HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 05.14.2019 CC- RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers
at 510 West 9"' St., Georgetown, Texas.
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM. Councilmembers were in attendance. 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, District 7.
On May 4, 2019 the City of Georgetown held an election and Mike Triggs was elected as the representative
for District 3. Mr. Triggs was unavailable for swearing in prior to the May 14, 2019 Council meeting, so
John Hesser remained as the District 3 representative. Mr. Hesser was absent from the meeting.
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
- Historic Preservation Month Proclamation
- Teen Court Proclamation
- National Public Works Week Proclamation
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Nicholson to authorize the City Attorney to sign a tolling letter to Buckthorn West Texas as
discussed in Executive Session, second by Eby.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
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, April 23, 2019 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to approve the submission of the application to Williamson
County to request 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding -- Susan Watkins,
Housing Coordinator
D. Consideration and possible action to appoint Mike Triggs as member of the Georgetown
Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) -- Mayor Dale Ross
E. Consideration and possible action to appoint Rachael Jonrowe as member of the Georgetown
Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) -- Mayor Dale Ross
F. Consideration and possible action to approve payment, not to exceed $79,688.88, to Travis County
Emergency Services District #2 for the cost of enrollment of eight (8) students to attend
paramedic training -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
G. Consideration and possible action regarding a request from the Boy Scouts of America Capitol
Area Council for an exemption of the rental fees for San Gabriel Park facilities for the San
Gabriel District Cub Scout Twilight Camp being held June 3-6, 2019 -- David Morgan, City
Manager
H. Consideration and possible action regarding a request from the East View High School Project
Graduation, Class of 2019 for an exemption of the rental fees for the Recreation Center for
Project Graduation on May 31, 2019 -- David Morgan, City Manager
1. Consideration and possible action to release and abandon a portion of an access
easement situated in the Isaac Donegan Survey, Abstract No. 178, and the Joseph Thompson
Survey, Abstract 608 and recorded as Document No. 2008085855 in the Official Public Records
of Williamson County, to 278 Georgetown, Inc.; 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 release and abandon a wastewater easement situated in the
Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract 178, recorded as Document No. 2019006808 in the Official Public
Records of Williamson County, to 278 Georgetown, Inc.; and, to authorize the Mayor to execute
all documents necessary to complete the abandonment -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services
Manager
K. Consideration and possible action to license the encroachment of an awning in to the rights of
way of Main St. and 7th St.; and to authorize the Director of Planning to execute all necessary
documents -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
L. Consideration and possible action to license the encroachment of Silva Cells, trees, landscaping,
and irrigation into the rights of way of Rock St. and 2nd St.; and to authorize the Director of
Planning to execute all necessary documents -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
M. Consideration and possible action to approve consent to the assignment of
the contract for purchase of the building at 101 E. 7th St., together with all rights and
responsibilities, from 3M Square One Properties, LLC to Main and 7th, LLC; and, to authorize
the Mayor to sign a letter communicating the City's consent -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services
Coordinator
N. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order # TCI-19-007-TO materials testing
and inspection of bridge construction for the Northwest Blvd. Improvement Construction
Project to Terracon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $152,090.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E.,
Systems Engineering Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager
O. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Cholla Pavement Maintenance,
Inc. of Apache Junction, Arizona for 2019 Street Maintenance High Performance Pavement
Seal Package No. 1 for parts A&B in the amount of $574,695.75 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager
Item X was pulled from the agenda.
Motion by Pitts to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda as a whole, second by Fought.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
Legislative Regular Agenda
P. Continued from April 9t' 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 Manger, and Mike Babin, Deputy General Manager of
Utilities
Jack Daly presented the item and reviewed the specific changes that were made to the agreement
since it was last brought to the Council. The changes that were made included provisions for ending
the grant, project budget, modification of the project, compliance, additional project funding and
continuity. He then reviewed the costs and benefits of the program including future impacts. Daly
then explained the next steps and that staff would provide Council a final project budget if the
acceptance of the grant was approved.
