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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 10.13.2020 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, October 13, 2020 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM via Teleconference 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 6:17 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; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5; and Rachael Jonrowe, Council Member District 6. Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District 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 Andy Comer with Antioch Georgetown led the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance Pitts led both pledges. Comments from the Mayor Mayor Ross wished his wife, Mickie Ross a very happy birthday; noted the uncoupling ceremony for the opening of Fire Station 6; noted the ribbon cutting for Golden Bear Park in Berry Creek; and stated that early voting starts today, and everyone should please vote. City Council Regional Board Reports Mayor Ross did not have any items of note from his recent CAMPO meeting but did note a video about the diverging diamond groundbreaking that recently occurred virtually. Announcements None. Action from Executive Session Motion by Pitts to authorize the acquisition of the approximately 8.7 acre tract of land located at 903 Riverhaven Dr., Georgetown, Texas on the terms discussed in Executive Session; and, to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents, second by Calixtro. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). Motion by Pitts to authorize the Mayor to execute a letter of agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative on the terms discussed in Executive Session, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). 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 22, 2020 and Special Meetings held on July 21 and 22, 2020 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary C. Consideration and appointment of Council Member Kevin Pitts to fill a vacancy representing Georgetown on the Capital Area Council of Governments -- Mayor Dale Ross D. Consideration and possible action to accept a grant award and revenue in the amount of $106,698.93 for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding through Williamson County, Texas -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director E. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract to provide support personnel for the Workday Enterprise Resource Planning system utilizing the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contract (ITSAC) with GTS Technology Solutions in the amount of $60,000.00 -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director F. Consideration and possible action to approve the annual payment for the operation of the county wide radio communications system to Williamson County in the amount of $252,944.00 -- Stan Hohman, Fleet Services Manager G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution adding Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director, to the list of approved Financial Officers to conduct business with various banking institutions and to appoint him as a "Representative of the Depositor" -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director H. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $139,100.00 to Environmental Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for software maintenance expenses and consulting services on the ESRI suite of geographic information system software -- Greg Berglund, Asst. IT Director I. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $123,000.00 to Frontier Communications Corp. for telecommunications services and equipment -- Greg Berglund, Asst. IT Director J. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $74,762.00 to Gartner, Inc for Information Technology advisory services and support -- Greg Berglund, Asst. IT Director K. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $415,811.00 to Microsoft for software and services -- Greg Berglund, Asst. IT Director L. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $130,000.00 to Motorola for the WatchGuard digital video evidence system -- Greg Berglund, Asst. IT Director M. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $130,000.00 to the Stewart Organization for managed printer/copier services -- Greg Berglund, Asst. IT Director N. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $54,000.00 to Suddenlink Communications for the annual cost of Internet service provision and dedicated fiber optic cables -- Greg Berglund, Asst. IT Director O. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $90,000.00 to Tyler Technologies for IT software maintenance expenses for the Incode software system (Financial, Court and Utility Billing software) -- Greg Berglund, Asst. IT Director P. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $55,000.00 to Verizon for Verizon Connect fleet tracking system -- Greg Berglund, Asst. IT Director Q. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $620,000.00 to Workday, Inc for annual software subscription fees on the Workday enterprise resource planning software -- Greg Berglund, Asst. IT Director R. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the release and abandonment of a portion of a Public Utility Easement reserved by the City of Georgetown across Block C, Clamp's Addition, in Volume 334, Page 494 of the Official Public Records of Williamson County Texas, to Bradley and Pamela Helgerson; and, authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager S. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the release and abandonment of a portion of a Public Utility Easement across Lot 1, Zymac Group Subdivision to Zymac Group; and, authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager T. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing issuance of a license for the encroachment of a trailer into the right of way of Aviation Drive to MW Builders -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager U. Consideration and possible action to approve a fifth amendment to the contract for Solid Waste, Recycling, Yard Trimming and Bulky Waste Collection, Disposal and Processing Services with Texas Disposal Systems amending the rate schedule effective November 1, 2020 -- Ray Miller, Acting Director Public Works and Teresa Chapman, Environmental Services V. Consideration and possible action to approve a mural easement agreement with GT Monument 2, LP. for a portion of Block 28, Lots 1-8 Amended to the City of Georgetown, and located at 206 West 6th Street #115, for the placement of public art -- Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator and Eric P. Lashley, Library Director W. Consideration and possible action to approve a Funding Memorandum of Understanding with Bernhard Manley, Inc, a Texas corporation d/b/a Wag Heaven ("Wag Heaven") for the placement of public art at 206 West 6th Street #115 -- Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator and Eric P. Lashley, Library Director X. Forwarded from the Library Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to authorize library staff to purchase library materials from Ingram, Inc. in a total amount not to exceed $270,000.00 for fiscal year 2020-2021 -- Eric Lashley, Library Services Director Y. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Board: Discussion and possible action to approve a 3rd Renewal with Wesco Distribution, Inc. to provide Honeywell electric meters and related items for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure system in an amount not to exceed $420,000.00 and to ratify $35,700.00 of previous expenditures for similar purchases from Wesco Distribution on Contract No.17- 0074-GC -- Mike Maldonado, Meter Services Manager and Leticia Zavala-Jones, Customer Care Director Motion by Pitts, second by Fought to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). Legislative Regular Agenda Z. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04, Article II related to water rates, amending section 13.04.120 of the rates and charges water schedule -- Leticia Zavala-Jones, Customer Care Director Glenn Dishong, Director of Water Utilities introduced Items Z and AA. Matthew Garrett with NewGen Strategies presented the Items Z and AA jointly. He reviewed the presentation agenda and showed the Projected Combined Utility Performance Under Proposed Rate Revenue chart. Garrett provided a summary introduction and noted the FY 2020 Study goals and objectives including Fiscal Policy Compliance, Equitable Cost of Service, and Conservation; and provided the presentation schedule on draft results and rate setting options as follows; August 13, 2020 Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board; August 25,2020 City Council; September 10, 2020 Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board; September 22, 2020 City Council; and October 8, 2020 Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board. He provided the summary of proposed rates for Water noting: increasing minimum charges based on $1.50 on 3/4" meters achieves the 75% target; residential revenues are below cost of service and are the primary focus this year; setting Builder rates to Residential rates reflects majority of Builder account uses; Wastewater rates increasing 8.89% across all rate types; reuse rates stay the same; outside City rate differential remains the same at 20% and the following tables: 0 - 10,000gals $1.75 1,000gall $1-85 Revising the first tier down to median (rounded to 7,000) 10,001 - 20,000ga Is 2,40 7,001 - 15,000 ga Is 2-75 20,001-40,000gaIs 4.00 15,001 - 25,000 gals 4.80 , r Setting top 2 tier differentials at 75% 40,001-60,000gaIs 6.50 25,001+gals 8-40 - Bringing top tier down to 25,000 gallons Impacts 60,001+gals 8.50 fewer than 10%of customer bills, will improve residential conservation, and is common in the market, Garrett again reviewed the Projected Combined Utility Performance Under Proposed Rate Revenue chart and noted: revenue adjustments driven by first debt payment for San Gabriel Interceptor ($32.5M) in FY 2023; wastewater increases smoothed out over 3 years; Water base rate adjustments targeting Fixed COS metric and volumetric adjustments to residential to achieve cost of service and conservation objectives; 75% Tier Differential between top two revised Residential rate tiers; and provided the following graph and charts: 570.00 $60.00 $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 $20,00 $10.00 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 MWastewater $10.77 $13.98 $14.42 $19.74 $17.61 ,ma Reuse $0.45 $0.46 $0.46 $0.42 $0.39 =Water $31.31 $34.41 $37.82 $39.01 $41.27 Total $42.53 $48.85 $52.70 $59.17 $59.27 -Rate Revenues $44.60 $49.36 $5S.09 560.06 $62.61 DSC (1.50x) 4.34 4.07 3.56 3.34 3.10 Days Cash (90 Days)* 220 224 224 245 274 Fixed COS (75%) 75% 77% 83% 82% 81% Water (Base $ Only) $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 - - Water(Volumetric) Varies - - - Wastewater (AlI %) 8.89% 8.89% 8.89% - 2025 $16.29 $0.40 543.73 $60.42 $65.20 Garret noted that the proposed Ordinance includes Board's proposed rates and the proposed rates fully meet the City Council's requested objectives of financial policy compliance, equitable cost of service, and conservation plan. He added that the rates are scheduled to be effective January 1, 2021. Garrett the provided the next steps as follows: today, City Council Regular Agenda for possible action; from approval to effective date public engagement and customer education; and on Friday, January 1, 2021 Water and Wastewater Rates are effective. Dishong read the caption. Motion by Fought, second by Pitts. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). AA First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04, Article III related to sewer rates, amending Section 13.04.140 of the rates and charges sewer schedule -- Leticia Zavala-Jones, Customer Care Director Dishong presented the item and noted that the information was presented with the previous item (Item Z). Dishong read the caption. Motion by Fought, second by Pitts. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). AB 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, Director Public Works and Teresa Chapman, Environmental Services Miller presented the item and provided a Solid Waste ordinance update and noted that in budget discussions, City Council reviewed slides about: 1.26% TDS contract rate (allowed within their contract); Transfer Station rate increase; $1.00 to the residential rate; $0.50 per cubic yard of landfill and $0.30 per cubic yard of recycling for commercial customers; and $0.12 for Household Hazardous Waste. He then provided a Peer Comparison based on 2020 residential 95-gallon carts as follows: 96 gal cart, Standard Residential Service S41 90 j� 51t�.fz; `18.QA t18-J4 SlO Y $19 So �)o—,3 82 S2U 92 a20 4/ a Q U L t7 (T Miller read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). AC First Reading of an Ordinance removing Chapter 12.08 "Street Excavations" of the Code of Ordinances and adding Chapter 12.08 "Work within Public Rights of Way" which relates to the regulation of activities within public rights -of -way within the City of Georgetown -- Ray Miller, Director Public Works Miller presented the item and stated the following benefits to the City, citizens, commercial businesses, contractors, etc.: safe work zones for workers and for traveling public; quality repairs to pavement surface to protect life of City's asset and minimize cost to maintain; ability to inspect work sites and ensure safety, quality, and impact; and emergency contact and responsiveness in case of an accident or emergency. He provided a recap of Council direction from September 11, 2020 as follows: Council expressed unanimous support for new program; Council expressed concern over the word "prohibition' and adverse impact on growth (too restrictive), need to consider impact to Downtown, and desire to understand appeal process. Needs to be predictable and fair; and Council requested more information on proposed fees and fines. It expressed they should be "appropriate," "reasonable," and "cost recovery." Miller then provided response to the Council Direction from September 11, 2020 as follows: changed "Prohibition" to "Conditions" of Construction Activity on newly constructed, milled/overlay, and sealed streets as presented; fair process in place to allow Construction Activities to a higher standard; and a Fee and Fine Schedule that is fair and reasonable where staff developed fees based upon probable program cost and compared to surrounding cities. He explained the conditions of Construction Activities on Newly Constructed Streets or Recently Repaired Streets noting that according the program and notwithstanding the foregoing, the Director shall issue a Permit for Construction Activities requiring a Street Cut on a Newly Constructed Street or a Recently Repaired Street if the application meets the following criteria: the City's annual street maintenance schedule could not be anticipated prior to planning the proposed Street Cut; there are no feasible or prudent alternatives that eliminate the need for the Street Cut; the proposed Street Cut is needed to provide new service to a customer or to perform Emergency Repairs; and the applicant has offered to undertake additional measures provided by the Director to mitigate the impact of the Street Cut, including but not limited to resurfacing an area larger than the Street Cut, replacing or using geogrid or other materials, providing a longer warranty period, making a payment to the City equal to the anticipated restoration remedy, or a reasonable combination thereof. Miller provided the Proposed Fee Schedule: Type of Permit , LYPermit Cost Technology Fee Total Permit Cost* Work in the ROW — $120.00 $15.00 $135.00 Maintenance Work in the ROW — $400.00 $15.00 $415.00 Construction Storage Activities (containers, roll -offs, $30.00 $15.00 $45.00 dumpsters, etc...) Extension of ROW $25.00 $25.00 Permit Re -Inspection Fee $50.00 $50.00 I. Non -Refundable Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00 (Base Fee)** * - Permit Fee is not required by franchised utilities ** - Base Permit Fee is the portion of the permit fee that will not be refunded for any permit that has been issued and for which construction/work has not started. Miller provided the Proposed Fine Schedule: Notices of Violation Cost of Fine Cost of Fine (Arterial / Major Collector) (Local/Minor Collector) Work in the ROW without a Permit $300.00 $100.00 JrFinish work without a Final Inspection $250.00 $100.00 Improper Traffic Control Setup $350.00 $100.00 No Flaggers (if required) $350.00 $100.00 Re -Inspection Fee $50.00 $50.00 Placement of a storage container, roll -off, dumpster without a NA cost ( of permit) permit (cost Failure to Notify after an Emergency Repair / to get permit $250.00 $100.00 L. Miller noted that when working with impacted entities staff has shared the proposed ordinance and regulations with entities that will be subject to the regulations, and feedback may lead to changes, but if any modifications are recommended, staff will highlight the changes at second reading. He reviewed Council direction that was received previously and noted that regarding if Council supports the Conditions of Construction Activities on Newly Constructed Streets or Recently Repaired Streets, staff has determined that there is a fair process in place to allow Construction Activities to a higher standard; and regarding if Council supports the proposed Fee and Fine Schedule, staff has developed fees based upon probable program cost and compared to surrounding cities. Miller reviewed when a ROW Permit is not required as: new residential driveways during new home construction; repairing/replacing existing residential driveways; and when work within the ROW is related to City approved commercial site development plans and residential subdivision development plans. He explained the application process and noted that calls/inquires/inspection requests/emergency repairs can contact the City via the following: Call in to (512) 930-2515; email rowpermitspGeorgetown.org; can be done in person; staff will create on-line process via My Permit Now; and City website which will be a tag on the home page and under Public Works. Miller read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs. Calixtro — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts — Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). AD Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance to grant an exemption of certain fees for permits required for work performed on eligible projects by Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County in their administration of the Home Repair Program for the City of Georgetown -- Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator Watkins presented the item and noted that it is needed to reestablishing language that unintentionally deleted earlier this year when the 2015 International Building Code was adopted. Watkins read the caption. Public hearing opened and closed 6:46 p.m. with no speakers. Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). AE Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 2.985 acres consisting of Lot 1, Inner Visions Corporate Center, from the Agriculture (AG) and Industrial (IN) zoning districts to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district for the property generally located at 275 SE Inner Loop -- Sofia Nelson, CNU- A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Employment Center (EC) designation explanation, Zoning Map, and General Commercial (C-3) designation explanation. She noted that the application complied in all areas of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030, and at their September 15, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request. Nelson read the caption. Mayor Ross opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). AF Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 1.0 acre out of the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 556, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Manufactured Housing (MH) zoning district for the property generally located at 4270 E. University -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager, presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Neighborhood (NH) zoning designation explanation, Zoning Map, and Manufactured Home (MH) zoning district explanation. He noted that the application complies or partially complies in all areas of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030, and at their October 6, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (6-0). Waggoner read the caption. Mayor Ross opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:59 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). AG Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 25.435 acre tract of land out of the Frederick Foy Survey, Abstract No. 229, the same being the Sun City Georgetown Neighborhood Ten-E Subdivision, and a 0.402 acre portion of CR 245, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to Williamson County, with an initial zoning designation of Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a base district of Residential Single -Family (RS), for the property generally located at 700 CR 245 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, and Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) designation explanation. She then explained the Sun City Texas RV Tract PUD as an expansion of the Somerset PUD development with a 14.8 acre amenity center and up to 50 residential units comprised of single-family, detached; single-family, attached; and townhouse. Nelson continued that the PUD land plan places amenity areas alongside creeks/floodplain, places residential areas and future roadway connection on the south side of the property and provides a golf cart path connection over Cowan Creek. She provided the RV Tract PUD Concept Plan Map and noted that the application complies or partially complies in all areas of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030. Nelson stated that public notifications were sent to seven property owners within the 300-foot buffer, notice placed in the in Williamson County Sun Newspaper on August 30, 2020, one sign posted on the property, and to date, staff has not received any public comments. She stated that at their September 15, 2020 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (7-0). Nelson read the caption. Peter Verdicchio applicant for the project spoke to the Council about why the project is planned. He noted that the annexation is part of the original Del Webb plan and now that the appropriate use had been determined it will be developed to the needs of the residents. Mayor Ross opened and closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Fought, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). AH Consideration and possible action to approve three funding agreements between the City of Georgetown and Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County for the administration of the City's Home Repair Program, in a total amount not to exceed $55,000.00 -- Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator and James Foutz, Marketing and Conservation Manager Watkins presented the item and provided a presentation overview. She noted the FY2020 successes and impacts of $130,000 Habitat for Humanity Williamson County (HFHWC) partnership as: 17 homes repaired benefitting 24 people, 46% of which were elderly and/or disabled; 14 unique volunteers, 1,799 volunteer hours; value of volunteer hours totaling $48,926; value of discounts/donations totaling $42,900; and outreach to the historic district providing awareness of accessibility repairs. Watkins added that funding is exhausted, and the repair program continued despite COVID challenges. She then provided repair examples via photos of projects. Watkins explained the FY2021 funding as totaling $130,000 and consisting of $75,000 from CDBG funds from Williamson County, and $55,000 from City of Georgetown with $25,000 from the General Fund and $30,000 from Conservation — Water and Electric. She noted that the program goals include preservation of neighborhoods, energy conservation, housing affordability that will support homeownership and support homeowners with historic requirements for rehabilitation; and building partnerships with the non-profit