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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.24.2001 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor MaryEllen Kersch presiding. Council Present: "Charles "Hoss" Burson, Ferd Tonn, Lee Bain, Susan Hoyt, Clark Lyda, Sam Pfiester, Llorente Navarrette Staff Present: George Russell, City Manager; Marianne Banks, City Attorney: Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager/Director of Community -Owned Utilities; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager/Director of Information Resources; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Verna Browning, Director of Community Services; Amelia Sondregoth, Director of Development Services; Pablo Holguin, Director of Organizational Development; Carla Ezell, Human Resources Director; Gary Martin, Deputy City Attorney; Mike Mayben, Energy Services Manager; Debbie Charbonneau, Main Street Manager; Shirley Rinn, Deputy City Secretary; David Munk, "Development Engineer; Carla Benton, Development Planner, Steve O'Neal, Building Plan Reviewer Called to order at 4:03 p.m. A Joint workshop with the Economic Development Commission for the purposes of discussing the Draft Economic Development Plan, Reports from Working Groups, update on visits with community groups, review and discussion of Council charge to Commission, Council Policy regarding Boards and Commissions, status of by-laws revision and adoption, election of a Secretary for the Commission, and voting authority for ad hoc members. There was discussion as to the Council's charge to the Economic Development Commission (EDC). The Commission asked to receive written information from Council regarding the process and procedure to be used in quantifying economic development, such as with the Rivery project. Kersch suggested that staff would notify the EDC when any item would come before the Council that would be of interest to the EDC, and suggested that the EDC appoint a member to attend Council Meetings and take the information back to the membership. B Presentation by Quorum Equities Group of the Rivery Towne Crossing Master Plan design concepts This item was not handled. City Council Meeting Minutes/April 24, 2001 Page 1 of 9 Pages 5:05 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session C Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney - Pending Litigation - City and George Russell, in his official capacity as Acting City Manager and Officer for Public Information v. John W. Cornyn, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. 00-0453; In the Supreme Court of Texas - City and George Russell, in his official capacity as Acting City Manager and as Office for Public Information v. John W. Cornyn, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. GV -001865 (353rd District Court of Travis County) - Domel v. City, Cause No. 94-020-C368 (368th District Court, Williamson County) - Georgetown Waterpark, Ltd. v. City, et al.; Cause No. 00-209-C277 (277th District Court of Williamson County) - Walker and Shell Road Golf Center, Inc. v. City; Cause No. 00-083-C277 (277th District Court, Williamson County) - Wallace v. William Joseph Pascoe, Jr., Gary Todd Terbush, David Morgan, Chief of Police and City; Cause No. A -00 -CA -609 -SS; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - City v. Doug and Doris Pierce; Cause No. 00-552-C26 (26th District Court, Williamson County) - Potential Litigation - Code Enforcement Actions - Legal/Risk Management Issues - Legal Advice concerning agenda items - City Charter D Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development - Discussion of Economic Development Prospects - Rivery Project E Sec.551.074 personnel matters - Performance Review of Council -appointed employees F Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property - Lease of city -owned property Called to order at 6:12 p.m. G Comments from the dais regarding the following items: 1. Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience Kersch welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of the Council Meeting procedures. 2. Mayor's Comments - Council Orientation Workshop on Thursday, May 10 - Announcement of vacancy for alternate on Board of Adjustment and for resident of Stonehaven on Housing Authority Kersch noted these two vacancies as well as a vacancy on the Main Street Advisory Board. - Ten O'Clock Rule Kersch explained that she would be leaving the meeting at 10:00 p.m. - Short Charter Review Kersch reviewed the portion of the Charter regarding the staff that the Council directly hires and supervises: City Secretary, City Manager, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge. 6:18 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session 7:40 p.m. -- resumed Open Session 3. List of Topics from Executive Session Banks listed the items discussed by the Council in Executive Session. 4. Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments - Capital Area Planning Council - Hoyt recounted the Tuesday morning meeting with TRACS City Council Meeting Minutes/April 24, 2001 Page 2 of 9 Pages Committee, saying they heard 37 grants and said the North Williamson County Community Learning Grant for $13.6 million for GISD is on its way through the approval process - Facilities - Tonn said the Subcommittee met on Monday and he would give a report later in this meeting - Finance -no report - Fire and Police - no report - Planning and Development - will schedule first meeting for first week in May to discuss annexation and the development ordinance review - Sanitation - no report - Utilities and Transportation - no report - Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities - no report H Reports from Boards and Commissions - Main Street Advisory Board Patty Eason, Chair, distributed copies and gave a report to Council on the Advisory Board's recent activities. - Convention and Visitors Bureau Board no report - List of Boards to report at future meetings: May 8 - Building Standards and Zoning Board of Adjustment; May 22 - Downtown Business District Design Steering Committee and Historic Preservation; June 12 - Library Board, Airport Board, and Housing Authority; June 26 - Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning Commission; August 14 - Economic Development Commission and Youth Advisory Board; August 28 - Downtown Business District Design Steering Committee and Historic Preservation Announcements from City Manager - Public Meeting regarding Economic Development Plan Described below - Late -Breaking Headlines Russell displayed the awards received for the following: American Consulting Engineering Excellent Award for the Southside Treatment Plant American Public Power Association - 1 st Place Safety Award for City Electric Department GFOA Award for Citizens Guide to the 2000/01 Budget Russell announced: Town Hall Meeting on Budget Process on Tuesday, May 1, in the Community Center Economic Development Commission Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chamber to discuss the proposed Economic Development Plan Open House at newest Fire Station near the Airport on Thursday, May 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Successful Bond Rating Trip to Moody's and Standard & Poors - City received an upgrade J Action from Executive Session items from Monday, April 23 and/or Tuesday, April 24, 2001 There was no action taken from Executive Session. K Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff, if appropriate Keith Peshak regarding Airport Board Chairman Steve Johnston and request for an investigation. Peshak gave his opinion about the cost of the Airport Control Tower and said he was not allowed fair treatment when he requested to address the Airport Advisory Board. L Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Workshop and Executive Session of Monday, April 9 and the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 10, 2001 -- Sandra Lee and George Russell Lyda suggested two corrections to the minutes. M Consideration of approval to sell scrap metal and wire to Austin Metal and Iron Company, Inc. in the estimated amount of $3,195.00 -- Terry Jones, Micki Rundell and George Russell City Council Meeting Minutes/April 24, 2001 Page 3 of 9 Pages N Consideration of an award of the annual bid for janitorial supplies to various bidders in the estimated amount of $18,821.00 -- Terry Jones, Micki Rundell and George Russell O Consideration and possible action regarding the Public Review Final Plats and Detailed Development Plans in the David Wright Survey of 9.05 acres to be known as The Planned Unit Development of Texas Traditions, Phase Two -A and of 6.79 acres to be known as The Planned Unit Development of Texas Traditions, Phase Two -B, located on Sabine Drive in the Georgetown Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) -- David Munk, Amelia Sondgeroth and George Russell Kersch questioned when the new ordinance regarding fees in lieu of parkland dedication goes into effect. It was determined that the effective date of that ordinance is Wednesday, April 25, 2001. Pfiester noted that this property is served by both City water and wastewater, and asked if the area was expected to be voluntarily annexed. Munk replied that it could not be annexed because it is not contiguous with the current city limits. P Consideration and possible action regarding a Revised Record Final Plat of 18.76 acres in the William Addison Survey, to be known as SummerCrest, Section One, located on SH29, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Melissa Murphy, Amelia Sondgeroth and George Russell Motion by Bain, second by Tonn to approve the Consent Agenda with the corrections made to the minutes. Approved 7-0. Legislative Regular Agenda Q Consideration and possible action regarding the recommendation from the Council Compensation Committee -- Jay Sloan and MaryEllen Kersch Former Mayor Jay Sloan, Chair of the Council Compensation Committee, read a letter containing the Committee's recommendation that the current compensation remain unchanged. There was discussion regarding the financial burden imposed on those that serve as Councilmembers. Motion by Pfiester, second by