HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.26.2007 CC-WThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor Gary Nelon presiding.
Council Present:
Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Keith Brainard, Bill
Sattler, Pat Berryman, Farley Snell, Ben Oliver
Council Absent.a
All Council Present
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City
Manager for Utility Operations; Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney; Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary; Micki
Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Leticia Zavala, Controller; Jordan Maddox, Planner II;
Bobby Ray, Planning and Development Director; Keith Hutchinson, Public Information Officer
A Overview of the September 30, 2007 year end preliminary financial information -- Leticia Zavala, Controller and
Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Rundell said the numbers turned out better than expected, and with a handout and a slide presentation,
displayed the actual vs. the projected Rundell gave Council the revenue information from sales tax,
development, franchise and return on investment, court fines, parks and recreation fees, interest income,
special revenue funds, internal service funds, 2007 debt service refunding, airport fund, utility growth, completed
capital projects, saying the overall fund balance is $952,000 higher than projected. She explained the proposed
amendments to the 2006/07 budget. There were questions and comments from the Council.
B Annual Review of the City's Investment Policy -- Leticia Zavala, Controller and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance
and Administration
Rundell explained the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) and Government Accounting Standards Board
Statement No. 31 (GASB 31) requirements regarding municipal investment policies, saying the City's investment
policy objectives are safety, liquidity, and yield. She listed the typies of authorized investments and said the City
does not invest in dirivitives. She said that as of September 30, 2007, the City had $57,448,097 invested,
approximately $4 million over last year's investment amounts. She said the Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) portfolio was $21,420,716, and the GEDCO performance was $560,518 as
of 9/30/06 and $1,440,622 as of 9/30/07. She said the City's interest income for 2006/07 was $1,931,645, a
28% increase over 2005/06. She explained the City's investment strategy for 2007/08 and reviewed the market
outlook, saying there will be no changes to the policy for 2007/08. There were questions and comments from
the Council.
C Williamson County Conservation Foundation Update
Commisioner Valerie Covey said the WCCF was established in 2002 to further the conservation of endangered
species in Williamson County to balance the needs for development with the needs for conservation. She said
the City of Georgetown and the Foundation each contributed $15,000 to the Regional Habitat Conservation
Plan. She said the Plan will be completed and the permit issued next summer or fall which will help
development of property in a timely way. Gary Galbraith of the WCCF explained the requirements of the
Endangered Species Act, saying the process of getting a plan approved usually takes several years. He said
the Regional Habitat Conservation Plan will issue the permit to Williamson County. He noted the stakeholders
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are the citizens of the Coui and the entities that would benefit from a plan ild be cities and towns, school
districts, and other political subdivisions. He said most of the karst invertebrates are located along the west side
of I1-135. He listed five endangered species. He explained the process to use the Plan, once it is approved and
the proposed funding sources. He mentioned that the Georgetown salamander is an official candidate to be
added as an endangered specie in Williamson County. It was pointed out that the Foundation is going through
this process so that developers don't have to go through the process individually. Galbraith said membership in
the Plan is completely voluntary.
D Report and update from the Conservation Subdivision Task Force -- Jordan Maddox, Planner II
Maddox updated the Council on the progress of the Task Force since his last presentation in August. He said
the Task Force reviewed the comments from the Council regarding the proposed ordinance. He said the Task
Force developed a survey to send to cities in other states, and the task force's goal is to use the information
gaiend from the surveys to be more informed about how conservation subdivisions work, how they have
performed in the marketplace over time, and how a city ordinance can effectively encourage projects to succed
as a tool for conservation. He said they plan to bring the ordinance back to Council in February. Berryman
asked to be able to see the types of groups that the results of the surveys come back from. Maddox said three
separate surveys were sent to planners, realtors, and developers. There were other questions and comments
from the Council.
5:20 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the
regular session that follows.
E 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
- Discussion and possible action concerning legal issues related to the MUD Consent Agreement, the Utility Agreement, and
the Development Agreement between the City and Laredo W.O. Ltd. (f/k/a ABG)
- Discussion and possible action concerning legal issues related to the MUD Consent Agreement, the Utility Agreement, and
the Development Agreement between the City and the Oaks at San Gabriel, LLC (f/k/a Rothell)
- Discussion and possible action regarding Williamson County MUD No. 19, request for sewer Certificate of Convenience and
Necessity (Application No. 35375-C) (SOAR Docket No. 582-07-0786; TCEQ Docket No. 2006 - 1810-UCR)
5:49 p.m. -- returned to Open Session and adjourned
The meeting Was adjourned at 05:49 PM.