community. Watkins noted the income eligibility adjustment and that staff is asking to increase income eligibility from 50% to 80% average median income which is from the Housing Element update and allows more workforce homeowners to apply. She stated that staff is requesting action on the renewal of the three funding agreements. Watkins stated that the next steps include in October, getting City funds to HFHWC; on November 1st CDBG funds to Williamson County (estimated); and on November 101" or 241" Council will have a legislative item to accept grant from County/agreement with HFHWC. Watkins read the caption. Jonrowe noted raising the AMI to 80% and asked when funds were exhausted in the last FY. Watkins responded that she didn't have that information exactly due to the multiple funding sources. Jonrowe noted the multiple sources and that using when the funding ran out might not be the most accurate metric. She then stated that she was fine with raising the AMI but wants staff to keep a close eye on it due to limited funding stream. Jonrowe noted that she didn't want to negatively impact people in deeper poverty. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Fought. Calixtro — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts — Yes Jonrowe — Yes Gonzalez — Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). Al Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Services Agreement with Aaker Acres, LLC, for the provision of municipal services to an approximately 36.20-acre tract of land out of the F. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295, and a 0.902-acre portion of Rabbit Hill Road, a variable width roadway, generally located at 1051 Rabbit Hill Rd -- Nat Waggoner, PMP, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, annexation process, and tentative schedule as follows: October 13, 2020 City Council Approves the Municipal Services Agreement; November 3, 2020 Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and recommendation on initial zoning; November 10, 2020 City Council Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance; and November 24, 2020 City Council Second Reading of Ordinance. Waggoner read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Calixtro. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). AJ Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Services Agreement with Serenada Capital LP, for the provision of municipal services to a 6.478-acre tract of land located in the David Wright Survey, Abstract 13, being all of Lots 13 and 15, Serenada Country Estates Unit One Subdivision, generally located at 109 and 111 Serenada Drive and the adjacent right of way -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, annexation process, and tentative schedule as follows: October 13, 2020 Municipal Services Agreement; November 3, 2020 Planning and Zoning Public Hearing for initial zoning designation only; November 24, 2020 Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance held at City Council Meeting; and December 8, 2020 Second Reading of Ordinance at City Council Meeting. Nelson read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Fought. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). AK Consideration and possible action to approve the "Texas Water Code Section 13.248 Retail Water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Service Area Transfer Agreement," between the City of Georgetown and Kempner Water Supply Corporation ("Kempner WSC") relating to the transfer of approximately 7,617.6 acres (approximately 12 square miles) located in Bell County from Georgetown's Water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity ("CCN") to Kempner WSC's Water CCN -- Chelsea Solomon, Control Center Manager Solomon presented the item and reviewed prior Council feedback that was provided at the June 9, 2020 Council Meeting where staff was directed to move forward with the potential CCN transfer responsive to the following requests: Liberty Hill, Kempner WSC, and Jarrell- Schwertner WSC. She stated that the pros for these are request are: water service to residents in the area at lower cost due to KWSC infrastructure presence; develop relationships with KWSC and BCWCID#1; and city water resources spread over slightly smaller CCN. Solomon noted that the only cons was that this is a small transfer. She highlighted the deal points as follows: service area is 11.9 square miles with no infrastructure and no customers; an independent review of value is required by statute and was done by NewGen Strategies which determined the value to equal $0; Kempner is to lead regulatory filing; the payment to City will include legal costs of approximately $7,500 and mapping costs of $34/hour; and Kempner can cancel if opposed in regulatory process. Solomon provided next steps as: Water Board Action to recommend approval of the Contract between Kempner WSC and Georgetown; City Council action of approval of contract between Kempner WSC and Georgetown; and Kempner WSC to submit required regulatory application. Solomon read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Fought. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). Public Wishing to Address Council On a subject that is posted on this a ends: 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. Qn 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(Pgeorgetow". Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. AL 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. AM 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 - PEC Franchise Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - Riverhaven -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update Sec. 551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development - Project LTI - Project Door - Rivery TIRZ Adjournment Motion by Fought, second by Pitts. Calixtro — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts — Yes Jonrowe — Yes Gonzalez — Absent Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez absent and District 2 vacant). Adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on Oc-: 7,7) Zu 7- 0 Date Dale Ross, Mayor r Attest: Cil Secietary