HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 08.22.2023 CC-RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, August 22, 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: Josh Schroeder, Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs,
Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m.
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
1.A Williams Drive Mobility Enhancements Project Overview
Presentation and discussion of the Williams Drive Mobility Enhancements Project -- Lua
Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager
Saluone introduced the item. Then Elaine Alvarado with RPS-Tetra Tech reviewed: project
limits; project timeline; available funding; pubic involvement and stakeholder engagement;
tools for engagement; public meetings and pop-up events; participating agencies, internal
working group, and stakeholders; existing conditions; Williams Drive today; traffic volumes;
level of service in morning and evening; crash analysis and crash hot spots; driveway density;
proposed recommendations; intersections of Jim Hogg Rd. at Williams Dr., Casa Loma Cr. at
Williams Dr., Rivery Blvd. at Williams Dr., and Lakewood Dr. at Williams Dr.; methodology for
recommendations; guidance and sources; rendering of a proposed typical section for rural
areas; rendering of a proposed typical section in urban areas; Planning and Zoning feedback
from August 1, 2023 including traffic issues are evident along the corridor, solutions proposed
address current issues, observation of left turn crashes that medians will help mitigate, and
positive feedback received from the committee and no comments were made by the public;
next steps; and the requested feedback from Council including if there is additional
information the Council needs regarding existing conditions, if the Council has any questions
or concerns about median placement, driveway closure and consolidation or intersection
improvements, and if there are additional stakeholder engagements needed.
Before discussion was held, Council was invited to look at physical printouts in the room of
the project area.
General discussion among Council, staff, and consultants regarding: what intersections are
the most dangerous; potential costs associated with improvements; closing of driveways;
possible materials being used on medians; efforts made to reach all property owners in the
effected area; largest concern being loss of access during and after project; need to lower the
number of accidents occurring along Williams Drive; need to be involved with applicants
building projects in the area effected by the project; overall appreciation for work done to date
for the project; considerations for when residents and business owners share driveways; and
adaptability of plan depending on when and where development comes in.
1.6 Austin Ave Pedestrian Bridge Design Update
Presentation and discussion of design options for the Austin Ave Pedestrian Bridges --
Nat Waggoner, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Saluone introduced the item and reviewed team members working on the project, schedule
and timeline, goals and objectives, and previous feedback received from Council. Miguel
Rosales with Rosales Partners then presented and reviewed: community feedback and
outreach; photos of bridges that received the most positive feedback; common themes of
community feedback; five bridge themes of bridge as a gateway, bridge as a link, bridge as a
placemaker, bridge contextual integration, and bridge as an icon; Bridge Concept 1, Bridge
Concept 2, and Bridge Concept 3 including aerial renderings, south pedestrian bridge, north
pedestrian bridge, proposed height, and additional artist renderings; bridge concept
comparisons; preliminary pedestrian bridges cost for each concept and including additional
miscellaneous cost; next steps and funding; and needed feedback from Council.
General discussion among Council, staff, and consultants regarding differences in bridge
heights; different design options; increased height of the pedestrian bridge; different viewing
platforms; feedback Council had received online; possible functionality of lights in the design;
how birds could be impacted; possible lookout points on both sides; and overall Council
supported Bridge Concept #2 with some possible changes.
Larry Olson addressed the Council regarding his excitement for the project and how the
bridges serve as a landmark.
Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 4:05 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 4:13 p.m.
1.0 2022 Water/Wastewater Rate Cost of Service Study Update
Presentation and discussion regarding updates from the 2022 Water/Wastewater Rate
cost of service study for 2023 -- Chelsea Solomon, P.E., Water Utility Director
This item was taken up after Item D and the last item discussed during Workshop.
