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AGENDA
BRYAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007 - 4:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, BRYAN MUNICIPAL BUILDING
300 SOUTH TEXAS AVENUE, BRYAN, TEXAS
1. CALL TO ORDER (Room 305)
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council has determined a necessity to
go into a closed to the public session under the provisions of Section
551, Texas Government Code, and the following topics may be discussed:
* under the authority of Section 551.071, consultation with
attorney - seek advice of legal counsel regarding the organizational
structure and function of the Bryan Business Council, Inc., and its
contractual relationship with the City of Bryan;
* under the authority of Section 551.072, real estate -
discussion of acquisition of real estate in west Bryan for economic
development purposes; and
* under the authority of Section 551.074, personnel matters -
discuss the duties and responsibilities of city staff in response to
inquiries and requests from members of the Bryan City Council and to
discuss periodic review of protocols.
3. OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NECESSARY
(COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
4. INVOCATION (Approximately 6:00 p.m. - Pastor Gary Jones, Eagle's
Nest Praise and Worship Center) AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Save Our Streets Awareness Month
National Public Health Week
6. HEAR CITIZENS
7. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING REQUEST (RZ 07-11)
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/PH_RZ0711.doc>
Receive public comment regarding a request to amend Chapter 130,
Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances, as amended, by
approving an amended development plan with modified landscape area
boundaries for a previously approved 'PD-B' Planned Development-Business
Zoning District on 44.59 acres of land out of the Richard Carter Survey,
A-8, adjoining the north side of the 3000 block of University Drive East
between State Highway 6 and Coppercrest Drive in far southeastern Bryan,
Brazos County, Texas.
8. STAFF REPORT REGARDING REZONING REQUESTS RZ 07-12 AND RZ 07-13
(Agenda Items 9 and 10)
9. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING REQUEST (RZ 07-12)
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/PH_RZ0712.doc>
Receive public comment regarding a request to amend Chapter 130,
Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances, as amended, changing
the zoning classification from 'RD-7000' Residential District-7000 to
'R-NC' Residential Neighborhood Conservation District for all lots in
the subdivision known as Culpepper Manor No. 2, Bryan, Brazos County,
Texas.
10. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING REQUEST (RZ 07-13)
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/PH_RZ0713.doc>
Receive public comment regarding a request to amend Chapter 130,
Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances, as amended, by changing
the zoning classification from 'RD-7000' Residential District-7000 to
'R-NC' Residential Neighborhood Conservation District for all lots in
the subdivision known as Lester's Windover Place No. 2, Bryan, Brazos
County, Texas.
11. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING REQUEST (RZ 07-14)
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/PH_RZ0714.doc>
Receive public comment regarding a request to amend Chapter 130,
Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances, as amended, by changing
the zoning classification from 'A-O' Agricultural Open to 'C-2' Retail
for .670 acres of land southwest and adjacent to the intersection of
Boonville Road and Tom Light Drive in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
12. PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER EIGHT
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/PH_AmendTIF8.doc>
Receive public comment regarding the amendment of the Project
Plan and Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Eight, City of
Bryan, Texas, and ordaining other matters related thereto. (Exhibit A
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/AmendTIF8_ExhibitA.pdf> )
13. CONSENT (AUTOMATIC APPROVAL) AGENDA
This agenda consists of ministerial or "housekeeping" items
required by law. Items may be removed from the consent agenda by
majority vote of the Council.
a. Approval of Minutes <outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/Minutes.doc>
- Workshop and Regular Meetings of March 13, 2007.
b. Consideration - Forgiveness and Release of Liens for Habitat for
Humanity <outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/HabitatForHumanityLien.doc>
Consider forgiveness and release of liens in the total amount of
$1,374.97 on property to be purchased by Habitat for Humanity located at
1505 Caroline.
c. Consideration - Annual Price Agreement for Office Supplies
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/OfficeMaxContract.doc>
Consider approval of an annual price agreement with OfficeMax
Contract, Inc. (Office Max), for the purchase of office supplies by all
city departments through Texas Multiple Award Schedule, a state
cooperative agreement, in an estimated annual expenditure amount of
$135,000. Source of Funds: Various Department Budgets. (Agreement
Letter and Price Analysis
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/OfficeMaxContract_AgrmntLtrAndAnalysis.pdf> )
d. Consideration - Purchase of Gradall Excavator
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/GradallExcabator.doc>
Consider approving the purchase of an XL4300 Gradall Excavator
from Hi-Way Equipment Company of Houston, Texas, in the amount of
$261,602.17 for the Transportation Department to perform creek
maintenance in areas too wet and muddy for other types of equipment.
