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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/13/1989 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR HEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1989 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL HEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brovn, Haddox, Schneider, Gardner, Birdvell McIlhaney STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ragland, Assistant City Manager Woody, Assistant City Manager Br~mer, City Secretary Jones, City Attorney Locke, City Engineer Pullen, Zoning Official Kee, City Planner Callaway, CIP Director Ash, PARD Director Beachy, Finance Director Harrison, Budget Director Schroeder Traffic Engineer Black, Fire Chief Landua, Council Coordinator Hooks VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Aqenda Item No. 1 - Siqninq of a proclamation desiqnating &pril 23-29, 1989 as "Professional Secretaries Week". Mayor Ringer read the proclamation and presented it to Darlene Pelco of the B/CS Professional Secretaries Association. Agenda Item No. 2 - Signing of a proclamation designating the week of April 16-22, 1989 as -Sexual Assault Awareness Week". Linda Castoria of the Brazos County Rape Crisis Center came forward to accept the proclamation signed by Mayor Ringer. Aqenda Item No. 3 - Siqninq of a proclamation desiqnatinq April 21, 1989 as "Statistical Science Awareness Day". Dr. Manuel Parsons of the Statistical Department at Texas A&M University accepted the proclamation. Agenda Item No. 4 - Joint Proclamation with the cities of Bryan and College Station designatingApril 2Znd as ,,Water Awareness Day,' and May 1-7 as "Texas Water Utilities Awareness Week". Mayor Ringer read the proclamation. He indicated that this proclamation will be signed at Post Oak Mall on April 22nd by both mayors. 007234 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 13, 1989 Page 2 &~enda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance amending Section Chapter 10, of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the parking, standing, storing of vehicles, providing for the prohibition of parking vehicles on front yards excluding driveways and a special exception procedure. (Council Issue No. 6} City Planner Callaway explained that previous discussions of this ordinance have been held. The proposed ordinance restricts parking on front lawns in single family and multi-family residential areas; it also contains an exemption clause to be administered through the Zoning Board of Adjustments. He recommended that the ordinance become effective 60 days from the date of adoption and be enforced on a reactive basis. At the previous last meeting, the issue of narrow streets was discussed by council. Mr. Pullen showed graphs which described several scenarios that exist along narrow streets. Mayor Ringer stated that a public hearing on this item was held at the last regularly scheduled meeting; he announced that anyone present who wished to address the Council might do so. Mr. Jack Rose, 502 Kyle, stated that a property owner should be able to utilize his property the way he sees fit as long as it does not constitute a safety or health hazard to the neighbor. He urged the Council to vote against the ordinance. Mr. Bill Martin, 1010 Harrington, also expressed opposition to the ordinance. Mrs. Dorothy Holland, 514 Kyle, expressed concerns against cars parking on front lawns. She stated that community pride is very important and citizens must strive for more neatness and beauty in the community. She voiced her support for the ordinance. Dr. C.C. Cooper, 1101 Walton Dr. came forward. He asked Council to look at the initial causes of these problems and give considerable thought to the ordinance before it is adopted. Mr. Steven Miller, 1201 Francis, addressed the Council. with Dr. Cooper's comments. He concurred Mayor Ringer summarized the ordinance as drafted. Councilman Birdwell moved approval of Ordinance No. 1806 with the removal of "recreational vehicles" and "trailers" from Section B, and including that enforcement will begin 60 days after adoption of the ordinance. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. 007235 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 13, 1989 Page 3 &qenda It~ No. 6 - Discussion and consideration of a proposal by residents within the unincorporated area of Co~nnissioners Precinct 3, to orq-~ize a ~ural fire prevention district that would encompass portions of the Colleqe Station BT~. Mr. Randy Sims, Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 3, addressed this item. He announced that a county election has been called for the creation of a fire prevention district in Precinct 3. He..asked the Council for permission to include the northeast portion of the city's ETJ. Councilman McIlhaney asked Mr. Sims to explain the residents' request. Mr. Sims replied that the rural fire department has been funded by the county and by donations from the rural area. Consequently, the 100 residents would like