HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.02.2005 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem presiding.
Council Present. !i Council Absent:
Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Henry �I Mayor Gary Nelon
Carr, John Kirby, Farley Snell, Ben Oliver j
ii Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney;
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Randy Morrow,
Director of Community Services; Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director; Terri Calhoun, Paralegal;
Bobby Ray, Acting Director of Community Development; Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner;
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Rebecca Rowe, Historic District Planner; Carla Benton, Development Planner; Mark Thomas, Economic
Development Director; Terry Jones, Purchasing Director; Tom Benz, Systems Engineering Manager
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Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Pending or Threatened Litigation
- Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items and other Matters
- Discussion and possible action regarding legal issues related to the proposed contract and offers of financial or other incentives to a
business prospect seeking to locate, stay or expand at 500 S. Austin Avenue
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Section 551.072 - Deliberations Regarding Real Property
- Discussion and possible action regarding purchasing parkland on the West side of IH 35
- Discussion and possible action concerning terms for acquisition of a Right-of-way Easement from Westinghouse Road Ventures (William
& Rebecca Booth) and Bill and P.D. Chapman for the realignment of CR 265W to avoid the removal of large oak trees within the existing
right-of-way
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Sec.551.086 Public Power Utility Competitive Matters
- Discussion and possible recommendation to authorize purchase from Cox Communications joint fiber facilities and to allow for separation
and relocation of existing fiber currently owned by Georgetown Utility Systems from fiber owned by Cox Communications
- Discussion and possible action to approve payment to McCord Engineering to provide engineering services related to the planning, design,
and review of the City's electric system improvements, system construction, system expansion (due to development), and system mapping
- Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas regarding competitive matters for
purposes of the Public Information Act and the Open Meetings Act; and repealing conflicting resolutions
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Sec.551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Discussion and possible action regarding legal issues related to the proposed contract and offers of financial or other incentives to a
business prospect seeking to locate, stay or expand at 500 S. Austin Avenue
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E Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Doug Smith at 6:05 p.m.
F Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem Smith led the Pledge.
G Comments from the dais
- Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments -- Mayor Pro Tem Doug Smith
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Mayor Pro Tem SMILI I welcomed the audience and gave a brief outliru of meeting procedures.
- Review of new procedure for addressing the City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Smith explained the new procedure for addressing the City Council.
H Announcements and Comments from City Manager
There were no announcements from the City Manager.
I Public Wishing to Address Council
As of the deadline, there were no persons who requested to address the Council on items other than already posted on
the Agenda.
J Action from Executive Session
Motion by Sansing, second by Kirby that the City staff be authorized and directed to obtain an appraisal of
the property owned by Raymond J. Joseph located near the Georgetown Tennis Center consisting of
approximately 39 acres, and to report the results of that appraisal back to the City Council for further
consideration. Approved 7-0
Motion by Sansing, second by Carr that the City Manager be authorized to make an offer to Cox
Communications for the purchase of their fiber facilities in an amount not to exceed $127,000. Approved
7-0
Motion by Sansing, second by Snell that the City Council approve additional funding in an amount not to
exceed $475,000 for engineering services provided by McCord Engineering related to the planning, design,
and review of the City's electric system improvements, system construction, system expansion due to
development, and system mapping. Approved 7-0
Motion by Sansing, second by Kirby that the City Council approve the resolution entitled, "Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas regarding Competitive Matters for Purposes of the Public
Information Act and the Open Meetings Act; and Repealing Conflicting Resolutions." Approved 7-0
Smith announced that Item BB would be brought forward on the agenda following Item U, and Item Z-1 would be
moved to the end of the agenda.
K Consideration and possible action
to approve
the minutes of
the Council
Workshop on Monday, July 11,
and the regular Council Meeting on Tuesday,
July 12, 2005 --
Sandra D.
