HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 02.14.2023 CC-RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Council and Court
Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were Ron Garland, Ben Stewart, Josh Schroeder, Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs,
Kevin Pitts, and Jake French
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 3:00 p.m.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
1.A Winter Storm Mara Update
Presentation and discussion regarding the Mara winter weather event summary, current status
and pending planned actions regarding storm recovery and debris removal -- Wayne Nero,
Assistant City Manager
Nero presented the item and provided a Winter Storm Mara recap; impact on the National
Weather Service Area for Austin/San Antonio; City closures summary; emergency management
response and coordination summary; Electric Department response summary; Water Department
response summary; Public Works response activity summary; public safety response summary for
Police and Fire; Customer Care response summary; disaster declarations; storm related debris
removal; next steps; and photos of staff in action during the storm.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Christine Rogers, Emergency
Management Coordinator, regarding appreciation for staff efforts, cleaning up of parks, usage of
backup generators at City facilities, state and federal funding opportunities, plans for tree
trimming, costs associated with burying power lines, positive responses from citizens, what types
of calls are included in the power outage numbers, coordinated efforts with other utility groups to
assist with cleanup, how best to be prepared for future events, after action reporting process, tree
limb pickup, and great efforts with communication during the event.
1.13 New Online Mapping Tools for Planning Case Information
Presentation and discussion of new online mapping tools designed to allow the City Council and
the Public to more easily access information on city planning cases -- Chris Bryce, IT Director and
Steve Byrd, IT Supervisor - GIS
Bryce introduced the item and then introduced Steve Byrd who led the demonstration of the
online mapping tool with the assistance of Holly Pryor and Kevin Metzger.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding current and future capabilities of the
program.
1.0 Emergency Services District #8 Update - Fire
Presentation and discussion regarding the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and
Emergency Services Between the City of Georgetown, TX and Williamson County Emergency
Services District #8 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Bobby Bunte, President of EDS 8 and Bennie Piper, Vice President of EDS 8 were on hand for
any questions. Sullivan presented the item and reviewed the service area; ESD 8 basic stats;
historic timeline; partnership philosophy; current Fire/EMS facilities; incident projections; Calendar
Year 2022 incident modeling; Calendar Year 2022 performance modeling; Calendar Year 2030
future modeling; Calendar Year 2040 future modeling; current opportunities; multi -variable cost
allocation; cost allocation tool; pre/post allocation history; funding projections; ESD 8 Sales Tax;
alternative options; and next steps.
General discussion among Council, staff, and ESD 8 members regarding the formula used to
calculated costs associated with running ESD 8; City costs for participating in the ESD; when the
last Sales Tax election was held and thoughts on why it didn't pass; how best to support the ESD
in a future election; timing of a future election; how the sales tax is broken down for the ESD; how
retailers impact sale tax; type of agreement between the ESD and other participating entities; best
timing for a future sales tax election; and how EMS service is provided along with fire service in
the ESD boundaries.
2. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's
Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to
action in the regular session.
2.A Executive Session 02.14.2023
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
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- SE Park Acquisition Update
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchase Power
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Quarterly Active Projects Update
3. Regular Session
This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
3.A Call to Order - 02.14.2023
Pledge of Allegiance Comments
from the Mayor
- National Black History Month Proclamation
- National Heart Health Awareness Month Proclamation
- Certificate Presentation for CPR Rescue
Announcements
Action Out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve the authorization of the City Attorney
to file and prosecute an action in Travis County seeking judicial review of TCEQ TPDES Permit No
W00015878001.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
4. 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. If you wish to speak for six minutes,
it is permissible to use another requestor's granted time to speak. No more than six minutes for a
speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to another speaker must also submit a form
and be present at the meeting.
On a subject not frosted 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. Speakers will
be given up to three minutes to address the City Council. The City Secretary can be reached at
(512) 931-7715 or cs@georgetown.org.
4.A Public Wishing to Address - 02.14.2023
At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak.
5. Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may be acted
upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to be
discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Schroeder recused himself for the Statutory Consent Agenda due to a conflict on
item S.R.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented with the exception of
Item 5.H.
Motion Approved: 7 — 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, Ben
Stewart
Voting Against: None
5.A 01.24.2023 Council Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2023 Council
meeting -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.13 Ordering the May 2023 City Council Election
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ordering the May 6, 2023 General
Election -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.0 Main Street Advisory Board Appointment — Vacancy
Consideration and possible action to appoint Markus Lindsey to the the Main Street Advisory
Board to fill a vacancy -- Josh Schroeder, Mayor
5.D Main Street Advisory Board Appointment — Chair
Consideration and possible action to appoint Michele Jaroszewski Webb as Chair of the Board,
effective March 1, 2023 -- Josh Schroeder, Mayor
5.E Extending the Disaster Declaration for 2023 Winter Storm Mara
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the Disaster Declaration
signed February 7, 2023 and consenting to its continuation for a period of more than seven days --
Jackson Daly, Community Services Director
5.17 Adopting the City Council's 2023 Strategic Plan
Consideration and possible action to approve the final consulting report and 2023 Strategic Plan
summarizing Council's vision and feedback from the Council/Staff Annual Retreat that occurred
December 9-10, 2022 -- Jessica Clarke, Assistant to the City Manager
5.G Garden Club Fee Waiver for May 16, 2023
Consideration and possible action regarding a request from the Georgetown Garden Club to
waive the rental fee for the Community Center with regard to the Arbor Day Celebration and
Flower Show in the Community Center and Sunken Garden on May 16, 2023 -- Shannon Biddle,
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
5.H Emergency Debris Cleanup Contract
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Global Emergency Services, LLC, of
Beaumont, Texas in an initial amount not to exceed $300,000 for debris clean-up resulting from
the winter storm, and if disaster conditions require, to allow the City Manager to increase the
amount not to exceed $600,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
This item was taken up prior to the Legislative Regular Session.
