HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.11.2018 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at
101 East 7" 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
Tommy Gonzalez, Councilmember District 7. Mayor Dale Ross, Ana Eby, Councilmember District 1, Valerie
Nicholson, Councilmember District 2, John Hesser, Councilmember District 3, Steve Fought, Councilmember
District 4, Ty Gipson, Councilmember District 5, Rachael Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6 were in attendance.
Gonzalez joined the meeting at 6:10 PM.
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
- Purple Heart Proclamation
- 9/11 Proclamation
- Central Texas Planner of the Year Award — Andreina Davila Quintero
- Swearing in of Raymond Mejia as the new Emergency Management Coordinator, AICP
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Hesser, second by Fought, to approve the amended settlement agreement with Stephanie
Hoskins -Brown on the terms discussed in Executive Session.
Approved: 7-0
Motion by Hesser, second by Fought, to approve the purchase of real property from Spillar Properties, LLC
(Parcel 10), plus closing costs and the payment relocation benefits and actual moving expenses in
connection with the Northwest Blvd. Bridge Project on the terms discussed in Executive Session.
Approved: 7-0
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, Regular, and Special Meetings
held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $257,489.23 for year two of the City's
three year Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft for Microsoft -branded server, database, client software
licensing, maintenance, and cloud services -- Greg Berglund, Assistant Director of Information Technology
D. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $140,750.00 to Tyler Technologies for
annual IT software maintenance expenses for the Incode system (Financial, Court and Utility Billing
Systems) -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
E. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City of Georgetown to participate in an Master
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the National Intergovernmental
Purchasing Alliance (NIPA) agency for the purpose of participating in their purchasing cooperative
program -- Rosemary Ledesma, Purchasing Manager
F. Consideration and possible action to approve a DIR contract with Whitlock in the amount of $506,712.95 for
Audio/Visual systems and installation in both the new City Hall and the new Council and Court Building
-- Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a NIPA contract with Furniture for Business in the amount of
$610,023.17 for Furniture and installation in both the new City Hall and the new Council and Court
Building -- Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a NIPA contract with The Lowe Group in the amount of
$85,127.22 for Fixed Seating and installation in the new Council and Court Building -- Eric Johnson, CIP
Manager
I. Consideration and possible action to approve a NIPA contract with Convergent Technologies in the amount
of $215,910.00 for Security systems and installation in both the new City Hall and the new Council and
Court Building -- Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
J. Consideration and possible action to approve a purchase order with 3i Cabling and Power Group in the
amount of $49,800.00 for data cabling in the new City Hall and approve a purchase order with 3i Cabling
and Power Group in the amount of $49,682.62 for data cabling in the new Council and Court Building --
Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
K. Consideration and possible action to approve the vacation and abandonment of a 8,069 square foot portion
of a 50' wide public utility easement across Lot 35, Block G, Woodland Park West -Phase 4; and to authorize
the execution of a quitclaim deed by the Mayor -- Travis Baird Real Estate Services Manager
L. Consideration and possible action to approve the acceptance of a wastewater easement across a 0.634 -acre
area from Edward and Minnie Cappel -- Travis Baird -Real Estate Services Manager
M. Consideration and possible action to approve entering into two pipeline licenses with Georgetown Railroad
to allow the crossing of railroad right of way with City of Georgetown Utilities -- Travis Baird, Real Estate
Services Manager
N. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing Strategic Partnerships for
Community Services Funding Agreements between the City of Georgetown and Backpack Buddies, Boys
and Girls Club of Georgetown, Boy Scouts of America, Capital Area Council, San Gabriel District, Pack 2935,
Brookwood in Georgetown Vocational, Inc. (BIG), CASA of Williamson County, Texas, Faith In Action
Georgetown, Girls Empowerment Network (GEN), Georgetown Caring Place aka The Caring Place,
Georgetown Project, Helping Hands of Georgetown, Inc., Literacy Council of Williamson County, Lone Star
Circle of Care, Ride on Center for Kids (R.O.C.K.), Sacred Heart Community Clinic, Inc., Samaritan Center for
Counseling and Pastoral Care, Senior Center at Stonehaven, Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties,
Inc. (OWBC), and Williamson County Crisis Center dba Hope Alliance, and for these agencies and
organizations to continue to provide services for the citizens of Georgetown -- Shirley Rinn, Executive
Assistant to the City Manager and David Morgan, City Manager
O. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing a funding agreement between the
City of Georgetown and the Williamson County and Cities Health District for this agency to continue to
provide services for the citizens of Georgetown -- Shirley Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager and
David Morgan, City Manager
P. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to award contracts for self-funded medical
program administration services, medical stop -loss insurance coverage, voluntary vision benefits, voluntary
life and AD&D insurance coverage, employee assistance program, benefit advocate services, flexible spending
account administration, COBRA administration and authorizing the City Manager to enter into such contracts
on behalf of the City -- Tadd Phillips, Director of Human Resources
Q. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution updating employee medical and dental
premiums for the 2019 plan year -- Tadd Phillips, Director of Human Resources
Motion by Hesser, second by Pitts, to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Approved: 7-0
Legislative Regular Agenda
R. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 4.58 acres consisting of Lot 19,
Block 1, San Gabriel Estates subdivision, located at 816 Booty's Crossing Road, from Agriculture (AG) to
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 816
Booty's Crossing. Davila provided a location map a future land use map, aerial view depiction, and a current
zoning map, and described the surrounding properties.
