HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 08.12.2014 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101
E. 7th 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:OOPM
Councilmember Gonzalez absent
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
- Welcome and Meeting Procedures
- Proclamations for the City of Georgetown lifeguards: Team Dauntless, Team Four Bravery and Team
Re"guard"less
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
- The Second Public Hearing on the proposed Tax Rate is scheduled for August 19th
- The Public Hearing on the FY 2014/15 Budget is scheduled for August 26th
- First Readings of all Budget and Tax Ordinances are scheduled for August 26th
- The Second Readings of all Budget and Tax Ordinances are scheduled for September 9th
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought to approve a ground lease reinstatement agreement with Independent
Bank concerning Chartwell Properties, LP and to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Approved 6-0
(Gonzalez absent)
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eason to approve a Settlement Agreement with the City of Leander and Chisholm
Trail SUD regarding TCEQ Docket Number 2014-0437-UCR and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items 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.
B Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 -- Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Brainard pulled this item to the Regular agenda
C Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Steve Goodman and Michael Mu|lenix as
alternate members on the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District No. 1 Advisory Board to fill
vacancies — Mayor Dale Ross
D Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Leo Wood to the Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) to fill a vacancy — Mayor Dale Ross
E Consideration and possible action to renew the existing School ResouOfficer reement between the
Georgetown Independent School District and the City of Georgetown, Texas to include an amendment
to Attachment A (annual cost for program) of the agreement and signatures of current officials Wayne Nero,
Police Chief
F Consideration and possible action to approve theC which incd the
Investment Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
(GTEC), and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) fothe quarter ended June 38.
2014 -- Lisa Haines, Controller, Susan Morgan, Finance Director and Micki RundeII, Chief Financial Officer
G Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of the contract with JP Morgan Chase for depository
services for a one year period beginninSeptember 1, 2014 at the same price, terms and conditions of the
current agreement Lisa Haines, Controller, Susan Morgan, Finance Director and Micki RundeII, Chief Financial
Officer.
H Consideration and possible action to athe purchase of CisNetwork Equipment foPSOTC from
Southern Computer Warehouse for $276,536.42 -- Mike Peters, Information Technology Director
| Consideration and possible action to approve an Enterprise Agreementrenewo|wdh Microsoft Corporation --
Mike
J Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving the annexation of 48 acres of land into the
boundaries of Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 25 (aka the Water Oak Subdivision) — Micki
Rundell, Chief Financial Officer and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
K Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible recommendation to amend the Contract for Architectural Services with ADG to
expand the scope of services to include design of the Tactical Training Facilities and increase the lump
sum fee inthe amount of$13o'S54—Wayne Nero, Chief ofPolice
Fought applauded Chief Nero and the Project Management Team on this. He spoke about his concerns with what
outside firm may well have been the right one—in fact I have no reason to believe it wasn't—but I want to know
more about the sequence of events that Ied to this position"
There was no action taken on this item.
L Consideration and possible action to approve a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services
wtth the Williamson County Elections County Elections Administrator for purposes of administering the November 4 2014 Election
— Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Motion by Jonrovve, second by Eason to approve the consent agenda along with comments and questions to Item
K and with the exception of item B, which was pulled to the Regular Agenda by Council. Approved 6-0
(Gonzalez absent)
Legislative Regular Agenda
B Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of Workshop and Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 -- Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
PuIIed to Regular Agenda by Brainard.
Brainard said he has a correct to the minutes of Tuesday July 29. He noted, on Item C fourth line, his statement
should read "He said this increase would hold a typical property owner harmless, notwithstanding the effectof
frozen property values."
Motion by Brainard, second by Eason. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent
M Public Hearing to consider levying the assessments for the cost of maintaining certain nonCity
improvements in the Creekside Section of the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District #1, fixing
charges and liens against property in the Creekside Section of the District and against0` thereof and
providing for the collection of the assessment -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer and and Bridget
Chapman, City Attorney
Chapman described the item and described the Public Hearing for the Council.
