HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 05.09.2017 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 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 6:00 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
- Marissa Austin of CASA of Williamson County
- Red Poppy Festival
- Put on Purple Day - Lupus Awareness Proclamation
- National Travel and Tourism Week Proclamation
- Georgetown Project Proclamation
- 2011 Anniversary of the Great American Main Street Award Proclamation
- National Preservation Month Proclamation
- Presentation of the Great Places in Texas Award for the Georgetown Square
City Council Regional Board Reports
Mayor Ross said that he had attended the CAMPO meeting on Monday night. He noted that there are a couple
of upcoming mobility projects that will be good for Georgetown that he will be able to speak about when finalized
Announcements
- Canvass of Election Results and Swearing In Ceremony — May 16, 2017
- Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Funding
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to authorize the General Manager of Utilities to execute the Consent and
Agreement, including the attached Estoppel, with Buckthorn WesTex and KeyBank National Association, as
discussed in Executive Session.
Approved: 7-0
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to approve a settlementagreement in PEC's complaint against the City of
Georgetown and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Docket Number 49556) on the terms presented by the
City's legal counsel and discussed this day in executive session; and that the General Manager of Georgetown
Utility Systems, or his designee, is authorized to take all such actions, including execution of all documents and
necessary filings at the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the disposition of the matter, as needed to
implement this resolution.
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, April 25, 2017 — Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
Councilmember Hesser asked that Item B be moved to the Legislative Regular Agenda for discussion.
C. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the bylaws for the Youth Advisory
Board — Kimberly Garrett, Director of Parks and Recreation
D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the bylaws for the Ethics Commission --
Charlie McNabb, City Attorney and Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Master Services Agreement with Maldonaldo-Burkett
Intelligent Transportation Systems, LLP -- Octavio A. Garza, P.E., Public Works Director
F. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Stewart Organization to provide managed
computer printer and photocopier services for an amount of $130,000.00 — Chris Bryce, Information
Technology Director
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing a Multiple Use Agreement (MUA) with
the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) concerning the construction and maintenance of three
(3) fixed route bus stops along State Highway 29 between Scenic Drive and Wolf Ranch Parkway and
confirming the City's intent to maintain the sidewalk and comply with the terms of the MUA and establishing an
effective date — Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Councilmember Hesser asked that Item G be moved to the Legislative Regular Agenda for discussion.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Hesser to approve the Statutory Consent agenda in its entirety, with the exception
of Item B and Item G, which have been moved to the Legislative Regular agenda for discussion.
Approved: 7-0
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
Councilmember Hesser asked that Item B be moved to the Legislative Regular Agenda for discussion.
Mayor Ross asked City Secretary, Shelley Nowling, to explain the change to the proposed minutes that
Councilmember Hesser had requested. Nowling said that the April 25, 2017 proposed minutes show an
amended motion by Hesser to approve the Transit Plan with the movement of the Primrose stop to Simone
Road. Nowling said that Hesser made her aware that the minutes should state that the amended motion was for
approval of the Transit Plan with the movement of both of the Primrose stops to Simon Road.
Motion by Hesser, second by Gonzalez, to make this correction to the minutes from April 25, 2017 and bring the
corrected minutes back to the Council for approval at the next meeting.
Approved: 7-0
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing a Multiple Use Agreement (MUA) with
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) concerning the construction and maintenance of three
(3) fixed route bus stops along State Highway 29 between Scenic Drive and Wolf Ranch Parkway and
confirming the City's intent to maintain the sidewalk and comply with the terms of the MUA and establishing an
effective date -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Councilmember Hesser asked that Item G be moved to the Legislative Regular Agenda for discussion.
Ed Polasek, the City's Planning Coordinator, read the caption. He explained that, with the correction to the April
251i minutes, regarding the Primrose bus stops, the proposed resolution would need to be amended. He
explained that instead of having 3 fixed route bus stops, it will be changed to 2 bus stops, both on HWY29,
between Scenic Drive and 135, not all the way to Wolf Ranch Parkway.
Councilmember Hesser confirmed
Polasek said that the resolution would be amended and brought for the Mayor's signature
City Manager, David Morgan, said that he would like to clarify. He noted the map shown at the last meeting,
showed an alternative plan with a stop on Hwy 29, on the south side, in front of Wolf Ranch Center. Polasek
confirmed. Morgan said this map also showed a stop on Simon Road and another stop on Wolf Ranch Parkway,
on the south bound side at the Memorial Drive intersection. Morgan noted that the motion made by
Councilmember Hesser eliminates the stop on Wolf Ranch Parkway, going south, at Memorial Drive and will
eliminate the stop on Hwy 29 on the south side in front of Wolf Ranch Town Center. Polasek confirmed the
clarification.