Daly read the item caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the need to properly communicate the
need for citizens to not block pieces of infrastructure when placing debris by the street.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
5.1 Purchase of Three Trucks
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of three Ford Super Duty Trucks from
Silsbee Ford for an amount not to exceed $354,849.25 under TIPS contract #210907 -- Scott
Parker, Fleet Service Manager
5.J Fire Station 1 Renovation Contract Award
Consideration and possible action to approve the contract with BRW Architects of College Station,
Texas for the design and construction administration for the Renovation of Fire Station No.1 in the
amount of $524,800.00 -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP Manager
5X Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program - Public Utilities Vendor Agreement with
WBCO
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
Electric Assistance Program (LIHEAP) agencies for low-income customers -- Leticia Zavala
Jones, Customer Care Director
5.J Rec Center Feasibility Study
Consideration and possible action to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Barker,
Rinker, Seacat Architecture of Denver, CO in the amount of $94,800.00 for the Recreation Center
Feasibility Study -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
5.M Parkland Maintenance Agreement - Highland Village Communication Assoc.
Consideration and possible action to approve a Parkland Maintenance Agreement with Highland
Village Community Association, Inc. to maintain and irrigate public parkland -- Kimberly Garrett,
Parks and Recreation Director
5.N Encroachment Agreement with Whitehorn Pipeline Company for Riverstone Ranch
Subdivision
Consideration and possible action to approve an Assignment of Encroachment Agreement with
Scott Felder Homes LLC regarding the assignment of an Encroachment Agreement with
Whitehorn Pipeline Company in connection with the acceptance of public infrastructure within the
Riverstone Ranch Subdivision upon the approval of 2022-59-FP, and to authorize the City
Manager to execute the Assignment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Service Coordinator
5.0 Encroachment Agreement with Seminole Pipeline Company LLC for the Riverstone
Ranch Subdivision
Consideration and possible action to approve an Assignment of Encroachment Agreement with
Scott Felder Homes LLC regarding the assignment of an Encroachment Agreement with Seminole
Pipeline Company LLC in connection with the acceptance of public infrastructure within the
Riverstone Ranch Subdivision upon the approval of 2022-59-FP, and to authorize the City
Manager to execute the Assignment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Service Coordinator
5.P Second Reading - MTS Agreement for American Medical Response - Limited Scope
Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting
American Medical Response of Texas, Inc., a franchise to operate a medical transfer service --
John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.Q Second Reading - Water Wastewater Impact Fees
Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.32 of the Code Of Ordinances relating to
water and wastewater impact fees to update the land use assumptions, update the capital
improvements plan, and amend the impact fees in the City of Georgetown Service Area --
Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
5.R Second Reading - 2022-12-ANX - 41 AC Haverland Dr.
Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 28.782 acre tract out of the
John Berry Survey Abstract No. 51 including approximately 1.648 acres of right-of-way of
Haverland Drive with an initial zoning of Low Density Mulitfamily (MF-1) zoning district for the
property located at the intersection of Haverland Drive and CR 971 (2022-12-ANX) -- Sofia
Nelson, Planning Director
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A First Reading - 2022-11-SUP - 706 Rock St
Public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance for a Special Use Permit for bail bonds in the
Mixed -Use Downtown (MU-DT) zoning district on the property located at 706 Rock St., bearing the
legal description of 0.1228 acres, being parts of Lots 2 & 3, Block 42, City of Georgetown (2022-
12-SUP) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
O'Kelley presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; the Aerial Map; the letter of intent for
the business at the property; Special Use Permit (SUP) explanation; Future Land Use/Overall
Transportation Plan Map; Special Area (SA) designation explanation; Downtown Master Plan;
Zoning Map; and how the application complies, partially complies, or does not comply with the
approval criteria of UDC Sections 3.07.030 and 3.06.030. She added that public notifications were
sent and one comment was received in favor and five were received in opposition. Kelley stated
that at their January 17, 2023 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial
of the request with a 5-1 vote, so the item would require a super majority vote to pass.
O'Kelley read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding who other bail bond companies do not
have an SUP.
