HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.27.2016 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101
E. 7" St., Georgetown, Texas
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance.
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
- Manufacturer's Day Proclamation
- Public Power Week Proclamation
- Police Department Promotions
City Council Regional Board Reports
- None at this time.
Announcements
- Williams Drive Study Public Open House
- Vote for Best of Georgetown
- National Night Out
- International Walk to School Day
Action from Executive Session
- Motion by Mayor Pro -Tem Steve Fought to approve the Resolution approving the Compromise and Settlement Agreement
in Lieu of Condemnation between the City of Georgetown and KDR Equities, LLC. Second by Councilmember John Hesser.
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, September 13, 2016 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
C Consideration and possible action to appoint Robyn Densmore as a Deputy City Secretary for the City of
Georgetown -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
D Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Katherine Kainer to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board to fill a vacancy — Mayor Dale Ross
E Consideration and possible action to award the blanket agreement for paper products and janitorial supplies to
Gulf Coast Supply in the estimated amount of $80,OOD.00 — Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
F Consideration and possible action to approve a Site Analysis Map for the proposed conservation subdivision of
25.03 acres in the Orville Perry Survey, located at 650 F.M. 971, to be known as Village on San Gabriel — Sofa
Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
G Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of an existing agreement between the City of
Georgetown and Dr. Ryan Ramsey as Medical Director for the Fire/Medical Department-- John Sullivan, Fire
Chief
This item was pulled from the Statutory Consent Agenda by Councilmember John Hesser and made the first item
on the Legislative Regular Agenda.
H Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Advisory Board (GUS):
Discussion and possible action to procure consulting services with Neil McAndrews and Associates, for
Resource Price Risk Management -- Chris Foster, Manager of Resource Planning & Integration
I Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Bioxide from Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
of Sarasota, Florida in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 -- Glenn Dishong, Utility
Operation Director
Councilmember John Hesser moved to pull item G to the Legislative Regular Agenda. Councilmember Keith
Brainard moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item G, second by Councilmember Ty Gipson.
Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
G Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of an existing agreement between the City of Georgetown
and Dr. Ryan Ramsey as Medical Director for the Fire/Medical Department -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
This item was pulled from the Statutory Consent agenda and made the first item on the Legislative Regular Agenda.
Item G was presented by Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Davis. Councilmember John Hesser asked about the increase
in compensation and what the differences are in the new arrangement. Davis explained the increase in cost is due
to the increase in job duties for Dr. Ramsey. Davis also explained that Dr. Ramsey is now required to have a
minimum number of hours worked instead of limiting him to a maximum number of hours. Hesser asked who would
be paying the liability insurance premiums. City Manager David Morgan clarified that Dr. Ramsey would pay the
liability portion of the insurance premiums. Morgan also expanded that Dr. Ramsey would do the pre-employment
annual screenings of firefighters.
Motion by Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe, second by Hesser to approve Item G.
Approved 7-0.
Consideration and possible action to amend an existing contract with Carl Walker, Inc. for Professional
Services for a Comprehensive Parking Study to include Parking Strategies to Maximize Parking, a Parking
Implementation Plan, and Review Public Private Partnerships Proposals that include a Parking Component —
Jackson Daly, Assistant to the City Manager
Assistant to the City Manager, Jackson Daly, described the amendment to the existing contract with Carl Walker,
Inc. for Profession Services for a Comprehensive Parking Study to include parking strategies to maximize parking,
a Parking Implementation Plan, and reviewed the Public Private Partnerships Proposals that include a Parking
Component. Daly reviewed the findings of the parking study. Daly explained the recommendations of staff to.
Councilmember Ty Gipson asked if the study would evaluate City partnerships. Daly informed Council that yes, it
would.
Motion by Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve Item J.
Approved: 7-0.
K Consideration and possible action to approve changes to the application process for the Georgetown Housing
Tax Credit resolution requests -- Jennifer C. Bills, AICP, LEED AP, Housing Coordinator
Housing Coordinator Jennifer Bills described the changes to the application process for the Georgetown Housing
Tax Credit resolution requests. This topic was presented at last Council workshop on September 13, 2016.