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Attest:
City Secretary Sandra Lee
The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor
Gary Nelon presiding.
Council Present: CouncilAbsent:
Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Keith Brainard, Bill All Council present
Sattler, Pat Berryman, Farley Snell, Ben Oliver
Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City
Manager for Utility Operations; Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney; Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary; Micki
Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief; Bobby Ray, Planning and
Development Director; Marsha Iwers, Purchasing Manager; Keith Hutchinson, Public Information Officer;
David Munk, Development Engineer; Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator; Ken Finn, Animal Services
Manager
Executive Session
Regular Session to convene and continue Executive Session, if necessary
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the
regular session that follows.
A 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
- Discussion and possible action concerning legal issues related to the Utility Agreement and the Development Agreement
between the City and Laredo W.O. Ltd. (f/k/a ABG)
- Discussion and possible action concerning legal issues related to the Utility Agreement and Development Agreement
between the City and the Oaks at San Gabriel, LLC (f/k/a Rothell)
- Discussion and possible action regarding Williamson County MUD No. 19, request for sewer Certificate of Convenience and
Necessity (Application No. 35375-C) (SOAH Docket No. 582-07-0786; TCEQ Docket No. 2006 - 1810 - UCR)
B Sec 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Consideration and possible action concerning the acquisition of a 0.243 -acre utility easement from Westinghouse Road Joint
Venture for the installation of public utility improvements pursuant to a Consent Agreement between the City and
NNP -Edwards, L.P. concerning the creation of Williamson County Public Utility District No. 15. — Patricia E. Carls, City
Attorney and Kent A. Sick, Attorney for the City
C Sec.551.086 Competitive Matters
Discussion of the wholesale power cost portion of the City's retail electric rate -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for
Utility Operations
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 06:00 P
(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.)
D Call to Order
Mayor Nelon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
E Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nelon led the Pledge.
F Comments from the dais
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Mayor Nelon welcomed the Jience and gave a brief description of meeting , icedures.
G Announcements and Comments from City Manager
- City Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23rd for the Thanksgiving Holidays.
- There will be no trash pickup on Thursday, November 23 Thursday trash collection slides to Friday. Friday
trash collection slides to Saturday.
- The City of Georgetown is now accepting applications for vacant or expiring terms on its Boards &
Commissions. Information and applications can be obtained on the City's Website at www.georgetown.org or
at City Hall which is located at 113 E. 8"' Street, at the Public Library and at other City Offices. The Deadline for
filing applications is January 11, 2008.
H Public Wishing to Address Council
- Chris Dyer regarding the "Up the Chisholm Trail" Event
Speaker, Chris Dyer, said it was the goal of the Board of Directors of the Williamson County Historical Museum
to hold an event that would put Georgetown "on the map" and continue to help make Georgetown a tourist
destination. He estimated that approximately 8,000 people attended the event. He said the general
consensus of the shop owners around the square was good, and he thanked the Convention and Visitors
Bureau staff for their assistance.
- Keith Peshak regarding "illegal lawmaking by the city"
Speaker, Keith Peshak, told Council he asked an aviation attorney to compile a list of the laws that the City has
passed that are illegal. With an overhead map, he demonstrated an area of the Airport where he said
"vehicles" are not allowed to be, according to Council law, saying he asked for an open records request to
defiine "vehicle," but received a response that the City could not define "vehicle." He said the City requires that
all vehicles must have yellow blinking lights, and since airplanes don't have yellow blinking lights, they must not
be vehicles.
Action from Executive Session
Motion from Sansing, second by Berryman that the City Council authorize the City Attorney to execute and sign
the engagement letter from Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. to provide legal services to the City related to the
Consent Agreement for the creation of Municipal Utility districts (MUDs) for the Water Oaks and Oaks at San
Gabriel Subdivisions. Approved 7-0.
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.
J Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the City Council Workshop on Monday, October 22,
the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, and correction to the minutes of the June 12, 2007
Council Meeting -- Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
K Consideration and possible action authorizing the purchase of Holmatro Hydraulic Rescue Tools from Metro Fire
in the amount of $17,489.00 -- Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief
L Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement between the City of Georgetown and the Capital
Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for the use of the Emergency Notification System (ENS) -- Kevin
Stofle, Assistant Police Chief and David Morgan, Police Chief
Snell said he has asked several times at previous meetings to have information on the agenda cover sheets to
show the budget line item to support items requesting funding.
M Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution to use the proceeds of Tax -Exempt Single -Family
Mortgage Revenue Bonds (GNMA and Fannie Mae Mortgage -Backed Securities Program), Series 2007 issued
by The Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation to finance home mortgages for homes located in the City of
Georgetown — Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
N Consideration of a resolution to approve a Home Investment Partnership Program Proposal with Sierra Ridge
GHA Housing, L.P. for the Development named Sierra Ridge Apartments, located at the intersection of
Northwest Blvd. and Washam Dr. -- Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
Sattler asked and Bills responded there is no cost to the City, just a requested statement of support.
O Consideration and
possible action regarding a
resolution
casting City of Georgetown
votes for the election of the
Williamson County
Appraisal District Board of
Directors -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City
Manager
P Consideration and possible action to approve payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) for annual wastewater plant assessment fees in the amount of $31,320.40. -- Glenn Dishong, Water
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Services Director, Jim Brigc kssistant City Manger for Utility Operations.
Q Consideration and possible action regarding the formation of a task force to assist in the development of
language for the 2007-2008 list of Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Director
of Planning and Development
Motion by Eason, second by Oliver to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Sansing said Council has made
other requests of staff regarding agenda items and he asked to go on record that staff comply with requests from
Council. Vote on the motion: Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
Council will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items:
Nelon announced that the second reading items would be brought forward at this time.
W Second Readings
1. Second Reading of an ordinance revising Title 7 "Animals" of the Code of Ordinances as recommended by
the Animal Services Staff and the prosecuting attorney for Municipal Court to revise the following
provisions: definitions of dangerous dogs -- Ken Finn, Animal Services Manager; and David Morgan, Police
Chief
Finn read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Snell, second by Brainard to
approve Ordinance 2007-86 . Sansing asked how a dog is determined to be considered dangerous and
not just an "escape artist." Finn said the decision would be made by the control officer who takes the
complaint and then by the municipal judge. Vote on the motion: Approved 7m0.
2. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning from OF, Office District to C-1, Local Commercial District 15.09
acres known as Tract A, Block 26 of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 2, Neighborhood 1-D located at the
northeast corner of Williams Drive and Del Webb Boulevard -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Director of Planning and
Development Services
Ray explained the item and noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved with conditions,
and on first reading, the Council added the site plan review, and those have been included in the second
reading. He read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading.
Speaker, Nancy Greathouse, said she is speaking as a resident of Sun City Neighborhood 12. She said,
"for the record," all of her neighbors support the assisted living facility, but said they have other concerns.
She said half of the houses will have stores behind their homes, and they were not told that one of their
streets would be used to access the assisted living facility or the retail stores. She said the extension of
Yellow Rose is not similar to the street in the back of the Scott and White Center as was described by the
developer at the last Council Meeting. She said there are other ways to accomodate access without
opening Sun City streets. She said they will continue to support the assisted living center, but asked that
the rezoning of the property take place with the previously approved restrictions in place regarding the retail
center.
Speaker, Larry Gautier, asked that the street not be put through. He suggested that the road be put
through at Del Webb Blvd.
Speaker, David Shiflet, said he is not opposed to the assisted living facility, but he was not told that there
would be a retail center or an extension of Yellow Rose. He said he is concerned that the developer would
build the retail center first and wait a few years to build the assisted living facility. He said he would not
have bought his house on Yellow Rose if he had known that Yellow Rose would eventually become a
through street. He said he is very concerned about connectivity.
Speaker, Mert Darling, said he is the Chairman of the Assisted Living Task Force and they will handle the
concerns expressed by the previous speakers. He asked that the Council approve the Planning and Zoning
recommendation, and he assured the Council that the concerns will be addressed by the Task Force.
Sattler asked if there is legal issue associated with the 7th or 8th Amendment to the Del Webb
Development Agreement regarding the extension of Yellow Rose. Ray said Yellow Rose would not be
dedicated as a public street. Snell confirmed that these issues could be addressed when the site plan is
brought forward. Motion by Snell, second by Oliver to approve Ordinance 2007-87. Approved 7-0.
