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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 12.08.2020 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, December 8, 2020 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, December 8, 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 Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. The following Council Members were in attendance: Mayor Josh Schroeder; 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 - Stephen Castleberry with Antioch Georgetown gave the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance - Pitts led both pledges. Comments from the Mayor City Council Regional Board Reports Announcements - District 2 Runoff Information Action from Executive Session Motion by Pitts to recommend 1) approval of the appraisals as presented and 2) authorization to make an initial offer to purchase real property on the terms discussed in Executive Session on Parcels 4, and 9-15 in connection with the Berry Creek Interceptor Project, Phases 1-3, second by Fought. 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@teorgetown.ors. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. B. At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak. 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. C. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meetings held on November 24, 2020 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary D. Consideration and possible action to appoint Mayor Josh Schroeder to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Transportation Policy Board to fill a vacancy -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary E. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for roadway improvements on Ronald Reagan at the intersections of Silver Spur and Sun City Blvd -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director F. Consideration and possible action to authorize execution of contract no. 21-0021-CC with P3 Works, LLC, and an initial Task Order, to provide public improvement district administration services, for up a term not to extend beyond September 30, 2025 -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager G. Consideration possible action to accept 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 September 30, 2020 -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director H. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing payment of $213,595.00 for the City's pro-rata portion, and $2,647.00 for the Village Public Improvement District (GVPID) pro-rata portion, of the cost of operation of the Williamson Central Appraisal District (WOAD) -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director I. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of pump repairs from WEISINGER INC. from Conroe Texas in an amount not to exceed $81,812.00.00, for Fiscal Year -- David Thomison Water Utility Manager J. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve a purchase of replacement laptops and tablets, associated docks and port replicators, and in -vehicle modems for emergency service vehicles, as well as new ruggedized laptops and computer equipment for two new Police Officers from Ingram Technologies LLC for an amount of $118,046.27 -- Chris Bryce, IT Director K. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve a purchase of Zerto Orchestration Software through Sirius Computer Solutions for a total of $84,247.00 -- James Davis, IT Operations Manager Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Gonzalez. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). Legislative Regular Agenda L. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 2.50 acres of land, out of the James Wright Survey, Abstract Number 13, from the Industrial (IN) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property generally located at 2501 N. IH-35 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Map, Zoning Map, Regional Center (RC) explanation, and General Commercial (C-3) uses permitted by right, with limitations, and with a Special Use Permit (SUP). She added that the request complies in all areas of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030. Nelson noted that at their November 17, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 5-0 vote. Nelson read the caption Council had no questions. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Pitts, second by Fought. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). M. Public Hearing and First Reading of and Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 0.36-acres out of the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district to the Office (OF) zoning district, for the property generally located at 2405 Oak Lane -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Medium Density Mixed Housing Explanation, Zoning Map, Office (OF) uses permitted by right, with limitations, and with a SUP. She noted that the request complies with all areas of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030. Nelson stated that at their November 17, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 7-0 vote. Nelson read the caption Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:41 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). N. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 36.20-acre tract of land out of the F. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295, and a portion of Rabbit Hill Road, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to Williamson County, with an initial zoning designation of Business Park (BP) for approximately 16.56 acres and Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) for approximately 19.65 acres, for the property generally located at 1051 Rabbit Hill Rd -- Sofia Nelscon, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and provided the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Land Use Ratios for Moderate Density Neighborhood; Zoning Map; Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) explanation; MF-1 uses permitted by right, with limitations, and with a SUP; Business Park (BP) explanation; and BP uses permitted by right, with limitations, and with a SUP. She noted that the request either complies or partially complies in all areas of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030. Nelson noted that at their November 17, 2020 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 7-0 vote. Nelson read the caption Pitts asked if the zoning was determined when the Municipal Services Agreement was approved. Nelson responded yes. Pitts asked if this development would trigger a TIA (Traffic Impact Analysis). Nelson responded the need for a TIA would be based on the number of trips per day, but she did not have those numbers at the moment. Pitts asked if the developer would be required to do improvements to Rabbit Hill Road. Nelson responded that she can't answer that question at the time since the need for TIA has not been determined. Pitts asked about the total number of units. Nelson responded that it would be determined by site design and production selection of the applicant. Pitts asked if the property to the North of the project in the City Limits. Nelson responded no. Pitts noted that the same standards for abutting residential will be in place even with properties in the