HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.24.2018 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101 East
711 St., Georgetown, Texas.
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Mayor Ross, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance, with the exception of
John Hesser, Councilmember District 3. Mayor Ross, Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1, Valerie Nicholson,
Councilmember District 2, Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4, Kevin Pitts, Councilmember District 5,
Rachael Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6, and Tommy Gonzalez, Councilmember 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
Mayor Ross spoke on the City's move to renewable energy through strategies developed by Jim Briggs.
Ross called Briggs the architect of green energy in Georgetown and asked Briggs, Leticia Zavala and Mike
Babin to come to the dais to receive a proclamation for America Wind Week.
Mayor Ross thanked Mayor Pro Tem, John Hesser, for chairing the July 10th Council meetings while he
attended the Mayor's Conference in Kansas City.
City Council Regional Board Reports
There were no Regional Board Reports at this meeting.
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
No motions were made from 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, July 10, 2018 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to appoint Marsi Liddell to the Georgetown Village PID Advisory Board
as a regular member to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Dale Ross
D. Consideration and possible action to designate the City of Georgetown Animal Services Manager as the
Local Rabies Control Authority for the City of Georgetown, in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety
Code, Sec. 826.017 -- Wayne Nero, Chief of Police
E. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support and approve a
resolution supporting Williamson County's application of the State Highway 29/Corridor C project for the
BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Planning
Coordinator
F. Consideration and possible action to approve a license to WRIA 2016-5, LP to allow the encroachment of a
private wastewater line into the right of way of Westinghouse Road --Travis Baird, Real Estate Services
Coordinator
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Williamson County Elections Administrator to
conduct an election(s) to be held on November 6, 2018 — Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
H. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a five year lease renewal with the United States Army Corp
of Engineers for the Georgetown Challenge Course and Lake Georgetown Trail located at Booty's Road
Park at Lake Georgetown -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
I. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a Buy Board cooperative purchase contract for pool
replaster at the Recreation Center Outdoor Pool and the Village Pool with Progressive Commercial
Aquatics of Manor, TX in the amount of $71,991.62 -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
J. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve the First Amendment increasing the contract amount by
$200,000.00 to the Agreement with Elster Solutions LLC to provide Energy Axis AMI water modules and
related items for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure system in a total amount not to exceed
$376,078.00 -- Rosemary Ledesma, Purchasing Manager
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson, to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Legislative Regular Agenda
K. Consideration and possible action on approval of a Municipal Utility District (MUD) Policy to replace the
Interim MUD Policy that was approved on September 23, 2014 -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Wayne Reed spoke on the MUD Policy. He noted that this had been presented to the Council many times
during previous Council meetings. He said Council direction had been followed and the policy is ready to
adopt, with Council action this night. Reed noted minor errors that had been found in Paragraph 5 of the
policy and listed the corrections of the errors: Policy 5a, first sentence, struck the word "Bonds", struck the
word 'shall" and added the word "to" between "City' and "comply". Reed said when approving the policy, the
motion should include these corrections.
Reed read the caption
Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item K, including the revisions to Paragraph/Policy 5a in
the Mud Policy.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked about the section for Policy 8a regarding parks. She asked if the park is
available to the general public within the MUD, or the entire general public. Reed said it means the broader
general public.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
L. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the filing of the Assessment Roll for
the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District #1 (GVPID) in the City Secretary's Office, and setting
the public hearing date for the assessment for August 14, 2018 -- La'Mar Kemp, Senior Accountant and
Octavio Garza, Public Works Director
Public Works Director, Octavio Garza, spoke about the Assessment Roll requirements in Georgetown Village.
He explained that this was a special revenue fund and is part of the budget process.
Garza read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought, to approve Item L.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
M. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution granting a petition for the voluntary annexation
of an approximate 262.011 -acre tract of land situated in the William Roberts League Survey, Abstract No.
524, and a portion of Shell Road, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to the Williamson
County, Texas, and directing publication of notice For proposed annexation, for the property generally
located along Shell Road approximately 6,800 feet north of Williams Drive to be known as the Shell Road
development -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Long Range Planning Manager (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on the voluntary annexation for property along Shell Road to be
known as the Shell Road Development. She provided a location map and future land use map for the
property. Nelson noted that this was one of the four corridors that Council had asked staff to pursue for
annexation. She explained that the property supports a variety of residential uses.
Nelson provided a chart of the Annexation Process and read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought, to approve Item M.
Michael Charles had signed up to speak on Item M.
His Comments and Concerns included the following
Active in GVPID
HOA president
Experienced with Green Builders and their management
Financial management experience as well
Appears developer wants to retain the PID plan
Allowed to continue under grandfathered plan
Associates are handling everything
No enforcement of the CCRs
Disinterested 3rd party
If Georgetown is progressive, why are they accepting documents from 1998?
