HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.10.2019 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 10, 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 6:01 p.m. The following Council Members were in attendance.
Mayor Dale Ross; Valerie Nicholson, Council Member District 2; Mike Triggs, Council Member District
3; Steve Fought, Council Member District 4; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5; Rachael Jonrowe,
Council Member District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, District 7. District 1 is vacant.
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
Andy Comer with Antioch Church performed the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Fought lead both pledges.
Comments from the Mayor
- Green Cross Award
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
- Blood Drive September 13'
- Fitness Fusion
- Stargazing at Garey Park
Action from Executive Session
Motion to authorize a settlement offer in the City of Georgetown v. Hughes case on the terms discussed
in executive session by Nicholson. Second by Fought.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
Items AX and AY were pulled from the agenda and not discussed.
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 August 27, 2019 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to appoint Slayden Beneat to the Youth Advisory Board to fill a
vacancy -- Mayor Dale Ross
D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution adopting Williamson County's EVS 6020
voting system for the November 2019 Special Election to Fill a Vacancy and all subsequent
elections -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
E. Consideration and possible action to approve an award of a Blanket Agreement with The F.A.
Bartlett Tree Expert Company to provide tree trimming, landscaping, debris removal and other
related services through Choice Partners contract #15/023JN in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00
and to ratify $59,204.00 of previous expenditures for similar purchases from the F.A. Bartlett Tree
Expert Company pursuant to the Choice Partners contract #15/023JN -- Kimberley Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director
F. Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to approve the proposed fiscal year 2020
Budget for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) -- Leigh Wallace, Finance
Director
G. Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Services Contract between the City
of Georgetown and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) for the 2020 fiscal
year -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
H. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to approve the proposed fiscal year 2020
Budget for the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) -- Leigh Wallace,
Finance Director
1. Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Services Contract between the City
of Georgetown and the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) for the 2020
fiscal year -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
J. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City of Georgetown to participate in a Master
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the OMNIA Partners Public Sector
(OMNIA Partners) agency for the purpose of participating in their purchasing cooperative program
-- Rosemary Ledesma, Purchasing Manager
K. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve an award of a Blanket Agreement with W.W. Grainger,
Inc. to provide maintenance repair and operations (MRO) supplies, parts, equipment, materials and
related services through the Omnia Partners Public Sector Contract #192163 in an amount not to
exceed $190,000.00 -- Rosemary Ledesma, Purchasing Manager
L. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City of Georgetown to participate in a Master
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the HGAC agency for the purpose of
participating in their purchasing cooperative program -- Rosemary Ledesma, Purchasing Manager
M. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal for Emergency Medical Transport Billing
and Collections Services Agreement with Emergicon, LLC -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
N. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $150,000.00 to Presidio Networked
Solutions, LLC. for annual maintenance expenses on Cisco branded servers, network equipment,
and the City phone system -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
O. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $130,000.00 to the Stewart
Organization for managed printer/copier services -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
P. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $56,000.00 to CHC Wellness, Inc.
for annual software subscription fees for the CHC Wellbeing software system -- Chris Bryce, IT
Director
Q. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $570,000.00 to Workday, Inc for
annual software subscription fees on the Workday enterprise resource planning software -- Chris
Bryce, IT Director
R. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $64,000.00 to Electsolve
Technology Solutions and Services, Inc. for annual software maintenance on the City's uCentra
Meter Data Management System -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
S. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $61,000.00 to Elster
Solutions, LLC for IT software maintenance expenses on the City's advanced metering
infrastructure software -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
T. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $50,000.00 to Environmental
Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for software maintenance expenses on the ESRI suite of
geographic information system software -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
U. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $60,000.00 to EST Group for
annual hardware support on the Dell Compellent storage area network, the primary storage device
for all IT systems -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
V. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $66,000.00 to Gartner, Inc for
Information Technology advisory services and support -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
W, Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $115,000.00 to Infor Public
Sector, Inc. for IT software maintenance expenses related to the Infor Enterprise Asset
Management (EAM) system -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
X. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $550,000.00 to Itineris North
America, Inc for annual software maintenance and managed services on the UMAX customer
information system (CIS) system -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
Y. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $54,000.00 to Suddenlink
Communications for the annual cost of Internet service provision and dedicated fiber optic cables
-- Chris Bryce, IT Director
Z. Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $185,000.00 to Superion LLC for
annual software maintenance expenses for the Superion CAD/RMS system (Public Safety
Computer Aided Dispatch System) -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
AA Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $162,000.00 to Tyler Technologies
for IT software maintenance expenses for the Incode software system (Financial, Court and Utility
Billing software) -- Chris Bryce, Director, Information Technology
AB Consideration and possible action to approve an appropriation of $52,000.00 to MCCI, LLC for
annual maintenance on the Laserfiche records management software -- Chris Bryce, IT Director
AC Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve an economic development performance agreement
amendment with Holt Texas, Ltd. — Series 201 -- Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director
AD Forwarded from the Arts and Culture Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve an arts and culture grant application to Texas
Commission on the Arts for funding towards the Preserving History mural, located at the back of
City Hall and adjacent to the Shotgun House -- Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator and Eric
P. Lashley, Library Services Director
AE Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve change order #1 with Sierra Cedar for implementation
of an Enterprise Resource Planning system in the amount of $121,995.00 -- Leigh Wallace, Finance
Director
AF Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Construction Contract with Pro Dirt Services, LLC.
