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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.25.2017 CC-WMinutes of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, April 25, 2017 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 3:00 PM at the Council Chambers, at 101 E. 711' St., Georgetown, Texas The city of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8% Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance, with the exception of Councilmember Tommy Gonzalez, District 7. Gonzalez arrive at 4.18 PM. Policy Development/Review Workshop — Call to order at 3:00 PM A. Economic Impact Study for Arts and Culture — Dana Hendricks, Fine Arts Librarian and Travis James, TXP, Inc. Dana Hendricks, the City's Fine Arts Librarian, said she was at the Council meeting in the place of Eric Lashley, the Library Director. Hendricks said that Lashley had asked her to apologize to the Council for his absence. Mr. Lashley is attending a three day Family Place Training in New York, which is a required component of the Family Place Library concept, which is a national program that supports public libraries in broadening the role of their children's services. Hendricks introduced Mr. Travis James from TXP, Inc. She explained that TXP, Inc. had conducted a study on the economic impact and the role of the arts and culture sector in Georgetown. James provided the presentation. He said that the project had begun 4 months earlier and the purpose was not to replicate the arts and culture brochure, but rather to guide how the City thinks about its arts and culture. James spoke on the Study Objectives 1. Define and describe Georgetown's arts and culture sector 2. Collect data on the arts and culture sector from public datasets 3. Incorporate primary research into meaningful findings 4. Measure the Current economic impact of Georgetown's arts and culture sector James spoke about how to analyze or categorize the arts 1. Downtown Activity • Cultural District • Nonprofit Cultural Institutions • Tourism and Festivals 2. Survey of Artist and Business Stakeholders 3. Education -Related activity • Georgetown ISD • Southwestern University James, said it needed to be determined how broad or narrow,the analysis should be. He said it was hard to get Georgetown specific data. James recommended thinking of arts as culture. He provided images of the Existing Downtown TIRZ & Cultural District and the Existing Assets in the Cultural District. He explained that the cultural district has the same boundary as the TIRZ. James said grant funding does not exist yet, but there will be future possibilities within the cultural district. Existing Downtown TIRZ & Cultural District Existing Assets in the Cultural District Georyeiown. Tvus Cultural Dnb6\ _ _ n .w �.. C6aM•>W15 IM1LN115 Cp110KV11 O fMtt11�11fN1 CNIgMO.n M CLLMM- 11115NT_ OmIpUMn N1f(1 Wlc } Tlw. IM1LN115 Cp110KV11 O CNIgMO.n M CLLMM- I rm GLEL. CTM E Existing Downtown TIRZ & Cultural District James described activity within the Downtown TIRZ and the Cultural District. Activity within Downtown TIRZ & Cultural District Assessed Value of Real Property in the Downtown TIRZ Sim ` uo ;r0 $.0 SO I 50 Sales Tax Revenue Generated by Businesses in the Downtown TIRZ 5`00 2 my -c-. :u• -n. :cx James explained that the taxable value has doubled over the past ten years and arts and culture play a big part of why people come downtown. He explained that the sales tax revenue is shown on the right. James said that businesses pay tax whether full or not. He noted that sales tax tells how successful the City is at bringing people in to spend and arts and culture is a primary drives James provided a Cultural Tourism Example and described the economic impact of the 2014 Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown. James noted that, in the past few years, attendance at the Red Poppy Festival has increased by 50% and half of the attendees are not from Georgetown. This is economic development, said James. Cultural Tourism Example Economic Impact Analysis: Red Poppy Festival Georgetown, Texas April 26.27. 