HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 12.11.2018 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at
101 East 71 St., Georgetown, Texas.
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Mayor Dale 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 Dale 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
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
- Holiday String Lights Recycling Program
- Boards & Commissions Membership Applications
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson, to authorize the purchase of right of way from Faris & Terrie
Modawar, on the terms discussed in Executive Session, across Parcel 3, Northwest Boulevard Bridge
Project and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Motion by Fought, second by Eby, to authorize staff to file objections to the Award of Special
Commissioners for Parcel 15, Rivery Boulevard Project, as discussed in Executive Session.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Motion by Fought, second by Eby, to authorize settlement authority of Cause Number 17:1872-CC2, City of
Georgetown v. David Wolf, also known as James David Wolf, on the terms discussed in Executive session
for the Rivery Boulevard Project and to authorize Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager and Kristina
Silcocks, Counsel for the City, to execute the necessary settlement documents.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Motion by Fought, second by Eby, to approve the City Secretary Employment Agreement between Robyn
Densmore and the City Council as discussed in Executive Session.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Mayor Ross announced that Councilmember Jonrowe asked to pull Item C and Item H from the Statutory Consent
Agenda to the Legislative Agenda for discussion.
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, November 27, 2018 — Robyn Densmore, Assistant City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to allow the owners of Festrunk Brothers Ventures LLC/The Golden
Rule, the opportunity to pursue an alcohol license for a business proposed at 606 S. Church St,
Georgetown, TX 78626 with the expressed waiver of the minimum distance requirement from the First
Presbyterian Church, located at 703 S. Church St, Georgetown, TX 78626 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
This item was pulled to the Legislative Agenda for further discussion by Councilmember Jonrowe.
D. Consideration and possible action to approve the contract renewal for irrigation system services for City
owned facilities with American Irrigation of Georgetown, Texas for a period of one year for an estimated
amount of $75,000.00 with the option to renew for three additional one year periods — Eric Nuner, Assistant
Parks and Recreation Director
E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution confirming the appointment of Gordon Pierce to a
term on the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission -- David Morgan, City Manager
F. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute standard Water
Service Agreements for provision of water in certain areas -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering
Director.
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Water Agreement for Oaks at San Gabriel --Wesley Wright,
P.E., Systems Engineering Director
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a license to allow the encroachment of a driveway into the
right of way of Ash Street at 408 A South College St. -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
This item was pulled to the Legislative Agenda for further discussion by Councilmember Jonrowe.
I. Consideration and possible action to vacate and abandon all utility easements and public utility easements
in Rivers Hill Section 2 and the Amended River Hills Section 3 to Wolf Lakes LP; and to authorize the
Mayor to execute all documents necessary to complete the abandonment -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services
Manager
J. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution for the Clean Air Coalition Air Quality Plan 2019-
2023 -- Octavio Garza, Public Works Director
K. Consideration and possible action to approve the First Renewal of the Agreement between Abescape Group,
LLC and the City of Georgetown, Texas for Mowing Services for City -Owned Rights -of -Way for $83,914.24
-- Octavio Garza, Public Works Director
L. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of 27 replacement laptops, tablets and
associated docks and port replicators for emergency service vehicles from Ingram Technologies LLC
for an amount of $103,897.19 -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
M. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution formally adopting the City's Investment Policies
-- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
N. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs
related to the Fire Station 6 project, in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 with proceeds from bonds that
will be issued at a later time -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
O Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with M.A.Smith Contracting of Austin, Texas for the
West University Avenue 2018 Waterline Improvements project in the amount of $546,510.00 -- Wesley
Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
P. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to award a contract for the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)
Wastewater System Rehabilitation Area 1 - 2018, to PM Construction & Rehab, LLC of Pasadena, TX, for
the amount of $749,306.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Q. Forward from the General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve an annual contract for facility access control, video
surveillance, and security technician to be provided by Convergint Technologies of Austin, TX in the
amount of $84,700.00 — Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
R. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of sewer inspection camera system's
Envirosight from Green Equipment Co., Inc., of Fort Worth, TX, in the amount of $73,396.00 -- Glenn W.
Dishong, Utility Director
S. Forwarded from General Government and finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve an enhanced software maintenance and support, business
assurance, and operational software management contract with Itineris, N.A. for services through the end
of January 2019 in an amount not to exceed $190,750.00 -- Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director
T. Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement between Atmos Energy and the Georgetown
Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) for natural gas infrastructure improvements downtown --
Michaela Dollar, Director of Economic Development
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Pitts, to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda in its entirety, with the exception
of Items C and H which were moved to the Legislative Agenda by Councilmember Jonrowe.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Consideration and possible action to allow the owners of Festrunk Brothers Ventures LLC/The Golden Rule,
the opportunity to pursue an alcohol license for a business proposed at 606 S. Church St, Georgetown, TX
78626 with the expressed waiver of the minimum distance requirement from the First Presbyterian
Church, located at 703 S. Church St, Georgetown, TX 78626 -- Shelley Nowling, City Secretary.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked that this Item be moved from the Statutory Consent Agenda to the Legislative
Agenda for discussion. Jonrowe asked City Secretary, Shelley Nowling, if these items are generally on the
consent agenda. Nowling confirmed that they are. Nowling explained that this is not an alcohol license, but
rather a request for a waiver of distance which would allow a requestor to then pursue an alcohol license.
Nowling noted that alcohol cannot be sold within 200 feet of a church or 300 feet of a school and a written
waiver must be received from the church/school and then approved by the Council, before one can apply for
an alcohol license. Jonrowe said she brings this up now because it might be the only time at which Council
can discuss the issue. Jonrowe asked Nowling if the State of Texas requires the waiver to just go to the church
or school or does an applicant also need to mail notifications to the other businesses or residents in the area.
