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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/1986 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1986 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Bond, Haddox, Boughton, Brown, Jones, Tongco COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: STUDENT GOV'T LIAISON City Manager Cole, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Assistant Director of Planning Callaway, City Engineer Pullen, City Attorney Locke, City Secretary Jones, Assistant Police Chief Feldman, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Council Coordinator Hooks Mike Hachtman Agenda Item No. 1 - Council Concerns. Councilman Brown commended Elrey Ash for organizing the opening ceremonies at the Dartmouth/Holleman Extension. Mayor Ringer noted that the Police Department is wanting to destroy illegal Distols and weapons accumulated during the years. This action requires a member of the council to be pre- sent. Councilman Boughton replied that she would volunteer for this project. Agenda Item No. 2 - City Manager Concerns. City Manager Cole did not report any concerns. Agenda Item No. 3 - Approval of the minutes of the City Council Workshop Meeting, June 25, 1986 and the City Council Regular Meeting~ June 26, 1986. A paragraph was added to Item No. 2 of the minutes of the City Council Regular meeting reflecting Mr. Jordan's feelings on the rezoning request of Lot 2, Lakeview Acres from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 General Commercial. 00577! CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1986 PAGE 2 Councilman Tongco moved approval of the minutes of June 25, 1986 Workshop Meeting and the June 26, 1986 Regular Meeting. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 4 - A public hearinq on the question of amendinq the City's Land Use Plan in accordance with the Wellborn Road Corridor Study. Mr. Dan MacGilvray, chairman of the Wellborn Corridor Study Com- mittee, presented Council with an overview of the report. He explained the recommmendations covered in the report. He referred to the graphics presented to the council and pointed out seven sub-areas, illustrated as "A" through "G" on the maps. He stated that the committee treated each area separately, identi- fied major problems, and recommended solutions. Mr. MacGilvray mentioned that the committee had concerns about the character of Wellborn Road. He noted there is an increase of traffic mainly because this road is used as an alternative to Texas Avenue. He pointed out that the railroad intersection at Jersey is the source of many traffic problems. He stated that the committee's recommendations may involve developing alter- native street patterns, to channel traffic away from Wellborn. Recommendations are also to limit and restrict curb cuts for new development on Wellborn Road, and to consolidate small parcels of land. Mr. MacGilvray noted that the committee also identified land use adjacency problems, highlighted on the map. He referred specif- ically to the current status of several locations, including one area ("G") zoned M-2 heavy industrial, and another("D") zoned commercial. He stated that recommendations involving street pat- terns include the extension of Marion Pugh Boulevard to intersect with FM2818. He reported that the committee met with Dr. McCandless, who represented TAMU, to discuss the possibility of extending Jones Butler Road across a portion of University land, and that Dr. McCandless indicated a willingness on the Dart of the University to cooperate in addressing some of the Wellborn Road problems. Mr. MacGilvra¥ noted that the recommendations made are prudent and the committee has specific plans for rezoning requests along 005772 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1986 PAGE 3 Wellborn Road, with the intention of making larger parcels of land so that development can be planned in a way to minimize the impact on traffic. Councilman Tongco asked Mr. MacGilvray how much area and how many zoning changes are included in the recommendations. Mr. MacGil- vray replied that one of the specific locations consists of a commercial area containing a chinese restaurant and a service station, adjacent to residential land; the committee recommends that this residential land be zoned commercial. Another specific area ("C) includes a portion of single family residential next to high density residential. One area ("E") is zoned industrial and the Plan does not differentiate between M-1 Light Industrial and M-2 Heavy Industrial. The committee feels that this vicinity is no longer suitable for the industrial core of the City. Mr. MacGilvray noted that the Luther Street area will change when the closing of Luther Street crossing occurs. He also noted that a small strip of neighborhood commercial zoning was recommended to serve the area of Treehouse Apartments and Walden Pond Town- homes. This area will include the extension of Holleman and Marion Pugh Boulevard. Councilman Tongco asked if all the committee members agree unan- imously on the corridor study. Mr. MacGilvray affirmed that the members of the Committee commonly consented to the report and the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the report unanimously. Mr. MacGilvray asked Council to consider instructing the Commis- sion in what action needs to be taken regarding the zoning anom- alies mentioned. Councilman Haddox asked if the committee is recommending that the city amend the Plan 2000. Mr. MacGilvray replied that the council, in the past, has incorporated recommendations from various reports into the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Haddox complimented the Committee for its work. He suggested that it would be helpful if the report could highlight the specific areas and the differences in relation to the Ccxnprehensive Plan. Mr. MacGilvray replied that as the Comprehensive Plan tends to be rather broad and this Report deals with specific pieces of land, a full comparison might not be possible; however, differences in concept could be documented on a graphic which the committee could prepare. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Edsel Jones, 1110 Austin Street, commended the committee for their work in preparing the study. Mr. Jones expressed his opinion that a traffic problem could be eliminated if the r~, 005773 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1986 PAGE 4 road is directed up Jones Butler Road and extended to the west campus. Also, he noted that the County Commissioners plan to open the abandoned railroad riGht-of-way to Wellborn and Millican which will generate additional traffic flow toward this area. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Aqenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of amending the City's Land Use Plan in accordance with the Wellborn Road Corridor Study. Mayor Ringer noted that the staff outlined three different op- tions for council consideration, as follows: 1) Adopt the re- port and recommendations as an amendment to the City's Comprehen- sive Plan; or, 2) Endorse the report and use it as a guide and supplement to the Plan; or, 3) Accept the report for informa- tional purposes. Councilman TonGco moved to accept the Wellborn Road Corridor Study for informational purposes and for consideration during the revision and review of the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Brown seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 7-0. Aqenda Item No. 6 - Consent Agenda: P.O. #007133 - Major inspection and repair work on Sandy Point Well #2. Bids: #86-40 - Annual contract for janitorial supplies for the City of ColleGe Station. Both items were approved by common consent. AGenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of a Noncorporate Resolution submitted by Republic Bank of A&M. City Manager Cole stated that this item authorizes signatories on city checks with the city's depository Republic Bank of A&M. He read the names that would be inserted in the noncorporate reso- lution: A.E. VanDever, Glenn Schroeder, Kathy Hubbard, and Michelle O'Brien. He pointed out that this authorization is for the benefit of the bank. 005774 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1986 PAGE 5 Councilman Haddox asked if the city uses the facsimile signa- tories. Mr. Cole replied that facsimilies are used for Mr. VanDever's and Mr. Schroeder's signatures. Councilman Brown moved approval of the Noncorporate Resolution submitted by Republic Bank of A&M. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion. Councilman Bond asked why Mr. Cole did not include his name on the list of facsimile signatories. Mr. Cole replied that the depository agreement will be reviewed in 120 days and at that time the process of facsimile signatories will be changed, adding his name. Councilman Haddox asked if Mr. Cole's name could be added at this time to the list of authorized signatories. Mr. Cole replied af- firmatively. The council concurred that City Manager Cole's name should be in- cluded with the other signatures designated on the authorized signatories list for city checks with the city's depository Republic Bank of A&M. The motion to approve the Noncorporate Resolution carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of award of contract for construction of Police and Court Building. City Manager Cole noted that eight bids were received for the construction of the Police and Court Building. The staff recom- mends award of the contract to Holley Bros. Enterprises with the low bid of $2,109,773.00. City Manager Cole explained that the bid is well within the amount budgeted for this project. CIP Director Elrey Ash pointed out that the recommended bid included Alternate "A" for a security system to be installed at the building. He explained the operation and procedures for the system. Councilman Brown asked about construction time. Mr. Ash said that information about the construction date would be supplied. Councilman Bond asked if the police department and staff fully understand the security system and if the system has widespread use among police forces. Mr. Ash noted that a consultant was hired to study the system thoroughly and highly recommends the system. 005775 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1986 PAGE 6 Councilman Bond stated his concern about returning the system if not satisfied with it. Mr. Ash replied that the primary reason for the system is to allow the officer with a suspect in tow to approach the door and- enter into the building without manually opening the door. Councilman Bond asked how many holding cells will be available. Mr. Ash replied that there will be five holding cells and one intoxication cell. Councilman Haddox asked who approved the design of the building. Mr. Ash replied that the previous council had approved this design. Councilman Jones moved to approve the award of contract to the low bidder, Holley Bros., in the amount of $2,109,773.00 for the construction of the Police and Court Building. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of approval of bids for construction of Graham Road Water and Sewer Line. City Manager Cole pointed out that these lines are in conjunction with the construction of the Utility Service Center. The staff and the consultants, Riewe & Wischmeyer, recommend the lowest bid, to Pate and Pate Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $227,955.62. Councilman Brown moved approval of the lowest bidder, Pate and Pate Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $227,955.62 for the construction of Graham Road Water and Sewer Line. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 10 - Hear Visitors. No one spoke. 005776 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1986 PAGE 7 A~enda Item No. 11 - Closed session to discuss pendinq liti.gation [6252-17 (2)(e)] and personnel [6252-17 (2)(g)]. A. Pending Litigation. 1. Legal Report. B. Personnel. 1. Discussion of Administrative Personnel. The council moved to closed session. A.genda Item No. 12 -Action on closed session. No action was taken in closed session. Agenda Item No. 13 - Ad)ourn. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting. APPROVED: ~ayor 005777 GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~10, 1986 7:00 P.M. g e 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 10. 27. 11. 28. 12. 29. 13. 30. 14. 31. 15. 32. 16. 17. 33. 34. 005778