Public Hearing was opened at 6:28PK4
No persons were present to speak
Public Hearing was closed at 6:20PM
N Second Reading of anOrdneonec|oongtheP blic Hearing and levying the ents for the cosof
certain improvements — the ------- Section _ the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District --_,"
fixing charges and liens against property Iocated in the Creekside Section of the Districtand against the
owners thereof providing for the cotlectuon of the assessment Micki Rundell Chief Financtal Officerand
Bridget Chapman, City Attorney (action required)
Chapman described the item for the Council and read only the caption of the Ordinance on second reading.
Motion by Eason, second by Hesser to approve the Ordinance. Approved 6 - (Gonzalez absent)
O Discussion and possible action regarding Financial and Operations Status Report from Lone Star Circle of
Care -- Paul E. Brondenburg, City Manager
Brandenburg described the history of the item and the funds the city has historically given to Lone Star Circle of
Care. He introduced the representatives of Lone Star Circle of Care to the City Council
Rhonda MundhenkCEO for Lone Star Circle of Carintroduced herself as well as the CFO, John Calvin,
Mundhenk said she would like to respond to any questions the Council may have about the financial and
operations statnmportdhotwooprnvded0otheCounni|.CekAnopokemboutLoneGtanCinokacf Care's
restructuring in detail and why that was donHe said thhave ttback tthe hnia| purpose ofth
organization with a focus on Williamson County. He said they are doinan to get back to their
core mission. Mundhenk summarized and said they have essentially dd$2UmU|iqnnuLof8leoost/stmctuno.
She noted there was a significant amount of work done in a short period of time. Brainard said city has contributed
over $800 000 to LSCC over the Iast decide which represents a significant portion of city s social services budget
He asked and she explained why it is so important for the LSCC to receive funding from the city when it amounts
to a small portion of their operating budget yet a large portion of the citys social service funding. She said the
other funders are interested in knowing that there is support from the City. Brainard said he would like the city to
work with LSCC to see performance measures and the benefit the City is receiving by providing these funds to the
organization. Hesser asked and Mundhenk spoke about how the grant from the city would amount to about 266
visits. She continued to speak about the benefit to the organization and said she can get more specific numbers to
the Council. Hesser asked and Calvin spoke about their audit firm. There was much discussion about this. Fought
spoke about he served as the VP on the board similar to LSCC. He said the question that was most often asked
was what money the town has in the game. He said Lone Star Circle of Care is a key element of the social
delivery system in Georgetown. He said he intends to vote in favor of the money from the City. No action was
taken.
P Discussion and possible action regarding an update on the City of Georgetown's designation as a Purple
Heart City -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
Brandenburg spoke about how the City approved a Resolution in September of 2013 designating the City as a
"Purple Heart City." He said, since that time, staff has been working with the Military Order of the Purple Heart
(MOPH) on other projects the City can do related to recognizing purple heart recipients. He described some of
these ideas for Council. He said staff would like direction from Council on how to proceed with this project.
Jonrowe thanked Rinn for working on this and asked if the City has reached out to organizations interested in
grant funding for veterans services. Rinn said the City will work to promote the grant process for next year.
Q Consideration d possible action to approve an Interlocal Lease Agreement with Williamson lease
of property at Martin Luther King and 8th Streets for the purposes of public parking -- Laurie Brewer,
Assistant City Manager and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Brewer introduced the item and said this item is for the lease of County owned property on 8th and MLK. The
agreement was to take down the existing metal structures and create a landscaped parking area. She said while
the Council did approve, the Commissioners did not and had changes. She said the two changes the County
Court made was that they wanted thbi|i to have an early termination but were willing reimburse us on a
sliding scale based on the year of termination. She said they also included a provision that there would be no
automatic extensions after the original 10 year period. She said this agreement incorporates those changes.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Hammerlun to approve the Interlocal Lease Agreement. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez
absent)
R Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Board (GGAF):
Presentation discussion and possible action on the 2014/15 Caputal Improvements Program (CIP) for Parks
Downtown, Sidewalks and Facilities -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager and Micki Rundell, Chief
Financial Officer
With a Powerpoint Presentation, Brewer reviewed the process for developing a list of projects for the parks,
downtown, sidewalks and facilities CIP. She said she will present the recommendations from staff as well as from
Speaker, Jean Houck, spoke about the history of the Williams Drive pool and the iof it in the
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She said that pool is vital to many organizations in Georgetown.
