HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.26.2001 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;
Llorente Navarrette, Clark Lyda, Doug All Council present
Smith, Jack Noble, Sam Pfiester, Charles
"Hass" Burson, Ken Evans
Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager/Director of Information Resources; Cathy Riedel,
Acting City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Jim Briggs; Assistant City
Manager/Director of Community -Owned Utilities; Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of
Development Services; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Anthony
Lincoln, Fire Chief; Charlie Walker, Economic Development Director; Kathy Ragsdale,
Utility Office Director; Laurie Brewer, Comptroller; Terry Jones, Purchasing Director;
Mike Mayben, Energy Services Manager; Todd Terbush, Police Sergeant; David Munk,'
Development Engineer; Carla Benton, Development Planner; Melissa Murphy,
Development Planner
Called to order at 4:00 p.m.
A Discussion of Council's proposed Charter revision issues and presentation from special counsel
concerning same -- Cathy Riedel
Consulting Attorney John F. Olson of Olson & Olson gave Council his opinion of the current Georgetown
Charter and his recommendations as to what "belongs in" the Charter. There was discussion regarding
initiative, referendum and recall; procedure for certificates of obligation; petition requirements; employee
"at -will" designation; and council -appointed employees. Riedel asked for clarification of Council's direction
to Mr. Olson. Kersch noted that Council had asked for formatting suggestions, and issues, in general, that
should be considered for revision.
4:43 p.m. -- recess
4:56 p.m. -- resumed
B Presentation on the
results of the
Water,
Wastewater and Irrigation Utility Rate Study included in Phase 11
of the Competitive
Fee !analysis
project
-- Micki Rundell
Rundell recognized her "staff team members" in compiling the fee analysis: Jim Briggs, Director of
Community -Owned Utilities; Laurie Brewer, Comptroller; and Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director. She
introduced Bill Riley and Melissa Fullterton of Reed, Stowe, Yanke who gave Council an overview of the
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Water and Wastewater Rate Study. Riley recommended that Water Conservation Rates be increased, that
a Water Irrigation Utility Fee be established, and that wastewater utility billing policy be changed. There
was discussion regarding comparison of Georgetown's rates with surrounding cities. Rundell explained the
City's contractual obligation to pay for water from the Stillhouse raw water line. Briggs was asked to explain
the reaction by the customers to the conservation rate.
5:41 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.
C 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, David Morgan, Chief of Police 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
- Legal Advice concerning agenda items
D Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development
- Discussion of Economic Development Prospects
- Rivery Project
E Sec.551.074 personnel matters
- Performance Review of Council -appointed employees
- Discussion of delivery of legal services
F Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
Lease of city -owned property
- Acquisition of property
6:40 p.m. -- resumed open session
G Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
1. Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
Mayor welcomed the audience and provided a brief overview of Council Meeting
procedures.
2. Mayor's Comments
- Announcement of vacancies: Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, Historic Preservation Commission,
Council will need to appoint new Chair of the Airport Board, Alternate on Board of Adjustment, and Resident of
Stonehaven on Housing Authority
- Ten O'Clock Rule
3. List of Topics from Executive Session
Riedel listed the items that were discussed in Executive Session
4. Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments
- Capital Area Planning Council - no report
- Facilities -no report
- Finance -no report
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- Fire and Police - no report
- Planning and Development - no report
- Sanitation - no report
- Utilities and Transportation - Pfiester announced that the next meeting will be at 3:00 p.m. on
July 5 regarding water/wastewater treatment
- Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities - no report
- Williamson County Council on Domestic Violence - Kersch told Council that this group met last
Friday regarding indigent women
H Reports from Boards and Commissions
- Planning and Zoning Commission
Patrick Walsh, Chair, gave Council a review of recent issues dealt with by the
Commission.
- List of Boards to report at future meetings:
July 10 - Youth Advisory Board; July 24 - Main Street Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment;
August 14 - Economic Development Commission, Building Standards and Convention and Visitors Bureau;
August 28 - Downtown Business District Design Steering Committee and Historic Preservation; Sep. 11 -
Library Board, Airport Board and Housing Authority; Sep. 25 - Parks and Recreation and Planning and
Zoning Commission
Announcements from City Manager
- Cable franchise update
Riedel gave Council an update regarding the status of the franchise application of Grande
Communications.