Nowling said it is only required that an applicant receive a waiver from the church or school and then receive
Council approval of the waiver. She said if an alcohol license application is later pursued, the letter and Council
approval for the waiver would be sent to TABC with the application.
Jonrowe asked City Manager, David Morgan, about the sidewalk infrastructure at the address. She asked if
the intersection at Church and 61h has been identified as a place to invest in sidewalk infrastructure. Jonrowe
said she asked because the current usage at the location is mostly office use and the parking is not sufficient.
She said until the City gets a parking garage, she is concerned that the parking will be exasperated. Jonrowe
said she also has concerns about visibility issues. Morgan said he believes the intersection is on the Downtown
Master Plan and the Sidewalk Master Plan, as well. Morgan said when activity shifts, implementation of the
plans adjust accordingly and new prioritization would be given. Jonrowe said she also wants the City to ramp
up enforcement of parking within 15 feet of a stop sign.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Pitts to approve Item C.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a license to allow the encroachment of a driveway into the
right of way of Ash Street at 408 A South College St. -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda to the Legislative Agenda for discussion by Councilmember
Jonrowe. Jonrowe asked the City's Real Estate Service Manager, Travis Baird to speak on the item. Baird
explained that the backup material shown in the agenda packet was incorrect and he had provided the Council
with a paper copy of the correct backup material at their places on the dais.
Baird said this item came from a request from the owner at 408 A College Street. He said the property access
is through an access easement off of an adjoining property to the east. Baird explained that this does abut
the undeveloped portion of Ash Street and has traditionally sought some access through this area. The
request is for the ability to build a driveway in order to drive across the undeveloped portion of Ash Street to
reach the rear of the property. Baird explained that the Public Works department, the development engineer
and the building permits division had all reviewed the request and recommend approval. Jonrowe asked
about the impact on the neighbors. Baird said there would not be an impact. He said when the City grants
the right to utilize a right of way, it is all right for the requestor to construct improvements in the right of way
and is not a singular right or a right held to the requestor specifically.
Motion by Eby, second by Pitts, to approve Item H
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
U. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 3.361 acres out of the Nicholas
Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, located in the 200 block of East Janis Drive, from the Residential Single -
Family (RS) and General Commercial (C-3) zoning districts to the Townhouse (TH) zoning district --
Andreina Davila -Quintero, A1CP. Current Planning Manager (action required)
A petition regarding this rezoning request was handed to the City Secretary at the beginning of the meeting.
Item U was moved to later in the agenda to allow the City attorney and Planning Director to validate the
petition. If the petition could be validated, Item U would then be heard at that point in the agenda.
It was determined that the petition had been signed by 20% of affected citizens, which would require a'/ vote
by Council for the Item to pass. The applicant was given the choice to have the item read at this meeting or
to move the Item to a future agenda.
The applicant chose to move the item to a future agenda. Planning Director, Sofia Nelson, said the City will
repost notifications appropriately.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson, to move Item U. to the City Council agenda scheduled for January
22, 2019.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
V. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Applications and Permits,
Chapter 13, Infrastructure and Public Improvements, and Chapter 16, Definitions, of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) relating to Development Agreements and Special Districts (Amendment No. 8)
-- Seth Gipson, Management Analyst and Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager (action
required)
Seth Gipson, Management Analyst, described a proposed ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code
related to development agreements and special districts. Gipson described a MUD as a governmental agency,
authorized by the Texas Constitution and regulated by Chapters 54 and 49 of the Texas Water Code. He
explained that a MUD is governed by an elected Board of Directors and is a taxing entity.
Gipson spoke on the Purpose of a MUD:
• Serve a public use and benefit
• Supplement and not supplant municipal services
• Expand transportation and commerce
• Provide needed funding to finance transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, parks, drainage,
etc.
• Promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, employees, and consumers
in the district and the general public
Gipson said there are 10 approved MUDS currently and staff is working with 4 applicants interested in forming
new special districts — Bluffview PID, Shell Road PID, Homestead MUD, and Avanti MUD. Gipson said there
is another applicant interested in a significant expansion to an existing MUD.
Gipson provided a background on the MUD Policy and the purpose of a MUD Policy Update, with a timeline.
Purpose of MUD Policy Update
• These changes help better align the MUD Policy and
the Comprehensive Plan
• Emphasize that the city is exclusive provider of utilities
• Clarify that the MUDS need to be financially
responsible and reinforces the requirement for a
finance plan
• Maintain the a MUD is a tool to provide extraordinary
benefits and produced a superior quality development
• Incorporate the City's practices for the past four years.
• Retained the best practices that are already within this
policy regarding public safety, parks and recreation.
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Timeline
• City Council MUD Policy workshop and direction
— May 22
• UDCAC discussion
— June 13 (proposed changes to MUD Policy and UDC)
June 25 (chart comparing MUD Policy and UDC requirements)
• City Council approval of MUD Policy
-- July 24
• UDCAC discussion
- August 8 (final draft of proposed UDC changes)
• UDCAC Public Hearing and Recommendation
— November 14 (UDC Amendments)
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Follows the Development
Agreement review and approval
process, which applies to
Development Agreements
authorized by the Local
Government Code (annexation).
T hieshold question to deter mine
applicability and consideration of a
MUf).
Outlines preliminary information to
be submitted with the request for
the creation of a new District.
Recluires all water, wastewater,
stoi mwater; and road infi astr omir e
and facilities to be reirnbuised or
paid for by the issuance of disUict
bonds to be designed to City
standards.
Review and Approval Process
specifically for MUDS and similar
political subdivisions.