Speaker, Scott Mclean, echoed what Houck said. He said he is the head coach of the Aquadillos and has been
coaching with them for 10 years now He said there are 300 kids that come out and swim with them every
summer. He continued to speak about the importance of the Williams Drive p001 in the Georgetown community.
Speaker, Jack Mclean, said he wants the Council to support the renovation of the Williams Drive Pool. He spoke
about he swam at the pool every summer for the past eleven years with Aquadillos. He said Williams Drive pool is
an important part of the community and it is more than just a "pool" to him.
Speaker, Lynn Azuma, said she visited the Williams Drive pool over 100 times this summer. She spoke aboutthe
importance of having a 50 meter pool in Georgetown. She asked that the Council approve the renovations to the
Jonrowe asked how many people go to the Williamsfoot. Garrett said she is not sure but can gather
some feedback about that. Jonrowe asked and Brewer said, if the City built a new pool, it would be the equivalent
or better than the current pool. Brewer spoke about how building a new pool would take some time because funds
for this project would have to go through an election. Brewer said she would suspect it would be about a two year
process. Jonrowe said she is hesitant to pull this money from the budget until the Council has all of the
information they need to make this decision. Rundell said, at this point, the budget includes everything as
proposed by staff. Brewer said anything that comes from GGAF is just a recommendation. Hammerlun said he
toured the facility and it is clear to him that the renovations are needed. He said this is a significant facility to the
community. He noted the reality of the option for reconstructing the pool in another location is not feasible in the
short term. He said he will support the renovations. Brainard spoke about how the GGAF committee asked staff to
look into this project because that may no longer be the best place for a City pool. He clarified the intent of the
GGAF recommendation. He said they are asking for due diligence for the future of the pool. Eason said she
appreciates the clarification.
S First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15.03, "Residential Code" to provide for the adoption of the
2012 International Resudentual Code and correspondinglocal amendments — Dave Hall, Building Offinia|&
Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director (action required)
Hall described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading.
Speaker, Harry Savio, of theHmnnebuilders Association of Austin Area said he is here to tip his hat to Dave for his
work in updating the city residential code. He saidmost of the cities in the Chave althis
version of the code SO the transition for them will be smooth and simple He said he is just here to say thank you
Motion by Eason, second by Hesser to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez
absent)
T Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the Rezoning of 11.363 acres in the Isaac Donegan
Survey, from Multifamily (MF) District to Residential Single Family (RS) District, being developed as Shadow
Canyon, located on State Highway 29 West -- Carla Benton, Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning
Director (action required)
Spurgin described the item for the Council and read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Public Hearing was opened at 7:25PM
No persons were present to speak.
Public Hearing was closed at 7:25PM
Motion by Hanrinnerlun, second by Eason to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez
absent)
U Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Rezoning of 20.02 acres in the Williams Roberts
Survey Abstract No 524 from the Agruculture (AG) District to 5 05 acres of Residentual Sungle Family(RS)
District, -iO.32acres of Neighborhood Commercial (CN) District and 4 75 acres of Low Density Multufamily
(MF -1) District, located at 2700 Shell Road -- Michael Elabarger, Senior Planner (action required)
Spurgin described the item for Council. He said one public commentpublic comment was received that was generaily in
opposition of the rezoning. He said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approvalands\off
recommend approvaof the Ordinance. He read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter
Public Hearing was opened at 7:26PM
No persons were present to speak.
PubIic Hearing was closed at 7:26PM
Motion by Hammerlun, second by Hesser to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
V Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the Rezoning of 38.33 acres out of the D. Wright Survey
from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Residential Single-familyCommercial (C
General Commercial (C-3) Districts, known as Liese Tractlocated ot3OUVand 3816Williams Drive —Mike
Elabarger, Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director (action required)
Spurgin describedthedemforCmmcU. He said one public commenwas received in favor of the rezning. He
said both the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommends approval. He read only the caption of the
Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Public Hearing was opened at 7:27PM
No persons were present to speak.