of Pflugerville, Texas for the construction of Downtown Parking Lot Expansion, at and around 321
W. 8th Street in the amount of $558,690.00 -- Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
Motion by Fought to approve entire consent agenda as presented. Second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
Legislative Regular Agenda
AG Consideration and possible action to approve a fourth amendment to the contract for Solid Waste,
Recycling, Yard Trimming and Bulky Waste Collection, Disposal and Processing Services with
Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) amending the rate schedule effective November 1, 2019 -- Ray Miller,
Acting Director Public Works and Teresa Chapman, Environmental Services Manager
Chapman's presentation covered items AG and AH. She presented the items and reviewed the history
of the contract to this point in time noting the Five -Year Extension of 2012 Contract with the following
modifications: new Refuse Rate Index; add commercial recycling which is optional, but exclusively
provided by City; evaluating pricing options for Brushy Waste drop-off; and the consideration of
making roll -offs exclusive, but this has been temporarily paused. Chapman reviewed the Refuse Rate
Index which is growing in use nationally. She then reviewed the new price index and changes.
Chapman provided a peer City comparison that showed the propose rates in Georgetown, which will
leave the City in the middle of the pack above Pflugerville, Hutto, Leander and Cedar Park, but below
Round Rock, Buda, San Marco, Kyle, and Austin. She explained the Impact to Rates with an overall
4% increase and that staff analysis justifies the request.
Chapman read the caption.
No discussion.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Fought.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AH First Reading of Ordinance amending Section 13.04.180, "Rates and Charges —Solid Waste
Disposal -- Schedule" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown -- Ray Miller, Acting
Director Public Works and Teresa Chapman, Environmental Services
Chapman read the caption.
No discussion.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Fought.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
Al Second public hearing on the proposed 2019 Property Tax Rate used for the FY2020 Annual
Budget -- David Morgan, City Manager
Morgan presented the item and stated that State law requires two public hearings on the tax rate when
the proposed rate exceeds the effective rate. He added that this item is the second public hearing on the
proposed property tax rate of 42 cents, which exceeds the effective rate of 41.3261 cents, and the first
hearing was conducted on September 3rd, 2019. Morgan then reviewed the schedule, budget themes,
and the City having the lowest tax rate in central Texas of all comparable cities.
Morgan read the caption.
There were no questions from Council.
Morgan read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Ross stated that
the City Council will vote to adopt the tax rate on first reading on this evening's agenda at 6:OOpm on
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the City Council Chambers at 510 West 9th St., Georgetown, Texas;
and on second reading at 6:OOpm on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the City Council Chambers at
510 West 9th St., Georgetown, Texas.
Mayor Ross asked for a motion to close the public hearing.
Motion by Fought, second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AJ First Reading of an Ordinance adopting the City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020 -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and stated that State law requires the City vote on the budget at the
conclusion of the public hearing. She added that the purpose of this item is to close the budget public
hearing that was recessed on September 3rd and record the Council's vote on first reading.
Wallace then read the caption: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas
adopting the annual budget for the ensuring fiscal year beginning October 1, 2019 and ending
September 30, 2020, in accordance with Chapter 102, Local Government Code; appropriating the
various amounts thereof, repealing conflicting Ordinances and Resolutions; including a severability
clause; and establishing an effective date.
