HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 01.12.2016 CC-WNotice of a Minutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
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Policy Develop men t/Rev iew Workshop—Call to order at 3:00 PM
Mayor Ross called the meeting rd 3:00 PM. All CU be with theexception ofA
Eby, District 1 endTy Gipson, District 4. CmuncUmem6erEby arrived at3.1Op&iand C#unoihnennberGipaonarrived
et3.16PM.
A. Gabriel Park, West Side Park, Garay ParW—Lauhe
Brewer, Assistant City Manager and Kimberly Garrett, Director of Parks and Recreation
Garrett spoke on the item. She provided presentation regarding to the Parks Master Plan. Garrett
thanked Council for their continued support. Garrett went nnhuexplain various awards and recognitions that the
City has received.
Garrett startedwith eslide showing the agenda pfthe item, She mentioned that h b Parks Master Plan isa
large file but can befound onthe City's website. TheMaster Plan was started io2OO7and adopted in2QO9
explained Garrett. She said that an assessment of the current parks was taken and then the public was asked for
their input and concerns. The Master Plan then provided a set of recommended priorities. The scope ofdh
Master Plan is 15 years. Garrett went on to say that although the Plan lists both high and low priorities, she will
concentrate on the high priorities for this presentation. She went on to speak on land acquisition, acquiring and
preserving flood plain corridors, improvements to existing parks, recreation facilities, hike and bike trails and the
natural habitat and nature areas. Garrett said that picnic tables and park restrooms continue to be a priority.
Garrett then spoke pnpark development. She explained that securing funding for Garay Park is a high priority'
with asuccessful bond. She spoke unthe approved first phase cfSan Gabriel Park. All cfthese priorities 1nthe
Master Plan, explained Garrett, drove the 2008 Parks Bond of $35.5 million dollars.
Garret said that the Parks Advisory Board wanted toaddress aquaticsimaum*. They conducted ecomprehensive
study in2O13and made recommendations for renovations. Garret presented the Aquatics Master Plan and again
spoke pnthe priorities. She spoke on the renovations to the Village Pool, River Ridge Pool and the Williams Drive
Pool. Garrett said that the ReoCenter pools are highly utilized and well maintained. She said that the Tennis
Center pool iebeing kept functional until further plans are made.
Garret spoke onrelated accomplishments and oncurrent projects. She presented information onthe San Gabriel
Park Bank Stabilization. She then spoke onthe Williams Drive Pool Renovation and accessibility andpadNng
issues. She saidd7completion expected insummer 2O16. Garrett spoke onthe VFW Park Renovation. She
said that there were three girls' softball fields inneed nf renovation. She also mentioned the need for parking
improvement there and the 2nd Street rehob'meffect. Garrett mentioned the Master Plan for the Westside Park.
This project will not begin until there are roads inthe area.
Garrett then addressed passive e|emenbaand active elements. She showed the Westside Park future
development, the San Gabriel park renovation. Garrett explained the Phase 1and Phase 2Construction and
estimates. She explainedtheneadforpheainginonder0otakecmmofthehwarandtheae|amandeno. She said
that San Gabriel Park ioaheavily used park and great for the community.
Garrett then spoke on Garey Park. She said that the plans are 24% detail designed and will be100% by the first
part of February. She showed the Garey Park Bonds and the Memorandum of Understanding and elements in
the Master Plan. Garret passed out the MOU and the proposed first amendment. She explained that the plan
was originally intended to begin upon Mr. Garey's passing. Mr. Garay has now asked that the plan be put into
development immediately. He intends to move out the house so that he can see the Park development prior to
his passing. Garrett explained the funding agreement and the proposed amendments.
Garrett showed slides on the sources of funding and for development, Option A.8and Cand
provided ahandout for the Council. She said that the sources for funding will bethe 2OD8park bond and Mr. Jack
Garey.
Master Plan Elements Option AofGmreyPark includes:
Aamyhouse & performance venue
Equestrian
Play/dog rant
Camping retreat
Gatehouse and caretaker house
Master Plan Elements Option BofGaray Park includes:
Garay house/lperformance venue
Equestrian
Play/dog rant
Gatehouse and caretaker house
Defers the 'camping element
Master Plan Elements Option CofGaray Park includes:
Garay house & performance vemm .
Play/dog rant
Camping retreat
Gatehouse and caretaker house
Defers equestrian portion
Garrett spoke onthe amendments proposed and explained that 'Mr. Gareywould like +usee the full development
cfGaeyPark inhis lifetime. Hewould like todevelop the Park with ouconcern for phases ufdevelopment.
