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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
AUGUST 14, 2014
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz
James Benham, via remote
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to
order by Mayor Berry at 7:12 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2014 in the Council Chambers of
the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
Citizen Comments
Ben Roper, 5449 Prairie Dawn Court, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of
Marine Cpl. Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
• July 24, 2014 Workshop
• July 24, 2014 Regular Council Meeting
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2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance 2014-3592, authorizing a
General Election to be held on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of electing City
Councilmembers, Place 1, 3 and 5, by the qualified voters of the City of College Station,
establishing early voting locations, polling places for this election and making provisions
for conducting the election. (Presentacion, possible accion y discusion acerca de ordenanza
2014-3592, que autorice Elecciones Generales a celebrarse el 4 de noviembre de 2014, con el
proposito de elegir a los Miembros del Consejo de la Ciudad, Puestos numero 1, 3 y 5, por
los votantes calificados de la Ciudad de College Station, estableciendo los puestos de
votaciones tempranas, los centros de votaciones para estas elecciones e indicando las
estipulaciones para realizar las elecciones.)
2c. Presentation, possible action and discussion on an interlocal government agreement
with Brazos County for the conduct and management of the City of College Station
General Election that will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. (Presentacion, possible
accion y discusion acerca de un acuerdo de gobierno interlocal con el Condado de Brazos
para celebrar y administrar las Elecciones Generales de la Ciudad de College Station a
celebrarse el dia martes 4 de noviembre de 2014.)
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a purchase order for $74,166 with
Alfa Laval, Inc. to overhaul the centrifuge at the Carters Creek wastewater treatment plant.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution 08-14-14-2e, creating the
2015 Bond Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a construction
contract with Dudley Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $28,900 for playground
replacement at Pebble Creek Park, Proiect Number PK1406.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of professional services contract #14-255
with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc in the amount of $100,000 for an ADA Self Evaluation
and Transition Plan.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the Economic
Development Agreement between the City of College Station, Research Valley Partnership,
and PM Realty Group.
2i. Presentation, possible action and discussion on approving job order construction
contract #14-30 for various facilities corrective maintenance services from Jamail & Smith
Construction, LP in the amount of $341,078.31. Contract pricing is available from Jamail
& Smith Construction, LP through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (Contract
TXMAS-14-56090).
2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Resolution 08-14-14-
21, that will authorize City staff to negotiate for the purchase of easements needed for the
Nimitz Street Rehabilitation
Proiect.
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2k. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the second renewal of Contract
12-254 with Brazos Paving Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Type D Hot Mix
Asphalt in the amount of $977,490.
21. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Needs Resolution 08-
14-14-21, that will authorize City staff to negotiate for the purchase of easements needed for
the Southland Street Drainage Project.
2m. Presentation, possible action and discussion of construction contract # 14-355 with
Elliott Construction, LLC in the amount of $2,135,355.75 for construction of the Cooner
Street Reconstruction Project, No. ST -1201 and the rejection of Bid No. 13-098 for the
same project, and approval of Resolution 08-14-14-2m, declaring intention to reimburse
certain expenditures with proceeds from debt.
2n. Presentation, possible action and discussion on calling a public hearing on the City of
College Station FY 2014-2015 Proposed Budget for Thursday September 11, 2014 at 7:00
PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.
2o. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of the award of the
City's annual copy and print services price agreements with estimated annual
expenditures: Alphagraphics (formerly Tops Printing) $80,000; Copy Corner $40,000;
Office Depot (available through the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance
Cooperative (NIPA)) $20,000. The total not to exceed amount is $140,000 for Copy and
Print Services.
2p. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the approval of an Interlocal
Agreement for Emergency Ambulance service with Brazos County.