Mayor Ross stated that Council is now ready for a vote to approve an Ordinance adopting the City's
Budget. He asked for a motion.
Nicholson moved to approve an Ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2020 annual budget.
Mayor Ross asked for a second.
Councilmember Fought Second.
Mayor Ross asked if Council would like any discussion.
Gonzalez stated that during the next item he will propose a half penny cut to the tax rate, which will
cut the budget by $280,000.00, but will vote in affirmative now.
Mayor Ross stated that the State law requires this to be a record vote and asked for the City Secretary
please read the roll.
Densmore did a roll call vote and asked that the Council please say "aye" for a vote of support or "no"
if opposed.
District 1 is Vacant.
Council Member Nicholson District 2 voted aye.
Council Member Triggs District 3 voted aye.
Council Member Fought District 4 voted aye.
Council Member Pitts District 5 voted aye.
Council Member Jonrowe District 6 voted aye.
Council Member Gonzalez District 7 voted aye.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AK Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the property tax increase
included in the 2020 Annual Budget and acknowledging that the 2019 tax rate will raise more
revenue from property taxes than the previous year -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and noted that the purpose of this item is to ratify the property tax revenue
increase reflected in the budget. She stated that this vote is required by State law and Council must
make this vote separately to make clear that Council knows it will take more property taxes than the
City raised last year to pay for the budget that Council is approving for this year. Wallace added that
this is not a vote on the tax rate and Council will take a separate vote on the tax rate in a few minutes.
Mayor Ross asked for a motion to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2020
budget adopted by Council today.
Nicholson moved to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget.
Second by Triggs.
Mayor Ross asked if Council would like any discussion.
Gonzalez asked for clarification on what is being ratified in this item. Wallace responded that the
Property Tax Code requires Council to take a separate vote if adopting a rate higher than the effective
rate. Gonzalez asked if this vote was a vote of Council awareness and not setting the tax rate. Wallace
responded that was correct.
Mayor Ross stated that there is a motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Nicholson to ratify the property tax
increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget and a second from Council Member Triggs.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AL First Reading of an Ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 2019 --
Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and noted that this item is to levy the tax rate and State law requires this to
be a separate vote from adopting the budget and a separate vote from ratifying the tax rate. She added
that when the proposed rate is higher than the effective rate, state law requires 60 percent of the
members of the governing body must vote in favor of the ordinance.
Mayor Ross stated that Council will now consider a motion to adopt the property tax rate of 42.0 cents
per $100 of assessed valuation. He asked if there was a motion.
Nicholson moved that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 42 cents, which
is effectively a 1.63% increase in the tax rate.
Second by Fought.
Mayor Ross asked if Council would like any discussion.
Gonzalez offered a motion to amend rate to a lower tax rate of 41.5 cents.
Second by Pitts
Gonzalez stated that after many discussions with his constituents, his proposed tax rate is an effort to
address their concerns on increased property taxes based on increase property values.
Fought stated that he would typically support this, but there are unknown implication of legislature
changes to cap increase amount. He added that the City is still trying to solve the GUS problem and he
will oppose amendment.
Pitts stated that his support is based on feedback from residents and their complaints about increases in
property tax. He added that Council can control the property tax rate, but not the values. Pitts said that
he would like to lower the rate even further and will support the amendment.
Triggs stated that he felt it was a little late in the game to suggest cut to rate and the proposed cuts are
not palatable. He added that he wouldn't support at this time and in future Council should begin the
discussion earlier.
Densmore did a roll call vote and asked that the Council please say "aye" for a vote of support or "no"
if opposed.
District 1 is Vacant.
Council Member Nicholson District 2 voted no.
Council Member Triggs District 3 voted no.
Council Member Fought District 4 voted no.
Council Member Pitts District 5 voted aye.
Council Member Jonrowe District 6 voted no.
Council Member Gonzalez District 7 voted aye.
Motion fails 2-4 (Pitts and Gonzalez for, Nicholson, Triggs, Fought, and Jonrowe opposed.)
Mayor Ross stated that there was a motion by Mayor Pro Nicholson to adopt the property tax rate and
a second from Council Member Triggs. He added that State law requires this to be a record vote and
aske the City Secretary to please read the roll.
Densmore did a roll call vote and asked that the Council please say "aye" for a vote of support or "no"
if opposed.
