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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 11.10.2015 CC-WNotice of a Minutes of a Workshop Meeting of the Gowrniixty Bards of the City of Geol-getown, Texas Tuesday, NoNtember 10, 2015 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 3:00 PM at the Council Chambers, at 101 E. 7'11 St., Georgetown, Texas Z:> The city of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512)930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8"' Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Policy Dex-elopiiient/ReNiew Woiiushop -- Call to or -dei- at 3:00 I'M Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 3:03 PM. The Mayor and all Councilmembers were in attendance, with the exception of Tommy Gonzalez and Anna Eby. A. Presentation of a Funding Request to Address Workforce Housing Deficit --Wait Doering, Housing Advisory Board Chair Wait Doering, the Chair of the Housing Advisory Board, provided a Power Point Presentation about housing deficits in Georgetown. He thanked Council for the opportunity to speak and asked them to wait for questions until after the presentation. Doering mentioned a small change that was made in the presentation to better explain the definition of millennials. Doering spoke on the following topics: The Housing Advisory Board Purpose mg - - 11, — - I is A(3VISOry Soara tUP-mr-31Ifl- nt Who were present to please stand and thanked them for their service and hard work on this project. Hesser said he would like to know more about the consultants . He added that, in his experience, consultants provide limited valuable information. He asked Doering why the studies put together in past failed. Doering said the City needed to do more� Doering said that there is federal funding, community land trusts and revenue streams for housing funds but the City needs to accelerate in their effort& Doering explained that the City is behind. Hesser asked what kind of money and sources have been used and if there are other options. Hesser asked Doering how much total money would be neededDoering said it is too early to determineHe said that after first stage, the study, the committee would come back to Council with all of the data. Council then can say go or don't go, Hesser asked how many units behind is the City. Doering answered that owner occupied units are 810 behind, less thel 77units at GateWay� Doering explained that this is not a static figure. He explained that it keeps on growing. The City keeps growing and the demand for s- -.• pthe-.n .roblem. Hesser- said that the concept is not currently tangible. Doering said that after the study, and after the data is collected, they can make it tangible, This is the whole purpose of the study, he added. Doering explained that targets will be set. He said that the City has a long way to go. Hesser said it is a goo start ng p ace ut needs more information. Gipson thanked Doering for his passion in these matters. 4*YgXt i• `p Ae X,2,ssi!#P,. 2At S24 iA *rier t*mtve 2XP-2*'Xe w2x.ts vexi sAecifictljectives-.-Aif 3 cities that have met them. Mayor Ross thanked Wait and his team. Mayor said every day that the problem is delayed, it Will get worse. Doering agreedor Ross said the public has misconceptions about What workforce housing is. He explained that there is affordable housing on the corner of 135 and Leander Road, but no one knows this because it does not appear as affordable housing. Mayor Ross said that he agrees with the Education portion of the presentation. He said that communicating the real issue is important. Ross added that currently workforce labor is a problem, even before the workers for the new convention center are added. Mayor Ross added that there is no silver bullet. Doering agreed. Mayor said it is not an easy fix and Will require bold leadership. He agreed that more data is needed in order to make decisions. Ross asked if it was wise to continue doing nothing. Mayor thanked Doering and his team again. He said we will never be able to completely solve the problem, but he does believe in collecting the data. He added that one of the ill need more data in order to put together a credible and thoughtful plan. Doering said that a significant difference could be made, even though the problems cannot completely be resolved, Mayor Ross brought up senior housing issues that will develop over time. Doering went on to explain that when listed the mitigating factors of why other plans did not or stereotyping was significant. Hesser said that is what he was trying to illustrate. He does not want the ity to act like that again. Doering said he would like to surface the needs and feelings regarding affordable housing. Doering then spoke regarding people having a choice to live in other areas than Georgetown. Fought mentioned police and fire fighters and their choices of housing. He would like to pay people more and give them the privilege of making their own choices in housing. Doering wants to study paying peop e e er or possible subsidizing. He explained that this is why the data from the study is needed. Doering said they are not advocating home ownership. He added that the availability of rentals is very limited in Georgetown. Mayor said it is clear that we need better data, more information. He asked Doering and his team to come back to Council with more information. Mayor Ross thanked Doering for his hard work. B. Boards & Commissions and the Role of Council -- Mayor Dale Ross Mayor Ross presented slides showing council membership on advisory boards. He explained that he wo like to consider assigning fewer council positions on boards and commissions in an effort to be fair with c o'Imembers'time. Discussion followed regarding the necessity of council involvement on particular unci boards. Mayor Ross explained the requirements for council membership, most by City Ordinance and not necessarily by state or federal statute. Mayor said, over time, if added up, there are 13 positions for council membership, not including TIRZ, CAPCOG, Lone Star Rail, etc. He said he would like to cut the number of required wouldcouncil positions on boards and commissions, where possible. He explained that if councilmembers still want to serve they could, but the ordinance could be