HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 08.26.2003 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: 11 Council Absent:
Mayor Gary Nelon, Doug Smith, Mayor Pro Tem,j All Councilmembers Present
Jack Noble, Patty Eason, Ken Evans, John Kirby, 1!
ii Gabe Sansing, Farly Snell H
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City
Manager for Utility Operations; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Shirley Rinn, Deputy City Secretary; Micki
Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration, Carla Bourland, Director of Human Resources, Anthony
Lincoln, Fire Chief, David Morgan, Chief of Police, Randy Morrow, Director of Parks & Recreation, Eric
Lashley, Director of Library Services, Dennis Schoenborn, Director of Information Technology, Amelia
Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services, David Munk, Development Engineer,
Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner, Terry Jones, Purchasing Director, Glenn Dishong, Water
Services Manager, Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director, Dave Hall, Building Official, Mike Mayben,
Energy Services Manager, Travis McLain, Airport Manager, Ed Polasek, Long -Range Planner, Melissa
McCollum, Development Planner, Laurie Brewer, Controller, Clay Shell, Assistant Fire Chief, Keith
Hutchinson, Public Information Officer, Shannon Baldridge, Convention and Visitors Bureau Director and
Main Street Manager
Policy Development/Review Workshop
Regular Session to convene and continue Executive Session, if necessary
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
A Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
- Pending Litigation
- Thomas L. Suarez, Jr. vs. city of Georgetown, Texas, City of Georgetown Police Department, Georgetown Police Sgt.
Kelly Devoll, Georgetown Police Officer Jack Lacey, Matt Painter, Brian Grubbs, Cause No. 03-113-C368 in the 368th
Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
- Matthew Painter and Brian Grubbs, Plaintiffs v. David Morgan, individually and in his Official Capacity as Chief of
Police of the Georgetown Police Department; Robert Hernandez, Individually and in his Official Capacity as Captain of
the Georgetown Police Department; Gary Todd Terbush, individually and in his Official Capacity as Lieutenant of the
Georgetown Police Department, Georgetown Police Department; and the City of Georgetown, Defendants, Cause No.
A03-CA-014JN, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
- Potential Litigation/Settlement Offers
- John Simmons, d.b.a. Georgetown Aviation Facilities Complaint to FAA
- Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items and other Matters
B Section 551.072 deliberation on real property
- Discussion and possible action regarding acquisition of property for downtown parking.
C Section 551.086 Economic Development
- Discussion and possible action regarding economic development incentives for a commercial project at the intersection
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of Austin Ave. and University Ave.
D Sec.551.086 competitive matters
- Consideration and possible action to approve payment, to McCord Engineering, to provide engineering services related
to the planning, design, and review of the City's electric system improvements, system construction, system expansion
(due to development), and system mapping --Michael W. Mayben, Energy Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant
City Manager for Utility Operations
E Sec.551.074 personnel matters
- Performance Review of Council -appointed employees
- City Manager Annual Performance and Compensation Review
F Call to Order
G Pledge of Allegiance
H Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
- Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments -- Mayor Gary Nelon
- United Way Proclamation
- Announcement of Vacancies on City Boards/Commissions -- Mayor Gary Nelon
- Two vacancies on the Board of Adjustment
- One vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Board
I Announcements and Comments from City Manager
There were no announcements
J Citizens Wishing to Address Council
- There were no citizens who registered to address Council.