- Late -Breaking Headlines
None
J Action from Executive Session items from Monday, June 25 and/or Tuesday, June 26, 2001
Kersch announced that the discussion concerning the delivery of legal services was brought out of
Executive Session to be discussed in Open Session. Councilmembers shared their opinions. Motion by
Smith, second by Pfiester to re -interview the firm of Brown and Carls for the purpose of hiring them to
perform legal services for the City. Evans said he would vote for that motion if there will be a gatekeeper.
Navarrette and Noble said they would prefer to interview more than one firm. Motion by Lyda, second by
Noble to amend the first motion to also interview the firm of Bickerstaff, Heath and Smiley. Approved 5-2
(opposed by Smith and Evans). Main motion approved 7-0. It was decided that Interviews should be
scheduled on July 5 or 6, if possible.
K Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff,
if appropriate
Jim Wildharber, Georgetown Hangar Condominium Association regarding airport lease.
Wildharber told the Mayor he would prefer to speak when this item is brought up later on
the agenda. Noble asked that the item be brought forward at this time. Wildharber noted
that he has five people in the audience in support of his Item AA -3.
AA - 3 Consideration of
and possible
action
on request by the Georgetown Hangar Condominium Association for a
new, thirty-year
Airport
land
lease
-- Clark
Lyda
Wildharber, distributed a handout to the Council and explained his reason for requesting a new
extended lease. He said he was encouraged to reapproach the Council by the Texas Department
of Transportation Aviation Division and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Lyda explained the reason this was not approved originally was that the City will lose revenue if the
lease is extended.
Motion by Lyda, second by Navarrette to disapprove the extension of the lease. Approved 4-3.
(Smith, Pfiester and Noble opposed)
Public Hearing
L Public hearing (continued from 6/12/01) on the levy of assessments for 20.18 acres added to the
Georgetown Village Public Improvement District #1 on May 8, 2001 - Cathy Riedel
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Riedel explained that
this is a continuation and closing of the
public
hearing
from the June 12 Council
Meeting. There were
no comments. The public hearing was
closed
at 7:50
p.m.
Statutory Consent Agenda
M Consideration of approval of the Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Workshop and Executive
Session of Monday, June 11 and the Workshop and Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 12,
2001 -- Sandra Lee
Navarrette pointed out a correction.
N Consideration
of authorization to request a grant of not more
than
$100,000 from the Telecommunications
Infrastructure
Fund (TIF) -- Eric Lashley, Verna Browning and
Tom
Yantis
O Bid Awards
1. Consideration of an award of the annual bid for flexible base material and washed
manufactured sand to Georgetown Transportation in the estimated amount of $76,000.00 -- Terry
Jones, Jim Briggs and Tom Yantis
2. Consideration of an award of the annual bid for water and wastewater pipe and fittings to
various bidders in the estimated amount of $83, 480.00 -- Terry Jones, Jim Briggs and Tom Yantis
P Contracts
1. Consideration of approval of a contract with Brinkley Sargent Architects for design work on City
Hall in an amount not to exceed $233,000.00 -- Terry Jones, Micki Rundell and Tom Yantis
(pulled - See Regular Agenda)
2. Consideration of approval of a contract with Williamson County in the amount of $60,000 for rural
fire protection services -- Anthonly Lincoln and Tom Yantis
(pulled - See Regular Agenda)
Q Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to issue a Quit Claim Deed to be filed
abandoning 127 square feet of land, more or less, located in a twenty-five (25) foot Public Utility Easement
(PUE) on the east side of Lot 1, Block E, of a Resubdivision of Berry Creek, Section Six, located at 30001
Oakland Hills Drive -- Jim Babcock, Amelia Sondgeroth and Tom Yantis
R Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to issue a Quit Claim Deed to be filed
abandoning a ten (10) foot Public Utility Easement (PUE), located on the common lot line between Lot 15
and Lot 16 of Westlake of the Woods, Phase 1-A, located on Goldridge Circle -- Jim Babcock, Amelia
Sondgeroth and Tom Yantis
(pulled - See Regular Agenda)
S Consideration of a Public Review Final Plat of 61.647 acres in the A.H. Porter Survey, to be known as
Phase 2, Section 2 of The Planned Unit Development of Cimarron Hills, located 7.8 miles west of
Georgetown on SH29 -- Carla Benton, Amelia Sondgeroth and Tom Yantis
Motion by Evans, second by Navarrette to approve the Consent Agenda with the stated correction to the minutes
and with the exception of Items P1, P2 and R. Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
P Contracts
1. Consideration of approval of a contract with Brinkley Sargent Architects for design work on City
Hall in an amount not to exceed $233,000.00 -- Terry Jones, Micki Rundell and Tom Yantis
(pulled by Evans)
Evans asked and Jones explained the reason for the estimate of $2 million for the renovation of
City Hall. He said Dwayne Brinkley suggested workshops to scale back the cost of the project.