Navarrette to raise the Mayor's salary to $500 per month and raise the Council's salary to $300 per month or actual out-of-pocket expenses not to exceed $300 per month. Motion failed 5-2. (Lyda, Tonn, Bain, Hoyt, Burson opposed) Motion by Bain, second by Tonn to accept the recommendation of the Compensation Committee to leave the salary unchanged. Approved 4-3. (Lyda, Navarrette and Pfiester opposed) CC Emergency Reading of an ordinance authorizing City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001; authorizng an Official Statement and other matters related to the issuance and sale of the bonds -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Rundell noted that this ordinance issues bonds that include the additional funds needed for the wastewater treatment plant. Rundell introduced Garry Kimball of First Southwest Company, who distributed information to the Council and spoke to Council concerning the recent bond rating trip where the City received an upgrade to A+. Rundell read only the caption on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Pfiester, second by Tonn to declare an emergency. Approved 7-0. Motion by Pfiester, second by Tonn to approve Ordinance No. 2001-29. Approved 6-1. (Navarrette opposed) '�7�1�'%�%TiT11:7•F.�tiiT.'t;? 1. Second Reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Combination Tax and Utility System Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001 in an amount not to exceed $5,470,000, approving an Official Statement and other matters related thereto -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on Second Reading. Motion by Bain, second by Hoyt to approve Ordinance No. 2001-30. Approved 6-1. (Navarrette opposed) 2. Second Reading of an ordinance levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements to be provided in the Cimarron Hills Public Improvement District; fixing charges and liens against the property and its owners, and providing for the collection of the assessment -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on Second Reading. Motion by Bain, second by City Council Meeting Minutes/April 24, 2001 Page 4 of 9 Pages Tann to approve Ordinance No, 2001-31. Approved 7-0. EE -2 First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance related to manufactured housing -- Verna Browning and George Russell Browning introduced members of the Housing Working Group and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. John Philpott, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board addressed Council about the recommendation from the Parks Board regarding the Common Recreation Area, saying they recommend that the Parkland Dedication Ordinance be followed. John Gavurnik, Tom Nichols, and Joe Warren of the Housing Working Group gave their support and the history behind the creation of the HDR ordinance. Bain made a suggestion regarding the wording concerning fencing. Lyda brought up a concern about the parkland provision in the ordinance. Motion by Tonn, second by Burson to approve the Housing Working Group's recommendation using Option 1, HDR Ordinance Addendum A, regarding Improved Common Recreation Area. Approved 5-2. (Lyda and Bain opposed) EE -3 First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Subdivision Regulations related to manufactured housing -- Verna Browning and George Russell Browning read the ordinance. Motion by Hoyt, second by Navarrette to approve the ordinance on first reading. Lyda confirmed that most of these developments would occur in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Sondgeroth confirmed that sidewalks were not addressed. Lyda asked for a matrix to be provided to compare a manufactured housing community within the city limits and one in the ETJ. Vote on the first motion: Motion failed 5-2. (Hoyt and Tonn opposed) Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to defer this item to the continuation of the meeting on Wednesday, April 25. Approved 7-0, W Consideration of a project status report on (a) Design Guidelines for the Dowtntown Business District, consultant, Winter & Co. (b) Market Analysis of the Downtown Business District, consultant, Economic Research Associates -- Renee L. Hanson and George Russell Hanson said the second draft is being reviewed, and Consultant Nore Winter will be here on May 10 to meet with various city organizations, council, and other interested parties. She said the Design Guidelines will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 5 and to Council on June 12. X Consideration and possible action on selection of the entity to implement the Design Guidelines for the Downtown Business District -- Renee L. Hanson and George Russell Hanson said the consultants need answers to the questions listed in the agenda item cover sheet. Joe Burke, Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission, said the Commission is concerned that they do not have the technical expertise necessary to comply with the consultant's recommendation, but they are willing to be trained. Hanson said the Downtown Design Committee recommends adding more commissioners to the Historic Preservation Commission who have technical expertise and that the Commission comply with mandatory training. She said the consultant suggests that the entity be called "Historic and Architectural Review Commission" or something similar. Sondgeroth expressed concern for the lack of Development Services staff trained in this specific area, but agreed that the Development Services Division should be the source of the staff to be involved with this project. Hanson suggested hiring out the technical expertise needed. Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to designate the Historic Preservation Commission as the design review body for the guidelines and that it be renamed the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, that the composition be as recommended by the consultant, that the City arrange for a consultant to assist the staff in preparing the ordinance as needed and in processing applicatirons and to train the ota# and the members of the Commission,* and that appeals be made to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Approved 7-0. (*as corrected by Lyda at the May 8, 2001 Council Meeting) DD -3 Second Reading of an ordinance Rezoning San Gabriel Village, Section One, Block 1, Lot 1B, from C -2A City Council Meeting Minutes/April 24, 2001 Page 5 of 9 Pages - Restricted, Commercial First Height to exclude multifamily to C -2A - Restricted, Commercial First Height, to include multifamily residential, located on Waters Edge Circle—Carla Benton, Amelia Sondgeroth and George Russell Benton read the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Bain, second by Tonn to approve Ordinance No. 2001-32. Approved 7-0. DD -4 Second Reading of an ordinance amending Section 3.04.100 of the Code of Ordinances to provide for the additional rights authorized by Section 854.202(g) of Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended, concerning participation of City employees in the Texas Municipal Retirement System with respect to 20 -year retirement -- Tom Yantis and George Russell Yantis read the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Bain, second by Navarrette to approve Ordinance No, 2001-33. Approved 7-0. 9:58 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session 10:40 p.m. -- returned to Open Session and recessed until Wednesday, April 25, at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2001 - 6:01 p.m. -- reconvened R Consideration and possible action relating to governance policy to define protocol for interactions between staff and Council -- MaryEllen Kersch This item was pulled from this agenda. S Consideration and possible action on the approval of an award of bid for construction of the Airport Terminal Remodel/Addition to Richmond Industries in the amount of $419,820.00 -- Travis McLain, Verna Browning and George Russell This item was pulled from this agenda. T Consideration and possible action on the approval of a change order with Richmond Industries reducing the amount of the contract for the Airport Terminal Building project by $99,254.00 -- Travis McLain, Verna Browning and George Russell This item was pulled from this agenda. U Notification of an increase to the Electric Wholesale Power Rate from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) effective April 25, 2001 -- Mike Mayben, Jim Briggs, and George Russell Briggs told Council the 6% fuel factor increase received from LCRA is effective today and will need to be passed through to the City's electric customers. V Consideration and possible action to approve a construction bid in the amount of $5,820,348.00 from Craig, Sheffield, and Austin for construction of the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant -- Don Ward and Jim Briggs Briggs said this bid is well within range of market for this particular plant. He said there may be four or five deductive changes to be brought back as change orders, but they will probably only amount to around $60,000. He recommended approval of this bid. He said the Texas Historic Commission has given the City permission to begin construction. Pfiester asked and Briggs responded the plant should be ready by Fall 2002. Motion by Pfiester, second by Burson to approve the bid. Approved 5-1. (Hoyt opposed. Bain absent from the dais.) W Consideration of a project status report on (a) Design Guidelines for the Dowtntown Buseiness District, consultant, Winter & Co. (b) Market Analysis of the Downtown Business District, consultant, Economic Research Associates -- Renee L. Hanson and George Russell This item was handled previously in the agenda following Item EE -3. X Consideration and possible action on selection of the entity to implement the Design Guidelines for the City Council Meeting Minutes/April 24, 2001 Page 6 of 9 Pages Downtown Business District -- Renee L. Hanson and George Russell This item was handled previously in the agenda following Item EE -3. Y Consideration and possible action regarding a Public Review Final Plat of 125.34 acres of Rivery Subdivision, Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 1, River