K Action from Executive Session
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of land for downtown
parking and to hire the necessary professionals to conduct appraisals and provide real estate brokerage
services. Approved 6-1 (Kirby opposed)
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to authorize staff to develop an incentive package for the proposed
commercial project at the northwest corner of Austin Avenue and University Avenue and to present the
package for Council consideration at a subsequent public meeting. Approved 6-1 (Kirby opposed)
Statutory Consent Agenda
L Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting with the GISD Board of
Directors on Thursday, August 7, the Council Workshop on Monday, August 11, and the Regular Council
Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 -- Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
M Consideration and possible action to amend and extend the term of the land lease between the City of
Georgetown and the Georgetown Optimist Club -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
N Discussion and possible action regarding a funding request for $700.00 from Parents for Pride for Project
Graduation -- Paul E. Brandenburg
O Consideration and possible action to authorize an application for a grant of $3,600.00 from the Texas
Commission on Fire Protection -- Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief
P Consideration and possible action for the award of an annual bid for landscape maintenance services
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for the IOOF Cemetery to The Greener Side in the amount of $57,564.00 -- Terry Jones, Purchasing
Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Q Consideration and approval of an inter -local operating contract between the City of Georgetown and the
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) for the 2003/04 fiscal year -- Micki Rundell,
Director of Finance and Administration
R Consideration and possible action to renew the contract, between the City of Georgetown and I&C Sales
Incorporated, of Carrollton, Texas, for SCADA system technical services in an amount not to exceed
$39,400.00 -- Michael W. Mayben, Energy Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for
Utility Operations
Motion by Sansing, second by Noble approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items M and P
which were pulled to the Regular Agenda for individual consideration. Approved 7-0
Legislative Regular Agenda
M Consideration and possible action to amend and extend the term of the land lease between the City of
Georgetown and the Georgetown Optimist Club -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Yantis explained the item to council that the Optimist Club has requested that the lease be amended to
allow other City of Georgetown service clubs utilize its building for meetings in addition to the Optimist Club
and the Boy Scouts. Further discussion regarding the types of organizations that would be using the
facility, insurance concerns and concerns about the monthly amount of the lease. It was also clarified that
the facility was built by the Optimist Club and that is located on parkland in San Gabriel Park.
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to amend and extend the term of the land lease between the City of
Georgetown and the Georgetown Optimist Club. Approved 7-0
P Consideration and possible action for the award of an annual bid for landscape maintenance services
for the IOOF Cemetery to The Greener Side in the amount of $57,564.00 -- Terry Jones, Purchasing
Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Jones clarified the need for the number of employees utilized to complete the work.
Motion by Smith, second by Kirby to award the annual bid for landscape maintenance services for the
IOOF Cemetery to The Greener Side in the amount of $57,564.00. Approved 7-0
S First Reading of an Ordinance for a Century Plan Amendment to change from Intensity Level 3 to
Intensity Level 4 for Glasscock Addition, Block 10, part of Lots 3 and 4 being 0.25 acres, to be known as
First Presbyterian Church, located at 712 Myrtle Street — David Munk, Development Engineer and Amelia
Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development Services
Munk explained the item to Council and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0
T Public Bearing to consider rezoning Part of Lots 3 & 4 of Block 10 of the Glasscock Addition from RS,
Residential Single Family to C-2, Downtown Commercial, or more restrictive district, located at 712 Myrtle
Street -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and
Development Services
Ray explained the request for rezoning. The public hearing was opened at 6:20 p.m. There were no
comments. The public hearing was closed at 6:21 p.m.
Howard Rayburn of 4303 Madrid, Georgetown, Texas 78626 told the Council that he supports rezoning
effort.
U First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning Part of Lots 3 & 4 of Block 10 of the Glasscock Addition from RS,
Residential Single Family to C-2, Downtown Commercial, or more restrictive district, located at 712 Myrtle
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Street -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and
Development Services
Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the
City Charter.
Motion by Evans, second by Kirby to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Ray clarified the types of zoning places of worship are allowed to utilize.
V Consideration and possible action regarding a request by the Georgetown City Council to ask the City
Manager to re-evaluate City policies to determine whether automatic -annual and across-the-board
adjustments in employee wages and salaries using the Central Texas Consumer Price Index is the most
effective and prudent way to maintain employee salaries competitive with those being paid in other
communities -- John Kirby, Councilmember District 5
Kirby explained this item to Council. He said that he fully supports efforts to keep qualified staff. However,
he is concerned about automatic cost of living adjustments.
Motion by Kirby, second by Smith that the City Manager be asked to re-evaluate City policies to determine
whether automatic -annual and across-the-board adjustments in employee wages and salaries, using the
Central Texas Consumer Price Index, is the most effective and prudent way to maintain employee salaries
competitive with those being paid in other communities.
Bourland explained the city's policy regarding low performing employees. Bourland clarified that the COLA
is not tied to the performance appraisals. Discussion regarding how the COLA plays into how the City of
Georgetown compares with other cities. Bourland clarified that the City does provide training to supervisors
on how to counsel performance issues. She told the Council that the city has criteria in place to try to bring
consistency into the performance ratings. She also explained that supervisors are going to have to supply
additional justification for those who will receive bonuses.
Council discussion regarding the pros and cons of COLAs vs. performance based raises/bonuses, longevity
pay, bonus program, and market salary adjustments. It was clarified that the Employee Compensation plan,
including the COLA would have to be approved by council each year during the budget process. There was
also clarification that the approval of the current budget would set in place the employee performance
appraisal process for the coming year, as well as the bonus justification program.
