HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 05.23.2023 CC-RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Council and Court
Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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Regularly scheduled meeting of the Georgetown City Council.
The following Members were in attendance: Jake French, Ron Garland, Ben Stewart, Josh Schroeder,
Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.
1.A Downtown Master Plan Update 2
Presentation and discussion of the Downtown Master Plan update -- Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown & Tourism Director
McAuliffe introduced the item and then turned it over to Nick Wester and Chris Geddes with
Design Workshop.
Wester and Geddes presented to council and reviewed online survey, response, and major
take-aways; Williamson County's 175th anniversary celebration participation; DFW trip
participation take-aways; Red Poppy festival participation and take-aways; developing themes
of protecting the historic integrity of the Square, prioritizing pedestrian and business -friendly
public space, enhancing the image and experience of Downtown, thoughtful transition of under
-used properties, and improved connections to and through Downtown; and next steps.
General discussion among council and staff regarding consideration for pedestrian use and
drivability; considerations for including food truck area; agreement with common themes;
making sure that there is dedication to keep the Square clean and maintained at all times;
breakdown of those visiting for shopping and dining; making it easier for pedestrians and
cyclist to make their way downtown; improved wayfinding; find permanent way to handle trash
and debris; considerations for where residential could be placed downtown if at all;
opportunities and ways to activate Blue Hole Park; consideration for gateways into downtown;
interest of citizens in the future of the historic jail building; and enhancement to utilities in the
downtown area.
Larry Olson spoke to the Council on behalf of Downtown Pedestrian Bridge Steering
Committee, and noted the 2014 Conceptual Plan for Blue Hole, and encouraged Council to
consider improvements to Blue Hole as a priority.
1.13 Austin Avenue Pedestrian Bridges
Presentation, update, and discussion on Austin Avenue Pedestrian Bridges - Mayra Cantu,
Strategic Support Manager, Andrea Bryant, Freese and Nichols, Inc., and Miguel Rosales,
Rosales + Partners
Cantu introduced the item and reviewed project history; bridge rehabilitation; proposed
pedestrian bridges design and constructions services contract; and goals and objectives.
Bryant and Rosales reviewed public engagement plan; gathering and incorporating input;
stakeholder meetings; public feedback to date including the Red Poppy Festival dot exercise;
verbal and written public feedback; Council feedback; images of Liberty Bridge located in
Greenville, South Carolina; images of Appleton Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts; and a review
of Council feedback.
General discussion among Council, staff and consultants regarding council bridge preferences;
how to accommodate walkers and cyclist on the bridges; how best to provide routine updates
to key stakeholders; how the current proposal is to build two pedestrian bridges for a total of
approximately 700-feet in length; how the proposed bridges will be slightly elevated; how to
best incorporate the new bridges with the current historic bridges; and how the bridge connects
to parks trails.
Cantu reviewed the next steps
Mayor Schroeder recessed for a break at 3:41 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 3:52
p.m.
1.0 Recreation Center Feasibility Study
Presentation and discussion on the Recreation Center Feasibility Study -- Kimberly
Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Mick Massey, Barker Rinker Seacat
Architecture
Garrett introduced the item.
Massey reviewed facility study team; goals and objectives of the study; project schedule;
project program; recommendations based on public input; study observations; public input
meeting held o March 8, 2023; online survey results; existing Rec Center issues to resolve
and recommendation; recommended current recreation center site modifications and big
moves; existing recreation center program renovation and expansion; program summary for
expansion and renovation of current recreation center; recommended existing recreation
center program expansion; new recreation center recommendations including a program
summary, site recommendation, and economy of scale; new tennis center and proposed
program; program summary for the future phase of aquatics at the new Recreation Center;
total project budget including recreation centers cost estimate, and level of service;
operations factors including service area, population, 2027 drive time population, and
alternative providers; market analysis including the community dashboard big picture and
cost recovery; existing recreation center expansion and renovation proforma, and revenue
projections; potential partnership for capital improvements and operations; review of March
8, 2023 meeting with the YMCA of Central Texas; proposed phase one for programs,
operations, budget, and schedule; and needed Council input.
