HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.14.2016 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101 E.
714 St., Georgetown, Texas
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance, with the exception of
Ty Gipson, Councilmember District 5.
Regular Session
(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 551.)
A. Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
Mayor Ross said that he had no comments to share, but would like to welcome Assistant City Manager, Laurie
Brewer. Brewer is sitting in for City Manager, David Morgan, who is on vacation.
City Council Regional Board Reports
Campo Boards meeting Monday regarding Ione star rail
Announcements
- Summer Fan Drive
- Music on the Square Concerts
- Dive -In Movie
Action from Executive Session
Mayor Pro Tem, Steve Fought, said that there was no action to be taken from Executive Session.
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that may be acted 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 of the Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held May 18, 2016 and the
minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 -- Shelley Nowling, City
Secretary
C. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $91,006.32 to Infor Public Sector,
Incorporated for annual maintenance on the Infor Enterprise Asset Management software system -- Chris
Bryce, Information T Director
D. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Suddenlink Communications to provide
dedicated Internet services for a total of $160,380.00 over three years — Greg Berglund, Assistant IT Director
E. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to recommend contracting with DecorIQ of Fate, Texas, pending City
Council appropriation in the FY2017 budget, in the amount not to exceed $87,400.00 for the leasing,
installation, maintenance, and removal of the 2016 holiday lights, the installation and maintenance of the
building cornice lights, and the installation and removal of the holiday wreaths and tree -- Jack Daly,
Assistant to the City Manager
Councilmember Hesser asked to have Item E moved to the Legislative Regular Agenda.
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety, with exception of
Item E, which will be brought to the Legislative Regular Agenda.
Approved: 6-0 (Gipson absent)
Legislative Regular Agenda
E. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to recommend contracting with DecorlQ of Fate, Texas, pending City
Council appropriation in the FY2017 budget, in the amount not to exceed $87,400.00 for the leasing,
installation, maintenance, and removal of the 2016 holiday lights, the installation and maintenance of the
building cornice lights, and the installation and removal of the holiday wreaths and tree -- Jack Daly,
Assistant to the City Manager
Item E was moved from the Statutory Consent Agenda at the request of Councilmember Hesser
Councilmember Hesser asked for clarification on the funding sources for the holiday lights.
Jack Daly, the Assistant to the City Manager, said that even though it seems extremely early to be talking about
Christmas lights, it is necessary to secure the renewal early. The funding will be pending in the 2017 budget
which will be discussed at length throughout the summer.
Hesser asked about a plan for the distribution of funding. Daly said the base budget funding will be $49,000,
paid for by the Utility System. Daly explained that the County would pay $2,000. He went on to explain that the
town square building facade lights, which are displayed all year round, cost approximately $21,000. Daly said
that the Convention and Visitors Bureau pays $4,200 for the installation of wreaths and the Christmas tree in
front of the courthouse. Daly explained that this year's plan and funding is identical to last year's plan.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Hesser to approve item E
Approved: 6-0 (Gipson absent)
F. Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
First Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2016 Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
("GEDCO") Budget for the Retail Strategy and Recruitment Plan -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director (action
required)
Leigh Wallace, the City's Finance Director, spoke on the proposed amendments to the GEDCO Budget for Retail
Strategy and a Recruitment Plan. She explained that the ordinance is a formality to appropriate the monies that
Council has previously approved.
Wallace read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Brainard to approve Item F
Approved: 6-0 (Gipson absent)
G. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance to rezone 11.168 acres of the John Sutherland Survey,
located at 4950 Jim Hogg Road, from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District -- Sofia
Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, the City's Planning Director explained the rezoning request. She explained the location and
described the property. Nelson then showed an aerial view of the property and the future land use map. Nelson
described the intersection and collector road. Nelson explained that a signal with many capabilities for future use
had been installed at this intersection.
Nelson presented a slide showing C-1 Local Commercial
Nelson said the Planning Department had received public comments of concern regarding connectivity and the
timing and study requirements of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA).
