HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.14.2023 CC-RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:30 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, and Ron Garland.
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop This portion of the meeting will start at
3:30 p.m.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.
1.A Update on Garey Park Phase II
Presentation and update regarding Garey Park Phase II -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director
Garrett presented and reviewed the special requirements in in the Will of Jack Garey; capital
improvements planned; opinion of probable construction cost; aerial renderings; proposed
improvements to Garey House; amphitheater; proposed retreat pavilion, group cabin, skate
park and pump track; estimated pro forma; funding and reimbursement process; schedule;
and next steps.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the appreciation of cedar removal;
expansion of play ranch will include additional pavilions and shade; expansion of Garey
House is needed; and usage of existing disc golf course and the ability to use new course to
host tournaments.
1.13 Roadway Design Standards for Medians and Internally Illuminated Signs
Presentation and discussion regarding design standards for roadway medians and internally
illuminated signs -- Lua Saluone Transportation Manager
Saluone introduced the item and then turned the presentation over to Darwin Marchell with
HDR.
Marchell then reviewed the following: 2030 Comprehensive Plan; roadway projects with
medians; median design principles; broom finished concrete; stamped concrete; xeriscape;
regional comparison; and cost estimates.
General discussion among Council, consultant, and staff, including City Manager David
Morgan, and Assistant City Manager Nick Woolery, regarding how medians will be raised;
preferences of Council, with stamped herring bone being preferred; and how all medians to
not have to be the exact same.
Marchell then reviewed Internally Luminated Street Name (ILSN) Signs; map of intersection
improvements; Independent Mast Arm design; Mast Arm Mounted design; and needed
Council feedback.
General discussion among Council, consultant, and staff regarding Council preferences;
possibility for variation depending on need; and how overall Council preferred having a City
logo with a white background and using a mast arm mount.
Mayor recessed into Executive Session at 5:01 p.m.
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 11.14.2023
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
- City of Grand Prairie v State of Texas
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project EcoSystem
- Project Vapor
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- City Manager's 2024 Work Plan
Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
3.A Call to Order 11.14.2023
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor's Comments
- Small Business Saturday Proclamation
- Recognition of Texas Downtown Association Award Winners - BeLocal Magazine and City
Post Chophouse
- Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) Clerk of the Year Nomination Recognition for
Robyn Densmore
Announcements
Action Out of Executive Session
Mayor Schroeder recused himself from the dais for the second motion out of Executive
Session and the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the execution of the Confidential
Settlement Agreement and Release with Buckthorn Westex, LLC settling, resolving, and
releasing claims related to the February 24, 2015, Solar Power Purchase Agreement and the
lawsuit filed in Williamson County, Texas, Cause No. 19-1614-C26.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the executions of a
Memorandum of Understanding with Georgetown Independent School District regarding cost -
sharing for the extension of a natural gas line.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
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 11.14.2023
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.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented with the exception of
Items 5.6 and 5.N.
Motion Approved: 6 — 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron Garland.
Voting Against: None
5.A City Council Meeting Minutes for October 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2023
Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes of the Workshop and
Regular Council Meetings held on October 10, 2023, Workshop Meeting held on October 17,
2023, and Regular Meeting held on October 24, 2023 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.6 ETJ Disannexation - JMA Entity, Gabriel Forest
Consideration and possible action to confirm the disannexation of approximately 16.9 acres of
land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) located in Isaac Donagan
Survey Abstract No 178, fka GabrielForest off W SH 29, Georgetown, and owned by JMA
Entity LLC -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary, and Skye Masson, City Attorney
This item was pulled from the agenda and taken up for consideration by the Council.
