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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 03.26.2019 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, March 26, 2019 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 510 W 911 Street, 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 808 Martin Luther King Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. A. 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.) B. Call to Order Mayor Dale Ross called the meeting to order at 6:06 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance: Mayor Dale Ross, Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1, Valerie Nicholson, District 2, John Hesser, District 3, Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4, Kevin Pitts, Councilmember District 5, Rachael Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6 and Tommy Gonzalez, Councilmember District 7. Staff in attendance: Laurie Brewer, Acting City Manager; Charlie McNabb, City Attorney; Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities; Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager; Mike Babin, Deputy General Manager of Utilities; Seth Gipson, Management Analyst; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Chris Foster, Resource Mgt. Manager; Octavio Garza, Public Works Director; Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager; Jim Kachelmeyer, Real Estate Services Coordinator; Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager, and Karen Frost, Deputy City Secretary. Invocation was given by Georgianne Hewett, Wesleyan Homes Pledges of Allegiance were led by Councilman Gonzalez Comments from the Mayor Proclamation for Blood Disorders Awareness Month, they were not in attendance for proclamation and it was not read at this time. Proclamation for Award-winning Swimmers from Georgetown High School was presented. City Council Regional Board Reports — none at this time Announcements — Frost reported none at this time Action from Executive Session: Motion by Hesser to authorize the Mayor to sign a Notice of Event of Default of the Solar Project Power Agreement entered into February 24, 2015 with Buckthorn Westex as discussed in Executive Session. Second by Fought. Approved 7 — 0. Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine that may be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda. C. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop, and Regular Meetings held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 -- Karen Frost, Deputy City Secretary D. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order No. A&F-19-002-TO for Aguirre & Fields LP of Austin, Texas for the engineering of the Southwest Bypass from Wolf Ranch Pkwy to SH 29 in the amount of $706,991.75 -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director E. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve issuance of a Purchase Order for utility bill printing and mailing services through 2/21/20 to Dataprose LLC pursuant to a piggyback clause in an agreement with the City of Plano at an annual cost of $249,480.00 -- Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director F. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to award a bid for Park Water Treatment Plant backwash controls to Control Panels USA of Austin, Texas in the approximate amount of $190,000.00 -- Glenn W. Dishong, Utility Director G. Forward from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve a Renewal Agreement with Brandt Company of Austin, Texas through Buyboard contract #558-18 for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services in the estimated annual amount of $400,000.00 and to ratify $120,000.00 of previous expenditures for similar purchases from the Brandt Company -- Eric Nuner, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director H. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Acceptance of the independent audit of all accounts of the City reported in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 -- Elaine S. Wilson, Controller I. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the annual purchase of replacement desktop computers in the amount of $178,138.10 -- James Davis, IT Operations Manager J. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of additional storage for the City's Exagrid back-up system from LH Computer Services in the amount of $85,000.00 -- James Davis, IT Operations Manager K. Forwarded from the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District Advisory Board (GVPID): Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CLA-19-001 with Covey Landscape Architects of Georgetown, TX in the amount of $103,250.00 for professional design services related to Georgetown Village Public Improvement District landscape and amenity improvements -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director L. Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation: Consideration and possible action to approve an Economic Development Agreement with 4871 Williams Drive, LLC – Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director M. Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation: Consideration and possible action to approve an Economic Development Agreement with Cockrum Commercial, Ltd. – Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director N. Consideration and possible action to authorize a license agreement with Georgetown Railroad to allow the crossing of railroad right-of-way with City of Georgetown utilities -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Real Estate Services Coordinator O. Discussion and possible action to approve Garden Club Request for Waiver of Rental Fees for Community Center for Arbor Day and Garden Show—Shirley J. Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager P. Discussion and possible action to approve waiving temporary sign permit fees for businesses affected by the Atmos Energy Evacuation -- David Morgan, City Manager and Mayor Dale Ross Morgan provided information that this item was to allow the businesses affected by the closings due to the Atmos Energy event, to allow the businesses to have some relief from expenses of building their businesses back and to allow expediting of the permits. Nicholson wanted to thank everyone who has given even if a small amount to support these businesses and asked everyone to continue supporting them. She thanked Jim Johnson for his support and immediate action. She appreciated everyone's patience with this unprecedented process. Motion by Nicholson, second by Fought to approve waiving temporary sign permit fees for businesses affected by the Atmos Energy Evacuation. Approved 7 – 0. Motion by Hesser, second by Gonzalez to approve the Consent Agenda items as submitted. Approved 7 -0. Item P was pulled for separate action and action shown above. Legislative Regular Agenda Q. Continued from the March 12 Meeting: Consideration and possible action to accept the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayor's Challenge Grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 -- Jack Daly, Assistant to the City Manager, Chris Foster, Resource Management and Integration Manager, and Mike Babin, Deputy General Manager of Utilities Daly asked for postponement of this item to allow for the final contract negotiations Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez to postpone this item to the April 9`h regular meeting. Approved 7 – 0. R. Consideration and possible action to approve a Professional Services Agreement with the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) to assist with development of Community Risk Assessment (CRA), Standards of Cover (SOC) and Accreditation for FD -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief Sullivan reported on the reason for the Community Risk Assessment as part of the accreditation process for the Fire Department. This assessment would begin in April, with the assessment to be published in October, the Strategic Plan published in December and implemented in 2020. Sullivan read the caption. Hesser asked the benefit of this assessment. Sullivan explained that this would insure the fire department will be using best practices and standards and protect and prepare to offer the best responses. Morgan explained that this was a good tool to help the city manage the growth that it has seen and study the risk associated with that growth. Jonrowe and Nicholson stated they would prefer to have more information and discussion in the form of a workshop. Council discussed the cost of the study and whether this is the best use of the funds. Eby stated she feels the scope of work is thorough and feels that bringing in the experts is a good idea. McNabb stated there were contract changes to be made that were not shown but they would not change the contract generally, only names. Motion by Gonzalez, second by Nicholson to approve a Professional Services Agreement with the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) to assist with development of Community Risk Assessment (CRA), Standards of Cover (SOC) and Accreditation for FD with modifications and corrections discussed by the city attorney and having the Fire Chief sign the agreement. Approved 7-0. S. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of 2019 Pierce Engine and Rescue Truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the Buy -Board Contract #571-18 for a cost not to exceed $1,715,000 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief Sullivan provided the background information on this request. Pitts stated he wants to see more information and exhibits with all future submitted requests. Motion by Gonzalez to approve the purchase of 2019 Pierce Engine and Rescue Truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the Buy -Board Contract #571-18 for a cost not to exceed $1,715,000. Second by Hesser. Approved 7 — 0. T. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution recommending initiation of an Executive Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) relating to Chapter 5, Zoning Use Regulations, and update on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) from the 2018/19 UDC General Amendments List to become effective in 2019 Quarter 2 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson gave a brief recap of the February 26 meeting and action. She explained the chart of land uses and the other proposed UDC revisions. She reviewed all proposed changes that would be presented by ordinance at a later date and gave more details as needed. Zoning uses for emergency amendments including auto -related uses in Local Commercial (C-1). These include Indoor Automobile Parts and Accessories Sales, Fuel Sales and Car Washes. Also to allow Multifamily Attached units in the Mixed - Use Downtown Zoning District. She reminds that an emergency amendment requires a super -majority vote for approval. April 16 — P&Z, April 23rd for Council and second reading on May 14". Nelson read the caption. Mayor opened the floor for Public Comment. Chris Hamilton ceded three minutes to Regina Watson, Ms. Watson spoke in favor of the proposed UDC Amendments. She asks for the additional parkland amendments and rezoning with