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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.09.2019 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, July 9, 2019 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 510 West 9' St., 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 113 East 8' Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:21 PM. Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Dale Ross; Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1; Valerie Nicholson, Councilmember District 2; Mike Triggs, Councilmember District 3; Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4; Kevin Pitts, Councilmember District 5; Rachael Jonrowe, Councilmember District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, District 7. Pitts joined the dais at 6:29 PM. during Item 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.) A. Call to Order Invocation - Ron Swain led the invocation Pledge of Allegiance - Council Member Gonzalez lead both the National and State pledges. Comments from the Mayor - John Hesser Recognition Mayor Ross presented former Council Member John Hesser a plaque in recognition for his years of service on Council. City Council Regional Board Reports Announcements - National Parks and Recreation Month Photo Contest - Sunset Movie Series - GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Action from Executive Session There was no action out of Executive Session. Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine that may be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda. B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Special, Workshop and Regular Meetings held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 -- Karen Frost, Assistant City Secretary C. Consideration and possible action to accept a $200,000.00 matching grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the San Gabriel Park trail extension -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Fundraising Memorandum of Understanding with The Playful Child Foundation to build a park -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks Director E. Consideration and possible action to appoint Susan Wells to the Commission on Aging to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Dale Ross F. Consideration and possible action to appoint Cass Wheeler to the Commission on Aging to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Dale Ross G. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with ESRI to provide geographic information systems software to the City of Georgetown for a total of $150,000.00 over three years -- Greg Berglund, Assistant Director of Information Technology H. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of fire and rescue equipment from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist using the Buy Board Contract #524-17 at a total cost not to exceed $90,000.00 for the fiscal year 2018-2019 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief Motion by Nicholson, second by Pitts, to approve the Statutory Consent agenda as presented. Approved 7-0. Legislative Regular Agenda I. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of radio equipment from Motorola Solutions through H -GAC Contract RA05-18 at a total cost not to exceed the amount of $1,153,670.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief Sullivan presented the item and read the caption. He then reviewed the history of the item noting that in 2015 the useful life of the radio system would be coming to an end. Sullivan stated the cost associated with this item will be to replace radios and for a recording system. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Pitts. No discussion. Approved 7-0. Consideration and possible action to approve a request from A Gift of Time Adult Day Care to utilize a portion of the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grant funds it received in FY 2017- 18 to help pay for a contract with a grant writer to assist the organization in locating and applying for additional grant funds to meet its organizational goals -- Jaquita Wilson, Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Advisory Board Chair and Shirley J. Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager Rinn presented the item and introduced Josie Zamora from A Gif tin Time Adult Day Care who was on hand to take questions. Rinn read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson. Pitts asked about the purpose of funds. Rinn provided clarification that the funds were intended to purchase a program that would be utilized once a building was acquired to train staff. She added that the initial step would be to acquire a building, then train staff and purchase the program, but so far, a building has not been acquired. Pitts asked when the money was gifted. Rinn responded FY2017/18. Pitts clarified that the funds were now being asked to be spent on something other than what was initially intended with the grant. Rinn stated yes, that was correct. Pitts asked the applicant what the mission of the organization was. Josie Zamora, founder and president of A Gift of Time Adult Day Care responded that the mission was to support individuals with memory loss and their care givers. Pitts asked if there was a use for initial $15,000. Zamora responded not at the time. She added that it has been hard to find a building and her organization needs to raise more funds and the $2,000 will be used for a grant writer instead of office supplies. Zamora said that because more funds are needed because there is not enough support in the community for this disease. Pitts asked Zamora if she had unable to spend money until this point. Zamora responded yes, and that copies of the organizations funds and their locations were provided. Pitts asked Zamora if she needed more funds to serve the mission and would like to release all $17,000 if possible. Zamora responded that once the organization once a building is acquired the organization will use the remainder of the money as originally dictated by the grant. Jonrowe asked if the $2,000 will be enough to secure a grant writer. Zamora responded that the amount is based on hours