HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.22.2020 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM via
Teleconference
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. The following Council Members were in attendance:
Mayor Dale Ross; Mary Calixtro, Council Member District 1; Mike Triggs, Council Member District 3; Steve
Fought, Council Member District 4; and Rachael Jonrowe, Council Member District 6; and Tommy
Gonzalez, Council Member District. Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5 was absent, and Council
District 2 is vacant. All Council Members were present 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
- Kevin Uekert with First Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance
- Council Member Pitts led both pledges
Comments from the Mayor
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
- Certificates of Recognition presented by Cory Tchida, Assistant Chief of Police
Action from Executive Session
- There were no actions out of Executive Session.
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items 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 September 8, 2020 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to approve a one-year contract renewal for landscaping
and grounds maintenance services with Heart of Texas Landscape and Irrigation Co. in an
amount not to exceed $434,779.12 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
This item was pulled and became first item on Statutory Consent.
D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing a funding agreement
between the City of Georgetown and the Williamson County and Cities Health District for
this agency to continue to provide services for the citizens of Georgetown -- David Morgan,
City Manager and Shirley J. Rinn Executive Assistant to the City Manager
E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing funding agreements
between the City of Georgetown and Annunciation Maternity Home, Boys and Girls Club of
Georgetown, Brookwood in Georgetown Vocational, Inc. (BIG), CASA of Williamson County,
Texas, Faith In Action Georgetown, GENAustin dba Girls Empowerment Network (GEN),
Georgetown Backpack Buddies, Georgetown Caring Place aka The Caring Place, Georgetown
Palace Theater, Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, Literacy Council of Williamson
County, Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties, Inc. (OWBC), Sacred Heart
Community Clinic, Samaritan Center for Counseling and Pastoral Care, Inc., Stonehaven
Senior Center, Texas Science Education Foundation, The Georgetown Project, Williamson
County Children's Advocacy Center, and Williamson County Crisis Center dba Hope
Alliance, and for these agencies and organizations to continue to provide services for the
citizens of Georgetown -- Shirley Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager and David
Morgan, City Manager
F. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of a Lease Agreement with
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties, Inc. (OWBC) fka Williamson -Burnet
Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO) for the property located at 803 W. 8th Street for use as the
Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center and also the approval of in -kind utility assistance
for the facilities utilized by OBWC at the Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center and Mary
Bailey Head Start Center (601 North College) -- David Morgan, City Manager and Shirley J.
Rinn Executive Assistant to the City Manager
G. Consideration and possible action to approve the first of five (5) possible one-year renewals
of Blanket Term Contract SCON-2000195/390OB026 with V-Quest Office Machines &
Supplies, to provide office supplies and services through the National Cooperative
Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) Contract #11-18 in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00, and to
ratify $10,821.71 of previous expenditures for similar purchases from V-Quest Office
Machines & Supplies, effective June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021-- Leah Neal, Purchasing
Manager
H. Consideration and possible action to approve the contract renewal for irrigation system
services for City owned facilities with American Irrigation of Georgetown, Texas for a
period of one year with an estimated amount of $75,000.00 with the option to renew for two
additional one year periods -- Eric Johnson, Facilities Director
I. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of an annual Blanket Agreement
with Predictable Business Strategies, LLC d/b/a PBS of Texas to provide janitorial services
pursuant to a piggyback clause in City of Round Rock Contract No. R-2018-5767 in an
amount of $794,160.00 -- Eric Johnson, Facilities Director
Consideration and possible action to approve the contract renewal for landscaping services
for City owned facilities with Stillwater Site Services for a period of one year with an
estimated amount of $228,515.50 -- Eric Johnson, Facilities Director
K. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment and extension with
WSB and Associates, Inc. to provide on -call professional primary planning services to the
City of Georgetown for a total not to exceed $63,000.00 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director
L. Consideration and possible action to approve a letter of support for Williamson County's
application for a Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT)
through the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for a flood monitoring system in Williamson