Motion Falls 2-5 (opposed Kirby, Eason, Evans, Noble, Snell)
W Discussion and possible action to request that the City Manager identify the lowest priority items totaling
at least $350,000 out of the $18,835,201 in the City Manager's proposed 2003/04 General Fund budget that
he would consider deleting or deferring to a future year rather than increasing property taxes for
calendar year 2003 -- John Kirby, Councilmember District 5
Kirby explained his item to the council.
Motion by Kirby, second by Smith to ask the City Manager be asked to identify a list of 2003/04 budget
items in an amount of at least $350,000 along with supporting information that he considers would have the
lowest beneficial effect on the community as a whole and which the City Council could use to decide
whether to implement his proposed tax increase or delete/defer the spending.
Council discussed whether or not items could be brought back to council and voted on individually. There
was also discussion regarding support of the current fiscal policy, as well as the process for determining the
priorities in the proposed budget.
Rundell explained that if the tax increase were eliminated, it would take the tax rate below the effective rate.
She told council that the last time our tax rate went below the effective rate, it was the beginning of the city's
reliance on the WTTB transfers. She told Council that there isn't much room to cut in the general fund and
that we would have to look at new programs including public safety compensation, social service funding,
employee compensation.
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Further council discussion regarding the proposed budget and possible cuts to the budget.
Sansing called the Question
Motion Fails 2-5 (opposed Eason, Evans, Noble, Snell, Sansing)
X Budget Public Hearing and First Readings of Budget Ordinances
1. Public Hearing on the proposed 2003/04 Annual Operating Plan -- Micki Rundell, Director of
Finance and Administration
Rundell and Brandenburg discussed the proposed 2003/04 Annual Operating Plan.
The public hearing was opened at 7:31 p.m.
James Bryant Boyd of 102 Woodcrest Court, representing the Main Street Advisory Board
expressed thanks to the staff and council for its support of the downtown.
Virginia Stubbs, a resident of Travis County and a property owner and business owner on the
square, representing the Downtown Georgetown Association discussed with Council a list of
priorities for the downtown, including managed parking, wayfinding signage and marketing and
recruitment of replacements for the downtown merchants.
Ruth Spencer of 113 Old Chisholm Trail expressed concern about the proposal to spend $28,000
on restoring the log cabin. She said that she thought that the city's dollars could be spent in other
more important areas.
Brandenburg and Rundell clarified that the money is still in the budget, but that the dollars
allocated to that item could be redirected to other general fund projects. Council discussion
regarding same.
Discussion regarding a Parks Masterplan.
Further discussion regarding the "historical nature" of the log cabin.
The public hearing was closed at 7:43p.m.
2. First reading of an ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 2003 --
Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Snell, second by Evans to approve the ordinance
on first reading.
Kirby expressed concern about the property tax increase and his concern about the sales tax
rebates to developers. He is concerned that in the long run that if sales tax dollars decrease
property taxes will increase.
Approved 6-1 (opposed Kirby)
First reading of an ordinance adopting an Annual Operating Plan Element of the Georgetown
Century Plan (budget) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2003, and ending September 30,
2004; adopting the Annual Amendment to the Century Plan -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance
and Administration
Rundell discussed the council's ability to reallocate the appropriated monies in the general fund to
other general fund projects. There was a brief discussion regarding the needs of the Williamson
County Children's Advocacy Center and that Georgetown was the only city in Williamson County
not providing funding for the Center. There was further discussion regarding ways to fund the
Center out of current savings in the Police Department Budget and the need to add funding for the
Center in future budgets.
Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the
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requirements of the City Charter.
Motion by Sansing to approve the ordinance on first reading and amend it to include the $10,000
for the Williamson County Advocacy Center to be funded out of the Police Budget and that the
$25,000 be kept in the parks budget and possibly used it to update a parks masterplan.
Snell called a point of order.
The council discussed the use of salary savings in the current police budget to fund the $10,000
request of the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center - Police and the funds that are
allocated for the log cabin restoration
Sansing withdrew his motion.
