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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 05.26.1998 CC-W&RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor Leo Wood presiding. Council Present. [CouncilAbsent: Charles "Hoss" Burson, Charlie Barton, None Ferd Tonn, Lee Bain, Shelley Davis, Shorty Valdez, Susan Hoyt x 33 r�+!es :Bob Hart, City Manager; Marianne Banks, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; George Russell, Asst. City Manager; Murray Blackman, Asst. to City Manager; Allison 'Copple, Asst. to Asst. City Manager; Verna Browning, Director of Community Services; ;Jim Briggs, Director of Community Owned Utilities; Susan Morgan, Director of Finance and Administration; Ed Barry, Chief of Development Services;Clyde von Rosenberg, Chief Long -Range Planner; Wendy Walsh, Development Planner; Tom Bolt, Building 'Plan Reviewer; Kim Shaw, Development Planner; Jim Babcock, Development Technician; Gary Warnock, Electric System Planner; Don Rundell, City Engineer; Terry Jones, Purchasing Director; Lenny Welch, CVB Director PolicyDevelopment/Review Workshop A Review of Budget Advance Results/Prioritites -- Bob Hart Hart asked Council to review the Budget Advance Results memo provided in the Agenda Packet to be sure that he had captured their desires correctly. Bain asked that Council and staff time be allocated to discussing City -provided services with the County and GISD. Hoyt asked that dialogue continue with GISD regarding the GSA soccer fields. B Presentation and Discussion of Downtown Parking Management Study Findings and Recommendations -- Verna Browning Lenny Welch announced that Georgetown was one of three cities in the nation chosen for the site of national workshops on the Main Street Program. Browning noted to Council that they had previously approved a contract with John Hickman and Assoc. to investigate the parking problems and suggest conclusions and solutions. Donna Merkin and Donna Carter were introduced as presenters. Merkin noted the 25 -block area of concern surrounding the downtown square and told Council that with the Development Code and pedestrian issues taken into consideration, data collection studies were done. She said their major findings are that there are sufficient short-term City Council Meeting Minutes/. r24 ."' Page 1 of 6 Pages parking spaces available if the long-term parking needs can be satisfied. She spoke of having met with the Downtown Georgetown Association and the Urban Design Working Group to gain input on where spaces were needed. Carter explained that the various opportunities for additional spaces involve cooperation among the businesses and merchants requiring those long-term spaces. She also mentioned the need for enticing people to park to the west of Austin Avenue. She noted the lack of signage to direct people to public parking. At Wood's request, Hickman suggested a priority would be to purchase land sufficient to provide 90 parking spaces, perhaps combined with retail development. Wood recognized John Montgomery, Chairman of the Downtown Georgetown Association (DGA) Transportation Committee who explained the proposal from the DGA to join with the City and the County to develop specific solutions to the parking and way -finding problems. Wood suggested allowing sufficient time to develop a consensus of all parties involved. Executive Session was held at the end of the Regular Meeting. Regular Session C Mayor, Council, City Manager and staff comments and reports: Hoyt commented on the good Council Budget Retreat (Advance). Wood noted that the number one issue for the upcoming budget is Transportation. Proclamation for National Homeownership Week Wood read and presented the proclamation to Community Services Director Verna Browning. Browning reviewed with Council the City's participation in the HOME Program which provides funds for down payments and rehabilitation of housing. D Citizens wishing to address the Council Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, told Council that he disagrees with the policy of the Georgetown Police Department that allows a Georgetown Police Officer to carry his gun while off-duty, and asked to see the written policy for training police officers. Del Webb Corporation General Manager Larry Michaels presented the fourth payment of $10,000 to Mayor Wood for the youth of Georgetown and the baseball program. Statutory Consent Agenda E Consideration of approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 1998 -- Sandra Lee F Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor, for Narcotics Enforcement -- Larry M. Hesser G Consideration of approval of a resolution to authorize signatories for the distribution of grant funds from the Texas Community Development Program on behalf of Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. and Don Hewlett Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Buick, Inc. -- Verna Browning H Consideration of an amendment to the City's Wholesale Power Agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to update data on electrical consumption and projected load -- Leon Henderson and Jim Briggs - (deferred to next agenda) I Consideration and approval of Change Order #2 to the contract between the City of Georgetown and McLean Construction, Inc. to construct the Berry Creek Wastewater Project, in the amount of $71,194.80 -- Don Rundell and Jim Briggs City Council Meeting Minutes/J'_2&--';9 Page 2 of 6 Pages J Consideration of an award of the annual bid for flexible base material and ASTM sand to Georgetown Railroad in the estimated amount of $50,250.00 -- Terry Jones and Jim Briggs K Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of 86.648 acres in the Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Golf Course No. 2, Phase 2, located on the proposed extension of Sun City Boulevard -- Ed Barry and Gary Warnock L Consideration of a Revised Concept Plan for 51.525 acres out of the Antonio Flores Survey, to be known as A Planned Unit Development of Katy Crossing Subdivision, located on FM971 and CR151A -- Ed Barry and Tom Bolt M Consideration of a Public Review Final Plat for 51.525 acres out of the Antonio Flores Survey, to be known as A Planned Unit Development of Katy Crossing Subdivision, located on FM971 and CR151A -- Ed Barry and Tom Bolt N Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to issue a Quit Claim Deed to be filed abandoning Texas Drive extending south from Cedar Drive to Riverside Drive located in Country Club Estates -- Ed Barry and Gary Warnock O Consideration of a Detailed Development Plan for the Resubdivision of Country Club Estates, Block 1, Lots 13-24 and Block 2, Lots 1-7, located on Cedar Drive, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Ed Barry and Gary Warnock P Consideration of a request for a Public Review Final Plat of 6.13 acres in the Lewis P. Dyches Survey, to be known as Sierra Vista, Section Four, Block B, located on Rockmoor Drive and IH35 -- Ed Barry and Gary Warnock Q Consideration of a resolution granting a petition for the annexation into the City of approximately 51.525 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey to be known as Katy School Subdivision, located on FM971 and CR151A -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg R Consideration of a resolution granting a petition for the annexation into the City of approximately 86.648 acres in the Frederick Foy Survey to be known as The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Golf Course No. 2, Phase 2, located on the proposed extension of Sun City Boulevard -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg S Consideration of a resolution to authorize a License to Encroach into a portion of the Village Commons Boulevard right of way, for Shell Ranch, Section One, located at the intersection of Village Commons Boulevard and a street planned to be known as Village Park Road -- Ed Barry and Jim Babcock T Consideration of a resolution to authorize a License to Encroach one and one half (1 and 1/2) feet into the fifteen (15) foot platted drainage easement located along the rear property line of Lot 8, Block C, Parkview Estates, Section 1, located at 108 Pecan Vista Cove -- Ed Barry and Jim Babcock Davis asked if the complaint had been resolved regarding the drainage problems in the area of Katy Crossing in Item M. Barry and Rundell noted that the plans show sufficient detention facilities to handle the drainage. Hoyt questioned Briggs regarding Item 1. Briggs confirmed that the proposed method would be a good way to extend wastewater. Motion by Barton, second by Valdez to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item H which was deferred to the next Council Agenda. Approved 7-0. Legislative Regular ,Agenda U Consideration of a resolution of support for the Williamson County Exposition Center to be located in Georgetown -- Leo Wood Hart read the resolution. Wood noted that the City has worked for several years with Judge Doerfler and City Council Meeting Minutes/3'-2,t---VY Page 3 of 6 Pages various citizen groups concerning providing an exposition center in Georgetown. Motion by Hoyt, second by Davis to approve the resolution. Approved 7-0. V First reading of an ordinance to rezone 1.41 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, from RS, Residential Single Family to C-1, Local Commercial, or any more restrictive zoning district, located at 1020 W. Highway 29 -- Ed Barry and Tom Bolt Bolt read the caption only of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City charter. Tonn/Barton 7-0 W Consideration of a Revised Concept Plan and Short Form Final Plat, a Resubdivision of West Mesa Estates, Phase One, located at 1900 CR 262, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Ed Barry and Kim Shaw Shaw explained that a technical issue regarding a letter from the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District had been provided. Motion by Davis, second by Hoyt to approve the Revised Concept Plan and Short Form Final Plat. Approved 7-0. X First reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of approximately 86.648 acres in the Frederick Foy Survey to be known as The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Golf Course No. 2, Phase 2, located on the proposed extension of Sun City Boulevard -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg von Rosenber read the caption only of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Bain, second by Tonn to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0. Y First Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 86.648 acres in the Frederick Foy Survey, to be known as The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown, Golf Course No. 2, Phase 2, from A, Agricultural to RP, Residential Planned Zoning, or any more restrictive district, located on Sun City Boulevard -- Ed Barry and Gary Warnock Warnock read the caption only of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Tonn, second by Bain to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0. Z Consideration of a Detailed Development Plan of 8.062 acres in the John Berry Survey, to be known as Metro Fuels, Inc., with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations, located at the IH-35/SH195 intersection -- Ed Barry and Wendy Walsh Walsh explained that the tract would include a gas station, convenience store and eventually a car wash. She noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the plan and the requested variances. There was discussion regarding the heighth of the sign. Barton said he did not wish to give the applicant a curb cut if the applicant did not plan to obey the sign ordinance. The applicant distributed a scale drawing of the difference in the square footage as well as the height of the proposed sign. Barton said he has a problem with setting a precedent with one and not with all. Hart explained that the Sign Board gave the applicant permission, and the Council does not have the authority to override that permission. Hoyt confirmed that all the landscaping requirements would be followed. Motion by Tonn, second by Davis to approve the Detailed Development Plan and variances. Approved 5-2. (Barton and Burson opposed) AA First reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of approximately 51.525 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey to be known as Katy School Subdivision, located on FM971 and CR151A -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg von Rosenberg read the caption only of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Tonn, second by Hoyt to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0. City Council Meeting Minutes _.V Page 4 of 6 Pages BB First Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 51.525 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey, from A, Agricultural, to RS, Residential Single Family, or any more restrictive classification, to be known as Katy School Subdivision, located on FM971 and CR151A -- Ed Barry and Tom Bolt Bolt read the caption only of the ordinace on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Bain, second by Valdez to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0. CC Consideration of a Detailed Development Plan for 51.525 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey, to be known as Katy School Subdivision, located on FM971 and CR151A, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Ed Barry and Tom Bolt Barry explained that this plan is for the new Katy School, with a total of two schools and possibly an administration building to be built at this location. Barry noted that there is a difference in opinion between the staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the amount of landscaping to be required. Briggs noted that there were some issues regarding water where the size of the waterline was not planned adequately. Briggs said the City has agreed to extend a 12 -inch line from the Inner Loop to C.R. 152 which will assist the school in fireflow capacity. Motion by Burson, second by Barton to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approved 6-1. (Hoyt opposed) DD Consideration of a fee waiver for development review, building and utility connect fees for Katy School Subdivision -- Ed Barry and Tom Bolt Barry told Council that an estimate of the total fees would be $300,000. Hart reminded Council that they have asked to look at each case on an individual basis. Motion by Barton, second by Valdez to approve the fee waiver. Approved 7-0. EE Consideration of a fee waiver for impact fees for the construction of a new hotel to be located at 407 North IH -35 -- Ed Barry and Dave Hall This item was withdrawn by the applicant. FF Discussion of policies relative to private batting cages in San Gabriel Park -- Bob Hart Hart advised Council that a policy discussion was needed tonight regarding third -party vendors in the City -owned park. Gene Lawhon told Council that there is a need for batting cages, and close proximity to the baseball fields would be the ideal location. He spoke of having met with the City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and assured Council that the development of the batting cages would be done in a way so as not to disturb the aesthetics of the park area. He noted that Georgetown teams are currently driving to Round Rock to do batting practise. Bain asked if an agreement had been structured. Lawhon said no agreement had been reached as yet and suggested a land lease or a percentage of gross could be used are not yet developed. Hoyt spoke of several concerns such as setting a precedent. Hart asked Council to consider whether they wanted to allow public facilities in the park, and if those facilities need to be related to parks and recreation activities. He asked if they would want to consider allowing a restaurant. Bain felt that if the activity was consistent with the policy plan elements in the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan Element of the Century Plan, and the development would be paid by an outside entity, not the City, the City ought to take advantage of opportunities. Hart clarified the guidance from the Council, told them he would draft a policy to be approved at the next Council Meeting and confirmed that Lawhon could submit his plan for approval. GG Notification of need to appoint one member to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the next regular council meeting -- Murray Blackman Mayor noted that he would make a recommendation and bring it to the next Council Meeting. City Council Meeting Minutes/ - - Y Page 5 of 6 Pages Davis asked for Council support of his trip to Charleston, South Carolina to attend the NBC -LEO Annual Conference in June. 8:38 p.m. - recessed open session to convene Executive Session 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 that follows Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property Sec.551.975 conference with employee 9:43 p.m. resumed open session There was no action taken on executive session items. City Council Meeting Minutes/,5-2&?,F Page 6 of 6 Pages