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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.23.1993 CC-R!I an ma V WALS)w 10al of CORTj l CouncilThe City of of ♦ - •wn, Texas, met in regular session on ♦ - d with Mayor -♦ Wood presiding. Council Members Present. Ferd Tann Mike McMaster Lupe Carranco Jane Voltz Doris Curl Dick Vincent Staff Present: Bob Hart, City Manager Marianne Banks, City Attorney Elizabeth Gray, City Secretary Ed Barry, Dir. of Development Svcs. Randy Morrow, Dir.of Parks & Recreation Jim Briggs, Dir.of Comm. Owned Utilities Hartley Sappington, Dir.of Comm. Svcs. Council♦• Hildy Kingma, Chief Planner Ron Coleman, Public Information Clyde von Rosenberg, Chief Planner Barbara Raney, Util. Office Supervisor Dave Hall, Building Official Travis McLain, Airport Manager Sheree Rabe, Asst. City Attorney Ron Coleman, Public Information Officer Terry Jones, Purchasing Agent Mary Lee Prigge, Recreation Supervisor Sandra Lee, Deputy City Secretary Workshop --Call to order 5:50 p.m. A Review and discussion of recent TML Annual Conference/Mayor and Council Councilmembers expressed that the conference was very worthwhile --excellent speakers, good exhibits and the opportunity to meet with elected officials of other Texas cities. B Policy directions to Charter Review Committee/Bob Hart, Marianne Banks and Elizabeth Gray Council discussed several suggested changes such ase lengthening Councilmember terms to three years; instigating an interview/screening method for members of boards and commissions; and requiring governance training for members of boards and commissions. Hart requested three nominees from Mayor Mood and two each Minutes of City Council Meeting November 23, 1993 Page 1 of 9 Pages from the Councilmembers to serve as members of the Charter Review Committee. Councilmembers submitted the following appointments. Mayor Wood Harry Gold Luther Laubach Jim Colbert Mike McMaster Blick Sikes Tim O'Neill Doris Curl Ed Sheridan Ann Snell Jane Voltz Pete Weyrauch Gary Watkins Lupe Carranco Nat Lopez Llorente Navarette Ferd Tonn Ed Evans Claude Proctor Dick Vincent Joe Thornton Millie Rucker Winfred Bonner (absent due to illness/will provide names at a later date) Mayor Wood asked that Jim Colbert be appointed as Chair of the Committee if the precedent is established that the Mayor is allowed to appoint the Chair. Executive Session - (first part of posted two-part session) C Sec. 551.071 Consultation with attorney Regular Session --Called to Order at 7:07 p.m. Public Hearing D Public Hearing on I-35 Frontage Road Property Assessments/Marianne Banks Banks reviewed the history, methodology, and affected parties for the frontage assessment, and introduced Larry Kokel of Kokel Appraisals, who explained the method of appraising and asked for questions. Bill Connor, representing Harold Leverson of Franchise Realty Association, spoke to Council regarding the negative effect on McDonald's Restaurant due to the loss of visual attraction by eliminating the access road. Jerry Torgesen, representing First Gibraltor Bank/First Madison Bank, spoke to Council to protest the amount assessed to the First Gibraltor tract. Annette Jones, representing Eula Corporation, spoke to Council regarding her opinion that the assessment for Eula Corporation property is excessive. Minutes of City Council Meeting November 23, 1993 Page 2 of 9 Pages Larry Kokel agreed that McDonald's Restaurant would be aNected negatively, but that the appraisal was done based on the fact that the owner, Franchise Realty Association, would gain an enhanced position on the property between the current location of McDonald's and the current frontage road. LritlitagC F#Wt Lit' 1111plit" C C p 97atutin NFETS anic SaYEU VF1 Li PROIN, • WalMart.i,'.•that MayoriTern Mike McMasterhad been of the Transportation Committee that had worked on obtaining the frontage road kom the Department of Transportation, Banks informed Council that there would be a first reading of an ordinance declaring the assessments on this agenda and asked if there were any considerations to be made before the reading of the ordinance. There were no further comments. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Consent Agenda E Approval of meeting minutes --Regular Meeting of November 9, 1993/Elizabeth Garay Curl asked that two corrections be made to the minutes. On Item U regarding the Grace Church Renovation, it should be noted that the completion date for Phase I is March 4, 1994. Beneath that statement, in the third paragraph, the word "enjoyment" should be replaced with "value." (The minutes were corrected to reflect these changes.) F Award of bid for Fire Department uniforms to Casco Industries in the amount of $5,175.00/Les Bunte and Terry Jones Ga Award of bid for Fire Department protective equipment to Casco Industries in the amount of $6,900.00/Les Bunte and Terry Jones H Award of bid for a plotter to Austin Business Computers in the amount of $7,698.70/Susan Morgan and Terry Jones I Award of bid for a utility trailer to American Fence and Supply in the amount of $6,945.00/Susan • t Terry Jones J Award of bid for banquet tables to Mity-Lite in the amount of $5,920.00/Randy Morrow and Terry Jones Award of • • for remodelingof Office Building to Management Specialties,in the amount of $10,606.12/Susan Morgan and Terry Jones Minutes of City Council Meeting November 23, 1993 Page 3 of 9 Pages L Award of bid for the purchase of tires and tubes to various bidders/Susan Morgan a Terry Jones M Award of bid for printing the 1993/1994 Annual Operating Plan Element of the Centu •',: (Budget) to Copy -Right in the amount of $5,850.00/Susan Morgan and Terry Jol N Approval of addendum to airport lease agreement with Pilot's Choice Aviation, Inc. (PCA)/Hartley Sappington and Travis McLain 0 Authorization for Mayor to sign an agreement with Lone Star Gas to collect Lone St Gas Payments/Susan Morgan and Barbara Raney i P Approval of professional services agreement with Roming Parker Associates, consulting engineers of Temple, Texas relating to the North 81 Waterline Project/Jim Briggs Q Approval of engineering services from Cramp, Dresser, & McKee relating to the design of the Pecan Branch Interceptor Project/Jim Briggs R Ratification of a variance to building setback requirements for Pleasant Valley, Block F, Lot 10, locally known as 2601 Silver Valley Drive/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma S Approval of a resolution to authorize a license to encroach into the five -foot -wide public utility easement (PUE) located along the rear property line of Lot 10, Block F, Pleasant Valley, locally known as 2601 Silver Valley Drive/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma T Approval of a resolution to authorize a quit claim deed for abandonment of a five -foot - wide PUE located along the south side property line of Lot 10, Block F, Pleasant Valley, locally known as 2601 Silver Valley Drive/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma U Ratification of variances to the site design standards at Hughes Addition, Block 2, locally known as 410 E. University Ave., the First United Methodist Church/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma V Approval of final plat of the Kirschman Acres Subdivision, a subdivision of 15.0 acres in the William Addison Survey; and requested ratification of variances to the Subdivision Regulations/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma W Approval of a resolution to authorize a quit claim deed to abandon a 10 foot -wide Public Utility Easement (PUE) located along the west side property line of Lot 33, Block D, Berry Creek, Section 1, locally known as 30105 Oakmont Drive/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma X Approval of City of Georgetown participation to intervene in the upcoming LORA fuel factor and fuel reconciliation cases before the Public Utility Commission/Bob Hart Minutes of City Council Meeting November 23, 1993 Page 4 of 9 Pages Voltz asked that it be noted that the Consent Agenda contained two items granting variances, one on a project already under construction, and another variance to the number of parking spaces required. She wished to note that she felt "uncomfortable precedents" were being set. Curl asked if there were some way to "track" variances. Barry explained that a more sophisticated computer program would be initiated soon, so that might be possible in the future. Curl also asked Council to pursue fire lane regulations. Motion by Voltz, second by McMaster to approve the Consent Agenda with the changes made in the minutes as requested by Councilmember Curl. Approved 6-0. (Curl abstained from voting on Items M and U.) Regular Ag nda Y Citizens wishing to address the Council. Gwen & Toby Lierman expressed concern about the LCRA power line structure recently constructed in the island at Oak Lane and Country Club Road. They presented a petition to Council of 70 concerned citizens. The Liermans thanked City Manager Bob Hart for his cooperation. Hart said that he has asked LCRA to look into the engineering possibilities of moving the structure to another location. McMaster stated that he had attended the LCRA Public Hearing where they announced the pending construction of the power line structure, but he was shocked to see the actual size. Bill Connor gave Council a copy of the independent appraisal that had been done on the two parcels of land owned by Franchise Realty Assoc. And presented it to Attorney Banks to be a part of the official record. Mayor Wood