HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/2015 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
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
Ian Whittenton, Records Management Coordinator
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 7:17 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2015 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.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Aldrich and a second by Councilmember
Shultz, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to accept Councilmember
Benham's Absence Request. The motion carried unanimously.
Recognition of Cub Scout Pack 802 on the occasion of their 78th birthday.
Mayor Berry presented a proclamation to members of Cub Scout Pack 802 on the occasion of their
78th birthday and proclaimed February 23-27, 2015 as Cub Scout Pack 802 Traditions Week.
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Citizen Comments
Ben Roper, 5449 Prairie Dawn Ct., came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of 1st
Lieutenant, Doyle M. Hufstedler.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
• February 12, 2015 Workshop
• February 12, 2015 Regular Council Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Resolution 02-26-15-
2b, authorizing the City Attorney to condemn easements needed for the Bee Creek Sanitary
Sewer Phase II project.
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the consideration of Ordinance 2015-
3636, amending Chanter 11 "Utilities", Section 11-7 "Municipal Drainage Utility System",
Part C "Rates", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, as set out
below; providing a severability clause; declaring a penalty; and providing an effective date.
2d. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the approval of a Joint Use
Agreement for Right -of -Way and Utility Easements between the City of College Station and
Wellborn Special Utility District regarding the section of Barron Road from Victoria Avenue
to FM 2154.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the College Station ISD
Natatorium Use FY14 financial true -up, in the amount of $61,739.92 to be paid from the City
of College Station to the College Station ISD for the FY14 use of the CSISD Natatorium.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Fun for All Playground donor
recognition and naming rights.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding ratification of a cost increase
(from $74,166 to $131,157.$3) to the purchase order with Alfa Laval, Inc. to overhaul the
centrifuge at the Carters Creek wastewater treatment plant, and approval of a cost increase
(from $23,000 to $67,000) for rental of a belt press unit.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the consideration of Ordinance 2015-
3637, amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code", Section 2 "Traffic Control Devices", C "Four -
Way Stop Intersections", Traffic Schedule II - "Four -Way Stop Intersections", of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by implementing an all -way stop control
intersection at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Eagle Avenue.
2i. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the annual traffic contact report
required annually by Senate Bill 1074, of the Texas 77th legislative session.
2j. Presentation, possible action and discussion of Resolution 02-26-15-2j, expressing support
of proposed bracketed legislation amending Section 351 of the State of Texas Tax Code,
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relating to the allocation of municipal hotel occupancy tax (HOT) revenue in certain
municipalities, which bracket includes the Cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas.
2k. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a Traffic System Signal
Integration Services Agreement with Iteris Inc. to purchase services, equipment and
maintenance of hardware and software associated with the first year of the implementation
plan. The total cost of this agreement is not too exceed $971,262.
21. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-26-15-21, changing
the name of Raintree Park to Art and Myra Bright Park.
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 approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2015-
3638, 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 R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial for approximately
1.06 acres and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 1.62 acres for the property
being a portion of a called 2.68 acre tract in the Robert Stevenson Survey, Abstract No. 54
as described by a deed to Hai T. Le recorded in Volume 12249, Page 127 of the Official Public
Record of Brazos County, Texas. Case #14-00900239 (M.Bombek)
Mark Bombeck, Planning and Development, stated this request is to rezone the property from
Rural to Suburban Commercial and NAP Natural Areas Protected.
The P&Z considered this item on February 5, 2015. The vote was unanimous to recommend
approval of the rezoning request.
At approximately 7:33 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:33 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Aldrich, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2015-3638,
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 R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial for approximately 1.06 acres and NAP
Natural Areas Protected for approximately 1.62 acres for the property being a portion of a called
2.68 acre tract in the Robert Stevenson Survey, Abstract No. 54 as described by a deed to Hai T.
Le recorded in Volume 12249, Page 127 of the Official Public Record of Brazos County, Texas.
Case #14-00900239 (M.Bombek). The motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2015-
3639, amending the Comprehensive Plan, Thoroughfare Plan and Bicycle, Pedestrian and
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Greenways Master Plan to remove the extension of Cain Road west of Holleman Drive South,
through the property located at 3180 A Cain Road.
Danielle Singh, Planning and Development, stated This request is to remove the extension of Cain
Road west of Holleman Drive South from the Thoroughfare Plan and the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan.
The P&Z considered this item at their February 5, 2015 meeting and voted 7-0 to recommend
approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways
Advisory Board considered this item at their February 2, 2015 and voted 5-0 to recommend
approval with noted concern for the loss of connectivity in the area. Staff also recommends
approval.
At approximately 7:39 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Greg Jasper, 18106 Martingale Ct., is the applicant and owner of the property and spoke in favor
of the ordinance.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:41 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 Ordinance 2015-3639,
amending the Comprehensive Plan, Thoroughfare Plan and Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways
Master Plan to remove the extension of Cain Road west of Holleman Drive South, through the
property located at 3180 A Cain Road. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2015-
3640, amending Article 2, "Development Review Bodies" and Section 12-8.5.D, "Waiver
from Lot Size" of Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance" of the College Station Code
of Ordinances regarding review authority for Municipal Utility Districts and minimum lot
size in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Lance Simms, Director of Planning and Development, stated this ordinance amends the UDO to
include review and approval authority for Municipal Utility Districts. More specifically, it grants
the P&Z the authority to review and make a recommendation to the Council on MUD consent
applications, but the final decision regarding the consent to form a MUD rests with the Council.
The ordinance also removes the prohibition on granting waivers for the minimum lot size in the
ETJ, provided the lots are part of a MUD approved by the City Council.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their January 5th meeting and voted
6 -0 to recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval.
At approximately 7:46 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Schultz, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2015-3640,
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amending Article 2, "Development Review Bodies" and Section 12-8.5.D, "Waiver from Lot Size"
of Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance" of the College Station Code of Ordinances
regarding review authority for Municipal Utility Districts and minimum lot size in the
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Adjournment.
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the
City Council at 7:47 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2015.
Nancy Ber', Mayor 0
ATTEST:
Sherry Mas urn, City Secretary
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