2014 A (l mc. • Started in 2000, the Red Poppy Festival now draws more than 65,000 attendees. About 45% are out-of-town visitors. • The total economic impact of the Red Poppy Festival on the City of Georgetown was $2,510,678. • An estimated 34.4 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs were created. James then provided graphs of the annual attendance to the Palace Theatre Productions, by year. He explained that the annual attendance shows 54% of the attendees do not live in Georgetown. This is the creation of an industry cluster, explained James. Annual Attendance to Palace Theatre Productions by Year A5,000 37,500 3DA0D 22,50D 15,000 7,500 0 111-'12 112-113 '13216 '16-'15 '15'16 Attendance to Palace Theatre Productions (2016) OulsideSw,c :- SurmundingRpsian RNOn 4% 5% TravaCounty 5emgelmvn 18% 496 SVF'aamson Cm:ngy Outside Georgetown 26% James described the Downtown Impact Summary. He explained that the City -provided arts and culture is keeping people here and bringing in more people from other areas. • Downtown arts and culture festivals and events attract over 75,000 out-of-town visitors each year • About 30-40 percent of total arts and culture activity is attributable to non -Georgetown residents o $2.5 million in direct annual economic activity is attributable to visitors o Visitor activity supports the equivalent of 150 to 200 full-time jobs • Approximately $500,000 in City of Georgetown tax revenue is attributable to arts and culture -related activity (local and non -local) James showed a graph of the Downtown Business Survey, which he described as more than just "nice to have." Downtown Business Survey Tourists are Important for my business My sales would be significantly impacted by arts and culture events and activities moving from downtown to another part of Georgetown 6�ps !H� a 341yMrWiee M•W,NR Nt .. James next described the Local Artists Survey, Educational Institutions and Strategies to Enhance the Arts & Culture Sector Local Artists Survey • The best estimate is that less than 50 Georgetown residents support themselves full-time through art. • There are another 250 to 500 residents in Georgetown who make some money selling artwork and are active in the cultural arts scene. • For artists who generated their full-time income from their art, their annual art -related income averaged $47,000. • For artists who did not generate their full-time income from their art, their annual arts -related income averaged $2,800. Educational Institutions • Georgetown ISD maintains two performing arts facilities: • Klett Center for the Performing Arts, a 1,191 -seat venue • East View Theatre, a 372 -seat venue • For 2016-17, over 18,000 people who attend events at the Klett Performing Arts Center and East View Theatre came from outside of Georgetown. • The Sarofim School of Fine Arts at Southwestern University is Georgetown's higher educational hub of creativity and inspiration. • Each year, nearly 9,000 patrons attend events at Southwestern University. Strategies to Enhance the Arts & Culture Sector 1. Create a Full -Time Arts and Culture Manager Position 2. Review the Roles and Responsibilities of Boards Involved with Downtown, Arts, and Culture 3. Formalize the Georgetown CVB's Rale Marketing the Arts 4. Add Arts and Culture Questions to the Citizen Survey 5. Allocate Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds to the Arts 6. Continue Implementing Existing Strategic Plans Councilmember Gipson asked about who had been approached for the business survey. James said all businesses in the downtown. Councilmember Hesser said he appreciated the way TXP had quantified the revenue side and asked if the expense side had also been quantified. James explained that the City is currently spending around $75,000 to $80,000 on arts and culture to get tax revenue of $500,000 and CVB funds are not included in the figure. B. Budget Workshop: Parks CIP, Parks Update, including San Gabriel Park Phase 2 Design -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett, the City's Parks and Recreation Director, provided a presentation on the Parks CIP and a Parks Update. She began with the agenda of the presentation Agenda • Current year CIP Projects • Proposed Parks CIP • 2008 Park Bond Status • Budget Priorities for FY2018 • Fee and Rate Review Update o Community Center Fees • Parkland Dedication Update - UDC Garrett provided a slide on the Current Year CIP Gloe:,i i„�•.