HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 05.28.2020 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Council
Chambers at 510 West 91h St., Georgetown, Texas.
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The following Council Members were in
attendance: Mayor Dale Ross; Mary Calixtro, Council Member District 1; 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. Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District 7 was absent. All present Council
Members attended via videoconferencing and a roll call was performed.
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
Steven Galan, Associate Pastor of River Rock Bible Church led the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tern Nicholson led both pledges.
Comments from the Mayor
Mayor Ross noted his attendance at CAMPO, possible upcoming July 41h events, and how the
Governor's orders could effect things going forward.
Mayor Ross allowed Mayor Pro Tem Nicholson to make remarks. Nicholson announced her
resignation from Council and read the following statement:
"Dear Mayor Ross, City Council, David Morgan, City Staff, and Georgetown Community,
These past three years have been incredible, and I appreciate all of your support during my
service as City Council Member District 2.Our City Charter requires each council member to
live in the district they represent, so I must resign because this will no longer be the case for
me and my family after May 31st.
I envisioned a simple transition, one like so many we've seen before - a May election with a
successor named and the proverbial passing of the baton in front of a crowd in Council
Chambers. There's no way any of us could have anticipated our current circumstances,
including us when we made plans to move at the end of the school year. My heart aches for
others whose plans have been significantly impacted. As Burns reminds us, "the best laid
plans ... often go awry".
While this is not an ideal end to my term, I'm honored to have served in Georgetown and
look forward to the future. I'd like to thank Council Members, past and present, for their
leadership, along with City Staff for their professionalism and teamwork. I appreciate the
District 2 constituents and community members who entrusted me to represent them and
their interests.
Above all, I want to thank my family for encouraging me every step of the way, in all things.
This has been part of their life's journey too, and I hope I've made them proud. We may be
forgotten in the richness of Georgetown history, but the past decade spent here and the
memories made will last a lifetime for us.
Sincerely yours,
Valerie Nicholson"
Mayor Ross thanked Nicholson for her service and complemented her time on Council.
City Council Regional Board Reports
Mayor noted the City's continued virtual participation in CAMPO.
Announcements
There were no announcements.
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Nicholson to authorize the City Attorney to retain McGinnis Lochridge and sign a
conflict waiver on behalf on the City in the matter of PEC franchise representation, second by
Fought.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro — Yes
Nicholson — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent).
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 May 12, 2020 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to approve the City's Quarterly Financial Report, which
includes the Investment Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation (GTEC), and the Georgetown Economic Development
Corporation (GEDCO) for the quarter ending March 31, 2020 -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager
D. Consideration and possible action authorizing the application of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding of $157,000.00 through U.S. Federal Aviation
Agency and Texas Department of Transportation for eligible purposes at the airport -- Leigh
Wallace, Finance Director
E. Consideration and possible action to renew a space sharing agreement between the Police
Department and the Office of the Attorney General, Law Enforcement Division -- Wayne
Nero, Chief of Police
F. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery
Company LLC's application for approval to amend its distribution cost recovery factor to
increase distribution rates within the City of Georgetown -- Bridget Hinze-Weber, Assistant
to the City Manager
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a vendor agreement with Opportunities for
Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) to provide qualification of customer applications
based on the criteria established in the COVID-19 Customer Utility Bill Assistance Program
-- Leticia Zavala Jones, Customer Care Director
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution granting a license for the
encroachment of an awning in the right of way of South Main Street immediately adjacent
to 805 South Main Street, L.L.C. and to authorize the Director of Planning to execute all
necessary documents -- Odalis C. Suarez, Real Estate Services Coordinator
I. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution granting a license to encroach for
the placement of landscaping improvements and irrigation in multiple rights of way within
Phase 3, Section 1 of the Wolf Ranch Subdivision; and to authorize the Director of Planning
to execute that license -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
Motion by Fought to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Nicholson.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro - Yes
Nicholson - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent).
Legislative Regular Agenda
J. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
an approximately 28.139-acre tract of land out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13,
from the Agricultural (AG) district to the Industrial (IN) district, for the property generally
located at 3033 Airport Road -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Zoning Map, Employment Center designation, and
Industrial designation. She noted that the application complies with all areas for rezoning
and was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at their May 5, 2020
meeting.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened and closed the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro - Yes
Nicholson - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent).
K. First and Final Reading of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Georgetown,
Texas Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds; Pledging Certain Revenues in Support of
the Bonds; approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Purchase Agreement and an
Escrow Agreement; Establishing Procedures for Selling and Delivering the Bonds; and
authorizing other matters relating to the Bonds -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and explained staff's desire to pursue refunding based on current
low rate options and with the support of the City's financial advisor. She added that there is
a minimum cost savings goal and if that goal is not met, then no award will be issued.
Wallace read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Pitts.
Pitts asked if the goal was $225,000 in minimum savings. Wallace responded yes. Pitts asked
if the City does get, then it won't come back to Council. Wallace responded correct. She
added that staff and bond counsel would also consider who the bid is from, as someone could
meet the bid and staff not award it, but that would be out of the ordinary. Jennifer Ritter
Douglas, with Specialized Public Finance stated there won't be options like with new bonds.