Lee, City Secretary
L Consideration and possible action to approve a $3,500.00 grant for Kid City Summer Camp from the
Rural Capital Area Workforce Commission at no cost to the City -- Traci Stengle, Superintendent of Special
Services and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services
M Consideration and possible action to accept the City's Quarterly Financial Report, which includes the
Investment Report for both the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement
Corporation (GTEC) for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 -- Laurie Brewer, Controller and Micki Rundell,
Director of Finance and Administration
N Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution opposing the applications by the City of
Leander, Texas relating to Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Nos. 10302 and 20626
(Application Nos. 34789-C and 34790-C); SOAH Docket No. 582-05-7095; TCEQ Docket No.
2005-0864-UCR; authorizing the opposition of the pending permit applications before the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Hearing Examiners; authorizing the retention
of the law firm of Tiemann, Shahady, and Hamala, P.C., and providing that resolution is effective upon
passage -- Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney
O Consideration and possible action on a Resubdivision of Logan Plateau, Block A, Lots 1 and 2, located at
the intersection of Lovie Lane and Logan Ranch Road -- Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development Planner
and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development
P Discussion and possible action to authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to execute the "San Gabriel
Senior Village Predevelopment Loan Summary of Terms and Conditions" for the San Gabriel Senior Village
project to assist the project in receiving housing tax credits for the creation of affordable housing units in
Georgetown -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Motion by Sansing, second by Oliver to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
Q Consideration and possible action to approve the Bylaws and Hearing Procedures for the City of
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Georgetown Ethics Review Commission -- Gerald Sensabaugh, Chair at v�: Patricia Carls, City Attorney
Sensabaugh said the bylaws were changed so as not to be redundant to the Ethics Ordinance. He said
Hearing Procedures were developed to give a timeline and explain the process to be used for filing an
ethics complaint. Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve the Ethics Commission Bylaws and
Hearing Procedures. Snell confirmed that the bylaws have been reviewed by the City Attorney. Approved
7-0.
R Consideration and possible action to approve a revised process for the annual City Council evaluation of
the City Secretary and Municipal Judge -- Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director
Russell noted that the evaluation process was recently revised for the evaluation of the City Manager, and
this item is to revise the process for the evaluation of the City Secretary and Municipal Judge. He said the
process for the City Secretary more closely resembles the process for the City Manager because of the
interaction with the Council, and explained that most of the evaluation of the Judge will be done through
feedback from city staff members. Motion by Carr, second by Sansing to approve the revised process.
Approved 7-0. Oliver asked about the timing of the evaluations, and Russell noted that the evaluations are
to be done before the budget process in case of salary adjustments which would effect the budget, and in
order to provide a baseline to be used next year.
S Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of an upgrade for the Police AutoCite
handheld computers from Enforcement Technology, Inc. in the amount of $62,300 -- Laurie Brewer,
Controller and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Rundell explained that the upgrade will save 15 to 20 hours of staff time in municipal court and will be paid
for by the court technology fee. Motion by Eason, second by Oliver to approve the purchase. Approved
7-0,
T Consideration and possible action regarding the recommendation by the Convention and Visitors Bureau
Board for the approval of an allocation of $6,000.00 in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds to the
Downtown Georgetown Association and the Williamson County Art Guild for promotion of "pARTicipate
Georgetown" throughout the month of October in celebration of the Month of the Arts in Texas -- Shelly
Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street Manager and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services
Huntsman encouraged the Council to approve the allocation from the cooperative advertising budget.
Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve the allocation. Approved 7-0.
