HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.26.2017 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101
E. 7t' St., Georgetown, Texas
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:12 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Dale Ross,
Anna Eby, District 1, Valerie Nicholson, District 2, John Hesser, District 3, Steve Fought, District 4, Ty Gipson,
District 5, Rachael Jonrowe, District 6, and Tommy Gonzalez, District 7 were in attendance.
Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by
the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
- Mikey V's Proclamation
- Public Power Week Proclamation
- Abe Harrison Day Proclamation
- Mikaela Simmang Proclamation
- Annabelle Richardson Proclamation
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
- Community Visioning
Action from Executive Session
No action was taken from Executive Session
Mayor Ross announced that Item O. had been pulled from the agenda.
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with one single
vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as
part of the Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to move Catherine Morales from the Alternate #2 position to the Alternate
#1 position on the Historic & Architectural Review Commission (HARC) -- Mayor Dale Ross
D. Consideration and possible action to appoint Scott Revier to the Alternate #2 position on the Historic &
Architectural Review Commission (HARC) to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Dale Ross
E. Consideration and possible action to allow Dr. Bryon Lynn Morgan, President of Upper Deck Sports Bar, LLC,
also doing business as Georgetown Lumberyard, the opportunity to pursue a beer and wine alcohol license
for a business proposed at 604 E. University, with the expressed waiver of the minimum distance requirement
from the Georgetown Independent School District -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
F. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing Strategic Partnerships for Community
Services Funding Agreements between the City of Georgetown and A Gift of Time Adult Day Care,
Georgetown Backpack Buddies, Brookwood in Georgetown Vocational, Inc. (BIG), CASA of Williamson County,
Texas, Faith In Action Georgetown, Girls Empowerment Network (GEN), Georgetown Caring Place dba The
Caring Place, Georgetown Project, Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, Literacy Council of Williamson
County, Lone Star Circle of Care, Ride on Center for Kids (R.O.C.K.), Samaritan Center for Counseling and
Pastoral Care, Senior Center at Stonehaven, The Locker, Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties, Inc.
(OWBC), Williamson County Crisis Center dba Hope Alliance, and for these agencies and organizations to
continue to provide services for the citizens of Georgetown — Shirley Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City
Manager and David Morgan, City Manager
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing a funding agreement between the City
of Georgetown and the Williamson County and Cities Health District for this agency to continue to provide
services for the citizens of Georgetown — Shirley Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager and David
Morgan, City Manager
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution giving Christi Rawls, Assistant Controller and Sandy
Surratt, Accounting Specialist Supervisor the approval to conduct business with various banking institutions
and to appoint them as "Representatives of the Depositor," and removing Laurie Brewer, Assistant City
Manager -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
I. Consideration and possible action to approve a purchase with Elster Solutions, LLC "Honeywell" for
EnergyAxis AMI water modules and related items for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure system in an
amount not to exceed $92,747.00 -- Rosemary Ledesma, Purchasing Manager
J. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Capital Metro for GoGeo
Transportation Services for FY '18 and to authorize the Mayor to sign such agreement -- Edward G. Polasek,
AICP, Transportation Planning Coordinator
K. Consideration and possible action to approve the Subdivision Construction Agreement Form and authorize
the City Manager or his designee to sign — Charlie McNabb, City Attorney
L. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve the First Amendment to the Facility Lease Agreement with
Wood Aviation, Inc. -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Octavio A. Garza, P.E., C.P.M., Public Works
Director
M. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Bioxide from Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
of Sarasota, Florida, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 -- Glenn W. Dishong,
Utility Director
N. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to award the Brush Trimming and Removal Services Contract to Austex
Tree Service, Inc., of Round Rock, Texas in the estimated amount of $270,000.00 -- Glenn W. Dishong, Utility
Director
O. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to award LED Street Lights ITB No. 201738, Type 1 to KBS Electrical
Distribution, Inc., of Austin, TX and Type 2 to Ringdale Inc., of Georgetown, TX, in the estimated amount of
$150,000.00, for both types -- Glenn W. Dishong, Utility Director
Item O was pulled from the agenda.
P. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to continue utilizing the annual agreement for LCRA Material Acquisition
to purchase electric distribution, fiber and substation materials for FY 2017-2018 from Techline Ltd. under
their contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority ("LCRA") Electric Material Acquisition Program in the
not to exceed amount of $4,500,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Q. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to renew the contract for labor services for Electric System Overhead
Construction and Maintenance to Techline Construction, LLC of Austin, Texas, in the not to exceed
amount of $2,000,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
R. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to renew the contract for the Electric System Underground Construction
and Maintenance with Pedro S.S. Services, Inc., of Austin, Texas, in the not to exceed amount of
$3,000,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
S. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to renew the contract for labor services for Outside Plant Fiber Optic
Infrastructure Construction to JC Communications of Cedar Park, Texas, in the not to exceed amount of
$300,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
T. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve annual task orders: Task Order MEI -18-001 for Electric System
and Planned Capital Improvement Projects in the not to exceed amount of $460,000.00, Task Order MEI -
18 -002 for Electric System Engineering Planning and Engineering Assistance in the not to exceed amount
of $250,000.00 and Task Order MEI -18-003 for New Development Engineering and Design Assistance in the
not to exceed amount of $590,000.00 with McCord Engineering, Inc., of College Station, Texas, for
professional engineering services -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
U. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM -17-008 with CDM Smith, Inc. of Austin, Texas,
for professional services related to Lake Water Treatment Raw Water Intake and Pump Station
Improvements in the amount of $147,120.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
V. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM -17-009 with CDM Smith, Inc. of Austin, Texas,
for professional services related to the 2018 Water and Wastewater Utility Master Plans Update and 2017-
2018 Utility Evaluations Support in the amount of $328,045.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering
Director
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson, to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety, with the
exception of Item O which was pulled from the agenda.
Approved: 7-0
Legislative Regular Agenda
W. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning approximately 5 acres in the William Roberts
Survey, located near the intersection of Shell Road and SH -195, from the Agriculture (AG) District to the
General Commercial (C-3) District -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a rezoning request for property near the intersection of Shell Road
and SH -195. She provided a location map, a zoning map and a future land use map. Nelson said the property is
currently undeveloped.
Nelson spoke on the criteria for General Commercial zoning and said the applicant is proposing an indoor gun
Nelson said the rezoning request has been reviewed by the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee and
found to be consistent. She said that the Planning & Zoning Commission has also recommended approval.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.28 PM. No persons had signed up to speak. Mayor Ross closed
the Public Hearing at 6.28 PM.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked how many residents were notified. Nelson said that all property owners within
200 feet had been notified, and noted that the City has not received any written comments. Jonrowe said that
the requirement to send notification to all property owners within 200 feet is insufficient.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Gipson, to approve Item W
Approved: 7-0
X. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Special Use Permit to allow an automotive sales
facility located at 2030 South Austin Avenue and within the General Commercial (C-3) District, for a
requested maximum time limit of three (3) years, to be known as Alan's Auto Sales -- Sofia Nelson, CNIJ-A,
Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a special use permit request for an automotive sales facility to be
located at 2030 South Austin Avenue. She provided a location map, zoning map and future land use map.
Nelson said the property is located within a mixed use community zoning and provided an image of the current
site.
Nelson provided an image of the conceptual plan.
Nelson noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Special Use
Permit, with a maximum 3 year time limit.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.35 PM.
Allix Carnley had signed up to speak on Item X. Carnley said that she is the daughter of the applicant. She
explained that her family has been on a long journey and they all love Georgetown. Carnley said the family
recognizes that the property lies in a gateway area of Georgetown and wanted to let the City Council know that
they will always maintain a pleasant appearance and work well with Georgetown residents. She said she has
always heard that you only have 30 seconds to 1 minute to make a good first impression and this will be the
intent at Alan's Auto Sales. Carnley said that she and her siblings graduated from Georgetown High School and
are delighted to be able to have their businesses in Georgetown. She then thanked the City Council.
Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6.38 PM.
Motion by Hesser, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item X.
Councilmember Eby asked if the ordinance stated the 3 year limit. Nelson said the first copy of the ordinance,
shown in the agenda packet, had omitted the 3 year requirement, but has since been corrected.