County -- Jack Daly, Community Services Director
M. Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM-21-001 for Utility
Evaluation Support, to CDM Smith Inc. in the amount of $100,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, PE,
Systems Engineering Director
N. Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order RPS-20-001 with RPS
Infrastructure, Inc., of Austin, TX in the amount of $150,000.00 for New Development Traffic
Impact Analysis (TIA) reviews -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
O. Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KPA-20-010 with Kasberg, Patrick,
and Associates in the amount of $100,000.00 for new development plan review support
services -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
P. Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KPA-20-011 for professional
engineering design services for FY21 Street Maintenance, Sidewalks, Traffic Signals, and
Curb and Gutter improvements with Kasberg Patrick & Associates of Georgetown, Texas
in the amount of $880,900.00 -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
Q. Consideration and possible action on a Traffic Improvement Agreement with Cedar Breaks
West -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
R. Consideration and possible action to approve a Change Order to Chasco in the amount of
$205,143.83 for Electric System Relocations and Improvements associated with the
Northwest Blvd Bridge project -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
S. Consideration and possible action to authorize the renewal of a lease by the Davidson
Brothers of +21 acres of the future Mankins Crossing Wastewater Treatment Plant Site for
agricultural purposes -- Odalis C. Suarez, Real Estate Coordinator
T. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal for Emergency Medical Transport
Billing and Collections Services Agreement with Emergicon, LLC -- John Sullivan, Fire
Chief
U. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Capital
Metro for GoGeo Transportation Services for FY2021 -- Ray Miller, Jr., Director of Public
Works
This item was pulled and became the second items on the Legislative Regular Agenda.
V. Forwarded from Water Utility Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to exercise renewal option #3 of a contract with
HydroPro Solutions LLC to provide Master Meter water meters and water meter registers
for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure system with a not -to -exceed amount of
$1,000,000.00 and to ratify $135,564.88 of previous expenditures for similar purchases from
HydroPro Solutions on Contract No.17-0073-GC -- Leticia Zavala, Director of Customer
Care
Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Items C
and U, second Calixtro.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Consideration and possible action to approve a one-year contract renewal for landscaping
and grounds maintenance services with Heart of Texas Landscape and Irrigation Co. in an
amount not to exceed $434,779.12 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
This item was pulled from the Statutory Consent Agenda and became first item on the
Legislative Regular Agenda.
The following comments were made during the meeting using the Zoom client:
Brian Ortego addressed Council regarding the GVPID Board, input of the Board and that the
Board does not have input over the landscaping contract. He also expressed concerns about
maintenance.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Jonrowe asked if there was any staff response. Morgan responded that Ortego was discussing
PID maintenance concerns. He continued that the contract includes the PID and other parts
of the City as well. Morgan stated that this has been discussed with the Board. He noted that
the PID approve the contracts in the past, but it is not appropriate for the PID to do so.
Jonrowe asked if the PID has had the ability to respond. Morgan responded yes. Jonrowe
asked if this has come up recently with the Board. Morgan responded that staff has been
working with the Board on a comprehensive plan, landscaping plan, and funding plan.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
U. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Capital
Metro for GoGeo Transportation Services for FY2021 -- Ray Miller, Jr., Director of Public
Works
This item was pulled from the Statutory Consent Agenda and became the second items on
the Legislative Regular Agenda.
Miller presented the item and reviewed the purpose and overview of the presentation. He
then stated the need for this fiscal year and transition and noted that at June 9,2020 Workshop
Council gave staff direction to look into different transportation platforms such as Dynamic
Ride Share or Micro transit by pursuing an RFI/RFP for ride share/micro-transit; and Council
also wanted to maintain transportation services for the citizens that are currently using the
transit system. Miller than provided a fiscal year comparison as follows:
•
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
•
1575
1782
2050
1324
1764
1689
.'
1329
1514
1537
1255
1606
1660
1298
1592
1679
1611
1702
1149
Q�
1440
1771
564
1628
1765
638
1916
2291
941
2026
1943
865
1991
1970
1582
1516
18975
21216
12772
1581
1768
1277
Miller
as follows:
Fought asked what the City's outlay was in 2020. Miller responded $390,00 with local match.
Fought noted that the City's outlay for the upcoming year is double and cost should be
capped. He added that he will propose a motion to cap the cost at $200,000.
Fought made a motion to cap the City's cost for the program at $200,000, second by Pitts.