U Consideration and possible action regarding annual funding in an amount not to exceed $56,100 for the
Heritage Trolley Tour and Project 1900 -- Kent Huntsman, Chair of the Convention and Visitors Bureau
Board; Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street Manager; and Randy Morrow, Director of
Community Services
Huntsman asked the Council to approve the 50% portion of the contract between the City and CARTS to
provide a trolley to be used as a shuttle between Wolf Ranch and downtown Georgetown and to provide
heritage tours. Snell asked Brandenburg to explain how this will be funded. Brandenburg said there are
two issues: one, is that it has been anticipated that some kind of shuttle would be used between downtown
and the shopping center, but the other issue of providing the historic tour of homes in combination with
Project 1900 would have to be a secondary issue. He said the focus needs to be on how to move shoppers
around, including expanding the route in the future and creating what could become a part of a transit
system for the City. He said the route needs to be identified; the vehcle needs to be inspected to make
sure it is in good working condition; there should be an arrangement with CARTS for a reliable back-up
vehicle; and a determination needs to be made as to where to house the vehicle. He asked about a
possible contribution from the Chamber. He questioned who would pay for advertising. He said his
proposed budget goes to the Council this Friday for review before the budget hearings, and there has been
no new program request for this project. He told Council that staff recommends this be paid with 'one-time"
money to include some funding from Council Contingency and some from Convention and Visitor Bureau
funds. He suggested the City may want to "hinge" this on the sales tax that will come from the Simon Mall.
Oliver asked if there would be any money left over in the budget at the end of the year and Rundell
responded that finance was not prepared to address this item, saying typically, there is not that kind of
money leftover at the end of the budget year. She told Council that currently there is $54,000 left in this
year's contingency, with another $60,000 in next year's contingency fund. Motion by Sansing, second by
Snell to fund as suggested by City Manager Paul Brandenburg, with $34,000 coming from Council
Contingency and $22,000 coming from the Convention and Visitors Bureau Budget, with a review of the
project at mid -year; and making sure the matching funds are in place before the City contributes.
Brandenburg said
there should be two contracts, one contract between the City and CARTS
and the
other
contract
between
the
City
and
Simon
and
any other
participants.
He
said
the City
would
not
commit
until
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there is an inspection of ie vehicle by the City's mechanic. He said the contracts would come back to
Council for approval. Carr suggested asking Simon and the Chamber to commit funding. Carr asked and it
was determined that right now the shuttle would not go to the Rivery, only between Simon Mall and the
downtown. Carr said the City should talk to the Chamber, Downtown Georgetown Association, and Simon.
Sansing suggested a scheduled route that would start at Wolf Ranch, come downtown, go out Williams
Drive, and then south to the Rivery. Carr suggested a friendly amendment to include the other entities.
Snell, as the second, said he does not support adding the other entities to the motion. Oliver asked and
Brandenburg read part of the contract between the City and Simon, saying it does not include specific
wording about a shuttle. Motion by Kirby, second by Smith to amend to direct staff to bring back an
implementation plan for a test period for Council's approval. Smith summarized Sansing's original motion,
saying it was to approve the $56,000, contingent on matching money, and checking in six months to see
how the project is working. Vote on amendment: Approved 7-0. Vote on original motion as amended:
Approved 7-0.
At this time, Item BB was brought forward.
BB Consideration and possible action to suspend the rules and reconsider action taken on Item U at the June
28, 2005 Council meeting relative to authorization for staff to include parking provisions on the proposed
parking lot located on Lot 23, City of Georgetown (400 S. Austin Ave.) in negotiating development
agreements on properties in the Downtown Overlay District -- Farley Snell, Councilmember
Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to suspend the rules. Approved 6-1. (Carr opposed)
Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to reconsider Item U from the June 28, 2005, Council Agenda.
Approved 6-1. (Carr opposed)
Snell said he wanted to amend the action taken in June. He read the previous motion from June 28, along
with the proposed changes, saying it was: "that staff be authorized in negotiating development agreements
on properties in the Downtown Overlay District, to include a provision that the City will furnish a minimum of
one hundred public access parking spaces on Block 23, City of Georgetown, if acquired by the City, for a
period of, and then this is the amended word, instead of twenty, thirty years, commencing October 1, 2005,
and this next part of a sentence is all new wording: that the City will not make any charges for parking on
these spaces, except as consistent with the City's current and future policy and practise in making charges
for parking in the Downtown Overlay District, and that during that period, should the City develop,
participate in developing, or sell the property, the parking spaces will be provided under these same
provisions on that site." Smith confirmed that it was a motion, and Eason seconded.
