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City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 3:30 PM at Council and Court
Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Josh Schroeder, Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Joseph (fake) French
IV, Ron Garland, Ben Stewart
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
1.A
Short -Term Rentals Regulation
Presentation and discussion of short-term rentals --Jessica Clarke, Assistant to the City
Manager
Jessica Clarke provided the presentation. She discussed current regulations for Short
Term Rentals (STR), possible direction requested and why we are asking to regulate STRs.
There are certain risks of STR Regulation and these continue to evolve. Successful STRs
promote tourism and higher regulations could affect that. Legal issues continue to
evolve and higher regulations require more staff hours to manage the program.
There are different levels of regulation among our peer cities. Ranking from low or no
regulation, moderate registration with moderate requirements and then high levels of
regulation. The most restrictive area is Austin, followed by Denton, Arlington, Marble
Falls and San Marcos being the lowest. All cities require an annual permit with fee, a HOT
Payment, a 24/7 local contact and a good neighbor brochure. But not all cities require
site inspections, letters to neighbors, density restrictions and liability insurance.
The best fit and example of what staff is proposing is from Grand Prairie, Texas. Their
permit registration is regulated by Code Compliance.
Staff recommends low to moderate regulation. They suggest an annual permit with
online registration and fee with HOT payment through the same online platform. At time
of application, the STIR owner must provide at a minimum the owner contact information,
contact of a 24-hour local representative, HOT payment verification, site plan showing
parking spaces, a floor plan with bedroom layout and emergency evacuation routes and
proof of insurance with a minimum $1 M coverage. .... Applicants must follow City's
advertising and publication (e.g. permit number, occupancy limits) We would have a
notification of neighbors requirement and a Good Neighbor letter to list a 24 hour call
number. Staff is looking at an STIR Tracking software. This would allow emails to the
current 222 owners, allow online registration and fee payments and this would be paid
for by the online permit fee.
This is recommended for the initial regulation and if needed in the future, the program
can be expanded to allow or accommodate more regulations and restrictions.
French asked why we would require insurance. He is not necessarily for that
requirement, but wants to insure collection of taxes and fees. Not for increased
regulations, including inspections of properties. Concerned about over regulating.
Supports regulations in general.
Parr thanked everyone for presenting this information. This is not an issue today, but we
need to be regulating everyone equitably. Also likes the notification feature of the Good
Neighbor program and neighbor notifications. She also believes that there should be
penalties if operating without a permit.
Hood likes the Grand Prairie model and questioned the fee. He wants the HOT tax so
wants the registration, but does not want to over charge the permit fee. Maybe a scaled
fee would work. Does not want the on -site inspection.
Pitts asked about the software. Clarke explained the software/program would track
actual rentals and it would notify us if people are not registering. Pitts is also concerned
about the parking and wants the requirements to be clear to residents and owners. He
questioned which department would manage this. That is not decided yet. He is
supportive of the program.
Garland expressed that this is an important issue and believes we need to educate not
only the STIR owners, but also to the public. He wants to start the program immediately,
but not include the on -site inspections.
Triggs wants to start with lower regulations. He also feels it is important to require
insurance for protections, possibly indemnity clauses. Mayor asked if the program could
verify the insurance. It is sometimes difficult to regulate the insurance piece. Clarke says
we will have to work through that issue.
Stewart says he is leaning toward the low end of regulation, based on the fact that
residential property rights are then being turned into a business which should have more
regulations. He asked if the city could be held liable. Masson stated we will review the
restrictions and liability clauses of their registration.
Pitts would like to possibly share information with HOA's and make sure they know what
the regulations are. He also wants to look at the duration of a rental and see if there is a
way to differentiate from a once a year rental to an every weekend rental. He also asked
for a sunset provision if this ordinance is passed.
Williams Drive Mobility Enhancements Project Overview
Presentation and discussion of the proposed scope of work for the Williams Drive
Mobility Enhancements Project - Lua Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager
Lua Saluone provided an overview of the process and introduced the team working on
the project. The City Team includes Wesley Wright, Lua Saluone, Nat Waggoner, Mayra
Cantu, Keith Hutchinson, an internal staff working group and a Consultant Team. Several
departments will be assisting with this project. They have already been working with
other outside Agencies and stakeholders.
The project limits are from DB Woods at Hwy 29 to Williams Drive for the Access
Management and Intersections portion of the project. A lighting enhancement project is
also being considered. Saluone provided the background and how the funds were
received and allocated. He explained the Tools for Engagement and then asked for
feedback. Is there anything missing from the Public Engagement Plan? Is there anything
missing from the anticipated project scope? And are there any questions regarding the
ptrh forward.
