HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 02.23.2021 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM via
Teleconference
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Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. The following Council Members were
in attendance: Mayor Josh Schroeder; Mary Calixtro, Council Member District 1; Shawn Hood,
Council Member District 2; Mike Triggs, Council Member District 3; Steve Fought, Council
Member District 4; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5; Rachael Jonrowe, Council Member
District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District 7. 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
Pledge of Allegiance
- Hood led both pledges.
Comments from the Mayor
- Council members thanked staff and provided personal stories. Mayor Schroeder noted the
good work of the faith community and how they assisted the County. He also noted a gas
station owner who gave away goods when the power was out. Gonzalez noted the
Southwestern students helped Gonzalez get his car unstuck. Jonrowe noted assisting
someone outside of her district and City service area with help of neighborhood resources.
Pitts noted volunteers helping neighbors clear debris from yards and personal property and
thanked David Morgan for helping him at his home. Fought praised utilities staff for their
work, updates to the City websitc, neighbors helping neighbors, and general kudos to staff.
Hood commended City staff. Triggs noted neighbors helping neighbors and how he has
appreciation of City staff even more so now and how the weather event brought out the best
in the community. Calixtro noted helping people with food and how her son-in-law helped
a neighbor's child in the snow and helped get water to a family in need with a baby. She then
provided congratulations to staff. Mayor Schroeder thanked all involved.
- Fire Department presentations for CPR Saves
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
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 csVgeorgetown.or . 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. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve the first renewal of a Facility Use Agreement
with Georgetown Youth Girls Softball Association -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and
Recreation Director
D. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Yoko Excavating, LLC of Belton,
Texas for the 2020 Curb and Gutter Replacement project and the 18th Street Drainage
Improvement project, in the amount of $429,855.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director
E. Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action for an economic development agreement with Loram
Technologies, Inc. -- Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director
F. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with HUB International Limited for
benefit management services in an annual amount not to exceed $74,500.00 -- Tadd Phillips,
Human Resources & Organizational Development Director
G. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of GLOBE ATHLETIX firefighting
personal protective clothing from CASCO Industries for a total cost not to exceed $200,000.00
-- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
H. Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Keller North America Inc, of Little
Elm, TX for the rehabilitation of the Southside Clearwell Foundation repair project in the
amount of $535,678.00 for all parts -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
I. Consideration and possible action to authorize the assignment of an Amendment and
Assignment of Encroachment Agreement between Pulte Homes of Texas, LP and Whitehorn
Pipeline Company, LLC from Pulte Homes of Texas, LP to the City of Georgetown in
connection with the acceptance of public infrastructure Hidden Oak and Hidden Oak Two
Subdivisions -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
J. Consideration and possible action to agree to an amended closing date for the conveyance
of the property located at 851 FM 970 Florence, Texas to a date on or before June 30, 2021 --
Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Gonzalez.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
K. Consideration and possible action to direct staff to prepare a budget amendment related to
the winter weather event in February 2021 for emergency expenditures and appropriations -
- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and reviewed the Budgetary and Fiscal Policy and actions taken
during the Emergency Weather Event. She reviewed continued actions taken by staff and the
needed budget amendment to cover the following: $150,000 General Fund Public Works from
available reserves for outside tree removal and mulching services due to volume of debris;
$150,000 Water Fund from available reserves for outside leak detection and repairs to assist
internal resources; and $10,000 General Fund Public Works from salaries to replenish de-icer
supplies. Wallace noted that purchase power is still receiving settlement data from ERGOT;
expecting invoices to be much higher than usual; taking steps to preserve cash liquidity; and
consulting with Financial Advisors and Bond Attorney on short-term and long-term options.
She then reviewed the needed next steps.
Discussion between Calixtro and Wallace related to taking money from the Public Works
salaries and how it would not negatively impact any current employees and it a temporary
measure.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez..
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
L. Public Hearing and discussion regarding the adoption of Transportation Impact Fees --
Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
Wright presented the item and reviewed the process for implementing Transportation Impact
Fees.
