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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.26.2018 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, June 26, 2018 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101 East 7' 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 three (3) 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. 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.) Mayor Dale Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance, with the exception of Tommy Gonzalez, Councilmember District 7. Mayor Ross, Councilmember Ana Eby, District 1, Councilmember Valerie Nicholson, District 2, Councilmember John Hesser, District 3, Councilmember Steve Fought, District 4, Councilmember Kevin Pitts, District 5, and Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe, District 6 were in attendance A. Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the Mayor - Dr. Kenny Sheppard Proclamation - NAGARA Excellence Award City Council Regional Board Reports Announcements Action from Executive Session No motions were made out of executive session. Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine 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, June 12, 2018 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary C. Consideration and possible action to appoint Blake Nicholson to the Main Street Advisory Board to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Dale Ross D. Consideration and possible action to appoint Trisha Tallman as the Chair of the Main Street Advisory Board to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Dale Ross E. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Weaver & Tidwell, LLP to serve as the City of Georgetown's external audit firm for a three (3) year term beginning this fiscal year with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewals -- Elaine S. Wilson, Controller F. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM -18-004 with CDM Smith, Inc., of Austin, Texas for professional services related to the Cedar Breaks to Pastor Dedicated Water Line in the amount of $305,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director Motion by Hesser, second by Nicholson, to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety. Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) Legislative Regular Agenda G. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas ("City") Amending Chapter 9.13 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the Juvenile Curfew; Making Such Other Findings And Provisions Related to the Subject; and Declaring an Effective Date -- Wayne Nero, Chief of Police (action required) Chief of Police, Wayne Nero, spoke on the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance. He explained that it must be reviewed every third year. Nero noted that curfew violations are difficult to quantify and it is rare to issue a citation. Nero explained that, in most cases, the juvenile is released to their parents. He said that curfew for those under 17 is 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday and 12 PM to 6 AM Fridays and Saturdays. Nero said that over the last 3 years, 7 citations were written in 2015, 12 in 2016, and 4 in 2017. He explained that the ordinance gives the police department probable cause to make contact and detain a juvenile. Nero read the caption Councilmember Jonrowe asked if this was the public hearing required in the ordinance and if the public had been informed of the hearing. Jonrowe said had received feedback from the homeschooling community in the past, but has not received any recent feedback. She asked staff to think about publicizing an event to solicit feedback on curfew regulations. Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.20 PM. No persons had signed up to speak on the Item. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6.20 PM. Motion by Pitts, second by Eby, to approve Item G Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) H. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Commercial Vehicle Sales and Services within the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property located at 2150 N 1-35, bearing the legal description of 5.99 acres out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13 -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager (action required) Andreina Davila, the City's Current Planning Manager, spoke on a request for a Special Use Permit for a Vehicle Sales and Services business located at 2150 N 1-35, to be named Vanguard Truck Company. She explained that the use for the facility is permitted by right. Davila provided a location map, aerial view, future land use map, zoning map and conceptual plan for the property. She explained that the building is set back from the front property line to accommodate the enhanced landscape requirement. Davila noted that staff and the applicant had worked together to meet all requirements. Davila said that staff had reviewed the UDC Criteria for Special Use Permits and the project met with all 4 of the approval criteria and will not adversely impact neighboring property uses. Davila noted staffs recommendation of conditions. The proposed special use Is not X detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighborhood or Its occupants. The proposed conceptual site layout, X circulation plan, and design are harmonious with the character of the surrounding area. The proposed use does not negatively X Impact existing uses In the area and In the City through Impacts on public Infrastructure such as roads, parking facilities, and water and sewer systems and on public services such as police and fire protection and solid waste collection and the ability of existing Infrastructure and services to adequately provide services. The proposed use does not negatively X impact existing uses in the area and in the City through the creation of noise, glare, fumes, dust, smoke, vibration, fire hazard or other injurious or noxious impact. Davila explained that the suggested condition was as follows: • If constructing a fence in the C-3 portion of the property, it would be required to construct an ornamental metal fence in lieu of a proposed barbed wire fence. Davila noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval without this recommended condition. Davila read the caption Fought asked about the fence. Davila said the recommendation was for an ornamental metal fence to match neighboring properties. Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.25 PM. No persons had signed up to speak on the Item. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6.25 PM. Motion by Fought, second by Jonrowe, to approve Item H, including staffs recommendation. Councilmember Pitts asked about the current fence and if it was chain link and who the fence belongs to. Davila said the current fence is chain linked and is not the applicant's fence. She said it is owned by the properties within the adjacent industrial park. Pitts asked why the new fence would be required to be an ornamental metal fence. Davila explained that the fence recommendation only applies to the specific area designated C3, not areas of industrial designation. Councilmember Hesser asked about staffs recommendation. Davila explained the recommendation noting that it is in the C3 portion of the property. Councilmember Eby asked why the entire property was not rezoned industrial which would make an SUP unnecessary. Davila explained the decision was made because the property is within the City's Gateway District. She explained that, with an SUP, staff and Council are able to place input to the look and layout of the property. Pitts asked why staff recommends the fence. Davila said because the property is within the gateway overlay district and part of the aesthetics policies. City Manager, David Morgan said this is consistent with the Holt Caterpillar property, as well. Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) I. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning Lot 2, Block A, Rivery Phase 1 Subdivision, from the General Commercial (C-3) to the High -Density Multi -Family (MF -2) zoning district, located 1200 Wolf Ranch Parkway -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director (action required) Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a rezoning request at 1200 Wolf Ranch Parkway. She provided a location map, an aerial view, a future land use map and a zoning map. Nelson described surrounding zoning designations in detail. Surrounding Zoning Designations Xc'toa(-t iowN Itta-, `HilWood PUD was recently amended to swap an RS Zoning with the MF -2, so the identified tract is no longer MF -2. High Density Multifamily District (MF -2) The High Density Multifamily Distnct (MF -2) is intended for attached multifamily residential development, such as apartments and condominiums. at a density not to exceed 24 dwelling units per acre. The MF -2 District is appropnate in areas designated on the Future Land Use Plan as high density residential or one of the mixed-use categories. Properties zoned MF -2 should have direct access to major thoroughfares and arterial streets and should not route traffic through lower density residential areas The MF District is appropriate adjacent to both residential and non-residential districts and may serve as a transition between single-family distncts and more intense commercial districts Max height 45 ft Max IC 50% Front setback 25 ft Rear setback 15 ft Side setback 15 ft (30 ft from residential) 07. 11 )Rr[iEtxw'_WN Nelson said that the request was not entirely consistent with the Criteria for Zoning Changes and detailed the criteria that complied and the criteria that did not comply. The application Is complete and the X information contained within the application is sufficient and correct enough to allow adequate review and final action. The zoning change is consistent with the X Comprehensive Plan; The zoning change promotes the health, X safety or general welfare of the City and the safe orderly, and healthful development of the City; The zoning change is compatible with X the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood; and The property to be rezoned is suitable X for uses permitted by the district that would be applied by the proposed amendment. Nelson noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval of the request. Nelson read the caption Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.35 PM. No persons had signed up to speak on the Item. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6.35 PM. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought, to approve Item I. Councilmember Nicholson said there has been a lot of multifamily zoning requests. She said she has traffic concerns with the number of units within the highly concentrated area of Wolf Ranch and south of HWY 29. Nicholson noted that this request would allow 300 more units, with a car per unit, at least. She asked Nelson for the number of units in adjacent developments. Nelson described the number of units allowed in each adjacent development that had been shown in the previous slide. She said she did not have the numbers for units south of HWY 29, but would be happy to bring those back for the Council. • Hillwood PUD — 164 SF • Carroll PUD — 360 MF a Villas SUP — 264 MF • Rivery Park PUD — 228 MF • Brownstone PUD —121 TH • Summit West SUP — 89 MF Nelson said the Wolf Lakes application has not gone to the Planning and Zoning Commission yet, and she does not have the numbers for that project. Nicholson said will not support this request. Approved: 4-2 (Eby, Nicholson opposed, Gonzalez absent) J. Consideration and possible action directing staff to prepare a petition for the voluntary annexation of Garey Park in accordance with State law -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks & Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Director, Kimberly Garrett, spoke on a petition for the voluntary annexation of Garey Park. She explained that Garey Park is currently outside of the City Limits. Garrett read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Hesser, to approve Item J. Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) K. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement to provide underwriting and advisory services on special assessment bonds with FMS bonds -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager, Laurie Brewer, spoke on underwriting and advisory services from FMS bonds for special assessment bonds. She noted that the Council had reviewed MUDS and PIDs in March and had indicated the need to engage some expertise in these areas. Brewer explained that PIDs are solely a unit of the approving government. She noted that special outlines should be established before approving PIDs and that FMS would help establish standards and guidelines of a policy. Brewer explained that the form had been reviewed by the City's bond counsel, the City Attorney and the City's financial advisor. She said that fees are assessed only if PID bonds are issued, and the agreement can be terminated at any time. Brewer said that representatives from FMS Bonds were present, if the Council should have any questions Brewer read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought, to approve Item K. Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) L. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs related to the Runway Rehabilitation project at the Airport in conjunction with TXDOT, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 with proceeds from bonds that will be issued at a later time -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director Finance Director, Leigh Wallace, spoke on the intent to reimburse costs for the Runway Rehabilitation Project She explained that Council approved the grant relation at a previous meeting and this item pairs with that. Wallace explained that this is done when a project gets started prior to the bonds issued in the future. She noted that the City is not committed to sell the debt in the following year. Wallace said the bond sale will be in the spring 2019, but the project is ready to get started. Wallace read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought, to approve Item L. Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) M. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to set a date for a Public Hearing on amendment of Utility Impact Fees for Water and Wastewater -- Glenn W. Dishong, Utility Director Utility Director, Glenn Dishong, spoke on setting a date for a Public Hearing regarding amendments to utility impact fees. He explained that the Impact Fee Committee completed their review and made recommendations. Dishong said that the information had been provided in detail at the earlier workshop meeting and that the City must set a public hearing date. Dishong said it is recommended to have the first reading on August 141r and the second reading and adoption on August 28"'. Dishong read the caption. Motion by Fought, second by Jonrowe, to approve Item M Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) N. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2018 Annual Budget for mid -year obligations that were not known at the time the budget was adopted, appropriating the various amounts thereof, and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager (action required) Budget Manager, Paul Diaz, spoke on amendments to the FY2018 Annual Budget for mid -year obligations, not known at budget adoption. He explained that fund information had been presented to the Council at a workshop meeting on June 12th and this is the reflection of Council recommendations which were followed. Diaz read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Hesser, to approve Item N. Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) O. First Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of an approximately 18.331 -acre tract of land in the Ruidosa Irrigation Company Survey, located at 118 Mourning Dove, Georgetown, Texas, to be known as the Mourning Dove Subdivision -- Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning (action required) Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager, spoke on a voluntary annexation request for property located at 118 Mourning Dove, known as the Mourning Dove Subdivision. He provided a location map and future land use map. Waggoner provided a chart showing the annexation process and spoke on the proposed schedule. He noted that all notifications has been sent out in accordance with state law. Waggoner read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought, to approve Item O. Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) P. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation of an approximate 44.69—acre tract of land situated in the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295, Williamson County, Texas, and a portion of Farm to Market Road 1460 (FM 1460), a right-of-way of varying width of record described to the State of Texas, generally located at 2700 FM 1460, south of La Conterra Blvd, and north of Westinghouse Rd, to be known as the Keyes Tract -- Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager (action required) Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager, spoke on a voluntary annexation request for property located at 2700 FM 1460, known as the Keyes Tract. He provided a location map and future land use map. Waggoner provided the annexation process and the proposed schedule. He noted that all notifications had been sent according to state law. Annexation Process Resolution Public Public 115t reading Hearing 1 Hearing 2 of an Ordinance Proposed Schedule 2-' reading of an Ordinance ✓ April 24, 2018: Grant the Petition for Annexation ✓ May 8. 2018: Conduct 111 Public Hearing held at City Council Meeting @ 3 p.m. ✓ May 8. 2018: Conduct 2"' Public Hearing held at City Council Meeting @6 p.m. ✓ June 12, 2018: Action and l-* Reading of Annexation Ordinance JJune 26, 2018: 2"° Reading of Annexation Ordinance Q. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Planned Unit Development known as GTOWN-120 HOLDINGS PUD for approximately 78.2899 acres, more or less, situated in the Williams Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, generally located northwest of the intersection of E University Ave and NE Inner Loop - - Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager (action required) Andreina Davila, the Ctty's Current Planning Manager, spoke on a request to amend the PUD agreement for GTOWN-120 PUD. Davila noted that this was a second reading and there had not been any changes since the Council approved the first reading. Davila read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Pitts, to approve Item Q. Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) R. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 4.872 acres out of the Hart Addition, Outlot Division A, and Booty and Lesueur Addition, from the Office (OF) to the High Density Multi -Family (MF -2) zoning district, generally located along Railroad Ave between 13th St and 17th St, more specifically at 710 13th St, 700 W 14th St, and 708 W 15th St -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director (action required) Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a rezoning request along Railroad Ave. She noted that this was a second reading and there had not been any changes since the Council approved the first reading. Nelson read the caption Motion by Eby, second by Jonrowe, to approve Item R. Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) S. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.63 acres consisting of Lots 5 through 8, of the Booty and Lesueur Addition, from the Townhouse (TH) to Residential, Single -Family (RS) zoning district, generally located east of West St, south of W 13th St, west of Hart St, and north of 14th St, more specifically known as 609 W 14th St and 1301 West St -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager (action required) Andreina Davila, the City's Current Planning Manager, spoke on a request to rezone property at 609 W. 14th St. and 1301 West St. Davila noted that this was a second reading and there had not been any changes since the Council approved the first reading. Davila read the caption. Motion by Eby, second by Pitts, to approve Item S Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) T. Second Reading of an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an Automobile Repair and Service, General specific use in the General Commercial (C-3) district, on the property located at 4229 Williams Drive bearing the legal description of 0.92 acres, Landgraf Subdivision -- Andreina Davila - Quintero, Current Planning Manager (action required) Andreina Davila, the City's Current Planning Manager, spoke on a request for a Special Use Permit for an Automobile Repair and Service business at 4229 Williams Drive. Davila noted that this was a second reading and there had not been any changes since the Council approved the first reading. She explained that the Council had approved the item with conditions and noted that all 5 conditions have been included. 1. The number of landscaping plants required in a medium level bufferyard shall be included in the ten foot bufferyard along the north portion of the property. 2. Priority shall be placed on the minimum landscape requirements and proposed enhanced landscaping over the excess parking spaces proposed on site. 3. A six foot privacy (opaque) fence shall be installed along the north side of the property where adjacent to residential uses 4. All work/activity must be conducted completely within the facility. 5. Conceptual site plan will be attached to the SUP. Davila read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Hesser, to approve Item T, to include the 5 conditions listed. Approved: 5-1 (Jonrowe opposed, Gonzalez absent) U. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 30 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, located at 303 SE Inner Loop, from the Agriculture (AG) and Industrial (IN) zoning districts to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district, to be known as Inner Peace -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required) Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a rezoning request for property to be known as Inner Peace. She noted that this was a second reading and there had not been any changes since the Council approved the first reading. Nelson read the caption Motion by Pitts, second by Hesser, to approve Item U. Approved: 6-0 (Gonzalez absent) V. Consideration and possible action to adopt a City of Georgetown flag -- Mayor Dale Ross Mayor Ross spoke on his desire to have a City of Georgetown Flag. Motion by Fought, second by Hesser to approve the City Flag, as proposed by Ross Councilmember Fought said putting the city brand an a flag is routine. He explained that this could have been done without Council approval, but thanked Ross for the opportunity. Fought said he uniformly agrees, as long as a lot of money is not spent on it. Councilmember Jonrowe asked if the reSLIlts Of public discussion were available. City Manager, David Morgan said staff could answer these questions. Morgan's assistant, Jack Daly said the results had been gathered. Jonrowe asked if results were posted online. Daly said the results had been shared with the Council, but not posted on line. Daly noted that the City had received 126 comments, which ran the gamut from really positive to overly negative. Jonrowe asked how many flags would be made and what the cost would be. Mayor Ross said they would be used for ceremonial occasions and hung at City Hall. Morgan said this can be handled through the existing budget and flags could be placed on city buildings. Jonrowe said she had received feedback on the cursive and colors and had received comments that thought the design looked like letterhead. She said she does not like the design because it is not iconic enough. Jonrowe said she has had offers from talented people in Georgetown who are willing to design the flag for free. She said she does not think this flag will read well. Jonrowe said she thinks symbols are very important and that she will not support this design because the City can do better. Councilmember Eby said she wished the survey had asked people if they want a flag at all. She said, she personally, does not believe in flags beyond the United States flag and State flag. Approved: 4-2 (Jonrowe, Eby opposed, Gonzalez absent Project Updates W. 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, city lease agreements, sanitation services, and possible direction to city staff -- David Morgan, City Manager City Manager, David Morgan, spoke on the water pump outage. He said that 1400 people had been affected and a boil notice had been implemented. Morgan said staff was working to get the pump repaired and working as soon as possible, and better water pressure was already being experienced. General Manager of Utilities, Jim Briggs, said that a sample was taken and the City will expect direction for TCEQ tomorrow. He explained that it is likely that the boil notice will be lifted. Briggs said all precaution has been taken and things are looking good for the boil order lift to be announced sometime around noon. Briggs spoke on the press releases. He said the impacted area had experienced 35 pounds of pressure that has since been increased. He said 70 to 75 pounds of pressure is now available in the affected area. Briggs explained that the pump is being repaired and diagnostics will be performed. He said there will be analysis conducted to determine what caused this to happen to a 6 year old pump, which was built to last 20 years. He said he does know that heat was involved, because the motor had burned up. He said that the pump repair will be accomplished in a matter of days, but the back-up pump will take another 7 to 10 days. Mayor Ross asked how people find out information they may need. Briggs said the information is posted on the City's website and Facebook page daily and staff will be going door to door to the 1400 locations. 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. X. 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. Y. 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: Deliberations about Real Property - Authorization of Negotiations for the Downtown Building Sale 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: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters Electric Rates & Fees -- Glenn Dishong, Utility Director and Chris Foster, Manager of Resource Planning & Integration - CIP Electric -- Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director and Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities Operations Adjournment Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 7:16 PM. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on 0 D Date