Public Hearing was closed at 7:27PM
Motion by Eason, second by Fought to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
W Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the Rezoning of Lot 1 of the Mercedes Benz of
Georgetown subdivision, from the Agriculture (AG) to General Commercial (C-3) District, known as
Mercedes Benzand located at74U1 KeIIey Drive -- 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 first reading after having satisfied the
requirements ofthe City Charter.
Public Hearing was opened at 7:28PM
No persons were present to speak.
Public Hearing was closed at 7:28PM
Motion by Brainard, second by Hamnnerlun to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez
absent)
X PubIic Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Speciall Use Permit (SUP) for an Automotive Sales,
Rental, Leasing Facility Specific Use as required by Table 5.04.010ofthe Unified Development C(UDC)
in the General Commercial (C-3) District, to be consistent with the submitted Conceptual Site Layout -- Mike
Bobangor. Senior Planner (action required)
Spurgin described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter.
Public Hearing was opened at 7:29PM
No persons were present to speak.
Public Hearing was closed at 7:29PM
Motion by Brainard, second by Hesser to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez
absent)
Y First Reading of an Orinance for the Voluntry Annexation of 406.3 acres in the Eaves Suto be known
as STract, located on Highway 9S near S Jordan J. Maddox, AICP,
Principal Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director (action required)
Spurgindoschbedmoitom He read only the caption of the Orinance on first reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter.
Speaker, Jack Stroobandt, said SCity residntsrequestthat the City include that Putte be requiredtoindudn
their amenity planHe said the agreement should state the acreage and money for amenities He said lowering
the original Del Webb amenity design parameters would go against the integrity.
Motion by Fought, second by Hammerlun to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez
absent)
Z First Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of 768.9 acres in the Foy and Dyches Surveys,to
be known as Sun City, Somerset Hilis Tract,located near CR 245 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard -- Jordan J.
Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director (action required)
Spurgin described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading.
Motion by Hesser, second by Fought to approve the Ordinance on first reading.
Speaker, Cathleen Sweeney, ked thaCouncil make the first things on the Iist to address the traffic on Majestic
Oak Lane She spoke about the traffic problems in that area She said someone is going to hurt or killed and it is
important to get the builders to close that road to everyone but emergency vehicles.
Brainard asked and Spurgin said he is aware of the issue brought up by the citizen and said the Council will have
the opportunity to review this.
Vote on the motion: Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
AA First Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of 25.24 acres inthe Roberts Survey, Iocated off of
Shell Road, tobeknown aethe Hills otGeorgetown VlUe e -- Jordan J. Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner and
Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director (action required)
Spurgin described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading.
Motion by Hammerlun, second by Fought to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
AB First Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of 54.54 acres of right-of-way for the future
Southwest mVolf RonchPmrhway—JordonJ. Maddox AICP Principal Planner and Andrew
Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director (action required)
Spurgin described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on first
requirements of the City Charter He said this is the property the City has already acquired through GTEC for
those roadways.
Motion by Brainard, second by Hammerlun to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 (Gvnza|ez.
absent)
AC First Readiof an Ordinance for the VoluntaAnnexation of 10.76 acres in the Stubblefie!d and Thompson
Surveys, located near DB Wood Road, for First BaChurch GeJordan J. Maddox, AICP,
Principal Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICF', Planning Director (action required)
Spurgin described the item and said this would clean up a donut hole in that area. He read only the caption of the
Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Motion by Brainard, second by Hesser to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez
AD First Readiof an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of 753.3 acres in the Perry, Thompson, Donagan,
and Stubblefield Surveys to be known as WoIf Ranch Hillwood generally generaily located at West UniversutyAvenue
and WoIf Ranch Parkway Jordan J Maddox AICP Principal Planner and Andrew Spurgin AICP Planning
Director (action required)
Spurgin said this is for the much Iarger WoIf Ranch item. He read only the caption of the Ordinance on first
reading after having satisfied the requirements ofthe City Charter.
