HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.28.2016 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101 E.
Th St., Georgetown, Texas
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance, with the exception of
Councilmember Keith Brainard, District 2.
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
City Council Regional Board Reports
There were no regional board reports.
Announcements
- Summer Fan Drive
- Music on the Square Summer Concerts
- Austin Avenue Bridges Open House
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to approve the purchase of real property from Douglas R. Bins (Parcel 7),
plus closing costs, the payment of relocation benefits, and actual moving expense, in connection with the Rivery
Blvd. Extension Project on the terms discussed in Executive Session.
Approved: 6 — 0 (Brainard absent)
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 Workshop and Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying a meet and confer agreement with the
Georgetown Associations of Professional Fire Fighters -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director
D. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a voluntary termination of the Gantt Aviation land lease for the
hangars located at 221 Stearman Drive on the Georgetown Municipal Airport — Russ Volk, C.M., Airport
Manager
E. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Facility Lease with Wood Aviation, Inc. for the hangars located
at 221 Stearman Drive on the Georgetown Municipal Airport with an annual lease rate of $75,600.00 -- Russ
Volk, C.M., Airport Manager
F. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for Wood Aviation, Inc. to operate as a General
Fixed Base Operator (GFBO) on the Georgetown Municipal Airport -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager
G. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to award the Airport Aviation Fuel contract to Avfuel Corporation for a
period of two years, with three, one year options, effective 1 Oct 2016 for an estimated annual cost of
$2,500,000.00 -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager
H. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Facility Lease with Central Texas Avionics for the hangar
located at 217 Corsair Drive on the Georgetown Municipal Airport with an annual lease rate of $57,616.00 —
Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager
I. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to award a Construction Contract to Westar Construction, Inc., of
Georgetown, Texas, for the construction of the CDBG — University Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project
in the amount of $161,583.00 — Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director.
J. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve the execution of Task Order KCI 16-001 with Kennedy
Consulting, Inc. of Georgetown, Texas, for the design of 135 south bound frontage road sidewalk, in the
amount of $131,800.00 -- Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst
K. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM -16-007 with CDM Smith, Inc. of Austin, Texas,
for professional services related to the Bar Screen at Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant in the
amount of $121,691.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Councilmember Jonrowe asked that item F be pulled from the Statutory Consent Agenda and placed on the
Legislative Regular Agenda.
Motion by Hesser, second by Gipson to approve the Statutory Consent agenda in its entirety, with exception of
Item F, which has been moved to the Legislative Regular Agenda, prior to Item V, in the effort to place it for
discussion with similar items and sponsors.
Approved: 6-0 (Brainard absent)
Legislative Regular Agenda
L. Consideration and possible action regarding vehicular traffic at the intersection of West Majestic Oak Lane
and Apache Mountain Lane in the Sun City Subdivision — Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities
Jim Briggs, the City's General Manager of Utilities, spoke on the item regarding traffic at the intersection of
West Majestic Oak Land and Apache Mountain Lane.
Briggs explained that the information had also been presented in the earlier workshop meeting and was
placed on the legislative regular agenda so that citizens would have the opportunity to share their comments
and concerns.
Briggs began the presentation with the history:
• September 23, 2014: City Council requested a Traffic Impact Analysis
• April 14, 2015: TIA presented to the City Council with a recommendation of a temporary closure
• September 28, 2015: Rocky Hollow Creek Drive opened and the temporary closure began.
• January 19, 2016: Majestic Oak at Apache Mountain re -opened
Briggs provided a map of the area and intersection. He described the area within the City limits and the area
in the County. Briggs explained that CR 245 is now complete and connects to FM 2338, Williams Drive.
Briggs next spoke on the development standards at the time of platting:
• Woodland Park: Williamson County Subdivision Regulations, jointly administered by the City and
the County
• West Majestic Oaks created as local street to serve less than 1,000 Average Daily Trips (ADTs)
based on lots in Woodland Park meeting street, with stub to then "Northern Lands' for connectivity
• Woodland Park Drive created as Collector road to serve less than 2,000 ADT based on lots in
Woodland Park
• No Traffic Impact Analysis was required for the development
• Sun City: Sun City Development Agreement and UDC
• West Majestic Oaks approved as point of connectivity to existing platted local street stub in 81^
Amendment (2012)
Briggs next provided a slide on the UDC Standards for platting today:
• Woodland Park: Would develop under UDC provisions administered by the City and reviewed by
Williamson County:
1. Would develop under Chapter 13: Rural standards vs. Chapter 12: Urban standards
2. West majestic Oaks created as rural residential street to serve less than 1,000 ADT based
on lots in Woodland Park feeding street, with stub to adjacent property for connectivity.