Nelson said there are two important things to keep in mind. She explained that the connectivity concern exists
with or without the rezoning of this property and should not be a criteria for the rezoning. Nelson reminded
Council that there was a workshop from the UDC on connectivity requirements in April of this year.
Nelson explained the timing and study of the TIA. She noted that this would be at the site development stage.
Nelson said the item tonight is at the zoning stage. The TIA is done at the development stage and the TIA is
currently under review. Nelson said that the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval with a
6-1 vote and that staff is also recommending approval.
Nelson read the ordinance caption
Mayor Ross called the Public Hearing at 6.20 PM. Persons signed up to speak on Item G included William
McGavran, David Mann, Beth Purcell, Patricia Cocker, Debbie Sanders, Kevin Locke and Marshall Friedman.
Comments and Concerns voiced by the speakers included the following:
Does not oppose development of the super market
Adds to the traffic
Only egress to 619 homes
City and County can't agree
Major safety concern
Congested traffic
Developer is studying recommendations
City and County representatives recognize the need
Solutions must take place prior to the development
Not against rezoning, just concerned with safety
Need more connectivity
Safety issues are huge
Need connection to Williams Drive
Wants grocery store
Store would relieve congestion on Williams and DB wood
Extension of Highland Springs to Williams should be necessary
Need for alternate route
Planning needs to take place
Safety compromised
C-1 instead of C-3 zoning questioned
Guarantees of Highland Springs — is it really going to happen?
3 gas stations in 1 mile radius
Slides were shown of the Oak Meadows Site, the Jim Hogg Traffic Flow and Solutions. Solutions included
connector roads and traffic signals.
Mayor Ross closed the public hearing at 6.35 PM.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to approve Item G
Fought thanked the citizens for their thoughts. He said Williams Drive will be developed and that Council would
like to shift the tax burden of the area to commercial instead of all residential. He explained that many people
voice a need for another grocery store.
Approved: 6-0 (Gipson absent)
H. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance to rezone approximately 3.093 acres of the N. Porker
Survey, located at 206 E. Janis Drive, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) District to the Low Density
Multifamily (MF -1) District -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, the City's Planning Director, explained the rezoning request. She presented an exhibit of the
property, described the zoning request and showed a map of the area. Nelson then described surrounding
properties with images of the same. Nelson said that the area is predominantly single family attached homes.
Nelson described the future land use criteria. She then described the mixed use designation and the
development. Nelson explained that the City has other mixed use areas including walkable areas and retail and
commercial uses.
Nelson showed images and described the Williams Drive Gateway Redevelopment Plan. She explained that the
area is subject to the Rivery Blvd. Extension and that the City is currently in the final design stage of this
roadway. Nelson said it is estimated to be complete in approximately 12 more months.
Nelson displayed and explained a slide on Low Density Multifamily Development Standards (MF -1).
Nelson spoke on the UDC Section 3.06.030 and what the City Council shall consider as approval criteria for
zoning changes:
Nelson then spoke on the Staff Analysis with Criteria established.
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X The zoning change is coni with the Comprelit ePan
X The zoning change promotes the health, safety or general voifare
of Unit City and the sale ordl and hent'drtul development of the
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X The Zoning change is compi with the present zoning and
conanning uses of nearby properly and with the chards of the
neighborhood. and
X The ptopedyto be rezoned m sunable'or uses permided by the
dpVict that would be applied by the propose: amendment.
Nelson presented the Staff Recommendations.
Nelson read the ordinance caption.
Mayor Ross called the Public Hearing at 6.50 PM. Persons signed up to speak on Item H included Barbara
Grergen for Betsey Mahoney, Mark Kimball, Joseph Thompson, Melissa Thompson, Marshall Friedman,
Elizabeth Mahoney and Tim Haney.
