HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 03.08.2022 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Prior to calling the meeting to order, an invocation may be performed.
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 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 6:03 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.
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
- Recognition of ICMA Performance Management Program Certificate of Achievement
- Recognition of City staff who went above and beyond during COVID-19 response
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Pitts to find that the exchange of the City -owned properties on Block 39, Original
Townsite of the City of Georgetown, and located at 111 East 71h Street and 601 South Main
Street, for Lots 3 - 6 of block 27, Original Townsite of the City of Georgetown, located on
Austin Avenue and 6tn Street, is advisable in order to implement project plans for the
Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, and to authorize City Staff to negotiate a
purchase and sale agreement with Block 27, LLC on the terms discussed in executive session,
second by Fought.
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 cs fteorgetown.org. Speakers
will be allowed up to three minutes to speak.
B. Kevin Cummins would like to address the Council regarding handicap parking.
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 February 22, 2022 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution cancelling the May 7, 2022 election
for Districts 3 and 4 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
E. Consideration and possible action to adopt Councils' 2021 Strategic Plan and Council Goals -
- Mayra Cantu, Assistant to the City Manager
F. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Georgetown, Texas, Approving the Form and Authorizing the Distribution of a Preliminary
Limited Offering Memorandum for "City of Georgetown, Texas Special Assessment Revenue
Bonds, Series 2022 (Parks at Westhaven Public Improvement District Project) -- Nathan
Parras, Assistant Finance Director
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a DIR contract (DIR-TSO-3888) with AVI-SPL
LLC of Austin, Texas in the amount of $60,374.83 for Audio/Visual systems and installation
in the newly renovated area at the Georgetown Municipal Complex -- Eric Johnson, Public
Works Director
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Avfuel Corporation of Abilene,
Texas for the wholesale purchase of Aviation Fuel in the amount of $2,700,000.00 -- Eric
Johnson, Public Works Director
I. Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with Williamson County
regarding the placement of a statue and informational sign within the right-of-way of Austin
Avenue, adjacent to the Williamson Museum, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
J. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the
acceptance of a water line easement and an electric easement in the Joseph P. Pulsiver Survey,
Abstract No. 498, from HEB, LP, upon resolution of any outstanding title matters, and to
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City
Attorney
K. Consideration and possible action to approve a Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with the
United States Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, amending Easement DAW63-2-
76 — 429 and granting the City a 2.748-acre easement in the Davis Wright Survey, Abstract No.
13 and the Joseph Fish Survey, Abstract No. 232 for a raw water intake structure, two raw
water pipelines, an electrical building, and a chemical storage facility at the North Lake
Georgetown Water Treatment Plant, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement --
Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
L. Consideration and possible action to accept the City's Quarterly Financial Report, which
includes the Investment Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation (GTEC), and the Georgetown Economic Development
Corporation (GEDCO) for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 -- Nathan Parras, Assistant
Finance Director
M. Consideration and possible action to allow Library staff to accept a grant award from St.
David's Foundation for a total of $120,000.00 in funding between FY 22-FY 24 and an
embedded Lay Mental Health Worker provided by the St. David's Foundation Libraries for
Health Initiative -- Sally Miculek, Library Director
N. Consideration and possible action to renew a Master Services Agreement and Task Order
with Schneider Engineering for Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00
-- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility; and Danny McReynolds, Electric
Engineering Manager
O. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Texas Electric Cooperatives for
the purchase of Primary Underground Cable for a total not to exceed $118,575.00 -- Daniel
McReynolds, Electric Engineering Manager
P. Consideration and possible action to approve a Licensing Agreement for Communications
Attachments to City Facilities with Frontier Communications -- Daniel Bethapudi, General
Manager of Electric Utility; and Kress Carson, Electric Utility Analyst
Q. Forwarded from General Government & Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a contract with GTS Technology
Solutions for a 311-project manager in the estimated amount of $124,963.00 -- Greg Berglund,
Assistant IT Director
R. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to accept the independent audit of all accounts of the City
reported in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (AFR) for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2021 -- Elaine S. Wilson, Assistant Finance Director
S. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve purchasing authority with F1eetCor
Technologies dba Fuelman in accordance with the Omnia Partners Co-op agreement R211101
to provide fuel card services and related products for an annual cost not to exceed an amount
of $1,250,000.00 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
$1,250,000.00 for the life of the contract -- Scott Parker, Fleet Service Manager
This item was pulled and not taken up for consideration by the Council.
T. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the
automobile rental/leasing specific use in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the
property located at 930 N. Austin Ave., bearing the legal description of Lot 1, Southwestern
Plaza Subdivision (2021-11-SUP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
U. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 35.00
acres out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract 13 from the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
zoning district with a base district of Local Commercial (C-1) to the Public Facility (PF) zoning
district, for the property generally located at 5001 Airport Road (2021-30-REZ) -- Travis Baird,
Assistant Planning Director
Mayor Schroeder recused himself from this item and stepped off the dais for the Consent
Agenda.
