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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.28.2022 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Prior to calling the meeting to order, an invocation may be performed. The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 6:00 PM at 510 W. 9th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626, Council and Courts Building. 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 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:09 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; 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. 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 - Pitts led both pledges. Comments from the Mayor Announcements Action from Executive Session - There were no actions out of Executive Session. 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 hosted 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 June 14, 2022, and Special Meeting held on June 21, 2022 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary D. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to an agreement with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC to extend the term of current services for a Cost of Service Study by six months, in an amount not to exceed $35,615.00 -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility E. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Power System Engineering, Inc. (PSE) to develop a Network Communications Master Plan for a total of $90,270.00 -- James Davis, IT Manager -Operations F. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of one (1) Vactron LP573 vacuum trailer from Vermeer Texas -Louisiana, through Buy Board contract #597-19, for an amount of $102,480.00 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager G. Consideration and possible action to approve a License Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granting permission to the City of Georgetown to operate and maintain a solar - powered outdoor warning siren at Lake Georgetown for five years, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the same -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator H. Consideration and possible action to approve two License Agreements with Berry Creek (Georgetown) ASLI IX, LLC, for the placement of stone mailbox structures within the public rights -of -way of Dog Iron Street and Rocking R Court, public rights -of -way within Phase 1B of the Berry Creek Highlands subdivision, and to authorize the Planning Director to execute the same -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator I. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution updating Pole Attachment Fees and Charges for all current Licensing Agreements for Communications Attachments to City Facilities -- Danny McReynolds, Electric Engineering Manager; and Kress Carson, Electric Utility Analyst J. Consideration and possible action to approve the First Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for the Construction of the Southwest Bypass (SH29- Wolf Ranch Parkway) -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director K. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of The City of Georgetown, Texas establishing the value of the exemption from ad valorem taxes for a percentage of the appraised value of residential homesteads; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause; and setting an effective date -- Erika Young, Senior Budget Analyst L. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 28-acre tract out of the Lewis J. Dyches Survey Abstract No. 180 and the Frances A. Hudson Survey No. 295 with an initial zoning to the Public Facility (PF) zoning district for the property generally located 2,700 feet south of SE Inner Loop with a portion of the tract adjacent to FM 1460 (2022-2-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director - Long Range Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by French. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 7-0. Legislative Regular Agenda M. Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with C2 Acquisitions, LLC to produce a music festival in San Gabriel Park in April 2023 -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Garrett presented and reviewed the festival description, special event process, and San Gabriel Park Proposed Move -in Map. General discussion, including Jake Perry, Director of Operation for C-3 Presents, and David Morgan, City Manager, regarding parking requirements; estimated percentage of attendees that will arrive via rideshare; completion of current construction work on Hwy 971; neighborhood parking; contract renewal terms; removal of fencing in the park post -concert; post festival cleanup time; desire for a family friendly event; event dates and Red Poppy Festival dates; impact of two evens back-to-back on public safety services; previous large crowds in San Gabriel Park; reasons for using Garey Park over San Gabriel Park; how the Friends of the Parks will use the financial benefit that comes from the event; security for the event; access for residents immediately outside the park; and consideration for suspending fees to access to Garey Park for the days that San Gabriel Park is out of commission. Council then heard comments from public speakers. Jen Bradac noted parking concerns for the neighborhood and how she would prefer parking for residents only. Susan Firth yielded her time to Scott Firth. Scott First noted his concerns about lack of public comment; risk of having the event; the need to have Council provide final approval of the special event permit; and the need for the public to review the contract between C-3 and Friends of the Park. Gabrielle Mortenson noted her opposition to the event coming to San Gabriel Park due to concerns with parking and other negative impacts; growth of future events; and her preference to have the event at Garey Park. Michael Spano yielded his time to Larry Olson. Larry Olson expressed concerns of the management capability of the Friends of the Parks group; parking concerns; recommendations to make the Friends agreement with C-3 public; consider a resolution to commit to public input; closing off the south entry points to the park; consider making a dedicated event website; and concerns with agreement wording. Kay Vossler yielded her time to Ross Hunter. Ross Hunter expressed concern with the political