Hills, Section 4, to be known as The Rivery, Phase One, located along the west IH35 frontage road -- David Munk, Amelia Sondgeroth and George Russell Munk noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the Public Review Final Plat subject to approval of the Development Agreement. Motion by Lyda, second by Pfiester to approve subject to Council approval of the development agreement and approval of any w4th* off-site location of the water quality pond and off-site right-of-way dedication being completed. Approved 6-0. (*as corrected by Lyda at the May 8, 2001 Council Meeting) Z Consideration and possible action regarding a request for a waiver to the requirement for a Detailed Development Plan for a 1.458 acre tract in the Antonio Flores survey, abstract A-235, Volume 570, Page 446, deed records of Williamson County, Texas for Cen-Tex Towing, located at 2524 North Austin Avenue -- Steve O'Neal, Amelia Sondgeroth and George Russell This item was pulled from this agenda. AA Consideration and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Council Facilities Subcommittee concerning Council response to the Library Needs Assessment as presented to Council on April 10, 2001 -- Ferd Tonn Tonn reported on the recommendation of the Facilities Subcommittee. Motion by Lyda, second by Tonn to authorize the City Manager to contract with an architectural firm to do a preliminary study and prepare a cost estimate to incorporate the existing parking lot for construction of an additional 22,000 square feet, single -story, constructed with the capability of supporting a second story. Approved 6-0. BB Consideration and possible action regarding request from Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. to lease land for an Early Head Start site -- Verna Browning and George Russell Deferred to later in the agenda. CC Emergency Reading of an ordinance authorizing City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001; authorizng an Official Statement and other matters related to the issuance and sale of the bonds -- Micki Rundell and George Russell mm Handled previously in this agenda following Item Q. 1. Second Reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Combination Tax and Utility System Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001 in an amount not to exceed $5,470,000, approving an Official Statement and other matters related thereto -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Handled previously in this agenda following Item CC. 2. Second Reading of an ordinance levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements to be provided in the Cimarron Hills Public Improvement District; fixing charges and liens against the property and its owners, and providing for the collection of the assessment -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Handled previously in this agenda following Item DD -1. 3. Second Reading of an ordinance Rezoning San Gabriel Village, Section One, Block 1, Lot 1B, from C -2A - Restricted, Commercial First Height to exclude multifamily to C -2A - Restricted, Commercial First Height, to include multifamily residential, located on Waters Edge Circle—Carla Benton, Amelia Sondgeroth and George Russell City Council Meeting Minutes/April 24, 2001 Page 7 of 9 Pages Handled previously in this agenda following Item X. 4. Second Reading of an ordinance amending Section 3.04.100 of the Code of Ordinances to provide for the additional rights authorized by Section 854.202(g) of Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended, concerning participation of City employees in the Texas Municipal Retirement System with respect to 20 -year retirement -- Tom Yantis and George Russell Handled previously in this agenda following Item DD -3. EE First Readings 1. First Reading of an ordinance renaming a portion of West 23rd Street and a portion of County Road 115 -- Clay Shell, Anthony Lincoln and George Russell Handled later in this agenda following Item FF -2. 2. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance related to manufactured housing --Verna Browning and George Russell Handled previously in this agenda following Item DD -2. 3. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Subdivision Regulations related to manufactured housing -- Verna Browning and George Russell Sondgeroth supplied Council with a chart showing the proposed changes to the Subdivision Ordinance. There was discussion. 