�� Current Year CIP • San Gabriel Park • Garey Park • VFW Park • Founder's Park • Cemetery Columbarium City of Georgetown Garrett spoke on possibilities at the cemetery columbarium and said this would be focused on soon. She explained that it has been budgeted and planned over several years. Garrett spoke on the 2008 park bond status and explained that it is all based on the 2009 Master Plan Gcrr,i iov. �� 2008 Park Bond Status • $35.5M Park Bond approved by voters in November 2008 • Prior Issuances — Issued to date $18.7M — 2010 thru 2017 • Remaining Authorization — $16.8M Councilmember Brainard asked about the remaining $16.8 million and if it is planned to be used. Garrett confirmed that it will be used and has been planned for. The proposed Parks CIP was shown next. Garrett noted that they always look out over 5 years for planning purposes, but Council looks at a one year span. FY2MAMLSR18UdM Proposed Parks CIP ADA Transition Pian $I50,000 5150,000 $I50,000 $150,000 Blue Hole $1,000,01X1 Historic Park $500,000 New Park $250.000 5250,000 Development New Trail $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Development Parks Master Plan 5150,000 San Gabriel Park 53,500.000 $5,500,000 $5.000,000 Westside Park $1,000,000 $4.000.000 Katy Crossing Tran $500,000 TOTAL $4,150,000 $6,300,000 $2,400,000 $2,150,000 $5,250,000 $8,000,000 Garrett spoke next on the San Gabriel Park CIP and provided a depiction of the Phasing Plan. Garrett said, based on recent information, there is going to be more opportunity in the show barn area. She said that Phase 1 has had a lot of impact to visitors, while Phase 2 will have less impact. San Gabriel Park CIP • $3.51VI for FY 2018 • Phase II Construction — Re -define Phase II based on opportunities for the festival area in connection with the community center for design of Phase III — Contain construction between Morrow Street and the San Gabriel River to reduce park interruptions — Task Order for consideration on the agenda tonight for design of Phase II and the trail extension • Design Services for Phase III City of Georgetown San Gabriel Park Phasing Plan REA=-14SINGP SAN GiMi 1� Councilmember Brainard asked about the rodeo and when it will no longer be there. Garrett said the lease is up at the end of the year and the 2018 rodeo will be their last. She explained that the County has sent letters to the regular renters of the show bam to let them know that they will now need to rent at the Taylor Expo Center. Garrett spoke on the Katy Crossing Trail Extension CIP (if ogc.rtrn:n� Katy Crossing Trail CIP • Construction of the trail extension from SG Park to Katy Crossing Subdivision - $SOOK Garrett described the Budget Priorities for the Parks and Recreation Department for FY 2018 Personnel Needs o Technical Support Specialist o Park Planner o Parks Supervisor o Parks Maintenance Worker (playgrounds) o Aquatics Maintenance Contract • Landscape Maintenance Contract • Capital Maintenance and Replacement • Garey Park Operations Garay Park Operations • Variances in original pro forma • Several different cost centers • Understand new elements — Event Venue • Continue to develop partnerships with volunteers and master naturalists • Full revenue potential in 3-4 years Councilmember Jonrowe asked if there was a marketing budget for Garay Park. Garrett said that a marketing person will be hired in July from last year's approved budget. Garrett spoke next on the Fee and Rate Review • Update Community Center Fees o Reviewing fees to ensure adequate cost of maintenance and expenses o Considerable number of non -profits renting the facility o Last fee increase was in 2008 when facility was renovated o Provide options for increasing at a future meeting Garrett provided a slide on Parkland Dedication Parkland Dedication • Update the Parks chapter of the UDC — Increase fee in lieu of land dedication — Add an improvement fee — Parkland dedication design standards • Review by Parks Advisory Board & UDC Advisory Board • Timeline — Late summer public meetings & council workshop — Changes adopted by October 1, 2017 Councilmember Brainard asked if the City uses demand based pricing. Garrett said yes. Brainard asked about the status of the columbarium. Garrett said staff has been talking to engineers