HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.14.2021 CC-R
Meeting Minutes of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Prior to calling the meeting to order, an invocation was performed by Ryan Hanson with Grace
Bible Church.
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM at City
Council Chambers located at 510 West 9th Street.
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Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:10 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; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5; and Tommy Gonzalez, Council
Member District 7. 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
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Pitts to approve a settlement in lieu of condemnation with the Estate of Anna
M. Dodge for the acquisition of easements necessary for the construction of the Berry Creek
Interceptor project, parcel 4, on the terms discussed in executive session, and to authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, second by Fought.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
Motion by Pitts to approve a settlement in lieu of condemnation with Ronnie and Bonnie
Russell for the acquisition of an easement necessary for the construction of the Berry Creek
Interceptor project, parcel 8, on the terms discussed in executive session, and to authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, second by Fought.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 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@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. Consideration and possible action to approve a mural easement amendment with Ken A.
Gusnowski and Linda K. Gusnowski for a portion of BLOCK 41, Lot 7-8 in the City of
Georgetown, and located at 215 W 8th St, for the expansion of the original artwork and
placement of additional public art -- Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator and Kim
Mcauliffe, Downtown Development Manager
D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Facility Use Agreement with GTX Swim,
LLC for use of Williams Drive Pool, Village Pool, and the Recreation Center Indoor Pool -
- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Facility Use Agreement with Georgetown
Summer Swim Association for use of Williams Drive Pool, Village Pool, and the Recreation
Center Indoor Pool -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
F. Consideration and possible action to approve a Facility Use Agreement with Texas Gold
Swimming for use of Williams Drive Pool, Village Pool, and the Recreation Center Indoor
Pool -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
G. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Georgetown
Independent School District for use of Williams Drive Pool, Village Pool, Recreation Center
Indoor Pool, and the Recreation Center Event Room -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and
Recreation Director
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the City of
Georgetown to participate in an interlocal agreement with the City of Garland, Texas for
the purpose of participating in an Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative Program -- Ed O’Neal,
Support Services Manager
I. Acceptance of 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 ended June 30, 2021 -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
J. Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to approve the proposed fiscal
year 2022 Budget for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) --
Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
K. Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action regarding the Administrative Services Contract between
the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
(GEDCO) for the 2022 fiscal year -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
L. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to approve the proposed fiscal
year 2022 Budget for the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) -
- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
M. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action regarding the Administrative Services Contract between
the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
(GTEC) for the 2022 fiscal year -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
N. Forwarded from the General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the second renewal with V-Quest to provide
office supplies and services for an annual not to exceed amount of $95,000.00 and to
delegate authority to City Manager to execute three additional one year renewals with V-
Quest with an annual not to exceed amount of $95,000.00 and to ratify $2,434.00 of previous
expenditures with V-Quest -- Leah Neal, Purchasing
O. Forwarded from the General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a one-year renewal with Weaver and Tidwell
LLP to conduct the external independent audit of the City of Georgetown’s annual
financial statements -- Elaine Wilson, Assistant Finance Director
P. Forwarded from the General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution awarding contracts for self-
funded medical & prescription program administration services, employee vision service,
and employee voluntary life and accidental death & dismemberment services, and
authorizing the City Manager to enter such contracts on behalf of the City -- Tadd Phillips,
Human Resources & Organizational Development Director
Q. Forwarded from the General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to recommend approve a Resolution updating medical
and dental premiums for the 2022 plan year -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources &
Organizational Development Director
R. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) from Heat Safety Equipment for a total cost not to exceed $870,000.00