Brainard asked about the number of visitors and how they arrived adthe number. Garrett said that astudy was
done ontypical visitor counts iothese types offacilities.
Gonzalez asked if guests'could accidentally becounted twice. Garrett spoke onnon-resident fee differentials.
Gonzalez asked what the fees would befor both resident and non`msidanL Garret said that the proposed fees at
this time are *3for residents and $Ofor non-meidents. Garret explained that pavilion rentals are already included
inthe numbers. Gonzalez asked for clarification anthe numbers. Heasked that itbebroken out hoshow what
portion was pavilion and 'what portion was park entry fees. Garrett said she will behappy toprovide the
information and will bring specific numbers back hoCouncil.
Mr. Garay addressed the Council. Hesaid that hedid not realize the amended hUOUhad not been signed until
this last Thursday, Garey said that when the development was cleared to go forward last April, he and his wife
began constructiontheir home ad plannedto vacatethe park home. He saidthat h wanted to put up $5
million dollars then and go forward with all plans. Garey said it is important to him to go forward with the park as
originally planned. He would like to see the development begin as soon as possible and reach completion in 3
years, He noted that the amended agreement says the same. Garay said he does not want this donated land put
off any further. He wants to see a commitment of 3 years. He added that he is looking forward to it. Garey said
that he could put up the $5 million tomorrow if necessary, He wants the park completed in a timely fashion and
does not want to see it phased out. Garey said that if the equestrian or camping elements are not included it
would not be the Garay Park that has been advertised.
Fought thanked Ganayand said h appreciated the detail ofthe cost pages. Hesaid that the difference inprice |o
small. Hesaid that a significant difference incapital ioshown. Fought would like tobeobligated toget itdone.
Hesser asked what the time of completion would be if phased out instead of all at once. Morgan said that the
amended agreement would require 'tho projecttobecompleted in3years. Morgan confirmed that this would be
over 3tax years and explained the 'significance. Heconfirmed that the project could becomplete in3years,
Mayor Ross explainedUha1January1.2O1Gwould bothe beginning ofthe 3years commitment, bringing
completion inJanuary of2O1S.
Hesseragreed with Fought regarding the small significance inthe numbers and that the Gareypark project should
begin immediately and the City should honor the 2year commitment.
Morgan said that the Gorey05million would beinMo 2016i
Gemyasked why the amended agreement had not been signed. Hesaid hewould like tosee itsigned going
forward, Bareysaid hedoes not want 1ucause any delay.
Gipson agreed with starting the project and sticking to their word. He said there is no other option. Gipson said
this gift iaamazing and the City needs tohonor Mr. Garey'awishes.
Eby said she agrees with Gipson and thanked Gareyfor the incredible gift.
wouldGonzalez said he like to know more about the total bond issue. Garnet|showed the slide from the
presentation, which showed $1.5 million already issued and $85 million debt issue, or approximately $525,000 in
debt service, The slide showed 3.596over e2Oyear bond option.
Gonzalez suggested the City spread to a 25 year bond option for this project. He said it would shave the impact to
the tax payers .and ease the burden.
Morgan said the next workshop will beonthe spring debt sales. Heexplained that the savings will beshown and it
will beshown how itwould work.
Jonmwoasked how much ofthe 2OD8park bond was allocated !oSan Gabriel park project. Garrettaukj$10
milliondollars. Jonrowe asked how this would implement a capital improvement plan. Morgan said that he will be
happy buprovide these figures tothe Council. Heexplained tbatther*ieubondwiththevotenaonbotbofthese
projects and that the City is obligated to San Gabriel Park which is currently used more. 8oreyPark iaofuture
use park,
Morgan said long range debt plan has allowed for the San Gabriel park project and will show both during the
presentation atnext workshop.
Ross asked ifMorgan could show how Uzcarry onwith both San Gabriel and GaneyParks. Garrett explained that
the phasing for San Gabriel Park has limitations.
Morgan said itiaimportant forCounci|toundarsi ndtheovanoUdebtanm|yaisandaphngdebtaaoe. Hasaid that
Council would need tuvote toauthorize the Mayor bzsign the agreement.
Gonzalez suggested waiting until everyone is comfortable with the information.
Fought said Garey Park is a gift and should be considered differently.
Gonzalez said both are effected byfunding.
Ross said both could beand should beconsidered and instructed staff ioget the information onnext available
agenda. Morgan said itwill bepnthe next council meeting agenda. Action toapprove the amendment will be
placed onthe regular meeting agenda.
