HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10.22.2019 CC-WNotice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 3:35 PM at the Council Chambers,
at 510 West 9" Street, Georgetown, TX 78626.
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 3:36 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.
Council Member Pitts left at 4:30 p.m. during Item C.
Policy Development/Review Workshop — Call to order at 3:35 PM
A. Presentation, update, and discussion regarding the 2030 Plan and introduction to FLU Map -- Sofia
Nelson, Planning Director, and Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager
Nelson presented the item and provided a review of work done up until this point in time. She informed
Council that staff is seeking feedback on the following: related to policy, does Council seek additional
information or amendments to the drafted land use policies; related to Future Land Use Categories, do
the descriptions for each category accurately depict the desired development and does Council support
the recommended percentage of residential to non-residential development for each category; and
related to the Future Land Use Map, does the map reflect the goals and land use policies of the land use
element and does Council seek additional information or amendments to the proposed map. Nelson
then reviewed the Land Use Element components and how staff drafted policies. She then reviewed
the Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) scenario development that includes: Scenario 1 - 2008 Plan Buildout;
Scenario 2 - Citywide Trends; Scenario 3 - Steering Committee Table 1; Scenario 4 - Steering
Committee Table 2; Scenario 5 - Combined Steering Committee; Scenario 6 - Citywide trend including
commercial, increase residential; and Scenario 7 - Citywide trends including residential, increase
commercial. Nelson reviewed the factors for land use change that include: existing development
patterns; existing land use; current zoning; public input; 2008 Future Land Use Plan; retail recruitment;
target industries; and growth scenarios and fiscal impact. She explained that the Steering Committee
guidance provided: desire for vibrant, mixed use areas; desire for mixed low- and moderate -density
neighborhoods, but still a need a designation for only single-family neighborhoods; desire to integrate
limited higher -density housing with mixed use and commercial developments; support findings from
previous studies (Target Industry Analysis, Market Assessment, etc.); and ensure intentional
infrastructure planning to promote sustainability and fiscal responsibility. Nelson then reviewed the
Existing Land Use Map, 2008 Future Land Use Map, how staff drafted land use categories; and
residential versus nonresidential land use categories. She then reviewed key updates that include: Key
Update #1 Category Descriptions; Key Update #2 Residential Categories including Rural Residential,
Neighborhood, and Mixed -Density Neighborhood; Key Update #3 Non-residential Categories
including Special Area Mixed Use, Mixed Use Community, Mixed Use Neighborhood Center,
Community Commercial, High Density Residential, Regional Commercial, Employment Center, and
Parks, Recreation, Open Space; Key Update #4 Refinements to the Rural Residential/Neighborhood
boundaries; Key Update #5 Transitioned Mixed Use Community to Neighborhoods/Mixed Density
Neighborhoods; Key Update #6 Refinement of Regional and Community Nodes; Key Update #7
Refinement of Employment Center Locations; and Key Update #8 Mixed Use Center to identify
locations appropriate for master planning. General discussion regarding clarification on land use
categories, appropriate percentages of different land use types, locations of land use categories and
existing zoning categories. Nelson then reviewed for Council the Current vs. Proposed FLUP maps
and next steps.
Pitts stated that he would like a buffer between the Employment Center designation and nearby
residential area along Airport Road. Mayor Ross stated that the 2030 Comp Plan Committee had many
reasons for that designation and asked Nelson to review them. Nelson stated that the Committee noticed
transportation connections and an increase in industrial uses in the area. Gonzalez asked about the
options for creating a buffer along the Employment Center designation that would allow for a good
transition. Nelson responded that she will review and provide a more complete answer at the November
11, 2019 Council Workshop. Mayor Ross stated that Council has been consistent on their feedback
relating to the need for transitional areas between uses.
B. Presentation and discussion regarding updates to the City's TABC approval process -- James
Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney and Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
Densmore began the presentation by providing an overview and recognizing the review team.
