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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/1990 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY S, L990 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Brown, Haddox, Gardner, McIlhaney, Birdwe11, Schneider COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Raqland, Assistant City Manager Brymer, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, Assistant City Manager Woody, Asst. Director of Public Services Smith, City Engineer Smith, Budget Director Schroeder, Asst. Director of Parks and Recreation Ploeger, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Asst. City Attorney Banks, city Attorney Locke, Public Information officer Calliham, Asst. City Secretary Hooks VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Mayor Ringer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A=enda Item No. 1 - Si~nin~ of a oroclemation desiqnatinq Februar~ 18-24, 1990 as -National Engineer,s Week". Mr. Bill Burger accepted the proclamation signed by Mayor Ringer. Agenda Item No. 2 - Presentation of a check to the Brazos Valley Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Ms. Mary Mattingly, Director of the Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse and Ms. Sally Mayfield, Secretary/ Treasurer of the BVCASA Board of Directors, came forward to accept a check from the city in the amount of $20,000, for its work in the fight against drugs and alcohol abuse. Ms. Mayfield thanked the Council. Agenda Item No. 3 - CONSENT AGENDA. (3.1) Approval of the minutes of the special meeting, December 28, 1989, the workshop meeting, January 24, 1990, and the regular meeting, January 25, 1990. (3.2) Approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for professional services between the City of College Station and Municipal Development Group for planning services related to the master plan for Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Park Corridor. (Council Issue No. 7) 007701 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, February 8, 1990 Page 2 (3.3) Approval of the revised master preliminary plat - Pebble Creek (Centroid Ranch) Phase I (90-301), Planning and Zoning Commission approved plat with a variance for the length of cul-de-sac. (3.4) Approval of annual uniform rental, Bid #90-21, for rental and cleaning of employee uniforms. Funds are available in the General, Utility, and Sanitation Funds for FY 1989-90. This agreement will be for a two year period with the option for renewal upon mutual agreement between City and vendor. Staff recommends low bidder, National Linen Service, $50,016.20. (3.5) Approval of the purchase of a 60 ft. articulating aerial device, Bid 990-22, for the Public Utilities Electrical Division. Funds are available as budgeted in the FY 1989-90 Utility Fund. Staff recommends iow bidder, Commercial Body Corp., $43,290. (3.6) Approval of the purchase of a Dump Truck Cab & Chassis, Bid #90-15, Public Utilities Dept., Water/Sewer Division, funds budgeted in FY 1989-90 Utility Fund, staff recommends award to low bidder meeting specifications, Duncan Truck Sales, $27,687. (3.?) Approval of the purchase of a Crack/Joint Router & Sealer, Bid #90-18, Public Services Dept., Streets Division. Funds budgeted in FY 1989-90 General Fund, staff recommends award to low bidder meeting specifications, Crafco Texas, Inc., $27,585. (3.8) Approval of a policy relating to criteria for using outside consultants or professional services. (Council Issue No. 36) Councilman Gardner removed Consent Agenda Item No. 3.2 and Consent Agenda Item No. 3.3 Councilman Birdwell removed Consent Agenda Item No. 3.1. Councilman Birdwell asked staff to listen from the tape of the December 28th meeting, and clarify paragraph 4 on page 4, Mr. Riley's statement. Mayor Ringer responded that he and the City Secretary's office will check the tape. Councilman Schneider moved approval of the minutes as corrected. Mayor Ringer suggeste~ adding a statement under Agenda Item No. 1 that Councilman Haddox was excused from closed session. 007702 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, February 8, 1990 Page 3 Councilman Gardner seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Birdwell moved approval of the minutes of January 24, 1990, and January 25, 1990 as presented. Councilman Brown seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Consent Aaenda Item No. 3.2 - ADDroval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for professional services between the City and Municipal Development Group for Dlannina services related to the master plan for Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Park Corridor (Council Issue No. 7). Councilman Gardner stated that he will abstain from the vote because he had several concerns about the selection process of the consultant as previously stated at the workshop meeting. Councilman Brown moved approval of the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for professional services between the City and Municipal Development Group for planning