Motion by Hesser, second by Gonzalez, to change the resolution presented for Item G from 3 stops to 2.
Mayor Ross asked City Attorney, Charlie McNabb, if this was an acceptable motion. McNabb confirmed that it
was.
Brainard asked for further explanation. Morgan explained that, if this motion was approved, there would be one
stop on Simon going north bound, with no other stops in that area. Eby said she remembers the discussion at
the prior meeting leading to the removal of one Primrose stop, the one in front of the school, but not two.
Hesser said that the City Secretary had reviewed the tape of the prior meeting. Mayor Ross asked about what
had been found. Nowling said she had listened to the recording of Hesser's amended motion for Item U from
the April 25, 2017 meeting and did hear that Councilmember Hesser had used the word both when referring to
the Primrose bus stops.
Councilmember Gipson asked if this causes any more, or different, problems. Morgan asked that the map from
the prior meeting be shown again.
Polasek described "matched stops", where there is an inbound stop and an outbound stop. Polasek explained
the "pair" could be moved. He said this can be done by moving both stops from Memorial and Wolf Ranch
Parkway to Simon Road. He said this has been examined and there would be room for stops on both sides.
Polasek described, and noted on the map, where the stops would now be. He said both stops will now be on
Simon Road next to the Popeye's Chicken and Cane's Chicken and across the street from there also.
Gipson asked if traffic flow and the moving of people had been examined for this change. Polasek said there will
be a pedestrian cross walk over to Wolf Ranch and this is an improvement to pedestrian accessibility. He said
people will be able to use the cross walk at the signal.
Approved: 7-0
H. Public Hearing and First Reading on a request for a Special Use Permit for AAA Storage, 7.32 acres,
located at 1301 NE Inner Loop, for indoor storage — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, the City's Planning Director, spoke on a special use permit request for AAA Storage. Nelson
provided a location map. She explained that the Council has seen this in the recent past for rezoning. She
showed the zoning map and future land use map and said there will be a second reading of the rezoning request
later in the agenda.
Nelson explained that this is an existing development, which will remain, with a special use permit for the
addition of an indoor storage facility.
Nelson provided a Conceptual Site Layout and said the development will go through site development
procedures and possible platting.
Nelson spoke on the criteria for special use permits and said that staff had reviewed this and found the request
to be consistent with the criteria. Nelson said both staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission had
recommended approval.
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Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.26 PM. No person had signed up to speak on the item. Mayor
Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6.26 PM.
Motion by Brainard, second by Hesser to approve Item H.
Councilmember Gipson asked about the zoning surrounding this area. Nelson described the surrounding zoning
designations and showed the future land use map, to clarify the description.
Gipson asked if a storage facility would discourage other development in the area. Nelson said this is in an area
that is difficult for other development because it lies between a river and a railroad. She said this is a good use
for the property and, after reviewing the request, staff recommends approval.
Councilmember Gonzalez said there is already a storage facility here and this is just an extension. He agreed
that very little else can be done with this property.
Councilmember Brainard said there are many storage facilities in Georgetown. Nelson explained that because
there are more multifamily developments in Georgetown, there will be a greater need for more storage. She said
that staff will monitor requests and look to seek locations that are most consistent. Brainard asked if this facility
was intended to stay along time. Nelson said since it is an indoor facility, it seems to be a permanent facility
and meets all of the UDC requirements.
Gonzalez spoke on the supply and demand factor of these facilities. He said people are putting them up
because they will used.
Approved: 7-0
I. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance to rezone 7.32 acres, located at 1301 West Street and 609
W. 141h Street, to be known as the West Street Townhomes, from the Office (OF) District to the Townhouse
(TH) District — Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, the City's Planning Director, spoke on a rezoning request for the proposed West Street
Townhomes. Nelson provided a location map, a zoning map and a future land use map.
Nelson provided a list of criteria for a TH District
Nelson said staff had reviewed the request for consistency with rezoning criteria and found the request to be
consistent.