Minimum ROW 50 feet, same as exists today. Minimum pavement width increased to 24
feet from 20 feet.
3. Woodland Park Drive created as Rural Collector road to serve less than 5,000 ADT based
on lots in Woodland Park. Minimum ROW 70 feet, less than exists today, with 30 foot
pavement width. Curb and gutter and sidewalks would not be required today.
4. TIA would be required if total lots generated more than 2,000 ADT.
Briggs next showed the 2015 TIA Results:
• Traffic projections will substantially stay the same in the future
• Rocky Hollow Creek Trail is an alternate for traffic but the model makes the assumption that existing
ADT on Majestic Oaks will continue due to the establishment of habit for current drivers within Sun
City
• The Level of Service at the intersections studies is Level of Service A during peak hours, with "A"
being the optimum evaluation level for roadway congestion analysis
Briggs reviewed the City Council Direction from April 14, 2015
• Study traffic on Majestic Oaks prior to completion of Rocky Hollow Creek Drive to CR 245
• Temporarily close Majestic Oaks at Apache Mountain in Sun City once Rocky Hollow Creek opens
• Re -open Majestic Oaks in 60 -90 days and perform additional traffic studies.
Briggs spoke on the traffic counts. He explained the set requirements, according to the UDC, and spoke on
service levels. He provided a slide on Majestic Oaks Traffic Volume Evaluation:
• Majestic Oaks Average Vehicles Per Day:
• Before closure and Rocky Hollow Creek Trail Opening: 1,467 average VPD
• Post re -opening: 878 average VPD
• Last single day count of 1,093 on May 10, 2016, possible trend towards increasing ADT over time
• Rocky Hollow Creek Trail —2,053 VPD
• Closure and Rocky Hollow Creek Results: Average VPD on Majestic Oaks now below County
Subdivision regulations limits for a local roadway. Trend expectations is that ADT may rise,
however, standards for street classification are for new roadways and will not require change in
classification
Briggs explained that even with a trend upwards in counts, the numbers still fall below the requirements and
asked for feedback from the City Council. He asked if he could answer any questions or if anyone would like
further clarification. Briggs said it is important to understand the issue completely and how all complies with
the UDC.
Briggs explained that the roadway is currently open and the Council could vote to keep it open or make a
change.
Persons signed up to speak on Item L included: Brian Robinson, Rachel Scott, Nora Longoria, Liza
Dominguez, Brian Polk, Chris Mann, Donna Betts, Jean Ann Rider, Eric Grenier, Liesl Grenier, Lester Jones,
Tom Kissinger, Mimi Kile, Marshall Friedman, Daryl Eldridge, Larry Kobrin, Bill Ernser, Alan Adler, Mike
Hausman, Maurine Rothschild, Marc Rothschild, Jerry Schaffer, Jane Kendrick, Don Scott, Ken Steed,
Thomas Ryan, Bobby Cox, Rich Barbee, Ben Butler, Patty Pixley, Kathy Powers, Kurt Schaller
Comments and Concerns from speakers included:
Traffic is higher than reported at the time of the TIA
Traffic growth is eminent
Traffic counts exceed over the 1000 mark
Closure best option for safety
How many citations have been issued?
