HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 12.10.2013 CC-RNotice of Fleeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, december 1.0, 2013.
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at
101 E. 7`h St., Georgetown, Texas
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Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by
the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order— Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:12PM (Gonzalez absent)
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
- Welcome and Meeting Procedures
City Council Regional Board Reports
City Manager Comments
- Report and Update on Self Insurance Implementation
- Boards and Commissions Applications
Action from Executive Session
Public Wishing to Address Council
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to speak and present it to the City Secretary on the dais, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be
called forward to speak when the Council considers that item.
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City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the subject matter of the
topic they would like to address and their name. The City Secretary can be reached at 512/930-3651.
B - As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine that may be acted upon with one single vote.
An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as part of
the Regular Agenda.
C Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 — Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
D Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the vacation and abandonment of a
Fire Line Easement located on Lot 2, P.W. Properties, a subdivision of record in Cabinet L, Slides 364-365, Plat
Records of Williamson County, Texas and authorizing the mayor to execute a quitclaim deed and any other
documentation necessary to effectuate such vacation and abandonment and establishing an effective
date —
E Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution revising the City's investment policy -- Micki
Rundell, Chief Financial Officer and Susan Morgan, Finance Director
F Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of 19 replacement Panasonic Toughbook
Computers from Paradigm System Solutions for $114,361 -- Mike Peters, Information Technology Director
G Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of utility trucks and police vehicles in the amount
of $964,021.64 -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer and Paul Pausewang, Support Services Manager
H Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to declare two Fire trucks (550-06 1989 Spartan Quality Pumper and 550-
162003Pie,ceC1uontomPumpor)murp|uefnr1heporposeufbade'inonnewFiretruokeapprovadinthe
2013/14 budget process -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer and Paul Pausewang, Support Services
Manager
| Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of one Saber Mount Custom Pumper and one
VViid|andPumper for Fire Services. The final sale price after trade-in and discounts will be $676,141.00 -- Micki
Rundell, Chief Financial Officer and Paul Pausewang, Support Services Manager
J Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to authorize a Performance Agreement between GEDCO and Molecular
Templates Inc. (K8T|)--Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director
K Consideration and possible action consenting to the Assignment of the Real Estate Contract for the purchase
and sale of the former Albertson's property from MF Trinity Management, LLC to Anderson Mill
Acquisitions, LLC and agreeing to extend the closing date from December 10, 2013 to December 17, 2013 --
Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Motion by Brainard, second by Eason to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez
absent)
Legislative Regular Agenda
L Overview of The Summit at Rivery Park Development Project -- Paul E. Bmndenbu»g, City Manager; Bridget
Chapman, City Attorney; Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director
Chapman said a more in depth overview of the project was provided to Council at the Workshop presentation
earlier this evening. She thanked many people who have assisted her with this project since 2007. She provided
a brief summary of the project timeline and said she is here tonight to present most of the definitive agreements
necessary inorder hnfinalize the project.
W1 Second Reading of an Ordinance on a Rezoning to amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District for
31.94 acres, known as The Summit at Rivery Park, being Lot 1, Block A, and Lots 1 - 4 and 11, Block B, of
Brownstone otthe Summit Phase 1.Lots 1-3.4(pt).and 5-7.Block A.The RiveryPark U.and Lot 2.Block A.
Rivery Park, located on Rivery Boulevard REZ-2013-019 -- Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner and Andrew
Spurgin, A|CP, Planning Director (action required)
Kreger said this iuthe second reading ofthe Ordinance amending the PUD for the Summit atRixaryPark project.
She said it is necessary to amend the Ordinance as it goes hand in hand with some of the other agreements
being done this evening. She read only the caption of the Ordinance on second reading.
Motion by Fought, second by Hammedun to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
N Second Reading ofanOrdinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2OUT' 1.3008-63and2010-30 regarding the
Rivery Park Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone—BhdgetChapmon.CdyAttomayandNUcNRundeU.Chief
Financial Officer (action required)
Chapman said, since the creation of the TIRZ, it is necessary to amend the Ordinances related to the zone. She
described the amendments included inthis Ordinance. She said this was presented tothe T|RZBoard who
unanimnuu{yappmveditattheirlantmae1ing.Sherqodon\ythuoaptiunuftheDrdinanoeunneoondmoding.
