HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 03.27.2001 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor MaryEllen Kersch presiding.
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; Anthony Lincoln, Director of Fire Services; Amelia Sondregoth, Director of
Development Services; Pablo Holguin, Director of Organizational Services; ; Don
Ward, Systems Engineering Manager; Gary Martin, Deputy City Attorney; Terry Jones,
Purchasing Director; William Adams, Water/Wastewater Superintendent; Melissa
Murphy, Development Technician; Travis McLain, Airport Manager; William Adams,
Water/Wastewater Superintendent
Called to order at 4:00 p.m.
A Library Needs Assessment Status Report
Bill Hidell of Hidell and Associates gave a presentation of the spacing needs of the Georgetown
Library and displayed four options.
B Code Enforcement Update
Fire Chief Anthony Lincoln introduced Code Enforcement Officer Julie Canady who gave Council a
slide presentation about code enforcement, the most significant problems and possible solutions.
Lincoln shared concerns with Council and asked them for support.
5:00 p.m. -- recessed for Executive Session
Executive Session
C Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
- Pending Litigation
- City and George Russell, in his official capacity as Acting City Manager and Officer for Public
Information v. John W. Cornyn, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. 00-0453; In the Supreme
Court of Texas
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- 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)
-
Dome] 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
E Sec.551.074 personnel matters
- Performance Review of Council -appointed employees — City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary
- Appointment of Associate Municipal Judge and method of payment
F Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
- Purchase of property for use for City facilities
Lease of City facilities
Reconvened at 6:07 p.m.
G Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
1. Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
Mayor Kersch welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of Council Meeting
procedures.
2. Mayor's Comments
- Proclamation for Williamson County and Cities Health District
Mayor Kersch read and presented a proclamation to Lettie Lee, the City's representative
to the Williamson County and Cities Health District.
- Proclamation for April 4, 2001 inauguration of Southwestern University President Jake Schrum
Mayor Kersch read and presented the proclamation to Richard Anderson of Southwestern
University
- Meeting of Williamson County Council on Domestic Violence
Mayor Kersch gave a brief report regarding the recent meeting.
- Announcement of vacancies on Library Board and Building Standards Commission
Mayor Kersch announced the two vacancies.
- Scheduling of Quarterly Performance Review of Municipal Judge
It was determined that the review will be held on Monday, April 9, at 3:45 p.m.
- Short Charter Review
Mayor Kersch reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the City Council as set out in the
Charter.
3. List of Topics from Executive Session
Banks read a list of subjects discussed by Council in Executive Session on Monday,
March 26, and Tuesday, March 27, 2001.
4. Reports from Councilmembers on issues affecting City operations
Response to recent newspaper articles regarding the Chisholm Trail Certificate of Convenience
and Necessity (CCN) negotiation -- Clark Lyda
Lyda asked to defer this item until later in the agenda.
5. Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments
- Capital Area Planning Council - no report
- Facilities - no report
- Finance - Bain announced the next meeting on Thursday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m. at the
Development Services Conference Room
- Fire and Police - Navarrette noted that the subcommittee met with Chief Lincoln last week to
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discuss the service areas covered by each station.
- Planning and Development - no report
- Sanitation -no report
Utilities and Transportation - no report
- Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities - no report
H Reports from Boards and Commissions
Parks and Recreation
John Philpott, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, introduced members of the
Parks Board in the audience, and gave Council a summary of board activities.
- Planning and Zoning
Chair Patrick Walsh gave Council a review of the process used and the items handled by
the Planning and Zoning Commission. He commended the City planning staff.
- List of Boards to report at future meetings:
April 10 - Economic Development Commission and Main Street Advisory Board; April 24 - Youth 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
Announcements from City Manager
- House Bill 1973
Russell noted that Council's action at a previous Council Meeting has helped to defer
action on this bill.
Senate Bill 1182
Russell noted that Council's action regarding categories of information that should be
reserved from public information is the emphasis for this bill.
- Late -Breaking Headlines
Russell introduced Carla Ezell, new Human Resources Director.
Russell said there are currently eight positions unfilled with six positions in the interview
process.
J Action from Executive Session items from Monday, March 26 and/or Tuesday, March 27, 2001
There was no action at this time.
K Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff,
if appropriate
Julia Allen, representing the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, regarding support of the sales tax
increase.
Allen gave Council information gained from research regarding the need for the sales tax increase.
She said the Chamber Board voted unanimously to support the City's proposed sales tax increase
and read and presented to Council a resolution that had been adopted by the Chamber Board.
Gordon Baker, representing the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, regarding support of the sales tax
increase.
Baker expressed appreciation for the work of the Citizens Funding Committee appointed by the
Council to investigate options to support the vital transportation needs in Georgetown. He noted
that economic development is limited by a lack of adequate transportation.
Mel Penland, representing the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, regarding support of the sales tax
increase and regarding the Rivery Development
Penland noted that the Chamber has assessed the impact of a proposed sales tax on the
members of the Chamber and that they feel there is no option but to support the increased sales
tax. He also said they wish to support economic development in all forms and that the Chamber
supports the development of the Rivery tract.
Lee Hoy, Pastor of NewChurch Georgetown regarding directional signage
He said he just started the church and they are temporarily meeting at Georgetown High School.
He said he has had some a -frame signs prepared to direct people to his church services. He
asked Council to direct staff to not pick up the church signs. He said his signs are put out at 9:00
a.m. and are picked up at 1:OO p.m. on Sundays.
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Dr. Jo Ann Ford said she is a member of one of the new churches in Georgetown. She said there are new
churches meeting in various school buildings. She said there is problem for people to find
churches meeting in schools unless there are directional signs on Sundays so people can find
them.
Rodney Harris of Choice Homes regarding directional signage
Harris noted that his homes are priced within reach of school teachers, police officers and other
people who work in Georgetown and are looking for affordable housing. He said the streets in his
development are new and don't appear on printed maps and the development is located in an
"out-of-the-way" location, making it difficult for buyers to find them unless there are directional
signs. He said they have seen a marked drop in sales in the past few weeks when the signs have
been removed. He asked to be able to set out a certain number of signs during a limited
timeframe on Saturdays and Sundays.
Bobby Glenn of Choice Homes regarding directional signage
Glenn was not in attendance at the Council Meeting.
Tom Gayhart, 400 River Down, regarding alignment of the western Inner Loop Road
Gayhart told Council he is building a house at the end of River Down. He said every road built in
the city should serve its best and most efficient use. He said the current alignment of the western
portion of the Inner Loop Road negatively effects three neighborhoods. He suggested the road
should be moved further west by another mile to support the neighborhoods that are being built
further west.
Charlie Skaggs, 4100 Rustle Cove, regarding City donation of $2500 to Project Graduation
Skaggs reviewed the Project Graduation activity that is provided for graduating seniors. He said
the organization is looking for support from the City.
Joel Broussard, co-owner of Inn on the Square, regarding the water line repairs and proposed resurfacing
on Main Street
Broussard provided a handout to the Council and told Council that he is co-owner with his wife,
Joella Broussard, of the Inn on the Square, the only "bed and breakfast" in the downtown area. He
said although the improvements to the water line on Main Street are needed, he objects to the
noise at night. He said the City has done the merchants on the square a service to do the work at
night, but he has not been able to schedule anyone at his place between Thursday and Sunday for
the last three weeks. He suggested specific work be done during the day, but if the work must be
done in the evening, he would like to be compensated for the loss of his buisness.
Mayor Kersch asked Russell to respond to this issue. Russell noted that it is a necessary project
and said the City paid an additional $40,000 to have the work done at night so as to be less
disruptive to the downtown businesses. He apologized to Dr. Broussard because there were some
major issues that occurred that were beyond City control. He said the City would continue to work
with Dr. Broussard to see if there is anything more that can be done.
William Adams said it was not intended for the work to have occurred on a specific Friday night
mentioned by Broussard. He said the contractor was not to have been working on that specific
night.
Public Hearing
L Public Hearing on the Cimarron Hills Public Improvement District
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:26 p.m. Mlcki Rundell noted to Council that the Public Hearing was
required by State Law. She asked for questions. There were no questions, so the public hearing was
closed at 7:27 p.m.
At this time, Item CC was brought forward on the agenda.