Mayor Schroeder opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. to remain open until the March 9,
2021 Council meeting.
Motion by Pitts to continue this public hearing to the March 9th City Council meeting, second
by Hood.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
M. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance adopting Chapter 8.40 of the Code of
Ordinances relating to establishing minimum standards of care for youth recreation programs
-- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director presented the item and read the caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
N. Public Hearing for a Development Agreement for Canyons at HCH Ranch Subdivision,
pertaining to a proposed new subdivision consisting of approximately 364 acres generally
situated at the corner of FM 3405 and CR 289 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the history of the item.
Mayor Schroeder opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. to continue until the March 9, 2021
Council meeting.
Motion by Pitts to continue this public hearing to the March 9th City Council meeting, second
by Hood.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
O. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
approximately 7.059 acres out of the J. Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 545, William Addison
Survey, Abstract No. 21, and the F.A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295, from the Local
Commercial (C-1) zoning district to the Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) zoning district, for
the property generally located northeast of the intersection of FM 1460 and Westinghouse Rd
-- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
This item was postponed at the request of the applicant.
Motion by Pitts to postpone this item to the March 9, 2021 City Council meeting, second by
Gonzalez.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
P. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
approximately 85.734 acres out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13, and the John
Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) district with a base district of Business Park (BP) for the property
generally located at 2250 N IH 35 -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, AICP, Current Planning
Manager
Davila -Quintero presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Zoning
Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Regional Center (RC) explanation,
land use ratios for RC, PUD explanation, and General Commercial uses by right, with
limitations, and with a SUP noting that some uses have been removed. She explained the
Business/Industrial park uses by right, with limitations, and with SUP including some uses
that have been removed. Davila -Quintero explained the PUD standards for building design,
landscaping, and screening and stormwater. She noted the application complies, partially
complies, or does not comply with UDC Section 3.06.030 and Section 3.06.040 approval
criteria. Davila -Quintero reviewed 2030 Plan policies and noted that at the February 22, 2021
special meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request
(5-0).
Davila -Quintero read the caption.
General discussion about the Planning and Zoning Commission vote; how the application
could comply in areas where it didn't, and need for the applicant to use the PUD designation.
Sal Perdomo, applicant, address the Council regarding questions raised by the Council and
general aspects of the project.
Mayor Schroeder opened the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
The following speakers addressed the Council via Zoom:
Ben Wisher who lives near the property expressed his concerns about the project.
Mayor Schroeder closed the Public Hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Motion by Pitts, second by Hood.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Q. Consideration and possible action to approve an "Interim Acquisition and Reimbursement
Agreement" between the City and Westinghouse77, LP pertaining to the Parks at Westhaven
Public Improvement District -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Reed presented and reviewed the work done to date on the project, the general development
concept, and the next steps.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalcz - Ycs
Approved 7-0.
R. Consideration and possible action to approve payment for the 2021 Annual TCEQ Permit
renewal fees for the water system, water treatment plants, and wastewater treatment plants
in the amount of $120,885.20 -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
Mayor Schroeder applauded Solomon's efforts during the storm the previous the week.
Solomon presented the item and read the caption. She noted that the fees are for all City
plants and Council approval was needed due to the amount for the total cost of fees.
Motion by Pitts, second by Hood.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
S. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution abandoning a drainage easement
and a public utility easement, across approximately 11.84 acres now known as Parkside
Crossing Townhomes and as described in Documents 2019097116 and 2019097117,
respectively, of the Official Public Records of Williamson County, Texas; and, to authorize the
Mayor to execute all necessary documents -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
Baird presented the item and provided a site illustration and explanation of the easement.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
T. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately
92.612 acres out of the in the W. Stubblefield Survey from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district
to the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district, for the property generally located 4250
University Ave. -- Sofia Nelson, 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
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
U. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 2.43 acres out of
the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, from the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district
to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property generally located at 1010
Clay Street -- Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager
Davila -Quintero presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the first
reading.
Davila -Quintero read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Gonzalez.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
V. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately
92.612 acres out of the in the W. Stubblefield Survey from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district
to the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district, for the property generally located 4250
University Ave. -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
This item is a duplicate of Item T and was not taken up for consideration for a second time.
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.
W. Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which
the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items
- Litigation Update
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- CTSUD Building
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update
Sec. 551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Rivery TIRZ Update
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- Evaluation process for City Secretary, City Attorney, and City Manager relating to overall
timeline and approach -- Tadd Phillips
Adjournment
Motion by Hood, second by Fought.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
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