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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.14.2020 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, April 14, 2020 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 510 West 91h St., Georgetown, Texas. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:02 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; and Rachael Jonrowe, Council Member District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District. All present Council Members attended via videoconferencing and a roll call was performed. Mary Calixtro, Council Member District 1 was absent and not on the call. 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 Charlie Turner with River Rock Bible Church led the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance David Morgan led both pledges. Comments from the Mayor Mayor Ross noted the unprecedented times the City is facing, and good efforts done by citizens. He then thanked the first responders and leadership at Police and Fire departments. City Council Regional Board Reports No news to report. Announcements None. Action from Executive Session Motion by Nicholson to authorize the acquisition of right of way and a drainage easement from Kid's Kottage, Inc., on the terms discussed in Executive Session, across Parcel 1, Old Airport Road Project; and, to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents, second by Pitts. No discussion. Roll Call Vote District 1 — Absent District 2 — Yes District 3 — Yes District 4 — Yes District 5 — Yes District 6 — Yes District 7 — Yes 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 March 24, 2020 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary C. Consideration and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Georgetown Police Department and Southwestern University Police Department -- Wayne Nero, Chief of Police D. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of fire and rescue equipment from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist using the Buy Board Contract #524-17 at a total cost not to exceed $150,000.00 for the fiscal year 2019-2020 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief E. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of firefighting equipment and personal protective clothing from CASCO Industries using the Buy Board Contract #524-17 at a total cost not to exceed $380,704.00 for the fiscal year 2019-2020 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief F. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of uniforms from GALLS INC. using the Buy Board Contract #587-19 at a total cost not to exceed $125,000.00 for the fiscal year 2019-2020 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief G. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase for Equipment and Maintenance of Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs) from Municipal Emergency Services (MES) using the Buy Board Contract # 524-17 at a total cost not to exceed $67,000.00 for the fiscal year 2019-2020 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief H. Consideration and possible action to authorize the expenditure of funds in the amount of $155,400.00 for the amended agreement between the City of Georgetown and Dr. Ryan Ramsey as Medical Director for the Fire/Medical Department -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief I. Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment and renewal #1 of professional services agreement 19-0057 with Front Line Mobile Health of Georgetown, Texas, for the provision of Comprehensive Medical and Fitness Evaluations for Fire Services Personnel - - John Sullivan, Fire Chief J. Consideration and possible action to approve ratifying an emergency purchase with BH Concepts for the purchase of FDA approved N95 masks, in the amount of $55,000.00 and exempting this purchase from competitive requirements as per Texas Local Government Code General Exemptions 252.022. (2) -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief K. Consideration and possible action to agree to an amended Closing Date for the conveyance of approximately 600 square feet of land out of the Nicholas Porter Survey to WAAPF Properties, LLC to a date on or before August 31, 2020 -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager L. Consideration and possible action to vacate and release portions of a 10' wide public utility easement across multiple lots in Blocks J, O, and I, Gatlin Crossing Phase Three; and, to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager M. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution granting a license to encroach to Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD for the installation of a canopy and supporting structure in the right-of-way of Gabriels Bluff Drive, located west of Georgetown Inner Loop and north of University Avenue; and to authorize the Director of Planning to execute that license -- Odalis C. Suarez, Real Estate Services Coordinator N. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to temporarily overfill promoted Police and/or Fire ranks due to an event delaying examinations and/or over hire entry level positions due to change in employee status -- Tadd Phillips, FIR Director and John Sullivan, Fire Chief O. