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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 12.11.2001 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor MaryEllen Kersch presiding. Council Present: Council Absent: Lorente Navarrette, Clark Lyda, Doug All Council Present Smith, Jack Noble, Sam Pfiester, Charles "Hoss° Burson, Ken Evans Staff Present: George Russell, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Charlie Walker, Director of Economic Development; Carla Ezell, Director of Human Resources; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief; Amelia Sondgeroth, Chief of Development Support; Ed Polasek, Chief Planner Long -Range Planning; David Hall, Building Official; Melissa Murphy, Development Planner; Jim Babcock, Development Technician; Terry Jones, Purchasing Director; Verna Browning, Tourism Director; Kevin Stofle, Assistant Chief of Police; Roland Waits, Police Captain; Mike Mayben, Energy Services Manager; Don Ward, Systems Engineering Manager; Travis McLain, Airport Manager; Mark Miller, Street Superintendent; John Applewhaite, Network Manager; Shelly Cameron, Webmaster; Tom Leggin, Fire Marshal; Julia Canady, Code Enforcement Supervisor Called to order at 4:00 p.m. A Update and discussion regarding the 46 budget process -- Micki Rundell Rundell noted the activities needing to be handled by the 413 at their initial meeting on January 14. She listed the projected revenue as between $1.7 and $1.8 million. 4:05 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session Regular Sessionto convene Executive Session, SessionExecutive B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney - Pending Litigation - Domel v. City, Cause No. 94-020-C368 (368th District Court, Williamson County) - Georgetown Waterpark, Ltd. v. City, et al.; Cause No. 00-209-C277 (277th District Court of Williamson County) City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 1 of 11 Pages G Comments from the dais regarding the following items: - Walker and Shell Road Golf Center, Inc. v. City; Cause No. 00-083-C277 (277th District Court, Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience Williamson County) Mayor's Comments - Wallace v. William Joseph Pascoe, Jr., Gary Todd Terbush, and City; Cause No. A -00 -CA -609 -SS; - Proclamations recognizing lifetime service to the community U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Kersch read and presented proclamations to Dr. Jo Ann Ford and Renee Hanson for their - City v. Doug and Doris Pierce; Cause No. 00-552-C26 (26th District Court, Williamson County) service to the community. - Potential Litigation - Announcement of vacancies: (One for Board of Adjustment, one for the Housing Authority, two for Youth - Code Enforcement Actions Advisory Board, one for Economic Development Commission) - Legal/Risk Management Issues - Ten O'Clock Rule - Duty to Advise regarding agenda items C Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development - Discussion regarding recent Council Forums (District 2 and St. Helens) - Discussion of Economic Development Prospects D Sec.551.074 personnel matters saying the discussion centered around safety issues on SH29. He said District 7 - Performance Review of Council -appointed employees anticipates hosting a forum in January. - Resignation of City Manager George Russell Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments - Appointment of Interim City Manager E Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property F Sec.551.086 competitive matters from Boards and Commissions - City Council will go into Executive Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss matters or - Library Board take action on a "competitive matter" of the Energy Services Department as provided for under Section 551.086 Chair Judy Parks thanked Council for agreeing to repair the Library roof even though the - Discussion and possible action with regards to The Georgetown Utility System Energy Portfolio for bond issue didn't pass. She said the Library Board would like for the Council to appoint a Calendar committee to study a future bond proposal for the Libary. Year 2002. G Comments from the dais regarding the following items: 1. Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience 2. Mayor's Comments - Proclamations recognizing lifetime service to the community Kersch read and presented proclamations to Dr. Jo Ann Ford and Renee Hanson for their service to the community. - Announcement of vacancies: (One for Board of Adjustment, one for the Housing Authority, two for Youth Advisory Board, one for Economic Development Commission) - Ten O'Clock Rule 3. Council Comments - Discussion regarding recent Council Forums (District 2 and St. Helens) Evans stated that there was a good turnout at St. Helens in spite of the bad weather, saying the discussion centered around safety issues on SH29. He said District 7 anticipates hosting a forum in January. 4. Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments - Capital Area Planning Council - no report - Williamson County Council on Domestic Violence - no report H Reports from Boards and Commissions - Library Board Chair Judy Parks thanked Council for agreeing to repair the Library roof even though the bond issue didn't pass. She said the Library Board would like for the Council to appoint a committee to study a future bond proposal for the Libary. - Airport Board Chair Penny Burt distributed maps to Council and reported on a recent technical conference regarding the airport and its relationship to its neighbors. She asked Council to consider an alternative site. Keith Peshak, 800 Oakcrest Lane, questioned the reason for funding an airport control tower. - Williamson Burnet County Opportunities Dr. Jo Ann Ford invited the Council to attend a ribbon -cutting at 701 E. University for the Community Clinic. She asked to report again in April. Regarding WBCO Board, she said the building permit is in process for expansion of the Mary Bailey Headstart Center for the Early Headstart Program for children under three years old. She spoke of the meals -On -wheels program at the Medilia Hilliard City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 2 of 11 Pages Neighborhood Center. - List of Boards to report at future meetings: Jan. 8 - Parks & Rec and Planning and Zoning; Feb. 12 - Economic Development and Youth Advisory Board; Mar. 12 - Main Street Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment; April 9 - Building Standards and Convention and Visitors Bureau; May 14 - Historic Architectural Review Commission (HARC) Announcements from City Manager Resignation - Russell deferred this discussion until Item S Russell asked Assistant City Manager Jim Briggs to speak about the following two items: - Report on status of area road improvements Briggs gave the status of area TXDoT projects. He told of a possible workshop in January. - Update of 2002 Power Supply contracts Briggs spoke of being able to secure a reduction in the wholesale energy costs from LCRA. - Open Records Requests Russell noted there have been two requests since the last Council Meeting, both asking for information on the Rivery project. - Late -Breaking Headlines Russell noted the Chief Planner position in Development Services has been filled. Yantis introduced Dennis Schoenborn, new Director of Information Resources. J Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff, if appropriate 1. Anne Marie Dorsa, 3017 Gabriel View, regarding trees in the Rivery property Dorsa cautioned Council to protect trees. K Consideration of approval of the Meeting Minutes of the City Council Workshop of Monday, November 26, 2001; and the Workshop and Regular City Council Jones and Meeting Micki of Rundell Tuesday, November 27, 2001 -- Sandra Lee Noble suggested that a portion of the minutes of November 27, 2001, involving Item AA be changed to show that an item shall be brought back to the Council at the second meeting in January regarding the four conditions to be met in the Development Agreement with Quorum. Lyda suggested additional wording to clarify the minutes of November 27, 2001, for the motion for Item FF -3 at the bottom of page 3. L Bid Awards 1. Consideration and possible action on an award of bid for Police patrol motorcycles to Central Texas Harley-Davidson in the amount of $33,000.00 -- Terry Jones and David Morgan Pfiester questioned whether the bid included the trade-in procedure that had been described by the Police Department. (Pulled by Pfiester to the Regular Agenda) 2. Consideration and possible action on an award of bid for Police vehicles to Bob Tomes Ford in the amount of $190,662.00 --Terry Jones and Micki Rundell Pfiester asked why there was only one bid. Jones said the specifications called for a "turnkey" vehicle and only one vendor responded. 3. Consideration and possible action on an award of annual bid for hot mix asphalt to Austin Asphalt in the estimated annual amount of $256,750.00 -- Terry Jones and Jim Briggs M Professional Services 1. Consideration and possible action to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Electsolve to provide AMR Data System Services -- Michael W. Mayben and Jim Briggs City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 3 of 11 Pages Pfiester questioned the terms of the contract and Mayben explained. 2. Consideration and possible action to approve payment for professional services in an estimated annual amount of $150,000 to Labor Finders for temporary employees in the areas of manual labor to the Georgetown Utility Systems Division -- Carla Ezell and George Russell Navarrette questioned the amount and Mark Miller and Carla Ezell explained. Navarrette asked for a breakdown on the number of divisions that have used Labor Finders for temporary employees. Briggs offered to provide Council with the breakdown and with a cost analysis. (Pulled by Navarrette to the Regular Agenda) 3. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser & McKee Engineering, Inc., to provide professional engineering services related to the capacity analysis of Water Well No. 5 in the amount of $25,000 -- Don Ward and Jim Briggs Pfiester and Kersch asked for clarification. Briggs and Ward responded. N Consideration of approval to sell obsolete/scrap electric transformers to TEC Utility Supply and Service in the estimated amount of $3,706.00 -- Terry Jones and Jim Briggs O Consideration and possible action to authorize the purchase of desktop and laptop personal computers from Wallingford Computer Services through the State of Texas purchasing catalogs, for FY 2001-2002 -- Tom Yantis P Consideration and possible action to cancel the second Council Meeting in December, regularly scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of the month -- MaryEllen Kersch Q Consideration and possible action to approve the Economic Development Commission Plan -- Paula Boggs and MaryEllen Kersch (Pulled by Pfiester to the Regular Agenda) R Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution to submit an application and to accept Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds through the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office -- David Morgan Motion by Noble, second by Burson to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items L-1, M-2, and Q, and with the stated corrections to the minutes of November 27, 2001. Approved 6-1 (Lyda opposed) [WIT, 11111111TV Mayor responded to a special request to move up Item GG -4. GG -4 First reading of an ordinance rezoning 69.28 acres, out of the William Addison Survey, from A, Agricultural, to R -HD, Residential High Density, to be known as University Park, Unit Two, located on Southwestern Boulevard -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth housing proposed. Murphy read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Kersch said she has concern about designating so many acres as R -HD. John Biggar, developer of the tract, told Council his firm consulted the Chamber, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the planning staff, who expressed a need for housing for first-time home buyers. He said three prime acres of his development are being dedicated as parkland. Jim Cummins of Steger and Bizzell explained the traffic pattern and drainage plan for the subdivision. Craig Biggar said they felt they were filling an expressed void in Georgetown housing. Evans said he thought the Council should see the Concept Plan before the zoning is approved. Sondgeroth explained the the developer is following the proper procedures. Julie Johnson, 1902 E. 19th Street, said she had seen the results of unrestricted use of rezoning in California. She expressed concern about traffic problems, drainage, and the type of housing proposed. Linda Turner, 111 Vivion Lane, said she appreciates all the work the developer has done, but is quite City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 4 of 11 Pages concerned about the drainage and traffic. Smith expressed concern in denying the developer after he has satisfied all required regulations. Evans suggested tying approval of the second reading to the Concept Plan. There was continued discussion. Motion by Noble, second by Evans to approve the rezoning on first reading. Approved 6-1. (Pfiester opposed) 8:09 p.m. -- recessed 8:25 p.m. -- resumed L-1 Consideration and possible action on an award of bid for Police patrol motorcycles to Central Texas Harley-Davidson in the amount of $33,000.00 -- Terry Jones and David Morgan (pulled to the Regular Agenda by Pfiester) Motion by Pfiester, second by Lyda to approve the police motorcycle bid with the stipulation that the units can be turned back in. Approved 6-1. (Smith opposed) but M-2 Consideration and possible action to approve payment for professional services in an estimated annual amount of $150,000 to Labor Finders for temporary employees in the areas of manual labor to the Georgetown Utility Systems Division -- Carla Ezell and George Russell (pulled to the Regular Agenda by Navarrette) Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to approve. Approved 6-1. (Navarrette opposed) Q Consideration and possible action to approve the Economic Development Commission Plan -- Paula Boggs and MaryEllen Kersch (pulled to the Regular Agenda by Pfiester) Motion by Pfiester, second by Lyda to amend the Context Statement by eliminating the first two paragraphs with suggested wording to make the Statement historically correct, and to amend the Objectives and Goals by eliminating #1, renumbering the others accordingly. There was discussion regarding ratios. Evans noted that he had mistakenly told Economic Development Commission member Ann Snell that Item Q had been approved on the Consent Agenda and she had left the meeting. He said he felt bad that this was not being discussed without her present to respond. He asked two members of the Economic Development Commission