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Motion
by
Evans, second by Lyda to go
back to
Brinkley Sargeant Architects and request that the
design
be
adjusted to fit
the $1.1
million
budget.
Approved
7-0.
2. Consideration of approval of a contract with Williamson County in the amount of $60,000 for rural
fire protection services -- Anthonly Lincoln and Tom Yantis (pulled by Lyda)
Kersch, Evans and Lyda asked and Lincoln explained that the dollar amounts were capped two
years ago by the Williamson County Fire Chiefs Association to provide money for special projects
needed in the County. He listed additional benefits gained by being a member of the County
Association. Motion by Navarrette, second by Noble to approve the contract for $60,000.
Approved 7-0.
R Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to issue a Quit Claim Deed to be filed
abandoning a ten (10) foot Public Utility Easement (PUE), located on the common lot line between Lot 15
and Lot 16 of Westlake of the Woods, Phase 1-A, located on Goldridge Circle -- Jim Babcock, Amelia
Sondgeroth and Tom Yantis
Tom Watts spoke in favor of having this PUE abandoned. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve.
Approved 7-0.
8:05 p.m. -- recess
8:19 p.m. -- resumed
T Discussion and possible action regarding authorization for payment of legal services for consultation
and advisory services with regard to regional water treatment needs and assessment -- Jim Briggs and
Sam Pfiester
Pfiester and Briggs displayed a service area map and explained the status of the City's treatment facilities
and relationship to the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District, saying the demands for treated water are
increasing. He asked Legal Counsel Kerry Russell to explain a proposed regional water alliance. There
was discussion regarding the invoices from Russell and whether his services were requested by
Councilmember Pfiester. Russell replied that he was working through general direction to proceed from the
entire Council received in Executive Session on May 8. Briggs explained that all of the water purveyors are
rapidly coming to the point of needing water treatment capacity soon, so talks with BRA are taking place to
see if BRA could help by operating a regional water treatment plant to service all of the various entities.
Motion by Pfiester, second by Lyda to approve funds in the amount of $5,000 for investigation of regional
cooperation*. Approved 7-0. Riedel noted that there may need to be an engagement letter prepared. (*as
clarified by Kersch at the July 10, 2009 Council Meeting.)
U Council Policy
1. Council Committees
a. Review and clarification of Council policy regarding Council Committees -- MaryEllen
Kersch
Lyda said he thinks this item was already dealt with at the last meeting under Item X to
extend the standing committees until January 1, 2002.
b. Consideration and possible action to suspend certain committees, establish new
committees, appoint committee chairs, and define membership -- MaryEllen Kersch
Lyda stated a Point of Order saying that this item was handled in a previous agenda.
Lyda noted that these committees and chairs were appointed last year. He said the only
vacancies should be the chair positions and memberships that were held by the
councilmembers who are no longer on the Council.
Mayor and Councilmembers gave their opinions of the current committee structure and
the possibility of rotating the chairs of those committees.
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Motion by Smith, second by Noble to abolish the standing committees. It was pointed
out that this item was handled on the last agenda and would need to be brought back in
six months. It was also pointed out that abolishing committees was not posted on the
agenda.
Kersch read her recommended slate of chairs for specific standing committees.
Motion by Lyda, to indefinitely suspend the Sanitation Committee, to appoint Noble as
Chair of the Development Issues Committee, pending his resignation current Chair of
that Committee; to appoint Smith as Chair of the Facilities Committee; to appoint Evans
as Chair of the Finance Committee; to establish an Airport Committee and appoint
Burson as Chair; and to take no action on a Housing Committee at this item due to the
following item to establish Housing as a special committee.
Kersch said her nominations would need to be considered before Lyda's motion could be
considered.
Lyda withdrew his motion.
Motion
by Lyda,
second by Pfiester
to disapprove the
Mayor's recommendations.
Motion
failed 4
to 3 (Evans, Noble,
Burson and Smith
opposed)
Motion by Evans, second by Noble to adopt the chairs as previously stated by the Mayor.
Lyda called a Point of Order. Reading from Robert's Rules, he stated that removal of
chairs of existing committees would require a 2/3 vote.
