HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 03.22.2022 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Prior to calling the meeting to order, an invocation may be performed.
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 22, 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 6:07 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; Jake French, Council Member District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, Council
Member District 7. Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5 and Mayor Pro Tern was absent. 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
- Mayor Schroeder acknowledged the passing of Jack Garey. A video was then shown
about Mr. Garey and his decision to donate land and fund to the City of Georgetown for
Garey Park.
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Fought to authorize the City Attorney to retain the legal services of Foley and
Lardner, LLP to represent the City in all proceedings necessary to obtain a right of entry from
William Carl Young and Kandice Kay Young, or the heirs, successors, and assigns thereof, on
and across their 98-acre property located in the Joseph Fish Survey, Abstract No. 232, and the
A.H. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 490, for the purpose of conducting surface and subsurface
surveying necessary for the South Lake Treated Transmission Main project, and that City
Council authorize the filing of a request for a temporary restraining order to allow the
surveying, and authorize the City's legal representatives to participate in a hearing and all
related proceedings on the request; second by Gonzalez.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Absent
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
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@georgetown.org. Speakers
will be allowed up to three minutes to speak.
B. At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak.
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 March 8, 2022, and Special Meetings held on March 1, 2022 -- Robyn
Densmore, City Secretary
D. Consideration and possible action to approve Jud Harris to the Historic and Architectural
Review Commission as an Alternate member to fill a vacancy -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
E. Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $58,760.00 to South
Central Planning and Development Commission for online permitting software and license
fees -- Glen Holcomb, Chief Building Official
F. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution expressing official intent to
reimburse costs related to capital equipment and the construction of capital projects in an
amount not to exceed $60,000.00 with proceeds from bonds that will be issued in the Spring
of 2022 -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution for the voluntary annexation of
approximately 18.522 acres of City -owned Property situated in the Joseph Fish Survey, and
known as the South Lake Water Treatment Plant; making certain necessary findings; and
directing City Staff to initiate annexation -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director - Long
Range
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the
acceptance of a 2.753-acre water line easement across Lot 1, Block A, of the Parmer Ranch
Phase 13 Subdivision, from PR South, Inc. upon resolution of any outstanding title matters,
and to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant
City Attorney
I. Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with Wolf Lakes, LP., or its
successors, for the placement of a tower monument sign, landscaping and irrigation within
the right-of-way of Wolf Lakes Drive, and to authorize the Planning Director to execute the
agreement -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the
acceptance of three wastewater easements in the Lewis P. Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 171,
from Cornelius Lee Hocker, Jr. and Patricia Ray Hocker; Douglas Meadows and Rachel D.
Meadows; and ONUD LLC; 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 the purchase of medical equipment from ZOLL
Medical Corporation at a total cost not to exceed $100,000.00 for the fiscal year 2021-2022 --
John Sullivan, Fire Chief
L. Consideration and possible action to approve the submission of the application to Williamson
County to request 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding -- Nat
Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director - Long Range
M. Consideration and possible action to approve a Traffic Improvements Agreement with QT
South, LLC (aka Quik Trip) at Austin Avenue and NE Inner Loop -- Wesley Wright, PE,
Systems Engineering Director
N. 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 -- Scott Parker, Fleet
Service Manager
O. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM-22-003 with CDM Smith, Inc.
professional services related to the Pecan Branch WWTP TPDES Permit Amendment or New
Permitin the amount of $52,200.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director/Chris
Pousson, CIP Manager
P. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve agreements with the listed vendors for the
provision and delivery of water and wastewater treatment chemicals in the approximate
noted amounts, and including a 10% contingency, totaling $730,000.00 annually; additionally,
to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the agreements and conditions for up
to (4) four additional one-year terms -- Michael D. Welch, Water and Wastewater Treatment
Manager
Q. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with Wastewater Transport
Services LLC (contract # 22-0051-SC) for the transportation and disposal of water and
wastewater treatment sludges in the approximate amount of $750,000.00 annually;
additionally, to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the agreement and
conditions for up to (3) three additional one-year terms for a total cost not to exceed
$3,000,000.00 -- Mike D. Welch, Water and Wastewater Treatment Manager
R. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with Brenntag Southwest for the
provision and delivery of Aqualum Polymer Blend 3012 for water treatment in the
approximate amount of $106,315.00 annually; additionally, to authorize the City Manager to
execute renewals of the agreements and conditions for up to (4) four additional one-year
terms -- Michael D Welch, Water and Wastewater Treatment Manager
S. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to award Task Order TCI-22-002 to Terracon Consultants,
Inc., of Austin, Texas, for materials testing and inspection services for the South Lake Water
Treatment Plant in the amount of $259,888.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering
Director; and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
T. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CDM-22-004 with CDM Smith, Inc.
professional services related to the Wastewater Improvements for South Lake Water
Treatment Plant project in the amount of $1,872,789.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director; and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
U. Second 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
V. Second 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
W. Second 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) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Motion by Fought to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Gonzalez.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Absent
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
Legislative Regular Agenda
X. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment
to rezone 5.5 acres situated in the Antonio Manchaca Survey, Abstract No. 421, from the
General Commercial (C-3) zoning district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning
district with a base zoning of General Commercial (C-3), for the property generally located at
the southwest corner of the IH-35 frontage road and CR 143 (2022-3-PUD) -- Sofia Nelson,
Planning Director
Per the request of the applicant, Council took a motion to postpone the item.