Motion by Oliver, second by Snell
to divide
Snell's motion into two questions;
one having to do with the
period of 30 years, and the second
having to
do with the charges for parking.
Approved 7-0
Speaker, Francisco Choi, spoke to Council about the property that he purchased from the Draegers, where
the original body shop and Enterprise Car Rental were located, and provided Council with a handout
showing an artistic rendering of his proposed development of approximately 18,000 square feet. He said
Clark Lyda's project inspired him to produce his $10 million project, but if Lyda's development does not
happen, he may have to rescale his project as well.
Speaker, Joe Burke, spoke in an individual capacity, not as the Chair of the Historic Architectural Review
Commission, saying the proposed projects will be vital to the downtown area and the parking would be
appreciated.
Speaker, Virginia Stubbs, as a downtown business and property owner, asked for Council's support of thirty
years of free parking.
Speaker, Ellie Skross, spoke in support of "this project." She said she owns a store downtown and hears
people talking about the anticipation of having the Monument Diner downtown.
Speaker, Jay Halley, one of the partners on a project across the street and down from the Monument
project said he thinks his first unit will be complete in September. He commended the Council for adopting
the Masterplan for Downtown. He said if that had not happened, he and his partner would not have built
their project. He said they are about to begin the second phase which would be immediately across the
street from the Monument Diner and the parking lot. He said the parking lot will be needed to support his
project. He said guaranteed parking for 30 years is very important to the lenders of the developments
downtown.
Speaker, Rusty Winkstern, asked for reconsideration and support for the 30 -year timeframe in order to
secure the financing for the $7 million project. He said the Monument has served the City for 10 years in
their present location, and they look forward to serving the City in the new location.
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Speaker, Renee Hanson, commended Council for agreeing to rediscuss the issue and for purchasing the
property for a parking lot. She asked if the City is willing to lose millions of dollars of development now over
a commitment of an additional ten years, twenty years in the future, that may not be needed.
Smith asked the Council to vote on whether they prefer the 30 -year designation of the lot for parking.
Sansing said he would prefer to vote in perpetuity, because he believes the parking availability is that
important. Oliver said he is committed to the revitalization of downtown, but said he believes 20 years is a
reasonable length of time and it fails into the parameters of guaranteeing the financial support. Carr said
he thinks the City working with the County has shown a good track record of solving parking needs, and
said he is bothered by the 30 -year timeframe because he doesn't think parking needs can be predicted for
such a long time in the future. He said he thinks if these particular developers "go away," there would be
others lined up to come in. Eason said she would support the 30 years. She said at the last meeting there
was not enough input from the developers to express the importance of having that area reserved for
parking. Sansing said he envisions a parking garage with a covered over -the -street walkway in the future.
He said, at that point in time, a fee could be considered to cover the expense of building the parking
garage. Kirby said dense development needs adequate parking, saying 30 years is a short time. Smith
said he would also support the 30 years, because the people who are putting up the money should be
supported. Oliver pointed out that another developer had wanted to invest money in a building at 7th and
Church, and had asked Council for a waiver of the heighth regulations, but was denied. Vote on the
motion regarding the 30 -year timeframe: Approved 5-2. (Carr and Oliver opposed)
There was a question regarding charging for parking and it was determined that the issue of charging for
parking involves all of the downtown, not just the block in question. Carls said the timeframe is for 30
years, and said the actual motion is to approve the second half of the issue described on the agenda item
cover sheet which said: "that the City will not make any charges for parking on these spaces, except as
consistent with the City's current or future policy and practice in making charges for parking in the
Downtown Overlay District; and that during that period, should the City develop, participate in developing, or
sell the property, the parking spaces will be provided under these same provisions on that site."