General discussion among Council and staff, including David Morgan, City Manager,
regarding what is included in the proposed cost estimates; how proposed fees are calculated;
West Side Park considerations; consideration for workouts/activities that are trends/fads;
tennis center usage; best location for proposed enhancements and changes; costs of
phasing of projects and improvements; YMCA partnership considerations; considerations for
affordability; general support for Recreation Center remodel; and recently passed legislation
at the State level that could effect resident versus non-resident fees.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 5:09 p.m.
1.D Parks 2024 Capital Improvement Plan
Presentation and discussion on the proposed FY24 Parks Capital Improvement Plan --
Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
This item was not taken up for consideration due to time constraints.
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 - 05.23.2023
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
Section 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- 1-35 and SE Inner Loop
- FM-971 near San Gabriel Park
- Deliberations regarding the property located at 711 North College
- Deliberations regarding approximately 52,187 square feet of land, more or less, located
south of the Georgetown Airport and adjacent to Lakeway Drive in Georgetown, Texas
- Deliberations regarding purchase of certain easements for the Shell Road Water Line
Extension Realignment
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 6:03 p.m.
3.A Call to Order 05.23.2023
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
- National Search and Rescue Week Proclamation
- Carl Doering Recognition
- Recognition of Firefighter Ivan Rangel, Chief John Sullivan
Announcements
Action out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve the authorization of the City
Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Longhorn Junction Land and Cattle
Company, LLC, for the purchase of approximately 8.519 acres of land located near the
intersection of Interstate 35 and SE Inner Loop in Georgetown, Texas on the terms discussed
in Executive Session and to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City of
Georgetown.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the authorization of the settlement
offer from the property owner of Parcel R442966 for the acquisition of right-of-way for the Shell
Road Water Line Extension Realignment Project, on the terms discussed in Executive Session.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
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 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. 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 05.23.2023
- James Utz would like to address the council regarding impervious cover and Lakeside
Neighborhood irregularities.
- Elizabeth Utz would like to address the council regarding impervious cover and Lakeside
Neighborhood irregularities.
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.
Item 5.A was pulled and will be addressed at a future meeting.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented with the exception of
Item 5.A.
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 Council Minutes from 05.09.2023 Regular Meeting
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the special joint meeting
between City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission held on April 25, 2023, and
the Regular Council meeting held on May 9, 2023 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.13 Resolution of Support for TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Program Call 2023
Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution directing the City Manager to
submit nominations to the 2023 TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Program Call -- Lua
Saluone, Transportation Manager
5.0 MOU with US Fish and Wildlife and local Fire Departments
Consideration and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge and
Georgetown Fire Department for the purpose of enhancing interoperability of resources
during and prior to wildfire emergencies -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.D Purchase of four Chevrolet half -ton trucks
Consideration and possible action for the approval to purchase (4) Chevrolet '/2 ton trucks
from Lake Country Chevrolet through TIPS USA contract 210907 for an amount not to exceed
$183,731.36 -- Scott Parker -Fleet Services Manager
5.E ILA - Electric Franchise Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Round
Rock for the use of Round Rock's public rights -of -way to distribute electric power to customers
within Georgetown's service area -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities
5.F Airport Facility Lease - Cannon Aviation Group
Consideration and possible action to approve the airport facility lease between Cannon
Aviation Group Inc and the City of Georgetown -- Matthew Sommerfield, Airport Manager
5.G Airport Facility Lease -- Diverse Aviation, LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve the airport facility lease between Diverse
Aviation, LLC, and the City of Georgetown -- Matthew Sommerfeld, Airport Manager
5.H Contract for Replacement of Stonehedge Lift Station
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve the replacement of the Stonehedge Lift
Station pump skid and electrical panels. Work to be completed by Austin Armature Works,
of Buda, Texas, in the amount of $230,733.70 -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
5.1 Task Order CDM-23 -002 with CDM Smith for professional engineering services
related to the Park WTP Improvements Project
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM-23-002 with CDM Smith, Inc.
