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Tuesday, August 11, 20t -i
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, August 11, 2015at6: 00 PM at the Council Chambers at0l
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(This Regular session may, at any time, h*recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by
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Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
-xVecomeemdMeetingProcedures
City 'Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
' The second public meeting toreview conceptual plans for Downtown West will beheld tomorrow, August 12m*d
5:3OPYWinthe Friends Room o*the Georgetown Public Library
-TheoacondPub|kc'Hearing the proposed tax rate inscheduled for August 1D.2O15
- The Public Hearing onthe FY2U15V1SBudget ioscheduled for August 18.2D15
-ThmFirotReadin of allBudget and Tax Ordinances are scheduled for August 25 2015
'The Second Readings of all Budget and Tax Ordinances are scheduled for September 8, 2015
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Brainard, second by Fought to authorize city staff to negotiate the purchase of 9.951 acres atthe
northwestcorner ufSoutheast Inner Loop and FK8 148ninGeorgetown, Texas inaccordance with the terms
discussed in Executive Session. Approved 7-0
StatutorN, Consent d
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that may heacted opouvitb0000iogle
vote, An item may he pulled from the Consent ,4�uuda in order that �be discussed and acted upon individually as
part ofthe Regular Agenda.
B Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, July 20`2O16—Jessica Brett|e.City Secretary
CConsideration and possible action to approve the appointment ofSofia Nelson, Planning Director, Bill Stump,
Chair ofthe Utility Systems Advisory Board, David Morgan, City Manager and Anna Eby, Counci|memborDiethoi
1tothe South Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone AdvioaryBoerd-—/WayorDa|eRmao
D Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of David Morgan, City Manager, to the Williams
Drive Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Advisory Board -- Mayor Dale Ross
E Consideration and possible actionto approve a Resolution thoh [ g aMu|bp|e U (YNU the
Texas Department ofTransportation (TKDconcerning the construction ofa sidewalk within the West
University Avenue right ofway between Interstate 35and Hart Street and confirming the city's intent homaintain
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Wright described the item for Council and spoke about the next steps in this process. Me said this issue was als*
discussed in detail at the earlier Workshop session. He showed Council a map of the area involved and he
reviewed the components of the fee for the Council. He said the Council can choose to adopt a fee anywhere
from $0 to the maximum calculated fee. He said the committee unanimously recommended the adopted of the
maximum fee, He summarized the next steps in the process and said staff is proposing an October 1, 2015
effective date.
Public Hearing was opened at 6:11 PM
Speaker, Mark Remseur, introduced himself and read a statement on behalf of Hillwood communities.
Public Hearing was closed at 6:15PM
Wright read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Fought to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.32 of the Code of
Ordinances, relating to water and wastewater impact fees accepting the land use assumptions, capital
improvement plan, and maximum impact fee calculation as presented in the 2015 Update of Water and
Wastewater Impact Fees Report, and establish the following impact fees:
• Water
0 $5,139 (effective October 1, 2015)
0 $6,139 (effective October 1, 2016)
0 $7,039 (effective October 1, 2017)
° Wastewater
n Outside the $2 1,2O15)
o Inside the South Fork basin- $4,452(effective October 1^2U15)
Motion by Fought, secondbyGonzalez to amendthOrdinance to request staff toexamine and report back to
Council on the concept of collecting the impact fee at permitting, or not later than six years after the initial plat
approval.
Vote onthe amendment: Approved 7-O
Vote onthe motion aaamended: Approved 7-D
M First Reading of an Ordinance granting to American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. a franchise to operate a
Medical Transfer Service — John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
With a Powerpoint Presentation, Sullivan described the EMS program and why Council decided to enter into these
discussions. He reviewed all of the elements of the program and described each section of the franchise
ordinance ingreat detail. Hesummarized the next steps inthis process. H*read only the caption ofthe ordinance
on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the city charter.
Jonroweasked and Sullivan described which companies met the city's standards and which did not. Jonrowe
asked and Sullivan said he is in contact with Serenity EMS about bringing them up to standards. Jonrowehe
why Council ioconsidering Serenity ifthey failed h`meet the city's standards when they applied. Morgan naiditia
upfor Council's consideration because 'the city has been working with them onbring them uptostandards and
meet all requirements. Heaaeraehed and Sullivan addressed how many ambulances they have in Georgetown
right now.
Speaker, Corey Martin with American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. spoke about their service and the number
of ambulances they will have in Georgetown. He said their ambulances are currently labeled St. David's
Healthcare. Hesaid they are very honored the city iorecommending them for mfranchise. Hesaid they have been
serving the community since 199S.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0
N First Reading ofanOrdinance granting Acadian Ambulance Sandne ofTexas, LLC a franchise tpoperate a
Medical Transfer Service — John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
Sullivan described the item and read only the caption of the Ordinance on first reading.
