HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.12.2016 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101 E.
T" St., Georgetown, Texas
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. All Councilmembers were present.
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
- National Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
- National Breastfeeding Month Proclamation
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
- Summer Fan Drive
- Music on the Square Summer Concerts
- Sunset Movie at Fire Station 5
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to authorize the proposed settlement of Stephanie Hoskins Brown v. City of
Georgetown, Texas et al, Cause No. 13-1178-C277 on the terms discussed in Executive Session and to
authorize the Mayor to sign a Settlement Agreement consistent with those terms.
Approved: 7-0
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 28, 2016 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
C. Forwarded from the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve landscaping services in the roundabout areas of Georgetown
Village to Integrated Environment for a total of $88,622.44 -- Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities
D. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the contract renewal for licensed electrician services to
Mercury Electric Company of Liberty Hill, TX for an estimated annual amount of $150,000.00 — Trish Long,
Facilities Superintendent
E. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase and installation of artificial turf from Paragon
Sports Constructors (PCS) in an amount not to exceed $137,500.00 to be installed at the Public Safety
Operations & Training Center -- Wayne F. Nero, Chief of Police
F. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution giving Michel Sorrell, Controller, the approval to
conduct business with various banking institutions and to appoint her as a "Representative of the Depositor" —
Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
G. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute
(ESRI) to provide geographic information systems (GIS) software to the City of Georgetown for a total of
$115,111.50 over three years -- Greg Berglund, Assistant IT Director
H. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the Design/Build contract (cost of the work plus design -builders
fee) with a guaranteed maximum price agreement with G. Creek Construction of Austin, Texas for the
Restoration of Grace Heritage Center -- Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
Motion by Brainard, second by Hesser to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Approved: 7-0
Legislative Regular Agenda
Consideration and possible action to support Faith in Action's Application and authorize Mayor Dale Ross to
sign a letter of support for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Grant Funding for FY17 to the Capital Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) -- Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst, AICP, PMP
Nat Waggoner, the City's Transportation Analyst, provided information to the Council regarding the application
from Faith in Action for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Grant Funding. He explained their need for a
letter of support from the City to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). Vicki Orcutt, the
Director of Faith in Action, joined the discussion. She further explained the Letter of Support. She said that this
type of funding for organizations like Faith in Action exceeds what can done as a City. Faith is Action will be
seeking monies for further grant funds. Orcutt explained how cities need to partner with non -profits in these type
of credits. She clarified that local municipalities can request these funds and that through the City support, Faith
in Action could secure over $100,000 in additional funding.
Orcutt said 5,500 rides were provided to seniors in Georgetown in 2015. She explained that the need is there
and Faith in Action would like to expand hours of operation with this funding. Orcutt said they would be able to
have full time operations instead of the current part time operations. Faith in Action has provided rides in
Georgetown for over 15 years.
Waggoner read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to approve Item I
Fought thanked Orcutt and Waggoner and said this is exactly the type of thing the City should be supporting. He
added that it fits the needs of the seniors in the City perfectly and is a proven success.
Jonrowe thanked Orcutt and asked her to clarify what is meant by 508 clients and how that would change with
this funding. Orcutt said Faith in Action would be able to continue to enroll clients and continue to seek
volunteers. Jonrowe asked about the process. Orcutt said that the client is given a brief screening. The client
must be 65 or older and reside in Georgetown or the ETJ. She explained the criteria regarding individuals
needing to reside in their own home. Individuals in assisted or independent living facilities would have access to
the transportation provided by those facilities. Faith in Action fills the gap of those who need transportation.
Orcutt said clients are also screened for mobility. She explained that mobility is an issue to ensure safety and so
it is required that the Individual can get in and out of a vehicle. Jonrowe asked how many drivers work with Faith
in Action. Orcutt said there are currently 50 drivers. She explained that drivers fill out an application and are
subjected to a background and criminal record check. Drivers are screened for their driving records and are
required to provide character witnesses.
Approved: 7-0
J. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 67.864 acres of the William Addison Survey,
located at 801 Carlson Cove, from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Residential Single -Family (RS) District --
Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, the City's Planning Director spoke on the rezoning request. She provided a map and described the
property. Nelson showed and described two access points and said the developer is working on getting a third
access point. Nelson showed the zoning map and the future land use map.
Nelson explained Residential Single Family Zoning (RS)
• Intended for medium density residential single family with minimum lot size of 5,500 square feet
• Development Standards include a minimum lot size of 5,500 sq. ft., minimum lot width 45 ft., maximum height
35 ft., front setback 20 ft., side setback 5, rear setback 10 and maximum IC 45%
Nelson discussed the criteria for rezoning and said all criteria were consistent with policy for this project. Nelson
said that both the Planning & Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval. She then read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 6.27 pm.
