HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 01.13.2004 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor
Gary Nelon presiding.
Council Present. 'I Council Absent.
Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Jack District 7 vacant
Noble, John Kirby, Farley Snell
Staff Present.
Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City
Manager for Utility Operations; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Micki Rundell,
Director of Finance and Administration, Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development
Services; Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief; `
Policy Development/Review Wa •.
Regular Session to convene and continue Executive Session, if necessary
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the
items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session that follows.
A Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
- Pending Litigation
- Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items and other Matters
- Legal Advice Related to MUD Formations in City Service Areas
B Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
- Discussion and possible action regarding acquisition of property for downtown parking
C Sec.551.086 competitive matters
- Consideration and possible action related to future generation resource plans for portions of the City of Georgetown
load as requested by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) -- Michael W. Mayben, Energy Services Manager and
Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
D Sec.551.074 personnel matters
- Annual Evaluation for City Secretary
Regular Session
E Call to Order
Mayor Nelon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
F Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nelon led the Pledge.
G Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
- Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments -- Mayor Gary Nelon
Mayor Nelon welcomed the audience and gave a brief explanation of meeting procedures.
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- Extended Deadline of January 14, 2004 for Applications for Annual Boards/Commissions Vacancies
Mayor Nelon announced that the deadline was extended and there is one day left to apply.
- Board/Commission Vacancies, expiring February 2005:
- One position on the Library Board
- One position on the Airport Board
H Announcements and Comments from City Manager
Brandenburg noted the Runoff Election for District 7 is Saturday, January 24. He gave the voting
locations on election day, and announced that early voting at the County Courthouse continues
through January 20, with no voting on January 19, due to the Martin Luther King holiday.
Public Wishing to Address Council
Keith Peshak regarding police cars and aviation museum.
Peshak was not in attendance.
John Morran regarding Proposition 13.
Morran gave his time to Stroobandt.
Jack Stroobandt regarding Proposition 13.
Stroobandt encouraged Council to support the seniors in Georgetown by enacting the freeze on
property taxes for people 65 and older without going to the time and expense of an election.
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to not cap the electric load with the Lower Colorado River Authority
(LCRA), and to work to eliminate or postpone the one -cent equity charge in the proposed new generation
unit; and to authorize the Mayor to submit a letter of notification to LCRA that Georgetown wishes to begin
renegotation of the existing wholesale power supply contract as soon as possible in 2004. Approved 6-0.
Motion by Smith, second by Noble that the outstanding job performance of City Secretary Sandra Lee
warrants consideration for an employee merit bonus. Approved 6-0.
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J Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Special Council Workshop on Monday,
December 15, the Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, the Special Council Meeting on
Friday, December 19, and the Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 -- Shirley Rinn,
Deputy City Secretary and Sandra Lee, City Secretary
K Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution ratifying the appointment of election officials
for the Special Runoff Election to elect a councilmember for City of Georgetown Single -Member District 7,
to be held on Saturday, January 24, 2004 -- Sandra Lee, City Secretary
L Consideration and possible action to authorize the
Mayor
to sign a letter to
President George W. Bush in
support of a Presidential Library on the campus of
Baylor
University
--
Mayor
Gary Nelon
(pulled by Eason to the Regular Agenda that follows)
M Discussion and possible action regarding a Resolution for the Preserve America Community Designation
-- Shelly Hargrove, CVB Director and Main Street Manager
N Consideration and possible action to approve of the payment to Williamson County for the City's portion
of the annual maintenance and operation of the 800 MHz radio system for fiscal year 02/03 in the amount of
$20,002.23 -- Terry Jones, Purchasing Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
O Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing on a Preliminary Plat for 14.636 acres, out of the
Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Eighteen, located west of
Sun City Boulevard — Melissa McCollum, Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of
Planning and Development Services
Snell asked why this item and Item P were on the Consent Agenda. McCollum noted that if there was no
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opposition or requesting of waivers, they could be accomplished on Consent, but rezoning is on the regular
agenda.