of Austin, Texas, for professional services related to Park Water Treatment Plant
improvements project in the amount $184,964.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director
5.J Task Order AEL-23-001 to Ardurra Group for professional services related to the Rabbit
Hill GST
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order AEL- 23-001 to Ardurra Group Inc.
of Austin, Texas for professional services related to the rehabilitation of the Rabbit Hill Water
Ground Storage Tank in the amount of $172,920.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director
5.K Infor Software Support Contract Extension
Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Renewal No. 4 of a
contract with Accenture, LLP for Infor EAM software support services in an amount not -to -
exceed $68,660.00 -- Chris Bryce, IT Director & Mike Stasny, IT Manager
51 Construction Contract Award to Taknek for the Stonewall Pump Station Improvements
Project
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to TAKNEK, LLC. of Gainesville, TX
for the construction of Stonewall Ranch Booster Pump Station Improvements in the amount
of $2,930,899.50 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
5.M Contract Award to Matous Construction for the San Gabriel WWTP Rehabilitation Project
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Matous Construction Ltd of Belton,
TX for the San Gabriel Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project in the amount of
$19,511,050.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
5.N Master Service Agreement - Ardurra Group Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve a Master Services Agreement with Ardurra
Group Inc. of Austin, Texas for professional engineering services -- Wesley Wright, P.E.,
Systems Engineering Director/Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
5.0 Master Service Agreement - McGray & McGray Land Surveyors Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve a Master Services Agreement with McGray &
McGray Land Surveyors Inc for land surveying services -- Juan C. Rodriguez, SR/WA, Real
Estate Services Manager
5.P Master Service Agreement with Brown & Gay Engineering Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve a Master Services Agreement with Brown & Gay
Engineering Inc for land surveying services -- Juan C. Rodriguez, SR/WA, Real Estate
Services Manager
5.Q Master Service Agreement - Landesign LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve a Master Services Agreement with
Landesign for land surveying services -- Juan C. Rodriguez, SR/WA, Real Estate Services
Manager
5.R Amendment to Task Order CDM-19-004
Consideration and possible action to award an task order amendment to task order CDM-19-
004 to CDM Smith of Austin TX, for continued Resident Project Representative services for the
North Lake WTP Phase IV Expansion in the amount of $96,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E.,
Systems Engineering Director/Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
5.S Contract Award to DPC Industries, Inc. for Sodium Hypochlorite
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement (Contract #23-0135-GC) with
DPC Industries, Inc. of Houston, Texas to provide 12.5% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) for
water and wastewater treatment in the annual amount of $1,900,000.00 including a 10%
contingency with a total five year not to exceed (NTE) amount of $9,500,000.00; additionally,
to authorize the City Manager to execute renewal of the agreement and conditions for up to
four additional one year terms -- Chris Graf, P.E., Water Utility Assistant Director
53 Contract Award to T-Morales for the Lake WTP Emergency Power Supply System
(EPSS)
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration
and possible action to approve a contract with T. Morales Company Electric and Controls LTD
of Georgetown, TX for the Lake Water Treatment Plant Emergency Power Supply System
Project in the amount $14,000,250.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
5.0 Resolution - Deviation from standard easement language dedicated by Wolf Lakes, LP, a
Texas Limited Partnership
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the
acceptance of two drainage easements, and an electric easement in the Joseph P. Pulsifer
Survey, Abstract No. 498, for Wolf Lakes, LP, a Texas Limited Partnership upon resolution of
any outstanding title matters, and to authorize the City Manager to execute any related