the mixed use environments which would enhance San Gabriel Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. She asked for approval of this resolution Christina Attune, Deer Haven resident, concerned about the carwashes on Williams Drive and asks for approval of the emergency amendments. With no more speakers coming forth, the Mayor asked for action by Council. Motion by Gonzalez, second by Hesser to approve a Resolution recommending initiation of an Executive Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) relating to Chapter 5, Zoning Use Regulations, and update on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) from the 2018/19 UDC General Amendments List to become effective in 2019 Quarter 2. Jonrowe clarified the motion and certain items. She asked Nelson what the effect of the notification of ETJ landowners would have on petitions. McNabb said the current standards would remain the same and not change the effect of the ETJ landowners. Motion approved 7 — 0. U. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution granting the petition for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 126.06 -acre tract of land consisting of approximately 100.390 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, and approximately 25.670 acres of State Highway 29 (SH 29), a right-of-way of varying width of record described to the State of Texas, designation of initial zoning of Local Commercial (C-1) (15.613 acres), Residential Single -Family (RS) (72.958 acres), and Multifamily (MF -1) (11.819 acres) zoning districts, and directing publication of notice for proposed annexation, for the property generally located at 4901 West SH 29 to be known as Cole Estates -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Long Range Planning Manager Waggoner presented the application and read the caption Motion by Fought to approve a Resolution granting the petition for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 126.06 -acre tract of land consisting of approximately 100.390 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, and approximately 25.670 acres of State Highway 29 (SH 29), a right-of-way of varying width of record described to the State of Texas, designation of initial zoning of Local Commercial (C-1), Residential Single -Family (RS), and Multifamily (MF -1) zoning districts, and directing publication of notice for proposed annexation, for the property generally located at 4901 West SH 29 to be known as Cole Estates. Second by Pitts. Approved 7 —0. V. Second Public Hearing for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 0.63 -acre tract in the L.P. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 171, and initial zoning designation of the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district upon annexation, for the property generally located at 8400 RR 2338, to be a part of Highland Village -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Long Range Planning Manager Waggoner presented the application and showed the location map. This is just a public hearing and no action is to be taken. The ordinance will follow on April 23rd, if approved. Mayor opened the public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the hearing. W. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request to rezone approximately 0.23 acres out of Unit 2 Dawn St Ext of the Williams Addition, also being out of the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, located at 2302 Dawn Drive, from the Office (OF) to Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district — Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Davila presented the application and showed the location map, the zoning of adjacent properties and the aerial of the property. Staff finds this is consistent with the approval criteria for zoning changes and Davila read the caption. Paula Brent, with three extra minutes from Bob Brent, 31105 Kingsway Road, spoke to the property being misrepresented as a home but was actually zoned OF. She told how she had tried to have this resolved for selling the home so that the next owners would not have this situation of being denied a residential mortgage. Miranda Zapata, resident of 2302 Dawn Drive, explained that this is used as a residence and asked for council to consider this. Motion by Nicholson to approve an Ordinance on a request to rezone approximately 0.23 acres out of Unit 2 Dawn St Ext of the Williams Addition, also being out of the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, located at 2302 Dawn Drive, from the Office (OF) to Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district. Second by Hesser. Jonrowe asked Davila to look into rezoning these other properties to remedy the situation. Motion approved 7 -0. X. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Review Authority, Chapter 3, Applications and Permits, Chapter 4, Zoning Districts, and Chapter 16, Definitions, of the Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding the rules, standards and regulations of the Historic Districts (Amendment No. 2) -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson reviewed the proposed UDC Amendments. For each of the proposed changes, Nelson presented the current code, drafted amendments, the UDC Advisory Committee (UDCAC) recommendations and the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) recommendation. In regards to the Review Authority: Current Code: Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC) is final authority on specific Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) applications with City Council as the