Stewart thinks this will have lot of public engagement and appreciates the ability for the
public to participate.
Triggs asked if the money will be sufficient. Saluone explained the scope is pretty clear
and funding is based on certain developments and implementation. D. Morgan
explained that this is a major project and purposefully put at the end of the road bond
issues. He said there will be a lot of public engagement which will draw some of the
timing out. Triggs says he doesn't believe the funding allows for many delays and that
the sooner this is done the better.
Garland thinks this is one of the most important projects that will be undertaken in the
near future, with the impact on so many people and businesses on Williams Drive. So
many people are asking when this will happen and he appreciates the information to give
them.
Pitts asked when the diverging diamond will be completed. Wright says the diamond will
be done in 2024 and Williams Drive Study will take a year and then the work will begin
farther west so there will not be any duplication of construction zones in that area. Pitts
has concerns about the businesses being built that are concerned about access. Concern
was for the old McCoy Elementary school site and their access plans.
Hood says he worked with those developers and they understand the access
requirements. He is encouraged that this is happening and thinks it can't be soon
enough.
Parr asked about the pop-up events that are mentioned in the Public Engagement piece.
Saluone explained they (staff) could go to HOA meetings if asked. Or attend events as
available. Parr said that this is good and council agrees that going to the people instead
of expecting people to go to a site for a presentation is important. Williams Drive is
important for a large portion of the city.
French thinks the public engagement strategy is good. Schroeder explained that not
everyone can have a curb or median cut, but council understands that and cannot make
everyone happy. He is glad that this project is happening with the ultimate goal of
improving access for everyone.
1.0 Review of Library's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
Presentation and discussion regarding the Library's 2023-2026 strategic plan -- Sally
Miculek, Library Services Director
This item was postponed until the next regular meeting.
2. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's
Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to
action in the regular session.
2.A Executive Session 11.08.2022
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
- Settlement Agreement between City and Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. regarding
Brazos Electric Cooperative, Inc. bankruptcy payment
-Attorney General Request for Opinion RZ-0481-KP
- Georgetown Salamander
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Amendment of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Block 27, LLC
- SE Park Acquisition Update
- Southeast Inner Loop ROW acquisitions
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Shell Energy
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- City Attorney Check -in
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve to authorize the City Attorney
to retain Rebecca Hays Barho with Nossaman LLP to represent the City in matters related
to the Georgetown Salamander on the terms discussed in Executive Session..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Joseph (fake) French IV,
Ron Garland, Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Joseph (fake) French IV to Approve to authorize the
City Attorney to submit a Supplemental Brief to the Texas Attorney General on the
Pending Attorney General Opinion Request RQ-0481-KP submitted by Senator
Bettencourt on behalf of the City of Georgetown..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Joseph (fake) French IV,
Ron Garland, Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve to approve a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign the Release and Settlement Agreement between the City
and Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. relating to the Brazos Electric Cooperative, Inc
bankruptcy payment..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Joseph (fake) French IV,
Ron Garland, Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
3. Regular Session - This portion of the Council meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
This Regular Session may, at anytime, be recessed to convene in Executive Session for any
purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.
3.A Call to Order 11.08.2022
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
- Small Business Saturday Proclamation
- Municipal Court Week Proclamation
Announcements
Action Out of Executive Session
Mayor Schroeder called the regular meeting to order at 6:05 pm.
Coouncil member French led the pledges.
Mayor presented the Shop Small Proclamation and the Proclamation for Municipal Court
Week.
4. 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. If you wish to speak for six minutes, it is permissible to use another requestor's granted
time to speak. No more than six minutes for a speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to
another speaker must also submit a form and be present at the meeting.
On a sub'ect not posted on the agenda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City Counci
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. Speakers will be given up to three
minutes to address the City Council. The City Secretary can be reached at(512) 931-7715 or
cs@ georgetown.org.
4.A At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak.
S. Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may be acted upon with
one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to be discussed and acted upon
individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Schroeder recused himself from the consent agenda vote and any discussion with a
conflict of interest form filed for items 5B and 5P.
Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Joseph (fake) French IV to Approve to approve the
consent agenda as presented..