Smith asked the Council to vote on the issue of whether to charge for the parking. Vote on the
amendment "not to charge." Approved 7-0. Sansing said he was against binding future councils to not
be able to charge for parking. There was further explanation by City Attorney Patricia Carls regarding her
interpretation of Snell's motion according to the wording on the cover sheet. She said she believed that the
motion intended that Block 23 would be treated the same as any other parking downtown. Snell agreed
that was his intent with the motion.
V Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 83.313 acres out of the Asa Brown and
J.T. Church Surveys, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Escalera Ranch, Section Five,
located off FM 2243 (Leander Road) -- Carla Benton, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, Acting Director
of Planning and Development
Benton explained the item saying the development will have 30 individual lots, a park lot, and a water tank.
She said the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval. Motion by Sansing, second
by Carr to approve the Public Review Final Plat. Approved 7-0.
W Consideration and possible action to approve an additional $455,000.00 to the Purchase Order to AvFuel
Corporation for the purchase of jet fuel and avgas for resale at the Georgetown Municipal Airport -- Travis
McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
McLain explained the item saying the additional purchase is due to the increase in the price of crude oil and
the increased fuel sales. Smith asked and McLain explained that the Ciy charges a fixed 25 cent per gallon
margin. Motion by Sansing, second by Eason to approve the additional purchase. Approved 7-0.
X Public Hearing on the Airport Master Plan update -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Yantis explained the process involved in updating the Master Plan. He gave a brief outline of the procedure
to be followed in the public hearing. He introduced Chuck Willis and Leanna Ding of GRW Willis, Inc.,
consultants hired to facilitate the update, who gave Council a review of the update with a power point
presentation.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:43 p.m.
Speaker, Kathryn Heidemann, said she is well satsified that Willis has made a good effort, but said she has
a question that has not been answered regarding the selection of the critical aircraft used to qualify the
runways. She said she feels that the tasks required by the terms of the contract were to determine the
critical design aircraft; to identify alternatives or options which may be considered by the City, and to
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prepare a narrative repos L regarding the Airport Master Plan Update and p, vvide substantiating documents.
She said this needs to be done before the plan is considered complete. She said runway protection areas
need to be addressed.
There were no further comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m.
Y Consideration and possible action to accept the Airport Master Plan update, authorize the Mayor to sign
the revised Airport Layout Plan, and to direct staff to initiate the process of amending the Century Plan to
incorporate the updated Airport Master Plan -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Yantis explained the item, saying this would authorize the staff to initiate the process of amending the
Century Plan to incorporate the updated Airport Master Plan. He said this new plan would replace the 1998
Airport Master Plan Element of the Century Plan. Motion by Sansing, second by Kirby to thank Chuck
Willis and his staff; to accept the Airport Master Plan update; to authorize the Mayor to sign the revised
Plan; and to direct staff to initiate the process of amending the Century Plan. Carr suggested that the entire
Master Plan should not be a part of the Century Plan. He recommended Section 4 of the Master Plan
become the Airport Element of the Century Plan. Motion by Snell, second by Eason to amend that
Appendix E and Appendix F be removed from the Master Plan. Snell said one was a TXDOT study and one
was a study done by Willis at the request of the Committee. He said this motion was brought up to the
Committee, but the result was a tie and so the motion failed. Sansing said it was originally a part of the
Master Plan, but was removed to the appendix. He said he believes it should stay as an appendix to the
Master Plan. Smith asked and Snell explained that he would prefer that it be removed because it was not a
part of the task that was assigned to the Committee to update the Master Plan. Yantis confirmed that the
economic impact report from Willis was a part of the contract. Kirby said there is adequate evidence for
growth without adding that study to the Plan. There were further comments and questions. Vote on the
amendment: Denied: 4-3 (Smith, Carr, Sansing, and Oliver opposed) Motion by Carr, second by Snell
to amend the original motion to make a staff -written version of Section 4 as the element of the Century
Plan. Vote on the amendment: Approved 7-0. Vote on the original motion as amended: Approved
7-0.