Motion by Hammerlun, second by Hesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
D Consideration and possible action to approve the Second Amended Tax Increment Financing
Agreement between the City and Williamson County concerning the City of Georgetown Rivery Pork Tax
Increment ReinvestnuntZone— Paul E. BnondenburU, Qty Manager; Bridget Chupman, City Attorney; W4ioki
Rundell, Chief Financial Officer; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director
This item was pulled from the agenda bystaff.
P Consideration and possible action to approve o Master Development Agreement in the estimated amount of
*8.8 million by and between the City. Novak Brothers, LLC and Hines Georgetown Hotel, LLC for
construction of public parking ganuge, public park improvements in Rivery Perh, and other public
infrastructure and/or transportation improvements for The Summit at Rivery Park Development Project —
Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager; Bridget Chapman, City Attorney; Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer; Mark
Thomas, Economic Development Director
This item was pulled from the agenda by staff.
O Consideration and possible action to approve a Performance Agreement in an amount not toexceed *4.5
million by and between the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEQCO). Novak Brothers,
LLC and Hines Georgetown Hotel, LLC for construction of public infrastructure and transportation
improvements for The Summit at Rivery Park Development Project— Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager;
Bridget Chapman, City Attorney; /Nioki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer; Mark Thomas, Economic Development
Director
Chapman described the item and saidGE[CO approved the performance agreement at their last meeting. She
listed the important terms of the agreement and said it isinanamount not toexceed $4.5million.
Motion by Eason, second by Hesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
R Consideration and possible action to approve a Performance Agreement in an amount not to exceed $750,000
by and between the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) and Novak Brothers,
LLC for construction of public infrastructure and transportation improvements for The Summit at Rivery
Park Development Projmot— Paul E Brandenburg, Qty Manager; Bridget Chapman. City Attorney; kXioki
Rundell, Chief Financial Officer; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director
Chapman said the 8TEC Board approved thivagreomant at their last meeting. She summarized the agreement
and said GTEC will contribute an amount not to exceed $750,000 for transportation improvements.
Motion by Hammerlun, second by Eason to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
G Consideration and possible unLiun to approve o Reimbunaement. Debt Administration, and Project Contract
by and between the City. the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCC`). the Georgetown
Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC), the Board of Directors of the Rivery Perk Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone for the purpose of contracting for the reimbursement by the Zone Board of
cash grants made and payment ofdebt obligations incurred by the Ci1y. GEDCD an GTEC for the benefit of
the Rivery Pork Too Increment RminvaabnentZone— Paul E. 8nendonburg, City Manager; Bridget Chopman,
City Attorney; Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director
Chapman briefly described this agreement for the City Council. She said the GEDCO and GTEC Boards approved
this agreement ot their respective meetings.
Motion by Hammerlun.second byHesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
T Consideration and possible action to approve a Debt Administration and Project Contract between the City
and GEDCO for the purpose of contracting for the payment of debt obligations issued by GEDCO or the City for
the benefit of GEDCO -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager; Bridget Chapman, City Attorney; Micki Rundell,
Chief Financial Officer; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director
Chapman described the contract and said it is anticipated that both the City and GEDCO will issue debt and this
confirms the obligations of the City and GEDCO.
Motion by Hammerlun, second by Hesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
U Consideration and possible action to approve a Joint Use and Lease Agreement by and between the City and
Hines Georgetown Hotel, LLC concerning the use, operation and maintenance of the public parking garage
and conference center for The Summit at Rivery Park Development Project — Paul E. Brandenburg, City
Manager; Bridget Chapman, City Attorney; Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer; Mark Thomas, Economic
Development Director
This item was pulled from the agenda by staff.
V Consideration and possible action on a proposed Parking Study for The Summit at Rivery Park Apartments
to allow reduced parking -- Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director and Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner
Kreger described the item and the proposed parking study. She said this allows for a reduction in parking for up to
10%. She said the applicant is in attendance if there are questions. She said the study has been provided to the
Council.
Motion by Fought, second by Eason to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
W Consideration and possible action on a proposed Tree Preservation Plan for The Summit at Rivery Park, per
the Planned Unit Development -- Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director and Valerie Kreger, Principal
Planner
Kreger described the item and said the PUD amendments require a tree preservation plan be brought back to
Council for approval. She said they have worked with the applicant on how to work the tree preservation on this
site. She said the applicant has brought to you a plan that has met the minimum requirements. She described the
plan in greater detail. Mayor asked and Kreger summarized the City's tree mitigation plan.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to approve.