Motion by Brainard, second by Hesser to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez
absent)
AE SecondReadi of an Ordinance for Comprehensive Plan Amendment, amendithe Future Land Use
Plan from Regional Commercial, Specialty Mixed -Use and Mixed -Use Neighborhood Center to Moderate -Density
Residential for 864 acres in the Perry, Thompson, Donagan, Pulsifer and Stubblefield Surveys, to be known as
Wolf Ranch Hillwood, located at West University Avenue and Wolf Ranch Parkway, CPA -2014-001 -- Jordan
Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner (action required)
Spurgin described the Ordinance and read the caption on second reading.
Motion by Hesser, second by Hammerlun to approve the Ordinance. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
AF Public Hearing and possible action on a Development Agreement associated with a proposed Municipal
Utility Ditrict on 863 acres in the PeThompson, Donagan, Pulsifer, and Stubblefield Surveys, to be known
as VVolf Ranch Hillwood, located at West University Avenue and Wolf Ranch Parkway -- Jordan J. Maddox,
AICP, Principal Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director (action required)
Chapman described the item for the Council.
Public Hearing was opened at 7:43PM
No persons were present to speak.
Public Hearing was closed at 7:43PM
Chapman described the development agreement in detail.
Motion by Hesser, second by Hamnnerlun to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
AG PubIic Hearingand consideration and possible actiontuoppmvoaConsent Agreement for the WoIf Ranch
Devnopment—Pau|EBr ndenburg, City Manager; MickRundell, Chief Financial OfficerBridget Chapman,
City Attorney (action required)
Chapman described the item.
Public Heang was opened at 7:49PM
No persons were present to speak
Public Hearing was closed at 7:49PM
Motion by Brainard, second by Fought to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
AH Consideration and possible action to approve a ChapteFinancing/Reimbursement
ent fothe Wolf Ranch Development PauI E. Brandenburg, City Manager; Micki Rundell, Chief
Financial Officer; Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Chapman described the item for Council. She said the to this agreement are the City and MUDs when
they are created She described the agreement in detail
Motion by Hessesecond by Brainard to approve the agreement. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
Brandenburg thanked the Hillwood and city staff for their work on this project. He said it has been a partnership
and joint effort He said he would also like to publicly thank city staff for their hard work and added there were 20
Al First Reading of an Ordinance ordering a Special Election to be held on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of
seeking voter response to the proposutuon of The Reauthorization of the Local Sales and Use Tax un the
City Of Georgetown, Texas, at the Rate of One -Fourth of One Percent to Continue Providing Revenue for
Maintenance and Repair of Municipal Streets providing for the City to contract with the Williamson County
Elections Administrator to conduct said Election, making other provisions relating to the Election and
providing an effective date — Jessica Brettle, City Secretary and Ed Polasek, Transportation Services Director
(action required)
Brettle described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance onfint reading after having satisfied the
requirements ofthe City Charter.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eason to approve. Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent)
Project Updates
AJ Project Update and Status regarding American with Disabilities Act (ADA), SE Inner Loop Corridor Study,
Downtown Parking, Potential Development Fee for Age -Restricted New Development, Draft Municipal
Utility District (MUD) Policy, Council Project Log, and Project Updates for the Georgetown Economic
Development Corporation (GEDCO), the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC),
and the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB), Update regarding Spinning Spur Three Wind
Ranch, and update regarding Atmos Texas Municipalities 2014 Case -Appeal of Cities' Denial of Request
under the annual Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) Tariff, and Possible Direction to staff -- Paul E. Brandenburg,
City Manager
Brandenburg described the item and the projecupdates that have been provided to the Council under this item.
Meeting was recessed at 7:55PM
Meeting resumed at 8:05PM
Public \Visiting to Address C'ouncil
On a subject that is posted on this agendaPlease fihl out a speaker registration form which can be fourid on the
table at the entrance to thCouncil ChambeClearly print riame and the letter ofthe item on which you wish
to speak and prsent it to the City Secretary on the daispreferably preferably prior to the start ofthe meeting You will be
called forward to speak when the Council considers that item
On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future City Council agenda by contacting the
City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the subject matter ofthe
topic they would like to address and their name. The City Secretary can be reached at 512/930-3651.