in the audience to respond. Kathy Heideman said she thinks the Century Plan requires the Economic Development Commission to present ratios to the Council once a year. She said Snell would have wanted to participate in the discussion on this item. Will Moore said he realizes that the Economic Development Commission serves at the pleasure of the transition process -- Council, to but the Commission Approved 6-1. had worked long and hard to create the plan. Navarrette said he thinks Goal #3 has the "cart before the horse." Smith said he doesn't like the idea of changing things now after having been through workshops on this subject. Pfiester and Lyda withdrew the original motion. Motion by Evans, second by Pfiester to defer this item and refer the changes back to the Commission to be brought transition process -- back to the Council in January. Approved 6-1. (Smith opposed) S Consideration and possible action regarding acceptance of the City Manager's resignation, appointment of an Interim City Manager, and discussion regarding the transition process -- George Russell Russell read his letter of resignation. Council praised Russell, especially for his efforts with the budget, and wished him well. Motion by Smith, second by Noble to accept Russell's resignation. Approved 7-0. 8:52 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session 9:52 p.m. -- resumed Open Session City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 5 of 11 Pages Motion by Lyda, second by Pfiester to appoint Tom Yantis as Interim City Manager with an additional stipend of $1500 per month and memorializing in writing to be presented back to Council for approval the items of agreement that were discussed in Executive Session. Navarrette asked Yantis to clarify the items. Yantis noted that he had asked to retain his position as a city employee while acting as Interim City Manager, thus retaining his right to revert back to his original position at the end of his service as Interim City Manager, and asked for a review of the interim situation after a three-month period. QlaloMr-Tolffil Kersch asked that a special meeting be set for next week to discuss the process for hiring a permanent City Manager. Y Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the renovation, improvement and equipping of health facilities for Georgetown Hospital -- Micki Rundell Rundell explained that this debt would be issued under the City of Crawford because the City of Georgetown has already issued debt this year. Rundell explained that state law requires that the governing body of the city in which the hospital resides approve the resolution. She read the caption of the resolution. Kersch asked and Hospital Authority Director, Larry Jiminez, explained that the City no longer has a representative on the board because the Hospital Authority became a 501(c)3 organization in 1997, and the City is under no financial obligation. Motion by Lyda, second by Pfiester to approve the resolution. Approved 7-0. T Consideration and possible action on the Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for the Williamson County Justice Center and the condition of approval for the variance to Sec. 34020 of the Subdivision Regulations to allow an increase of up to 34% building coverage -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth Sondgeroth explained the four conditions, noted that Carls had drafted the agreement, and it was approved by Commissioners Court with a couple of changes. She said there was an issue on the height having to do with elevator number six. Glenn McDonald of Landmark Corporation explained the issue regarding the elevator. Ronald Swain, 103 Diamond Trail, President of TRG Neighborhood Association, told Council that the increase of 34% building coverage would be unfavorable to the neighborhood and they would prefer that the building go "up" instead of "out." He also questioned whether there were additional curb cuts on MLK and asked about the treatment of stormwater during the construction phase and whether there will be adequate protection for Blue Hole Park, the San Gabriel River and the surrounding neighborhood. McDonald of Landmark said there is an engineered plan for soils and erosion control so there is a full stormwater management plan that will be approved by the City that has already been approved by the State. Pfiester pointed out that there are no new curb cuts on MLK. Lyda said the current agrement is not as approved by the Council at the last meeting. County Attorney Gene Taylor explained the reason the County is asking for the revised language. 10:20 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session 10:28 p.m. -- resumed Open Session Motion by Smith, second by Lyda to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the removal of the phrase that the County added, "without prior City approval," in Section 2(d), including approval of the proposed height of 805.83 feet, with the exception of elevator shaft number six which will be allowed to be 810.75 feet. There was further discussion. Approved 7-0. City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 6 of 11 Pages U Council -Appointed Boards and Commissions 1. Convention and Visitors Bureau a. Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of a marketing subcommittee for the Convention and Visitors Bureau -- Rusty Winkstern and MaryEllen Kersch Winkstern explainied that the purpose of the marketing subcommittee was to develop the best ways to promote Georgetown. Kersch suggested waiting until the new Convention and Visitors Bureau Boardmembers are appointed in February, and suggested that the CVB could accomplish this with workshops instead of forming a subcommittee. Motion by Pfiester, second by Lyda to approve the establishment of the marketing subcommittee. Motion failed 2-5 (Navarrette, Evans, Noble, Burson, and Smith opposed) b. Discussion and possible action regarding application process for requesting allocation of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds -- Rusty Winkstern and MaryEllen Kersch There was discussion. Winkstern agreed to revise the guidelines to bring back to Council at a future date. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Georgetown's continued participation in the Texas Historical Commission Main Street Program -- Patty Eason and MaryEllen Kersch Eason noted that this was discussed at the workshop on the previous night. Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to approve continued participation in the Texas Historical Commission Main Street Program. Approved 7-0. 3. Consideration and possible action to request the establishment of an Airport Advisory Board Subcommittee on Airport Security -- Penny Burt and MaryEllen Kersch Burt requested that there be a workshop on this subject. Motion by Lyda, second by Pfiester to deny the establishment of an airport security subcommittee. Approved 7-0. 4. Discussion and consideration of process for upcoming rotations on Council Boards and Commissions, including, but not limited to: (1) Schedule and methods for advertising, interviewing and installation; (2) Selection of members of Council to participate in interviewing process; (3) Schedule and arrangements for any banquet to be held in the Spring -- MaryEllen Kersch Kersch stated that this item would be handled at the continuation of the meeting on Wednesday night. DD Consideration and possible action on an Interlocal Contract for Orthophotography with the Capital Area Planning Council (CAPCO) for delivery of 2 -foot contour, 6 -inch pixel resolution digital photography and mapping data -- Ed Polasek and Amelia Sondgeroth Polasek said this item was approved in the budget. Motion by Noble, second by Smith to approve the Interlocal Contract with CAPCO. Approved 7-0. EE Consideration and possible action on a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Shell's Addition, Block 18, Lot 1, located at 603 East 7th Street -- Jim Babcock and Amelia Sondgeroth Babcock explained the variance. Motion by Navarrette, second by Evans to approve the variance. Approved 7-0. II Discussion and possible action to authorize additional public meeting with the redistricting consultant -- Clark Lyda Kersch explained a change suggested by Legal Counsel Alan Bojorquez of Bickerstaff, Heath and Smiley, in order to assure approval by the Justice Department. Lyda said he had put this item on the agenda prior to knowing about the changes suggested by Bojorquez, so the public meeting will be held for that reason as well as to allow the residents of District 2 a chance to again give input into the process. Navarrette took City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 7 of 11 Pages exception to the changes made by Bojorquez. Ronald Swain, 103 Diamond Trail, said he felt the original plan prepared by the Redistricting Committee was unacceptable to the African-American population of District 2, and that was why the TRG Association had sponsored a Forum in District 2. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to ask the Redistricting Committee to reconvene and hold a public meeting with the redistricting consultant, John Yeager, and Legal Counsel, Alan Bojorquez, to identify the District 2 issues and the issues recently raised by Bojorquez on the soonest possible date. Approved 7-0. (The dates of January 3, 47 10, or 11, were suggested.) 11:17 p.m. -- recessed until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2001 6:00 p.m. -- resumed on Wednesday, December 12, 2001 Noble and Navarrrette absent. U-4 Discussion and consideration of process for upcoming rotations on Council Boards and Commissions, including, but not limited to: (1) Schedule and methods for advertising, interviewing and installation; (2) Selection of members of Council to participate in interviewing process; (3) Schedule and arrangements for any banquet to be held in the Spring -- MaryEllen Kersch Council discussed methods for advertising the vacant board positions and determined to hold the banquet at Southwestern University, if possible. Kinky Friedman was suggested as a speaker. Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to hold the banquet at Southwestern University and ask Kinky Friedman to speak for free. Approved 5-0. (Navarrette and Noble absent from the dais) V Discussion regarding proposed changes, additions, and deletions to the City's Personnel Policies -- Carla Ezell and George Russell Kersch suggested that Council make note of any requested changes before the policies are brought back to Council for first reading. Evans suggested changing the wording under Political Activity, page 1(in the back of the attachment) -- Policy No. 421. Item 3 that says employees will refrain should be "employees shall not use working time....... Russell said the first reading would be on the first meeting in January. W Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute a standard 20 -year plus a 10 -year option airport land lease with Joe Thornley for 9900 square feet of undeveloped airport property located at 504 Wright Brothers Drive -- Travis McLain and Tom Yantis Lyda asked about planes parked at the end of the runway near Terminal Drive. Carls agreed to look into what could be done to prevent the area from becoming a parking or staging area. Motion by Lyda, second by Smith to approve the land lease with Thornley. Approved 5-0. (Navarrette and Noble absent from the dais) X Consideration and possible action to respond to the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, regarding possible sites for a proposed new central Texas airport -- MaryEllen Kersch Airport Advisory Board Chair Penny Burt responded to Pfiester's question that there are no other cities interested in possessing possible sites. Motion by Smith, second by Pfiester to not consider Georgetown as a site for a central Texas airport. Approved 5-0. Y Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the renovation, improvement and equipping of a health facilities for Georgetown Hospital -- Micki Rundell This item was handled previously following Item S. Z Consideration and possible action to authorize First Southwest Company to proceed with the preparation of the required bond offering documents for the upcoming 2002 bond issue -- Micki Rundell Rundell distributed and discussed with Council some alternatives to debt issue. She recommended possible internal borrowing from reserve funds. There was discussion. Motion by Evans, second by Smith to accept Rundell's recommendations. Approved 5-0. City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 8 of 11 Pages AA Discussion and consideration regarding an update on the status of the web site redesign project and the Citizen Issue Tracking Software implementation -- Tom Yantis Yantis gave Council an update on the web site redesign. He noted that four interviews with web site designers were conducted on December 10 and a contract will be negotiated and brought back to Council at the first meeting in January, with preliminary design of Phase I (Tourism and Economic Development) back by the end of January. He said Phase II (City government) could be done within 60 to 90 days after the contract is signed, with Phase III (Library) being done shortly thereafter. He anticipated that all phases would be complete by late summer. He said the Citizen Issue Tracking Software is being heavily used for code enforcement. He said Information Resources is working on getting the process implemented for other City divisions and expressed the need for a system administrator. BB Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement with Operations Management International (OMI), to provide out -of -scope contract services related to the installation of turbidity -monitoring equipment for the San Gabriel Park Water Treatment Plant and the Southside Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $27,910.00 -- Don Ward and Jim Briggs Briggs explained the purpose of the amendment was to bring the City into compliance by January. Motion by Pfiester, second by Smith to approve the amendment with OMI. Approved 5-0. CC Consideration and possible action to approve an award of bid from SFW Construction, Inc. of Killeen, Texas for construction of the 9th Street and Elm to 4th Street and Ash Drainage Improvements in the amount of $262,098.10 and the Project Budget of $280,000 -- Mark Miller and Jim Briggs Motion by Evans, second by Burson to approve the award of bid. Approved 5-0. DD Consideration and possible action on an Interlocal Contract for Orthophotography with the Capital Area Planning Council for delivery of 2 -foot contour, 6 -inch pixel resolution digital photography and mapping data -- Ed Polasek and Amelia Sondgeroth This item was handled previously following Item U-3. EE Consideration and possible action on a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Shell's Addition, Block 18, Lot 1, located at 603 East 7th Street -- Jim Babcock and Amelia Sondgeroth This item was handled previously following Item DD. FF Second Readings (The first three second readings were handled together with one motion after captions were read.) 1. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the Georgetown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.28 related to the details, functions and fee assessments for the Fire Department -- Anthony Lincoln Lincoln read the caption on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Burson to approve Ordinance No. 2001-75. Approved 5-0. 2. Second Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.64 of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances relating to the Building Standards Commission — David Hall and Amelia Sondgeroth Hall asked for clarification on the Chair appointing the alternate member. Carls noted that the by-laws need to be revised to conform with the ordinance regarding the appointment of an alternate in the event that a regular member is absent from a meeting. Hall read the caption on the second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Burson to approve Ordinance No. 2001-76. Approved 5-0. 4. Second Reading of an amending ordinance that makes minor corrections and clarifications to the Downtown Overlay Ordinance adopted August 28, 2001 -- Leane Heldenfels and Amelia Sondgeroth City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 9 of 11 Pages Sondgeroth read the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Burson to approve Ordinance No. 2001-77. Approved 5-0, 5. Second Reading of an ordinance rezoning 67.179 acres out of a 118.34 acre tract in the Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake Subdivision, from A, Agricultural to RS, Residential Single Family, RM -3, Office and Service District, located on along Williams Drive across from Shell Road -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth Sondgeroth read the caption on second reading. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve Ordinance No. 2001-78. Approved 5-0. GG First Readings 1. First Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.12.090 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce the speed limit on Montgomery, Rucker, Bridge, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Streets west of Scenic Drive from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour -- Mark Miller and Jim Briggs Miller read only the caption on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 5-0. 2. First Reading of an ordinance amending the 2000/01 Annual Operating Plan Element (budget) to offset variances in various fund budgets for increases in expenditures that are tied to service requests and revenue collection rates -- Laurie Brewer and Micki Rundell Rundell explained that this is a housekeeping item for last year's budget, and she read the caption only on first reading Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 5-0. 3. First Reading of an ordinance amending the Georgetown Code of Ordinances Section 10.16.080, related to restricted parking of commercial vehicles and other vehicles on public and private property -- Anthony Lincoln Fire Marshal Tom Leggitt gave Council the background for this ordinance and noted a change that had been made since the packet was distributed. He read the caption on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Burson asked about a specific location where 18 -wheelers are being parked. Carls said the parking of those types of trucks within 300 feet of a residence would not be allowed. It was discussed that the parking of a commercial vehicle (over 1 1/2 ton) in a residential area (in a driveway or on the street) is illegal, even if the person brings that vehicle home from their work every night. Motion by Evans, second by Pfiester to approve on first reading. Approved 5-0. 4. First reading of an ordinance rezoning 69.28 acres, out of the William Addison Survey, from A, Agricultural, to R -HD, Residential High Density, to be known as University Park, Unit Two, located on Southwestern Boulevard -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth This item was handled previously at the beginning of the Legislative Regular Agenda. HH Discussion and possible action to establish a Georgetown Utility System Advisory Commission -- Clark Lyda There was discussion. Council requested a workshop on this subject on January 16 at 6:00 p.m. 7:38 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session 8:45 p.m. -- resumed Open Session to adjourn (Wednesday, December 12, 2001) II Discussion and possible action to authorize additional public meeting with the redistricting consultant -- Clark Lyda This item was handled previously following Item DD. City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 10 of 11 Pages The meeting was adjourned at 08:45 PM, MaryEllen City Council Meeting Minutes/December 11, 2001 Page 11 of 11 Pages Atte r x Xi City Secretary Sandra Lee