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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10.25.2005 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor Gary Nelon presiding. Council Present: ij Council Absent: Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Henry Farley Snell Carr, John Kirby, Ben Oliver VIN1113701 M& !j Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney; Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary; Glenn Dishong, Water Services p Manager; Bobby Ray, Acting Director of Planning and Development; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director; Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner; Michelle Parada, Human Resources LGeneralist; Dave Hall, Director of Inspection Services _ A Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney - Pending or Threatened Litigation - Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items - Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council including UDC enforcement, annexation, condemnation action related to SH29 widening; and expansion of Del Webb's Sun City to 7500 units - Discussion and possible action regarding the status of good faith negotiations related to the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests at 705 N. Austin Ave. related to the improvement by TXDOT of Austin Avenue from Leander Road to Williams Drive B Sec.551.072: Deliberations Regarding Real Property - Deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the purpose of economic development - Consideration and possible action to authorize the acquisition of (1) ±5.24 acres of land located on SE Innerloop at CR 110 and owned by Williamson County for the construction of a new electric substation C Sec.551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Discussions or deliberations regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations There was no Executive Session held at this meeting. If Regular Session D Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gary Nelon at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes/October 25, 2005 Page 1 of 10 Pages E Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nelon led the Pledge. F Comments from the dais - Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments -- Mayor Gary Nelon Mayor Nelon welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of meeting procedures. - Review of new procedure for addressing the City Council Mayor Nelon reviewed the new procedure. to - Announcement of vacancies for one position on the Airport Advisory Board, one position on the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, and two alternate positions on the Building Standards Commission Mayor Nelon announced the vacancies. - Proclamation for Buddy Poppy Awareness Week Mayor Nelon read the proclamation and presented it to Janis Arteaga and Sue Spahr, Co -Chairs of Buddy Poppy Awareness Week, November 6-12, 2005. G Announcements and Comments from City Manager H Public Wishing to Address Council - Jane Thompson regarding the City of Georgetown Noise Ordinance. Ms. Thompson turned in a petition of signatures from her neighbors. She spoke to Council about the non -enforcement of the noise ordinance regarding loud rock concerts held at the Page House. She said the police have told her that the noise ordinance is only enforceable between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. She said the City Manager called her and said the ordinance can be enforced. Brandenburg said he appreciates Ms. Thompson coming forward. He said he and the staff are committed 10, and the regular Council Meeting to looking 11, 2005 -- Sandra D. Lee, at shoring up the ordinance and the enforcement. Action from Executive Session Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to authorize the staff to prepare a purchase agreement to present to the County with an offer to purchase a 5.25 acre tract located on SE Innerloop at CR110 for use as an electric substation for an amount not to exceed the appraised value of the property as determined by the Williamson County Appraisal District. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) J Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Council Workshop on Monday, October 10, and the regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 -- Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary K Contracts and Agreements 1. Consideration and possible action regarding approval for a not -to -exceed amount of $29,525.00 for hardware and software purchases with Integration Holding Corporation — Dennis Schoenborn, Director of Information Technology and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager 2. Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution to authorize a lease agreement with Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO), to operate the Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager 3. Consideration and possible action to approve an increase of $8,000.00 for civil engineering fees to Eleven Thirteen Architects for the Community Center renovation -- Terry Jones, Support Services Director and Micki Rundeil, Director of Finance and Administration 4. Consideration and possible action to approve the assignment of an Airport Ground Lease, including addendums, from Beth Ann Jenkins to First State Bank of Central Texas, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Georgetown -- Travis McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager City Council Meeting Minutes/October 25, 2005 Page 2 of 10 Pages L Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the Release of a Special Assessment Lien against property currently owned by The Steenken Family Partnership and located at 812 Main Street -- Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney M Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment for Croslin and Associates in an amount not to exceed $43,700 for a selection of interior furnishings and creation of a conceptual design for the children's area in the new library -- Eric Lashley, Library