Ercel Brashear spoke representing the property owners. He explained that the owners no longer wished to farm
and will be selling a portion of their property. Brashear said that the owners had selected a good quality developer
and are pleased with the staff recommendation.
Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6.30 PM
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Hesser to approve Item J.
Approved: 7-0
K. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 13.788 acres of the Joseph Thompson Survey
located at 3300 FM 2243 on the north side of FM 2243 (Leander Road), between County Road 176 and Weir
Ranch Road from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Residential Estate (RE) District -- Sofia Nelson, GNU -A,
Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, the City's Planning Director, spoke on the rezoning request. She showed the location map and
described the property. She explained that the property is near the western boundary of the City, some of the
property within the City, but most of the property is in the ETJ. Nelson said the portion inside City limits is
approximately 13 acres.
Nelson explained the Residential Estate zoning (RE).
• Intended for low density single family residential
• Development Standards include a minimum lot size of 1 acre, minimum lot width 100 ft., maximum height 35
ft., front setback 25 ft., side setback 10, rear setback 20 and maximum IC 40%
Nelson discussed the criteria for rezoning and all criteria were consistent with policy. Nelson said that both the
Planning & Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval. She then read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.31 PM. No persons were signed up to speak on the item and the
Public Hearing was closed at 6.31 PM.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Brainard, second by Gipson to approve Item K.
Approved: 7-0
L. Forwarded from the Housing Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution of Support for 4% Housing Tax Credits and a Two
Times Resolution for the renovation of the Oaks at Georgetown Apartments, located at 550 22nd Street --
Jennifer C. Bills, AICP, LEED AP, Housing Coordinator
Jennifer Bills, the City's Housing Coordinator, spoke on the request for support for 4% housing tax credits and a
two times resolution for the renovation of the already existing apartments, the Oaks at Georgetown, located at
550 22nd Street. Bills provided a brief presentation. She explained that this was a non-competitive process.
Bills explained that the applicant is required to obtain the 2x resolution for support and will need this in order to
provide the renovations. Bills said that this has no impact on the City Budget.
Bills spoke on the property background. The property was built in 1997 with housing tax credits and was the first
HTC new construction project in Georgetown. The original builder and owner, Highridge Costa Housing
Partners, will continue to own and manage the property after the renovations.
Bills provided Site Information and Site Pictures
• 10,532 acres
• 192 total units — 48 one bed/one bath, 64 two bed/two bath and 80 three bed/two bath
• Onsite management
Bills said the improvements planned would include appliances, water heaters and new heating and air
conditioning. She then showed the Scope of the Work:
$15,000 per unit
• New energy efficient appliance
Energy -star hot water heaters
• Energy -star insulation products and windows
• Water -efficient irrigation
• Bicycle parking for residents
• American with Disabilities site improvements
Mayor Ross called on Mr. Walt Doering, who had signed up to speak on Item L. Doering asked the Council for
their support in preserving a deserving rental property. He spoke on the quality of life for the residents of the
property.
Councilmember Fought said the City must support this request. He said the Housing already exists and must be
maintained.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve Item L.
Approved: 7-0
M. Second 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 — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Councilmember Gipson recused himself from Item M and filed a Conflict of Interest form with the City Secretary.
Sofia Nelson, the City's Planning Director, spoke on the request for a Special Use Permit in the Wesleyan at
Estrella subdivision. She provided a location map, zoning map and future land use map for the property. She also
provided a conceptual site layout. Nelson said the Special Use permit request was to build 108 multifamily units
on a platted 7 acre property.
Nelson next displayed the Residential Use Limitations in C-1:
Nelson said that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval and read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby to approve Item M.
Fought proposed a motion to delay the item for further staff clarification. Motion died for lack of a second.
Approved: 5-1 (Fought opposed, Gipson recused)
N. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution supporting the Williamson County and Cities Health
District in processing requests for a variance from the Texas Food Establishment Rules pertaining to live
animals in food establishments to give food establishment owners the option to allow dogs in outdoor dining
areas -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, Project Coordinator
Andreina Davila -Quintero, a Project Coordinator for the City, spoke on a request for a variance from the Williamson
County and Cities Health District to allow the City of Georgetown food establishment owners to have the option to
allow dogs in their outdoor dining areas. She explained that the Council had directed staff to draft the resolution.
Davila -Quintero said the variance is initiated by food establishment owners and reviewed and monitored by the
Health District. She described the restrictions and prohibited uses and then read the caption.
Motion by Brainard, second by Eby to approve Item N.
Brainard said this is not about dogs, but about freedom for restaurant owners and freedom of customers to eat or
not eat at a restaurant of their choice.