Brainard asked and Kreger said the City has certain species of trees that are required when replacements are
done. She spoke about what will occur on the Rivery site and why it is unique. Eason asked and Tim Bargainer,
the landscape architect with Novak Brothers, confirmed that sycamores are native species to this area of Texas.
Jonrowe asked and Kreger spoke about how mitigation is determined by the amount of inches removed and not
necessarily by the amount of trees. Jeff Novak addressed the Council and said they have been able to save 40%
of the existing trees on site. He spoke about the importance of saving the large trees. He said trees are what
make a City have a mature, awesome community. He spoke about the trees they plan to put into the
development. Eason said she likes the fact that the developer has this stance toward tree preservation and
added that is what the City is looking for with new development.
Vote on the motion: Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
X Consideration and possible action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Round Rock concerning the
transfer of certain territory and the establishment of a revised boundary line with the City of Round Rock for
the Avery North development -- Skye Masson, Assistant City Attorney, Jordan Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner
and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director
Spurgin described the item and said this will allow Taylor Morrison homes to develop solely in the Round Rock
jurisdiction. He said there are three items related to this disannexation and revised boundary line. He said staff
recommends approval of the agreement.
Motion by Eason, second by Hammerlun to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
Y Second Reading of an Ordinance for the Disannexation from the city limits of 28.9 acres in the Mott Survey at
Westinghouse Road and the former MoKan right-of-way, for the Avery North development -- Andrew
Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director and Jordan Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner(action required)
Spurgin described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on second reading.
Motion by Eason, second by Hesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
Z Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution releasing territory in the City's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ) in the amount of 94 acres near Westinghouse Road and the former MoKan right-of-way,
for the Avery North development -- Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director and Jordan Maddox, AICP,
Principal Planner
Spurgin described the item and spoke about how the 94 acres would go into the Round Rock jurisdiction.
Motion by Eason, second by Hesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
AA Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Overview of the September 30, 2013 year end preliminary financial information and possible
recommendation to staff on allocation of unexpected year-end fund balances -- Micki Rundell, Chief
Financial Officer
Rundell said this particular item was discussed in great length by GGAF. She said the City ended the year in a
positive and good position. She said we had a general fund unexpected fund balance of $1.7 million. She said the
City can attribute that to exceptionally high sales tax and a master development fee payment from Teravista
subdivision. She briefly reviewed the expenditure side of the budget and how the City was very close to
projections. She said all of the other funds also ended in a positive situation and added most of those variances
related to timing of capital as well as revenues related to weather changes. She said the GGAF recommends that
the options for using the excess funds be decided by the full Council at the dais. She said there were five items
discussed: to use to cash fund purchase of equipment and other projects intended to be debt funded in the 2013
budget, reserve a portion of these funds to start a perpetual care fund to address cemetery costs, reserve
$100,000 to build self-insurance reserves, use $150,000 to replenish street maintenance funds or do nothing and
use as is for one time fund appropriations. She said these numbers are un -audited. She noted the auditors are on
site wrapping up the audit. She noted the numbers are subject to change but they look positive. She said there
will be a required budget amendment and any changes made today will be included in that budget.
Fought said GGAF felt strongly that they should not make a recommendation because they felt the entire Council
should consider it at once. He said there was unanimity on stepping up to a long standing responsibility funding
the cemeteries. He said there was also discussion of being able to lower the tax rate. He said his
recommendation would be to cash flow rather than borrowing which will give them a better picture of what it may
look like next year.
Motion by Hesser, second by Fought to approve the use of cash reserves to not issue the debt, thus lowering
future tax rates and use $100,000 for the perpetual care fund for the cemetery
Brainard asked and Rundell said the estimated need for the cemetery is about $500,000. Jonrowe asked about
the amphitheater design.
Vote on the motion: Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
BB Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to authorize payment of $147,010.00 for the City's pro -rata portion of the
cost of operation of the Williamson Central Appraisal District -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
Rundell described the item for Council.