services related to the master plan for Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Pak Corridor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried by a vote of 6-0-1, Councilman Gardner abstained. A~enda Item No. 3.3 - Approval of the revised master preliminary plat Pebble Creek (Centroid Ranch) Phase I (90-301), Planning and Zoning Commission approved plat with a variance for the length of cul-de-sac. Councilman Gardner made several comments to the staff. He asked if the staff had discussed a bikeway system in the new subdivi- sion. Ms. Kee replied that she was not familiar of any discus- sions taken place relative to gaining bikeways. She noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission indicated that several streets required sidewalks. Mr. Gardner also commented that certain streets should be wider. Mr. Gardner pointed out his concern that a "neighborhood park" is located under utility lines. Councilman Haddox commented that the Economic Development Foundation and the owners are negoti- ating with the City to determine if the possibility exists for additional parkland. Councilman Birdwell indicated that this is the second time the plat has been before the Council, the council approved the plat previously. This plat shows significant difference in this plat 007703 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, February 8, 1990 Page 4 from the earlier one, in that it relates to the Pebble Creek Drive and the distance for a proposed future and the lots in the development. He noted that a portion of land is vacant. Mr. Birdwell pointed out the location on the map. Mr. Dan Sears, representing the applicant, stated that at the present time, a green buffer is planned for the undeveloped land. Councilman Brown moved approval of the revised master preliminary plat - Pebble Creek Phase I (90-301). The motion was seconded by Councilman Haddox which carried by a vote of 5-2. Councilman Birdwell explained that he will vote no for this plat because he anticipates a problem with a portion of the plat as previously discussed. FOR: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen McIlhaney, Schneider, Brown, and Haddox AGAINST: Councilmen Gardner and Birdwell Agenda It~ No. 4 - Discussion of a no-smoking ordinance in the City of College Station as requested by the American Heart Association. Dr. Jim Rohack addressed the Council as the local president of the American Heart Association Chapter. Dr. Rohack presented several statistics on nicotine dependence and its affects on humans. He requested that the City of College Station pass an ordinance limiting the exposure to individuals to smoke in public places and workplaces. He added that Texas A&M University and the City of Bryan implement such an ordinance. Dr. Herman Brown, representing the American Cancer Society Brazos Unit, spoke to the Council. He addressed the consequences of tobacco smoke and its association to cancer. Councilman Birdwell stated that the model ordinance provided in the packet is very reasonable. City Manager Ragland mentioned that all city offices are currently acting under the administrative policy designating no- smoking areas. With concurrence of the council, the Mayor directed the City Attorney to draft a no-smoking ordinance or bring council information comparing Bryan's ordinance with the model ordinance or perhaps the ordinances suggested by Dr. Brown, and bring back to the Council at the next meeting in February or the first meeting in March. 007704 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, February 8, 1990 Page 5 Agenda It,m No. $ - Consideration of a request and aDDroval of a resolution authoriminq the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with the Brazes County District Attorney re~ardin~ disposition of forfeited contraband under Chapter $9 of the TeXas Code of Criminal Procedure. Chief Strope explained that this item originates as a result of a passage of a new state statute that creates a civil forfeiture proceeding where a law enforcement agency may cease real or personal property that has been used in conjunction with a first or second degree felony offense. Councilman McIlhaney asked what type of funds can be applied toward these proceeds. Chief Strope noted that certain restrictions have been placed on the use of funds after the sale of forfeited property. The proceeds can be used only in funds for criminal investigative manners. Councilman Haddox commented that he would like to see the proceeds go specifically to the anti-drug enforcement for the city and county. Chief Strope reiterated that the state law specifically states how these funds are used. Councilman Haddox moved approval of the resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with the Brazes County District Attorney regarding disposition of forfeited contraband under Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 6 - Consideration of a master preliminary plat for Emerald Forest Phase 8, 9, 10, & 11 (89-306). Planning Director Callaway pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended the subdivision plat as submitted by a vote of 6-1. Mr. Callaway noted that the Development Policies committee of the Council met and the members felt the major points should be expressed at this time. He elaborated on these points as follows. He stated that the decision made by the Council to participate in the oversize participation cost for channel and bridge improvements necessary to extend Appomattox in the subdivision were based upon a discussion that revolved around the plat somewhat different from the proposed plat and in that action council stated their preference to see a collector street extended from this subdivision to the East Bypass. Mr. Callaway further stated that the plat submitted does not reflect the conditions under which council agreed to participate 007705 City Council Regular Meeting Regular Meeting, February 8, 1990 Page 6 in those costs. He stated that members of the Development Policies committee were receptive to the concept of working with the developer to arrive at a solution that would provide for that extension to the Bypass. Mr. Callaway noted that effort could also include the city participating in some of the offsite costs of the extension of the street. Mr. Callaway expressed another concern of the Committee. The members also felt that the alignment of the collector street extended to the Bypass did not necessarily have to follow the exact alignment of North Forest Parkway, but that the developer had a considerable amount of latitude in the design of the plat and street extended through the subdivision. The members of the Committee and staff recommended that the Council reject this plat and allow the developer to submit a plat which meets the conditions under which the Council agreed to participate. Mayor Ringer quoted from the minutes of the November 29th meeting, "...Council concurs that access be provided from the new subdivision to the Bypass." Councilman Birdwell moved to reject the plat as submitted. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion. Councilman Haddox commented that the committee felt the staff can work with the developer so a plat can be devised where a street can be built to satisfy all participants. Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Callaway if the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the access road. Mr. Callaway noted that P&Z discussed the road in detail. The P&Z recommended approval of the plat as submitted by a vote of 6-1. Mr. Don Hellriegel addressed the Council. He clarified the amended motion made by the Planning and Zoning Commission, which asked the Council to consider an access road. Mr. John Webb, President of Emerald Forest Homeowners Association, addressed the Council. He stated that the homeowners concur with the extension of Appomattox and develop- ment of another subdivision, but additional access should be addressed. Mr. Larry Wells stated that TTI indicated a collector street is not needed for this new subdivision. He pointed out that the 007706 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, February 8, 1990 Page 7 number of number of lots are reduced, if a collector street is required. Mayor Ringer commented that the council's concern is to provide emergency service to the area. The motion to reject the plat passed by a vote of 7-0. aqenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of a resolution authorizina the City Ma-seer, the Mayor, and the CitV attorney to take any and all saris-- necessary to obtain and pay for the riaht-of-wav and public utility easements for the widening and extendin~ of Millers Lane from its intersection with Texas State Highway 6 (Texas avenue) to the East BYPass. City Attorney Locke stated that the staff is in the final stages of closing the advances of right-of-way and easements to the city so that the state can begin working on the extension of FM 2818 to the Emerald Forest Parkway. Staff requested authorization from the council to condemn where necessary those properties where settlements can be reached. Councilman Brown moved approval of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haddox and carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 8 - Hear Visitors. No one spoke. agenda Item No. 9 - Closed session to receive legal report [6252-17(2){r)] and discuss administrative personnel [6252-7(2)(a)]. 9.1 Staff Report [6252-17(2)(r)] 1. Legal Report 2. Administrative Staff Report 9.2 Administrative Personnel [6252-17(2)(g)] 1. City Secretary The council moved into closed session at 8:00 p.m. aqenda Item No. 10 - action on closed session. The council moved into open session at 8:38 p.m. Councilman Haddox moved to appoint Connie Hooks as City Secretary with an annual salary of $24,000. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. 007707 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, February 8, 1990 Page 8 aqenda Item No. 11 - adjourn. The Mayor adjourned the meeting. City Secretary Connie Hooks 007708 GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8, 1990 7:00 P.M. 13 14 15 16 17 o 2O 007722