HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10.27.2015 CC-RNotice of the Mintitesof the
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Citv of Georgetown,,rexas
Tuesday`Oc¢obet- 27n2015
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 27,20l5 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at0l
E. 7'h St., Georgetown, Texas
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Regulat-Sssioii
(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 55l.)
Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at6:05PM. Cuunolmcmher Gipson was not in attendance.
A. Call to Order
invocation
Comments from the Mayo
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' Proclamation for Flying Vikings Day
' City ofGeorgetown Salamander Reco di
-CityofGem etoxwnP|anninQAwandaRecugnition
- Project 14G0Groundbreaking Recognition
City Council Regional Board Reports
Councilmember Jonrowe spoke on a recent meeting with the Clean Air Coalition. She provided information about
anupcoming CAPCQGmeeting. Jonrowe mentioned that the focus is changing to health outcomes and poor air
quality. Efforts will beonthe ability *nengage and educate the public.
Announcements
-OownhmvnGeo etowHoliday Hours
- Shop Small Business Saturday
-LodieoNitaOut
- Best ofGeorgetown Results November 6.2O15
- Boards & Commissions Application Process
Councilmember Eby spoke on the recent visit from Valfted Bottas, a Formula 1 Driver, ranked 5minthe world.
Budaacame tmGeorgetown where hetested his skills mothe driving track for training police officers. Eby thanked
Police Captain Evelyn McClain and her staff for the excellent job they did hosting the event. Eby mentioned that
Georgetown will beunique hnhaving the track record onour police course set byoFormula idriver.
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Brainard, second by Hesser to approve the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation's
action authorizing acquisition of the Laubach Trust Property for the Southwest Bypass Project on the terms
discussed inExecutive Session
Motion by Brainard, second by Hesser to approve the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation's
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the terms discussed in Executive Session- Parcels 1, 2, 3,4� 5, 7, 8, 91 10, 11, 19, 20� 21 and 22.
Approved 6-0 (Gipson absent)
Legislative Regular Agenda.
Stiittitoi,y Consent Agencht
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes and routine items that may beacted 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 ofthe Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, October 13.2O15—Shelley Now|inQ.City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to appoint Robyn Densmore as a Deputy City Secretary with authorization to
post agendas — Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
D. Consideration and possible action to appoint Councilmember John Hesser to the Georgetown Utility
Systems Advisory Board, replacing Councilmember Ty Gipson — Mayor Dale Ross
J. Consideration and possible action to approve the Lease and authorize Mayor Dale Ross the Lease
Agreement between Georgetown Heritage Society and the City of Georgetown for the Grace Heritage Center,
located at 811 Main Street — Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Laurie Brewer spoke onthe Lease Agreement with Georgetown Heritage Society.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby to approve the lease agreement with Georgetown Heritage Society
Hesser explained that he pulled the item because GGAF has recently agreed to take a good look at the needs and
conditions oJall city owned buildings.
Hesser motioned to amend the motion to postpone the lease until GGAF looks at the deferred maintenance of all
City properties, second byBrainard.
Jnnroweasked how this decision would help. Heoeerexpressed that there are concerns about the maintenance
costs ofthe building. Mayor Ross saidtha he would like 'husee the item postponed. Gonzalez said that the GGAF
would be meeting on November 17 1h and suggested the item be brought back to Council on November 24, 2015.
Eby said she is not in favor unless it is specifically the lease that restricts what the City can do. She said that itwas
not appropriate Vmchange orpostpone the lease.
Hesser suggested keeping the Heritage Society on a month to month lease, as they are currently.
Gonzalez said that if there were big problems with the building, the City might not want to take on the burden.
Fought asked how the Heritage Society would beharmed bythe delay.
Jonrowementioned that this |acruel and unusual territory. She asked how many times the 'City should ask the
Heritage Society tushow upagain.
Motion byHeeeer,second byGonzalez, amending the amended motion and directing bring Item J.
regarding the Lease AgreementwdthGeorAetomnHehbageGooiety.iutheNovembec24"'agendowithinputhnm
E|GAFfrom their meeting onNovember 17.2O1S.
Approved 4-2(Eby and Jonnowe opposed)
KConsideration and possible action to authorize the Environmental Services staff to apply for a Capital Area
Council of Governments (CAPCOG) FY 2016/17 Regional Solid Waste Management Grant program. The
Grant will cover the purchase of one (1) secure metal medication collection box, to be located at the Public Safety
and Training and Operations Building, and additional ancillary expenses such as advertisement, and medication
disposal, all of which will meet or exceed EPA, TCEQ, and DEA medication destruction requirements -- Jordan
Fengel, B.S., Environmental Services Coordinator and Mike Babin, Deputy General Manager of Utilities
Mike Babin spoke regarding the request to apply for a grant with the Capital Area Council of Governments
(CAPCOG). The grant would be for a secure metal medication collection box which Babin explained would be for
the collection of discarded prescription drugs and the service to pick them up and discard them properly.
Approved 6-0 (Gipson absent)
Jonrowe thanked Jordan for his work on the project and asked how much of the grant could be used on
advertisement and raising awareness of the project. Jordan said that he was not sure of the exact percentage but
that it is a percentage that is reasonable for advertisement and awareness.
L. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to amend the contract with CH2M HILL for the management, operation and
maintenance of the City's water and wastewater treatment facilities for the period starting October 1, 2015
through September 30, 2016 for a total combined operating budget of $3,377,222.69 -- David W. Thomison,
Water Services Manager/Glenn W. Dishong, Utility Director
Glenn Dishong spoke on the amended contract and explained how it will pave the way for the City to bring water
and wastewater treatment in house.
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Approved 6-0 (Gipson absent)
.M. First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2015A; Authorizing the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official.
Statement, a Paying e,- "-r Agreement and Other Related Documentsi Awarding the Sale of the Bonds
and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager (action required)
Brewer spoke on the bonds for adoption of the budget. She explained that they were previously approved by
Council in a CIP Plan. This is the first tier of the process, Brewer explained that the actual numbers obtained
today were slightly different from the numbers in the agenda packet because things went well at the market sale.
Jennifer Douglas of Specialized Public Finance Inc. passed out copies of the day's bid summary. She explained
that the City hit the market at a good time because the bond market Was very good. The City received 10 bids
from 20 different firms. The lower rate obtained will save the City $1 million in debt service. She recommended
approval at this rate and mentioned that the AA Plus bond rating had also been approved.
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N. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 52.48 acres in the Hudson, Patterson, Addison
and Robertson Surveys located at the northeast corner of F.M. 1460 and Westinghouse Road
known as the Wheeler Tract, from a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning with Local Commercial (C-1) and
High Density Multifamily (MF -2) base Districts to 19.67 acres of Local Commercial (C-1) District, 10 81 acres of
General Commercial (C-3) District, 11.00 acres of Low-density Multifamily (MF -1) District, and 11.00 acres of
High-density Multifamily (MF -2) District -- Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner and Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson spoke on the rezoning and described the property. She then read the Ordinance Caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6:48 PM. No speakers were present. Mayor Ross closed the Public
Hearing at 6-49 PM
Approved 6-0 (Gipson absent)
O. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 12.57 acres -in the D. Wright Survey located at 21501H 35 from
Agriculture (AG) to 5.92 acres of General Commercial (C-3) and 6.65 acres of Industrial (IN) -- Carolyn Horner,
AICP, Planner and Sophia Nelson, GNU -A, Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson spoke regarding the rezoning and read the Ordinance Caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Brainard to approve Item O.
Approved 6-0 (Gipson absent)
P. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 353.45 acres in the Stubblefield Survey near the intersection of
Rockride Lane and Sam Houston Ave, to be known as Saddlecreek, from Agriculture (AG) to Planned Unit
Development (PUD) -- Jordan J. Maddox, AICD, Principal Planner and Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
(action required)
Sofia Nelson spoke regarding the rezoning and read the Ordinance Caption
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Brainard to approve item P.
Approved 6-0 (Gipson absent)
Q. Second Reading •' an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number • positions (Strength •
Force) for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas
Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service — Tadd Phillips, Human Resource Director (action required)
Tadd Phillips spoke on the Strength of Force Ordinance and read the Ordinance Caption.
Motion • Jonrowe, second • Brainard to approve Item Q.
Approved 6-0 (Gipson absent)
Project Updates
S. Project updates and status reports regarding current and future transportation and traffic project; street, sidewalk,
and other infrastructure projects; police, fire and other public safety projects; economic development projects; city
facility projects; and downtown projects including parking enhancements and possible direction to city staff --
David Morgan, City Manager
1"tiblic Wishina to Address Coumil
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.
T. - Aaron Kemkaran from Red Silo Studios will address the Council regarding construction on Second Street
- Bruce Barton would like to speak on the linkage between single-family residential permits, limited commercial
zoning and traffic congestion in Northwest Georgetown
- Ercel Brashear would like to speak on the linkage between single-family residential permits, limited commercial
zoning and traffic congestion in Northwest Georgetown
Josh Saenz spoke for Red Silo Studios in Aaron Kernkaran's absence. He said that they have spoken to several
City officials regarding the economic hardship placed on the business because of the construction on Second
Street. He said that they have lost so much business and revenue that they will be forced to close the business
and asked for the City's help. Josh was thankful for the help from the Economic Development Department with
advertisement on the City of Georgetown Facebook Site and help from the Transportation Department on signage
redirection. He mentioned the loss of jobs that are a direct result of the street construction.
Ercel Brashear provided a Power Point presentation on the linkage between single-family residential permits,
limited commercial zoning and traffic congestion, specifically in Northwest Georgetown. He mentioned that there
is growth and development of 74% West of 135. He gave suggestions on traffic control and commercial
development.
Mayor Ross announced a Recess to Executive Session under Section 551.071 at 7:32 PM.
The City Council returned to the Regular Council Meeting at 7:50 PM
Motion by Brainard, second by Hesser, to authorize the filing of a petition for review in the Texas Supreme Court
of the Third Court of Appeals' decision in Case No. 03-14-00231 -CV; Stephanie Hoskins Brown v. The City of
Georgetown.
Approved 6-0 (Gipson absent)
Motion to adjourn by Fought, second by Hesser.
Executive Sessioti
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.
U. 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
- Litigation Update — Stephanie Hoskins Brown v. The City of Georgetown, et al.
Sec 561.072: Deliberation Regarding Real Property
- Acquisition of real property owned by the WW Laubach Trust in connection with the Southwest Bypass project
- Deliberation concerning the approval of appraised values of multiple parcels in connection with the Rivery Blvd. Extension
Project
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
Sec. 561.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Voyager
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on to D-ol
Date
Dale Ross, Mayor
Attest: Cit
e� retary