The application is complete and the information
contained vothm the applicanan K suffceent and cunect
enough to allow adequate renew and final action;
The tuning change is consistent with the Comprehensive
PUn;
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welfare of the Gty and the safe or&0v. and healthful
development of the Cay;
the eonmg change is compatible ynth the present toning
and conforming uses of rearby property and ydth the
character of the ne'ghborhood; and
The of operty to be rezoned is suitable for uses permitted
by the dfsuict that would be appL ed by Ihz proposed
amendment.
Nelson said that staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened public hearing at 6.46 PM. No persons had signed up to speak. Mayor Ross closed the
public hearing at 6.46 PM.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby to approve item I.
Councilmember Eby said she noticed in the report that the reason for this rezoning request is because the
property is currently in a zoning category that the City no longer has. Nelson confirmed.
Approved: 7-0
J. First Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of 113.00 acres in the Pulsifer and Stubblefield
Surveys, located at the northwest corner of Interstate 35 and Highway 29, to be known as Wolf Lakes --
Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a voluntary annexation request for a property to be known as Wolf
Lakes. She provided a location map, a future land use map and an Item Summary. Nelson noted that the
intention for the property is a specialty mixed use area.
Item Summary:
Nelson read the caption
Motion by Eby, second by Jonrowe to approve Item J.
Approved: 7-0
K. First Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of 12.228 acres in the J. Powell Survey, located
at the intersection of Kelley Drive and Gateway Drive, along North Interstate 35, to be known as Echo Park
— Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a voluntary annexation request for a property to be known as Echo
Park. She provided a location map and noted that staff recommends the approval of the voluntary annexation of
the Echo Park Tract.
Nelson read the caption
Mayor Ross called on Mr. Dale Illig, who signed up to speak on Item K.
Mr.11lig spoke on the applicant, the W.D Kelly Foundation and the company's relationship with the City of
Georgetown. Mr. Illig thanked the Council for their consideration and said the intention for the property is a high
end auto dealership.
Mayor Ross asked about the request for rezoning. Mr. Illig said the applicant will want to sell the property after
rezoning.
Motion by Brainard, second by Eby, to approve Item K
Approved: 7.0
L. First Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of 25.712 acres in the D. Wright Survey and
portions of right-of-way on Booty's Crossing Road generally located southwest of the intersection of Booty's
Crossing and Williams Drive, to be known as Oakmont -- Sofia Nelson, CNIJ-A, Planning Director (action
required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a voluntary annexation for a property to be known as Oakmont. She
provided an aerial view of the property and a location map. Nelson said that staff reviewed the request and has
recommended approval.
Nelson read the caption
Councilmember Brainard asked if the property is currently undeveloped. Nelson confirmed and said the
property is being envisioned as single family residential.
Mayor Ross asked if there was a daycare there. Morgan said the daycare is to the east of this property, closer to
the intersection and not on the map shown.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked if this would create a donut hole within a donut hole. Nelson confirmed and said
staff is working on fixing donut holes, as directed by the Council. Mayor Ross asked if staff could approach
donut -hole owners regarding annexation. City Manager, David Morgan, said an annexation plan is in the process
of development and staff will be pursuing properties for this.
Motion by Brainard, second by Gipson to approve Item L.
Approved: 7-0
M. First Reading of an Ordinance renaming Simon Road to Wolf Lakes Drive -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Transportation Planning Coordinator (action required)
Transportation Planning Coordinator, Ed Polasek, spoke on a proposal to rename Simon Road to Wolf Lakes
Drive. He explained that the request follows the City's policy and street naming policies.
Polasek read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Brainard to approve Item M.
Approved: 7-0
N. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2017 Annual Budget for mid -year obligations that were not
known at the time the budget was adopted, appropriating various amounts thereof, and repealing all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director (action required)
Leigh Wallace, the City's Finance Director, spoke on amendments to the FY2017 Mid -Year Budget. Wallace had
provided an in depth presentation at the workshop meeting, earlier in the day. Wallace said the proposed
amendments are to the general fund, the general capital projects fund, the joint services fund, the Council
discretionary fund, the self-insurance fund, the tourism fund, the Georgetown Village PID fund, the South
Georgetown TIRZ fund, and the electric and water funds for a total of $5.6 million and the addition of 3 FTEs.
Wallace read the caption
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Hesser to approve Item N.
Mayor Ross made note, for those listening to the meeting, that the reason there is not a lot of discussion on this
item is because the Council received the information in a detailed 45 minute presentation earlier that day in the
City Council Workshop meeting.