5.0 Appointment of Sheneka Soloman to Georgetown Housing Authority Board
Consideration and possible action to approve Sheneka Soloman as a Resident
Commissioner to the Georgetown Housing Authority Board to fill a vacancy -- Josh
Schroeder
5.D Appointment of Steve Taylor to GVPID Advisory Board
Consideration and possible action to appoint Steve Taylor to the Georgetown Village Public
Improvement District Advisory Board to fill a vacancy -- Josh Schroeder, Mayor
5.E Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) Board of Directors Election
Consideration and action to approve a Resolution casting all 120 City of Georgetown votes
for Harry Gibbs for the election of the Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) Board of
Directors -- David Morgan, City Manager
5.F Risk Management Support Services Contract Renewal with ACES
Risk Management Support Services Contract Renewal with ACES consideration and
possible action to approve the first renewal of the Consultation Agreement, Contract No. 22-
0029-CC for risk management support services with the Alliance for Cooperative Energy
Services Power Marketing LLC (ACES) in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 during the
first one-year renewal term -- Daniel Bethapudi General Manager of Electric Utilities
5.G Language Deviation from Standard Utility and Sidewalk Easement
Consideration and possible action to approve the acceptance of a sidewalk and utility
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
5.H 2O23-2-ABD Abandonment of Public Utility Easement - Resolution
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the
partial abandonment of a Public Utility Easement in the LOT 1, McCoy School Subdivision,
for the benefit of Novak GISD Multifamily LLC upon conveyance of a replacement Public
Utility Easement -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.1 TetraTech, Inc. and Thompson Consulting Services On -call Debris Monitoring
Services
Consideration and possible action to approve master services agreements for On -Call Debris
Monitoring Services with TetraTech, Inc. and Thompson Consulting Services and delegating
authority to the City Manager to issue task orders to those entities in a total not -to -exceed
amount of $1 million for the initial three-year term -- Jack Daly, Assistant Public Works
Director
5.J CrowderGulf and KDF Enterprises On -call Debris Removal Services
Consideration and possible action to approve master services agreements for On -Call Debris
Removal Services with CrowderGulf and KDF Enterprises and delegating authority to the
City Manager to issue task orders to those entities in a total not- to -exceed amount of $5
million for the initial three-year term -- Jack Daly, Assistant Public Works Director
5.K HydroPro Contract Renewal 22-0098-GC-R1
Consideration and possible action to approve the first renewal of contract # 22-0098-GC-Rl
with HydroPro Solutions, LLC of Cedar Park, TX, for the supply of Master Meter water
meters, registers and related items for the City of Georgetown's Advanced Metering
Infrastructure System, and to amend the contract to increase the not -to -exceed amount from
$2,500,000.00 to $3,000,000.00 for the first renewal term -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility
Director
51 Professional Services Agreement with Intera, Inc.
Consideration and possible action to execute a professional services agreement with Intera,
Inc. for engineering services related to groundwater availability and implementation of the
City's integrated water resources plan in an amount not -to -exceed $100,000.00 for a term of
three years -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
5.M Faster Asset Solutions to provide Fleet Asset Management Software
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with Faster Asset Solutions to
provide Fleet Asset Management Software for a first year cost of $111,168.75 and an annual
renewal amount not to exceed $22,942.50 and to authorize the City Manager to execute
renewals of the agreement for up to (4) four additional one-year terms on the same terms
and conditions at an annual cost of $ 22,942.50 for a total not to exceed amount of
$202,938.75 for the life of the contract -- Scott Parker, Fleet Manager
5.N Purchase of (1) Toro 4300 Large Area Mower from Professional Turf
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of (1) Toro 4300 Large Area
Mower from Professional Turf for an amount not to exceed $89,190.30 -- Scott Parker, Fleet
Manager
This item was pulled from the agenda and taken up for consideration by the Council.
5.0 Right -of -Entry with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the South Lake
WTP
Consideration and possible action authorizing the Mayor to execute a Right -of -Entry with the
United States Army Corps of Engineers for construction of the South Lake Water Treatment
Plant -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
5.P Change Order #1 to M&C Fonseca for the 2021 Downtown Sidewalk Project
Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order #1 to M&C Fonseca of Granite
Shoals, TX to the 2021 Downtown Sidewalk project in the amount of $248,312.50 - - Wesley
Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
5.Q Change Order #1 to Cutler Repaving, Inc. for the 2023 Street Maintenance Hot -In -
Place Recycled Pavement
Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order #1 to Cutler Repaving, Inc. of
Lawrence, Kansas for the 2023 Street Maintenance Hot -In-Place Recycled Pavement
project in the amount of $730,337.35 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director,
and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
5.R Second Reading -Adding Two Additional Members to Water Utility Advisory Board
Consideration and possible action to approve an Ordinance adding two additional members
to the Water Utility Advisory Board to increase representation outside the city limits -- Mayor
Josh Schroeder
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A Second Reading - 2022-19-SUP - U-Haul - 7900 RM 2338
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Self -
Storage, Indoor and Commercial Vehicle Sales, Rental or Leasing Facility in the Somerset
Hills PUD (Ord. No. 2018-20) zoning district on the property located at 7900 RM 2338,
bearing the legal description of 10.528 acres known as Lot 1, Block A, of Furman Tierra
Subdivision (2022-19-SUP) --Travis Baird, Asst. Planning Director- Current Planning
Baird presented the item and reviewed the site plan and Council action on first reading and
that the following condition was included after discussion during the first reading: That
vehicles with a box length greater than 15' (fifteen feet) shall not be parked in those
Commercial Shunting Spaces abutting the Front Setback, as shown on the attached Exhibit
A, outside of the posted and advertised hours of operation for the business.
