HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.13.2018 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at
101 East 7`h St., Georgetown, Texas.
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Mayor Dale Ross called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance, with the
exception of John Hesser, Councilmember District 3 and Kevin Pitts, Councilmember District 5. Mayor Dale Ross,
Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1, Valerie Nicholson, Councilmember District 2, Steve Fought, Councilmember
District 4, 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
- Small Business Saturday Proclamation
- Dr. Dan Bonner Tribute
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Grant
- Police Volunteer Recognition
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson, to authorize the purchase of easement rights from Berry Creek Golf,
LLC, on the terms discussed in Executive Session, across Parcels 12 & 13, for the Berry Creek Interceptor
Project; and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
Councilmember Steve Fought asked that Item F be removed from the agenda until further notice.
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 Special, Workshop, and Regular Meetings
held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to formally cancel the City Council meeting that would fall on the fourth
Tuesday of December, cancelling the City Council Meeting that would have fallen on December 25, 2018 —
Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
D. Consideration and possible action approving a Resolution giving Cresta Lyons, Accounting Specialist
Supervisor, the approval to conduct business with various banking institutions and to appoint them as
"Representatives of the Depositor," and removing Sandy Surratt, prior Accounting Specialist Supervisor —
Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
E. Consideration and possible action to approve the first renewal of the contract with Life Assist for the
provision of emergency medical supplies in amount not to exceed $240,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
F. Consideration and possible action to approve the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between
Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 8 and the City of Georgetown, Texas regarding
construction and operation of Fire Station No. 6 — John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Item F was pulled from the agenda
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a renewal of the partnership agreement between the City of
Georgetown and Habitat for Humanity for administration of the Home Repair Program -- Susan Watkins,
AICP, Housing Coordinator
H. Consideration and possible action to approve an Easement and Development Matters Agreement
concerning the private roadway known as Bonnet Lane and the Berry Creek Highlands Development —
Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
I. Consideration and possible action to approve the Real Estate Contract for the sale of the Municipal
Hall property, located at 101 E. 7th Street; and to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract and all
documents necessary to complete the sale — Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
J. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement for the sale of retired Cisco branded telephones
to Curvature LLC — Chris Bryce, IT Director
K. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement to purchase IT security services
through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) — Chris Bryce, IT Director
L. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of vehicles and equipment in the amount of
$2,372,945.00 — Stan Hohman, Fleet Services Manager
M. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve an award of a Blanket Agreement with Gulf Coast Paper
Company to provide custodial supplies and equipment through the BuyBoard Contract #569-18 in an
amount not to exceed $110,000.00, and to ratify $95,345.00 of previous expenditures for similar purchases
from Gulf Coast Paper Company pursuant to the BuyBoard Contract #490-15 — Rosemary Ledesma,
Purchasing Manager
Motion by Fought, second by Eby, to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety, with the exception
of Item F, which had been removed.
Approved: 5-0 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
Legislative Regular Agenda
N. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for General
Automotive Repair and Service use in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property
located at 2226 N Austin Ave, bearing the legal description of 0.95 acres out of the Antonio Flores Survey,
Abstract No. 235 -- Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Senior Planner, Chelsea Irby, spoke on a request for a Special Use Permit for automotive repair and service at
a property located at 2226 Austin Ave. She said this facility has made the request so that a low emission,
waterborne auto paint may be used. Irby said automotive use is allowed by right.
Irby provided a location map, aerial view, future land use map and zoning map of the property. She explained
that General Commercial District (C3) zoning is intended to provide a location for general commercial and retail
activities that serve the entire community and its visitors. Irby said uses may be large in scale and generate
substantial traffic, making the C3 District only appropriate along freeways and major arterials. She explained
that automotive repair and service was an allowed use, but requires a special use permit.
The Special Use Permit was described.
Irby provided a picture and description of the conceptual plan and pictures of the property and business.
She spoke on the Approval Criteria for SUPs and explained that the request complied in all required criteria.
Irby noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the request.
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Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.35 PM. No persons had signed up to speak on Item N. Mayor
Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6.35 PM.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Nicholson, to approve Item N.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked if the City has ordinances with requirements for paint. Sofia Nelson, Planning
Director, said that paint would be more of a building code requirement, but she will bring back further information
at the 2nd reading for the SUP ordinance.
Approved: 5-2 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
O. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 67.889 acres out of the William
Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, located at 900 Carlson Cove, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to
Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district — Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
Senior Planner, Chelsea Irby, spoke on a request to rezone 67.689 acres for property located at 900 Carlson
Cove. She provided a location map, future land use map, zoning map and aerial view of the property.
Irby described Residential Single -Family District zoning requirements and spoke on the District Development
Standards and Specific Uses Allowed within the District.