Approved: 7-0
Y. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance to rezone approximately 0.17acre site, located at 309 S.
Main, from the Residential (RS) Single Family District in the Downtown Overlay to the Mixed Use
Development - Downtown (MU -DT) District in the Downtown Overlay -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director
Nat Waggoner, the City's Long Range Planning Manager, spoke on a rezoning request for property at 309 S.
Main Street. Waggoner described the property and provided a location map, zoning map and future land use
map, as well as an aerial view image.
Waggoner spoke on Mixed Use Downtown criteria and the Downton Master Plan. Waggoner said that the DTMP
recommends Main Street and Rock Street to serve as popular pedestrian and bike routes, linking to river trails.
He noted that this development represents the first of new uses in the area north of the Downtown core and east
of Austin Avenue.
Waggoner said that the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee has found the request to be consistent
and adjacent property owners have been notified of the request. He said the Planning & Zoning Commission
has recommended approval.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked for clarification. She asked if the discussion had been to change zones or
change the requirements for the zones. Waggoner said the gray buffer area on the map represents transition
zones. He said the Planning & Zoning Commission wanted to know if the transition zones would be expanded.
Waggoner said that staff does not have direction to change these. Jonrowe said there is no concrete code in
the transition zones. Waggoner confirmed. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, said the item is on the UDC list to
be reviewed.
Mayor Ross asked about transition zones and whether the gray area would encroach in any way. Nelson said it
is not a hard edge but comes from the Downtown Master Plan and is a flexible. She noted that expansion would
need to be by Council direction. Ross asked to have a review of this brought to Council at a later date.
Waggoner read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.45 PM. No persons had signed up to speak. Mayor Ross closed
the Public Hearing at 6.45 PM.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby, to approve Item Y
Jonrowe asked about county properties and if the county environmental services property is identified as a
residential zoning. Waggoner said there is a buffer requirement and staff is working with the applicant on the
site development requirements. Jonrowe asked if there would be a 10 foot landscape requirement. Waggoner
confirmed. Jonrowe said the transition to a coffee shop would be a wonderful addition.
Jonrowe asked about set -backs. Waggoner confirmed and said it starts at the same point as the property line.
Waggoner noted that this will be addressed in the site development plan. Jonrowe asked if they could put
seeding on the lawn in the buffer area. Waggoner said it needs to address the permanent nature. Jonrowe
asked if there is certain plants that must be put in to address the buffer. Waggoner said that the size and types
of plants have requirements in the site development process. He said he can bring the specifics back to the
Council.
Jonrowe asked about the medium priority designation for the property and if that would mean that the applicant
would need to go to HARC for any changes to the facade. Waggoner confirmed that is correct. Jonrowe asked
the applicant if they would be grinding coffee. The applicant said they will be grinding on site, but will not be
roasting.
Approved: 7-0
Z. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending certain provisions of the Unified Development
Code Section 7.03.020- Non -Residential Lot and Dimensional Standards to amend the maximum height
permitted in C-3 zoning from 45' to 60'-- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on possible amendments to certain provisions of the Unified
Development Code, regarding maximum height permissions. She explained that this item and the next item are
connected as UDC amendments.
Nelson said there has been substantial interest to change the height requirement from 45 to 60 feet and the
Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval. She noted that this would need to change in order
for businesses, such as hotels, to be compliant with the standards.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.54 PM. No persons had signed up to speak. Mayor Ross closed
the Public Hearing at 6.54 PM.
Jonrowe asked about the additional height requirements regarding the County Court House. Nelson confirmed
that these requirements do exist and that a very specific calculation is followed. Jonrowe asked if C3 zoning can
be next to residential. Nelson confirmed and said that there would be a buffer requirement. She said this has
not been done in the last few years. Nelson said she will follow up with more specific information at the second
reading.
Gonzalez asked if there would still be a variance a for 10% increase with the height change to 60 feet. Nelson
said it is in the Unified Development Code that Planning Directors are able to grant the 10% variance.
Motion by Fought, second by Gipson, to approve Item Z.
