HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 05.28.2019 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 28, 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 6:09 PM. Councilmembers were in attendance. Mayor Dale
Ross; Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1; 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.
Valerie Nicholson, Councilmember District 2 was absent.
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
- Ashlee Reed Proclamation
- Maryn DeMaio Proclamation
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
Action from 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 Meeting held on Monday,
May 13, 2019 and the Workshop and Regular Meetings held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 -- Robyn
Densmore, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Steve Fought to the Public
Safety Commission to represent the City Council per the Interlocal Agreement with Emergency
Services District (ESD) #8 -- Mayor Dale Ross
D. Consideration and possible action to authorize the declaration of a public utility easement across
a portion of Lot 5, Block 1, Original City of Georgetown, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all
documents necessary to issue the declaration -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
E. Consideration and possible action to authorize the declaration of a public utility easement across
a portion of Lot 6A1, Block 52, Amending Plat of Lot 6, Block 52 City of Georgetown, and to
authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to issue the declaration -- Travis Baird,
Real Estate Services Manager
F. Consideration and possible action to release and abandon an easement for water and wastewater
lines situated in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, Abstract 558, and being across Lot 1, block A,
South Fork Apartments, recorded as Volume 1141, Page 366, Volume 1141, Page 371, and Volume
1141, Page 375 in the Official Public Records of Williamson County, to Essman Family
Partnership, LP and Southfork Partners, LLC.; and, to authorize the Mayor to execute all documents
necessary to complete the abandonment -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
G. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Discussion and possible action to approve an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT
for the Leander Road expansion project from SW By-pass to Norwood Drive -- Ray Miller,
Transportation Planner
H. Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Discussion and possible action to approve an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TuDOT
for the Williams Drive intersections improvements and access management study from IH-35
to Jim Hogg Road -- Ray Miller, Transportation Planner
I. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve Renewal #1 to the contract agreement #18-0039-
GC with Brenntag Southwest, Inc., for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant chemical
(Sodium Hypochlorite) in the estimated amount of $309,931.50 -- Glenn W. Dishong, Utility
Director
J. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to exercise an option to renew an Agreement with HydroPro
Solutions LLC for providing Master Meter water meters and registers for the Advanced
Metering Infrastructure system with a not to exceed amount of $1,000,000.00 -- Glenn W.
Dishong, Utility Director
K. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to renew an Agreement with Wesco Distribution, Inc. to
provide Honeywell electric meters and related items for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure
system in an amount not to exceed $420,000.00 -- Glenn W. Dishong, Utility Director
L. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order # GVR-19-001-TO to Garver USA for
the design of 12 inch water main from SE Inner Loop to the Vantage apartments along FM
1460 in the amount of $61,663.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
M. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KPA-19-006 with Kasberg, Patrick &
Associates, LP of Georgetown, Texas, for professional services related to the 2019 EARZ
Wastewater Rehabilitation - Area 2 in the amount of $382,745.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E.,
Systems Engineering Director
N. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order No. A&F-19-001-TO for the design of
Leander Road Widening (SW Bypass to Norwood) to Aguirre & Fields, LP in the amount of
$1,211,748.59 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
O. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order #1 to Joe Bland Construction in the
amount of $223,044.00 to construct the eastbound right turn lane from Williams Drive to
Rivery Blvd. -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
Motion by Pitts to approve the Statutory Consent Agenda as a whole, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
Legislative Regular Agenda
P. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution by the City of Georgetown, Texas
("CITY") DENYING the proposed change in rates of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
finding and determining that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as
required by law, and declaring an effective date -- Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities
Briggs presented the item. He gave the background on the processes and noted that the City does
partner with other providers to cover its service area. Briggs stated that Oncor has a prescribed
process for implementing rate increases. He added that a memorandum was included in Council
agenda packet that described the role of the Council. Briggs said that the action to deny the rate
goes into official record.
Briggs read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Fought.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
Q. Consideration and possible action to approve an Agreement to Terminate a Lease Agreement
with Williamson County on the Show Barn in San Gabriel Park -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director
Garrett presented the item and informed Council that the City and Williamson County entered into
a 100 year lease agreement in 1977 for the Show Barn in San Gabriel Park. She added that the
County has constructed a new facility in Taylor and terms on the agreement will require the City
to assume all financial obligations for removal of the structure. Garrett stated that removal of the
Show Barn is consistent with the Parks Master Plan.
Garret read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought.
Approved 5-1 (Jonrowe opposed and Nicholson absent).
R. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to
modify the roadway classification of N Austin Ave between FM 971 and Lakeway Dr from
Major Arterial to Minor Arterial on the Overall Transportation Plan -- Ray Miller,
Transportation Planner
Miller presented the item including the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use Map, Zoning
Map, and the Minor Arterial Standards. He explained the change is needed to improve the
consistency of the rights of way, future road improvements, and reviewed a map of the area. Miller
reviewed the approval criteria as described in the UDC. He added that staff had performed the
required public notification process and no comments were received. Miller stated that the request
was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) on May 7, 2019 by unanimous vote.
Miller read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:36
p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
S. 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,
Public Works Director
Garza presented the item and stated that the request received Planning and Zoning Commission
(P&Z) approval on April 2, 2019.
