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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.11.2019 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, June 11, 2019 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 510 West 9"' St., Georgetown, Texas. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8" Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM. Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Dale Ross; Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1; Valerie Nicholson, Councilmember District 2; Mike Triggs, Councilmember District 3; Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4; Kevin Pitts, Councilmember District 5; Rachael Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, District 7. 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 - Mary Ellen Butler Proclamation - Georgetown High School Baseball Proclamation City Council Regional Board Reports Announcements - Sunset Movie Series Action from Executive Session There was no action taken out of Executive Session. Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine 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 Special, Workshop and Regular Meetings held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary C. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution granting a license for the encroachment of an awning into the rights of way of Austin Ave. and 8th Street; and to authorize the Planning Director to execute the license agreement -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manger D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Subordination, Non -Disturbance, and Attornment Agreement with Woodforest National Bank and Hines Georgetown Hotel LLC (Lessee) regarding Lessee's collateral assignment of its leasehold estate in The Summit at Rivery Park Public Parking Garage, pursuant to the Joint Use, Access, and Lease Agreement, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement -- David Morgan, City Manager E. Forwarded from General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible recommendation to approve the purchase of servers and software for a disaster recovery datacenter from Dell in the amount of $279,845.28 -- James Davis, IT Operations Manager F. Forwarded from General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve a Demolition Contract with Haulbrooke, Inc. of Shertz, Texas for the demolition of five buildings and adjacent infrastructure to completely clear the site, at and around 321 W. 8th Street in the amount of $63,414.00 -- Eric Johnson, CIP Manager G. Forwarded from the Library Advisory Board: Consideration of possible action to accept a grant from the Friend of the Georgetown Public Library in the amount of $65,000.00 for fiscal year 2019-20 for an Outreach Services van -- Eric P. Lashley, Library Services Director H. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution for an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT for the Leander Road expansion project from SW By-pass to Norwood Drive -- Ray Miller Jr., Transportation Planner I. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution for an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT for the Williams Drive intersections improvements and access management study from IH-35 to Jim Hogg Road -- Octavio Garza, Public Works Director Motion by Pitts to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda as a whole, second by Nicholson. Approved 7-0. Legislative Regular Agenda J. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the multi -family, detached specific use in the Mixed -Use Downtown (MU-DT) zoning district on the property located at 203 Forest Street, bearing the legal description of 1.46 acres out of the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, also being Lots 5, 6, 7, and part of Lot 8, Block 8, Division D, part of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 4, Division D, and a part of Outlot I, Division D, of the Original Townsite of the City of Georgetown, and a portion of W 2nd Street and Forest Street -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Davila -Quintero presented the item including the Location Map, Aerial Map showing that the site is currently vacant, Future Land Use Map, Downtown Master Plan Map, and Zoning Map. She then reviewed the Mixed -Use Downtown zoning district and provided a SUP explanation. Davila - Quintero reviewed the Concept Plan and approval criteria noting that the request complies. She added that the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) approved the SUP at the May 21, 2019 meeting. Davila -Quintero read the caption. Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Jonrowe to approve, second by Fought. Jonrowe asked for a clarification on the size of the units and if the 400-600 square feet was referencing the size of the units or the footprint. Davila -Quintero responded that it referred to the units. Jonrowe asked if all of the heritage trees would be preserved. Davila -Quintero responded that there is one heritage tree and it will be preserved. Jonrowe asked if a majority of the trees would be preserved. Davila -Quintero responded that yes, that was correct. Jonrowe asked if there would be 40% impervious cover. Davila -Quintero responded that she believed that is correct but will verify. J stated that she was trying to reinforce things that she sees as very positive in this development and it is a good example of development in a sensitive area that remains pedestrian friendly. She stated that she agrees with the staff assessment. Approved 7-0. K. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request to rezone an approximately 1.371-acre tract of land out of Lot 2, Block A, West Georgetown Village 1 generally located at 4525 Williams Drive, from the Local Commercial (C-1) to General Commercial (C-3) zoning district -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Davila -Quintero presented the item including the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use Map, Zoning Map, an explanation of the General Commercial C-3 designation, and Site Use and Standards. She added that staff deemed the rezoning to comply with the approval criteria for General Commercial (C-3) zoning. Davila -Quintero said that the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) denied the request for rezoning at the May 7, 2019 meeting, which means the request must receive a super majority vote at council. Davila -Quintero read the caption. Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Curtis Wren spoke as the Chief Credit Officer with SouthStar Bank and expressed his concerns related to the potential rezoning including a damage to his bank's professional image, increased traffic, and security. He added that if a Discount Tire had already been in place the bank would not have considered that location. Kevin Kelley spoke as a SouthStar Bank Branch Executive and noted that he has served on Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) and Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO). He added that while growth will happen he is for responsible economic development. Mr. Kelley said that currently the area is a professional office and medical park. He said that his concerns are with traffic and the noise impact regarding customers being able to hear in the drive-thru. Dr. Trevor Winegar spoke as property owner. He stated that he and his brother purchased the vacant lot across from proposed Discount Tire. Dr. Winegar then explained the measures that he goes to easing his patients' dental anxiety and how the noise from Discount Tire will harm his business. He stated that he considers this an issue of fairness, and the rezoning would not be fair after all other nearby businesses have followed the rules. Dr. Winegar finished by saying that his investment on property was lifetime investment and if the Discount Tire was there when they were considering purchasing the property it would have a deal breaker. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 p.m. Davila -Quintero stated that the applicant would like to address the Council. Bill Schock addressed the Council as an engineer on behalf of Discount Tire. He said that the concerns about traffic, noise and image were addressed. Schock then presented a Noise Study and noted that the noise is not that loud and there are mufflers on the wrenches. He added that traffic is addressed via the shared drives. Nicholson asked if Mr. Schock had visited the existing Discount Tire. Schock responded no, he has not. Nicholson stated that another location is great, but current location is very busy and congested. Schocked responded that by adding a second location it should ease the congestion at the current location. Nicholson asked why this potential location on Williams Drive was chosen. Schock responded that they go where the customers are. Nicholson asked if the land was acquired or if it is dependent on change in zoning. Schock responded that they are under contract, but not purchased yet. He then noted the hours of operation for Discount Tire to address security concerns. Triggs stated that this was in his district and he would be voting against the rezoning Motion by Triggs to deny the rezoning, second by Fought. Approved 7-0. L. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Residential Development Standards, Chapter 8, Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing, and Chapter 13, Infrastructure and Public Improvements, relative to the parkland dedication requirements (Amendment No. 3); Chapter 6, Residential Development Standards, of the Unified Development Code relative to building standards in the multi -family residential zoning districts (Amendment No. 14); Chapter 3, Applications and Permits, of the Unified Development Code relative to public notification requirements for land use changes; Chapter 7, Non-residential Development Standards and Chapter 8 Tree Preservation, Landscaping, and Fencing of the Unified Development Code (UDC) relative to setbacks and bufferyards when non-residential development is located adjacent to single family development in the ETJ (Amendment No. 17) -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Davila -Quintero presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since first reading of the ordinance. Davila -Quintero read the caption. Motion by Fought to approve, second by Pitts. Approved 7-0. M. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution amending the Planning and Development fees -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Garrett presented the item and noted that directly related to the previous item. She then reviewed the proposed Fee Schedule. Garrett read the caption. Motion by Pitts to approve, second by Fought. Approved 7-0. N. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to modify the roadway classification of North Austin Ave between FM 971 and Lakeway Dr from Major Arterial to Minor Arterial on the Overall Transportation Plan -- Ray Miller Jr., Transportation Planner Miller presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since first reading of the ordinance. Miller read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe to approve, second by Gonzalez. Approved 7-0. O. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Section 1.12, Georgetown Comprehensive Plan, of the City Code of Ordinances to adopt the Solid Waste Master Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan -- Octavio Garza, PE, Public Works Director Garza presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since first reading of the ordinance. Garza read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe to approve, second by Pitts. Approved 7-0. P. Second Reading of an Ordinance renaming Briarwood Drive to Sport Clips Way from Williams Drive to Rocky Hollow Trail -- Ray Miller Jr., Transportation Planner Miller presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since first reading of the ordinance. Miller read the caption. Motion by Pitts to approve, second by Nicholson. Jonrowe asked about the letter that was sent out saying that 66% of voters would need to approve the name change for the name change to come to Council. She asked if the voters were property owners or tenants. Miller responded that the ordinance states that a tenants and property owners can vote of the name change. Jonrowe noted that voters are specific to terms in the ordinance and not voters in the election sense. Miller responded, yes that's correct. Pitts asked if Council could conduct a ribbon cutting for renaming. Morgan responded that staff can coordinate an event. Approved 7-0. Q. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 10.16.150 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown relating to the downtown parking zone; Repealing conflicting Ordinances and Resolutions; Providing a severability clause; Providing for publication and setting an effective date -- Wayne Nero, Chief of Police Nero presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since first reading of the ordinance. Nero read the caption. Motion by Pitts to approve, second by Triggs. Approved 7-0. R. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY 2019 Annual Budget for mid -year obligations that were not known at the time the budget was adopted; appropriating the various amounts thereof; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager Diaz presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since first reading of the ordinance. Diaz read the caption. Motion by Pitts to approve, second by Fought. Approved 7-0. Project Updates S. 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, city technology projects and downtown projects including parking enhancements, city lease agreements, sanitation services, and possible direction to city staff -- David Morgan, City Manager Morgan had no updates. 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, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Council considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting being called to order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. On a subject not posted on the agenda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City Council meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be addressed. Only those persons who have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak. The City Secretary can be reached at (512) 931- 7715 or cs@,georgetown.org. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. T. Kay Harris is would like to address the Council regarding issue on FM 971. Ms. Harris addressed the Council regarding traffic, transportation projects, and general concerns along FM 971. 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. U. 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 Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - Sale of Property — 103 West 7th Street -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project Cat 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 Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Fought, second by Eby. Approved 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on ce'� � C�4 Dale Ross, ayor 4-410,6t' -*� Attest:'City Secretary _