for the fiscal year 2020-2021 and to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the
agreement for up three additional one year terms on the same terms and conditions for a
total not to exceed of $200,000 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
S. Forwarded from General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a three-year agreement with Presidio
Networked Solutions Group, LLC for Cisco WebEx Cloud Call Center Software and
Support Services for a total 3-year cost of $187,533.52 -- Leticia Zavala Jones, Customer
Care Director
T. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board (GEUAB):
Consideration and possible action to award the Tree Trimming and Vegetation
Management Contract to Townsend Tree Service LLC. of Muncie, Indiana, in the estimated
amount not to exceed of $300,000.00 -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations Manager
U. Forwarded from General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a five-year agreement with Milsoft Utility
Solutions Inc. for Hosted Cloud IVR Services for a total 5-year cost of $178,000.00 -- Greg
Berglund, Assistant IT Director
V. Consideration and possible action to approve the Automatic Aid Agreement between
Emergency Services Districts of Travis and Williamson Counties -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
W. Consideration and possible action to approve the First Amendment to the Inter-Local
Agreement (ILA) for Fire Protection and Emergency Services between the City of
Georgetown, TX and Williamson County Emergency Services District #8 -- John Sullivan,
Fire Chief
X. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for
Water Supply Facilities, including a Partial Assignment of Easement for Water Facilities,
with Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District, for the Parkside Waterline project, and to
authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City
Attorney; Wes Wright, Systems Engineering Director
Y. Consideration and possible action to approve six license agreements with Berry Creek
(Georgetown) ASLI IX, LLC, for the placement of landscaping and trees withing the right-
of-way of BCH Way, a public right-of-way within Phase 1A of the Berry Creek Highlands
subdivision, and to authorize the Planning Director to execute the same -- Jim
Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
Z. Consideration and possible action to approve a one-year renewal of the Master Service
Agreement with LJA Engineering, 21-0046-GS, for right-of-way acquisition and relocation
services, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the same -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant
City Attorney
AA Consideration and possible action on a resolution adopting an Interlocal Agreement with
Capitol Metro to provide Paratransit Service to the City of Georgetown in Fiscal Year 2022
-- Will Parrish, Transportation Planning Coordinator
AB Consideration and possible action to approve Contract No. 21-0115-MSA, a Master Service
Agreement with Kasberg Patrick and Associates, LP, of Georgetown, Texas for
professional services -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
AC Consideration and possible action to approve Contract No. 21-0114-MSA, a Master Service
Agreement with Steger Bizzell Engineering, Inc. of Georgetown, Texas for professional
services -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
AD Consideration and possible action to approve Contract No. 21-0113-MSA, a Master Service
Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., of Austin, Texas for professional services --
Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
AE Consideration and possible action on a First Amendment to Task Order KPA-20-010 for
New Development Plan Review professional engineering services with Kasberg Patrick
and Associates, LP, of Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $125,000.00 -- Wesley Wright,
PE, Systems Engineering Director
AF Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order RPS-22-001 with RPS
Infrastructure, Inc., of Austin, TX in the amount of $200,000.00 for New Development
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) reviews -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
Mayor Schroeder recused himself for the approving of the Consent Agenda due to a
Conflict of Interest on Item G. Mayor Pro Tem Pitts led the approval of the Consent
Agenda.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Fought to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
Legislative Regular Agenda
AG Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement for enforcement of workforce
housing development standards between the City of Georgetown and KCG Saddlecreek,
LP for ARCO Apartments -- Susan Watkins, Neighborhood and Housing Program
Manager
Watkins presented Items AG and AH together and reviewed the project summary;
Concept Plan image; Aerial Map; site plan; UDC Section 6.07.040 related to Workforce
Housing Development; area median income for Williamson County; the Workforce
Housing Agreement; and approval schedule.
Discussion among Council and staff related to the 10-year term of the agreement. Skye
Masson, City Attorney, noted that this document is not the same as a zoning document,
but is just guaranteeing the allocation of workforce housing. Continued discussion
regarding height of proposed buildings; enforcement mechanism; and factors for the
surety amount. David Morgan, City Manager, explained where the funds could be used.
Ina Spokas, developer, addressed the Council related to meeting the concerns of nearby
neighbors; ability to provide needed density; and how this agreement is the only
mechanism in the code that allows providing buildings of multiple heights.
General discussion between Spokas and Council related to if senior housing was pursued;
how nearby residents preferred two-story; and estimated price point for the units.