CC Discussion and possible action regarding adoption of Common Cause Model Ordinances for
Municipalities requiring contribution disclosure statements in variance applications; providing for an ethics
commission and providing for disposition of alleged violations; requiring the registration of lobbyists;
prohibiting political fundraising on or by use of public property; regarding subsequent representation, i.e.
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"revolving door"; providing for standards of conduct, disclosure of interest and financial disclosure; and
relating to electronic reporting of political contributions and political expenditures and additional disclosure
-- Clark Lyda
Lyda explained his desire to provide a method for handling ethics standards for public employees and
officials. He said the State Ethics Statute, under which the City currently operates, is broad and difficult to
understand. He suggested that the ordinances prepared by Common Cause would be good for the City of
Georgetown to adopt at a future meeting. He introduced Pam Fridrich.
Pam Fridrich, Program Director of Common Cause Texas, told Council that her organization concerns itself
with "good government" issues, allowing government to be accountable to the people. She said the
Common Cause model ordinances have been written by attorneys for cities to adopt. She announced that
there would be a seminar for Williamson County at the Round Rock Library at 10:00 on Saturday, March 31.
At Hoyt's request for clarification, Lyda spoke in favor of the disclosure ordinance and the development of
an ethics commission. Navarrette asked and Fridrich responded that no cities have adopted the model
ordinances
Motion by Lyda, second by Navarrette for staff to take the Common Cause model ordinances concerning
Standards of Conduct and Financial Disclosure, Ethics Commission, and Subsequent Representation
(Revolving Door) and prepare them for adoption as consistent with our standard ordinances. The
above-mentioned three model ordinances are for immediate priority. * Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent) (*as
corrected by Mayor Kersch at the April 10, 2001 Council Meeting.)
Statutory Consent Agenda
M Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Workshops and Executive Sessions of Monday, February
26 and Monday, March 5, the Regular Meetings of Tuesday, February 27, and Tuesday, March 6, 2001, and
the Special Meeting of March 19, 2001 -- Sandra Lee
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and with the eXGeptieR of Itern N. Approved --0 Corrections were suggested by • ei
by I i? 2001 Council•
N Consideration of a Resolution Directing the Publication of Notice of Intention to Issue City of Georgetown,
Texas Combination Tax and Utility System Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001; and
other matters related thereto -- Micki Rundell
pulled by Lyda Kersch*(See Regular Agenda) (*as corrected by Kersch at the April 10, 2001 Council
Meeting)
O Consider authorization to sell obsolete/scrap electric meters to Texas Meter Device Company in the
amount of $750.00 -- Terry Jones and Jim Briggs
P Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment to the existing Professional Services
Agreement, between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. to provide professional
engineering services related to the County Road 193 124nch Water Line Project, in the amount of
$41,500.00 -- Don Ward and Jim Briggs
O Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment to the existing Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. to provide professional
engineering services related to the Hutto Road 8 -Inch Water Line project, in the amount of $26,300.00 --
Don Ward and Jim Briggs
R Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment to the existing Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. to provide professional
engineering services related to the Pine Street and College Street 8 -Inch Water Line Project, in the
amount of $29,200.00 -- Don Ward and Jim Briggs
S Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Release of a Special Assessment Lien against property
located at 1223 Church Street -- Marianne Banks
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T Consideration
of approval of
an addendum to
the Lease Agreement
between the City and Airesun Limited
Partnership to
modify notice
provision and add
notification to lender --
Travis McLain and Verna Browning
U Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 18.37 acres in the Frederick Foy
Survey, to be known as Sun City Texas, Phase 4D, Neighborhood 17-8, located along the north end of Sun
City Boulevard and Red Road -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth
V Consideration and possible action on the Reinstatement of a Final Plat of 89.67 acres in the Antonio
Flores Survey, to be known as Georgetown High School -- Leane Heldenfels and Amelia Sondgeroth
W 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, Marianne Banks, and George Russell
Motion by Lyda, second by Hoyt to approve the Consent Agenda with corrections to the minutes and with the
exception of Item N. Approved 6-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
N Consideration of a Resolution Directing the Publication of Notice of Intention to Issue City of Georgetown,
Texas Combination Tax and Utility System Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001; and
other matters related thereto -- Micki Rundell (pulled by Lyda)
Mayor asked and Rundell explained
the
projects to
be funded by the
Certificates
of Obligation. Motion by
Burson, second by Bain to approve
the
resolution.
