HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.09.2021 CC-RMeeting Minutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 9, 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 6:08 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
- Proclamation — National Small Business Saturday
- Recognition of Parks Maintenance Award
- Recognition of City staff - Engaged Leaders Program
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Pitts to approve a settlement in lieu of condemnation with David Schwegmann
and Katherine Schwegmann for the acquisition of a temporary easement necessary for the
construction of the Berry Creek Interceptor project, parcel 10, 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
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
Motion by Pitts to authorize the City Attorney to release an opinion regarding legal issues
with redistricting as discussed in executive session, second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is 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.or . Speakers
will be allowed up to three minutes to speak.
B. Carlos Hernandez regarding a driveway entrance.
Barbara Hernandez regarding a driveway entrance.
Mr. Hernandez ceded his time to his wife. She addressed the Council about issues with her
driveway.
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 meeting minutes for the Special meeting held
on October 12, 20121, and Workshop and Regular Meetings held on October 26, 2021-- Robyn
Densmore, City Secretary
D. Consideration and possible action to approve an Assignment of Wastewater Easement
Agreement with Sentinel Land Company, LLC for the assignment of a 0.296-acre wastewater
easement in the W. Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 to the City, and to authorize the Mayor
to execute the same -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Water Line Easement Agreement with SCF
RC Funding IV, LLC, for the conveyance of a 0.167-acre water line easement across Lot 5E,
Replat of Rivery Phase One, Block B, Lot 5C to the City, and to authorize the City Manager to
execute the same -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
F. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the
abandonment of an electrical easement in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 180, and
to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment --
Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Quit Claim Deed to the Georgetown
Independent School District related to 7.067 acres of the old Carver Elementary School site --
Skye Masson, City Attorney
This item was pulled form Consent by Councilmember Parr and taken up for discussion as
the first item on the Legislative Regular Agenda.
H. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the annual expenditures with Gulf Coast Paper
Company to provide custodial supplies and equipment through the BuyBoard Purchasing
Cooperative, Contract 649-21, in an annual not to exceed an amount of $90,000.00 and to
authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the agreement for up to two additional
one-year terms on the same terms and conditions for a total not to exceed of $270,000.00 --
Edward O'Neal, Support Services Manager
I. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of a Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D
large area mower from Professional Turf Products, in the amount of $69,333.61, through Buy
Board contract #611-20 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Manager
J. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of one (1) Freightliner M2-106
tandem dump truck from Freightliner of Austin, in the amount of $114,354.00 through TIPS
USA contract# 200206 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Manager
K. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action for the approval to purchase one (1) Caterpillar model 420
ITC4E from Holt Caterpillar in the amount of $129,385.00, through Sourcewell Contract#
32119-CAT -- Scott Parker, Fleet Manager
L. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action for the approval to purchase 35 light trucks, and vehicles
from Silsbee Ford in the amount of $1,125,150.25, through GoodBuy contract# 218F000 -- Scott
Parker, Fleet Manager
M. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of two (2) Pierce Fire Engines from
Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the Buy -Board Contract #651-21 for a cost not to
exceed $1,896,440.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
N. 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 $62,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
O. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of an annual Blanket Agreement
with Predictable Business Strategies, LLC d/b/a PBS of Texas to provide janitorial services
pursuant to a piggyback clause in City of Round Rock Contract No. R-2018-5767 in an amount
of $848,757.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director and Trish Long, Facilities Manger
P. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to execute a Contract with Brandt Company, of Austin
Texas through Buyboard Contract #631-20 for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC) replacement in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works
Director and Trish Long, Facilities Manger
Q. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the Citywide purchase and installation of
furniture from Core Office Interiors of Austin, Texas, through the Buyboard Contract # 584-
19 in an amount, not to exceed $200,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director and Trish
Long, Facilities Manger
R. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to purchase three new radio consoles for the Georgetown
Dispatch Center in the Public Safety Training and Communications (PSOTC) building for an
amount of $319,728.00 -- Cory Tchida, Interim Police Chief
S. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible approval to purchase firearms ammunition from GT Distributors
in an amount not to exceed $184,575.00 -- Cory Tchida, Interim Police Chief
T. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to recommend approval to purchase replacement laptops
and associated docks and port replicators for emergency service vehicles, as well as new
ruggedized laptops and computer equipment for two new Police Officers, from Ingram
Technologies LLC for an amount of $128,799.14 -- Chris Bryce, IT Director. Greg Berglund,
Assistant IT Director
U. Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to amend a performance agreement between the City of
Georgetown and WBW Single Development LLC -- Michaela Dollar, Economic Development
Director
V. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board (GEUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a fourth Renewal with Wesco Distribution, Inc.