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Andale Construction, Inc. of Wichita, Kansas for 2020 Street Maintenance High Performance Pavement Seal Bid Package #2 (HA5) in the amount of $463,194.60 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director and Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager P. Consideration and possible action to approve the submission of the application to Williamson County to request 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding -- Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator Q. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to approve a Land Lease with Kaveh Khorzad for the hangar plat at 502 Wright Brothers Drive on the Georgetown Municipal Airport with an annual lease of $3,807.12 -- Joseph A. Carney, C.M., Airport Manager and Ray Miller, Director of Public Works Items D, E, and G were pulled to placed on a future agenda. Motion by Gonzalez to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the removal of items D, E, and G, second by Nicholson. Roll Call Vote District 1- Absent District 2 - Yes District 3 - Yes District 4 - Yes District 5 - Yes District 6 - Yes District 7 - Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). Legislative Regular Agenda R. Consideration and possible action to approve waiving various fees for residents and businesses through the end of May 2020 in response to the COVID19 pandemic -- David Morgan, City Manager Morgan presented and reviewed the proposed fee waivers for relief which are: temporary sign application fees (Building Inspections Dept.); security systems false alarm fees (Police Dept.); Go Geo fares and paratransit fees (Public Works and CARTS); and Utilities (water and electric) late fees. He added that the reason for waiving these fees was to support small businesses, reducing interaction and risk of exposure from cash exchange, and offering some relief to those negatively impacted by COVID-19. Morgan noted that these are the same fees that were presented in Workshop. Morgan read the caption. Motion by Gonzalez to waive temporary sign permit fees for events that are longer than 5 days, security system false alarm fees, GoGeo fares for transit and paratransit and late fees for utility billing through May 31, 2020, second by Jonrowe. Roll Call Vote District 1— Absent District 2 — Yes District 3 — Yes District 4 — Yes District 5 — Yes District 6 — Yes District 7 — Yes Approve 6-0 (Calixtro absent). S. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas approving the "Second Amendment to the Development Agreement Concerning the Oaks at San Gabriel Subdivision," a subdivision in Williamson County, Texas consisting of approximately 397.768 acres generally situated North of SH 29 and East of the Cimarron Hills Subdivision; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause; and establishing an effective date -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager Reed presented the item and noted why Council is being asked to amend the Development Agreement to address: adding 91 single-family lots (increase from 853 to 944); adding an Exhibit showing updated Preliminary Lot Layout; adding architectural and masonry standards (incorporate); clarifying Landscape Lots and Pond Lots are included in the definition of "Open Space"; and removing reference to PID Improvements (the Property is now within the boundaries of a MUD, not a PID). He then reviewed the Oaks at San Gabriel Overall Development Plan, Proposed Lan Plan, street connectivity, and MUD policy. Reed noted the next steps which include at the April 281h Council meeting: Second Reading of the Oaks at San Gabriel Second Amendment to the Development Agreement; Second Amendment to the Consent Agreement; Second Amendment to Water Service Agreement; and Amended and Restated Offsite Utility Construction and Cost Reimbursement Agreement. Reed read the caption. Mayor Ross opened public hearing at 6:26 p.m. Densmore read comments submitted by James and Karen Pacek which are: Mr. Reed these are our comments regarding notification of the request to add an additional 91 homes sites to the Oaks of San Gabriel. I had reached out to you by phone and email but had not received a response so I am putting our comments in writing. As residents and homeowners of property within the Cimarron Hills community that adjoins the Oaks of San Gabriel to our immediate east, we are opposed to this proposal for the following reasons: • Cimarron has the ambience of a small town. Most residents are familiar to each other and generally recognize community neighbors. Since the recent opening of a new entrance connecting Cimarron Hills and Oaks at San Gabriel communities, we have seen a significant uptick of non -Cimarron residents in our community using the facilities Cimarron residents pay to upkeep. This uptick has greatly increased the anxiety of our residents concerning their safety and security. • Oaks at San Gabriel residents have been discovered walking on our golf course cart paths which Cimarron residents are forbidden to use due to liability issues. • We have discovered golfers who are not members of our private club who "walk on" to the private golf course for a few holes in early evening, usually at the 15th hole which is located just 100 yards or so from the new road connecting our communities. • One resident of the Oaks at San Gabriel brazenly cut the wire perimeter fence owned by our community to access our walking path with his dog. Oaks at San Gabriel residents have their own walking paths but he deemed ours as his too. Our community property manager repaired the fence at the expense of Cimarron property owners. • State and County leaders have done little to