She added that the lowest interest rate will win unless they have terms that are out of line.
Ritter Douglas stated that savings should be higher than 3% and they will follow-up with
Council afterwards. Mayor Ross asked about the timeline of refunding. Ritter Douglas
responded nine years. Mayor Ross asked if the savings will be equal over the nine years.
Ritter Douglas responded more or less. She added that Council could choose to do it that
way, but this will be a little different due to the shortened timespan on the process. Ritter
Douglas noted that Council could see larger the savings in the first year than in subsequent
years. Pitts asked if $6,560,000 was the refunding amount. Ritter Douglas responded that
was correct. Pitts noted the maximum amount listed was $7,000,000 and asked about the
difference. Ritter Douglas responded that the maximum amounts was to allow for flexibility,
but there were no plans to seek that full amount. Pitts asked if the $225,000 in savings
included issuance costs. Ritter Douglas responded yes.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro - Yes
Nicholson - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent).
L. Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Services Agreement with Shell
HWY 195, LLC, for the provision of municipal services to an approximately 2.213-acre tract
of land out of the W. Roberts Survey No 4, Abstract 524, and a 0.939 acre tract of land, out of
the W. Roberts Survey No. 4, Abstract 524, a right-of-way of varying width described to
Williamson County, Texas, generally located at the southwest corner of Shell Road and SH
195 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, the annexation process outline, and the tentative
schedule which noted the following dates: May 26, 2020, Municipal Services Agreement; June
2, 2020, Planning and Zoning Public Hearing for the initial zoning designation only; June 23,
2020, Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance held at City Council Meeting; and July
14, 2020, 2nd Reading of Ordinance at City Council Meeting.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro - Yes
Nicholson - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent).
M. Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order No. CLA-20-001 for Professional
Services utilizing the MSA No. 19-0013-MSA with Covey Landscape Architecture in
Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $55,760.00 for the Georgetown City Center, Site Design
and Phase 1 Design -- Eric Johnson, Facilities Director
Johnson presented the item and reviewed the City Center Site Design that is estimated to cost
$26,960 and will include: campus unification by incorporating West St. to Rock St. and 8th St.
to 9th St.; site design; special zones for library outdoor play area, alleyway gateway, alleyway
water feature, and event lawn and stage for small events; opinion of probable cost at a high
level; and a phasing diagram for implementation. He then reviewed City Center, Phase 1
that is estimated to cost $28,800 which will include: Site One at 8th St. & West St. and include
the design of a kiosk and site layout at the Shotgun House; construction documents; Site Two
located at 9th St and Martin Luther King Jr. St. made up of small areas on each side of street;
demolition plan; schematic design for sites 2A and 2B; site design for 2B; and construction
documents for 2B. Johnson noted that funding will come from the Downtown TIRZ funds
which are restricted to infrastructure work in the Downtown zone and be a total of $55,760
with site design costing $26,960 and Phase 1 costing $28,800.
Johnson read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson.
Pitts asked what the benefit and goal was of this project. Johnson responded to provide a
campus feeling like a college campus with active space on the outside that allows for small
events that currently aren't happening. Pitts asked if it was to make the area more functional
for citizens. Johnson responded yes.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro - Yes
Nicholson - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent).
N. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying a revised meet and
confer agreement with the Georgetown Professional Association of Fire Fighters -- Tadd
Phillips, Human Resources Director
Phillips presented the item and noted that Resolution and agreement presented shows some
clean-up work done by the Human Resources department and the Georgetown Professional
Association of Fire Fighters. He noted that changes in the document are related to the
promotional process, illness procedures, and paramedic certification. Phillips noted that the
Association had already voted to approve the agreement.
Phillips read the caption.
Motion by Triggs, second by Fought.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro - Yes
Nicholson - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent).
O. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 1.816
acres (81,103 square feet) of land being all of Lot 1, Block B, Sierra Vista, Section 4A
Subdivision, from the General Commercial (C-3) district to the Low -Density Multi -Family
(MF-1) district, for the property generally located at 901 Rockmoor Drive -- Sofia Nelson,
CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no change since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption
Motion by Nicholson, second by Fought.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro - Yes
Nicholson - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent).
P. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 of the Code of Ordinances, Article
I related to electric rates; adding section 13.04.050 related to electric vehicle fast charger
service; and amending section 13.04.084 related to energy efficiency and conservation fee -
- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of the Electric Utility and Leticia Zavala, Director of
Customer Care
Zavala presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Zavala read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Fought.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro - Yes
Nicholson - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent).
Q. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 10.12.020 of the Code of Ordinances
related to the rate of speed on State Highway 29/University Avenue -- Ray Miller, Public
Works Director
Miller presented the item, recapped the proposed speed changes, and noted that there had
been no changes since the first reading.
Miller read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro - Yes
Nicholson - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez 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 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 cfteorgetown.or . Speakers will be allowed up to
three minutes to speak.
R. 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.
S. 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
- Retention of McGinnis Lockridge as Outside Counsel
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchase Power Update
- Substation CIP
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- City Attorney Recruitment
Adjournment
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson.
Roll Call Vote
Calixtro — Yes
Nicholson — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Absent
Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent).
Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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