Ben Butler signed up to speak on Item P and stated that he is Certified Energy Manager who works
with military bases. He added that he feel this project will lead to too much surplus and this problem
will get worse over time, but if the grant was used to buy storage that would be okay. Mr. Butler
did not support this project.
Motion by Pitts to decline the grant, second by Gonzalez.
Pitts stated that he has issues with agreement and budget, but his main concern was staff time. He
added that the same staff that will work on this project is needed to help with suggestions from
Schneider Report. Pitts added that the project is already over budget and bad timing.
Nicholson noted that this was a draft budget and asked if there was anyway for budget to not have
rate payer funds. Daly responded that staff would work to refine the budget to be within the cost
of grant funds. Nicholson said that she would be more comfortable with staying within grant funds
only. Morgan stated that this budget shows existing staff resources and the budget presented is
recognizing the full perspective and all hard costs are within the $1 million grant amount.
Pitts asked if staff time spent on grant takes staff away from working on solutions to help correct
the electric utility. Morgan responded that staff will focus on both and somethings will be lower
in priority from a staff resource standpoint, but stall will continue to complete the priorities of the
Council.
Eby stated that this is being presented as staff working on either the grant or electric issues. She
added that she would hope that if staff didn't think they had resources they wouldn't accept the
grant. Eby stated that she supports grant and approves of the redlined changes presented.
Jonrowe stated that she also supports the grant and previous concerns have been addressed in the
new version of the grant. She added that the utility issue is large, and she is keen to see the results
of the project and it may result in some solutions for the City's electric issues going forward.
Gonzalez asked if, based on projections, at the current level and system it will generate a net loss.
Daly responded yes, that is correct. Gonzalez then asked if the project will operate as a loss. Daly
responded yes, if Council does not offer additional resources and pilot is not successful, then it will
not be at a scale to generate revenue. Gonzalez asked what would happen if the project was not
successful. Daly responded that the resources would be pulled. Gonzalez asked if the City stands
to lose money above and beyond the grant money. Daly said if that was going to be the case then
staff would come back to Council. Mayor Ross stated that it makes senses that staff would come
back to Council if funds were going to go above and beyond the $1 million to get approval from
Council. Gonzalez asked if all travel expenses are included. Daly responded yes, they were.
Motion fails 2-4.
(Pitts and Gonzalez for, Eby, Nicholson, Fought, and Jonrowe opposed, Hesser absent.)
Motion by Jonrowe to accept the grant, second by Eby.
Approved 4-2 (Eby, Nicholson, Fought, and Jonrowe for, Pitts and Gonzalez opposed, Hesser
absent).
Q. Discussion and possible direction from the Council to establish a stakeholder committee to
review downtown parking garage design -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Brewer presented the item. She named the proposed members and listed their qualifications.
Brewer read the caption
Motion by Gonzalez to approve the creation of the committee, second by Nicholson.
Jonrowe stated that this is an excellent group of people.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
R. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a bid for the construction of the Northwest Blvd
Improvements to Chasco Constructors of Round Rock, Texas in the amount of $8,149,698.00 -
- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
Wright presented the item. He reviewed the schematic and history of the project, noting that it had
been approved by voters in the 2015 bond election.
Wright read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe to approve, second by Pitts.
Pitts asked Wright about the termination points of the project. Wright responded that it was from
971/Austin Avenue to the planned roundabout on Austin Avenue. Pitts asked when the Austin
Avenue/971 to Riverhaven section was scheduled for construction. Wright responded that it is a
following, City funded project that is part of the 2008 road bond program. He added that Austin
Avenue is moving forward now because it is City funded, and 971 is scheduled to be a TxDOT
funded project and is expected to start by the end of 2019. Wright continued that the City will pay
for the 971 project and TxDOT will build it. He stated an agreement will be brought forward for
that project.
Mayor Ross asked when 971 will be widened. Wright responded at the end of 2019. Mayor Ross
asked what portion of the road that project will cover. Wright responded from Austin Avenue to
Gann Street.