Removes threshold question and
establishes new applicability
requirementsconsistent with the
new Policy (ability to provide utility
servi(.,.es) and Approval Catena for
consenting to the creation of a
Distild.
Removes the preliminary
information to be submitted with
the request. These requirements will
be made par It of the UDC's
Development Manual consistent
with other development
applications.
Adds par kland and ti ails to be
subject to this iecluiiement.
Provides a 20 year ntaxirn m
nlatur ity for any one ser ies of
bonds.
Incomages conshuction of capital
Improverlients such as fire stations
and recreational amenities
Allows the City to be the exclusive
provider for utilities, where
applicable.
Removes this requirement. The
maximum n-ratunty threshold has
been made part of the new Policy.
Allows for fee in liecr of construction
Requires the City to be the exclusive
provide for utilities when located in
single or multiple certificated
service areas
Nelson spoke next on the Approval Criteria and how each proposal complies with the criteria. She noted that
after extensive review, staff recommends approval of the proposed MUD Policy. Nelson noted that both the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended
approval unanimously.
Nelson said that Public Notice was published in the Newspaper on November 18, 2018 and, to date, no
comments have been received regarding the proposed amendments.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6.28 PM. No persons signed up to speak on Item V. Mayor Ross
closed the Public Hearing at 6.28 PM.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Eby, to approve Item V.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
W. Consideration and possible action to approve a Public Improvement District (PID) Policy -- Seth Gipson,
Management Analyst and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Seth Gipson, the City's Management Analyst, spoke on a Public Improvement District (PID) Policy. He said
that staff had worked with the bond counsel and is now bringing back the proposed policy for Council
consideration. Gipson noted that the presentation would have 3 Parts:
• The purpose of a PID Policy
• An overview of the Policy
• Questions and Answers
The Purpose of the PID Policy was detailed.
• Outlines when the Council could support using a PID for development
• Provides for a process to review and analyze
• Establishes safeguards for successful debt issuance (if appropriate)
• Provides administration guidelines
• Protects future homeowner/property owner interests
• Ensures consistency in review
Provides guidelines to ensure project is viable and sustainable
Gipson described the different PID types and noted that the most appropriate for Georgetown, at this time, is a
reimbursement fund, which is initially funded by the developer.
Gipson provided a PID Policy Overview
High-level of how a PID is established
Reimbursement PID Structure
• Developer will fund improvements and once key benchmarks are met, the City will issue bonds to
reimburse the authorized expenses
PID Policy Community Benefits were described next.
■ Quality Developments
• Extraordinary Benefits
• Enhanced Public Service and Safety
• The developer must clearly identify what the Special benefit is to the district and the City
• Language added that clarifies that a PID must be located within the City Limits
Gibson described PID Policy in General.
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PID Policy —General
• Authorized Public Improvements:
— Landscaping;
— Enhanced entry features;
— Signage, distinct lighting, fountains;
— Art;
— Pedestrian trails and sidewalks;
— Parks and recreational amenities;
— Regional infrastructure improvements;
— Off-street parking facilities;
• Other improvements that are not listed, but are
allowed by statute will be reviewed and considered
individually by the City.
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PID Policy — General
• Authorized Public Improvements:
— Landscaping;
— Enhanced entry features;
— Signage, distinct lighting, fountains;
— Art;
— Pedestrian trails and sidewalks;
— Parks and recreational amenities;
— Regional infrastructure improvements;
— Off-street parking facilities;
• Other improvements that are not listed, but are
allowed by statute will be reviewed and considered
individually by the City.
PID Policy — General cont.
• Miscellaneous General items:
— Must be self-sufficient
— Use of assessments may be used to recover capital costs
where an extraordinary benefit exists
— Must include a title encumbrance that notifies the
prospective buyer of the PID
— Boundaries cannot overlap with another PID
— PID improvements must be designed and constructed to
City standards
— Establishment of an HOA is encouraged
— Rental multi -family unit assessments must be prepaid by
the developer or builder
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PID Policy —General cont.
• Language added:
— Set a maximum equivalent tax rate ($0.55/$100)
for assessments.
— Development must be consistent with
entitlements on the property.
— Developer cannot transfer or assign
reimbursement rights without the approval of the
City.
Gibson noted that a trend in policies is creating a ceiling for assessments, through establishing a maximum
equivalent tax rate. He said others have made this consistent with their MUD rates, which staff has
suggested, as well. He said staff highlights that the development must be consistent with the entitlements
on the property. Gipson noted that language was added to establish that the developer cannot transfer or
assign reimbursement rights without prior approval from the City Council.
Gipson spoke on PID Application Requirements. He noted a change in the application fee shown in the
agenda packet and said that the application fee was proposed at $20,000, not $25,000.
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PID Policy —Application Requirements
• Petition must contain the required elements outlined in
Local Gov't Code Section 372.
• In addition to the petition, the following will be
required in order for the City to evaluate the proposal.
— Identification of the benefit;
— Map of the district boundaries;
— Market Feasibility Study;
— Preliminary Service and Assessment Plan;
— Financial Plan and phasing forecast;
— Procedures for eventual termination of the district; and
— Application Fee
PID Policy —Application Requirements
Language Removed:
— requirement for draft
assessment plan to
consideration.
preliminary service and
be completed before
— Correction to Application Fee: A non-refundable
"application fee" of $ ` � M 20,000 will be paid by the
applicant to reimburse the City for the cost of
evaluating the petition. If City costs exceed the initial
fee, the developer shall replenish the account with an
additional deposit. (Section 4 PID Application
Requirements, located on Page 7)
Bonda and Financing Criteria for the PID Policy were discussed next.