Motion by Sansing, second by Smith to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Further discussion regarding the proposed Annual Operating Plan. Discussion regarding the
specific projects that will be covered by the funding proposed for the implementation of downtown
master plan. Brandenburg clarified the process and funding available for new programs. Rundell
went on to clarify that there is $420,000 appropriated in the proposed FY 2003-04 budget and that
it is in four different location in the budget. She told them that $240,000 is in the general fund
balance for one-time projects and is identified as the implementation of the downtown masterplan,
$75,000 is allocated for sidewalks out of Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS), $30,000 from the
tourism fund for one time program request in the Main Street Budget, and $75,000 is included from
the electric fund (GUS) for Capital Improvements for the underground electric.
Rundell clarified that Council will have the ability reallocate the funds to different projects than
those listed in the proposed budget. She told them that contracts will be brought back to council
prior to the projects being started. Further discussion regarding the need to have a future
workshop to discuss the actual individual projects to be funded prior to any bidding.
Approved 7-0
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to fund the Williamson County Children's Advocacy from
police budget in the amount of $10,0000. Approved 7-0
Recessed at 8:05 p.m.
Reconvened at 8:11 p.m.
4. First reading of an ordinance amending § 2.08.010 "Administrative Divisions and Departments"
of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the
requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Evans, second by Sansing to approve the
ordinance on first reading. Approved (6-0) Snell left the dais.
Y Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution accepting the proposed Transportation
Improvement Plan and approving year one of the TIP as part of the Adopted 2003/04 Budget for the
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration
Rundell described the item to Council. Rundell told Council that GTEC approved the TIP. Rundell read the
caption of the Resolution.
Motion by Noble, second by Sansing to adopt a Resolution accepting the proposed Transportation
Improvement Plan and approving year one of the TIP as part of the Adopted 2003/04 Budget for the
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
Kirby recused himself from the discussion and action on this item.
Approved 6-0 with one abstention.
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Snell asked for and Rundell provided clarification of the amount of GTEC money being spent on the road
improvements being provided for Wolf Ranch Development.
Z Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs of fleet
capital replacement not to exceed $500,000 with proceeds from bonds that will be issued at a later time --
Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Rundell explained the item.
Motion by Snell, second by Evans to adopt a Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs of
fleet capital replacement not to exceed $500,000 with proceeds from bonds that will be issued at a later
time. Approved 7-0
AA Consideration and possible action for approval of GUS Advisory Board review and recommendation to
Council of Electric, Water and Wastewater rates prior to council action -- Doug Smith, Councilmember
Smith explained this item to Council and told the Council that the Ordinance establishing GUS did not
authorize the Board to discuss rates.
Motion by Smith, second by Kirby to direct staff to amend the ordinance establishing the Georgetown Utility
System Advisory Board so that the GUS advisory board has the charge of reviewing utility system rates and
bringing a recommendation to council on rates.
Discussion regarding whether or not the rates should be reviewed by the GUS Advisory Board prior to being
brought before council with only GUS recommendations. Brandenburg clarified that staff will make a
recommendation to GUS based on analysis, which will then be reviewed and then brought back to council.
Further discussion regarding the need for Council to have a complete presentation on rates prior to
approval.
Approved 5-2 (Sansing and Noble opposed)
BB Items forwarded by GUS Board
1. Review and possible action to award the bid for the Berry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Expansion -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager
for Utility Operations
Briggs explained the item to Council and told Council that the budget amount was changed to a
lower amount than GUS board approved to $1,210,000 so that it would stay within the budget.
Motion by Sansing, second by Smith to award the bid for the Berry Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion to Cunningham Constructors & Associates, Inc. Approved 7-0.
2. Review and possible recommendation to amend the General Services Agreement between the
City of Georgetown and Roming, Parker, and Kasberg, LLC (RPK) for engineering services related
to the design of the Rivery/Georgetown Country Club reuse irrigation line -- Glenn Dishong,
Water Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Briggs discussed this item to Council. He also clarified that this line would be utilized by Rivery
Park, city property and the Georgetown Country Club.
Motion by Sansing, second by Smith to amend the General Services Agreement between the City
of Georgetown and Roming, Parker, and Kasberg, LLC (RPK) for engineering services related to
the design of the Rivery/Georgetown Country Club reuse irrigation line
There was discussion regarding how long it will take for the project to be completed. Briggs and
Rundell clarified that the total project should last about year, but that the work is budgeted in this
year's budget. They said that the actual work could continue into the next year, but that the project
will be paid out of this year's budget.