Smith asked if there could be a public hearing on a Consent Agenda. McCollum suggested deferring the
two items to the regular agenda. Items O and P were pulled by Nelon to the Regular Agenda that follows.
P Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing on a Preliminary Plat for 121.843 acres, out of the
Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty Five & Twenty Six,
located south of Texas Drive and west of Sun City Boulevard — Melissa McCollum, Development Planner
and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
This item was pulled by Nelon to the Regular Agenda that follows.
Motion by Noble, second by Smith to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items L, O and P that were
pulled to the Regular Agenda. Approved 6-0.
L Consideration and possible action to authorize the
Mayor
to sign a letter to
President George W. Bush in
support of a Presidential Library on the campus of
Baylor
University -- Mayor
Gary Nelon (pulled by Eason)
Eason pointed out that Georgetown is actually the home of the oldest chartered university in Texas,
Southwestern University. She said she takes exception to the first part of the sentence in the beginning of
the third paragraph in the letter that says Baylor is the oldest university. Motion by Eason, second by
Noble to authorize the letter with deleting "As the oldest university in Texas." Approved 6-0.
It was determined that Item O would be considered after Item U-5 and Item P would be considered after Item U-6.
Q Discussion and possible action regarding Proposition 13 which is a constitutional amendment for the State
of Texas to permit counties, cities and towns, and junior college districts to establish an ad valorem tax
freeze on residence homesteads of the disabled and of the elderly and of their spouses -- Paul E.
Brandenburg, City Manager
Brandenburg noted that this is a difficult issue and instead of pulling the community together it has the
possibility to polarize it. He emphasized that population demographics make Georgetown different from
other communities and if this issue were passed by the Council, it would have a definite impact on the
remainder of the tax payers. He noted that 27% of the total property tax would be eligible to be frozen. He
cited the lesser percentage of "over 65 citizens" in other surrounding cities. He listed options for offsetting
the shift in the revenue. He said Council has the option of adopting the tax freeze or, upon receiving a
petition, ordering an election. He asked Micki Rundell to explain the impact on the city budget. Rundell
explainied that the City would not "lose" any revenues since that amount of operating costs will still need to
be collected from others. She noted that Scenario H would be in jeopardy if a tax rate freeze is adopted.
She explained the documents provided to the Council in the agenda packet.
Noble pointed out that a good portion of the homes sold in Sun City are sold to people who are under 65.
He said the average age in Sun City is 62, and all of the people in Georgetown aged 65 or older don't live in
Sun City. There were further questions and comments from Council. Joe Pondrom from the Williamson
County Tax Office was asked to speak to whether the over -65 taxes are automatically frozen or whether the
property owner must file a form at the Tax Office. Pondrom noted that the form would need to be submitted
and when asked by Sansing, responded that there is currently no standard exemption for disabled.
Speaker Henry Carr, (with an extra three minutes from Roby Sloan), thanked Council for their attention to
this issue. He said he believes that it is a simple issue. He said there is no question that people over 65
deserve this tax break. He noted that this issue has been voted on twice already, by the Legislature and by
the voters in the State Constitutional Election, and he said he doesn't think another vote is necessary at the
local level. He said he does think the issue will be passed by the voters, but questioned why the City
should go through the disruption and expense of another election.
Speaker Adrienne Padfield yielded her time to Betty Jukes.
Speaker Betty Jukes asked Council to look at this issue as being not just for Sun City, but for all residents
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of Georgetown that are over 65.
Speaker Don Padfield told Council that the people in Texas have voted to provide this for people over 65
and the Council should choose to allow the freeze.
Speaker Kendall Young said he is of the age to take advantage of this tax freeze, but doesn't think it is a
simple matter, and feels the people who live in Sun City should not have a problem paying their taxes. He
said he feels petitions are decisive and asked Council to go ahead and put the issue on the ballot.