Fought stated that he has been trying to stick to original deal and not altering GoGeo for three
years even with low ridership. He continued that as of last year the program was not meeting
performance standards and the City would terminate. Fought noted that Council agreed to
a small continuation so that existing riders were not left without a form of transportation. He
stated that that is not an easing of the transition and the cost of this experimental program is
too high. Fought stated this is not sticking to the agreement and $200,000 should work. He
added that the City should get on with finding a reasonable way to provide public
transportation.
Calixtro had no comments or questions.
Triggs asked how Fought expected the transition to happen. Fought responded whatever
program the City is moving towards; the City should accelerate looking at new programs.
Triggs asked Miller if that is feasible at this time for the cost of $200,000. David Morgan, City
Manager stated that there is a current Request for Information (RFI) out based on Council
discussion in July. He continued that staff will bring back the results before end of calendar
year and Council can choose path forward. Morgan stated that if Council chooses to contract
directly with Ride Share, staff must work to receive and administer government funds. He
stated that capping the amount at $200,000 has not been discussed with CapMetro, and he
can't speculate what services will be available for that amount. Morgan noted that the biggest
difference in funding is lack of a matching grant from the Georgetown Health Foundation
that the City is not receiving this year. He continued that there is a 90 day out for contract
with 3 days out of the year that City can end service. Morgan noted that if Council approves
Fought's proposal, staff will work with CapMetro to determine possible services. Fought
stated that one of the principal things was to provide transportation up to healthcare services,
and the healthcare provider pulled out because they felt it wasn't worth it. Triggs had no
additional comments.
Pitts asked if staff knew how many months of service $200,000 would provide. Miller
responded by noting that the total funding for the program is a 60/40 between local and
federal funding. He continued that he didn't think the $200,000 would really get the City
anywhere. Pitts reviewed the budget for the program and asked if the City changed to the
cap would it alter the amount of federal funds received. Miller responded that is correct and
the City would have to revise entire service plan. Pitts asked about what happens to the
federal funding if the City utilizes the 90 day opt out. Miller responded no, depending on
what future choice the City makes, it will depend on what steps the City will need to take for
federal. He explained being a designated recipient and that it was an approximate nine -
month process. Morgan stated that staff will bring back to Council results of the RE process
which could include CapMetro offering a new service. He continued that if CapMetro is
selected then the City could do a contract amendment. Pitts asked if those services would
still qualify for federal funds. Miller responded yes. Morgan noted that the transition could
take as little as 3-4 months or up to 9 month or longer depending on what Council chooses.
Pitts asked how the budget for the services is paid and at what frequency. Miller responded
that it is a monthly invoice. Pitts noted that the total cost equals roughly $50,000 per month.
He then asked Fought about the possibility of having staff come back to Council to authorize
additional funding once the $200,000 is spent. Fought responded that he has said his peace.
Morgan explained the difficulties with Pitts approach as the contract is for annual basis.
Mayor Ross asked when the contract expires. Morgan responded that it would expire a year
from now but does allow for the 90 opt out. Pitts asked when the RFI went out. Miller
responded that the RFI went out recently and staff will return soon with the results. Pitts
stated that he tends to agree with Fought overall. He continued that Council has been through
many Workshops on this, and there seems to be too much complexity for changing at this
time. Pitts stated that he doesn't want to spend this much, but he's not sure how else to move
forward. He stated that the timing on this is problematic with the potential to have some
residents that would only receive 14 days' notice and he will vote against the current motion.
Fought stated that it is a shame that Council is in this position and wishes the RE process
would have started earlier.
Jonrowe stated that she cannot support current motion but does support moving forward
with other options.
Gonzalez noted that this program was an experiment and this action will be setting a
precedent. He continued that prior to this program there was no public transportation.
Gonzalez stated that this prevents City from wanting to try things and not the City is going
to extend something not knowing if the City will find something in the future.
Mayor Ross stated that the City will spend roughly $50,000 per month through December and
that in past years the City was used to spending around $350,000 per year. He continued that
he has said since day one that this wouldn't be successful, but he can understand for the need
of some kind of transportation system in Georgetown. Mayor Ross stated that he suggested
direct transportation options for riders from the beginning. He then provided a summary of
Council comments, which are mainly to pursue the RFI. Mayor Ross then asked what the RE
will look like. Morgan responded that Council can review the responses to the RFI and the
decide how to proceed from there. Mayor Ross asked if after reviewing, then the City could
submit a 90 days' notice if needed. Morgan responded correct. He continued that the fastest
option would be to continue working with Cap Metro and then work on micro transit option
with a longer implementation to work with private contractor to not have to do the federal
funding approval process. Mayor Ross stated that 90-120 days is best case. Morgan
responded yes, best case. He stated that once Council makes a decision it would likely take a
full six months to get out of the contract. Mayor Ross asked that would be a May ending.