Kachelmeyer reviewed the legislation changes regarding 2019 House Bill 1545. He noted that the 2019
TABC reauthorization bill changed the number and types of State permits, effective September 2021
that reduces the number of permits from 75 to 36 and TABC ordered to establish new, fixed fees.
Kachelmeyer noted that cities must update local ordinances and fees accordingly and HB 1545 triggered
a review of City's Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance, Ch. 6.40, and related policies. He then reviewed
legislation changes related to the regulation of alcohol sales in Texas noting that the regulation of
alcohol sales is almost entirely a State function and local authority limited to: Wet/dry status; whether
to require minimum distance from church, school, hospital; whether late hour sales are permitted; and
a collection of a local fee. Kachelmeyer noted that the city may "levy and collect a fee not to exceed
one-half the state fee for each permit issued for premises located within the city or town." Alco. Bev.
Code section 11.38. He then reviewed the legislation changes regarding city alcohol licensing and
noted that Chapter 6.40 of the City Code of Ordinances requires City license in addition to TABC
license/permit that are valid for 1 year, non-transferrable, and have a fee that is half of the TABC fee.
Kachelmeyer noted that the sale of alcohol without a license can lead to a fine of $10 - $200 per day.
Densmore then provided proposed changed to the current City processes to include: a City based TABC
Webpage that includes a brief explanation of the process, what is allowed by law and provide link to
City Code, fees for permits, both State and City, and an online form for permits; and an online form
that allows staff to review application information prior to customer arriving at City Hall. She then
reviewed the City's part of the TABC Process which is to verify distance requirements, zoning, and
that alcohol is allowed to be sold at the proposed location. Densmore noted that fee amounts remain
the same and the City has seen an increase in applications. She then noted that staff was seeking
guidance on proposed process changes related to City issued licenses and permit renewals. Densmore
state that the options are to either change the City code to not issue licenses or pursue renewals, or leave
existing code and update City processes.
Mayor Ross asked Densmore what changes would help staff the most. Densmore responded changing
the City code to match current practices would be the most helpful for staff. She added that a code
change will be required to reflect changes made at state level.
Gonzalez supported changing the code to match staff processes. Densmore noted all of the added steps
that would be required to change City practices to match the current code. Gonzalez stated that
changing the code to match processes would be best for customers.
Kachelmeyer then reviewed the required Code Amendments based on prior legislative changes. He
noted that SB 1217 (2007) made TABC permits valid for 2 or 3 years and the City needs to amend the
duration of City license (6.40.030) to match and to comply with HB 1545 (2019) the City needs to
replace references to old permit types and provide other clean-up changes. Kachelmeyer noted that if
eliminating City Licenses there needs to be an amendment to 6.40.020 of the code and delete 6.40.030-
.040 (license regs). He then reviewed other possible changes for consideration including the
elimination of distance requirements and adoption of late hours permits.
Mayor Ross asked what the City's current hours were for alcohol sales. Kachelmeyer responded that
the City does not currently allow for late hours alcohol sales and explained the options for regular and
late hours alcohol sales.
Densmore reviewed the next steps for the project which include: making any Council guided changes;
firming up processes and timelines; updating Code and change processes; and returning to Council with
Ordinance changes on future agenda.
Gonzalez asked about the ability to adopt late hours for just Saturday. Kachelmeyer responded that
adopting late hours is an all or nothing options. Gonzalez asked that Council be provided the
breakdown of late hours information.
Mayor Ross asked when staff would return with updates. Kachelmeyer responded by the end of the
calendar year.