Motion by Pitts, second by Hood to approve item as presented.
Gonzalez noted positives of the project, but that he didn’t like the precedent set by this
agreement and the Council. may have to review this process for future agreements. He
added that he will not be supporting the item.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – No
Fought – No
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – No
Mayor Schroeder – Yes
Approved 4-3 (Triggs, Fought, and Gonzalez against, and District 6 vacant).
AH Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement for enforcement of workforce
housing development standards between the City of Georgetown and KCG Saddlecreek,
LP for PILARE Apartments -- Susan Watkins, Neighborhood and Housing Program
Manager
Watkins presented Items AG and AH together.
Motion by Pitts, second by Hood to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – No
Fought – No
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – No
Mayor Schroeder – Yes
Approved 4-3 (Triggs, Fought, and Gonzalez against, and District 6 vacant).
AI Public Hearing on the proposed FY2022 Annual Budget -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director presented the item and reviewed budget
themes; outreach; total budget; major expense categories; budget revenue assumptions;
Property Tax revenue for FY2022; property valuations; a summary of new staffing by fund;
where the money comes from and goes to in the general fund; FY2022 general fund
expenses; FY2022 general fund new expense highlights; and general fund changes since
August 10, 2021 including EMS expenses prompted staff review of new personnel budget
model built in Adaptive, discovered configuration error in the model with step increases
and fixed the error, reduced fire, EMS, police cost center expenses by about $500,000 total,
shifting $500,000 to General Government Contracts cost center to increase public safety
placeholder budget programs for over hire staffing scenarios, and anticipated vacancies in
police, over hire will allow flexibility to maintain continuity of services. He then reviewed
the Electric Fund FY2022 budget; the Water Fund FY2022 budget; budget summary; budget
calendar; and future public outreach.
Mayor Schroder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Motion by Pitts to close the public hearing, second by Gonzalez.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
The public hearing was closed at 6:47 p.m.
AJ Public Hearing on the proposed 2021 Property Tax Rate used for the FY2022 Annual
Budget -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Parras presented the item.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.
Mayor Schroeder noted that the City Council will vote to adopt the tax rate on first reading
tonight, September 14, 2021 at the City Council Chambers at 510 West 9th Street,
Georgetown, Texas; and on second reading at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at
the City Council Chambers at 510 West 9th Street, Georgetown, Texas.
Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m.
No action was required for this item.
AK First Reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021, and ending September 30, 2022 -- Leigh Wallace,
Finance Director
Parras presented the item and read the ordinance caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – No
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 5-1 (Triggs apposed and District 6 vacant).
AL Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the property tax
increase included in the 2022 Annual Budget and acknowledging that the 2021 tax rate will
raise more revenue from property taxes than the previous year -- Leigh Wallace, Finance
Director
Parras presented the item and read the caption.
Motion by Pitts to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget,
second by Gonzalez.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AM First Reading of an ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year
2021 -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Parras presented the item and read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Pitts to adopt the property tax rate of 40.1 cents per $100 of assessed valuation
for the tax year 2021, second by Gonzalez.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AN First Reading of an ordinance amending § 2.08.010. "Administrative Divisions and
Departments" of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Parras presented the item and read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AO First 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, Human Resources & Organizational Development Director
Phillips presented the item and reviewed that his change will not include any new
positions to the Fire Department, but will reallocate existing resources and will increase
the total number of positions in the Police Department from 90 to 98.
Phillips read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Triggs to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AP First Reading of an Ordinance revising the existing Chapter 3.01 pertaining to Personnel
Policies by adding sections 3.01.317 "Paid Quarantine Leave" to the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Georgetown -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources & Organizational Development
Director
Phillips presented the item and noted that this is needed for a new state law (HB 2073)
providing paid leave and requiring a policy by governing body; HB 2073 requires leave
type for workplace exposures to certain communicable disease for police officers and
firefighters; and aligns with current practice developed during pandemic, now
memorialized in policy.