Morgan responded in the Spring. Mayor Ross asked how much funding the City would be
committed to at that point. Morgan responded about half of the current total being sought.
He stated that if the City gives a 90 day notice it would get through the six-month period.
Mayor Ross stated that staff will do everything to expedite process.
Pitts asked if this was already part of the budget. Morgan responded yes. Pitts stated that he
agrees with Fought and Gonzalez, but Council should have addressed this in the budget
Workshops in June.
Fought stated that he didn't realize the entire cost during budget process. He then offered to
withdraw his original motion. Fought stated that not a single person on dais wants to leave
citizens stranded. He continued that he would have liked to use those funds for employee
pay increases, surveys, and other thing. Fought stated that staff has gotten message to move
quickly.
Pitts withdrew his second of the original motion.
The following comments were made during the meeting using the Zoom client:
Suzy Pukys with Georgetown Health Foundation (GHF) spoke to the Council about the
GHF's relationship with the City regarding GoGeo. She wanted to clarify that the GHF was
willing to continue its partnership with the City, but she did not receive information she had
requested of Miller. Pukys continued and explained that there were no major modifications
to the program.
Morgan apologized to Pukys and stated that the Georgetown Health Foundation has been an
excellent partner and he will review communication notes.
Motion by Fought to approve, second by Calixtro.
Calixtro — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — No
Approved 5-1 (District 2 vacant).
W. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.04, Article I related to electric rates;
amending section 13.04.018 related to net metering service and removing section 13.04.083
related to distributed renewable electric generation -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager
of the Electric Utility and Leticia Zavala, Director of Customer Care
Bethapudi introduced the item.
Bethapudi read the caption.
Bethapudi presented and stated that the Ordinance as presented tonight is based on the
direction from Council at the First Reading of the Ordinance on August 22, 2020 and noted the
following: there will be an annual review of Renewable Energy — Received Credit where the credit
rate will be reviewed annually and is adjusted on various market factors including but not limited
to the avoided fuel and purchase power costs; Council has established a "cap' for the Renewable
Energy — Received credits and the credit rate will not be applied to any Renewable Energy —
Received energy above the Volumetric energy provided in that month's utility bill; there is now
simplified and updated the ordinance language to more accurately describe the Net Energy
Metering (NEM) program; staff provided reference to the bi-directional meter that will be used to
measure the values (Volumetric Energy and Renewable Energy -Received) that are used for the
monthly utility bill;; and there are defined requirements for NEM program. Customer to have: 1)
an approved facility "inter -connection" agreement with the City; 2) Available only to Residential
and Small Commercial classes whose Distributed Energy Resource (DER) facilities are sized at 10
kW or less; and 3)an approved application for a Net Metering Service rate. He then provided
updates based on Today's Workshop as follows: existing customers in good standing as of
October 1, 2020 will be "Grandfathered" and will continue receiving the Current Renewable
Energy — Received Credit rate of $0.09580 per kWh until September 30, 2022, and new customers
as of October 1, 2020 will receive a credit rate of $0.04976 per kWh until September 30, 2021; and
the proposed Ordinance will be amended to include the Renewable Energy — Received Credit
rate to be set at the avoided fuel cost and calculated annually as defined in Section 7 of ordinance,
existing customers as of October 1, 2020 are not allowed to transfer "grandfathered" credit to
another DER facility (credit restricted to existing premises), and existing customers as of October
1, 2020 will be "grandfathered" at the installed capacity of their currently existing/owned PV
systems.
Motion by Fought to approve the Ordinance as presented by staff with the clarification to be
added to the Ordinance that the current Net Metering Rate customers will be grandfathered
for two years at their current premises only without restriction on size of the facility and that
new customers will be eligible for the Net Metering Rate, and that the Renewable energy -
received credit rate for all non-grandfathered customers shall be calculated based upon the
formula in Section F of the Ordinance, second by Jonrowe.