Jonrowe asked when the construction will start. Wright responded that construction will start
before July 4" and take approximately a year. Jonrowe asked if staff was confident that this project
will be completed before work that may take place on Williams Drive. Wright responded yes, that
was correct, and that is why staff is wanting to expedite the project. Jonrowe asked if the current
project is delayed, would it be possible to delay the work on Williams Drive. She added that those
two projects happening at the same time would be a nightmare scenario. Wright responded that it
was his nightmare scenario as well and the local TxDOT office has been great to work with and he
doesn't foresee the projects overlapping.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
S. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Cutler Repaving of Lawrence,
Kansas for the 2019 Street Maintenance Project - Hot In Place Recycling (HIPR) in the amount
of $2,880,737.50 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP
Manager
Wright presented the item.
Wright reviewed the Street Maintenance Map and the areas being repaved including the Villages
of Berry Creek, Berry Creek Road, a portion of Airport Road, and many streets in the downtown
area.
Motion by Jonrowe for approval, second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
T. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment #3 of Task Order A&F-16-003 with
Aguirre & Fields, LP of Austin, Texas, for professional services to provide engineering and
support services required to complete the environmental clearance documents and prepare 30%
plans, specifications and estimate package for the Austin Avenue Bridges Project in the amount
of $150,022.25 -- Octavio Garza, PE, CPM, Public Works Director
Garza presented the item. He reviewed the Austin Avenue Bridges Project from January 2016 to
present. Garza reviewed the project schematic and funding.
Garza read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe to approve, second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
U. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 308.58 acres out of
the William Roberts League, Abstract No. 524, and the Joseph Fish Survey, Abstract No.
232,generally located along Shell Road, north of intersection of Bellaire Drive and extending east
and west of Shell Road to the terminus of the city limits, from the Agriculture (AG) and Planned
Unit Development (PUD) zoning districts to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning
district to be known as the Shell Road Planned Unit Development -- Sofa Nelson, CNU-A,
Planning Director
Nelson presented the item. She reviewed the Zoning Map, Future Land Use Map, Concept Plan,
and Uses Permitted. Nelson reviewed the uses in the Single Family Residential Zoning. She stated
that there are some masonry requirements per the MUD policy and a request for 35-foot lot widths
which is less that what is permitted by right. Nelson then identified the areas where the 35-foot
lots will be placed. She noted that open space will be required to offset the higher density areas.
Nelson reviewed the different designations and what will be permitted in each. She then reviewed
the streetscape and transportation improvements that will be part of the development. Nelson stated
that the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) recommended approved on April 22, 2019.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Kent Boltz spoke as a Village subdivision resident and stated that he feels the parkland and open
space is insufficient. He added that he isn't sure if this development will be part of the Village
neighborhood or not. Gary Newman, developer for the project, stated that the parks are above
normal and there is 37 acres of dedicated parkland in one area. He added that there are 21 other
special features in development and he is not yet sure if the development will be part of the Village
yet, but it is currently being developed as a stand alone product. Newman added that this is an 8 to
10 year project and they are hoping to provide an affordable product.
Mayor Ross asked what the parks acreage is in the project versus what is required. Nelson
responded that it is more than what is required. Gipson stated that 26 acres is required and that is
what the development is including. Mayor Ross stated that the developer is doing what is required.
Michael Charles, a homeowner in Village, Section 9 HOA President, and member of the Village
PID Board, said that the Location Map, Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map shows a section of
the Village as part of plan but is not. He added that the Concept Plan, Signage Plan, and Parks Plan
are correct. Nelson stated that the applicant did change the boundaries and the concept plan is
accurate. She added that staff used the larger boundary for notification purposes. Mayor Ross
asked if the final will be correct. Nelson responded that yes it will be.
Charles added that Shell Road is already at max capacity and he is concerned for the addition of
more vehicles.
Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. as there were no more speakers.
Motion by Pitts to approve, second by Gonzalez.
Jonrowe asked about the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) not having a quorum on April
16, 2019 and if that was why a special meeting was called on April 22, 2019. Nelson responded
yes, and that action was taken on April 22, 2019 and recommended approval. Jonrowe and Nelson
discussed architectural requirements, building materials, alleyways, Homeowners Association
(HOA) maintenance, and affordability.
