HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.25.2017 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 6:00 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 81 Street for additional
information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Dale Ross,
Ana Eby, District 1, Valerie Nicholson, District 2, John Hesser, District 3, Steve Fought, District 4, Ty Gipson,
District 5, Rachael Jonrowe, District 6, and Tommy Gonzalez, District 7 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
- National Breastfeeding Day Celebration Proclamation
- Patty Eason Proclamation
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
- Parks & Recreation Pirate Party
Action from Executive Session
No Action came from Executive Session
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, July 11, 2017 and the Special Meeting held July 12, 2017 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to appoint Mayor Dale Ross to the Downtown TIRZ Board to fill a vacancy --
Mayor Dale Ross
D. Consideration and possible action to appoint Tate Nicholson to the Youth Advisory Board to fill a vacancy --
Mayor Dale Ross
E. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute a Landlord's Consent, an Agreement for
Subordination of Landlord's Lien, and an Estoppel Agreement related to the City of Georgetown's Lease
Agreement with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce for 1.88 acres of property at the corner of 1
Chamber Way and Austin Avenue -- David S. Morgan, City Manager
F. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Georgetown Independent School
District for the acquisition of real property in connection with the Rivery Boulevard Extension Project and
for various improvements to Rockride Lane and Southeast Inner Loop -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services
Coordinator
G. Consideration and possible action to approve an inter -local agreement with Williamson County, Texas for
improvements to Southeast Inner Loop -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Coordinator
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the vacation and abandonment of a
portion of a 20' Public Utility Easement across Lot 4, Serenada Country Estates, Unit One, a subdivision
recorded in Cabinet B, Slide 330 of the Plat Records of Williamson County, Texas; and to authorize the Mayor to
execute a Quitclaim Deed --Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Coordinator
1. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing a revocable license to encroach into
City property to FiberLight, LLC to allow the relocation of a telecommunications line within a portion of San
Gabriel Park, and to authorize the Planning Director to execute the Revocable License Agreement -- Travis
Baird, Real Estate Services Coordinator
J. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to consent to the assignments of (1) the Parking
Space License Agreement and Compromise and (2) the Settlement Agreement in Lieu of Condemnation
by 3834 Partners, Ltd to 815 Main Street, LLC; and to authorize the Mayor to execute the consents to these
assignments --Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Coordinator
K. Consideration and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the Lead Regional
Advisory Council ("Lead RAC"), Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) and
Georgetown Fire Department as a "Sponsoring Entity" to participate as a member of the Emergency Medical
Task Force (EMTF) -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
L. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order SBE -17-001 with Steger Bizzell of Georgetown, TX in
the amount of $101,687.00 for 2017 Drainage Improvements -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering
Director
M. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order SBE -17-002 with Steger Bizzell of Georgetown, TX in
the amount of $173,124.00 for professional engineering services related to the Old Town Northeast
Sidewalk Improvements -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
N. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment #2 to Task Order KAI-14-001 in the amount of
$158,021.00 to Klotz Associates, Inc. of Austin, Texas for professional services related to the Northwest
Blvd Bridge -- Wesley Wright, P.E. Systems Engineering Director
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Fought, to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Approved: 7-0
Legislative Regular Agenda
O. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve the award of a bid to Jordan Foster Construction of Pflugerville,
TX in the amount of $5,599,200.86 for construction of the Southwest Bypass, Segment 1 -- Wesley Wright,
P.E., Systems Engineering Director
System Engineering Director, Wesley Wright, spoke on the bid award to Jordan Foster Construction for the
construction of the Southwest Bypass, Segment 1. Wright provided a map of the area for Segment 1 and
described the property and construction intentions. Wright spoke on the Interlocal Agreement with Williamson
County. He explained that the City will design and build this segment of the Southwest Bypass and the County
will reimburse the expense to the City. Wright spoke on segment 2, which will connect HWY29 and 2243, and
will begin construction in early 2018. Wright spoke on the contractor, Jordan Foster Construction. He said there
had been 6 competitive bids. He explained that this bid came in under what staff and the design engineer
recommended or expected.
Wright read the caption.
Valerie Covey, County Commissioner Precinct 3, spoke on the project. She said the County is excited that
project is finally here. She explained that it has been attempted for a very long time. Covey said the project was
first talked about in spring of 2011 with the land owner. She explained that the owner has been able to quarry for
the last 6 years. Covey said the coordination of the project between the County and the City is critical. She
explained that the County is paying for Segment 1, but the portion had to be billed to the City because of the
Interlocal Agreement. Covey noted that this is crucial infrastructure for the west side, but is just one segment of
a large regional bypass. She noted the importance of having some way to get around Georgetown other than
University. Covey described Corridor C and said it is the only gap left. She explained that the County and City
are working to coordinate that piece. She announced the groundbreaking ceremony for Segment 1, to be held
August 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Covey said they are working with TXDOT and their 135 Plan to finalize
connections that will assure the bypass works as a bypass should. Covey thanked the City for their partnership.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby, to approve item O.
Approved: 7-0
P. Consideration and possible action to adopt the proposed 2017 (FY2018) property tax rate on a future agenda
and to set dates for two public hearings -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Finance Director, Leigh Wallace, spoke on the adoption of the proposed tax rate on a future agenda and the
setting of two public hearing dates. She explained that this Item does 2 things. It sets the maximum tax rate and
sets the public hearing dates. She explained that the state laws require this and require the votes to be a roll call
vote. Wallace explained the roll back rate. Wallace informed the Council that they are not committed to the
maximum rate. She explained that the rate could later be determined to go lower, but could not go higher.
