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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10.23.2018 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, October 23, 2018 The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 6:17 PM at the Council Chambers at 101 East 71" 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. Mayor Dale Ross called the meeting to order at 6:17 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Dale Ross, Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1, Valerie Nicholson, Councilmember District 2, John Hesser, Councilmember District 3, 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 - Police Department Awards - Community Planning Month Proclamation - Great Places Award - MCCi Excellence Award Presentation Mayor Ross thanked Mayor Pro Tem, John Hesser, for the outstanding job he did running prior City Council meetings during Mayor Ross's absence. Ross said he had attended two events in Canada, which included a Town Hall meeting with Mayor Iverson of Edmonton and the 2018 Alberta Climate Summit in Calgary where he was a key note speaker and participated in a panel. Ross noted that Canada does recycling extraordinarily well. Ross said he had also been one of four keynote speakers in Brussels, with over 6,000 attendees at the Global Cooperation on Climate Change Conference hosted by the European Committee of Regions, which focuses on Cities and Provinces being the solutions to problems, rather than federal governments. Ross said he had been to Denver where he was awarded a Sierra Club award. He noted that, at this same conference, Ellen Davis of Georgetown was awarded the National Volunteer of the Year. Mayor Ross clarified that no taxpayer dollars ever pay for the Mayor's travel for the City of Georgetown. Ross said he has been privileged to tell the story of Georgetown across the globe. City Council Regional Board Reports Announcements - Quarter Cent Sales Tax - Annual Report Award - Halloween Festival - Dance for Adults with Disabilities - Father Daughter Dance Action from Executive Session Motion by Hesser, second by Nicholson, to authorize the purchase of right of way from Forster & Giles, on the terms discussed in Executive Session, across Parcel 9, Rabbit Hill Road Improvement Project. Approved: 7-0 Motion by Hesser, second by Nicholson, to authorize the purchase of right of way from Crossley & Crossley, on the terms discussed in Executive Session, across Parcel 10, Rabbit Hill Road Improvement Project. Approved: 7-0 Motion by Hesser, second by Nicholson, to authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire in fee simple the 0.540 -acre the 0.077 -acre tracts of land, being situated in the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract Number 497, as described in Agenda Item H, for the public purpose of constructing and improving a public roadway and public utility infrastructure. Approved: 7-0 Mayor Ross announced that Items K and L had been removed from the agenda. 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 Meetings held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary C. Consideration and possible action to approve a new permit volume package for 2019, and possibly for November 2018 and December 2018, related to the City's Interlocal Agreement for licensing South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC) for MyPermitNow software -- Glen Holcomb, Chief Building Official D. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract between the City of Georgetown and Motorola Solutions for radio maintenance, support, and/or other services in an amount not to exceed $61,597.92 -- Amy Janik, Police Captain E. Consideration and possible action to approve the Real Estate Contract for the purchase of the 18.522 acres of land situated in the Joseph Fish Survey, Abstract No. 232 for the Southlake Water Treatment Plant; and to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract and all documents necessary to complete the purchase -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager F. Consideration and possible action to approve the conveyance of property to Lofts On Rock, LLC, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents to complete such conveyance -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager G. Consideration and possible action to ratify the Amending Plat of Lots 4 & 5, City of Georgetown, as executed by the City of Georgetown Condominium Owners' Association and recorded in Document No. 2018070755 of the Official Public Records of Williamson County, Texas; and to authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to complete such ratification -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager H. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for acquisition of real property to effectuate certain public improvements in connection with the Northwest Boulevard Bridge Project -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager I. Consideration and possible action to approve a Traffic Improvements Agreement concerning Windmill Hill -- Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director J. Consideration and possible action to approve contract renewal for Emergency Medical Transport Billing and Collections Services Agreement with Emergicon, LLC -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief K. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of emergency medical supplies from Life -Assist established through a competitive RFP process at a cost not to exceed $240,000.00 for the remainder of FY 2019 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief L. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of an existing agreement between the City of Georgetown and Dr. Ryan Ramsey as Medical Director for the Fire/Medical Department -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief M. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to procure consulting services with Neil McAndrews and Associates for Resource Price Risk Management -- Christopher Foster, Manager of Resource Planning and Integration N. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to renew the Tree Trimming and Vegetation Management Contract to Townsend Tree Service Company, LLC dba National Tree Expert Company, Inc. of Burnet, Texas, in the estimated amount of $280,000.00 -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations Manager O. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action for the award of the Annual Electric System Underground Construction and Maintenance Bid for labor services to Pedro S.S. Services, Inc. of Austin, Texas, in the estimated amount of $3,500,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director P. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Landmark Structures I, LP of Fort Worth, Texas for the Braun 3MG Elevated Storage Tank project in the amount of $3,485,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director Q. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to renew the contract for labor services for Outside Plant Fiber Optic Infrastructure Construction to JC Communications of Cedar Park, Texas, in the not to exceed amount of $300,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director R. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM -18-006 with CDM Smith Inc. of Austin, Texas for professional services related to the San Gabriel Wastewater Treatment Plant Thickener Rehabilitation in the amount of $58,500.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E. Systems Engineering Director S. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM -18-007 to CDM Smith Inc. of Austin, TX in the amount of $55,000.00 for utility evaluations -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director T. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC): Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KHA-19-001 with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. of Austin, Texas in the amount of $160,375.00 for design services related to the State Highway 29/University Avenue Corridor Improvements -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director U. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve a BuyBoard purchase of playground equipment from GameTime of Fort Payne, Alabama, in the amount of $161,298.93 for phase two of San Gabriel Park renovations -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Motion by Pitts, second by Fought, to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety, with the exception of Items K and L, which were pulled from the agenda. Approved: 7-0 Legislative Regular Agenda V. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Wolf Ranch Hillwood Planned Unit Development (PUD) for approximately 1,120 acres out of the Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, Clement Stubblefied Survey, Abstract No. 558, Orville Perry Survey, Abstract No. 10, and Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, generally located along Wolf Ranch Pkwy, between the Southwest Bypass and W. University Ave -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Current Planning Manager, Andreina Davila, spoke on amendments to the Wolf Ranch Hillwood PUD. She said the request was to amend the Wolf Ranch Hillwood PUD to increase the area designated for High Density Residential by more than 20% and reclassify a portion of the Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. Davila provided a location map, aerial view, future land use map, and an existing zoning map for the property. She described the property and said that it is currently experiencing heavy amounts of construction. Davila said the area is surrounded by other residential subdivisions and commercial along West University Avenue. She explained that the area is surrounded by a variety of other zoning districts, as well. Davila went on to describe Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Development Standards. Planned Unit Development (PUD) • This PUD has been designated to be used in conjunction with the General Commercial (C-3), High Density Multi - Family (MF -2), and Residential Single- Family (RS) zoning districts (base districts). • In accordance with the UDC, the standards and requirements of the specified base districts shall apply save and except those that are specifically outlined in the PUD Development Plan V . kU itC; E I U4YN E E 7(A1 Development Standards • Residential Development Standards • Open Space, Trails and Parkland • Additional Multifamily Regulations • Impact Fees • Connectivity 71I�Pttikxlw'-WN Nb' Rax--Gvi Tncc i -C A.. z in ... -.M1... .. .erg.. "•' % r. l r- N 4 - IN :1 `, is �`�•.�w � � 3 K i, • .. Davila explained that the High Density area would increase from 12 acres to 13 acres and the Medium Density area had been reduced. She noted that acres have been kept for commercial development. Davila explained that the amendment gives the developer more flexibility, but both uses will remain at the intersection. Councilmember Jonrowe asked if this is designated neighborhood commercial. Davila said it would be both neighborhood commercial and regional commercial. She noted that the number of units will not increase with this amendment and the maximum will remain at 380 units. Davila spoke in detail about the Proposed Amendments. Davila provided the Approval Criteria for the request and noted that all criteria had complied. She said that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval. 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. A variety of housing types, employment opportunities, or X commercial services to achieve a balanced community. An orderly and creative arrangement of all land uses with X respect to each other and to the entire community. A planned and integrated comprehensive transportation system providing for a separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, to X include facilities such as roadways, bicycle ways, and pedestrian walkways. The provisions of cultural or recreational facilities for all X segments of the community. The location of general building envelopes to take maximum X advantage of the natural and manmade environment. The staging of development in a manner which can be accommodated by the timely X provision of public utilities, facilities, and services. Davila read the caption. Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 PM. He called on Mr. Ron Pepin who had signed up to speak on Item V. Mr. Pepin said he was proud to call Georgetown his home and owned property on the South Bank of the San Gabriel River. Pepin asked the Council to make sure there would be no dwellings built in the 100 or 500 year flood plain, because he and his wife, a Civil Engineer, have seen the San Gabriel rise over its banks on multiple occasions in this area. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:57 PM. Motion by Nicholson, second by Jonrowe, to approve Item V. Councilmember Jonrowe asked staff to follow up with Mr. Pepin. Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, confirmed that she would follow up with him. Approved: 7-0 W. Second Public Hearing for the Voluntary Annexation and designation of initial zoning to Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district upon annexation for an approximate 6.375 -acre tract in the Lewis P. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 171, and a portion of County Road (CR) 245, a right-of-way of varying width described to Williamson County, Texas, generally located at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and CR 245, to be known as the Highland Village 2 Non -Residential Tract -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Long Range Planning Manager Long Range Planning Manager, Nat Waggoner, spoke on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning designation for property to be known as Highland Village 2 Non -Residential Tract. Waggoner read the caption. Waggoner provided a location map, future land use map, zoning map, aerial view and a detailed description of the property. Waggoner noted that the property is not zoned, as it is not yet within the City Limits. 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This item was a public hearing only and did not require Council action X. Second Public Hearing for the Voluntary Annexation and designation of Public Facilities (PF) zoning district for an approximate 22.896 -acre tract of land out of the William Addison League Survey, Abstract No. 21, and a portion of County Road 110 (CR 110), a right-of-way of varying width of record described to the Williamson County, Texas, generally along CR 110, north of CR 111, to be known as Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) No. 11 -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Long Range Planning Manager Long Range Planning Manager, Nat Waggoner, spoke on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning designation for property to be known as Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) No. 11. Waggoner read the caption. He provided a location map, future land use map, zoning map and aerial view of the property. Waggoner described the criteria for Public Facilities zoning and said this includes schools. He provided the District Development Standards and spoke on specific uses allowed within the district. Waggoner noted that this request is for the development of an elementary school. PU8LIC FACILMES (PF) OISTRICT T- %11 1, %11 d..,e;-: AIIo d by fli&tS iSubpect to L. itftwn S""WU.. ft—tfgUP ft—d CC 11,71f PA. -I Waggoner provided the annexation process for the project and the proposed schedule. Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 PM. No person signed up to speak on Item X. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 PM. This item was a public hearing only and did not require Council action. Y. First Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation and designation of Public Facilities (PF) zoning district for an approximate 1.42 -acre tract of land out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, generally located north of E University Ave and west of Inner Loop, to be known as Fire Station No. 7 - - Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Current Planning Manager, Andreina Davila, spoke on the voluntary annexation of property to be known as Fire Station No. 7. Davila provided a location map, futures land use map, and zoning map for the property. She provided the definition of Public Facility District designation, as well as the District Development Standards and Specific Uses Allowed within the District. Davila spoke on the Criteria for Rezoning and said that staff had found all criteria to comply. The application is complete and the information contained within the application is sufficient and correct X enough to allow adequate review and final action. The zoning change is consistent with X the Comprehensive Plan. The zoning change promotes the health, safety or general welfare of the City and the safe orderly, and X healthful development of the City. The zoning change Is compatible with the present zoning and conforming X uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood. The property to be rezoned is suitable for uses permitted by the District that X would be applied by the proposed amendment. Davila provided the Annexation Process and Annexation Schedule. Annexation Process Resolution Public Hearing 1 Public 1" reading 2"° reading Hearing 2 of an of an Ordinance Ordinance Annexation Schedule ✓ August 14, 2018: Grant the Petition for Annexation - COMPLETED ✓ September 4, 2018: Public Hearing recommending PF zoning as initial zoning district - COMPLETED ✓ September 25, 2018: 1st Public Hearing held at City Council Meeting @ 3pm - COMPLETED ✓ September 25, 2018: 2nd Public Hearing held at City Council Meeting @ 6pm COMPLETED J October 23, 2018: 1st Reading of Ordinance at City Council Meeting :J November 13, 2018: 2nd Reading of Ordinance G I UKc,t I l;�ti \ Z. First Reading of an Ordinance to vacate and abandon a section of Old Lakeway Drive right of way to the Havins Family and to authorize the Mayor to execute all document necessary to complete the abandonment -- Travis Baird -Real Estate Services Manager Real Estate Services Manager, Travis Baird, spoke on the ordinance to vacate and abandon a section of Old Lakeway Drive. He explained that this is the continuation of a 1991 Agreement for Lakeway Drive. Travis noted that the Havins property abuts the property. Baird read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Hesser, to approve Item Z. Approved: 7-0 AA. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 18.331 acres out of the Ruidosa Irrigation Company, Abstract No. 715, located at 118 Mourning Dove, from the Agriculture (AG) to the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner Senior Planner, Chelsea Irby, spoke on a rezoning request for property located at 118 Mourning Dove. She noted that there had been no changes since the first reading. Irby read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Pitts, to approve Item AA. Approved: 7-0 AB. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 4.428 acres consisting of Lot 5E, Block B, Rivery Phase 1, located at 716 S. IH -35, from Local Commercial (C-1) to General Commercial (C-3) zoning district — Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner Senior Planner, Chelsea Irby, spoke on a rezoning request for property located at 716 S. IH -35. She noted that there had been no changes since the first reading. Irby read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Pitts, to approve Item AB. Approved: 7-0 AC. Consideration and possible action to the approve a Resolution requesting the members of the 86th Legislative Session of the State of Texas support the City of Georgetown's legislative agenda -- Jackson Daly, Assistant to the City Manager Jack Daly, Assistant to the City Manager, spoke on a resolution to request the members of the 86th Legislative Session to support the City of Georgetown's legislative agenda. He explained that discussion on the topic had taken place at the last Council Workshop meeting on October 9th Daly read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought, to approve Item AC. Mayor Ross said citizens' rights will be preserved with this resolution and they will have the opportunity to address their concerns with their local City Councilmembers and not their state wide elected officials. Ross said local control is what it is all about. He said Georgetown is seeing dramatic growth in jobs and population. He noted that in recent decades there is indisputable proof that the decisions that the elected body of the local Georgetown government, i.e. the City Council, has produced the kind of community where people want to live, work, do business, raise their kids and retire. Ross said the state is one of the great benefactors of Georgetown's success. He explained that 6.25% of the sales tax is given to the State of Texas. Ross said success comes with challenges, such as traffic congestion and the need for more police officers, firefighters, water and sewer lines, trash collection, and all the other local services that citizens depend on. Ross said it is up to cities to find ways to address the City's needs and the state will not do it for them. He said Georgetown does not want to be told that they have to conform to the state's way of thinking or one way of living, whether it comes from Washington D.C. or Austin. Ross encouraged citizens to call their state senators and representatives to make sure they support our homes and our decisions. Ross said the State of Texas needs to be more like Georgetown and Georgetown does not need to be more like the State of Texas. Ross said he would challenge the state senators and reps to show him one area where the state out performs the City of Georgetown. Approved: 7-0 AD. First Reading of an Ordinance to amending Chapter 2.20 entitled "Ethics" of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Georgetown relating to ethics rules applicable to city officials; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty as stated in Section 1.08.010 of the Code of Ordinances; providing for publication and setting an effective date -- Jackson Daly, Assistant to the City Manager and Skye Masson, Assistant City Attorney Jack Daly, Assistant to the City Manager, spoke on amendments to the City's Ethics policy. Daly first provided Background for the amendments. • October 24, 2017 — Council voted to overhaul the ethics ordinance • June 12, 2018 — Council reviewed the recommendations from the Ethics Ad Hoc Committee ■ August 14, 2018, August 28, 2018 and September 11, 2018 the City Council deliberated upon the ethical standards for City Officials Daly thanked the Ethics Ad Hoc Committee, the City Attorney's Office, the City Secretary and the City Council for their participation in this process. He detailed the Declaration of Policy and noted that staff will be coming back with the Governance Policy in early 2019. Declaration of Policy: Seven (7) provisions related to conduct • Four (4) purposes of ordinance • Recognizes that City Officials are members of the community • Clarifies that local ordinance exceeds state law Daly noted that definitions had been clarified for Economic Benefit (including contract rights), Family Members, Gifts and Household Members. He noted Conflicts of Interest and the need for disclosure of Gifts received while traveling (lodging, transportation, food or entertainment) in excess of $2,000. Conflicts of Interest • Exceeds state threshold — Family member or member of household — $5,000 or 5%, whichever is less • Disclose "personal interest in real property" • "Good faith" offers of employment • "Rule of Necessity" — quorum issue • xceptions for mutual funds, trusts, etc. xn*, i1fl14U,hS•, les Standards of Conduct • In summary, do not- - Appear before Council and represent their personal interest — Imply ability to influence City action — Represent the City in litigation — Induce others to violate the Code of Ethics • Can represent themselves for items related to their homestead Councilmember Jonrowe asked if the Ethics Commission members will be appointed by each Councilmember and the Mayor. Daly confirmed and said the process for membership appointments would remain the same as in the previous ordinance. Each Councilmember appoints a member from his/her district and the Mayor appoints a member at large. Councilmember Eby thanked Jack Daly and Skye Masson, the Assistant City Attorney for a good job. She said things had been made very clear. Eby also thanked the Ethics Ad Hoc Committee for their hard work. Daly read the caption. Motion by Eby, second by Fought, to approve Item AD. Approved: 6-1 (Hesser opposed) Councilmember Jonrowe expressed thanks to all involved. AE. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 12.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances entitled "Parks and Recreational Facilities"; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause, and establishing an effective date -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, spoke on amendments to Chapter 12.20 regarding Parks and Recreational Facilities. He said the ordinance was last updated in 2012 to authorize and establish policies for park use. Nuner explained that there is a need to update the ordinance because of the addition of Garey Park. He said park staff and administration would be updated and the language of "dawn to dusk" needed to be clarified. He noted that the language is proposed to read from 5 AM to 10 PM daily and could be changed, according to needs, by posting. Nuner noted that previous language regarding specific facilities and their hours caused confusion, and would be removed. He explained that prohibitive practices such as facilities, vehicles and animals in parks would also be addressed. Nuner noted that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board had voted unanimously to approve the ordinance. Nuner read the caption. Motion by Eby, second by Nicholson, to approve Item AE. Councilmember Jonrowe asked if the changes had been discussed with the Georgetown Police Department. Nuner confirmed and said the legal department had also been asked to review the changes. He noted that much is seasonal, and discussion had taken place regarding winter regulations. Nuner said it had been decided that it would be better to be flexible. He said GPD and the City Attorneys had been in favor of the suggested hours and had noted that most issues occur primarily after midnight. Nuner said other municipalities had been reviewed as well. He said it is intended that Garey Park will close at 6 PM or 8 PM, depending on the season. Jonrowe said she has concerns and has not had the opportunity to speak to her constituents, but would like to. City Manager, David Morgan, said this was a first reading and there would be opportunity for this prior to the second reading. Councilmember Gonzalez said pocket parks in communities might need different criteria because 10 PM inside a neighborhood could be problem. Nuner said this is designed to still have flexibility. Jonrowe asked if there will be more lighting. Nuner said staff is looking into this and lighting is already in place in some parks. Approved: 7-0 Project Updates AF. 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 said he did not 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, 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 a 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. AG. Robin Breed would like to address the Council regarding regulations for invisible fencing and the definition of "at large" animals. Robin Breed spoke to the Council regarding her invisible fence for her dogs. She asked that Council consider an amendment to the City's current Code of Ordinances regarding Animal Control. Breed said she has lived in a home built in 1908 for the past 8 years, and in order to keep the house with its original appearance, and leave a minimal footprint, she installed invisible fencing for her two small dogs. Breed explained that she had been ticketed for "at large" dogs, when an Animal Control Officer saw the dogs in her yard. She said the officer said that Animal Control does not recognize invisible fencing as a sufficient barrier. Breed said, in 8 years, she has never had a complaint of the dogs getting out. She said they will be going to trial over the citation. Breed said that the code is written broadly and has no language addressing electronic fences specifically. She then read the definition for "at large" in the current City Code. Breed said the invisible fence is a manner of construction that keeps her dogs from leaving the yard. She asked the Council to consider reviewing this portion of the Code and giving Animal Control clear guidance on how to enforce these codes, and not permit it to be by the interpretation of an Animal Control Officer. Breed said although invisible fences are a minority in Georgetown, many residents have invested in this type of technology to keep their pets safe and contained to their yard. She said the City of Burnett recently amended their Code to include invisible fencing. Breed provided a copy of the amendment for the Council to review. Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vemon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session. AH. 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 - "In the Matter of the Application of 3 B&J Wastewater Company, Inc. for a New Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ0014911002," SOAH DOCKET NO 582-16-1893 and TCEQ DOCKET NO. 2015 -0565 -MWD - 3701 West Highway 29 Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property Northwest Blvd/FM 971, Parcels 3 & 4 -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Coordinator Rabbit Hill Road Project — Parcels 9 & 10, Rabbit Hill Road and Commerce -- 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 - City Secretary Sec. 551:087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project Office Space - Project Legacy Adjournment Motion by Fought, second by Hesser, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 7:36 PM. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on Dale Ross, Mayor Date S��a�TN� - Attest: City Secre