Phillips read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Parr to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AQ First Reading of an Ordinance revising the Existing Chapter 3.01 Pertaining to Personnel
Policies by amending sections 3.01.041 “Health Information Privacy,” 3.01.322 “Family and
Medical Leave,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown -- Tadd Phillips,
Human Resources Director
Phillips presented the item and noted that this change will update existing Personnel
Policies; align the policy with HIPAA hybridization that was approved by City Council in
January of 2021; reflect current best practices; be covered in an updated training regimen
tiered by employee role later this fall; and will clarify eligibility language and military
exigency leave to reflect federal law.
Phillips read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Parr to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AR First Reading of an Ordinance granting to Texas Disposal Systems, Inc., (TDS) a franchise
for the provision of solid waste, recycling, yard trimmings, and bulky waste collection,
transfer, and disposal services -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director and Teresa Chapman,
Environmental Conservation Program Coordinator
Johnson presented the item and reviewed the solid waste contract negotiations.
Johnson read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff related to the length of the term for the
contract, and timing of the last contract and extension.
Ben Bracher gave his time to Alfonso Sifuentes.
Sifuentes provided a presentation regarding Central Texas Refuse and outlined products
and services they provide.
Gary Hertel gave his time to Rick Frohmann.
Frohmann, who represents TDS, thanked Mayor and staff for working on negotiating the
new contract.
Ray Meier gave his time Debbie Bruner.
Bruner expressed support for TDS based of their recycling services.
Carlos Verdonk agreed with Debbie and expressed support for renewing the contract for
TDS.
Ray Bryant, representing TDS, noted the value that TDS can provide.
Motion by Fought, second by Triggs to approve item as presented.
Hood thanked speakers and noted positive comments about customer service received by
TDS.
Discussion between Parr and Chapman related to composting; benefits of relationship with
TDS; and positive feedback received from neighbors. She added that she will support this
item.
Fought stated that he appreciates the dialogue.
Vote on motion:
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AS Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Williamson
County for the City/County Participation in the Design and Construction Costs Related to
the Westinghouse Road/CR 111 Project -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering
Director
Wright presented the item and provider history on the projects. He added that this item is
part of the process after the Road Bond being approved.
Wright read the caption.
Pitts asked if there was already construction along this road. Wright responded that Pitts
is likely seeing work related to new development along the road.
Motion by Pitts, second by Parr to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AT Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Services Agreement with Drew
G Hall and Longhorn Junction Land and Cattle Company LLC for the provision of
municipal services, upon annexation to an approximately 46.972-acre tract of land out of
the L.J. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 180, Texas and a 3.858-acre portion of Blue Springs
Boulevard, a right-of-way of varying width described to Williamson County, Texas
generally located at the southwest corner of Blue Springs Boulevard -- Nat Waggoner,
AICP, PMP, Assistant Planning Director – Long Range Planning
Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; annexation process; and tentative schedule.
Waggoner read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Hood to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AU Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Services Agreement with Brian
Adkins, David J. Adkins, James N. Adkins Jr., and Group Investment Holdings LLC for
the provision of municipal services to approximately 104.323-acre tract of land out of the
Burrell Eaves Survey, Abstract No. 216, Texas, and 42.212-acre portion of State Highway
195, a right-of-way of varying width described to the State of Texas and a 2.148-acre portion
of County road 234, a right-of-way of varying width described to Williamson County,
Texas, and a 4.581-acre portion of County Road 143, a right-of-way of varying width
described to Williamson County, Texas generally located at 2170 Highway 195, upon
annexation -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Assistant Planning Director – Long Range
Planning
Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; annexation process; and tentative schedule.
Waggoner read the caption.
