HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.09.2015 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101 E. 7"
St., Georgetown, Texas
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Regulur 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.)
-, to order at 6:01 PM
Brainard and Gipson were absent.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
- Welcome and Meeting Procedures
- Proclamation for Vacation Liberty School Week
- Proclamation for Homeschool Leeper Day
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
- Building Standards Commissions accepting applications through June 12`h
- Library Advisory Board accepting application through June 12`
- 2015 Festival of the Arts will take place May 28th — May 31 st
- Music on the Square
Action from Executive Session
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, May 26, 2015 -- Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
C Consideration and possible action to promote Justin Bohis from a Commissioner in Training position on the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC) to a voting member on HARC to fill a vacancy -- Mayor
Dale Ross
D Consideration and possible action to appoint Patty Eason as a Commissioner in Training on the Historic and
Architectural Review Commission (HARC) to fill a vacancy— Mayor Dale Ross
E Consideration and possible action to approve the creation of the Historic and Architectural Review
Commission Historic Resource Survey Subcommittee — Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner and Laurie Brewer,
Assistant City Manager
Motion by Fought, second by Eby to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. Approved 5-0 (Brainard.
Gipson absent)
Legislative Regular Agoida
F Public Hearing and possible action to approve aResolution for the Third Amendment tnthe Consent
Agreement for Williamson County Municipal Utility str| No 15 (also known aTeruvsta)`toadd 1O1'8U
acres of land into the boundaries of the District -- Jordan J. Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner (action required)
Maddox described the item for Council and summarized the various elements of the third amendment.
Public Hearing was opened atO:14P[N'
Nopersons were present tospeak.
Public Hearing was closed atG14PM
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Fought to approve the Resolution. Approved 5-0 (Brainard, Gipson absent)
G Consideration and possible action to approve an amended agreement for the purchase of two Dodge 4500 -
Diesel transitional response vehicles (TRV's) from Frazer Ltd. via their authorized BuyBoard dealer at the
contract purchase price of $373,250.00 for both units -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Shell described the item and said this is consideration to approve an amendment to an original item approved by
Council on May 14. He said they are having to come back before Council With this agreement because the vendor
has changed.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought to approve the agreement. Approved 5-0 (Brainard, Gipson absent)
H Consideration and possible action to approve a Ground Lease Agreement with Corsair Turbines, LLC at the
Georgetown Municipal Airport -- Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Chapman described the item and gave a brief history of this lease. She said Corsair Turbines has applied to
finish the remaining 14 years of the Airsun Lease, which Will be done on the new airport ground lease form. She
said staff and aviation counsel recommends approval of this lease agreement.
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ihe Texas Attorney General's Office Cyber Crimes Unit -- Wayne Nero, Chief of Police
Nero described the item and said staff previously spoke with Council about a space sharing agreement with the
Attorney General Cyber Crimes Unit. He said this is the space sharing agreement and said a staff of 18 will be
housing at the facility said the AG's office will
furnish the space under city specifications and will also pay $1450 to offset janitorial and electricity. Hesaid they
will also give on the job training to as many of the investigators as the city would Oke.
Gonzalez said GGAF saw this item and added one of the best things is anything that is brought in will stay in the
facility after the lease isterminated. Approved S-D(Bn*inand, Gipson absent)
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and Preparation of a Master Signage Plan for the City Center Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Brewer described this item for Council. She briefly reviewed the history of this project and said the RFQ was
issued on January 9, 2015. She spoke about the process for the selection of the architects. She said GGAF
recommended approval of this contract. She reviewed the design costs including a programming phase of
$53,900. She said the total design cost will be $1,005,615. She said they came up with a construction budget at
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Jonrowe said most if not everyone on the Council has had exposure with the Lawrence Group. She said she has
been blown away by their presentations and what she has seen so fat. She said this is not something Council is
taking lightly and it is being thoroughly vetted. Approved 5-0 (Brainard, Gipson absent)
K Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Construction Contract with Joe Bland Construction ' LP, of
Austin, TX, for the widening of Snead Drive from Southeast Inner Loop to Airborn Circle, and �additional
water and wastewater improvements in the amount of $1 �829,928.00 -- Bill Dryden, P.E , Transportation
Engineer, Edward G� Polasek, AlCP, Transportation Services Director and Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director
Dryden described the item for Council.
Motion by Hesser� second by Gonzalez to approve. Approved 5-0 (Brainard, Gipson absent)
No persons were present to speak.