mitigate the traffic nightmare that Hwy 29 has become. Adding to the congested, construction -heavy load on 29 is irresponsible to the safety of existing residents along that road, including those residents of Oaks at San Gabriel and Cimarron. Oaks at San Gabriel residents do not have a traffic light to safely enter Hwy 29 encouraging some to drive through Cimarron's narrow streets at high speeds to access 29 at our entry road which does have a light. We vigorously oppose this measure unless and until Oaks of San Gabriel developers, along with Wilco and Georgetown leaders take active measures to mitigate adjoining community residents from using our facilities and help inhibit extraneous traffic flow through our community. Densmore read comments submitted by Sandra Perry Sigman and Timothy L. Sargent which are: We, as residents and homeowners in the Cimarron Hills Subdivision, take exception to this proposal. Our development has a private Golf Course and walking trails for a much smaller community than the Oaks of San Gabriel. Much of our community does not have sidewalks. With the new street recently cut through between Cimarron Hills and the Oaks of San Gabriel, we have observed a much larger number of walkers and bicyclists who are not residents using the Cimarron Hills streets and private trails. Recently it was reported that a homeowner in the Oaks of San Gabriel subdivision installed a gate in his backyard and nearby there is a large hole in the fence dividing the two subdivisions. The fence will be repaired at a cost to Cimarron Hills residents. Walkers are absolutely not permitted on the golf course and there have been more individuals walking on the golf course cart paths which is a significant safety issue. The bathrooms on the Golf Course are for the use of the Golf members only. The doors have been left unlocked during the Corona Virus Pandemic which has encouraged non residents to use the bathrooms. We also anticipate that individuals will want to use the swimming pool at Cimarron because it is generally not over crowded. The pool is for the use of Cimarron Hills residents only. Owners in Cimarron pay significant monthly fees to provide maintenance of all common areas. We want to use our facilities and not be required to police even more use of the facilities that are for Cimarron Hill residents only. Ninety-one more homes in the Oaks of San Gabriel subdivision will only add to the influx of people who desire to use the common areas, trails, pool and streets in our subdivision. Bill Kelberlau, Cedar Hollow resident, addressed the Council regarding: the legal establishment of MUD 1/MUD 23; Cedar Hollow deed restrictions; housing density; and not enough fire coverage on Hwy 29. He added that he would like to see the legal documents establishing this MUD. Rebecca Bales, nearby resident, addressed the Council regarding: the additional 91 homes and related density; street connectivity and increased traffic; and opposition to the expansion. Derek Pampe, project applicant, addressed the Council regarding: history of the project; slight change with addition of lots; still maintaining open space; and contribution to amenities with added lots. Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m. Motion by Nicholson, second by Fought. Nicholson asked about the points made by residents related to the need for an additional signal. Reed responded that there is not presently a traffic signal, but staff is working with TxDot to design and construct one there. Nicholson asked if the signal was part of the agreement. Reed responded no but can address before second reading. Nicholson asked if the TxDot work is already in progress, it shouldn't be an issue to include in the agreement before the second reading. Ross asked if there will be an opportunity to make changes. Reed responded yes, between now and the April 281" Council meeting. Roll Call Vote District 1- Absent District 2 - Yes District 3 - Yes District 4 - Yes District 5 - Yes District 6 - Yes District 7 - Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). T. Public Hearing and possible action on a proposed determination of no feasible or prudent alternative to the use of a portion of public parkland, being a portion of San Gabriel Park, located along Lower Park Rd., for the expansion of an existing lift station -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager Baird presented the item and provided Council background information. He noted that an existing wastewater lift station is operated by the City of Georgetown in San Gabriel Park along Lower Park Road and multiple major lines are serviced by this lift station, which then feeds the San Gabriel Treatment Plant. Baird stated that the increased wastewater needs are north and west of the North Fork of the San Gabriel will exceed the capacity of the existing lift station and no park amenities in the area proposed to be utilized. He reviewed a map of the area and explained the alternative noting that the existing lift station is an intercept point for a significant drainage basin and failure to expand the existing lift station would require realignment of wastewater lines and a significant investment of new infrastructure. Baird read the caption. Mayor Ross opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:48 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Nicholson that the Council make a finding of no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of a 0.0623-acre portion of the public parkland