HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.11.2024 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Council and Court
Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance: Josh Schroeder, Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike
Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Ben Stewart.
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Hood was not present when the meeting was called to order but joined Council on
the dais at 2:12 p.m. during Item 1.A.
1.A Presentation and discussion of the 2nd Quarter Financial Report
Presentation and discussion of the City's Quarterly Financial Report, which includes
the Investment Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporations (GTEC), and the Georgetown Economic Development
Corporation (GEDCO) for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 -- Nathan Parras,
Assistant Finance Director
Parras presented and reviewed the second quarter background; general fund
revenue budget sources; breakdown by fund; sales tax; property tax; franchise fees;
PILOT (payment in Lieu of Taxes); Planning and Development Revenue; Fire and
EMS revenue; Parks and Recreation; general fund expense budget
sources; personnel; operations; Electric Fund revenue budget sources; Electric
Sales revenue; Electric expense budget; Purchased Power; year-to-date net
Purchase Power comparison of FY2023 versus FY2024; Water Fund revenue
budget sources; water charges, wastewater charges, irrigation charges, and rate
increases; Impact Fee revenues; Water Fund expense budget; Water revenue; and
Water expense.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding clarification on penalties
received in the Electric Fund.
1.113 Landscaping Direction for UDC Rewrite
Presentation and discussion regarding updates to the Unified Development Code
(UDC) Landscaping Requirements. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Nelson presented and reviewed the UDC diagnostic findings feedback received;
current requirements; purpose statement from Chapter 8 - Landscaping , Tree
Preservation, and Fencing; purposed statement from Chapter 13 Water
Conservation of City
Code; overarching landscape requirements related to applicability, types of
plantings, and minimum size plantings; preferred plant list; residential landscaping
standards related to applicability, installation timing, and soil depth as required by
City code; planting requirements for shade trees; planting requirements for
residential lawns; example of maximum turf grass area; artificial lawns in
residential areas; non-residential landscaping standards related to applicability,
installation timing, street yard landscaping, parking lot landscaping, gateway,
landscaping, bufferyards, and screening; screening of mechanical equipment,
waste or recycling containers, and loading docks; research from other
communities including Leander, Pound Rock, San Marcos, McKinney, Sugarland,
Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio; best practices for coding for water
conservation; recommendations; water service agreements and their goals; water
service agreements key considerations including water acquisition fees, impact
fees, build out requirements, and landscape requirements; and next steps.
Brett Chotkevys addressed the Council regarding artificial turf and for Council to
consider allowing for more turf in residential front yards.
General discussion among Council and staff, including City Manager David
Morgan, City Attorney Skye Masson, and Pachel Hagan Senior Planner, regarding:
relationship between HOAs and the City especially relating to conflicting
information; City asking Legislature to clarify conflict of City Code versus HOA rules;
preferred plant list; rainwater collection opportunities; delayed planting in hot
months of the year and how to implement, current versus proposed sizes of turf;
types of turf that would be allowed; implementation of existing code; some areas of
town are on rock with not much soil depth; how inspection processes will be
impacted; heavy communication needed with HOA groups; changes in population
growth and impact on landscaping and overall water usage; location and usage of
purpose statements; use of water conservation language in the Code; different
types of soil and landscape in Georgetown and addressing each in the Code;
landscaping plan is due at the time of platting per State code; how water
conservation regulations can effect the City's CCNs; how timing of landscaping can
impact financing for projects; encouraging use of native plants and grasses;
recommendation of top soil depths; clarification on the locaticn of where certain
grasses can be planted in yards; future possible liabilities with turf installation;
expanding the use of rain barrels; how many trees are required per size of lots; size
of trees preferred for planting; possible restrictions for turf being used in sideyards;
HOA best practices; adding of language to promote water conservation; options for
planting in City gateways; reasons that people prefer Saint Augustine grass in this
area; screening of trash receptacles downtown; promotion of xeriscaping; and
Blacklands Prairie versus rocky soil.
Baird addressed the Council to explain the City's current allowing of delayed
planting and its use in emergency situations.
Mayor Schroeder suggested possibly doing away with landscaping requirements
and allowing the market to drive what is put in; the City providing minimum
standards versus maximum requirements, tree mitigation fund; and tree
preservation standards.
Morgan noted a future presentation will address tree preservation. General
discussion among Council and staff regarding concerns with tree preservation in
the future, and relationship with commercial partners related to tree preservation.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 3:55 p.m.
2. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's
Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject
to action in the regular session.
2.A Executive Session 06.11.2024
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
- Long-term water supply projects
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Property owned by Southwestern and located near the intersection of SW Blvd
and Hwy 29
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development (Negotiations
- Project Sweetwater
- Project Neches
- Project Pita Blanca
- Project Sharp
Sec. 551.089: Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits
- Network Cybersecurity
3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
3.A Call to Order 06.11.2024
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
Announcements
Action Out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts, seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve the authorization and
approval of an amendment to an Economic Development Agreement between
Property Reserve, Inc. and Cell -ink as discussed in Executive Session and authorize
the Mayor to execute the approval.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron
Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Pon Garland to Approve the authorization and
approval of an amendment to an Economic Development Agreement between
EQPT 110 Southwest Inner Loop, LP and GAF Energy as discussed in the Executive
Session and authorize the Mayor to execute the approval.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Pon
Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve the authorization and
approval of an amendment to an Economic Development Agreement between
Citigroup Technology, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to execute the approval.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Pon
Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
4. 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. If you wish to speak for six minutes, it is
permissible to use another requestor's granted time to speak. No more than six minutes
for a speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to another speaker must
also submit a form and be present at the meeting.
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. Speakers will be given up to three minutes to
address the City Council. The City Secretary can be reached at (S12) 931-7715 or
csC georgetown.org.
S. Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may
be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in
order to be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Prior to voting on the Consent Agenda mayor Schroeder left the dais due a Conflict of
Interest with Item S.N.
Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron
Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
S.A Council Meeting Minutes for 05.28.2024
Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes for the Council
meeting held on May 28, 2024 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.B Appointment of new member to Library Advisory Board
Consideration and possible confirmation of the appointment of Dustin Lujan to the
Library Advisory Board to fill a vacancy -- Josh Schroeder, Mayor
S.0 Resolution nominating Lisa Birkman to the Williamson County Central
Appraisal District
Consideration and possible nomination of Lisa Birkman to the Williamson County
Central Appraisal District to fill a vacancy as a representative from Georgetown --
Josh Schroeder, Mayor
5.D Wicker Place Parkland Improvement Agreement with KB Horne Lone Star, Inc
Consideration and possible action to approve a Parkland Improvement Agreement
with KB Home Lone Star, Inc for the development of Wicker Place Park -- Kimberly
Garrett
5.E ETJ Disannexation Resolution - Redemption Hill Church, 51 Windy Hill Rd,
15.970 acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the
disannexation of approximately 15.970 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), generally located at 51 Windy Hill Road and
owned by Redemption Hill Church -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary; and Skye
Masson, City Attorney
5.F Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for Berry Creek Trail West
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with
Williamson County for the Berry Creek West Trail -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director
5.G San Gabriel Park Phase III Change Order #6
Consideration and possible action to approve change order #61 to the San Gabriel
Park Phase 3 contract with Choice Builders, LLC. for construction related services in
the amount of $117,963.00 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Park and Recreation Director
5.H Grant Application for American Public Power Association's DEED Scholarship
Consideration and possible action to authorize acceptance of a grant from the
American Public Power Association's Demonstration Energy Efficiency
Developments Program to award a scholarship to offer an internship to a local
student seeking electric utility experience and to delegate authority to Jose
Espinoza Torres to accept the grant application -- Jose Espinoza Torres; Electric
Engineering Supervisor
5.1 Purchase of Replacement Equipment for South Side, Park and Lake Water
Treatment Plants
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of replacement doors
including door frames, replacement lighting, and replacement exhaust fans from
G2 CSi General Contract in the amount of $128,000.00 -- Ryan Schey, Water
Treatment Manager, and Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
5.J Purchase of Morning Pride Personal Protective Equipment
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of thirty (30) sets of
Morning Pride Firefighter Protective Equipment, using the Buy Board contract
698-23 in the amount not to exceed $140,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.K Acceptance of the 2nd Quarter Financial Report
Consideration and possible action to accept the City's Quarterly Financial Report,
which includes the Investment Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown
Transportation Enhancement Corporations (GTEC), and the Georgetown Economic
Development Corporation (GEDCO) for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 -- Nathan
Parras, Assistant Finance Director
5.L Second Reading - Repealing Ord. No. 2024-13 for electric rates of photovoltaic