recognized Boy Scout Paul Jones attending the meeting as a requirement for a scout achievement, and awarded him a City of Georgetown pin. Z Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff comments and reports. ® Announcement of Nancy Reavis as "Mayor for the Day" ® "Mayor for the Day" Activity - Proclamation declaring week of November 29 through December 4, 1993, as Home Care Week in Georgetown Mayor Wood introduced Nancy Reavis who read a proclamation for Home Health Care Week, and as "acting" Mayor, introduced the next agenda item. Presentation by OMI regarding plant operation modifications at the water treatment plants/Jim Briggs and Kirby Chaney Minutes of City Council Meeting November 23, 1993 Page 5 of 9 Pages Briggs ! t that Operations .', • • updated the plant operation procedures and recommended that the HDD Study on disinfecting would be maintained using chloramines; als Is calibration and metering of equipment! •.• contamination problem experienced here has also been experienced other parts of the country, i.e. Ann Arbor, Michigan and San Dieg California. OMI recommends a quarterly flushing program and the use free�chlorine disinfectant one • out of during flow. Mayor ••ti expressed the Council'sappreciation of the way OMI is handling the operations at the treatment plants. Mc Master noted that the daughter + of •. •yee Ruth Gonzales w• .. awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association. • McMaster noted that the Playscape is complete. He attended the Opening Ceremony on Sunday. • McMaster noted that the City received awards from the LCRA for environmental excellence. • Vincent asked about landscaping around the Playscape. Parks Director Randy Morrow answered that trees were being donated and would be planted soon, and grass, as well as installation of a water fountain for the handicapped, and poles to be put in to prevent cars from entering the play area. AA Second Reading of Ordinance No. 93-39 amending the Economic Development Element of the Century Plan/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg Von Rosenberg noted to Council that this ordinance does not require publication and will become effective immediately upon approval by the Council. Section 5 of the original has been corrected to that effect. Motion • • • by • i to approve i • • . ! on second reading.Approved • i' BB Second Reading of Ordinance No. 93-40 amending Sec. 10.12.100 of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances to establish temporary traffic regulations in San Gabriel Park during the San Gabriel Lights display and establishing dates for the San Gabriel Light Display/Marianne Banks McMaster noted that the recently published City Letter is incorrect in stating that the San Gabriel Lights Display would only take place on Saturdays. The Display Minutes of City Council Meeting November 23, 1993 Page 6 of 9 Pages reading.11,111 111 111 1111111,1111111 11111111111,111111 � � Motion by Tonn, second by Vincent to approve Ordinance No. 93-40 on second •• • • i. CC Ratification of a variance to parking requirements at San Gabriel Heights, Section Block J, Lot 6, locally known as 303 Tallwood Drive/Ed Barry and 14ildy K4ngma Cly von Rosenberg I Von Rosenberg explained to Council that the applicant wishes to enclose an attached garage, thereby providing parking only in the driveway and front yard. The permit was requested but not issued because the resulting encroachment required a variance. The applicant felt that he was given verbal approval to proceed. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to approve the requested variance provided that the Council determine if miscommunication between the staff and the applicant occurred; and if miscommunication was found to have occurred and the Council deemed it appropriate, that restitution be made to the applicant and the variance be denied. Barry explained that the applicant applied for the permit on September 20. He was apparently under the misconception that his request would be honored, and that it was just a matter of time before the permit would be granted. The Development Services Division received a letter on September 30 that he had begun construction. On October 4, he was contacted by the former building official who told him that he would not be granted a permit. The former building official left the City in October and when contacted, didn't remember the situation. The applicant has incurred the expense of ordering materials. Barry feels that if the staff did create a hardship for the applicant, that the variance should be granted; however, this may create a precedent that would cause an increase in garage conversions throughout the City. Applicant Dan Bryan of 303 Tallwood requested that Council grant the variance as had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He noted that many residents don't bother to apply for permits when they convert garages. He was attempting to follow the rules and is now being denied permission to finish a project that was started months ago. Motion by Voltz, second by Tonn to ratify the variance as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approved 6-0. 