Don't believe it is unsafe
Covey said would widen road and residents refused, just wanted closed
No accidents
Need more connectivity
Catastrophe puts people at risks
Walking dogs was forced off of sidewalk into rock because of speed
Close road for safety
Empirical evidence — traffic volume is based on a planning requirement. Most would consider 2500
Level of service is A — the best
Connectivity is key
Sun City does not have enough connections
Roads are for vehicles, sidewalks are for pedestrians
Sheriff should ticket the speeders
Emotions drive false facts
Street safety is a problem on every road
Picking fights with neighbors is unacceptable
Closing a connector will cause more problems
Average speed over 40 or 50 mph
Woodland Park is not in city limits, why are we investing time and money
Safety is a County issue, not a City issue
Timed the difference of going CR245 or Majestic Oak - 90 seconds
Counts show Woodland Park and Neighborhood 51 are over counts
City Counts are wrong and not provided enough times
Extra 300,000 vehicles coming through the neighborhood annually
First fatality will close it
Speeding caused jumping out of the way
Sun City drivers are not going to run over your children or dogs
Curves prevent speeding
If left open, real estate value goes down
Drivers need to be careful everywhere
Consider installing speed bumps
Safety not the issue
County denied closure
Closure will be an unwanted precedence
Rocky Hollow unprotected intersection with fatalities
4T Ranch is a protected intersection with traffic light
Covey offered street lights, sidewalks and road expansion — all rejected
Traffic violations should be a police matter
Exits from Sun City are poorly designed
Story telling is misdirected
Why continue this, everything shows to be compliant
This is a County issue
City Council needs to step back
Why can't use road when we are paying for it
Georgetown has spent 175,000 dollars on this of taxpayer's money
Woodland Park does not pay city taxes
How many dollars has Woodland Park spent — nothing
Speeding and safety is Williamson County's responsibility
Can't drive distracted
Near miss while running — almost hit by speeder
Valerie Covey is telling two different things to two different groups
Volume of traffic grew overnight
Majestic Oak called a cut -threw
Why not put up stop signs
Enforce the law
Neighborhood 51 needs the road to be closed
56 homes in neighborhood have driveways that are impossible to back out of
Keep open for future discussion
Too much commercial traffic
Safety more important than 90 seconds of saved time
Counts tell us there is a problem
Stick by the code
No room for sidewalks
Use as emergency access only
Jim Briggs came forward to be available for questions from the City Council.
Motion by Hesser, second by Fought to take no action at this time, leaving the road open.
Fought said the question came up - why did the City get involved. He explained that everyone has to live
together as neighbors. Fought said there is a need to look at people as neighbors. He said that when a
neighbor has a safety problem, he will be happy to get involved. Fought said that when the road was closed,
he expected some steps would be taken by Woodland Park to come up with solutions for safety — roads not
wide enough, no sidewalks, etc. He suggested that Woodland Park should look at a PID bond. Fought said
he expected more productive conversations with the County and it seems the neighborhood did not go far
enough. Fought said with the current numbers, there is no compelling reason to close the road. Fought said
many other roads have outgrown the standard of their original plan. Fought said he would vote to keep the
road open but will advocate for Woodland Park residents to pursue solutions. He added that it is a common
courtesy to not cut through someone else's neighborhood.
Gipson asked Briggs for clarification between the 1000 figure and the 2500 figure and asked when the
studies had been done. Briggs explained that Alliance Transportation Group was a study done by the Pulte
development for evaluation. He said the City did analysis prior to closing the road last year and another
analysis post -closing, in May, to evaluate trends. Briggs said that West Majestic neighborhood did a study in
the spring of 2016 that was also provided in the agenda packet.
Gonzalez thanked everyone for taking the time to share their concerns. Gonzalez said he has been walking
lately and these issues are happening in all neighborhoods. He explained that in a growing city, you cannot
get around it and must learn to accept it and practice safety. Gonzalez does not think that closing the road
because of traffic trending upward makes sense and would not be helpful.
Jonrowe asked Briggs to pull up the map from the earlier presentation. She asked if there are homes still
being built in Sun City. Briggs answered yes and showed on the map where they will be. Jonrowe asked if
these homes were considered in the analysis. Briggs said yes and they are consistent with traffic counts of
Sun City traffic. Jonrowe asked about the northern portion on the map. Briggs said the northern lands had
been included in the analysis. Jonrowe asked about Chapter 12 standards and Chapter 13 standards and
how they are chosen. Briggs said the standard is whether it is in the city or out of the city and the size of the
lots. Jonrowe asked about annexation. Briggs said Woodland Park could not be considered for annexation
because of the large lots and septic, which is considered rural. Jonrowe asked if a road is used by City traffic,
should it be built to urban standards. Briggs said UDC is looking at modifications to that standard. Jonrowe
asked for the definition for connectivity back when 1000 ADT was first configured. Briggs explained the
access of adjoining properties and how points of connection provide access logically. Briggs went on to
explain that this was not an emergency connection. Briggs said there was an emergency connection to the
proposed fire station but this was not it. Jonrowe asked what the shelf life of a TIA is. Briggs said in today's
market about 30 days. Briggs said when standards are tripped, the City goes back to update. Briggs said the
rapid growth that Georgetown is experiencing is causing something today to be outdated tomorrow. Jonrowe
said the City needs a fine policy. Briggs said evaluations are always performed periodically. Jonrowe asked if
the City had any different feedback from the County. Briggs said nothing fundamentally different. Jonrowe
asked about Sun City creating a PID to take care of their own connectivity. Briggs explained how a PID is
funded. Jonrowe asked what the costs would be. Briggs said he does not know but could bring back figures.