Comments and Concerns from the speakers included:
Best use for property is single residential
Street does not have sidewalks
Walkers are not safe
Entrance from Janis is only 47 feet wide
Restrictions from City should call for a minimum of 50 feet
Drainage will be a problem
188 unit apartment building was opened last year causing traffic congestion already
No green space in area
Highly concentrated population
Low income areas with high concentrations increase crime
Traffic
Crime
Extension of Rivery will establish more residential living areas
Area Gose to jobs
Good concept for the area
New construction must be thoughtfully considered
Not beneficial to already established residents
Privately owned homes better — take pride in ownership
Access to Rivery Blvd. would be best
Drive by shooting off of Janis in April
Crime is increasing
Safety must be considered
Thought to multifamily is because of where property is sandwiched
Only logical land use
Single family — not adequate room to build
Will not be a low income rental, it will be a condominium development
Mayor Ross closed the public hearing at 7.05 PM. He then reopened with another speaker at 7.06 PM and
closed the hearing again at 7.07 PM.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Hesser to approve Item H.
Brainard said he will vote against this rezoning request because the opening on Janis Drive is not good for the
existing neighbors. He said he would reconsider when Rivery Blvd. opens and Council is able to see how it all
works.
Ross asked Nelson where Rivery Blvd. comes through to Williams Drive. Nelson said Rivery will touch the
eastern tip of this property. Ross asked if that would be a traffic change later. Nelson said staff will need to
review the comprehensive plan with the new arterial. Ross asked if that would lead to possible restrictions for
access. Nelson said if the property is developed before Rivery is completed, it would limit the current access.
Hesser said he attended the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting when this was approved. He asked
Nelson about the density. Nelson said 14 units per acre, which would allow 42 units. The developer spoke and
said because the property is long and narrow, density will only be 24 or 25 units. He said it would not be
practical to do more. Nelson said minimums and maximums are reviewed by policy by staff and are not
reviewed by development specifics.
Failed: 2-4 (Brainard, Fought, Eby, Jonrowe opposed, Gipson absent)
Discussion and possible direction regarding new signage for the Downtown and Old Town Overlay Districts --
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
Matt Synatschk, the City's Historic Planner, presented the proposed new signage for the Downtown and Old
Town Overlay Districts. He described the intention of the new signage to differentiate the districts of the City and
explained that this would help with tourism and enhance the historic properties.
mefits of district signage
Synatschk explained the numbers of signs and intersections:
• Downtown Historic District —65 Total Intersections (130 signs)
• Old Town Historic District -191 Total Intersections (382 signs)
• National Register Districts —4 Districts, 4 Signs per district (16 signs)
Synatschk explained how the signage had been reviewed by staff and presented images of the proposed
signage. He spoke on the architectural inspiration of the City buildings and the intent to carry that into the street
signs.
Synatschk asked for Council direction and spoke on next steps.
Brainard thanked Synatschk and said the signs look great. He asked Synatschk to pull up the Martin Luther King
Blvd. sign again. Brainard asked why one was different from the other. Synatschk explained that the rounded
sign would be on top of the rectangular sign as the two streets of an intersection are labeled.
Jonrowe said these are a vast improvement over the brown signs presented previously. She said she likes the
way they keep up with the historic architectural influence. Jonrowe asked Synatschk if he needed direction or
approval from Council.
Mayor Ross explained that the item is not in need of a vote and that if Council has no objections, staff would be
permitted to proceed with the signage project. Council had no objections.
Project Updates
J. 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—
Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Mayor Ross asked Assistant City Manager, Laurie Brewer, if she had any project updates to share. Brewer gave
an update on the gas leak with Atmos Energy the previous day. She explained that there are only 20 homes
that do not have service. These remaining homes without service are because people who have not been home,
as the fix has to happen on the inside of the home. These customers will have service restored immediately as
soon as they call in.
Brewer spoke on Catalyst Commercial, who has been retained to recruit business and retail for the City. They
will be presenting a workshop at the library the following day at 8 AM.
Public Wishing to Address Council
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.
K. -At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the City Council
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vemon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the
items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session.
L. 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
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
Adjournment
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 7.25 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on a $ u ('O
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Dae oss, Mayor
Attest' Ci S retary