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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.10.2001 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: Charles "Ross" Burson, Ferd Tonn, Lee All Council present Bain, Susan Hoyt, Clark Lyda, Sam Pfiester, Llorente Navarrette George Russell, City Manager; Marianne Banks, City Attorney: Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager/Director of Community -Owned Utilities; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager/Director of Information Resources; Micki Rundell, j Director of Finance and Administration; Verna Browning, Director of Community Services; Amelia Sondregoth, Director of Development Services; David Morgan, Police Chief; Roland Waites, Police Lieutenant; Kevin Stofle, Police Lieutenant; Toni Maskunas, Police Department Communications Supervisor; Gary Martin, Deputy City Attorney; Cathy Riedel, Assistant City Attorney; Shelly Cameron, Webmaster; Mike Mayben, Energy Services Manager; Eric Lashley, Library Director; Judy Fabry, Library Staff Assistant A Development Services Staff presentation regarding the City's current driveway spacing standards, a comparison with other municipalities, and a proposed revision to the ordinance -- Leane Heldenfels, Amelia Sondgeroth, and George Russell Heldenfels told Council that staff recommends the standard of 200 -foot distance from major arterials as listed in the City of Austin Transportation Manual. Sondgeroth noted that the staff has not yet solicited engineering input on this recommendation and asked Jim Briggs to speak to Council. Briggs noted that the closer the distance between driveway cuts, the more impact it would have on traffic flow. He said he realizes the 400 -foot requirement has been a burden in certain cases, but he believes 100 -foot separations will increase the need for more transportation improvements. B Direction to staff regarding connectivity of streets between neighborhoods -- MaryEllen Kersch There was discussion regarding various subdivisions that have adhered to the ordinance and those that were built before the ordinance was adopted. Lyda and Bain suggested that each be dealt with on a case-by-case basis until the development ordinances have been revised. Briggs suggested that staff should review the traffic flow and connectivity issues on each development. C Presentation from Grande Communications -- Cathy Riedel, Marianne Banks, and George Russell City Council Meeting Minutes/April 10, 2001 Page 1 of 9 Pages The 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: Charles "Huss" Burson, Ferd Tonn, Lee All Council present »Bain, Susan Hoyt, Clark Lyda, Sam Pfiester, Llorente Navarrette Staff Present: George Russell, City Manager; Marianne Banks, City Attorney: Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager/Director of Community -Owned Utilities; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager/Director of Information Resources; Micki Rundell,, Director of Finance and Administration; Verna Browning, Director of Community Services; Amelia Sondregoth, Director of Development Services; David Morgan, Police' Chief; Roland Waites, Police Lieutenant; Kevin Stofle, Police Lieutenant; Toni Maskunas, Police Department Communications Supervisor; Gary Martin, Deputy City Attorney; Cathy Riedel, Assistant City Attorney; Shelly Cameron, Webmaster; Mike Mayben, Energy Services Manager; Eric Lashley, Library Director; Judy Fabry, Library Staff Assistant A Development Services Staff presentation regarding the City's current driveway spacing standards, a comparison with other municipalities, and a proposed revision to the ordinance -- Leane Heldenfels, Amelia Sondgeroth, and George Russell Heldenfels told Council that staff recommends the standard of 200 -foot distance from major arterials as listed in the City of Austin Transportation Manual. Sondgeroth noted that the staff has not yet solicited engineering input on this recommendation and asked Jim Briggs to speak to Council. Briggs noted that the closer the distance between driveway cuts, the more impact it would have on traffic flow. He said he realizes the 400 -foot requirement has been a burden in certain cases, but he believes 100 -foot separations will increase the need for more transportation improvements. B Direction to staff regarding connectivity of streets between neighborhoods -- MaryEllen Kersch There was discussion regarding various subdivisions that have adhered to the ordinance and those that were built before the ordinance was adopted. Lyda and Bain suggested that each be dealt with on a case-by-case basis until the development ordinances have been revised. Briggs suggested that staff should review the traffic flow and connectivity issues on each development. C Presentation from Grande Communications -- Cathy Riedel, Marianne Banks, and George Russell Banks introduced John Moore of Grande Communications who introduced Scott Ferguson. Ferguson gave a slide presentation regarding the background of Grande Communications and their provision of service. John Moore emphasized that they will provide quality customer service and be a good City Council Meeting Minutes/April 10, 2001 Page 1 of 9 Pages corporate citizen in Georgetown. Council did not go into Executive Session at this meeting. Called to order at 6:00 p.m. G Comments from the dais regarding the following items: 1. Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience Mayor welcomed the audience and gave a brief description of Council Meeting procedures. 2. Mayor's Comments - Presentation of Proclamation for Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Mayor Kersch asked Councilmember Navarrette to read and present the proclamation. - Southwestern Inauguration Mayor Kersch recalled the recent activities at the Inauguration. - Announcement of vacancy for alternate on Board of Adjustment Mayor Kersch announced that there is one alternate position to be filled on the Board of Adjustment. - Short Charter Review Mayor Kersch reviewed the Charter provisions regarding the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. Yantis noted that the Charter is on the City website. 3. List of Topics from Executive Session Banks read a list of the items discussed by the Council at the April 9, 2001 Executive Session 4. Reports from Councilmembers on issues affecting City operations - Response to articles in the Austin American Statesman -- Sam Pfiester Pfiester reported on what he nnnsideFe d to ho* inaccuracies of the articles in the Statesman regarding the bid for the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant. (*as corrected by Lyda at the April 24, 2009 Council Meeting) 5. Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments - Capital Area Planning Council - no report - Facilities -no report - Finance - Bain reported that the Committee met on March 29. - Fire and Police - Navarrette noted there would be another meeting soon. - Planning and Development - Lyda said there would be a meeting on annexation policy toward the end of the month - Sanitation - no report - Utilities and Transportation - Pfiester said the subcommittee met recently to discuss the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant bid - Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities - no meeting H Reports from Boards and Commissions - Economic Development Commission -- Chairman Scott La Grone distributed copies of the report to Council and gave highlights of that report. He asked Council to consider that the ad hoc members be given voting authority. He described to Council the three Economic Development Subcommittees. He noted that the members of the Commission are giving talks about the proposed Economic Development Plan and about the proposed 1/2 cent sales tax increase, and told Council they have received questions concerning the Rivery Development. He asked that Council give the Commission information regarding the Rivery Development. He spoke of the interviews this week for an Economic Development Director. He told Council that the Draft Economic Development Plan has drawn some response from the citizens, but the Commission is looking forward to more. Kersch, Bain and Lyda discussed the "charge" to the Commission. It was suggested that a joint workshop be set. Russell noted that an economic impact study has been solicited. He also said he has received a serious contact from a company looking to relocate in Georgetown. - Youth Advisory Board -- Brenda Culver, staff liaison to the Board gave Council a report on the current activities of the youth including the formation of a pediatric aids league and relay for life City Council Meeting Minutes/April 10, 2001 Page 2 of 9 Pages teams for which they will be looking for sponsors. She said they are working on projects for music in the park and youth activities at the Community Center. She said they are losing some members due to lack of attendance and will be losing the seniors at the end of the school year. - List of Boards to report at future meetings: April 24 - Main Street Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment; May 8 - Building Standards and Convention and Visitors Bureau; May 22 - Downtown Business District Design Steering Committee and Historic Preservation; June 12 - Library Board, Airport Board, and Housing Authority; June 26 - Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning Commission; August 14 - Economic Development Commission and Youth Advisory Board; Announcements from City Manager - Open House for Fire Station Number Four Russell noted that the Open House would be held on Thursday, May 10 in the evening. He told Council he is looking forward to hiring the Economic Development Director. - Late -Breaking Headlines -- none At this time, Kersch moved forward the following item from the Regular Agenda: Y Appointments 1. Consideration of the appointment of Emma Fielder to the Library Advisory Board to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Helen Jenkins -- MaryEllen Kersch Motion by Bain, second by Navarrette to appoint Emma Fielder to the Library Advisory Board. Approved 6-0. (Hoyt absent from the dais) J Action from Executive Session items from Monday, April 9 and/or Tuesday, April 10, 2001 There was no action. K Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff, if appropriate Keith Peshak regarding Airport Board Chairman Steve Johnston and request for an investigation. Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, told Council he thinks he is the only one who has done a line item investigation of the cost of renovating the airport terminal. He asked Council to do an investigation of Airport Board Chair Steve Johnston. He gave two occurrences at recent Airport Board Meetings that he said he feels were illegal according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. He requested to speak again at the next Council Meeting. L Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Workshop and Executive Session of Monday, March 26 and the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 27, 2001 -- Sandra Lee and George Russell Kersch and Lyda proposed corrections to the minutes of Tuesday, March 27, 2001. M Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of the contract between the City of Georgetown and Flowers Construction Company, L.P., for electric system maintenance and construction in the amount of $1,500,000.00 -- Michael W. Mayben, Jim Briggs, and George Russell Pfiester asked how the amount was determined. Briggs explained that an annual amount was derived for a three-year period based on the units for labor and material to quantify the contracts. He said the amount is an estimated range. N Consideration and possible action to approve authorizing Reed, Stowe and Yanke, LLC to begin Phase III of the Competitive Fee Analysis not to exceed $105,500.00 -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Pulled by Navarrette. (See Regular Agenda) City Council Meeting Minutes/April 10, 2001 Page 3 of 9 Pages O Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute a lease by and between the City of Georgetown and Manning Environmental, for Building 3, Georgetown Industrial Buildings, consisting of approximately 7,200 square feet, located at 401 W. 8th Street, Georgetown -- George Russell (pulled by Russell and deferred to the April 24 Council Meeting) P Consideration and possible action to authorize the Library to submit an application to the Texas Commission on the Arts for a grant of $275.00 -- Eric Lashley, Verna Browning, and George Russell Q Consideration of a resolution acknowledging receipt of a Petition for inclusion of Certain Real Property into the Georgetown Village Public Improvement district #9 and setting a public hearing concerning same -- Gary D. Martin and George Russell Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to approve with the exception of items N and O, and the minutes corrected. Approved 6-0. N Consideration and possible action to approve authorizing Reed, Stowe and Yanke, LLC to begin Phase III of the Competitive Fee Analysis not to exceed $105,500.00 -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Rundell recounted the various specific parts of the analysis that were asked by Council to be accomplished on a priority basis. She said the Phase II portion would be accomplished by next February. Motion by Lyda, second by Navarrette to approve up to a budget authorization of $45,000.00. Approved 6-0, R Discussion and direction to staff concerning citizen complaints regarding Cox Communications -- MaryEllen Kersch Kersch noted that she has received many phone calls complaining about the poor quality of service from Cox Communications. Carolyn Jackson, 204A Tamara Drive, told Council she feels the local employees of Cox are doing the best they can, but she blames the ownership, Cox Communications of Atlanta, Georgia. She said she was unable to reach the normal channels she was accustomed to receiving, and when she couldn't find them, she tried to call Cox. She was unsuccessful at reaching them by phone, so she drove to the Cox office, and was told, they were not answering the phones and also told she would be receiving more channels for $4 extra, which she explained she does not want. Bain noted he had a similar situation, and was able to get through, but was put on hold for 20 minutes and then disconnected. Pfiester asked and it was confirmed that Cox Communications owns the Austin American Statesman. S Consideration and possible action on request for waiver of application fee for Grande Communications -- Marianne Banks and George Russell Kersch explained that the City is eager to see competition to the service provided by Cox Communications. Banks explained that Grande Communications is asking that the Council waive the $10,000 application fee that is a part of the new master cable ordinance, but was not in place when Cox Communications initiated their franchise with the City. Bain asked if the fee could be deferred until the franchise agreement is approved. Riedel noted there were other feesincluded in the franchise agreement that would need to be negotiated. Motion by Bain, second