HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 02.22.2022 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Prior to calling the meeting to order, an invocation may be performed.
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 6:00 PM at City Council
Chambers located at 510 West 9th Street.
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Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:23 p.m. The following Council Members were
in attendance: Mayor Josh Schroeder; Amanda Parr, Council Member District 1; Shawn Hood,
Council Member District 2; Mike Triggs, Council Member District 3; Steve Fought, Council
Member District 4; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5 and Mayor Pro Tem; Jake French,
Council Member District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District 7. A quorum of
Council Members was present in Council Chambers and a roll call was performed.
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
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
- Recognition of Records Management Program Awards
- Beard Club Proclamation
- Faith in Action Proclamation
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Pitts to authorize payments in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage
and Hour Division document discussed in Executive Session, second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
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.or . Speakers
will be allowed up to three minutes to speak.
B. Thomas Turner would like to address the Council regarding the memorial brick program with
the Williamson County Historical Commission.
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.
C. Consideration and possible action to approve meeting minutes for the Workshop and Regular
Meetings held on February S, 2022 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
D. Consideration and possible action to confirm District 3's appointment of Louise Epstein to the
Ethics Commission -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
E. Consideration and possible action to confirm Chris Leon's appointment to the Georgetown
Transportation Enhancement Corporation -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
F. Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the existing mural easement
agreement with Main & 7th LLC for a portion of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 39, ACRES 0.139 in
the City of Georgetown, and located at 101 E 7th Street for the expansion of the public art
student mural -- Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator and Kim Mcauliffe, Downtown
Development Manager
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a 5-year extension of the Interlocal Agreement
with Georgetown Independent School District for the placement of public art at 101 E 7th
Street -- Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator and Kim Mcauliffe, Downtown
Development Manager
H. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Pure Storage Area Network
through Sirius Computer Solutions under a contract with the Department of Information
Resources for a total of $404,356.00 -- James Davis, IT Manager -Operations
I. Consideration and possible action to ratify and approve an Agreement with the Opportunities
for Williamson & Burnet Counties agency to accept pledges of payment from Low Income
Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) agencies for low-income customers --
Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director
J. Consideration and possible action to approve a renewal of the agreement with DIJ
Construction of Bertram, Texas for an annual Street Striping Contract, in an amount not to
exceed $100,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director; and Molly Ritter, Public Works
Operations Manager
K. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to adopt the Georgetown
Emergency Management Basic Plan -- Christy Rogers, Emergency Management Coordinator;
Jackson Daly, Community Services Director
L. Consideration and possible action to approve a Transportation Improvement Agreement with
Georgetown Logistics -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
M. Consideration and possible action rejecting all bids associated with Bid No. 202209 for the
2021 Curb and Gutter Replacement Project -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering
Director
N. Consideration and possible action with respect to a Resolution authorizing the Publication of
Notice of Intention to Issue City of Georgetown, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation; Authorizing the Preparation of Offering Documents by Specialized
Public Finance Inc. and Other Matters Related Thereto -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance
Director
O. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Globe ATHLTIX firefighting
personal protective clothing from CASCO Industries, Inc for a total cost not to exceed
$230,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
P. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of firefighting equipment and
personal protective clothing from CASCO Industries using the Buy Board Contract #603-20 at
a total cost not to exceed $125,000.00 for the fiscal year 2022 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Q. Consideration and possible action to approve Zoll Medical Corporation purchase amendment
CW2231627 to the Zoll Medical Corporation purchasing agreement CW2230798 at a cost not
to exceed $50,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
R. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract renewal with HUB International
Limited for benefit management services in an annual amount not to exceed $74,500.00 --
Tadd Phillips, Human Resources & Organizational Development Director
S. Consideration and possible action to approve a tax abatement agreement between CelLink,
Titan Gateway35 LLC, and the City of Georgetown -- Michaela Dollar, Economic
Development Director
T. Consideration and possible action to approve an economic development incentive agreement
between CelLink and the City of Georgetown -- Michaela Dollar, Economic Development
Director
U. Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve an economic development incentive agreement
between CelLink and GEDCO -- Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director
V. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
amending Section 1.12.080 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the adoption of an update to
the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, an element of the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan, in accordance with Article 1, Section 1.08 of the Georgetown City Charter and Functional
Elements Thereof; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability
clause; and establishing an effective date -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
W. Second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.04, "General Traffic Regulations and
Duties of the Traffic Engineer", and Chapter 10.08, "Traffic Control Devices", of the Code of
Ordinances and delegating to the Traffic Engineer the authority to install traffic control
devices within the city limits -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
X. Second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.16, "Parking", of the Code of
Ordinances and delegating to the Traffic Engineer the authority to establish temporary no
parking zones within the city limits -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
Y. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 12.785
acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning
district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district with a base zoning of Low
Density Multi -Family (MF-1), for the property generally located at 3301 W SH 29 (2021-23-
PUD) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
Z. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone a 6.050
acre tract of land situated in the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13 and the John Berry
Survey, Abstract No 51; an 8.400 acre tract of land situated in the David Wright Survey,
Abstract No 13; and a 1.86 acre tract of land out of the John Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51;
from the Agricultural (AG) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district;
repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause; and
establishing an effective date (2021-33-REZ) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
AA Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 1.371
acres out of a 15.933 acre parcel in the B.C. Low Survey, Abstract 385, from the Business Park
(BP) zoning district to the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district, for the property generally
located at 1300 Westinghouse Road (2021-31-REZ) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
- Current Planning
Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Gonzalez.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
AB Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.04 "Fire Prevention Code" of the Code
of Ordinance providing for the adoption of an amendment to the 2015 International Fire Code
and corresponding local amendments -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Sullivan read the caption. He then presented the item and reviewed the following
background and proposed effective date of the changes.