Approved: 7-0
0. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the 2017 Georgetown Economic
Development Corporation ("GEDCO") Budget for approved economic development projects — Leigh Wallace,
Finance Director
Finance Director, Leigh Wallace, spoke on amendments to the 2017 Georgetown Economic Development
Corporation (GEDCO) Budget. Wallace said this is a corresponding item as described in the afternoon's
workshop meeting.
Wallace read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to approve Item 0
Approved: 7-0
P. Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to rezone 87.517 acres of the Low Survey located at the
intersection of Westinghouse Road and the extension of Mays Street, from the Multi -family (MF -2), Local
Commercial (C-1), and Business Park (BP) Districts to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, to be
known as New Westinghouse Investors Tract -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, spoke on the rezoning request for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to be
known as New Westinghouse Investors Tract.
She explained to the Council that this had been provided in the last City Council meeting as a first reading.
Nelson provided a location map, zoning map and future land use map. She noted that the extension of Mays
street will take place within this property. Nelson said proposed uses for the development will be a commercial
lot, office space and multifamily housing.
Nelson said that staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission had reviewed the request for consistency with the
PUD Criteria and both found the request to be consistent and recommend approval.
Avadetyof housing types,employrnem opportunities, or
commercial services to achieve a balanced community;
An ordefly and creative artangement of al land uses with
respect to each other and to the entire commuruty;
A planned and integrated comprehensive transportation
system providing for a separation of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic, to include fatilltles such as roadvrays,bicycle ways,
and pedestrian walkways;
The provislons of cultural Of recreabondl lMnties for all
segments of the community;
The location of general building envelopes to take maximum
advantage of the natural and manmade environment; and
The staging of development in a manner which can be
accommodated by the timely provision of public utilities,
facArties, and services.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7.05 PM. No person had signed up to speak on the item. Mayor
Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7.05 PM.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve Item P.
Approved: 7-0
Q. Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to rezone 7.32 acres, located at 1301 NE Inner Loop,
to be known as AAA Storage, from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Local Commercial (C-1) District — Sofia
Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Sofa Nelson, Planning Director, spoke on the rezoning request for AAA Storage. She provided a location map,
a zoning map and a future land use map. She noted that AAA Storage is an existing facility.
Nelson provided a slide showing the requirements for Local Commercial District (C-1) designation.
Nelson said staff reviewed the request for consistency with the criteria for rezoning and found the request to be
consistent.
The application is complete and the information
contained wdlun the applicat. nsuff[ tand cortect
enough to allow adequate re -MV and final action;
the eorag change is consistennvith the Canprc benxe
Plan;
Thetomr.gchange promounthe hex'th, safetyot general x
welfare of the C ity and the safeorderty, and healthful
development of the City;
Theiomngchange is compatible vnth the present zoning x
and eonfor ming llses of near by property and vrith the
character of the neighborhood; and
The property to be nontd is suitable for uses permitted x
by the district that vrould be appied by the proposed
amendment.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7.07 PM. No person had signed up to speak on the item. Mayor
Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7.07 PM.
Motion by Brainard, second by Hesser to approve Item Q.
Approved: 7-0
R. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.108.010 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the
number of members on the Youth Advisory Board -- Kimberly Garrett, Director of Parks and Recreation
(action required)
Kimberly Garrett, Director of Parks and Recreation, spoke on the need to reduce the number of members on the
Youth Advisory Board. Garrett said there had been no change since the first reading.
Garrett read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson to approve Item R.
Approved: 7-0
Project Updates
S. 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 said he does
not have any updates to discuss at this time but would be happy to answer any questions.
Mayor Ross announced that this meeting is Councilmember Brainard's last regularly scheduled Council meeting.
He said that Councilmember Brainard will be attending a special meeting of the City Council the following
Tuesday, May 161i, when Councilmember Jonrowe, Councilmember Nicholson and Mayor Ross will be sworn
into office. He announced that the meeting starts at 6 PM.
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.
T. 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.
U. 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
- PEC Agreement —Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities
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
- Electric Utility Quarterly Financial Update — Chris Foster, MPA, CGFO, Manager of Resource Planning and Integration
- NRG Consent Agreement — Chris Foster, MPA, CGFO, Manager of Resource Planning and Integration
Adjourn
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 7.10 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on 5 I a'J I I
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Dale Ross, Mayor