Davila spoke on Residential Single -Family District (RS) Zoning Requirements.
The District Development Standards and Specific Uses Allowed were provided and described
Criteria for rezoning was shown and explained. Davila said staff had found that the request complies and is
consistent with the requirements.
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 the X
present zoning and conforming uses of
nearby property and with the character
of the neighborhood; and
The property to be rezoned is suitable for X
uses permitted by the district that would
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Davila provided information on Public Notifications. She explained the results of the notifications.
• 10 property owners, who are within 200' of the subject property to be rezoned were notified about
the public hearing. She said numerous phone calls had been received, but no letters for or against
the request were submitted
• Notice of the public hearing appeared in the Sun News on August 5, 2018
• Signs were posted on the property in accordance with the UDC
Davila noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended the approval of the
rezoning request.
Davila read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6:25 PM. Mr. Joe Gage walked up to speak on Item R. He noted
that he lives across the street from the subject property.
Comments and concerns voiced included:
Developer changed things into a satisfactory project
Asked Council to look at the plat and determine what is going to be next door
Concerned with traffic on Booty's Road
San Gabriel and San Gabriel View will become alternate routes
Concerned with the precedent set
Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:27 PM.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Hesser, to approve Item R.
Nicholson asked about the maximum number of households in the project. Davila said there will be between
20 and 30 lots.
Approved: 7-0
S. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning Lot 8, Block M, South San Gabriel Urban
Renewal Addition A subdivision, located at 606 Martin Luther King Jr. Street, from the Residential Single -
Family (RS) zoning district to the Office (OF) zoning district -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action
required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on the rezoning request for property located at 606 Martin Luther King
Jr. Street. She provided a location map, a current zoning map, a future land use map, a map of the
Downtown Master Plan and an aerial view of the property. Nelson said that some surrounding properties are
zoned commercial, but adjacent properties are zoned residential. She explained that the master plan
encourages residential and commercial together and spoke on the transition zone. Nelson provided multiple
photos of the property.
Office (OF) Zoning Designation was shown and described. Nelson also spoke on the District Development
Standards and Specific Uses allowed.
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Nelson spoke in detail about the Staff Analysis and Approval Criteria. She described the partially compliant
standards seen.
The application is complete and
the information contained within
the application is sufficient and X
correct enough to allow adequate
review and final action.
The zoning change is consistent X
with the Comprehensive Plan.
The zoning change promotes the X
health, safety or general welfare of
the City and the safe orderly, and
healthful development of the City.
The zoning change is compatible X
with the present zoning and
conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of
the neighborhood.
The property to be rezoned is X
suitable for uses permitted by the
District that would be applied by
the proposed amendment.
Nelson spoke on the Public Notifications.
■ 21 property owners within 200' of the subject property —1 written opposition was received
Notice of the public hearing was published in the Sun News on August 5, 2018
■ Signs were posted on the property in accordance to the UDC
Nelson noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission had voted to deny the request at their August 21 s'
meeting. Nelson explained that this meant that a vote of % of the City Council would be required to overturn
the Planning & Zoning Commission denial.
Nelson read the caption.