Solomon introduced the item. Matthew Garrett with NewGen Strategies and Solutions
presented and reviewed: capital plan summary for Water and Wastewater CIP (Capital
Improvement Projects); debt payments; growth and impact fees with updated impact fees
having a weighted average between previous and new impact fees based on estimates from
staff; relationship between user rates and impact fees; new program and operational costs;
projected combined utility performance under current rate revenues; expenses and proposed
rates that exclude capital expenses from bond proceeds or impact fees; rate plan effective on
monthly bills; projected combined utility performance under preliminary draft rate revenues;
residential regional bill comparison for customers at 6,000 gallons; residential regional bill
comparison for customers at 10,000 gallons; residential regional bill comparison for
customers at 25,000 gallons; and next steps for proposed rate action timing and when to re-
evaluate based on reservation agreement.
General discussion among Council, staff, and consultant regarding: how staff will provide
future numbers for what someone using 100,000 gallons of water would pay; how to explain to
citizens the need for rate increases and how the new rate increases will lead to growth paying
for growth; by statute it is hard to make growth 100% pay for growth; water service
agreements with the development community; gaining additional resources; increased number
of Water Utility staff; costs for rehabilitation projects; increase in cost of chemicals and other
materials; how rehabilitations are not eligible for impact fees; clarification for not including
inflation adjustments for new program and operational costs; possibility for adding an
additional bracket of conservation rates for very high users of water; how rates can also be
adjusted based on what stage of drought the City is experiencing; and how rates can be
adjusted based on usage type.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 4:54 p.m.
1.D Arts and Culture Update
Presentation and discussion regarding the Arts and Culture update and Art Center transition
-- Kim Mcauliffe, Downtown and Tourism Director, and Amanda Still, Arts and Culture
Program Manager
This item was taken after Item B and before Item C.
McAuliffe introduced the item. Still presented the item and reviewed: expansion of public art;
cultural district enhancements; events and programming; opportunities to continue growing the
Arts and Culture Program; update on Art Center; public/private partnership with Art School;
diverse revenue streams; envisioned program expansion; timeline; and next steps.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding participation at Poppy Festival;
proposals for art school; future grant options; staffs future role at the Art Center; maintenance
for future asphalt murals; and who will program different events downtown.
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 08.22.2023
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
- Deliberations regarding the purchase of fee simple title to a portion of a 49.44 acre, more or
less, Tract of land, owned by GISD out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 and
with a local site address of 1701 Rockride Lane, Georgetown TX - - Deliberations regarding
the purchase of fee simple title to a portion of a 14.55 acre, more or less, Tract of land owned
by IDEA Public Schools, and locally known as Lot 1, Block A of the Saddlecreek Phase 14
Subdivision, Georgetown TX
- Deliberations regarding the purchase of fee simple title to portions of a 2-acre, more or less,
Tract of land and an adjacent 0.52-acre, more or less, Tract of land owned by Jonah Water
SLID out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21 with a local site address of 2181 Rockride
Lane, Georgetown TX
- Deliberations regarding the purchase of fee simple title to portions of a 20.47-acre, more or
less, Tract of land and an adjacent 20 -acre, more or less, Tract of land owned by R.O.C.K.
out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21, with a local site address of 2050 Rockride
Lane, Georgetown TX
- Deliberations regarding the purchase of fee simple title to a portion of a 62.305 acre, more or
less, Tract of land, owned by LAND LD GTX, out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21,
with a local site address of 2500 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown TX
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchase Power Update
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Breeze
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 6:07 p.m.
