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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 02.21.2021 CC-SNotice of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas J The Georgetown City Council will meet on Sunday, February 21, 2020 atf:00 PM at the Council Chambers at 510 West 91h St., Georgetown, Texas. 2OZA 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 2:00 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. Hood joined during item A. Legislative Regular Session A. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the Disaster Declaration signed February 14, 2021 and consenting to its continuation for a period of more than seven days -- Jackson Daly, Community Services Director Daly presented the item and noted that on February 14, 2021, Mayor Josh Schroeder, acting in accordance with authority granted to him under Section 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code and the City's Home Rule Charter, declared a local state of disaster for the City due to concerns related to the severe winter weather conditions and the occurrence and imminent threat of widespread and severe damage, injury, and/or loss of life and property. He continued that section 418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code provides that such a declaration of disaster may not be continued for a period of more than seven days exception with the consent of the City Council, and at this time, the conditions necessitating the disaster declaration will continue to exist for a period of more than seven days. Daly stated that the attached Resolution would ratify the Mayor's local disaster declaration and extend it until March 23, 2021 unless ended before then by the Mayor or further City Council action. He then noted what could be done under a declared disaster, adding that under state law, the Mayor is designated as the Emergency Management Director for the city and generally speaking, the Mayor has the same powers as the governor just scaled to a local level. Daly stated in other words, the Mayor has the power to: evacuate all or part of the population of an area of the city that has been stricken or is threatened if necessary for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation, response, or recovery effort; prescribe routes, modes of transportation, and destinations in connection with an evacuation; control ingress and egress to and from a disaster area and the movement of persons and the occupancy of premises in the area; suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, or combustibles; establish curfews and blockades; implement other security measures necessary to protect life and secure property; and suspend deadlines imposed by city ordinances. He noted that the disaster declaration ensures the can be eligible for certain reimbursements, reassign personnel and resources, and seek assistance from State. Daly provided the following additional information: more details will be provided at Tuesday's City Council workshop on February 23, 2021; and encourage people to connect with us at Georgetown.org, on social media, and to register or update their information at W arnCentralTex as. org. Fought asked if a release of funds is needed at this time. Daly responded no, just the declaration extended. Gonzalez asked if on Tuesday staff could possibly explain the relationship with other power providers. David Morgan, City Manager responded that staff could do that, and will do an after action debrief. He added that staff has a need to document related expenditures. Calixtro asked if there were any more vouchers available. Morgan responded that those are being coordinated through the County. He added that if anyone is in an unsafe situation, they should call 911 to get assistance. Jonrowe asked about notifications available via reverse 911. Daly responded warncentraltexas.org is operated by CAPCOG and citizens can register for various types of notifications. Jonrowe stated that she was getting a lot of questions about what the utility bills will look like, and she would like to provide a breakdown of what is included in the bill. Morgan responded that staff had put more information online. He added the City's rates are set by ordinance and utility bills will be reflective of usage. Morgan stated that the City will work through financial impacts of the store. Jonrowe wanted staff to know about misinformation that is being spread through social media. Morgan responded that staff would do their best to quell rumors. The following speaker participated via Zoom: Phil Brown asked why the City was extending the emergency declaration until the end of March and not as needed. He then asked what the associate implications were for businesses that use water for their business operations such as car washes. Motion to by Fought, second by Gonzalez. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 7-0. Gonzalez asked that staff provide information to Mr. Brown. Morgan responded that staff will follow-up and the water restriction in place should be lifted within the next few days. Adjournment Motion to by Hood, second by Jonrowe. Calixtro - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes Jonrowe - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 7-0. Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 2:18 p.m. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on-An6\ 771 07_ 11 /1 Date 1os cliroede , ayor Attest: CV'Secretary