Greg Flenniken, of Flenniken Custom Homes, owner and applicant spoke.
Comments and Concerns voiced included:
Want to rezone property to office space
Bought spring 2017
Made intention clear to apply to rezone
Staff said reasonable request
Did not mention opposition from neighborhood
Staff said ideal transition home
Feb 18 meeting denied — huge opposition — caught off guard.
Sympathizes with neighbors
Georgetown experiencing rapid growth
Reviewed 13 households surveyed
MILK has increasing amount of traffic which will make MLK more undesirable for residential
Showed pictures of adjacent properties
Bail bondsman picture and vacant property
Vacant lot with overgrowth
Office space will improve the look of the neighborhood
If not small business office space, what should it be?
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 PM. No persons had signed up to speak on Item S. Mayor
Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 PM.
Councilmember Fought asked for the reason for the P&Z denial. Nelson said the denial had been for
commercial encroachment into residential. She said discussion had taken place that, at one time, the
neighborhood had been told it would remain residential. Fought asked if it was in the transition zone. Nelson
said that it was, but one opposition was concerned with the breaking of a previous promise.
Councilmember Gonzalez asked about the promise. Nelson said the possibility of a promise was reviewed
by staff and was found mentioned in meeting minutes prior to the downtown master plan, when the jail was
being built. She said staff found general discussion but there was not a resolution, ordinance or agreement
found. Gonzalez asked if the neighbors knew who had made this promise or discussion. Nelson said there
is no documentation. She said she could bring the minutes forward to the Council for further discussion.
Jonrowe asked if the minutes referred to were from a council meeting in 2006 where staff was directed to
formally study the neighborhood and recommend a plan for preserving the residential character of the area.
Nelson confirmed and said she would go back to Planning & Zoning Commission members, who brought this
up, and identify the time frame of when this took place. Nelson said she would bring back the minutes for
discussion. She said she suspects that these discussions go further back than 2006. Jonrowe asked if there
were interactions with the county that have been attested to, as well. Nelson said she is not sure, but will
research this in the next 2 weeks and provide more information to the Council at their next meeting. Jonrowe
said oral history is hard to track down. Jonrowe noted that she is developing plans for a neighborhood
meeting to follow up on the 2006 meeting with her constituents and bring more clarification to her fellow
councilmembers and hopes to collaborate on future guidance.
Councilmember Pitts said he cannot make a decision on an oral agreement from years ago and that would
be a bad precedent to set. Mayor Ross agreed. Ross asked to go back to the slides on compliance. He
said it is of more significance that 4 sections of the criteria for approval only partially comply.
Councilmember Hesser said he agrees and decisions cannot be made on hearsay. He said he thinks the
proposal fits with the area and he feels for the gentleman who bought the land, with a purpose in mind, that
seemed to be encouraged, and now cannot act with his investment.
Councilmember Nicholson asked about allowed uses. Nelson said the general intent is for office space and
staff is required to look at all allowed uses.
Councilmember Eby said she is struck by the approval criteria on page 10, because there is conflict with two
different plans. She explained that a limited scale office would be appropriate. Eby asked about other uses
allowed and asked for clarification about the site being self-limiting. Nelson showed pictures of the
neighboring properties and spoke on parking and uses as the restrictions with the structure.
Eby said she will vote yes on this request to take it to a second reading for more information.
Jonrowe said there is a need to dive a little deeper and some neighborhoods are underrepresented by local
government. Nelson said the case has gone through the rezoning process. Nelson said staff was not able
to find much in the minutes. Jonrowe asked that this matter be taken to Preservation Georgetown.
Councilmember Hesser said Council should live up to their word and look into this.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to approve Item S.
Jonrowe said she will vote against it because of the multiple items that only partially comply.
Vote: 5-2 (Jonrowe and Gonzalez opposed)
Motion failed because a % vote of Council was required for approval (6).
T. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning Lot 11, of the Industrial Park North subdivision,
located at 40120 Industrial Park Circle, from the Industrial (IN) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-
3) zoning district -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on the rezoning request for property located at 40120 Industrial Park
Circle. She provided a location map, future land use map, current zoning map and an aerial view of the
property. Nelson described the surrounding properties.
She provided adescription for General Commercial 0C-3 zoning and the criteria for district development
standards and the special uses allowed within the District.
