HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.28.2023 CC-RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, November 28, 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:
Present were Josh Schroeder, Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French,
Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop This portion of the meeting will begin at
2:00 p.m.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
1.A Austin Avenue Corridor Study
Presentation, discussion and possible direction regarding concept development for the Austin
Avenue Corridor Study -- Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager
Saluone presented and reviewed feedback being sought from Council; previous meeting
recap and progress to date; completed outreach events; Art Stroll and online
survey; synthesis of Downtown Master Plan; and concept review for Northern Gateway, San
Gabriel, Downtown, Old Town, Southern Gateway, Industrial and Institutional, and
placemaking options.
Leslie Pollack with HDR presented and reviewed future traffic conditions with no build, future
traffic operations, proposed modeling scenarios; Scenario 1 and 2 related to level of service;
network delay; corridor travel time; Scenario 3 one-way conversation summary; 2045 scenario
key decisions and tradeoffs for Old Town, Downtown, and University Drive; potential
evaluation categories for the goals of furthering the goals and priorities of existing plans,
enhancing multimodal movement, operations, and safety, enhance the corridor character and
pedestrian experience, and supporting economic development along the corridor.
Saluone reviewed upcoming activities.
General discussion among Council, consultant and staff, including David Morgan, City
Manager, regarding where additional right-of-way is needed; what would be accomplished by
removing parking on Morrow Street; Old Town cross section concepts and impacts;
consideration for residents access to property during improvements; traffic impacts; distance
between intersections; if new traffic patterns could bet tested before being fully implemented;
potential future options for the old Monument Cafe site; shared use paths; and impacts of the
proposed parking garage to downtown traffics and parking.
1.13 Austin Ave Pedestrian Bridge Design
Presentation, discussion, and possible direction regarding design options for the Austin Ave
Pedestrian Bridges -- Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager
Saluone introduced the item and reviewed the schedule and timeline. Miguel Rosales with
Rosales Partners reviewed three bridge concepts and provided possible renderings and cost
comparisons for each. Saluone reviewed the existing and proposed South San Gabriel River
trail connections and next steps.
General discussion among Council, consultant and staff regarding what options Council
preferred; debt modeling; how to accommodate this project based on future budget
projections; when the City can reapply for grant funding; and how overall Council preferred a
mixture of Options 1 and 2. David Morgan, City Manager, will have staff come back with an
idea to implement design concepts from Option 2, but try to keep the City's portion closer to
the funding level of Option 1.
Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 3:30 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 3:41 p.m.
1.0 FY23 Water Peak Demand and Conservation Efforts
Presentation and discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 water peak demand and
conservation efforts -- Tiffany Diaz, Regulatory and Conservation Manager
Tiffany Diaz, Regulatory and Conservation Manager, presented and reviewed comparison of
average water use versus average peak day usage; Peak Week and system
status; reservoir status; Drought Map; Peak Season 2023 at Stage 3 restrictions; conservation
update related to marketing; rebates; education and outreach; Wrong Day Watering Project
and enforcement; AMI update; new customer portal; conservation development timeline;
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) 5-Year Conservation Plan; moving forward; staff
achievements; and feedback and questions.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Chelsea Solomon Water Department
Director, and David Morgan, City Manager, regarding how staff enforces wrong day water and
no watering on Mondays; need to include Southwestern in school education efforts; reminding
citizens that the City is aware of their water usage; when staff is aware of wrong day watering;
xeriscape rebate program; need to change the mindset of what landscapes should look like;
customers who have leaks in their irrigation systems; and rate review process.
1.D Pavement Condition Index Study
Presentation, discussion and review regarding the Pavement Condition Index Study -- Wesley
Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
Wright presented and reviewed pavement maintenance history; Pavement Condition Index
(PCI) Study; Street Maintenance Fund balance; street maintenance philosophy, methods, and
stats; PCI Study results; Fiscal Years 2024-2028 proposals; next steps; and needed Council
feedback.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 4:33 p.m.
2. 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.
2.A Public Wishing to Address 11.28.2023
At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak.
3. 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.