Motion by Hood, second by Parr to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
Mayor recessed for a break at 7:41 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
AV Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a request to rezone 24.326-acre tract
of land situated in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey No. 2, from the Residential Single Family
(RS) zoning district to the Industrial (IN), zoning district, for the property generally located
east of I-35, west of Austin Ave, north of Georgetown Station and the Inner Loop (near the
intersection of Austin Avenue and Cooperative Way) 2021-16-REZ) -- Travis Baird,
Assistant Planning Director – Current Planning
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial
Map; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Employment Center explanation;
Zoning Map; Industrial (IN) explanation; what is permitted by right, with limitations, and
with an SUP in Industrial; how the application complies with the approval criteria for UDC
Section 3.06.030; and land use ratios for Employment Center. She added that public
notifications were sent out and to date staff has received zero comments in favor and zero
comments in opposition. Nelson stated that on August 17, 2021 the Planning and Zoning
(P&Z) Commission made a recommendation of approval for Council consideration.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Hood asked about the P&Z vote. Nelson responded that it was unanimous.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed public hearing at 7:54 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AW Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a request to rezone three (3) tracts of
land described as 43.012-acre tract of land situated in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract
No. 524, a 24.312-acre tract of land situated in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No.
524, and a 157.551-acre tract of land situated in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract No.
524, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the General Commercial (GC), Multi-
Family 2 (MF-2), and Industrial (IN) zoning districts, for the properties generally located
at 4801, 4805, and 5401 IH-35 North (2021-14-REZ) -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Employment Center zoning explanation; land use
ratios for Employment Center; Zoning Map; proposed amendment being sought;
Industrial zoning explanation; High Density Multi-Family (MF-2) explanation; General
Commercial (C-3) explanation; how the application complies or partially complies will the
approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030; and land use ratios for Employment Center.
She noted that public notifications were sent to property owners within the 300-foot buffer,
signs posted on the property, and to date, staff has received zero written comments in favor
and zero written comments in opposition. Nelson noted that on September 7, 2021 the
Planning and Zoning Commission made a recommendation of approval of the request.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Motion by Hood, second by Fought to approve item as presented.
Gonzalez stated that he doesn’t like the placement of the multi-family and does not feel it
is the best use.
Vote on motion:
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – No
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – No
Approved 4-2 (Triggs and Gonzalez against, and District 6 vacant).
AX Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request of a Zoning Map
Amendment to rezone 2.3832 acres in the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13, from the
Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district, for the
property generally located at 4230 & 4236 Williams Drive (2021-17-REZ) -- Travis Baird,
Assistant Planning Director – Current Planning
Baird presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; Arial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) explanation;
land use ratios for MDN with Nature Preserve; land use ratios for MDN without nature
preserve; Zoning Map; Local Commercial (C-1) explanation; Agriculture and Local
Commercial uses permitted by right, with limitation and with an SUP; and how the
application complies with the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030. He noted that
public notification was sent to 12 property owners within the 300-foot buffer, notice was
placed in the Williamson County Sun Newspaper on August 22, 2021, signs were posted
on the property, and to date, staff has received zero written comments in favor and zero
written comments in opposition. Baird stated that at their September 7, 2021 meeting, the
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (7-0).
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
Triggs stated that he was not in favor of amending the zoning in a way that would bring
more traffic. Baird responded that the purpose of application is to conform the zoning to
existing uses of the site and provided history of businesses run on the site.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed public hearing at 8:09 p.m. with no speakers.
Motion by Triggs to deny the item, second by Fought.
General discussion among Council and staff related to the need for the zoning change;
impact of current zoning to existing businesses; current businesses in operation; how this
is “clean-up” zoning to better fit the property; if it would be possible to apply a lesser
intense use that would yield the same result; how the application has full P&Z support and
no opposition from the public; and location of signs on the property.
Brenda Davis, applicant, stated that she was just trying to stay in business and doesn’t see
any issue with more traffic. She added that she doesn’t plan on expanding or adding any
more tenants anytime soon.
General discussion among Council related to using traffic as a reason for denial; the need
for the public to be allowed to provide comment; concerns with nearby preserve; and if all
possibilities were considered.
Vote on motion to deny:
Parr – No
Hood – No
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – No
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – No
Failed 4-2 (Triggs for, and District 6 vacant).