6:40 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session 7:25 p.m. -- resumed Open Session Motion by Lyda, second by Navarrette to defer this item to a workshop on May 14. Approved 6-0. BB Consideration and possible action regarding request from Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. to lease land for an Early Head Start site -- Verna Browning and George Russell Browning introduced WBCO Director Robert Howard who asked Council for financial help in securing a 10 -year lease for construction of a building on city property across the street from the existing Head Start site. There was discussion that the proposed site may be leased to Williamson County. There was also discussion regarding the proposed move of the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center and the possibility of housing the Early Head Start at that site, but the timeframe for availability was not compatible. Howard said they need to have a location by August. Kersch asked to have Council's opinion as to whether they want to entertain an adjustment to their current policies regarding sale of city -owned property and non-profit funding. Russell clarified for Council that this would be an increase in the Council's budgeted amount spent for non -profits and that WBCO is only asking for the land, not for utility connections, etc. Yantis said if the Council could make the decision as to whether they want to do this project, the staff would do the necessary research to see if it would be possible. When asked by Lyda, Howard reviewed the failed attempts to obtain land from the school district. Motion by Hoyt, second by Lyda to allow staff to investigate the possibility of allowing the WBCO to use city property at the corner of College and Holly, (if the City has the right)* if it is not currently leased to Williamson County, and provided that the proposed infant and toddler playground is made available for public use. Approved 5-0. (Navarrette abstained) (*corrected by Kersch at the May 8, 2001 Council Meeting) FF Grant Applications 1. Consideration and possible action to apply for a grant of $45,000 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program with a 10 percent ($4500.00) matching fund required from the City of Georgetown 2001/2002 Budget year to fund a Fire Safety House -- Clay Shell, Anthony Lincoln and George Russell Lincoln explained the reasons for requesting the grant and answered Council questions. Motion City Council Meeting Minutes/April 24, 2001 Page 8 of 9 Pages by Tonn, second by Navarrette to approve. Approved 6-0. 2. Consideration and possible action to apply for a grant from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program with a 10 percent ($7732.00) matching fund required from the City of Georgetown 2001/2002 Budget year to fund the Candidate Physical Ability Test (C -PAT), annual physical examinations, and aerobic conditioning equipment -- Clay Shell and Anthony Lincoln Lincoln explained the reasons for requesting the grant and answered Council questions. Motion by Tonn, second by Navarrette to approve. Approved 6-0. EE First Readings 1. First Reading of an ordinance renaming a portion of West 23rd Street and a portion of County Road 115 -- Clay Shell, Anthony Lincoln and George Russell Motion by Tonn, second by Hoyt to approve the ordinance on first reading. Hoyt asked for clarification as to the reason for the renaming. Shell explained this is needed due to the realignment of Leander Road and the other renaming is due to 9-1-1 Addressing requirements. Approved 6-0, GG Consideration and possible action to make available for auction vacant City -owned property, to be used for affordable housing -- Susan Hoyt Hoyt distributed a list of possible lots owned by the City and asked if the urban renewal lot at 790 9th Street could be made available for auction for affordable housing under Council Policy on the Sale or Exchange of City -Owned Property. Motion by Hoyt, second by Lyda to make available for surplus land sealed -bid auction the city -owned lot at 790 W. 9th Street in accordance with subsection (a) of the Council Policy for Sale or Exchange of Land. Navarrette said he questioned why this item is being brought forward so quickly without time for Council to review because he feels that the Council should not be in the position of imposing that type of housing on neighborhoods. Hoyt said this is a way to encourage "in -fill" housing. She said this lot had been a part of urban renewal and should be used for affordable housing. There was discussion as to whether to include all of the properties listed and whether Council has had enough time to consider the ramifications of this action. Navarrette asked if Hoyt would agree to the City subdividing the 2.44 acres owned by the City on Logan Ranch Road to be used for affordable housing to be included in the auction for sealed bid along with 790 9th Street. Motion by Navarrette, second by Lyda to amend the previous motion to also make available for sealed -bid auction 2.44 acres of City -owned on Logan Ranch Road in accordance with subsections (a) through (h) of the Council Policy for Sale or Exchange of Land. There was discsussion as to whether there are utilities on that property. Motion to amend failed 4-2 (Lyda, Pfiester, Tonn and Hoyt opposed) Navarrette asked if anyone in the neighborhood had been asked if they supported building on that lot. Vote on the main motion: Motion failed 4-2. (Lyda, Navarrette, Pfiester, and Burson opposed) 9:03 p.m. -- recesssed for Executive Session 9:32 p.m. -- returned to Open Session 9:32 p.m. -- Motion to adjourn The meeting Was adjourned at 09:32 PM. ivIcayui lvociryEilen City Council Meeting Minutes/April 24, 2001 Page 9 of 9 Pages Attest: � ` A >. Uw ity Secretary Sandra