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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.26.2022 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Prior to calling the meeting to order, an invocation may be performed. The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 26, 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 6:00 p.m. The following Council Members were in attendance: Mayor Josh Schroeder; Amanda Parr, Council Member District 1; 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. Shawn Hood, Council Member District 2 was absent. 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 Comments from the Mayor - Promotion of Assistant Chief Roland Waits Announcements Action from Executive Session Motion by Pitts to authorize the City Manager to decline the City's option to acquire the 0.289 acre of surplus right-of-way owned by the State of Texas and located at 9001 FM 1460 for the reasons discussed in Executive Session, second by French. Parr - Yes Hood - Absent Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 6-0 (Hood 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 cs0 err etown.or . Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. B. At the time of posting, no one had signed up to speak. Frank Petty - received high water bill; no explanation given of how the fees and reductions were determined 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 the annual purchase of replacement desktop computers from Dell Inc. for an amount of $371,269.29 -- Greg Berglund, IT Assistant Director. D. Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution verifying that the cybersecurity training required by Section 2054.5191 of the Texas Government Code has been completed by City of Georgetown employees and authorizing the Director of Information Technology to submit the required report to the State of Texas Department of Information Resources -- Greg Berglund, IT Assistant Director E. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract renewal in an amount not to exceed $41,000.00 and to ratify $161,539.60 of previous expenditures with Heart of Texas Landscape and Irrigation Company of Belton, TX for landscaping, grounds maintenance and mowing services at City owned parks, cemeteries, and Georgetown Village PID -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director F. Consideration and possible action to approve a three year contract for contract 22-0056-GS in the amount of $3,347,478.21 with Heart of Texas Landscape and Irrigation Company of Belton, TX for landscaping, grounds maintenance and mowing services at City parks, facilities, GVPID maintenance areas, cemeteries, and rights -of -way -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the filing of the Assessment Roll for the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District #1 in the City Secretary's Office, and setting the public hearing date for the assessment for August 9, 2022 - - Allison, Snyder, Vice President, P3Works, LLC — City of Georgetown's PID Administrator H. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the partial abandonment of a Utility Easement in the Lewis P. Dyches Survey Abstract No. 180, recorded in Vol. 2605, Pg. 963 of the Official Public Records of Williamson County, for the benefit of Longhorn Junction Owner (TX), LP, upon conveyance of a replacement utility easement, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services Coordinator I. Consideration and possible action to approve contract #22-0055-GS with GLC Lawn Care of Killeen, Texas for Water and Wastewater Grounds Maintenance and Mowing Services in the amount of $138,605.00 for the first year; additionally, to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the contract agreement and conditions for up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director J. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible recommendation to purchase and replace (5) five 12" 81-02 Cla Valves with Tubing and Fittings currently in use at Lake Plant High Service Pump Station, from Prestige Worldwide Technologies of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, in the amount of $130,200.00 - - Isaac Conde, Water Services Tech Specialist; and Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director K. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible recommendation to award a contract to Landmark Structures I, L.P. for the construction of the Hoover two million gallon elevated storage tank and the Parkside 1.5 million gallon elevated storage tank Projects for the base bid in the amount of $10,374,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director; and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager L. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible recommendation to award Task Order DEI-22-002 to Dunham Engineering of College Station, Texas for welding, steel and coating inspections for the Hoover elevated storage tank and the Parkside elevated storage tank projects in the amount of $101,250.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director/Chris Pousson, CIP Manager M. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving the second amendment to the Energy Management and Qualified Scheduling Entity Services Agreement with Shell Energy North America (US) L.P. to extend the current term agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute the second amendment -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility N. Second 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 1301 NE Inner Loop, bearing the legal description of 7.31 acres in the John Berry Survey, Abstract 51 (2022- 4-SUP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director - Current Planning O. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 18.522-acre tract out of the Joseph Fish Survey Abstract No. 332 and a portion of right -of way on Crockett Garden Road with an initial zoning of Public Facility (PF) zoning district for the property generally located 270 feet north of Crocket Garden Road and 430 feet west of Cedar Breaks Road (2022-5-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director - Long Range P. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 27.14 acres in the John Berry Survey, Abstract 51 from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district and 44.870 acres in the John Berry Survey, Abstract 51 from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Low -Density Multi -Family (MF-1) zoning district, for the property generally located at 350 State Highway 195 (2022-3-REZ) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director - Current Planning Q. Second Reading on a proposed Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) relating to the Automotive Sales and Service standards specifically as it pertains to Repair and Service, Fuel Sales, and Car Wash standards and requirements -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director -Current Planning; and Patrick Collins, Senior Planner R. Second Reading of an Ordinance ordering a Special Election to be held on November 8, 2022 for the purpose of seeking voter response to the proposition of "The Reauthorization of the Local Sales and Use Tax in the City of Georgetown, Texas, at the Rate of One -Fourth of One Percent to Continue Providing Revenue for Maintenance and Repair of Municipal Streets", providing for the City to contract with the Williamson County Elections Administrator to conduct said Election, making other provisions relating to the Election and providing an effective date -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary and Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Garland. Parr - Yes Hood - Absent Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 6-0 (Hood absent). Legislative Regular Agenda S. Second 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 2701 East University Avenue, bearing the legal description of 3.42 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21 (2022-2-SUP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director - Current Planning Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, presented the item and noted that there had been no additional information to provide since the first meeting. Nelson read the Ordinance caption. Motion by French to deny the item as presented, second by Stewart. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the following: if this is an appropriate use, as this type of use could go anywhere and doesn't need to be on a major road; if there are any limitations on the type of commercial allowed; and promising fagade used by developer. Vote on motion to deny: Parr - No Hood - Absent Triggs - No Garland - No Pitts - No French - Yes Stewart - No Fails 1-2 (French in favor, all others apposed, Hood absent). Motion by Pitts to approve the item as presented, second by Garland. Parr - Yes Hood - Absent Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - No Stewart - Yes Approved 6-1 (French apposed and Hood absent). T. Public hearing and First Reading of an ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 51.055 acres out of the William Addison Survey Abstract No., 21, and the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, Abstract 2, from the Agriculture (AG), zoning district to a Planned Unit Development District (PUD) zoning district, for the property generally located at 1951 FM 1460 (2021-22-PUD) -- Chance Sparks, AICP, CNU-A, Freese and Nichols Sparks presented the item and reviewed the Location Map, Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) explanation, Region center (RC) explanation, Zoning Map, PUD overview, street sections, Local Commercial (C-1) explanation, Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) explanation, and uses permitted by right, with limitations, with an SUP, and prohibited in proposed Section A of the PUD. He added that the application complies, partially complies, and does not comply with the different approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030 and 3.06.040. Sparks provided the land use ratios for MDN and RC. He added that public notifications were sent, and staff received two written comments in opposition and that the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) recommend denial of the request at the July 19th, 2022, meeting with a 5-0-0 vote. Sparks read the Ordinance caption. Due to the item failing at P&Z the Council would have to have a super majority approval for the item to proceed. General discussion among Council and staff including Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director regarding the development of SE Inner Loop improvement status. Steve Turner with the Drenner group representing the applicant, addressed Council regarding the proposed PUD. Josh Neal with Keystone noted that the developer does plan on using FM1460 for construction the entrance. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the following: build and hold type product; flood zone on property; existing trees; review of landscape plan to go beyond existing code; and preference of native landscaping for development. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the hearing at 6:41 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Stewart to approve the item as presented, second by Triggs. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the following: development being inevitable; approval of development by neighbors; long term improvements to road; commercial needed in the area; requirement of a super majority since denied at P&Z; quality of product; need for retail on the east side; general support of the project; and how the PUD will be amended between first and second reading to reflect proposed changes. Vote on motion: Parr - Yes Hood - Absent Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 6-0 (Hood absent). U. Public hearing and possible action to approve a resolution, in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, finding that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of dedicated parkland known as Pecan Branch Linear Greenbelt for the installation of a wastewater line and finding that all reasonable planning has been done to minimize harm to said parkland -- Mayra Cantu, Strategic Support Manager Cantu presented the item and reviewed the background information, aerial view, wastewater system, alternatives, process, criteria for Chapter 26, and staff recommendation. Cantu read the Resolution caption. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:51 p.m. as there were no speakers Motion by Pitts to approve a Resolution in accordance with Section 26.001 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code finding that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of dedicated parkland know as Park Branch Linear Greenbelt for the installation of a wastewater line and finding that all reasonable planning has been done to minimize harm to said parkland, second by French. Parr - Yes Hood - Absent Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 6-0 (Hood absent). V. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a, a 7.38 acre tract out of the Frances A Hudson Survey Abstract No. 295 with an initial zoning to the Two -Family (TF) and Scenic -Natural Gateway Overlay zoning districts for the property generally located .75 miles north of Westinghouse Road with a portion of the tract adjacent to FM 1460 (2022-3-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, PMP, AICP, Asst. Planning Director - Long Range Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, land use rations for Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN), Zoning Map, Two -Family (TF) explanation, comparison with other residential uses, and how the application complies with all aspects of the approval criteria in UDC Sections 3.25.030 and 3.06.030. She added that public notifications were sent and to date staff had received no comments; and at their July 19th meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 5-0 vote. General discussion among Council and staff regarding road connections. Nelson read the Ordinance caption. Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. as there were no speakers. Motion by Stewart to approve the item as presented, second by Parr. Parr - Yes Hood - Absent Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 6-0 (Hood absent). W. Consideration and possible action to direct staff to conduct a Workshop on possible Short Term Rental regulations and permitting processes -- Amanda Parr, Council Member District 1; and Jake French, Council Member District 6 Parr introduced the item and noted the following: there are no current issues; desire to stay ahead of possible concerns; desire to get HOT tax that could be collected; how a permitting process could make things simpler; what some possible fees could look like; how many short term rentals could be deemed as too many; many of these are located in downtown and old town; and how Council has been approached by some of the owners/operators of short term rental operators. Kenneth Hannah, operator of short-term rental, addressed the Council regarding how he thinks something is needed to be put in place. Motion by Parr to direct staff to bring back possible permitting regulation for short term rentals in a Workshop at a later date, second by French. Parr - Yes Hood - Absent Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 6-0 (Hood 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. X. 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 - Lease Agreement with Georgetown Healthcare System for 711 North College Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Purchased Power Update Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - 3001 FM 1460 surplus right-of-way Adjournment Motion by Garland, second by Stewart. Parr - Yes Hood - Absent Triggs - Yes Garland - Yes Pitts - Yes French - Yes Stewart - Yes Approved 6-0 (Hood absent). Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m. 1' ncil on1{�� i� . �� 9- I'ezt Attest: Ci y Secretary