HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.12.2019 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Council
Chambers at 510 West 9th St., Georgetown, Texas.
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:05 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
- Whit Anderson with Christ Presbyterian Church led the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
- Council Member Pitts led both the US and State pledges.
Comments from the Mayor
- 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Pilgrims' landing in America Proclamation
- Presentation from Friends of the Library to the City of Georgetown
- This will be taken up at the December 1011, Council meeting.
- Recognition of Cardiac Arrest Survivor and Phoenix Bar Presentation
City Council Regional Board Reports
- No reports
Announcements
- U.S Capital Christmas Tree Event
- Boards and Commission Application Process
- 2nd Council Meeting in November
- City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Nicholson to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a contract for
the sale of a portion of the approximately 8,400 square food City property located west of
Main Street and north of 2nd Street to the adjacent property owner, on the terms discussed in
Executive Session; and authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents. Second by
Fought.
Approved 5-1. (Pitts against and District 1 vacant.)
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 October 22, 2019 and Special Meeting held on November 1, 2019 -- Robyn
Densmore, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution designating official addresses,
physical and electronic, for purposes of receiving public information requests as required
by changes from the 2019 legislative session -- Crystal Saucedo, Open Records Coordinator
D. Consideration and possible action to appoint Aaron Albright as a regular member of the
Planning and Zoning Commission from his service as an alternate, to fill a vacancy - Mayor
Dale Ross
E. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of a contract between the City of
Georgetown and Motorola Solutions for radio maintenance, support, and/or other services
in an amount not to exceed $63,445.83 -- Kelly Cruz, Emergency Communications Manager
F. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving the financing by the
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation for Wesleyan Homes, Inc.
located within the City of Georgetown -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
G. Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve an economic development incentive
agreement with Texas Speed & Performance, Ltd. -- Michaela Dollar, Economic
Development Director
H. Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve an economic development incentive
agreement with Motion Investment Properties, LLC -- Michaela Dollar, Economic
Development Director
I. Forwarded from Georgetown Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of vehicles and equipment in the
amount of $1,857,313.00 -- Stan Hohman, Fleet Services Manager
J. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution releasing and abandoning
a utility easement across a 0.02 acre tract of land out of and a part of Lot 6 block 20, (also
called Lot 16, Block U), South San Gabriel Urban Renewal Addition, granted in Volume 514,
Page 242; and authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documents -- Travis Baird, Real
Estate Services Manager
K. Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Round Rock for participation in the Household Hazardous Waste Collection
program extending the term until December 31, 2020 -- Ray Miller, Public Works Director
and Teresa Chapman, Environmental Services
Motion by Pitts to approve the entire Consent Agenda as presented, second by Nicholson
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
Legislative Regular Agenda
L. Consideration and possible action on an unapproved easement, being across a 1.543-acre
tract of land situated in the Richard West Survey, Abstract 643, Williamson County, Texas --
Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
This item was pulled and no discussion or action was taken.
M. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
an approximately 34.02-acre tract of land out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13,
from the General Commercial (C3) to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district
with a base of General Commercial (0) for the property generally located at Northwest
corner of Lakeway Drive and I-35, to known as Costco Wholesale PUD -- Sofia Nelson,
CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, and approval criteria.
She noted that staff had not received any Letters of Opposition.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing opened at 6:39 p.m. Michael Clark spoke on behalf
of the applicant and offered to answer any questions Council may have. Council had no
questions. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Motion by Fought, second by Pitts.
Pitts asked how this project could comply to the cultural designation portion of the approval
criteria. Nelson responded trails and water features could help, along with sidewalks, but
staff did have the same discussion. Pitts stated that he didn't see how some commercial
development could ever comply and asked if a PUD is the right tool for this type of
development. Nelson responded that Council needs to be able to prioritize which categories
in the approval criteria are most important.
Mayor Ross stated that he agrees with Pitts and asked if it would be fair to say that just
because a project doesn't comply with all areas doesn't make it a bad project. Nelson agreed.
Jonrowe asked if the proposal for the PUD applies to the total property or just Costco site.
Nelson replied that it will apply to the entire property. Jonrowe asked about sidewalks and
landscaping. Nelson responded that landscaping and sidewalk requirements will be required
of the entire property and sidewalks will be built as each development comes on board.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
N. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an
approximate 0.306-acre tract in the Joseph B. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, generally
located in the 0-100 block of Skyline Road -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Pitts.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
O. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 1.123-acre
tract in the J.B. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, for the property generally located at 34
Skyline Drive -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Triggs.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
P. Second Reading of an Ordinance to rezone an approximately 0.79-acre tract of land out of
the J.B. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract No. 498, also known as the Orville Perry Survey, Abstract
No. 10, from the Agricultural (AG) district to the Office (OF) district, for the property
generally located at 1340 W University Ave -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Triggs.