3.A Call to Order 08.22.2023
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
Announcements
Action Out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve the authorization of the
acquisition of right-of-way, on the terms discussed in executive session, for the Rockride Lane
Expansion Project from the following Parcels:
1. A portion of a 49.44 acre, more or less, Tract of land, owned by GISD out of the William
Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 and with a local site address of 1701 Rockride Lane,
Georgetown TX
2. A portion of a 14.55 acre, more or less, Tract of land owned by IDEA Public Schools, and
locally known as Lot 1, Block A of the Saddlecreek Phase 14 Subdivision, Georgetown TX
3. Portions of a 2-acre, more or less, Tract of land and an adjacent 0.52-acre, more or less,
Tract of land owned by Jonah Water SUD out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21
with a local site address of 2181 Rockride Lane, Georgetown TX
4. Portions of a 20.47-acre, more or less, Tract of land and an adjacent 20-acre, more or
less, Tract of land owned by R.O.C.K. out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21, with a
local site address of 2050 Rockride Lane, Georgetown TX
5. A portion of a 62.305 acre, more or less, Tract of land, owned by LAND LD GTX, out of
the William Addison Survey, Abstract 21, with a local site address of 2500 SE Inner Loop,
Georgetown TX.
Further, I move to authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation to
effectuate the purchase of the aforementioned right-of-way for the Rockride Lane Expansion
Project.
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 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 08.22.2023
At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak.
S. 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.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented with the exception of
Items 5.D and 5.S.
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.A City Council Minutes August 8, 9, and 15, 2023
Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes of the Council Regular
Meeting held on August 8, 2023, and Special Meetings held on August 9th and 15th, 2023 - -
Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.13 Agreement GTEC - Land Purchase at SE corner of 1-35 and SE Inner Loop
Consideration and possible action to approve a Project Development Agreement between
the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation, a Type B sales tax corporation,
and the City of Georgetown, Texas -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
5.0 First Amendment to Radio Communication System Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the Radio
Communication System (RCS) Agreement between Williamson County and the City of
Georgetown, Texas -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.D Transfer Station Change Order
Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order #3 for Novak Commercial
Construction for the Transfer Station Construction Project in the amount of $432,0067.77 --
Jennifer Bettiol, CIP Manager, and Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
This was the first item on the Legislative Agenda.
Johnson presented and read the caption with the corrected amount of $432,067.77.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented with corrected
dollar amount.
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.E Construction Contract with Austin Engineering Co. for the Woods Pump Station
Remodel
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to City Council to award a construction contract to
Austin Engineering Co. of Austin, TX for the construction of the Woods Pump Station
remodel for material storage in the amount of $459,566.00 -- Isaac Conde, Water
Operation Specialist, and Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
5.F Resolution - Releasing approximately 64.358 acres from the ETJ
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution releasing approximately 64.358
acres of land from the City of Georgetown's extraterritorial jurisdiction said land being
generally located east of Bel Gin Road near its intersection with County Road 105, in
Williamson County Texas, resulting in a reduction of Georgetown's ETJ, and providing an
effective date -- Skye Masson, City Attorney
5.G Resolution - UDC Executive Text Amendment for Fences in Old Town
Consideration and possible action approving a resolution recommending initiation of an
executive amendment to Chapter 8 of the Unified Development Code in order to revise
residential fence standards within the Old Town District to address inconsistencies between
the UDC and Design Guidelines -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment
Manager
5.H Interlocal Agreement with CapMetro - Limited Paratransit and Senior Service for
FY2024
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Capital
Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Georgetown for Limited Paratransit and
Senior Service for Fiscal Year 2024 -- Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager
5.1 Compliance with State of Texas Cybersecurity Training Requirement 2023
Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution verifying that the cybersecurity
training required by Section 2054.5191 of the Texas Government Code has been completed
by City of Georgetown employees and authorizing the Director of Information Technology to
submit the required report to the State of Texas Department of Information Resources -- Chris
Bryce, IT Director
5.J Optimum Internet Contract Renewal - Updated
Consideration and possible action to approve a revised contract with CSC Holdings, LLC
(Optimum Business) to provide dedicated Internet and fiber optic connections for a total cost