District 1 is Vacant.
Council Member Nicholson District 2 voted aye.
Council Member Triggs District 3 voted aye.
Council Member Fought District 4 voted aye.
Council Member Pitts District 5 voted aye.
Council Member Jonrowe District 6 voted aye.
Council Member Gonzalez District 7 voted aye.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AM Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution granting the petition for the voluntary
annexation of an approximate 1.123-acre tract of land in the J.B. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498,
and directing publication of notice for proposed annexation, for the property generally located at 34
Skyline Drive -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there was an error in the legal description that was corrected
by applicant and now the applicant is bringing back the item to address the correction. She then
reviewed the Location Map, Maravilla Neighborhood Map, and the annexation process, of which the
project is currently at first step. Nelson reviewed the tentative schedule of: September 10 a Resolution
granting the Petition for Annexation; October 8 the First Public Hearing held at City Council Meeting
at 3p.m.; October 8 the Second Public Hearing held at City Council Meeting at 6p.m.; November 12
the First Reading of Ordinance at City Council Meeting; and November 26 the Second Reading of
Ordinance at City Council Meeting.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Triggs.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AN Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning an approximately 45.819-acre tract of
land out of and part of the John Berry Survey Number 3, Abstract Number 51, from the General
Commercial (C-3), High Density Multi -Family (MF-2) and Townhouse (TH) districts to the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) district with a base of General Commercial (C-3) and Low
Density Multi -Family (MF-1) for the property generally located at southwest corner of the FM 971
and SH 130 Toll intersection -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use Map, Zoning
Map and existing conditions.
Gonzalez asked about the amount of land left available for commercial. Nelson responded that a
reduction in commercial is being requested.
Nelson then reviewed the Subarea 14 and Subarea 5 findings and housing types. She reviewed the
Troop Tract PUD and noted that this PUD is requesting to have a base zoning district of Low Density
Multi -Family (MF-1), and General Commercial (C-3) including: 39.5 acres can be developed as MF-
1, a maximum of 225 dwelling units, at a minimum of 6 dwelling units per acre; 6.3 acres of C-3; 5.7
acres of private recreation; and 2.7 acres of private open space which includes detention and water
quality. Nelson noted the residential features of the Troop Tract PUD including: 70% impervious cover
with the use of low impact design and tree preservation in accordance with the UDC; minimum of 1,200
square foot of living space, exclusive of porches, desks, and garages; residential product lines between
38 feet and 42 feet, with a limitation that no single type residential product width line may exceed 55%
of the total number; mix of one- and two-story products, with 2-4 bedrooms; accessory structures with
the maximum height of 8 feet and maximum area of 64 square foot; residential fences allowed along
the side and rear yards and prohibited in the front yard; minimum setback 20', and all residential garages
shall be setback 25' from the back of the curb of private drives; one primary entry sign with a sign area
of 100 square foot measured as the boundary of the text, with a maximum height of 8 feet not including
architectural features; and one neighborhood monument sign with a sign area of 25 square foot
measured as the boundary of the text, with a maximum height of 4.6 feet not including architectural
features. She then reviewed the commercial features of the Troop Tract PUD including: minimum lots
are of one (1) acre; minimum lot width of 50 feet; maximum building height of 35 feet; building design
standards for building frontages greater than 100' in length; and maximum impervious cover of 70%
with the use of low impact design and parking lot design in accordance with the UDC. Nelson noted
the Land Use Summary, Park Plan Summary, and Signage Legend. She then reviewed the approval
criteria and noted that overall the project fell in all the categories of Complies, Partially Complies, or
Does Not Comply. Nelson stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) recommended
approval at their regularly scheduled meeting August 20, 2019.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6:54 p.m.
Peter Verdeicho, who is the applicant, noted that MF-1 zoning could have been used, but felt it would
create an inferior community. He added that the presented product addresses many issues, noted that
the commercial area is net commercial area, and the low point is the nearby intersection and associated
drainage. Verdeicho stated that he met with TxDOT wanting to make a road to 971 and TxDOT would
not support due to location near SH-130.
Mayor Ross closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m.
Motion by Gonzalez to deny the request, second by Jonrowe.
Fought asked if P&Z recommended approval and if Council votes to overturn is supermajority required.
Nelson responded no.