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application Is sufficient and correct enough
to allow adequate review and final action.
The zoning change Is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan;
The zoning change promotes the health,
safety or general welfare of the City and
the safe orderly, and healthful
development of the City;
The zoning change Is compatible with the X
present zoning and conforming uses of
nearby property and with the character
of the neighborhood; and
The property to be rezoned is suitable for
uses permitted by the district that would
be applied by the proposed amendment.
Nelson noted that the zoning request is compatible with industrial and the property is suitable, but only
partially compliant, because it is immediately adjacent to single family uses.
Nelson spoke on the Public Notifications. She said that 21 property owners were within 200' of the property
and notified of the public hearing. Nelson noted one written opposition had been received. She said that the
public hearing had been published in the Sun News on August 5, 2018 and signs had been posted on the
property in accordance with the UDC.
Nelson said the Planning & Zoning Commission had voted to approve the request.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7.00 PM. No persons had signed up to speak on Item T.
Applicant, James Ramsey spoke on Item T.
Comments and Concerns voiced included:
Been in location for 1 '/2 years
Commissary for food truck
Over last year changes in food service
Not as profitable now
Would like to start a small restaurant small — in and out — fitting to space
Customers come from the industrial Park businesses
Truck at Rentsch this evening.
Good fitting location
Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7.02 PM.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Fought, to approve Item T.
Councilmember Eby asked Nelson about non -conforming uses. Nelson explained office and warehouse
uses and said the building has multiple uses. She explained that, if rezoned, it would become inconsistent.
The applicant said the owner of the property is in favor of the intention. The applicant said the small
warehouse space is currently his kitchen and the rest of the building is offices.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked if this could impact anyone else. Ramsey said everyone is in favor. Jonrowe
asked if he had the owner's agreement in writing. Ramsey and Nelson confirmed that they did.
Approved: 7-0
U. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.71 acres consisting of Lots 7
and 8, Block 1, Williams Addition subdivision, located at 1625 Williams Drive, from the Residential Single
Family (RS) zoning district to the Office (OF) 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 1625
Williams Drive. She provided a location map, aerial view and future land use map and described surrounding
properties. Davila explained that the area used to be known as the Williams Drive Overlay District and office
usage was allowed. She noted the appearance of homes in the area that were actually being utilized as
offices.
Davila spoke in detail on the Williams Drive Study and provided renderings and pictures of the proposed
gateway appearance.
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She described the District Development Standards and the Specific uses allowed within the District. Davila
noted that C-3 is one of the most intense zoning categories and allows many uses.
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The application is complete and
the information contained within
the application is sufficient and x
correct enough to allow adequate
review and final action.
The zoning change is consistent x
with the Comprehensive Plan.
The zoning change promotes the
health, safety or general welfare of x
the City and the safe orderly, and
healthful development of the City.
The zoning change is compatible
with the present zoning and
conforming uses of nearby X
property and with the character of
the neighborhood.
The property to be rezoned is
suitable for uses permitted by the X
District that would be applied by
the proposed amendment.
Davila explained that the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the
request.
Public Notification information was provided.
Davila read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 PM. No persons had signed up to speak on Item U. Mayor
Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 PM.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Pitts, to approve Item U
Approved: 7-0
V. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution relating to water and wastewater impact fees to
adopt the impact fees and related matters which are to be applied in contracts for service in the City of
Georgetown Water Utility's Western District -- Glenn Dishong, Utility Director
Utility Director, Glenn Dishong, spoke on water and wastewater impact fees. He explained that the impact
fees approved in August would be the same for this remainder of the City's water area. Dishong said the
prior approved impact fees had been for the city limits and the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction and this is for
the remainder water area.
Dishong read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson, to approve Item V
Approved: 7-0
W. Consideration and possible action on the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Services
Between the City of Georgetown, TX and Williamson County Emergency Services District #8 -- John
Sullivan, Fire Chief
Fire Chief, John Sullivan, spoke on an Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection with ESD8.
He explained that this is the action item following the last workshop presentation and discussion. He
explained a change to a 10 year contract instead of a 5 year contract. Sullivan described the sections in the
agreement.
Sullivan read the caption.
Motion by Hesser, second by Eby, to approve Version 8 of the Interlocal agreement for fire protection and
emergency services between the City and ESD #8.