by Lyda to waive the payment of the initial application fee at this time and to make that a part of the negotiations for the franchise agreement. Approved 6-0. T Discussion and possible action on final report on library needs assessment -- Eric Lashley, Verna Browning, and George Russell Lashley asked Hidell to explain the report. Hidell provided and explained the final report, which contains four options. He said he and the Library Board recommend Options B or D. T. R. Reid, Chair of the Library Foundation, commended Lashley and the entire Library staff, but noted that City Council Meeting Minutes/April 10, 2001 Page 4 of 9 Pages the Foundation feels the lack of space at the current building limits the service that can be provided. He strongly urged that the Council hold a bond election to fund the Llibrary. He thanked the Council for funding the needs assessment. He told Council that the 16 members of the Foundation would be willing and available to campaign for this issue. Navarrette asked Hidell if branch locations were considered. Lashley said it had been discussed, and the issue was popular to a point, but there would be additional expenses due to the need for addtional staff and materials and maintenance of additonal buildings. Navarrette asked that more information be provided to the Council regarding branch locations as an additional study. He also asked about combining with the school district. Lashley said the trend now is to limit public at the school campuses due to security problems. Motion by Navarrette, second by Lyda to accept the final report and have this put on the Council Facility Subcommittee agenda to see where this fits in the scope of the City's building projects. Pfiester clarified that a site had not been addressed. Motion by Hoyt, second by Pfiester to amend the original motion to add a four-week timetable. Amendment approved 7-0. Main motion approved 7-0. U Discussion and direction to staff regarding WBCO's request for site for Early Head Start Program -- Verna Browning and George Russell Browning noted that WBCO would like to obtain a site so that the program could be operational this fall. She sugggested two locations. She introduced Robert Howard of WBCO who distributed a proposal to Council. There was discussion as to whether land on College is deed restricted as park land. Motion by Bain, second by Hoyt to defer this item to the next Council Meeting. Approved 6-0. (Navarrefte abstained) Russell noted that one of the "Tessco" buildings has been vacated. W Discussion and possible action regarding a development agreement with Quorum Equities Group -- Marianne Banks and George Russell Russell noted that this item was placed on the agenda to provide the framework to be considered in the development agreement. He said there are a number of pending issues that are not yet completed, including the traffic and economic impact analyses, and he welcomed Council's comments. Sondregoth explained why a PUD development is not being proposed for the Rivery due to the urban design standards. She said the architect will have some sketches and designs prepared by the next Council Meeting. Russell explained the phases and timelines. There was discussion regarding the separation of the Country Club Road improvements from the bond issue affecting the Rivery development. When questioned by Lyda, Bond Counsel, Carol Polombo, said debt was issued against the Country Club Road project and the City is required by tax* law to dedicate those funds to that project. Briggs reviewed the background on the alignment of Country Club Road. Russell noted that Phase I of the development is to be paid by the developer and Phase 11 and Phase III will be funded by the revenue from the development. (*as corrected by Lyda at the April 24, 2001 Council Meeting) 8:24 p.m. -- recessed 8:42 p.m. -- resumed Open Session Rundell told Council that several options for funding were reviewed, explaining the strategy behind the phasing process. When asked by Kersch if the City would be legally obligated for the funding of Phases 11 and III if the revenue stream stops, Rundell said the City's credit would be at risk if the revenue stream fails. Navarrette asked and Rundell clarified that property tax and sales tax from the development would provide the revenue stream. Russell emphasized that the City is relying on the outcome of the economic impact study and if the numbers determine that the project is not feasible, the City will not go forward with the development. Lyda stated that he is not willing for the City to have any credit exposure on this project. Pfiester agreed with Lyda and clarified that Phases II and III will depend on general obligation debt. Garry Kimball of First Southwest Company explained the "trade-off' of using a Public Improvement District (PID) instead of issuing city self -supported debt. He noted that a debt -free scenario would require a long lead time. Pfiester confirmed a two- to three-year delay on beginning the road improvement projects. There was much discussion as to