Kersch asked Riedel to research regarding the Council's capacity to rotate the chairs of
the committee.
Kersch asked to take a vote on the Point of Order. Lyda defended his Point of Order
referring to Robert's Rules.
9:14 p.m. -- recessed for Executive Session
9:24 p.m. -- resumed Open Session
Kersch asked Council to vote on the Point of Order and whether the Chair should be
sustained. Motion failed 3 to 4.
Motion by Lyda, second by Navarrette to defer this item to the next Council Meeting.
Approved 7-0.
C. Consideration and possible action on appointment of Special Committee(s), including
without limitation, a Committee on Affordable Housing Issues -- Clark Lyda
Motion by Lyda, second by Noble to defer this item to the next Council Meeting.
Approved 7-0.
2. Governance
a. Consideration and possible action to adopt a governance policy relating to Council
communications/interactions with staff -- MaryEllen Kersch
Kersch explained the item and recommended adoption. Motion by Smith, second by
Navarrette to approve that any correspondence or communication between Council and
staff be directed through the City Manager, except for requests for information, praise, or
to report a violation. Councilmembers gave their opinion of the proposed governance
policy. Kersch noted that clarification would be brought back to the next Council agenda
for Council action. * Approved 6-1. (Pfiester opposed) (*as corrected by Kersch at the
July 90, 2009 Council Meeting)
3. Council -appointed Committees
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a. Discussion and possible action regarding the Economic Development Commission
workshop on June 14, 2001 -- Ken Evans and Jack Noble
Evans and Noble explained that they feel there needs to be further clarification of
Council's expectations of the Commission. Noble asked for Economic Development
Director Charlie Walker to respond. Walker said he has prepared a draft ordinance and
there needs to be a strategic plan developed with the help of the consultant from TIP
Strategies. Yantis clarified that there is an allocation of $10,000 remaining that could be
spent with TIP Strategies. Evans asked for Director Walker to develop vision, goals, and
strategies with the assistance of the consultant, if necessary, to be brought back to the
Council for approval. Smith recommended that the Council review each of the items on
the Boggs "memo." Motion by Noble, second by Evans to accept the vision and goals
draft and to ask the Economic Development Director to proceed with the development of
policies and strategies to bring back to Council for approval, and to ask Councilmember
Noble to prepare a draft response to the Boggs "memo" for tomorrow night's continuation
of this meeting. Approved 7-0.
b. Consideration and possible action relating to issues, process and establishment of
citizens' committee regarding Charter revision -- MaryEllen Kersch
Kersch said she has contacted a number of people who are willing to serve beginning in
August. Kersch proposed Lee Bain as Chair. She said this item would be brought back
in July for more discussion.
C. Consideration and possible action regarding the bylaws of the Planning and Zoning
Commission -- Patrick Walsh and MaryEllen Kersch
Motion by Evans, second by Noble to approve the bylaws of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, if those bylaws have been reviewed by the Acting City Attorney.
Riedel explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending to keep a
staff person as the secretary of the Commission. Riedel noted that there would be
changes needed to the Subdivision Regulations to change the reference that the
Secretary of the Commission signs plats, etc. Lyda questioned the consent agenda
portion of the bylaws which allows variances to be placed on the consent agenda.
Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to bring the bylaws back to the next meeting with
sections 3.1 and 5.2 be removed. Approved 7-0.
At this time, Item AA -1 was brought forward.
AA 1 Leases and Agreements
1. Consideration and possible action on an amendment to Grace Heritage Center Lease to change
sign requirement in response to action taken by Historic Preservation Commission on June 5,
2001 -- Jim Dillard, Joe Burke and MaryEllen Kersch
Joe
Burke
and Jim
Dillard explained the item. They asked
that the lease be amended to resolve
the
issue.
Motion
by Pfiester, second
by Smith
to amend
the lease. Approved 7-0.
At this time, Item W-3 was brought forward.
W-3. First reading of an ordinance Rezoning Highland Park Revised, Block 1 Lot 2B (east 65 feet of Lot 2), from
RS, esidentiai Single Family, to C-1, Local Commercial, or any more restrictive district, located at 206 W.
23rd Street -- Melissa Murphy, Amelia Sondgeroth and Tom Yantis
Murphy explained the item. There was discussion regarding rezoning the entire area rather than just this
one property. Roy Headrick, 1250 Main Street, the applicant, told Council he has not received any negative
feedback from the neighbors. Murphy read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Smith, second by Evans to approve the rezoning ordinance on
first reading. Approved 6-1. (Pfiester opposed)
At this time, Item W-5 was brought forward.