Gonzalez noted that this project is in District 7 and the area starved for commercial. He added that
residential is filling up fast and commercial is not coming fast enough.
Pitts asked how many units can be built on existing zoning and layout. Nelson responded from a
townhome perspective, density could be approximately 180 units or multi -family 270 units. Pitts asked
if C-3 could not be developed on the hard corner due to draining. Verdeicho responded that they are
asking to go from 9 acres of commercial to 6 acres of commercial and using the low spot for parkland
and drainage. Pitts asked if a service road could be added to attach to SH-130. Morgan responded that
it is highly unlikely. Pitts asked if this is not an ideal location residential at the hard corner. Verdeicho
responded that he understands and can appreciate that concern. He added that this land would be
accessed from Inner Loop. Pitts asked if the proposal is for less units per acre than allowed by right.
Nelson responded yes.
Mayor Ross asked what the original P&Z vote was. Nelson responded that it was unanimous in favor
of approval.
Fought asked if the applicant went back to an MF-1 designation would the project have to come back
to Council. Nelson responded that yes, it would.
Nicholson asked if the residences would be mostly ownership or rental. Verdeicho responded that they
would be ownership units.
Mayor Ross asked if no one on P&Z had any issues with this project. Nelson responded that they had
questions, but eventually approve. Mayor Ross asked Nelson to review the approval criteria where the
project does and does not comply. Nelson reviewed.
Jonrowe stated that her main reason for supporting denial is areas where the project doesn't comply.
Mayor Ross asked what the next steps would be if the project was denied. Nelson responded that there
would be no second reading and the applicant has a year to resubmit.
Pitts stated that he will vote against the current motion and would like to see more information at a
second reading.
Mayor restated the current motion to deny by Gonzalez with a second by Jonrowe.
Vote tied 3-3 (Triggs, Jonrowe and Gonzalez in support of the motion, Nicholson, Fought, and
Pitts against, and District 1 vacant). To break the tie, Mayor Ross voted against the denial of the
project for a final vote of 3-4 (Triggs, Jonrowe and Gonzalez in support of the motion, Nicholson,
Fought, Pitts, and Ross against, and District 1 vacant).
Motion to approve the project as presented by Pitts, second by Fought.
Fought stated that he is sympathetic to Gonzalez's point, but would like more information at second
reading. He added that if more sections don't come back in the comply column, then he will vote
against it.
Vote tied 3-3 (Nicholson, Fought, and Pitts in favor, Triggs, Jonrowe and Gonzalez against, and
District 1 vacant). To break the tie, Mayor Ross voted in favor of the project for a final vote of
4-3 (Nicholson, Fought, Pitts, and Ross in favor, Triggs, Jonrowe and Gonzalez against, and
District 1 vacant).
AO Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning an approximately 68.4-acre tract of land
out of and part of the Addison Wm. Survey, Abstract No. 21, from the Residential Single -Family
(RS) District to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district with a base of Residential Single -
Family (RS) District for the property generally located north of Carlson Cove, south of University
Ave., east of Southeast Inner Loop, and west of SH 130 Toll -- Sofa Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director
Nelson presented the item including the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use Map, Zoning
Map; and the existing conditions. She reviewed the Subarea 14 and Subarea 3 findings and housing
types. Nelson provided an overview of Carlson Place PUD including: Residential Single -Family use;
two minimum lot widths of 42-foot wide lots (50%) and 47-foot wide lots (50%); percentage may vary
up to 5%; minimum lot depth of 125 feet; minimum lot area: 5,000 square foot; and relief from the
maximum 1,320 feet intersection spacing requirements along the north and south property lines. She
noted the Land Use Summary and the Approval Criteria where overall the project fell in all the
categories of Complies, Partially Complies, or Does Not Comply. Nelson stated that the Planning &
Zoning Commission recommended approval at the August 20, 2019 regularly scheduled meeting.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Peter Verdeicho spoke on behalf of the applicant and stated that on November 131h and 271' of 2018 the
project was at Council for zoning, which was approved. He added that this project is more forward
with preliminary plat and construction to the South is already in existence and the developer made every
effort to connect to that construction. Verdeicho stated that the goal is to provide housing opportunities
for working families in Georgetown and the intermix product will allow for an affordable product.
Pitts asked how this lot will be accessed. Verdeicho responded that the plan is to connect to the
neighboring subdivision.