process around the proposal for the event and better ways to communicate to the public about the event. Peter Dawh expressed his concerns regarding participants and alcohol consumption; specifics of the agreement; and lack of public input with the process. Larkin Tom signed up but did not speak. Motion by Pitts to approve the item as presented with the noted corrects (listen to tape), second by Triggs. General discussion regarding the process for the approving the special event permit that is usually done by staff but can accommodate via alteration to the ordinance or provision. The Mayor noted previous City actions that led to the allowing of festivals in San Gabriel Park, how the music festival is Comparative in size to the July 4th event, Currently a one year contract that won't be renewed if the first year is a failure, benefits of the funds raised, and allowing free Garey Park admittance during the festival. Vote on the original motion: Parr — Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 7-0. N. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance consenting to the creation of an in -city Municipal Utility District (MUD) to be known as Woodside Municipal Utility District No. 1 and approving a Consent Agreement and Related Agreements concerning Woodside Municipal Utility District No. 1, also known locally as the Madison Tract, located in the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, and consisting of approximately 486 acres generally situated south of Ronald Reagan Boulevard, east of the Sun City subdivision, and north of the Shady Oaks Estates subdivision; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause; and establishing an effective date -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager Woolery presented and reviewed the Location Map, and MUD Consent Agreement details regarding parks, trails, amenities, transportation, land use and development standards, and additional requirements. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the portion of the community that will be active adult restricted; park use and maintenance; golf cart paths; use of Oak Branch cul- de-sac; and the number of neighborhood street connections. Woolery read the Ordinance caption. Blake McGee, developer, addressed Council regarding the history of his development business, history of the project, that the land is cleanly acquired, and the work done with the neighboring residents. Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Phil Restivo spoke to both Item N and Item O. He noted public trust, that the neighborhood voices were recognized by City staff, and that the Shady Oaks Estate Homeowners Association does not oppose this first reading. Christina Spano yielded her time to Michael Spano. Michael Spano, Vice President of Shady Oaks Estate Homeowners Association stated that he supports the MUD as currently written, thanked staff, Pitts and Triggs, and gave thanks to Woolery for working to solutions. Janice Jacobson yielded her time to John Thompson. Janice Jacobson yielded her time to John Thompson. John Thompson stated his displeasure and concerns regarding the project. Kim Bishop yielded her time to Martha Thompson. Martha Thompson stated her displeasure and concerns regarding the project. Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 7:45 Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by Garland. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 7-0. O. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 486.3 acres out of the Burrell Eaves Survey abstract 216 and Lemuel Walters Survey Abstract 653 from the Residential Single Family (RS), Low Density Multi- family 1 (MF-1), and Local Commercial (Cl) zoning district to a Planned Unit Development District (PUD) zoning district, for the property generally located at 4565 Hwy 195 (2021-18- PUD) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director Baird presented and reviewed the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Lan Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; Zoning Map; Proposed Land Plan; PUD Overview including multi- family density, single-family active adult to broad market ratio, multi -family flexibility, single-family lot type diversity, adjacency compatibility, residential lot standards, residential design, amenity center and parkland/open space, pedestrian circulation, vehicle circulation, and signage; street sections; Local Commercial (C-1) uses permitted by right, with limitations, with a SUP, and those are not allowed due to the PUD; Community Lotting Plan; how the application complies or partially complies with all aspects of UDC Sections .06.030 and .06.040; and land use ratios for Mixed Density Neighborhood. He added that public notifications were sent, and one received comment was received in favor, 123 opposed, and one stating both; and at the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at their June 7, 2022, meeting with a 4-1-0 vote. Baird read the Ordinance caption. General discussion regarding design of the housing types, and use of native plants. Amy Payne representing the application presented and wanted to note that projects like this are complicated and this one has been in process for over a year. She then thanked staff and added that the developer made changes to the land plan in reaction to Shady Oak Neighborhood comments. Mayor Schroeder opened public hearing at 8:03 p.m. Philip Restivo and Michael Spano thanked staff for their work and that they were glad the neighborhood concerns were considered. Janice Jacobson yielded her time to John Thompson. John Thompson stated his displeasure and concerns regarding the project. Kim Bishop yielded her time to Martha Thompson. Martha Thompson stated her displeasure and concerns regarding the project. Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing. Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented, second by Triggs. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 7-0. 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. P. 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 - Event Agreement with C2 Acquisitions, LLC Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update Adjournment Motion by Garland, second by Stewart. Parr - Yes Hood - Yes Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 7-0. Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on ut, LcA, l 2 1 7 Z ate Attest: ity Secretary