Garza read the cation.
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:38
p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
T. First Reading of an Ordinance renaming Briarwood Drive to Sport Clips Way -- Ray Miller,
Transportation Planner
Miller presented the item including the Location Map. He stated that property owners were notified
of the request for the name change and a majority of the responses were in favor. Miller added that
staff will notify all property owners that address has been changed and the applicant will pay to
change any needed street signs.
Miller read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Mayor Ross noted that Sports Clips world headquarters are located in Georgetown and they are
good corporate citizens.
Jonrowe asked if there was an apartment complex that faced the street. Miller responded that
there is an apartment complex and some business offices. He continued that the residents of the
apartments had been notified. Jonrowe asked how many units were in the apartment. Miller
responded that he wasn't sure. Pitts stated that he thought it was two quadplexes. Jonrowe stated
that she thought it was a larger number of units.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
U. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Applications and
Permits, Chapter 6, Residential Development Standards, Chapter 7, Non -Residential
Development Standards, Chapter 8, Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing, and Chapter
13, Infrastructure and Public Improvements, of the Unified Development Code (UDC) relative to
the parkland dedication requirements (Amendment No. 3), building standards in the multi-
family residential zoning districts (Amendment No. 14), public notification requirements for
land use changes (Amendment No. 17), and setbacks and bufferyards when non-residential
development is located adjacent to single-family development in the ETJ -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-
A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that both Kimberly Garrett and Andreina Davila -Quintero
were also members of the project team. She reviewed the proposed amendments to parkland
dedication requirements, building standards in the multi -family residential zoning districts, public
notification requirements for land use changes, and setbacks and bufferyards when a non-residential
development is located adjacent to single-family development in the ETJ. Nelson noted that the
changes have been discussed multiple times with the Council.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 6:51 p.m. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:51
p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Fought, second by Pitts.
Fought stated that he was pleased with the notification change.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
V. 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 Founders Park for a public utility
easement -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
Baird presented the item and noted that this easement is needed in association with ongoing utility
improvements happening in the downtown area. He showed aerial photos that displayed the
proposed easement and surrounding area and the less than optimal alternatives. Baird said that the
only impacted improvement would be a driveway.
Baird read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:57
p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Fought that (1) the Council make a finding of no feasible and prudent alternative to the
use of a portion of the public parkland known as Founders' park, owned by the City of Georgetown,
for the declaration of a public utility easement for the construction of a gas service line and other
public utilities; and, (2) the Council authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to
make such a declaration, second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
W. Second Public Hearing 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 was the second required public hearing and
presented the Aerial Map.
Mayor Ross opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:58
p.m. as there were no speakers.
No action needed.
X. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2019 Annual Budget for mid -year obligations
that were not known at the time the budget was adopted; appropriating the various amounts thereof;
and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith -- Paul Diaz, Budget
Manager
Diaz presented the item and noted that was the action item for what was presented at the Workshop
Meeting.
Diaz read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
Y. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 10.16.150 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Georgetown relating to the downtown parking zone; Repealing conflicting Ordinances
and Resolutions; Providing a severability clause; Providing for publication and setting an effective
date -- Wayne Nero, Chief of Police
Nero presented the item and noted that was the action item for what was presented at the Workshop
Meeting.
Nero read the caption.
Kay Harris spoke about a fall that she had on the Square and that the City should do better to
improve the sidewalks.
Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs.
Pitts asked if the permits for County elected officials were just for County Commissioners. Nero
responded that the permits were just for County Commissioners and the County Judge.
Jonrowe asked how many spaces would be reserved for the elected official. Nero responded that
is not a space, just a permit.
Fought stated that the comments made by Ms. Harris are correct but he wasn't sure how to tie them
to ordinance. He added that it was hard to get around easily if someone has walking issues and the
sidewalks are uneven. Fought said that he would like to see some money put into these types of
improvements. Jonrowe asked for point of order, noting that discussion of sidewalk improvements
around the Square are important, but should be part of future agenda. Fought agreed
Jonrowe asked if the permits will be good 24/7. Nero responded yes. Jonrowe asked where the
permits would be allowed to be used. Nero responded only in the Downtown 3-hour parking zone.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
Z. Second 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 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and clarified some questions that were asked by the Council about open
space during the first reading. She stated that there is some flexibility within PUD and reviewed
what is allowed in the UDC versus what will be done in the Shell Road PUD regarding Single
Family Parkland Dedication, Multi -family parkland dedication, parkland improvements, trail, and
amenity center.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Eby, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
AA Second 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 100.390-acre tract in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No.
178, generally located at 4901 West Highway 29, to be known as Cole Estates -- Sofia 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 Gonzalez, 2nd by Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
AB Second 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 Williams Addition Survey, Abstract No.
21, generally located at 4301 Southwestern Blvd., to be known as Patterson Ranch -- Sofia
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 Gonzalez, second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
AC Second 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 and stated that there had been no changes since first reading or the
ordinance.
Baird read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
AD Second 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 stated that there had been no changes since first reading or the
ordinance.
Morgan read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
Project Updates
AE 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 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 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(@Reorizetown.org. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak.
AF 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.
AG 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. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchased Power Update
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Wafer
- Project Gear
- 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 Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (Nicholson absent).
Meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
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