of $127,512 over three years -- Chris Bryce, IT Director, and James Davis, IT Manager -
Operations
5.K Hullum Wastewater Line Construction and Cost Reimbursement Agreement - Junction
at 1460
Consideration and possible action on a Major Wastewater Line Construction and Cost
Reimbursement Agreement for the Junction at 1460 located at FM1460 and
Westinghouse Road -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
51 Parkland Improvement Agreement for GT 971 Subdivision
Consideration and possible action to approve a parkland improvement agreement with AG
EHC II (LEN) MULTI STATE 1, LLC, and Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction,
Ltd, for the development of a neighborhood park in GT 971 Subdivision -- Kimberly Garrett,
Parks and Recreation Director
5.M GTX Swim LLC FUA
Consideration and possible action to approve the second renewal and amendment to the
Facility Use Agreement with GTX Swim, LLC for use of Williams Drive Pool, Village Pool, and
the Recreation Center Indoor Pool -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
5.N Georgetown Summer Swim Facility Use Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve the second renewal and amendment to the
Facility Use Agreement with Georgetown Summer Swim Association for use of Williams Drive
Pool, Village Pool, and the Recreation Center Indoor Pool -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director
5.0 TX Gold Facility Use Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve the second renewal and amendment to the
Facility Use Agreement with Georgetown Texas Gold for use of Williams Drive Pool, Village
Pool, and the Recreation Center Indoor Pool -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation
Director
5.P GISD Interlocal Agreement for Pools
Consideration and possible action to approve the first renewal and amendment to the
Interlocal Agreement with Georgetown Independent School District for use of Williams Drive
Pool, Village Pool, and the Recreation Center Indoor Pool -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director
5.Q Construction Agreement for Crystal Knoll Park
Consideration and possible action to approve a construction contract with Westar
Construction, Inc. of Georgetown, Texas for the construction of Crystal Knoll Park in the
amount of $279,910.00 -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
5.R Municipal Service Agreement - 2023-8-ANX
Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with Drew Hall,
for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an approximately 40.99-acres
tract of land out of the Frances Hudson Survey Abstract No. 295, located approximately .17
miles southwest of the end of Blue Ridge Drive and .18 miles west of CR 166 (2023-8-ANX) --
Cesar Acosta, AICP, Neighborhood & Housing Program Manager
5.S Municipal Service Agreement - 2023-6-ANX - Water Oak - 4706 Leander Road
Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with Elizabeth
Ann Dufner, for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an
approximately29.02-acres tract of land out of the J. Thompson Survey Abstract No. 608,
located at 4706 Leander Road (2023-6-ANX) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
This item was the 2nd item on the Legislative Regular portion of the agenda.
Nelson introduced and reviewed the item.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding future MSAs, future ability to
support projects like this, and new legislation is impacting these decisions.
Moved by Amanda Parr; 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
5.T GEDCO Budget FY2024
Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO): Consideration
and possible action to approve a Resolution approving the proposed fiscal year 2024 Budget
for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) -- Erika Young, Budget
Manager
5.0 GEDCO Admin Contract
Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Services Contract between
the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO)
for the 2024 fiscal year -- Erika Young, Budget Manager
5.V GTEC Budget FY2024
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution for the proposed fiscal year 2024
Budget for the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) -- Erika Young,
Budget Manager
5.W GTEC Admin Contract
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Services Contract between
the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
(GEDCO) for the 2024 fiscal year -- Erika Young, Budget Manager
5.X Second Reading - Food Sanitation Requirements
Second Reading of an Ordinance adopting, by reference, the Williamson County and Cities
Health District's Retail Food Order requiring retail food establishments, unless specifically
exempted, to be permitted and inspected -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
5.Y Second Reading - 2023 Annual Service Plan Update to Service and Assessment Plan
with Assessment Roll - Parks at Westhaven PID
Second Reading of an Ordinance approving the 2023 Annual Service Plan Update to the
Service and Assessment Plan including an updated Assessment Roll for Parks at Westhaven
PID -- Allison Snyder, Partner, P3Works, LLC — City of Georgetown's PID Administrator
52 Second Reading - 2023 Annual Service Plan Update and Assessment Roll - GVPID
Second Reading of an Ordinance approving and adopting the final 2023 Annual Service Plan
Update, 2023 Assessment Roll, establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and
the methods of assessing special assessments for the supplemental services and
improvements to property in the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District No. 1
(GVPID) -- Allison Snyder, Partner, P3Works, LLC — City of Georgetown's PID Administrator