Jonrowe asked if there were any other neighborhoods in Sun City that connect to a rural development. Briggs
said there were not.
Eby asked about the point of order. She explained that if it was the will of Council to not want to close the
road, no action is necessary. Eby said she would always choose safety in the scenario of safety versus
convenience. Eby said connectivity problems in Sun City should not be a problem for other neighborhoods.
Eby asked Briggs if this is in compliance with the UDC. Briggs confirmed. Eby asked if the only option is to
open or close the road. Briggs said it would be Council's prerogative to give direction but tonight's discussion
is to determine if the road should be open or closed. He said the road is predominantly a County road and
must be resolved in the County. Briggs said if the City wanted to put in a stop sign, it would have to be at the
edge of Sun City. Anything else would need to be by the county.
Hesser acknowledged there is a problem and said the City has done all that they can and the County must get
involved. Hesser said everyone should take a different route and be a good neighbor.
Approved: 4-2 (Jonrowe and Eby opposed, Brainard absent)
M. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Special Use Permit to allow a multifamily
development in the Local Commercial (C-1) District on a 7.366 acre site being Lot 2 of Wesleyan at Estrella
subdivision, located at 4121 Williams Drive (Live Oak Apartments) — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
(action required)
Councilmember Gipson recused himself from Item M, filed a conflict of interest form with the City Secretary and
left the dais during the discussion of Item M.
Sofia Nelson, the City's Planning Director, presented the item for a special use permit at 4121 Williams Drive.
She said that the applicant was requesting 106 units and went on to describe the property.
Nelson provided the zoning map and described the classification of the property. She next described the
surrounding area uses. Nelson showed the Residential Use Limitation of a C-1 classification:
1. Location and context of multifamily development be secondary and supportive of established
surrounding commercial use.
2. Maximum 50% impervious coverage
3. Setbacks are increased by 15 feet whenever adjacent to residentially zoned properties
4. Maximum 35 foot building height
5. 15 foot building separation between buildings
6. Projects will meet Building Design standards, lighting standards, non-residential landscape
requirements, common amenity requirements and Parkland dedication requirements.
Nelson showed and described the future land use map. She next spoke on the Special Use Permit Approval
Criteria:
1. The proposed special use is not detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding
neighborhood or its occupants.
2. The proposed conceptual site layout, circulation plan, and design are harmonious with the character of
the surrounding area.
3. The proposed use does not negatively impact existing uses in the area and in the City through impacts
on public infrastructure such as roads, parking facilities, and water and sewer systems, and on public
services such as police and fire protection and solid waste collection and the ability of existing
infrastructure and services to adequately provide services.
4. The proposed use does not negatively impact existing uses in the area and in the City through the
creation of noise, glare, fumes, dust, smoke, vibration, fire hazard or other injuries or noxious impact.
Nelson went on to say that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the SUP request 6 — 0. She then
read the ordinance caption.
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 8.40 PM.
Persons signed up to speak on Item M included: Jean Latsha, Jerry Harris, Craig Lintner, Ercel Brashear, David
Hays, Charlie Baker, Walt Doering, Melba Doering, Mary Ellen Kersch, Judy Shepherd, Joe Reedholm and
Karolyn Reedholm,
Comments and concerns from the speakers included:
Important for all to be able to live in Georgetown
Kids better off by going to school with diversity — a plus
Wages haven't kept up with housing costs
40% of Georgetown students on assistance lunch program
Affordable housing is one small step to address the vision statement
Human beings are above the financial capitalization
Affordable housing is a moral responsibility
Georgetown is referred to as elitist and this is not good
Not attracting enough families to establish diversity
Affordable housing is needed
HTC developers are important
This is good for investors and workers
Pricing of housing is impossible for many
All should be able to work, play and retire here
Traffic problems exist with or without affordable housing
Affordable housing does not increase GISD enrollment by many — not as many as housing developments
Workforce housing is necessary
Workforce housing is an asset, not a liability
Council needs to decide what is best for Georgetown
Traffic on Williams Drive is getting worse.