known as San Gabriel Park, owned by the City of Georgetown, for the expansion of a wastewater lift station, second by Fought. Roll Call Vote District 1- Absent District 2 - Yes District 3 - Yes District 4 - Yes District 5 - Yes District 6 - Yes District 7 - Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). U. First Reading of an Ordinance amending certain chapters of Title 15 'Buildings and Construction" of the Code of Ordinances and providing for the adoption of the 2015 International Codes and corresponding local amendments -- Glen Holcomb, Chief Building Official Holcomb presented the item and noted that the adoption of the 2015 International Building Code allows the City to be on the same building code as a majority of other cities within Williamson County and that this adoption will allow easier planning for developers. He added that the following groups met with and supported the adoption of the 2015 International Building Code and local amendments: Building Codes Standard Commission and Chamber Development Alliance. Holcomb noted that this was presented to Council at the City Council meeting held on March 24, 2020. Holcomb read the caption. Motion by Fought, second by Triggs. Roll Call Vote District 1- Absent District 2 - Yes District 3 - Yes District 4 - Yes District 5 - Yes District 6 - Yes District 7 - Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). V. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 15.16 "Electric Code" of the Code of Ordinances providing for the adoption of the of the 2017 Nation Electric Code and corresponding local amendments -- Glen Holcomb, Chief Building Official Holcomb presented the item and noted that the adoption of the 2017 National Electric Code allows the City to be on the same building code as a majority of other cities within Williamson County and that this adoption will allow easier planning for developers. He added that the following groups met with and supported the adoption of the 2017 National Electric Code and local amendments: Building Codes Standard Commission and Chamber Development Alliance. Holcomb stated that this was presented to Council at the City Council meeting held on March 24, 2020. Holcomb read the caption. Motion by Nicholson, second by Triggs. Roll Call Vote District 1- Absent District 2 - Yes District 3 - Yes District 4 - Yes District 5 - Yes District 6 - Yes District 7 - Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). W. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.04 "Fire Prevention Code" of the Code of Ordinances providing for the adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code and corresponding local amendments -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief Holcomb presented the item and noted that the adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code allows the City to be on the same fire code as a majority of other cities within Williamson County and this adoption will allow easier planning for developers. He added that this will also help with the city's Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating. Holcomb noted that the following groups meet with and supported the adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code and local amendments: Building Codes Standard Commission and Chamber Development Alliance. He noted that this was presented to Council at the City Council meeting held on March 24, 2020. Holcomb read the caption. Motion by Nicholson, second by Triggs. Roll Call Vote District 1- Absent District 2 - Yes District 3 - Yes District 4 - Yes District 5 - Yes District 6 - Yes District 7 - Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent.) X. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Asphalt Inc. for Asphalt Supply for an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 -- Dan Southard, Public Works OPS Manager and Ray Miller, Public Works Director Miller presented and noted that this contract will provide good quality Asphalt Hot Mix for Public Works Street Operations to conduct various repairs and maintenance to city streets, and repairs such as potholes, sink holes and utility patches. He added that maintenance would be small paving projects on City streets that could use some attention and that may not be on the larger Street Maintenance Program lead by Systems Engineering. Miller stated that these paving projects are also scattered across the City and difficult to program in a larger maintenance project. He then reviewed a map of paving locations and noted the total estimated cost of $179,900. Miller read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson. Roll Call Vote District 1- Absent District 2 - Yes District 3 - Yes District 4 - Yes District 5 - Yes District 6 - Yes District 7 - Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). Y. Consideration and possible action to approve the bid award for 2020 Street Maintenance Project: Hot -in -Place Recycled Pavement (HIPR) to Cutler Repaving of Lawrence, Kansas in the amount of $1,935,588.75 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director Wright presented the item and explained the process. He noted that this project will also finish out the replacement process for remaining chip seal roads. Wright read the caption. Motion by Fought, second by Triggs. Pitts asked how long the repaving will take in Berry Creek. Wright responded four to six weeks and that they crews will show up in August or September. Pitts stated that he would like a list of streets being done for distribution. Wright responded that he will send that information out. Roll Call Vote District 1- Absent District 2 - Yes District 3 - Yes District 4 - Yes District 5 - Yes District 6 - Yes District 7 - Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). Z. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Alpha Paving Industries, LLC of Round Rock, Texas for 2020 Street Maintenance High Performance Pavement Seal Package No. 1 in the amount of $372,200.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director and Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager Wright presented the item and noted the area where the sealant would be applied. He added that he did not recommend lowest bid due to lack of experience with a project of this size and type. Wright noted that Stripe It Up was the low bidder and their references check out, but they did not have experience with a project of this size. He added that staff has made a commitment to possibly work Stripe It Up on a future project. Wright stated that staff is recommending the second low bidder, Alpha Paving Industries, and the price provided is approximately 15% lower that was the City paid last year. Wright read the caption. Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson. Gonzalez asked about the logic of not awarding lowest bidder. Wright responded that staff will work with them to increase their experience. He added that if this job had been smaller, staff would bring them forward. Wright stated that the proposed job is more than double their largest job. He added that staff will evaluate other jobs they have performed. Gonzalez stated that he is not comfortable with this process and the logic of not doing a project this large. Wright responded that he understands, and staff can re -bid if needed. He added that in their experience record they have never worked with this type of product. Gonzalez stated that is different and withdraws his comments. Roll Call Vote District 1— Absent District 2 — Yes District 3 — Yes District 4 — Yes District 5 — Yes District 6 — Yes District 7 — Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). AA Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution adopting the Electric Line Extension Policy -- Daniel N. Bethapudi, General Manager of the Electric Utility Bethapudi presented and noted that this item was covered in a Workshop in March. He then reviewed the objectives of the new line extension Policy that include: address the confusion associated with the electric infrastructure additions; better recover costs associated with growth. Collect costs before the job; address the shortcomings of the current CIAC policy's inability to properly address different electric service requests; allow for planning for non-standard service requests; all infrastructure costs required/attributable to the service request will be paid by the requestor; utilize improved service delivery standards based on industry best practices; and utilize existing technology investments that reduce costs and increase the ease of doing business with the City. Bethapudi then noted that the line extension policy applies to the electric line extensions and electric distribution infrastructure additions, upgrades and retirements required to serve based on a service application and the process has four steps: submit Line Extension Application; issuance of Electric Utility Services Availability Letter; payment of all outstanding Line Extension Fees and Engineering Costs; and Electric Meter Connect Fees. He noted that additional costs (if applicable) included Line Extension Fees are in addition to cost per lot/unit, and applicable additional costs shall be included in the line extension fees. Bethapudi stated that related to all other service requests: any other service request (other than residential sub -division and multi -family) will be at the actual cost; the line extension fees will be assessed based on the service request; and the four step process is the same for all service requests. Bethapudi read the caption. Motion by Nicholson, second by Fought. Roll Call Vote District 1- Absent District 2 - Yes District 3 - Yes District 4 - Yes District 5 - Yes District 6 - Yes District 7 - Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). AB Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 related to electric rates; adding Subsection F to Section 13.04.015 related to low-income electric discount; amending the titles of Section 13.04.040 and 13.04.045; and repealing sections 13.04.095 and 13.04.100 related to contribution in aid of construction fees and electrical connect fees -- Daniel N. Bethapudi, General Manager of the Electric Utility and Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director Zavala presented the item and reviewed the current low-income assistance programs that include: 30% Water Discount off of the Base Rate; 30% Electric Discount off of the Base Rate; and 20% Sewer Discount off of the Base Rate. She also noted the Good Neighbor Fund that provides utility assistance that is administered via Caring Place and that all customers can utilize the Budget Bill Plan to allow for average monthly billing, and the penalty waiver for customers 60+ in age and/or disabled. Zavala then reviewed the current eligibility for Low Income Programs which include Medicaid participation and provided explanation of participation in the Medicaid program and eligibility. She then noted a few options for the Low -Income Determination which include: Option 1 - increase promotion of current program; Option 2 - expand program eligibility requirement to accept other federal/state assistance programs as qualification; and Option 3 - determine eligibility In -House which would require increased staffing. Zavala reviewed a survey of seven other city's programs and noted that only Georgetown and Austin Energy provide a Low -Income Discount. She then reviewed the next steps which include gaining feedback from Council on options and coming back to Council with a more defined plan at a later Workshop. Zavala read the caption. Jonrowe asked for clarification on needed direction. Zavala responded staff is proposing putting in the Medicaid provision and then staff can come back at later date to discuss the other options presented. She added that the current version of the ordinance does not have a low-income discount. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson. Fought stated that Council has not enough opportunity to know what these changes mean and that he has no opposition to putting Medicaid in. Zavala responded that the provided options would go beyond the Medicaid discount, but staff is not asking Council to vote on those at this time and provided some history noting that the Medicaid discount inadvertently was left out the last time the ordinance was voted on. Fought asked to clarify that Council is just voting on putting Medicaid in ordinance. Zavala responded yes. Fought stated that he has no real interest in going beyond the Medicaid discount and it would require lots of discussion. Ross asked why Council would want to come back at a later date. Zavala responded that the options provided were in response to a question asked at the first reading, and a future workshop would be to allow Council to consider other options. Gonzalez stated that just putting Medicaid back in is fine and he is not interested in expanding the program farther. Jonrowe asked if there are currently 39 customers utilizing program. Zavala responded that is correct. Jonrowe asked how much they save. Zavala responded $18 per month. Jonrowe stated that she feels this is not enough and at very least need Council should look at increased use of program. She then noted increase access to program and asked if anyone over 65 qualifies for Medicaid. Zavala responded yes with income requirement. Jonrowe stated that her concern about Medicaid eligibility is due to information about the difficulty in participating in the Medicaid program. Fought noted that he is all for advertising the program. Ross asked why staff is asking Council to approve the ordinance and then asking for Workshop to amend later. Morgan responded that the program was inadvertently left out in previous version of ordinance change. He added that staff is brining back options to Council based on feedback at first reading and any change could have a significant impact. Ross stated that the program does not utilize a lot a money at this time. Morgan responded that the more people that use the program the more impact it could have. Ross clarified that the options provided are not being voted on tonight. Morgan responded that no, those aren't being voted on tonight. Gonzalez stated that the only reason to have a workshop is if majority of Council is interested to expand and if not, Council will just vote on the item at hand and move forward. Roll Call Vote District 1- Absent District 2 - Yes District 3 - Yes District 4 - Yes District 5 — Yes District 6 — Yes District 7 — Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). AC Consideration and possible direction to the City Manager to have workshop to discuss the creation of a policy to waive development related fees for recipient of our Social Services Grants -- Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5 and Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District 7 Motion by Kevin to direct the City Manager to have workshop to discuss the creation of a policy to waive development related fees for recipient of our Social Services Grants, second by Gonzalez. Pitts explained that having recipients of Social Services Grants pay development related fees did not make sense to him. Fought asked if the Council need a workshop or if staff could just create the policy. Jonrowe noted a point of order and that the item was stated for workshop. Roll Call Vote District 1— Absent District 2 — Yes District 3 — Yes District 4 — Yes District 5 — Yes District 6 — Yes District 7 — Yes Approve 6-0 (Calixtro absent). 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 suNect 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 csfgeorgetown.M. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. AD At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak. 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. AE 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 - Purchase Power Update Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - Old Airport Road -Parcel 1, Kids Kottage, Purchase of Right of Way -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager - Property Purchase, SH-29 -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal - City Attorney - City Manager Adjournment Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson. Roll Call Vote District 1— Absent District 2 — Yes District 3 — Yes District 4 — Yes District 5 — Yes District 6 — Yes District 7 — Yes Approved 6-0 (Calixtro absent). Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on &X� � a . -zoz Date