Motion by Gonzalez to postpone the item until the April 12, 2022 Council meeting, second by
French.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Absent
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
Y. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP)
for Indoor Self -Storage in the Local Commercial (C-1) zoning district on the property located
at 4402 Williams Drive, bearing the legal description of Lot 5-B1 of Amend Plat of Lot 5-A and
5-B, Eckerd's at Cedar Breaks Subdivision and Lot 6-A of Eckerd's Cedar Breaks Subdivision
(2021-8-SUP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director - Current Planning presented the item and
reviewed the following: Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation
Plan Map; Zoning Map; Special Use Permit explanation; and site renderings. He explained
how the application complies or partially complies with aspects of UDC Section 3.07.030.
Baird stated that public notifications send with staff receiving one comment in favor, and that
at their March 1, 2022 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
with a 6-0 of the request.
Baird read the caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:26 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Triggs to approve the item as presented, second by Gonzalez.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Absent
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
Z. Consideration and possible action to approve the estimated appraised value of taxable real
property liable for assessment in the District after construction of Authorized Improvements
is $149,075,000.00 and the estimated cost of the Authorized Improvements is not to exceed
$15,000,000.00 -- Sabrina Poldrack, Special Districts Program Manager
Poldrack presented Items Z and AA together.
Poldrack reviewed the Bluffview Development details, site rendering, Bluffview Drive
rendering, Bluffview Development enhanced housing development, park trailhead entry
feature, and next steps.
Motion on Item Z:
Motion by Fought to support the findings that include the estimated appraised value of
taxable real property liable for assessment in the District after construction of Authorized
Improvements is $149,075,000.00 and the estimated cost of the Authorized Improvements is
not to exceed $15,000,000.00 in accordance with Chapter372 of the Texas Local Government
Code, second by Parr.
Parr — Yes
Hood —Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Absent
French — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
AA. Public Hearing, consideration, and possible action to approve a 'Resolution of the City of
Georgetown, Texas, Authorizing and Creating the Bluffview Public Improvement District in
accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code" -- Sabrina Poldrack,
Special Districts Program Manager
This item was presented with Item Z.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. as there were no speakers
Motion on Item AA:
Motion by Gonzalez to approve the item as presented, second by Fought.
Parr — Yes
Hood —Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Absent
French — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
AB. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Georgetown, Texas, adding chapter 6.26, titled
"Pedicabs" to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown; repealing conflicting
ordinances and resolutions; include severability clause; and establishing an effective date --
Cory Tchida, Interim Police Chief
Tchida presented the item and reviewed the following: what a pedicab is; ordinance
background; perceived issues; possible options; and ordinance highlights.
Tchida read the ordinance caption.
General discussion regarding the following: a possible sunset clause for trial period; how to
reevaluate the program; turnaround time for permits; restrictions where the pedicabs can
travel; and how fares will be handled
Motion by Parr to approve the item as presented, second by French.
Parr — Yes
Hood —Yes
Triggs — Yes
Fought — Yes
Pitts — Absent
French — Yes
Gonzalez — Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
AC. Consideration and possible action with respect to an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of
the "City of Georgetown, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 (Parks at
Westhaven Public Improvement District Project)"; Approving and Authorizing an Indenture
of Trust, a Bond Purchase Agreement, an Offering Memorandum, a Continuing Disclosure
Agreement and Other Agreements and Documents in Connection Therewith; Making
Findings with Respect to the Issuance of Such Bonds; and Providing an Effective Date --
Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director
Parras presented the item and reviewed the details of the financial aspects of the PID bonds.
Parras read the Ordinance caption.
Motion by Parr, second by Hood.
Parr — Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Absent
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
AD. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution pursuant to Government Code §
2206.053 finding that a 4.674-acre tract and a 4.529-acre tract in the John Berry Survey, Abstract
51, and the Joseph Berry Survey, Abstract 63, each being a portion of a 116.60-acre tract owned
by Pinnacle Building Co., Inc., are necessary for the Berry Creek Interceptor Project and
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for acquisition of easements across said tracts -- Jim
Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
Skye Masson, City Attorney presented the item and reviewed the project map and reason for
today's action.
Motion by Fought to approve a resolution finding that permanent easement rights to land
totaling 4.674 acres, and temporary construction easement rights to land totaling 4.529 acres,
on property owned by Pinnacle Building Co., Inc. in the John Berry Survey, Abstract 51, and
the Joseph Berry Survey, Abstract 63, Williamson County, Texas, are necessary for the
construction of the Berry Creek Interceptor Project; and that the City of Georgetown, Texas
authorizes the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the property for the Berry Creek
Interceptor Project; and the first record vote shall apply to all units of property to be
condemned; second by Triggs.
Role call vote as follows:
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Absent
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
AE. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract to PLW Waterworks, LLC of The
Woodlands, TX for the construction of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant in the amount
of $175,284,946.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director; and Chris Pousson,
CIP Manager
Wright presented the item and reviewed the following: current water treatment facilities;
project water demands; South Lake Water Treatment Plan details; Location Map; site layout;
process flow; future view from Crockett Gardens; competitive sealed proposals; PLW
Waterworks team; completion deadlines; financial impact; schedule; quality assurance and
quality control measures; safety; additional and feature issues; and expressed appreciation
related to the project.
Wright read the caption.
Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented, second by Triggs.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Absent
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
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.
AF. 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 Water Line, Parcels 10 and 18 (Young) -- Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City
Attorney
- Lease Agreement with Georgetown Health Foundation for 711 North College
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchased Power Update
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Block 27, property located near the corner of 6th Street and Austin Avenue
- Berry Creek Interceptor Phases 1-3, Parcel 1 (Pinnacle Building Co.) -- Jim Kachelmeyer,
Assistant City Attorney
- Block 39, City -owned property located at the corner of 6th Street and Main Street and at 111
East 7th Street
Adjournment
Motion by French to adjourn, second by Parr.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Absent
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (Pitts absent).
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
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