HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 01.12.2021 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, januar12, 2021
Prior to calling the meeting to order Council observed a reflective moment of silence.
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM via
Teleconference
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Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:22 p.m. The following Council Members were
in attendance: Mayor Josh Schroeder; Mary Calixtro, Council Member District 1; Shawn Hood,
Council Member District 2; Mike Triggs, Council Member District 3; Steve Fought, Council
Member District 4; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5; Rachael Jonrowe, Council Member
District 6. and Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District 7. All Council Members were present
via videoconferencing and a roll call was performed.
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 authorize the City Manager to send Pedernales Electric Cooperative a best
and final offer for a new franchise agreement with the City and resolution of the August 2019
notice of violation pursuant to the terms discussed in Executive Session, second by Fought.
Calixtro — Yes
Hood — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
Motion by Pitts for the City to retain the legal services of Trish Carls to represent the City in
all proceedings involving the application filed by AIRW2017-7, LP with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for a new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Permit under proposed TCEQ Permit No. WQ0015878001, and that we direct the City
Attorney and City staff to assist in preparing public comments and a request for contested
case hearing on the application, and to participate in a contested case hearing on this TCEQ
application, second by Fought.
Calixtro — Yes
Hood — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
Motion by Pitts to recommend 1) approval of the appraisals as presented and 2) authorization
to make an initial offer to purchase real property on the terms discussed in Executive Session
on Parcels 15 & 17 in connection with the Berry Creek Interceptor Project, Phases 1-3, second
by Fought.
Calixtro — Yes
Hood — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
Public Wishing to Address Council
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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.
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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@geormtown.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 the minutes of the Workshop and Regular
Meetings held on December 8, 2020 and Special Meeting held on December 22, 2020 -- Robyn
Densmore, City Secretary
D. Consideration and possible action to appoint Jim Salyer as a regular member to the Planning
and Zoning Commission to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution confirming the appointment of
Luis Zamot to a term on the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission --
Tadd Phillips, Human Resources & Organizational Development Director
F. Consideration and possible action to ratify and approve the annual estimated expenditures
with Amazon.com to provide a variety of supplies and equipment through the Omnia
Purchasing Cooperative, Contract R-TC-17006, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 --
Leah Neal, Purchasing Manager
G. Consideration and possible action to accept a grant award and revenue in the amount of
$55,463.78 for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding
through Williamson County, Texas -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
H. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve issuance of a Purchase Order for utility bill
printing and mailing services through February 21, 2022 to Dataprose LLC pursuant to a
piggyback clause in an agreement with the City of Plano at an annual cost of $315,840.00 --
Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director
I. Forwarded from the Library Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a Special Projects grant application to Texas
State Library and Archives Commission from Georgetown Public Library for $25,000.00 in
funding towards the Georgetown Remembers project -- Eric P. Lashley, Library Director
J. Forward from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve an annual dedicated support contract for
facility access control and video surveillance to be provided by Convergint Technologies of
Austin, TX for the annual amount of $92,040.00 per IAW Sourcewell Contract No: 031517-
CTL -- Eric Johnson, Facilities Director
K. Forwarded from the Georgetown Electric Utility Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve annual task orders (MEI-21-001 in the amount
of $200.000.00; MEI-21-002 in the amount of $250,000.00; MEI-21-003 in the amount of
$590,000.00) with McCord Engineering Inc., of College Station, Texas for professional
engineering services -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations and Engineering Manager
L. Forwarded from the Georgetown Electric Utility Board:
Consideration and possible action to renew the Annual Electric System Underground
Construction and Maintenance Bid for labor services to Pedro S.S. Services, Inc. of Austin,
Texas, in the not to exceed amount of $2,000,000.00 -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations
and Engineering Manager
M. Forwarded from the Georgetown Electric Utility Board:
Consideration and possible action to continue utilizing the annual agreement for LCRA
Material Acquisition to purchase electric distribution, fiber, water, safety, and substation
materials, hardware, and tools for Fiscal Year 2021 from Techline Ltd. under their contract