Irby described the Criteria for Rezoning and noted that the request complies in all areas. She said that the
Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval.
The application is complete and the
information contained within the application
is sufficient and correct enough to allow x
adequate review and final action.
The zoning change is consistent with the X
Comprehensive Plan,
The zoning change promotes the health,
safety or general welfare of the City and the x
safe orderly, and healthful development of
the City;
The zoning change Is compatible with the
present zoning and conforming uses of x
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 x
applied by the proposed amendment.
Irby read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.40 PM. No persons had signed up to speak on Item O. Mayor
Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6.40 PM.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Nicholson, to approve Item O.
Approved: 5-2 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
P. Consideration and possible action to approve Phase II of the Interlocal Lease Agreement (ILA) with
Williamson County for the parking lot at Martin Luther King and 8th Streets -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City
Manager
Assistant City Manager, Laurie Brewer, spoke about the parking lot at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and 8th
Street. She provided an aerial view and description of the property. Brewer spoke on the Interlocal Agreement
with Williamson County and the Terms. She described a preliminary design, but noted that it has not been
completely engineered yet. Brewer spoke on the improvement that would come for the GoGeo bus placement.
Brewer explained the Interlocal Agreement and the Terms of the Lease.
Brewer provided an Overview.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked about the U shaped building on the north side and if it is currently occupied.
Brewer said that it is unoccupied. Jonrowe noted that she would like to preserve the trees. Brewer agreed and
said the City is currently working with the arborist.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby, to approve Item P.
Approved: 5-2 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
Q. Consideration and possible action to approve the Fiscal Year 2018 Emergency Management Performance
Grant (EMPG) awarded to the City of Georgetown, Texas by the Texas Division of Emergency Management -
- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
John Sullivan, Fire Chief, spoke on an Emergency Management Performance Grant. He explained that this is
a procedural item for a previously approved grant. Sullivan noted that the City would receive a check for
$29,024.00.
Sullivan read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item Q.
Approved: 5-2 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
R. First Reading of an Ordinance 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, Long Range Planning Manager
Nat Waggoner, the City's Long Range Planner, spoke on a voluntary annexation request for property to be
known as GISD No. 11. He provided a location map, future land use map, zoning map and aerial view of the
property.
Waggoner described the Public Facilities District and the District Development Standards and Specific Uses
within the District. He spoke on the approval criteria and noted that the request complies in all areas.
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Waggoner read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Nicholson, to approve Item R.
Approved: 5-2 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
S. Second 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 documents necessary to complete the
abandonment -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager, spoke on an ordinance to vacate and abandon property. He noted
that this was a second reading of the ordinance and there had been no changes since the first reading.
Baird read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson, to approve Item S.
Approved: 5-2 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
T. Second 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
Andreina Davila, the City's Current Planning Manager, spoke on an amendment to the Wolf Ranch Hillwood
PUD. She noted that this was a second reading of the ordinance and there had been no changes since the
first reading. She explained that the purpose of the amendment was to reallocate some residential areas in
the development.
Davila read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item T.
Approved: 5-2 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
U. Second 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 — Nat
Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager
Nat Waggoner, the City's Long Range Planning Manager, spoke on an ordinance for voluntary annexation for
property to be known as Fire Station No. 7. He noted that this was a second reading of the ordinance and there
had been no changes since the first reading.
Waggoner read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Nicholson, to approve Item U.
Approved: 5-2 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
V. Second 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, the City's Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, spoke on an ordinance to amend the language
in Chapter 12.20 on Parks and Recreational Facilities. He noted that this was a second reading of the ordinance
and there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nuner read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson, to approve Item V.
Councilmember Jonrowe said she appreciates the work of staff and asked that they continue to work on public
lighting in parks. Nuner confirmed that staff will continue to work on this.
Approved: 5-2 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
W. Second 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 an ordinance amending the Ethics Ordinance language.
He noted that this was a second reading of the ordinance and there had been no changes since the first reading.
Daly thanked the City Attorney's Office for their help and guidance with this ordinance.
Daly read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Nicholson, to approve Item W.
Approved: 5-2 (Hesser and Pitts absent)
Project Updates
X. 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
Ort a subjec€_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 ends: 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.
Y. At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the City Council
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the
items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session.
Z. Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise
the City Council, including agenda items
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
Wastewater Easement, Berry Creek Country Club -Berry Creek Interceptor -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Service Manager
- Sale of Property at 101 E. r 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. 551:086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Quarterly Financial FY18 Q4 Electric Updates — Chris Foster, Resource Management and Integration Manager
Sec. 551:087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Downtown Utility Upgrades
- Project Legacy
Adjournment
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 6.58 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on
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