3.A Executive Session 11.28.2023
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
- GISD Agreement
- Legal Services for Water and P3 negotiations
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Deliberations regarding the purchase of fee title to a 1.0 acre portion, more or less, of a
5.229 acre Tract located at the intersection of Church Street and E 21st Street, and locally
known as 2200 Church Street, Georgetown TX 78626
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchase Power
- ERCOT Letter of Credit Agreement
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
-Wolf Lakes TIRZ
3. Regular Session
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.
4.A Call to Order 11.28.2023 Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor's Comments
Announcements
- Recognition and presentation of Field of Honor flags to the veterans featured in the David
Valdez gallery of photos in City Hall
Action Out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve out of Executive Session the
authorization of the City Attorney to retain the legal services of Hawkins Delafield and Wood
and Spencer Fane LLP to provide legal services related to the negotiation of a Water Supply
Agreement and related to regulatory and water law considerations.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland,
and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may be acted
upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to be
discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Schroeder recused himself during the Consent Agenda due a conflict with Item 5.J.
Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented with the exception of
item 5.AC.
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 November 14th and 16th City Council Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the City council minutes from the special and
regular meetings held on November 14th and November 16th, 2023 -- Robyn Densmore, City
Secretary
5.13 Adding Two New Members to the Water Utility Advisory Board
Consideration and possible action to appoint Kevin Pitts and Greg Eady to the Water Utility
Advisory Board -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
5.0 City Council Audit Subcommittee Appointments
Consideration and possible action to appoint Ben Stewart, Councilmember District 7, Mike
Triggs, Councilmember District 3, and Kevin Pitts, Councilmember District 5 to the City
Council Audit Subcommittee -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
5.D Appointment of Robert Case to GTEC and GEDCO
Consideration and possible appointment of Robert Case to Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation and Georgetown Economic Development Corporation to fill a
vacancy -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
5.E Appointment of Strittmatter to UDCAB
Consideration and possible action to approve Brad Strittmatter to the Unified Development
Code Advisory Committee to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
51 Memorandum of understanding with the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library
Consideration and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Georgetown and the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library, agreeing to the terms
and conditions under which the Friends of the Library will donate funds enabling the Library to
procure long-range planning services -- Sally Miculek, Library Director
5.G CAPCOG Solid Waste Program Grant
Consideration and possible action to approve the Capital Area Council of Governments Solid
Waste Grant application to request funding in the amount of $20,000 for the April and
September 2024 Community Collection Events -- Jackson Daly, Assistant Public Works
Director
5.H Water Utility Rate Consultant Contract with NewGen
Consideration and possible action to execute a contract with NewGen of Austin, Texas for
water utility revenue requirements analysis and rate design in an annual amount not to exceed
$70,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute up to four one-year renewals on the
same terms and conditions, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $350,000.00 -- Laurie Brewer,
Assistant City Manager
5.1 Blanket Agreement for Citywide Supplies
Consideration and possible action to approve an award of a Blanket Agreement with W. W.
Grainger, Inc. to provide maintenance repair and operations (MRO) supplies, parts,
equipment, materials and related services through the Omnia Partners Public Sector
Contract #192163 in an annual not to exceed amount of $400,000.00; and to ratify spend in
the amount of $ 50,000 to cover the October through December 31, 2023 needed spend
prior to this renewal -- Donna Cantwell, Purchasing Supervisor
5.J Fuel Farm Reconstruction Change Order
Consideration and possible action to approve a Change Order #1 for Novak Commercial
Construction for the Fuel Farm Reconstruction Construction Project in the amount of
$93,215.82 to relocate reclaimed water underground utility line which is in conflict with fuel
site foundations -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP Manager and Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
5X 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
51 Purchase of Siddons Martin - Fire Engine
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of a Pierce -Custom Velocity
Pumper from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the Buy -Board Contract #651-21 for
a cost not to exceed $1,210,449.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.M FY2024 Purchase of Fire Uniforms from Galls, Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of uniforms from GALLS INC.