Mayor Ross called on Mr. Jeff Barrett, who had signed up to speak on Item N. Mr. Barrett encouraged Council to
approve. He explained that there is a potential revenue loss because of the lack of dog friendly restaurants in
Georgetown. Barrett said there is an increasing amount of dogs in Georgetown at festivals and events. Barrett
said it is about choice and restaurant owners and customers should have a choice.
Gipson said he is struggling with this. He explained that he is a dog lover but does not want a dog next to him at
a restaurant. He agrees with the freedom of choice, but pointed out the many great parks in Georgetown open to
animals.
Fought said he agrees and does not want to be blindsided by dog at a restaurant. Fought said it is not safe and
clean. Fought added that restaurant owners would feel that they would need to comply.
Hesser said he agrees and, although he loves dogs, he does not think you should push your dog on others.
Brainard said it would not happen that someone would be blindsided by a dog. He explained that there would be
signage and each person would have the choice to choose a restaurant for dining.
Failed: 3-4 (Hesser, Fought, Gipson, Gonzalez opposed)
O. Discussion and possible action to address recent crowd -related issues at Blue Hole Park -- Rachael Jonrowe,
Councilmember District 6
Councilmember Jonrowe spoke on traffic issues at Blue Hole Park and provided images of the congestion. She
showed pictures she had taken of the Blue Hole parking and crowding. She explained that very large crowds
started last summer after the record rainfall. She said she has observed trash everywhere, including dirty diapers,
cigarette butts and broken bottles. Jonrowe expressed concern for fires with people grilling food beneath trees.
She said there is a problem with tents, floating coolers and crowded sidewalks and walkways.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby to ask staff to address the overcrowding at Blue Hole, including but not
limited to, working with county representatives and staff to plan and implement parking signage, as soon as
possible, to encourage off -hours use of the county parking garage; explore the feasibility of possible No Parking
Areas along Scenic Drive and enforcing no parking areas already in existence in order to address visibility
issues; to approve the creation of at least two, highly visible signs at either end of Blue Hole Park, which clearly
states Park Rules; to approve funding for more permanent trash cans; to consider implementing Park Rules
related to glass containers, alcohol, smoking, grilling on person grills, the erection of personal tents and shelters,
dogs on leashes at all times and any other rules that might be suggested; to instruct staff to work on an
education and enforcement campaign to ensure compliance with any existing or new rules.
Persons signed up to speak on Item O included J.J. Parker, Steve Koran, Kim Volk and Paulette Taylor.
Comments and Concerns voiced included:
Blue Hole is a gem of the City
For those who work and play in Georgetown, this is wonderful
Need for increased trash collection and signage
People should be able to use tents
Should encourage shade structures
People get along and have a great time at Blue Hole
Place getting trashed out
Cars parked illegally
No tents or barbeques should be allowed on the sidewalk
Should not allow cigarettes
Should have more of a police presence
Heartwarming watching people enjoy Blue Hole
Should be more trash receptacles
Dogs should be allowed to be free without leashes
Need to be more lenient
Blue Hole was the only swimming hole for blacks in the 1960s
Nice to see a lot of people
Crowd impact is hard on Sunday church
People cannot get out of driveway because of trash or barbecues
Parking solutions have not been followed
Permits for people residing in homes
Fourth Street is a particular problem
Justice Building jurors cannot find parking
Justice Building needs more signage.
Need to be considerate of neighborhood
Mayor Ross suggested that the City Manager, David Morgan, should take this issue as an operations matter to
be handled and resolved by staff.
Morgan said this is a good problem to have. Blue Hole is a great spot in Georgetown. Georgetown is happy to
be a Destination location. Morgan said that a number of nuisance issues have been identified and are being
worked on. Morgan said the police presence will increase with both visible police as well as undercover officers.
Morgan explained that staff is working on the resolution of the proper number of trash receptacles. Morgan
agrees that there can and should be more improvement. He said he has spoken to Williamson County
Commissioner Covey regarding better signage to the parking garage. Morgan said he will instruct staff to look at
making unique rules. He said tents and barbeques will be a challenge and staff will need Council direction in
these matters.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to postpone the original motion and second by Jonrowe and Eby,
respectively, and allow City Manager, Morgan and staff the opportunity to improve on the mentioned issues with
Blue Hole Park and come back with recommendations to the City Council.
Approved: 7-0
Project Updates
P. 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 share. Morgan answered that
he did not 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.
Q. -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, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the
items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session.
R. 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
- Hoskins/Brown Update and Possible Action
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
Sec. 551.086: Competitive Matters
- Solar RFP
Adjournment
Motion by Hesser, second by Fought to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 7.05 PM.
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