which road projects should be included in the PID. Polombo emphasized that a "special benefit" would need to be specified. Russell said further work on doing a PID will be done; contact will be made with the County regarding the County Development District (CDD); and some kind of funding mechanism for Phases 11 and III, other than general obligation debt, will be investigated. Jim Brown, 117 Randolph Road, told Council he wants the improvements at the intersection of Country Club Road and Williams Drive to go forward as soon as possible. He suggested that transportation planning be done to determine whether to put public money into the project. City Council Meeting Minutes/April 10, 2001 Page 5 of 9 Pages Bain asked Briggs why the City is not currently working on the Country Club intersection. Briggs responded that there is difficulty in locating one of the landowners. He said CDM, Inc. has completed most of the design with the exception of a particular piece of right of way that may require environmental investigation due to possible hazardous contamination. He said there is also the question as to how many lanes are to be constructed. Maura Chricton, 201 River Hills Drive, asked about the timeline on the transportation and economic impact studies, and asked if the public could have access to the information prior to the Council Meeting. Russell said he will make it available at the Library as soon as it is received. Pfiester clarified with Chricton the buffer distance to be provided. Chricton emphasized that their main issue is the safety of entering and leaving the neighborhood. Sondregoth confirmed that the 150 foot buffer is on the plat that will be brought to Council for approval. BB 2. First Reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Combination Tax and Utility System Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001 in an amount not to exceed $5,470,000, approving an official statement and other matters related thereto -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Ken Evans, candidate for City Council District 7, read a statement saying that he is disturbed at seeing that the Council is issuing certificates of obligation without allowing the public to vote on that issue. He also took exception to the recent purchase of an additional building, and the lights. He suggested asking the citizens to vote on whether to fund the projects. Kersch asked and Rundell explained that there are three main reasons for doing certificates of obligation rather than issuing bonds due to the timeliness and costs. She explained the City was able to purchase the building at a significant cost saving. Motion by Tonn, second by Hoyt to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-1. (Navarrette opposed) BB 3. First Reading of an ordinance authorizing the City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001; in an amount not to exceed $1,110,000.00 -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Rundell noted the shortfall for the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant and recommended $750,000 proceeds and an additional $50,000 in issuance costs be added to the amount for this series for a total of $1,910,000. She said this would take care of everything involved with the Pecan Branch Plant. It was determined that the item was posted for $1,110,000 and could not be increased without a separate posting. Banks noted that there would need to be 10 days between readings and suggested doing it as an Emergency Reading. Motion by Lyda, second by Hoyt to defer. Approved 7-0. It was determined that the Emergency Reading would take place at the Council Meeting on April 24. BB 4. First Reading of an ordinance levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements to be provided in the Cimarron Hills Public Improvement District; fixing charges and liens against the property and its owners and providing for the collection of the assessment -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Navarrette, second by Bain to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0. BB 1. First Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone San Gabriel Village, Section One, Block 1, Lot 1 B from C -2A, Restricted — Commercial First Height to exclude multifamily, to C -2A, Restricted -Commercial First Height to include multifamily residential, located on Waters Edge Circle -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth Carla Benton read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Bain, second by Burson to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0. V Consideration and possible action on a contract with Nextel Communications to lease space on the James Street water tower to Nextel for the operation of wireless communication services -- Cathy Riedel, Jim Briggs, and George Russell City Council Meeting Minutes/April 10, 2001 Page 6 of 9 Pages Briggs said the issues of concern were discussed with Nextel and are now included in the agreement and have been outlined on the agenda item cover sheet. Motion by Hoyt, second