agreements -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.V First Amendment to Offsite Utility Construction and Cost Reimbursement Agreement -
Oaks at San Gabriel
Consideration and possible action on a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated
Offsite Utility Construction and Cost Reimbursement Agreement Concerning Oaks at San
Gabriel Subdivision -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
5.W Wastewater Services Agreement for Lawhon Subdivision
Consideration and possible action to approve a Wastewater Services Agreement between Tri
Pointe Homes Texas, Inc., Land Holdings Walaw LLC, Emma L. Lawhon Family Land
Partnership, and Emma L. Lawhon, and the City of Georgetown for the Lawhon Subdivision --
Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
5.X Application for an Asphalt Art Grant of $25,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies
Consideration and possible action to approve a grant application for a Bloomberg
Philanthropies Asphalt Art Grant for two crosswalk murals as part of the City Center
project and designate authority to Amanda Still to submit the grant application -- Kim
Mcauliffe, Director of Downtown and Tourism and Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Program
Manager
5.Y Second Reading - 2022-18-ANX - BPI Georgetown - 720 SE Inner Loop
Second Reading on an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 9.441 acre tract out of the
Lewis P. Dyches Survey Abstract No. 180 with an initial zoning of Business Park (BP) zoning
district for the property located at 720 SE Inner Loop (2022-18-ANX) -- Cesar Acosta,
Neighborhood & Housing Program Manager
52 Second Reading - Amending the FY2023 Annual Budget for Mid -year Obligations
Second reading of an Ordinance amending FY2023 Annual Budget for Mid -year
obligations that were not known at the time the budget was adopted -- Erika Young,
Budget Manager
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A Two Step Inn 2024 Agreement Renewal No.1
Consideration and possible action to approve Renewal No. 1 and Amendment to the
Agreement between C2 Acquisitions, LLC and the City of Georgetown for the 2024 Two
Step Inn Festival -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Garrett played a video recapping the 2023 Two Step Inn. She then presented and reviewed
Two Step Inn Festival details; after action review; PD calls for service during the event;
community benefit; and highlights of the festival agreement renewal.
General discussion among council, staff, and Bobby Clay from C-3 regarding how best to
include more local vendors; how changing the date should lessen the impact to other events at
the same time; if the fireworks are needed; parking violations; rideshare options; positive
responses regarding prompt ending time of 10 p.m. each night; how no parking signs impacted
downtown businesses; how the ticket sales to local residents will be handled; addressing cell
coverage for the next event; reason for increasing total tickets sales; how the changing of the
weekend for the event will allow access to more vendors; how the layout will for the event will
change after the completion of the Phase 3 of San Gabriel Park renovations; ways to help local
businesses capitalize on the possible business; and how the new dates will actually be better
for workload of police officers.
Public Comment:
Michael Price provided complimentary comments of the event.
Jen Bradac provided compliments to staff; support of police; noted that the traffic plan was
well intentioned but did not work well; and concerns for revenue loss for businesses in north
old town.
Patricia Crampton, owner of Zydeco Ice, noted that she saw an 85% decrease in sales that
weekend; Uber drivers were using their business drive thru as an opportunity to turn around;
asked for consideration for businesses in the area during the event; and provided praise for
police.
Moved by Ben Stewart; 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,
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.B Second Reading - 2022-16-ANX - Hudson Development - 2400 FM 1460
Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of 5.69 acres out of the Francis
A Hudson Survey Abstract No. 295 with an initial zoning of Local Commercial (C-1) Zoning
District for the property generally located at 2400 FM 1460 (2022-16-ANX) -- Cesar Acosta,
AICP Candidate, Neighborhood & Housing Program Manager
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first
reading, but it was not approved by unanimous vote.
Nelson read the caption.