5.AA Second Reading of an Ordinance - Construction Specifications for Roads and Streets
Second Reading of an Ordinance adopting construction specifications for roads and streets
and construction specifications to provide adequate drainage for each street and road in a
subdivision pursuant to Chapter 212.0021 of the Texas Local Government Code -- Wesley
Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director; and Caleb Fuhrer, PE, Assistant Systems
Engineering Director
5.AB Second Reading - 2021 International Codes and 2023 National Electric Code
Second Reading of an Ordinance amending certain chapters of Title 15 "Buildings and
Construction" of the Code of Ordinances and providing for the adoption of the 2021
International Codes, 2023 National Electric Code and corresponding local amendments --
Glen Holcomb, Chief Building; and Official Jason Fryer, Fire Marshal
5.AC Second Reading - Ordinance for Executive UDC Amendment for Legislative Changes
Second Reading of an Ordinance for an executive amendment to the following chapters of
the Unified Development Code (UDC): Chapter 2, Review Authority, Chapter 3, Applications
and Permits, relative to decision -making authority of development applications, and Chapter
12 Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation, relative to developers share of the responsibility of
providing adequate streets through compliance with the minimum standards governing
internal and perimeter streets -- Zane Brown, Planner
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A Second Public Hearing - 2023-7-ANX - CR 245 Annexation
Second Public Hearing for the voluntary annexation of an approximately 17.64 acres of
County -owned Right -of -Way situated in part in the L.P. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 171
and the F. Foy Survey, Abstract No. 229, known as CR245; making certain necessary
findings; and directing City Staff to initiate annexation accordingly (2023-7-ANX) -- Cesar
Acosta, AICP Neighborhood & Housing Program Manager
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director presented the item and reviewed the Location Map.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
No Council action was required on this item.
6.13 First Reading for Adoption of Williams Drive Gateway TIRZ
Public Hearing and First Reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2006-104
designating Reinvestment Zone Number 3 (Williams Drive Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone) by amending the City's percentage of contribution to Reinvestment Zone Number 3;
by extending the term of Reinvestment Zone Number 3; and by adopting the Final Project
and Financing plan for the zone -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
Woolery presented the item and reviewed the TIRZ background, Location Map, current
development efforts, amendments to the project plan, and timeline.
Woolery read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Ron Garland 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 Public Hearing - 2023-2-APL -1501 S. College Street
Public Hearing to consider the request for an Appeal of the Historic and Architectural Review
Commission's decision for partial approval a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)for a new
fence that is inconsistent with the overlay district's characteristics and applicable guidelines at
the property located at 1501 S. College Street, bearing the legal description of 0.275 acres out
of Blocks 97 & 98 (PT), Dimmit Addition. (2023-2-APL) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation
and Redevelopment Manager
O'Kelley presented the item and reviewed: UDC direction on burden of proof in appeals and
findings and conclusions; decision on appeal; timeline of application; item under
consideration; Location Map; Aerial Map; property photos from 2016 and current photos;
updates from the May 25, 2023 P&Z meeting regarding location and heights of fence; plan
and specifications; context of area; design guidelines for fences; how the application
complies, partially complies, or does not comply with the approval criteria for UDC Section
3.13.030; and how public notifications were sent and to date staff has received three written
comments in favor. O'Kelley noted that staff recommends denial of the request for the
following reasons: the 8'-0" height along the rear property line, 7'-0' height along the side
property line and 6'-0" height along the street side property line conflict with all applicable
Design Guidelines and requirements in the UDC; and additionally, the fence obstructs a
street -facing elevation. She continued that at the June 8, 2023, HARC meeting action was
taken on a motion to approve as presented with the condition that the fence is reduced to 4' -
0" in height and made 50% transparent along S. College Street and E. 15th Street, which
passed with a 5-2 vote. O'Kelley noted that public notifications were sent for the appeal and
staff received four written comments in favor and one in opposition, and then outlined the
following possible Council actions: City Council may reverse or affirm, in whole or in part the
original decision from which an appeal is taken and make the correct decision and for that
purpose the City Council has the same authority as the original reviewing authority.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding: previous HARC direction to Council to
lower fence height to 6-feet; when HARC was made aware of the pool on the property;
considerations for side yard fencing; if other fences have been approved at heights over 6-feet
when a pool is involved; comments from neighbors; setback on the property; line of sight
continuity; and the need to get a fence permit before installation.
