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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10.11.2005 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:.i Council Absent: Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, John Henry Carr Kirby, Farley Snell, Ben Oliver VVIR11ii wa!lMIT Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Eric Lashley, Library Director; Melissa McCollum, Development Planner; Keith Hutchinson, Public Information Officer; Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director; Rebecca Rowe, Historic District Planner; Bobby Ray, Acting Director of Planning and Development; Dave Hall, Director of Inspection Services; Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services; Kimberly Garrett, Asst.Director of Recreation and Programs; Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director; Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director; Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager A Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney - Pending or Threatened Litigation - Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items and other Matters - 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 There was no Executive Session held at this meeting. Call to • .. D Comments from the dais . Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments -- Mayor Gary Nelon . Review of new procedure for addressing the City Council . Announcement of vacancies for two alternate positions on the Building Standards Commission Mayor Nelon recognized Shawn Gingras, Neal Sansing, and Ron Lancaster, Boy Scouts in the audience. City Council Meeting Minutes/October 11, 2005 Page 1 of 6 Pages E Announcements and Comments from City Manager Brandenburg announced that the Groundbreaking for the new Public Library will be on Saturday, October 22, at 11:00 a.m. at 310 8th Street, midway between Rock and MLK Streets, and a reception will follow at the current Library. F Public Wishing to Address Council - Elizabeth Matthews of Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) regarding PEC activities in the area. Matthews presented a check for $15,705.92 for the monthly franchise payment. She told Council she works with the PEC Speakers Bureau and gives informational presentations such as WOW (Watch out for Wires) for trucking or construction companies regarding the 10 -foot rule. She said they also do programs for first responders regarding electrical awareness during emergencies; conservation programs; and how to prevent identity theft. She asked that interested parties call PEC and ask for the Speakers Bureau. G Action from Executive Session on October 10, 2005 There was no action taken from Executive Session. • • ',. • - • H Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Council Workshop on Monday, September 26, and the regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 -- Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary Oliver pointed out a correction to the minutes of Tuesday, September 27, saying that he had been absent from the Tuesday meeting, but he was listed as having voted in opposition to Item 12 on Page 6. He asked that fiscal year 2005-2006 -- his name be stricken Library Director and Randy from the record on that item and noted that the vote was 4 to 2, not 5 to 2. Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing staff to accept a $20,000 matching grant from the Urban Forestry Partnership Program -- Kimberly Garrett, Assistant Director of Recreation & Programs, Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services J Consideration and possible action to approve declaration of used 1998 Ford 150 Pickup as surplus and authorization for staff to sell to Operations Management International (OMI) for the estimated revenue of $3,000 -- Marsha Iwers, Acting Purchsing Manager and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration K Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution appointing Brian Ortego as a member of the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District No. 1 Advisory Board -- Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney L Consideration and possible action to submit the name of Harry Gibbs as a candidate for Director of the Williamson County Appraisal District -- Paul Brandenburg, City Manager M Consideration and possible action to award the bid for Landscape Repair Services to WE MOW IT PLUS of Georgetown, Texas and set a budget amount of $35,000.00 -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations N Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 32.473 acres in the Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Thirty, located two miles northeast of the intersection of Del Webb Boulevard and Sun City Boulevard -- Melissa McCallum, AICP, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development O Consideration and possible action to authorize Paul Brandenburg, Georgetown City Manager, to sign a contract permitting the Georgetown Public Library to receive direct financial aid in the amount of $6,367.00 from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission -- Eric Lashley, Library Director and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services Motion by Snell, second by Eason to approve with correction to the minutes. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) P Consideration and possible action authorizing Library staff to purchase books from Ingram, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for fiscal year 2005-2006 -- Eric Lashley, Library Director and Randy City Council Meeting Minutes/October 11, 2005 Page 2 of 6 Pages Morrow, Director of Community Services Lashley explained the item, saying there are substantial discounts for using Ingram. Motion by Kirby, second by Eason to approve. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) Q Consideration and possible action to direct staff to apply for the CAPCOG Regional Solid Waste Grant Program to facilitate the expansion of the City collection station into a fully operational transfer station, which includes the citizens' drop-off station for recyclables -- Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Rundell explained the item, saying this is a new program by CAPCOG. Smith asked why there would be a need for collection of recyclables at the station and Rundell responded that this program is for items not currently picked up at the curb. Motion by Eason, second by Sansing to apply for the grant. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) R Consideration and possible action on the recommended list of proposed UDC amendments for the 05-06 Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process -- Bobby Ray, Acting Director of Planning and Development Ray explained the item, asked Council to review the proposed list, make a recommendation on what is proposed, and add any items that Council would like included. He explained that there are 54 separate items, the majority of which are housekeeping matters. He said there are some major amendments such as creation of a transit -oriented development, and mixed-use zoning district, as well as a comprehensive revision to the landscape chapter. He also said, based on the discussion at the workshop last night, staff plans to propose an amendment prohibiting fuel service and auto repair in the C-2 Downtown Commercial Zoning District. Ray explained the schedule for the procedure, beginning with the preparation of draft language between October and February, with two public workshops in February. He said the hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission will take place on March 7 and the City Council hearing and ordinance readings would be on March 28 and April 11. Oliver suggested a more comprehensive look at other items beyond the list in the packet. Snell asked for clarification of "mixed use" as in #27 on the Summary in the packet. Ray replied that this applies to all areas of the City, not just downtown. There was further discussion regarding other listed amendments. Speaker, Keith Peshak, said he thinks this item was created to make it easy to "fast track modify" the Unified Development Code. He said he thinks, for example, the "mixed use" provision is an attempt to "get around" the Zoning Board. He referred to the Airport Master Plan Update and cited some portions of the Master Plan with which he takes issue. Speaker, Eugenia Harrell, said she thinks her questions have been answered. Yantis noted that the Downtown Design Guidelines will not necessarily come to the Council in conjunction with the UDC Amendments. Motion by Eason, second by Smith to approve going forward with the process. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) S Consideration and possible action to amend the land lease between the City and Williamson County for approximately 4 acres located on Holly Street, formerly used for the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager Yantis explained the item, saying the County has moved to the new detention center and has been using this property for office space. He said they have received a grant to use the building as a law enforcement facility, so they need an amendment to the lease, because the previous lease specified use as a juvenile detention center. Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve the amendment to the land lease. There were questions and comments from the Council. Snell asked for a list of the City properties on College Street. Brandenburg noted that several of the other leases are being reviewed and updated. Nelon suggested a workshop on the leases. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) T Item Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) Consideration and possible action to authorize a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County regarding the Georgetown Innerloop Northeast to reimburse the County for purchase of the City Council Meeting Minutes/October 11, 2005 Page 3 of 6 Pages proposed Sudduth Drive right-of-way -- Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations Miller explained the item and noted that GTEC approved the amendment in September, 2004. (Notion by Sansing, second by Eason to approve. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) U Second Readings 1. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the Temporary Service section of Article VII to more closely reflect cost of service -- Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Ragsdale read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Sansing, second by Oliver to approve Ordinance 2005-58. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) 2. Second Reading of an ordinance amending electric guard light and street light rates and rate structure to reflect the cost of providing service -- Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Ragsdale read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve Ordinance 2005-59, Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) 3. Second Reading of an Ordinance changing the name of Hacia Los Lobos Blvd. and the proposed SH 29/Rivery Blvd. Connector Road to "Wolf Ranch Parkway" -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations Briggs read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Snell, second by Eason to approve Ordinance 2005-60. Kirby said he doesn't agree with the terms on which this agreement was made. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) 4. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the existing Chapter 13.32 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances, entitled "Water and Wastewater Impact Fees" -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations Briggs noted that this second reading contains the maximum fee possible as specified by the Council at first reading. He said they will hold the 5/8" water meter at its current rate as an incentive to affordable housing. He read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Eason, second by Sansing to approve Ordinance 2005-61. Smith said he doesn't think the rate should be raised to 100%, and he said he thinks that the Committee should have been told in advance that a majority of the Council was in favor of maximum fees. Approved 5-1. (Smith opposed)(Carr absent) 5. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 32.473 acres in the Frederick Foy Survey, from AG, Agricultural District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Thirty, located two miles northeast of the intersection of Del Webb Boulevard and Sun City Boulevard. -- Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development McCollum explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Smith, 2005-63. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) second by Eason to approve Ordinance 2005-62. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) 6. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning of 34.7 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, from AG, Agricultural District to RS, Residential Single-family district with a PUD, Planned Unit Development District, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Georgetown Village, Section Seven, located south of Shell Road within Georgetown Village -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development Ray explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve Ordinance 2005-63. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) 7. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Lot 5 (South Part), Block 2 of Highland Park Revised, from RS, Residential Single Family district to C3, General Commercial district located at Highland Drive and West 24th Street -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development City Council Meeting Minutes/October 11, 2005 Page 4 of 6 Pages Ray explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Smith, second by Eason to approve Ordinance 2005-64. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) V Public Hearings/First Readings 1. Public Hearing regarding designation as a Reinvestment Zone, under Texas Tax Code Chapter 312, the property generally described as Lot 1, Block 1, of the Park Central Subdivision, Georgetown, Texas -- Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager Thomas noted this item was presented to Council in Executive Session on March 21, 2005. He explained that any abatements would apply only to new investments. He said the property is located at 107 Park Central Blvd. and consists of two buildings for a total of 80,000 square feet. He confirmed that the Zone must be put in place before abatement can be done, saying the current existing property cannot be abated, just the new equipment and machinery, and Turnco Tools is in the process of moving equipment and machinery into Georgetown. Snell confirmed that the Zone is for the property and if Turnco leaves, another company could be moved into the Zone and the City would get to collect the abated taxes. There were further questions and comments. Brandenburg confirmed that this issue was explained to Council in Executive Session on March 21. Kirby said he disagrees with providing incentives for this project without knowing all the details. He suggested providing incentives to fill the buildings downtown. Nelon noted that the issue could be discussed at first reading. The public hearing was opened at 6:51 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:51 p.m. Carls confirmed the duration of the Zone designation is 5 years with the opportunity to review for a successive 5 years. 2. First 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 Rundell explained that in November, the Council approved a preliminary plan for a downtown tax increment financing district to provide funding for future implementation of the Downtown Master Plan. She said the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone freezes the amount going to the City General Fund and anything over that is set aside in a TIRZ account and reinvested into the project. She said this plan has been approved by the TIRZ Board, saying it is as was presented last November. She said currently the valuation increase is approximately $5.1 million, which will bring in revenue of $17,700. Motion by Sansing, second by Kirby to approve the ordinance on first reading. Smith said he has talked to a number of downtown property owners who have told him that their appraisals have gone up in the past year, and had this been in place, that could be revenue that would have gone into the fund. Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) 3. Public Hearing to consider 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 explained the method for calculating the size of the signs and explained the amendments. There were questions from the Council. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:59 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:59 p.m. 4. First 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 City Council Meeting Minutes/October 11, 2005 Page 5 of 6 Pages Hall read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Kirby, second by Oliver to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) 5. First 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 Russell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter and explained the item. He said there will be a separate ordinance each year from now on because of having added police to civil service. Motion by Sansing, second by Eason to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) 6. First 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 Russell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter, and explained the item, saying it has been budgeted for the increase in rate from 6% to 7%. Motion by Smith, second by Eason to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) 7. First 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 Russell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter, and explained the item, saying the military leave pool policy is required by the civil service rules. He explained some of the regulations, saying the employees donate their leave time to the pool. He said there are separate pools for police and for fire. He clarified that individual employees don't have to contribute to the pool in order to receive benefit from the pool to supplement the salary paid by the military; saying without this pool, the employee is only guaranteed their job when they return. The other policy establishes guidelines for transition of employees due to being laid off or beiing put into a different position. Motion by Snell, second by Oliver to approve on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Carr absent) The meeting was adjourned at 07:17 PM. ayor/ary Delon City Council Meeting Minutes/October 11, 2005 Page 6 of 6 Pages Attest: Secretary Sandra Lee