HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.11.2014 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georletown, Texas
Tuesday, November 1, 1, 2014
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at
101 E. 7t" St., Georgetown, Texas
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Reattlar Session
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the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
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Comments from the Mayor
- Welcome and Meeting Procedures
- Proclamation for American Diabetes Month
- Proclamation for Betty Jukes Day
- Presentation of Winners of the "What Does a Purple Heart Mean to Me" Essay Contest.
- Texas Court Clerk's Association Distinguished Service Award to Cathy Leloux, Municipal Court Administrator
City Council Regional Board Reports
Eason provided the following Lone Star Rail District report to the City Council:
- Annual Christmas Stroll on the Downtown Historic Square is scheduled for Friday, December 5 th from 5 PM to
10 PM and Saturday, December 6 Ih fro M 9 AM to 8 PM
- Georgetown Salamander and Water Quality Regulations Stakeholder Meeting
- Fire Department i.
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StatutoryStatutory Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda f. a f' ! : 1. ! . and routine items that.y be acted upon with one singlio
vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as
part of Regular Agenda.
B Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 -- Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
C Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action t approve the purchase of • equipment in the amount of
$1,098,303.70 -- Stan Hohman, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor and Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
D Consideration and possible actionto approve the City's Quarterly Financial Report,includes
Investment Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
• the Georgetown EconomicDevelopmentCorporation t C:• for quarter .f:•:Y:
September 30, 2014 -- Micki Rundell,Officer,i •. Director a Lisa Haines,
Controller
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. Approved 7-0
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Sullivan described the item and spoke about the fee schedule.
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H Discussion and possible action related to the Georgetown Fire Department TRV and First Responder
Paramedics Program -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Sullivan said this is a legislative item is to discuss and take action on this proposed program. He said, this
afternoon, there Was a Council workshop item on this same issue. He reviewed the history of this project. He said
the purpose of this item is to gather input from the Council. He said the goal of this program is to meet the 8
minute response time threshold throughout the city. He spoke about the estimated expenses of this program. He
continued to speak about the program in detail.
Fought said that was a great workshop earlier today. He said to press on with the plan that has been approved, be
prudent in the steps, work closely with Williamson County and make this a collaborative effort. He said keep doors
open, especially on the technology issues. Hammerlun thanked Sullivan and •said he is fully supportive of the
program. He said this pro -forma appears to be more conservative with a slower approach with a October 1, 2015
start daagreed and said the original proposal anticipated an April 201 5 start date. He said, based on
Council feedback, they decided to push this to October start date to take wrinkles out of the financial equations as
much as possible. Hammerlun said that information should be provided to all parties that will be involved in this
integrated system. No action was taken by Council.
I Forwarded by the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to renew the agreement between GEDCO. i TL r an aast ona year --
Mark Thomas, Director of Economic Development
Public Hearing was opened a17:04PM
RajeevPuri, said he is the applicant on this item and he is here to answer any questionsCouncil may
have. He said he has worked very closely with city staff to get everything resolved and agreed to.
Spurgin described the item and provided abrief overview ofthe project. Hesummarized the benefits this project
will bring hnthe City, Hesaid staff |erecommending approval.
Public Hearing was closed at7:04PM
Motion by Eason, second by Brainard to approve the Resolution. Approved 7-0
K Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on the Rezoning of a 3.28 acre tract described as Royal
Oaks Subdivision, Lots 1 and 2, from Office District (OF), to High Density Multifamily District (MF -2),
located at 206 Royal Drive -- Jennifer C. Bills, AICP, LEED AP, Housing Coordinator and Andrew Spurgin, AICP,
Planning Director (action required)
Spurgin described the item and said this is for the existing Georgetown Square Apartment Development. He said
they are refinancing the development and this non -conforming use that came to their attention. Hesaid this iojust
ocleanup item. Heread only the caption ofthe Ordinance ^dpfirst reading after having satisfied.
Public Hearing was opened et7:85PM
Nopersons were present tospeak.
Public Hearing was closed e17/Q6PM
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 7~0
L Public Hearing and First Reading on the Rezoning of Booty & Lesueur Addition, Block 1, Lot 2, from the
Office (OF)District tothe Residential Single-family (IRS)District, located edi3Q4Hart Street —Mike
Elabarger, Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director (action required)
Spurgin described the item and said Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval and staff
recommends approval. He said no public comments have been received to date, He read only the caption of the
Ordinance on first reading.
Public Hearing was opened at7:O7PK8
Nppersons were present tospeak.
Public Hearing was closed at 7:07PK8
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0
K8 Public Hearing and First Reading on the Special Use Permit to permit the use of "Multifamily Attached
Dwelling Units" in the General Commercial (C-3) District, for Amending Plat of Lot 6, Block 8.R|xeryPark ||.
located at 516 Wolf Ranch Parkway -- Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning
Director (action required)
Spurgiodescribed the item and said this ispursuant 10the city's new multi -family ordinance. HeeeidPlanningand
Zoning Commission recommends approval and staff recommends approval. Horead only the caption ofthe
Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Public Hearing was opened sd7:O8PN|
Nopersons were present tospeak.