Mayor Schroeder opened the Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m. Tom Guyton addressed the Council
regarding his opposition and noted efforts to build up the downtown area's dining and entertaining
environment. Linda Gusknowski addressed the Council regarding her opposition and that she
does not feel this business is the best fit for the area. Rick Kennon addressed Council in support of
the request, adding that he knows owners of company and feels they are professional and much of
business is conducted virtually. Jessica Zak addressed Council in support as the application is for
her business. She added that she is not concerned about safety and doesn't want signage. Ms.
Zak also noted the types of clients served by her business. Leonard Morgan, a lawyer who does
business out of the office addressed the Council supporting the item. Adam Starr addressed
Council regarding his support and noted his experience in real estate. Scott Hazelmeyer,
representing the applicants, provided a history of the building. Mayor Schroeder closed the public
hearing at 6:46 p.m.
General discussion among Council and applicant regarding the business operating prior to
application; how many customers are handled at the jail and not at the business location; how
most of the business is based on attorney referral; and why due diligence was done to apply for an
SUP sooner.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding if the SUP will stay in place for the property
even if the tenant changes; current attorneys in the building can remain operating; concerns with
restricting signage based on prior case law; that a sign placed would have to go through the HARC
approval process; and confirmation that Council must approve with at least 6 in favor to approve
the SUP.
General discussion among Council after motion regarding how the lawyers and bail bonds can
serve the same clients but one business is restricted and the other is not; history of previous
business; low risk of services being provided; need for UDC update and confusion it causes; and
concern of use going against the Downtown Master Plan if approved.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve as presented.
Motion Failed Two -Thirds Vote: 5- 2
Voting For: Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Ron Garland, Ben Stewart
Voting Against: Amanda Parr, Jake French
6.B First Reading - 2022-12-ANX - 41 AC Haverland Dr.
Public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to
rezone 11.4 Acres out of the John Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51 from the Agriculture (AG) zoning
district to the Low Density Multifamily (MF-1) zoning district, for the property generally located at
the intersection of Haverland Drive and CR 971 (2022-12-ANX) --Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Prior to the presentation the Mayor Schroeder recused himself due to a conflict.
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Mixed Density
Neighborhood (MDN) designation explanation, Scenic/Natural corridor, Zoning Map, Low Density
Multi -Family (MF-1) zoning designation explanation, and how the application complies, partially
complies, or does not comply with the approval criteria of UDC Section 3.06.030. She added that
at their December 20, 2022, meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval
of the request with a 5-0 vote.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor ProTem Pitts opened and closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.0 First Reading - 2022-7-PUD - 3225 Westinghouse PUD
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to
rezone 12.75 acres out of Joseph Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 545 from Agriculture (AG) to a
Planned Unit Development (PUD) with an Low Density Multifamily (MF-1) and Local Commercial
(C -1) base zoning district, for the property generally located at 3225 Westinghouse Rd -- Sofia
Nelson,
Planning Director Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map; Zoning Map; Future
Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) designation
explanation; land use ratios for MDN; Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) zoning designation
explanation and associated uses prohibited by PUD; Local Commercial (C-1) zoning designation
explanation and associated uses prohibited by PUD; proposed concept plan; deviations from UDC
standards that have been included in the PUD; how the application complies or partially complies
with approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030; Comprehensive Plan consistency; how the
application complies or partially complies with approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.040; and
possible conditions for strengthening the PUD. She added that public notifications were sent and
11 comments were received in opposition and the Planning and Zoning Commission made a
recommendation of approval with the condition to reduce the overall height of the western most
units to two stories.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Leah Bojo with the Drenner group provided a presentation and provided a summary of the
proposed PUD; an agreement to lower height per P&Z recommendation; site layout; site layout in
context; and how the project would provide public access to play area.
General discussion among Council, staff, and application regarding parking spaces; size of
housing provided; impervious cover variation; other examples of when impervious cover variance
is allowed; signage to restrict parking for residents; commercial portion will be sold; native
landscaping will be utilized; plans for commercial that will serve the neighborhood; units will be for
rent; and how the units would be managed by the developer.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Discussion among Council after the motion regarding concerns with parking.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve a presented with restrictions
requested by P&Z.
Motion Approved: 7- 0.
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.D First Reading - Boards and Commissions Revisions
First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Code of Ordinances amending the
administration, terms of office, bylaws, and all currently listed boards and commissions -- Robyn
Densmore, City Secretary
Densmore presented the item and reviewed challenges and improvements with the current boards
and commissions setup; the Council's desire to make the boards and commissions more efficient;
previous Council discussion held on April 12, 2022, needed Code cleanup for clarity, boards
written into the Code that are not being utilized or are obsolete; proposed new timeline for
appointments of board and commission members; and boards being combined.
Densmore read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding future of the UDC Advisory Board; how to
handle board members that cannot continue on through October; handling member vacancies;
number of terms served; be concientious of the workload of the Planning and Zoning Commission;
and the need for future updates to code.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Ben Stewart to Adjourn at 7:48 p.m.
Motion Approved: 6 — 0.
Voting For: Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
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