Pat Garza applicant for the project presented to Council and reviewed the following: HARC's
proposed modification; basis for appeal; how HARC's proposed modifications are not
consistent with other neighborhood fences and examples; how HARC's proposed
modifications compromise safety; support from neighbors; how the replacement fence is in the
same location as the old fence; there is no 50% transparency requirement for side yard
fencing; 15th Street is not a local collector; Overall Transportation Plan; and request on
appeal to approve the replacement fence as currently constructed.
General discussion among Council, applicant, and staff regarding how applicants were told by
contractors that they didn't need a permit; location of pool in the backyard; the current fence
installed was to replace a previously existing fence; clarification on heights of fence sides; not
sure if previous fence was permitted; and direction received from HARC after first meeting.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Jane Vevea addressed the Council regarding how the application didn't note there was a pool;
need for the applicant to adhere to the rules just like all other property owners; and if
exceptions are needed then consider changing the rules.
Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
General discussion among Council after the motion regarding; how the yard is a backyard and
not just a side yard; acknowledge that changes need to be made for a clearer and more
consistent process; need for Code cleanup; possible amendment to the motion to note the
need to change the UDC; and how arecent amendment will help address this issue.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Shawn Hood to uphold HARC's decision on the back
fence which is 8-feet, and on the South side fence which is 7-feet, and amend HARC's
decision on the 15th Street side to allow for what is already in place which is a 6-foot tall fence,
and allow for a 6-foot gate, and to allow the fence to remain as it is current built.
Approve listen to tape for exact motion language.
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 - 2023-4-ANX - Longhorn Junction Corporate Park - 210 Blue Springs
Blvd.
Public Hearing and First Reading on an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 6.316
acres tract in the L.J. Dyches Survey, Abstract 180 to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning
district for the property generally located southeast of the intersection of Rabbit Hill Road and
Blue Springs Boulevard. (2023-4-ANX) -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Baird presented the item and reviewed: Location Map; Aerial Map; Zoning Map; General
Commercial (C- 3) zoning designation explanation; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation
Plan Map; Employment Center (EC) zoning designation explanation; land use rations for
Employment Center; how the application complies with all aspects of the approval criteria for
UDC Section 3.06.030; public notifications sent and to date staff have received no comments;
and at their August 15th, 2023 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the request with a 7-0 vote.
