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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 06.13.2006Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, June 13, 2006 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 06:00:00 PM at the City Council Chambers, 101 E. 7th Street, at the northeast comer of Seventh and Main Streets, Georgetown, Texas. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Mayor, Councilmembers, and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the council meeting. The library's copy is available for public review. Please Note: This City Council Meeting will be video taped live without editing and shown on the local cable channel. Executive Session Regular Session to convene and continue Executive Session, if necessary 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 that follows. A 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 - Henderson v. City of Georgetown and Bishop Gregory Aymond for the Dioceses of Austin , Cause No. A06CA082 SS; United States District Court, Western District of Texas B Sec.551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Discussions or deliberations regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations. Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 06:00 PM (Council may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of the Mayor, a Councilmember, or the City Manager for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.) C Call to Order D Pledge of Allegiance E Comments from the dais Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments — Mayor Gary Nelon - Review of procedure for addressing the City Council F Announcement of vacancies on Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Building Standards Commission G Presentation of Certificate of Excellence from the Arts and Culture Board to Annarella's for Exhibit of Georgetown High School Students' Photographic Art H Announcements and Comments from City Manager I Public Wishing to Address Council City Council Agenda/June 13, 2006 Page 1 of 4 Pages Mary J. McGriff regarding smoking/alcohol. Donald K. McGrif( regarding smoking/alcohol. Keith Peshak regarding airport issues. J Action from Executive Session Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that Council may act on with one single vote. A councilmember may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the council discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. K Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Council Workshops on Monday, May 8 and May 22, and the Council Meetings on Tuesday, May 9 and May 23, 2006 — Shirley J. Rinn, Deputy City Secretary and Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary L Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of pumps, repair services, and parts from Smith Pump Company, Inc. of Waco, in an amount to exceed $40,000.00 — Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations M Consideration of and possible action to grant permission for the Director of the Georgetown Public Library to enter into a contract with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to accept an award of $6,250 from the Gates Foundation for purchase of computer hardware for the librarys public access network — Eric Lashley, Library Director and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services N Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing staff to accept a Certified Local Government $8,000 matching grant towards the update of the 1984 Historic Resource Survey — Rebecca Rowe, Historic District Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Director of Planning and Development 0 Consideration and possible action to approve the Fiscal and Budgetary Policy to be used in preparing the 2006/07 Annual Operating Plan and to guide operations for the upcoming fiscal year — Micki Rundell, Director Finance and Administration P Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution suspending the effective date for the rate increase filing of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Texas Division — Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations and Trish Cads, City Attorney Legislative Regular Agenda Council will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items: O Swearing in of Doug Smith as Mayor Pro Tem — Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary R Consideration and possible action to award the aviation fuel bid of $1,915,000.00 to Avfuel Corporation for a period of two years with three, one year options, effective July 1, 2006 — Travis McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager S Consideration and possible action to authorize application for a 5 —Year Grant for $3,846,669 from the US Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency with a matching fund of $2,039,208.00 from the City of Georgetown to fund firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment -- Clay Shell, Assistant Fire Chief and Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief T Consideration and possible action to support state legislation requiring producers of electronics and computers to participate in takeback recycling programs, and adoption of statewide procurement guidelines to require vendors who provide products to state and local governments to take back discarded electric products — Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration U Consideration and possible direction to staff regarding the City's refuse and recycling contract with Texas Disposal