appeal body Drafted amendments: HARC is a recommending body and City Council is the final authority where HARC was previous authority. UDCAC: No changes to HARC review authority except where noted on low priority reviews. P&Z: No changes to HARC review authority except where noted on low priority reviews. In regards to the Low Priority Structures: Current Code: Historic Preservation Officer (HPO) and HARC reviews Drafted amendments: HPO only for National Register District UDCAC: HPO for cases currently reviewed by HARC P&Z: HPO for cases currently reviewed by HARC, HARC reviews for demolitions, and HARC reviews of single family developments. In regards to In -Kind Materials: Current code: Does not recommend Drafted amendments: Allow use of in-kind materials on Medium and Low Priority Structures UDCAC: Allow use of in-kind materials on Medium and Low Priority Structures P&Z: Allow use of in-kind materials on Medium and Low Priority Structures In regards to Demolition outside of a Historic District: Current Code: All demolitions require HARC approval with a 60 day hold Drafted amendments: High Priority Structure demolitions will require HARC approval; Medium Priority Structure demolitions will require HPO approval; Low Priority Structure demolition will not require review, and without a 60 day hold. UDCAC: High Priority Structure demolitions will require HARC approval; Medium Priority Structure demolitions will require HPO approval; Low Priority Structure demolition will not require review, and with a 60 day hold. P&Z: High Priority Structure demolitions will require HARC approval; Medium Priority Structure demolitions will require HPO approval; Low Priority Structure demolition will not require review, and with a 60 day hold. Nelson read the caption at the end of the presentation. Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing: John Foliot states that HARC is not broken and should not be fixed. He agrees with the in-kind materials and encourages council to listen to its advisory boards. Carolyn Britt, moved from Salado, Texas and appreciates Georgetown. They appreciate historical towns. She gave a "story" of two towns. She talked about the vision of the city government to protect its history and urges council to honor the past and continue to support HARC. Linda McCalla with an additional three minutes from Kay Vosler, McCalla showed pictures of the downtown buildings in the 1980's. The downtown area was in poor disrepair. With the vision of the town leaders, the city began the Main Street Project and $10 million was reinvested into the downtown properties. In 1997, Georgetown earned the National Main Street Award and continues to celebrate the history and protection of the structures. There is a commitment to preserving the character of the community. Business is booming with the HARC guidelines being used. Signs are posted and the 2030 Survey shows that people still believe in the charm and character of downtown and old town which affect the look and feel of the town. She asked Council to carefully consider their decision. Michael Walton, President of Preservation Georgetown. He has studied this seriously over the past several months and has seen that many people care deeply about this topic and appreciates all the work that has been done to improve the processes. He asked that the code be updated, but that the structures not be put at risk. Joe Reedholm, lived here since 1994 and lives here because it is beautiful and has charm. He lives in Sun City and still believes that HARC should be part of the review process. Everyone loves Georgetown and the heart of the city and asks Larry Olson with an extra three minutes from William Harris, showed a projection of the Summary of Review Authority and talks about the review by HARC. He asks for HARC to have review authority to keep the decisions at HARC, with appeal at the Council level. He does not feel it should have oversight of HARC. He has concern that the low -priority homes would be demolished for the land they sit on and that new homes with no oversight for infill will overwhelm the neighborhoods. Ross Hunter, with three minutes given by Susan Firth, talks to the fact that over 400 low priority homes are at risk and urges the council to follow the advisory board recommendations. He asked that the low priority level homes be protected somehow, which would not rebuild the structure but will allow demolition of those properties. He asked for that to stay with HARC. The recommendations are that HARC remain intact with its current powers and to keep the 40 years of standards that are being upheld. There are hundreds of people in this town that care and will Larry Brundidge believes HARC has been running at a 99% applicant rate with only three appeals of the 120 cases reviewed. He asks that HARC stay the way it is. He doesn't want approvals of new homes in the district. Richard Cutts conducted research and found that there are a dozen blocks that are only low priority and removing their requirements would eliminate any oversight or consideration of the neighborhoods. He supports the changes as recommended by the advisory boards and thinks HARC should retain its authority. Jim Howell supports HARC and the advisory board recommendations. He moved here for the charm and appeal of the downtown. He appreciates the engagement of the historic preservationists and the community that exists here. He takes pride in this town and wants to protect that. He wants to take care and protect what makes the town what it is today. Look for efficiencies in the approval process. Without this