Motion hyFought, second byJonnxwetoapprove the Ordinance.
Speaker, Troy Moymr,said they have afleet of2Oambulances that circulate around the County. Hesaid they are
stationed in Georgetown.
Vote mmthe motion: Approved 7-D
D First Reading ofanOrdinance grantingSerenityEK8S'LUCafronch{oetoopenmtee08ed|ce|TmanoferGerxioe
— John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
Sullivan described the item and read the Ordinance inits entirety.
Speaker, John Bryan, thanked the Council for the opportunity tospeak and for the considering the franchise. He
said it is important to notice that their home is in Georgetown. He said he was brought it buy the principal of the
company hoassuring that they meet the city's requirements ofthe franchise.
Speaker, Troy Mayer,spoke about why itisnot necessary tngrant athird franchise agreement and that the two
agreements would be sufficient.
Hesser spoke about how he feels more ambulances would mean better response times. Gonzalez spoke about
the difference of having three organizations rather than two. Mayor asked and Bryan said they are a Georgetown
company with six ambulances. Hesaid, however, the ambulances flow inand out ofthe city depending onneed,
Speaker, Robert Sanders, of American Medical Response spoke about his concern with authorizing this third
franchise agreement.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Hesser to approve the Ordinance on first reading and re-evaluate at second
reading {osee ifthey meet all qualifications atthe time ofsecond reading.
Fought said he applauds the idea of giving a third player a hearing, but he said he takes exception with accepting
a bid that does not meet the requirements at the time the RFP is issued. He noted he is very much into following
the process that have been laid out. Eby said she agrees with Fought and, as she reads it, we are granting this to
them hoping they meet the requirements. She said she is not comfortable voting in favor of it at this time.
Brainard said he will be voting against this as well. He noted this is a very important issue of life and safety.
Gipson spoke about why he is on the fence and said he is willing to give them some time between first and
second readings to meet qualifications. Morgan spoke about how this process would work between first and
second readings to ensure that they meet all requirements. Brainard asked and Mayor confirmed this motion
would be approving the franchise. There was much discussion.
Vote on - i."ia Approved r... Brainard, Fought opposed)
Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of recommendations of the Strategic Partnerships for
Community Services Advisory Board for the allocation of grants for FY 2015-16 and additional
recommendations for the Policies and Guidelines and Application -- C.O. Smith, SPCS Advisory Board Chair
• Shirley Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Rinn introduced the item and introduced C.O. Smith, the chair of the Strategic Partnerships for Community
Services Advisory Board. Smith said this is the first year the board has been in place and they received grant
applications totaling over $800,000. He said, after many productive meetings, the board is recommending awards
i• •t non -profits t• _ • $400,000. He said Council has received the details and he said they are available for
largerquestions Council may have. Brainard said he has dealt with this issue many times in the past and this is a big
improvement to have a board like yours address these issues. He said this is much better and he appreciates the
thought and professionalism the put into this process. Morgan thanked the hard work of Shirley Rinn as well.
Motion by Brainard� second by Gonzalez to approve the recommendations. Approved 7-0
Consideration and possible action regarding a Resolution granting an exception to the use restrictions
included in the special warranty deed dated December 17, 2013, conveying the property located at 610 North
Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas -- David Morgan, City Manager and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
With a Powerpoint Presentation, Brewer described the item for Council. She said this is the previous Albertsons
grocery store site that the city purchased in 2008 and sold in 2013. She described the current restrictions that
have been placed on the property. She said this request would,allow additional uses and she described the uses
for Council. She said the owner is willing to bring the building into code compliance and positons the building fory
i allow spacefor expansion.
RWJ��-rove the resolution.
Brainard asked and Brewer said the exception is to allow office and restaurant use.
R Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and
authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Inner
Peace, LLC to effectuate certain public road and utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner
Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICD,
TransportationServicesDirector
Polasek described the item for Council.
Motion by Brainard, second by Fought that the City of Georgetown authorizes the use of the power of eminent
domain to acquire in fee simple the real property described in Agenda Item R for the public purpose of
constructing and improving public roadway and drainage improvements.
Record Vote:
Eby - Yes
Brainard -Yes
Hesser - Yes
Fought - Yes
Gipson - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
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S Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and
authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Alan G.
Lowy, as Trustee, Lorraine N\ Lowy Trust FBC)Alan Gpublic road and utility
infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate
Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Pmasekdescribed the item for Council.