AK - Rev. Mark Skrabcz would like to speato the Council on the subject "Immigrant/Refugee Children and a
Compassionate Citizen's Response"
Skrabacz and said that he is the reverend for the San Gabriel Utilitarian Universalist Church. He spoke about
how he is a second generation native born American. He said his meaning of America is infused with looking
back to forbearers who immigrated to this country. He spoke about the importance of supporting the
immigrant/refugee children. He said this is about being evangelists for hope. He noted thereis no such thing as
an "illegal" human being.
- Jose Orta, President of LULAC Council 4721, would like to speak in support of refugee children shelter in
Georgetown, Texas at River Haven Nursing Home
Orta said he is here as the president of LULAC Council 4721. Hke about how he h
Georgetown was a progressive community. He said there was a proposal in June to repurpose River Haven to
house 100 immigrant children but it was not approved due to zoning issues. He spoke about how that would
have been ideal for those children. He said, sadly, this facility was opposed by a vocal minority of the
community. He said he has heard a lot of hatred and bitterness toward these children. He noted anyone who
hears the stories of these children would be moved to provide them safety and shelter. He spoke about how
these refugees need our help and should not be seen as diseased. He said he wants to show that there are
many in Georho would support an organization that would come to town and support these kids. He
said he asks that these children be treated with some dignity and respect He spoke abouthow this is a federal
issue and not a city issue.
- Jerry Covey would like to speak on immigration child care in Georgetown
Mr. Covey ceded his time to Mr. Orta
- Sharon Covey would like to speak on border/immigration housing
Covey said she lived on the Arizona border from 2003-2011. She said her house was about three miles from the
border. She noted no one in thaarea worried about the kind of thishe has heard here in Gotown She
said this is more political talks that occur. She noted it hurts her that these children get branded with things that
are not true.
- Dr. Sherwin Kahn would like to present a Sanctuary Petition regarding at risk childrenhnmLobnAmnhoo
Dr. Kahn said he comes before you today to present a Sanctuary Petition for the at risk children of Latin America.
He said they have received over 2 000 signatures from around the countryHe id the purpose was to give a
voice to the voiceless.He pohe about hwthoueohi|dnmarntryingtoeutopexio|enoeondmurder.Heoaidtho
City of Getis filled with a diverse group of people who are fine intelligent and kind. He noted most of the
speakers at the last meeting did not even come from the Georgetown community He said he hopes the Council
takes into consideration this petition.
- Catherine Marzilli would like to address the Council regarding immigrantirefugee children
Marzilli introduced herself and said she has lived in Georgetown for 16 years. She said she signed the petition
mentioned by Dr. Kahn. She said she felt strongly that she should be here in support of these children who are
coming from countries that have the highest murder rates per capita in the world. She noted 80% of these
children have relatives in the United States. She said if we were in that position, we would want our children to
get out of that situation as well.
- Paula TrietscChaney would like to address the Council
Georgetown residents demanding that Georetown residents refuse refuge to those seeking sanctuary in our
City
Chaney said she comes before the Council today to beg the deepest consideration for these refugee children.
She said she has two children and knows they are safe because they live in Georgetown. She said the children
fleeing those countries are not safe. She said the idea that we would turn ourselves away from the children
breaks her heart. She noted what disturbs her is a lot of these vocal opponents are not even from Georgetown.
She said she has lived in Georgetown for 32 years and she wants Georgetown to behave like she knows the
community can behave.
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.
AL Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice fmmatm about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the
City Council, including agenda items
- Discussion regarding a Settlement Agreement between CTSUDCity of Leander, andC of Grelated to CTSUD
CCN 11oS0TCEQDocket oV14'U457'UCR. Bridget Chapman City Attorney Jim Briggs General Manager of Utilities and
Glenn DiohnnV.Utilities Director
- vyvlf Ronch/Hi|lwood
- Airport Issues — Aero Centex
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project NAFTA
Adjournment — Meeting adjourned ut8:23PM
Ccrtificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certif' that this Notice of Meeting
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on August 26, 2014.
Date- oss, Mayor Atte y Secretary