Z items forwarded from the Georgeown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC)
1. Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution approving an amendment to the 2004/05
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation budget in the amount of $2,158,525 --
Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
This item was moved to the end of the agenda.
2. Consideration and possible action to submit projects for the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Federal Surface
Transportation Program Metropolitan Mobility (STP MM) Roadway Capacity Expansion Projects for
Single Occupancy Vehicles available through the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
(CAMPO) -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Chief Long Range Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting
Director or Planning and Development
Polasek explained the item and said the Southeast Inner Loop widening was chosen by the staff to be
submitted for the potential funding for the Corridor Study. He said the Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation agreed to support. Snell asked how the City would be obligated if the grant
is funded. Polasek said $100,000 in 2008-2009 fiscal year would be requested, but if the City is not
able to come up with the local match or the City's priorities change, the City would ask that the project
be removed from the TIF and then would not be obligated. Motion by Snell, second by Carr to approve
the submission. Kirby said he is disappointed that Georgetown's participation in the $29 million is only
going to be $100,000. He also said he thinks the contribution should go to a more immediate need
such as the Southwest Bypass. Vote on the motion: Approved 7-0.
8:12 p.m. -- recessed
8:21 p.m. -- resumed
AA Items forwarded from the Georgeown Utility System (GUS) Advisory Board
1. Consideration and possible action authorizing an agreement with Contract Land Staff, Inc. not to
exceed $100,000 for right-of-way acquisition services -- Terri Calhoun, Paralegal and Jim Briggs,
Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Calhoun explained the item, saying the contract would be funded through right-of-way acquisition
budgets and GUS recommends approval. Calhoun noted that Exhbit A should have also included an
appraisal review service. Motion by Eason, second by Carr to approve authorizing the agreement.
Approved 7-0.
2. Consideration of an award of the annual bid for flexible base material, sand, rock and sandy loam to
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DSD Trucking in the estimated amount of $122, 850.00 -- Terry Jones, Purchasing Director and Micki
Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Jones explained the item, saying it was unanimously approved by the GUS Board. Motion by Sansing,
second by Carr to approve. Approved 7-0.
3. Consideration and possible action to award a contract for the 2005 Street Overlay Project to H. Deck
Construction Company for the Base Bid, Add Alternate C, and Add Alternate D, in the amount of
$1,543,642.50, with a project budget of $1,690,192.50 -- Tom Benz, System Engineering Manager and
Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Benz explained the item, saying the staff talked to 50 contractors but received only one bid. He said
the GUS Board recommends approval. Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve the award.
Approved 7-0.
BB Consideration and possible action to suspend the rules and reconsider action taken on Item U at the June
28, 2005 Council meeting relative to authorization for staff to include parking provisions on the proposed
parking lot located on Lot 23, City of Georgetown (400 S. Austin Ave.) in negotiating development
agreements on properties in the Downtown Overlay District -- Farley Snell, Councilmember
This item was handled earlier, following Item U.
CC Consideration and possible action to direct staff, as part of this year's annual revision of the Century Plan,
to provide a proposal to delete the Land Intensity Element of the Century Plan, including any additional
references to the Land Intensity Element and Land Intensity Map within the Georgetown Century Pian
document -- Farley Snell, Councilmember
Motion by Snell, second by Oliver to direct staff, as part of this year's annual revision of the Century Plan,
to provide a proposal to delete the Land Intensity Plan, including any additional references to the Land
Intensity Element and Land Intensity Map within the Georgetown Century Plan document. He said the Land
Intensity Element is really a designation of whether there are utilities available and is not discretionary
regarding the number of people to reside in that area. He said the intensity map is out of date and doesn't
contribute anything essential to the process. Sansing asked staff to respond. Polasek said the intensity
model is not used the way it is described in the Century Plan. He said the procedure being used is to
consult Staff Development Engineer, David Munk, to see if the infrastructure contains the capacity to
correspond to that level. Snell said he thinks the Land Use Map handles the decision-making process.