Approved: 7-0
AA. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending certain provisions of the Unified Development
Code Section 5.04.010 - commercial uses allowed by district and 5.04.020 - commercial use limitations to
amend standards for fuel stations -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on possible amendments to certain provisions of the Unified
Development Code, regarding fuel station standards. She explained that this consideration is on the UDC
amendment list and has recently been raised on the list while working with the new Randall's Grocery Store
project.
Nelson noted that the standards need to preserve and maximize land use and there are uses for more fuel
stations than are currently allowed.
Nelson describe the Current Code and said that L represents limited use, P represents permitted by right and S
represents a special use permit. Nelson said current code allows for an eight pump configuration, with 4 on each
side.
Nelson spoke on the proposed standards and provided a picture of a 10 station fuel site.
Nelson spoke on the Proposed Requirements, which have been worked through with the Planning & Zoning
Commission and the UDC Committee. She spoke on a special use permit for more than 10 pumps. Nelson
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Nelson noted that it is proposed that Fuel Sales with more than 10 multi -fuel dispensers (20 fuel positions) be
required to have a special use permit in the C3 zoning district.
Nelson said that the UDC Advisory Committee recommended approval to the Planning & Zoning Commission
and the Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval to the City Council.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7.07 PM. No persons had signed up to speak. Mayor Ross closed
the Public Hearing at 7.07 PM.
Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item AA.
Approved: 7-0
AB. Public hearing and possible action to approve a Resolution on a First Amendment to the Amended and
Restated Consent Agreement and on a Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development
Agreement for the Water Oak Subdivision -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager, Wayne Reed, spoke on amendments to the Consent Agreement and Development
Agreement for the Water Oak Subdivision.
Reed acknowledged Randy Rolo, who was present, representing the buyer for the Water Oaks subdivision.
Reed said that Rolo has been working with City staff over the last several months on a consent agreement and
development agreement. He explained that there is a proposed first amendment to the consent agreement and
a proposed second amendment to the development agreement. He noted that both agreements are in form and
staff is in support. Reed explained that the developer's payment for legal counsel has not been made and this
resolution will only be effective when payment is received. Reed said the Resolution is subject to the conditions
explained to the Council at the August 22, 2017 City Council meeting.
Reed read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7.11 PM. No persons had signed up to speak. Mayor Ross closed
the Public Hearing at 7.11 PM.
City Attorney, Charlie McNabb noted that the costs mentioned for legal fees are $90,533.00.
Motion by Eby, second by Nicholson, to approve Item AB.
Approved: 7-0
AC. Discussion and possible action regarding easement agreements to enable and benefit development in and
adjacent to the Water Oak Subdivision -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager, Wayne Reed, spoke on easement agreements for the Water Oak Subdivision. He
explained that there are 6 easements needed in order to facilitate orderly development of the Water Oak
Subdivision, both on the property and near the property, for infrastructure. Reed said staff has attempted to have
the agreements and easements ready for Council's approval. He explained that since the City has not received
all of the needed documents, staff would like the item to be brought back to the October 10, 2017 meeting.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Hesser, to move Item AC to the October 10 meeting.
Approved: 7-0
AD. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to CB&I, LLC of The Woodlands, Texas for the
construction of the Sun City EST (elevated water storage tank) in the amount of $3,224,000.00 -- Wesley
Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Systems Engineering Director, Wesley Wright, spoke on a contract for the construction of the Sun City elevated
storage tank. He explained that the existing tank holds 400,000 gallons and was built with an expectation of
servicing 6,000 units. Since there will now be 10,000 units, the need has expanded. Wright said that a 2 million
gallon tank will be placed on the same site. He said that there will be 2 tanks for 6-9 months, while the new tank
is being built and then the smaller tank will be taken down. Wright said higher than average water pressure will
be realized. Wright said that staff, the engineers and the Georgetown Utilities Advisory Board all recommend
approval.
Wright read the caption.
Jonrowe asked what happens to the old tank. Wright said staff will bid it out and hope that a metal buyer will
purchase it for recycling.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to approve Item AD.
Approved: 7-0
AE. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve the Airport Minimum Standards -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport
Manager and Octavio A. Garza, P.E, C.P.M., Public Works Director
Airport Manager, Russ Volk, spoke on Airport Minimum Standards. He had provided a presentation on the topic
during the workshop meeting earlier in the day. Volk read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Gipson, to approve Item AE.