Source of Funds: Transportation Budget - Machinery and Equipment/Heavy
Movable Equipment. (Quote
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/GradallExcavator_Quote.pdf> )
e. Consideration - Purchase of Trucks for Water Services
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/TruckPurchase.doc>
Consider approving the purchase of three Chevrolet trucks for
Water Services from Windham Motor Company of McKinney, Texas, in the
amount of $67,197 through the Texas Building and Procurement Commission
Cooperative Purchasing Program. Source of Funds: Waste Water
Collection - Machinery and Equipment/Motor Vehicles and Water
Distribution - Machinery and Equipment/Motor Vehicles. (Quote
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/TruckPurchase_Quote.pdf> )
f. Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance - Rezoning Request (RZ
07-10) <outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/RZ_0710.doc>
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan,
Texas, amending Chapter 130, Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of
Ordinances, as amended, changing the zoning classification from 'RD-5'
Residential District-5000 to 'R-NC' Residential Neighborhood
Conservation District for all lots in the subdivision known as B.B.
Scasta Subdivision-Phase 2, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
14. STATUTORY AGENDA
This agenda consists of items previously approved by Council
action, such as adoption of items that are part of an approved budget or
capital improvement projects, first readings of ordinances, or action
which is required by law or delegated to the City Manager. Items may be
removed from the statutory agenda at the request of two Councilmembers.
a. Consideration - Amendment to Grant Agreement with Texas Department
of Transportation Aviation Division
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/CoulterGrant.doc>
Consider approval of an amendment to a grant agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division for the survey,
appraisal and land acquisition of property at Coulter Airfield. The
amendment reflects the updated amount for the City of Bryan's share of
costs in this acquisition, which will be a remaining balance of
$338,838. This item ratifies action taken by the Council on March 13,
2007. Source of Funds: Special Projects Fund (Elf Atochem Settlement
Funds). (Amendment
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/CoulterGrant_Amendment.pdf> ) (Participation
Agreement
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/CoulterGrant_ParticipationAgrmnt.pdf> )
b. Consideration - Extension of South Traditions Drive
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/DesignExtension_TraditionsDrive.doc>
Consider awarding the engineering services contract for design,
preparation of plans and specifications, and construction phase services
to Civil Development, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $177,000 for the
extension of South Traditions Drive. (Professional Services Contract
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/DesignExtensionTraditionsDrive.pdf> )
c. Consideration - Water Production Contract 3 - 54 inch Transmission
Line, Phase 1 <outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/WaterProdContractNo3.doc>
Consider awarding a construction contract to Brazos Valley
Services for the Water Production Contract 3 - 54 inch Transmission
Line, Phase 1 project in an amount not to exceed $4,900,730, subject to
the submittal of required bonds and insurance. Source of Funds:
$4,711,990 - 2005 and 2007 Water Revenue Bond Proceeds and $188,740 -
2007 Sewer Revenue Bond Proceeds. (Bid Tabulation
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/WaterProdContractNo3_BidTab.pdf> )
d. Consideration - Change Order Number Three to the 24-Inch East Side
Water Main Project
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/EastsideWaterChangeOrder.doc>
Consider approving change order number three with Brazos Valley
Services in an amount not to exceed $272,100 for the 24-Inch East Side
Water Main project. The new contract amount is $3,204,779.56. Source
of Funds: 2001, 2004, 2005, and 2007 Water Revenue Bonds.
e. Resolution - Condemnation of Land
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/HSCEminentDomain.doc>
Adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bryan,
Texas, declaring the public necessity and convenience for acquiring fee
simple title to a 50-foot wide strip of land lying and being situated in
the John H. Jones League, being part of the 76.74 acre tract described
in Volume 244, Page 357 of Deed of Records of Brazos County, Texas, more
particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, incorporated
herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, together with all right,
title and interest in accompanying easements owned by Oak Hills, Inc.,
for the public purpose and use of and for the location, construction and
operation of Heath Science Educational Facilities; ordering the
condemnation of said property in the name of the City of Bryan, Texas.