Motion Approved: 7 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Joseph (fake) French IV, Ron
Garland, Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
5.A Minutes from 10/25/2022
Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes for the City Council
meeting held on October 25, 2022 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
53 Alcohol Sales Distance Waiver for Property at the SE Corner of Hwy 29 and SH130
Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution waiving City Code Section
6.40.050(A) prohibiting a person from selling or engaging in the business of selling any
alcoholic beverage where the place of business of such person is located within 300 feet
of a public school for a particular place of business located at the southeast corner of
SH29 and SH130 -- David Morgan, City Manager
5.0 City URL Update
Consideration and possible action to change the City's URL to .gov for City websites -- Aly
Van Dyke, CAPE Director
5.D Continuation of Annual Agreement for Water Materials Supplies Acquisitions from
Techline, Inc. under their Contract with LCRA
Consideration and possible recommendation to continue utilizing the annual agreement
to purchase water materials supplies for Fiscal Year 2023 from Techline, Inc. ("Techline")
under their contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority, a conservation and
reclamation district of the State of Texas ("LCRA"), not to exceed the amount of
$150,000.00 -- Chelsea Solomon, Director of Water Utility; and John McElroy, Water
Services Manager
5.E Electric Overhead and Underground Construction with Primoris T&D Services, LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve a General Service Agreement between the
City of Georgetown and Primoris T&D Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, for
the following work: electric overhead and underground construction services in an
amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 and to delegate authority to the City Manager to
execute four additional one-year renewals with a not to exceed amount no greater than
$4,000,000.00 each renewal term -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations Manager
5.F Agreement with Perry Office Products
Consideration and possible action to approve an award of a Blanket Agreement with
Perry Office Products, Inc. under the Buy Board contract 656-21 to provide office supplies
and services for an annual not to exceed amount of $100,000.00 and to delegate
authority to the City Manager to execute one additional one-year renewal with a not to
exceed amount greater than $200,000.00 -- Edward O'Neal. Support Services Manager
5.G Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Application
Consideration and possible action to approve a grant application to the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) for a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Airport Terminal and Tower
Project Grant for terminal improvements and upgrades at the Georgetown Executive
Airport at Johnny Gantt Field in the amount of $350,000 - Eric Johnson, Public Works
Director and Matthew Sommerfeld, Airport Manager
5.H Tymco Street Sweeper Purchase
Consideration and possible action for the approval to purchase one (1) Tymco Model 600
Sweeper for an amount not to exceed $348,105.00. This purchase will be under HGAC
contract #SW04-20. - Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager
5.1 Vacuum Trailer Purchase
Consideration and possible action for the approval to purchase one (1) MS800 Vacuum
Trailer for an amount not to exceed $167,578.00. This purchase will be under Buy Board
contract #593-19 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager
5.J Turf Tank Lease Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve a six -year Sub -Rental Agreement with Turf
Tank for an athletic field line -marking robot in the amount not to exceed $61,500.00 --
Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
5.K Playground Equipment for Crystal Knoll Park
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of playground equipment
from GameTime using Omnia Partners contract #2017001134 in the amount of
$97,386.60 for Crystal Knoll Park -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
51 First Amendment to Task Order KHA-22-001 -Sidewalk Master Plan and FLU
Consideration and possible action to approve first amendment to task order KHA-22-001
with Kimley-Horn in the amount of $243,110 for Future Mobility Plan -- Mayra Cantu,
Strategic Support Manager
5.M Amendment of Enterprise Encroachment Agreements -- Heights at San Gabriel
5.N
Consideration and possible action to approve two Amendment of Encroachment
Agreements with Seminole Pipeline Company LLC and one Amendment of Encroachment
Agreement with Whitethorn Pipeline Company LLC regarding the encroachment of
certain public infrastructure within the Heights at San Gabriel Subdivision into existing
Seminole and Whitethorn pipeline easements, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the
Amendments -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
Assignment of Enterprise Encroachment Agreements -- Heights at San Gabriel
Consideration and possible action to approve a Partial Assignment of Encroachment
Agreements with Heights at San Gabriel LLC regarding the assignment of Encroachment
Agreements with Seminole Pipeline Company LLC and Whitethorn Pipeline Company LLC
in connection with the acceptance of public infrastructure within the Heights at San
Gabriel Subdivision, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Partial Assignment upon
amendment of the Encroachment Agreements --Jim Kachelmeyer, Sr. Assistant City
Attorney
5.0 Certified Local Government Grant Application for FY23
Consideration and possible action to approve a grant application to the Texas Historical
Commission for supplemental funding for the Implementation of TRG and San Jose
Neighborhood Plans -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
5.P 2022-12-ANX, 41 acres, Haverland Dr -- Municipal Services Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with Tony