Public Hearing was closed at7:O8PM
Jonnoweasked and SpurQinspoke indetail about the homes planned for the area. Hesaid some will betwo
stories and some will bethree stories.
Motion byBrainard, second byHeaoerboapprove. Approved 7~O
Consideration and possible direction to staff on the 5th Amendment to the Campbell Development Agreement
io remove the required extension of Verde Vista Drive for a proposed project known as the Gardens at —
Verde Vista -- Jordan J. Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner, Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning Director and Bridgei
Chapman, City Attorney
With a PowerPoint Presentation, Spurgin said staff is asking for direction on how to move forward with this
He reviewed the existing conditions of the development. He said the issue is the construction of the road, which is
part of the development agreement. He showed Council a map that shows the development agreement. He said
that property has been carved up among several different owners. He spoke about the outstanding issues to
consider regarding this agreement. He provided Council with scenarios for how to move forward with this project.
There were some questions.
Motion by Hammerlun.second by Brainard to direct staff to verify that the commitments are real and to request
full Traffic Impact Analysis to determine improvements with particularfocus nniterations related tm
8equioa Spur being inarout .and Verde Vista being inurout. Approved 7~
Speakers Ron Langraf, Nordin Perez, Tom Sopko, Joanne Osborne and Randy Ziehe spoke about this item. To
hear full comments pftheir discussion, please visit the City's website at
been agreed upon so far. There was much debate regarding what is being requested by Hammerlun's motion.
well. Eason said, what you learn from a TIA is not just about one road, but it is about the surrounding area.
Spurgin spoke about how the City uses the TlAs as a tool for development. He said the formula is codified in the
Unified Development Code.
Spurgin read only the caption ofthe Ordinance onfirst reading after having satisfied the requirements wfthe City
Meeting recessed at 7:52PM
District to a Planned Unit Development District to be known as Sun City Neighborhood 58� located on
Pedernales Falls Drive -- Jordan J. Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner and Andrew Spurgin, AICP, Planning
Director (action required)
Spurgin described the item for Council. Jonrowe asked about the point of the process at which Council can ask
about connectivity. She said she still does not feel like she knows everything she could about this issue. Spurgii
spoke about how this has a development agreement which stipulates that connectivity was reduced. He said thel.
are going through an update to the current traffic impact analysis of the development. Fought said this new
section is just one of the last sections to develop in Sun City. Mayor asked and Spurgin said this is a rezoning.
Spurgin read only the caption of the Ordinance on second reading.
Motion by Fought, second by Jonrowe to approve the Ordinance. Vote on the motion: Approved 7-0
Q First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.36 of the Code of Ordinances
regarding commissions, committees, and boards -- Bridget Chapman, City Attorney and Jessica Brettle, City
Secretary
Chapman described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied th(
requirements of the City Charter.
Motion by Brainard, second by Eason to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0
R Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.52 "General Government ar
Finance Advisory Board," Chapter 2.48 "City Planning and Zoning Commission;" Chapter 2.49 "Zonir
Board of Adjustment," Chapter 2.64 "Building Standards Commission," Chapter 2,109 "Utility Systen
Advisory Board," and Chapter 2.113 "Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board"�, repealing conflictir
ordinances and resolutions; and providing an effective date -- Bridget Chapman, City Attorney and Jessii
Brettle, City Secretary (action required)
Chapman described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on second reading.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Hammerlun to approve the Ordinance on second reading. Approved 7-0
S Discussion and possible action to employ a certified internal auditor-- Mayor Dale Ross
airport be run as if it is a separate business. He said this audit would give the new manager something to manage
from. He said the thinks the Council would also be more informed.
U Discussion and possible. a o select an Executive Search Firm for the recruitment of the position of City
Manager -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director
Briggs introduced the item and said Council wanted to move forward as quickly as possible on this issue. He said
Tadd Phillips has prepared a packet of bids and information for Council to consideps reviewed the
information given to Council. He spoke about the big process. He said all ur i•s ave great exper ence an
exceed the minimum qualification. He said, from his experience, he was pleased to get these bids back as they
are all great firms. He said all bids came at a reasonable cost of 18,000- 22,500, excluding travel costs. e
spoke about the timeframe and said all present a 90-100 day timeline. He said that can vary based on the needs
and concerns from Council. He said, if executed by December 1, all firms said they could have a final candidate
in place by the end of March. Council agreed they will review the information provided and take official action at
the next meeting. No ® was taken by Council.
Project Updates
V Project Update and Status regarding American with Disabilities Act (ADA), SE Inner Loop Corridor Study,
Downtown Parking, Lease Agreements related to City -Owned Propede Vista, Overall Transportation Plan,
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), and Possible Direction to staff -- Jim B(iggs, Interim City Manager
There was no discussion regarding this item.
Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on the
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table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish
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.
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 of the
topic they would like to address and their name. The City Secretary can be reached at 512/930-3651.
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Govemment 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
- Meet and Confer
- Summit at the Rivery Project Update
- EEOC Claims
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- Interim City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee as allowed under Tex. Gov. Code
Section 551.074 Personnel Matters
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on November I
Dale �Ross, Mayor