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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 03.23.2021 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Prior to calling the meeting to order an invocation will be performed. The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 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 6:12 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; and Rachael Jonrowe, Council Member District 6. Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District 7 was absent. 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 Comments from the Mayor Announcements Action from Executive Session Motion by Pitts to authorize City Staff to negotiate contracts for the purchase of real property rights on Parcels 4 and 14 of the Berry Creek Interceptor Project, Phases 1-3, on the terms discussed in Executive Session; and to authorize the Mayor to execute those contracts and all other documents necessary to execute said purchases, second by Fought. Calixtro — Yes Hood — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts — Yes Jonrowe — Yes Gonzalez — Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). Motion by Pitts to authorize a settlement with Robert D. Hughes, Nancy F. Hughes, and the Robert and Nancy Hughes Family Trust related to the Pastor GST overflows, on the terms discussed in Executive Session, second by Triggs. Calixtro — Yes Hood — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts — Yes Jonrowe — Yes Gonzalez — Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). Motion by Pitts to appoint Caroline Stewart as Assistant City Attorney to begin on or before May 10, 2021, second by Fought. Calixtro — Yes Hood — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts — Yes Jonrowe — Yes Gonzalez — Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). Motion by Pitts to approve a 2% merit increase, a $650 lump sum merit, and 10% market increase in Robyn Densmore's annual salary as City Secretary effective May 10, 2021, second by Triggs. Calixtro — Yes Hood — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). Public Wishing to Address Council On a subject that is posted on this a&enda: 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 gL eorgetown.org. 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 March 9, 2021 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary D. Consideration and possible action to appoint Michael Price as an alternate for the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Josh Schroeder E. Consideration and possible action to appoint Kris Kasper to the Council Compensation Committee to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Josh Schroeder F. Consideration and possible action to authorize the grant of a water line and wastewater line easement across City property known as the MoKan Corridor to the City of Round Rock -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager G. Consideration and possible action to approve the submission of the application to Williamson County to request 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding -- Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator H. Consideration and 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 December 30, 2020 -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve a contract to GreenPlay, LLC of Louisville, Colorado for planning services to update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan including developing a Cost Recovery Plan and Policy in the amount of $229,998.00 -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order KPA-21-001 with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP of Georgetown, Texas, for professional services related to the 2020 EARZ Wastewater Rehabilitation in the not to exceed amount of $378,650.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director K. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Choice Builders, LLC of Temple, Texas all parts for the construction of the FY20 Rock Street and Downtown ADA Improvements project in the amount of $964,975.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director L. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Austin Traffic Signal Construction Co., Inc., of Austin, TX for the Westinghouse Road at Scenic Lake Drive Signal Improvements project, in the amount of $256,418.60 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director M. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to approve the award for the SE Inner Loop and Rockride Lane Intersection Safety Enhancements to EAR Telecommunications LLC (EARTC) of Manor, Texas in the total amount of $345,014.35 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director N. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Board (GEUB): Consideration and possible action to approve Credit System International, Inc as the third - party collection agency for Utility Customer Care delinquent accounts through September 30, 2022 in the amount of $100,000.00 -- Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director O. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Stryker Power Load System from Stryker Corporation for a total cost not to exceed $125,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief P. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of emergency medical supplies from Bound Tree using the Buy Board Contract #610-20 at a cost not to exceed $160,000.00 for the remainder of fiscal year 2020-2021 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief Q. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of emergency medical supplies from Henry Schein, Inc. through Choice Partners Cooperative; Contract #19-035KD-01 at a cost not to exceed $90,000.00 for the remainder of fiscal year 2020-2021 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief R. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of emergency medical supplies from McKesson Medical using the Sourcewell Purchasing Agreement Contract #061417-MML at a cost not to exceed $110,000.00 for the remainder of fiscal year 2020-2021 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief S. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Discussion and possible recommendation to approve the purchase of Motorola radio equipment from Motorola Solutions using H-GAC Contract #RA05-18 at a cost not to exceed $363,278.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Fought. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). Legislative Regular Agenda T. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Georgetown, Texas amending Sec. 2.28.210 "Assignment Pay" for certain assignments within the Fire Department -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief David Morgan, City Manager, asked that the item be pulled to be discussed at a future meeting. No action was taken on this item. U. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone an approximately 0.13-acre tract of land out of the Clement Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558, also being known as a tract out of Block 65, Lost Addition, an unrecorded subdivision, from the from the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district to the Mixed - Use Downtown (MU-DT) zoning district, for the property generally located at 1103 Rock St. - - Sofia Nelson, Planning Director Mayor Schroeder recused himself from this item. Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Zoning Map, Special Area (SA) explanation, Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) explanation, MU-DT uses by right, permitted with limitations and permitted with a SUP, and that the application complies in all areas of the UDC Section 3.06.030 approval criteria. She noted that public notifications were sent to 33 property owners within the 300-foot buffer with notice placed in Williamson County Sun Newspaper on March 7, 2021 and signs posted on the property. Nelson stated that to date, staff has received zero written comments in favor and zero written comments opposed. She added that at their March 2 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (4-0). Nelson read the caption. Mayor Pro Tern Pitts opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m. as there were no speakers. Jonrowe asked about the minutes from HARC demolition committee and that they be made available online. Robyn Densmore, City Secretary, responded that she will check with staff to make sure they are made available soon. Motion by Hood to approve the request for rezoning as presented, second by Fought. Jonrowe noted that she in favor of rezoning and that she knew the owner of the home. She added that she is trying to prevent losing homes like this in the future. Calixtro — Yes Hood — Yes Triggs — Yes Fought — Yes Pitts — Yes Jonrowe — Yes Gonzalez — Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). V. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Historic Landmark Designation for the site and building located on approximately 0.1899 acres situated in the Barney C. Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, for the property generally located at 1208 Westinghouse Road -- Britin Bostick, Historic and Downtown Planner Bostick presented the item and reviewed the Local Historic Landmark Designation explanation, Location Map, Aerial Map, Zoning Map, and historical photos of the Johnson House. She stated that the request complies with three out of the five possible areas of the UDC Section 3.06.060 approval criteria, and it only needs to comply with one. Bostick noted that public notification was provided to 19 property owners within the 300-foot buffer, notice was placed in Williamson County Sun Newspaper on March 7, 2021, and signs were posted on the property. She added that to date, staff has received one written comment in favor and zero written comments opposed. Bostick noted that at their March 11, 2021 meeting, the Historic and Architectural Review Commission recommended approval of the request (5-0). Bostick read the caption. Discussion between Jonrowe and Bostick related to type of local protections by achieving landmark status, possibility of commercial use for the property, and that the anticipated developer will be investing in the improvements. Charles Johnson, current owner of the property, discussed his love for the home, his many family memories, and that he would love to see it taken care of in the future. Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. Brad Walters, applicant on the project working with Mr. Johnson, stated that he is excited to work on the project and preserve the property. Mayor Schroeder closed public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Motion by Fought to approve the designation as presented, second by Hood. Jonrowe noted that Items T and U are a good compare and contrast on what can be done with a historic home. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). W. Consideration and possible action on a request for reapplication within a 12 month period for a zoning change denied by the City Council located at 2800 N. IH-35 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Zoning Map, and UDC Requirements for Section 3.02.050 related to the limits on reapplication. Rajeev Puri, applicant, noted the concerns he heard from Council related to having too much multi -family. He added that Council would like commercial at same time as multi -family, but that is not possible, so they are working to restrict the density and will add performance clauses in their agreement. Puri also noted the topography of the property and how it makes developing it a challenge. Nelson read the caption. Motion by Pitts to approve the request for reapplication, second by Jonrowe. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). X. Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an "Ordinance authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation, Taxable Series 2021; Levying an ad valorem tax and pledging certain surplus revenues in support of the contractual obligation; awarding the sale of the contractual obligation; and authorizing other matters related to the issuance of the contractual obligation" -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director Wallace presented the item and noted that it was related to the winter storm impact on energy costs and provided the reasons to debt finance. She noted the bid specifications and that staff received bids from four banks with 11 bids total based on a 10-year term with different interest rates, call options (ability to refund or refinance at a later date), fees, and other legal requirements. Wallace provided the top bid results with three responses from Wells Fargo and three from Chase. She stated that the staff recommendation is to proceed with Wells Fargo (Bid #2) with 1.73% interest rate which is a lower interest rate that will lead to $2 million in savings over next comparable bid and has a 5-year call option. Wallace read the caption. General discussion among Council, staff, and bond council related to differences in top responses, fiscal and budgetary policy, the desire to have this bond resolved as quickly as possible, preliminary credit approvals, how Standard and Poors is involved in the process, affect of the loan on the City's bond rating, how this will affect the City's net position for Electric, and how the proposed bond will not effect utility customer's current rates. Motion by Pitts to move forward with the staff recommendation, second by Fought. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). Y. Consideration and possible action to accept or reject a waterline easement from CGG, Holdings, LP for the relocation of a City waterline in connection with the expansion of the 183-A -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager Baird presented the item and noted the location of the easement. He noted that this is needed related to improvement along Highway 183-A. Baird read the caption. Motion by Pitts to accept the waterline easement from CGG, Holdings, LP for the relocation of a City waterline in connection with the expansion of the 183-A, second by Hood. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). Z. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances approving the Transportation Impact Fee Study and adopting Transportation Impact Fees -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director Wright presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading. Wright read the caption. Motion by Pitts to approve the Ordinance at second reading, second by Hood. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - No Gonzalez - Absent Approved 5-1(Jonrowe against and Gonzalez absent). AA Second Reading of an Ordinance Approving the Service And Assessment Plan for the Parks At Westhaven Public Improvement District (the "District"); Levying Special Assessments and Establishing a Lien Against Property within the District; Approving an Assessment Roll; and Approving a "Construction, Financing, and Reimbursement Agreement" and a "Landowner Agreement" between the Owner of the Property in the District and the City -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager Reed presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the first reading. Reed read the caption. Motion by Pitts to approve the Ordinance at second reading, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). AB Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 1.46 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey, Abstract No. 235, from the Industrial (IN) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property generally located at 2320 N Austin Ave -- 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 to approve the Ordinance at second reading, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). AC Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 11.572 acres out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13, from the Agriculture (AG) district to the Industrial (IN) district for the property generally located at 4045 Airport Rd, northeast of the intersection of Airport Road and Halmar Cove -- 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 to approve the Ordinance at second reading, second by Triggs. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). AD Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone an approximately 0.19-acre tract of land, being the south part of Lot 2 and north part of Lot 3, Block 26, Glasscock Addition, from the from the Office (OF) zoning district, for the property generally located at 1006 Ash Street -- 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 to approve the Ordinance at second reading, second by Hood. Calixtro - No Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - No Gonzalez - Absent Approved 4-2 (Jonrowe and Calixtro against, Gonzalez absent). AE Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 5.142 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, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the first reading. Nelson read the caption. Pitts stated that he will not make a motion. He added that he voted against this at the first reading and will vote against it again. Motion by Jonrowe to approve the Ordinance at second reading, second by Fought. Calixtro - No Hood - Yes Triggs - No Fought - Yes Pitts - No Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Mayor Schroder - No Fails 3-4 (Pitts, Triggs, Calixtro, and Mayor Schroeder against; Jonrowe, Fought, and Hood for; and Gonzalez absent). AF Second Reading of an Ordinance approving 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 noted that there have been no changes since the first reading Nelson read the caption. Motion by Hood to approve the Ordinance at second reading, second by Pitts. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). 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. AG 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 - Hughes Claim Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - GREX Water Well - Berry Creek Interceptor 1-3, Parcels 4 and 14 Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project Access Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters - City Secretary - City Attorney - Approval of appointment of Assistant City Attorney Adjournment Motion by Hood to adjourn, second by Fought. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Absent Approved 6-0 (Gonzalez absent). Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on ki, L L� Date Attest: City . ecretary