to share in the cost of purchasing additional equipment to service the people in the area. Mr. Weldon Wright, representing the volunteer fire department of Precinct 3, spoke to the Council. He pointed out that during this economic period, it would not be feasible for the fire district to incur indebtedness. Mr. Wright added that the money raised in the district cannot be utilized outside the district. The County has agreed to continue funding the volunteer fire departments; but in the future, funding might be withdrawn by other commissioners. Mr. Sims clarified that there will be fire protection in the ETJ at the same level of service residents are receiving at this time, if they do not vote to participate in the fire prevention district. Mr. C.B. Jones, Rt. 6, Box 625, addressed the Council. He requested that the Council postpone action or deny permission for the election to be held in the ETJ. Mr. L.G. Crum, Rt. 3, Box 174B, spoke to the Council. He asked the Council to provide time for the voters in Precinct 3, to gain further knowledge about the proposed district. Mr. Ron Mayward, Assistant Chief of the Precinct 3 Volunteer Fire Department, addressed the Council. He pointed out that the regulations under the ETJ rules are very unusual. The residents in the ETJ did not elect the City Council to serve them, and, therefore the councilmembers are not responsible for those persons. He indicated that if the city were to vote to exclude the ETJ area from voting in the election, those persons could come back and petition the City to provide the fire protection. Mr. Sims responded to Mr. Jones' comments. Councilman Birdwell moved approval of allowing the voters in the ETJ portion of College Station to vote in the county election for the creation of a rural fire prevention district in Precinct 3. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion. 007236 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 13, 1989 Page 4 Councilman Birdwe11 commented that he was disappointed about the procedural aspects in which the county took on this matter, but the concept of providing better fire protection service should be decided by the voters in the precinct. Councilman Haddox agreed. The vote was taken and Councilman Birdwell's motion was approved unanimously, 7-0. Aqenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of a final plat - East B~pass Business Park (89-205). (potential for oversized partioipat~on in waterline construction). Mr. Callaway described this item. Ne stated that a preliminary plat with a variance to sidewalk requirements was approved by P&Z and the Council. He noted that this plat has potential for oversize participation in waterline construction. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Mr. Pullen explained that staff recommended the installation of an 18" waterline because it would provide better protection to meet the demands of the Plan 2000 growth area. Councilman Birdwell asked staff to provide an economic analysis for this construction. Mr. Pullen replied that the city would spend $26,000 at this time to provide the same 18" waterline versus spending $64,000 at a future date. Councilman Brown moved approval of the final plat and request staff to come back with the issue of oversized participation. Councilman Birdwell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0. Aqenda Item No. 8 - CONSENT AGENDA: (8.1) Approval of the minutes of the City Council Workshop Meeting, March 22, 1989 and the Regular Meeting, March 23, 1989. (8.2) Mobile and Handheld Radios for Fire Department. (8.3) Approval of a purchase request payable to Riewe & Wischmeyer in the amount of $7,824.88 for Wolfpen Creek Interceptor Sewer Phase I. (8.4) Approval of a purchase request payable to Riewe & Wischmeyer in the amount of $223,185.96 for the design of the Burton Creek Interceptor Sewer. (8.5) Name for the new neighborhood park located adjacent to Rock Prairie Elementary School. (8.6) Consideration of a resolution concerning proposed legislation. Councilman Gardner removed Consent Agenda Item No. 8.5. Birdwell removed Consent Agenda Item No. 8.6. Councilman The remaining consent agenda items were approved by common consent. 007237 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 13, 1989 Page 5 Consent Agenda Item No. 8.5 - Name for the new neighborhood park located adjacent to Rock Prairie Elementary School. Councilman Gardner questioned the proposal to name the park "West- chester." PARD Director Beachy responded that the Parks Board intentions were to differentiate this park from Rock Prairie Park or Southwood Park. Councilman Haddox moved to approve the Parks Board recommendation to name the neighborhood park Westchester Park. The motion was seconded by Councilman McIlhaney which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 8.6 - Consideration of a resolution concerning proposed legislation. Mayor Ringer noted that this item was discussed at the previous workshop meeting. Councilman Birdwell moved adoption of the resolution with