using the Buy Board Contract #670-22 at a cost not to exceed $150,000.00 -- John Sullivan,
Fire Chief
5.N FY24 Purchase of Stryker Power Load Systems
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase the Stryker Power Load
Systems from Stryker Corporation in the amount not to exceed $90,000.00 -- John Sullivan,
Fire Chief
5.0 Fire - Fee Schedule Update Resolution
Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution adopting the Fire Department
Operation and Life Safety Service Fees -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.P 1st Amendment to the Wastewater Line Construction and Cost Reimbursement
Agreement for Junction at 1460
Consideration and possible action to approve the First Amendment to the 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
5.Q Task Order AEL-24-001 to Ardurra Group Inc. - Domel Water Ground Storage Tank
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order AEL-24-001 to Ardurra Group Inc.
of Austin, Texas for professional services related to the rehabilitation of the Domel Water
Ground Storage Tank in the amount of $119,810.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director, and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
5.R Contract Award to M&C Fonseca Construction Co. - Parts A & B of the County Road
262 Water Line Improvements
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to M&C Fonseca Construction Co.,
Inc. of Granite Shoals, Texas, for construction of Parts A & B of the County Road 262 Water
Line Improvements project for the amount of $2,833,386.25 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director, and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
5.S 1st Amendment to Task Order CFA-23-001 with Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc. — SH
138 and Daniels to Hoover Water Line Project
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to Task Order CFA-23-001
with Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc. for the SH 138, and Daniels to Hoover Water Line
Project in the amount of $134,269.30 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director,
and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
53 Amendment #1 for Task Order LJA-23-001 for FM 971
Consideration and possible action to approve a Task Order LJA-23-001 Amendment #1 with
LJA Engineering of Round Rock, Texas regarding Environmental Clearance and Real Estate
Services for FM 971 in the amount of $96,615.00 -- Lua Saluone, Transportation Manager
5.0 Task Order Kasberg, Patrick & Associates for FY 24 Street Maintenance
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KPA-24-002 for professional
engineering services for FY24 Street Maintenance Projects with Kasberg Patrick &
Associates of Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $802,300.00 -- Wesley Wright, PE,
Systems Engineering Director
5.V Language Change for Wastewater Easement to be Conveyed to the City by Kirt Shell
Consideration and possible action to approve the acceptance, upon the resolution of any
outstanding title matters, of a wastewater easement in the William Roberts Survey No. 4,
Abstract No. 524, Williamson County, Texas, which is to be conveyed to the City of
Georgetown by Kirt Shell, and which contains terms that deviate from the City's standard
wastewater easement form, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the easement and
any related documents -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate
Services
5.W Language Change for Wastewater Easement to be Conveyed to the City by Mark Shell
Consideration and possible action to approve the acceptance, upon the resolution of any
outstanding title matters, of a wastewater easement in the William Roberts Survey No. 4,
Abstract No. 524, Williamson County, Texas, which is to be conveyed to the City of
Georgetown by Mark Shell, and which contains terms that deviate from the City's standard
wastewater easement form, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the easement and
any related documents -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate
Services
5.X Language Change for Two Wastewater Easements to be Conveyed to the City by JMK
Triple S, Ltd
Consideration and possible action to approve the acceptance, upon the resolution of any
outstanding title matters, of two wastewater easements in the William Roberts Survey No. 4,
Abstract No. 524, Williamson County, Texas, which are to be conveyed to the City of
Georgetown by JMK Triple S, Ltd., and which contain terms that deviate from the City's
standard wastewater easement form, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the two
easement and any related documents -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney -
Real Estate Services
5.Y Task Order CDM-20-007 Amendment#1 with CDM Smith for Parkside Waterline
Improvements
Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment #1 to Task Order CDM-20-007
with CDM Smith, Inc. for professional services related to the Parkside Water Supply, Hoover
Pump Station, and Elevated Tank Project in the amount of $342,228.00 -- Wesley Wright,
P.E., Systems Engineering Director
52 MSA - 2023-9-ANX - 3101 W. SH 29
Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with Dream
Orchid LLC, for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an approximately
4.665-acre tract of Lot 1, Block B, Davis Subdivision, located at 3101 W. SH 29 (2023-9-
ANX) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
5.AA Second Reading - 2023-6-ANX - 4706 Leander Road
Second 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
5.AB Second Reading - 2023-10-SUP -109 W. 2nd Street
Second 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
5.AC Second Reading - 2023-11-REZ - 1 CR 152
Second 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 Director - Current Planning
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and not taken up for consideration by
the Council.