Motion by Brainard, second by Eason to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
CC Forwarded from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to accept the final land donation of 206.57 acres and the Garey house from
Mr. Jack Garey for Garey Park — Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant
City Manager
Garrett said, in September 2004, Mr. and Mrs. Garey made the decision to donate their 500 acre ranch and home
to the City for the development of a public park. She spoke about the current deeds that have been transferred to
the City. She listed the requirements in the deed regarding the use of the property. She said, in May 2006, the
staff with the help of the Garey family developed a Master Plan for the property. She said in 2008, citizens
approved a bond which included $10 million for the development of the park. She said Mr. Garey also pledged $5
million to the park. She said the design of the park will be coming to the City Council in January for approval.
Jack Garey gave an update to the Council of the activities at the ranch. He said they had a recent appraisal of
528 acres of land and the value is now at a total of $16 million. He said they are pleased to be able to make the
ranch available free and clear from encumbrances to be used as a park in perpetuity. He said they are also
leaving the house as well as art and antiques to the City to use as they see fit.
Motion by Eason, second by Fought to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
DD Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order SBE -14-001 with Steger Bizzell of Georgetown,
Texas, for professional engineering services related to the design of the widening of Snead Drive from
Southeast Inner Loop to Airborn Circle, and additional wastewater improvements in the amount of
$177,000.00 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director, Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director and Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer
Polasek described the item and said this task order is for the design of the widening of Snead Drive. He said, as
they started working on the task order, they noticed a parallel wastewater project that could be combined with the
design of Snead Drive so the same engineer can work on both projects in the area. He said the GTEC Board
unanimously recommended this task order at their last meeting.
Motion by Hammerlun, second by Hesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
EE Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KAI-14-001 with Klotz Associates of Austin, Texas,
for professional engineering services related to the final construction plans, specifications and estimate
for the construction of the Northwest Boulevard Bridge over IH 35 Project (Fontana Drive to Austin
Avenue) in the amount of $479,588.00 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director, and Bill
Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer
Polasek described the item and said this would give the City plans on the shelf through the federal process for the
construction of the Northwest Boulevard Bridge over IH 25 project. He noted having a shovel ready plan on the
shelf project is very important so it is ready to go if funds become available from the feds.
Motion by Eason, second by Hesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
FF Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KAI-14-002 with Klotz Associates of Austin, Texas,
for professional engineering services related to the final schematic design for the IH 35 Northbound
Frontage Road from Williams Drive with final construction plans, specifications and estimate for the
construction of the portion from Williams Drive to north of Northwest Boulevard in the amount of
$382,822.00 --Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director and Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation
Engineer
Polasek said this will be to complete the design to have a shovel ready project so, if funding becomes available,
we would have a project that is ready to go for construction. He said this is the missing segment of the frontage
road that would provide some relief of the Williams Drive intersection.
Motion by Eason, second by Hesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
GGForwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed purchase of certain real property and improvements
consisting of Electric substations from MCRA -- Jimmy Sikes, T&D Services Manager and Glenn W. Dishong,
Utility Director
Sikes said this is the end of a 7 or 8 year quest with ICRA. He said they have agreed to move forward with this
and, when this is approved, the City will own our own transformers and substations.
Motion by Eason, second by Hesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
HH Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs for the
purchase of Electric System Infrastructure and Improvements in an amount not to exceed $3 million with
proceeds from bonds that will be issued at a later time -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
Morgan said this is a bond reimbursement resolution relating to the previous item. She said the project was not
known at budget time, so this preserves the City's position to issue debt. She read the caption of the Resolution.
Motion by Eason, second by Eason to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
II Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible
action to approve a contract with ECM International Inc. for project management services for the Public
Safety Operations and Training project in an amount not to exceed $300,000 -- Wayne Nero, Police Chief
Nero said the City's project manager recently resigned, so it is without this position. He said the City does not
have the capacity internally to fulfill this role. He spoke about how the City most recently contracted project
management for fire station #2, which was a great success. He noted they brought this matter to GGAF and
received confirmation we were moving in the right direction. He said they looked at eleven vendors, of which the
City had experience working with two. He spoke about the selection process and how they chose ECM
International, Inc. There was much discussion.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to approve.