V. Second Reading of an Ordinance adopting Chapter 8.40 of the Code of Ordinances relating
to establishing minimum standards of care for youth recreation programs -- Kimberly
Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
W. First Reading of an Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to execute long -form
confirmations under $50,000.00 and contracts for sale of renewable energy credits -- Daniel
Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility
This item was pulled and not taken up for consideration by the Council.
X. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Georgetown, Texas, Amending the 2022 annual
budget for Mid -Year 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
Mayor Schroeder recused himself for the vote on the Consent Agenda due to a conflict with
Item U.
Motion by Gonzalez to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Items
S and W, second by French.
Parr — Yes
Hood —Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
French — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
Y. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 10-acre tract out of the
William Addison Survey Abstract No. 21 with an initial zoning to the Residential Single -
Family (RS) zoning district for the property generally located at 200 Hillvue Road (2021-12-
ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, PMP, AICP, Assistant Planning Director - Long Range
Waggoner presented the item and noted that the first reading at January 11, 2022 meeting and
reviewed the changes since first reading as follows: new property owners are Gatepoint
Properties LLC; additional documentation was provided including warranty deed, new
property owner consent form, updated letter of intent; a signed Acknowledgement and Const
of MSA on February 7th 2022; and amended language of Ordinance to reflect new ownership.
Waggoner read the caption.
General discussion among Council and staff related to the new ownership's contact with
neighbors.
Motion by Gonzalez to approve as presented, second by Triggs.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Z. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 1.12.060 of the Code of
Ordinances relating to the adoption of San Jose and TRG Neighborhood Plans as chapters of
the Land Use Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2022-1-CPA) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning
Director and Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director - Long Range
Waggoner presented the item and thanked the steering committee members. He then
introduced Jessie Wiles, the consultant for the plans. Wiles then reviewed the following:
neighborhood and community participation; progress to date; community outreach and
engagement; vision statement for San Jose neighborhood; public engagement for TRG
neighborhood; vision statement for TRG neighborhood; implementation strategy for San Jose;
San Jose top three implementation steps; implementation strategies for TRG.
General discussion among Council and Wiles related to the project next steps; what staff can
do and what would cost more funds and/or require a feasibility study; creation of
neighborhood associations and authorities of the association; voluntary participation in the
neighborhood associations; and expected participation by those in the neighborhoods.
Waggoner resumed the presentation and reviewed the following: the need for the proposed
change; how the amendment promotes the health, safety and general welfare for the City and
the neighborhoods; effect of the proposed change on the need for City services and facilities. -
compatibility of the proposed change with the existing uses and development patterns of
nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood; implications, if any, that the
amendment may have for other parts of the plan; and how the plans approve with all aspects
of Sec. 3.04.030. He added that public notifications were sent and staff received one response
in favor and zero responses in opposition, and the Planning and Zoning Commission voted
7-0 to approve the plans at their March 1, 2022 meeting.
Waggoner read the caption.
Parr applauded staff's work and their ability to cross reference all effected plans.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. and the following speakers spoke in
favor of the proposed plans: Rick Rice, resident and current Board President for Habitat for
Humanity; Andres Calixtro gave time to Ron Swain; Mr. Swain; Christina Calixtro, 511
generation resident of Georgetown and San Jose Steering Committee Chair; Jen Bradac,
president of newly formed North Old Georgetown Neighborhood Association; and Paulette
Taylor.
Motion by French to approve the item as presented, second by Parr.
Comments from Council that were supportive and the plans.
Vote on motion:
Parr — Yes
Hood —Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Yes
French — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 7-0.
AA Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment
to rezone a 9.570-acre tract of land out of the J. Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51, Williamson
County, Texas, from the Agriculture zoning district to the Industrial zoning district, for the
property generally located at 201 Lazy Road (2021-36-REZ) -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant
Planning Director — Long Range
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, presented the item and review the Aerial Map, the Future
Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan, Neighborhood (NH) description, land use ratios for
NH, Zoning Map, Industrial (IN) description, Industrial uses permitted by right, with
limitations, and with an SUP, and how the application complies, partially complies, and does
not comply with approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030. She added that public
notifications sent with one comment in favor and zero against and at their February 15, 2022
meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a
3-2 vote.
Nelson read the caption.
General discussion among Council and staff related to how a proposed residential
development would fair against the UDC criteria.
Rachel Shanks, representing the applicant, reviewed the desired location, location, properties
along CR 152, Concept Plan, and projects along SH130 and I-35.
Council had no questions for the applicant.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Gonzalez to approve as presented, second by Parr.
General discussion regarding support of proposed project.
Vote on motion:
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.
AB 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
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Block 27, property located near the corner of 6th Street and Austin Avenue
- Block 39, City -owned property located at the corner of 6th Street and Main Street and at 111
East 7th Street
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project See Three
Adjournment
Motion by French to adjourn, second by Parr.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
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