System and other related items -- Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration V Consideration and possible action to support a resolution from the Austin -San Antonio Intermunicipal City Council Agenda/June 13, 2006 Page 2 of 4 Pages Commuter Rail District to request that the State Legislature and the Governor of Texas appropriate $200 million annually to the Texas Rail Relocation and Improvement Fund during the next regular and subsequent sessions of the Texas Legislature — Patty Eason, Councilmember District 1 W Discussion and possible action regarding City Council Policy and Funding Guidelines for Children's and Youth Program Funding — Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager X Second Readings 1. Second Reading of an ordinance revising several provisions in Chapter 14.12 of the City Code of Ordinances relating to the City s Cable Television Franchise — Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager 2. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Century Plan Overall Transportation Plan for the area along the Inner Loop between FM -1460 and SH -130 and for the area north and south of FM -2243 at Garay Park — Bobby Ray, AICP, Director Planning and Development and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner 3. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Century Plan Intensity Level element from Level 3 to Level 4 for 2.232 acres in the David Wright Survey, also to be known as Catfish Parlor Georgetown, located at 4159 Williams Drive — Bobby Ray, AICP, Director Planning and Development and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner 4. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Approximately 2.232 Acres in the David Wright Survey from AG, Agriculture to C-3, General Commercial for the property located at 4159 Williams Drive — Bobby Ray, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Services 5. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Crestview Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 2, from RS, Residential Single Family District to OF, Office District within the Williams Drive Special Area Plan Overlay District, located at 1604 Williams Drive — Bobby Ray, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Services 6. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning the Replat of Lot 1, Block A, Horizon Commercial Park from IN, Industrial to C-3, General Commercial for the property located at 600 High Tech Drive — Bobby Ray, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Services First Readings 1. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2005/06 Annual Operating Plan Element (Budget) for public safety compensation — Laurie Brewer, Assistant Director of Finance and Administration and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration 2. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.20 of the Code of Ordinances relating to nuisances, specifically open storage — Dave Hall, Inspection Services Director 3. First Reading of an Ordinance on a voluntary annexation into the City for 650.22 acres, more or less, in the Frederick Foy Survey and Daniel Moore Survey, located south of the future Ronald Reagan Boulevard and west of Sun City Boulevard, for Sun City Northern Land — Bobby Ray, AICP, Director Planning and Development and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner 4. First Reading of an Ordinance on a voluntary annexation into the City for 370.893 acres, more or less, in the David Wright Survey, Williams Roberts Survey and John Berry Survey, east of Airport Road and south and west of Berry Creek, for Buie Ranch — Bobby Ray, AICP, Director Planning and Development and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner 5. First Reading of an Ordinance on a voluntary annexation into the City for 0.892 acres of Right of Way, more or less, in the Joseph P. Pulstfer Survey and Clement Stubblefield Survey, for CR 265 Right of Way — Bobby Ray, AICP, Director Planning and Development and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner 6. First Reading of an Ordinance on a voluntary annexation into the City for 5.772 acres of Right of Way, more or less, in the Joseph P. Pulsifer Survey, for Wolf Ranch Parkway Right of Way — Bobby Ray, AICP, Director Planning and Development and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner City Council Agenda/June 13, 2006 Page 3 of 4 Pages Appointments 1. Consideration and possible action to appoint Rick Smith, Bob Weimer, and Darrick McGill to two-year memberships and Ralph Nayman, Conchita Guzman, Tom Crawford, and Roy Jones to one-year memberships of the new Economic Development Advisory Board — Mayor Gary Nelon 2. Consideration and possible action to appoint J. C. Johnson as a member of the Historic and Archtectural Review Commission (HARC) — Mayor Gary Nelon 3. Consideration and possible action to appoint Georgene Richaud to the Arts and Culture Board -- Mayor Gary Nelon 3. Consideration and possible action to establish the members of the Housing Advisory Board -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager Certificate of Posting I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readil accessible to the general public at all times, oq the � day of Zlkk/✓ , 2006, at � /S in , and remained so posted for at least 7 Ontinuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said me ting. andra Lee, City Secretary City Council Agenda/June 13, 2006 Page 4 of 4 Pages Council Meeting Date: June 13, 2006 Item No. 1__.. AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of pumps, repair services, and parts from Smith Pump Company, Inc. of Waco, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. ITEM SUMMARY: Many of the pumps used in the Georgetown wastewater system were manufactured by Hydromatic, Inc. Maintenance and repair of these pumps require parts and services from an authorized Hydromatic dealer. Smith Pump Company, Inc. is the authorized service center for Hydromatic pumps in the Central Texas area. Replacement pumps and repairs will be purchased on an as -needed basis. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Smith Pump Company, Inc. is a single source provider of Hydromatic pump parts and services in the Central Texas area. The Smith Pump Company is the only location that bids will be received and processed for repairs on Hydromatic pumps. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $40,000.00 will be paid from the Wastewater Operations Fund (650- 110 -5204 -PP). GUS BOARD RECOMMENDATION: N/A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends purchase of pumps, repair services, and parts from Smith Pump Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $40,000. ATTACHMENTS: Letter from Smith Pump Company, Inc. Submitted By: Glenn Dishong Water Services For Manager Council Meeting Date: June 13, 2006 Item No. AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET SUB ECT: A resolution suspending the effective date for the rate increase filling of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Texas Division. ITEM SUMMARY: ATMOS Energy has filed with the Public Utility Commission for a rate increase for natural gas utility services. The City has joined with other municipal entities to form the Atmos Texas Municipalities ("ATM"). The ATM was asked to review the filing within 35 days from May 31, 2006. The filing is thousands of pages long and a review within 35 days is not possible. Therefore, staff is requesting that Council adopt a resolution to suspend the effective date of the rate increase filing for ninety (90) days or until at least October 3, 2006, to allow proper time for the City to review the filing and adopt a final decision as to the City's position on the filing. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: NONE FINANCIAL IMPACT: NONE COMMENTS: NONE ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Submitted By: Trish Carls City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS ("CITY") SUSPENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR NINETY DAYS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RATE INCREASE FILING OF ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, MID-TEX DIVISION ON MAY 31, 2006; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division ("Atmos Energy") filed a Statement of Intent with the City of Georgetown, Texas ("City") to increase its rates on a system -wide basis by more than $60 million and also substantially change its rate design for residential customers so that the more gas that is used the cheaper the rate; and WHEREAS, the City has joined with other local regulatory authorities to form Atmos Texas Municipalities ("ATM"); and WHEREAS, the rate filing is thousands of pages in length with more than a half dozen technical experts; and WHEREAS, it is not possible for the City to complete its review of Atmos Energy's filing of May 31, 2006 within 35 days; and WHEREAS, the City will need at least 100 days before it is ready to adopt a final decision as a local regulatory authority with regard to Atmos Energy's filing. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this resolution implements the Utility Policy Statement 11.00 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which states: "City owned, sponsored or managed utilities are competitively priced and provide safe, adequate and reliable services to all customers. " and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan. Section 2.That the findings set out in the preamble are in all things hereby approved. Section 3. The effective date for Atmos Energy's filing of May 31, 2006 is July 5, 2006 and hereby suspended for ninety days or at least until October 3, 2006. Section 4. The statutory timeline may be further extended if Atmos Energy does not provide timely and meaningful public notice of its request to increase rates or if its rate filing package is materially deficient. Section 5. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Section 6. This resolution shall become effective from and after its passage. RESOLVED this day of . 2006. ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: Sandra Lee, City Secretary Gary Nelon, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Patricia E. Carls BRowN & CARL4, LLP, City Attorney Marsha Iwers/City of To Mike Mayben/COU/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown Georgetown cc Barbara Lake/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown, 09/27/2006 08:59 AM Jimmy Sikes/Ci of Geor etown Cit of Georgetown, Gr�aetnn+-N Y tY 9 @ Y 9 Sandra Lee/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown bcc Subject Re: Fw: Bond originals for signature?D Mike, You are correct on both of those. We already have the contract for LCRA, we were just asking Council for approval to spend the money. Wire is a bid and no contract is necessary. Marsha Iwers City of Georgetown 512-930-3647 mei@georgetowntx.org Mike Mayben/COU/City of Georgetown Mike Mayben/COU/City of Georgetown To Jimmy Sikes/City of Georgetown, Marsha