with the Lower Colorado River Authority ("LCRA") Electric Material Acquisition Program
in the not to exceed amount of $4,000,000.00 -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations and
Engineering Manager
N. Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve an economic development incentive
agreement with Texas Outdoor Power Equipment -- Michaela Dollar, Economic
Development Director
Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Gonzalez.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
O. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
approximately 4.658 acres being a part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, River Road Subdivision, and part of
a 5-acre tract in the William Roberts Survey, Abstract 524, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning
district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district for the property generally located
southeast of the intersection of SH 195 and Shell Rd within the 1900 block of SH 195 -- Sofia
Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Andreina Davila -Quintero, Current Planning Manager presented the item and reviewed the
Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Community
Center designation explanation and land use rations, Zoning Map, and General Commercial
designation explanation and uses by right, with limitations, and with a SUP. She noted that
application complies in all areas of the UDC Section 3.06.030 approval criteria. Davila -
Quintero noted that public notifications were sent to 10 property owners within the 300-foot
buffer, notice was placed in the Williamson County Sun Newspaper on November 15, 2020,
signs were posted on the property, and to date, staff has received zero written comments in
favor and zero written comments opposed. She stated that at their December 1, 2020 meeting,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (6-0).
Davila -Quintero read the caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
P. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request 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 the
General Commercial (C-3) zoning district (approximately 13.001 acres) and High Density
Multi -Family (MF-2) zoning district (approximately 36.306 acres) for the property generally
located at 2800 N IH 35 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager presented the item and reviewed the Location
Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Employment Center
designation explanation and land use ratios, Regional Center (RC) explanation, Open Space
explanation, Zoning Map, General Commercial (C-3) explanation and what is permitted by
right, with limitations, and with a SUP, and High Density Multi -Family (MF-2) explanation
and uses permitted by right, with limitations, and with a SUP. He noted that the application
complies in all areas with the UDC Section 3.06.030 approval criteria. Waggoner stated that
public notifications were sent to the five property owners within the 300-foot buffer, notice
was placed in the Williamson County Sun Newspaper on November 29, 2020, signs posted
on the property, and to date, staff has received zero written comments in favor and zero
written comments opposed. He added that at their December 15, 2020 meeting, the Planning
& Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (4-0).
Waggoner read the caption.
Gonzalez asked what the applicant has pending for the site. Rajeev Puri, applicant,
responded that he is planning to start with multi -family and the pursue interest in commercial
uses.
Pitts asked how many units are planned for the property. Puri responded that the number of
units is not yet determined based on the topography of the land.
Jonrowe asked about tree preservation. Puri responded that he will be complying with the
City ordinance which is part of the application for the permit.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Motion by Jonrowe second by Hood.
Pitts stated that he plans to vote against to project because the total number of units seems
excessive and noted the number of multi -family applications the Council receives. He asked
that in the future staff provide the Council with an updating housing plan that includes the
locations of multi -family and where these types of projects should go. Schroeder responded
that Pitts comments could be good for a future workshop.
Jonrowe asked about the break down of land use ratios and how they are determined.
Waggoner responded and explained the factors staff considers including the Future Land Use
Map, major roadways, and different areas of the City. Jonrowe asked if this was included in
the update to the Land Use Plan. Waggoner responded that there was discussion by Council
and primary uses were identified. He added that secondary uses were also identified.
Jonrowe asked if going forward this project would be using up an apportionment for this
area. Waggoner responded yes. Jonrowe asked if going forward this would lead to another
applicant possibly not getting this zoning. Waggoner responded that staff would refer to the
target ratios for guidance on future applications.
Calixtro asked for clarification on future rezonings. Waggoner responded that there are a few
different options and explained each.
Gonzalez noted his concerns related to how the Future Land Use Map can be changed and
the possibility of multi -family not having enough amenities nearby.
Jonrowe asked if this is near where the Costco is going in. Puri responded that it is within a
mile of the Costco.
Calixtro - No
Hood - Yes
Triggs - No
Fought - Yes
Pitts - No
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - No
Motion fails 4-3 (Calixtro, Triggs, Pitts, and Gonzalez against; Hood, Fought, and Jonrowe
for).