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m.
Gary Newman had signed up but opted not to speak.
Moved by Mike Triggs; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: None
6.B First Reading - 2023-8-REZ - The Worship Place
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to rezone Planned Unit Development of Sun City Texas, Worship Site Option
Tract, in Neighborhood 14 and Sun City Texas Neighborhood 14 Worship Site Tract C from
the Residential Single Family (RS) zoning district to the Public Facility (PF) zoning district, for
the property generally located at 811 Sun City Blvd (2023-8-REZ) -- Travis Baird, Assistant
Director -Current Planning
Baird presented the item and reviewed: Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land Use/Overall
Transportation Plan Map; Zoning Map; Public Facilities (PF) zoning designation explanation;
how the application approved with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Section
3.06.030; Land Use Policy 3 which is to promote development of complete neighborhoods
across Georgetown; nearby developments; public notifications were sent and to date staff
received comments both in favor and in opposition; at their September 19, 2023 meeting, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 6-0 vote of the request to
rezone Sun City Texas Neighborhood 14 Worship Site Tract C; and at their October 3, 2023
meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 4-2 vote of the
request to rezone Sun City Texas, Worship Site Option Tract.
Baird Read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council, Barry Harding representing the applicant, and staff
regarding the application being previously pulled; efforts made to the applicant the desired
signage; all possible actions afforded to the applicant; how Pulte does not wish to alter the
existing development agreement to allow for the sign; and how a sign variance is possible
but would be a much more difficult path to achieve the desired sign.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
Ann Moser, who had timed yielded to her by Dennis Moser, addressed the Council regarding
her concerns with what the future impacts of the rezoning could have, but support of The
Worship Place having a sign consistent with existing Sun City signage. Ervin Loomis
addressed the Council and echoed the sentiments of Ms. Moser. Toni Loomis, who had time
yielded to her by Nely Morales, addressed the Council regarding past experiences dealing
with The Worship Place in previous construction. David Gaines, who had time yielded to her
by Betty Luedecke, addressed the Council and echoed the sentiments of those who spoke
before him. He then provided commentary provided to him from Tom Cleveland, his
neighbor. Norma Gaines addressed the Council and echoed the sentiments of those who
spoke before her. Steve Fought, who had time yielded to him by Darwin Thomas and
addressed the Council in his capacity as a representative of the Sun City Board of Directors
and noted the Board's support of the sign that fits the rules of Sun City without altering the
properties zoning. Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding administrative exceptions and
associated size limitations.
Moved by Mike Triggs; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve to allow the applicant the
same sign signage as allowed throughout Sun City without a zoning change (first motion).
Motion Withdrawn: 0- 0
Voting For: None
Voting Against: None
Discussion after first motion made by Mr. Triggs, including City Manager David Morgan,
regarding how the item on the agenda would not allow for this type of approval; if Council
could do a Resolution to allow for the sign only; allowable processes to allow the sign The
Worship Place seeks; and working within the limits of the UDC (Unified Development Code).
Mr. Triggs asked if a motion to deny the zoning but approving the signage would be allowed.
City Attorney Skye Masson told him that neither State nor City code would support that type
of motion.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Planning Director Sofia Nelson, and
Assistant City Manager Nick Woolery, regarding how the Council can support The Worship
Place getting their desired signage and achieve a solution supported by all involved; staff
reaching out to Pulte to alter the development agreement; consideration for a postpone of
the item to allow for negotiations; implications of denial of the item; and then reviewed
options for this meeting
Previous motion made by Mr. Triggs was taken off the table and new motion was made.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve delaying the item until the
December 14, 2023, and direct staff to work with Pulte on a Development Agreement
Amendment.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: None
6.0 First Reading - 2023-10-SUP - 109 W. 2nd Street
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit for
a Multifamily, Attached in the (MU- DT) Mixed -Use Downtown zoning district on the property
located at 109 W. 2nd Street, bearing the legal description of 3.07 acres, being Lot 1 and
Part of Lot 8, of Block 2, City of Georgetown and Lot 1, Block 1, Riverplace Georgetown
Subdivision, 1.475 Acres (2023-10-SUP) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and
Redevelopment Manager
O'Kelley presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Site Plan, Future
Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Downtown Master Plan guidance, Zoning Map,
Special Use Permit (SUP) zoning designation explanation, how the application complies or
partially complies with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Sections 3.07.030 and
3.06.030, Special Area (SA) zoning designation explanation, multi -family attached land use,
public notifications were sent and to staff has received no comments; and how at their
November 7, 2023 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the request with a 7-0 vote.