elimination of H.B. 1799, H.B. 1285, H.B. 1014, and, S.B. 433. Councilman Brown seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 6-0-1, with Councilman Gardner abstaining. Aqenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of a proposed revisions to Plan 2000. (Council Issue ~13). Planning Director Callaway explained that Council previously discussed the final three sections of the Comprehensive Plan at their workshop meeting. They were as follows: Land Use Plan, Development Policies, Standards and Guidelines, and the Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Callaway reviewed the Land Use Plan in regard to flexibility. He stated that the Land Use Plan reflects the general design and is not intended to show precise boundaries of a site. He pointed out that these sections of the Plan are very important and are often referred to by the staff, Planning and Zoning Commission, property owners, and potential property owners. Councilman McIlhaney moved to defer this issue until the next meeting. She requested that the Development Policies Committee meet and continue discussion and bring back their thoughts to the Council. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion. Councilman Gardner stated that he would rather not set a time frame for consideration of this item. He stated that there has not been enough public response to the update of the Plan. 007238 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 13, 1989 Page 6 After further discussion by the Council, Mayor Ringer suggested that the Council hold a special workshop Meeting to further discuss this issue. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, Mayor Ringer voting against. &qenda It~ No. LO - Discussion and consideration of status and con- sideration of Selective Traffic Enforcement Proqram and Traffic &ctivities within the Police Department. Major Ed Feldman of the Police Department presented this item. He summarized the STEP grant. He stated that on October 1, 1987, the police department was awarded a grant for the STEP program funded by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. The City Council approved a grant application for the second year on September 22, 1988, on October 3, 1988, however, the application was disapproved. The application was resubmitted in November 1988 and notification was given to the Police Department that the grant was approved, but no funds were available. Mr. Feldman requested approval from the council to continue the traffic enforcement program. He summarized the purpose of the STEP program. He showed slides describing several programs within the police department and the effects upon the community and the police dep~rtment. Councilman Haddox suggested that PIO Officer Calliham have the information shown in the slide presentation, converted to printed material to be inserted in the monthly city newsletter. This effort would help make citizens aware of the programs existing within the police department. Councilman Birdwell agreed and suggested that this information could be published as a feature article of the EAGLE. Councilman Haddox moved approval of continuation of the STEP program. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. &qenda Item No. 11 - Hear Visitors. Terri Tongco, 2705 Woodcliff, addressed the Council. As a member of the Charter Review Committee, she invited the public and council members to participate in the Charter Review process. She stated that a public hearing will be held on May 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center, Room 101. Mayor Ringer thanked the Committee for their efforts. Mr. Bill Hartford, a merchant in the Northgate area, came forward to address the council. He referred to the parking area in front of his barber shop next to the Campus theatre, which has always been head-in parking. He was notified by the Highway Department that this parking will change to parallel parking. He asked the Council to work with 007239 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 13, 1989 Page 7 the Highway Department and see if anything might be done to leave the parking situation as it exists now. Mayor Ringer asked staff to look at the situation in front of this business and report back to Council. The Council concurred to mee~ at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19th in the Council Chambers to continue discussion of the Ptan 2000. Agenda Item No. 12 - Closed session to receive staff report [6252- (12.1) Legal Report. The council moved to closed session at 9:20 p.m. Aqenda Item No. 13 - Action on closed session. The council reconvened in open session at 9:27 p.m. No action was taken. Aqenda Item No. 14 - Adjourn. Councilman Brown moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Birdwell seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. ? ATTEST: City Sec~~ Dian Jones APPROVED: 007240 GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1989 7:00 P.M. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 14. 15. 27. 28. 29. 30. 007242