Asked Ccuncil to consider what is best for the City in the long term
Mayor Ross asked Nelson to comment. Nelson said these concerns are premature, as this is just the
annexation hearing. Ross asked the effect of the resolution. City Attorney, Charlie McNabb said it would
simply start the process.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
N Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution granting a petition for the voluntary annexation
of an approximate 553.463 -acre tract of land situated in the B. Manlove Survey, Abstract No. 420, Milton
Hicks Survey, Abstract No. 287, P. Weathersby Survey, Abstract No. 680, A.M. Brown Survey, Abstract No.
85, J. C. Thaxton Survey, Abstract No. 756, I. Sauls Survey, Abstract No. 595, and I. & G. N. R. R. Survey,
Abstract No. 741, and a portion of Farm to Market Road 2243 (FM 2243), a right-of-way of varying width of
record described to the State of Texas, and directing publication of notice for proposed annexation, for the
property generally located along FM 2243, east of CR 286 and west of Escalera Ranch Parkway, to be
known as Garey Park -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Long Range Planning Manager
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on the voluntary annexation request for property to be known as
Garey Park. She explained that this would begin the process of bringing Garey Park into the City Limits.
Nelson provided a location map, future land use map and showed the annexation process.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Jonrowe, to approve Item N.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
O. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM -18-005 with CDM Smith, Inc., of Austin,
Texas for professional services related to the San Gabriel Interceptor Phase 2 (SGI-2) in the amount of
$1,037,700.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Wesley Wright, the City's Systems Engineering Director, spoke on the San Gabriel Interceptor Phase 2. He
explained that this is the design contract for the larger project. Wright spoke about capacity and growth and
noted that the City will need to expand the lift station or the San Gabriel station and proposed taking it to the
Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Wright said this is in the 5 Year CIP and construction would
need to start within 5 years, but the City needs to start the design process now.
Wright read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson, to approve Item O.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
P. First Reading of an Ordinance ordering a Special Election to be held on November 6, 2018 for the purpose
of seeking voter response to the proposition of "The Reauthorization of the Local Sales and Use Tax in the
City of Georgetown, Texas, at the Rate of One -Fourth of One Percent to Continue Providing Revenue for
Maintenance and Repair of Municipal Streets", making other provisions relating to the Election and
providing an effective date — Shelley Nowling, City Secretary and Ed Polasek, Transportation Planning
Coordinator
Ed Polasek, the City's Transportation Planning Coordinator, explained the special election calling for
reauthorization of the local sales and use tax for maintenance and repair of municipal streets, which is put to
the voters every four years. Polasek said in FY2017, this represented $3.1 million dollars for street
maintenance and in FY2018 it is anticipated to represent $3.4 million dollars in street maintenance. He
explained that this currently represents 58% of the street maintenance budget. Polasek said, as staff moves
along with Council direction for street maintenance, it will continue to grow and is estimated to reach 60% of
the street maintenance budget.
Polasek read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item P.
Councilmember Nicholson asked Polasek if he needed anything from the Council for communication to the
public on the importance of this fund. Polasek said Council communication at all levels would be appreciated
and helpful.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Q. First Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions (Strength of
Force) for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the
Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director
(action required)
Human Resource Director, Tadd Phillips, spoke on the Strength of Force Ordinance. He explained that
Strength of Force ordinances are required by civil service law. Phillips explained that this has been brought
to the Council tonight, prior to when they will see it in the 2019 proposed budget, so that the City may take
advantage of hiring qualified candidates from the current recruitment process.
Phillips said that the ordinance today would increase fire staffing by 7 individuals. One is a Lieutenant
position tied to the fire and life safety addition in the proposed budget, 3 firefighter positions in preparation for
Station 7, also included in the proposed budget, and 3 firefighter overstaff positions, also in preparation for
Station 7, as well as for filling vacancies in the upcoming months.
Phillips noted that the Police Department has had no changes since Council action in June, and these costs
will be included in proposed budget.
Phillips read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Jonrowe, to approve Item Q.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
R. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.2610 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey,
also being all of Lot 4 and a part of Lot 3, Block 1, Hart's Addition to Georgetown, located at 608 W 15th
Street, from the Office (OF) zoning district to the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district --
Andreina Davila- Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager (action required)
Current Planning Manager, Andreina Davila, spoke on the rezoning request for property located at 608 W.
15th Street. Davila explained that this was a second reading and no changes had taken place since the
approval of the first reading. She provided a location map of the property.
Davila read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Nicholson, to approve Item R.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
S. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 4.62 acres in the William Addison Survey,
located at 2705 E SH -29, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district to the Public Facility
(PF) zoning district, to be known as Fire Station #7 -- Andreina Davila- Quintero, AICP, Current Planning
Manager (action required)
Current Planning Manager, Andreina Davila, spoke on the rezoning request for property to be known as Fire
Station #7. Davila explained that this was a second reading and no changes had taken place since the
approval of the first reading.
