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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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,• .
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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
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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)
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The meeting was adjourned at 07:22 PM.