Jonrowe asked why the applicant ask for a PUD designation instead of variances. Verdeicho responded
that there are issues beyond just streets and to maintain affordability. Jonrowe asked if P&Z could
approve a variance for smaller lots sizes. Verdeicho responded correct, they cannot. Nelson noted the
different options for smaller lot sizes. Jonrowe asked if those are administrative approvals. Nelson
responded yes.
Gonzalez noted that the project is in his district and he wasn't fond of the idea of creating a zone of
affordable housing. He added that he would like to see affordable housing being offered throughout
the City.
Mayor Ross closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Motion by Fought to approve, second by Pitts.
Fought stated that he likes this design and that it addresses the need for affordable housing. He added
that the City should give this design a shot.
Pitts asked if PUDs in the past are created to address variances in the code. Nelson responded yes.
Pitts noted that there is usually a benefit presented for a variance and that he was not seeing that benefit.
Nelson responded that this is a hard one, but the developer is providing a private amenities center which
is not required. Pitts asked if based on this zoning can the City hold the developer to the promise of
providing affordable housing. Nelson responded that the City can't enforce a price point.
Mayor Ross asked about the P&Z vote. Nelson responded that it was unanimous. Mayor Ross asked
what the price point for the homes would be. Steve Ashlock with Pulte Homes responded that the
homes will be in the low $200,000.00 range.
Nicholson asked if staff had factored in fiscal impact. Nelson responded no, not on this request.
Nicholson asked if that can be done before second reading. Nelson responded yes.
Pitts asked if workforce credit would be required at a lower price point. Nelson responded would
require the developer to meet 80% of the area median income.
Mayor Ross asked what the price per square foot would be. Ashlock responded roughly $120 per
square foot.
Approved 4-2. (Nicholson, Triggs, Fought, and Pitts for, Jonrowe and Gonzalez against, and
District 1 vacant.)
Recessed for break at 7:38 p.m., resumed meeting at 7:50 p.m.
AP Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying a meet and confer agreement with
the Georgetown Professional Association of Fire Fighters — Tadd Phillips, Human Resources
Director
Phillips presented the item, provided a brief definition of meet and confer, and noted that the
Firefighters have voted to approve the agreement and it will take effect October 1, 2019.
Phillips read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AQ First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 2.08.010. "Administrative Divisions and
Departments" of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and noted that it is required by City the charter. She added that this will
reflect the organization changes in the proposed budget.
Wallace read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Triggs.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AR First Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions (Strength of
Force) for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of
the Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Tadd Phillips, Director of Human
Resources
Phillips presented the item and noted that it is brought in conjunction with budget process. He added
that there is an error on the first reading and the number of firefighters needs to be reduced by one.
Phillips stated that staff will correct for second reading.
Phillips read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AS First Reading of an Ordinance revising the Existing Chapter 3.01 Pertaining to Personnel Policies
by amending sections 3.01.030 "Introductory Period," 3.01.311 "Vacations," and 3.01.313 "Sick
Leave" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources
Director
Phillips presented the item and reviewed the changes. He added that these changes align with the
Workday product that will be rolled out. Phillips noted that the Introductory Period will extend to six
months and there will be an adjustment to accrual changes. He added that there will be an edit for
second reading to add clarifying language regarding sick leave for civil service.
Phillips read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AT Second Reading of an Ordinance approving and adopting the final 2020 Service Plan, 2019
Assessment Roll, establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods
of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Georgetown
Village Public Improvement District No. 1 (GVPID), closing the hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the GVPID during
2020, fixing charges and liens against the property in the GVPID and against the owners thereof,
and providing for the collection of the assessments -- Seth Gipson, Management Analyst
Gipson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Gipson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AU Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving a negotiated settlement between
the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Group -- Jackson Daly, Assistant
to the City Manager and David Morgan, City Manager
Daly presented the item.
Daly presented the item and noted that the City is one of 170 cities who participate in the ACSC. He
added that the ACSC reviews Atmos' costs for service and work to settle on agreed upon rates. Daly
stated that Atmos proposed to increase rates by $2.05 per month which is a roughly 3.7% increase and
to increase customer rates by $6.18 per month which is roughly a 2.31% increase. He added that the
ACSC recommends approval of the Resolution. Daly noted that Randy Hartford with Atmos was in
attendance and could answer any questions.