identity, we are just another Texas town. Jake French wants to represent the future of Georgetown for the younger generations and thinks the proposed changes can harm the town. The growth is tremendous but thinks HARC has been good stewards of the downtown area. Christina Woodall, a business owner, is a young demographic, and moved here because the city is well preserved and loves the character. She has been through the review process and made it through. She doesn't feel it is hard to go through the process and wants others to do that to protect the community. Melissa Boyd appreciates UDCAC and P&Z for the public hearings. She appreciates the buildings that have been protected and wants Council to vote to maintain HARC. Bob Sobotik moved here because of the rules and the enforcement. He appreciates the protection of the neighborhood. He feels the architects are trying to build Austin buildings in downtown Georgetown. He wants the city to tell people ahead of time so they don't spend too much time submitting something that does not meet the rules. Motion by Jonrowe to move forward with the P&Z recommendations. Second by Fought. Eby questioned the process. Council deliberated the process of making the motion. McNabb says it is okay to propose with the amendments as recommended by staff. Fought thinks the motion should be more clear. Jonrowe restated her motion and Fought pulled his second. Mayor asked for a quick recess. Recess for 10 minutes. Council returned at 9:02 pm Jonrowe withdrew her original motion. Motion by Fought to accept the Staff Proposals to modify the UDC, as amended by accepting the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Second by Jonrowe. Pitts explained he originally wanted the city to be easier to do business with and thinks this accomplishes this goal. Gonzalez appreciates the changes and thinks this makes the city stronger. Jonrowe asked about the P&Z discussion of extending the boundaries to include other neighborhoods. Nelson explained that would actually require rezoning of those areas and is a different process than this UDC amendment. Jonrowe asked Council to consider that for further discussions. Hesser says this action will take away the objections he has had. The in-kind materials will help people. Mayor says he went through the HARC process and feels this is a good move. Motion approved 7 — 0. Y. Second Reading of an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a fuel sales with more than ten multi -fuel dispensers specific use in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property located at 1006 Leander Road, bearing the legal description of Lot 2 (2.21 acres) and Lot 3 (0.17 acres), Block 1, Leander Road LLC, and 0.97 acres out of the Clement Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558 -- Andreina DAvila-Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Davila gave the presentation, showing the proposed use and request. Davila read the caption. Motion by Nicholson to approve an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a fuel sales with more than ten multi -fuel dispensers specific use in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property located at 1006 Leander Road, bearing the legal description of Lot 2 (2.21 acres) and Lot 3 (0.17 acres), Block 1, Leander Road LLC, and 0.97 acres out of the Clement Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558. Second by Hesser. Nicholson asked staff to check the fence for a safety reason, for traffic obstruction. Motion approved 7 — 0. Z. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request to rezone 1.344 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, also being the remainder of Lot 3, Block A in the Horizon Commercial Park subdivision, from Industrial (IN) to the General Commercial (C-3), for the property generally located at 700 High Tech Drive -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager Davila presented the case and read the caption. Jennifer Gordino, 2230 Georgianne Drive, with additional three minutes by Kelly Appice, spoke about working in Ft Hood, but choosing Georgetown for its high standards. She feels this property should not be developed with this high density and shares concerns about the increasing traffic and having a gas station at this location which she feels would reduce property values in this area. She complains about the one existing gas station in the area and the resulting noise and safety concerns. Motion by Pitts to approve the Ordinance on a request to rezone 1.344 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, also being the remainder of Lot 3, Block A in the Horizon Commercial Park subdivision, from Industrial (IN) to the General Commercial (C-3), for the property generally located at 700 High Tech Drive. Second by Gonzalez. Jonrowe asked about lighting standards for this property. Davila explained there are standards that must be met which require the illumination to not go over the property lines. Vote 6 — 1, Jonrowe opposed. AA. Second Reading of an Ordinance providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Georgetown, Texas, and the annexation of certain territory for an approximate 262.011 -acre tract of land situated in the William Roberts League Survey, Abstract No. 524, and a portion of Shell Road, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to the Williamson County, Texas, for the property generally located along Shell Road, approximately 1,800 feet south of Shell Spur, and 6,200 feet north of Williams Drive to be known as the Shell Road development -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson read the caption. Motion by Fought to approve at Second Reading an Ordinance providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Georgetown, Texas, and the annexation of certain territory for an approximate 262.011 -acre tract of land situated in the William Roberts League Survey, Abstract No. 524, and a portion of Shell Road, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to the Williamson County, Texas, for the property generally located along Shell Road, approximately 1,800 feet south of Shell Spur, and 6,200 feet north of Williams Drive to be known as the Shell Road development. Second by Hesser. Approved 7 — 0. AB. Second Reading of an Ordinance providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Georgetown, Texas, and the annexation of certain territory and designation of Residential Estate (RE) zoning district for an approximately 23.12 -acre tract in the Joseph Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, generally at 34 Skyline Road, to be known as Maravilla -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson read the caption. Motion by Nicholson to approve an Ordinance providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Georgetown, Texas, and the annexation of certain territory and designation of Residential Estate (RE) zoning district for an approximately 23.12 -acre tract in the Joseph Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, generally at 34 Skyline Road, to be known as Maravilla Subdivision. Second by Gonzalez. Approved 7 — 0. AC. Discussion and possible action to direct Staff to prepare a plan for a feasibility study on the subject of the structure of GUS -Electric and to present that study plan at a future workshop -- Steve Fought, Councilmember, District 4 Fought explained the item and wants to discuss this topic at a workshop, and possibly add this onto the Schneider review when they finish the current tasks. They stated at workshop today that they can do that. Motion by Fought to add this to the Schneider task list for discussion at a workshop, after they complete their current tasks. Second by Hesser. Amend that by Nicholson to discuss this at a workshop. Second by Jonrowe. Approved 7 — 0. Vote of original motion, 7 — 0. Project Updates 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 Public Wishing to Address Council On a sub'ect not posted on theagenda: 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. Glen Holzer - Tree City USA and Arbor Day Foundation spoke to encourage the city to pursue this. Asks to seek this certification and thinks the trees here would qualify. Morgan says we can begin working on this. John Kiltz - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — states that he feels the notice was not appropriate for this property and that written notice was not sent to the neighbors and no signs were posted. He reports this makes the rezoning not legal and asks council to pull the zoning and stop this. Mayor asked McNabb to discuss. McNabb says lack of notice does not invalidate the zoning. And that the notices were sent. Signage is placed by the developer. Paul Konovodoff - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — represents the neighborhood as the HOA President. The neighbors are concerned about safety and they are angry. He feels they have not been treated fairly, when the neighborhood was annexed, the streets were not repaved, and the traffic is increasing daily and this development will make it worse. He says they have one of the highest per capita tax rates in the city and they don't get any benefit from that. They want solutions. Melissa Bergeson, with three extra minutes by Michelle Callas - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — moved in 10 years ago, children ride bikes and she is concerned about their safety. Traffic uses their street for shortcuts and will continue to do that if nothing is done. The developer estimates 11,000 trips per day for Bluebonnet Plaza and that will have a significant impact on the development. • Benjamin Tanner, with three additional minutes from Gina Tanner - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — says the signs were not posted or neighbors would have seen them. He showed pictures of how narrow the road is and use of that road for pedestrians. He shows how dangerous the road construction and bridges are for even cars. He says they will file an injunction to get this property rezoned. ■ Cheryl Imken, with an extra three minutes by - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — she complains about the lack of information coming from staff and the Planning Department lack of communication. She complains that the staff report does state that the transition from C-3 should have transition buffers between the development and residential single-family. She presented a timeline of communications and staff reports and lack of notice to the neighborhoods. • Ryan Bergeson, with three minutes from Gina Tanner, Overlook Ct, complains about lack of notice and has safety concerns. He says the roads and bridges are not sufficient to carry the loads of traffic that will be cutting through. Speed monitors provided by the city actually created more safety hazards. Sarah Geyer, 208 Overlook Ct - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns • Ron Imken - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — restates the original city staff report that says the traffic will not increase in the neighborhood as a result of this development. • Michele Adams - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — closest home in the neighborhood to