Public comment:
Diane Bernal, applicant and agent for property owner, was available for questions.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Kevin Pitts to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.0 First Reading - 2023-1-REZ - Northside Village
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to rezone 2.041 acres in the John Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51, from the
Agricultural (AG) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the
property generally located at 350 State Highway 195 (2023-1-REZ) -- Sofia Nelson,
Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map; Zoning Map; nearby property
usages; General Commercial (C-3) zoning designation explanation; Future Land Use/Overall
Transportation Plan Map; Future Land Use Update Study areas; and how the application
complies and does not comply with the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030. She added
that public notification was sent and to date staff has received no comments; and at their May
16, 2023 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request
with a 7-0 vote.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding how the property does not have access
tot he IH-35 frontage road; and how access to the property swill by on SHWHY195.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.D First Reading - 2022-16-SUP - 231 Village Park Drive ADU
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit
(SUP) to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit in the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning
district on the property located at 231 Village Park Drive, bearing the legal description of
0.132 acres, Lot 31, Block A, Section 4B of the Georgetown Village Planned Unit
Development (2022-16-SUP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director — Current Planning
Baird presented and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land Use/Overall
Transportation Plan map; Zoning Map; Special use Permit (SUP) explanation; site plan; how
the application complies and does not comply with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC
Sections 3.07.030 and 3.06.030; Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) zoning explanation; land
use and housing policies; and SUP conditions recommended by staff. He added how public
notifications sent and to date staff has received one comment in favor and four comments in
opposition; and t their May 2 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended
Denial of the request (7-0) with the following conditions: in accordance with UDC 5.02.020.B.5,
the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not be rented or leased separately from the primary
residence; all parking, tree protection, and tree mitigation standards of the UDC must be met
for this Special Use Permit to remain valid; and any violations of these conditions will be a
violation of the UDC and subject to enforcement pursuant to its terms in addition to City Council
action to remove the Special Use Permit.
Baird read the Ordinance caption
General discussion among Council and staff regarding: the need for a super majority vote; how
an accessory building is not meant for a renter outside of those already renting the main home;
and if a condition could be added to prevent short term rentals.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Michael Charles addressed the Council regarding restrictions within CCRs that would not allow
this use/addition; short term rentals are not allowed in the GVPID; and driveway has already
been poured at this property.
Melora Jacober addressed the Council regarding how the property is already in violations as
the it is already rented to 4-6 unrelated people; already has parking issues near the property;
and how the property in question has already had negative impacts to neighbors.
Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
General discussion after the motion among Council and staff regarding how this example
shows the need for short-term rental guidelines; and another example of how the State has
negatively impacted the City's ability to regulate certain activities.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Kevin Pitts to Deny as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Mayor recessed at 7:32 p.m. for a break.
Mayor Schroeder resumed the meeting at 7.42 p.m.
6.E Resolution of No Objection and acknowledgement of 2x state per capita units for a
potential Low Income Housing Tax Credit Development
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution of No Objection allowing
Dominium Housing and Development LLC to apply for Housing Tax Credits for the
construction of 250 units of affordable housing for families to be known as Northside Village
located at 350 Hwy 195 and acknowledging that Georgetown has more than two times the
average per capita amount of Housing Tax Credits -- Cesar Acosta, AICP Candidate,
Neighborhood & Housing Program Manager
Acosta presented Item 6.E and 6.F together and reviewed Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Programs; who qualifies for tax credit housing; rental limits on income levels; housing tax credit
resolution request process overview; public outreach required; twice the state pre capita
acknowledgement and calculation; 2030 Plan goals, policies, and implementation strategies;
comparison of cities in the region; rental market availability; 2-bedroom unit availability; 3-
bedroom unit availability; rising house costs; Dominium Development HTC Resolution request;
project summary; site layout; cost comparison; Pay In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) agreement
overview; PILT analysis; public outreach efforts; HTC resolution request application; and how
at their April 17, 2023 meeting the Housing Advisory Board recommend approval of the
Resolution of No Objection and Resolution of 2x State Per Capita Units with a 4-3 vote.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding how requiring residents of the project
to live in Georgetown is not allowed; how there is no data on how many police, fire, and
school staff currently utilize existing affordable housing; and how a PILT is not required.
Representatives Jeff Spicer and Austin Holmes for Northside Village presented and reviewed:
noted supporters in the audience; about Dominium; Workforce Housing Needs Assessment;
Georgetown 2030 Plan - Housing Element; Georgetown current family low income housing tax
credit overview; Georgetown workforce analysis; location attributes; development proposal;
aerial rendering; entry boulevard; concept renderings; water conservation; amenity overview;
employment breakdown of residents; income qualifications; possible makeup of households;
community and economic benefits; resident services; Payment In Lieu of Taxes; property tax
overview; impact on GISD; development commitments; and requests of Council.