by Pfiester to approve the contract. Lyda said there were still some unacceptable provisions in the agreement. Approved 6-1. (Lyda opposed)(Navarrette absent from the dais)(Navarrette voted in favor when he returned to the dais.) W Discussion and possible action regarding a development agreement with Quorum Equities Group -- Marianne Banks and George Russell Handled earlier after Item U. X Consideration and possible action regarding voting authority for ad hoc members of the Economic Development Commission -- Scot LaGrone, Tom Yantis, and George Russell Kersch said she recalled that the Council had established a timetable when the ad hoc members would be removed from the Commission. Riedel confirmed that the ordinance states that the ad hoc members would be removed as of March 2002. Kersch explained that because of their background and association with the Georgetown Industrial Foundation, the ad hoc members were established as non-voting so they could provide their experience but not create a conflict of interest by voting. Bain expressed appreciation to the ad hoc members for their service. Navarrette asked and Yantis replied that the reason for wanting them to vote was not because of a failure to reach a quorum. Ken Evans noted that the three ad hoc members did not ask for voting authority. He said it was suggested by another member and was a unanimous vote by the membership. No action was taken on this item suggesting that it be an item on the agenda for the joint workshop with the Economic Development Commission scheduled for Tuesday, April 24. Y Appointments 1. Consideration of the appointment of Emma Fielder to the Library Advisory Board to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Helen Jenkins -- MaryEllen Kersch Handled earlier after Item 1. 2. Consideration of the appointment of Tom Norrell to the Building Standards Commission to fill the vacancy left by the transfer of Wallis Grabowsky to the Airport Advisory Board -- MaryEllen Kersch Motion by Burson, second by Navarrette to approve the appointment of Norrell. Approved 7-0. 10:10 p.m. --recessed 10:16 p.m. -- resumed 3. Consideration of the appointment of Tom Nichols to the Board of Adjustment as an alternate member -- MaryEllen Kersch Motion by Lyda, second by Pfiester to approve the appointment of Nichols. Approved 4-0. (three Councilmembers absent from the dais) Z Consideration and possible action relating to a governance policy to define protocol for interactions between staff and Council -- MaryEllen Kersch Bain asked about communication with the assistant city managers and at subcommittee meetings. There was much discussion. It was determined that this item would be brought back to the Council at a future agenda. Motion by Navarrette, second by Pfiester to defer this item to the next meeting. Hoyt asked Lyda to emphasize the role of the subcommittees. Council will bring back suggestions as to how the policy should be written. Approved 7-0. AA Second Readings 1. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2000/01 Annual Operating Plan Element (budget) for transfer of appropriation to fund the costs associated with a Code Enforcement Officer and Code Enforcement Supervisor per Council directive -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Bain, second by Hoyt to approve Ordinance No. 2001-25. Approved 7-0, City Council Meeting Minutes/April 10, 2001 Page 7 of 9 Pages 2. Second reading of parkland dedication ordinance of an ordinance amending Section 42000 of the Subdivision Regulations concerning Park Land Dedication -- John Philpott, Patrick Walsh, and MaryEllen Kersch Banks read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Bain, second by Hoyt to approve Ordinance No. 2001-26. Approved 7-0. 3. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 61.8 acres in the William Addison Survey, to be known as SummerCrest Subdivision (formerly known as First Charter Subdivision) from A, Agricultural to RS, Residential Single Family, or any more restrictive district, located on SH 29 East -- Melissa Murphy, Amelia Sondgeroth, and George Russell Sondgeroth read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Bain, second by Hoyt to approve Ordinance No. 2001-27. Approved 7-0. 4. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 31.10 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, from A, Agricultural to RM -2, Residential -Dense Multi -family and RM -3, Residential -Office and Service Districts, located along Northwest Boulevard south of Whisper Oaks Lane -- Melissa Murphy, Amelia Sondgeroth, and George Russell Sondgeroth read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Bain, second by Hoyt to approve Ordinance No. 2001-28. Approved 7-0. 