2q. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2014-3593, of the
City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2014-3569, by
changing the effective date from September 15, 2014 to December 31, 2014, and providing
an effective date.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember
Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2014-
3594, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official
Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing
the zoning district boundaries from GC General Commercial and R-4 Multi -Family to R-4
Multi -Family on approximately 2.6 acres for Herman F. Krenek Subdivision Phase Two
Lot 5B and a 0.752 -acre tract described as Tract 1 and 0.393 -acre tract described as Tract
2 by a deed to Sylvia H. Robinson recorded in volume 9511, page 270 of the Official Public
Records of Brazos County, Texas, the property generally located at 2315 and 2317 Texas
Avenue South.
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Jason Schubert, Planning and Development Services, reported that this request is to rezone the
L property from GC General Commercial and R-4 Multi- Family to R-4 Multi -Family and stated
the review criteria for zoning map amendments.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their July 17 meeting and voted
unanimously to recommend approval of the amendment to the Code of Ordinances.
The applicant, Caleb Venable, also spoke to explain the proposed multi -family development.
At approximately 7:29 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Kathy Chou, 2313 Texas Avenue South, representing Comfort Suites, expressed her concern
regarding the Brentwood access affecting her guests.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2014-
3594, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official
Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the
zoning district boundaries from GC General Commercial and R-4 Multi -Family to R-4 Multi -
Family on approximately 2.6 acres for Herman F. Krenek Subdivision Phase Two Lot 5B and a
0.752 -acre tract described as Tract 1 and 0.393 -acre tract described as Tract 2 by a deed to Sylvia
H. Robinson recorded in volume 9511, page 270 of the Official Public Records of Brazos
County, Texas, the property generally located at 2315 and 2317 Texas Avenue South. The
motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an annexation
petition for approximately 70 acres in the 15,000 block of FM 2154, generally bordered by
FM 2154, Greens Prairie Road West, and Royder Road.
Lance Simms, Director of Planning and Development, reported that the owner of approximately
70 acres located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction submitted a petition for annexation as provided
for in Section 43.028 of the Texas Local Government Code. The statute requires that the City
Council hear the petition and grant or refuse the petition within 30 days. Staff recommends
granting the annexation petition.
At approximately 7:44 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Alton Ofezarzak, 4060 Highway 6, stated that he is the applicant.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember
Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to accept the annexation
petition for approximately 70 acres in the 15,000 block of FM 2154, generally bordered by FM
2154, Greens Prairie Road West, and Royder Road. The motion carried unanimously.
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3. Presentation and discussion seeking direction from the Council regarding the level of
interest in pursuing annexation of properties located within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction, southwest of the City limits, generally bordered by FM 2154, Greens Prairie
Trail, and Royder Road.
Lance Simms, Director of Planning and Development Services, reported that staff is seeking
direction from the City Council regarding the level of interest in pursuing annexation of
properties located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction, southwest of the City limits, generally
bordered by FM 2154, Greens Prairie Trail, and Royder Road.
Council provided direction to proceed with pursuing the entire area being proposed.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance 2014-3595, repealing
Ordinance 2014-3558, amending Chapter 1, Section 1-23, "Creation of a Historic
Preservation Committee", of the Code of Ordinances; reviving the previous language
contained in Chapter 1, Section 1-23, "Creation of a Historic Preservation Committee";
and providing an effective date.
David Schmitz, Director of Parks and Recreation, said Ordinance 2014-3558 was an effort to
align staffing with the Parks Board. The ordinance proposed tonight will repeal that ordinance,
reviving the previous language so that the City Council will assume appointment authority again,
and the HPC will no longer report to the Parks Board. Assistance with programming will be
handled through the Parks and Recreation Department.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2014-
3595, repealing Ordinance 2014-3558, amending Chapter 1, Section 1-23, "Creation of a
Historic Preservation Committee", of the Code of Ordinances; reviving the previous language
contained in Chapter 1, Section 1-23, "Creation of a Historic Preservation Committee"; and
providing an effective date. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Adjournment.
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the
City Council at 8:29 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2014.
Nancy BeriST, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherry M urn, City Secretary
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