The following speakers addressed Council related to their desire for increased protections for
animals: Robin Eissler, Leikyn Huckins, Don Huckins, Douglas Stearns, Jacob Stearns (who
ceded time to Carmela Stearns), and Carmela Stearns. Ms. Stearns read the names of all of
the pets lost in the Ponderosa Pet fire.
Motion by French to approve the item as presented, second by Parr.
French proposed an amendment to add the following to Section 8.04.120 under Animal
Housing Care Facility "horse stables and facilities used for equestrian purposes" after the
word "property" to expand the list of facilities that don't count as Animal Housing Care
Facilities in Group U; second by Pitts.
Hood proposed an amendment that would change
Section 903.2.2.2 related to exceptions for automatic sprinkler systems to change the number
from 30 to 50 kennels and 50 to 100 related to the number of animals, second by Pitts.
Hood explained that his reason was related to concerns from veterinarians. General
discussion related to the number of kennels at existing pet boarding facilities.
Vote on Hood's proposed amendment:
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Discussion on French's amendment related to clarification on Item U uses.
Vote on French's proposed amendment:
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Vote on original motion:
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AC Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP)
for the automobile rental/leasing specific use in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district
on the property located at 930 N. Austin Ave., bearing the legal description of Lot 1,
Southwestern Plaza Subdivision (2021-11-SUP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
Baird presented the item and reviewed the following: Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Zoning Map; General Commercial (C-3) zoning
explanation; Special Use Permit (SUP) zoning explanation; site plan; how the application
complies with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030; and how
notification was sent and to date staff has received zero comments in favor or opposition. He
added that at their February 15, 2022 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the request (5-0-0) with no conditions.
Baird read the caption.
General discussion regarding the age of vehicles being used.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by French.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AD Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment
to rezone 35.00 acres out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract 13 from the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) zoning district with a base district of Local Commercial (C-1) to the
Public Facility (PF) zoning district, for the property generally located at 5001 Airport Road
(2021-30-REZ) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director - Current Planning (mayor recusal)
Mayor Schroeder recused from this item.
Baird presented the item and reviewed the following: Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) zoning
explanation; Employment Center (EC) zoning explanation; Land use ratios for MDN and EC;
Zoning Map; Public Facilities (PF) zoning explanation; how the application complies with all
aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030; differences in PF versus Industrial
(IN) zoning; and how public notification sent and to date staff has received zero comment in
favor or opposition. He added that at their January 4, 2022 meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the request (5-0).
Baird read the caption.
Mayor Pro Tern Pitts opened and closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by French.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AE Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with the Bar
Family Trust for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an approximately
38.24 acres tract of land out of the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No.178, generally located
at 3307 State Highway 29 (2022-1-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner Assistant Planning Director - Long
Range
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial
Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, and annexation process.
Motion by Parr to approve the item as presented, second by Hood.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AF Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance adopting Chapter 8.40 of the Code of
Ordinances relating to establishing minimum standards of care for youth recreation programs
-- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Garrett presented the item and noted that it is a routine item that is approved annually and
related to operations of the youth recreation programming. She added that there have been
no changes since the last adoption.
Garrett read the caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Pitts to approve the item as presented, second by French.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AG First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Georgetown, Texas, Amending the 2022 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 -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
Parras presented the item and noted that the amendment totals $1.4 million and includes 3%
base compensation adjustments for full and part-time employees; Intergovernmental
Relations Manager position; and identifies various revenue to cover amendment.
Parras read the caption.
Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Triggs.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AH First reading of an Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to execute long -form
confirmations under $50,000.00 and contracts for sale of renewable energy credits -- Daniel
Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility
Bethapudi presented the item and reviewed the background and delegation of signatory
authority to city manager for long form confirmations under $50,000 and sale agreements for
renewable energy credits/certificates.
Bethapudi read the caption.
Motion by Triggs to approve the item as presented, second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AI Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution updating the existing Line
Extension Policy -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility; and Daniel
McReynolds, Electric Engineer Manager
McReynolds presented the item and reviewed the background; policy changes adopted in
July 2021; FY2022 line extension cost review; cost analysis; FY2022 recommended changes;
and the following staff recommendation: accepting the proposed changes to enable
Georgetown Electric to recover all the costs associated with line extensions, infrastructure
additions and upgrades needed.
Motion by Triggs to approve the item as presented, second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
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.
AJ 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
- Litigation Update
- Settlement of DOL investigation
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchased Power Update
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Block 27, property located near the corner of 6th Street and Austin Avenue
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project See Three
Adjournment
Motion by French to adjourn, second by Parr.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Approved by the Geoetown City Council on ZO
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Attest: eity Secretary