Q. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
25.093 acres being all of Lot 1, Shadow Canyon Commercial Sec 3, and a portion of Lot 1,
Shadow Canyon Commercial Section 2, from the High Density Multi -Family (MF-2) and
General Commercial (C-3) districts to the Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) district, for the
property generally located at 2801 W University Ave -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director
Davila -Quintero presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Lan
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) description,
Land Use Ratios for MDN, Zoning Map, and Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) explanation
and what is permitted by right, with limitations, and with a SUP. She noted that the
application complies with the UDC Section 3.06.030 approval criteria in all areas. Davila -
Quintero noted that public notifications were sent to 33 property owners within the 300-foot
buffer, notice was published in the Williamson County Sun Newspaper on November 29,
2020, signs were posted on the property, and to date, staff has received one public comment
in opposition to the request and seven comments in opposition were received for the original
request. Davila -Quintero stated that at their December 15, 2020 meeting, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (4-0).
Davila -Quintero read the caption.
Mayor Schroder opened the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Chris Cacheris, with the applicant, spoke plans for the development of the site.
Mayor Schroeder closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Motion by Pitts, second by Jonrowe.
Calixtro — yes
Hood — yes
Triggs — yes
Fought — yes
Pitts — yes
Jonrowe — yes
Gonzalez — yes
Approved 7-0.
R. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit
(SUP) for the Fuel Sales specific use in the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district, for the
property located at 301 FM 971, bearing the legal description of Lot 52, Block F, Park View
Estate, Section 9, to be known as Parkview Market -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, and Zoning Map. He reviewed the overall layout for
the property and noted the following elements the applicant is seeking: four multi fuel
pumps; C-Store and future lease space; 30-foot buffer required to east; parking in front and
West portion; detention pond in southwest corner; and 8-foot masonry screening wall.
Waggoner provided the Special Use Permit explanation and noted that the application either
complies or partially complies in all areas of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.07.030.
He then noted the following plans for property: 8-foot screening wall; arrangement of pumps;
vacuum 100-feet from residential zoned property; dumpster screening; shielded light fixtures
limited to 15 feet; 2.0 foot -candle -intensity max at property line; fuel canopy limited to 17-foot
in height; a mix of shrub species and grouping offsets shall be provided along all property
lines; shrubs shall be planted along Parkview Dr., south to FM 971 within the hatched area;
trees shall not be planted close to the pavement and adjusted to accommodate offset similar
to the trees across the drive access; and shrubs shall be place behind the easements and
parallel with the ROW similar to shrubs across the drive access. Waggoner explained Texas
Local Government Code Chapter 211 and noted that if 20% of the 200-foot bufferyard is in
objection of the request, a super majority vote is required to be considered and this request
has reached at least 20% objection. He noted that at their December 15, 2020 meeting, the
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the request (3-1). This denial would
require a super majority vote by the City Council.
David Morgan, City Manager read the caption.
Gonzalez asked what could be done by right with the existing zoning. Davila -Quintero
responded that it is a variety of uses including offices, retail, food, and a hotel. Gonzalez
asked if a fast food restaurant could and hotel/motel could go in now. Davila -Quintero
responded yes, for fast food, but only hotel, not motel. Gonzalez aske if it would be a limited
hotel. Davila -Quintero responded yes. Gonzalez noted that FM971 is becoming an arterial
road and asked if the applicant has other uses besides what he is seeking approval for. Davila -
Quintero responded that he is considering other alternative uses.
Pitts asked if there were two units in the building. Davila -Quintero responded yes, that is her
understanding. Pitts asked if that would be two different tenants in one building. Davila -
Quintero responded correct. Pitts asked if staff knew the other tenants would be. Davila -
Quintero responded that staff was not aware.
Dale Gardner, the applicant noted that they were considering salons for the other, non -gas
station piece.
Calixtro asked how many gas pumps were at the gas station across the street. Davila -
Quintero responded that she believes four.