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PID Policy — Bonds and Financing
Criteria
• Min. value to lien ratio at date of bond issue: 4:1
• Max. maturity of each series of bonds: 25 years
• Max. time allowed between the first and last bond
issuance: 10 years.
PID Policy — Bonds and Financing
Criteria cont.
• The City will apply the same -post issuance compliance
requirements to PID Bonds, as are required for GO and CO
debt.
• The City will require a PID agreement to be established in
order to outline:
— The basic terms and conditions
— Payment or reimbursement of costs
— PID improvements (planning, development,
construction, management, and maintenance)
— Terms and conditions for ongoing PID administration,
operation, and management.
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PID Policy — Bonds and Financing
Criteria
• Language added:
— Conditions for accepting PID improvements,
consistent with current UDC practices.
— Clarifications regarding the establishment of a
reserve fund.
— Language related to selection of the financing
team and specifics related to PID Bonds.
• Language Removed:
— Permitted increase in annual assessment and replaced with
a maximum effective tax rate.
Gipson explained that he City will apply the same -post issuance compliance requirements to PID bonds, as
are required by GO and CO debt. He said that the issuer and developer have additional ongoing disclosure
obligations following the issuance. Gipson added that staff identifies the key points that need to identified and
codified within an agreement to ensure the City and the developer are held accountable for their
responsibilities apart from the development.
Gipson read the caption.
Persons signed up to speak on Item W included: Rick Rosenberg, Talley Williams and Chris Wentworth
Comments and concerns voiced included:
Experienced with PIN and MUDs — half of those in Texas
Appreciate staff effort
Clients have interest in Georgetown
Purpose of PID is the same as a MUD — developer lower cost
MUD is geared to largest project
PIDS for developments with smaller scale
Goal should be to insure develop can choose to use a PID
Left handout for council
Control proliferation
Ensure PIN are not held to higher burden
Capital recovery level playing field
Policy prefers reimbursement but benefit is using for construction bond purposes
Preference for reimbursement but other benefits — give choice
Concern for multifamily development prepay assessment
Other ways to limit multifamily developments
Value of lean ratio — spoke on
Consider PIDS and MUDS in the ETJ
Wants developer to have input
Confidential information retained confidential
Presentation on PID Policy
Real world perspective
Fundamental in top projects
Spoke on Bluffview project
Fundamental to have reimbursement districts
Showed aerial view of districts
Competitive set & reimbursement districts chart
City MUDS table
20 to 40 thousand per unit
Spoke on big picture take-aways
Effective policy gives city ability to promote smaller projects
PID policy cannot be too restrictive
Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item W.
Councilmember Fought thanked staff for the hard work. He said he feels this is important and should be
implemented now and be continued to be worked on.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked Gipson why staff is recommending PIDS only in the City Limits. Gipson said
staff wants to take a conservative approach for the time being and limit PIDS in the ETJ.
Councilmember Pitts asked about the 4 to 1 ratio that was mentioned, when a 3 to 1 ratio is most often used in
the market. Gipson said, this again, is because staff wants to be more conservative. He explained that this can
be discussed and moved around and can be looked at on an individual basis. City Manager, David Morgan,
said a PID or MUD policy can be adopted as an interim policy and then developed further. Morgan said staff
will work through each request, one at a time, but start conservatively. He said staff will be treating PIDS similar
to MUDS.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
X. Consideration and possible action to approve of an Inter -Local Cooperation Agreement with Williamson
County for participation in the Wolf Lakes Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) -- Laurie Brewer,
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager, Laurie Brewer, spoke on the ILA with Williamson County for participation in the Wolf
Lakes TIRZ. Brewer said the first reading of the creation of TIRZ and the Public Hearing had been held on
November 27, 2018. She noted that this item is a companion item to Item Al, later in the agenda, which will be
the second reading to approve the creation of the Wolf Lakes TIRZ. Brewer went on to explain that this item
is for an Inter Local Agreement with Williamson County to share in the Wolf Lakes TIRZ reimbursement plan.
She noted that the City would be responsible for 70% of the reimbursement and the County would be
responsible for 30% of the reimbursement of costs. Brewer noted that the County has asked that their
increment be used for transportation and drainage only, including roads, trails and parks. Brewer said the TIRZ
is for reimbursement only and the city will have no debt. She said the County Commissioners will be voting
on this proposal at their December 18, 2018 meeting.
Brewer read the caption.
Mayor Ross explained that the TIRZ is for "reimbursement' of costs and is not a "gift" as some media venues
have reported. He asked Brewer to explain a reimbursement TIRZ in detail, which she did. Brewer noted that
costs are not repaid unless generated. Mayor Ross said that in no way, shape or form is this a "gift". Brewer
said this is an opportunity to create corporate campuses and many jobs.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Pitts, to approve Item X.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Y. Consideration and possible action to approve a facilities use agreement with Preservation Georgetown for
Grace Heritage Center -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager, Laurie Brewer, spoke on a facilities use agreement with Preservation Georgetown for
the use of the Grace Heritage Center. She had provided an in depth presentation at the workshop meeting
earlier that day. Brewer said that all revenue would be retained by the City as an event venue, and put forward
for building maintenance expense. Brewer said revenue would be expected to grow over the years. She asked
Council to indicate in their action whether they would like to allow office space in the agreement or not.
Brewer read the caption
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Eby, to approve Item Y, to include office space as in Option 1.
The President and Chair for Preservation Georgetown, Michael Walton, spoke on Item Y. He was granted
an additional 3 minutes from Melissa Boyd. Comments and Concerns voiced included:
Comments and Concerns
PG put in $100K for move
$21 K on other improvements
2015 to now $53K in rent to City
Showed slide on relocation costs in 2000
Cash and in kind donation PG raised $115,000
PG paid 80% of cost to move and restore
$21 K in painting, sound system, etc.