The following comments were made during the meeting using the Zoom client:
Robert Sobotick addressed the Council regarding his disappointment related to the changes.
He added that supports helping people that need help. Sobotick stated that this issue should
be taken up as a budget item and noted deals that were made and the related details. He
stated the age of transformers in the City.
Due to technical difficulties via Zoom, the City Secretary read comments from Ken Rose out
loud. The City Secretary could not read his comments in their entirety in the allotted 3
minutes, but his submitted comments were provided to Council in full prior to the meeting.
His comments were submitted as follows:
My concerns tonite are in regards to item W, the net energy metering program and ordinance
13.04. My issue relates to a maximum residential system size of 10kW or less.
First, I want to Thank You for having the availability for me to attend this meeting via Zoom.
I am unable to attend in person for this meeting.
My name is Ken Rose. I live at 301 River Hills Drive, which is roughly located about 1/4 mile
south of the Georgetown Walmart, off of the southbound I-35 service road.
Our home is somewhat unique, having an attached mother-in-law quarters. As such, we
have duplicate utilities, including 2 heating and cooling systems, two stoves, two water
heaters, etc. The house is 3001 sq. ft. As we have only one electrical service to the home, it
makes for a fairly large electrical bill, an average of about 17 Watts a month. Our electrical
bill is about 500-600 dollars a month.
That's a lot, so we started to investigate methods to reduce the bill. One of those ways is with
adding an alternative energy system. And our house is uniquely oriented for a solar array.
The roof surface is oriented within 5 degrees of North -South. In addition, the south roof side,
is on the backside of the house, so the installed solar array is totally not visible from the street.
This makes for better neighborhood esthetics.
I visited the Georgetown website for more information, and on it was a statement that
basically said to get a years worth of your electrical bills and to size your system based on
your average annual usage. Please note, that statement is no longer there. More on this, later.
So I made contact with three companies installing solar systems and had them come out, look
at the house, look at our annual energy usage and then work up the price for a system that
would meet our electrical usage needs. All three of them came up with 17kW systems. We
made a vendor choice and proceeded on. Cost for this project would be $60,000. Of course, a
project such of this requires a permit request, and a plan review. This, the solar company
applied for and got, a permit being issued. This took about 3 months... and Georgetown
utilities notified the installer that they would also need to install an upgraded electric service
to the house. Additional permitting and plan review was required. This added an additional
cost of $5,000.
Once the installation was complete, we called for final inspection and hookup. This took
awhile, due to reduction in Georgetown utility services because of the pandemic. Finally, after
about 6 weeks, with no final inspection, I decided to come down to the utilities office, to find
out further what was the delay? After all, an inspection can be done alone by the inspector,
so there's no risk there.
I was directed to the Electrical Operations Manager. He looked our permit and then said,
"Oh Yes, I remember this. We cannot hook up your system because it is too big. Your system
is 17kW and we only allow systems of up to 10kW." My response was, But, per the
Georgetown website, it says to base the system size on your annual energy used. And you
reviewed and approved the permit application, then required an additional upgrade with an
additional permit request and review, and through all that, no one noticed the system
designed was larger than the 10kW maximum system size? His reply was "Yes, that was a
mistake and shouldn't have happened." This was pretty much the end of the conversation
and I subsequently made an appointment to speak with Electrical Utility General Manager.
That meeting occurred including with the Electrical Operation Manager. We ultimately had
two meetings and the end result was rather than a net metering meter being installed, a shunt
was to be put in place.
A shunt is a device that allows for my solar energy and any extra produced to flow into my
home and the electrical grid. but I am not given any credit for any extra produced. My first
months energy production was 17kW, exactly as it was designed and almost exactly what I
used. My intent was never to be an electrical generator and make money, just to produce
what we are using. We should have no electrical bill. But now, because we have no meter for
the electrical utility to record what we are producing, we still have an electrical bill of over
$300/month. Adding that to my payment for my solar system, that's almost exactly what I
was paying for power before my solar system. That means I am getting no savings and my
system will never even begin to pay for itself. And that extra power I am generating? The city
of Georgetown gets the full benefit of that, about $300/ month, for free. Well, after the second
meeting the General electrical Manager had the electrical billing staff do an additional
calculation on what the average Georgetown solar homeowner produces and we were given
an additional $35 a month. I will add here I am aware of at least one other Georgetown
homeowner with a system over 10kW. He does have an additional meter and he told me his
last months electrical bill had been $9. And commercial business here can have systems larger
than 10kW. Only homeowners are limited to under 10kW I also checked with the several other
close cities. Round Rock has no limitation on alternative energy systems. Austin does, at a
maximum size of 50KW, before having additional requirements to go larger.