3. Second Reading
of Ordinances for 1) a
Comprehensive
Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use
designation from
Residential to Business
Park for 50.62
acres in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, Abstract
Number 180 and
the Francis A. Hudson
Survey, Abstract Number 295 to be known as Longhorn Junction
Business Park, and 2) a Rezoning from
AG, Agriculture
District to BP, Business Park District for 29.44
acres and to IN,
Industrial District for 21.18
acres in the
Lewis J. Dyches Survey, Abstract Number 180 and
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the Francis A. Hudson ✓ey, Abstract Number 295, located approxima. 2,000 feet southeast of the
intersection of SE Inner Loop and Blue Springs Parkway -- Elizabeth Cook, Principal Planner and Bobby
Ray, AICP, Director of Planning and Development
Cook explained the two ordinances and recent history of previous approvals with conditions at the Planning
and Zoning Commission and from the City Council. She read only the captions of the ordinances on
second reading.
Speaker, Johnny Stanford, requested that the Council vote against the industrial zoning which is adjacent to
his neighborhood. He said they have been a deeded residential community for over 20 years. He said they
don't want the noise, light, and odor. He said if Council wants to approve, move the industrial development
to the front of the property. With an overhead map, he displayed the proposed site. He disagreed with the
statements made at the last Council Meeting regarding Homeland Security and buffer requirements. He
said he appreciates the requirement for a site plan to be approved by the Council.
Motion by Snell, second by Sattler to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Oliver said he would
vote against this and asked that the "flipping of the two proposed developments" be explored. Ordinance
2007-88 Approved 64. (Oliver opposed) Motion by Snell, second by Sattler to approve the rezoning.
Ordinance 2007-89 Approved 64. (Oliver opposed)
R Consideration and possible action to approve amending Purchasing Policy and Procedures raising formal bid
limit to $50,000 -- Marsha Iwers, Purchasing Manager
Iwers said the first part of the item is a housekeeping item. She said because of House Bill 3517, there needs
to be Council action to designate approval by the City Manager to use best value or request for proposal.
Motion by Eason, second by Snell to approve. Approved 7-0. Iwers asked Council to approve the purchasing
policy regarding State Law increasing the formal limit to $50,000. She said increasing the formal limit would
allow more vendors to bid. Motion by Sansing, second by Eason to approve. Brainard asked if they would
monitor the situation and come back and tell Council how it works. Vote on the motion: Approved 7-0,
S Update from
staff and possible
direction from Council regarding negotiations on
municipal
utility district consent
agreements
for the Water Oak
and Oaks at San Gabriel projects -- Tom Yantis,
Assistant
City Manager
Yantis said staff had presented to Council at the last meeting, an analysis of the changes being proposed to the
two large projects for which the Council has approved development agreements just west of Georgetown. He
said the primary reason for the change was because originally it was planned to use a Public Improvement
District to reimburse the developer for compliance with conservation subdivision standards. He told Council he
wanted to give them the status on staffs discussions with the developer so Council could give feedback as to
how to proceed because the timeframe is short to complete these arrangements.
Water Oak
He said there will be an in -city mud for the Water Oak Project, and the total amount that was to be allowed in the
Public Improvement District (PID), will be allowed for a Municipal Utility District (MUD), even though they are
different projects. He said they are still looking at the proposed $0.50 maximum tax rate for the MUD and
gathering more detailed information on the costs associated with that number. He said regarding maximum city
representation on the MUD's, there is a concern from the City's outside legal counsel as well as from the
developer about the city representation. He said staff is proposing to give the City oversight and approval of the
appointments to the MUD's. Mayor said he was concerned about the possibility of a couple of councilmembers
being forced to represent what they think the Council as a whole would decide. Yantis said the debt issues
would come back to the Council for consideration. He said it is proposed that the MUD be broken into several
smaller MUD's, and different options are being explored with legal counsel because some of the property is not
yet annexed into the City. He said the developer has agreed not to seek to create any other kind of districts on
this property.