Gauntt, for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an approximately
40.577 acres tract of land out of the Antonio Flores Survey Abstract No. 235, generally at
the intersection of FM 971 and Haverland Drive. (2022-12-ANX) -- Travis Baird, Assistant
Planning Director
5.Q 2022-11-ANX Dry Creek -Georgetown 35 County Road 130 ROW -Municipal Services
Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with
Stewart Building Inc., for the provision of municipal services, upon annexation, to an
approximately 63.888 acres tract of land out of the John Berry Survey Abstract No. 51,
generally located north of CR 150 and east of Interstate Highway 35 (2022-11-ANX) --
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
5.R 2022-10-SUP Senior Living Special Use Permit -Second Reading
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for
Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units in the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district on the
property located at 4775 Williams Dr., bearing the legal description of 9.29 Acres in the J
Fish Survey, (2022-10-SUP), Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
5.S 2022-6-ANX Gateway Preparatory School - 3660 Westinghouse Road - Second
Reading
Second Reading of an Ordinance for the annexation of 52.480 acres in the Joseph Mott
Survey Abstract No. 427 and the Calvin Bell Survey Abstract No. 112, including
approximately 0.423 acre of right-of-way of County Road 111; and a zoning map
amendment to rezone 52.057 acres out of the Joseph Mott Survey Abstract No. 427 and
the Calvin Bell Survey Abstract No. 112 to the Public Facility (PF) zoning district, upon
annexation (2022-6-ANX) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director, Current Planning
53 Fire Assignment Pay Ordinance Amendment - FY23 - Second Reading
Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Georgetown, Texas amending Sec.
2.28.210 "Assignment Pay" for certain assignments within the Fire Department --John
Sullivan, Fire Chief
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A 2022-16-REZ 1310 Maple Street- First Reading
Public Hearing and first reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
0.66 acres known as the Snyder Addition, Block 33 S 1 /2, from the High -Density Multi-
family (MF-2) zoning district to the Residential Single-family (RS) zoning district, for the
property generally located at 1310 Maple Street, (2022-16-REZ) - Maddison O'Kelley,
Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report. The applicant wishes to rezone this
property from High -Density Multi -family (MF-2) to Single-family REsidential (RS). This
property is in a Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) which provides for a variety of
housing types within a traditional neighborhood. This rezoning application would comply
with all approval criteria of UDC Section 3.06.030 and Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this application 5 - 0 at their October 18th Meeting.
O'Kelley read the ordinance caption. Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing and
with no one coming forth, closed it.
There was no further discussion among the council.
Moved by Joseph (jake) French IV; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve to approve the
application as presented..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Joseph (jake) French IV,
Ron Garland, Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.13 UDC Executive Text Amendment, Courthouse View Corridor Waiver - First Reading
Public Hearing and First Reading on a proposed Ordinance for Executive Text
Amendment to Chapters 3 and 4 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) relating to the
Courthouse View Protection Overlay District specifically as it pertains to establish a
waiver process for the Courthouse view protection requirements established within the
district -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
Presentation by Maddison O'Kelley on the proposed emergency UDC Text amendment to
allow courthouse View Corridor Waivers. O'Kelley explained the need for the waiver and
showed the proposal. The courthouse view corridor waiver must be initiated by an
application. Staff will review the waiver request and provides staff report and possibly a
recommendation to city council. A public hearing wand notice will be provided.
She explained the criteria for approval focuses on: the existence of site -specific
constraints or opportunities, furthering the goals and implementation of the
Comprehensive Plan, protecting the public interest, and ensuring the building is in
character with the height and scale of the surrounding area. Council will take the final
action and it is recommended that approval requires a 3/4 vote of councilmembers
present. O'Kelley reported that Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7 - 0 to approve
the recommendations.
Parr supports the waiver process for a courthouse view protection and the criteria that
will be used, however she will not support this item based on the optics that this
amendment is being made on an emergency basis for a city project. She prefers that this
had been done through the upcoming UDC rewrite project coming in the next two years.
Mayor asked about the vote recommended to approve this item. As 3/4 vote majority,
they would need 6 members to approve. Mayor clarified HARC's role with the new
waiver process. HARC would review the project conceptually, not with a specific approval
criteria, prior to the application for the waiver being filed. HARC's recommendation would
be considered by Council when it moves forward.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing and with no one coming forth to speak,
closed it.
Pitts moved to approve the amendment to the UDC for the Courthouse View corridor
Variance request as presented. Second by Hood.
Pitts then amended his original motion by making the change to the number of members
required for the waiver approval to require a simple majority, only four members.
Second by Stewart.
