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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.14.2011 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor George Garver presiding. Council Present. CouncilAbsent: Patty Eason, Danny Meigs, Troy Hellmann, Pat Berryman, Tommy Gonzalez, Bill Sattler Rachael Jonrowe Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager; Jessica Brettle, City Secretary; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer; Elizabeth Cook, Community Development Director; Robert Fite, Fire Chief; Carla Benton, Planner II; Eric Lashley, Library Director; Bill Dryden, Transportation Engineer; Edward Polasek, Transportation Services Director; Jordan Maddox, Principal Planner Regular Session = To begin no earlier than 06.21 PM (Council may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of the Mayor, a Councilmember, or the City Manager for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.) A Call to Order Berryman, Sattler, Gonzalez absent. Comments from the Mayor - Welcome and Meeting Procedures RegionalCity Council Board •A•COe Mayor said the Council has received a summary report from Councilmember Berryman regarding the last CAPCOG meeting. -CAMPO - Lone Star Rail District City Manager Comments - Outdoor Burn Ban - Seasonal Irrigation Restrictions - Public Works Project of the Year Award - Firefighter Commendations Brandenburg introduced Fire Chief Robert Fite to the Council and the audience. Fite presented four Georgetown firefighters with the Green Cross, which represents a life saved during a technical rescue, and the Medal of Honor, which represents bravery and courage beyond the call of duty. He described the event these City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 1 of 6 Pages firefighters were involved in and how they were able to save the life of a man by rescuing him from a burning pickup truck. Those firefighters were Travis Vinton, Shawn Carter, Josh Ratliff, and David Slay. Brandenburg introduced Sarah Hinton, the newly hired Airport Manager, to the Council. Hinton thanked the Council and said she is excited to be here in this great City. She said she appreciates anyone's suggestions on how to make the Airport better. Action from Executive Session Motion by Eason, second by Meigs to authorize the Assistant City Attorney to file a lawsuit, and proceed with judgment, for the collection of the amount past due and owing for water, wastewater, stormwater drainage and electric utility services provided at 701 South Main Street, Georgetown Texas. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) Motion by Eason, second by Meigs to authorize the Mayor to execute the Real Estate Transaction for the Georgetown Utility System's Westside Service Center in the amount plus applicable closing and necessary broker fees as described in Executive Session. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) 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, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Council considers that item. On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future City Council agenda by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the subject matter of the topic they would like to address and their name. The City Secretary can be reached at 512/930-3651. B - As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda. Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that Council may act on with one single vote. A councilmember may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the council discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. C Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 and the Special Meetings held on Friday, May 20, 2011 and Tuesday, May 24, 2011 -- Jessica Brettle, City Secretary D Consideration and possible action to authorize professional services related to evaluation, review, and recommendations of certain energy supply contracts from McAndrews and Associates of Round Rock, Texas in an amount not to exceed $9,000 -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager E Consideration and possible action regarding an adjustment to the existing task order agreement for work related to the selection, evaluation and consultation of future Wholesale Energy Option Contracts with McCord Engineering in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager F Consideration and possible action to authorize professional legal services with Lloyd, Gosselink, Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., specifically Lambeth Townsend, related to review and creation of specific legal contract documents for Energy Supplies from various providers for Georgetown Utility Systems in an amount not to exceed $40,000 without further authorization -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager G Consideration and possible action to appoint Amanda Still to the Arts & Culture Advisory Board as recommended by the Mayor to fill a vacancy-- Mayor George Garver H Consideration and possible action to appoint Elizabeth Stewart to the Arts & Culture Advisory Board as recommended by the Mayor to fill a vacancy-- Mayor George Garver I Consideration and possible action to appoint Raymond Wahrenbrock to the Historic & Architectural Review Commission (HARC) as recommended by the Mayor to fill a vacancy -- Mayor George Garver City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 2 of 6 Pages Commission (HARC) -- Mayor George Garver Consideration and possible action to.. Denise Jimenez as Chair of the Main Street Advisory Board George Garver L Consideration and possible action to approve an increase of the annual appropriation to Flair Data Systems (Flair) in the amount of $28,000 (for a total of $55,861) for IT hardware/software maintenance expense -- Mike Peters, Information Technology Director M Consideration and possible action to accept the 2011 Certified Local