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Moved by Amanda Parr; 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
6.E First Reading - 2022-13-PUD - Honeycutt - 2301 Rockride Lane
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment
to rezone 132.973 acres from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to a Planned Unit
Development with the base zoning districts of 18 acres of the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning
district, 38.5 acres of the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, 57.9 acres of the Multi -
Family (MF- 1) zoning district, for the property generally located at Sam Houston Avenue,
Rockride Lane and Bell Gin Road (2022-13-PUD) -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented and reviewed: Aerial Map; Zoning Map; Sam Houston Corridor; Future
Land Use Map; Community Center (CC) zoning designation explanation; land use ratios for
CC; Planned Unit Development (PUD) explanation; case history and changes; Conceptual
Plan; Ridge Line Boulevard; Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) zoning designation explanation;
Local Commercial (C-1) zoning designation explanation; General Commercial (C- 3) zoning
designation explanation; deviations from UDC standards; how the application complies and
partially complies with the approval criteria for UDC Sections 3.06.030 and 3.06.040; and
notification sent and to date staff has received one comment in favor if certain uses are
remove from C- 3 and three comments in opposition. She added that at their August 15, 2023,
meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 7-0
vote with the following conditions: removal of list of uses requested by the Arrowpoint HOA
from C- 1 and C-3; reduction in building height to two stories for MF- 1 Zone B; and reduction
in density in MF-1 Zone B to 12 dwelling units an acre. Nelson noted that the applicant revised
the PUD to reflect the conditions of the P&Z approval.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Amanda Brown representing the applicant addressed the Council and reviewed: Location Map
for context; future land use along the Sam Houston Corridor; City transportation plan; new
concept plan; parkland; commercial design standards; MF- 1 residential design standards;
feedback received; and P&Z recommended approval with conditions. Evan Caso, also
representing the applicant reviewed the yardhome product and product renderings.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Councilmember Stewart noted his appreciation for the effort of the applicant and their work
with the staff and neighbors.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben
Stewart
Voting Against: None
Mayor Schroeder called for a recess at 8:09 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
6.F First Reading - 2023-8-SUP - Faith Lutheran Church - 4010 Williams Drive
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit
(SUP) for a Columbarium Addition in the Agriculture (AG) zoning district on a property located
at 4010 Williams Drive, bearing the legal description of 5.004 acres, Block 1, Lot 1 (2023-8-
SUP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director Current Planning
Baird presented the item and reviewed: Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land Use/Overall
Transportation Plan Map; Zoning Map; site plan; Special Use Permit (SUP) designation
explanation; how the application complies or partially complies with all aspects of the approval
criteria for UDC Sections 3.06.030 and 3.07.030; notifications sent and to date staff has
received no comments; and at their August 1, 2023 meeting, the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the request with a 6-0 vote.
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart 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.G Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Award Recommendations
Consideration and possible action to approve grant awards to local non -profits as
recommended by the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services (SPCS) Advisory
Board for the allocation of grant funds for FY2023-2024 -- Paul Secord, SPCS Advisory
Board Chair and Jessica Clarke, Assistant to the City Manager
Clarke presented and reviewed the Strategic Partnership for Community Services (SPCS)
Program purpose, and grant application statistics as follows: 22 total applications received;
$789,000 total grant funding requested; $400,049 total funding available; $50,000 maximum
grant amount; and $10,000 minimum grant amount. Clarke noted that the SPCS committee
proposed grant awards as follows for FY2023-2024: Caring Place $38,000; Samaritan Center
$28,000; The Georgetown Project $29,000; Faith In Action $28,000; CASA - Wilco $25,000;
Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown $24,000; R.O.C.K. $23,000; B.I.G. $19,000; Georgetown
Palace Theatre $19,000; Sacred Heart Community Clinic $19,000; Williamson County
Children's Advocacy Center $19,000; Salvation Army $18,049; Williamson County Literacy
Council $16,000; Annunciation Maternity $15,000; Gift of Time $15,000; Stonehaven Senior
Center $15,000; Assistance League of Georgetown Area $ 10,000; Girls Empowerment
Network $10,000; Habitat for Humanity $10,000; Isaiah 117 House $10,000; Opportunities for
Williamson & Burnet County $10,000; GTX Connect $0; for a total of $400,049.
Alexia Griffin from the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services group to help with any
questions.
