HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 02.08.2022 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Prior to calling the meeting to order, an invocation may be performed.
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 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 6:00 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. Fought was
present via the Zoom virtual client. 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
Lt. Matthew Robey — Promotion
Recognition of Karen Frost, TRMC
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Pitts to authorize the City Attorney to retain Cody Faulk with Spencer Fane to
represent the City on legal matters as discussed in executive session, second by Triggs.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Motion by Pitts to authorize the sale of Lot 6 of the South Town Industrial Park subdivision
to Habitat for Humanity of the Williamson County on the terms discussed in Executive
Session, and to authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, second by
French.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
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 csgoorgetown.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 meeting minutes for the Workshop and Regular
Meetings held on January 25, 2022 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ordering a General Election to be
held on May 7, 2022 for City Council Members for District 3, District 4, and District 7 -- Robyn
Densmore, City Secretary
E. Consideration and possible action to appoint City Council Members to City of Georgetown
Advisory Boards and Commissions -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
F. Consideration and possible action to appoint members to the City of Georgetown Advisory
Boards and Commissions -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
G. Consideration and possible action to appoint Board Chairs to the City of Georgetown
Advisory Boards and Commissions -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
H. Consideration and possible action to confirm the Ethics Commission members as a City of
Georgetown Advisory Board -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
I. Discussion and possible action regarding a request from the Georgetown Garden Club to
waive the rental fee for the Community Center with regard to the Arbor Day Celebration and
Flower Show in the Community Center and Sunken Garden on April 19, 2022 -- Shirley J.
Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
J. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract for Professional Services in an
amount not to exceed $208,392.00 with Focused Advocacy, LLC, of Austin Texas, related to
utility and governmental affairs for services rendered in 2022 and 2023 -- Mayra Cantu,
Assistant to the City Manager
K. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to adopt the City's Hazard
Mitigation Plan approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- Jack Daly,
Director of Community Services
L. Consideration and possible action to accept the 2021 Racial Profiling Report as mandated by
the State Legislature -- Cory J. Tchida, Interim Chief of Police
M. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal agreement with Williamson
County for improvements to CR245 (Williams to Reagan) -- Wesley Wright, PE. Systems
Engineering Director
N. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal agreement with Williamson
County for improvements to the Southwest Bypass (Wolf Ranch Parkway to SH29) -- Wesley
Wright, PE. Systems Engineering Director
O. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal agreement with Williamson
County for improvements to Corridor C (aka Sam Houston Ave, aka SE 1) (from Patriot Way
to SH29) -- Wesley Wright, PE. Systems Engineering Director
P. Consideration and possible action to approve a special contract extension for 12.5% bleach
with Brenntag Southwest, Inc., for water and wastewater treatment operations, in the
estimated amount of $65,000.00 -- Mike Welch, Treatment Manager; and Chelsea Solomon,
Water Utility Director
Q. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the
partial abandonment of a public utility easement in the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, Abstract No.
180, for the benefit of the Longhorn Junction Logistics Center, upon dedication of a
replacement easement and relocation of the existing facilities, and to authorize the Mayor to
execute all necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant
City Attorney
R. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the
partial abandonment of a wastewater easement in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No.
178, for the benefit of Crescent Bluff Section 5, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all
necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City
Attorney
S. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning designation
of Residential Single -Family (RS) of Lot 12A, Block 1, Oak Crest Unit 1, generally located at
407 Oak Crest Lane (2021-16-ANX) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
T. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to amend the
Summit at Westinghouse PUD which consists of 72 acres within the BC Low Survey, No 51
and to amend zone A, to remove Townhome (TH) and allow Low Density Multi -family (MF-
1) for property generally located at 500 Westinghouse and currently zoned Planned Unit
Development District (PUD) (2021-6-PUD) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Hood.
Parr — Yes
Hood —Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
French — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
U. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning designation
of Residential Single -Family (RS) of an approximate 10-acre tract of land situated in the
William Addison Survey Abstract No. 21, generally located at 200 Hillvue Road (2021-12-
ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, PMP, AICP, Assistant Planning Director -Long Range
This item was pulled at the request of the applicant and not taken up for consideration by
the Council.
V. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Georgetown, Texas, amending Section 1.12.080 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the
adoption of an update to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, an element of
the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, in accordance with Article 1, Section 1.08 of the Georgetown
City Charter and Functional Elements Thereof; repealing conflicting ordinances and
resolutions; including a severability clause; and establishing an effective date -- Kimberly
Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Garrett presented the item and reviewed the changes discussed at the January 25, 2022,
Council Workshop.
Garrett read the caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding edits made regarding the possible
future location of a recreation center; and what considerations will be made to consider where
the future location for a recreation will be.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed public hearing at 6:19 p.m. as there were no speakers
Motion by Tommy to approve the item as presented, second by Gonzalez.
Parr — Yes
Hood —Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
French — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
W. First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 6.050
acre tract of land situated in the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13 and the John Berry
Survey, Abstract No 51, 8.400 acre tract of land situated in the David Wright Survey, Abstract
No 13, and a 1.86 acre tract of land out of the John Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51, from the
from the Agricultural (AG) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district,
for the property generally located at south of the IH-35 and SH 130 intersection (2021-33-REZ)
-- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
Baird reviewed the item and noted that the item was presented in full at the previous Council
meeting on January 25, 2022.
Baird read the caption.
Motion by French to approve the item as presented, second by Hood.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
X. First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 1.371
acres out of a 15.933 acre parcel in the B.C. Low Survey, Abstract 385, from the Business Park
(BP) zoning district to the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district, for the property generally
located at 1300 Westinghouse Road (2021-31-REZ) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
- Current Planning
Baird reviewed the item and noted that the item was presented in full at the previous Council
meeting on January 25, 2022.
Baird read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez to approve the item as presented, second by Triggs.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Y. First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 12.785
acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning
district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district with a base zoning of Low
Density Multi -Family (MF-1), for the property generally located at 3301 W SH 29 (2021-23-
PUD) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Baird reviewed the item and noted that the item was presented in full at the previous Council
meeting on January 25, 2022.
Baird read the caption.
General discussion among Council and staff related to parking for the development.
Stan Schwartz, nearby neighbor of the proposed property addressed Council regarding his
approval of proposed development but concerns about traffic during construction.
Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by French.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Z. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.04 "Fire Prevention Code" of the Code of
Ordinance providing for the adoption of an amendment to the 2015 International Fire Code
and corresponding local amendments -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Sullivan presented the item and reviewed the background of the proposed changes.
Jason Fryer, Fire Marshal, reviewed the following proposed changes: Mobile Food Vendors,
new section; Parking, section 503.3.3; Parking 503.4.1; Parking 503.9; Private fire mains 507.2.1;
Hydrants 507.5.7; Backflow protection 903.3.10; Smoke alarms 907.2.11 to be reinstated; Fire
Department connection 912.1.1; removal of Liquified Petroleum Gas, Chapter 61; and Fire
apparatus access roads.
Sullivan then presented on new definitions for animal housing or care facility, constant
supervision; Business Group B occupancies; automatic sprinklers; and carbon monoxide
detection.
General discussion among Council and staff related to: a possible tiered approach for
requirements; number of businesses that could fall into non-compliance under new
regulations; inspections processes; and enforcement of the proposed changes.
Don Huckins; Leikyn Huckins; Robin Eissler; Louise Epstein; Bill Treadway; and Emily Jaeger
addressed the Council related to the need for minimum standards for all pet boarding facilties
and the need to require existing facilities to be required to meet those standards.
Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Pitts.
Fought stated that it was obvious that the City needs to do something and encouraged
someone to make an amendment to make an amendment to require minimum standards.
Motion by Parr to amend the original motion to require existing animal care facilities to install
a monitored fire alarm system within 18 months of adoption of this code, second by Pitts.