Mayor asked and Brandenburg confirmed, if the City still had a project manager on staff, there would be a cost
savings. Fought spoke about making sure the City will have its interests and concerns met, and said the creation
of a committee should address that issue. Fought asked and Brandenburg spoke about the future of the project
manager position. Hammerlun said he has a couple of requests and said he thinks we need periodic
presentations to Council on the status of this project. He said there should also be something done regarding
updates on the website. Nero said they are doing that on the website and have added also quarterly meetings on
the website.
Vote on the motion: Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
JJ First Reading of an Ordinance relating to the classifications and number of positions for all City of
Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas local Government Code
pertaining to civil service (action required) — John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Sullivan described the item and read the caption on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
KK First Reading of an Ordinance establishing regulations intended to protect the spring formations and
stream habitats of the Georgetown Salamander and specifically regulations certain activities in the contributing
zone, recharge zone or transition zone of the Edwards Aquifer within the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction
including an Adaptive Management Committee to consider variances and appeals to this ordinance — Paul E.
Brandenburg, City Manager (action required)
Brandenburg reviewed the history of the item for the Council. He said there will be a special meeting on
December 20 to consider the second reading of this Ordinance.
Commissioner Valerie Covey provided a brief history of this issue and spoke about why the City should approve
this Ordinance. She said this has been a long process and added she appreciates the opportunity to go into more
detail about this project. She said not approving this would not lead to the best conservation possible for the
Georgetown salamander. She said they have been working together with not just the cities but Congressman
Carter and Senator Cornyn. She said the Ordinance applies to the Ordinance and ETJ. She showed Council a
map of the City limits and the recharge zone. She spoke about the geologic assessment and how it is required for
all development in the Edwards area. She spoke about the no disturbance zone and the minimal disturbance zone
on the map. She said the circles on the map are the known occupied sites in the city. She showed Council an
example delineation of zones and buffers under the proposed conservation plan. She explained the maps in detail
and the various buffers included on the maps. There was much discussion. She said there is also a Water Quality
Management Plan that will be coming to Council as a separate document. She spoke about the Adaptive
Management Working Group. She said the Conservation Foundation has approved an adaptive management
plan, which is separate from this Ordinance, and will serve the salamander through a process of figuring out what
science we are lacking and report back. She said the Working Group would be run by the Foundation and will look
at any variances throughout the year. She said two of those members will be appointed by the City Council.
Brainard asked about the potential fiscal effect on the City. Covey said the Foundation has spent funds on behalf
of the City because they feel it is important and necessary. Brainard asked and Covey agreed it seems the
biggest risk is the feds establishing a moratorium. Brainard asked and Covey said they have been in conversation
with the feds and noted the Ordinance will be a good start. Brainard asked and Covey spoke about the role land
owners have played in this process. Hesser said he is completely lost in this situation. He said we do not know
much about the salamander and it seems there is more fear of what may happen than what really may happen.
Covey said she shares a lot of Hesser's concerns and agreed there is not a lot of science. She noted the Service
had every intention of listing this as endangered and, because they have spent so much time on this, she believes
that is why they have received an extra six months to address it. Fought said he thinks the City should take control
of this and says it seems they have written a very good ordinance. Hammedun asked and Covey shared some of
the evolution of this project. He said it is very helpful to understand this and asked if there is a way for the City to
engage in that process more intimately. Hammerlun asked and Covey provided Council with the key dates for this
process. Jonrowe said she is a conservative when it comes to the environment and she is glad to see all of the
work that has been done with this.
Brandenburg read the caption of the Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter.
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve the draft of the Ordinance as of today on first reading with the
understanding that negotiations continue on a few items including the definition of residential use and the spring
buffer.
Speaker, Clark Lyda, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Ordinance and how it will negatively affect
development in Georgetown.
Motion by Eason, second by Jonrowe to amend that the two people be appointed to the Adaptive Management
Working Group be professional staff members.
Vote on the motion to amend: Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
Vote on the final motion: Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
Meeting recessed at 8:OOPM
Meeting resumed at 8:07PM
LL First Reading of an Ordinance zoning for traffic and rate of speed therein, on Austin Avenue in the City
Limits of the City of Georgetown between Leander Road (RM 2243)1 FM 1460 and Williams Drive (SS 158)
defining speeding and fixing a penalty therefore declaring what may be a sufficient complaint in prosecutions
hereunder with a saving clause repealing conflicting laws and establishing an effective date — Edward G.
Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director and Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer (action required)
Dryden said this item is related to the study of the speed on Austin Avenue from Leander to Williams Drive. He
reviewed the overview for the establishment of speed zones as well as the TXDOT procedures for establishing
those zones. He spoke about the value of speed zones. He spoke about the guidelines for selecting speed limits
and said they take the 85th percentile operating speed and that's how it is marked. He noted the speed at or below
which 85 percent of people drive may be considered as the maximum safe speed for that location. He described
why they are addressing Austin Avenue. He showed Council a map of the existing conditions on Austin Avenue.
He added the speed study said we have good compliance until 2nd street. He reviewed the proposed speed limits
and changes in that area.
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve the Ordinance.
Dryden read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter. Jonnowaasked and Dryden spoke ingreater detail about the complaints inthe area. Jonroweasked if
there ieaprocess in place Uoevaluate this on a regular basis. She said that should be required aoshe received a
lot of input from her constituents on this issue as well as other locations. There was much discussion.
Vote onthe motion: 4-2(Eamon'Jonruweopposed) (Gonzalez absent)
MM First Reading of an Ordinance amending section 10.16.030 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown establishing a "No parking in row except by permit — Tow -Away Zone" along both sides of DB
Wood Road within the USArmy Corps ofEngineers property from the north line ofthe property (at HEB)
southward to the North San Gabriel River; directing the Traffic Engineer to erect appropriate signs indicating
such zones; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions, providing a severability clause, providing for
publication and setting aneffective date — Edward G.Po|mnnk.A|CP.Transportation Sen/ioaaOinador.BiU
Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer and Roland Waits, Captain, Patrol Division (action required) -
Dryden said this section of DB Wood Road is on Corps property. He said there is limited parking on Georgetown
Lake Overlook Drive and people end up parking in the right of way. He said some of the parking in this area
results in trash being left in the right of way. He said this parking is also causing the grass to dry and creates
erosion downstream when it rains. He said the Corps has asked the City to install no parking signs except for a
permit. He said the corps allows bow hunting during season and say they can issue permits for the bow hunters.
He said we have had support from Georgetown Police Department as well. He said they are using the cost of
these signs to offset the cost of getting a sanitary sewer easement for the EOS.
Motion byHoeaor.second byFought hnapprove the Ordinance.
Dryden read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter.
Vote onthe motion: Approved G-O(Gonzalez absent)
NN First Reading of an Ordinance renaming the current Stadium Drive to Chamber Way, and a portion of CR
151 to Stadium Drive from Austin Avenue to CR 152 repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions;
including a severability clause; and establishing an effective date — Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Transportation Services Director, and Jess Henderson, Lead Business Systems Analyst (action required)
Polasek said we have a road in the City called Stadium Drive that does not go by a stadium. He said the old
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which runs by the new stadium, to Stadium Drive. He said they are requesting the City rename the old Stadium
Drive to Chamber Way, as it is near the Chamber of Commerce. He said the street naming committee met in
October and recommended approval of the renaming. He said no public comments were received.
He read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter.
Motion by Hesser, second by Brainard to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
OOSecond Reading of an Ordinance for a Rezoning of 31.30 acres in the William Addison Survey, from
Agriculture (AG) District to Single Family Residential (RS) District, to be known as Highcrest Meadows,
located off Churchill Farrns Drive -- Carla Benton, Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director
(action required)
Spurgin described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on second reading.
Motion byBrainard, second byEason toapprove. Approved G-0(Gonzalez absent)
PP Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Rezoning of Dalrymple Addition, Block A, Lot 1-2 (PTS) and
Dalrymple Addition, Block A'Lot S'8.1-2(PTS).located at13O1 Hart Street and 1218Timber Street,
respectively, from the Multifamily (MF) District to Single -Family Residential (RS) District -- Mike Elabarger,
Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director (action required)
Spurgin described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on second reading.
Motion byFought, second byHeuoerhoapprove. Approved G-U(Gonzalez absent)
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the
items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session.
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise
the City Council, including agenda items
- Hoskins Matter
- Intermountain Claim
- Rivery Update
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Molecular Templates, Inc.
Adjournment adjourned at :1 P
Certificate of Posting
1, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting
was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 81' Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the
day of , 2013, at , and remained so posted for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled
time of said meeting.
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Approved: Mayor Ckorge Garver
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