Total $126K contributed by PG
$3900 in rent annually
Staffed 8 — 5 every Thursday and Friday
Average pay $13.50/hour - $10k cost avoidance to City
Staffing for weddings and other events
Built website minimal cost of $320 and more volunteer time as well
3 year financial impact $52K
2 goals for building — financially prepared for future maintenance and increasing utilization of space
Since 2015 $3900
Did best to utilize space as directed by Council
Increased utilization and financial well being
Asked Council to support Option 1
Partnered with the City for 30 years
Hundreds of volunteers contributing 10s of thousands of hours promoting Georgetown
Option 1 would continue staffing for Thursdays and Fridays
Revenue directly to the City
Rate would be increased to $1,000 per event
Expertise and good marketing would allow estimating 30 events per year
130% increase over last 3 years.
Spoke on tour of the facility
Councilmember Gonzalez said with new key code would allow volunteers to come and provide tours
Councilmember Jonrowe said she supports continuing a relationship with Preservation Georgetown and this
relationship has been based at Grace Heritage Center for 30 years. Jonrowe noted that Preservation
Georgetown had provided grants for preservation and history and provide an invaluable service in the City.
She said PG has always been responsive to Council requests and they need to be treated fairly. She said the
Council needs to stop changing expectations of them.
Councilmember Eby said she agrees with Jonrowe that the relationship is a valuable one. She said the Council
has asked a lot and Preservation Georgetown has responded positively every time. Eby explained that the
Council should not evict them from a building they have contributed greatly to. Eby said Option 1 makes sense.
Approved: 4-2 (Gonzalez and Pitts opposed, Hesser absent)
Z. Consideration and possible action to approve a development and wastewater agreement for a project known
as Water Oak Apartments located at 3701 West Hwy 29 Georgetown, Texas -- Sofia Nelson, Planning
Director
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, spoke on a development agreement and wastewater agreement for a
development to be known as the Water Oak Apartments. She provided a location map, aerial view, and future
land use map for the proposed property. She said the applicant was requesting to establish provisions for the
development of a multi -family project outside the city limits. She said the applicant wanted to establish a
timeline for annexation that would permit establishing that construction would adhere to the UDC, if located in
the city limits and be annexed into the City prior to the provision of wastewater services to the property.
Nelson illustrated a Standard Development Process.
Nelson spoke on High Density Multi -family zoning and District Development Standards and Specific Uses
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Nelson explained that, in determining whether to approve, approve with modifications or disapprove a proposed
development, the City Council shall consider these matters:
1. The proposed agreement promotes the health, safety or general welfare of the City and the safe and
orderly, and healthful development of the City.
2. The proposed agreement is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Nelson read the caption.
Kirk Goll, from JCI Residential, a representative of the applicant for the project, provided a presentation and
description of the Water Oak Apartments. He noted that the developer is a local multifamily developer who
only works in and around Austin and builds and manages their own properties. Goll provided images of other
projects the developer has and noted that they use tile roofs, stone and stucco, all upgraded materials. Goll
noted that the typical renter profile is above median income in Travis County. He provided many images of
onsite facilities for swimming pools with towel service and fitness centers. Goll said the properties use valet
trash service and deliver 3 days a week to an enclosed trash collector. He described upgraded lighting fixtures
and systems and said the engineer was present for questions. Goll went on to describe outdoor amenities and
trails and explained that every building has its own dog waste facility. He noted that the facility clubhouse could
be rented, as well as the in house movie theatre. Goll said the complaints that the apartment complexes have
lowered home prices in the area have been found to be incorrect. Goll said the proposed property would appeal
to the renting profile of Georgetown. Goll spoke on drainage and detention ponds and noted that it would be a
net benefit to neighbors to the south. He added that the property is gated and set back substantially from the
street, as well as set -back 30 feet from any building. He said that the light levels and noise would be subject
to city ordinances and the complex would have onsite security from dusk to dawn.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought, to approve Item Z.
Councilmember Pitts asked Nelson if this agreement transfers from owner to owner. Nelson confirmed that it
would. Nelson said the terms would require the agreement for annexation, zoning designations and utility
connections take place after annexation takes place. She said it also establishes up to 348 multifamily
residential units. Nelson said whoever purchased the property would be held responsible to develop to these
standards and this agreement.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked if this zoning was the highest density multifamily. Nelson confirmed. Jonrowe
asked about an MF1 designation and how many units would be allowed. Nelson said generally about 14 units
per acre. Jonrowe asked about the buffer zone and if it was true that a buffer zone was not required because
it is adjacent to the ETJ. Nelson confirmed and described the current UDC requirements. Jonrowe asked if this
could be changed in the future. Nelson confirmed that Council could change the language and requirements
in the UDC. Jonrowe said the City needs to be good neighbors. She asked about the gated community and if
multifamily is allowed to have gates. Nelson said yes with stacking requirements.
Councilmember Gonzalez said the buffer is not sufficient with mixed use and needs to be better defined.
Gonzalez said this is another request for multifamily with no commercial or retail. He said this needs to be held
off until the 2030 plan is approved.
Councilmember Fought asked about the petition that had been submitted and what impact it would have. City
Attorney, Charlie McNabb, said there is no impact because all signers reside in the ETJ and cannot be counted
in the City.
Persons signed up to speak on Item Z included: Roger Chapel, Steven Muchow, Robert Scott, Rosemary
Guerreo, Phillip Wanke, Gary Cobb, Angie Cobb, and Greg Barber.