Mayo Schroeder opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Jill Holmes(?), resident, spoke about the concerns of the residents, miscommunication with
the applicant, traffic concerns, and damage done by adding a gas station.
Mike Blom, resident, stated his concerns about the communication with the applicant and
concerns about their integrity.
Ki Browning, resident, spoke about the potential loss of trees, safety, and overall opposition
of the neighbors.
Kristiana Beck, real estate agent that works for the property owner, provided background on
the purchase of the property, noting the requirement of the SUP happening after the purchase
of property, and noted associated cost that have already been incurring by the owner.
Scott Strance, President of HOA, spoke about the miscommunication with the applicant to
the residents, and the work done by staff.
Bill Pope, who lives next to the property, spoke about his concerns with traffic, accidents in
the area, and concerns for the wells on his property.
Dale Gardner, representing the applicant, addressed the traffic, miscommunications wit
residents, the approval was prior to the City changing SUP requirements, how the applicant
has tried to work with the residents, and crime.
Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m.
This item requires a super majority approval due to failing to pass at P&Z.
Motion by Jonrowe to deny, second by Pitts.
Calixtro, Hood, and Fought had no comments.
Triggs stated that the zoning should remain the way it was proposed.
Pitts stated that he was torn on what to do.
Jonrowe stated that she made the motion based on the staff report. She added that the project
partially complies. Jonrowe noted the denial by P&Z, and the City established the scenic
gateway for a reason. She stated that this usage will not contribute to the scenic gateway.
Gonzalez stated that it is not fair when the City changes the rules mid -stream on an applicant.
He noted that a fast food restaurant can open there by right, and this application is the lesser
of two evils and should be considered. Davila -Quintero responded yes, a restaurant with or
without a drive-thru is permitted with the current zoning. Gonzalez stated that he is inclined
to support for those reasons.
Calixtro — Yes
Hood — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — No
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — No
Motion to deny passes 5-2 (Calixtro, Hood, Triggs, Fought, and Jonrowe support the motion
to deny; Pitts and Gonzalez against).
Mayor Schroeder recessed the meeting for 5 minutes at 8:03 p.m.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting back to order at 8:08 p.m.
S. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to rezone 13.00 acres out of the Joseph Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 545, from
the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) zoning district,
for the property generally located at 3225 Westinghouse -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Davila -Quintero presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Zoning
Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Land Use ratios for Mixed Density
Neighborhood and explanation, Community Center explanation, Low Density Multi -Family
(MF-1) explanation, and comparison of MF-1 vs. Residential (RS). She noted that based on
the UDC Section 3.06.030 approval criteria the application complies or partially complies in
all areas. Davila -Quintero stated that public notifications were sent to 37 property owners
within the 300-foot buffer, notice in Williamson County Sun Newspaper on November 29,
2020, signs posted on the property, and to date, staff has received zero written comments in
favor and zero written comments opposed. She added that at their December 15, 2020
meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (4-0).
Davila -Quintero read the caption.
Gonzalez asked for an estimate of how many multi -family units are now on Westinghouse.
Davila responded over 2,000, but she didn't remember the exact numbers. Gonzalez noted
that Council keeps approving multi -family with no amenities and he wants the retail and
commercial to build up before adding more housing.
Pitts noted that there was no commercial use in the mixed -density and echoed the concerns
of Gonzalez.
Triggs agreed with the previous comments of Council and stated that he feels the City is
starting to become a bedroom community of Round Rock and Georgetown, and that is not
the intention of Council.
Mayor Schroeder open the public hearing at 8:21 p.m.
Joel Wixson, representing the applicant, noted that there is current no developer, just the
property owner. He added details of the property, noted the location, compared nearby
developments; property buffers, investments to infrastructure, and affects on traffic.
Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
Motion by Pitts to deny, second by Gonzalez.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - No
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-1(Jonrowe against).
T. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for an Executive Text Amendment to
amend Chapter 16 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) relative to the definition of an
Electric Utility Services Availability Letter -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering
Director
Wright presented the item and noted that it was an administrative change to reflect the City's
practice in the field with the development community.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the Public Hearing at 8:27 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Wright read the caption.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
U. First Reading of an Ordinance amending section 10.12.090 of the Code of Ordinances
regarding the rate of speed on SE Inner Loop from SH-29 to IH-35 and on Rockride Lane
from Sam Houston Avenue to SE Inner Loop -- Ray Miller, Jr., Director of Public Works
Miller presented the item and stated that this Ordinance will provide for a school 20mph
school zone along Rockride Lane in addition to the speed change. He then provided the
following map of the current speed zones:
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Miller reviewed why the City should re-evaluate speed zones based on the following: Mitchell
Elementary School opened in 2008; Wagner Middle School in opened 2017; other
development along SE Inner Loop since 2007 when the 55-mph speed zone was established;
Saddle Creek Subdivision that has access Rockride Lane; the width of Rockride Lane is less
than 30-feet and not really designed for 50-mph; lowering the speed limit along Rockride Lane
helps facilitate the creation of a 20-mph school zone; proposed future growth that will utilize
both Rockride Lane and SE Inner Loop; and limited sight distance at SE Inner Loop and
Southwestern Blvd. He then reviewed how speed zones are determined as follows: most
states, counties and cities utilize the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as
a reference; the MUTCD as well as other transportation publications recommend setting
speed zones (limits) based on the 85th percentile; when speed data is being collected along a
particular section of a roadway and 85% of the vehicles are traveling at a certain speed or
range of speed then that is the speed limit that should be recommended for that section of
roadway, and the 85th percentile is known as the industry standard for determining speed
limits; the MUTCD also allows for using engineering judgement which takes into account the
characteristics of the road, surrounding land uses, accidents and other data; a speed study
was just recently conducted for GPD for the 55-mph section of SE Inner Loop, and the study
showed an 85th percentile of 54mph which typically would suggest that 55mph is an
appropriate speed, however, taking in to account the GISD campuses, increased traffic and
accidents, Staff believes that 45mph is a more appropriate speed limit and would make it
consistent from SH-29 to Austin Avenue with the exception of the proposed 40mph section
near the intersection of Rockride Lane; a speed study was also conducted in October 2019 for
Rockride Lane, the study showed an 85th percentile speed of 29-mph, however staff believes
that a speed limit of 35 mph is a more appropriate speed limit for the entire section of Rockride
from SE Inner Loop to Sam Houston Avenue; and the addition of the school zone will provide
for lower speeds during drop-off and pickup times for the GISD campuses which is when
traffic volumes are the heaviest. Miller the provided the following map of the proposed speed
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Miller then reviewed the next steps as follows: after City Council action on the proposed
Ordinance, Public Works Staff begin making new speed limit signs and either change out
existing signs or install speed limit signs in new locations; install school zone flashers and
signage along Rockride Lane; and estimating 2-3 weeks for complete installation but possibly
completed sooner.
Miller read the caption
Jonrowe noted potential bond projects for road improvements. She asked about a long-term
plan to address the safety concerns based on increasing size, capacity, and speed of the road.
Miller responded that patrolling the area will help, in addition to design considerations when
expanding SE Inner Loop. Jonrowe asked about a light at that intersection. Miller responded
that a task order has been approved for that and staff hopes to have the light operations before
the start of the next school year.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Hood.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
V. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Georgetown, TX, amending the FY2021 Annual
Budget due to conditions that resulted in new program requirements in the current year,
due to the timing of capital projects and other expenditures approved in the prior year;
appropriating the various amounts thereof; and repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict therewith -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
Parras presented the item and noted that it was related to Workshop items presented earlier
today.
Parras read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Fought.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
W. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
amending Ordinance 2020-58 extending the duration of a temporary license to encroach
process for expanded downtown seating and retail areas within city right of
way and parking as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; repealing conflicting ordinances and
resolutions; providing a severability clause; and setting an effective date -- Travis Baird, Real
Estate Services Manager
This item was pulled and not taken up by the Council for discussion.