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A Second Reading - 2023-13-REZ - CR 102
Second 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, Planning
Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Discussion after the motion related to reasons for Mr. Pitts voting against.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented.
Motion Failed: 3- 4
Voting For: Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: Kevin Pitts, Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, and Mike Triggs
6.13 First and Final Reading - Ordinance - ERCOT Financial Security
Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an Ordinance
Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System Subordinate Lien
Revenue Notes (ERCOT Financial Security), Taxable Series; Pledging Certain Revenues in
Support of the Notes; Approving a Note Purchase Agreement and a Paying Agent/Registrar
Agreement; and Authorizing Other Related Matters" -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and reviewed ERCOT market changes; letter of credit
advantages; and letter of credit process.
Wallace read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion regarding the reason for first and final reading of this Ordinance
as based in State Law.
Moved by Mike Triggs; 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, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.0 First Reading - 2023-12-REZ - Quick Trip - 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) -- Sofia
Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map; Zoning Map; Westinghouse
Corridor; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Regional Center (RC) zoning
designation explanation; land use ratios for RC; General Commercial (C- 3) zoning
designation explanation; C-3 uses allowed by right, with limitations, and with a Special Use
Permit; how the application complies with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Section
3.06.030; and how public notifications were sent and to date staff has received 67 written
comments in opposition. She then noted that at their October 17, 2023, meeting, the
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the request with a 7-0 vote.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding fuel sales requiring a Special Use
Permit, and the reason for initial zoning of Industrial.
Mike Schneider representing the applicant reviewed what the request is for; why they would
like to rezone this location; and a map of nearby apartment complexes.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. Michelle Weiser, who was yielded
time from Salim Prasla, asked that Council uphold P&Z findings, and added that another like
business will negatively impact the existing businesses. Richard Mathias, who was yielded
time from Moiz Maknojis, opposed to change in zoning, and felt that the zoning should
remain IN. Keith Potash opposed to the change and how it could lead to increased traffic.
Chhai Sun Te had no comment. LaQueeta Humes opposed to the change in zoning, and
echoed the comments of Mr. Potash. Alejandra Arreola echoed the comments previously
made. Jawed Panjwani was not in the audience. Javier Sanchez was opposed to the change
in zoning and agreed with previous speakers. Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at
7:06 p.m.
Discussion after the motion among Council and staff regarding what is allowed under current
zoning; area was originally thought to be an Industrial area; how a gas station will allow an
additional action; and how only zoning is being considered tonight, not the potential usage of
the property with this current item.
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.D First Reading - Ordinance for the Future Mobility Plan
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Section 1.12.030 of the City
Code of Ordinances revising the Functional Transportation Plan -- Lua Saluone,
Transportation Manager
Saluone presented the item and reviewed the next steps.
Skye Masson, City Attorney read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Moved by Amanda Parr; 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, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.E First Reading - 2023-3-CPA - Future Land Use Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to
amend Section 1.12.010 of the City Code of Ordinances revising the Future Land Use
section of the Comprehensive Plan -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed public notifications and feedback; future land use
categories; changes to the Land Use Map; and Administrative Map clean ups. She added
that at their November 21, 2023, meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the request with a 6-1 vote.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Maria Bejarano addressed the Council regarding her want for a rural environment and how
she is upset with some proposed developments and speed of developments. Mayor
Schroeder closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron
Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.F Frist Reading - UDC Executive Text Amendment
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a proposed Executive Text
Amendment to amend Section 8.070.040 Residential Fences of the Unified Development
Code (UDC) relating to the maximum allowable height for fences located in a front yard or
side setback abutting a local or collector -level street in the Old Town Overlay District --
Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Program
Manager O'Kelley presented and reviewed the scope; purpose related to residential fences;
proposed amendment; and how the proposed amendment complies with all aspects of the
approval criteria for UDC Section 3.05.050. She added that 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 close the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
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, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Moved by Amanda Parr; 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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