Davila read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Nicholson, to approve Item S.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
T. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 33.6486 acres consisting of Lots 1 and 2, Bonnet
Subdivision, Lots 1 through 6, Legend Oaks Section II Subdivision, and 5.273 acres out of the Joseph P.
Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, generally located in the 1300 block of W University Ave between Wolf
Ranch Parkway and River Chase Boulevard, from the Agriculture (AG), Office (OF), and Local
Commercial (C-1) zoning districts, to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, to be known as
Bluebonnet Plaza -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on the rezoning request for property to be known as Bluebonnet
Plaza. Nelson explained that this was a second reading and no changes had taken place since the approval
of the first reading. She provided a location map of the property. Nelson provided answers to questions
posed at the July 10, 2018 Council meeting during first reading.
o The setback between commercial and residential properties is 95 to 100 feet
• Rear yard setback was shown
• Landscape buffer is 15 feet
0 45 foot right of way
• 25 foot setback
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Pitts, to approve Item T.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
U. Second Reading of an Ordinance to grant an exemption of certain fees for permits required for work
performed on eligible projects by Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County in their administration of
the Home Repair Program for the City of Georgetown -- Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing Coordinator (action
required)
Housing Coordinator, Susan Watkins, spoke on a request to grant an exemption of certain permitting fees for
Habitat for Humanity projects. Watkins explained that this was a second reading and no changes had taken
place since the approval of the first reading.
Watkins read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Jonrowe, to approve Item U.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Project Updates
V. 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
Mayor Ross asked City Manager, David Morgan, if he had any project updates to share. Morgan said he did
not, at this time, but would be happy to answer any questions.
Councilmember Fought spoke about the safety zone in Sun City. He said the project has gone well and the
new speed limits have been posted and are easy to see. Fought said he has received good feedback. He
noted that Sun City residents have asked for activated flashing lights to be installed, such as those in school
zones or parks.
Mayor Ross asked Morgan about the Southwest Bypass. Morgan thanked the large team that participated
and thanked "a very good contractor". He said the connection will soon be all the way to 135. Morgan said
the City is making strong commitments to infrastructure and the Southwest Bypass is the biggest
transportation project in the history of the City.
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, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward
to speak when the Council considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the
meeting being called to order may speak.
On a subject not pcsted on the agenda; An individual may address the Council at a regular City Council meeting by
contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the
individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be addressed. Only those persons who have submitted a
timely request will be allowed to speak. The City Secretary can be reached at (512) 930-3651.
W. - Ronald Wilson would like to address the Council regarding a dangerous situation at the Georgetown
Walmart
Mr Wilson had provided information and photos to the Council regarding this issue, the previous week.
Comments and Concerns Voiced Included:
Traffic situation at Walmart
Loomis Armored Truck is blocking a large portion of the pedestrian walkways
Vehicles and pedestrians have to come around the truck
Photo demonstrated large blind spot
Pedestrians and vehicles experience the blind spot
Loomis driver exercising no control
Showed an alternative area for the truck to park
Spoke to store manager and regional manager twice
Spoke to Loomis of Austin manager about the lethal hazard
Thanked Councilmember Eby for replying to his letter
Ignored by everyone else
Spent 28 years as a medic in the Airforce
Walmart is private property so Georgetown PD cannot address the problem
- Vic Marek would like to address the Council regarding the rodeo arena.
- Modene Marek would like to address the Council regarding the rodeo arena. Modene Marek donated
her 3 minutes of speaking time to her husband, Vic Marek, allowing him 6 minutes to speak. Marek
provided copies of his speaking points which were provided to the Council in their mailboxes the
following morning.
Born and raised in the area
42 years in Schwertner, Texas
Rodeo Petition has 4,000 signatures
Show courage to correct a mistake
Arena available all year
Money should be spent to update the arena
Spends $100,000 dollars per year at Georgetown businesses
Read sun thoroughly, never read about the arena moved
Last 7 years rumors about the arena
Asked council, response was do not know about that
Asked mayor about the arena, he said he did not know
Council not aware
City manager said Garey Park had a nice equestrian facility
Fees are too high
Garey Park is not sufficient
Parking for equestrian not large enough
11 miles to Garey Park
Cannot buy water or food for several miles
Cant rope or barrel race
Quoted mayor — vision statement
Covey quote
Fought quote
Pitts quote
Carter quote
Jonrowe quote
Sun editor quote
Gonzalez quote
Nicholson quote
Arena there for % of a century
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.
X. 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
- Larison v. Georgetown
- O'Boyle v. Wellborn
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Rock Street/8'" Street
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 Negotiations
Project Deliver
- Project Legacy
Adjournment
Motion by Fought, second by Pitts, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 6.50 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on
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