regarding the challenges of the building and the project is in its infancy. Mayor Ross asked about the replacement schedule as these facilities and trails are improved. Garrett said they started with a fund of $50,000 and built the fund up to $200,000, with an expectation of $600,000 in 4 to 5 years. She explained that the department will need to ask for this in the budget process, in order to keep assets in good condition. - - - - Mayor Ross said that an amazing job is being done in the Parks Department. C. Presentation and discussion of the CAMPO/City of Georgetown Williams Drive Study Concept Plan -- Nathaniel Waggoner, Transportation Analyst and Andreina Davila -Quintero, Project Coordinator A presentation of the Williams Drive Study Concept Plan was provided. Waggoner spoke on the primary issues from the Williams Drive study, which, he explained, have been formulated into concept designs. He congratulated Andreina Davila -Quintero on a tremendous job and explained the project as a team effort of many departments, as well as TXDOT and CAMPO. Waggoner provided an overview of the presentation • Progress to Date • Public Input Breakdown • Concept Plan • Next Steps Waggoner said that he will be seeking Council's feedback on the Concept Plan and possible recommendations. Waggoner provided a graph of the Progress to Date Progress Date Study Concept Project Kickoff Plan List Existing Recommendations Conditions 7 We Are Here -. City Council & CAMPO Board Adoption Final Implementation Plan City & Partners He explained that progress and updates will be continually shared online and in the public forum. Waggoner provided a chart showing "What We Have Heard". BREAKDOWN OF PUBLIC INPUTr•; .m herMr �xwm Mwf WN W.k' mrv< u..ne M Cahn (»~ Mn»brfl�nlb A»•. _ I l _3�enter„end<I' -_2MixedUse ISIt W i s - SWM leangesten w..... ko n 1'Neello ,l .i— Lnoa.mfaa.nu6. aw r..» ©f.»•rrs nw�n...N.r. r.+:... •.o ....:r me He explained that this information has been gathered and shared through social media, contact information available on the project website and materials distributed online. Waggoner spoke on the Corridor Wide Improvements. He explained that the general concept of Wolf Ranch can be applied to Williams Drive. Waggoner noted that there will be opportunities to consolidate curb cuts and, through access management, examine the elimination of left turns. Corridor Wide Improvements Access Management N.' natr. rwltnN U-rC PA, l 4nnn'JAr dnrcnga2 Ermm�9i •nanvtr: r�eaa,.:c 3 •!t :: r n.lyrt V Parking Management •tr.u:a r:•xa: , al:n; ru•,ayr+rc prarrc> t Before After 7'4�--.. Sem''° JFC�orrid�®rVi7e Improvements 1raler eDrr31wns Va.uSr^�eM Traffic Operations management •f^.alemY.'•:G'1 �r L•SM: C•:0ir% RI 4J IIS Il) e:mtrDr3 laa(a�lll viWaix> '. Iw(a¢xx1 lao4an+q j •NY.149+C!pvi G•61Yf.5 _. -� Waggoner spoke on unifying signals, which will make tremendous gains, especially in the West bound traffic. He noted that signal timing helps traffic. Possible Network Connections were shown next, followed by Bicycle Facilities 7MPossible Network Connection;J= Local Street Network Mr. pl.'� M"t 'n.I :A.t rd I Councilmember Fought said he was pleased to be getting bikes off of Williams Drive and this is an excellent improvement. Waggoner continued with types of streets for bicycle use and the ability to access retail, while still staying safe. Pedestrian Facilities were shown next. Waggoner said data from a study done in 2014 was used. He explained that pedestrian improvements were funded as part of a bond approved in 2014 and a list was made of Priority 1 and Priority 2 projects. Councilmember Brainard said he wanted to take the opportunity to say how limited the City's sidewalk money really is. He noted that the approved amount barely makes a dent and he appreciates the effort to make a substantially larger commitment to sidewalks right now. Waggoner spoke on character areas. He explained that these change throughout Williams Drive and it is far from a one size fits all. Waggoner said there are 6 different areas of different specifics and presented them from west to east with thorough descriptions of each area. 