Director and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services N Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 15.62 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Georgetown Village Section Eight, located along Shell Road — Carla Benton, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development. O Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 26.0 acres out of the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Shady Oaks, Section 4, Phase 5 located on Buena Vista Drive -- Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development P Consideration and possible action on a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block A of HEB/Georgetown No. 2, being 18.678 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey and David Wright Survey to be known as West Georgetown Village No. 1, located on the corner of Williams Drive and Shell Road -- Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development Q Consideration and possible action on a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block B, Amended Plat of HEB/Georgetown No. 2 Subdivision and of Lot 3, of the Amended Plat of Lots 3 and 4 of Dicotec Subdivision, being 3.713 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey and David Wright Survey to be known as West Georgetown Village No. 2, located on the corner of Williams Drive and Shell Road, and approval of a Quit Claim Deed abandoning 0.476 acres of Sequoia Spur right-of-way, and requiring a Temporary Roadway Access Easement -- Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development Motion by Sansing, second by Kirby to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Approved 6-0 (Snell absent) Legislative Regular Agenda R Discussion and possible action regarding the San Gabriel Shrine Club's request for a permit to conduct the Shriners "Shake the Bucket' Special Event solicitations for the Shriners Burns and Orthopedic Hospitals within the City of Georgetown Brandenburg explained the item, saying in 2003 the City researched soliciting in the right of way and the Council passed an ordiinance banning all solicitation in the right of way. He said after that, the state passed a law saying any employees or agents of municipalities (e.g., fire department) had the right to enter the right of way for solicitation, but others cannot be permitted to enter the right of way for solicitation of funds. He suggested to Council that the only action would be to have staff reopen the ordinance and rewrite it. Speaker, Ed Konetchy, Secretary/Treasurer of the San Gabriel Shrine Club said the Shriners were able to solicit funds in Georgetown until two years ago. He said there were four boys from Georgetown who were badly burned several years ago, and said it was the Ben Hur Shriners in Central Texas who provided their transportation to and from the burn hospital in Galveston. He said three are still being treated and the transportation will be paid for by Ben Hur Shrine. No action was taken by the City Council. S Consideration and possible action to waive the payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for the Georgetown Housing Authority -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager Yantis explained the item and introduced Naomi Walker, Executive Director of the Housing Authority. She requested the waiver, saying the Housing Authority is tax exempt, and legally they are not required to pay this amount, but have paid it in the past as a courtesy in exchange for city services. She asked that the City waive the payment for 2003, 2004, 2005 and future payments, so they can use those funds for other services, and said she will go to each of the three agencies to request this. Sansing asked and was told that the amount is based on a formula based on the revenue. She said it would be the lower of 10% of the City Council Meeting Minutes/October 25, 2005 Page 3 of 10 Pages income or the standard amount, which is usually $4-5,000 per year. Brandenburg asked and Walker responded that the outstanding amount is $15,608.55 for 2003, 2004, and 2005. Smith said this should be addressed with the social services budget in order to be consistent with all similar agencies. She said the City of Round Rock waives the amount for the Round Rock Housing Authority each year. Brandenburg suggested that any outstanding amounts be paid to the City, and Council could consider a waiver as a special arrangement such as with the Madella Hilliard Center. Sansing asked and Walker responded that the projects to be funded from the money would be: boys and girls clubs, to purchase land for mixed family high-density dwellings on property near authority; to increase the base for the Shady Oaks property mortgage that will be up in 2007. She said their funding is continually cut by HUD, and said the Housing Authorities across the country are attempting to find ways to bolster their income in order to maintain their existance. Motion by Smith, second by Kirby to not waive payment in lieu of taxes. He encouraged the Housing Authority to come forward with the social services budget with particular projects in mind and request. Sansing said he would vote against this motion, saying he feels there are issues with young people in Georgetown that need to be addressed and applauded the Housing Authority's efforts to start a Boys and Girls Club. He also encouraged Walker to come forward and apply for social services funding. Eason will vote for the motion but suggested that the Housing Authority come forward for social services. She said Stonehaven and other properties are in need of maintenance and hopes that will be on the list. Approved 5-1. (Sansing opposed)(Snell absent) T Consideration and possible action to direct staff to initiate an amendment to Chapter 10 ("Signs") of the Unified Development Code (UDC) -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development Ray explained the item and said he believes that it was the City's intent to apply the sign regulations to both within the city limits