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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.14.2022 CC-WMinutes of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, June 14, 2022 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 2:00 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, Georgetown, TX 78626 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Mayor Pro Tern Pitts called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The following Council Members were in attendance: Amanda Parr, Council Member District 1; Shawn Hood, Council Member District 2; Mike Triggs, Council Member District 3; Ron 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 and a roll call was performed. Mayor Josh Schroeder was absent. Policy Development/Review Workshop - Call to order at 2:00 PM A. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for Parks and Recreation -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Garrett presented and reviewed the Parks Master Plan and Cost Recovery Policy; San Gabriel Park Phase III design; Regional Trail Expansion at Wolf Crossing; and current projects. General discussion among Council and staff, including City Manager David Morgan, regarding the repairs needing to be done for trails and sidewalks related to parks projects. Garrett resumed the presentation and reviewed proposed project that align with the Parks Master Plan recommendations including high priority projects for the next three years. General discussion among Council and staff regarding a future westside park. Garrett resumed the presentation and reviewed high priority regional trail projects for the next three years; Trail Map; medium priority projects for the next 4 to 6 years; low priority projects for the next 7 to 10 years; and next steps. General discussion among Council and staff regarding parkland dedication. Morgan summarized the feedback received and noted the following: majority of Council are in favor of moving forward with finishing 2008 bond projects; increasing park safety; continuing Trail Plan; and looking for partnership arrangements. B. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed FY 2023 Capital Improvement Plan for Citywide Facilities -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP Manager; and Eric Johnson, Public Works Director Bettiol presented and reviewed the following: Downtown City Center; Downton Austin Avenue Parking Garage; Fire logistics; Fire Station 1 renovation; signature gateways; prioritization and five-year outlook for projects; and next steps. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the following: adjustments to the existing gateway signage; consideration of buildings to lease; staffing for future fire stations; support for phase one of City Center; the need for more City facilities to accommodate growth; and possible short term lease option in the near future. C. Presentation and discussion of the financial impact to the City and the homeowners adopting a change in homestead exemption -- Erika Young, Senior Budget Analyst Young presented and reviewed the following: background on homestead exemption; 2022 preliminary appraisal data; homestead cap adjustment; cap adjustment and exemption amount calculation; year to year comparison; increased exemption; and next steps. General discussion among Council and staff regarding: percentage adjustment is based on what is allowed in the tax code; quality of data provided; impact to budget; and voter approval rate. D. Presentation and discussion regarding the quarterly financial report for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Finance Director Parras presented and reviewed the following: second quarter background; general fund and 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; and parks and recreation. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the collection of property taxes. Parras resumed the presentation and reviewed: General Fund and expense budget sources; personnel; operations; Electric Fund and revenue sources; Electric Fund sales revenue; Electric Fund and expense budget; Purchased Power; variances from FY2021 to FY2022; Water Fund and revenue budget sources; Water charges; Wastewater charges; Irrigation charges; Water Fund and expense budget; Tourism Fund; Tourism revenue budget sources; Tourism expenses; and next steps. General discussion among Council and staff regarding personnel expenses; personnel vacancies and associated savings; seasonality of electric revenues and expenses; seasonal nature of construction work; and CARES funding for tractor purchase. Mayor Pro Tem Pitts called for a break at 3:52 and resumed the meeting at 4:00 p.m. E. Presentation, update, and discussion regarding a pet memorial at the Bark Park -- Mayra Cantu, Strategic Support Manager Cantu presented and reviewed the history of the memorial; summary of survey results; costs for possible amenities; next steps; and needed Council direction. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the following: original budget of $25,000; how best to memorialize the lost pets; clarification on donations received for the memorial; possibility of doing matching funds; if a memorial the best use of funds; positive changes made to the City Fire Code since the pet fire; possible recognition of pets lost and families effected; amenities that can be used by all; consideration for what type of amenity is most needed at the Bark Park; and the general consensus of support to improve the Bark Park and provided signage memorializing the pets lost in the fire. F. Presentation of the Ethics Training Workshop -- Skye Masson, City Attorney Masson presented and reviewed the following: Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA); TOMA definitions; notice of meetings and agendas; open sessions; emergency meetings; Closed (Executive) Session requirements; Closed Session statutory authority; Texas Public Information Act (TPIA); response to Open Records Requests and associated response time; State Law conflicts of interest; substantial interest; penalties; City Ethics Ordinance; declaration of Policy; policy purposes; what is not allowed under the City Ethics Ordinance; gifts; Conflicts of Interest under the City Ethics Ordinance; family and household members; Rule of Necessity; how to handle a conflict of interest; sanctions; Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 171; and resource links. Council had no questions or comments on this item. 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. 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 - 500 S Austin Ave. LP Development Agreement 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 near the corner of 6th Street and Main Street Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project Spur - Project Stay Adjournment Mayor Pro Tern Pitts recessed into Executive Session at 4:36 p.m. Approved byAhe Georgetown City Council on Josh Date z4vn� Attest: dt Secretary