Newman stated that there would be a variety of housing and that masonry does affect costs. He
added that the single family condo product is very popular.
Pitts stated that he supports the project, but there are some neighboring concerns of the residents.
He added that things in the Village are unfinished, areas are not maintained, and the developer is
moving to new project. Newman responded that he is willing to meet with residents and address
concerns.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
V. Public Hearing and possible action to approve a Resolution of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
consenting to the creation of the Shell Road Municipal Utility District consisting of 317.08
acres (+/-) being out of and a portion of the William Roberts League, Abstract No. 524, located in
Williamson County and generally located along Shell Road, north of intersection of Bellaire Drive
and extending east and west of Shell Road to the terminus of the city limits -- Seth Gipson,
Management Analyst
Gipson presented the item. He reviewed the purpose, Shell Road Concept Plan, Future Land Use
Plan, MUD Policy and its basic requirements, the quality of the development, the benefits, the
enhanced public service and safety, that it's a City exclusive provider for water, wastewater and
public waste, the Finance Plan, and the annexation of the property. Gibson stated that there were
three conditions precedent: reimbursement of City expenses, execution of Parkland Improvements
Agreement, and approval of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning.
Gipson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7:37
p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Pitts to approve, second by Fought.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
W. Public Hearing and possible action on a proposed determination of no feasible or prudent
alternative to the use of a portion of public parkland across San Gabriel Park for the
improvement and relocation of FM 971 -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
Baird presented the item. He reviewed the background information, the no build alternative with
no changes to the existing roadway, alternative 1 which would have impacted north of the road but
not south, alternative 2 which would have a balanced impact on the north and the south, and
alternative 3 which would put the impact mostly on the parkland south of the road. Baird reviewed
the key considerations of traffic and landowner impact and that staff suggested alternative 3. He
then reviewed the history of the item and the purposed of the Public Hearing.
Baird read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7:42
p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Nicholson to move (1) the Council make a finding of no feasible and prudent alternative
to the use of a portion of the public parkland known as San Gabriel Park, owned by the City of
Georgetown, for the relocation and construction of a portion of FM 971; and, (2) the Council
authorize the Mayor to execute such documents as may be necessary to convey the property rights
required to complete said relocation and construction, second by Fought.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
X. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
and Section 1.12, Georgetown Comprehensive Plan, of the City Code of Ordinances to adopt the
Solid Waste Master Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan -- Octavio Garza, PE, CPM,
Public Works Director
This item was pulled from the agenda. There was no discussion or action on this item.
Y. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Low Density Residential to
Moderate Density Residential on an approximately 112.85-acre tract in the William Addison
Survey, Abstract No. 21, generally located at 4301 Southwestern Blvd, to be known as Patterson
Ranch -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Davila -Quintero presented the item. She presented the Location Map, Aerial Map, Zoning Map,
and the Future Land Use Map. Davila -Quintero reviewed the Moderate Density Residential zoning
designation. She stated that staff determined that Moderate Density Residential zoning does
comply with the property. Davila -Quintero reviewed the criteria for the required Comp Plan
amendment and the developing subdivisions heat map. She stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission (P&Z) approved the future land use designation at their May 7, 2019 by a vote of 6-
0.
Davila -Quintero read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7:48
p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Pitts to approve, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
Z. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive
Plan to change the Future Land Use designation from Low Density Residential to Moderate
Density Residential on an approximately 100.390-acre tract in the Isaac Donagan Survey,
Abstract No. 178, generally located at 4901 W SH 29, to be known as Cole Estates -- Andreina
Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Davila -Quintero presented the item. She reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, and the Future
Land Use Map. Davila -Quintero reviewed the Moderate Density Residential zoning designation.
She stated that staff determined that Moderate Density Residential zoning does comply or partially
comply with the property. Davila -Quintero reviewed the criteria for Comp Plan Amendment,
Mixed Use Developments and the Development Pipeline Map that show how the Moderate Density
Residential future land use designation is appropriate. She stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission (P&Z) approved the future land use designation at their April 16, 2019 by a vote of
6-0.