Government Award of $12,473.00 for a matching grant to provide a regional historic preservation training workshop -- Elizabeth A. Cook, Community Development Director Motion by Hellmann, second by Meigs to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) Legislative Regular Agenda Council will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items: N Consideration and possible action to approve the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board to give event sponsorship grants to eight local arts organizations in a total amount of $102,500.00 -- Eric P. Lashley, Library Director Lashley described the item and said, after the Arts and Culture Board was provided with funds, they contacted the local arts community and informed them that they could apply for funding for projects that would take place between May and December of 2011. He said they received 8 applications and he listed the organizations to which the Arts and Culture Board is would like to provide funding. Motion by Eason, second by Jonrowe to approve the item. Speaker, Linda Scarbrough, president of the Georgetown Symphony Society introduced her fellow members to the City Council. She thanked the Arts and Culture Board and the City of Georgetown for valuing the Symphony Society (GSS) as a productive and critical member of the community. She said, each year, GSS brings six classical music, pop and jazz concerts to Georgetown. She said they also founded Festival of the Arts as well as the Arts on the Square event. She described the many projects the society has launched as well as the scholarships and grants they provide to children to help them continue their music studies. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) Mayor thanked Eric Lashley for his leadership. O Consideration and possible action to approve project applications for FM 1460 improvements from Quail Valley to La Conterra Boulevard, and pedestrian improvements on North Austin Avenue from Williams Drive to Georgetown High School, through the CAMPO Combined Call for Projects FY 2012 -- FY 2014 -- Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director Polasek said this item is for two applications and he described each of those projects. He said the City staff feels they have two projects that match the needs for the CAMPO Call for Projects. He said the project to connect Williams Drive, San Gabriel Park and the High School with a sidewalk system is sorely needed. He described the 1460 project for the Council and the different sections of the plan for that project. He spoke about the section of the project that will be brought forward through this application. He said this segment already has federal and environmental approval, which is key. He said the recommendation from staff is to apply for these two projects and he asked that the Mayor be authorized to sign the forms whenever they are ready. Motion by Meigs, second by Eason to approve the applications with the addition that Mayor be authorized to sign them whenever they are ready for submittal prior to the next Council meeting. Hellmann asked and Polasek described the funds available for each particular segment of the 1460 project. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) P Consideration and possible direction to staff to research and make recommendations on modernizing city ordinances regarding urban farming, to encourage responsible development of local food sources -- Rachael City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 3 of 6 Pages Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6 Jonrowe said, during her campaign for office, this is an issue that had arisen multiple times while speaking with constituents. She noted that she and her husband had spoken about urban farming and the ability to have chicken coops to raise chickens and eggs. She said she would like to start a conversation about the possibility of doing these kind of things at the home. She said she understands there are no ordinances or restrictions regarding people growing their own food at their home. She said she is fine with that as is. She said there have been some suggestions made to her as to ways the city can better advertise the resources that are available to make it easier for people to start their own home gardens. She said she has spent some time talking with people that have plots and are growing their own vegetables. She said there were concerns raised by her constituents regarding the costs of watering their own gardens. She spoke about researching the possibility of the implementation of a rain barrel program. She noted she would also like to look into the possibility of having more neighborhood gardens. She said the Heritage Gardens are wonderful but everyone she saw there today had driven there from other districts. She noted this is something that would be a wonderful selling point for the city. She said there are some local businesses and restaurants that are looking to buy local food sources and you can't get more local than your neighbor's yard. She spoke about being able to start a CSA or neighborhood co-op that does not conflict with the current home based businesse ordinance. She asked about looking into the possibility of allowing livestock in people's homes such as chickens and other smaller animals, with some common sense restrictions. She also mentioned researching the possibility of urban bee -keeping. Jonrowe said the act of getting the idea out there often illicits responses and she welcomes any opinions from the community. There was much discussion. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eason to direct staff to research the items Jonrowe discussed tonight. Eason reviewed her understanding of the motion. Brandenburg reviewed the issues and the action staff will be taking to address this topic. He said this will be added to the Council project log if it is approved. Jonrowe said this should definitely be a long term research project. Eason said the water issues could be separate and could be pursued through the Georgetown Utility Systems department. Speaker, Ross Hunter, said he came down to the meeting to salute Ms. Jonrowe for her efforts. He said he is an editor with oldtowners.com and added he was an organizer of Georgetown's first sustainability expo. He said, as you know, there are a lot of people in Georgetown who want to go green. He spoke about the process for addressing these issues and he mentioned the UDC Task Force and how well that format works. Meigs asked and Jonrowe says she does not have a particular vision for the livestock portion of the proposal other than the comments she has received from her constituents. rOKIIIII Q First Reading of an Ordinance for the annexation into the city limits of 14.6 acres out of the William Roberts Survey, for the new McCoy Elementary School site, located on Bellaire Drive -- Jordan J. Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth A. Cook, Community Development Director (action required) Maddox introduced himself to the Council. He described the item and said two public hearings were held in May and this is the first of two Ordinance readings. He read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Gonzalez, Sattler absent) R Second Reading of an Ordinance on a Rezoning for 20.17 acres in the D. Wright Survey from Agriculture (AG) District to Public Facility (PF) District for the development of the City of Georgetown Fire Station #5 and Public Safety Facilities, located at 3600 D.B. Wood Rd -- Carla Benton, Planner 11 and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Community Development (action required) Benton introduced herself to the Council. She described the item and said this is the second reading of the Ordinance rezoning the land for the new public safety facility. She read only the caption of the Ordinance on second reading. Motionby Meigs,• • by Hellmann to approve the Ordinance 2011-22.Approved 1 Gonzalez,• . City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 4 of 6 Pages S Second Reading of an Ordinance amending sections 13.12.030 and 13.12.060 of the city code of ordinances relating to the prohibition of the accumulation of waste and the collection of garbage, refuse, brush and other waste material -- Rachel Osgood, Environmental Services Coordinator and Kathy Ragsdale, Conservation and Environmental Services Director (action required) • ., T Consideration and possible action regarding the appointment of an Acting City Attorney -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager Mayor said this item has been made necessary with the retirement of the past City Attorney, Mark Sokolow. Bradenburg said, consistent with the City Charter and past practice he would like for the Council to consider the appointment of Bridget Chapman as the Acting City Attorney. He noted this would also be consistent with the opinion given to the city by outside legal counsel. Motion by Meigs, second by Hellmann to approve the appointment of Bridget Chapman as Acting City Attorney. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) U Consideration and possible action to reappoint Pat Berryman to the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) as recommended by the Mayor -- Mayor George Garver Mayor described the appointments and reappointments of Council members to the City's various Board and Commissions. He noted, in previous years when new Council members are elected to office, they have automatically moved into the Board positions their predecessor occupied. Motion by Hellmann, second by Meigs to approve the appointment. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) V Consideration and possible action to appoint Rachael Jonrowe to the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) as recommended by the Mayor to fill a vacancy -- Mayor George Garver Motion by Meigs, second by Hellmann to approve the appointment. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) W Consideration and possible action to reappoint Patty Eason to the General Government & Finance Subcommittee (GGAF) as recommended by the Mayor -- Mayor George Garver Motion by Miegs, second by Jonrowe to approve the appointment. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) X Consideration and possible action to appoint Rachael Jonrowe to the General Government & Finance Subcommittee (GGAF) as recommended by the Mayor to fill a vacancy -- Mayor George Garver Motion by •second by - to approve the appointment. tGonzalez, Sattler absent) Y Consideration and possible action to appoint Troy Hellmann to the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) as recommended by the Mayor to fill a vacancy -- Mayor George Garver Motion by Jonrowe, second by Meigs to approve the appointment. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) Z Consideration and possible action to appoint Rachael Jonrowe and Troy Hellmann to the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) as recommended by the Mayor to fill vacancies-- Mayor George Garver City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 5 of 6 Pages AA Consideration and possible action to reappoint Patty Eason to the Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board (GUS) as recommended by the Mayor -- Mayor George Garver Motion by Meigs, second by Jonrowe to approve the appointment. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) BB Consideration and possible action to reappoint Bill Sattler to the Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board (GUS) as recommended by the Mayor -- Mayor George Garver Motion by Meigs, second by Hellmann to approve the appointment. Approved 4-0 (Berryman, Gonzalez, Sattler absent) City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 6 of 6 Pages The meeting was adjourned at 07:22 PM.