Yantis said, regarding oversizing the pipeline, the developer has not agreed, and is not able to take on the
additional cost. Mayor asked if there had been any conversations about the dollar contributions from entities
tying into the line out west of the City. Yantis said it has not come up in the negotiations thus far. Eason said
she wants to hear more about the pipeline and the benefits to the developer and to the City. Snell asked for the
rationale behind the structure of the fees and asking the developer to pay the total. Yantis explained that in the
agreement there is the cost to install the pipeline, and then there is the incremental cost to oversize the pipeline,
which was to be $2.5 million; and originally, the City agreed to cover the $2.5 million. He said, in consideration
for the developer being able to get their reimbursement quicker with a MUD than with a PID, the City is asking
the developer to fund the oversizing. He said the developer will be receiving impact fees for connections to the
line over time, and there are other City projects that could be funded with the $2.5 million. Nelon said if this
issue becomes an "impasse," and the line is critical to making sure there is regional wastewater west of this
property, then that's an additional point to consider. Sattler confirmed that the City has the authority to control
who uses the pipeline. It was confirmed that this will come back to the Council for approval. Sansing indicated
that he is against asking the developer to pay for the oversizing. Berryman said the benefit will be to the City to
be able to develop the west side of Georgetown, control the wastewater treatment plants on the west side of
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town, and prevent the use � Aptic. Sansing asked, and Yantis noted that tl. ounty will not have authority for
the design criteria for the road, and it will now be the City's authority. He said before being instructed not to use
a PID, the developer was planning to create a road district, which is no longer being done now that the
instrument for funding is a MUD. He said in the beginning, the County and the City were working on the first
segment of the road design and some of that design has already been established. Sansing asked if it were
possible to limit the tax rate for the MUD and use some of that $0.50 for a road district. Yantis said both sides
agreed that it was more efficient to establish only one financing mechanism which makes it better for the
bonding. There were additional questions and comments from the Council. Yantis said it is staffs
recommendation to ask that the developer ask Chisholm Trail Specal Utility District (CTSUD) to transfer the
water CCN to the City. He said there is a very specific process required by CTSUD, so the City will require that
a resolution to that issue be accomplished one way or the other before the Consent Agreement on that
particular portion of the property is finalized.
Motion by Sansing to approve the staff recommendation with the change to the item that requires the developer
to pay for the oversizing of the line and that the City will pay for the oversizing. Nelon noted that there are other
issues as well. Sansing withdrew the motion. Motion by Sansing, second by Berryman that the City will
proceed with the Consent Agreement for the in -city MUD; establish a limit of $0.50 for the tax rate; remove the
item about city representation on the MUD boards; continue to discuss the requirement to divide the MUD into
smaller MUD's; disallow any other special districts to be created; not require the developer to cover the
oversizing costs for SGGI; and request the developer transfer all water service on the property to the City from
Chisholm Trail Special Utility District. Motion by Snell, second by Eason to amend to approve that the *City
developer pay for the oversizing. Oliver suggested asking staff to figure out a way to share the cost. Snell
withdrew his motion to amend. Motion by Snell, second by Oliver to amend that there be negotiation to
determine the sharing of the oversizing cost between the City and the developer. Vote on the amendment:
Denied: 4 to 3 (Sattler, Sansing, Berryman and Brainard opposed) There were additional questions and
comments from the Council. Vote on the original motion: Approved 4-3. (Snell, Oliver and Eason opposed)
(* as corrected by Snell at the November 27, 2007 Council Meeting.)
Oaks at San Gabriel
Yantis went through the staff recommendations from the previous council packet. Motion by Sansing, second
by Berryman to follow staffs recommendations (presented to Council at the October 23, 2007 Council Meeting)
except remove the maximum city representation on the MUD Board(s) and remove the transfer of water service
from the other CCN holder. Approved 7-0.
T Consideration and possible action to request a workshop in January or February on the subject of encouraging
homeowners and businesses to install items that conserve natural resources, such as water and electricity, and
on supporting a program to insulate older homes -- Farley Snell, Councilmember District 6
Snell said he thinks workshops requested by Councilmembers should come from the whole Council. He asked
for Council's support. Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve the workshop. There were questions and
comments from the Council. Sansing said he would like to see items that will assist the older houses as well as
the newer conservation items. Approved 7-0.
U Consideration and possible action regarding a Resolution from the Historic and Architectural Review
Commission (HARC) requesting that the City of Georgetown participate in an improvement program for the
sidewalks along East 7th Street -- Rick O'Donnell, HARC Chair; Elizabeth Cook, Principal Planner; and Bobby
Ray, AICP, Director of Planning and Development
Rick O'Donnell, HARC Chair, explained the resolution included in the packet. He said the solution presented to
the Commission was interim in design and only a short-term fix. He said HARC would like to see a more
long-term improvement. He said once the sidewalk is addressed, HARC could address the improvements to the
building. Snell said the budget and CIP have already been approved for this year's budget, so he would think
this should be a part of the 2008/2009 budget. Brandenburg said Council could consider rearranging items that
are currently included in the CIP. He said it is a project that needs to be done, but there are other projects
already in line for priority. There were comments from the Council. Yantis explained that staff has spoken with
the owner of the property and suggested that he partner with the City to go through the process the same way
as all the other downtown projects. He said at this time, the owner is not willing to participate in the process.