and battery systems
Second reading of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance Number 2024- 13, which
amended Chapter 13.04, Article I, relating to electric rates, to modify rates and
requirements for customers with photovoltaic and battery systems -- Daniel
Bethapudi; General Manager of Electric Utility
S.M Second Reading - 750 Westinghouse Road - 2024-5-REZ
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to
rezone 11.284 acres out of the Berry C. Low Survey, Abstract No. 385, from the
Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for
the property generally located at 750 Westinghouse Road (2024-5-REZ) -- Sofia
Nelson, Planning Director
5.N Second Reading - 103 Halmar Cove - 2024-3-SUP
Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the specific use
of 'Automobile Repair and Services, General' in the Industrial (IN) zoning district on
the property located at 103 Halmar Cove, Georgetown, TX 78626, bearing the legal
description of Lot 113 of Airport Industrial Park (Tract 1 Resub) Subdivision (2024-3-
SUP) -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
5.0 Second Reading - 2221 and 2223 Old Airport Road - 2024-1-SUP
Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the specific use
of `Automobile Repair and Service, General' in the Industrial (IN) zoning district on
the property generally located at 2221 and 2223 Old Airport Road, bearing the legal
descriptions of Lot 2, Albert Johnson Addition and 0.48 acres out of the Antonio
Flores Survey, Abstract No. 235, respectively. (2024-1-SUP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant
Planning Director
5.P Second Reading - 215 W. University Avenue - 2024-3-REZ
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to
rezone .31 acres of land, part of Block 65 of the Lost Addition, from the Office (OF)
zoning district to the Mixed -Use Downtown (MU-DT) zoning district, for the
property generally located at 215 W University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626
(2024-3-REZ) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Pedevelopment Manager
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A First Reading - 1910 NE Inner Loop - 2023-15-SUP
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request, for a Special Use
Permit (SUP) for the specific use of Fuel Sales in the Local Commercial zoning
district on the property located at 1910 NE Inner Loop, Georgetown, TX 78626,
bearing the legal description of Lot 2 of the Katy School (amended) Subdivision
(2023-15-SUP) -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director - Current Planning
Baird presented and reviewed the Aerial Map; site photos; nearby major roads;
existing or entitled fuel sales in the area; Zoning Map; Local Commercial (C-1)
zoning designation explanation; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map;
Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) zoning designation explanation; Scenic
Gateway Overlay explanation; Special Use Permit (SUP) zoning designation
explanation; site plan; how the application complies or partially complies with all
aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.07.030; and how public
notifications were sent and to date staff has received one written comment in favor
of the project. He added that at their May 21, 2024, meeting, the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the request with a 5-2 vote with the
condition that the site be developed in two phases as described in the applicant's
Letter of Intent; and the applicant has provided an updated concept plan that
shows the phasing plan.
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding previous, application or this
site.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. as there were
no speakers.
General discussion among Council after the motion regarding improvement done
after initial application.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Mike Triggs to Approve as presented with the
recommendation made by P&Z.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, :Jake French, Ron
Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
6.B First Reading - Northwest Corner of SH 130 and CR 152 - 2023-13 -PUD
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to rezone 10.418 acres in the John Berry Survey No. 3, Abstract 51, from
the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning
district with a base zoning of Industrial (IN), for the property generally located at
the northwest corner of State Highway 130 and County Road 152 (2023-13-PUD) --
Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented and reviewed the map of existing development in the area;
photos of the area; inventory of existing or entitled industrial; Zoning Map; Future
Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map; traffic flow on SH130 in the area;
Employment Center (EC) zoning designation explanation; Highway Corridors;
Industrial (IN) zoning designation explanation; Planned Unit Development (PUD)
zoning designation explanation; Capita 152 overview; PUD conceptual plan; full list
of removed uses; deviations from UDC standards; Comprehensive Plan guidance;
how the application complies or partially complies will all aspects of the approval
criteria for UDC Sections 3.06.030 and 3.06.040; and how public notifications were
sent and to date staff has received two written comments in favor of the project.
She added that at their May 21, 2024, meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the request with a 7-0 vote.
Nelson read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding nearby drainage facility
owned by TxDOT.
Rachel Shanks with Headwater representing the applicant presented and
reviewed the location of project; adjacent properties; dimensional standards;
project rendering; site plan; and Georgetown submarket for 50,000 square foot
Industrial spaces.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding that Georgetown is the
water provider, and the need for use of as much native landscaping as possible.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. as there were
no speakers.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Shawn Hood, Mike Triggs, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron
Garland, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. O
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