There was further discussion. Yantis said it is the only tool available for Council to say "no" to a
development, based on it's utility capacity. He said it would remove the Council's discretion to deny a
development. Snell said he thinks there should be a more complex Land Use Plan in place. Vote on the
motion: Denied: 4-3. (Eason, Smith, Kirby and Sansing opposed)
DD Consideration and possible action concerning a Development Agreement for acquisition of a
Right -of -Way Easement from Westinghouse Road Ventures (William & Rebecca Booth) and Bill and P.D.
Chapman for the realignment of CR 265W to avoid the removal of large oak trees within the existing
right-of-way. -- Terri Calhoun, Paralegal and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Calhoun explained the item, saying the landowners have proposed to convey the easement in exchange for
certain non-cash considerations outlined in the development agreement. Motion by Sansing, second by
Eason to approve the development agreement. Approved 7-0.
EE Second reading of an Ordinance for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Intensity Level
from Level 2 and Level 5 to Level 4, and the Future Land Use from Office/Retail/Commercial, Mixed Use,
and Mining to Residential, Residential—Major Multi -Family, Parks & Open Space, Office/Retail/Commercial,
and Mixed Use for 898.03 acres in the J. Powell and J. Thompson Surveys also known as the Weir
Charitable Trust Project, located south of FM 2243 and west of Interstate 35 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Chief Long Range Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development
Polasek read only the caption on second reading. He said this tract shows the southwest bypass route
from FM2243 to IH35 with the Round Rock/Chisholm Trail connection. Motion by Sansing, second by
Eason to approve Ordinance 200541. Approved 7-0.
FF Public Hearings/First Readings
1. First Reading on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment —to change the Intensity Level from Level 3 to
Level 5 for 3.10 acres of the Porter Survey and to change the Land Use from Residential to
Office/Retail/Commercial, located at 1502 Williams Drive -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Chief Long
Range Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development
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Polasek read only trio caption on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter. He explained the item, saying that staff recommended that the applicant go to Mixed Use in
order to protect the corridor. He said the property fronts the river. He said the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval, but staff still recommends denial.
Speaker, O'Barr Rost, said staff was adamant that the development be built to C-1 which meant within
five feet of Williams Drive. He said C-3 zoning has more flexibility and would allow using the back of
the property, instead of the front.
Speaker, Johnny Anderson, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, told Council that the issue
was the "build -to line." He said the Shell family, who owns the land south of that property, approves of
the C-3 zoning.
Eason asked and Polasek said with no site pian review as is required with a C-1 zoning, there would be
no way to determine how the property would be used, and the developer could do anything allowed
within C-3. There were further questions and comments from the Council. Carls clarified that this item
is a Century Plan Amendment which requires five votes. Polasek said if the Century Plan item is
approved, then the rezoning could be handled. There was further discussion.
Motion by Snell, second by Eason to deny both the Intensity Level Change and the Land Use Change.
Approved 4-3. (Smith, Sansing, Carr opposed)
2. Public Hearing to consider Rezoning 3.10 acres out of the Porter Survey from RS, Residential
Single -Family to C3, General Commercial, located at 1502 Williams Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting
Director or Planning and Development
Ray explained that because Item FF -1 was denied, there will be no public hearing to rezone.
3. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 3.10 acres out of the Porter Survey from RS, Residential
Single -Family to C3, General Commercial, located at 1502 Williams Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting
Director or Planning and Development
Ray explained that because Item FF -1 was denied, there is no need for an ordinance.
4. Public Hearing to Consider a Rezoning of a 0.1148 acre portion of Lost Addition, Block 64 from RS,
Residential Single Family district to C-2, Downtown Commercial district or OF, Office district, located at
212 W. 10th Street -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development
Staff Historic
District Planner, Rebecca Rowe, explained
the
item, saying the Planning and Zoning
Commission
moved to deny C-2 Downtown Commercial
and
to approve OF Office
District.