Cheryl Imken yielded time to husband Ron. Ron Imken spoke as member of the Homeowners
Association (HOA) and provided a list of good lessons learned. He added that the developer
listened to neighborhood concerns and offered remedies.
Ella Jez signed up to speak, but yielded time to Bruce Jones. Bruce Jones is a board member
of Riverchase HOA and noted that HOA is in agreement and supports the Jez's.
Trac Bledsoe representing the developer offered a letter to Council.
Nicholson thanked the Jez family, the developer, and staff for working together.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
Q. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
Wantman Group, Inc. of Frisco, Texas in the amount of $348,000.00 for the
Architectural/Engineering Design of a Parking Structure at Main Street and 6th Street --
Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
Johnson presented the item and provided the background of the project. He then reviewed
the scope of the project which includes: design work with nine project management meetings
and five design meetings; construction documents; bid phase; and construction
administration with twelve construction site meetings. Johnson said that this project will
have a fixed fee of $348,000.00. He then reviewed the next steps including a project schedule.
Johnson read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Pitts.
No discussion.
Approved 5-1. (Jonrowe against and District 1 vacant.)
R. First Reading of an 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, Public Works Director
Miller presented the item and reviewed the Solid Waste Contract and UMAX Billing System.
He noted that the Solid Waste Contract is negotiated on a percentage and after two years
without a rate increase, City Council approved a 4% increase. Miller stated that UMAX only
has one cart in the billing system and when a customer wants two or more carts, UMAX gives
them two or more orders of a single cart. He added that this creates a very small calculation
error of +/- a few cents and provided a chart showing the corrected billing.
Miller read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
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 -- Ray Miller, Public
Works Director
Miller presented the item and noted that this need to correct numbering.
Miller read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened and closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Pitts.
No discussion.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
T. Discussion and possible action to appoint two councilmembers to a Committee, along with
the City Manager, and two Assistant City Managers, to review a request to rename the
Georgetown Municipal Airport to the "Johnny Gantt Regional Airport" and the Airport
Terminal Building to the 'Buz Landry Terminal Building" pursuant to the policy established
by the City Council on November 14, 2006 regarding the naming of city facilities, public
parklands and public streets -- David Morgan, City Manager
Morgan presented the item and reviewed the renaming policy that was adopted by the
Council in 2006. He noted that to process the request a naming or renaming request must be
made to the Office of the City Manager providing background information regarding the
rationale for the request; the City Manager shall submit the request to a committee comprised
of the City Manager, Assistant City Managers and two appointed councilmembers and a
public meeting shall be conducted regarding the request and allowing for 30 days after the
meeting for public comment; and the committee shall submit its recommendation regarding
the request to the City Council and the City Council shall have final authority for the decision.
Morgan stated that he did check with FAA and the name change can proceed with approval
from FAA.
Fought stated that Pitts should be on the committee because the airport is in his district. He
then added that would like to also serve and know more about Gannt and Landry.
Motion by Fought to appoint Pitts and Fought, second by Triggs.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
U. Consideration and possible action to formally cancel the City Council meeting that would
fall on December 24, 2019, the fourth Tuesday of December -- Robyn Densmore, City
Secretary
Densmore presented the item and noted that official action is needed to cancel the second
regularly scheduled City Council meeting in December.
Motion by Pitts to cancel the second regularly scheduled Council meeting that is currently
scheduled for December 24, 2019. Second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
Project Updates
V. 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
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 hosted 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 csCiDge ftetown.org. Speakers will be allowed up to
three minutes to speak.
W. 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.
X. 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, Texas v. Steele Georgetown LIHTC, LLC
- Proposed Possession and Use Agreement in The City of Georgetown, Texas v. Forster &
Giles, a partnership
- Litigation update regarding The City of Georgetown v. Buckthorn Westex LLC
- LHISD Waterline Easement - Nemir
- PEC Franchise
- Industrial District Agreement with Texas Crushed Stone
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchase Power Update
- Portfolio Manager RFP
- Energy Risk Management Policy
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Antler
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Sale of Property - Riverplace - 2nd and Austin -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services
Manager
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
- City Manager Work Plan Review
Adjournment
Motion by Fought to adjourn, second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0. (District 1 vacant.)
Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on r )u mmkL( A + z M
Date
Dale Ross, Mayor Attest: Cil ecretary