The proposed changes apply to 4% and 9% new construction projects. Developers will notify residential
neighborhoods within 1/1 mile of the proposed site. At least two public meetings will be held, one held a minimum of
three weeks before City Council meeting and the City must be notified of all meetings. Housing Tax Credit zoning
reviews for 9% competitive projects, the site must have already submitted rezoning applications, or have appropriate
zoning, and received staff analysis. Housing Tax Credit zoning reviews for 4% non-competitive projects must have
their site zoned before making a request.
Projects must include the current two times ratio for Georgetown, surrounding cities and other comparable Texas
cities and provide an estimate of the new two times ration with proposed units.
Motion by Councilmember Steve Fought, second by Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe to approve Item K. Fought
thanked Bills for her changes to the process and said that it has now made the process fair and equitable.
Approved: 7-0
L Consideration and possible action to approve the FY17 agreement for reimbursement of $1,679,587 via Exhibit
C of the Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County Emergency Services District #8 -- John Sullivan, Fire
Chief
Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Davis described the agreement for reimbursement of $1,697,597.00 via Exhibit C of the
Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County Emergency Service District #8 for Fiscal Year 2017. The agreement
was approved by ESD #8 at their September 21, 2016 meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe, second by Councilmember Keith Brainard to approve Item L.
Approved: 7-0
M First Reading of an Ordinance to approve amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.114 related to the
membership requirements for the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Advisory Board, repealing
conflicting Ordinances and Resolutions; and providing an effective date — Shirley J. Rinn, Executive Assistant to
the City Manager and Staff Liaison for the SPCS Advisory Board (action required)
Executive Assistant to the City Manager and Staff Liaison to the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services
Advisory Board (SPCS) Shirley Rinn presented an Ordinance to approve amending the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 2.114 related to the membership requirement for the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services
Advisory Board, repealing conflicting Ordinance and Resolution, and proving an effective date.
Rinn stated that SPCS assist Council with grant funding requests, she said the board had reviewed current board
requirements and presented recommendations to changes in board requirements. It is now recommended that the
board include two members with knowledge of local nonprofits instead of one and one citizen at large instead of
two.
Motion by Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe, second by Councilmember Keith Brainard to approve Item M.
Approved: 7-0
N First Reading of an Ordinance zoning for traffic and rate of speed therein, in the City Limits of the City of
Georgetown, on Pedernales Falls Drive between Cool Springs Way and Rocky Hollow Creek Drive and Rocky
Hollow Creek Drive between Pedernales Falls Drive and County Road 245, defining speeding and fixing a
penalty therefore declaring what may be a sufficient complaint in prosecutions hereunder with a saving clause
repealing conflicting laws and establishing an effective date — Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
(action required)
Systems Engineering Director Wesley Wright presented an Ordinance zoning for traffic and rate of speed therein,
in the city limits of Georgetown, on Pedernales Fall Drive between Cool Springs Way and Rocky Hollow Creek Drive
and Rocky Hollow Creek Drive between Pedernales Falls Drive and County Road 245, defining speeding and fixing
a penalty therefore declaring what may be a sufficient complaint in prosecutions hereunder with a saving clause
repealing conflicting laws and established an effective date. Wright informed Council that Sun City is expanding
and speed limits are 30 mph unless otherwise posted. The new Ordinance proposes increasing the rate of speed
to 35 mph.
Motion by Councilmember John Hesser, second by Councilmember Ty Gipson to approve Item N.
Approved: 7-0
0 First Reading and Public Hearing of an Ordinance for a Special Use Permitto allow a lumberyard in the General
Commercial (C-3) District at 300 Leander Road, also being Lot 2, Hope McCoy Subdivision -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-
A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director Sofia Nelson presented an Ordinance for a special use permit to allow a lumber yard in the
General Commercial (C-3) District at 300 Leander Road. Nelson stated that the property is currently used for a
lumberyard and split by two zoning uses. Zoning use C-3 does not currently allow for a lumberyard. The existing
business would like to expand and that is what is requiring the Special Use Permit. The Planning Department feels
that the use is adequate and appropriate and meets future land use of area, as the proposed conceptual site layout,
circulation plan, and design are harmonious with the character of the surround area. Staff recommends approval
of the Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Committee recommends approval with the condition of new solid wood
fencing be used. Nelson then read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Dale Ross then opened the Public Hearing at 6:45 PM. The manager of the property in question Ronnie
Foust did have concern with the wooden fence requirement, but is willing to put a wooden fence in front of the chain
link fence needed for security purposes.