O'Kelley read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: None
6.D First Reading - 2023-12-REZ - QuickTrip - 701 Westinghouse Road
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to rezone a 6.530 acres portion of Lot 2 of the Park Central One, Section I
Subdivision, from the Industrial (IN) zoning district to the General commercial (C-3) zoning
district, for the property generally located at 701 Westinghouse Road (2023-12-REZ) --
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director -Current Planning
Council had no discussion of this item.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve to delay the item until
November 28', 2023.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: None
6.E First Reading - 2023-6-ANX - 4706 Leander Road
Public Hearing and First Reading on an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 29.02
acres tract in the J. Thompson Survey, Abstract 608, and to zone, upon annexation, the tract
to the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district for the property generally located at
4706 Leander Road (2023-6-ANX) -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map, nearby developments, Zoning Map,
site rendering, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Neighborhood (NH)
zoning designation explanation, land use ratios, Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning
designation explanation, how the application complies or partially complies with all aspects of
the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030, how public notifications were sent and to
date staff has received no comments, and how at their October 17, 2023 meeting, the
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 7-0 vote.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: None
6.F First Reading - 2023-13-REZ - Antioch Georgetown Church - CR 102
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for Zoning Map Amendment
to rezone 11.22 acres in the Woodruff Stubblefields Survey, Abstract No. 556, from the
Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Public Facility (PF) zoning district, for the property
generally located south of the intersection SH 130 and CR 102 (2023-13-REZ) -- Sofia
Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map, photo of area, nearby
developments, Zoning Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Regional
Center (RC) zoning designation explanation, land use ratios, highway corridors, Public
Facilities (PF) zoning designation explanation, uses permitted in PF by right, with limitations,
and with an SUP, how the application complies or does not comply with all aspects for the
approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030, how public notices were sent and to date staff
has received no comments, and how at their October 17th 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 reason for no putting the church under
the AG zoning designation, a larger building would be allowed under the preferred zoning,
entrance and exist points for property, zoning category came about after preapplication
meeting and discussion with staff, and reasons why the application didn't comply.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
After the motion Councilmember stated that he felt that C-3 could be a better zoning for this
use.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 5- 1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Jake French, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: Kevin Pitts
6.G First Reading - 2023-11-REZ - 1 CR 152
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to 9.172 acres in the John Berry Survey Abstract No. 51 from the Agriculture
(AG) zoning district to the Business Park (BP) zoning district, for the property generally
located at 1 CR 152 near SH 130 (2023-11-REZ) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director -
Current Planning
Baird presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use
Plan/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Regional Center (RC) zoning designation explanation,
Zoning Map, Business Park (BP) zoning designation explanation, how the application
complies, partially complies, and does not comply with the approval criteria for UDC Section
3.06.030, land use ratios, nearby developments, photos of the property, how public
notifications were sent and to date staff has received one comment in opposition, and how at
their October 3rd meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approve of the
request with a 5-2 vote.
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
Copeland Rhea representing the applicant presented reviewed company background and
key personnel, potential site plan, sample pictures of previous developments, relative project
experience, and existing clients.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding how Business Park (BP) is better
suited for the intentions of the project instead of industrial.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Discussion after the motion among Council and staff regarding mixed feelings about the
zoning designation, buffer of the retention pond, and even if Regional Center (RC) is not
perfect for zoning it still fits the area.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: None
6.H 2O23-10-ABD Abandonment of 6th Street Right of Way
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance to close and abandon a portion of 6th
Street between South Austin Avenue and South Main Street pursuant to Section 311.007 of
the Texas Transportation Code, for the safety and public benefit of the municipality at large,
to the City of Georgetown, Texas; and to authorize the mayor to execute all documents
necessary to complete the abandonment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator
Boenig presented the item and reviewed background information, encroachment, area to be
abandoned, additional information, and streetscape.
Boenig read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor opened and closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Shawn Hood to Adjourn.
Motion Adjourn: 6 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
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