Daly read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AV First Reading of Ordinance amending Section 13.04.060 entitled "Economic Development Rate" of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown relating to the economic development rate in the
rate and charges schedule for electricity -- David Morgan, City Manager and Jim Briggs, General
Manager of Utilities
Briggs presented the item and noted that this section has historically been used for recruitment of
businesses. He added that this change addresses business retention for large energy consumers.
Briggs read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AW Consideration and possible action to approve a task order amendment to Crescent Power, Inc. for
services related to energy congestion management and ERCOT representation related services --
Jim Briggs, General Manager, Utilities
Briggs presented the item and noted that Crescent Power has been working with the City for the last
year to maintain a smooth flow of energy. He stated the need to extend the services of Crescent Power
through the end of calendar year 2020 to maintain consistency with ERCOT. Briggs reviewed the
details of the amounts in the task order.
Briggs read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought.
Pitts asked for clarification on the amounts paid to Crescent Power. Briggs responded that Crescent
Power will be approaching $45,000.00 in the initial task order and the additional $60,000.00 being
requested will carry their services through the end of calendar year 2020. Pitts asked if the amendment
was combining the two amounts. Briggs responded yes. Pitts asked if the services provided by Crescent
Power cost less than the amount they saved in the Electric Fund. Briggs responded yes.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
AX Consideration and possible action to execute a contract amendment for the Brazos River Authority
(BRA) System Water Agreement to allow the temporary sale of up to 10,000 acre-ft of system water
for non -municipal use by Blanchard Refining Company -- Glenn W. Dishong, Utility Director
This item was pulled. No discussion or action regarding this item occurred.
AY Consideration and possible action to approve a Termination of Development Agreement between the
City of Georgetown and Morris Ventures Partners IV, LLC, concerning the Legend Oaks, Section
II Subdivision, located on the southside of State Highway 29 ("University Drive") between River
Chase Boulevard and Wolf Ranch Parkway -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
This item was pulled. No discussion or action regarding this item occurred.
AZ First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting
American Medical Response of Texas, Inc, a franchise to operate a medical transfer service -- John
Sullivan, Fire Chief
Sullivan presented the item and noted that this is an extension of an existing agreement.
Sullivan read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Fought.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
BA First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting
Acadian Ambulance Service of Texas, LLC, a franchise to operate a medical transfer service --
John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Sullivan presented the item and noted that this is an extension of an existing agreement.
Sullivan read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Gonzalez.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
BB First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting
Bluebird Medical Enterprise, LLC, dba Allegiance Mobile Health, a franchise to operate a
medical transfer service -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Sullivan presented the item and noted that this is an extension of an existing agreement.
Sullivan read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Gonzalez.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
BC Consideration and possible action to approve the 3rd Amendment to the Asset Transfer and Utility
System Consolidation Agreement between Chisholm Trail Special Utility District (CTSUD) and the
City of Georgetown -- Jim Briggs, General Manager, Utilities
Briggs presented the item and provided a brief history. He added that legal action prevents board from
dissolving and Senator Schwertner fled a Senate Bill 248 that allowed board to dissolve after August
2019 despite pending litigation. Briggs stated that the board is moving forward with their right to
dissolved under SB248 and the board still holds assets. He added that this Third Amendment is resolved
any issues with their remaining assets and the board plans to vote to dissolve on September 20, 2019.
Briggs reviewed the provisions of the Agreement which include: insurance coverage in which CTSUD
will purchase $10,000,000.00 insurance for the Board; consistent with original agreement that the City
agrees to indemnify the Board for actions related to consolidation and the City will pay claims within
30 days of validation of claims; escrow of excluded assets placed in an account administered by the
City totaling $440,000.00 the transfer of which was approved by the CTSUD Board, draws from escrow
will be approved by the City, and funds will be managed consistent with appropriate treatment of Public
Funds; Term of Survival including four years and thirty days after official dissolution or upon
conclusion of litigation; and the final transfer of any remaining assets upon official dissolution any
remaining funds will be deposited in the Escrow Account and all remaining Escrow Funds them become
Funds available to the benefit of Georgetown Water Utility. He then introduced Mike Sweeney with
the CTSUD board.