Wallace said the City Manager's proposed tax rate is 0.42, or 42 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, lowering
the current rate of 42.4 by 0.4 cents.
Motion by Eby, second by Fought, to vote to set the maximum property tax rate of $0.42000 cents per $100
valuation, equaling $0.19266 cents for Maintenance and Operation and $0.22734 cents for Debt Service, and
adopt the tax rate as an action item at the August 22, 2017 Council meeting to be held at 6 p.m. at City Council
Chambers, at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets, Georgetown, TX.
Councilmember Gonzalez said that he would like to propose, for future discussion, that the Council take
$500,000 from the Council Special Revenue Fund and buy down the rate by that amount, to share with the
citizens, their money, from the growth of the County, lessening everyone's tax burden by a few dollars.
RECORD VOTE:
Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1: YES
Valerie Nicholson, Councilmember District 2: YES
John Hesser, Councilmember District 3: YES
Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4: YES
Ty Gipson, Councilmember District 5: YES
Rachael Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6: YES
Tommy Gonzalez, Councilmember District 7: YES
Approved: 7-0
Motion by Eby, second Fought, to set the dates for 2 public hearings on the property tax rate, as required by law,
to be held on Tuesday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers,
at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets, Georgetown, TX.
RECORD VOTE:
Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1: YES
Valerie Nicholson, Councilmember District 2: YES
John Hesser, Councilmember District 3: YES
Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4: YES
Ty Gipson, Councilmember District 5: YES
Rachael Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6: YES
Tommy Gonzalez, Councilmember District 7: YES
Approved: 7-0
Q. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the filing of the Assessment Roll for
the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District #1 in the City Secretary's Office, and setting the
public hearing date for the assessment for August 8, 2017 -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning
Manager, and Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager, spoke on filing the Assessment Roll for the Georgetown
Village PID in the City Secretary's office and setting a public hearing date for the assessment. She described the
Service Plan for the GVPID and the assessment figures for these amenities.
(;1OR(;1 FOWN�
Service Plan
❖ Supplemental services and improvements to be provided for
the GVPID including:
■ Pocket parks
■ Landscape areas
■ Street trees (maintenance, removal and prep)
■ Sidewalks and trails
• Alleyways
• Distinctive lighting and signage
• Recreational facilities
■ Water quality facilities
❖ Total estimated cost for the next 5 years is $1,872,532, with
an average annual cost of $374,506.41
Davila said the levy of assessment is $0.14 cents per $100 valuation and is based on the real property value, as
determined by the Williamson County Appraisal District.
Davila spoke on the Next Steps and then read the caption.
ME TT (I FORG1 1 OW N�
i>
Next Steps
❖ Approval of Resolution
■ File Assessment Roll with the City Secretary's Office for public
inspection
■ Schedule public hearing for August 8
❖ Mail and publish notice of Council's intent to consider the
proposed assessment at a public hearing
•:• Adopt Service Plan, Levy of Assessment and Assessment Roll on
August 8 and 22
•:• Adopt 2018 Budget on August 22
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson, to approve item Q.
Approved: 7-0
R. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning approximately 12.228 acres in the J. Powell Survey, located at the
intersection of Kelley Drive and Gateway Drive, along North Interstate 35, from the Agricultural (AG) District to
the General Commercial (C-3) District, to be known as Echo Park -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director (action
required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on the rezoning request and explained that this is a second reading of the
request. She provided a location map, zoning map and future land use map.
Nelson provided the General Commercial (C-3) zoning requirements and the UDC criteria. She said that staffs
analysis of the rezoning request found it to be consistent.
The application is complete and the information
contained within the ^Wficaaon as sufficient and correct
enough to aflow adequate revw w and final action;
The zonaV change is consistent with the comprehensnre
I'tan;
The tonng change promotes One heakh, safety or general
welfare of the Citv and the safe orderly, and heafth1W
development of the City;
The zona g change is compatible with the present ton.ng
and conforming uses of nearbypropertyand wrrth the
character of the neighborhood; and
The property to be rezoned is suitable for uses permitted
by the district that wo id be applied by the proposed
amendment_
Nelson said that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval. She noted that the City has
not received any public comments regarding the rezoning request.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gipson, to approve item R.
Approved: 7-0
S. Consideration and possible action to adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Paratransit
Plan for GoGeo -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Ed Polasek, the City's Transportation Planning Coordinator, spoke on the adoption of the ADA and the
Paratransit Plan for GoGeo, the City's new transit system. He explained that the City is required to adopt the
ADA Paratransit Plan for those who qualify for door to door service. He noted that fare riders receive a discount.
Polasek said that public meetings had been held. He noted that Capital Metro and CARTS have already
received 15 to 20 applications.
Polasek read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Fought, to approve item S.
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 report. Morgan said he did not
have any updates to report at this time, but would be happy to answer any questions.
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.
U. Dr. Marsi Liddell and Ms. Helen Elkins would like to address the Council regarding the upcoming AAUW Duck
Race
Dr. Liddell and Helen Elkins spoke to the Council about the 2nd Annual Duck Race to be held at San Gabriel Park
on Saturday, October 14, 2017. This event is a fund raiser sponsored by the American Association of University
Women.
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
- Hoskins/Brown
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC)
Consideration and possible action to approve an inter -local agreement with Georgetown Independent School District for the
acquisition of real property in connection with the Rivery Boulevard Extension Project and for various improvements to
Rockride Lane and Southeast Inner Loop -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Coordinator
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. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Matters
- TLCC Performance Agreement
Adjourn
Motion by Gipson, second by Fought, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 6.40 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on
1]a
nf P' C" ,
We Itoss, Mayor
Attest: City Seere