Unforeseen problems have a commonality of no plan
Zoned C-1. Multifamily is an allowed use. Asking for SUP
Financial impact is misunderstood
Tax rolls increase
11 projects average %z million in taxes annually
Commercial venture — not a free ride
No contribution from the City needed
The applicant for the project, Jean Latsha, provided a presentation on the development. She showed images of
the site plan and spoke regarding letters of support. She explained that the request is simply a request for a
special use permit, not a rezoning request. She asked the Council to realize that the request is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan and the UDC.
Mayor Ross closed the public hearing at 9.15 PM.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby to approve Item M.
Fought said the summary sheet showed that staff recommends denial. He asked Nelson to explain staffs
recommendation for denial. Nelson said it is based on the qualifications for a SUP. She explained that in 2014
the requirements changed for C-1 classifications. There was a request from Council to analyze the residential
use limitation and commercial uses in multifamily zoned property. Nelson said there is a portion of undeveloped
property behind this property. Staff looked at the possibility of residential development within the corridor.
Nelson said that staff is still recommending denial. Fought said this is one of three developments going for tax
credit. He said affordable housing is necessary for seniors, workforce and low income, but each with different
requirements. Fought said that the City has a responsibility to create a market condition where employees can
live here. Fought said he objects to low income since we already have more than other cities. Fought said he
would like to postpone this item until staff can come back with recommendations for policy on this.
Motion by Fought to amend the original motion to postpone until staff can provide recommendations for policy.
No second was heard. Mayor Ross announced that the motion dies for lack of a second.
Nelson said that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the SUP with a vote of 5-0.
Jonrowe asked about trees within the project. Nelson referred the question to the applicant. Latsha said there
are no heritage trees that she is aware of, but that the developer would not be asking for any variances for tree
preservation. Jonrowe said she understands staff concerns, but still supports the development. Jonrowe said
the request should be looked at with current policies and not have to wait for future policies.
Hesser said he supports the project because of the location and the need for Georgetown to serve its citizens.
Approved: 4-1 (Fought opposed, Brainard absent, Gipson recused with a filed Conflict of Interest)
N. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning approximately 13.24 acres in the Joseph Fish
Survey, located at 4700 Williams Drive, from the Local Commercial (C-1) and Office (OF) Districts to 9.99 acres
of the High Density Multifamily (MF -2) District and 3.256 acres of the Low Density Multifamily (MF -1) District —
(Merritt Heritage Senior Village) — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, the City's Planning Director, presented the item on a rezoning request for 4700 Williams Drive.
She provided and described the map She said that the property is zoned C-1 and described other properties in
the area. Nelson showed the future land use map and described the mixed use neighborhood. Nelson
described the proposed zoning for the property and the intent to create a transition zone from MF -2 to MF -1.
Renderings of the site plan were shown.
Nelson described Low Density Multifamily Zoning (MF -1):
• Intended for attached and detached multifamily development, including apartments, condominiums, triplexes
and four-plexes
• Development Standards: Max 14 units/acre, Max 12 units/building, Max height 35 ft., Front setback 20 ft.,
Side setback 10/20, Rear setback 10/20, Max IC 50%, 15 ft. buffer yard to RS
Nelson described High Density Multifamily Zoning (Mf -2):
• Intended for attached multifamily development, including apartments, condominiums, triplexes and four-
plexes
• Development Standards: Max 24 units/acre, Max 24 units/building, Max height 45 ft., Front setback 25 ft.,
Side setback 15/30, Rear setback 15/30, Max IC 50%, 15 ft. buffer yard to RS
Nelson showed the UDC Section 3.06.030 which determines the approval criteria that the City Council must
consider when approving a rezoning request.
Nelson said that the Planning & Zoning Commission had unanimously approved the project.
Colby Dennison, the applicant, provided a presentation showing the reasons that mixed use projects are a big
win for Georgetown. He provided images of residents in similar facilities. Dennison explained how the project
was compliant with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan for future land use and mixed use. He explained how the
project addressed the housing element need and spoke on the senior affordable housing deficit in Georgetown.