this proposed development. Says she also failed to receive any notice. They don't have sidewalks and pedestrians are not safe. • Todd Whitley - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — loves the Georgetown community and realizes others are coming. He says the roads will not handle the traffic. They were annexed in 2008 and have been no upgrade of streets. ■ Vincent M. DiMare Jr., with three minutes by Albert Bartschmid, -- Inordinate amount of traffic through River Chase subdivision from Bluebonnet development — asks for consideration of public safety concerns with lack of street standards for emergency vehicles. Wayne Reed suggested they request a NTMP, Neighborhood Transportation Management Plan. But that will not give them the results they want which is a gated community. • Bruce Jones - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — wants to add a defect in the mailed notices, there was an error and the mail of one address was not sent to the new owner. ■ Lori Palazzo - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — appointed as a local health authority and this is a problem for this neighborhood because it is not safe to be a pedestrian and it is only going to get worse. She is concerned about their health. • Julie Harris - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — thanks everyone for staying here this late. She lives at the intersection in the "silo" house and says that the No Outlet sign does not keep people from cutting through. It is dangerous. • Sarah Geyer - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — has three children and they play in the streets every day. Too many people in the streets and with the increase in traffic it will not be safe for the residents. • Mark Geyer — also concerned about the safety of his family and neighbors. Does not want this development and wants something to be done. Crime could increase with more traffic. • Kris Rye - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — feels this is critical, husband in wheelchair and his quality of life depends on being outside and his safety is threatened. She's not against development • Ginny Sencheck - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns —thanks the council, one of the originals in the neighborhood. People are cutting through, even to get through to Wolf Ranch from DB Wood Rd. ■ Michele Avery - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — states this issue is going to negatively impact their future. Has been hit by a car that did not stop, it is already dangerous. • Nelson Avery, M.D. - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — from one of the oldest Swiss families in the area. Asks what the exit strategy for all these cars is, and is concerned they will be locked in eventually. • Kirby Tyndall - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — she assesses risks every day for her job and says the risk is increased due to the lack of crosswalks, sidewalks and lit streets. All that without additional traffic. The lack of safety is unacceptable. • Tonya Bosher - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — agrees with others, loves Georgetown and their neighborhood, • Timothy Harris - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns - passed on time offered • Andrew Mahaffey - Yield to Ryan Bergeson for property safety concerns and lack of notification — not present • Rylan Bosher - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — not present ■ James Callas, M.D. - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — not present • Michelle Callas -- Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — yielded time to someone else • Charles F. Densford, Jr. - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — not present • Patsy Densford- Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — yielded time to someone else • Ella Jez - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns - yielded time to someone else • Debbie Marett - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — yielded time to someone else • Rod Marett - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — yielded time to someone else • Calvin Miller - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — not present ■ Erin Miller - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — not present • Ronald Miller - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — passed on time offered • Douglas Porteous - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — passed on time offered • Kathleen Porteous - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — passed on time offered • Gina Tanner - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns - gave time to someone else • Jim Turley - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — passed on time offered • Joseph Drinkwater - Impact of Bluebonnet Plaza on nearby River Chase Subdivision and safety concerns — passed on time offered Adjourning to Executive Session at 10:57 pm 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. 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 Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update -- Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities Sec. 551:074: Personnel Matters - City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal - City Manager Adjournment Executive Session adjourned at 11.37 with no actions coming forth. Motion by Hesser, second by Pitts, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting at 11:38 pm. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on Date A'�' C , Dale Ross, Mayor r Attest: City Secretary