Pitts asked about other variance requirements and Masson explained the types of
variances currently used, subdivision and zoning, and how those both require a 3/4 vote
by the entity considering them, whether P&Z or ZBA. This would be consistent with a 3/4
vote as required by our other ordinances. This is consistent with zoning variance as an
amendment to our zoning regulations.
Council discussed their preferences. French will not support the amendment as he
believes that this type of variance should be added with caution and having the 3/4 vote
would add that. Parr supports the UDC amendment but not in this emergency type
situation, saying it needs more consideration and not in this situation. This is a large
project issue and they want the super majority. Stewart agrees with Parr and French.
Mayor called for the vote on the amendment motion, then the original motion.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve to approval of the
amendment for the courthouse view corridor as it was presented and amended..
Motion Approved: 4- 3
Voting For: Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Ron Garland
Voting Against: Amanda Parr, Joseph (jake) French IV, Ben Stewart
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve to only require a simple
majority for action to approve a variance for the Courthouse View Corridor..
Motion Approved: 4- 3
Voting For: Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Ron Garland
Voting Against: Amanda Parr, Joseph (jake) French IV, Ben Stewart
6.0 Ordinance Adopting Real Estate Policies - First Reading
First reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 12.11, entitled "Acquisition, Disposition, and
Use of City Property," to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas --Jim
Kachelmeyer, Sr. Assistant City Attorney, and Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services
Coordinator
Jim Kachelmeyer presented the policies which will be considered and changed.
Objectives of this are a logical, efficient pattern of development, avoiding future burdens
on taxpayers and equal application of the rules. During high -growth, the city focuses on
development generated
• Key Policies of the ordinance:
• Dedication by plat of rights -of -way & easements required by UDC
• Must be conveyed prior to plat approval (or prior to acceptance for Site
Development Permits)
ETJ and off -site utilities require separate instruments
• ETJ water lines can run within internal PUEs or rights -of -way*
• Title insurance sometimes required*
• Easements must be exclusive, on one of City's standard forms*
• Abandonments by auction at fair market value, unless exception applies, and
approved by Council
• No permanent easements across City property, Ch. 26 hearing required for use of
parkland, fair market value required for leases
• License (not permit) required to use property, but Temporary Construction
Easement ok for adjacent construction
Key changes will be updated forms, delegation of authority to accept easements on
standard forms, adopted process maps including prerequisites, revised title insurance
requirements and new utility crossings policy.
Kachelmeyer then read the caption.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve to approve the adoption of
the new real estate policies. .
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Joseph (jake) French IV,
Ron Garland, Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.D Amendment of Utility Extension Policy re Water Lines outside the ETJ - First
Reading
First reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2022-73 regarding the City's Utility
Extension and Improvement Policy, as applied to water lines outside the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction --Jim Kachelmeyer, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Jim Kachmeyer presented the item. He showed the original policy from 2004 and then
the amended policy which was adopted in 2022. The old policy was that all Georgetown
utilities must be placed within easements donated to the City; Within the city limits,
rights -of -way and easements dedicated by plat, as well as specific utility easements, meet
this requirement. In the City's ETJ, platting dedicates easements and rights -of -way to the
public or the County, not the City, so easements by separate instrument are required.
The 2022 amended policy allows new development in the ETJ to place water
infrastructure within public utility easements and rights -of -way, provided:
1.Infrastructure is internal to the development; 2.Infrastructure is not master plan
infrastructure; and 3.The PUE or right-of-way is not parallel to a numbered TxDOT or
County road, a road listed in the City or County's OTP, or a road included in the City or
County's CIP.
This proposed Amendment authorizes placement of water lines within County rights -of -
way beyond the ETJ under certain conditions: Must be internal to a new development,
Must not be a numbered County road, in a transportation plan, or set for improvement
as part of a pending capital project; and Must not be in the ETJ of another City, with no
foreseeable annexation during life of the improvements. This Amendment also delegates
to the City Manager the authority to adopt implementing regulations to guide placement
of such facilities in the city limits, ETJ, and beyond if consistent with this ordinance
Kachelmeyer read the Ordinance caption.
Stewart asked if Jim looked at a cost analysis in case we would have to relocate lines in
the county. Jim said yes, this would only apply to new properties being developed and
their internal roads and water lines.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve to approve the policy as
presented for utility extension outside the ETJ..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Joseph (jake) French IV,
Ron Garland, Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
7. Adjournment
Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Ben Stewart to Adjourn to adjourn.
Motion Adjourn: 7 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Joseph (jake) French IV, Ron
Garland, Be Stewart
Voting Ainst: None
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