HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 03.14.2017 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101 E.
7'h St., Georgetown, Texas
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance with the exception of
Councilmember Hesser, District 3 and Councilmember Gonzalez, District 7.
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
- Texas Public Pool Council Agency of the Year Award
- Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Maintenance Rodeo Award
- Texas Recreation and Parks Society Gold Medal Award
Mayor Ross congratulated Garrett and NUNER and staff
City Council Regional Board Reports
Campo spring break
Announcements
- May 6, 2017 Election Information
- Fixed Route Bus System Open House March 21, 2017
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve a settlement of Cause 15-1727-CC4, City of Georgetown,
Texas v. Inner Peace, LLC filed in the County Court at Law #4 Williamson County, Texas on the terms
discussed in Executive Session for the improvement of SE Inner Loop.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve a settlement of Cause 15-1729-CC2, City of Georgetown,
Texas v. Lorraine M. Lowy Trust FBO Alan G. Lowy, filed in the County Court at Law #2 Williamson County,
Texas on the terms discussed in Executive Session, for the improvement of BE Inner Loop.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve a settlement of Cause 15-1730-CC3, City of Georgetown,
Texas v. Michael Todd Novick Living Trust dated August 22, 1990, filed in the County Court at Law #3
Williamson County, Texas on the terms discussed in Executive Session, for the improvement of SE Inner
Loop.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve a settlement of Cause 15-1732-CC4, City of Georgetown,
Texas v. Horak Living Trust dated March 11, 2008, filed in the County Court at Law #4 Williamson County,
Texas on the terms discussed in Executive Session, for the improvement of SE Inner Loop.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve a settlement of Cause 15 -1728 -CCI, City of Georgetown,
Texas v. Inner Peace, LLC, filed in the County Court at Law #1 Williamson County, Texas on the terms
discussed in Executive Session, for the improvement of SE Inner Loop.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve a 3% merit increase and a 12% market increase in City
Secretary, Shelley Nowling's, annual salary, effective May 8, 2017, and to authorize the Mayor to sign an
amendment to the employment agreement of Ms. Nowling consistent with the terms agreed upon in
executive session.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez 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, February 28, 2017 — Becky Huff, Deputy City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of historic document preservation services
from Kofile Technologies in an amount not to exceed $83,208.00 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Central Texas College
Paramedic Training and Development — John Sullivan, Fire Chief
E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Burns and
McDonnell Engineering Co. -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
F. Consideration and possible action to award Bid Number 201713 for Sidewalk Construction along 1-35
Southbound Frontage Road (SH29/University to FM 2234/1-eander Road) to Patin Construction in the
amount of $595,016.00 — Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
G. Consideration and possible action to approve an Amendment to Task Order KCI -16-001 in the amount of
$165,674.00 for engineering services associated with the 1-35 Southbound Frontage Road Sidewalk --
Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
H. Consideration and possible action to approve and ratify Amendment No. 01 to the Airport Project
Participation Agreement for project TxDOT CSJ No. 1514GRGTN -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and
Octavio A. Garza, PE, CPM, Public Works Director
1. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible recommendation to approve Hangar and Ground Lease Agreement between
GAABT Aviation, Inc. and City of Georgetown. - Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Octavio A. Garza,
PE, CPM, Public Works Director
J. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a bid award to Austin Engineering Company, Inc. of Austin,
Texas in the amount of $244,137.00 for construction of a water quality pond at the Solid Waste Transfer
Station —Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
K. Forwarded from the Georgetown Village PID (GVPID):
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to C3 Environmental Specialties of Scheriz,
Texas for the rehabilitation of Pond 6 in The Villages of Georgetown for an amount not to exceed
$102,665.00 -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
L. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to accept the independent audit of all accounts of the City reported in the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 -- Leigh
Wallace, Finance Director
M. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Motorola radios to support the Citywide
Radio Replacement Plan -- Chad Berg, Emergency Management Coordinator
N. Forwarded from the Library Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to allow the acceptance of a $6,000 grant from the Texas State Library
and Archives Commission as well as lodgings, meals, and training for the Family Place Libraries Project
— Eric Lashley, Library Director
Motion by Brainard, second by Fought to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
Legislative Regular Agenda
O. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.15.050 titled "Irrigation System Requirements for
New Installations" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas, repealing conflicting
ordinances and resolutions, including a severability clause, and establishing an effective date -- Leticia
Zavala, CGFO, Customer Care Director (action required)
Leticia Zavala, the City's Customer Care Director, spoke on the amendments needed to the ordinance
regarding "Irrigation System Requirements for New Installations". She noted that staff had analyzed and
studied the current requirements and recommended the changes.
Zavala read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Brainard to approve Item O.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked why we there had been two requirements previously. Zavala answered that
there was likely a need to be more restrictive at some point and at this time there is no longer that need.
Jonrowe asked if there was a price difference. Zavala said she did not have the figures with her, but would
be happy to bring the price difference back to the Council.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
P. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.36 titled "Cross Connection Control" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas, repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions, including a
severability clause, and establishing an effective date — Leticia Zavala, CGFO, Customer Care Director
(action required)
Leticia Zavala spoke on the proposed amendment to Cross Connection Control. She explained that staff
recommends changes in order to more effectively manage the regulations for back load devices. The
changes would enable the City to charge fees for required testing from the customer.