to provide Honeywell electric meters and related items for the Advanced Metering
Infrastructure system in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 -- Leticia Zavala, Customer Care
Director
W. Forwarded from Georgetown Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Parkland Maintenance Agreement with the
Playful Child Foundation for park maintenance at the future park off Country Club Road in
memory of Kade Damian -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
X. Forwarded from Georgetown Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Parkland Improvement Agreement with the
Georgetown Trail Foundation to develop and maintain natural surface hiking and biking
trails on City Parkland -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Motion by Parr to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Item G,
second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
Legislative Regular Agenda
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Quit Claim Deed to the Georgetown
Independent School District related to 7.067 acres of the old Carver Elementary School site --
Skye Masson, City Attorney
This item was pulled from Consent by Councilmember Parr and taken up for discussion
as the first item on the Legislative Regular Agenda.
Masson presented the item and noted that it was for title cleanup for a land swap. She added
that GISD will be executing a similar document.
Parr asked for clarification that GISD owns the school and property, and this is not changing
that. Masson responded yes, that's correct. Parr asked if the City make any determinations
related to the sale of that property. Masson responded no, the City cannot.
Motion by Parr to approve the item as presented, second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
Y. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board (GEUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve of a two-year consultation agreement with the
Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing LLC. (ACES) from Carmel, IN for
energy risk management support services for a total cost not to exceed $342,446.00 over the
two-year term -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility
This item was pulled and not taken up for consideration by the Council.
Z. Consideration and possible action to approve of a two-year consultation agreement with
Crescent Power Inc. from Austin, TX, for energy portfolio support services for a total cost
not to exceed $330,000.00 over the two-year term -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of
Electric Utility
Kress Carson, Electric Utility Analyst presented the item and noted that a Request for
Proposal (RFP) was issued to select a consultant who can provide the suite of services
required to support the Energy Portfolio Management activities. He added that after internal
review, the staff is recommending the Energy Portfolio Management Support Services
contract to be awarded to Crescent Power to provide the needed suite of services; and the
term agreement is for two -years and may renewed under the same terms and conditions for
up to three years for additional one-year terms.
Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Triggs.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
AA Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Services Agreement with Rockride
Ventures LLC for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an approximately
25.64-acre tract of land out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, Texas generally
located at 2310 Rockride Lane (2021-14-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Assistant
Planning Director - Long Range
Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map, Future Land Use Map/Overall
Transportation Plan Map, annexation process, and tentative schedule.
Motion by Parr to approve the item as presented, second by Hood.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
AB Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Services Agreement with Earl
Wayne Brady for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an approximately
34.19-acre tract of land out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, Texas, generally
located at 2755 Rockride Lane, upon annexation (2021-9-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP,
Assistant Planning Director - Long Range
Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall
Transportation Plan Map, annexation process, and tentative schedule.
Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Parr.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
AC Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Services Agreement with Renee
Clayman, Rissa Person, and Regina Lyn Rodgers for the provision of municipal services, upon
annexation, to an approximately 10-acre tract of land out of the William Addison Survey,
Abstract No. 21, Texas, generally located at 200 Hillvue, upon annexation (2021-12-ANX) --
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director - Current Planning
Baird presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall
Transportation Plan Map, annexation process, and tentative schedule.
Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Triggs.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
AD First public hearing for the voluntary annexation of approximately 3.038 acres of County -
owned Right -of -Way situated in part in the Joseph Mott Survey, Abstract No. 427, the Calvin
Bell Survey, Abstract No. 112 and the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 and known
as the Higgs Road; making certain necessary findings; and directing City Staff to initiate
annexation accordingly (2021-13-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Assistant Planning
Director - Long Range
Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, annexation process, and
tentative schedule.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. as there were no speakers.