Approved: 7-0
AF. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
First Reading of Airport Ordinance 12.32. — Georgetown Municipal Airport Use Regulations -- Russ Volk,
C.M., Airport Manager and Octavio A. Garza, P.E., C.P.M., Public Works Director (action required)
Airport Manager, Russ Volk, spoke on Airport Use Regulations. He had provided a presentation on the topic
during the workshop meeting earlier in the day. Volk read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Gipson, to approve Item AF.
Approved: 7-0
AG. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting Acadian
Ambulance Service of Texas, LLC a franchise to operate a medical transfer service -- John Sullivan, Fire
Chief (action required)
Fire Chief, John Sullivan, spoke on the Acadian Ambulance Service and noted that this was the second reading
Sullivan read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Jonrowe, to approve item AG.
Approved: 7-0
AH. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting Bluebird
Medical Enterprise, LLC, dba Allegiance Mobile Health a franchise to operate a medical transfer service --
John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
Fire Chief, John Sullivan, spoke on the Bluebird Medical Enterprise, LLC, also doing business as Allegiance
Mobile Health. He noted that this was the second reading.
Sullivan read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson, to approve item AH.
Approved: 7-0
AI. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Title 13, Article VI, Section 13.04.180 titled "Rates and Charges
— Solid Waste Disposal — Schedule" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas, Repealing
conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause, and establishing an effective date -- Leticia
Zavala, Customer Care Director (action required)
Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director for the City, spoke on the rates and charges for the Solid Waste Disposal
Schedule. She said the rate changes will appear on the utility bills in November.
Zavala read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve item AI.
Approved: 7-0
AJ. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 13.15, Section 13.15.130 titled "Water Utility
Services" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas, Repealing conflicting ordinances and
resolutions; including a severability clause, and establishing an effective date -- Glenn Dishong, Utility Director
(action required)
Glenn Dishong, the City's Utility Director, spoke on Water Utility Services.
Dishong read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve item AJ.
Approved: 7-0
AK. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Title 13, Article VII, Section 13.04.220 titled "Other Services
and Charges- All Utility Services" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas, Repealing
conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause, and establishing an effective date -- Leticia
Zavala, Customer Care Director (action required)
Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director for the City, spoke on Other Services and Charges for All Utility Services.
Zavala read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second Nicholson, by to approve item AK.
Approved: 7-0
AL. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 13.20, Section 13.20.060 titled "Sewer System
Maintenance" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas, Repealing conflicting ordinances
and resolutions; including a severability clause, and establishing an effective date -- Glenn Dishong, Utility
Director (action required)
Glenn Dishong, the City's Utility Director, spoke on Sewer System Maintenance. He noted that this will change
service line maintenance from a property owner to the City.
Dishong read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson, to approve item AL.
Approved: 7-0
AM. Consideration and possible action to amend Chapter 2.20 of the City Code of Ordinances relating to Ethics --
Charlie McNabb, City Attorney
City Attorney, Charlie McNabb, spoke on possible amendments to the City's Ethics Ordinance. He noted that an
extensive discussion had taken place at the workshop meeting earlier in the day regarding direction to the City
Attorney to prepare changes to the City's Ethics ordinance.
Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez, to delete the City's ordinance and follow state ethics statutes. Fought
clarified that this would mean deleting anything in the City that is an addition to the state ordinance.
Councilmember Jonrowe said she cannot support this and objects to not getting more feedback from the
community. Jonrowe said the City cannot get rid of the Ethics ordinance without more discussion. She
suggested that staff put the item on a future agenda. Councilmember Fought said he agrees with the need for
public input and asked if this was placed as an agenda item, would it receive a first and second reading.
McNabb confirmed.
Councilmember Jonrowe spoke on the Center for Public Integrity and said that the State of Texas received a
grade of D-, which is not a good ranking. Jonrowe said this is a good reason to have a local ordinance that goes
above and beyond the state ordinance.
Councilmember Gipson said the Boards & Commissions issues need to get addressed immediately and
suggested that the Legal Department propose a resolution to take care of the voting issues with recusals.