Public Hearing was closed at 6-35PM
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Jonrowe to approve the Ordinance. Approved 5-0 (Brainard, Gipson absent)
M Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.50 of the City Code related to the
powers and duties of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission ("HARC"), and its authority to
delegate review to a subcommittee and delegation of a demolition subcommittee -- Matt Synatschk, Histori*
Planner, Andreina D;tivila-Quintero, Project Coordinator, and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager (action
required)
Davila -Quintero reviewed the item for Council. She said this would authorize the delegation of a demolition
subcommittee and she reviewed the duties of the subcommittee. She read only the caption of the Ordinance on
first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
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No persons were present to speak.
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Motion by Gonzalez,second byHeuoerhoapprove the Ordinance onfirst reading. Approved 5-D(Bnsinerd'
Gipson absent)
N Second Reading ofenOrdinance relating hothe classifications and number cfpositions for all City nf
Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Offioemapursuant toChapter 143ofthe Texas Local Government Code
pertaining to Civil Service -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director (action required)
Phillips described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on second reading.
Motion by J nrowe.oeoondbyFoughthoopproyethaOndinonoeoneenmndneadk1g. Approved 5-Q(BnAnamd'
Gipson absent)
O Discussion and possible action to select an Executive Search Firm for the recruitment of the position of City
Attorney — Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director
Phillips described the item and spoke about the bid process for reputable search firms who would be in charge of
this process. He said the three bids have been shared with Council ahead of the meeting for their review.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought to approve the selection of SGR as the Executive Search firm for the
recruitment of the position of City Attorney. Approved 5-0 (Brainard, Gipson absent)
Project Updates
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Morgan spoke about how the City was recently removed from water restriction guidelines. Hareviewed this issue
for the Council. Jonmweasked and Morgan said people can now Qotothree days aweek orwatering. Jonnmva
wouldasked if it be better to stay at two days. Morgan spoke about why it is important to have a graduated
watering schedule. He said Council adopted a three day a week watering schedule under the water conservation
ordinance. He said it is up to the Council to decide whether or not to move to the two a day watering schedule.
Fought spoke about how Sun City is going to be coming out strongly recommending that the residents stick with
two day a week watering. Jonrowe asked if the Sun City organization have reached out to the other HOAs about
this type of program, Fought said he is not sure but that the group would be more than willing to work with other
Fought said the big key is that most people don't know how to operate their sprinkler systems.
Morgan said hewould like hogive Council apreview ofthe UDC amendment process. Hointroduced Kreger, who
summarized the process and where thein the process. She summarized some of the d
amendments including various processes being updated, minimum zoning district size, building size limitations,
regulations for accessory dwelling units and structures, attainable housing incentives, non-residential setbacks,
building and site design options, landscape clarifications and signage clarifications. She reviewed the next steps
in this process.
Public Wishing hoAddress Council
On subject thaton this d Please fill out aspeaker registration form which can befound uuthe
table utthe entrance Lothe Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter ofthe item onwhich you wish
to speakuud presentbtpthe City Secretary uothe dais, preferably prior tothe start ofthe meeting. You will be
called forward tospeak when the Council considers that item.
Ona;subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item toufuture City Council agenda by contacting
City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the subject matter of the
topic they would like 0uaddress and their name. The City Secretary can hureached n1512/930-365 1.
Q - Matthew Gonzalez, with the PEC, would like tospeak imthe City Council regarding the upcoming PEC Annual
Meeting
Gonzalez spoke to Council and invited them to attend their annual meeting on June 2O'hetthe Leander ISD South
Performing Arts Center ut1V:3Oam. Hesummarized the purpose ofthe meeting.
- John Gordon would like to thank the City Council for contributions to the Williamson County Symphony
Orchestra
Gordon showed Council a video of the recent Williamson County Symphony Orchestra performance. He thanked
City Council and said the city's helped them put oneconcert that brought joy hosmmany people. He said
haappreciates the help and the support ofthe city.
-G|orieVVhitehomowiuheshooddneaatheCi Council about flooding at her property at2302Trails End Drive,
- George Whitehorse wishes toaddress the City Council about flooding athis property et23g2Trails End Drive.
Whitehorse spoke to the Council about flooding concerns at her home. She showed Council pictures of the
flooding at her home during the recent rains. She said her house was one of the structures not purchased by the
city due to flooding concerns. She asked that the city do something about this problem.
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the
items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session.
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the
City Council, including agenda items
- Fire - Meet and Confer
- Police Meet and Confer
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Albertsons Building
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
Meeting adjotirned at 7:091',N4
Dale Ross, Mayor
Aty: City Secretary