Motion by Sansing, second by Eason to approve the HARC resolution. Oliver confirmed that this approval does
not mean that the project will be placed in front of any other project that has been approved. Friendly
amendment by Eason, that staff would bring back a report on this issue in no more than two months. Sansing
agreed to the friendly amendment. Approved 7-0.
V Consideration and possible direction from City Council on proposed amendments to the Unified Development
Code (UDC) pertaining to the creation of a definition and development criteria for residential housing diversity
subdivisions -- Elizabeth A. Cook, Principal Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Director of Planning and
Development
Cook recalled that Council had directed staff to go forward with proposed incentives for housing diversity. She
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explained a proposed defin, and development criteria as provided in the t. Icil Agenda packet.
Speaker, Naomi Walker, Executive Director of the Georgetown Housing Authority, and member of the Housing
Advisory Board, asked that Council not withdraw attainable affordable housing from the UDC. She asked for
one of two options: (1) putting back in the affordable housing (or price consideration) incentives, or (2) holding
out some incentives (fee-based) for developers who look to include affordable housing in their development.
Sansing confirmed that this is all optional. He said he doesn't want to encourage social engineering through this
process. Berryman took exception with reducing the size of the townhomes and street pavement widths. She
said pavement widths are a safety issue. Snell confirmed that Cook had met with builders. Yantis said the
latest statistics show that narrower streets are the safest because of the required reduced speed. Motion by
Snell, second by Berryman to direct staff to proceed with this ordinance through the normal process but exclude
the policy items on page 10. Sansing asked for feedback from more than "a couple" of builders. There were
further comments from the Council. Vote on the motion: Approved 7-0.
W Second Readings
1. Second Reading of an ordinance revising Title 7 "Animals" of the Code of Ordinances as recommended by
the Animal Services Staff and the prosecuting attorney for Municipal Court to revise the following provisions:
definitions of dangerous dogs -- Ken Finn, Animal Services Manager; and David Morgan, Police Chief
This item was handled earlier in the meeting at the beginning of the Regular Agenda.
2. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning from OF, Office District to C-1, Local Commercial District 15.09
acres known as Tract A, Block 26 of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 2, Neighborhood 1-D located at the
northeast corner of Williams Drive and Del Webb Boulevard -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Director of Planning and
Development Services
This item was handled earlier in the meeting at the beginning of the Regular Agenda.
3. Second Reading of Ordinances for 1) a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use
designation from Residential to Business Park for 50.62 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, Abstract
Number 180 and the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract Number 295 to be known as Longhorn Junction
Business Park, and 2) a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to BP, Business Park District for 29.44 acres
and to IN, Industrial District for 21.18 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, Abstract Number 180 and the
Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract Number 295, located approximately 2,000 feet southeast of the
intersection of SE Inner Loop and Blue Springs Parkway -- Elizabeth Cook, Principal Planner and Bobby Ray,
AICP, Director of Planning and Development
This item was handled earlier in the meeting at the beginning of the Regular Agenda.
X Consideration and
possible action to
reappoint
Lettie
Lee as the City of Georgetown Representative to the
Williamson County
and Cities Health
District --
Mayor
Gary Nelon
This item was pulled for consideration at a future agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 08:20 PM.
Mayorary Nelon `City Secretary Sandra
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STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )
I> C 'l i , reside at �i° 2 z- / r
I am a member of thei e (City Council or name of City board,
committee or commission)of the City of Georgetown, and I hereby make this affidavit and on my oath state the following:
"I, and/or a person or business entity whose interest is imputed to me under Chapter 171 of the Local Government Code and/or
Chapter 2.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances, have a "substantial interest" in a business entity or in real property (as
defined by Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code and Sec. 2.20.020.M of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances)
and/or an "economic interest" (as defined in Sec. 2.20.020.E of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances) in the matter that is
identified and described on the above -referenced agenda item.
"I have a conflict of interest in the above -referenced agenda matter for the following reason(s): (check all that are applicable).