needed to complete grant work. Jonrowe said that she wanted the organization to have enough money to get all of the grant writing they need and if allowing an "up to" amount would be more helpful. Zamora responded that yes, that would be helpful. Jonrowe asked what number would be ideal. Zamora responded that no higher than $4,000 would be helpful. Jonrowe amended her original motion to allow up to $4,000 to be used for a grant writer, second by Pitts. Mayor Ross asked if this change is in compliance. Rinn responded yes. No discussion. Approved 7-0. Council then voted on the original motion. Approved 7-0. Ross noted that both motions pass. Zamora and Rinn thanked Council. K. Second Public Hearing for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 112.85 -acre tract in the Williams Addition Survey, Abstract No. 21, and 1.7 acres consisting of a portion of Rockride Ln/Southwestern Ave, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to Williamson County, Texas, and 5.1 acres consisting of a portion of County Road 110, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to Williamson County, Texas, designation of initial zoning of Residential Single - Family (RS) district (106.092 acres) and Agriculture (AG) district (6.755 acres), for the property generally located at the northeast corner of Southwestern Blvd and CR 110, to be known as Patterson Ranch -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and noted that it was the second public hearing following the first public hearing held at 3:00 p.m. and she would be willing to take any questions. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:49 p.m. Larry Brundige addressed the Council noting that he objects. He added that citizens should contact their Council Member or the Mayor if they object to the pace of public hearings. Brundige cited growth issues and concerns; maximum builds at citizen expenses; concerns about treated water and upcoming projects strain on water use; opposition to all future applications; and that permitting fees should be increased. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:54 p.m. Nelson read the caption. No action is needed for this item. L. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 2.54 -acre tract in the Williams Addition Survey, Abstract No. 21, and 0.17 acres consisting of a portion of Old 1460 Trail, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to Williamson County, Texas, designation of initial zoning of General Commercial (C-3) and Scenic Gateway Overlay districts, for the property generally located at 1051 Old 1460 Trail -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and noted that this area has frontage on both new 1460 and old 1460 and noted that there have been no changes since the first reading. Nelson read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Fought. Approved 7-0. M. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request to rezone an approximately 12.58 -acre tract of land out of the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 180, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) district to the General Commercial (C-3) district, for the property generally located at 4200 S. IH -35 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since first reading. Nelson read the caption. Motion by Gonzalez, second by Pitts. Approved 7-0. N. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units specific use in the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district on the property located at 2701 E University Avenue, bearing the legal description of 3.42 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 (2019 -4 -SUP) -- Sofa Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since first reading. Nelson read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez. Approved 7-0. O. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Middle School specific use in the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district on the property located at 500 Pleasant Valley Drive, bearing the legal description of 18.054 acres out of Lot 1, Hartman Acres (2019 -5 -SUP) -- Sofa Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since first reading. Nelson read the caption. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez. Approved 7-0. Project Updates P. 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 but offered to answer questions. Council had no questions. 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. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. On a subject not posted on the a ends: An individual may address the Council at a regular City Council meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be addressed. Only those persons who have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak. The City Secretary can be reached at (512) 931- 7715 or csatgeorgetown.org. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. Q. - Diane McIntyre would like to address the Council regarding the extension of Special Use Permit for Williams Drive - James McIntyre would like to address the Council regarding the extension of Special Use Permit for Williams Drive - Christine Attoun would like to address the Council regarding the Development of Williams Drive Diane McIntyre spoke on car washes on Williams Drive citing traffic and the existence of too many already. James McIntyre spoke on car washes on Williams Drive citing the noise and times of use. Mayor Ross asked that staff review hours of operations for car washes. Christin Attoun spoke on car washes on Williams Drive and asked that the Council listed to citizen feedback. Mayor Ross asked when staff is scheduled to present. Morgan responded that staff is working on the housing policy, and staff will bring the Williams Drive Gateway information after that. 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. R. 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. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project C - Project Matrix 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 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM Approved by the Georgetown City Council on 6J. -C Dale Ross, Mayor ZO,21 Date Attest: City ecretary