The public hearing was opened at 9:10 p.m.
Speaker, Will Moore, noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission denied C-2, unanimously, but
recommended Office District by a vote of 6-1. He said he was the dissenting vote. He said he thinks
the property should remain residential. He said in the past 18 months, seven different residences have
been converted to office or commercial. He said as they are converted, the adjacent properties
request conversion.
Speaker, J. J. Clark, property owner of 1009 Rock Street, said he remodeled that property from a "slum
shack" and he said the Downtown Plan shows that side of Rock Street is planned to be C-2. He said
he is surrounded by a chicken restaurant, a tile shop, a muffler shop, and a bank. He said passing as
C-2 would further develop what is there right now.
Speaker, Brenda Baxter, said she is interested in selling her property for a dress shop and encourages
C-2.
Speaker, Johnny Anderson, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, said there were actually
two separate votes by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He said the OF was determined as a
good buffer.
Speaker,
Kevin
Stotz, owner
of the property in question, showed Council a slide presentation, showing
the way it
looks
currently and
explained what he has in mind for the location.
Sharon Clark, told Council she owns the property behind the chicken store and asked for C-2.
Ken Johnson, 1003 Rock Street, told Council he has lived for 15 years on the other side of Rock Street
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from the property in question. He said he thinks C-2 would be a goon idea.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:26 p.m.
5. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning a 0.1148 acre portion of Lost Addition, Block 64 from RS,
Residential Single Family district to C-2, Downtown Commercial district or OF, Office district, located at
212 W, 10th Street -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development
Rebecca Rowe read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Sansing, second by Carr to amend the ordinance to
change from RS to C-2 zoning. He said he thinks there will be more of these issues to come forward to
Council. Yantis noted that it was intended that this property be included in the Downtown Overlay,
saying with C-2 zoning, residential is allowed. He said with office zoning, residential would not be
allowed. Eason asked and Stolz responded that C-2 allows the flexibility for office as well as shops.
Snell said he agrees with Moore that the property should remain residential. Smith clarified that the
motion will require five votes because it is different from the vote of the Planning and Zoning
Commission. There were further questions and comments from the Council. Yantis clarified the uses
of the Downtown Overlay and C-2 zoning. Vote on the motion: Approved 5-2 (Snell and Kirby
opposed)
9:45 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
10:00 p.m. -- returned to Open Session
Z Items forwarded from the Georgeown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC)
1. Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution approving an amendment to the 2004/05
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation budget in the amount of $2,158,525 --
Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Approved :
Brandenburg explained the item, and listed the projects involved in the amendment. Motion by Snell,
second by Carr to approve the amendment to the budget. Motion by Kirby, second by Snell to amend
the motion and strike Park Central Boulevard. Kirby said it is a substandard road that doesn't meet
City specifications. He said he thinks the developer should be responsible to upgrade the road in
exchange for the increased value of his property once the road is improved. He listed two previous
road projects that he said should have been funded by developers. Brandenburg said the GTEC
discussed that the improvement of roads supports jobs. There were further comments from Council.
Carr said he has seen the road and agrees that the road is in bad shape and some of the business
owners on that road are not interested in staying due to the condition of the road. He said repairing the
road would help to retain businesses and jobs for the citizens of Georgetown. Snell said the road was
not built to the City's standard and the City would spend too much to improve it. Vote on the
amendment: Denied 4-3. (Eason, Smith, Sansing, Carr opposed)
Motion by Snell, second by Oliver to amend that the budget amendment concerning 500 S. Austin
Avenue and Park Central Boulevard be contingent upon an economic development agreement. He
said there needs to be assurance that there are benefits to the City in return for the expenditure of the
funds. There was discussion in agreement with the motion. Vote on the amendment: Approved 7-0.
Vote on the original motion as amended: Approved 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 PM.
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Attest:
Secretary Sandra