B. Presentation and discussion of Austin Avenue Improvement Project — Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities
and Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst
Jim Briggs spoke mnthe Austin Avenue Improvements. Hespoke nnbridge testing and provided Council with
information and results. Hespoke onthe TXDDTreport regarding the Austin bridges. Heexplained that City
funds were allocatedfonth testing. He then spokeonfederal support. Hesaid 1tisnot possible 1ufund 1o09&sd
a local level. Briggs said that the report needs to be evaluated by Council, staff and the community. He explained
that the process is critically important. Briggs went on to say that the bridges are a community asset and
community involvement is necessary. Briggs said the timeline appears that the City would have 10 to 20 years for
sufficientlife. He went onto speak on environmental components, Briggs said that other funding should be
considered and it will take time to do things correctly.
Briggs providedapreoenhationunthopuqposeoftheprojectondeentedhodeliverapnojeotupdateandcunOmn
Council direction. The presentation included the following:
Potential next steps
Project overview
Project history
Forensic Results from the study
Repair and Replacement Options
Cost Analysis
Considerations for Safety and Design
Task Orders
Briggspresented a slide from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) Review and explained that
the board approved proceeding hothis Council discussion.
Briggs gave afunding explanation onhow toreceive federal funds for this type ofproject. Briggs explained what
the task order is for and the need for an action plan with community involvement to be brought back to the Council
for review. He explained that the environmental services and determinations would be an extensive process in
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Briggs went on to explain the Public Involvement and the that wouldneed hobetaken including:
Consultant on staff to provide detailed information for intelligent decision making.
Landscape architecture - a big part of the project
Survey explained — utility locating etc.
Preparation of 30% plans, specifications and estimate (Morrow Street to 31d Street)
Briggs .then spoke ontimelines and the importance of movingforward with the 3D96design. Heexplained that the
process will be'notimely that the work should begin onthe front end soon. Hesaid hawould like tohold the first
public meetings around February 18.2U1G.
Ross asked ifthis was fact gathering. Hesaid the decision torehab orreplace will probably boneeded bythe end
ofthe year 2O1S. Briggs agreed. Hesaid that Council approving going forward will not limit future decisions.
C. Discussion and review ofthe Ethics Statutes including the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information
Act. the City's Ethics Ordinance and State Conflict ofInterest laws and Disclosure requirements — Skye Masson,
Interim City Attorney
Masson spoke and provided mpnsaantatiovof the City Council EthicsOrientstion\oimofordimouoa1on She
explained that most cfthe information was likely review. She presentedethicatmininghzrtheTexueOpen
Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act, the City's Ethics Ordinance and State Conflict of Interest laws and
Disclosure requirements.
Masson first spoke onclosed sessions (executiveaoeoiona) She explained thagfina|octionfrnmanexeoudwe
session item is taken in open meeting with the exception of competitive matters.
Masson spoke next onpublic information requests. She summarized how requests are registered and tracked.
Jonrowe asked about the potential of the City charging a fee if there are a number of extra requests. Masson
explained thtit ispossible but has been determined hubaperhaps more nfeburden than ohelp. Masson has
been educating staff onwhat ran becharged and how 1oapproach. She said that itissomething they are
working on. Masson explained that 1t|opossible to pass a resolution for frequent flyers (those who are excessive
in the number of Masson said dis important that all requests are treated equally. She explained that
the burden oftracking staff time presents diminished returns.
Masson spoke on conflicts of interest and the regulations regarding a business entity and real property. Masson
explained that when considering conflicts of interest, only 1 st degree relatives need to be considered.
Masson went ontudiscuss the Ethics (}pd|nenceoftheCity. Ethics are dictated bythe State, but also bythe
City's ordinance concerning ethics regulations. Masson explained that the Georgetown Ordinance iamuch more
Ross asked |fi1would behelpful 8mjust follow state rules, Masson said that she believes so. She explained that it
was the Ethics Commission members who added the additional City Ordinance. Masson 'would like ho'see some
clarification. And agrees that state statute would serve fine. Masson explained that much ofthe city ordinance io
vague and confusing and difficult tofollow.
Ross asked ifCouncil wanted tojust adopt the state version. Masson explained that the Ethics Commission
would have toconvene toreview and bring toCouncil. Council can then approve their recommendations ornot.
Masson went on to say that during oconflict of interest one must disclose, refrain and abstain.
Mayor Ross recessed the Workshop Meeting to Executive Session under Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074
at 4:21 PM.
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
- Meet and Confer Fire
Sec. 551.072: Deliberation Regarding Real Property
- Deliberation regarding the conveyance of easements to Enterprise Crude Pipeline, LLC
Sec. 561.074: 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
Adjournment
,virm- imna=-UTMIT-T.A.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on I-N-LI2
Date
Dale Ross, Mayor Attest: City Sect ary