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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 08.10.2004 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: II Council Absent: Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Henry i All Council Present Carr, Farley Snell, Ben Oliver Staff Present: --------- Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director There was no Executive Session held at this meeting. D Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 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 outline of meeting procedures. G Announcements and Comments from City Manager Brandenburg announced: 1. Innner Loop East Grand Opening on Thursday, August 12. Advised RSVP to Connie Watson at Williamson County. 2. Special Council Budget Meeting at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow in the Council Chamber H Public Wishing to Address Council - No one registered to address the Council at this meeting on an item not already posted. Action from Executive Session Motion by Smith, second by Kirby with regard to the acquisition of right of way and easements for improvements to SH29 and CR265, that the City Council authorize the City's lawyers to respond to the counteroffer received from the owner of Parcels 6 and 7, in the manner consistent with the direction given by Council in Executive Session on August 9, 2004. Approved 6-0. (Eason abstained due to absence on City Council Meeting Minutes/August 10, 2004 Page 1 of 6 Pages August 9, 2004) Motion by Smith, second by Carr with regard to the same project (SH29 and CR265), that the City Council authorize the City's lawyers to take the actions discussed with legal counsel with regard to Parcels, 3, 3E, 14, 14E, 5, 5E, 13 and 13E, all in a manner consistent with the direction given by Council in Executive Session on August 9, 2004. Approved 6-0. (Eason abstained due to absence on August 9, 2004) Mayor Nelon announced that item U would be pulled Sansing asked to say a few words regarding that item. He said he felt, by accepting the bid, the City will receive a building that is less than what they had appropriated funds for. He said he thinks the City needs to look at the way projects are bid in the future. He said he is hopeful that the shelter can continue to be improved. west of Sun City Neighborhood 17-A, J Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Council Workshop on Monday, July 26 and the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 27, 2004 -- Sandra Lee, City Secretary Smith pointed out that the minutes of July 27, 2004, say that Mayor Nelon conducted the meeting, when, in fact, Mayor Nelon was absent, and the meeting was conducted by Mayor Pro Tem Smith. Carr said on Item S of the July 27 minutes, that there were only two votes, and Lee confirmed that, after listening to the meeting audio, there were, in fact, only two votes, not three as indicated in the minutes. She confirmed there was a motion, then discussion, then an amendment, saying there was a vote on the amendment and then a vote on the original motion, as amended. K Consideration and possible action to authorize the Georgetown Public Library to apply for a grant of $10,500 from SBC Foundation to pay for a T-1 Internet connection for the library's public computers -- Eric Lashley, Library Director and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services L Consideration for the approval of the declaration of surplus equipment and authorizing staff to negotiate and execute a contract for auctioneering services -- Terry Jones, Purchasing Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Sansing asked if City employees were allowed to bid on the items before they were auctioned to the public. Jones said, the only time employees were able to bid before the auction was in the case of the surplus computers. M Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility System (GUS) Board Consideration and possible action to approve an additional project budget of $31,300.00 for the Airport Road Rehabilitation project -- Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations N Consideration and possible acceptance of a Grant of $44,058.00 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to fund a Fire and Weather Safety House -- Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief Kirby asked about the weather safety house, and Lincoln responded that this will be the first time for Georgetown to have a weather house. Kirby asked if there were some way to inform the public along with the sirens as to which way the tornado is coming from or is headed. Lincoln said the Fire Department is researching other ways to notify the public. Snell asked the source of the $4,400, and Lincoln responded that it will come from the "billing for services" fund. O Consideration of a resolution granting a petition and setting public hearing dates for the annexation into the City of 117.804 acres, more or less, in the Burrell Eaves Survey, north of Sun City Neighborhood 13, for Sun City Neighborhood 27 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director, Planning and Development P Consideration of a resolution granting a petition and setting public hearing dates for the annexation into the City of 23.7452 acres, more or less, in the Frederick Foy Survey, north of Sun City Boulevard, for Sun City Neighborhood 19 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director, Planning and Development Q Consideration of a resolution granting a petition and setting public hearing dates for the annexation into the City of 39.473 acres, more or less, in the Frederick Foy Survey, west of Sun City Neighborhood 17-A, City Council Meeting Minutes/August 10, 2004 Page 2 of 6 