and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, but staff is suggesting changes that will make the sign language clearer. Motion by Carr, second by Smith Approved 5-1. (Sansing opposed)(Snell absent) U Contracts and Agreements 1. Consideration and possible action on an Eighth Amendment to the Development Agreement for Sun City Texas to change Exhibit G to allow zero lot line homes -- Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development Mayor Nelon recused himself. Mayor Pro Tem Doug Smith conducted this item. McCollum explained the item saying Del Webb Corporation wants to change a garden home product to a zero lot line product. Brandenburg noted that staff has met with the Sun City staff, asking for confirmation in writing of what to expect. He said the letter delivered from Del Webb yesterday has been distributed tonight on the dais. He said staff is of the opinion that clarification is needed before the additional 2500 units are added. Speaker, Roby Sloan, with time from John Morrow, giving him six minutes to speak. He said he was confused about the designations of zero lot line, duplexes, cottages, garden homes, and cluster homes. He said he went to the Planning Office and was given help from McCollum, but he said the number of sub -standard lots is still a concern. He said the developer has told Sun City residents that the zero homes are a substitute for duplex homes. He asked for a limit of 20% sub -standard of the remaining lots. He asked for Council to defer action at this time. Speaker, Todd Jansen, with Del Webb, as applicant, explained the reason for the change and how much the changed product will be used. He said there are buyers who prefer to have a smaller lot, such as a cottage under cluster development, but there are buyers who would prefer a detached home on a smaller lot for minimal maintenance, for example for single people or people buying a second home. He said by separating the current duplex product, creating a zero lot line effect, they could meet the market research. He displayed a board showing a comparison of the duplex lots and the zero lots. He noted that the Del Webb garden homes are not part of the garden designation in the City UDC. With a separate display, he showed that from the street, there is no difference, and it allows the buyer a side yard that the duplex buyer would not be able to enjoy. He displayed a table showing percentages of lots to be developed under the proposed Exhibit G changes. He said under the current approved development agreement there are 1,418 lots (small density lots) left to be platted. He said City Council Meeting Minutes/October 25, 2005 Page 4 of 10 Pages under cluster development there would be 20% of remaining lots are 571 lots that could possibly be platted from this point on, and the "zero" lots, replacing the "garden lots" would be 15% of the lots remaining or 428 lots that could possibly be platted with zero lot line, for a total of small lot density of 999, a loss of overall small density lots in the overall Sun City of 418 lots. He said, they are asking, if they are going to lower the total of small density lots, in lieu of being able to bring on a new product with the zero and 10 foot setback, and a decreased lot size from 6,000 to 5,000. He said when the Development Agreement was approved in 1994, part of the agreement was that there would be a wide range of lots over the entire development. He said he feels confident that this can be worked out with staff and said he doesn't object to Council deferring action on this item tonight. Yantis clarified that regarding the total number of units, the applicant's numbers assume 7500 total units, and the development agreement was for 5000 total units. Motion by Carr, second by Sansing to delay action on this item until such time as all issues related to the expansion of Sun City by 2,500 units are resolved, because this 8th Amendment is part of a larger context and has to be considered in light of the proposed expansion. Carr said some of the issues to be resolved that are related to the expansion of Sun City by 2,500 units include, but may not be limited to: terms of the impact fees, infrastrucutre, traffic, connectivity, and the concept plan amendment. He said because of linkages between this agenda item, these issues, and the 2,500 -unit expansion, he recommends the delay. Vote on the Motion: Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) Mayor Nelon returned to the dais. 2. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to negotiate an economic development agreement with the business owners of Park Central Industrial Park regarding the rebuilding of Park Central Boulevard, including cost participation by the business owners -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager Brandenburg explained the item, saying GTEC approved an amendment to their budget on July 26, 2005, to include $550,000 for this road. He reminded Council that included in the packet for this item was the copy of a letter stating the verbal financial commitments made by property owners toward the rebuilding of Park Central Boulevard. Motion by Sansing, second by Smith to approve to direct staff to negotiate an economic development agreement . * Approved 4-2. (Oliver and Kirby opposed)(Snell absent) (*as corrected by Eason at the November 8, 2005 Council Meeting) V Items Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility System (GUS) Advisory Board 1. Consideration and possible action for the award of the annual bid for water meters and accessories to various bidders in the amount of $276,942.00 -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations Dishong told Council that Staff recommends the award of bid to the low bidders. He said these supplies will be stocked in the city warehouse and used for installation and replacement as needed. He said this award of bid was approved by GUS on Octobr 18. Motion by Carr, second by Eason to approve the award of bid. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) 2. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc. for professional services related to the design of the Pecan Branch Reuse Line Extension and Pump Station Upgrade for $239,500.00 -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations Dishong explained the item, saying the pump station upgrade and reuse line will reduce the amount of well water used for golf course irrigation. Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve the contract. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) W Public Hearings/First Readings 1. Public Hearing to consider a Rezoning of Berry Creek Section 5, Phase 1, Block A, Lot 12 and Block E, Lot 1 from C-1, Local Commercial District to C-3, General Commercial District, located at State Highway 195 and Chi Chi Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development City Council Meeting Minutes/October 25, 2005 Page 5 of 10 Pages Ray explained the item, saying these lots were zoned C-1 under the previous zoning ordinance. He said the C-3 zoning designation is being requested specifically for vehicle fuel sales, and is the only C-3 use being sought by this application. He told Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the rezoning and staff is supportive. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:56 p.m. Applicant, Bobby Stanton, requested that his engineer, Don Bizzell be allowed to explain. He displayed a map showing the area in question. He said he understands there have been rumors that this would be a truck stop, but he said a convenience store is all that could be allowed. He told Council the only access would be through Chi Chi Drive, and noted that there will be major expansions to Highway 195 in the future. Speaker, Bobby Stanton, said the C-1 zoning had been in place for this property, but because of the UDC, the zoning was changed to C-3, limited to C-1 for fuel sales. He said he thinks a convenience store would be an asset to the Berry Creek community. Speaker, Rebecca Kauffman Pfiester, a homeowner in Berry Creek, said the quality of life stands in jeopardy for those who live in the eastern part of Berry Creek, especailly on St. Andrews Drive. She said it would benefit the land developers to the detriment of the homeowners. She suggested that there is a parcel already zoned C-3 that is not the gateway to an established neighborhood. Speaker, Brent Buck, said he lives in the gardens at Berry Creek, not very far from the subject location, and said he is very much in favor of the convenience store and doesn't believe that it will cause that much problem in the Berry Creek neighborhood. He said SH195 is a state highway and will be the proper location for commercial activity. Speaker, Brett Lester, spoke to Council as a homeowner and property seller in Berry Creek. He said he strongly approves of the rezoning. He also mentioned a conversation with one of the homeowners in the area who came to him wanting to purchase a new lot in Berry Creek. He said she had been one of the signers of the petition that was circulated in opposition to the rezoning, saying she had been told by the folks that asked her to sign the petition, that there could be bars, storage units, etc. He said once he explained that the purpose of the rezoning was to allow fuel sales only, she changed her mind and said she would support. She said she could not attend the meeting, but asked him to read her letter in which she told Council she would appreciate a convenience store. Speaker, John Hardiage, said he lives in Berry Creek and has granddaughters who live on St. Andrews and said he doesn't see any problem with zoning C-3. He said he doesn't understand why anyone would be against the rezoning. He yielded his remaining time to Bobby Stanton. Speaker, Bobby Stanton, explained that the alternative piece of property as suggested by Ms. Pfiester would not be accessible to the residents of Berry Creek. Speaker, Arnold Wieder, said lives in Berry Creek and he is concerned about the quality of life if the property is rezoned. He said Berry Creek is a deed -restricted neighborhood and he is seeing the quality of life diminishing. He said he is very concerned about the increased traffic that would be going to and from the convenience store. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m. 2. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Berry Creek Section 5, Phase 1, Block A, Lot 12 and Block E, Lot 1 from C-1, Local Commercial District to C-3, General Commercial District, located at State Highway 195 and Chi Chi Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Bizzell said the intersection of SH195 and Chi Chi Drive will soon meet the warrants for a traffic signal. Speaker, Arnold Wieder, said Pohlmeier of TXDOT said Chi Chi Drive will be straddled by a grass median and there will be no intersection there. City Council Meeting Minutes/October 25, 2005 Page 6 of 10 Pages Carr confirmed the needed zoning with Ray. There was further discussion regarding the zoning of adjacent properties. Kirby read a list of service stations that were zoned C-3, saying none of those locations are comparable to a service station on SH 195 and Chi Chi Drive, which is a gateway to a major subdivision. Nelon said several of his neighbors in Berry Creek have noted that they would like to have a convenience store near the Berry Creek Subdivision. Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve the ordinance to rezone on first reading. Oliver said if this were the last chance for a convenience store, he could understand, but he will vote against this rezoning ordinance because of the future growth that will occur at other locations on SH195. Eason said she agreed with Oliver, and said she was not pleased with the process. Carr said he spent some time walking through the neighborhood and it seems to him that the traffic is fairly low and that it will be traffic local to the subdivision, leaving the subdivision or going specifically to the convenience store. Sansing said he agrees with Carr and thinks that the traffic will not be a problem. Vote was 3-3. Mayor Nelon broke the tie and voted in favor. Approved 4-3. (Eason, Oliver, Kirby opposed) 3. First Reading of an ordinance designating property consisting of approximately 7.09 acres, of Lot 1, Block 1, of the Park Central Subdivision, Georgetown, Texas as a "Reinvestment Zone" for property tax abatement purposes pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code -- Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager Thomas explained the item and Carls read the caption on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Carr, second by Oliver to approve the Reinvestment Zone on first reading. Approved 5-1. (Kirby opposed)(Snell absent) 4. First Reading of an ordinance amending Sec. 8.16.020 of the Code of Ordinances relating to prohibited noises in the City of Georgetown; defining and prohibiting engine braking and causing signs to be erected to reflect the amendment -- David Morgan, Chief of Police This item was pulled. Brandenburg explained that Oliver had asked that this ordinance be developed. He said there are some issues that need to be dealt with and the ordinance will be brought back at the next Council meeting. 5. Public Hearing to Consider a Rezoning of 15.62 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, from AG, Agricultural District to a PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of RS, Residential Single-family, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Georgetown Village, Section Eight, located southeast of Shell Road within Georgetown Village -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development Ray explained the item, saying the development will be 65 single-family residences. He said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on October 4. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:46 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m. 6. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 15.62 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, from AG, Agricultural District to a PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of RS, Residential Single-family, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Georgetown Village, Section Eight, located southeast of Shell Road within Georgetown Village -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisifed the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Carr, second by Smith to approve the rezoning on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) 7. Public Hearing to Consider a Rezoning of Crestview Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 8, from RS, Residential Single Family District to OF, Office District within the Williams Drive Special Area Plan Overlay District, located at 1616 Williams Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and City Council Meeting Minutes/October 25, 2005 Page 7 of 10 Pages Development Ray explained the item and displayed an overhead to show the location of the property. He said staff is supportive and the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved on October 4. The Public Hearing as opended at 7:49 plm. There were no comments. The Public hearing closed at 7:49 p.m. 8. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Crestview Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 8, from RS, Residential Single Family District to OF, Office District within the Williams Drive Special Area Plan Overlay District, located at 1616 Williams Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Carr, second by Smith to approve the rezoning on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) 9. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 15.04.045 of the Code of Ordinances to revise the Development Process Fees for Planning and Zoning -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development Ray said 3 of the 4 fees are regarding applications for design compliance. He said currently no fees are being charged, saying the proposed fees will help recover some of the costs for staff time spent in application processing. Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Eason, second by Oliver to approve on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) 10. First Reading of an ordinance providing for the adoption of the Georgetown Municipal Airport Functional Plan Element as a new element of the Century Plan -- Edward G. Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development Polasek said since the Airport Master Plan was updated in July 2005, Council directed that a summary document be prepared to be submitted as the Airport element of the Century Plan. He explained the summary and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Speaker, Johnny Anderson, speaking as the Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, said he voted against this item even though the Commission voted to approve. He explained the three areas with which he has concern, saying an 8 -page document is not Century Plan quality. He said he is concerned that there is no environmental impact or economic development pieces, and no noise section. He said he lives on Champions Drive, so he gets the jets and twin engine planes over his house. He said the forecasting mechanism is inconsistent with the transportation plan, and said he thinks there needs to be a common framework for forecasting. Speaker, Penny Burt, said the Georgetown Airport is by default the Central Texas Airport. She said several years ago the Council received a study from Kauffman and Associates that mapped out the adverse overflight impacts for an area runnning from SH195 to 2nd Street and from Cooper Elementary to Sun City and recommended that the area be zoned to warn people away from it. She said the Council at that time declined to do that, and the City has continued to issue building permits for high density, high occupation buildings within the perimeter of that map. The contract with the consultant made both the hard data obtained from the survey and the consultant's methodology for arriving at economic impact a "secret" and needs further study before going forward. Speaker, Kathryn