Comments and concerns voiced included:
Wants something better
Opposed to proposal
Buffer not large enough or sufficient
20 homes directly impacted
Bought properties and new commercial development would happen
Never knew it could be apartments
Security not safe enough
Financial hardship to homes
Want to block view and put up barriers
Dark sky initiative in this development
Apartment complex will cause light issues
Nose issues will come to play
Health and safety issues
Traffic will be terrible
Members from HOAs met with Commissioner Covey and Sheriff Cody
Conducted traffic stops on commercial vehicles
Project too small to trigger TIA
900 more people will make things even worse
Overflow parking will be a problem
Traffic problems
Entire 29 corridor concerned
100 situations and 100 warnings while there
Next week, 2 accidents at the Cimarron Hills entrance
Raised hands in chambers
Big deal of concern
Watched workshop on channel 10
Usually not this much attendance at meetings
Prevalence of multifamily units
People bought expensive homes — forever homes
Safety will be a problem
Belterra Springs has major thoroughfare divided from homes
Won't be able to sell homes
Water Oak first conservation development
Treat this as a residential district
Traffic from back gate
300 cars in front of 4 houses
Drainage issues
Get a better plan before approving
Mayor Ross asked the City Attorney, Charlie McNabb, if a buffer zone between the proposed apartments and
Water Oaks could be part of the agreement. McNabb confirmed and said this is an agreement so if both sides
agree, it can be part of the agreement.
Councilmember Gonzalez said he is not opposed to the development, just not right now. Councilmember
Jonrowe said she thinks this veers from the comp plan and may approve it with tweaks such as lower density
and increased buffers. She said these type of developments have historically been allowed as a buffer between
single family and major arterials.
Amended motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez, to require that any structure adjacent to a current single family
residential zone be required to keep the set -back the same as would be required in the city limits — that the
bufferyard be required to be the same as required within the city limits, adjacent to single family residential
zoning districts.
Councilmember Fought asked the developer if it would be in his interest to postpone this item. Goll said the
land seller would not be amiable and added that the developer would be happy to change the bufferyard and
already have a 30 foot setback. Goll said the zoning allows 24 units per acre and the proposal is 300. He said
the application stated 348, but the developer would be fine with limiting it to 300.
Pitts asked Nelson if the agreement identifies 348 unit. Nelson said the agreement does identify 348
Mayor Ross called for a vote on Councilmember Pitt's amended motion.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Amended motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez, to limit the number of units to 300
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Mayor Ross called for a vote on the main motion.
Failed: 2-4 (Eby, Nicholson, Jonrowe, Gonzalez opposed and Hesser absent)
Mayor Ross called for a 10 minute break and said the meeting would resume at 8:15 PM.
AA. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a change order with Ritter-Botkin Prime Construction
Company Inc. of Pflugerville, Texas for site furnishing and rodeo arena demolition at San Gabriel Park
and parking lot improvements at VFW Park in the amount of $438,630.00 -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director
Parks and Recreation Director, Kimberly Garrett, spoke on site furnishing and demolition of the rodeo arena
in San Gabriel Park. She began the presentation with the Change Order Details and described each in detail.
Garrett said that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board had unanimously recommended approval of the
Change Order.
Garrett described the Rodeo Arena Demo
• Sheriffs Posse has secured a site in Jarrell to build a rodeo arena
• The will be required to remove all items of interest as of January 1, 2019
• The site will be used for alternative recreation activities until Phase 3
■ Removal of the remaining concrete, buildings and revegetation of the grounds will be required
Garrett shared images of the current conditions, active park area and possible short term opportunities, as
well as an image of the Phase 3 Opportunity. She explained that the Change Order would go for approval in
December 2018, the demo work would begin in January 2019 and the estimated completion is spring 2019.
The new parking lot at the VFW Park was discussed.
Garrett read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Pitts, to approve Item AA.
Approved: 5-1 (Jonrowe opposed, Hesser absent)
AB. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., Austin, Texas
in the amount of $5,544,473.00 for construction of the northern Berry Creek Interceptor (Airport Road to Sun
City Lift Station) -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Systems Engineering Director, Wesley Wright, spoke on a contract for construction of the northern Berry Creek
Interceptor. He explained that the need for the interceptor is due to significant growth, and the utility
infrastructure is very large. He noted that this is the downstream phase from Airport Rd. to the Sun City Lift
Station. Wright noted that the line will serve the bulk of Georgetown Village and will gravity service past the
intersection of Williams Drive and Ronald Reagan Blvd. He said the key negotiation was that the golf course
was not in prime playing season. Wright said this was a great bid that was $1 million under the estimate and
Santa Clara Construction is a well- respected company.
Wright read the caption
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item AB.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
AC. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Royal Vista, Inc. of Liberty Hill, Texas for the
Ronald Reagan and Mission Oaks Waterline Improvements project in the amount of $6,149,425.00 --
Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Systems Engineering Director, Wesley Wright, spoke on a contract for the Ronald Reagan and Mission Oaks
Waterline Improvements Project. He said this would be a major water line. Wright said this line is needed to
take water from Williams Drive and Ronald Reagan to 3405 and is critical to move water out west. He explained
that the line will make summer operations more efficient and will remove some valves in Sun City. Wright said
this was a tight bid and an excellent bid, and Royal Vista is well respected and staff recommends approval.
Wright read the caption
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item AC.