f. First Reading of an Ordinance - Rezoning Request (RZ 07-11)
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/RZ0711.doc>
First reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas,
amending Chapter 130, Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances,
as amended, by approving an amended development plan with modified
landscape area boundaries for a previously approved 'PD-B' Planned
Development-Business Zoning District on 44.59 acres of land out of
Richard Carter Survey, A-8, adjoining the north side of the 3000 block
of University Drive East between State Highway 6 and Coppercrest Drive
in far southeastern Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
g. First Reading of an Ordinance - Rezoning Request (RZ 07-12)
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/RZ0712.doc>
First reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas,
amending Chapter 130, Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances,
as amended, changing the zoning classification from 'RD-7000'
Residential District-7000 to 'R-NC' Residential Neighborhood
Conservation District for all lots in the subdivision known as Culpepper
Manor No. 2, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
h. First Reading of an Ordinance - Rezoning Request (RZ 07-13)
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/RZ0713.doc>
First reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas,
amending Chapter 130, Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances,
as amended, by changing the zoning classification from 'RD-7000'
Residential District-7000 to 'R-NC' Residential Neighborhood
Conservation District for all lots in the subdivision known as Lester's
Windover Place No. 2, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
i. First Reading of an Ordinance - Rezoning Request (RZ 07-14)
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/RZ0714.doc>
First reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas,
amending Chapter 130, Zoning, of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances,
as amended, by changing the zoning classification from 'A-O'
Agricultural Open to 'C-2' Retail for .670 acres of land southwest and
adjacent to the intersection of Boonville Road and Tom Light Drive in
Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
j. First Reading of an Ordinance - Establishing Method of Notice to
Bidders <outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/CompetitiveBiddingNotice.doc>
First reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas,
amending Chapter 2, "Administration", Article IX., "Finance", Division
2., "Purchases", of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances, by adding
Section 2-1159, providing the method of giving notice to bidders of
competitively bid city contracts.
k. First Reading of an Ordinance - Amendment to Chapter 118 of the
City of Bryan Code of Ordinances
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/TruckRouteOrdinance_Rev.doc>
First reading of an ordinance of the City of Bryan, Texas,
amending Chapter 118 "Traffic and Vehicles", Article II, "Specific
Street Regulations", Division 4, "Truck Routes", of the City of Bryan
Code of Ordinances; providing definitions; designating specific truck
and hazardous materials routes within the City of Bryan; identifying
certain vehicle types exempt from these requirements; providing for
penalties; and providing for publication. (Truck Routes
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/TruckRoutes.pdf> )
l. First Reading of an Ordinance - Amending Reinvestment Zone Number
Eight <outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/1st_%20AmendTIF8.doc>
First reading of an ordinance amending the Project Plan and
Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Eight, City of Bryan, Texas,
and ordaining other matters related thereto. (Exhibit A
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/AmendTIF8_ExhibitA.pdf> )
15. REGULAR AGENDA
This portion of the agenda consists of items requiring
individual consideration by the Council.
a. Discussion and Possible Action - Bryan Business Council, Inc.,
Future Role and Functions and Appointments to the Bryan Business
Council, Inc. <outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/BBC.doc>
Discussion and possible action regarding the future role,
responsibilities, function, purpose and governance of the Bryan Business
Council, Inc., and consideration of appointment of one or more members
to vacancies on the Bryan Business Council, Inc. (Amendment to Articles
of Incorporation, 1987 <outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/BBC_Articles1987.pdf>
) (Articles of Amendment by the Directors to the Articles of
Incorporation of the Bryan Development Foundation
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/BBC_Articles1994.pdf> ) (2007 Plan of Work
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/BBC_PlanOfWork.pdf> )
b. Resolution - Proposed Changes to the Farm-To-Market Road 1179
Corridor <outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/FM1179Improvements_Res.doc>
Adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bryan,
Texas, supporting efforts by the Texas Department of Transportation to
alleviate undesirable traffic conditions in the vicinity of
Farm-to-Market Road 1179, also known as Briarcrest Drive, between State
Highway 6 and Kent Street by, among other things, making turning lane
improvements and raised medians; and urging the Texas Department of
Transportation to assist the City in pursuing a study to identify future
measures or alternative traffic routes necessary to substantially
alleviate future undesirable traffic conditions.
c. Resolution - Establishing an Economic Development Program
<outbind://795/DO_NOT_OPEN/HSC_380Loan.doc>
Adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bryan,
Texas, establishing an economic development program to promote local
economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity
on the west side of Bryan, Texas.
16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Intergovernmental Committee - Councilmember Conlee
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND COUNCIL CONCERNS
Staff recognition, upcoming meetings and events, reports on
attendance at meetings and events, future Council agenda items, and
update on current capital improvement, development and redevelopment
projects.
18. ADJOURN
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Jay G. Socol
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 1000
Bryan, TX 77805-1000
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