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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 10.08.2001 CC-WThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor presiding. Council Present: Council Absent: Llorente Navarrette, Clark Lyda, Doug Charles "Hoss" Burson Smith, Jack Noble, Sam Pfiester, Ken Evans Staff Present: George Russell, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Dave Hall, Building Official Calledy"Wit-7 AVEWIM TOM- 767Z to • • 01 • A Joint Workshop with Building Standards Commission to discuss: composure of the membership of the Commission and Commission bylaws Chair John Gavurnik, and member, Jim Schiller, along with staff liaison, Building Official Dave Hall, joined the Council for discussion regarding amending the ordinance, approving the bylaws, filling two vacancies, and the need to review for adoption of the latest International Building Code. B Presentation and discussion of Final Report on the Market Analysis, Strategic Retail Plan and Recommended Action Plan for the Downtown Business District by consultant Tom Moriarty of Economic Research Associates -- Renee Hanson and George Russell Hanson introduced Tom Moriarity of Economic Research Associates who reviewed the Final Report with Council. He recommended: (1) creation of a downtown development corporation, (2) funding and implementing a downtown master plan, (3) working with Williamson County to coordinate the parking downtown, (4) building gateway elements at key entries to the historic area, (5) creation of funding sources for downtown/retail development, (6) encouraging and protecting commercial development, (7) protecting key retailers already in place, (8) creating downtown partnership opportunities with Southwestern University, (9) coordinating with TxDOT for downtown access, and (10) developing a leasing brochure for downtown retail properties. (The City Council for the City of Georgetown reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed on this agenda, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development.) C Consideration and possible action on acceptance of Final Report on the Market Analysis, Strategic Retail City Council Meeting Minutes/lVm$°01 Page 1 of 3 Pages Plan and Recommended Action Plan for the Downtown Business District prepared by Economic Research Associates -- Renee Hanson and George Russell Hanson explained the financial provisions of the report and introduced Patty Eason, Chair of the Main Street Advisory Board, who noted that the Board recommends acceptance of the report. Motion by Evans, second by Noble to accept the report and to include the partial payment of $36,000 with expenses not to exceed $2,000. Approved 6-Q. 5:15 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session 6:24 p.m. -- returned to Open Session D Discussion regarding the amendment to the contract between Operations Management International, Inc. (OMI) and the City of Georgetown, in he amount of $1,618,007.00 -- Jim Briggs Briggs reviewed the history of the privatization of the water/wastewater service for the City of Georgetown since 1993, and explained the operating cost adjustments since the last amendment. 6:55 p.m. -- recessed to return to Executive Session 8:35 p.m. -- returned to Open Session E General Council Houskeeping Items: (1) Review/revise workshop schedule to add Chamber of Commerce, establish date and set agenda The workshop was set for 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5 (2) Identification of issues Council would like to have for future workshops There were none (3) Follow-up on workshop with Williamson County Commissioners This was not discussed. (4) Discussion of potential items for agenda for meeting with GISD This was not discussed. (5) Discussion/clarification of provision of public information services for the City Job description and salary comparison information was distributed for discussion at the meeting on Tuesday night. (6) Discussion of informational video tape regarding the upcoming bond election on November 6 Kersch explained that Matthew and Company has suggested producing an informational video on the bond election. (7) Update on Economic Development Charlie Walker gave a brief update on economic development activities in the last month and distributed a list of suggested tasks to be performed by the IRR Contractor. F Comments from the dais regarding the following items: 1. Discussion of Upcoming Workshops - Schedule of Boards and Commissions Joint Workshops with Council November 12 - Board of Adjustment; December 10 - Main Street Advisory Board; Jan. 14, 2002 - Youth Advisory Board; Feb. 11, 2002 - Economic Development Commission; March 11, 2002 - Planning and Zoning; April 8, 2002 - Parks and Recreation 2. Council Calendar . Regular Council Workshop and Meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 . PEC Dinner - Community Dinner on October 10, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. . League of Women Voters Forum at Sun City on October 12 -- at 7:00 p.m. . Quorum/Rivery Workshop on October 18, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. . Joint Workshop with GISD School Board on Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. - Council Workshop and Executive Session on Monday, October 22 . Regular Council Workshop and Meeting on October 23 . TML Events (Annual Conference and Exhibition November 28-30) 3. City Manager's Report - Update on FEMA and precautionary efforts related to water supply Russell gave Council an overview of increased security measures undertaken by City staff as City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 2 of 3 Pages recommended by the American Water Works Association. - Report on final action regarding special fund for persons affected by September 11 events Russell noted that contributions were disbursed to New York. 9:07 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. G 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) - Walker and Shell Road Golf Center, Inc. v. City; Cause No. 00-083-C277 (277th District Court, Williamson County) - Wallace v. William Joseph Pascoe, Jr., Gary Todd Terbush, and City; Cause No. A -00 -CA -609 -SS; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - City v. Doug and Doris Pierce; Cause No. 00-552-C26 (26th District Court, Williamson County) - Beau Embree v. City; Cause No. C2001-216, J.P. Court (Precinct 3, Williamson County) - Legal Advice Pertaining to Referendum and Recall Petitions - Potential Litigation - Code Enforcement Actions - Legal/Risk Management Issues - Duty to Advise regarding agenda items H Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development - Discussion of Economic Development Prospects I Sec.551.074 personnel matters - Performance Review of Council -appointed employees - Discussion of delivery of legal services J Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property - Lease of city -owned property - Acquisition of property 10:00 p.m. -- returned to Open Session and recessed Regular Session to reconvene on October 9, 2001, at 4:00 p.m. Approved: I YGIIGI i r\GI J411 City Council Meeting Minutes/ °�Jf m01 Page 3 of 3 Pages Attest: City Secretary Sandra Lee