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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 01.25.2022 CC-WMeeting Minutes of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, January 25, 2022 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM at City Council Chambers located at 510 West 91h Street. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 for additional information, TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:00 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 Mayor Pro Tem; 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, discussion and possible direction on amending Chapter 8.04 "Fire Prevention Code" of the Code of Ordinances -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief Sullivan introduced the item and then turned the presentation over to Jason Fryer, Fire Marshal. Fryer reviewed proposed general fire code amendments for the following areas: mobile food vendors; parking; private fire mains; hydrants; backflow protection; smoke alarms; fire department connection; liquefied petroleum gas; and fire apparatus access roads. General discussion among Council and staff related to permit requirements for food truck vendors and parking signage for special events. Sullivan presented and reviewed the Animal Care Facility Investigation related to the fire at Pondersa Pet Resort that occurred on September 18, 2021. He reviewed the timeline, construction of the facility, fire behavior, smoke, findings, known facts, current actions, community feedback and animal care facilities. Carl Wren, also assisted with presentation and answering questions from Council. General discussion among Council and staff related to compliance in the emergency services district; current required inspections; a possible rating system for animal care providers; how to best regulate horse stables; and Group U facilities. Sullivan then presented and reviewed proposed animal care facility codes that would include the following areas: new definitions for animal care and housing facilities; new definition for constant supervision; Business Group B occupancies; automatic sprinklers; fire detection; carbon monoxide detection; and existing buildings. General discussion among Council and staff related to what qualifies as "constant" supervision; general clarification of terms in the code and requirements to meet the code; what a business must do if constant supervision is not provided; cost of implanting one of the suggested types of systems; retroactivity for proposed changes; how the changes would go into effect in the City and in the ETJ that is covered by the City's Emergency Services District; all options allowed for these types of business owners; how the response time would have changed based on a different types of system being in place; and appropriate timeframe for businesses to come into compliance with the new standards. Anne Barlow, owner of Countryside Pet Resort addressed the Council regarding monitoring upgrades she has recently made to her business and her suggestions of what should be required of other businesses going forward. Louise Epstein addressed the Council regarding costs associated with doing business and the need for education and disclosure. General discussion on the proposed changes with a general consensus of Council to approve the proposed changes; not require existing facilities to be forced to come up to compliance with new codes; and allow for some sort of certification for businesses who voluntarily comply with changes. Mayor Schroeder recessed at 3:51 p.m. for a break and called the meeting back to order at 3:59 pm. B. Presentation, discussion and possible direction regarding improvements to the development process as it relates to the requirements enacted through HB 3167, also known as the shot clock process -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director This item was taken up last after Item D. Nelson presented the item and reviewed: the development review team; recap of House Bill 3167's minimum requirements and alternatives; changes made to the current development process to meet the 2019 requirements; proposed changes for waivers, submittal schedule, and minor plats; customer feedback; staff feedback; and needed guidance from Council. General discussion among Council and staff related to general support for the proposed changes. C. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed Final Draft of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director; and Dan Seder, GreenPlay, LLC This item was taken up after Item A. Garrett introduced the item and turned the presentation over to Seder. Seder reviewed the follow: Master Plan process; project schedule; strategic kickoff; community input summary; community survey methodology; community engagement summary; key issues and recommendations related to organizational effectiveness, level of service for outdoor uses, level of service for indoor recreation, programming, and financial; and Master Plan next steps. Josh Donaldson with Covey also assisted with the presentation. General discussion among Council, staff, and Seder related to Garey Park Master Plan; future improvements to Garey Parks; future improvements to San Gabriel Park; possible location of future recreation center; possible future partnerships for recreation center operations; D. Presentation and discussion regarding the draft Parks and Recreation Cost Recovery Model and Policy -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director; and Teresa Jackson, GreenPlay, LLC Garrett introduced the item and then turned the presentation over to Jackson who reviewed the following: introduction to the pyramid methodology; developing categories of service; sorting services exercise; cost recovery workshop; cost of service for FY2021; expenses included; cost recovery distribution; cost recovery preview; and next steps. General discussion among Council, staff, and Jackson related to overall approval of the proposed changes; possible review of programs that are not utilized; validation process for the recommended changes; enrollment; and resident vs. non-resident fees. Mayor Schroder recessed into Executive Session at 5:26 p.m. to begin at 5:30 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. E. 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 - Berry Creek Interceptor Phases 1-3, Parcel 12 (Schwegmann) -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney - Berry Creek Interceptor Phases 1-3, Parcel 13 (Homeyer) -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update - General Agreement with STX on purchase and sale of renewable energy certificates 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 1 (Pinnacle Building Co., Inc.) -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney - Potential Sale of Surplus Property to Habitat for Humanity -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project Lonestar - Project Access Adjournment Approved by the Georgetown City Council on ZO z Date Attest: Ifity Secretary