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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 09.24.2001 CC-WThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor MaryEllen Kersch presiding. Council present: MaryEllen Kersch, Clark Lyda, Sam Pfiester, Hoss Burson, Ken Evans Council Absent: Doug Smith, Jack Noble, Llorente Navarrette Staff present. George Russell, City Manager, Shirley J. Rinn, Deputy City Secretary, Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney, Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Service, Melissa Murphy, Development Planner, David Munk, Development Engineer, Carla Benton, Development Planner, Jim Babcock, Development Technician, Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner, Gary Lilo, Code Enforcement Officer, Julia Canady, Code Enforcement Supervisor, Tom Leggitt, Fire Marshall, Anthony Lincolm, Director of Fire Services, Kevin Stofle, Assistant Chief of Police, Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager of Utility Operations, Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager of Operations, Jennifer Hollaman, Staff Assistant Policy Development/Review Workshop A. Overview of Phase 1 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process including the adoption of a future land use map and future land use policies as a guide for managing growth and development -Amelia Sondgeroth and George Russell Bob Patterson gave a presentation to council regarding future land use and future land use maps. He told council that this element is the "heart" of a community's comprehensive plan. He said that the future land use element will help protect things that are valued and make your community special. He told council that future land use elements can provide both written and visual guidance on preferred residential streetscapes. He told Council that the form of a Future Land Use Element would feature: Written Goals and Policies, Land Classification Plan and a Land Use Design Plan. He also discussed a number of issues that might be covered by a future land use element. He went on to discuss whether or not a Future Land Use Element would make development to rigid in Georgetown. He went on to explain why future land use maps were not the same as zoning maps. He also discussed what Georgetown would need to do to put in place Future Land Use Plan Element, including Land Use Inventory, Population and Employment projections, Land use suitability, and Visioning process. Amelia Sondgeroth addressed council regarding the Plan Amendment Process. She said that we should have a Base GIS Map by the end of October, which should help assist with the development of a Future Land Use Plan and Map. She said that we could have draft policies in place by January. She went on to discuss the process for implementing the policies to implement a future land use plan. Mayor Kersch suggested that workshops be held with local fraternal organizations. Amelia told the council that they are looking at a number of community plans. Del Ray Beach, Boulder, Portland, Littleton, Denton, as well as City Council Meeting Minutes/September 24, 2001 Page 1 of 3 Pages the Meckland County Regional Plan in Alabama, were mentioned. B. Discussion and clarification of problem areas in Code Enforcement - Anthony Lincoln Julia Canady and Anthony Lincoln gave an overview and presentation regarding Code Enforcement Issues. Julie told council that the three areas that needed clarification, including the sign ordinance, commercial vehicle parking and Natural landscaping & grass ordinance. She told council that enforcement of garage sales signs on the weekends is a difficult issue. She said that they have been doing a lot of education about the sign ordinance. She told council that they have non-profit events who put up Bandit Signs in the Right -of -Way. There was discussion regarding some of the options that might correct some of the issues related to bandit signs for events. There was additional discussion regarding problems with natural landscaping and the enforcement of the city's weeds and tall grass ordinance, as well as the provisions in the current ordinance as it relates to wildflowers. There was discussion regarding the current parking ordinance with regard to commercial vehicles, including the (1) reasons for limiting commercial parking in residential areas; (2) the definition of a '°commercial vehicle; (3) the need to look at revising the ordinance to address commercial vehicles, including parking and streets; and (4) possible options and solutions to address this problem. Bill Masterson told council that code enforcement has improved dramatically in the last two years. He thinks Saturday coverage is the most important aspect of Code Enforcement and indicated the City should flex the code enforcement officer's hours to accommodate Saturday enforcement. He wanted to know if junk cars could be abated. Julie Canady clarified that currently it has to be court ordered. He thinks that public information is very important. Will Moore, Pine & 5th, expressed concern that the ordinance needs to define "residential district" so that the ordinance can be enforced. Council asked that an item be brought back to amend the ordinance. Recess at 6:15 p.m. Reconvened at 8:50 p.m. C. Update and discussion of legal services delivery with Patricia Carls-MaryEllen Kersch This item was not handled. D. General Council Houskeeping Items: (1) Review/revise workshop schedule; (2) Identification of issues Council would like to have for future workshops; (3) Discussion of forming a task force for the new comprehensive development ordinance process; (4) Use of website to post public information; (5) Discussion regarding scheduling a workshop regarding the BRA Raw Water Contract This item was not handled. E. Comments from the dais regarding the following items: 1. Discussion of upcoming Workshops - Schedule of Boards and Commissions Joint Workshops with Council October 8 - Building Standards; 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, September 25, 2001 - Council Workshop and Executive Session on Monday, October 8 - Regular Council Workshop and Meeting on October 9 - League of Women Voters Forum - Oct. 12 - Sun City - TML Events (TML Open Meetings and Public Information Acts Workshop on October 5, Public Official Liability Workshop on October 6, 2001 Annual Conference and Exhibition November 28-30) 3. City Manager's Report City Council Meeting Minutes/September 24, 2001 Page 2 of 3 Pages 1. Status report: Cross walks at major intersections 2. Agenda appearance in the Williamson County Sun 3. AARO Panel Discussion regarding regional transportation on October 1, 2001 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. F. Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney - Pending Litigation - City and George Russell, in his official capacity as Acting City Manager and as Office for Public Information v. John W. Cornyn, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. GV -001865 (353rd District Court of Travis County) - 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) - Potential Litigation - Code Enforcement Actions - Legal/Risk Management Issues - Duty to Advise regarding agenda items G. Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development - Discussion of Economic Development Prospects H. Sec.551.074 personnel matters - Performance Review of Council -appointed employees - Discussion of delivery of legal services 1. Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property - Lease of city -owned property - Acquisition of property Please note: Any action for Executive Session items will be taken in Open Session on Tuesday, September 25, 2001, no earlier than 6:00 p.m. Meeting was recessed at 8:51 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 08:51 PM. 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