Zavala read caption.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked Zavala to further explain. Zavala described the collection of an
administration fee from a customer with a high hazard back load device, with periodic testing required. She
explained that these testing requirements are in place to prevent things such as contaminants into the City
system. Zavala said this is checked every year and the testing requirements are on file.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve item P.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
Q. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a request to rezone approximately 61.85 acres in the William Addison
Survey from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Two-family Residential (TF) and the Single-family Residential
(RS) Districts, located at 2321 Southwestern Boulevard — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action
required)
Sofia Nelson, the City's Planning Director, spoke on the rezoning request. Nelson explained that this
request was for the Davidson Ranch development. She provided a location map and described the
proposed development on the map. Nelson also showed a zoning map and future land use map. She next
provided a map of the broader context of roadways and major arterials. Nelson showed and described the
residential collectors and minor arterials. She provided an aerial map depicting the development and
neighboring developments and connectors.
Nelson said that staff had reviewed the request for consistency and found it to be consistent with the
established criteria. She provided the staff recommendations.
Nelson noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval and City Council voted
7-0 at the February 14, 2017 meeting to approve the rezoning. Nelson noted that the City Council voted 5-1
at the February 28, 2017 meeting to postpone this item to the March 14, 2017 meeting.
Nelson said that the applicant was present if the Council had any questions and read the caption
Councilmember Brainard suggested postponing Item Q until the March 2P meeting since it was a
controversial item and Councilmember Gonzalez, whose District is directly affected by the outcome, was not
present at this meeting.
Motion by Brainard, second by Fought, to postpone Item Q until the following meeting on March 28, 2017.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
R. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Second Reading of an Ordinance adopting Chapter 8.40 of the Code of Ordinances relating to
establishing minimum standards of care for youth recreation providing a severability clause, repealing
conflicting ordinances and resolutions and establishing an effective date -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director (action required)
Kimberly Garrett, the City's Parks and Recreation Director, spoke on the Standards of Care ordinance.
Garrett read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve item R.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
S. Second Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions (Strength of
Force) for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas
Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director (action
required)
Tadd Phillips, the City's Human Resource Director, spoke on the Strength of Force Ordinance. He explained
that the ordinance would change one vacant position to a sworn position.
Phillips read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve item S.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
T. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a request to rezone Crestview Addition Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 2, from the
Office (OF) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District, located at 1604 Williams Drive -- Sofia Nelson,
CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, spoke on the Crestview Addition rezoning request. She provided a location
map, zoning map and future land use map Nelson noted that the property is currently zoned residential and
the applicant's intention is to build an office building.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve item T.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
U. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a request to rezone Crestview Addition Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 3, from the
Residential Single-family (RS) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District, located at 1606 Williams
Drive -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, spoke on the rezoning request. She noted that the Planning and Zoning
Commission and staff had recommended approval. Nelson read the caption.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked about a tree that was seen in the map Nelson had provided. Jonrowe
asked if the tree could be preserved. Nelson responded that it would depend on the parking lot design. She
said that if the tree needs to be removed to provide adequate parking, mitigation requirements would come
into play. Nelson explained that this would occur during the site development phase. Jonrowe asked what
tool the Council would have to require that the tree stays. Nelson said she will work with applicant and
noted the City's arborist works toward tree preservation with developers.
Motion by Brainard, second by Gipson to approve item U
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
V. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a request to rezone 0.47 acres described as Lot 7, Block 1, Highland
Park Addition Revised, from the Single -Family Residential (RS) District to Neighborhood Commercial (CN)
District, located at 209 West 24th Street — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, spoke on the rezoning request. She provided a location map and explained
that the existing structure straddles a property line. Nelson provided a future land use map. She explained
that both staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval.
Nelson said she would like to address her response to a question posed be Councilmember Jonrowe at the
previous meeting. Councilmember Jonrowe had asked if a drive through bank would be an allowed use for
this property. Nelson said she had said that banks are a permitted use but has since discovered that they
are actually not a permitted use. Nelson noted that banks with a drive through are not classified any
differently than banks without a drive through.
Councilmember Brainard asked if the property owner had changed the request. Nelson said the applicant
had amended the request to the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation.
Motion by Brainard, second by Jonrowe to approve item V.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
W. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a request to rezone Georgetown Retirement Residence, Block A, Lot
2, 2.208 acres, located at 3700 Williams Drive, from the Agricultural (AG) District to the Local Commercial
(C-1) District -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, spoke on the rezoning request. She provided a zoning map and noted that
the property is currently designated agriculture and is located in a mixed use neighborhood.
Nelson explained that the Planning & Zoning Commission and the staff had found the request to be
consistent with the established criteria.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Brainard, second by Eby to approve item W.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser, Gonzalez absent)
Project Updates
X. 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 report. Brewer
said a written report had been provided in the agenda packet. She said that in the absence of the City
Manager, David Morgan, she and Jim Briggs are available for Council needs.
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.
Y. 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.
Z. 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. 551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property
- Inner Loop Project- Inner Peace Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (Inner Loop @ FM 1460)
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
- City Secretary Performance Evaluation
Adjourn
Motion by Brainard, second by Fought to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 6:36 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on 3 1 a b 1 a -O j
Date
Dale Ross, Mayor
Attest: City cr ary