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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/09/2014 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION OCTOBER 9, 2014 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZOS Present: Nancy Berry, Mayor Council: Blanche Brick Steve Aldrich Karl Mooney John Nichols Julie Schultz James Benham, absent 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 7:03 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 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. Peter Ramirez, State Representative for the MDA, led the assembly in the Pledge. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Mooney the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Councilmember Benham's Absence Request. The motion carried unanimously. lleec� raitia n � f tlac ;1: r anlColle e Static. n llal�itat for Ilazmani 2Stli Anniversar proclaiming October 16, 2014 as /CS Habitat for Humanity Day. Mayor Berry presented representatives of the Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity a proclamation proclaiming October 16 as B/CS Habitat for Humanity Day. RM100914 Minutes Page 1 r Fill the proclaiming October 9th, 10th and 11th as Fill the Boot Day Mayor Berry presented the College Station Fire Department with a proclamation proclaiming October 9, 10, and 11 as College Station Fire Department "Fill the Boot" Days. Citizen Comments Ben Roper, 5449 Prairie Dawn Court, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Pvt. 1St Class Chad E. Bales. 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for: • �� �4� Cil Meeting Septembe 22 2014 Regular Coune • September 22, 2014 Workshop 2b. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the renewal of the Interlocal Agn-ceinetit with the City 2Lol'Br an for Manaimment of the Larry I Rineer Librar .— 2c. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a third amendment to the current lease between the City of College Station and DVA Renal Healthcare, hic, formerly known as Gambro Healthcare of Texas, Inc. (aka DaVita, Inc.) in the Chimney Hill Shopping Center extending the lease for a period of three (3) months. 2d. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a bid award for the annual purchase of three base mad-niounted transtforinerswhich will be maintained in electrical inX2!!j2jjMA exi)etided as needed. The total recommended award is $563.601 and will be awarded b line item to the lowest responsible bidder. 2e. Presentation )ossible action, and discussion authorizing the renewal of the award of Bid No. 12-102 for the Durchase of Citv branded uniforms for Parks other City ile artmmmemmts wvitlm CC Creatiomts $45 000 amend. Momzo mems amend More $33 (100 for a combined annual estimated expenditure of $78,000. 2E Presentati0ii, possible action and discussion on immcreasimm a revious award to Techline by 25%, or $127,164.56, for Bid #14-038, Various Electrical Items for a new not to exceed amount of $635,822.81. These items will be stored in inventory and expensed as needed. 2g. presentation„ possible xmct e colitract R with Payment Processing lite- IPPI for Electronic Credit Card Processing and Merchant Account Services with estinmated bdmmcicimm F face and services lmar es moot to exa;eecl $750 fJ(l0 annually. 2h. Presentatiomm ossible action and discussion on a )r0yinj,, the a reenient between the City of College Station and the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley for FY15 in the amount of $386,400 for Affiliate funding and Annual Program anal_ Marketin gfunding. RM100914 Minutes Page 2 2i. Presentation possible action and discussion on approving the budget of the Ars Council of the Brazos Valle and; Dresentation, possible action and discussion on approving )roving the agreement between the City of College Station and the Arts Council of the Brazos Vallefor operations, and maintenance FY15 totaling $100 000 with $35,000 coming from the General. Fund and $65,000 coming from the HotelTax Fund, 2j. Presentation possible action and discussion on a a )rovin the bud et of the B anlColle =e `station Chamber of Commerce and )resentation ossible action and discussion on a fundin agreement between the City of College Station a.rxcl the 11 aaa/rC;ollege Station. Chamber of Commerce for FY15 in the amount of $25 000. 2k. Presentation ossible action and discussion on a fundinga reement between the Ci of Colle e Station aa)cl aC;olle e Station Noon L ions Cl'nb for FY15 in the amount of$15 000. 21. Presentatioau ossible action and discussion on a funding agreement between the Cit y of Colle a Station and the Brazos Valle Convention and Visitors Bureau CVB for FY15 in the amount of $250,000 to administer the CVB Grant Program. 2m. Presentation ossible action and discussion on apVroving the budget of the Brazos Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau CVB and presentation, possible action and discussion on a funding a reeanent between the Ci of College Station and the Brazos Valle Convention and Visitors Bureau for FY15 in the amount of $1,321,294.25. 2n. Presea tatioa) possible action and discussion on a funding agreement betweeq_jj!SLjjjy.2f Colle xe Station and the Research Vallc Partnership (RVP) for FY15 it) the amount of $350,000. 20. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding construction contract no. 14-365 with Dudley Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $698,659.38 for the 30 -Inch Water Transmission Line Reinstallation Project. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember Mooney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public Hearin presentation possible action and discussion re axdita x Resolution 10-09- 14-01, an Oil and Gas Operations Permit for the Bistonte Unit, Well #311 as requested by the operator, Halcon Operating, Co., Inc. of Houston, Texas. Alan Gibbs, Planning and Development, reported that the Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commissions, the Fire Marshall, the Assistant Director of Planning and Development, and the City Engineer met and agreed to recommend approval of the permit with some noted conditions: • All waivers be secured; • 10 -foot earthen fire access around the pad; and • All EIA recommendations be followed. .m . ....... _.................. _.. ..... .__..................... � .._........._.� RM100914 Minutes Page 3 At approximately 7:27 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. Heath Phillips, 305 Deacon, provided written comments in opposition. Luke Marvel, 2905 Meadowbrook Court, runs the leasing office at the Barracks, adjacent to the project. He is concerned that the area will be developed as residential. A lot of effort has been expended to develop quality neighborhoods, and he hopes this does not create a precedent and undermine what the City is doing. Denise Snyder, 8404 Turtle Rock Loop, stated the rules are inadequate to protect residents and schools. This will turn the area into an industrial zone. They are already inundated by fracking vehicles. She wants to know what the revenue is. Fracking uses a lot of water, and it looks like they are not planning on recycling. There should be a discussion with community members. Paul Schultz, 5704 Travis Green, Austin, said he has property in close proximity. In original discussions with Halcon, they said they would help put residents up in hotels. However, once the waivers were not signed, the residents will not be taken care of. He doesn't know of any other wells being drilled in the City limits. Per the Comprehensive Plan, this is planned for future high occupancy residences. There is ambiguity on whether it will cut across his property and affect development. Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway, stated that Halcon has put down a security of $250,000 and that is trivial. If they do things wrong, it won't be covered. Regarding the site locations and the distance from schools and residences, we have city blocks that long, so the distance is not that far. She asked what the distance is from water wells? The material says earth pits are allowed. Earth pits should not be allowed when we have incredible rains. Things also need to be addressed in the proofing. It also doesn't specify plugging and cleaning if they stop or if they outsource. She suggested the Council vote no. Jan McMurrey, 3400 Mustang Lane, said she lives close to the project. She also owns property in the Barracks. The first time she heard about it was on the news the night before. She lives in College Station because of the quality of life here and has been here a long time. The well will be only a mile from her. There will be a lot of light and noise issues and possible environmental problems. Mary Jo Hurley, Ogden Resources Corporation, provided written comments in favor and spoke. She said it only takes about 30-60 days to drill the well. After the well is done, the lights are off, the noise is gone, and a small area will be fenced off. The residents will be minimally impacted. Judith Beckmann, 9301 Amberwood Court, said she doesn't live near the site, but the only way geographically for oil and gas to get out of there is to go over the railroad tracks in a residential area. There is a potential problem with tankers and trains colliding. The railroad will be shaking that structure every day. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m. RM100914 Minutes Page 4 A motion was made by Councilmember Aldrich and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, to adopt Resolution 10-09-14-01, an Oil and Gas Operations Permit for the Bistonte Unit, Well #3H as requested by the operator, Halcon Operating, Co., Inc. of Houston, Texas. MOTION: Upon a motion by Councilmember Aldrich and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Mooney voting against, to amend the previous motion to reflect the new site location and noted conditions. The motion to amend carried. MOTION: Upon a motion by Councilmember Aldrich and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Mooney voting against, to adopt Resolution 10-09-14-01, an Oil and Gas Operations Permit for the Bistonte Unit, Well #3H as requested by the operator, Halcon Operating, Co., Inc. of Houston, Texas, as amended. The motion carried. 2. Public Hearing, presentatiog., possible, action and discussion rgg#Lding regardingOrdinance 2014- 36044 amending Chapter 10 "Traffic Code" Section 4 "Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations" E "Parking Regulations for Certain Described Areas" 1 "Traffic Schedule XIS" - No Pat -king Here to Corner or No Parkin at An Time" of the Cocle of Ordinances of the City of College Station Texas to temoras%1 remove parkinalon the 300 Block of First Street. This item was on the September 22 agenda and was postponed to allow staff time to work with the developer and the Northgate Association to arrive at a solution. Danielle Singh, Transportation Planning Coordinator, stated that this ordinance will amend Chapter 10, Traffic Code, by temporarily removing parking from the 300 block of First Street to facilitate construction activities. At approximately 8:21 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. Chris Scotti, 305 Gleeson, thanked the Council for working toward a compromise. It does not address every concern, but it is something with which they can live. The Northgate District Business Association supports this. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:23 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2014-3604, amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code", Section 4 "Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations", E "Parking Regulations for Certain Described Areas", (1) "Traffic Schedule XIV - No Parking Here to Corner or No Parking at Any Time" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, to temporarily remove parking along the 300 Block of First Street. The motion carried unanimously. Council directed staff to look into allowing parking on grass during the temporary removal of parking along the street. RM100914 Minutes Page 5 3. Public llearin l aresentation Dossible action and discussion can Resolution 111-09-1.4-03 that establishes the City Council determination that the use of parkland is allowable and that no other feasible ents and Public Utilit Public Access and Landscape Easements exist for the road wii1ening of Rock Prairie Road East, the extension of water lines and the extension of other public utilities to the proposed Lick Creek Nature Center and connection of wastewater lines, all other public utilitiesand. ublic access wa s for proposed development, and that all reasonable plannin measures have been taken to ininhui e the harm to such arkland. Donald Harmon, Director of Public Works, and David Schmitz, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that this will establish easements and street right-of-way across Lick Creek Park needed for the development of the Lick Creek Nature Center and the City -owned 63.187 acre tract that is being marketed for sale to the public. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:30 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember Schultz, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Resolution 10-09-14-03 that establishes the City Council determination that the use of parkland is allowable and that no other feasible or prudent alternative for Right -of -Way, Public Utility Easements and Public Utility, Public Access and Landscape Easements exist for the road widening of Rock Prairie Road East, the extension of water lines and the extension of other public utilities to the proposed Lick Creek Nature Center and connection of wastewater lines, all other public utilities and public access ways for proposed development, and that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such parkland. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Adjournment. MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Nancy Berry Mayor... ATTEST: Sherry Ma. bairn, City Secretary RM100914 Minutes Page 6 Q Absence Request Form For Elected and Aj2Qointed Officers M11,111 1 53= I will NOT be in attendance at: -october 9, 2014 City Council Meet.,in —9 MCI 1 9 1 0 1 0 'i, nature of officer it, 10/1/14 This request shall be submitted to the office of the City Secretary or Board Secretary one week prior to meeting date. 0: counci I/absencerequest. doc ** ** . "