HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.23.2021 CC-WNotice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM at City
Council Chambers located at 510 West 91h Street.
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(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, Georgetown, TX
78626 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:01 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; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5; Jake French, Council Member District
6; and Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District 7. A quorum of Council Members was present
in Council Chambers and a roll call was performed.
Policy Development/Review Workshop - Call to order at 2:00 PM
A. Presentation and discussion regarding the redrawing of Council districts for the 2020 Census
redistricting -- Skye Masson, City Attorney and Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta LLP
Masson introduced the item and then Cobby Caputo with Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, and
Acosta addressed the Council and showed Council a live and interactive redistricting map
with an updated rendering of the possible new Council districts. Andrew Brown with
Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, and Acosta was present via Zoom and was showing proposed
redistricting changes on the map.
Larry Olsen addressed the Council regarding his appreciation for the works done by
Councilmembers Parr and French on their respected district boundaries and uniqueness of
downtown.
B. Presentation, update, and discussion regarding the plan for Intersection Improvements and
Street Maintenance -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director; and Wesley Wright, Systems
Engineering Director
Johnson presented the item and reviewed background information on intersection traffic
signals, current signal and pedestrian flasher construction, ongoing warrant studies,
upcoming projects, when staff will return with an update, and how he is seeking Council
feedback on the following up coming projects: Intersection Traffic Impact Studies; preferred
locations of future signals; curb extensions (bulb -out); battery back-ups; Turn Lane Study; and
sight distances.
David Morgan, City Manager, clarified that staff is seeking feedback on funding and priorities
for projects.
General discussion among Council and staff related to needed crosswalks; timing of funded
projects; needed design work for projects; use of stop signs versus signals; increasing needs
in the southeast part of town; needs in downtown; signal ownership; and pedestrian safety
on Hwy 29.
Johnson then reviewed the street maintenance process, street maintenance revenue, street
maintenance balance sheet, excess fund balance options, excess fund balance related to
Memorial Drive rebuild, excess fund balance related to expediting FY2023 program, and
requested feedback from Council.
General discussion among Council and staff related to improvements to Memorial Drive;
incorporation of neighborhood area plans into the five-year plan; future needs near the
proposed Wolf Lakes Village; speeding up improvement projects; high quality of City roads;
and review of high traffic roads for maximum benefit.
Larry Olsen addressed the Council regarding crosswalks and the need to put something on
the road itself indicating a crosswalk, stop lines, and pole signs.
David Morgan, City Manager confirmed the consensus of Council to use funds to improve
Memorial Drive; expediting the current street maintenance plan; and how best to created
funding for projects in the future budget cycle.
Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 3:57 p.m. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting back to
order at 4:09 p.m.
C. Presentation and update regarding the 2019 Communications and Marketing Assessment and
Branding Project -- Aly Van Dyke, Director of Communications and Public Engagement
Van Dyke presented and reviewed the assessment summary, background, highlights,
progress report for communications projects, and Citywide branding projects.
Ed Barlow with NorthStar presented and reviewed the BrandPrint process, research
instruments, strategy, Georgetown DNA platform statement, logo and tagline, color palette,
brand standards, visual direction and brand narrative, and brand execution.
Comments from Council showed that the branding and logo was well received with positive
comments.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 4:35 p.m. to begin at 4:45 p.m.
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.
D. 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
- Settlement with Accenture LLP
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Potential Sale of Surplus Property to Habitat for Humanity -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City
Attorney
- Sale of Spring Hollow right-of-way to Wolf Lakes, LP -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City
Attorney
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Ubiquity
- Project Flex Power
- Project Triangle
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- City Attorney Check -in
Adjournment
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