8:47 • • at 8o58 • Minutes of City Council Meeting November 23, 1993 Page 7 of 9 Pages Sappington introduced Cindy Blewitt of LCRA who asked the Council to participate solidstudy. i t ` .: t •.y would • - furnished to solidthe Council in December. Meetings are scheduled to be held the first part of January asking for recommendations as to the position that LCRA should take on waste. The longge plan is for• 1 of ;' center to start with processing of newspaper and corrugated cardboard with other recyclables added later. EE First Reading of an ordinance amending Exhibit 1 of the Century Plan Developme Plan for 1.32 acres known as Hughes Addition, Block 2, as recorded in Volume 62, Pa 72 and Volume 181, Page 201 of the Deed Records of Williamson County, Texa changing from Intensity Level 3 to Intensity Level 4/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenb 1. Von Rosenberg noted that the Exhibits were accidently left out of the packet, but were available if anyone cared to read over them. He read the ordinance. Vincent asked if the neighborhood had reacted positively. Von Rosenberg said there had been no negative responses. Von Rosenberg read the ordinance. Motion by McMaster, second by 'Tonn to approve this ordinance amending the Intensity Level from Level 3 to Level 4. Approved 5-0-1. (Curl abstained) FF First Reading of an ordinance declaring property assessments for the I-35 frontage road project/Marianne Banks Banks read the ordinance. No changes or additional considerations were requested by the Council. Motion by McMaster, second by Carranco to approve the property assessments for the I-35 frontage road. Approved 6-0. GG Authorization for City Staff to negotiate a contract with Place Collaborative Inc. as the firm to provide the specifications and construction documents for Phase I of the San Gabriel River Park and Athletic Complex/Randy Morrow Morrow explained that the Parks Advisory Board interviewed the final four firms and chose this firm because they have always stayed within their established budget and that they individualize their projects to adapt them specifically to the surrounding area. McMaster expressed concern that the original firm, J. T. Dunkin and Assoc., had to go back through the negotiation process, when it is their Master Plan that will be utilized. Hart explained that J. T. Dunkin and Assoc. was paid for the Master Plan and were not given the application because the grant was not awarded. McMaster asked what kind of fee Place Collaborative would receive. Hart stated that the fee is not to exceed 8% of the total grant funds spent on the construction. Minutes of City Council Meeting November 23, 1993 Page 8 of 9 Pages IIH Acceptance of recommendation from the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Board to assume responsibility for the Georgetown Youth Recreation Association (LYRA) activities/Randy Morrow and Mary Lee Prigge Randy Morrow introduced Mary Lee Prigge who is the new Recreation Superintendent. Morrow felt there would be no problems in the City taking over the Youth Recreation Association activities. The payment of the janitor may need to be negotiated with the school district. Morrow expressed the desire to maintain the strong volunteer group. Motion by McMaster, second by Carranco to assume responsibility for GYRA activities. Approved 6-0. II Approval of a letter re -affirming support for the routing of the MOKan Expressway/Bob Hart Hart noted that the Department of Transportation asked that Council either re- affirm their previous approval or reconsider the three options and decide on a different route. Motion by McMaster, second by Torn to send a letter to the Highway Commission confirming the original support of Option C (Route C). Approved 6-0. Executive Session Part 2 --Called to Order at 9:47 p.m. IJ Sec. 551.071 Consultation with attorney KK Sec. 551.072 Deliberation on real property Regular Session LL Action on Executive Session items Motion by Voltz, second by Torn to authorize the city attorney to negotiate a sale of the Lakeaire Center. Approved 6-0. MM Final comments and evaluation of meeting process. Mayor Wood wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. These minutes were compiled by Sandra Lee and reviewed by Elizabeth Gray. Approved: r Leo Wood, Mayor Minutes of City Council Meeting November 23, 1993 Page 9 of 9 Pages Attest: Elizabeth Gray, City