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IWAustin Ave Form & Character Travel Lanes *4c, Pedestrian & Bicycle W7enterArea Centers Area Plan Ni.;c do ..;d un e..1.,ar.x ute..U[r.,¢:<-=: cry':>c:meJr. ::mJ: aJe �__•et r:: IJC: A: J.cltr: Land Use & Built Form uy.'•\C'^•':"'.]J::O��]rC'�!iC IC"[Cri .V CJ ar.a :ewaidn„ rn;; _ 1, r.:u-. �.: a -.c •. Lai:[ L::a Future Land Use Map The Lake Aire Center was shown next. Waggoner spoke on reinvesting dividends for ample parking and increasing densities. He explained that this is something to work on that could possible lead to changes in the City's development code. � W Lake Aire Center Form 8 Character a.....:.. .. .R.. �..�. to Parking e r Pedestrian .. _ r •.r.: n .tet:.. .... . Fa:n: pCX•S:Im :acro o::m : Jn:' .. . .tee,., •. p.:.. p,.,. o:., ow - Bicycle •0• Ge.w•e.•.r mne 44:^I svmn eorsa v.•:anvrn m-•: -:+.....:.pec cl .^. Sti'.�G:rn:rR:[: cn WOlCl r.i ...t.cC Short Tenn ift ,m mea Long Term Opdon A MUC "": :tom 1N7t+! • - options +, fir jam3w. �N moi" Waggoner showed the GISD Site and noted that the School District has been willing to work with the City regarding the redevelopment of the McCoy School Site. Phase t,LwNs- v :..lrin. v:<M1n.!ra x—1r +:v of t` e,[uIx .l.:ni.10 •','I t.•Iv' Itn r,..I Jr SNm a.]Louf ul.rylY.v :ir: n:IwrlM1 JVRfCVJ:G It:i".li Phase II J:1 nen +.:J.::.-;aaupJnn •!J iu4' Cti:a :ft 1i Crxi'+. a: �11n111 r:4Ji:11.!:1�. n, trr•1]:a a:.r:.l Phase I: 0-5 Years Phase Il: 6-10 Years GISD Site Phase III Phase 111:10+ Years a•:C I I.. tI.W ,.;I tit ;111,tiVnIt <Jll:b>-v n: TVN< 111! IV, VC! Nit, tU P:L.6!' le..xwI ,,I If Phase IV .: vldt n'ut wulJ -Ort 'IJJr:.'•JI ryrult ml ml:aun Lt ae Phase IV: Site Expansion Possible Implementation Projects were shown next. Waggoner explained that the planning -horizon is 11 years, with concepts prioritized accordingly. He noted that City has some funding for signal timing and will need to look for funding for the necessary engineering studies. Waggoner said staff will be looking at redevelopment opportunities both mid and long term. Waggoner provided a slide showing the Next Steps. Finalize Implementation Plan — Identify relevant projects and policies to improve the transportation network and supportive land uses — Prioritize projects by term: Short (0-4years), Medium (5-10 years) and Long (+11 years) o- Finalize Williams Drive Study report — Post on the project website for public comment — Public comment period in the month of May (approximately 30 days) Public Meeting No. 4 (end of May) Joint GTAB and P&Z workshop (May) GTAB and P&Z recommendation to City Council (June) Consideration and possible adoption of the Study by the City Council (June/July) Councilmember Fought said this was a good report. He said that five years ago, Council lifted Williams Drive from the Overlay District, because it needed to get a more comprehensive look and this will be the baseline of how the corridor will look. Fought said it is very important to organize thoughts in order to get a total look. He asked that the City provide a lot of public show and tell. He noted that Sun City will be eager about this. He said the most important things are many and the City needs to manage its growth and control its' own destiny. D. Presentation, discussion, and direction regarding proposed mowing contracts -- Jackson Daly, Assistant to the City Manager Jack Daly, the Assistant to the City Manager, provided a presentation on proposed mowing contracts. He began with an agenda of the presentation Agenda • Background • Consolidation Examples • Bidding Process • Review Contracts • Budget Consideration • Direction Daly provided a slide showing all of the staff and departments who had worked on the project. He noted that this project was a good testament to departments working well together, who do not typically work together. Thanks! Mapping and Procurement Contract Scoping and Oversight • Deborah Knutson— Purchasing • Trish Long — Facilities • IlyannaKadich—GIS • JamieBeran — Parks • Holly Pryor — GIS • Dan Southard — Public Works • Bruce Gick— Public Works • Jordan Fengel — Public Works • David Thomison - Water • Mike Welch—Water • Isaac Conde -Water Great coordination between departments! OGEOR:rT6'WN Consolidation Examples • This was an overlap between Public Works and Facilities. Due to this being a median, Public Works took over maintenance for this