Mayor Ross asked who is paying the opposing side's legal fees. Sweeney responded that he had no
idea. Mayor Ross asked the status of the legal process and if it was close to wrapping up. Sweeney
responded that the goal is to be finished on September 30, 2019 and he then thanked the City for the
hard work on project.
Briggs read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Fought.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
BD Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) relating to the adoption of the UDC Development Manual, City
Construction Specifications and Standards Manual, Drainage Criteria Manual, Utility
Improvement and Extension Policy, Access Management Policy, and Municipal Utility District
Policy -- Sofa Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item.
There were no changes since first reading.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 8:22 p.m. Mayor Ross then closed the Public Hearing at 8:22
p.m. as there were no speakers
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
BE Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.48 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown entitled "Planning and Zoning Commission" relating to Commission membership,
meetings, compensation, rules, and procedures; making such other findings and provisions related to
the subject; and declaring an effective date -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director and Jim
Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
Nelson presented the item and noted that had been no changes since first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
Jonrowe stated that she had lots of different thoughts on compensation, especially related to P&Z
member that is also a GISD school board member. She then asked about the legality related to a
member serving in both capacities. McNabb responded that the GISD board member should be
replaced with another GISD not on the board. Sofia Nelson stated that the current bylaws do not
require a GISD board member but has been city practice since about 2014/2015. Jonrowe stated that
some Council Members have pointed out that GISD school board members don't get paid. McNabb
stated that an old Attorney General opinion regarding this issue and he wouldn't recommend having
someone form the school board on P&Z in the future. He said he would review the issue and get
clarification. Jonrowe asked if P&Z will go to two meetings a month. Nelson responded that they
would meet minimum of 2 times, possibly 3 time a month. Jonrowe asked how many other boards
meet twice a month. Nelson responded that HARC and the 2030 Steering Committee now meeting
twice a month.
Pitts stated that he brought up the compensation piece and assumed there would be more discussion
before it showed up on an ordinance. He then asked if the changes discussed with P&Z. Nelson
responded that there was no feedback from P&Z on compensation, but feedback was provided on
additional meetings, additional caseload, and length of meetings. Pitts stated that his concern was
regarding being able to meet quorum with the increased number of meetings. He stated that he was
indifferent to the compensation for the board members.
Gonzalez stated that the number of meetings could make it harder to make quorum and suggested
adding members to make sure that there are enough people to always make quorum. Mayor Ross stated
that P&Z has alternates. Gonzalez responded yes, but there should be the ability to utilize any given
seven members. Nelson stated that the current practice is, if a regular member is absent, then an
alternate will step-up.
Jonrowe asked if most of this ordinance was needed to comply with new state law. Nelson responded
yes and noted changes. Jonrowe suggested pulling the compensation element at this time to allow for
more discussion. She then asked if the City can break up the workload between two boards and revisit
compensation piece after getting feedback from current members. Jonrowe asked if this was something
the Council should consider sending to the Ethics Commission.
Mayor Ross asked if compensation is required. McNabb responded no.
Motion by Jonrowe to pull out the compensation component of the ordinance to review at a different
time. Second by Nicholson.
Pitts stated that he didn't disagree and the compensation can be revisited if making quorum becomes
an issue.
Vote on amendment:
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
Vote on original motion:
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
BF Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, amending
Sections 10.12.090 (B) and (D) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown related to speed
limits on City streets adding a 35 mile per hour zone on Rivery Boulevard from Williams Drive to
Northwest Boulevard and adding a 20 mile per hour zone on the portion of roadway within 150
feet of the traffic circle constructed at Rivery Boulevard and Park Lane in any direction, inclusive
of the traffic circle, repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions, providing a severability clause,
providing for publication, and setting an effective date -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering
Director
Wright presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since first reading. He added that
the ribbon cutting will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 131.
Wright read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Triggs.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
Project Updates
BG 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 sub ect that is posted on this ag,
. enda: 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 agenda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City Council
meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting,
with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be addressed. Only those persons who
have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak. The City Secretary can be reached at (512) 931-
7715 or cs@aeorgetown.org. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak.
BH - 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.
BI 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
- Clearway
- PEC Franchise
- Proposed Settlement in City of Georgetown v. Lera Brock Hughes Trust No. 2, George J. Shia, Co -
Trustee and Forrest N. Troutman, Co -Trustee, et a]
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchase Power Update
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- 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 by Fought, second by Nicholson. Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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