Speaker Betty Lou Garrett noted that most seniors live on fixed incomes and sometimes choices need to be
made that even effect whether their prescriptions will be purchased due to limits in financial ability. She
said her monthly expenses exceed her monthly income and she must dip into savings each month.
Nelon said, after hearing all the issues and the concerns from the citizens, and saying that he voted for
Proposition 13 when it was presented on the ballot to change the state constitution, he believes it should be
enacted.
Noble said he doesn't think this is an insurmountable problem and the first year may be difficult, but he
thinks there should be ways around it. Motion by Noble, second by Smith Snell* to adopt the provisions of
Proposition 13 and direct the staff to draft the necessary ordinances to implement it. (*as corrected by
Noble at the Council Meeting on January 27, 2004)
Smith said he pledged to continue to vote to control city spending and greater responsibility so that all
Georgetown taxpayers can have the lowest possible tax rate and therefore, would not support the tax
freeze.
Snell said he thinks the amounts of money are relatively small but can understand both sides of the issue.
He said he would vote for it because he was always hopeful when he was young that his situation would
improve. He said he is now on fixed income and doesn't see any hope for his revenue to increase. He said
there is something wrong with a person's property increasing in value while the person's ability to pay
decreases.
Sansing compared the cost of the tax increase to be paid by people over 65 to the tax burden that would
need to be paid by those under 65. He said of the people he asked who were over 65, the majority said
they would probably vote against the tax freeze because they feel an obligation to pay their own way for
services. He said he fundamentally opposes the tax freeze, but he will vote for it tonight to benefit the Sun
City residents.
Kirby noted that he
is
probably the
most eligible on the Council
to benefit from the tax freeze, but he will not
vote for it because
he
doesn't think
it is fair to the young people
who would have to accept the burden.
Eason noted that her constituents are majority low- to middle-income families under 65. She said, however,
because the disabled were put into this issue, she feels they need the support of the exemption, and
therefore, will support Proposition 13.
Sansing said he thinks the legislature should have separated out the disabled from the over 65, and should
have put a specific income amount in the proposition.
Noble congratulated the Council for their deliberations on the issue.
Approved 4-2. (Kirby and Smith opposed)
7:19 p.m. -- recessed
7:30 p.m. -- resumed Open Session
R Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution stating that the City elects to become eligible to
participate in a property tax abatement for the TASUS Corporation -- Mark Thomas, Director of
Economic Development and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Motion by Noble, second by Smith to approve. Approved 4-1. (Kirby opposed)(Sansing away from the
dais)
S Discussion and possible action to extend Georgetown's Insurance Service Office ( ISO) rating to
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residents outside the city limits for improvements in their insurance ratings -- Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief
Lincoln explained that this would be a rating for the Outside Protection Area (OPA), meaning outside the
City Limits. He said currently, there is a 4 or a 10 rating. He said he is asking Council to decide if there
should be a difference between "in" the City and "outside" the City. Snell asked for clarification of the City's
service to the area outside the City limits. He asked if there were a downside to this, and it was explained
that allowing the same rate was avoided in the past as an incentive to annex. He said currently the rating
inside the City is 4. He said if Council approves, "outside" the City would be given a rating of 9. He said
there would be no adverse effect on the citizens. There was further discussion. Motion by Sansing,
second by Kirby to approve. Approved 6-0.
T Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the contract between the City of
Georgeotwn and Roming, Parker and Kasberg, L.L.P. for engineering services related to the Southeast
Arterial One Project Phase 1 in the amount of $212,000.00 and a project budget of $264,000.00 -- Mark
Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Miller explained that this arterial was identified in the Transportation Plan as a priority. He demonstrated on
an overhead slide the location of the proposed project. Noble noted that the GTEC Board voted
unanimously to approve this contract. Snell noted that this would be a link between InnerLoop and SH130.