I always thought Georgetown was pretty progressive with alternative energy. Didn't we get
an award for being the first "All Solar city?" So why wouldn't they be receptive to their
homeowners having similar alternative energy resources? Our homeowner alternative energy
program needs to be corrected to encourage homeowners to want to go solar. This ultimately
reduces the total energy needs the city must seek sources for. Remember that comment I made
about the website basically saying to size your system based on your average annual usage.
Like I said, that statement is no longer there. Now it says, to contact the utility for more
information.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - No
Fought - Yes
Pitts - No
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 4-2 (District 2 vacant).
X. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
approximately 14.518 acres out of the Joseph Fish Survey, Abstract No. 22, from the
Agriculture (AG) district to the Local Commercial (C-1) district for the property generally
located at 4795 Williams Dr -- 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 Pitts, second by Fought.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
Y. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 0.526-acre
tract of land out of the L.P Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 171, with the initial zoning
designation of General Commercial (C-3) and Scenic -Natural Gateway Overlay upon
annexation, for the property generally located at 8300 RM 2338, to be known as Highland
Village Phase II -- 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 Pitts, second by Fought.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
Z. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2008-21 and adding Section
10.12.130 to the Code of Ordinances related to the rate of speed on State Highway 195 -- Ray
Miller, Public Works Director
Miller presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the First Reading.
Miller read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought.
Pitts asked about the section from Shell Road to IH-35 that is the City's jurisdiction and what
type of notifications will be used and the possibility for additional enforcement. Miller
responded that staff is not planning on any specific notification, and once the notice is sent to
TxDOT they will switch out signs. Miller stated that he asked TxDOT if the County had taken
action on the other portion of 195, but never received feedback. Pitts stated that he
recommends when available the City utilize the mobile speedometer that identifies drivers of
their speed.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
AASecond Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions
(Strength of Force) for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant
to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Tadd
Phillips, Human Resources and Organizational Development Director
Phillips presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the First Reading.
Phillips read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
AB Second Reading of an Ordinance adopting the City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2021 -- Leigh Wallace,
Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the First Reading.
Wallace read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
AC Second Reading of an Ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax
year 2020 -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the First Reading.
Wallace read the caption.
Motion by Pitts to adopt the property tax rate of 41.8 centers per $100 of assessed valuation
for the tax year 2020, second by Gonzalez.
Pitts asked for clarification on tax year versus fiscal year. Wallace responded that the tax year
and fiscal year do not line up.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
AD Second Reading of an Ordinance amending § 2.08.010. "Administrative Divisions and
Departments" of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the First Reading.
Wallace read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
AE Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution expressing official intent to
reimburse costs related to capital equipment and the construction/design of various capital
projects in an amount not to exceed $26,000,000.00 with proceeds from bonds that will be
issued in the Spring of 2021-- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and noted that the item was to allow the project managers to begin
parts of projects before the sale of the bonds that takes place later in the fiscal year. She added
that the projects and funding plans have been reviewed by boards and Council and does not
commit the City to the bonds in the event the projects are delayed or funded by another
source. Wallace stated that the bonds were included in the budget process.
Wallace read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Calixtro — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
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@georgetow". Speakers will be allowed up to
three minutes to speak.
AF Alfonso Sifuentes would like to address the Council regarding municipal solid waste,
recycling, disposal, and hauling services for the City of Georgetown.
Mr. Sifuentes informed the Council of all of the services offered by Central Texas Refuse and
provided their history.
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.
AGSec. 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. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
-Westinghouse Right of Way
-SH-29 Right Of Way, Hillwood
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
-City Secretary Check -in
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
-Purchased Power Update
Adjournment
Motion by Fought, second by Calixtro.
Calixtro — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
Adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on C�
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Dale Ross, Mayor Attest: City cretary