HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.10.2019 CC-SMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, April 10, 2019
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, April 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Georgetown Public
Library, at 402 W 811, Street, Georgetown, Texas for a Special Joint Meeting with the Planning and Zoning
Commission, to publicly discuss the policies of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element.
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Call to order
Mayor Pro -Tem John Hesser called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm. Councilmembers in attendance:;
Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1; Valerie Nicholson, District 2; John Hesser, District 3; Kevin Pitts,
Councilmember District 5; Rachael Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6. Absent were Mayor Dale Ross;
Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4; and Tommy Gonzalez, Councilmember District 7.
Staff in attendance — David Morgan, Charlie McNabb, Wayne Reed, Karen Frost, Sofia Nelson, Nat
Waggoner, Susan Watkins, Ethan Harwell, Andreina Davila -Quintero, Chelsea Irby and Michael
Patroski.
A. Consideration and possible action of the minutes from the January 10, 2019 joint session of the City
Council and Planning and Zoning meeting — Sofia Nelson, Planning Director.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson to approve the minutes of the Joint Session. Approved 5 — 0.
B. Presentation and discussion of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element policies — Sofia
Nelson, Planning Director
Nelson and the consultant, Wendy Shabay of Freese Nichols, led the discussion and workshop. The
attendees were divided into groups to discuss previously discussed, proposed policies and whether
they were specific, achievable and measurable. Once each table had discussed their assigned policies,
they presented their thoughts to the room. After a small break, the councilmembers and
commissioners were asked to vote yes or no for each policy. The results of those deliberations for the
Council are attached as a table.
Adjournment
Motion by Eby, second by Jonrowe to adjourn the meeting. Approved 5— 0.
Hesser adjourned the meeting of the Council at 8:36 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on
Dale Ross, Mayor
Date
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Policy
Eby
Hesser
Jonrowe
Nicholson
Pitts
P1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
P2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
P3*
No/Red
Yes/Green
No/Red
No/Red
Yes/Green
P4
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Al
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A2**
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A3
Yes
Yes
No/Red
A4***
No/Green
Yes/abstain
No/Green
No/Red
A5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cl
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
C2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
C3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
D1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
D2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
D3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
D4****
No/Green
Yes/Green
Yes/Green
No/Green
No/Green
Preservation:
P1. Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to diversity and affordability.
P2. Preserve existing neighborhoods in targeted areas.
P3. Support owner ability to stay in their home in neighborhoods with rapid value increases.
* First vote was whether to delete this policy or not. Second vote was red to keep policy as -is,
or green to delete the policy.
Discussion related to gentrification and how to handle larger issue. Concerned about types of
solutions, don't think it's achievable and don't know of good case study examples. May be
better to focus on other policies. If I don't pay my taxes, will the city pay them? What can the
city do about this? St. Paul example of solution, Strong Towns... other experts who can identify
potential solutions. City programs to fund improvements to allow funds to spend on taxes.
Reverse mortgage. Is the only solution city/social services? CDS housing toolkit could look for
solutions. Foundation models, partnerships, increased value to fund improvements. We didn't
apply affordability to the other policies. Voters support similar initiatives. Maybe coordinated
housing program. Concern about modifications needed, Council to consider.
P4. Maintain and promote neighborhood character and quality.
Affordability:
Al- Support existing rental choices for low-income households.
A2. Increase rental choices for workforce households. ** All voted to merge this policy with Al.
A3. Support rental choices for senior households.
A4. IRGFease Support homeownership choices for workforce households.
*** Red = make more changes to policy, Green = keep as -is (support homeownership...)
Lower values, higher density, not desirable for Georgetown. Not achievable by 2030. SC
supported "increase" for workforce. UDC allows a percentage of units to be set aside in
exchange for relief from code requirements. Concern about cost of development permits/design
regulations, cause affordability issues. Specific to owner -occupied. This would mean MHs, tiny
homes, RVs, not desired. 80% of median income, $180k -250k home price.
3 red, 7 green
AS. Support community housing choices for vulnerable residents including families and individuals
experiencing homelessness.
Coordinated Housing Programming:
C1. Actively seek and build public and private partnerships to leverage resources and promote
innovation.
C2. Align housing policies with other city policies and strategic plans.
C3. Provide opportunity for community engagement through outreach and communication.
Diversity:
D1. Encourage and incentivize new housing and reinventions or additions to existing housing to
provide a mixture of housing types, sizes and price points.
D2. Ensure land use designations and other policies allow for and encourage a mixture of housing
types and densities across the community.
D3. Promote development of complete neighborhoods across Georgetown.
D4. Encourage housing options and services to allow people to thrive in Georgetown as they grow
older.
**** As -is = green, change = red 8 red, 3 green
Not achievable, health/income/family changes that take people out of their homes as they age
that aren't necessarily city -related
Originated from Commission on Aging discussion on senior housing. Includes access to medical
services, transportation, and food. Aging -in-place focus. Providing or coordinating?
Transportation critical, split answer from Commission on providing/coordinating. City consents
to developments that are 55+ and 62+, plays a role in these developments. Not sure about
"provide". Encourage? Red = more revisions Green = ok as -is (encourage housing options...)