Motion by Sansing, second by Noble to approve the contract. Approved 6-0.
U Second Readings
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2003/04 Annual Operating Plan Element
(budget) for adjustments relating to the timing of capital projects -- Laurie Brewer, Controller and
Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Brewer explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion
by Snell, second by Smith to approve Ordinance 2004-01. Approved 6-0.
2. Second Reading of an ordinance providing for the abandonment by quitclaim deed of a portion
of the First Street right of way between Austin Avenue and Rock Street; providing for the
terms and conditions of such abandonment; calling a public hearing; providing a conflict and
severability clause and establishing an effective date — Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for
Utility Operations and Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney
Miller read the only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Sansing, second
by Smith to approve Ordinance 2004-02. Approved 6-0.
3. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the following Sections of the Unified Development
Code (UDC): 1.03(C)&(D) "Applicability"; Table 4.01.010 "Zoning Districts"; 4.04.030(G) "Old Town
Overlay"; 4.05.040(C)(4) "SP Standards for Williams Drive (F.M. 2338)"; Table 5.01.020 "Permitted
Uses by Zoning District"; 5.03.040(B)(3) "Family Day Care"; 5.05.030(C)(2) "General Outdoor
Storage"; 6.01.030(B) "Applicability with the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction"; Table 6.02.030 "Housing
Type Dimensional Standards"; Table 6.03.020 "Non -Residential Lot and Dimensional Standards";
6.03.040(B)(6)(a)&(b) "Features Allowed Within Required Yards"; 7.03.050(C) "Residential
Fences"; 8.03.020(B) ""Tree Size and Species'; 9.03.020(A)(3) "Parking Space Dimensions";
9.03.020(D) "Parking Surfacing and Maintenance"; 10.03.020(J) "Signs in the Public Right -of -Way"
; Table 10.06.010 "Sign Dimensions by District'; 10.06.040(G) "Subdivision Directional Signs";
11.03.050 "Replacement of Protected Trees'; 11.05.050(C) "Regional Stormwater Management
Program"; Table 13.04.050 "Rural Street Geometric Standards"; 13.04.070(A)(3) "Wastewater
Collection Systems"; 13.04.070(B)(4) "Water Distribution System"; AND 13.07.020(C) "Street
Lights" -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning
and Development Services
Ray explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Sansing
said he has not had time to look through the revised ordinance to make sure all the requested
changes have been handled. Eason noted that under Section 21, 11.03.050 Replacement of
Protected Trees, she wanted to distinguish between native and adapted trees. She said she is not
interested in giving credits unless it is a tree that needs to be protected. Ray noted that there is a
tree list in the UDC listing trees that are given credit. She suggested that the list be put at the
beginning instead of at the end. Snell suggested preservation of existing trees "on the list."
Sansing asked that trees that are subject to oak wilt be put on a diseased trees list and said he
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wants information about oak wilt on the City website, as well. Sansing voiced his objection to the
entire UDC. Smith asked for and received confirmation that what was deleted in Section
13.07.020 (c) was "that rural subdivisions would not be required to have street lights," and now all
subdivisions within the ETJ will be required to have street lights. Kirby asked for a red -lined
version to show the changes. Snell asked about the removal of the Old Town Overlay from this
item in order to be brought back to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council at a later
date. Sondgeroth confirmed that it would be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at
the February Meeting, and would come to Council in March. Motion by Sansing, second by
Eason to defer the second reading of this ordinance to the next Council Meeting. Approved 6-0.
4. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Sections 4.08 and 8.06 of the Unified Development
Code (UDC) pertaining to the Gateway Overlay District— Melissa McCollum, Development
Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
McCollum noted that the draft has a revision at 4.08.010 to add a section of Williams Drive,
changing the map in the back, and clarifying that the portion west of Highway 29 is included as
part of the Overlay District. She read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Eason
asked for clarification on Section 8.06.040 on page 5, asking that "ail vigorous existing trees" be
from the preferred plant list, and the same for Section 8.06.050 on page 6. Snell suggested new
wording. Motion by Snell, second by Eason to approve the change. Motion by Sansing, second
by Noble to amend Snell's amendment to change on page 7, the Street Tree Palette, by
substituting the Chink Pin Oak for the Live Oak and eliminating the Texas Red Oak or substituting
another hardier oak in its place. Sansing said he is passing along information from a Texas State
Forester who is surveying the River Bend and Country Club neighborhoods and discouraging the
re -planting of live oaks and red oaks because they are susceptible to oak wilt. Snell clarified that
this would be done for just the Gateway Overlay District. Kirby suggested that staff do some
research. Sondgeroth asked that this item be deferred in order to keep all of the amendments
happening at the same time. Nelon noted that the previous motions were withdrawn. Motion by
Snell, second by Noble to defer this item to the next Council Meeting. Approved 6-0.
5. Second Reading of an ordinance Rezoning a total of 14.636 acres, out of the Frederick Foy
Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Eighteen, from A, Agriculture to
Planned Unit Development (PUD), or more restrictive district, located, west of Sun City Boulevard
— Melissa McCollum, Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and
Development Services
McCollum explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading.
Motion by Noble, second by Kirby to approve Ordinance 2004-03. Approved 6-0.
O Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing on a Preliminary Plat for 14.636 acres, out of the
Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Eighteen, located west of
Sun City Boulevard — Melissa McCollum, Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of
Planning and Development Services
McCollum explained the item. Nelon opened the Public Hearing at 8:09 p.m. There were no comments.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:09 p.m. Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve the
preliminary plat. Approved 6-0.
6. Second Reading of an ordinance Rezoning a total of 121.843 acres, out of the Burrell Eaves
Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty Five & Twenty Six, from
A, Agriculture to Planned Unit Development (PUD), or more restrictive district, located, south of
Texas Drive and west of Sun City Boulevard — Melissa McCollum, Development Planner and
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
McCollum read the caption only of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Sansing, second
by Smith to approve Ordinance 2004-04, Approved 6-0.
P Consideration and possible action on a Public Hearing on a Preliminary Plat for 121.843 acres, out of the
Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Twenty Five & Twenty Six,
located south of Texas Drive and west of Sun City Boulevard — Melissa McCollum, Development Planner
and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
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McCollum explained the item. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:12 p.m. There were no comments.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:12 p.m. Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve the
preliminary plat. Approved 6-0.
7. Second
Reading of
an ordinance
amending chapter 10.16 of the code of ordinances regarding
parking
to establish
a Downtown
Parking Zone -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Yantis read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. He pointed out an exception that
was added on page 3. He said D(4) was added to allow for exceptions to this ordinance if found in
a special event permit, saying the event permit would trump the ordinance, using as an example,
the Farmers' Market.
Motion by Snell, second by Noble to approve Ordinance 2004-05. Smith asked if the volunteers
would still be needed to patrol the square after the acquisition of the Hewlett lot. Yantis noted that
it was determined that the original plan had been to organize the patrol as well as purchase the lot.
Approved 6-0.
V Public Hearings/First Readings
1. Public Hearing regarding an Amendment to Section 13.09.030 (B) of the Unified Development
Code (UDC) pertaining to Oversized Facilities -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Dishong explained that the Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board recommends this policy.
He noted that this policy has been presented once in a Public Hearing and to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. He explained the changes to the line extension policy, saying because
anything 8" or larger is now defined as "oversized," there now are financial options available to the
developer. He explained the options. Smith said the GUS Board struggled with this item over
several meetings and unanimously reached this consensus. Dishong explained the Planning and
Zoning Commission approved the amendment conditioned on the City Council receiving an
understanding from City staff about the defnition of "sole discretion" and the crieteria to be used to
decide when and when not to participate in a project. He explained the type of criteria, saying staff
would look at the budget for the utility that would participate in the project; look at the degree to
which the project conformed to the existing five-year CIP priorities; look at the ability of the specific
utility to fund any future costs that would be associated with the project; look at the degree to
which the project accomplished the City's Utility Master Plan; and also, look at the impact on
system operations and the degree to which the improvement would enhance the network operation
of the utility. There was discussion. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:29 p.m. There were no
public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:29 p.m.
2. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 13.09.030 (B) of the Unified Development
Code (UDC) pertaining to Oversized Facilities -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Dishong read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter. Motion by Smith, second by Snell to approve the ordinance on first reading as written.
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to amend the previous motion by adding the criteria to the
ordinance. Vote on amendment: Approved 6-0. Vote on the amended motion: Approved
6-0.
3. First Reading of an Ordinance for a Century Plan Amendment for 2.42 acres out of the David
Wright Survey from Multi Family and Residential Future Land Use designations to Office district
located at 3606 and 3608 Rocky Hollow Trail — Ed Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Amelia
Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Polasek explained the item saying the change is needed due to the need for a transition zone from
residential to commercial zoning. There were questions from the Council. The applicant was
asked to come forward. Tim Bargainer with Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes explained the property
owner is wanting to put in an office complex of eight to ten buildings with a wet pond in the center
and two more detention ponds. There were further questions from the Council. Polasek read only
the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter. Motion by Sansing, second by Noble to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Approved 6-0.
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4. Public Hearing to Consider Rezoning 1.28 acres out of the David Wright Survey from RS,
Residential Single-family district to OF, Office district located at 3606 and 3608 Rocky Hollow Trail
-- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and
Development Services
Ray explained that this is a rezoning request for the same property in the preceding Century Plan
amendment. He said this rezoning would allow the previously -described office complex. He said
the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the rezoning with the condition that
there be no vehicular access from Rocky Hollow Trail. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:43
p.m. Bargainer asked that exit only be allowed on Rocky Hollow as a "release valve." There were
further questions from Council. Ray was asked to read the language recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Speaker
Bill Sattler spoke to Council in
favor of the
exit on Rocky Hollow, saying otherwise there
would be
traffic
hasn't said that
congestion, and
people
would
have
difficulty
getting out onto Williams
Drive.
Nelon asked Sondgeroth about neighborhood input. She said two neighbors spoke at the
Planning and Zoning Meeting and said they were opposed to the rezoning and the increased
commercial traffic, so the Planning and Zoning Commission made the condition of no ingress or
egress except by way of Williams Drive.
Bargainer spoke
to the issues brought
forward by the
two neighbors. Eason asked about fire
safety. Ray said
the Fire Department
hasn't said that
would be a problem.
Bill Sattler asked if there were connectivity issues.
Smith said he thinks there should be both ingress and egress by way of Rocky Hollow.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:59 p.m.
5. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 1.28 acres out of the David Wright Survey from RS,
Residential Single-family district to OF, Office district located at 3606 and 3608 Rocky Hollow Trail
-- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and
Development Services
Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements
of the City Charter. Motion by Sansing, second by Kirby to approve the ordinance on first reading.
There were questions and comments from Council. Kirby suggested this item receive more
attention. Sansing said he thinks this is a case where the parking requirements are too excessive.
There was further discussion. Motion by Smith, second by Eason to amend the motion to allow
the "exit only" on Rocky Hollow. Eason said she supports the amendment for emergency vehicle
access. There was further discussion. Vote on the Amendment: Approved 4-2. (Snell and
Kirby opposed) Vote on the Amended Motion: Approved 5-1. (Kirby opposed)
6. First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 10.12.090(B) of the Code of Ordinances to
establish a 20 -mph school speed zone on a portion of Katy Crossing Boulevard — Mark Miller,
Transportation Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Miller read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements
of the City Charter. He said this ordinance is in response to calls from residents about allowing the
increased traffic to bypass the intersection of Highway 971 and InnerLoop. Motion by Snell,
second by Noble to approve the ordinance on first reading. Motion by Sansing to amend to add a
20 mph speed limit on Country Club Road from Georgetown Country Club to Rivery Boulevard.