Approved: 7-0
X. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution of the city council of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC") and Atmos
Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division regarding the Company's 2018 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filings;
declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the
negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable
and in the public interest; approving an attached Exhibit establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree
medical benefits; approving an attached exhibit regarding amortization of regulatory liability; requiring the
company to reimburse ACSC's reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this Resolution was passed
in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an
effective date; and requiring delivery of this Resolution to the Company and the ACSC's legal counsel --
Christopher Foster, Manager of Resource Planning and Integration, and Jim Briggs, General Manager of
Utilities
General Manager of Utilities, Jim Briggs, spoke on negotiations for a settlement between the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee and Atmos Energy.
Briggs read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Eby, to approve Item X.
Approved: 7-0
Y. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Original
Consent Agreement between Avanti Strategic Land Investors VIX, LLLC, and the City of Georgetown,
concerning Berry Creek Highlands Municipal Utility District consisting of 314.54 Acres (+/-) in the Burrell
Eaves Survey, Abstract No. 216 located in Williamson County and generally situated north of Shell Road and
HWY 195 intersection on the south side of HWY 195 -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager, Wayne Reed, spoke on the first amendment to the Consent Agreement between
Avanti and the City of Georgetown concerning the Berry Creek Highlands MUD.
He said the amendment was 2 fold. Reed said it would be asking for an extension of the closing date, which
staff supports. He said the second part was a clarification of an intersection in the agreement, which staff
supports.
Reed read the caption
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson, to approve Item Y.
Approved: 7-0
Z. First Reading of an Ordinance amending section 13.04.010 Titled "Rates and Charges — Electricity —
Schedule" and the subsequent sections 13.04.015 through 13.04.100 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Georgetown, Texas, Repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause, and
establishing an effective date -- Leticia Zavala, CGFO, Customer Care Director (action required)
Customer Care Director, Leticia Zavala, spoke on amendments to Rates and Charges for the Electricity
Schedule. She said this had been discussed in a previous workshop presentation and has been included in
the 2019 budget. Zavala described the process, fees and collections. She said rates will increase by 4%,
which is a $4.80 change to residents.
Zavala read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to approve Item Z.
Approved: 7-0
AA. First Reading of an Ordinance amending section 13.04.120 Titled "Rates and Charges — Water —
Schedule" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas, Repealing conflicting ordinances and
resolutions; including a severability clause, and establishing an effective date -- Leticia Zavala, CGFO,
Customer Care Director (action required)
Customer Care Director, Leticia Zavala, spoke on amendments to Rates and Charges for the Water
Schedule. She spoke on the highlights and increases in the rates. Zavala noted that there would be no
increase to residential rates.
Zavala read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Eby, to approve Item AA.
Approved: 7-0
AB. First Reading of an Ordinance amending section 13.04.140 titled "Rates and Charges — Sewers —
Schedule" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas, Repealing conflicting ordinances
and resolutions; including a severability clause, and establishing an effective date -- Leticia Zavala, CGFO,
Customer Care Director (action required)
Customer Care Director, Leticia Zavala, spoke on amendments to Rates and Charges for the Sewer
Schedule. She spoke on the recent water and wastewater study and the proposed rates coming from the
study. Zavala said the residential rate would change by $1.35.
Zavala read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Eby, to approve Item AB
Approved: 7-0
AC. Second Reading of an Ordinance adopting the City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019 -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director (action
required)
Mayor Ross said Item AC is the second reading of an ordinance adopting the City's Operating and Capital
Budget for Fiscal Year 2019
Wallace read the caption.
Motion by Hesser, second by Gonzalez, to approve the Ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2019 annual
budget.
Mayor Ross asked the City Secretary to conduct the required Record Vote for item AC.
Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1: YES
Valerie Nicholson, Councilmember District 2: YES
John Hesser, Councilmember District 3: YES
Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4: YES
Kevin Pitts, Councilmember District 5: YES
Rachael Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6: YES
Tommy Gonzalez, Councilmember District 7: YES
Approved: 7-0
AD. Second Reading of an Ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 2018 -- Leigh
Wallace, Finance Director (action required)
Mayor Ross noted that this item would be the second reading of the ordinance to adopt the property tax rate
of 42 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, which is effectively a 3.8% increase in the tax rate.