Approved 5-1.
(Navarrette
opposed)
X Consideration and possible action regarding Cox Communications services, our commitment to broadcast
Council meetings, and the elusive City contract with Cox -- MaryEllen Kersch
Mayor asked Banks for a brief summary of the previous discussion with Cox. Banks explained that the City
has been working with Cox for quite some time regarding negotiations. Russell said there are issues in the
franchise agreement regarding quality of service, response time, description of gross income, a pole
attachment addendum, a fiber use addendum, expanded cable presentation, and audit capabilities,
centering around the City receiving the revenue to which it is entitled and quality service for the customers.
Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to defer this item to the April 10 Council Agenda. Approved 6-0,
Y Consideration and possible action for expenditure of funds out of council contingency to pay for Economic
Development Impact and Traffic Study for Rivery Development -- George Russell
Russell explained that the cost for the traffic study will be $15,000. He said the economic impact study will
cost $25,000. Lyda asked that the road improvements addressed in the development agreement be
addressed in this study. When asked by Burson what the study will tell the City that is not already known,
Kersch noted that the City doesn't yet have information on the benefit to the City as opposed to the benefit
to the development. Lyda said the results of these studies will show a basis for allocating the cost of the
infrastructure improvements. There was discussion. Russell said the development agreement that would
be brought to Council on the April 10 agenda would be three-phase, with the developer paying for Phase 1.
Navarrette asked that it be written into the contracts that these studies not take longer than 30 to 45 days.
Motion by Lyda, second by Navarrette to approve the contract with Alliance Texas Engineering in an
amount not to exceed $15,000, for the study to be completed within a timetable of 30 to 45 days, and to
include the Highway 29 interconnection and the u -turn.
When questioned by Bain, Russell and Amelia Sondgeroth said a draft of staffs recommendation on the
phasing and design issues would be brought to Council on the April 10 Agenda. Rundell noted that the
financial options will also be presented. Russell said staff will provide to Council what they feel is a
legally -responsible response to the request from the Quorum Group. He said staff is trying to "nail down a
starting point." Lyda asked that it be emphasized that this proposed development agreement is not meant
to be a deterrent to the development. Russell noted that the traffic analysis would need to be funded from
Council Contingency. Lyda and Navarrette amended their motion to include that the traffic study would be
funded from Council Contingency. Vote was taken on the amended motion. Approved 5-1. (Burson
opposed)
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Russell explained the reason for the economic development impact study and introduced John Roberts,
Managing Director of TIP Development Strategies, Inc., who explained what his organization would provide
to the City.
Mel Penland, President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, asked Council to take a broader
approach to the traffic study than just looking at the roadways that are exclusively a part of the Rivery
Development. He commended TIP Development Strategies; saying he has worked with them on numerous
occasions, but offered that Council could do a telemarketing study to poll the citizens of Georgetown and
ask them if they would prefer to have the specific stores in Georgetown and it would only cost approximately
$5,000.
Motion by Lyda, second by Navarrette to approve the contract with TIP not to exceed $25,000 plus
expenses, to be completed in less than 45 days, and to be funded out of the Economic Development
Division funds. Bain asked Roberts and was told that his study does not do polling. Lyda said he doesn't
think it is necessary to ask the citizens if they want to shop in Home Depot or Walmart because he feels the
developer has already done some market studies.
Approved 6-0,
Z Consideration and possible action to authorize staff to contract with TIP Development Strategies, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $50,000, for community profile development, planning and economic impact
analysis for major economic development prospects -- George Russell
Russell explained that the reason this item is on the agenda is because the City has already paid $13,000
to TIP Strategies and this $50,000 is inclusive of the $25,000 just approved in the previous item. Motion by
Bain, second by Hoyt to approve the contract. Approved 6-0.
AA Rezonings
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Crestview Addition, Unit Two, Block 3, Lot 7, from
RO, Residential Office with a Site Plan, to RO, with a revised Site Plan, or any more restrictive
district, located at 2004 Williams Drive -- Carla Benton, Amelia Sondgeroth and George Russell
Melissa Murphy read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by
Bain, second by Burson to approve Ordinance No. 2001-22. Approved 6-0.
2. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 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
Murphy read only the caption of the proposed ordinance on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Bain, second by Burson to
approve on first reading. Approved 6-0.
BB Appointments
1. Consideration and possible action regarding the appointment of one member to the Airport
Advisory Board -- MaryEllen Kersch
Kersch noted that Dave Guggemos has notified her that he is moving. She explained that
Wallis Grabowsky has asked for several years to serve on the Airport Board, but was
appointed to the Building Standards Commission. She asked Council to approve the
appointment.
Keith Peshak asked Council to review some issues before appointing someone to the
Airport Board. He suggested that Council remove Chairman Steve Johnston. Kersch
informed Peshak that his speaking issue was not pertinent to the posted agenda item.
Peshak asked to be able to address the Council on the April 10 agenda regarding Airport
Board Chair Steve Johnston and request for an investigation.
Motion by
Navarrette, seond
by
Bain to approve the appointment of Wallis Grabowsky to
the
Airport
Board.
Approved
6-0,
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II
-1 First
Reading of an
ordinance amending
Section
42000 of the Subdivision Regulations concerning Dark
Land
Dedication --
John Philpott, Patrick
Walsh,
and MaryEllen Kersch
Philpott told Council that the Parks Board recommends approval of the parkland dedication ordinance. He
read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter. Bain asked and Philpott explained the purpose of the ordinance. Motion by Hoyt, second by Bain
to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0.
BB -3. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointments of the Main Street Advisory Board Design
Subcommittee -- Patty Eason and MaryEllen Kersch
Patty Eason listed the people who were recommended to be appointed to the subcommittee.
Boardmember Brent Boyd told Council why he wished to appoint the listed people. Motion by Navarrette,
second by Hoyt to approve the appointments. Approved 6-0.
BB -2. Discussion and
possible action on the
appointment of additional members to
the Board of Adjustment or
appointment of
alternates to the Board
-- Cathy Riedel, Marianne Banks and
George Russell
Banks explained the need for alternates. Motion by Navarrette, second by Bain to appoint two alternates
to the Board of Adjustment. Approved 6-0,
BB -4. Consideration and possible action for the selection process to appoint members to the Charter Review
Committee -- MaryEllen Kersch
Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to defer this item to the next agenda. Approved 6-0.
CC Discussion and possible action regarding adoption of Common Cause Model Ordinances for
Municipalities requiring contribution disclosure statements in variance applications; providing for an ethics
commission and providing for disposition of alleged violations; requiring the registration of lobbyists;
prohibiting political fundraising on or by use of public property; regarding subsequent representation, i.e.
"revolving door"; providing for standards of conduct, disclosure of interest and financial disclosure; and
relating to electronic reporting of political contributions and political expenditures and additional disclosure
-- Clark Lyda
This item was handled earlier in the agenda, following Item L, the Public Hearing.
FF Project status report on the painting of Grace Heritage Center and update on the condition of the structure,
as well as a progress report regarding the contract performance requirements included in the lease
agreement between Georgetown Heritage Society and the City of Georgetown -- George Russell
Hanson notified Council that Improved Appearances will be awarded the contract to do the painting of the
exterior of the Center. She said measurements have been taken and no movement of the building has
been noted since 1996. She said the sign will not be installed until after the painting has been completed,
but there is now a sign on the door that gives the operating hours.
GG Project status report on (a) Design Guidelines for the Downtown Business District, consultant, Winter and
Company, and (b) Market Analysis of the Downtown Business District, consultant, Economic Research
Associates -- Renee Hanson and George Russell
(a) Hanson said because they will do three separate case studies, the projected timeline has been
delayed. She said a final draft will be prepared and Nore Winter will back to Council around the first of May
to show the project, get input from the business district, and present it to Council in June.
(b) Hanson said because of the need for more data, the final report has been delayed, but the consultant
has been given a deadline of April 16 for the draft of the market analysis and implementation plan with the
report to be complete for presentation to the public by the end of April.
HH Consideration and possible action on instructions to consultant, Winter and Company, regarding
implementation of Design Guidelines for the Downtown Business District -- Renee Hanson and George
Russell
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Hanson said Winter needs to know whether they should prepare one document or two since we have a
historic district in the center of the downtown business district. Motion by Bain, second by Lyda to prepare
the implementation document for one entity. Approved 6-0.