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W-5 First Reading of an ordinance amending the Century Plan for 118.34 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, to
be known as Woodlake Subdivision, from Intensity Level 1 to Intensity Level 4, located along Williams
Drive, across from Shell Road -- Carla Benton, Amelia Sondgeroth and Tom Yantis
Benton read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
She explained the item and noted that staff and Planning and Zoning recommend approval. Motion by
Pfiester, second by Evans to require that the applicant pay for the HDR traffic study and bring this item back
to the Council for consideration of the TIA. Approved 7-0.
At this time, Item X was brought forward.
X Consideration of a Concept Plan for 118.34 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake
Subdivision, located along Williams Drive, across from Shell Road -- Carla Benton, Amelia Sondgeroth
and Tom Yantis
Benton explained the item. There was discussion as to whether to approve this Concept Plan prior to the
results of the Traffic Impact Analysis.
Ercel Brashear, representing the School District, suggested that Council approve the Concept Plan on the
contingency that the HDR Study shows that there is adequate capacity for the traffic. He said the goal is to
have the school open by August of next year.
Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to approve the land use as recommended by staff subject to the
Century Plan Amendment.
Tom Watts, Project Engineer, told Council that the Concept Plan broadly defines the type of use for the 118
acres.
Robert Bufkin, owner of the project, said the area is a "wet area" and he is planning to put in nice
restaurants.
Motion by Noble, second by Pfiester to amend to include J, K, and L as future development. Approved
7-0.
Vote on Main Motion: Approved 7-0.
At this time, Item AA -2 was brought forward.
AA -2. Consideration of
approval of
a letter agreement
regarding utility
infrastructure
over -sizing reimbursement for
the construction
of a 30 -inch
waterline at HEB
Georgetown #2
-- Jim Briggs
and Tom Yantis
Briggs explained the item and asked Council to approve. Motion by Navarrette, second by Smith to
approve the letter agreement. Approved 7-0.
W-2 First Reading of an ordinance closing public hearing and levying assessments for the cost and
maintenance of certain improvements to be provided in the Georgetown Village Public Improvement
District #1; fixing liens and charges against property in the District and against the owners thereof -- Cathy
Riedel and Tom Yantis
Reiedel
read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied
the requriements of
the City Charter.
Motion
by Lyda, second by Noble to approve the ordinance
on
first
reading.
Approved
7-0.
W-7 First Reading of an
ordinance approving
rate changes proposed by TXU Gas
Distribution ("TXU")
for the
provision of natural
gas to consumers in
the Georgetown area -- Jim Briggs and
Tom Yantis
Paul Bennett of
TXU noted
that this
is a regional gas rate case to bring all of the 81 cities of the region
together on the
same rate.
Council
asked questions.
Motion by Smith, second by Lyda to approve the proposed rate changes. Approved 64. (Navarrette
opposed)
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Briggs read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Motion by
11:05 p.m. -- recessed
11:18 p.m. -- resumed
V Second Reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 72.217 acres in the Burrell
Eaves and Fredrick Foy Surveys, to be known as The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Texas,
Phase 4-E, Neighborhood Twenty -Four A and B, located on Texas Drive -- Melissa Murphy, Amelia
Sondgeroth and Tom Yantis
Murphy read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requriements of the City Charter.
Motion by Lyda, second by Navarrette to approve Ordinance No. 200140. Approved 7-0.
W First Readings
1. First Reading of an ordinance amending the 2000101 Annual Operating Plan Element (budget) for
various mid -year adjustments relating to capital projects, the 2001 debt issuance, Municipal
Court staffing, and the Parks Master Plan -- Laurie Brewer, Mick! Rundell and Tom Yantis
Rundell explained the item and read only the caption on first reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Pfiester, second by Smith to approve the ordinance
on first reading. Approved 6-1. (Navarrette opposed)
2. First Reading of an ordinance closing public hearing and levying assessments for the cost and
maintenance of certain improvements to be provided in the Georgetown Village Public
Improvement District #1; fixing liens and charges against property in the District and against the
owners thereof -- Cathy Riedel and Tom Yantis
This item was handled earlier in this agenda following Item AA -2.