1. First Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone San Gabriel Village, Section One, Block 1, Lot 1 B from C -2A, Restricted — Commercial First Height to exclude multifamily, to C -2A, Restricted -Commercial First Height to include multifamily residential, located on Waters Edge Circle -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth Handled earlier in the meeting following Item W. 2. First Reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Combination Tax and Utility System Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001 in an amount not to exceed $5,470,000, approving an official statement and other matters related thereto -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Handled earlier in the meeting following Item W. 3. First Reading of an ordinance authorizing the City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001; in an amount not to exceed $1,110,000.00 -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Handled earlier in the meeting following Item W. 4. First Reading of an ordinance levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements to be provided in the Cimarron Hills Public Improvement District; fixing charges and liens against the property and its owners and providing for the collection of the assessment -- Micki Rundell and George Russell Handled earlier in the meeting following Item W. 5. First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 3.04.100 of the Code of Ordinances to provide for the additional rights authorized by Section 854.202(g) of Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended, concerning participation of City employees in the Texas Municipal Retirement System with respect to 20 year retirement -- Tom Yantis and George Russell Yantis noted that the legal counsel of TMRS requested that the City provide clarification regarding the intent of the 20 -year retirement provision. He read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Navarrette, second by Tonn to approve this ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0. City Council Meeting Minutes/April 10, 2001 Page 8 of 9 Pages CC Report on the Reorganization of the Police Department -- David Morgan and George Russell Morgan gave four reasons for the reorganization as (1) to enhance professionalism through increased supervision; (2) to prepare the Department for the future anticipated growth and development; (3) to provide quality customer service while maintaining the community's sense of "small town values;" and (4) to continue the balance of "basic" police services and community policing strategies through problem -solving efforts. He said there are no additional budget costs needed to support this reorganization plan. Kersch questioned the possibility of increased salaries to correspond with the new job titles. Morgan explained that any increased pay grades would be requested as a part of the "career ladder" and to allow Georgetown salaries to be competitive with other agencies in the area. At Lyda's question, Yantis explained that the market analysis that was done last year was not necessarily a look at competitiveness within the area for all positions city-wide. He said it is something that needs to be done on a regular basis. He said any increase in pay grades would be assessed at budget time in comparison to all other budgetary issues. Yantis assured Lyda that there has been no implied salary adjustment corresponding with the title changes. Russell said he feels there are a few minor "career ladder" adjustments that need to be made, but he will place them into the budget cycle. Navarrette emphasized that there are no decisions made at the subcommittee level and that he will not make any decisions related to salary for the police department because his brother is a police officer. Burson said the reorganization changes should be the business of the manager and his staff, and not the concern of the Council unless money is concerned. DD Consideration and possible action on hiring an attorney to draft a revised City Charter -- Marianne Banks and George Russell Della Green asked what the Council had decided about the Charter. Kersch and Banks explained that the election process would need to be determined before the Charter can be changed. Green told Council that she thinks the possibility of changing the Charter should be a voter decision and there needs to be a committe of citizens formed to make suggested revisions. Kersch acknowledged that is what is being done. Green said even the possibility of changing it should be put to a vote. EE Consideration and possible action for the selection process to appoint members to the Charter Review Committee -- MaryEllen Kersch It was determined that this item would be deferred to a future agenda following the determination of the election process to be used in Georgetown. FF Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution to amend the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for the Georgetown Enrichment Corporation, including renaming the Corporation and revising its purpose -- Cathy Riedel, Marianne Banks, and George Russell This item was deferred to a future agenda, depending on the outcome of the sales tax issue on the May 5 ballot. The meeting was adjourned at 11:22 PM. ayor MaryEllen Kersch City Council Meeting Minutes/April 10, 2001 Page 9 of 9 Pages ME City Secretary Sand