changed to accommodate a "minimum" number. Ross went on to say that time is limited When 5 of 8 Councilmembers work full time outside the home. He asked Council to provide feedback of minimum council seats on boards and commissions. Jonrowe said she would like to see a maximum of 2 council positions on GGAF and GEDCO. She said that the current position setup could possible lend toward walking quorum issues. She explained that in many she support a maximum of council i• • on board. Mayor Ross said that limiting council positions would give more citizens more of an opportunity to serve. Ross said he recognizes the pressures of time on Council with prepping for council meetings and all of the additional outside meeting. .. a.. said ` would like to come back to this in the riear future With - First and Second Reading. He proposed that Animal Shelter continue with one Council position, as dictated by statute, GEDCO be reduced to a minimum of 2 Council positions, GGAF be reduced to a minimum of 2 Council I J . izn GTAB be reduced to a minimum ofl Council oositoon. GTEC be reduced to a minimum of I Council position and GUS be reduced to a minimum of o position. Mayor Ross then presented a slide showing residency requirements on each advisory board. He explained determined by state statute. He explained that this would allow more citizens to be able to serve on advisory boards and commissions. Mayor Ross mentioned that the residency requirements do not necessarily make sense since they are not consistent. He mentioned the HARC Board, Strategic Partnerships for Community Service, the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation and the Planning and Zoning Commission. He went on to explain Ctmmissi#A v-1tv4 • tit, r` f- `•uireis tasked with choosing someone in his or her district to serve on this commission. He suggests that all other boards be allowed to have members from City Limits and the ETJ. w--xtsj -qixce e,2ck Ctuxcilmex6er Brainard said that this would increase the pool of good potential applicants. Me said that ETJ residents are still -• in the community.t • t if yout• not •.y taxes why get voice.r explained some #- own a building i business on iuare. Fought said it is logicalo assume that those who are subjected to the rules are those who should have a voice. Gipson agrees that as the city grows, there are many qualified citizens living in the ETJ and this would allow for .: bigger #••, of • M.: :. .. Gipson said he is in favor of presented ty. Mayor Ross. agreed that council membership on boards and commissions should be lowered, Mayor •g -i that all boards t commissions,exception t . Ethics Commissions, change the membership requirements to include City Limits or C. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Presentation and discussion on the DRAFT Ordinance "Illicit Discharge of pollutants into the MS4 or Conveyances -- Nat Waggoner, PMP@, Transportation Analyst and Skye Masson, Assistant City Attorney He presented the item with the following topics: Purpose Illicit Discharge Defined Activities Related to Illicit Discharge Draft Ordinance Permit Requirements - Only Rain in the Drain Next Steps — Asked for Council's Direction Fought said hereadthe material and is not an advocate. He asked if there were federal and state legislations that cover this. Waggoner explained that the State requires local municipalities with populations of 50,000 or more to regulate the illicit discharge statutes themselves. Brainard asked Waggoner if we have any choice. Waggoner said no. He explained that the City is required to assure compliance. Brainard asked about practical effect to developers. Waggoner gave an example of grass clippings and the functionality and prevention of flooding. He explained that the City would need to educate the public. People put grass clippings in the storm sewer. He gave a second example with chlorinated pools which backwash right to street. Waggoner said that the City of Houston now requires a separate drain system into the sanity Qystem for pools, Brainard asked more on the practical effect. Waggoner said the City is not required to log i,r certify the reception of the permit& He agreed that there would be the effect of a higher work load to the City staff. Mayor Ross asked about the magnitude of this ordinance, Waggoner said this was a minor facet of the 2.pproved budget item. Morgan answered that the estimated ordinance costs would be in the range of 60 to 80 thousand dollars, Brainard said that he does not like the state to cram down regulations that are obtrusive� Brainard then agreed that the public Will need to be educated in these matters. Hesser said this Is a very big document. He asked Waggoner if the property owner was responsible for violations of accidental grass clippings being washed into the sewer system during aggoner explained that the General Manager will mandate what constitutes a violation. Skye Masson then spoke regarding the due process, She said the General Manager would issue a compliance order. The property owner would have an opportunity to appeal. They would have the ability to sue, if needed. Masson explained the burden would be to the property owner. Hesser then asked if it has been quantified that this is a problem. Brainard asked if this originates with the federal government. Waggoner answered yes. Jim Briggs then spoke on instances where the property owner is dumping grass clippings into the storm sewer. He explainee that this occurs nationwide and that it does affect the water quality� Hesser asked about the distinction between bio degradable material and other material. He questioned why the City would need to go to this length . Mayor Ross recessed the Council to Executive Session at 4:35 PM under Section 551.071, Section 551.074 and Section 551.087 of the Local Government Code. 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. D. 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. - Public Safety Operations and Training Facility— Project Report See. 551.074: Personnel Matters - City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal See. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project Voyager Adjournment Workshop adJourned at 6:00 PN4 Approved by the Georgetown City Council on Date Dale Ross, Mayor