DD Council Policy
1. Consideration and possible action relating to policies regarding Council appointed staff (city
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge) to include: Administrative issues (i.e,
leave, training, travel, vacation, coverage during absence) -- MaryEllen Kersch
Motion by Burson, second by Navarrette to establish a policy that the City Manager, City
Secretary and City Attorney notify the Council when and if they will be out of the office on vacation
or for training and identify the individual covering their responsibility.* (*as corrected by Kersch at
the April 10, 2001 Council Meeting) Approved 6-0. Russell said he would be gone on Thursday
and Friday of this week and that Micki Rundell will be Acting City Manager on Thursday and Jim
Briggs will be in charge on Friday.
2. Consideration
and
possible
action relating to governance policy to define protocol for interactions
between staff
and
Council -- MaryEllen
Kersch
Kersch asked for a motion that states that Council communication with staff except for requests for
information and praise, should go through the City Manager. Lyda asked that the policy be written
and brought back to Council on a future agenda.
EE Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with the chosen
conusultant, selected by the evaluating team, for Phase 1 of the comprehensive review and analysis of the
City°s development ordinances and Development Plan of the Century Plan -- Amelia Sondgeroth and
George Russell
Sondgeroth recalled that Jim Duncan and Lee Eisweiler had presented to Council at the workshop on
Monday. She said their proposal was so specific that a contract will be able to be drafted and brought to
the Mayor for signature. Lyda asked that the scope of Phase 1 be condensed so that it Phase ll* could be
completed and presented to Council by March of next year. Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to approve
the contract with Duncan and Associates. Approved 6-0. (*as corrected by Lyda at the April 10, 2001
Council Meeting)
FF Project status report on the painting of Grace Heritage Center and update on the condition of the structure,
as well as a progress report regarding the contract performance requirements included in the lease
agreement between Georgetown Heritage Society and the City of Georgetown -- George Russell
This item was handled earlier in the agenda, following Item BB -4.
GG Project status report on (a) Design Guidelines for the Downtown Business District, consultant, Winter and
Company, and (b) Market Analysis of the Downtown Business District, consultant, Economic Research
Associates -- Renee Hanson and George Russell
This item was handled earlier in the agenda, following Item BB -4.
HH Consideration and possible action on instructions to consultant, Winter and Company, regarding
implementation of Design Guidelines for the Downtown Business District -- Renee Hanson and George
Russell
This item was handled earlier in the agenda, following Item BB -4.
II First Readings
1. First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 42000 of the Subdivision Regulations
concerning Park Land Dedication -- John Philpott, Patrick Walsh, and MaryEllen Kersch
This item was handled earlier in the agenda following Item BB -1.
2, First 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
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Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to approve the ordinance on
first reading. Approved 6-0.
JJ Emergency Reading of an ordinance to extend the suspension of applications for manufactured housing
development projects until June 12, 2001 -- Verna Browning and George Russell
Browning read only the caption of the ordinance on emergency reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Burson, second by Lyda to declare that this should be
handled as an emergency. Approved 6-0. Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to approve Ordinance
No. 2001-23 on emergency reading. Approved 6-0.
KK Second reading of an ordinance to change the eligibility requirements for the Board of Adjustment and to
provide for the appointment of the Board of Adjustment Chairperson by the City Council -- Cathy Riedel,
Marianne Banks and George Russell
Banks read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Navarrette, second by Hoyt to
approve Ordinance No. 2001-24. Approved 6-0.
LL Discussion and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Georgetown and
Williamson County for the design and construction of the 30 -Inch West Loop Water Line, along Cedar
Breaks Road -- Don Ward, Jim Briggs, and George Russell
William Adams explained the reason and issues of the agreement. Bain pointed out that there is some
private property involved in the route of the line. Motion by Bain, second by Hoyt to approve the
agreement. Approved 6-0.
G-4 Reports from Councilmembers on issues affecting City operations
Response to recent newspaper articles regarding the Chisholm Trail Certificate of Convenience and
Necessity (CCN) negotiation -- Clark Lyda
Attached is the statement read by Lyda.
Motion by Tonn to adjourn at 10:23 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 PM.
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ayor MaryEllen Kersch
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Uty Secretary Sandra Lee