No action was required for this item.
AE Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment
to rezone a 6.755-acre tract of land out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, from
the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, for the
property generally located at 4301 Southwestern Blvd. (2020-15-REZ) -- Travis Baird,
Assistant Planning Director - Current Planning
Baird presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Map; land use ratios for Community Center (CC); Zoning Map;
CC explanation; Neighborhood (NH) explanation; and Local Commercial (C-1) explanation
and uses. He noted that the application complies with all aspects of the approval criteria for
UDC Section 3.06.030 and at their October 19, 2021 meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the request (4-0).
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by Parr.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
AF Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment
to rezone Lot 2 of Amended Plat of Katy School Subdivision, from the Residential Single -
Family (RS) zoning district to the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district, for the property
generally located at 1910 NE Inner Loop (2021-25-REZ) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning
Director - Current Planning
Baird 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; Zoning Map; and Local Commercial (C-1) explanation. He noted
that the application complies with all areas of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030.
Baird stated that notices had been sent and to date staff has received zero comments in favor
and zero comments in opposition. He noted that at their October 19, 2021 meeting, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (4-0).
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by Parr.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
AG Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment
to amend the Berry Creek Crossing PUD which consists of 49.31 acres within the John Berry
Survey, Abstract No 51 and to expand the PUD onto an additional 11.438 within the John
Berry Survey, Abstract No 51, for property generally located at 2800 N IH 35 and currently
zoned Agriculture (AG) 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 (2021-13-PUD) -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Regional Center (RC) explanation; Open Space (OS)
explanation; Zoning Map; approved versus requested PUD; PUD overview; General
Commercial (C-3) zoning explanation; used prohibited in the PUD; additional use restrictions
for fuel sales and automotive parts sales; High Density Multi -Family (MF-2); MF-2 design
standards; and proposed phasing of the project. She noted that the application complies with
all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030 and complies or partially complies
with all aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.040. Nelson provided the land
use ratios for RC. She added that public notifications were sent and to date staff has received
zero comments in favor and zero comments in opposition.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Rajeev Puri, applicant, addressed the Council and offered to answer any questions.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Parr.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
AH Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a certain
territory consisting of 3.858 acres more or less in the LJ Dyches Survey, Abstract No.180 being
a portion of right-of-way of Blue Springs Boulevard (2021-7-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, PMP,
AICP, Assistant Planning Director - Long Range
Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Location Map; annexation process; and
tentative schedule.
Waggoner read the caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by Parr.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
AI Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to zone a 66.869-
acre tract of land out of the L.J. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 180 to the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) zoning district with base zonings of General Commercial (C-3) and
Industrial (IN); approximately 19.897-acres of said PUD being a rezoning from General
Commercial (C-3) and Industrial (IN) and approximately 46.972-acres of said PUD being
initial zoning, upon annexation, for the property generally located on the southeast corner of
IH-35 and SE Inner Loop -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Parr to approve the item as presented, second by Hood.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
AJ Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the City of Georgetown's Fiscal and Budgetary
Policy to update purchasing guidelines and amend the Annual Budget for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022, in accordance with Chapter 102,
Local Government Code to include the updates to the Fiscal and Budgetary Policy -- Leigh
Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Triggs asked if the policy is reviewed every year. Wallace responded that it is reviewed and
adopted annually.
Wallace read the Ordinance captions.
Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Triggs.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
AK Second reading of an Ordinance amending Section 10.16.150 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Georgetown to add portions of Rock Street to the existing downtown parking zone
and providing for a penalty -- Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager; and Cory
Tchida, Assistant Police Chief
McAuliffe presented the item and stated that there had been no changes since the first
reading.
McAuliffe read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Hood.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is 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.
AL 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
- Old Carver Elementary School site
- Redistricting
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Block 27, property located near the corner of 6th Street and Austin Avenue
- Berry Creek Interceptor Phases 1-3, Parcel 10 (Schwegmann)
- Potential Sale of Leander Street Parkland to Williamson County
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 — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 6 is vacant).
Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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