3. First reading of an ordinance Rezoning Highland Park Revised, Block 1 Lot 2B (east 65 feet of Lot
2), from RS, Residential Single Family, to C-1, Local Commercial, or any more restrictive district,
located at 206 W. 23rd Street -- Melissa Murphy, Amelia Sondgeroth and Tom Yantis
This item was handled earlier in this agenda following Item AA -1.
4. First Reading of an ordinance amending the Century Plan for 10.84 acres in the Antonio Flores
Survey, from Intensity Level 2 to Intensity Level 3, located on County Road 193 (NE Inner Loop
Rd.) -- Melissa Murphy, Amelia Sondgeroth and Tom Yantis
Murphy read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Lyda, second by Noble to defer this item pending the
developer's contracting with HDR for a traffic impact analysis at the developer's expense.
Approved 7-0.
5. First Reading of an ordinance amending the Century Plan for 118.34 acres in the Joseph Fish
Survey, to be known as Woodlake Subdivision, from Intensity Level 1 to Intensity Level 4,
located along Williams Drive, across from Shell Road -- Carla Benton, Amelia Sondgeroth and
Tom Yantis
This item was handled earlier in this agenda following Item W-3.
6. First Reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 6.20 of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances
pertaining to taxicabs, buses and other vehicles for hire -- David Morgan, Cathy Riedel and
Tom Yantis
Riedel asked to defer this item. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to defer this item to the next
meeting. Approved 7-0.
7. First Reading of an ordinance approving rate changes proposed by TXU Gas Distribution
("TXU") for the provision of natural gas to consumers in the Georgetown area -- Jim Briggs and
Tom Yantis
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This item was handled earlier in this agenda following Item W-2.
8. First Reading of an ordinance to establish a joint meeting with City Council and the Planning and
Zoning Commission for a public hearing on the Design Guidelines and Overlay Ordinance for
the Downtown Business District and to determine notice requirements -- Renee Hanson and Tom
Yantis
Yantis explained the item and noted that he had provided a handout on the dais containing
options. He explained the options. There was discussion. Motion by Lyda, second by Noble to
choose Option 3 of the options provided by Tom Yantis, that being the public hearing at the
regularly -scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on August 7, 2001; with 15 days
prior to the public hearing notifying by regular mail the property owners within the district and within
a 200 -foot buffer; with notification of the public hearing published in the Williamson County Sun 15
days prior to the public hearing; and with signage placed every "X" feet along the district boundary
by July 23, 2001, notifying the public of the public hearing. Approved 7-0.
X Consideration of a Concept Plan for 118.34 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake
Subdivision, located along Williams Drive, across from Shell Road -- Carla Benton, Amelia Sondgeroth
and Tom Yantis
This item was handled earlier in this agenda following Item W-5.
Y Consideration and possible action on a process for the Council to evaluate proposals for the City's
independent audit -- Micki Rundell
Rundell explained that this is the last year of the five-year contract with Davis, Kinard. She said they have
received responses to Requests for Proposals and asked Council to determine the process for selecting the
auditor. Motion by Navarrette, second by Burson to hold a special workshop on Monday, July 16 from 1:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or on Thursday, July 12 to interview the two audit firms. Approved 7-0.
Z Update report on the status of the 2001/2002 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Element (Budget) and
consideration and possible action to finalize the dates for the Council Work Sessions balance the budget --
Micki Rundell
Rundell explained that staff has been working on "outcome measures" and grouping "like critical needs."
She said workbooks are to be distributed to Council on July 13, budget balancing will be July 17, 18 and 19,
and there will be a financial policy update on the July 10 workshop.
AA Leases and Agreements
1. Consideration and possible action on an amendment to Grace Heritage Center Lease to change
sign requirement in response to action taken by Historic Preservation Commission on June 5,
2001 -- Jim Dillard, Joe Burke and MaryEllen Kersch
This item was handled earlier in this agenda following Item U -3-c/
2. Consideration of approval of a letter agreement regarding utility infrastructure over -sizing
reimbursement for the construction of a 30 -inch waterline at HEB Georgetown #2 -- Jim Briggs
and Tom Yantis
This item was handled earlier in this agenda following Item X.
3. Consideration of and possible action on request by the Georgetown Hangar Condominium
Association for a new, thirty-year Airport land lease -- Clark Lyda
This item was handled earlier in this agenda at Item K.
11:46 p.m. -- motion to adjourn
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Approved :
ayor MaryEllen
The meeting was adjourned at 11:46 PM.
rsch
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City Secretary Sandra