Jonrowe asked about water to the western district properties. Wright said this line will serve people in the ETJ
as well, and is not exclusive. Wright spoke on in city and out of city rate bases. He explained that the Western
district and ETJ are the same customers. He spoke on the unique circumstances and said the western district
term is more of an operational term.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
AD. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2019 Annual Budget due to conditions that resulted in new
program requirements in the current year, due to the timing of capital projects and other expenditures
approved in the prior year; appropriating the various amounts thereof; and repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict therewith -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager (action required)
Budget Manager, Paul Diaz, spoke on amendments to the FY2019 Annual Budget. He explained that this item
is the action item for Council from the presentation and discussion that had taken place during the workshop
meeting earlier in the day. Diaz had describe the 2019 budget amendments and roll forward involving 15 funds
which he described in detail.
Diaz read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Jonrowe, to approve Item AD.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Amended motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez, to allow for a $5,000 expenditure from the Council
Contingency Fund to fund a diamond level sponsorship of Vibrant Living, A Senior Empowerment Event as
discussed during the workshop meeting.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
AE. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas ("City") authorizing
Electronic Signatures on Documents used and accepted by the City; and Declaring an Effective Date --
Rosemary Ledesma, Purchasing Manager (action required)
Purchasing Manager, Rosemary Ledesma, spoke on authorizing electronic signatures on documents in the
City. She said that many cities have adopted these procedures to be used on legally binding documents.
Ledesma explained the benefit to the City in reduction of paper and time, printing and mailing costs. She noted
that the City Manager will determine best practices and vendors.
Ledesma read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson, to approve Item AE.
Councilmember Nicholson said this could be s huge impact, as she has experienced in her industry.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
AF. Second Reading of an Ordinance establishing "Assignment Pay" and descriptions for certain positions
within the Fire Department pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil
Service -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
Fire Chief, John Sullivan, spoke on assignment pay and position descriptions. He noted that this was a second
reading and there had been no changes since the first reading.
Sullivan read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson, to approve Item AF.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
AG. Second 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 Resources Director, Tadd Phillips, spoke on a strength of force ordinance establishing classifications
and numbers of firefighters and police officers. He noted that this was a second reading and there had been
no changes since the first reading.
Phillips read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Jonrowe, to approve Item AG.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
AH. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2018 Annual Budget for year-end obligations that were
not known at the time the budget was adopted, appropriating various amounts thereof, and repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager (action required)
Budget Manager, Paul Diaz, spoke on an ordinance amending the 2018 annual budget. He noted that this was
a second reading and there had been no changes since the first reading.
Diaz read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez, to approve Item AH.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Al. Second Reading of an Ordinance establishing the Wolf Lakes Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) --
Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager (action required)
Assistant City Manager, Laurie Brewer, spoke on an establishing the Wolf Lakes TIRZ. She said the purpose
of the Zone is to provide economic and qualitative benefits by facilitating a program of public improvements
What is TIF Financing?
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a tool local governments
may use to finance public improvements within defined
areas that have unique challenges or opportunities for
economic development.
- A municipality may make an area eligible for tax increment financing by
designating a reinvestment zone (TIRZ).
- Taxes on the appraised value of the zone in the year the zone was
designated (the "base" year) continue flowing to the general funds of taxing
units, but, for participating government units, all or part of the increased tax
revenue due to greater real property values in TIF zone flows to a tax
increment financing fund ("TIF or TIRZ") for a specified maximum term of
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• Strong corporate use opportunities
- Retail will support office and residential
• Mixed use provides additional sustainability
• PUD provides higher level of development standards
• Additional tax base generated due to design and density
• Non -reimbursable project costs estimated at $978M
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• The "last best corner in Central Texas" — major Austin developer
• Will include office, retail, entertainment, hospitality, outdoor amenities and
housing totaling over 5.3 million square feet of development
• The Town Center/Village concepts creates a destination experience with
entertainment and high levels of public amenities.
• It provides the perfect setting for a unique corporate headquarters campus
that employers are seeking, aiding in the creation of quality jobs for
Georgetown's residents.
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Comprehensive planned development - Multiple professional firms have
thoughtfully planned the phasing, which will be implemented by multiple
developers specializing in each unique use to create the complimentary
areas.
It meets current and anticipated employment center trends - access to
walkable, existing amenities and housing options to attract employees.
All of the uses are designed to benefit each other and increase usability and
sustainability.
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• It will aid in the diversification of the Citys tax base with multiple additional
revenue sources, which will help to sustain Georgetown's low property tax
rate.
• Citizens indicated a desire for quality jobs as a priority in the 2018 citizen
survey. Only 56% of residents felt that employment opportunities are good or
excellent.