General discussion among Council and staff related to minimum standards; possibly time line
of 18 months for existing businesses to come into compliance; fire codes that were previous
required to have a retroactive component; businesses in compliance with fire codes; how
supply chain issues could effect the requirements; the loss experienced by the families;
consideration for the size of facilities that would be out of compliance with he new changes
in place; and turnaround time for permitting fire alarms.
Parr clarified that her amendment is to have existing facilities install a monitored smoke
detection system.
Vote on amendment:
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Motion by Triggs to retroactively require class A ratings on finishes and a one -hour fire wall
on all barrier walls within 18 months. Motion failed due to a lack of a second.
Vote on original motion:
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Sullivan read the agenda caption after the vote was taken for the item.
AA First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.04, "General Traffic Regulations and
Duties of the Traffic Engineer", and Chapter 10.08, "Traffic Control Devices", of the Code of
Ordinances and delegating to the Traffic Engineer the authority to install traffic control
devices within the city limits -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
Johnson presented the item and reviewed the background, current code, proposed code
changes, and next steps.
Johnson read the caption.
Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by French.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AB First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.16, "Parking", of the Code of Ordinances
and delegating to the Traffic Engineer the authority to establish temporary no parking zones
within the city limits -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
Johnson presented the item and reviewed the background, current code, proposed code
changes, and next steps.
Johnson read the caption.
Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by French.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AC Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution pursuant to Government Code §
2206.053 finding that a 1.794-acre tract and a 5.515-acre tract in the John Berry Survey, Abstract
51, each being a portion of a 38.1297-acre tract owned by Fred A. Homeyer, et al, and 2.040-
acre, 1.911-acre, 0.855-acre, 0.087-acre, 4.810-acre, and 0.295-acre tracts in the John Berry
Survey, Abstract 51, each being portions of property owned by David Schwegmann and
Katherine Schwegmann, are necessary for the Berry Creek Interceptor Project and authorizing
eminent domain proceedings for acquisition of easements across said tracts -- Jim
Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
Kachelmeyer presented the item reviewed how the item is for the use of imminent domain,
and a cleanup item that will allow proper future petitions to be filed.
Motion by Pitts to approve a resolution finding that permanent easement rights to land
totaling 2.040 acres and 1.911 acre, and temporary construction easement rights to land
totaling 0.855 acre, 0.087 acre, 4.810 acres, and 0.295 acre, on property owned by David
Schwegmann and Katherine Schwegmann in the John Berry Survey, Abstract 51, Williamson
County, Texas, as well as permanent easement rights to land totaling 1.794 acres and
temporary construction easement rights to land totaling 5.515 acres on property owned by
Fred Homeyer, Individually and as Independent Executor of the Estate of Alice Emma
Homeyer, Deceased; Joyce E. Homeyer Hoelck; Roylene M. Homeyer Robbins; Gregory Dan
Homeyer; and the Homeyer Living Trust, Violet A. Homeyer, Trustee, in the John Berry
Survey, Abstract 51, Williamson County, Texas, are necessary for the construction of the Berry
Creek Interceptor Project and that the City of Georgetown, Texas authorize the use of the
power of eminent domain to acquire the property for the Berry Creek Interceptor Project; and
the first record vote shall apply to all units of property to be condemned, second by Parr.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AD Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with the W.D.
Kelly Foundation for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an
approximately 92.23 acres tract of land out of the Frances A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No.295
and the John Powell Survey, Abstract No. 491, generally located south of Blue Springs Blvd
and west of Rabbit Hill Rd (2021-19-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, PMP, AICP, Assistant Planning
Director -Long Range
Waggoner presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, and annexation process.
Motion by Pitts to approve the item as presented, second by French.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - 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
- Retention of Cody Faulk with Spencer Fane as Outside Counsel
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchased Power Update
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Block 27, property located near the corner of 6th Street and Austin Avenue
- Potential Sale of Surplus Property to Habitat for Humanity - Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant
City Attorney
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Element
- Project Access
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- Timeline and approach for upcoming evaluations
Adjournment
Motion by French to adjourn, second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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