Approved 7-0
3. Consideration and possible action to approve payment, to McCord Engineering, to provide
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engineering services related to the planning, design, and review of the City's electric system
improvements, system construction, system expansion (due to development), and system
mapping -- Michael W. Mayben, Energy Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager
for Utility Operations
Motion by Kirby, second by Noble to approve payment, to McCord Engineering, to provide
engineering services related to the planning, design, and review of the City's electric system
improvements, system construction, system expansion (due to development), and system
mapping. Approved 7-0
CC Consideration and possible action to establish a Council policy on applications for airport ground leases
-- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Yantis explained the item to council.
Motion by Snell , second by Sansing to establish a Council policy on applications for airport ground leases
Motion by Snell, second Noble to amend the original motion to remove non-refundable deposit language in
item 5 of proposed policy. Amendment Approved 6-1 (Kirby opposed)
Motion by Smith, second by Evans to amend the original amended motion to add language in the proposed
policy to include an appropriate non-refundable application fee regardless of the approval of the lease.
Amendment Approved 7-0
Motion by Snell, second by Noble to amend the original amended motion to change the paragraph that
reads "if approved by the AAB..." to "that all lease proposals will be forwarded to the City Council with the
recommendation of the AAB for the next available meeting." Amendment Approved 7-0
Original Amended Motion Approved 7-0
DD Consideration and possible action to select the members of the Airport Master Plan Consultant Selection
Committee -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Yantis explained the item and told council the City received four (4) responses to the RFQ. He told them
that the Airport Advisory Board recommended Mark Dietz and Don Pfiester to sit on the selection committee
and that he and Travis McLain would serve as staff members to the committee. Council recommended
Councilmembers Snell, Sansing and Kirby.
Motion by Noble, second by Smith to appoint Farley Snell, Gabe Sansing and John Kirby to the Airport
Master Plan Consultant Selection Committee, along with the AAB recommendations of Mark Dietz, Don
Pfiester, and staff members Tom Yantis and Travis McLain. Approved 7-0
EE Consideration and possible action to approve a collateral assignment of the Lease Agreement between
the City of Georgetown and J&A Aircraft Services, Inc. (subsequently known as Banner Aerospace - Aircraft
Services, Inc.) to First State Bank Central Texas to facilitate the sale of the Banner Aerospace hangar to
Central Texas Avionics, Inc. -- Travis McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Yantis explained the item. The consensus of council was to advise the SBA that the Council would approve
the item on the City's standard form and if there is a need to amend it that could be done at a later date.
Matt Gordon told the council about his business at the airport.
Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve a collateral assignment of the Lease Agreement between
the City of Georgetown and J&A Aircraft Services, Inc. (subsequently known as Banner Aerospace - Aircraft
Services, Inc.) to First State Bank Central Texas to facilitate the sale of the Banner Aerospace hangar to
Central Texas Avionics, Inc. on the city's standard form. Approved 7-0
FF Consideration and possible action on a Resolution granting a petition for annexation into the City of 0.484
acres, more or less, in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, located .49 miles southwest corner of the
intersection of IH 35 and State Highway 29 and setting hearing dates -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range
Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Finance and Administration
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Polasek discussed the item.
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve Resolution granting a petition for annexation into the City
of 0.484 acres, more or less, in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, located .49 miles southwest corner of the
intersection of IH 35 and State Highway 29 and setting hearing dates Approved 7-0
GG Second Readings
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Century Plan Amendment to modify the Thoroughfare
Plan by creating a future Southwest Bypass from the Inner Loop south of the South Gabriel River
to State Highway 29 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of
Finance and Administration
Polasek read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Noble, second by Kirby to approve
Ordinance No. 2003-54, Approved 7-0
Smith clarified the location of the road for his constituents.
2. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning of Reata T rails Unit 1, B lock P, Lot 1 from RS,
Residential Single Family to C-1, Local Commercial, or more restrictive district, located at 110
Lakeway Drive -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of
Planning & Development Services
Ray read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Kirby, second by Smith to approve
Ordinance No. 2003-55. Approved 7-0
3. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning Williams Addition, Block 1, Lot 6, from RS,
Residential Single Family to OF, Office District, located at 1621 Williams Drive -- Bobby Ray,
Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development Services
Ray read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Sansing to approve
Ordinance No. 2003-56. Approved 7-0
4, Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning 19.34 acres in the John Berry Survey, to be known as
Chisholm Park, Section Two, from RP, Residential Planned, to RS, Residential Single-family
district, located at 300 CR 152 -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth,
Director of Planning & Development Services
Ray read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Noble, second by Smith to approve
Ordinance No. 2003-57. Approved 7-0
HH First Readings
1. First Reading of an ordinance amending water rates to reflect the cost of providing service --
Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Ragsdale explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after
having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Sansing, second by Snell to
approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0
2. First Reading of an ordinance amending wastewater rates to reflect the cost of providing service
-- Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Ragsdale explained and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Motion by Sansing, second by Noble to approve the ordinance on first reading to amend the
wastewater rates to reflect the cost by increasing the rates by 15 cents this year and review it next
year for additional increases.
