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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 07.27.2021 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, July 27, 2021 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 27, 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 6:01 p.m. The following Council Members were in attendance: Mayor Josh Schroeder; Amanda Parr, Council Member District 1; Shawn Hood, Council Member District 2; Mike Triggs, Council Member District 3; Steve Fought, Council Member District 4; and Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District 7. Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5 was absent, and District 6 is vacant. A quorum of Council Members was present in Council Chambers 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 - Recognition of Grover Trytten's 100th Birthday Announcements Action from Executive Session Motion by Fought that the City retain the legal services of Trish Erlinger Carls to represent the City in all proceedings involving the application filed by Aqua Texas, Inc. with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 21116 for the provision of retail sewer service in Williamson County, Texas (PUD Docket No. 52197), and that City Council authorize the filing of a motion to intervene and request for contested case hearing on the application, and authorize the City's legal representatives to participate in a contested case hearing and all related proceeding on the application, second by Gonzalez. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). Public Wishing to Address Council On a subject that is hosted 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. 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@georgetown.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. Forwarded from the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District Board (GVPID): Consideration and possible action to approve deviation from the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standard blue color for street name signs to brown signs with white lettering -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director D. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve tree pruning and removal service contracts with Legacy Arbor Care of Cedar Park, TX and Tree Amigos, LLC of Cedar Park, TX in a total annual amount not to exceed $300,000.00 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director E. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve of a Buy Board purchase of a pavilion through the Playwell Group, Inc. of Boerne, Texas in the amount of $54,879.34 to be constructed at Garey Park -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director F. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve a Buy Board contract for construction of a pavilion through Playworks, Inc. of Boerne, Texas in the amount of $78,873.34 to be constructed at Garey Park -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director G. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to authorize the application for the Airport Coronavirus Relief Grant Program (ACRGP) under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental appropriation Act (CRRSA) Act Funding of $57,162.00, split between Airport O&M and Air Traffic Control Tower through U.S. Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for eligible purposes at the airport and airport control tower -- Joseph A. Carney C.M. Airport Manager and Eric Johnson, Public Works Director H. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board (GEUAB): Consideration and possible action to approve costs involving a joint project with Pedernales Electric Cooperative to provide backfeed capabilities to the Hillwood Development area in the amount of $128,577.53 -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations Manager and Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities I. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board (GEUAB): Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with BryComm, an Austin, TX based infrastructure contractor, consisting of relocation of the City's fiber lines in compliance with TXDOT's 1-35 Frontage Road Extension Project not to exceed $80,000.00 and is 100% refundable by TXDOT -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations Manager and Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities J. Forwarded from the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with DecorIQ for the leasing, installation, and maintenance of the 2021 holiday lights, the installation and maintenance of the building cornice lights, and the installation and removal of the holiday wreaths and tree through the Buyboard Contract #562-18 in the amount not to exceed $115,171.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director, Trish Long, Facilities Manager, and Cari Miller, Tourism Manager K. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution releasing and abandoning a portion of Utility Access Easement to H4 Georgetown LP; and, to authorize the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager L. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution releasing and abandoning a portion of Utility Access Easement to H4 Georgetown Phase I LP; and, to authorize the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager M. Consideration and possible action to approve an Amendment to a Drainage Utility Easement with Horizontal Westinghouse LP; and, to authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment document -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager N. Consideration and Possible action to approve a license for the encroachment of private drainage infrastructure and facilities in the right of way of Mays Street and Various City easements; and, to authorize the Planning Director to execute the license -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager O. Consideration and possible action to allow the City Manager to pursue an Interlocal Agreement with Cap Metro and CARTS for Paratransit only service -- Will Parrish, Transportation Planning Coordinator P. Consideration and possible action to approve a Transportation Improvements Agreement for Titan Gateway 35, LLC -- Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director and Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director Motion by Fought to approved entire consent agenda as presented, second by Gonzalez. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). Legislative Regular Agenda Q. Consideration and possible action to direct City Staff to initiate a City initiated rezoning to amend a Planned Unit Development District (PUD) for the Shadow Canyon/Riverview Development, generally located at 2675 University Ave, to remove a private/HOA trail from Exhibit D PUD - Open Space Plan, and Paragraph F of the PUD document as requested by the adjacent homeowners -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director Nelson presented and reviewed the Location Map, the open space plan, and what the next steps will be if this item is approved. Derek Pampe, developer for the project reviewed the current proposed mulch trail and suggested alternative. Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. Heather Arnold, who represents 24 homeowners, stated that she supports removal of the trail, and noted her concerns with the trail and citizen engagement process. Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. Motion by Parr to approve the item as presented, second by Hood. Parr - Yes Hood - No Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 4-1 (Hood against, Pitts absent, and District 6 vacant). R. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning designation of Low Density Multifamily (MF-1) of an approximate 10.00 acre tract of land situated in William Addison Survey Abstract No. 21, generally located at 200 Hillvue Rd -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) explanation, land use ratios for MDN, transitions for MDN, Zoning Map, Low Density Multifamily (MF- 1) explanation, dimensional standards between MF-1 and RS, and what is permitted in MF-1 by right, with limitations, and with a SUP. He added that the application complies or partially complies with all aspects of the UDC Section 3.06.030 approval criteria. Waggoner stated that public notifications were sent to 74 property owners within the 300-foot buffer and notice placed in the Williamson County Sun Newspaper on June 20th, 2021. He continued that one sign was posted on the property and to date, staff has not received any public comments. Waggoner added that at their July 6, 2021 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (7-0). He then provided the tentative schedule. Waggoner read the caption Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. David Lageson, Michael Lund, Louis Austin, and Blake Laster addressed the Council related to their concerns with facilities being used by people outside the neighborhood that don't pay for them; the increase in traffic and strain on the roads; privacy; and the change in property use. Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Motion by Gonzalez to deny the item as presented, second by Triggs. Gonzalez noted the usage of private property, and that more density is not ideal. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Motion to deny the item passes 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). S. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ordering a Special Election for the election of City Council District 6 member to fill a vacancy, and to be held on November 2, 2021, ordering a run-off election, if necessary, and establishing procedures for said election - - Robyn Densmore, City Secretary Densmore presented and noted that this is a routine item needed to formally call the Special Election to fill a vacancy in District 6 to be held on November 2, 2021. Council had no comments or questions. Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Parr. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). T. First Reading of an Ordinance ordering an Election to be held on November 2, 2021, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City, certain proposed amendments to the City Charter -- Skye Masson, City Attorney Masson presented the item and noted that this was the first reading of the Ordinance needed to put the Charter amendments on the ballot and the attached presentation showed the proposed ballot language. Masson read the caption. General discussion among Council and staff related to the process for making changes to language between first and second readings. Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Gonzalez. Parr - Yes Hood - yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). U. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending and restating the Cooperative Agreement between Williamson County and participating member governments of the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) -- Jackson Daly, Community Services Director Daly presented and provided a background on the WCCHD and noted that the proposed amendment will change the make-up of the heath district's board and allow city managers to serve on the board. He added that other member governments are expected to take similar action. Daly read the caption. Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by Fought. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). V. Discussion and possible action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with participating member governments of the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) for the purpose of evaluating services and structure of the health district -- Jackson Daly, Community Services Director Daly presented the item and provided a background of the WCCHD and noted that the MOU will provide direction to the health district board; ensure the health district is best prepared to meet public demands; and parse out function of the district deemed essential public health services. Daly read the caption. Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by Fought. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). W. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution for updates to Electric Line Extension and Electric Meter Connect Policy -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations Manager and Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities Westbrook presented and provided a summary of work done to date, material cost analysis, and proposed changes. Hood asked about the review period for fee per dwelling unit. Westbrook responded that the language is for a minimum of annually but can be done more often. Hood then asked about what happens if material costs go down. Westbrook responded that the fees are only intended to cover the City's costs and could be lowered if needed. Westbrook read the caption. Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Hood. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). X. Public hearing regarding the taking of approximately 0.015 acres of parkland along Whisper Creek Drive, being a part of the parkland in the Final Plat of the Shadow Canyon Collector Road and Parkland, for the extension of a wastewater line, and in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager Baird presented the item and reviewed the background information, line in relation to park boundaries, alternative alignments, existing routes, and protection of the park. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed public hearing at 7:07 p.m. as there were no speakers. Baird read the caption. Motion by Fought to move the Council make a finding of no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of a portion of the public parkland located on Lot 53, Block B, Final Plat of the Shadow Canyon Collector Road and Park, for the extension of a wastewater line, second by Triggs. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). Y. 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 2211 Westinghouse Road -- 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 Gonzalez to approve the item as presented, second by Triggs. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). Z. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 49.31 acres out of the John Berry Survey, Abstract No 51, from the Agriculture (AG) and Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning districts to a Planned Unit Development District (PUD) with a base zoning of General Commercial (C-3) zoning district and High Density Multi - Family (MF-2) zoning district for the property generally located at 2800 N IH 35 -- 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 Gonzalez to approve the item as presented, second by Fought. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). AA Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines -- Britin Bostick, Downtown and Historic Planner Bostick presented the item and reviewed the work done to date. Bostick read the caption. Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by Parr. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). AB Second Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions (Strength of Force) for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Tadd Phillips, Director of Human Resources Phillips presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading. Phillips read the caption. Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by Fought. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). AC Discussion and possible action related to professional services for the 2021 Redistricting process -- Mayor Josh Schroeder Schroeder introduced the item and then Masson presented and provided background on the redistricting process, a redistricting overview, required professional services, and needed council direction. She noted that Council can continue to work with Bickerstaff who has done the previous redistricting work for the City or a Request for Qualification (RFQ) can be issued. General discussion among Council and staff regarding if Council is using the best partner; communication during the process; the need to have the process be expeditious; use of appropriate software; next steps for developing an RFQ; and who will review the RFQ. Motion by Hood to direct staff to issue an RFQ for legal professional services for the 2021 redistricting process and bring qualifications back to Council, second by Gonzalez. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 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. AD 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 - Application of Aqua Texas, Inc. to the Public Utility Commission to Amend CCN No. 21116 (PUC Docket No. 52197) Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - Block 27, property located near the corner of 61h Street and Austin Avenue - Scenic Drive Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update Adjournment Motion by Parr to adjourn, second by Fought. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Absent District 6 - Vacant Gonzalez - Yes Approved 5-0 (Pitts absent and District 6 vacant). Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on O Date l Josh Sc . oeder, Ma �sn`r Attest: City cr!etary