Davila -Quintero read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7:54
p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Nicholson to approve, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
AA First Reading of an Ordinance to close and abandon portions of Main Street and 7th
Street pursuant to Section 311.007 of the Texas Transportation Code, for the safety and public
benefit of the municipality at large, to Main & 7th, LLC; and, to authorize the Mayor to execute
all documents necessary to complete the abandonment -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services
Manager
Baird presented the item. He provided background information on the easements and the terms of
the agreement.
Baird read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez to approve, second by Fought.
Mayor Ross asked how current measurements compare to previous measurements. Baird
responded that there is better technology available now.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
AB First reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, Repealing
the Application for Fee for Temporary Sign Permits; Repealing Conflicting Ordinances and
Resolutions; Including a Severability Clause; and Establishing an Effective Date -- David Morgan,
City Manager
Morgan presented the item and reviewed when the item was last brought to the Council in
February.
Morgan read the caption.
Motion by Fought to approve, second by Nicholson.
Ross asked if this was for all non -profits. Morgan responded that yes it was, and for anyone
applying for a sign permit. He added that they would still need a permit, just wouldn't have to
pay a fee.
Gonzalez asked Morgan to clarify if this ordinance would apply to anyone, not just non -profits.
Morgan responded yes, that was correct.
Jonrowe asked if this was repealing all fees for temporary sign permits. Morgan responded yes,
because it is a legal issue to allow for special considerations for non -profits. Jonrowe asked about
the amount of revenue these fees generate. Morgan responded that it was insignificant. Jonrowe
asked if this eliminated violation fines. Morgan responded that it did not.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
AC Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request to rezone an approximately 0.93-acre tract of land
out of the Antonio Flores Survey, Abstract No. 235, generally located at 1535 FM 971, from the
Agriculture (AG) to Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director
Nelson presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since first reading of the
ordinance.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts to approve, second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
AD Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request to rezone an approximately 12.0849-acre tract of
land consisting of Lot 2, Dream Acres subdivision, generally located at 661 FM 971, from the
Agriculture (AG) to Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) zoning district -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-
A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since first reading of the
ordinance.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez to approve, second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
AE Second Reading of an Ordinance on an executive amendment to Chapter 5, Zoning Use
Regulations, of the Unified Development Code (UDC) relative to multi -family, food and
beverage, and auto -related uses -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item. She updated the Council with new information that was not available
during the first reading, mentioning non -conforming status for uses.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe for approval, second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
AF Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 0.63-acre tract
in the L.P. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 171, with the initial zoning designation of the General
Commercial (C-3), for the property generally located at 8400 RR 2338, to be a part of Highland
Village -- Sofa Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since first reading or the
ordinance.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe to approve, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
AG Consideration and possible action to delete Sec. 9.04.060, titled "Testing prohibited" from the
Unified Development Code (UDC) -- Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4
Fought discussed origination of this item after a discussion with a colleague when the colleague
asked why the City permitted testing in the housing market. He then explained how this was
holdover term from the 1960s relating to housing availability and discrimination. Fought then read
Sec. 9.04.060 of the City's code. He added that according to the City Attorney this section of the
Code is not enforceable.
Fought made a motion to delete Sec. 9.04.060, second by Pitts.
McNabb stated that staff will bring back ordinance to clean up this section of code.
Motion by Fought to direct staff to take appropriate action to delete the Section of code, second by
Pitts.
Jonrowe thanked Fought for putting this on the agenda and asked the City Attorney if there is
analysis done ordinances to delete. McNabb responded that staff is looking and clean up issues
when they are found. Fought noted that "testing" is a generational term. Jonrowe stated that there
is value in acknowledging these things.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
Project Updates
AH 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
Morgan had no updates.
Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject not posted on the a enda: 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.
Al At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the City Council.
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular
session.
AJ 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
- Litigation Update
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Sale of Property — 103 West 7th Street -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchased Power 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
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Fought, second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0 (Hesser absent).
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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