Discussion regarding amount of increase.
Approved 6-1 (Smith opposed)
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3. First Reading of an ordinance amending miscellaneous utility fees and deposits to more
closely reflect cost of service, discourage utility non-payment, and align charges with industry
standards -- Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration
Ragsdale explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after
having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Noble, second by Sansing to
approve the ordinance on first reading.
Discussion regarding whether or not the fees in this ordinance covered the city's costs.
There was further discussion regarding the "Good Neighbor Fund" and how it can be utilized, as
well as how customers can also request extensions if they need to.
Approved 7-0
4. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 15.04.040 of the Code of Ordinances to revise
and add miscellaneous building permit fees -- Dave Hall, Building Official and Amelia Sondgeroth,
Director of Planning and Development Services
Hall read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements
of the City Charter. Motion by Kirby, second by Sansing to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Approved 7-0
5. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 15.04.045 of the Code of Ordinances to revise
the Development Process Fees for Planning and Zoning — Bobby Ray, Chief Development
Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development Services
Sondgeroth explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after
having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Kirby, second by Evans to
approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0
Consideration and possible action on a Detailed Development Plan for Gabriel Heights Addition,
Lot 3A, being 1.27 acres, located at 1407 Williams Drive — Melissa McCollum, Development
Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning & Development Services
McCollum explained the item to council and the reasons it was brought to the Planning & Zoning
Commission and the City Council.
Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve a Detailed Development Plan for Gabriel Heights
Addition, Lot 3A, being 1.27 acres, located at 1407 Williams Drive. Approved 7-0
7. First Reading of an Ordinance of a Century Plan Amendment to change from Intensity Level 3 to
Intensity Level 4 for 1.27 acres, Lot 3A, Gabriel Heights Addition, located at 1407 Williams Drive
— David Munk, Development Engineer and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning &
Development Services
Munk explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0.
Discussion regarding the traffic impacts.
8. First Reading of an Ordinance for a Century Plan Amendment to modify the Future Land Use
Plan for .3097 acres out of the City of Georgetown, Division A, Outlot 4, from Light Industrial to
Office/Retail/Commercial, located at 2030 South Austin Avenue -- Ed Polasek, Chief
Long -Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Polasek explained the item and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
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James Knight addressed the council 1405 E. 15th Street speaking on behalf of owner regarding
the impacts of the development code on the property and the need for changing the land use of
the property.
Motion by Kirby, second by Snell to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0 (Mayor
Pro Tem Smith left the dais)
Public Hearing to consider rezoning .3097 acres out of the City of Georgetown, Division A,
Outlot 4 from IN, Industrial District to C-3, General Commercial District, located at 2030 South
Austin Avenue -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of
Planning and Development Services
Ray explained the request for rezoning. The public hearing was opened at 9:11 p.m. There were
no comments. The public hearing was closed at 9:12 p.m.
10. First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning .3097 acres out of the City of Georgetown, Division A,
Outlot 4 from IN, Industrial District to C-3, General Commercial District, located at 2030 South
Austin Avenue -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of
Planning and Development Services
Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements
of the City Charter. Motion by Evans, second by Kirby to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Approved 7-0
11. Public Hearing to consider rezoning 20.3 acres known as the Rivery, Phase 1, Block A, Lot 1
from OF, Office district and C-3, General Commercial district to PUD, Planned Unit Development,
located west of Hacia Los Lobos Boulevard -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia
Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Ray explained the request for rezoning. The public hearing was opened at 9:13 p.m. There were
no comments. The public hearing was closed at 9:14p.m.
12. First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning 20.3 acres known as the Rivery, Phase 1, Block A, Lot 1
from OF, Office district and C-3, General Commercial district to PUD, Planned Unit Development,
located west of Hacia Los Lobos Boulevard -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia
Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements
of the City Charter. Motion by Kirby, second by Sansing to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Approved 7-0
Motion by Sansing, second by Smith to Adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 09:15 PM.
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