Heidemann, said she is opposed to adding this airport element to the Century Plan and to leaving anything in the Plan that the Council does not plan to fund. She said she thinks economic pressure will cause a future Council to pursue alternatives that were presented by the contractor and that she doesn't support. Said she didn't receive a response to her question on July 25 about the design aircraft that was chosen by Willis and Associates. Carr said it is not intended that this summary would do away with the detail in the "big thick document," the Airport Master Plan. He said the summary cannot possibly cover every detail. Sansing said the City Council Meeting Minutes/October 25, 2005 Page 8 of 10 Pages economic portion was even taken out of the thick document and used as appendix. Motion by Sansing, second by Oliver to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 4-2. (Smith and Eason opposed)(Snell absent) 11. First Reading of an Ordinance denying ATMOS Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division's request authorizing the compliance tariffs for the Annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program rate adjustment in this municipality -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations and Trish Carls, City Attorney Briggs explained the item, saying he did an evaluation of the requested rate increase. He said a number of cities have filed intervention, but he did not. He said there was a slight increase that was justified, except for industrial sales. He said the rate increased substantially due to subsidizing residential and commercial. He said Atmos has asked that Council take an action to approve, deny or suspend. He said no matter what action the Council takes, the Railroad Commission has the authority to act on these rates. He said he recommends to deny, sending the message to the Commission, saying the Commission, if it determines that the increase is appropriate. Briggs read the ordinance. Motion by Smith, second by Kirby to approve the ordinance to deny. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) X Second Readings 1. Second Reading of an ordinance relating to the classifications and number of positions (Strength of Force) for all City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager Michelle Parada, Human Resources Generalist, speaking on behalf of Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director, read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Carr, second by Smith to approve Ordinance 2005-65. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) 2. Second Reading of an ordinance allowing for an increase in rate of deposits to the Texas Municipal Retirement System by the employees of the City of Georgetown and authorizing and allowing for updated service credits -- Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager Parada read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve Ordinance 2005-66. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) 3. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the existing Chapter 3.01 pertaining to Personnel Policies to include Personnel Policies on Employee Transitions and Military Leave Pool and authorizing and directing the administrative adoption of an amended personnel manual that is consistent with the terms of this ordinance -- Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager Parada read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Eason, second by Smith to approve Ordinance 2005-67. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) 4. Second Reading of an ordinance approving the final project and financial plan for the Downtown Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Yantis explained the item and read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Carr, second by Eason to approve Ordinance 2005-68. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) 5. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the following sections of the Unified Development Code, passed and adopted on the 11th day of March, 2003, as follows: Section 10.06, Table 10.06.010; Section 10.06.030; and Section 16.05 pertaining to marquee signs — David Hall, Director of Inspection Services and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager Hall read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Sansing, second by Eason to approve Ordinance 2005-69. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) City Council Meeting Minutes/October 25, 2005 Page 9 of 10 Pages Y Appointments 1. Consideration and possible action to re -appoint, for 2 -year terms, Henry Carr and Bryant Boyd to positions 2 and 4 of the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board of Directors -- Councilmember Farley Snell, Chairman of the Board Yantis explained the item. Motion by Smith, second by Eason to approve the appointments. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) 2. Consideration and possible action to appoint Natalie Davis Dowling to a vacant position on the Arts and Culture Board due to the resignation of Veta Stratman -- Mayor Gary Nelon Nelon explained the item. Motion by Carr, second by Eason to approve. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) 3. Consideration and possible action to re -appoint Amanda Hanson -Emerson to the Youth Advisory Board -- Mayor Gary Nelon Motion by Sansing, second by Eason to approve the re -appointment. Sansing said all the kids in the Youth Advisory Board and the Georgetown Project are fine students and he commends them for their efforts. 4. Consideration and possible action to place the City of Georgetown voting support with Harry Gibbs for re-election to the Williamson County Appraisal District Board of Directors -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager Brandenburg explained the item Motion by Sansing, second by Oliver to approve supporting Harry Gibbs. Approved 6-0. (Snell absent) The meeting was adjourned at 08:20 PM. City Council Meeting Minutes/October 25, 2005 Page 10 of 10 Pages Attest: AV Secretary Sandra Lee