Nelson then explained that it is required that the fenced area of the property must been screened. Staff recommends
placing a wooden fence in front of chain link fence.
The Public Hearing closed at 6:48 PM.
Councilmember Brainard asked if the property would be cutting a new driveway. Nelson informed Council that a
new driveway would be cut to help with business traffic. Brainard asked if the main form of traffic was 18 wheel
trucks carrying lumber. Foust stated that he didn't anticipate additional traffic and adding the extra driveway will
help with public safety and improve the existing flow of traffic.
Brainard asked Foust about his view on the fencing. Foust stated that chain link fence would not look nice in that
area because it is a gateway, but they are willing to build a wooden fence to conceal the chain link fence.
Motion by Brainard to include the stipulation of building a wooden fence to conceal the chain link fence, second by
Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe to approve Item O.
Approved: 7-0
Second Reading of an Ordinance approving and adopting the final 2017 Service Plan, 2016 Assessment Roll,
establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for
the services and improvements to property in the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District No. 1
(GVPID), closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be
provided in the GVPID during 2017, fixing charges and liens against the property in the GVPID and against the
owners thereof, and providing for the collection of the assessments—Andreina Davila -Quintero, Project Coordinator
(action required)
Project Coordinator, Andreina Davila -Quintero, described the final 2017 Service Plan and the 2016 Assessment
Roll. She discussed the classifications for appointment of costs and the methods used to assess special
assessments for the services and improvements to the property. Davila -Quintero read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Councilmember Ty Gipson, second by Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe to approve Item P.
Approved: 7-0
Q Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 71.29 acres in the John Berry and Antonio Flores
Surveys from the Agriculture (AG) District to 55.99 acres of Residential Single-family (RS) District, 11.65 acres of
High Density Multifamily (MF -2) District, and 3.65 acres of the Local Commercial (C-1) District, located at the
southwest corner of the intersection of the Georgetown Railroad with Northeast Inner Loop — Sofia Nelson,
GNU -A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director Sofia Nelson presented an Ordinance rezoning 11.5029 acres in the Barney Low Survey from the
Agriculture (AG) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District, located at 1070 Westinghouse Road. Nelson stated
that interim zoning is agriculture and it has a zoning designation of moderate residential. The current request is
asking for multiple zoning designations at this time: 56 acres for Single Family Residential (RS), 3.6 acres for Local
Commercial District (C-1) and 11.6 acres for High Density Multi -Family (MF -2), which allows for 24 residents and
acre. Staff has reviewed this for consistency with the rezoning criteria and feels that is has met the needed criteria
and recommends approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by 7-0 vote at their
August 161' meeting. Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe, second by Councilmember Tommy Gonzalez to approve Item Q.
There was no discussion.
Approved: 7-0
R Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 11.5029 acres in the Barney Low Survey from the Agriculture District
(AG) to the Local Commercial District (C-1) located at 1070 Westinghouse Road — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director (action required)
Planning Director Sofia Nelson presented an Ordinance rezoning 11.5029 acres in the Barney Low Survey from the
Agriculture (AG) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District, located at 1070 Westinghouse Road. Nelson stated
that interim zoning is agriculture and it has a zoning designation of mixed use community. Staff has reviewed the
request for consistency for the zoning criteria and believes that the request meets the needed requirements. The
Planning and Zoning Committee approved the request by a vote of 7-0 at their August 1611 meeting. Nelson read
the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe, second by Councilmember Anna Eby to approve Item R. There was
no discussion.
Approved: 7-0
S Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 54.537 acres of the W. Addison Survey from the
Agriculture (AG) District to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, located at 1951 FM 1460 -- Sofia Nelson,
CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, presented an Ordinance rezoning approximately 54.537 acres in the W. Addison
Survey from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, located at 1951 FM 1460.