area. ORGETOWN TEXAS Consolidation Examples • This was an overlap between the water dept., parks, and public works. • parks would take the area on the left of Walden and public works would take the area on the right. OEORG;(A�ROWN Consolidation Examples • This was an overlap between the water dept. and public works. - Previously, the water dept. would mow inside the fence of the San Gabriel Treatment Facility as well as a strip around the outside of the fence. — Public works agreed to mow all the way up to the fence due to the fact that they are already on that side mowing the recycling centerarea. GEORGETOWN TEXAS Daly spoke on the total acreage maintained and explained that there is not enough money to contract all of the mowing. Daly explained the Bidding Process • Bid opened February 12 • Pre -Bid Meeting on February 24 Bid Closed March 27 • Seven (7) Bids Submitted Different Contracts • Facilities — 36 facilities and parking lots — $168,843— Stillwater Site Services • Parks — 100 neighborhood and community parks and open spaces; IOOF Cemetery; Village — $399,125.89 — Heart of Texas Landscape GEORGETOIVN TEXAS Different Contracts • Public Works — Transfer Station (48 acres) • $7,340—Stillwater Site Services — Stormwater 74 Rights of way, lots, ditches, islands, ponds, and IH -35 corridor 5127.913.89-8rightview Landscape Services • Water Department — 63 Lift stations, pump stations, water towers .^dscape Services — 9 Treatment Plants s!ruction GEORGETOWN 1 ERAS Daly described the next steps. He said the contracts would be on the evening's agenda for Council action. • Approve and Execute Contracts • Monitor Performance • Develop Budget Request to Improve Mowing Mayor Ross asked if these were best price contracts. Daly said the policy allows the City to go within 5% to the lowest bid to utilize a Georgetown vendor. Daly said local vendors were pursued to bid on these projects. Councilmember Jonrowe asked if these contracts are seasonal. Daly described map books which are provided that indicate what times and frequencies mowing is expected. Jonrowe asked if areas of natural vegetation in the parks were indicated as such, in order to protect poppies and others species to survive during the right times of the year. Daly confirmed that these areas have been identified and marked. Jonrowe suggested educating the public on why some areas have to be left to an ugly stage for preservation. Daly said he will follow up with this. City Manager, David Morgan, said staff has worked hard to look at recognizing Sam Houston Blvd. right of way, versus Austin Avenue, and how different standards need to be established. Morgan said there will continue to be Improvements in right of way maintenance. Mayor Ross said this was a great job. He asked Daly about the areas the City is not responsible for but gets blamed for. Daly said these are generally TXDOT areas. Daly said a good relationship has been established with the local TXDOT office and they have promised to improve their mowing schedules. Ross advised Daly to keep talking to TXDOT and the County. Daly said the City's new Chief Code Enforcement Officer, Brad Hofmann, is doing great job with private properties. Mayor Ross recessed the meeting to Executive Session under Section 551.071, Section 551.074 and Section 551.087 at 4.18 PM. He said that Executive Session would begin at 4:30 PM. Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Goverument 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. E. 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 - Appeal of an Administrative Decision regarding the determination that a pump station for crude oil is a "Utility Services, Intermediate" use, Dr. Jeffrey S. Miller (Rawhide, LLC), Adjacent Property Owner, in regards to 555 Rabbit Hill Road, Enterprise Crude Pipeline, LLC -Sheriffs Posse Rodeo Lease 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 Manager Performance Evaluation Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Rentsch Brewery Performance Agreement Amendment Adjournment Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting to begin the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 PM. Approved by the Georgetown City CouncH on 5J 9 Date — &&9a4,$- Dale Ross, Mayor 0 Attest: City Secre