. Mayor Ringer presented certificates of appreciation to personnel from several agencies throughout Brazos County and acknowledged their cooperative efforts: Brazos County Sheriff Bobby Riggs, Rick Stewart of the Department of Public Safety, Steve Smith of the College Station Fire Department, Nelson Porter of the Texas Commission on Fire Prevention, Sgt. Dan Jones of the College Station Police Department, and Mark Hiatt of the Brazos Valley Narcotics Task Force. City of College Station, Texas Providing Customer Service Excellence City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 10, 1994 Page 2 STATUTORY AGEN DA (2.1) Bid #94-25 -- Approved one (1) Skid-Steer Loader with attachments, Parks & Recreation Department, funds available as budgeted in FY 1993-94 General Fund, staff recommended award to Conley-Lott & Nichols as Iow bidder meeting specifications, total expenditure $22,159.96. (2.2) Bid #94-28 -- Approved Plastic Refuse Containers, Public Services, Sanitation Division, funds available as budgeted in Sanitation inventory, staff recommended award to El Monte Plastics as only bidder meeting specifications, total expenditure is $29,772.50. (2.3) Bid #94-30 -- Approved contract to paint the exterior of the Police/Municipal Court building, Facilities Maintenance Division, funds are available as budgeted in FY 1993-94 General Fund, staff recommended award to WTC Construction as Iow bidder meeting specifications, total expenditure is $24,800. (2.4) Bid #94-31 -- Approved one (1) Heavy Duty Type 1 Ambulance, Fire Department, funds are available as budgeted in FY 1993-94 Vehicle Replacement Fund and General Fund Contingency, staff recommended award to Southern Ambulance Builders, Inc. through Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC), cooperative buying program. Total expenditure $74,971.43. (2.5) Approved 1992 and 1993 refunds on property taxes to NationsBank, N.A. in the amount of $10,119.96. The statutory agenda items were approved by common consent. CONSENT AGENDA (3.1) Approved minutes for the Special Meeting, February 16, 1994, Executive Session, February 16, 1994, Workshop Meeting February 23, 1994, Executive Session, February 24, 1994, and Regular Meeting February 24, 1994. (3.2) Bid #94-23 -- Approved street materials annual blanket orders, Public Services Department, funds available as approved in FY 1993-94 General Fund, staff recommended Iow bid on each item, total expenditure $519,390. (3.3) Strategic Issues No. 3, Community Appearance, No. 18, Recycling, No. 42, Quality of Life; Ends Statement, Civic Pride, Transportation/Mobility, Public Health and Safety --Approved resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and submit a Clean Cities 2000 application. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 10, 1994 Page 3 (3.4) Strategic Issue No. 2, Economic Development; Ends Statements, Transportation/Mobility and Employment/Prosperity --Approved resolution authorizing the City Manager and Director of Finance to sign a letter of guaranty for the benefit of First American Bank as part of economic development incentive for North American Transit, Inc. (3.5) Approved an ordinance calling for a general election and special election to be held on Saturday, May 7, 1994 for the purpose of electing a Mayor, City Councilmembers Place 2, 4, and 6, and to elect a City Councilmember Place 1, to fill an unexpired term. (Ordinance No. 2050). (3.6) Approved request to convert a part-time position to a full time position in the Parks Department with additional funding from CSISD. (3.7) Approved a preliminary plat of 5.00 acres in Southwood Forest Phase V. Application is in the name of Laura Normand for W.D. Fitch. (94-303) Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. (3.8) Approved preliminary plat (Pontalba Apartments) of 4.02 acres along the south side of Southwest Parkway approximately 400' west of the Welsh Avenue intersection for three multi family lots to contain several fourplex buildings on each lot. Application is in the name of Larry Landry. (94-302) Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition that Lots 1 and 2 be provided with private access easements. (3.9) Approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and City Attorney to acquire a 0.4080 acre tract and a 0.0180 acre tract out of a 5.20 acre tract being Lot 88.14 in the University Industrial Center out of the Robert Stevenson ,Survey, Abstract 54, Brazos County, Texas, for the right-of-way for the extension of Victoria Avenue. Councilman Kennady removed Consent Agenda Items No. 3.4 and 3.6. The remaining items were approved by common consent. A.qenda Item No. 3.4 Councilman Kennady remarked that this is not the appropriate step for the city to make as a guarantor for a venture capital project to be located in Bryan. John McBeth from Brazos Transit Authority came forward to answer questions. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 10, 1994 Page 4 Councilwoman Mcllhaney asked Mr. McBeth to address the facts to reflect that when this subject was mentioned before, we were referring to short term before the money becomes available. Following further comments, Councilwoman Crouch made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager and Director of Finance to sign a letter of guaranty for the benefit of First American Bank. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 4-1, Councilman Kennady against. Councilwoman Mcllhaney mentioned that College Station will receive a fee for this transaction. ARenda Item No. 3.6 Councilman Kennady emphasized the importance of adding this staff position to the budget process. He said we should keep the part time seasonal person and approve the full time position in the upcoming budget. Mayor Ringer stated that this part time person is working the hours of a full time person. Assistant City Manager Brymer made additional comments. Councilwoman Crouch made a motion to approve the position in the Parks Department from a part time position to a full time position with additional funding from CSISD. Councilwoman Mcllhaney seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 4-1, Councilman Kennady against. Agenda Item No. 4 - Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance on the question of rezonin.q 4.02 acres along the south side of Southwest Parkway approximately 400' west of the Welsh Avenue intersection from C- 1 General Commercial to R-4 Low Density Apartments. Application is in the name of Larry Landry. Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the rezoning request. (Ordinance No. 2051). Staff Planner Kuenzel presented this item. She showed overhead visuals. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Councilwoman Crouch inquired about the current development of apartments, duplexes, and fourplexes. Ms. Kuenzel replied that the city has approved plans for 600 multi family units. Discussion was held on the access to Christine Lane. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 10, 1994 Page 5 Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. He closed the public hearing. Councilman Hickson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2051 to rezone 4.02 acres from C-1 General Commercial to R-5 Apartments Medium Density. Councilman Kennady seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0. Councilman Mcllhaney asked what point could we restrict access to Christine Lane. City Attorney Locke replied this would be done as part of the plat. Agenda Item No. 5 - Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance rezonin.q 19.34 acres along the south side of Southwest Parkway across from Central Park Lane intersection from C-N, R-3 and R-lA to R-$ Medium Density Apartment. Application is in the names of Philip E. Blackburn and Hartzell Elkins. Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the rezonin.q request. (Ordinance No. 2052). Staff Planner Kuenzel presented this item. She showed overheads of the site. Staff recommended approval along with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilwoman Mcllhaney asked Ms Kuenzel to clarify the location of the extension of Central Park Lane on the map. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Mr. Philip Blackburn, 1506 Southern Plantation Dr., of Triple B Inc. spoke in favor of the rezoning. His rezoning request consisted of three zoning changes, R-lA to R-3 to R-5 and C-N to R-5. This new zoning will comply with the city's comprehensive plan and proposed land use plan. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Kennady made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2052 rezoning 19.34 acres along the south side of Southwest Parkway across from Central Park Lane intersection from C-N, R-3, R-lA to R-5 Medium Density Apartments. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0. Agenda Item No. 6 - (A.) Approval of appointment of College Station Representative to the Board of Directors of the Bryan-Colle.qe Station Athletic Federation. The SearchlNominatinR Committee was appointed to find a replacement and Mr. David Hudspeth was recommended to the board. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 10, 1994 Page 6 Councilwoman Crouch made a motion to appoint David Hudspeth to the Bryan- College Station Athletic Federation. Councilwoman Mcllhaney seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0. (B.) Approval of appointment of Tamara Jackson to continue as a member of the Joint Relief Funding Review Committee. Term shall expire 1996. Councilwoman Crouch made a motion to appoint Tamara Jackson to the Joint Relief Funding Committee with term expiring in 1996. Councilwoman Mcllhaney seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0. Mayor Ringer suggested the council review the appointment dates of this committee and consider adjusting the dates to accommodate the activities of the Joint Relief Funding Review Committee. Agenda Item No. 7 - Strategic Issue No. 48, Cable Franchise Renewal -- Approval of second reading regarding proposed Franchise Renewal with TCA Cable Co. for the provision of Multi Channel Services in College Station. The City Council voted 6-0, Councilman Brown absent to approve the first reading of the franchise renewal ordinance at their February 16th meetinQ. Councilman Kennady made a motion to approve the second reading of the franchise renewal. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0. Agenda Item No. 8 - Strategic Issue No. 1, Re-Examination of Long Ran.qe Land Use Plan and Ends Statement #1, Transportation/Mobility -Council Govemance Policy -- Approval of amendments to Thorouqhfare Plan-Street Extensions and Changes in Street Classifications. Councilwoman Crouch made a motion to approve amendments to the thoroughfare plan with staff recommendations. Councilwoman Mcllhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. AQenda Item No. 9 - Strate.qic Issue No. 1, Re-Examination of Long Range Land Use Plan and Ends Statement #1, Transportation/Mobility - Council Governance Policy -- Approval of alternative concepts for amending the Thoroughfare Plan to cover south College Station and beyond. City Council Regular Meeting Page 7 Thursdy, March 10, 1994 Councilwoman Mcllhaney made a motion to approve the Thoroughfare Plan for the south of College Station and to proceed with Pebble-Barron alternative. Councilman Kennady seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0. A.qenda Item No. 10 - Hear Visitors. No one spoke. A.qenda Item No. 11 - Adiourn Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: C~y Secretary C(~nnie Hooks APPROVED: Mayor~ GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994 7:00 P.M. 8. 18. 9. 19. 10. 20.