General discussion among Council, board member, and staff regarding why one applicant
was not awarded any funding; how to encourage newer nonprofits to apply for future grants;
how people who didn't receive funding can get feedback; how reduced funding numbers
effect the organizations; and how the total funding amount is determined.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Mike Triggs 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.H FY2024 Budget Public Hearing
Public Hearing on the proposed FY2024 Annual Budget -- Erika Young, Budget Manager
Young presented the item and reviewed: budget context and pressures; development of the
current FY2024 budget; FY2024 proposed budget summary; budget development workshops
with Council; budget overview; breakdown of all funds by revenue source and expense funds;
FY2024 major expense categories; recruitment and retention efforts related to compensation
and benefits; new programming in the general fund; new programming in the Electric and
Water utilities; Water Rate increase; new Solid Waste Fund; summary of new staffing by
Fund; capital improvements; property tax rate overview; proposed rate of $0.374000;
proposed rate is equal to the current tax rate; summary of public outreach; opportunities for
public feedback; and FY2024 proposed budget calendar and next steps.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 8:43 p.m.
Mayor Schroeder noted that the City Council will vote to adopt the budget on first reading
tonight, Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the City Council Chambers at 510 West 9th Street,
Georgetown, Texas, and on second reading at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at
the City Council Chambers at 510 West 9th Street, Georgetown, Texas.
Council voted to close the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve the closing of the public
hearing.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike
and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
6.1 Public Hearing - Proposed 2023 Property Tax Rate
Public Hearing on the proposed 2023 Property Tax Rate used for the FY2024 Annual Budget
-- Erika Young, Budget Manager
This item was postponed and not taken up for consideration by the Council at this
meeting.
6.J First Reading - Annual Operating Budget FY2024
First Reading of an Ordinance adopting the City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the fiscal
year beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024 -- Erika Young, Budget
Manager
Young presented the item and read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve an Ordinance adopting the fiscal
year 2024 annual budget.
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.K Resolution -Ratify the Property Tax Rate Increase for FY2024 Budget
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the property tax increase
included in the 2024 Annual Budget and acknowledging that the 2023 tax rate will raise more
revenue from property taxes than the previous year -- Erika Young, Budget Manager
This item was postponed and not taken up for consideration by the Council at
this meeting.
61 Levy the Tax Rate First Reading
First Reading of an Ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year
2023 -- Erika Young, Budget Manager
This item was postponed and not taken up for consideration by the Council at this
meeting.
6.M First Reading - Ordinance Amending Sec. 2.08.010 Admin Departments
First Reading of an ordinance amending § 2.08.010. "Administrative Departments" of the
Georgetown Code of Ordinances -- Erika Young, Budget Manager
Young presented the item and read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Ron Garland 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.N First Reading - Ordinance amending Section 13.04, Article II re: Water Rates
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04, Article II related to water rates,
amending section 13.04.120 of the rates and charges water schedule -- Leigh Wallace,
Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart 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 - Ordinance amending Section 13.04, Article III re: Sewer Rates
First reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04, Article III related to sewer rates,
and amending Section 13.04.140 of the rates and charges sewer schedule -- Leigh
Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and read the Ordinance caption. She noted a correction and
suggested that Council make a motion to correct the Large Industrial section D.1.b.
Volumetric Charges to $3.80 per 1,000 gallons.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve the ordinance as presented with
a correction to the Large Industrial section D.1.b. Volumetric Charges, $3.80 per 1,000
gallons.
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.P First Reading - Strength of Force Ordinance
First Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions
(Strength of Force) for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to
Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Laura Maloy,
Human Resources Director
Malloy presented the item and reviewed the classification of positions as follows: effective
October 1, 2023, Increase authorization by 1 at the rank of Deputy Fire Marshal from 3 to 4 by
reclassifying 1 Fire & Life Safety Specialist position and adding 1 Fire & Life Safety Specialist
to maintain 6 Fire & Life Safety Specialists; effective January 1, 2024, Increase authorization
by 6 at the rank of Firefighter and/or Paramedic from 78 to 84; and in summary there was no
change in total authorizations for the Police Department, an increase authorization by 1 for the
Fire Department on October 1, 2023, and an increase authorization by 6 for the Fire
Department on January 1, 2024.
Malloy read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike
and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Ron Garland to Adjourn.
Motion Adjourn: 7 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben
Stewart
Voting Against: None
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