Dennison spoke on how the developer is a proven team. He went on to explain how the project reduces ultimate
traffic impact on Williams Drive.
Nelson read the caption
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 9.31 PM
Persons signed up to speak on Item N included: Blake Rue, Darlene Duncan, Darren Lewis, Jackie Weissmeier,
Ercel Brashear, Marshall Friedman, Sherry Stevens, Sue Winkles, Geraldine Carolain and Elizabeth Myers
Comments and concerns from the speakers included:
Description of senior living accommodations and living
Resident describing the benefits
Need for more affordable housing
Senior living affordable housing is a wonderful thing
Senior housing provides safety for seniors
Elevators are provided
Each floor has a trash dump — appreciated by seniors
Activities are provided
Need for senior housing in Georgetown
Waiting line for senior affordable is too long
Georgetown is expecting a huge growth in seniors
Unfair to make seniors homeless
They have contributed all of their lives and it is a responsibility to care for them
Need to have established criteria on affordable housing
Taking away land for commercial use in the future
Location needs to be better considered
Property has been marketed for almost 15 years
Tax bill on the property has been paid as $85,000 annually
Owner of property needs relief
Worked with commercial development and tailored project for city
Huge waiting list that proves the demand
50/50 affordable and non -restricted property
Residents love the environment of this program
Great need for more senior housing
Social life provided helps well-being
Pictures were provided by the property manager of San Gabriel Senior Village
Mayor Ross closed the public hearing at 10.05 PM.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby to approve Item N
Fought said the project fits the criteria he described.
Jonrowe supports this project and said that the City needs to get more in depth with these decisions.
Gipson said he will not support the project because the location is a challenge.
Hesser asked if there was a TIA and said that he agrees with Gipson that it is the wrong location. Nelson
answered that a TIA was not required.
Ross reminded the Council that the property has been on the market for 15 years.
Approved: 4-2 (Hesser and Gipson, opposed, Brainard absent)
O. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to amend the deadline in Resolution 021015-M to
extend the Housing Tax Credit closing deadline for HVM 2015 Georgetown Ltd, for the rehabilitation of
Northwest Apartments — Jennifer C. Bills, AICP, LEED AP, Housing Coordinator
Jennifer Bills, the City's Housing Coordinator, spoke on the item requesting a deadline amendment. Bilis
showed a location map of Northwest Apartments. She explained that this is an existing project, built in the
1970s. In 2014 a tax credit application was submitted for renovations. They received a late allocation of tax
credit because of other dropped out applicants. Bills explained how this late allocation put the property behind in
their deadline for renovations and why they are now asking for an extension to the end of the year.
Mayor Ross asked about the resolution. Bills said it would simply change the deadline date.
Motion by Eby, second by Jonrowe to approve Item O.
Failed: 2-4 (Hesser, Fought, Gipson, Gonzalez opposed, Brainard absent)
It was recognized that two speakers who had signed up to speak on Item 0 had inadvertently not been given the
opportunity to speak. Mayor Ross then called the speakers: Kim Youngquist and Walt Doering.
Comments and concerns from the speakers included:
Already approved allocation
Behind time because of allocation timeline
Rehabilitation of existing building
If Council does not approve it kills the rehabilitation
Not a new project — already existing
Always 100% occupied
Last renovation 1995
24 restricted income units
Maintain affordable housing inventory
Residents would be pitched into homelessness
Pay taxes, not a non-profit
Motion by Fought, second by Gipson to reconsider the original vote on Item O
Eby explained that the request is only asking to change the date.
Approved 5-1 (Gonzalez opposed, Brainard absent)
P. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs
related to the construction of Garay Park, as well as Sidewalk Master Plan improvements in an amount not
to exceed $7.85 million with proceeds from bonds that will be issued at a later time — Laurie Brewer, Assistant
City Manager
Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager, spoke on the intent to reimburse costs related to the construction of
Garay Park and the Sidewalk Master Plan improvements.
Motion by Gonzales, second by Eby to approve the Resolution as stated in Item P.
Approved: 6-0 (Brainard absent)
Q. Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order HDR -16-001 with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Round
Rock, Texas, for professional services related to the design and preparation of plans, specifications and
estimates for the construction of the Southwest Bypass from IH 35 SBFR to Leander Road in the amount
of $585,041.00 -- Edward G. Polasek, Transportation Services Director
Ed Polasek, the City Transportation Services Director, spoke on the professional services requested from HDR
Engineering to design, plan, and provide specifications and estimates for the construction of the Southwest
Bypass from IH35 to Leander Road. Polasek said this is a reimbursable amount. Ross asked how much would
be reimbursable. Polasek answered that the full amount would be reimbursed.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve Item Q.