Motion to approve the item as presented by Pitts, second by Hood.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – No
Fought – No
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 5-1 (Triggs against, and District 6 vacant).
AY Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of
approximately 39.969 acres of the City-owned right-of-way situated in part in the Joseph
Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, to be known as the Southwest Bypass -- Nat
Waggoner, PMP, AICP, Assistant Planning Director – Long Ranch Planning
Waggoner presented… and noted that a public hearing is not required for the item. He
then reviewed the Location Map, annexation process, and tentative schedule.
Waggoner read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
AZ First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of approximately 20.00 acres
of City-owned Right-of-Way situated in part in the J. Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 502
and Barney C. Low Survey Abstract 385, and known as Westinghouse Rd -- Nat Waggoner,
PMP, AICP, Assistant Planning Director
Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, annexation process, and
tentative schedule.
Waggoner read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
BA Second Reading of an Ordinance for a request of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Indoor Self
Storage in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property located at 2801
West University Avenue, bearing the legal description of a Lot 1 of Shadow Canyon
Commercial Section 2 (2021-6-SUP) -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Baird presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Hood, second by Gonzalez to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
BB Second Reading of an Ordinance for a proposed Text Amendment to the Unified
Development Code (UDC) relating to the Tree Preservation and Landscaping standards
specifically as it pertains to tree preservation, removal and mitigation, street yard, gateway
and parking landscape standards, and screening and water conservation requirements
(UDC General Amendment No. 20-03) -- Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner
Harwell presented the item, reviewed work done to date, and noted that there had been
no changes since the first reading.
Harwell read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Hood, second by Parr to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
BC Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning
designation Industrial (IN) of an approximate 43.421 acre tract of land situated in the L.J.
Dyches Survey Abstract No. 180 generally located at 600 SE Inner Loop -- Nat Waggoner,
Assistant Planning Director – Long Range Planning
Waggoner presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first
reading.
Waggoner read the caption.
Motion by Parr, second by Gonzalez to approve item as presented.
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
BD Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
0.662 acres of property described as Lots 1, 2, 7, and 8, Block 12, North Georgetown
Addition, from the Residential Single-Family (RS) district to the Low Density Multi-Family
(MF-1) district, for the property generally located at 806 E. Spring Street (2021-8-REZ) --
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first
reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Rick Crowley gave time to Bradac. Bradac addressed the Council about the following:
thanked Nelson for addressing the concerns of the residents; residents are fine with
development in that area, but not with proposed development; affordable housing; how
neighborhood became possible target for high-density multi-family in the 2030 Plan;
understand the difficult role of Council; respectfully requested that Council take a second
look at the neighborhood; wants to improve communication and is working on a
neighborhood association; and how was notable opposition from residents.
Shelly Bland stated the property she lives on has been in her family for 100 years, and
while she has seen lots of change in the area, there has been no change to infrastructure.
She added that her primary concern is that the neighborhood is not built for continued
development as it could be a safety issue.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez to approve item as presented.
Discussion among Council and staff related to the creation of neighborhood association;
notifying neighborhood associations; limit of to 9 units on the property; and concerns
expressed by the neighborhood.
Vote on motion:
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (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.
BE 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
- Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet
- Georgetown Salamander Updated NFWS Final Ruling
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Berry Creek Interceptor Phases 1-3, Parcel 4 (Dodge) – Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City
Attorney
- Berry Creek Interceptor Phases 1-3, Parcel 8 (Russell) – Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City
Attorney
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchased Power Update
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Flex Power
- Project Triangle
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- City Manager
Prior to adjournment, Mayor Schroeder recognized the passing of Kevin Stofle, Williamson
County Constable for Precinct 3.
Adjournment
Motion by Parr, second by Fought
Parr – Yes
Hood – Yes
Triggs – Yes
Fought – Yes
Pitts – Yes
District 6 – Vacant
Gonzalez – Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 vacant).
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on ________________________________________
Date
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Josh Schroeder, Mayor Attest: City Secretary