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• The TI RZ incentive structure is reimbursement only for a portion of property taxes to the City
and County for this development only
• It ensures that the master developer only receives funds for eligible infrastructure projects
after the valuation for the property increases and 150,000 SF of commercial development is
permitted
• The TIRZ is performance based, but also will be capped at $130M of reimbursement, with
$30M capped at the County increment and $100M capped from the City increment. Actual
increment revenue will be based upon annual assessed values and the build out timeframe -
No debt will be issued for the TIRZ to reimburse the developer The increment will be paid
annually based upon actual tax revenue generated
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TIRZ reimburses for public infrastructure ONLY, including
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• Parking structures (5)
$35M
• Electric onsite and offsite
$6.2M
• Gas and fiber optic lines
$2M
• Offsite water and wastewater
$1 M
• Memorial Drive and Traffic Impact off-site
$3.5M
• Common areas/open space/trails
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• Clarification on language for City's cap of $100 million and
the language Sections 5 and 8
• Members of the TIRZ board — Change per Council 11/27
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- Mayor -Mayor
- Councilmember District 2-Councilmember Dist 2
- City Manager -City Manager
- City Planning Director -City Planning Director
- Chair of the City's 4A Board-vetFhnr ref ri? ,•�- JA 80ard
Two representatives from Wilco -Two reps from Wilco
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• Section 5. The Zone shall take effect on adoption of this Ordinance, and the termination of the Zone
shall occur on December 31, 2049, or at an earlier time designated by subsequent ordinance of the
City Council, or at such time subsequent to the issuance of any tax increment bonds, if any, that all
project costs, tax increment bonds, notes or other obligations of the Zone, and the interest thereon, if
any, have been pall In fu11. Notfflthst din he foregpjng Cauinc il.may lerminate the Zone- for
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Section 8 The City will participate in the Zone by contributing and depositing into the Tax increment
Fund seventy percent (70%) of the City's Tax Increment from real property ad valorem taxes collected
in the Zone for a period of thirty (30) years not to exceed One,.u real Million Dollars (S100.00.00.00)
The Tax Increment contributed by the City and any taxing unit participating in the Zone to the Tax
Increment Fund may only be expended after the commencement and completion of 150 000 square
feet of commercial improvements prior to the reimbursement for eligible expenses for public
infrastructure for the eligible projects set forth in the Zone Project and Financing Plan In addition, at
any point if the residential units increase beyond the initial approved Planned Unit Development of
2,500, the City will seek the approval of the County before expending tax increment funds. The Countv
is anticipated to participate in the Zone by_contribuhng and_depositing into. the_Iax_Incremen.t.Fund.fifty
perc.ent(50°J�) of the Counly_s TaxJncremenLirom.real.propertyad valo_rem_laxes_c,ollested_ithe_Zczne
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Persons signed up to speak on Item Al included: Mike Rainer
Comments and concerns voiced included:
Moved in 1993 and planned to retire here
Heart and soul in Georgetown
Georgetown is or was a bedroom community
Not like Austin or Round Rock
Smart growth has maintained the heart
Uncontrolled growth destroys a town like a cancer
Georgetown caught the disease
Multi story condominiums
Storage facility
Massive project might overbuild the capacity of the city
Should require TIA
Roadway construction will be a problem
DB wood to 135 take 4 light changes
Scale needs to be rolled back
Grow and preserve the heart and soul
Motion by Nicholson, second by Eby, to approve Item Al.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
AJ. Second Reading of an Ordinance to vacate and abandon all streets, alleys and rights of way in Rivers Hill
Sec. 2 and the Amended River Hills Sec. 3 to Wolf Lakes LP; and to authorize the Mayor to execute all
documents necessary to complete the abandonment -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager (action
required)
Real Estate Services Manager, Travis Baird, spoke on an ordinance to vacate and abandon streets, alleys and
rights of way in Sections 2 and 3 in Rivers Hill.. He noted that this was a second reading and there had been
no changes since the first reading.
Baird read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson, to approve Item AJ.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
AK. Second Reading of an Ordinance zoning for traffic and rate of speed therein, in the City Limits of the City
of Georgetown, on DB Wood from SH 29 (University Drive) to Wolf Ranch Parkway adding a 40 MPH zone,
on Wolf Ranch Parkway from DB Wood to Southwest Bypass adding a 40 MPH zone, on Southwest
Bypass from Wolf Ranch Parkway to Leander Rd adding a 55 MPH zone, defining speeding and fixing a
penalty therefore declaring what may be a sufficient complaint in prosecutions hereunder with a saving clause
repealing conflicting laws and establishing an effective date -- Octavio Garza, P.E., Public Works Director, and
Joshua Canter, E.I.T., Public Works Engineer (action required)
Public Works Director, Octavio Garza, spoke on traffic and speed limits on DB Wood. He noted that this was
a second reading and there had been no changes since the first reading.
Garza read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Jonrowe, to approve Item AK.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
AL. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Annexation and designation of Local Commercial (C-
1) zoning district for an approximate 6.375 -acre tract of land out of the Lewis P. Dyches Survey, Abstract No.
171, and Country Road 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 (action required)
Long Range Planning Manager, Nat Waggoner, spoke on the annexation of property to be known as Highland
Village 2. He noted that this was a second reading and there had been no changes since the first reading.
Waggoner read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Nicholson, to approve Item AL.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
AM. Second Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 164 acres in the JP Pulsifer and C. Stubblefield
Survey, located at the northwest corner of 1-35 and W University Ave (SH -29), from Agriculture (AG),
General Commercial (C-3), Local Commercial (C-1), and Single Family Residential (RS) to Planned Unit
Development (PUD) District -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director (action required)
Planning Director, Sofia Nelson spoke on a rezoning ordinance for the Wolf Lakes PUD. She said at the last
meeting there had been a question about the connection of trails. Nelson said the sidewalk will be constructed
on Wolf Lakes Parkway along with the bike trail presently there.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson, to approve Item AM.
Councilmember Jonrowe asked if the developer is providing the sidewalk. Nelson said yes, as developed, but
that the bike trail already exists. Jonrowe asked why the sidewalk would be done incrementally instead of all
at once. Nelson said this is done to avoid damage to sidewalks during construction.
Approved: 6-0 (Hesser absent)
Project Updates
AN. 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 spoke on the
City Center building project and how it was moving forward. He said the last City Council meeting to be held
in the present Council Chambers would be January 22nd and the first meeting in the new Council Chambers
would be February 12. He said employees will move the 31d week in January and a large ribbon cutting will be
held in February.
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.
AO. Max Marion would like to address the Council about banning plastic bags for the prevention of pollution
Mrs. Marion called earlier in the day to reschedule her son's address to Council to later in January.
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.
AP. 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
- Northwest Blvd, Parcel 3 -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
- Rivery Blvd, Parcel 15 -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
- Rivery Blvd, Parcel 16 — Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
- Downtown Buildings Sales Update
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
Adjournment
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 8.58 PM
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on
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Dale Ross, Mayor
Attest: City Secnvskk