HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.24.2015 CC-WNotice of Minutes oir at Nxieetimy of aie
G,ovei,ning Body of the
city or (,.e(Irgetown, 'rexas
Tuesday, November 2.1, 2015
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 4:00 PM at the Council Chambers, at
101 E. 711 St., Georgetown, Texas
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Policy Developtuent/Review NVorkshop — Call to ordei- at 4:00 PAM
The Ma yoi- called the iiieeting to of -der at 4:01 PNI
A. Presentation regarding the proposed Parmer Ranch Municipal Utility District (MUD) — Jordan Maddox,
Principal Planner and Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
Johnson said that he had shown the Mayor the plans for the dedicated space in the future City Hall for the
Mayor and CouncUmembers-
Johnson the municipal court and council chambers and described expansion intentions. He
emphasized the high ceilings that would be part of the municipal court and council chambers layout.
Brainard asked Johnson how large the space would befor municipal court and council chambers and how it
compared tothe presentfaoi|ity. Johnson said the new 'facility would accommodate 2Onchairs, instead of
the current capacity of1OUchairs.
Johnson went onhoshow conceptual plans for future use ofthe Light and Waterworks Building. He explained
that this isconcept only at this time, Hethen explained the public event space, which will also have tall
ceilings.
Johnson then gave onupdate iothe parking situation. Heexplained that the GC/Tbuilding would lose 24
spaces and the library would lose 2Ospaces. Hesaid that this leaves o72surplus parking space minimum.
Johnson went onhosay that the site survey had been completed.
Mayor Ross asked Johnson about the surplus space and if it would be accommodating the City's future
growth. Johnson answered that i1mmu|d, Hesaid that aTraffic Impact Analysis was currently underway.
Johnson said that hehoped kzcome back tothe Council onDecember 8th with updated information and went
ontoexplain the next steps.
David Morgan explained that some of the exterior of the building will be included in the updated report.
Johnson said that actual construction plans would be presented in summer 2016.
Gipson inquired about neighborhood meetings. He wanted to knowifthe City was getting good feedback and
ifthe meetings were well attended. Johnson said that the City was getting good feedback and that the
meetings were well attended.
Jonrowecomplimented the pace ofthe project and thanked staff.
Mayor Ross described oletter that hehad received regarding afire incident inGeorgetown. The letter
complimented the Fire Chief and his team and the Police Officers that had been on site. Ross read
the letter and congratulated Chief Sullivan and Chief Nero and their staff. Mayor Ross thanked them for
keeping everyone safe.
C. Presentation on proposed fire flow standards for residential development -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief and
Dave Hall, Chief Building Official
Sullivan described the 2012 201 Hedescribed the fire flow standards
that were under practice. He explained that it was important that the fire code was consistent with other
cities. He explained the feedback that had been received. David Morgan said that this update came from
feedback he had received, specifically related to residential requirements.
Sullivan went on to describe the confusion with code and fire flow. He explainedtha the fire flow was
the amount of water needed to distinguish a fire. Sullivan said that fire flow was determined by total area.
He went on to describe fire separations. Sullivan then spoke on the Red Book requirements for residential
building. He describe the requirement of minimums needed for the most effective way to distinguish a fire.
Sullivan then presented atable that showed the amount cf water neededforeaohh/peofoonubuoUun. He
presented epractical analysis with 'examples oftypes ofhomes and densities. Heexplained that they have
been looking eddiffering standards for sufficient safe water practices.
Sullivan explained the benefit toinsure consistent development. Haexplained how the correct `analysis would
lower the threshold mnresidential construction. Heexplained how it1mnot necessary tmapply commercial
development requirements horesidential construction.
Mayor Ross asked Sullivan ifhehad talked todevelopers. Morgan answered, explaining that they had been
meeting with developers regarding the issue.
Hesser asked if the pipe size was significant. Sullivan said the pipes in the ground are the same. He went on
to say that there is an 8 inch minimum for new construction in Georgetown and that some of the older areas
have 6 inch pipes.
Wesley Wright spoke and explained that 1500 gallons per minute of water flow must be provided.
Hesser asked if there outside ofthe City that were not compliant. Wright said that there
were areas in the ETJ that will need to be upgraded to at least 6 inches. He said that 6 inch pipe is also
allowed onshort ou|-da^ ooaendthetthetnanamisoinnnfwater requires 24 inches. Hesnerwanted tVknow if
the code accommodates the 15OOgallons per minute, Wright said yes and that Chief Sullivan's proposal is
accepted inthe developer community.
Gipson asked if there were plans to educate citizens and developers. Morgan answered, saying, ifthe
Council was comfortable with the plan, the City would create a plan for the education.
Hesoerasked Morgan ifthere would beany reason not Vaadopt the plan. yNorgenaaid that staff sees no
reason tenot adopt it. Heexplained that this imaresponse ioasafety element.
Heseersaid that howants tmconsider anappeal process with the new adoption. Heasked Sullivan hocome
back huCouncil with the appeal process. Sullivan said there imalready anappeal process through the
Building Standards Commission.
Morgan said there iamore work hodotofinalize the plan bycreating theUaxibiUtyandundemtandingofhpw
the code ieapplied. He explained that there is a need for better clarity for the development community.
Mayor Ross said the document itself is cumbersome and agreed that clarity and simplification is needed.
Mayor Ross recessed the meeting uuExecutive session at4:48P[Nunder Sections 55iD71.51.872,551.D74
and 551.086
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 55l,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
- Fire Meet and Confer
Sec. 551.072: Deliberation Regarding Real Property
- Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
- Deliberation regarding the acquisition of real property from C.L. Thomas Holdings, LLC in connection with the FM 1460
Road Improvement Project
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
- Deliberation regarding the acquisition of real property from Anne Giddings and John Giddings in connection with the FM
1460 Road Improvement Project
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
- Deliberation regarding the acquisition of real property from A.C. Weir Properties, Ltd. in connection with the Southwest
Bypass Project
Sec. 661.074: Personnel Matters
- City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
Sec. 551.086 Competitive Matters and Sec. 661.071 Consultation with Attorney
Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Advisory Board (GUS):
- Discussion of Interconnection Agreement with ESS Rabbit Hill Project, LLC
Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Advisory Board (GUS)
- Discussion of Site Lease Agreement with ESS Rabbit Hill Project LLC
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on
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Dale Ross,
Attest: City Secr�Tb