Motion by Hesser, second by Gonzalez, to approve the Ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of
Georgetown for the tax year 2018.
Councilmember Gonzalez wanted to clarify that the City's tax rate is remaining the same and has not been
increased.
Mayor Ross asked the City Secretary to conduct the required Record Vote for item AD.
Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1: YES
Valerie Nicholson, Councilmember District 2: YES
John Hesser, Councilmember District 3: YES
Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4: YES
Kevin Pitts, Councilmember District 5: YES
Rachael Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6: YES
Tommy Gonzalez, Councilmember District 7: YES
Approved: 7-0
Mayor Ross said this had been the best budget process ever and thanked Wallace and her staff for their fine
work.
AE. Second Reading of an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Commercial Daycare specific
use within the Mixed -Use Downtown (MU -DT) zoning district on the property located at 1009 Rock Street,
bearing the legal description of 0.16 acre out of Block 64, Lost Addition Resubdivision -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-
A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a Special Use Permit for a Commercial Daycare facility at 1009
Rock Street. She said there had been no changes since the first reading. Nelson noted a Council request
for more detail regarding parking at the last reading. Nelson said the concern had been how parking would
be handled if the property was sold and this is why a condition was included in the Special Use Permit.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson, to approve Item AE.
Approved: 7-0
AF. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.165 acre, situated in Block 69, Lost Addition to
the City of Georgetown, from Residential Single Family (RS) to Office (OF) zoning district, located at 310 W
University Ave -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, spoke on a rezoning request for property located at 310 W. University Ave.
She said there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item AF.
Approved: 7-0
AG. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 19.4894 acres out of the Ephraim Evans Survey,
Abstract No. 212, generally located east of the intersection of Page Whitney Pkwy and John Hamilton Way,
from the General Commercial (C-3) to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district to be known as
Whitney Crossing -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager (action required)
Current Planning Manager, Andreina Davila, spoke on a rezoning request for property to be known as
Whitney Crossing. She said this was a second reading and there had been no changes since the first
reading.
Davila read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby, to approve Item AG
Approved: 7-0
AH. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and adopting the Airport
Master Plan -- Octavio Garza, Public Works Director (action required)
Public Works Director, Octavio Garza, spoke on the Airport Master Plan. He noted that there had been no
changes since the first reading.
Garza read the caption.
Motion by Hesser, second by Eby to approve Item AH.
Approved: 7-0
Project Updates
Al. 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, city technology 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 provided an
update on the CIS project. He said there has been significant progress and 19,000 customers have now
been signed up. Morgan explained that the call center had above 2,000 messages to be returned. He noted
that 30 City of Georgetown employees were sent to help process the customer service needed. Morgan said
calls and emails are now able to be returned on the day received.
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 posted 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.
AJ. - Chance Leigh would like to address the Council regarding HARC issues at 1411 South College Street
- Robert Pandya would like to address the Council regarding challenges with HARC oversight of low and
medium priority structures. Projecting end of month completion. Must meet customer service goals.
Chance Leigh donated his 3 minutes to Mr. Pandya, who was then given 6 minutes to address the City
Council.
Comments and Concerns Voiced Included:
Lived at 1411 S. College for 13 years.
Spent $99,000 on his first home
Mandates and processes have buried him
Can't understand how the demands can create demands on property owners
Consequences on budgets
Project was more complicated
Wanted to build permitted
Lives among great neighbors
Home not singularly unique
Historic designation is ambiguous
Just because old, may not be preservation worthy
History does not freeze
Keep neighbors, routes and stay
Control of medium and low priority structures unfair
Can be replaced with new structures that complement the area
Mandatory restoration does not work for all properties.
Dictating the same for high priority to medium or low pushes people out
Good citizens get replaced by home flippers
804 E. 4th street is another example
Stood empty for a decade
$111,000 on WCAD
Cost exceeds 50% demolition requirement
Medium and low priority are just as important to the town
Not advocating for abolishment of HARC
Just evaluate its scope
HARC has lost sight of people
Asked City Council to represent families in these homes
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.
AK. 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
3701 West Highway 29
Sec. 551:072: Deliberation about Real Property
- Purchase -Parcel 10, Northwest Blvd
Sec. 551:074: Personnel Matters
City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
- City Manager Work Plan
Adjournment
Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 7:47 PM.
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