Councilmember Eby said she does not agree to make sweeping changes, but does agree to the need to address
taking action on items regarding the Boards and Commissions.
Motion by Eby, second by Hesser, to amend the motion to direct the Legal Department to amend the City's
Ethics ordinance to add language substantially similar to Local Government Code Section 171.004 that states "if
a board majority has a conflict, its members would still be allowed to take action", and then continue discussion
on the other aspects of the Ethics Ordinance.
Council questioned the motions and taking votes and asked for clarification.
McNabb explained that the first motion would take out everything and would simultaneously add the language
from the amended motion, if the Council acts on the motion and the amendment.
Councilmember Eby said she wanted to withdraw her amended motion. Hesser withdrew the second on the
amended motion.
Councilmember Gonzalez suggested going back to the state standard and then adding amendments to the new
ordinance all at one time instead of trying to piece meal changes. Councilmember Fought said to wipe the slate
clean and then make the additions after discussion, in a timely manner.
Eby said she does not agree and would rather just change what is not working.
Councilmember Hesser asked if this could be amended to include the Local code discussed, regarding boards
and commissions. Mayor Ross said that this is already included in the state ordinance and would be taken care
of. Ross said the motion would take on the state ordinance and then add to it at the will of the Council.
Councilmember Gipson said there is a need to put hard dates for the amendments. Mayor Ross said the City
Attorney could be directed to bring this to the Council as soon as practical.
Gonzalez suggested bringing this to the second meeting in October. City Attorney, McNabb, said he could
present it at the next meeting on October 10th, as a first reading.
Original motion: (Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez)
Approved: 5-2 (Eby, Jonrowe opposed)
Project Updates
AN. Project updates and status reports regarding current and future transportation and traffic project; street, sidewalk,
and other infrastructure projects; police, fire and other public safety projects; economic development projects;
city facility projects; and downtown projects including parking enhancements and possible direction to city staff --
David Morgan, City Manager
Mayor Ross asked City Manager, David Morgan, if he had any project updates to speak about. Morgan said
that he did not, at this time, but would be happy to answer any questions.
Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on the table
at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to speak
and present it to the City Secretary on the dais, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward
to speak when the Council considers that item.
On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future City Council agenda by contacting the
City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the subject matter of the topic
they would like to address and their name. The City Secretary can be reached at 512/930-3651.
AO. - Judy Berndt would like to address the City Council regarding low income legal assistance to Georgetown
residents at the Georgetown Public Library
Berndt spoke on legal services for residents in financial need of the services to be offered at the City library.
She explained that the program is faith based and voluntary. She described the program and need for it. She
explained that the attorneys involved are approaching this as a duty to "give back" and work pro bono. Berndt
said there will be an open house at the Georgetown Public Library on October 12 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
- Dorian Gregoire would like to address the City Council regarding parking permissions for tow trucks that work
with the City of Georgetown Police and Fire Departments
Mr. George Martinez donated 3 minutes of speaking time to Mr. Gregoire. Mr. Gregoire spoke to the Council
regarding parking for tow trucks. He explained that there are 8 tow truck companies helping the Georgetown
Police Department and the Georgetown Fire Department. He noted that the tow truck drivers are licensed,
bonded and have to regularly pass drug screens. He explained that there is a 30 minutes response time
required of them and that tow trucks are now classified as emergency vehicles for another emergency layer of
protection. Gregoire explained that quick response times are essential.
Gregoire noted that Georgetown has an ordinance restricting tow trucks from parking at their residence and
explained the need to have parking exceptions for approximately 5 to 7 individuals that require their trucks to
be with them at their residence. He suggested possibly using approved parking stickers. He explained that
there is a 24 hour a day need for emergency response and this would enhance safety.
Executive Session
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.
AP. Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the
City Council, including agenda items
- Hoskins/Brown
Sec.551.072: Deliberation about Real Property
- 810 Rock Street — Sale of Property
Sec. 551:074: Personnel Matters
- City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
- City Manager Work Plan
Sec. 551.086: Competitive Matters
- Electric Quarterly Financial Update
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Rainforest
Adjourn
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 7.50 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on
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