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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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