Iwers/City of 09/27/2006 08:45 AM Georgetown@City of Georgetown .; cc Sandra Lee/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown, Barbara Lake/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown Subject Fw: Bond originals for signature? If agreements are required for LCRA and the wire bid will you please schedule them with Sandra? My sense is the LCRA is covered by the original and the wire is a bid and no contract through the warehouse. Thank you, Michael Mayben Energy Services Manager Georgetown Utility Systems P.O.Box 409 Georgetown, Texas 78627 512-930-2577 Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, contains or may contain confidential information intended only for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be advised that any reading, dissemination, forwarding, printing, copying or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply message and delete this email message and any attachments from your system. — Forwarded by Mike Mayben/COU/City of Georgetown on 09/27/2006 08:43 AM — Glenn Dishong/City of ;AteGeorgetown To Sandra Lee/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown 09/26/200610:10 AM cc Barbara Lake/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown, Jana &-k I C"VVL TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION REPORT TIME 88/38/2006 07:59 NAME Q5 FAX 5129303559 TEL 5129303558 SER.N BROF3J492795 DATE,TIME 08/30 07:59 FAX NO./NAME 98680314 DURATION 00:00:27 PAGE(S) 02 RESULT OK MODE STANDARD ECM MEMORANDUM FAX 512/868-0314 TO: Williamson County Sun FROM: Jana Kern, Administrative Assistant DATE: August 30, 2006 SUBJECT: Publication of caption of proposed ordinance Please publish the attached caption of proposed ordinance of the City of Georgetown in the Wednesday, Seytember 6, 2006, issue of the Sun. Please send the Publisher's Affidavit to Barbara Lake, Georgetown Utility Systems, P.O. Box 409, Georgetown, Texas, 78627.E*-� b U, P.0*a W%z556 Please give me a call at 930-8473, if you have questions concerning this publication. Thank you. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 13.20 OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO "SEWAGE DISPOSAL;" REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MEMORANDUM FAX 512/868-0314 TO: Williamson County Sun FROM: Jana Kern, Administrative Assistant DATE: August 30, 2006 SUBJECT: Publication of caption of proposed ordinance Please publish the attached caption of proposed ordinance of the City of Georgetown in the Wednesday, September 6, 2006, issue of the Sun. Please send the Publisher's Affidavit to Barbara Lake, Georgetown Utility Systems, P.O. Box 409, Georgetown, Texas, 78627.-T-,,� `- -- P o*a,%oo\o5-54o Please give me a call at 930-8473, if you have questions concerning this publication. Thank you. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 13.20 OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO "SEWAGE DISPOSAL;" REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MEMORANDUM FAX 512/868-0314 TO: Williamson County Sun FROM: Jana Kern, Administrative Assistant DATE: August 30, 2006 SUBJECT: Publication of caption of proposed ordinance Please publish the attached caption of proposed ordinance of the City of Georgetown in the Wednesday, September 6, 2006, issue of the Sun. Please send the Publisher's Affidavit to Barbara Lake, Georgetown Utility Systems, P.O. Box 409, Georgetown, Texas, 78627-1, : 5 ,,c, c,Y. P o tk ANoolo Sib Please give me a call at 930-8473, if you have questions concerning this publication. Thank you. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS DENYING THE RATE INCREASE PROPOSED BY THE ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, MID-TEX DIVISION; REQUIRING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION REPORT TIP£ : 08/30/2006 14:10 NAME : GLIS FAX : 5129303559 TEL : 5129303558 SER.M : BROF3J492795 DATE,TIME 08/30 14:10 FAX NO./NAME 98680314 DLRATION 00:00:16 PAGE(S) 81 RESILT OX MODE STANDARD ECM MEMORANDUM FAX 512/868-0314 TO: Williamson County Sun FROM: Jana Kern, Administrative Assistant DATE: August30, 2006 SUBJECT: Publication of caption of proposed ordinance Please publish the attached caption of proposed ordinance of the City of Georgetown in the Wednesday, September 6, 2006, issue of the Sun. Please send the Publisher's Affidavit to Barbara Lake, Georgetown Utility Systems, P.O. Box 409, Georgetown, Texas, 78627. POi 2606556 Please give me a call at 930-8473, if you have questions concerning this publication. Thank you. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 13.10 OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO "UTILITY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS"; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MEMORANDUM FAX 512/868-0314 TO: Williamson County Sun FROM: Jana Kern, Administrative Assistant DATE: August 30, 2006 SUBJECT: Publication of caption of proposed ordinance Please publish the attached caption of proposed ordinance of the City of Georgetown in the Wednesday, September 6, 2006, issue of the Sun. Please send the Publisher's Affidavit to Barbara Lake, Georgetown Utility Systems, P.O. Box 409, Georgetown, Texas, 78627. PO# 2606556 Please give me a call at 930-8473, if you have questions concerning this publication. Thank you. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 13.10 OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO "UTILITY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS"; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.