General discussion among council, staff, and applicant regarding: clarification on 14% stat
regarding residents that live and work in Georgetown from 2017 study; other projects using this
approach; CPI increases; Dominium is a for profit company partnering with a non-profit for the
project; tax exempt status; median income is updated annual from HUD data and reviewed
annually; based on median income rents can go up or down; and proceeds from tax credit
should fund 30% of construction.
Public comments:
Jim Deuser yielded his time to Hewett.
Georgieanne Hewett from the Wesleyan addressed the Council regarding support for the
project.
Katherine Kerr Kubatzky addressed the Council regarding support for the project.
Dan Bonner addressed the Council regarding support for the project.
Richard Glasco yielded his time to Mr. Bonner.
Shontel Mays with the Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council regarding support for
the project.
Chuck Collins yielded his time to Austin Holmes with Northside Village.
Holmes representing the developer reviewed economic benefits of the project.
Reverend Joe Ibanez yielded his time to Richard Glasco but noted support of the item.
Richard Glasco addressed the Council regarding support for the project.
Jerome Morales, owner of a small local business, addressed the Council regarding
support for the project.
General discussion among Council and staff after the motion. Parr noted her support for the
project and how it will benefit workforce housing; has a sound non-profit partner; and how even
though moving the tax burden to others is not ideal, the PILOT is a decent option. Triggs noted
his support for the project and noted his previous work experience prior to retirement with
founders of Dominium. Pitts noted his intention to vote against the item. He noted his concerns
and how it would impacted the tax payers of Georgetown without occupancy being guaranteed
for Georgetown residents; he also noted costs to the taxpayers; market rate analysis; and other
financial concerns. Stewart noted his concerns with the financial side of this project and how he
could not justify the numbers and will not support the item. Hood noted that he will not support
the item tonight and also noted how he could not validate the financials for the project; how
Georgetown has more credit projects than nearby cities; noted that 48% of police officers live in
the City limits and 61 % if you include the ETJ. French noted the arguments against the project
but also the compelling argument made to support the project and how he plans to support the
project. Garland noted that he wished the PILOT amount could be higher to make an even
bigger impact on the community; his appreciation for workforce housing; and how plans to
support the project.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 4- 3
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Mike Triggs, Jake French, Ron Garland
Voting Against: Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Ben Stewart
6.F Consideration of a Letter Agreement for Dominium Housing and Development LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve a Letter Agreement with Dominium Housing and
Development LLC regarding a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement and development
provisions related to Northside Village located at 350 Hwy 195 -- Cesar Acosta, AICP
Candidate, Neighborhood and Housing Program Manager
This item was presented in conjunction with Item 6.E. Acosta offered to answer any
questions.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland
Voting Against: Ben Stewart
6.G 2020-3-PP, Mansions Addition Prelim Plat Appeal Denial, Westinghouse at
Rockride/Southwestern
Consideration and possible action on an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's
Denial of the Mansions Addition Preliminary Plat (Project No. 2020-3-PP) -- Wesley Wright, PE,
Systems Engineering Director
Baird presented the item and reviewed the history of the item; and provided a visual of the
site plan.
Public comment:
Matthew Hiles, applicant, addressed the Council regarding his interpretation of City Code.
Ashley Farrimond addressed the Council regarding the goal to approve the denial or send the
application back to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Will Thompson addressed the Council regarding how he believed that all concerns with the
project had been resolved.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Amanda Parr to Deny as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.H City -Initiated Rezoning of Berry Creek Crossing
Consideration and possible action to direct City Staff to initiate a City initiated rezoning for
property located at 2800 N IH 35, GEORGETOWN Texas, generally known as Berry Creek
Crossing and generally located near SH 130 and IH-35, to amend the zoning of Planned Unit
Development District (PUD) to remove the Multi -family zoning entitlement for the subject
property -- Councilmember District 5 Kevin Pitts and Councilmember District 6 Jake French
This item was pulled from the agenda and not taken up for consideration.
Adjournment
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by to Adjourn .
Motion Adjourn: 7 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, Ben
Stewart
Voting Against: None
These minutes were apQved at the meeting of
Mayor
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