Approved: 6-0 (Brainard absent)
R. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract for Professional Engineering Services with HNTB
Corporation of Round Rock, Texas, for professional services related to the design and preparation of plans,
specifications and estimates for the construction of the Southwest Bypass from IH 35 SBFR to Leander
Road in the amount of $438,635.00 — Edward G. Polasek, Transportation Services Director
Ed Polasek, the City Transportation Services Director, spoke on the professional services requested from HNTB
Corporation to design, plan, and provide specifications and estimates for the construction of the Southwest
Bypass from IH35 to Leander Road.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve Item R.
Jonrowe asked if this had been reviewed by GTAB. Polasek said it was reviewed by the County.
Approved: 6-0 (Brainard absent)
S. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Landmark Structures of Fort Worth, Texas for the
construction of the Cedar Breaks EST (elevated water storage tank) in the amount of $2,841,000.00 — Wesley
Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director, spoke on a contract with Landmark Structures for the construction
of the Cedar Breaks elevated water storage tank. He described the location and service of the water tank.
Wright explained that the project has been in the budget for a couple of years now. He said the bids had come in
very favorably and staff, the GUS Board and the engineer have all recommended approval.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve Item R.
Approved: 6-0 (Brainard absent)
T. Second 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, Planning Director, presented the item on a rezoning request for 4950 Jim Hogg Road. She
showed the location map and described the property. Nelson read the ordinance caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Jonrowe to approve Item T.
Approved: 6-0 (Brainard absent)
U. Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Second 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)
Laurie Brewer, the Assistant City Manager, spoke regarding amendments to the GEDCO budget for the retail
strategy and recruitment plan. She then read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez to approve item U.
Approved: 6-0 (Brainard absent)
F. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve an application for Wood Aviation, Inc. to operate as a General
Fixed Base Operator (GFBO) on the Georgetown Municipal Airport — Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager
Item F from the Statutory Consent agenda was pulled to the Legislative Regular Agenda for discussion by
Councilmember Jonrowe.
Russel Volk said the direction would benefit the airport and that staff is in support. Jonrowe asked if owners at
airport are supplying feedback. Volk said there have been 3 FBOs for the past few years. In the past 12 months,
they have picked up tenants. Volk said that the airplane owners are in favor.
Motion by Eby, second by Fought to approve Item F
Approved: 6-0 (Brainard absent)
V. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution documenting the City of Georgetown's support and
acceptance of grant TxDOT CSJ NO.: 1514GRGTN Airport Project Participation Agreement in the amount
of $7,905,950.00 for Improvements at the Georgetown Municipal Airport — Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager
Airport Manager, Russ Volk, explained the request for a Resolution of support and acceptance of a TXDOT grant
for an Airport Project Participation Agreement.
Russell Volk, the Airport Manager, explained the item. He explained that this has been in process for a long time
now.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Hesser to approve Item V.
Approved: 6-0 (Brainard absent)
W. Discussion and possible action to direct the City Attorney to draft a Payday Lending Ordinance -- Mayor
Dale Ross
Mayor Ross pulled Item W for future consideration.
X. Consideration and possible action to appoint a Councilmember or a staff member to the CAPCOG Clean Air
Coalition — Mayor Dale Ross
Mayor Ross asked the City Council to email him, by this weekend, if they are interested in serving on the Clean
Air Coalition of CAPCOG.
Project Updates
Y. 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
Mayor Ross asked City Manager, David Morgan, if he had any project updates to discuss. Morgan answered
that he did not have any updates to report at this time.
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.
Z. - At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the City Council
Adjourn
Motion by Fought, second by Eby to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 10.40 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.
AA. 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
- Police Meet and Confer
See. 551.072: Deliberation Regarding Real Property
- Rivery Blvd. Extension Project (Parcel 7, 1614 Park Lane)
- City Hall and Visitor Center Valuations
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
See. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Tamiro Plaza Phase 2
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on 121 a 0
Date
Dale Ross, Mayor
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Attest: Citynary tary