At maximum the use will allow for 235 units and identifies parkland and open space on the perimeter. Here are
the major variances for the area:
35 feet
35 feet
N/A (no minimum The front and street corner
require ment for masonry o I ovations of al I homes shal I
on single family homes) consist of 100% masonry
exclusive of non -load bearing
areas not supported by masonry
below, doors, windows, trim and
accent features for variation of
front elevations. Masonryshall
bo defined as stono, brick, two-
step hard coat stucco and shako -
style siding as accent features
N/A (there are similarity
Front elevation shall contain at least
restrictions but no
2:
individual facade
o
2+ wall planes offset 18+ inches
requirements)
o
Covered f ront porch/patio 60
square;eet
c
Side -entry or swing -in garage
o
Garage recessed fromthe
primary front facade a minimum
offourfeet
Q
Front door recessed from the
primary garage door a maximum
of five feet)
a
Enhanced garage door materials
o
Shed roof/trellis above garage
door
o
Combination of2+roof
types/planes
c
2+ masonry finishes
o
1+ dormers
On local streets, no
driveway closer to a
corner than 50 feet
o Driveways allowed on <
residential collector when
spaced 125feetapart
0
u
Corner lots: a minimum of 45
feet from the Residential
Collector
Corner lots: a minimum of 35
feetfrom the adjoining
Residential Local Street
Residential driveways are not
allowed on the Residential
Collector
Residential drives will not
exceed 18 feet in width as
measured from edge of
concrete to edge of concrete.
45% of the overall property 45% of the overall property,
excluding Residential Collector;
30% of overall IC assigned to the
dedicated Public Parkland
o Land dedication
Parks Board approval:
requirement:) acre of
c Land dedication: 4.3 acres of
parkland dedication
public parkland
required for each 50
0 10 -foot wide off-road trail system
units: 235 units =
o $400,000 of improvements in lieu
minimum of 4.7 acre
of the 0.4 acre land dedication
o Park improvement
shortfall
requirement: The UDC
does not have a park
improvement
requirement; however,
improvements can be
approved by the parks
board to meet overall
parkland dedication
requirement
N/A
9.0 acres of private open space
5foot sidewalIts onboth o Community trail system
sides of street o Pedestrian linkage between this
development and existing La
c All Heritage Trees shall
be preserved except as
otherwise approved by
the Urban Forester or
City Council
o Mitigation for removed
Heritage Trees shall be
3:1 fortotal inches
removed
o TroeSurveyisrequired
with a PUD
Conterra to the south
c 10 foot trail along W. Ridge Line
Tree survey to be submitted with
Preliminary Plat; property contains
few treos
TIA is required with a PUD TIA to be submitted with preliminary plat
o 65 feel of ROW
o 65 feet of ROW
0 37 feet of pavement
33 feet of pavement
0 2 lanes with no median
a Parking restricted
o On -street parking and
u 5 foot sidewalk both sides
residential driveways
c Residential driveways prohibited
allowed
Il)- 4" street tree planted every 40' on
0 5 foot sidewalks both
center
sides
a 50 feet of ROW,
c 28 feet of pavement;
o parking allowed on one
side, with signage at
entrance to the
subdivision
c S foot sidewalks on
both sides
50 feet of ROW
• 30 feet of pavement
Parking allowed on both sides
c 5 foot sidewalks both sides
o Roll-overcurbs
(1)- 4" shade tree in the
front yard of each residential lot within the
Property. The shade tree will be planted two
feet (2') to five feet (5') back from the edge of
right of way to avoid potential conflicts
with City utilities.
Staff has reviewed the request and feels that it is generally consistent with the criteria outlined in the Unified
Development Code and the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the requests.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe, second by Councilmember Anna Eby to approve Item R. There was
no discussion.
Approved: 7-0
Project Updates
T 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 had no
updates.
Public Wishing to Address Council
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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.
U At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the City Council.
Adjourn
Motion by Councilmember Ty Gipson, second by Councilmember Steve Fought, to adjourn the meeting.
Approved 7-0.
Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 7:03 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.
V 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
- Potential litigation involving property at 1-35 and Leander Road
- 815 S. Main St.
- Settlement Agreement with KDR Equities, LLC
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
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Dale Ross, Mayor
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