ETJ. Nelson responded that is correct. Jonrowe asked when the Rabbit Hill widening project is happening. Nelson responded not sure. David Morgan, City Manager responded that staff is bidding the project in early 2021. Gonzalez asked if there was consideration for all industrial or retail commercial for this area. Nelson responded that staff did consider the possibility. She continued that the goal is to create a transition of uses. Gonzalez asked about the overlying objection to the project. Nelson responded the possibility of use of multi -family and traffic. Peter Verdicchio, representing the applicant, spoke to the Council about the project, the requested zoning, need for widening of roads, and transition of the site. Pitts verified the process that this item will starting the annexation and zoning and the Second Reading of the item will confirm both. Nelson responded yes. Pitts asked if the property was not annexed, could the develop proceed as desired in the ETJ. Nelson asked for clarification and if Pitts was wanting to know if the applicant could develop as multi -family and business park. Pitts asked about zoning requirement in the County and how they could apply. Nelson stated that there are some triggers that would require annexation and if those were needed staff would ask that the property would be annexed. She added that if those services were not needed then he could develop in the ETJ. Pitts stated that he understands the concerns of the residents and part of his concern with the multi -family is that is would transfer to the next owner or developer. He asked if a PUD was considered. Verdicchio responded that there is no end user in place at this time and when a PUD is created it is with an end user in mind. Pitts thanked him for his answer. Verdicchio stated that Rabbit Hill Road will be improved with this project. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Pitts, second by Jonrowe. Gonzalez asked if the multi -family family will be developed first and the business park later. Verdicchio responded that there are no purchasers at this point, and the owners consider this to be estate planning for the future of the land. Gonzalez stated that once it is zoned for family it should lead to multiple offers. Verdicchio responded that he agrees and encouraged the business park zoning for a noted need in the area for showroom types spaces. Calixtro — No Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts — Yes Jonrowe — Yes Gonzalez — No Approved 4-2 (District 2 vacant; Calixtro and Gonzalez against; Triggs, Fought, Pitts, and Jonrowe for). O. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2020 Annual Budget for year-end obligations that were not known at the time the budget was adopted; appropriating the various amounts thereof; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith -- Nathan Parras, Assistance Finance Director Parras presented the item and noted that it was an action based on an item presented at the earlier Workshop meeting. He then did a brief review of the proposed changes. Council had no questions. Parras 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). P. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of two Pierce Fire Engines from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the Buy -Board Contract #571-18 for a cost not to exceed $1,760,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief Sullivan presented the item and provided the following background information: all Fire Department apparatus are on a vehicle replacement schedule; these will replace the 2010 and 2011 Pierce Engines; budgeted within the FY2021/22 Fleet Replacement ISF; build/delivery time is estimated to be 10 -11 months; cost not to exceed $1.76 million from Siddons-Martin via Buy Board Contract #571-18; 2010 and 2011 apparatus planned to be sold; and proceeds from apparatus sale to be placed into Fleet ISF. Sullivan read the caption. Pitts asked if the 2010 and 2011 apparatuses will be sold. Sullivan responded that is that plan and that those two apparatuses have been high maintenance vehicles for the department. Pitts asked who buys these and if it is an auction. Sullivan responded that it is usually via auction. Pitts asked if the apparatuses don't have much value, can we consider selling them to nearby volunteer fire departments. Morgan responded that there are certain requirements for selling anything of value. He added that the City can notify nearby entities, but there is a prescribed process. Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). Q. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution formally adopting the City's Investment Policies for Fiscal Year 2021-- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director Wallace presented the item noted that the item is required annually by State law. She provided a brief overview of what is included in the policies and noted that minor changes have been made for FY2021. 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). R. Consideration and possible action to approve amendments to the City of Georgetown Design Manual for the installation of network nodes and node support poles -- Bridget Hinze Weber, Assistant to the City Manger Weber presented the item and noted that it is a companion item to Item S. She explained pole spacing noting that new node support poles spacing requirement would be reduced from 300 feet to 200 feet and allows the City staff discretion to determine exemptions to this distance requirement, and must collocate on existing utility pole if available within 200 foot -radius. Weber stated that the proposed ground equipment changes eliminates requirement that ground equipment may not be placed within 250 feet of an intersection; must reduce visual clutter without producing visual or physical obstructions to vehicular or pedestrian traffic; and be a limited size to 3 feet and 6 inches. She noted that the changes for traffic signals are for industry standard radio frequency interference analysis must be completed with each permit application indicating that the network node will not interfere with the operations of the traffic signal or any City communication equipment. Weber noted that for replacements a permit is not required to replace or upgrade a network node or pole, however the Design Manual requirements still apply to replacements. Weber read the caption. Fought asked what this item actually does. Weber responded that it allows more flexibility for pole installation specifically with spacing. Fought asked if it would allow more competition for cell or internet providers. Weber responded that small cell nodes are specifically to boost capacity for cell phone coverage. Morgan added that staff has been very active related to citizen calls for broadband services. He continued that staff worked directly with AT&T on this item and the overall goal is to improve services throughout the City. Morgan stated that allows providers more flexibility for telecommunication companies. He added that this type of solution does not guarantee a change in providers for citizens. Fought stated that he wanted it to be clear for the citizens what the City is moving towards. He applauded staff's work and asked that staff simplify the message. Morgan stated that this absolutely helps with more cell coverage and the possibility of brining about 5G coverage. Fought noted citizen comments related to the need for more competition for services. Motion by Gonzalez, second by Fought. Calixtro — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts — Yes Jonrowe — Yes Gonzalez — Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). S. Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC -- Bridget Hinze Weber, Assistant to the City Manger Weber presented the item and reviewed small cell infrastructure and noted: this is ideal where customers may experience connectivity issues, including heavily populated areas that need more network capacity and areas that can't effectively be served by a traditional macro cell; are precisely targeted solutions and can cover a radius of several hundred feet, provide enhanced voice and data services by helping to bolster network capacity to allow faster downloads and improved call quality within its coverage area; increases capacity or coverage in target areas thus allowing macro to provide overall improved service; and are critical for the path to 5G. She provided photographic examples of new small cell nodes in Round Rock. Weber explained the deployment of small cell nodes based on a two-year plan for Georgetown as follows: 20 planned to launch thru 2022; majority are expected to be collocations, mostly on Georgetown Utilities poles; few (if any) new poles expected; and additional future small cells may be announced in 2021. Weber provided the agreement terms as a ten-year agreement to begin upon adoption by City and acceptance by New Cingular Wireless, and an agreement shall automatically renew for an additional period of five (5) years and automatically renew for successive five-year periods unless either party gives written notice of termination not less than one year before the expiration of any renewal period. Weber read the caption. Pitts asked if citizen with AT&T should see improved services after the installation. Weber responded yes. Pitts asked what the City could do for AT&T to provide internet to the homes in Georgetown. Dan Gorman with AT&T responded that he does not work in that area, but typically what is needed is power and fiber. He added that AT&T would need to be a fiber provider. Gorman stated that it is a possibility, but he can't say anything definitely. Pitts stated that the citizens would appreciate another internet provider. Gonzalez supported Pitts comments. Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). T. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution recommending initiation of an Executive Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) relative to the definition of an Electric Utility Services Availability Letter -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director, and Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director Nelson presented the item and noted that staff came to Council in May related to this and is looking to provide changes for better practices. She continued that the executive amendment process is needed to make the change outside of the routine UDC updates and this request will not go to the UDC Advisory Committee. Nelson noted that should this be approved staff is looking at the following schedule: Planning and Zoning Commission on January 5t"; First Reading on January 121"; and Second Reading on January 261h Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). U. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 0.104 acre out of the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, from the Townhome (TH) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district for the property generally located at 206 E Janis Dr -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading. Nelson 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). V. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 7.51 acres out of the L.J. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 180, from the Industrial (IN) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property generally located on the southeast corner of IH-35 and Blue Ridge Boulevard -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading. She provided an update and noted that at the last meeting Council had asked what percentage of the future land district this project is equal for Employment Center. Nelson noted that is equal to 1.28% of that total. Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). W. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation and the initial zoning designation of Residential Estate (RE) upon annexation, of an approximate 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 Subdivison, generally located at 109 and 111 Serenada Drive -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading. Nelson read the caption. Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). X. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals) and Chapter 8.05 (Intentional Feeding of Deer) of the Code of Ordinances relating to the regulation of animals -- April Haughey, Animal Services Manager and Jack Daly, Community Services Director Haughey presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading. Haughey read the caption Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). Y. Second Reading of an Ordinance extending the franchise agreement with Atmos Energy and Corporation, Mid -Tex Division and amending Chapter 14.04 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the terms and conditions of the franchise -- Bridget Hinze Weber, Assistant to the City Manager Weber presented the item and noted that the first reading was on October 27, 2020. She noted that there was one changes since the First Reading related to insurance requirements for Atmos. Weber 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. 2019-69 and approving a First Amendment to and Partial Assignment of Development Agreement for Parkside on the River Subdivision -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager Reed presented the item and noted that staff has inserted the executed and recorded Partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement as Exhibit B. Reed read the caption Motion by Pitts to approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas Amending Ordinance No. 2019-69 and approving a "First Amendment to and Partial Assignment of Development Agreement for Parkside on the River Subdivision," repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause; and establishing an effective date and substituting the unexecuted Exhibit B (Partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement) with an executed version signed by Blake J. Magee on behalf of both entities, second by Gonzalez. Calixtro - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant). 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. AA. 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 - Berry Creek Interceptor 1-3, Parcels 4 and 9-15 -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Competitive Matters -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of the Electric Utility Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters - City Attorney Check -in 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). Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on )aJ\LAc&SIA 12, vZ Da Josh Schroeder ayor Attest: C i y Secretary