A "Substantial Interest"
I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an ownership of 10% or more of the voting stock or
shares of the business entity, or have an ownership of 10% or more of the fair market value of the business entity.
I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an ownership of $15,000 or more of the fair market
value of the business entity.
I or a person related to me in the first or second degree received funds from the business entity in excess of 10% of
my/his/her gross income for the previous year.
I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an equitable or legal ownership or interest in real
property with a fair market value of $2,500 or more.
B. "Economic Interest"
I or a person or entity whose interest is imputed to me under Chapter 2.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinances have a legal or equitable interest in real or personal property or a fiduciary obligation to such property or
contractual right in such property that is more than minimal or insignificant and would be recognized by reasonable
persons to have weight in deciding a case or an issue.
Co "ether"
For reasons other than those listed above, I have a eo'��� interest Pleaseseci . Conflict of int
( F fY. e.g. Sec. 2.24.170 or other
"Upon filing of this affidavit with the recording secretary and/or the City Secretary, I affirm that I will abstain from all participation,
discussion and voting involving the matter identified in the above -referenced agend ifern whatsoever.
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Further, Affiant sayeth not."
Affiant's Signature: �•,�= ��� � `` �r'�----'"`
Printed Name:,.'
Date: /? /A7111,7 /
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared the above-named person who on oath stated that the
facts hereinabove stated are true to the best of his/her knowledge or belief.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on this f day oftfr , 200
SANDRA D. LEE
MY COMP.MSSION EXP19ES
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
County of Williamson
THIS AFFIDAVIT SHALL BE KEPT WITH THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. IF AFFIANT HAS CHECKED ANY OF THE ITEMS UNDER
SECTION "A" RELATING TO "SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST," A COPY OF THIS AFFIDAVIT MUST ALSO BE SENTTO THE CITY SECRETARY FOR THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN.
Conflict of Interest Affidavit
Rev. 8/25/2004
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(City Council or name of City board,
'n, and I hereby make this affidavit and on my oath state the following:
"I, and/or a person or business entity whose interest is imputed to me under Chapter 171 of the Local Government Code and/or
Chapter 2.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances, have a "substantial interest" in a business entity or in real property (as
defined by Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code and Sec. 2.20.020.M of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances)
and/or an "economic interest" (as defined in Sec. 2.20.020.E of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances) in the matter that is
identified and described on the above -referenced agenda item.
"I have a conflict of interest in the above -referenced agenda matter for the following reason(s): (check all that are applicable).
A• "Substantial Interest"
I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an ownership of 10%® or more of the voting stock or
shares of the business entity, or have an ownership of 10% or more of the fair market value of the business entity.
I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an ownership of $15,000 or more of the fair market
value of the business entity.
I or a person related to me in the first or second degree received funds from the business entity in excess of 10%® of
my/his/her gross income for the previous year.
I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an equitable or legal ownership or interest in real
property with a fair market value of $25500 or more.
B. "Economic Interest"
I or a person or entity whose interest is imputed to me under Chapter 2.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinances have a legal or equitable interest in real or personal property or a fiduciary obligation to such property or
contractual right in such property that is more than minimal or insignificant and would be recognized by reasonable
persons to have weight in deciding a case or an issue.
Co "Other"
For reasons other than those listed above, I have a conflict of interest (Please specify, e.g. Sec. 2.24.170 or other
reason) t ,,..s t ^` c
"Upon filing of this affidavit with the recording secretary and/or the City Secretary, I affirm that I will abstain from all participation,
discussion and voting involving the matter identified in the above -referenced agenda item whatsoever.
Further, Affiant sayeth not."Al_ r
Affiant's Signature:
Printed Name: ,`i�,
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared the above-named person who on oath stated that the
facts hereinabove stated are true to the best of his/her knowledge or belief.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on this* day of
2001
SANDRA D. LEE e `
MY commissfaN �xPIRES '
iarguary 3 2010 Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
County of Williamson
THIS AFFIDAVIT SHALL BE KEPT WITH THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. IF AFFIANT HAS CHECKED ANY OF THE ITEMS UNDER
SECTION "A" RELATING TO "SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST," A COPY OF THIS AFFIDAVIT MUST ALSO BE SENTTO THE CITY SECRETARY FOR THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN.
Conflict of Interest Affidavit
Rev. 8/25/2004