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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.26.2022 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Prior to calling the meeting to order, an invocation may be performed. The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 6:00 PM at City Council Chambers located at 510 West 9th 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 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:11 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 - Electric Line Worker's Week Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation (not on posted agenda) Announcements Action from Executive Session Motion by Pitts to authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment agreement of City Attorney Skye Masson consistent with the terms agreed upon in executive session; second by Fought. Parr - Yes Hood -Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 7-0. Motion by Pitts to approve a 6% market increase and a 3% merit increase in Robyn Densmore's annual salary as City Secretary effective May 9, 2022; second by Fought. Parr - Yes Hood -Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 7-0. Motion by Pitts to approve a 2% merit increase in David Morgan's annual salary as City Manager effective May 9, 2022; AND to authorize an incentive payment to David Morgan as City Manager in October of 2022 consistent with the terms in his employment agreement; AND to authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment agreement of City Manager David Morgan consistent with the terms agreed upon in executive session; second by Fought. Parr - Yes Hood -Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 7-0. Motion by Pitts to reappoint Randall C. Stump as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Georgetown for the term of two years beginning June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2024 and to approve a 6% increase in Randall Stump's annual compensation as Municipal Court Judge effective May 9, 2022; 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 pasted 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@georg_etown.org. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. B. At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak. Prior to entertaining the Consent Agenda, John Gamez addressed Council related to Item Q and his concerns with the City's critical infrastructure systems. 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 April 12, 2022 and Special Meeting held on April 19, 2022 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Second Annual Renewal Agreement with Asphalt Inc. of Austin, Texas for the purchase of Asphalt Mixes for Public Works Street Operations, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the partial abandonment of a wastewater easement in the Frances A. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 295, for the benefit of GWT Development, LLC upon conveyance of a replacement easement and relocation of the existing facilities, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator F. Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with Patrick C. Elliott Properties, LTD to allow an existing pond located at the northeast corner of Aviation Drive and Airport Road to continue to encroach into the Airport Road right-of-way, and to authorize the Planning Director to execute the same -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator G. Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction Ltd, for the placement of landscaping, trees, and irrigation improvements within the rights -of -way of Wolf Ranch Parkway and Legends Lane/Wolf Springs Road, public rights -of -way within the Wolf Ranch Phase 6 A/B Subdivision, and to authorize the Planning Director to execute the same -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator H. Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with H4 Georgetown Phase 1 LLC, for the placement of landscaping, trees, and irrigation improvements within the rights - of -way of Jay Wolf Drive, Highcrest Street, Addison Lane, Spring Gulch Lane, and River Trace, public rights -of -way within the Wolf Ranch West Section 1AG and 1BG Subdivisions, and to authorize the Planning Director to execute the same -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator I. Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with Barney Handrick, Kathryn Greer, Karen Phillips and Sharon Hampton for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an approximately 7.38-acres tract of land out of the Frances A. Hudson Survey Abstract No. 295, located approximately .2 miles south of CR 166 with a portion of the tract adjacent to FM 1460 (2022-3-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director — Long Range J. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the bylaws for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic and Architectural Review Committee -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director -Current Planning K. Consideration and possible action to ratify previous expenditures of $52,875.00 with Westar Construction for improvements to Heritage Gardens -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director L. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract for a Solid Waste Rate Study with NewGen Strategies and Solutions of Richardson, Texas, through the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) contract number HP08-21 in the amount of $92,590.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director M. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve a Task Order with Schneider Engineering to facilitate pole attachment joint use administration and engineering analysis and support -- Kress Carson, Electric Utility Analyst; and Daniel McReynolds, Electric Engineering Manager N. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve a five year agreement with Texas Electric Cooperative (TEC) with a three year renewal option to allow TEC to be the provider of electric material and warehouse services -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities; and Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations Manager O. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement (22-0068-GC) with DPC Industries for the provision and delivery of 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) for Water and Wastewater Treatment in an amount not to exceed $1,306,663.00 annually; additionally, to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the agreement for up to (4) four additional one-year terms -- Michael D. Welch, Water and Wastewater Treatment Manager P. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to purchase (3) three 125hp Hydromatic Submersible Pumps to replace existing submersibles located at Smith Branch Lift Station, from Austin Armature Works, LP, of Buda, Texas, in the amount of $169,260.00 -- Isaac Conde, Water Services Tech Specialist; and Chelsea Solomon, Director of Water Utilities Q. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve a contract to Cunningham Constructors & Associates, Inc. of Georgetown Texas for the construction of the Southside Water Treatment Plant Ultrafiltration Membrane Improvements Project in the amount of $5,380,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director; and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager R. Consideration and possible action to approve a Development Agreement with Beau and Kimberly Embree relating to property located 1001 Bonnet Lane, Georgetown Texas providing for the continuation of its status in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction and future annexation into the City -- Skye Masson S. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.04.018, Section B related to metering practices for Net Energy Metering of Distributed Energy Resources -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility; and Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director T. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Accessory Dwelling Unit specific use in the Single -Family Residential (RS) zoning district, for the property located at 1808 Knight Street, bearing the legal description of Lots 3, 4, Block 5, Eubank Addition (2022-1-SUP) -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director - Long Range U. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 5.815-acre tract out of the L.J. Dyches Survey Abstract No.180 with an initial zoning to the Industrial (IN) zoning district for the property generally located south of Blue Springs Boulevard and east of Rabbit Hill Road (2021-18-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director - Long Range V. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.48 of the Code of Ordinances, titled "Planning and Zoning Commission", relating to membership of alternate members -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director W. Second Reading of an Ordinance relating to approvals, processing, and requirements for plats and plans pursuant to Chapter 212 of the Local Government Code; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; making such other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; second by Fought. Parr - Yes Hood -Yes Triggs - Yes Fought - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Gonzalez - Yes Approved 7-0. Legislative Regular Agenda X. Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an "Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2022; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax and Pledging Certain Revenues in Support of the Certificates; Approving an Official Statement, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Other Related Documents; Awarding the Sale of the Certificates and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Certificates" -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director Parras presented and reviewed the results of the bids that were received earlier today and noted that Robert W. Biard & Co. Inc from Red Bank, NJ won the award. Parras read the caption. General discussion between Council and Jennifer Ritter Douglas, a member of the City's bond counsel, regarding years and interest rates offered. Motion by Parr 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. Y. Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an "Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Other Related Documents; Awarding the Sale of the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Issuance of the Bonds" -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director Parras presented and reviewed the results of the bids that were received earlier today, and noted that BOK Financial Securities, Inc. from Dallas, TX won the award. Parras read the caption. Motion by Pitts 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. Z. Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an "Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds; Pledging Certain Revenues in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Agreement; Establishing Procedures for Selling and Delivering the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds" -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director Wallace presented and noted that the sale will take place on May 121h to attain the best possible interest rate and that the City hasn't sold these types of bonds in two years. She added that Standards and Poors revised the City's rating to stable and there is no projected rate increase to the electric utility, a proposed 9% cost increase for water rates in FY2022/23 and an additional 9% in FY2023/24. Wallace read the caption. General discussion about the need for the bonds and City growth. Motion by Pitts 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. AA. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 38.24- acre tract out of the Issac Donagan Survey Abstract No. 178 with an initial zoning of Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district for the property generally located at 3307 and 3311 State Highway 29 (2022-1-ANX) - Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director Baird presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Map; Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) explanation; MDN land use ratios; Zoning Map; and how the application complies or partially complies with the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030. He added that public notifications sent and no comments received either in favor or in opposition; and how at their April 5, 2022 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 4-0 vote. Baird read the caption. General discussion regarding access to the property and land use ratios. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. as there were no speakers. 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. Consideration and possible action to approve the Professional Services Agreement contracting WGI of Frisco, Texas in the amount of $825,000.00 for the Architectural/Engineering Design of a Parking Structure to be located at S. Austin Ave and 6th Street -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP Manager; and Eric Johnson, Public Works Director Johnson presented introduced Bettiol. Bettiol presented and reviewed the Parking Structure background; WGI as the staff recommended vendor; scope of project; cost; funding; and next steps. Bettiol read the caption. Motion by Fought 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. AC. Consideration and possible action to approve a purchase and sale agreement for the exchange of real property in the Downtown Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment zone for the City to acquire approximately +0.66 acre of land at 501 Austin Avenue South Main Street from Block 27 LLC in exchange for the city owned lot of approximately .49 acres at 502 South Main and the city owned lot of approximately .17 acres at 111 E 7th Street, including allowances for easements and utility relocations and to authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements to effectuate the exchange -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Brewer presented the item and reviewed the main deal points; map of lots; encumbrances and easements on city owned properties; and the two agreements needed for the land swap. Brewer read the caption. Motion by Pitts 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. AD. Consideration and possible action to approve a Lease Agreement from Block 27, LLC to allow the continued public use of the property located at 601 South Main Street and 111 East 7th Street for two years after its sale, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Brewer presented item AD with Item AC. Brewer read the caption. Motion by Pitts to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement with Block 27, LLC to allow the continued public use of the property located at 601 South Main Street and 111 East Th Street for two years after its sale, on the terms set forth in the purchase and sale agreement approved in Item AC of this agenda; second by Fought. 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 Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters - Review of evaluations for City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and Municipal Judge 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. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update 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 6:58 p.m. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on Mn,� 10 ZoZZ Date �—T I&XW.A.�A WIR111.i111 M