Motion by Brainard second by Gonzalez that the City of Georgetown authorizes the use of the power of eminent
domain to acquire in fee simple the real property described in Agenda Item S for the public purpose of
constructing and improving public roadway and drainage improvements.
Record Vote:
Eby - Yes
Brainard -Yes
Heaoer-Yes
Fought 'Yes
Gipson Yes
Jonnowe-Yem
Gnnza|ez-Yes
Approved 7-0
T Consideration and possible action tu approve oResolution finding public convenience and necessity and
authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Michael T.
Novick, as Trustee of the Michael Todd Novick Living Trust dated August 22,1990, to effectuate certain
public road and utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby
Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Po|eaekdescribed the item for Council.
Motion byBrainard, second byGonzalez that the City ofGeorgetown authorizes the use ofthe power ofeminent
domain to acquire in fee simple the real property described in Agenda Item T for the public purpose of
constructing and improving public roadway and drainage improvements.
Record Vote:
Eby - Yee
Brainard -Yes
Heoaer-Yes
Fnught-Yeo
(S|pmon-Yen
Jonnowe-Yes
Gonzalez 'Yes
U Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and
authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Kenneth J
Horak, as Trustee of the Horak Living Trust dated March 11, 2008, to effectuate certain public road and
utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Esta
Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICR Transportation Services Director I
Motion byBrainard, second by Gonzalez that the City of Georgetown authorizes the use of the power of eminent
domain tnacquire |nfee simple the real property described inAgenda Item Ufor the public purpose nf
constructing and improving public roadway 'and drainage improvements.
Record Vote:
Eby - Yea
Brainard -Yes
Heaser-Yes
Fought-yeu
G|pmon-Yaw
Jonrmwe-Yea
Gonzo|ez-Yes
V First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.108 regarding the Youth Advisory Board -- Traci
Stengle, Youth Advisory Board Liaison, Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Bridget Chapman,
City Attorney (action required)
Garrett described the item and summarized the proposed changes to the Orclinance� She read only the caption of
the Ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements to the City Charter. Jonrowe asked and
Garrett said the Youth Advisory Board has not met since May so they have not met to review these changes.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought to approve all changes, except for the grade level provision.
She said she would like to get the board's feedback on that proposed change before moving forward, Garrett
spoke about why staff is making that recommendation, Jonrowe said she understands but noted she does not
want to turn anyone away. There was much discussion about this section of the Ordinance,
Vote on the motion: Approved 4-3 (Hesser, Gipson, Gonzalez)
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collaborative effort to design, build, and display a statue of Dan Moody on The Square. The framework
should be such that the Williamson Museum is the lead agency and responsible for fund raising, design and
securing placement of the statute on The Square. The City would match the funds raised, dollar for dollar, up to a
maximum amount of $25,000 and the fundraising period Would end no later than September 30, 2016 --
Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4
Mayor recused himself from the item.
2 collaborative effort to design, build, and display a statue of Dan Moody on The Square. The framework should
be such that the Williamson Museum is the lead agency and responsible for fund raising, design and securing
placement of the statute on The Square. The City would match the funds raised, dollar for dollar, up to a
maximum amount of $25,000 and the fundraising period would end no later than September 30, 2016.
Fought spoke about why he is excited about the idea and why he thinks it is important to see a statue of Dan
Moody on the square.
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of the idea.
Vote on the motion: Approved 7-0
X Consideration and possible action to appoint a Chair for the August 18, 2015 Special Public Hearing due to the
absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern -- Mayor Dale Ross
Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez to nominate Rachael Jonrowe as Chair for the August 18, 2015 special
Public Hearing. Approved 7-0
Pmject Updates
Y Project Update and Status regarding American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Downtown Facilities, Downtown
Parking, Lease Agreements related to City -Owned Property; 2015/16 Annual Budget Update; EMS Transition
Update; Project Updates for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO), the Georgetown
Transportation Enhancement Corporation (ETEC), and the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB),
and Possible Direction to staff -- David Morgan, City Manager
There were no project updates.
Public Wisliincy to Address Couticil
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on the
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.
Z - As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda
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.
AA 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—Police and Fire
Sec. 551.072: Deliberation of Real Property
- Deliberation concerning real property located at 4300 S. IH -35, Georgetown, Texas —Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate
Services Coordinator, Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
- Deliberation concerning the acquisition of 9.951 acres at the NW corner of Southeast Inner Loop and FM 1460, Georgetown,
Texas —Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator, Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
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
- City Attorney Recruitment
Adjourned at 8:081'N'l
Dale TE65ss, Mayor