HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.13.2022 CC-WMinutes of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 3:00 PM at 510 W.
9th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626, Council and Courts Building.
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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 3:03 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 3Ron Garland, Council
Member District 4; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5 and Mayor Pro Tem; Jake French,
Council Member District 6; and Ben Stewart, Council Member District 7. A quorum of Council
Members was present in Council Chambers.
Policy Development/Review Workshop - Call to order at 3:00 PM
A. Presentation and discussion regarding Parking Garage Schematic -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP
Manager
Bettiol presented the item and reviewed the site plan, different visual perspectives of the
project, the View Corridor, possible floor plans, Courthouse View, process to address the
obstructed view, project costs, next steps, and needed feedback.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding how to keep the project on an
expedient path; all required design associated processes; proposed retail space, how to
maximize the number of parking spaces; location of elevator access; pros and cons of the
current design; possible enhanced design features; best location for ADA parking; how
HARC approvals and the UDC play roles into the process; and design elements liked and
disliked by Council.
Larry Olsen addressed the Council regarding the visual wall that is being implemented along
Austin Avenue.
B. Presentation, discussion, and direction regarding the scope of work for the design request
for qualifications of the Austin Avenue Pedestrian Bridges -- Mayra Cantu, Strategic Support
Manager
Cantu presented the item and reviewed the project background, pedestrian bridges, process
timeline, proposal response requirements, preferred criteria, scope of work, public
engagement, timing, alternate route during construction, pedestrian count, and needed
Council feedback.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding timing of the project, if the bridge
will remain open during construction, design of the project, possible enhancements to the
design, current condition of the bridges, and whether the bridge or road should be rehabbed
first.
Bob Ward addressed the Council regarding making a reasonable accommodation for
pedestrians during the bridge rehabilitation projects.
Larry Olsen addressed the Council regarding what he would like to see included in the
public input portion of the process.
Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 4:26 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 4:33 p.m.
C. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on commercial space lease and scoping for
a facilities study -- Wayne Nero, Assistant City Manager
Nero presented the item and reviewed continued staff growth, current space constraints,
commercial space lease on Inner Loop, lease space layout, staff relocation of 71 staff
members, timeline, Facility Study scoping, possible new facility at FM1460/Industrial, scope
of work for possible new facility, future remodels of existing facilities, timeline and next
steps, and needed direction from Council.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding general Council support for the
proposals, what departments could relocate the new facility, City offices possibly placed in
the downtown parking garage, possibility for future public/private partnerships, and being
considerate of nearby neighbors to the new building.
D. Presentation and discussion regarding the quarterly financial report for the quarter ended
June 30, 2022 -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
Parras presented the item and reviewed the Tourism Fund recovery since COVID,
background, General Fund revenue budget sources, Sales Tax, Property Tax, franchise fees,
Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), Planning and Development revenue, sanitation revenue,
Fire and EMS revenue, Parks and Recreation, General Fund expense budget sources,
personnel expenses, operations expenses, Electric Fund revenue budget sources, Electric
Fund sales revenue, Electric Fund expense budget, purchased power, Q3 comparisons
between FY2021 and FY2022, T&D Services and Electrical Engineering, Water Fund revenue
budget sources, Water charges, Wastewater charges, Irrigation charges, Water Fund expense
budget, Water revenue, and Water expenses.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding Property Tax.
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
- South Lake Treated Transmission Main Easements
- DB Wood Expansion Rights of Entry
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Block 27 Purchase and Sale Agreement - Extension of Due Diligence Period
Adjournment
Mayor Schroeder adjourned into Executive Session at 5:06 p.m. to start at 5:15 p.m.
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