Carls was asked to determine if this amendment would be legal. She said it could be brought back
as a separate item and would probably require a study. Sansing withdrew his amendment. Vote
on the Original Motion: Approved 6-0.
7. First Reading of an ordinance designating 9th Street between Walnut Street and College Street
as one way (eastbound) and directing the Chief of Police to erect the appropriate signage -- Mark
Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility
Operations
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Miller explained this ordinance is the result of working with the school district regarding the "drop
off' of students. He said 9th street is very narrow (14 feet) and the residents can't exit their
driveways during school drop-off hours. Motion by Sansing, second by Noble to approve the
ordinance on first reading. Miller read the caption only of the ordinance on first reading after
having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Approved 6-0.
8. First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 10.12.090(D) of the Code of Ordinances
establishing the speed limit on Rivery Boulevard from Ranch Road 2338 (Williams Drive/Andice
Highway) to the southbound (west) frontage road of IH -35 -- Mark Miller, Transportation Services
Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Miller read the caption only of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements
of the City Charter, and explained the item. Motion by Sansing, second by Snell to approve the
ordinance on first reading. Motion by Kirby, second by Sansing to amend the previous motion to
begin the 40 mph speed limit at the second signal with 30 mph from Williams to Country Club.
There was discussion. Vote on the amendment: Tied 3-3. Mayor voted in favor. Approved 4-3.
(Snell, Smith, and Noble opposed) Vote on the amended motion: Approved 6-0.
9. First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 10.12.090(D) of the Code of Ordinances
establishing a 40 -mph speed zone on Northwest Boulevard from Serenade Drive to Hedgewood
Drive -- Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for
Utility Operations
Miller explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Kirby, second by Noble to approve the
ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0.
10. First Reading of an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2002-21, as codified at Chapter 2.110 of
the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to the Public Safety Advisory Board-- Paul E. Brandenburg,
City Manager
Brandenburg noted that the Public Safety Board was created in 2002, but the reasons for which
the board was created have been accomplished. He said there was no longer any reason for the
board to meet, and therefore the Board has not met in the last year. The Civil Service Commission
has now been created and accomplishes the objectives for which the Public Safety Advisory Board
was created. Motion by Sansing, second by Noble to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Vote on the motion: Approved 6-0.
W Boards and Commissions
1. Consideration and possible action to appoint Van Chandler to a vacant position on the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board -- Mayor Gary Nelon
Nelon recommended the appointment. Motion by Snell, second by Smith to approve the
appointment of Van Chandler to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Approved 6-0.
2. Consideration and possible action to appoint Tim Sullivan to the Airport Master Plan Planning
Advisory Committee -- John Kirby, Councilmember
Kirby noted that Sullivan was a faithful member of the Airport Study Group and the Airport Advisory
Board and has asked to be able to participate on the Airport Master Plan Planning Advisory
Committee. Motion by Kirby, second by Snell to approve the appointment of Tim Sullivan to the
Airport Master Plan Planning Advisory Committee as a third representative from the Airport
Advisory Board. Approved 6-0.
3. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of a Council Subcommittee to serve
as the Selection Committee to review applications and schedule possible interviews in regard to
filling annual vacancies on City Council -appointed boards and commissions -- Mayor Gary Nelon
Nelon recommended the appointments of John Kirby, Gabe Sansing, and Patty Eason to the
Council Subcommittee to serve as the Selection Committee. Motion by Noble, second by Smith
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to approve the appointments. Approved 6-0.
Nelon
The meeting was adjourned at 09:45 PM.
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City Secretary Sandra Lee