Pages for Sun City Neighborhood 20 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director, Planning and Development Motion by Kirby, second by Oliver to approve the Consent Agenda with the correction to the minutes. Approved 7-0. Legislative Regular Agenda R Consideration of an award of the annual bid for water and wastewater pipe and fittings to various bidders in the estimated amount of $108,019.00 -- Terry Jones, Purchasing Director; Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager; and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations Jones explained the item and noted that the staff is recommending the award to the low bidder as shown on the bid tabulation. Motion by Sansing, second by Carr to approve the award of bid. Approved 7-0. S Consideration and possible action to approve a development agreement between the City of Georgetown and 400 Main Street, L.P. regarding a proposed mixed use development project in downtown Georgetown -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager This item was handled following Item T. T Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Babendure Design Group, in an amount not to exceed $43,600, for professional graphic design services relating to gateway and wayfinding signs -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager Yantis told Council this contract provide design and development bid specifications for gateway and wayfinding signs. There were questions and comments from the Council, including discussion about coordinating the new "branding identity." Heather Chandler of Babendure Design Group explained the experience of the company. Motion by Sansing, second by Carr to approve the contract. Approved 7-0. S Consideration and possible action to approve a development agreement between the City of Georgetown and 400 Main Street, L.P. regarding a proposed mixed use development project in downtown Georgetown -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager Yantis explained the item, reminding Council of the workshop on this item on the previous evening. He noted the designs have been approved by the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. Yantis reviewed the details of the development agreement. He noted that the funds to be provided by the City have been allocated in the Capital Improvement Fund. He said the planning, building, and utility fees will be waived through a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone. He said the first phase of the project is expected to be completed by December, 2004. Smith asked and Yantis responded that the public improvements would be done at the same time as the site work for the residential units. Smith also asked if the developer has a legal commitment to complete the project. Yantis responded that there is no legal commitment to complete the project, but there is a legal obligation to reimburse the City for costs incurred should the project not be completed. Oliver asked and Yantis explained that the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone would have the same boundaries as the Downtown Overlay District. He said the Empowerment Zone would make possible the use of sales tax sharing, property tax abatements, and fee waivers within the Zone. Oliver and Kirby asked and Yantis explained that there will be a License Agreement for maintenance of the area from the fence to the street, to be handled by a homeowners' association. Motion by Carr, second by Sansing to approve the development agreement. Approved 7-0. U Reconsideration and possible action on an award of bid in the amount of $699,000.00 to Royal Vista Construction for the construction of the Animal Shelter -- Councilmember Farley Snell This item was pulled from consideration. V Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10.04 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Section 10.04.070 establishing lane use restrictions for trucks upon the portion of IH -35 lying within the corporate limits of the City of Georgetown; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject -- Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager, and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager of Utility Operations City Council Meeting Minutes/August 10, 2004 Page 3 of 6 Pages Miller read only the capt,�, i of the ordinance on second reading. (Motion by Sansing, second by Oliver to approve Ordinance 200447. Approved 7-0. W First Readings 1. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 15.04.045 of the Code of Ordinance to revise the Development Process Fees for Planning and Zoning -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Ray explained that this ordinance establishes four new fees. He read only the caption on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Sansing asked why developers are to be charged a tree protection charge after already being required to provide a tree protection plan. Ray said the fee will provide a fund by which the City can consult an arborist regarding the trees on the project. Motion by Eason, second by Smith to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 5-2. (Sansing and Carr opposed) 2. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of Georgetown, Texas, ordering a special election to be held on November 2, 2004, for the purpose of seeking voter response to the proposition relating to the adoption of a sales and use tax to be used for the promotion and development of new and expanded business enterprises at the rate of one-fourth of one percent; providing for the city to contract with the Williamson County Elections Administrator to conduct said election; and providing an effective date -- Mayor Gary Nelon Nelon explained that there was a council workshop on adoption of a 4A Sales Tax and recommendation from the Economic Development Commission for a 1/4 cent sales tax increase for economic development. He noted that Smith had asked that 1/8 cent be used for economic development and 1/8 cent for property tax reduction. He further explained that the first and second readings had to occur this month in order to put the issue on the ballot in November. He explained the procedure for enacting 4A and 4B taxes. Motion by Snell, second by Oliver to postpone consideration on this item until a date no sooner than the first Council Meeting in December. Snell suggested to delay the sales tax issue due to the tax freeze election in September and the bond elections in November, and said he thought the outcome of those two elections should be determined first before deciding on a sales tax increase. He also said the issue should be packaged more precisely, with the 4B permission elements as part of the 4A election so citizens have an idea of the expansion of the 4B money. He suggested that there be a resolution of intent to indicate what is to be done. Smith noted that there are growth burdens on the general fund that could eventually cause the property tax to increase. Nelon said the way to keep residential property tax low is to recruit new business to pay commercial property tax. Carr said the tax is an investment in the future. He said he disagreed that there needs to be more detailed study before putting it on the ballot. He said he would oppose a delay. Sansing said the citizen input through the surveys showed a desire for new business development. He said other cities have more money to spend to entice businesses. He said he would agree with a 1/8 cent sales tax for beautification of the City, but not to reduce the property tax. Oliver said he seconded Snell's motion because he thinks we need to see the result of the vote on Proposition 13. He said he thinks there needs to be a well -structured proposal taken to the citizens with specific plans for organization of the process and ways in which the money would be used. Kirby said he supports Oliver's points and thinks the City has a lot to learn about how to do economic development. He thinks economic development needs to pay substantially more than what it costs. There was further discussion. Vote on the motion: Approved 4-3 (Sansing, Carr and Smith opposed) X Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 16.2540 acres, more or less, out of the Leroy B. Lord Survey, more particularly described as Georgetown Village Section 5 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director, Planning City Council Meeting Minutes/August 10, 2004 Page 4 of 6 Pages and Developmr.,, A Polasek explained the item, saying that it is an involuntary annexation, to be consistent with the concept plan. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:12 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m. 2. Public Hearing on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 158.19 acres, more or less, in the William Addison survey, located southwest of the Inner Loop and Maple Street Intersection -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director, Planning and Development Polasek explained the item, showing the property on an overhead projection. He said an analysis resulted in a net positive impact, and staff recommends approval of the annexation. Snell asked for a fiscal impact analysis at the next meeting. Smith asked for the price range of the homes in the develoment. Polasek said he thought the homes would be $100,000 to $150,000. Kirby asked if the annexation matrix showed that the development would pay its own way. Polasek said it is anticipated that the commercial development of the project will offset the cost of the residential development. There was further discussion about the need for the development to pay its own way. Smith noted that the City is paying only an incremental cost to increase the size of the line and Pinnacle is paying the majority of the cost. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:20 p.m. Brandenburg said there is a rational, lengthy process by which staff determines whether to go forward with annexation procedures. He said he will bring that back to the Council. There were no public comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m. 3. Public Hearing on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 117.804 acres, more or less, in the Burrell Eaves Survey, north of Sun City Neighborhood 13, for Sun City Neighborhood 27 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director, Planning and Development Polasek explained the item. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:22 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m. 4. Public Hearing on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 23.7452 acres, more or less, in the Frederick Foy Survey, north of Sun City Boulevard, for Sun City Neighborhood 19 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director, Planning and Development Polasek explained the item. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:23 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m. 5. Public Hearing on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 39.473 acres, more or less, in the Frederick Foy Survey, west of Sun City Neighborhood 17-A, for Sun City Neighborhood 20 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director, Planning and Development Polasek explained the item. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:23 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 07:24 PM. City Council Meeting Minutes/August 10, 2004 Page 5 of 6 Pages ity Secretary Sandra Lee