C. Presentation and discussion regarding arts and culture projects -- Eric Lashley, Library Services
Director, and Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator
Lashley presented the item and introduced Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator. He stated the
vision for the Arts and Culture program as Georgetown becoming a nationally recognized arts
destination by 2030. Still then reviewed the following: murals in the new city center; city hall art
gallery; City murals; and City Mural projects in development. She then reviewed the new permanent
sculpture, "Red Poppies in Bloom" by Gail Allard that was made to commemorate the 20' anniversary
of the Red Poppy Festival. Still then reviewed the following programs: utility box art; Georgetown
Sculpture Tour 2019-2020; quarterly brown bag luncheons; and grants. She then reviewed the Strategic
Plan 2020-2025 goals: establish and foster a vibrant Art Center as a major component of the Cultural
District; continue to develop and expand the Georgetown Public Art Program; establish and foster a
vibrant Performing Arts Center as a major component of the Cultural District; establish and foster a
vibrant Arts Incubator facility that includes an Artist in Residency Program; encourage the development
of a thriving Arts, Culture, and Entertainment District in the downtown; provide grant to local Arts and
Culture nonprofit organizations; maintain Cultural District Designation; and elevate the Arts and
Culture staff to include an Arts and Culture Director, a Coordinator of Activities, and Marketing
Coordinator to coordinate the arts and cultural activities of the City and work with City Boards and
local arts organizations to improve the quality of life in Georgetown.
D. Presentation and discussion regarding the renewal of the Operating Agreement for the Shotgun House
between the City of Georgetown and Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association -- Eric
Lashley, Library Services Director
Lashley presented the item and noted that the goal of the presentation was to inform Council about the
expiration of the Shotgun House agreement between the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown
Cultural Citizen Memorial Association (GCCMA). He reviewed the proposed new agreement and
stated that the GGCMA would be responsible for the following items: utilities including electricity and
trash; housekeeping; insurance; an annual report to Council due October 15t of each year; list of days of
operation; GCCMA will assist the City with the design of a historical display on the grounds of the site;
and GCCMA will provide assistance for annual Black History Displays at the Georgetown Public
Library. Lashley noted that the City will be responsible for: upkeep of the exterior of the building;
landscaping; and will maintain the structure. He added that proposed length of agreement is four years
with an option to renew the agreement for three additional two-year periods for a total of ten years.
Paulette Taylor with GCCMA spoke to Council about the Shotgun House and its importance to the
history of Georgetown. She also added the need for the addition of a public bathroom on the site.
Taylor noted the good partnership between the City and GCCMA.
Fought noted the unique asset the City has in the Shotgun House and asked what the City has done to
protect the structure. He also mentioned the need to properly secure the Shotgun House. Mayor Ross
stated that the City should absorb the electricity and trash costs for the site since they are minimal in
cost. Fought stated that GCCMA should be responsible for giving tours and the cultural aspects of the
Shotgun House, but the City should take care of protection and maintenance. Taylor stated that she
agreed more protection is important.
Nicholson asked if access to the City Hall bathrooms was no sufficient to the needs of the site. Taylor
responded that GCCMA did not was the responsibility of policing groups that used the bathrooms at
City Hall. She added that GCCMA is seeking a unisex bathroom near the Shotgun House. Nicholson
verified that the request to add a bathroom was to allow for a permanent addition. Taylor responded
yes, that's correct and with the facility being open more it would be needed. General discussion
between Taylor and Nicholson about adding a restroom and who should be responsible.
Jonrowe asked if there was a Master Plan in the works for the area of land that the Shotgun House is
on. Lashley stated that the City Center Master Plan can include the Shotgun House. Jonrowe stated
that she would like to see the Shotgun House included in the City Center Master Plan. Taylor thanked
the Mayor for the additional lighting that was added to the Shotgun House. Jonrowe stated that she
would like the Shotgun House to be included as part of all other City properties.
Gonzalez asked about staff looking into the possibility of an assessment being done to see if a fire
suppression system could be added without damaging the building.
Mayor Ross recessed into Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. and stated that Council will start Executive
Session at 5:10 p.m.
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.
E. 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
- Proposed Settlement in the City of Georgetown v. Lera Brock Hughes Trust No. 2, George J. Shia,
Co -Trustee and Forrest N. Troutman, Co -Trustee, et al
- Proposed Settlement in City of Georgetown v. Georgetown l 16 Development Partners, LP
- PEC update
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Big C
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
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on �VVQwlu 4Z l Zolt
Date
Dale Ao , ayor Attest: City Secretary