X. Consideration and possible action to approve a Consultation Agreement, No. 21-0051-CC,
between NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC and the City of Georgetown, to provide
Comprehensive Electric Utility Cost of Service Study and Rate Design Study, in the amount
of $79,160.00 -- Leticia Zavala-Jones, Customer Care Director and Daniel Bethapudi, General
Manager of Electric
Bethapudi presented and reviewed the Cost of Service Study (COS) and Rate Design Study
noting that it is a financial modelling exercise, and a good business practice to update these
studies on a periodic basis. He added that the last COS study was conducted in 2017-2018
and one major contract retail rate needs to be updated. Bethapudi note that the COS will
develop rates for new usage categories including residential EV charging and battery storage,
street lighting, 5G related communication devices etc. and fees. He noted that the NewGen
Strategies and Solutions, LLC will be doing the COS from February - July 2021 for a cost of
$79,160.00.
Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
Y. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to set a Public Hearing Date on
the imposition if a Transportation Impact Fee Study -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems
Engineering Director
Wright presented the item and noted that the Public Hearing will happen after staff has
presented the information in detail to Council at the February 9, 2021 Council Workshop.
Motion by Pitts to set a public hearing on or before February 23, 2021, second by Triggs.
Calixtro — Yes
Hood — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
Z. Consideration and possible action to approve temporary employee Policy and Procedures
for Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources &
Organizational Development Director
Phillips presented the item and noted that the intent is to allow staff to utilize elements of the
CARES Act related to E-sick and EFMLA since staff members are still working through
COVID accommodations and the Act expired on December 31, 2020. He provided statistics
for program use and noted that is not to renew, but to continue use of the existing program.
Phillips noted that other organizations are also extending their programs.
Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs.
Calixtro — Yes
Hood — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
AA Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
approximately 0.36 acres out of the Nicholas Porter Survey, Abstract No. 497, from the
Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district to the Office (OF) zoning district for the
property generally located 2405 Oak Lane -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Davila -Quintero presented and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Davila -Quintero read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Fought.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AB Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately
2.50 acres of land, out of the James Wright Survey, Abstract Number 13, from the Industrial
(IN) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property
generally located at 2501 N. IH-35 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Davila -Quintero presented the item and noted that there have been no changes since the first
reading.
Davila -Quintero read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Calixtro - Yes
Hood - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AC Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 36.20-acre
tract of land out of the F. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295, and a portion of Rabbit Hill Road,
a right-of-way of varying width of record described to Williamson County, with an initial
zoning designation of Business Park (BP) for approximately 16.56 acres and Low Density
Multi -Family (MF-1) for approximately 19.65 acres, for the property generally located at 1051
Rabbit Hill Rd -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Waggoner presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first
reading.
Waggoner read the caption.
Motion by Pitts to deny, second by Gonzalez.
Pitts noted that the item passed on the first reading, but he is concerned with more multi-
family on Westinghouse without other amenities.
Jonrowe asked what the vote was last time this item was discussed. Mayor Schroeder
responded that the vote was 4-2 in favor of last time.
Calixtro — Yes
Hood — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — No
Gonzalez — Yes
Motion to deny is approved 6-1(Jonrowe opposed).
AD Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2020 Annual Budget for year-end
obligations that were not known at the time the budget was adopted; appropriating the
various amounts thereof; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
therewith -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
Parras presented the item and recapped the proposed changes.
Parras read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Triggs.
Calixtro — Yes
Hood — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
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.
AE 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
- PEC Franchise
- Rockride Lane Proposed WWTP
- GRR WW Capacity Agreement
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Berry Creek Interceptor 1-3, Parcels 15 & 17 -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Competitive Matters — Purchased Power
Sec. 551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Bradshaw
- Rivery TIRZ Update
Sec. 551.089: Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits
- Update on risk assessment related to HIPPA security and protocols
Adjournment
Motion by Hood, second by Fought.
Calixtro — Yes
Hood — Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
Jonrowe — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Approv d b the Georgetown City Council on 'J p i -Z )
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Josh Schroeder, Mayor Attest: City Secretary